ES1217584U - TOUCH CONTROLLER FOR ELECTRONIC DEVICES WITH CAPACITIVE DISPLAY (Machine-translation by Google Translate, not legally binding) - Google Patents

Abstract

Touch controller for electronic devices with capacitive screen, comprising: - a support (1) that can be fixed to an electronic device with capacitive screen through a removable fixing means (2), - a push button (3) that can be operated by a finger of a user, - a touch pad (4) in capacitive connection with the push button (3) through a transmission means (5) arranged on the support (1), where, the touch pad (4) contacts the capacitive screen of the electronic device when the button (3) is activated by the user's finger, characterized in that the support (1) is formed in a "U" shape comprising a front section (1.1) and a rear section (1.2) joined by a central section (1.3), and the transmission means (5) comprise a front portion (5.1), a posterior portion (5.2) and a central portion (5.3) adapted to transmit movements between said anterior and posterior portions (5.1, 5.2), where, the anterior and posterior portions (5.1, 5.2) are joined, as of rocker, to the previous section (1.1) and to the later section (1.2) respectively by means of both first and second pivot axes (5.11, 5.21). (Machine-translation by Google Translate, not legally binding)

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TOUCH CONTROLLER FOR ELECTRONIC DEVICES WITH DISPLAY

CAPACITIVE

DESCRIPTION

TECHNICAL FIELD OF THE INVENTION

The present invention is related to a touch controller for electronic devices with capacitive screen, such as smart mobile phones or tablets, comprising a button used, for example, to act remotely or not directly on an interface button. of a computer game shown on the capacitive screen of the electronic device.

The controller of the present invention is coupled by the sides of the electronic device, its fixing being able to be effectively regulated according to the thickness of the electronic device, and likewise, it can be decoupled from said device with great ease when required. Likewise, it allows the button to be operated by the back of the electronic device, which gives the user greater comfort, as well as better grip or grip of the electronic device, fundamentally, in the case of larger ones, such as tablets .

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

Various devices or devices are known for remote or non-direct operation on the capacitive screen of electronic devices, such as smart mobile phones or tablets.

For example, patent document US2015261297 shows a touch button device that can be momentarily fixed on the capacitive touch screen of an electronic device, which comprises a hollow rigid housing and at least one deformable cone disposed in a upper member of the housing, where, each deformable cone supports a physical or push button, and a plurality of conductive elements are disposed between the physical button and the screen, such that the physical button and said intermediate conductive elements are associated with

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a virtual button shown on the screen of the electronic device, where, the momentary press on the physical button activates the associated virtual button.

This solution has the disadvantage that the activation of the physical button is performed on the touch screen, just above the virtual button, which, in the case of actuation of computer game interface buttons, is inconvenient, or not viable, for the user Press the physical button, and in turn, hold or support the electronic device in your hands.

On the other hand, it is known from patent document US2014247246 an interface for a touch screen device, such as a smartphone or tablet, which extends the operation on the touch screen to areas outside the area of said touch screen. The interface has a housing that attaches to the device, which comprises one or more input controls, such as joystick, button, lever, roof, etc .; the same number of conductive pads adapted to interactively with the touch screen; and a circuit that transmits an electrical or capacitive signal from the manipulation of the controls by the user to the conductive pads to activate the selected areas of the touch screen. The housing can be made of multiple pieces to be coupled superiorly to different sides of the touch screen device.

Although, the above solution manages to extend the drive on the touch screen to areas outside the area of said touch screen, its housing and the way of transmitting the drive of the controls to the conductive pads have some technical complexity.

Likewise, other types of these devices that manage to extend the actuation on the touch screen of electronic devices to areas outside the area of said touch screen are commercialized, which turn out to be much more technologically simple with respect to the solution shown in US2014247246. These other devices are individually coupled to each end of the upper part of the device through a simple support that holds the button, the capacitive transmission means and the conductive pad.

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Both in US2014247246 and in these simpler solutions also known, there is the disadvantage that the operation of the controls or push button is carried out by the upper ends of the device, which does not give the user the ability to operate on the controls or push buttons with his fingers indexes, and at the same time, hold the electronic device with the rest of your hands, even more, it is difficult to hold in case of larger devices, such as tablets.

