Low travel switch assembly
    1.
    发明授权

    公开(公告)号:US09715978B2

    公开(公告)日:2017-07-25

    申请号:US14660163

    申请日:2015-03-17

    Applicant: Apple Inc.

    Inventor: Keith J. Hendren

    Abstract: A key of a keyboard and a low travel dome switch utilized in the key. The key may comprise a key cap, and a low travel dome positioned beneath the key cap, and operative to collapse when a force is exerted on the low travel dome by the key cap. The low travel dome may comprise a top portion, and a group of arms extending from the top portion to a perimeter of the low travel dome and at least partially defining a tuning member located between two of the group of arms. The low travel dome may also comprise a group of elongated protrusions. Each of the group of elongated protrusions may extend from one of the top portion, or one of the group of arms. At least one of the group of elongated protrusions may extend into the tuning member.

    Curable foam shims for buttons of electronic devices
    3.
    发明授权
    Curable foam shims for buttons of electronic devices 有权
    用于电子设备按钮的可固化泡沫垫片

    公开(公告)号:US09472360B2

    公开(公告)日:2016-10-18

    申请号:US14038806

    申请日:2013-09-27

    Applicant: Apple Inc.

    Inventor: Colin M. Ely

    Abstract: Button assemblies using curable foam shims are disclosed. A button assembly may include a housing, a button positioned within the housing, and a curable foam shim positioned within the housing, the foam shim transformable between a compressible state having a first thickness, to a rigid state having a second thickness smaller than the first thickness. In this manner, the foam shim can be used to adaptively fill the interior of a button assembly by adapting to the dimensions of various components within the button assembly. In another example, a button assembly is formed using a foam shim by curing from a first state having a first thickness to a second state having a second thickness greater than the first thickness. In this manner, the foam shim can be used to adaptively fill the interior of a button assembly by adapting to the dimensions of various components within the button assembly.

    Abstract translation: 公开了使用可固化泡沫垫片的按钮组件。 按钮组件可以包括壳体,位于壳体内的按钮和位于壳体内的可固化泡沫垫片,泡沫垫片可在具有第一厚度的可压缩状态之间转换成具有小于第一厚度的第二厚度的刚性状态 厚度。 以这种方式,泡沫垫片可以用于通过适应按钮组件内的各种部件的尺寸来自适应地填充按钮组件的内部。 在另一个示例中,使用泡沫垫片通过从具有第一厚度的第一状态固化到具有大于第一厚度的第二厚度的第二状态来形成按钮组件。 以这种方式,泡沫垫片可以用于通过适应按钮组件内的各种部件的尺寸来自适应地填充按钮组件的内部。

    KEYBOARD
    5.
    发明申请
    KEYBOARD 有权
    键盘

    公开(公告)号:US20140102868A1

    公开(公告)日:2014-04-17

    申请号:US14047493

    申请日:2013-10-07

    CPC classification number: H01H13/76 H01H13/85 H01H2215/028 H01H2221/066

    Abstract: A keyboard is provided with a base member, moving members provided on the base member and unit parts. Each of the unit parts includes a contact which is electrically connected when depressed and an elastic member. The moving members include a first moving member which engages with one unit part, and a second moving member which engages with plural unit parts. The second moving member has a structure where the second moving member pushes the elastic member of one unit part and avoids pushing the elastic member of the other unit part.

    Abstract translation: 键盘设置有基部构件,设置在基座构件上的移动构件和单元部件。 每个单元部件包括在被压下时电连接的触点和弹性部件。 移动构件包括与一个单位部分接合的第一移动构件和与多个单位部分接合的第二移动构件。 第二移动构件具有其中第二移动构件推动一个单位部分的弹性构件并避免推动另一个单元部分的弹性构件的结构。

    Module For Controlling A Force Required To Actuate An Electromechanical Actuator
    6.
    发明申请
    Module For Controlling A Force Required To Actuate An Electromechanical Actuator 有权
    用于控制需要启动机电执行器的力的模块

    公开(公告)号:US20110303043A1

    公开(公告)日:2011-12-15

    申请号:US12815485

    申请日:2010-06-15

    Applicant: Justin Tang

    Inventor: Justin Tang

    Abstract: A force control module, assembly, or device for controlling a force required to actuate an electromechanical actuator or a set of electromechanical actuators. The electromechanical actuator is for example a computer mouse button, a keypad, or a joystick button. The force control module includes a lever element that is couplable to the electromechanical actuator, and a fulcrum element that is engageable with the lever element at a pivot point or fulcrum point. A displacement of the fulcrum element relative to the lever element varies a position of the fulcrum point. The force required for actuating the electromechanical actuator is at least partially dependent upon the position of the fulcrum point. By displacing the fulcrum element relative to the lever element, and hence varying the position of the fulcrum point, a user can vary the force required for actuating the electromechanical actuator.

