Interruption Gear Switch for Precise Signal Control

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Solution Overview

Problem

Conventional toggle switches lack precise control due to magnetic interference and inability to provide segmental control, making them unsuitable for precise applications.

Innovation Solution

A switch design featuring a base, moving element, gear set, interruption gear with teeth, and linear signal transceivers that rotate to interrupt signals, allowing for bidirectional movement and precise control of signal amplification or diminishment based on movement direction.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Power

If electromagnetic induction is used to generate control effect, then signal amplification or diminishment can be achieved, but precision control is compromised due to magnetic interference

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvesignal amplificationVSAvoidcontrol precision

Core Design Contradiction:

PowerVSMeasurement precision

Solution Approach 1:

The patent replaces the electromagnetic induction mechanism with a mechanical gear rotation system. The moving element drives a gear set that rotates an interruption gear, which mechanically interrupts the linear signal through its teeth rather than using magnetic field changes. This mechanical substitution eliminates magnetic interference while maintaining signal control capability.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #28Mechanics substitution (Replace mechanical system)

Solution Approach 2:

The interruption gear with its teeth acts as an intermediary between the moving element and the linear signal transceiver. Instead of directly using electromagnetic induction, the gear's rotation mechanically interrupts the signal path, providing precise control through the gear's tooth structure while isolating the system from magnetic interference.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

2Adaptability or versatility

If magnetic force is used for control, then bidirectional signal adjustment is possible, but segmental control precision is lost

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvebidirectional controlVSAvoidsegmental control precision

Core Design Contradiction:

Adaptability or versatilityVSManufacturing precision

Solution Approach 1:

The interruption gear is designed with multiple teeth distributed around its periphery, creating discrete segments along the rotation path. As the gear rotates bidirectionally, each tooth provides a distinct interruption point, enabling precise segmental control of the linear signal. The segmented tooth structure allows for controlled adjustment in discrete steps while maintaining bidirectional movement capability.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #1Segmentation

3Ease of operation

If conventional toggle switch design is used, then simple operation is achieved, but precision control and resistance to magnetic interference are compromised

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveoperation simplicityVSAvoidresistance to magnetic interference

Core Design Contradiction:

Ease of operationVSReliability

Solution Approach 1:

The patent replaces the electromagnetic-based toggle switch mechanism with a mechanical gear and interruption tooth system. The moving element continues to provide simple bidirectional operation, but the control mechanism shifts from magnetic field manipulation to mechanical gear rotation that physically interrupts the signal path, thereby eliminating susceptibility to magnetic interference.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #28Mechanics substitution (Replace mechanical system)

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 precise control of signals for adjustments like brightness, volume, or zoom by determining the movement direction through the order of interrupting linear signal transceivers, overcoming the limitations of magnetic interference and providing quantifiable signal adjustments.

Implementation Method 1

when interruption gear is rotated, signal delivery between the emission end and the reception end is optionally interrupted by the interruption teeth, and a signal is emitted when the emission end and the reception end are interrupted

Methodology Applied

Scientific EffectSignal interruption detection:

Data Source

PatentUS10410512B1Switch for outputting adjustment signal by interruption linear signal

Publication Date: 2019.09.10 CHU CHING HSIUNG

AI summary

The present invention provides a switch for outputting adjustment signal by interruption linear signal, comprising: a base; a moving element, one part of the moving element extending outside of the base; a gear set, which is rotated by moving the moving element and has an output gear; an interruption gear, rotated in a clockwise direction or an anticlockwise direction by driving the output gear, wherein the interruption gear has a plurality of interruption teeth distributed on periphery of the interruption gear; and at least one linear signal transceiver including an emission end and a reception end, wherein the emission end and reception end are respectively set two sides of the interruption teeth, when the interruption gear is rotated, signal delivery between the emission end and reception end is optionally interrupted by the interruption teeth, and a signal is emitted when the emission end and reception end are interrupted.