For this reason, it is required to design, in a simple and economical way, a touch controller for electronic devices with capacitive screen that manages to overcome the above disadvantages or disadvantages.

DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

The present invention relates to a touch controller for electronic devices with capacitive screen, such as smart mobile phones or tablets.

The controller comprises:

- a support, which can be fixed to an electronic device with a capacitive screen through removable fixing means,

- a button, which can be operated by a user's finger, and

- a touch pad, which is in capacitive connection with the button through transmission means arranged on the support.

Where, the touch pad contacts the capacitive screen of the electronic device when the button is operated by the user's finger.

On the other hand, the support is formed in a "U" shape comprising an anterior section and a subsequent section joined by a central section, where the electronic device can be arranged between the previous section and the rear section of the support.

The particular shape of the support allows one of the sides of the electronic device to be inserted between the front section and the back section of the support,

the support being fixed to the device by the action of the fixing means, the

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which, adjust to the thickness of the device. With this, the support can be mounted on any electronic device, be it a mobile or a tablet, regardless of its thickness. For its part, the central section abuts the side of the electronic device inserted in the support. All this guarantees an immovable clamping of the support to the device during the whole game, without any running of the support that prevents a correct contact of the touch pad with the area of the capacitive screen of the device corresponding to the button of the interface of the computer game on which to act.

In relation to the transmission means, these comprise an anterior portion, a posterior portion and a central portion, which is last, adapted to transmit movements between said anterior and posterior portions. The front and rear portions are joined, as a rocker, to the front section and the rear section of the support respectively, by means of two first and second pivot axes.

Thus, when the button is operated by the user, the rear portion of the transmission means pivots on the second pivot axis, and through the central portion, the movement is transmitted to the anterior portion, which also pivots in the first pivot axis, causing the touch pad to make contact in the area of the capacitive screen of the device corresponding to the button of the computer game interface shown on said screen. Similarly, when the user stops pressing the button, the touch pad stops making contact with the capacitive screen, reproducing the same movements in the elements that make up the transmission means, but this time, in the opposite direction to the previous one.

Similarly, as the support is coupled to one of the sides of the electronic device, and not, to the upper edge thereof, as is the case with known controllers, it is possible to arrange the actuation of the button by the back of the device, instead of its upper ends, allowing, with greater comfort, the actuation of the button with the user's index finger while the rest of his hand holds the device more securely, therefore, the controller object of the present invention is Ideal for use in larger electronic devices, such as tablets.

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BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE FIGURES

The present specification is complemented by a set of illustrative figures of the preferred and never limiting example of the invention.

Figure 1 represents a top perspective view, partially exploded, of the touch controller.

Figure 2 shows a rear-bottom perspective view of the touch controller of Figure 1, showing a first embodiment of its transmission mechanism.

Figure 3 represents a rear-side perspective view of the touch controller of Figure 1, showing a second embodiment of its transmission mechanism.

DETAILED EXHIBITION OF THE INVENTION

In view of the foregoing, the present invention relates to a touch controller, of which are coupled to electronic devices with capacitive screen, such as smart mobile phones or tablets, to act remotely or not directly, for example , on a button of the interface of a computer game shown on the capacitive screen of the electronic device.

As shown in Figure 1, the controller comprises:

- a support (1), which can be fixed to the electronic device with capacitive screen (not shown in the figures) through removable fixing means (2),

- a button (3), which can be operated by a finger of a user (not shown in the figures),

- transmission means (5) arranged on the support (1), and

- a touch pad (4), which is in capacitive connection with the button (3) through the transmission means (5).

For this, the button (3), the transmission means (5) and the touch pad (4)

they can be made of conductive plastic, copper, or a combination of

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these. For example, the push button (3) made of copper, and the transmission means (5) and the support structure of the touch pad (4) of conductive plastic.

The support (1) is a "U" shaped piece, which comprises an anterior section (1.1) and a posterior section (1.2), extended parallel to each other, joined by a central section (1.3). The particular shape of the support (1) allows the controller to be easily coupled by one of the sides of the electronic device, the latter, being arranged between the previous section (1.1) and the rear section (1.2) of the support (1), and the side of said device, making a stop (contact) with the central section (1.3).

