Haptic Feedback Assembly for Effective Button Vibration Transmission

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Solution Overview

Problem

Current vibration modules in electronic devices are inadequate in effectively transmitting vibration feedback to users, failing to meet all user needs.

Innovation Solution

A haptic feedback system comprising a movable part, a fixing assembly, a driving assembly, and a circuit assembly, where the driving assembly drives the movable part to generate a feedback force, and the circuit assembly is electrically connected to an external circuit, with metal transmission elements and elastic members to transmit this force effectively to electronic components.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Reliability

If current vibration modules are used, then the device can provide basic vibration notification, but the vibration feedback cannot be effectively transmitted to the button

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvevibration transmission effectivenessVSAvoidhaptic feedback system structure
Core Design Contradiction:
ReliabilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The haptic feedback system is nested within the electronic component housing, with the driving assembly, movable part, and circuit assembly all integrated into a compact layered structure. The movable part is positioned between the driving assembly and the button, creating a nested arrangement that maximizes space utilization while ensuring effective vibration transmission through the button.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #7Nested doll (Nesting)

Solution Approach 2:

The movable part serves as an intermediary element between the driving assembly and the button. It receives driving forces from the driving assembly and transmits them to the button, ensuring effective vibration feedback. This intermediary structure allows for optimized force transmission while maintaining structural integrity.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

2Reliability

If the movable part is driven to move relative to the fixed assembly, then feedback force is generated, but the circuit connections become complex

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvefeedback force generationVSAvoidcircuit assembly structure
Core Design Contradiction:
ReliabilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The circuit assembly merges multiple circuit elements into a single integrated structure that accommodates all necessary electrical connections. The first, second, third, fourth, and fifth circuit elements are combined in a way that simplifies the overall circuit layout while maintaining all required connections between the driving assembly, movable part, and external circuits.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #5Merging (Combining)

Solution Approach 2:

The circuit assembly is designed with multi-functional circuit elements that can handle multiple electrical connections and signal types. The circuit elements are configured to accommodate both the driving signals to the movable part and the feedback signals from the button, reducing the overall complexity by using universal connection structures.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

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

The system provides a robust and effective means of transmitting vibration feedback to users, enhancing the touch feedback experience by ensuring the feedback force is efficiently transmitted through the electronic components, thereby improving user interaction with devices.

Implementation Method 1

The driving assembly is configured to drive the movable part to move relative to the fixed assembly to generate a feedback force

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectElectromagnetic force: Lorentz Force

Implementation Method 2

The first circuit element has a plate-shaped structure. A thickness of the first circuit element is greater than 0.03 mm

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectElectrical conduction: Conduction (electrical)

Data Source

PatentUS12112616B2Haptic feedback system
Publication Date: 2024.10.08 ACTUTEK CORP
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AI summary

The present disclosure provides a haptic feedback system including a movable part, a fixing assembly, a driving assembly, and a circuit assembly. The movable part is movable relative to the fixed assembly. The driving assembly is configured to drive the movable part to move relative to the fixed assembly to generate a feedback force. The circuit assembly is configured to be electrically connected to the driving assembly. The circuit assembly is electrically connected to an external circuit.