Button Module Segmentation and Positioning for Seesaw-Free Operation
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing button modules in electronic devices are difficult to assemble or disassemble and often experience a seesaw effect when pressed due to their fixed nature and design.
Innovation Solution
A button module design featuring a casing, button body, elastic body, and cover with engaging and positioning portions that allow for easy assembly and disassembly without tools, and smooth movement without a seesaw effect through the use of an elastic body and cooperative positioning elements.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of repair
If the button is fixed on the casing by a hot melt process, then the button is securely attached, but the user cannot assemble or disassemble the button themselves
Solution Approach 1:
The button assembly is divided into separate components: a button body, a cover, and engagement structures on the casing. The cover can be detached from the casing by pulling, which subsequently allows the button body to be removed from the accommodating recess. This segmentation enables user-friendly assembly and disassembly without requiring tool assistance or complex procedures.
2Ease of manufacture
If the button is fixed by a hot melt process, then the button is securely attached, but maintenance and replacement become difficult
Solution Approach 1:
The button assembly is divided into separate components: a button body, a cover, and engagement structures on the casing. The cover can be detached from the casing by pulling, which subsequently allows the button body to be removed from the accommodating recess. This segmentation enables user-friendly assembly and disassembly without requiring tool assistance or complex procedures.
3Ease of operation
If the button rotates around a fixing end, then the button can be pressed, but pressing an edge of the button causes a seesaw effect that prevents smooth rotation
Solution Approach 1:
The traditional rotation mechanism around a fixing end is replaced by extracting the rotational constraint entirely. The button body is positioned in an accommodating recess with positioning portions that guide linear movement, eliminating the seesaw effect caused by edge pressing while maintaining smooth operational response.
Solution Approach 2:
The button mechanism transitions from a static rotation-around-fixed-point model to a dynamic positioning system. The positioning portions allow the button body to move smoothly in response to pressing forces from any location, adapting to the user's input without the mechanical constraints of a fixed rotation point.
Applied Scientific Principles
This section explains which scientific principles are used to turn an abstract innovation direction into a practical engineering solution.
Function Achieved in This Case
Enables rapid and convenient assembly and disassembly of the button module, ensuring smooth operation without a seesaw effect when pressed, enhancing user maintenance and functionality.
Implementation Method 1
the elastic body is disposed between the button body and the retaining platform
Data Source
AI summary
A button module includes a casing, a button body, an elastic body and a cover. The casing includes a first accommodating recess, a first engaging portion and a retaining platform. The button body is disposed in the first accommodating recess. The button body includes a first positioning portion. The elastic body is disposed between the button body and the retaining platform. The cover is disposed on the casing. The cover includes a second engaging portion, a second positioning portion and a retaining portion. The second engaging portion engages with the first engaging portion. The second positioning portion cooperates with the first positioning portion to position the button body in the first accommodating recess. The retaining portion abuts against the retaining platform.