Once the support (1) is coupled to the electronic device in the manner described above, the fixing means (2) are actuated to fix the support (1) to the electronic device. It is preferred that the fixing means (2) be an adjustable screw (2.1) adapted to screw into a threaded hole (1,221) formed in a lateral extension (1.22) of the rear section (1.2) of the support (1). Likewise, it is preferred that said lateral extension (1.22) be arranged on one side of the rear section (1.2) opposite to the button (3). In this way, it does not obstruct the actuation of the button (3).

Thus, when the side of the electronic device is inserted between the previous section

(1.1) and the rear section (1.2) of the support (1), said previous section (1.1) is arranged by contacting the capacitive screen of the device, while the adjustable screw

(2.1) of the fixing means (2) adjusts to the thickness of the electronic device by contacting it from its back, thus achieving an immovable fixing of the support (1) to the device. Preferably, a non-slip pad (7), shown in Figures 2 and 3, is arranged in an inner groove (1.3) of the previous section

(1.1) of the support (1). In this way, said previous section (1.1) contacts the capacitive screen of the device through the non-slip pad (7), thus avoiding the sliding between both elements during the use of the controller.

On the other hand, the transmission means (5) comprise an anterior portion (5.1), a central portion (5.3) and a posterior portion (5.2), which are joined surrounding the "U" shaped part that forms the support (1) Preferably, the portions

front and back (5.1, 5.2) of the transmission means (5) comprise two

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first ends (5.12, 5.22) free and two second ends (5.13, 5.23) related to the central portion (5.3).

The anterior and posterior portions (5.1, 5.2) of the transmission means (5) are connected, by way of rocker, to the previous section (1.1) and the rear section (1.2) of the support (1) respectively by means of two first and second pivot axes (5.11, 5.21). The first and second pivot axes (5.11, 5.21) are arranged between the respective first ends (5.12, 5.22) and second ends (5.13, 5.23) of the front and rear portions (5.1, 5.2) of the transmission means (5 ).

By joining "rocker mode" of the anterior and posterior portions (5.1, 5.2) of the transmission means (5) to the respective anterior and posterior sections (1.1, 1.2) of the support (1), it is achieved that, for example, if the first free end (5.22) of the rear portion (5.2) is pushed out of the controller, said rear portion (5.2) pivots on the second pivot axis (5.21) and its second end (5.23) moves inwards, and vice versa The same applies to the anterior portion (5.1), for example, if its second end (5.13) is forced to move inward, the anterior portion (5.1) pivots on the first pivot axis (5.11) and its first end (5.12) is moved out of the controller, and vice versa.

As for the central portion (5.3) of the transmission means (5), it is adapted to transmit movements between the anterior and posterior portions (5.1, 5.2).

In a first embodiment of the transmission means (5), shown in Figure 2, the central portion (5.3) comprises two ends (5.31, 5.32) articulated to the second ends (5.13, 5.23) of the anterior portion (5.1) and of the posterior portion

(5.2) respectively. For example, the extremes (5.31, 5.32) could share individual hinges with the second extremes (5.13, 5.23).

In a second embodiment of the transmission means (5), shown in Figure 3, the front and rear portions (5.1, 5.2) of the transmission means (5) are shaped in an "L" shape, their second ends comprising (5.13, 5.23) at right angles to their first (5.12.5.22) free ends. The second extremes (5.13, 5.23) are adapted to contact each other and transmit

movements, thus forming the central portion (5.3).

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Additionally, for this second embodiment of the transmission means (5), it is preferred that the second ends (5.13, 5.23) of the anterior and posterior portions (5.1, 5.2) end in two strikers (5,131, 5,231) in the form of a cube and sphere respectively, or, said knockers (5,131, 5,231) could have any other advantageous geometric configuration, where, the contact between these is made through a flat surface and a spherical. Which facilitates the contact and transmission of the movement between said second extremes (5.13, 5.23).

For its part, it is preferred that the button (3) comprises a first end (3.2), operable by the user's finger, and a second end (3.3) actuator of the transmission means (5). The first and second ends (3.2, 3.3) can be arranged at a certain angle to each other, in such a way that it helps or facilitates the operation of the button (3). For example, in the embodiment shown in the figures, the button (3) is shaped as a trigger of a firearm, where, its first end (3.2) is arranged perpendicular to the second end (3.3), and said ends (3.2, 3.3) are joined by a central section (3.4) inclined, for example, at 45 °, with respect to each of them (3.2, 3.3).

