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本發明有關於一種輸入裝置,且特別是有關於一種可動式觸控模組及應用其的電子裝置。The present invention relates to an input device, and more particularly to a movable touch module and an electronic device using the same.
隨著科技的進步,筆記型電腦、行動通訊裝置以及影音播放裝置等電子裝置已成為人們日常生活中不可或缺的工具。另外,隨著市場的不斷發展,消費者不僅重視電子裝置的功能性,設計與產品型態更是影響消費者購買的主要因素。With the advancement of technology, electronic devices such as notebook computers, mobile communication devices, and audio-visual playback devices have become indispensable tools in people's daily lives. In addition, with the continuous development of the market, consumers not only pay attention to the functionality of electronic devices, but also design and product types are the main factors affecting consumer purchase.
以筆記型電腦為例,目前的筆記型電腦通常設置觸控板以替代滑鼠。然而,現有的觸控板通常固定於筆記型電腦的主體,不僅無法提供新穎獨特的設計以展現個人風格,而且無法為使用者提供例如移動或者旋轉的直覺性操作。此外,當筆記型電腦的顯示螢幕不夠大時,使用者往往需要上下左右移動頁面以進行完整的瀏覽。然而,目前的觸控板無法便捷地完成上述操作。Taking a notebook computer as an example, current notebook computers usually have a touchpad instead of a mouse. However, existing touch panels are usually fixed to the main body of the notebook computer, and are not only unable to provide a novel and unique design to express a personal style, but also provide an intuitive operation such as moving or rotating for the user. In addition, when the display screen of the notebook computer is not large enough, the user often needs to move the page up and down or left and right for a complete browsing. However, current touch panels cannot easily perform the above operations.
本發明的目的在於提供一種可動式觸控模組及應用其的電子裝置,以改善現有技術的缺失。It is an object of the present invention to provide a movable touch module and an electronic device using the same to improve the lack of the prior art.
本發明提供一種可動式觸控模組,設置於主體。可動式觸控模組包括可動件、觸控單元、多個彈性單元、四向感應元件以及至少兩個旋轉感應元件。可動件設置於主體且相對於主體於平面上為可活動。可動件具有第一容置區。觸控單元固定於可動件。彈性單元設置於主體且抵靠於可動件的四周。四向感應元件固定於主體且位於可動件的第一容置區內。旋轉感應元件固定於主體且位於可動件的第一容置區內。當可動件沿平面移動時,可動件沿一方向觸發四向感應元件。當可動件於平面上旋轉時,可動件對應地觸發該些旋轉感應元件的其中之一。The invention provides a movable touch module disposed on a main body. The movable touch module includes a movable member, a touch unit, a plurality of elastic units, a four-direction sensing element, and at least two rotation sensing elements. The movable member is disposed on the main body and is movable on a plane with respect to the main body. The movable member has a first accommodating area. The touch unit is fixed to the movable member. The elastic unit is disposed on the main body and abuts against the periphery of the movable member. The four-way sensing element is fixed to the main body and located in the first accommodating area of the movable member. The rotation sensing element is fixed to the main body and located in the first accommodating area of the movable member. When the movable member moves along the plane, the movable member triggers the four-way sensing element in one direction. When the movable member rotates on a plane, the movable member correspondingly triggers one of the rotation sensing elements.
本發明還提供一種電子裝置,包括主體以及可動式觸控模組。可動式觸控模組設置於主體且包括可動件、觸控單元、多個彈性單元、四向感應元件以及至少兩個旋轉感應元件。可動件設置於主體且相對於主體於平面上為可活動。可動件具有第一容置區。觸控單元固定於可動件。彈性單元設置於主體且抵靠於可動件的四周。四向感應元件固定於主體且位於可動件的第一容置區內。旋轉感應元件固定於主體且位於可動件的第一容置區內。當可動件沿平面移動時,可動件沿一方向觸發四向感應元件。當可動件於平面上旋轉時,可動件對應地觸發該些旋轉感應元件的其中之一。The invention also provides an electronic device comprising a main body and a movable touch module. The movable touch module is disposed on the main body and includes a movable member, a touch unit, a plurality of elastic units, a four-direction sensing element, and at least two rotation sensing elements. The movable member is disposed on the main body and is movable on a plane with respect to the main body. The movable member has a first accommodating area. The touch unit is fixed to the movable member. The elastic unit is disposed on the main body and abuts against the periphery of the movable member. The four-way sensing element is fixed to the main body and located in the first accommodating area of the movable member. The rotation sensing element is fixed to the main body and located in the first accommodating area of the movable member. When the movable member moves along the plane, the movable member triggers the four-way sensing element in one direction. When the movable member rotates on a plane, the movable member correspondingly triggers one of the rotation sensing elements.
本發明提供之可動式觸控模組的可動件相對於主體於平面上為可活動。而且,觸控單元固定於可動件。藉此,使用者可通過操作觸控單元以使可動件沿平面移動或者於平面上旋轉以沿不同方向觸發四向感應元件或者觸發不同的旋轉感應元件,藉以實現各種功能。如此,本發明提供之可動式觸控模組及應用其的電子裝置不僅提供了新穎獨特的設計而且提供了更便捷高效的操作方式。The movable member of the movable touch module provided by the present invention is movable on a plane with respect to the main body. Moreover, the touch unit is fixed to the movable member. Thereby, the user can realize various functions by operating the touch unit to move the movable member along a plane or rotate on a plane to trigger the four-direction sensing element in different directions or trigger different rotation sensing elements. Thus, the movable touch module and the electronic device using the same provided by the present invention not only provide a novel and unique design but also provide a more convenient and efficient operation mode.
