Display Button Assembly Combining Touch, Press, and Visual Feedback
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional buttons lack multiple control functions and cannot display the results of their operations, limiting their versatility in machinery operations.
Innovation Solution
A press-touch-control device with a button housing, elastic element, signal board, and display module, where the touch-control element can transmit signals for both touch and press functions, and the display module can show the outcome of these actions.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If a conventional button is used for control, then the structure is simple and easy to manufacture, but it can only perform single control function and cannot display operation results
Solution Approach 1:
The patent merges multiple control functions (press, touch, slide) and display capabilities into a single button assembly. The button down-cover integrates a touch-control element and sliding mechanism, while the button up-cover contains a display module, creating a multifunctional control unit that replaces traditional separate controls
Solution Approach 2:
The button is designed to perform multiple functions: it can be pressed vertically to generate press signals, touched horizontally to generate touch signals, and slid to generate directional signals. The display module simultaneously shows operation results, making the button a universal control element for various operations
2Adaptability or versatility
If a button with multiple control functions is designed, then the versatility is improved, but the ease of operation deteriorates due to complex structure
Solution Approach 1:
The button is segmented into distinct functional components: the button down-cover with touch-control element for horizontal operations, the button up-cover with display module for visual feedback, and the button seat for vertical pressing. Each segment handles specific operations, allowing users to perform different control functions through intuitive directional actions without confusion
3Loss of information
If a button cannot display operation results, then the structure is simple, but the feedback to user is insufficient
Solution Approach 1:
The display module integrated in the button up-cover provides real-time visual feedback to users about their control operations. When the button is pressed, touched, or slid, the display module displays corresponding operation results, ensuring users receive immediate confirmation of their actions without needing separate indicator lights or displays
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 a button to perform multiple functions simultaneously, including touch-control, press-control, and display, enhancing user interaction and feedback in machinery operations.
Implementation Method 1
an elastic element set between the button seat and the button down-cover
Implementation Method 2
the display module and the touch-control element can be strongly rebound
Data Source
AI summary
A press-touch-control device having screen display, which comprises: a button housing comprising a housing up-cover and a housing down-cover; a button seat set on the housing down-cover; a button down-cover set in the button housing; an elastic element set between the button seat and the button down-cover; a signal board and a button up-cover set on the button down-cover; a signal connecting-piece connected with the signal board; a display module set on the button up-cover; a touch-control element set on the display module and a perforation set on the housing up-cover. With the above structure, the user can control the touch-control element, such as touching, sliding, etc., or pressing the touch-control element to press the button seat linkly; and the signal board transmits the signal to the display module to change its content; so that the button can simultaneously have the functions including touch-control, press, and display.