Patent classifications
H01H13/56
LIGHT SENSING ILLUMINATION DEVICE FOR BICYCLE
A light sensing illumination device for bicycle includes a seat, a reflector, and an illumination device. The seat includes a housing space. The reflector is disposed in the seat and in the housing space, and the reflector includes a reflection curved face which is formed in a smooth arc shape with a concave face thereof facing an opening of the housing space. The illumination unit is disposed in the housing space and projects light beam toward the reflection curved face. With a smooth arc shaped reflection curved face, the light beam projected by the illumination unit is completely reflected, so as to improve the light condensing effect and efficiently enhance the overall brightness.
HAPTIC PERIPHERAL HAVING A HAPTICALLY-ENHANCED USER INPUT ELEMENT INCLUDING A MECHANICAL KEY AND AN INTEGRATED SMART MATERIAL ACTUATOR FOR PROVIDING HAPTIC EFFECTS
A haptic peripheral includes a housing and a haptically-enhanced user input element. The haptically-enhanced user input element is configured to receive an input from a user, and includes a mechanical key having a keycap with a user contact surface configured to contact the user and a smart material actuator integrated onto the user contact surface of the keycap. The smart material actuator is configured to receive a control signal from a processor and is configured to deform at least a portion of the user contact surface relative to the keycap of the mechanical key in response to the control signal from the processor to thereby provide a haptic effect to a user of the haptic peripheral. The haptic peripheral may also include a braking actuator coupled to the mechanical key to hold the mechanical key in a depressed position to indicate an inactive status to a user. In addition, the haptic peripheral and the haptically-enhanced user input element may be modular.
HAPTIC PERIPHERAL HAVING A HAPTICALLY-ENHANCED USER INPUT ELEMENT INCLUDING A MECHANICAL KEY AND AN INTEGRATED SMART MATERIAL ACTUATOR FOR PROVIDING HAPTIC EFFECTS
A haptic peripheral includes a housing and a haptically-enhanced user input element. The haptically-enhanced user input element is configured to receive an input from a user, and includes a mechanical key having a keycap with a user contact surface configured to contact the user and a smart material actuator integrated onto the user contact surface of the keycap. The smart material actuator is configured to receive a control signal from a processor and is configured to deform at least a portion of the user contact surface relative to the keycap of the mechanical key in response to the control signal from the processor to thereby provide a haptic effect to a user of the haptic peripheral. The haptic peripheral may also include a braking actuator coupled to the mechanical key to hold the mechanical key in a depressed position to indicate an inactive status to a user. In addition, the haptic peripheral and the haptically-enhanced user input element may be modular.
Haptic peripheral having a haptically-enhanced user input element including a mechanical key and an integrated smart material actuator for providing haptic effects
A haptic peripheral includes a housing and a haptically-enhanced user input element. The haptically-enhanced user input element is configured to receive an input from a user, and includes a mechanical key having a keycap with a user contact surface configured to contact the user and a smart material actuator integrated onto the user contact surface of the keycap. The smart material actuator is configured to receive a control signal from a processor and is configured to deform at least a portion of the user contact surface relative to the keycap of the mechanical key in response to the control signal from the processor to thereby provide a haptic effect to a user of the haptic peripheral. The haptic peripheral may also include a braking actuator coupled to the mechanical key to hold the mechanical key in a depressed position to indicate an inactive status to a user. In addition, the haptic peripheral and the haptically-enhanced user input element may be modular.
APPARATUS AND METHODS FOR LATCHING, AND SYSTEMS INCLUDING THE SAME
The latching apparatus of the present disclosure includes an actuator configured to change from a first position to a second position; a core connector coupled to the actuator at a first end, and having a cam disposed thereon; and a follower located between the actuator and the cam; wherein the actuator pushes the follower when changing from the first position to the second position, such that the follower engages with the cam on the core connector and causes the cam to rotate an angle to enter a latching state, wherein during the latching state, the core connector configured to hold the actuator secured at the second position. Switch systems and Methods for switching a latching apparatus are also disclosed.
Heart-shaped self-locking button
A heart-shaped self-locking button includes one housing and one push rod. The push rod is slidably arranged within the housing. A heart-shaped structure is formed on the push rod. The button includes one pin and one flexible element. One end of the pin is fixed on the housing, while the other end is fitted with the heart-shaped structure. The flexible element is arranged between the housing and the push rod and presses the pin towards the heart-shaped structure to allow the pin to be in constant contact with the heart-shaped structure. The heart-shaped structure is arranged on the push rod. Also, the flexible element between the housing and the push rod is utilized to press the pin towards the heart-shaped structure on the push rod to allow the pin to be in constant contact with the heart-shaped structure when moving.
ILLUMINATED FILM-COVERED KEYBOARD
An illuminated film-covered keyboard includes: a backlit keyboard module which includes a plurality of keys that are light-permeable, and at least one backlight source; a frame body disposed on the backlit keyboard module, the frame body including a key area, wherein the top surface of each of the plurality of keys is exposed at the key area; and a cover film disposed at the key area and on top of the top surface of each of the plurality of keys, wherein the cover film includes a light-permeable film, a base color layer, a light-shielding layer that is opaque, and a protection layer disposed on a side of the light-shielding layer opposing the base color layer, and wherein the portions of the light-shielding layer that respectively correspond to each of the plurality of keys are removed so as to form a plurality of light-transparent patterns.
ILLUMINATED FILM-COVERED KEYBOARD
An illuminated film-covered keyboard includes: a backlit keyboard module which includes a plurality of keys that are light-permeable, and at least one backlight source; a frame body disposed on the backlit keyboard module, the frame body including a key area, wherein the top surface of each of the plurality of keys is exposed at the key area; and a cover film disposed at the key area and on top of the top surface of each of the plurality of keys, wherein the cover film includes a light-permeable film, a base color layer, a light-shielding layer that is opaque, and a protection layer disposed on a side of the light-shielding layer opposing the base color layer, and wherein the portions of the light-shielding layer that respectively correspond to each of the plurality of keys are removed so as to form a plurality of light-transparent patterns.
PUSH SWITCH
A push switch of a push-operating type includes a locking mechanism, has a thin and small size with a simple structure ensuring a reliable operation and allowing a coil spring to be easily installed. A release-holding part with which a second end, serving as another end of a stopper, is engaged to hold an operating body at a released position is provided in a cam groove located at a rear portion of a locking cam portion to provide a gap with a predetermined interval between the operating body and a restriction part of the case in forward and rearward directions, when the operating body is located at the released position. Thus, a space in an accommodation part is expanded in the forward and rearward directions when the push switch is manufactured, the coil spring is prevented from being disengage from the accommodation part, and therefore, is installed stably. Therefore, a thin and small sized push switch in which operation thereof is ensured and a coil spring is easily installed can be provided.
PUSH SWITCH
A push switch of a push-operating type includes a locking mechanism, has a thin and small size with a simple structure ensuring a reliable operation and allowing a coil spring to be easily installed. A release-holding part with which a second end, serving as another end of a stopper, is engaged to hold an operating body at a released position is provided in a cam groove located at a rear portion of a locking cam portion to provide a gap with a predetermined interval between the operating body and a restriction part of the case in forward and rearward directions, when the operating body is located at the released position. Thus, a space in an accommodation part is expanded in the forward and rearward directions when the push switch is manufactured, the coil spring is prevented from being disengage from the accommodation part, and therefore, is installed stably. Therefore, a thin and small sized push switch in which operation thereof is ensured and a coil spring is easily installed can be provided.