為讓本發明的上述和其它目的、特徵和優點能更明顯易懂,下文特舉較佳實施例,並配合附圖,作詳細說明如下。The above and other objects, features, and advantages of the present invention will become more apparent and understood by the appended claims appended claims
圖1所示為根據本發明之一較佳實施例之電子裝置的示意圖。圖2所示為根據本發明之一較佳實施例之電子裝置的局部分解示意圖。請一併參考圖1及圖2。本實施例所提供之電子裝置1包括主體10以及可動式觸控模組12。1 is a schematic diagram of an electronic device in accordance with a preferred embodiment of the present invention. 2 is a partially exploded perspective view of an electronic device in accordance with a preferred embodiment of the present invention. Please refer to Figure 1 and Figure 2 together. The electronic device 1 provided in this embodiment includes a main body 10 and a movable touch module 12 .
於本實施例中,電子裝置1為筆記型電腦。然而,本發明並不限定於此。於其它實施例中,電子裝置1亦可為行動通訊裝置或影音播放裝置等其它電子裝置。In the embodiment, the electronic device 1 is a notebook computer. However, the invention is not limited thereto. In other embodiments, the electronic device 1 can also be other electronic devices such as a mobile communication device or a video playback device.
於本實施例中,可動式觸控模組12設置於主體10。主體10包括殼體100以及電路板102。電路板102設置於殼體100內。可動式觸控模組12包括觸控單元120、框體121、可動件122、多個彈性單元124(如圖4所示)、四向感應元件126、至少兩個旋轉感應元件128以及兩個按壓開關129。In the embodiment, the movable touch module 12 is disposed on the main body 10 . The body 10 includes a housing 100 and a circuit board 102. The circuit board 102 is disposed within the housing 100. The movable touch module 12 includes a touch unit 120, a frame 121, a movable member 122, a plurality of elastic units 124 (as shown in FIG. 4), a four-direction sensing element 126, at least two rotation sensing elements 128, and two The switch 129 is pressed.
於本實施例中,可動件122設置於主體10且相對於主體10於一平面上為可活動。於此,上述平面為設置為電路板102所在平面。然而,本發明對此不作任何限制。於實際應用時,可根據需要設置可動件相對於主體10活動的平面。In the embodiment, the movable member 122 is disposed on the main body 10 and is movable on a plane with respect to the main body 10. Here, the above plane is set to the plane of the circuit board 102. However, the present invention does not impose any limitation on this. In practical applications, the plane in which the movable member moves relative to the main body 10 can be set as needed.
於本實施例中,觸控單元120固定於可動件122。框體121設置於主體10且位於觸控單元120與可動件122之間。可動件122位於觸控單元120與電路板102之間。彈性單元124(如圖4所示)設置於框體121內且抵靠於可動件122的四周。四向感應元件126、旋轉感應元件128以及按壓開關129均固定於主體10的電路板102。In the embodiment, the touch unit 120 is fixed to the movable member 122. The frame 121 is disposed on the main body 10 and located between the touch unit 120 and the movable member 122. The movable member 122 is located between the touch unit 120 and the circuit board 102. The elastic unit 124 (shown in FIG. 4 ) is disposed in the frame 121 and abuts against the periphery of the movable member 122 . The four-way sensing element 126, the rotation sensing element 128, and the push switch 129 are both fixed to the circuit board 102 of the main body 10.
於本實施例中,主體10的殼體100即為筆記型電腦的外殼。觸控單元120設置於殼體100。具體而言,如圖2所示,殼體100的頂部具有開口1000以及裝飾件1001。觸控單元120設置於開口1000處,且觸控單元120的背面可外露於開口1000而固定於可動件122。裝飾件1001圍繞開口1000設置以用於遮蔽觸控單元120與殼體100之間的間隙。觸控單元120的底部邊緣可抵靠於裝飾件1001上。並且,裝飾件1001所在平面可設置為平行於可動件122相對於主體10活動的平面。藉此,觸控單元120可沿殼體100的裝飾件1001所在平面內移動或於裝飾件1001所在平面上旋轉。然而,本發明對此不作任何限制。此外,於本實施例中,開口1000呈矩形,裝飾件1001亦為呈矩形的邊框。然而,本發明並不限定開口1000及裝飾件1001的形狀。In this embodiment, the housing 100 of the main body 10 is the outer casing of the notebook computer. The touch unit 120 is disposed on the housing 100 . Specifically, as shown in FIG. 2, the top of the housing 100 has an opening 1000 and a garnish 1001. The touch unit 120 is disposed at the opening 1000 , and the back surface of the touch unit 120 is exposed to the opening 1000 and fixed to the movable member 122 . The garnish 1001 is disposed around the opening 1000 for shielding a gap between the touch unit 120 and the housing 100. The bottom edge of the touch unit 120 can abut against the garnish 1001. Also, the plane of the garnish 1001 may be disposed parallel to the plane in which the movable member 122 moves relative to the main body 10. Thereby, the touch unit 120 can move along the plane of the decorative piece 1001 of the housing 100 or rotate on the plane of the decorative piece 1001. However, the present invention does not impose any limitation on this. In addition, in the embodiment, the opening 1000 has a rectangular shape, and the decorative piece 1001 is also a rectangular frame. However, the present invention does not limit the shape of the opening 1000 and the garnish 1001.
