Operation Input Apparatus Actuator Vibration Feedback
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing operation input apparatuses cannot forcibly provide a tactile stimulus to the operator, limiting the sense of touch feedback during operation inputs.
Innovation Solution
Incorporating an actuator with a vibration generating source and a detecting element system that outputs signals corresponding to the displacement of the operating unit, allowing for the transmission of tactile feedback to the operator.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If an operation input apparatus uses only detecting elements to sense operating unit displacement, then the device complexity is reduced, but the operator cannot receive tactile stimulus feedback
Solution Approach 1:
The actuator generates mechanical vibrations that are transmitted through the operating unit to the operator's finger, providing tactile feedback. The vibration amount is controlled based on the operating unit's displacement state, enabling the operator to feel different tactile responses during operation.
Solution Approach 2:
The system uses detecting elements to continuously monitor the operating unit's displacement and feeds this information back to the actuator. The actuator then adjusts its vibration output based on this feedback, creating a closed-loop tactile feedback system that responds to the operator's input actions.
2Ease of operation
If the actuator continuously provides tactile stimulus, then the operator receives constant feedback, but energy consumption increases
Solution Approach 1:
Instead of continuous operation, the actuator provides tactile feedback in periodic pulses synchronized with the operating unit's displacement. The actuator activates during specific phases of the operating unit's movement and remains inactive during other phases, reducing overall energy consumption while maintaining effective feedback.
Solution Approach 2:
The actuator adjusts its vibration parameters (amplitude, frequency, duration) based on the operating unit's displacement state. When the operating unit is in certain positions or moving at certain speeds, the actuator modifies its output accordingly, providing appropriate feedback intensity without unnecessary energy consumption during low-need periods.
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 the operator to receive tactile stimuli, enhancing the sense of touch feedback and improving the accuracy of operation input detection.
Implementation Method 1
the inductance of the coils is varied depending on the distance between the coils and the operating unit as the operating unit is tilted by an operation inputting action. By evaluating the change in inductance, the amount of tilt of the operating unit is detected
Implementation Method 2
an actuator configured to move the operating unit via the actuator output shaft
Data Source
AI summary
An operation input apparatus includes an operating unit that is displaced by the action of an operation input; an actuator output shaft that is displaced in the same direction as the operating unit by the action of the operation input; an actuator that moves the operating unit via the actuator output shaft; and a detecting element that outputs a signal corresponding to an amount of displacement of the operating unit.