Multi-Function Input Structure With Sliding and Rotary Positioning
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional pressing type keys in electronic devices require multiple keys for multi-function switching, occupying significant space and complicating the device structure, leading to poor user experience and increased failure risk.
Innovation Solution
An input structure with a base, operating member, elastic positioning assembly, and detection assembly, allowing for sliding or rotational movement with positioning portions and a detection mechanism to generate trigger signals, reducing the need for multiple keys and simplifying the device structure.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If multiple pressing type keys are arranged for multi-function switching, then function switching capability is improved, but device space occupation and structural complexity increase
Solution Approach 1:
A single operating member is designed to perform multiple functions through different movement modes (sliding and rotating). The operating member includes a first movement component for sliding movement and a second movement component for rotating movement, allowing one component to replace what would traditionally require multiple separate keys, thereby reducing space occupation while maintaining multi-function switching capability
Solution Approach 2:
The patent combines multiple key functions into a single integrated operating member. The first movement component and second movement component are merged into one structure that can perform both sliding and rotating movements. This merging reduces the total number of separate components needed and simplifies the overall device structure while achieving multi-functionality
2Adaptability or versatility
If multiple pressing type keys are arranged for multi-function switching, then function switching capability is improved, but device structural complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
A single operating member is designed to perform multiple functions through different movement modes (sliding and rotating). The operating member includes a first movement component for sliding movement and a second movement component for rotating movement, allowing one component to replace what would traditionally require multiple separate keys, thereby reducing space occupation while maintaining multi-function switching capability
Solution Approach 2:
The patent combines multiple key functions into a single integrated operating member. The first movement component and second movement component are merged into one structure that can perform both sliding and rotating movements. This merging reduces the total number of separate components needed and simplifies the overall device structure while achieving multi-functionality
3Adaptability or versatility
If multiple pressing type keys are arranged on side surface, then function switching capability is improved, but reliability decreases due to increased failure risk
Solution Approach 1:
A single operating member is designed to perform multiple functions through different movement modes (sliding and rotating). The operating member includes a first movement component for sliding movement and a second movement component for rotating movement, allowing one component to replace what would traditionally require multiple separate keys, thereby reducing space occupation while maintaining multi-function switching capability
Solution Approach 2:
The patent combines multiple key functions into a single integrated operating member. The first movement component and second movement component are merged into one structure that can perform both sliding and rotating movements. This merging reduces the total number of separate components needed and simplifies the overall device structure while achieving multi-functionality
4Adaptability or versatility
If multiple pressing type keys are arranged, then function switching capability is improved, but user experience deteriorates due to monotonic operation
Solution Approach 1:
The operating member is designed with dynamic movement characteristics, combining sliding movement (first movement component) and rotating movement (second movement component). This dynamic design allows the same component to provide varied operational interactions, reducing monotony while maintaining multi-functionality. The detection assembly detects different movement types to generate corresponding trigger signals for different functions
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 multi-function switching with a compact design, simplifying the internal structure, reducing space occupation, and enhancing user experience by minimizing key failure and operation complexity.
Implementation Method 1
the elastic positioning assembly generates elastic deformation and moves from one of the positioning portions to another one of the positioning portions
Data Source
AI summary
The input structure comprises a base, an operating member, an elastic positioning assembly, and a detection assembly. The operating member is movably arranged on one side of the base. The elastic positioning assembly is arranged on another side of the base away from the operating member. At least two positioning portions are arranged on an end face of the operating member close to the elastic positioning assembly. The positioning portions cooperate with the elastic positioning assembly to position the operating member. The detection assembly is configured to detect position variation of the operating member, and generate a corresponding trigger signal. The electronic device comprises the input structure.