另外,於實際應用中,殼體1000例如可為塑膠材質,裝飾件1001例如可為金屬材質,從而加強電子裝置1整體的美觀性。然而,本發明並不限定於此。In addition, in practical applications, the housing 1000 can be made of a plastic material, for example, and the decorative member 1001 can be made of a metal material, for example, to enhance the overall appearance of the electronic device 1. However, the invention is not limited thereto.
於本實施例中,觸控單元120、框體121、可動件122、彈性單元124以及電路板102的組裝方向垂直於電路板102所在平面。具體而言,電路板102設置於殼體100內且位於開口1000的下方。框體121位於殼體100的開口1000的下方。框體121、可動件122以及彈性單元124均位於電路板102的上方。此外,電路板102例如可藉由螺絲固定於殼體100的底部(圖2未示)。四向感應元件126、旋轉感應元件128以及按壓開關129例如可通過表面貼裝技術(surface mount Technology,SMT)固定於電路板102。In this embodiment, the assembly direction of the touch unit 120, the frame 121, the movable member 122, the elastic unit 124, and the circuit board 102 is perpendicular to the plane of the circuit board 102. Specifically, the circuit board 102 is disposed within the housing 100 and below the opening 1000. The frame 121 is located below the opening 1000 of the housing 100. The frame 121, the movable member 122, and the elastic unit 124 are all located above the circuit board 102. In addition, the circuit board 102 can be fixed to the bottom of the housing 100 (not shown in FIG. 2) by screws, for example. The four-way sensing element 126, the rotation sensing element 128, and the push switch 129 can be fixed to the circuit board 102 by, for example, surface mount technology (SMT).
於本實施例中,殼體100的裝飾件1001所在平面平行於電路板102所在平面。因此,當觸控單元120沿裝飾件1001所在平面上下移動或者於裝飾件1001所在平面上旋轉時,可動件122亦會沿電路板102所在平面上下移動或者於電路板102所在平面上旋轉。然而,本發明並不限定於此。In the present embodiment, the plane of the decorative piece 1001 of the housing 100 is parallel to the plane of the circuit board 102. Therefore, when the touch unit 120 moves up and down along the plane of the garnish 1001 or rotates on the plane of the garnish 1001, the movable member 122 also moves up and down along the plane of the circuit board 102 or rotates on the plane of the circuit board 102. However, the invention is not limited thereto.
以下詳細說明可動式觸控模組12的具體結構。圖3所示為根據本發明之一較佳實施例之可動式觸控模組的局部分解示意圖。圖4所示為根據本發明之一較佳實施例之可動式觸控模組的局部剖面示意圖。請一併參考圖2、圖3及圖4。The specific structure of the movable touch module 12 will be described in detail below. 3 is a partially exploded perspective view of a movable touch module in accordance with a preferred embodiment of the present invention. 4 is a partial cross-sectional view of a movable touch module in accordance with a preferred embodiment of the present invention. Please refer to Figure 2, Figure 3 and Figure 4 together.
於本實施例中,觸控單元120呈矩形。然而,本發明並不限定於此。於實際應用中,可根據需要設置不同形狀的觸控單元(例如可為圓形或者橢圓形)。In this embodiment, the touch unit 120 has a rectangular shape. However, the invention is not limited thereto. In practical applications, different shapes of touch units (for example, circular or elliptical) may be provided as needed.
於本實施例中,如圖2所示,觸控單元120包括觸控外觀件1201、觸控板1202以及支架1203。觸控外觀件1201固定於觸控板1202上,觸控板1202固定於支架1203上,支架1203設置於殼體100的開口1000處且固定於可動件122。其中,觸控外觀件1201例如可為一觸控薄膜。觸控板1202例如可為一電子感應板。此外,觸控板1202可通過軟排線(FFC)連接主體10的電路板或者主機板,以實現現有觸控板的功能。例如,觸控板1202可感應使用者的手指於觸控外觀件1201上的移動以控制螢幕上游標的移動。In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 2 , the touch unit 120 includes a touch appearance component 1201 , a touch panel 1202 , and a bracket 1203 . The touch panel 1201 is fixed on the touch panel 1202. The touch panel 1202 is fixed on the bracket 1203. The bracket 1203 is disposed at the opening 1000 of the housing 100 and is fixed to the movable member 122. The touch appearance component 1201 can be, for example, a touch film. The touch panel 1202 can be, for example, an electronic sensor board. In addition, the touch panel 1202 can be connected to the circuit board or the motherboard of the main body 10 through a flexible cable (FFC) to implement the functions of the existing touch panel. For example, the touchpad 1202 can sense the movement of the user's finger on the touch appearance component 1201 to control the movement of the upstream target of the screen.
於本實施例中,觸控單元120藉由支架1203固定於可動件122。具體而言,支架1203的背面可貼附於可動件122的頂部以實現兩者之間的固定。然而,本發明對此不作任何限定。於其它實施例中,支架1203上可設置一凹陷部,可動件122的頂部可設置一凸出部,藉由凸出部與凹陷部的卡合,從而實現支架1203與可動件122的固定。In the embodiment, the touch unit 120 is fixed to the movable member 122 by the bracket 1203. Specifically, the back surface of the bracket 1203 may be attached to the top of the movable member 122 to achieve fixation therebetween. However, the present invention is not limited thereto. In other embodiments, a recessed portion may be disposed on the bracket 1203, and a protrusion may be disposed on the top of the movable member 122. The bracket portion and the movable portion 122 are fixed by the engagement of the protruding portion and the recessed portion.
