Patent classifications
G05G5/065
DIAL STRUCTURE, REMOTE CONTROLLER EMPLOYING THE SAME, AND CONTROLLING METHOD
Disclosed is a controlling method for an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) that includes an image device. The controlling method includes transmitting, by a remote controller when a dial of a dial structure of the remote controller is rotated, a first control signal for changing imaging device information of an imaging device of the UAV via a signal transmitting device of the remote controller. The imaging device information comprises at least one of an operating mode of the imaging device, a shutter speed of the imaging device, an aperture size of the imaging device, a light sensitivity of the imaging device, or a preview image of the imaging device. The controlling method further includes transmitting a second control signal for confirming imaging device information via the signal transmitting device by the controller when the dial is slid with a displacement,?
Input assembly for inputting a control command and operator control apparatus having such an input assembly
An input assembly for inputting a control command for an operator control apparatus is provided, comprising a pushbutton head manually displaceable along a longitudinal axis and a movable signal transmitter which is coupled to the pushbutton head via a coupling mechanism. The input assembly comprises at least one latch element having a latch head which has associated therewith at least one latch depression which the latch head enters when the pushbutton head has reached a predetermined stroke position. The at least one latch element has associated therewith a travel groove oriented parallel to the longitudinal axis, which travel groove the latch head of the latch element enters permanently. The at least one latch depression associated with the latch element is arranged in the travel groove. An operator control apparatus having such an input assembly is also provided.
Camera with dual rotational joint
Exemplary embodiments provides a camera, having a first camera sub-assembly, a hub coupled to the first camera sub-assembly, a second camera sub-assembly coupled to the hub and rotatable relative thereto and a third camera sub-assembly coupled to the hub and rotatable relative thereto. The third camera sub-assembly can be in electrical communication with the first camera sub-assembly and/or the second camera sub-assembly via the hub. The hub can include a slot to guide electrical cable(s). Net torque acting on the camera can be zero such that one of the first rotational coupling or the second rotational coupling when rotated to a new position via an applied torque remains in the new position when the applied torque is released.
ROTATIONAL OPERATION DEVICE AND ELECTRONIC APPARATUS USING THIS
A rotational operation device that is capable of setting an operation mode corresponding to a user's intention even when rotation of a rotational operation member stops on the way during a rotational operation. A rotational operation member is rotatable around a rotation axis. A click force application mechanism applies click force to the rotational operation member according to its rotational operation. A detection unit detects rotation of the rotational operation member. A setting unit sets one operation mode from among a plurality of predetermined operation modes in response to a detection output of the detection unit. The setting unit switches the operation mode according to a rotational operation of the rotational operation member before a position where the click force applied to the rotational operation member by the click force application mechanism becomes zero in a case where the rotational operation member is rotated in a first direction.
Control devices for operating bicycle components
Example control devices for operating bicycle components are described herein. An example control device includes a housing having an opening to receive a handlebar of the bicycle and a rotating member rotatably coupled to the housing. The rotating member is rotatable about a first axis. The rotating member is configured to rotate between a first position and a second position to change an operating state of a component. The example control device includes a securing mechanism configured to lock the rotating member in the second position. The example control device also includes a release actuator coupled to the housing. The release actuator has an actuating surface to be engaged by a user and moved along a second axis that intersects the first axis. The release actuator is configured to, when actuated, unlock the securing mechanism to enable the rotating member to rotate back to the first position.
Dial structure, remote controller employing the same, and controlling method
A dial structure, a remote controller employing the dial structure, and a controlling method are provided. The dial structure comprises a carrying member and a dial movably connected with the carrying member. The dial is slidable with respect to the dial structure along a sliding direction and rotatable around a rotation shaft. An axial direction of the rotation shaft intersects with the sliding direction. The dial structure further comprises a rotation sensor configured to obtain rotating state information of the dial and a sliding sensor configured to obtain sliding state information of the dial.
Transducer device
A transducer device including: a base platform; an annular support member mounted on a surface of the base platform, the annular support member having a first opening positioned adjacent the surface of the base platform and a second opening positioned away from the surface of the base platform along a rotation axis; an inner shaft mounted relative to the base platform and configured to extend away from the second opening of the annular support member and rotate relative to the annular support member about the rotation axis; an inner shaft detent mechanism located at least partially within the annular support member configured for releasably securing the inner shaft in a plurality of rotational positions corresponding to each of a plurality of detent positions of the inner shaft detent mechanism as the inner shaft is rotated about the rotation axis; an outer shaft including a passage extending along an elongate axis thereof configured for receiving the inner shaft therein so that the inner shaft and outer shaft are arranged to rotate concentrically relative to each other about the rotation axis, the outer shaft further including a flanged portion configured for seating upon an outer surface of the annular support member; a PCB unit disposed on the surface of the base platform comprising: a first transducer circuit unit operably coupled to the inner shaft and responsive to rotational movement of the inner shaft about the rotation axis so that the first transducer circuit unit outputs a first electrical signal that is indicative of a rotational position of the inner shaft about the rotational axis; a second transducer circuit unit operably coupled to the outer shaft and responsive to rotational movement of the outer shaft about the rotation axis so that the second transducer circuit unit will output a second electrical signal that is indicative of a rotational position of the outer shaft about the rotational axis; a housing configured for enclosing the first and second transducer circuit units therein and having an opening disposed in a wall of the housing via which ends of the inner and outer shafts may extend outwardly of the housing along the rotation axis; and an outer shaft detent mechanism located between the outer shaft and an inner surface of the housing configured for releasably securing the outer shaft in a plurality of rotational positions corresponding to each of a plurality of detent positions of the outer shaft detent mechanism as the outer shaft is rotated about the rotation axis.
Engine safety lock out
A safety device designed to lock an engine flywheel and shaft in place during maintenance and repairs on the engine.
Multi-operating switch unit for vehicles
Provided is a multi-operating switch device for a vehicle, including: a housing unit; a substrate; a switch shaft unit; a rotary switch unit; a directional switch unit; and a push switch unit. The directional switch unit includes: a directional slide part within the housing unit; a directional switch disposed on the substrate, and configured to be operated by a change in the position of the directional slide part to generate a signal indicating the change in the position of the directional slide part; and a directional return part. The directional switch includes: a directional switch housing; and a directional switch knob partially exposed to the outside from one surface of the directional switch housing to contact with the directional slide part so that when the directional switch knob is pressedly rotated pivotally about an axis parallel with the substrate, it is received in the directional switch housing.
Lever operation device
A lever operation device includes a housing, a lever portion which is attached to the housing and on which a first rotation operation about a first shaft is performed, a magnet attached to a tip portion of the lever portion, a magnetic sensor that is arranged in the housing so as to be located on extension from the tip portion, and a detent portion provided on the lever portion and includes a detent tip end portion and an elastic portion, the detent tip end portion generating a detent by moving with a tilt in a direction of the first rotation operation from a direction of extension from the tip portion of the lever portion and coming into contact with a detent surface of a detent wall arranged on the housing, and the elastic portion applying an elastic force to the detent tip end portion.