    Abstract translation: 用于控制致动机电致动器或一组机电致动器所需的力的力控制模块,组件或装置。 机电致动器例如是计算机鼠标按钮,键盘或操纵杆按钮。 力控制模块包括可耦合到机电致动器的杠杆元件,以及在枢转点或支点处可与杠杆元件接合的支点元件。 支点元件相对于杠杆元件的位移改变支点的位置。 致动机电致动器所需的力至少部分地取决于支点的位置。 通过使支点元件相对于杠杆元件移位并因此改变支点的位置,使用者可以改变致动机电致动器所需的力。

    MOUSE STRUCTURE WITH ADJUSTABLE CLICKING FORCE FUNCTION
    7.
    发明申请
    MOUSE STRUCTURE WITH ADJUSTABLE CLICKING FORCE FUNCTION 有权
    鼠标结构具有可调节的点击功能

    公开(公告)号:US20110069008A1

    公开(公告)日:2011-03-24

    申请号:US12699247

    申请日:2010-02-03

    Applicant: Kuo-Hua KAO

    Inventor: Kuo-Hua KAO

    Abstract: The invention discloses a mouse structure with click force adjustable function, which comprises a shell, a circuit board module, and at least one adjustable mechanism. The adjustable mechanism is setting inside the shell, and comprises a supporting body, an adjustable plate and an adjustable component. The adjustable mechanism is adjusted via the adjustable component, so that the place the free-end of the adjustable plate touching the key portion is changed, and the force the adjustable plate clicking the switch module is accordingly changed, which provides function that the user can adjust the click force finely to a suitable one.

    Abstract translation: 本发明公开了一种具有点击力可调功能的鼠标结构,其包括外壳,电路板模块和至少一个可调节机构。 可调节机构设置在壳体内部,并且包括支撑体,可调节板和可调节部件。 可调节机构通过可调节部件进行调节,使可调节板的自由端接触钥匙部分的位置发生变化,并且相应地改变了可调节板点击开关模块的力,这提供了用户可以 将点击力精细调整为合适的。

    Operator control device
    8.
    发明申请
    Operator control device 审中-公开
    操作员控制装置

    公开(公告)号:US20070182718A1

    公开(公告)日:2007-08-09

    申请号:US10558809

    申请日:2004-05-12

    Abstract: An operator control device for controlling systems in a motor vehicle by inputs by a user includes a touch-sensitive operator control panel on which it is possible to represent two surface shapes which may be changed into one another alternately, with the first surface shape being structured so as to be capable of being sensed in a tactile fashion so that it may be used to select zones on the operator control panel in order to select menu items. The individual selectable zones may be configured differently in shape, extent and their position on the operator control panel, and the second surface shape is smoothed in comparison with the first shape so that hand-written and graphic inputs are possible with it.

    Abstract translation: 一种用于通过用户的输入来控制机动车辆中的系统的操作者控制装置,包括一个触敏操作员控制面板,在该触控操作器控制面板上可以表示可以交替地彼此改变的两个表面形状,其中第一表面形状被构造 以便能够以触觉方式感测,以便可以用它来选择操作员控制面板上的区域,以便选择菜单项。 各个可选择的区域可以在形状,范围以及操作员控制面板上的位置上不同地配置,并且与第一形状相比第二表面形状被平滑化,从而使手写和图形输入成为可能。

    Manual operation device for operating in-vehicle apparatus
    9.
    发明授权
    Manual operation device for operating in-vehicle apparatus 有权
    用于操作车载设备的手动操作装置

    公开(公告)号:US07219759B2

    公开(公告)日:2007-05-22

    申请号:US10770596

    申请日:2004-02-03

    Abstract: An operation member is manually operable to select and drive an in-vehicle apparatus. A compression spring applies counterforce to the operation member against operational movement of the operation member. A load sensor senses an operational work load of a driver of a vehicle. A movable member is driven by a motor to change the counterforce based on the operational work load of the driver sensed by the load sensor.

    Abstract translation: 操作构件可手动操作以选择和驱动车载设备。 压缩弹簧抵抗操作构件的操作运动而对操作构件施加反作用力。 负载传感器感测车辆的驾驶员的操作工作负荷。 可移动部件由马达驱动,以根据负载传感器感测到的驾驶员的操作工作负荷改变反作用力。

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