於本實施例中,框體121可固定於電路板102或者殼體100。然而,本發明對此不作任何限定。於其它實施例中,框體121例如可與殼體100一體成型。In this embodiment, the frame 121 can be fixed to the circuit board 102 or the housing 100. However, the present invention is not limited thereto. In other embodiments, the frame 121 can be integrally formed with the housing 100, for example.
具體而言,於本實施例中,如圖2所示,框體121呈矩形且具有一容置部1210以及兩個開口1212。開口1212位於容置部1210的兩側。容置部1210為呈十字狀的十二邊形。可動件122設置於容置部1210的中間。彈性單元124設置於容置部1210的四個端部。Specifically, in the embodiment, as shown in FIG. 2 , the frame 121 has a rectangular shape and has a receiving portion 1210 and two openings 1212 . The opening 1212 is located on both sides of the accommodating portion 1210. The accommodating portion 1210 has a dodecagon shape in a cross shape. The movable member 122 is disposed in the middle of the accommodating portion 1210. The elastic unit 124 is disposed at four ends of the accommodating portion 1210.
於本實施例中,電路板102上的兩個按壓開關129可分別凸出於框體121的兩個開口1212。而且,觸控單元120覆蓋按壓開關129。藉此,使用者可藉由按壓觸控單元120的觸控外觀件1201的相應位置,從而觸發對應的按壓開關129。例如,如圖3所示,觸控單元120的觸控外觀件1201的背面設置有凸點1205用來觸發按壓開關129。然而,本發明對按壓開關129的位置不作任何限定。此外,兩個按壓開關129相當於現有筆記型電腦觸控區周圍的左右按鍵。換言之,本實施例提供之可動式觸控模組12結合有左右按鍵的功能。In this embodiment, the two push switches 129 on the circuit board 102 can respectively protrude from the two openings 1212 of the frame 121. Moreover, the touch unit 120 covers the push switch 129. Thereby, the user can trigger the corresponding push switch 129 by pressing the corresponding position of the touch appearance component 1201 of the touch unit 120. For example, as shown in FIG. 3 , the back surface of the touch appearance component 1201 of the touch unit 120 is provided with a bump 1205 for triggering the push switch 129 . However, the present invention does not limit the position of the push switch 129. In addition, the two push switches 129 are equivalent to the left and right buttons around the touch area of the existing notebook computer. In other words, the movable touch module 12 provided in this embodiment combines the functions of the left and right buttons.
於本實施例中,為清楚示意可動件122的結構,圖3中所示為可動件122的背面。為清楚示意框體121的容置部1210的內部以及可動件122與四向感應元件126及旋轉感應元件128的位置關係,圖4中未繪示框體121的容置部1210的頂部以及可動件122的頂部。In the present embodiment, in order to clearly illustrate the structure of the movable member 122, the back surface of the movable member 122 is shown in FIG. In order to clearly illustrate the position of the inside of the accommodating portion 1210 of the frame 121 and the positional relationship between the movable member 122 and the four-direction sensing element 126 and the rotation sensing element 128, the top of the accommodating portion 1210 of the frame body 121 is not shown in FIG. The top of the piece 122.
請一併參考圖3及圖4。於本實施例中,可動件122具有第一容置區1221、第二容置區1222、四個移動觸發部1226以及兩個旋轉觸發部1228。其中,第一容置區1221由多個側壁1224圍繞形成。第二容置區1222位於第一容置區1221的中間且由四個移動觸發部1226圍繞形成。於此,第一容置區1221以及第二容置區1222呈矩形。然而,本發明並不僅限於此。於其它實施例中,第一容置區1221以及第二容置區1222可為其它形狀(例如圓形或者橢圓形)。Please refer to Figure 3 and Figure 4 together. In this embodiment, the movable member 122 has a first accommodating area 1221, a second accommodating area 1222, four movement triggering portions 1226, and two rotation triggering portions 1228. The first accommodating area 1221 is formed by a plurality of side walls 1224. The second accommodating area 1222 is located in the middle of the first accommodating area 1221 and is formed by the four movement triggering portions 1226. Here, the first accommodating area 1221 and the second accommodating area 1222 have a rectangular shape. However, the invention is not limited to this. In other embodiments, the first accommodating area 1221 and the second accommodating area 1222 may be other shapes (for example, circular or elliptical).
於本實施例中,兩個旋轉觸發部1228位於第一容置區1221內並位於第二容置區1222外。具體而言,兩個旋轉觸發部1228由相應的移動觸發部1226以及側壁1224沿第一容置區1221的對角線連接而成。兩個旋轉觸發部1228皆位於第二容置區1222的上方並相對而設。然而,本發明並不限定於此。於其它實施例中,亦可設置四個旋轉觸發部。另外,本發明對移動觸發部1226以及旋轉觸發部1228的設置位置亦不作任何限定。In this embodiment, the two rotation triggering portions 1228 are located in the first accommodating area 1221 and outside the second accommodating area 1222. Specifically, the two rotation triggering portions 1228 are formed by connecting the corresponding movement triggering portions 1226 and the side walls 1224 along the diagonal of the first accommodating area 1221. The two rotation triggering portions 1228 are located above the second accommodating area 1222 and are opposite to each other. However, the invention is not limited thereto. In other embodiments, four rotation triggers may also be provided. Further, the present invention does not limit the installation position of the movement triggering portion 1226 and the rotation triggering portion 1228.
於本實施例中,四向感應元件126位於可動件122的第二容置區1222內。即可動件122的四個移動觸發部1226圍繞四向感應元件126。In the embodiment, the four-direction sensing element 126 is located in the second accommodating area 1222 of the movable member 122. The four movement triggers 1226 of the movable member 122 surround the four-way sensing element 126.
