Touchpad Reinforcement Structure for Multi-Location Input
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Solution Overview
Problem
Touchpads in electronic devices have complex structures that lead to high manufacturing costs and intricate assembly processes, necessitating a simpler design that supports inputs at multiple locations for an excellent touch experience.
Innovation Solution
A touch device with a panel, circuit board, bracket, and reinforcement structure, featuring a fixing end portion, moving end portion, and stopper, which allows multiple touch inputs without additional components, simplifying the structure and assembly process.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If a complex structure with many components is used for the touchpad, then the touch experience can be improved, but the manufacturing cost and assembly complexity increase
Solution Approach 1:
The patent combines the bracket and reinforcement structure into a single integrated component. The bracket includes both the support function and the reinforcement function that was previously separate, reducing the number of parts and assembly steps while maintaining the structural strength and touch response quality
Solution Approach 2:
The bracket is designed to serve multiple functions simultaneously: it provides structural support, acts as a reinforcement structure, and enables multi-location touch inputs. This multi-functionality eliminates the need for separate components and reduces overall device complexity
2Adaptability or versatility
If additional components are added to support multiple touch inputs, then the touch experience is improved, but the manufacturing cost increases
Solution Approach 1:
The bracket is designed with multiple contact points and reinforcement areas that enable touch inputs at multiple locations without requiring additional separate components. The same bracket structure serves both as support and as the mechanism for detecting touches at various positions
Solution Approach 2:
The reinforcement structure and bracket are merged into one component, and this integrated structure inherently provides multiple touch input capabilities through its geometry and contact points, eliminating the need for additional components
3Adaptability or versatility
If additional components are added to support multiple touch inputs, then the touch experience is improved, but the assembly process becomes more intricate
Solution Approach 1:
By merging the bracket and reinforcement structure into a single component, the number of assembly steps is reduced. The integrated structure can be installed as one piece rather than requiring separate assembly of multiple components, simplifying the assembly process
Data Source
AI summary
A touch device is provided in the disclosure. The touch device includes a panel, a circuit board, a bracket, and a reinforcement structure. The circuit board has a first surface and a second surface opposite to each other. The panel is disposed on the first surface of the circuit board. The bracket is disposed on the second surface of the circuit board. The reinforcement structure includes a fixing end portion and a moving end portion opposite to each other and a stopper. The fixing end portion is connected to the bracket, and the stopper is adjacent to the moving end portion and is distant from the fixing end portion. The stopper is adapted to move in a first direction. The touch device has a simple structure requiring fewer components to support inputs at multiple locations, to provide excellent touch experience. An input device including the touch device is also provided.