Magnetic Operation Button Attachment for Easy Input Customization
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing input devices with detachable operation buttons face challenges in easy attachment and detachment, requiring improved mechanisms for user convenience.
Innovation Solution
The input device employs magnetic structures and engaging portions on operation buttons and button receiving portions, allowing for easy attachment and detachment through magnetic forces.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If operation buttons are made detachable to allow user preference, then adaptability is improved, but attachment work becomes more complex
Solution Approach 1:
The patent replaces traditional mechanical attachment mechanisms (screws, clips, adhesives) with magnetic attachment. The operation button includes a magnetic structure that magnetically attaches to the button receiving portion, eliminating complex mechanical assembly steps while maintaining secure attachment and enabling easy detachment for customization.
2Ease of operation
If magnetic attachment is used to simplify button attachment, then ease of operation is improved, but attachment strength may be insufficient
Solution Approach 1:
The magnetic attachment system is segmented into two distinct magnetic structures: one in the operation button and one in the button receiving portion. This segmentation allows each magnetic structure to be optimized independently for its specific function while working together to provide both easy attachment and sufficient holding strength through the combined magnetic force.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent applies magnetic structures with specific pole arrangements (at least two magnetic poles disposed away from each other) at the attachment interface. This local concentration of magnetic force at the button-receiving portion interface provides strong attachment where needed while keeping the rest of the button structure simple and easy to handle.
3Reliability
If engaging portions are added to improve attachment security, then reliability is improved, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent merges the magnetic attachment function with the engaging portion structure into a single integrated system. The engaging portions work in conjunction with the magnetic structures to provide both secure attachment and easy detachment, eliminating the need for separate mechanical fastening mechanisms and simplifying the overall button structure.
Applied Scientific Principles
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Function Achieved in This Case
Facilitates easy and secure attachment of operation buttons, enhancing user convenience and operational comfort by reducing the complexity of button attachment and detachment processes.
Implementation Method 1
an operation button attached to the button receiving portion by magnetic force
Data Source
AI summary
Provided are an input device and an operation button capable of facilitating operation button attachment work. A controller includes a first magnetic structure that is provided on one of a button receiving portion and an operation button and that includes at least two magnetic poles disposed away from each other in a first direction, and a second magnetic structure that is provided on the other of the button receiving portion and the operation button and that includes a magnetic body or a magnet facing the at least two magnetic poles. The operation button includes an engaging portion that is located in a second direction crossing the first direction with respect to the at least two magnetic poles and that engages with the button receiving portion.