於本實施例中,兩個旋轉感應元件128位於可動件122的第一容置區1221內且分別位於可動件122的旋轉觸發部1228的一側。具體而言,於本實施例中,兩個旋轉感應元件128位於由兩個旋轉觸發部1228、可動件122的一個側壁1224以及一個移動觸發部1226圍繞形成的區域內。此外,本發明並不限定旋轉感應元件1228的數目。In the present embodiment, the two rotation sensing elements 128 are located in the first accommodating area 1221 of the movable member 122 and are respectively located at one side of the rotation triggering portion 1228 of the movable member 122. Specifically, in the present embodiment, the two rotation sensing elements 128 are located in a region formed by the two rotation triggering portions 1228, one side wall 1224 of the movable member 122, and one movement triggering portion 1226. Moreover, the invention does not limit the number of rotational sensing elements 1228.
另外,本發明對四向感應元件126與旋轉感應元件128的設置位置亦不作任何限定,只要其位於可動件122的移動或旋轉路徑上即可。In addition, the present invention does not limit the installation position of the four-direction sensing element 126 and the rotation sensing element 128 as long as it is located on the moving or rotating path of the movable member 122.
於本實施例中,四向感應元件126較佳地為四向撥桿式開關。旋轉感應元件128較佳地為撥桿式開關。然而,本發明並不限定於此。於其它實施例中,可根據需要設置不同類型的開關。In the present embodiment, the four-way sensing element 126 is preferably a four-way lever type switch. The rotary sensing element 128 is preferably a lever switch. However, the invention is not limited thereto. In other embodiments, different types of switches can be provided as desired.
於本實施例中,如圖4所示,彈性單元124的數目為四個且其分別位於框體121的容置部1210的四個端部。彈性單元124分別抵靠可動件122以及容置部1210的側壁1214,用於復位可動件122。其中,每個彈性單元124包括一個滑塊1240以及兩個彈簧1242。然而,本發明並不限定彈簧1242的數目。此外,於其它實施例中,彈性單元124亦可為彈片等其它彈性結構。In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 4, the number of the elastic units 124 is four and they are respectively located at the four ends of the accommodating portion 1210 of the frame body 121. The elastic unit 124 abuts against the movable member 122 and the side wall 1214 of the receiving portion 1210 for resetting the movable member 122. Each of the elastic units 124 includes a slider 1240 and two springs 1242. However, the invention does not limit the number of springs 1242. In addition, in other embodiments, the elastic unit 124 may also be other elastic structures such as a spring piece.
於本實施例中,具體而言,如圖4所示,每個滑塊1240的一端抵靠於可動件122的一個側壁1224,另一端則設置有兩個桿體1241。其中,桿體1241的一端穿設於容置部1210的側壁1214上的穿孔1216(如圖2所示)中。另外,兩個彈簧1242分別套設於滑塊1240的桿體1241上。如此,彈簧1242的兩端分別抵靠滑塊1240與容置部1210的側壁1214。關於可動式觸控模組12的具體作動過程容後詳述。In this embodiment, specifically, as shown in FIG. 4, one end of each slider 1240 abuts against one side wall 1224 of the movable member 122, and the other end is provided with two rod bodies 1241. The one end of the rod body 1241 is disposed in the through hole 1216 (shown in FIG. 2 ) on the side wall 1214 of the receiving portion 1210 . In addition, two springs 1242 are respectively sleeved on the rod body 1241 of the slider 1240. As such, the two ends of the spring 1242 abut against the slider 1240 and the sidewall 1214 of the receiving portion 1210, respectively. The specific operation process of the movable touch module 12 will be described in detail later.
於本實施例中,如圖4所示,可動件122處於初始位置(即,觸控單元120未作動)。此時,可動件122的移動觸發部1226均未接觸四向感應元件126,旋轉觸發部1228亦未接觸任何旋轉感應元件128。彈性單元124的彈簧1242處於預壓狀態,以使可動件122保持平衡。In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 4, the movable member 122 is in an initial position (ie, the touch unit 120 is not activated). At this time, the movement triggering portion 1226 of the movable member 122 does not contact the four-direction sensing element 126, and the rotation triggering portion 1228 does not contact any of the rotation sensing elements 128. The spring 1242 of the elastic unit 124 is in a pre-stressed state to maintain the movable member 122 in balance.
圖5A至圖5C所示為根據本發明之一較佳實施例之可動式觸控模組的作動示意圖。請一倂參考圖2、圖4及圖5A至圖5C。其中,為清楚示意可動式觸控模組12的作動過程,圖5A至圖5C中未繪示框體121的容置部1210的頂部以及可動件122的頂部。5A-5C are schematic diagrams showing the operation of a movable touch module according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention. Please refer to FIG. 2, FIG. 4 and FIG. 5A to FIG. 5C. The top of the accommodating portion 1210 of the frame 121 and the top of the movable member 122 are not shown in FIG. 5A to FIG. 5C in order to clearly illustrate the operation of the movable touch module 12 .
於本實施例中,當使用者操作觸控單元120沿殼體100的裝飾件1001所在平面上下左右移動或者於裝飾件1001所在平面上旋轉時,由於觸控單元120固定於可動件122,因此,可動件122會相對於主體10沿電路板102所在平面上下左右移動或者於電路板102所在平面上旋轉。In this embodiment, when the touch unit 120 is fixed to the movable member 122, the touch unit 120 is fixed to the movable member 122 when the touch unit 120 is moved up and down or left and right along the plane of the decorative member 1001 of the housing 100. The movable member 122 moves up and down and left and right along the plane of the circuit board 102 with respect to the main body 10 or rotates on the plane of the circuit board 102.
具體而言,當使用者操作觸控單元120沿殼體100的裝飾件1001所在平面向右移動時,如圖5A所示,可動件122會沿電路板102所在平面向右移動,位於四向感應元件126左側的移動觸發部1226會接觸並向右觸發四向感應元件126,從而控制電子裝置執行相應的功能(例如,右移圖片或者向右翻頁)。此時,可動件122的右側壁1224會推動位於其右側的彈性單元124。當彈性單元124的滑塊1240被向右推動時,滑塊1240的桿體1241會穿出容置部1210的側壁1214上的穿孔1216(如圖2所示),從而壓縮彈簧1242。隨後,當使用者釋放觸控單元120時,可動件122右側的彈性單元124會利用其彈簧1242的回彈力將可動件122推回至初始位置。此外,由於可動件122左側的彈性單元124的彈簧1242亦存在一定的彈性作用力,因此,可確保可動件122不會發生由於被右側的彈性單元124推動而偏離初始位置的情況。Specifically, when the user operates the touch unit 120 to move to the right along the plane of the decorative piece 1001 of the housing 100, as shown in FIG. 5A, the movable member 122 moves to the right along the plane of the circuit board 102, and is located in the four directions. The movement triggering portion 1226 on the left side of the sensing element 126 contacts and triggers the four-way sensing element 126 to the right, thereby controlling the electronic device to perform a corresponding function (eg, shifting the picture to the right or turning the page to the right). At this time, the right side wall 1224 of the movable member 122 pushes the elastic unit 124 on the right side thereof. When the slider 1240 of the elastic unit 124 is pushed to the right, the rod 1241 of the slider 1240 will pass through the through hole 1216 (shown in FIG. 2) on the side wall 1214 of the receiving portion 1210, thereby compressing the spring 1242. Subsequently, when the user releases the touch unit 120, the elastic unit 124 on the right side of the movable member 122 pushes the movable member 122 back to the initial position by the resilience of the spring 1242. Further, since the spring 1242 of the elastic unit 124 on the left side of the movable member 122 also has a certain elastic force, it is ensured that the movable member 122 does not deviate from the initial position due to being pushed by the right elastic unit 124.
舉例而言,於實際應用中,當筆記型電腦的顯示螢幕不夠大時,使用者可向右移動觸控單元120以控制螢幕顯示頁面對應地向右移動。當使用者釋放觸控單元120時,頁面即停止移動,螢幕即顯示頁面的對應部分。如此,使用者僅需要沿不同方向移動觸控單元120,即可便捷地瀏覽頁面。For example, in a practical application, when the display screen of the notebook computer is not large enough, the user can move the touch unit 120 to the right to control the screen display page to move to the right correspondingly. When the user releases the touch unit 120, the page stops moving, and the screen displays the corresponding portion of the page. In this way, the user only needs to move the touch unit 120 in different directions to conveniently browse the page.
此外,於本實施例中,當使用者操作觸控單元120沿殼體100的裝飾件1001所在平面向左移動時,可動件122會沿電路板102所在平面向左移動,位於四向感應元件126右側的移動觸發部1226會接觸並向左觸發四向感應元件126,從而控制電子裝置執行相應的功能(例如,左移圖片或者向左翻頁)。此時,可動件122的左側壁1224會推動位於其左側的彈性單元124。隨後,當使用者釋放觸控單元120時,可動件122左側的彈性單元124會利用其彈簧1242的回彈力將可動件122推回至初始位置。In addition, in the embodiment, when the user operates the touch unit 120 to move to the left along the plane of the decorative piece 1001 of the housing 100, the movable member 122 moves to the left along the plane of the circuit board 102, and is located in the four-direction sensing element. The motion triggering portion 1226 on the right side of the 126 contacts and triggers the four-way sensing element 126 to the left, thereby controlling the electronic device to perform a corresponding function (eg, shifting the picture to the left or turning the page to the left). At this time, the left side wall 1224 of the movable member 122 pushes the elastic unit 124 on the left side thereof. Subsequently, when the user releases the touch unit 120, the elastic unit 124 on the left side of the movable member 122 pushes the movable member 122 back to the initial position by the resilience of the spring 1242.
於本實施例中,當使用者操作觸控單元120沿殼體100的裝飾件1001所在平面向上移動時,如圖5B所示,可動件122會沿電路板102所在平面向上移動,位於四向感應元件126下側的移動觸發部1226會接觸並向上觸發四向感應元件126,從而控制電子裝置執行相應的功能(例如,上移圖片或者調高音量)。此時,可動件122的上側壁1224會推動位於其上側的彈性單元124。當彈性單元124的滑塊1240被向上推動時,滑塊1240的桿體1241會穿出容置部1210側壁1214上的穿孔1216(如圖2所示),從而壓縮彈簧1242。隨後,當使用者釋放觸控單元120時,可動件122上側的彈性單元124會利用其彈簧1242的回彈力將可動件122推回至初始位置。此外,由於可動件122下側的彈性單元124的彈簧1242亦存在一定的彈性作用力,因此,可確保可動件122不會發生由於被上側的彈性單元124推動而偏離初始位置的情況。In this embodiment, when the user operates the touch unit 120 to move upward along the plane of the decorative piece 1001 of the housing 100, as shown in FIG. 5B, the movable member 122 moves upward along the plane of the circuit board 102, and is located in the four directions. The movement triggering portion 1226 on the underside of the sensing element 126 contacts and upwardly triggers the four-way sensing element 126, thereby controlling the electronic device to perform a corresponding function (eg, moving up the picture or turning up the volume). At this time, the upper side wall 1224 of the movable member 122 pushes the elastic unit 124 on the upper side thereof. When the slider 1240 of the elastic unit 124 is pushed up, the rod 1241 of the slider 1240 will pass through the through hole 1216 (shown in FIG. 2) on the side wall 1214 of the receiving portion 1210, thereby compressing the spring 1242. Subsequently, when the user releases the touch unit 120, the elastic unit 124 on the upper side of the movable member 122 pushes the movable member 122 back to the initial position by the resilience of the spring 1242. Further, since the spring 1242 of the elastic unit 124 on the lower side of the movable member 122 also has a certain elastic force, it is possible to ensure that the movable member 122 does not deviate from the initial position due to being pushed by the upper elastic unit 124.
此外,於本實施例中,當使用者操作觸控單元120沿殼體100的裝飾件1001所在平面向下移動時,可動件122會沿電路板102所在平面向下移動,位於四向感應元件126上側的移動觸發部1226會接觸並向下觸發四向感應元件126,從而控制電子裝置執行相應的功能(例如,下移圖片或者調低音量)。此時,可動件122的下側壁1224會推動位於其下側的彈性單元124。隨後,當使用者釋放觸控單元120時,可動件122下側的彈性單元124會利用其彈簧1242的回彈力將可動件122推回至初始位置。In addition, in the embodiment, when the user operates the touch unit 120 to move downward along the plane of the decorative piece 1001 of the housing 100, the movable member 122 moves downward along the plane of the circuit board 102, and is located in the four-direction sensing element. The movement triggering portion 1226 on the upper side of the 126 contacts and triggers the four-way sensing element 126 downward, thereby controlling the electronic device to perform a corresponding function (for example, shifting the picture down or turning down the volume). At this time, the lower side wall 1224 of the movable member 122 pushes the elastic unit 124 on the lower side thereof. Subsequently, when the user releases the touch unit 120, the elastic unit 124 on the lower side of the movable member 122 pushes the movable member 122 back to the initial position by the resilience of the spring 1242.
於本實施例中,當使用者操作觸控單元120於殼體100的裝飾件1001所在平面上逆時針旋轉時,如圖5C所示,可動件122會於電路板102所在平面上逆時針旋轉,可動件122右側的旋轉觸發部1228會接觸並觸發右側的旋轉感應元件128,從而控制電子裝置執行相應的功能(例如,逆時針旋轉圖片或者關閉某個程式)。此時,可動件122的側壁1224會同時推動周圍的彈性單元124。當四個彈性單元124的滑塊1240均被推動時,滑塊1240的桿體1241均會穿出容置部1210的側壁1214上的穿孔1216(如圖2所示),從而壓縮彈簧1242。此時,八個彈簧1242均被壓縮。隨後,當使用者釋放觸控單元120時,四個彈性單元124會同時利用其彈簧1242的回彈力將可動件122推回至初始位置。此外,由於可動件122的四周均抵靠有彈性元件124,因此,可確保可動件122回到初始位置。In this embodiment, when the user operates the touch unit 120 to rotate counterclockwise on the plane of the decorative piece 1001 of the housing 100, as shown in FIG. 5C, the movable member 122 rotates counterclockwise on the plane of the circuit board 102. The rotation triggering portion 1228 on the right side of the movable member 122 contacts and triggers the right rotation sensing element 128, thereby controlling the electronic device to perform a corresponding function (for example, rotating the picture counterclockwise or closing a program). At this time, the side wall 1224 of the movable member 122 simultaneously pushes the surrounding elastic unit 124. When the sliders 1240 of the four elastic units 124 are both pushed, the rods 1241 of the slider 1240 will pass through the perforations 1216 (shown in FIG. 2) on the side walls 1214 of the receiving portion 1210, thereby compressing the springs 1242. At this time, the eight springs 1242 are both compressed. Subsequently, when the user releases the touch unit 120, the four elastic units 124 simultaneously push the movable member 122 back to the initial position by the resilience of the spring 1242. Further, since the periphery of the movable member 122 abuts against the elastic member 124, the movable member 122 can be ensured to return to the initial position.
此外,於本實施例中,當使用者操作觸控單元120於殼體100的裝飾件1001所在平面上順時針旋轉時,可動件122會於電路板102所在平面上順時針旋轉,可動件122左側的旋轉觸發部1228會接觸並觸發左側的旋轉感應元件128,從而控制電子裝置執行相應的功能(例如,順時針旋轉圖片或者打開某個程式)。此時,可動件122的側壁1224會同時推動其周圍的四個彈性單元124,即八個彈簧1242均被壓縮。隨後,當使用者釋放觸控單元120時,四個彈性單元124會利用其彈簧1242的彈性作用力將可動件122推回至初始位置。In addition, in this embodiment, when the user operates the touch unit 120 to rotate clockwise on the plane of the decorative component 1001 of the housing 100, the movable member 122 rotates clockwise on the plane of the circuit board 102, and the movable member 122 The left rotation trigger portion 1228 contacts and triggers the left rotation sensing element 128, thereby controlling the electronic device to perform a corresponding function (eg, rotating the picture clockwise or opening a program). At this time, the side wall 1224 of the movable member 122 simultaneously pushes the four elastic units 124 around it, that is, the eight springs 1242 are compressed. Subsequently, when the user releases the touch unit 120, the four elastic units 124 push the movable member 122 back to the initial position by the elastic force of the spring 1242.
此外,於本實施例中,由於四向感應元件126為四向撥桿式開關,旋轉感應元件128亦為撥桿式開關,因此,當四向感應元件126或者旋轉感應元件128被觸發後,四向感應元件126或者旋轉感應元件128可自動恢復。In addition, in the embodiment, since the four-direction sensing element 126 is a four-way lever type switch, the rotation sensing element 128 is also a lever type switch. Therefore, when the four-direction sensing element 126 or the rotation sensing element 128 is triggered, The four-way sensing element 126 or the rotational sensing element 128 can be automatically restored.
另外,於本實施例中,可動式觸控模組12亦具有左右按鍵的功能。如圖5A所示,使用者可按壓觸控單元120以觸發其所覆蓋的按壓開關129。觸控單元120可藉由按壓開關129自身的彈性作用回復至初始位置。In addition, in the embodiment, the movable touch module 12 also has the function of left and right buttons. As shown in FIG. 5A, the user can press the touch unit 120 to trigger the push switch 129 that it covers. The touch unit 120 can be restored to the initial position by the elastic action of the push switch 129 itself.
綜上所述,本實施例所提供之可動式觸控模組的可動件相對於主體於一平面上為可活動。而且,觸控單元固定於可動件。藉此,使用者可通過操作觸控單元以使可動件沿此平面移動或者於此平面上旋轉以沿不同方向觸發四向感應元件或者觸發不同的旋轉感應元件,藉以實現各種功能。此外,本實施例提供之可動式觸控模組亦結合有左右按鍵功能。如此,本實施例所提供之可動式觸控模組及應用其的電子裝置不僅提供了新穎獨特的設計而且提供了更便捷高效的操作方式。In summary, the movable member of the movable touch module provided in this embodiment is movable on a plane with respect to the main body. Moreover, the touch unit is fixed to the movable member. Thereby, the user can realize various functions by operating the touch unit to move the movable member along the plane or rotate on the plane to trigger the four-direction sensing element in different directions or trigger different rotation sensing elements. In addition, the movable touch module provided in this embodiment also incorporates a left and right button function. As such, the movable touch module provided by the embodiment and the electronic device using the same not only provide a novel and unique design but also provide a more convenient and efficient operation mode.
雖然本發明已以較佳實施例揭露如上,然其並非用以限定本發明,任何所屬技術領域中具有通常知識者,在不脫離本發明的精神和範圍內,當可作些許的更動與潤飾,因此本發明的保護範圍當視申請專利範圍所界定者為準。Although the present invention has been disclosed in the above preferred embodiments, it is not intended to limit the present invention, and those skilled in the art can make some modifications and refinements without departing from the spirit and scope of the invention. Therefore, the scope of protection of the present invention is subject to the definition of the scope of the patent application.
1...電子裝置1. . . Electronic device
10...主體10. . . main body
100...殼體100. . . case
1001...裝飾件1001. . . Garnish
1000、1212...開口1000, 1212. . . Opening
102...電路板102. . . Circuit board
12...可動式觸控模組12. . . Movable touch module
120...觸控單元120. . . Touch unit
1201...觸控外觀件1201. . . Touch appearance
1202...觸控板1202. . . touchpad
1203...支架1203. . . support
1205...凸點1205. . . Bump
121...框體121. . . framework
1210...容置部1210. . . Housing
1216...穿孔1216. . . perforation
1214、1224...側壁1214, 1224. . . Side wall
122...可動件122. . . Movable
1221...第一容置區1221. . . First accommodating area
1222...第二容置區1222. . . Second accommodating area
1226...移動觸發部1226. . . Mobile trigger
1228...旋轉觸發部1228. . . Rotating trigger
124...彈性單元124. . . Elastic unit
1240...滑塊1240. . . Slider
1241...桿體1241. . . Rod body
1242...彈簧1242. . . spring
126...四向感應元件126. . . Four-way sensing element
128...旋轉感應元件128. . . Rotary sensing element
129...按壓開關129. . . Push switch
圖1所示為根據本發明之一較佳實施例之電子裝置的示意圖。1 is a schematic diagram of an electronic device in accordance with a preferred embodiment of the present invention.
圖2所示為根據本發明之一較佳實施例之電子裝置的局部分解示意圖。2 is a partially exploded perspective view of an electronic device in accordance with a preferred embodiment of the present invention.
圖3所示為根據本發明之一較佳實施例之可動式觸控模組的局部分解示意圖。3 is a partially exploded perspective view of a movable touch module in accordance with a preferred embodiment of the present invention.
圖4所示為根據本發明之一較佳實施例之可動式觸控模組的局部剖面示意圖。4 is a partial cross-sectional view of a movable touch module in accordance with a preferred embodiment of the present invention.
圖5A至圖5C所示為根據本發明之一較佳實施例之可動式觸控模組的作動示意圖。5A-5C are schematic diagrams showing the operation of a movable touch module according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention.
12...可動式觸控模組12. . . Movable touch module
100...殼體100. . . case
102...電路板102. . . Circuit board
120...觸控單元120. . . Touch unit
121...框體121. . . framework
122...可動件122. . . Movable
126...四向感應元件126. . . Four-way sensing element
128...旋轉感應元件128. . . Rotary sensing element
129...按壓開關129. . . Push switch
1000、1212...開口1000, 1212. . . Opening
1001...裝飾件1001. . . Garnish
1201...觸控外觀件1201. . . Touch appearance
1202...觸控板1202. . . touchpad
1203...支架1203. . . support
1210...容置部1210. . . Housing
1216...穿孔1216. . . perforation
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