Likewise, it is preferred that the push-button (3) be connected, as a rocker, to a first end (1.21) free of the rear section (1.2) of the support (1) by means of a third pivot axis (3.1). The third pivot axis (3.1) is arranged between the first end (3.2) and the second end (3.3) of the push button (3).

On the other hand, it is preferred that the first end (1.21) free of the rear section (1.2) of the support (1) is formed in the form of a lateral projection (1.211), for example, arranged perpendicular to the rest of the rear section (1.2 ) of the support (1).

On the other hand, it is preferred that the second end (3.3) of the push button (3) be arranged between the first end (5.22) free of the rear portion (5.2) of the transmission means (5) and the first end (1.21) free of the back section (1.2) of the support (1). Additionally, the first end (5.22) free of the rear portion (5.2) of the transmission means (5) could comprise an inner recess (5.221) with a depth corresponding to at least the thickness of the second end (3.3) of the push button (3).

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Thus, when the user's finger acts on the first end (3.2) of the push button (3) (for example, pulling it), the push button (3) pivots on the third pivot axis (3.1) and its second end (3.3 ) acts on the first free end (5.22) of the rear portion (5.2) of the transmission means (5).

In this way, it is possible to arrange the actuation of the push-button (3) by the back of the electronic device, which allows greater comfort in the operation of the push-button (3) and the device is held with greater security, especially in the case of larger devices, such as tablets.

For its part, the touch pad (4) contacts the capacitive screen of the electronic device when the button (3) is operated by the user's finger. Preferably, the touch pad (4) is disposed at a first end (5.12) free of the front portion (5.1) of the transmission means (5), and additionally, a first end (1.11) free of the previous section (1.1) of the support (1) can comprise a hole (1,111) adapted to be traversed by the touch pad (4).

Likewise, it is preferred that elastic means (6), for example, a spring, be arranged between the front portion (5.1) of the transmission means (5) and the front section (1.1) of the support (1), of such that, in a position released from said elastic means (6), that is, when the spring is less compressed, the touch pad (4) does not contact the capacitive screen of the electronic device.

The operation of the controller starts from the position released from the elastic means (6), seen in any of the figures, where, in use, the touch pad (4) is not in contact with the capacitive screen of the electronic device.

Once the user presses the button (3), for example, by pulling its first end (3.2) like the trigger of a firearm, its second end (3.3) pushes the first end (5.22) out of the controller free of the rear portion (5.2) of the transmission means (5), the force exerted by the elastic means (6) overcoming, thereby, the second end (5.23) of said rear portion (5.2) moves inward, said transmission being transmitted movement towards the anterior portion (5.1) through

of the central portion (5.3), which produces that the second end (5.13) of the

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anterior portion (5.1) moves outward, and with it, the first free end (5.12) of the anterior portion (5.1) pushes the touch pad (4) inward, until it makes contact with the capacitive screen area of the device, corresponding to the button of the interface of the computer game shown in said capacitive screen in which it is desired to press.

On the other hand, when the user stops pressing the button (3), the force of the elastic means (6) causes the touch pad (4) to stop making contact with the capacitive screen of the electronic device, then the elastic means ( 6) cause the first end (5.12) free of the anterior portion (5.1) of the transmission means (5) to move outward, while its second end (5.13) moves inward, transmitting the movement towards the posterior portion (5.2) through the central portion (5.3), which causes the second end (5.23) of the posterior portion (5.2) to move outward, while its first free end (5.22) moves towards inside, recovering the transmission means (5) its starting position.

Claims (13)

5 10 fifteen twenty 25 30 35 1. -Touch controller for electronic devices with capacitive screen, comprising: - a support (1) that can be fixed to an electronic device with capacitive screen through removable fixing means (2), - a button (3) that can be operated by a user's finger, - a touch pad (4) in capacitive connection with the push button (3) through transmission means (5) arranged on the support (1), where the touch pad (4) contacts the capacitive screen of the electronic device when the button (3) is operated by the user's finger, characterized in that the support (1) is formed in the form of "U" comprising an anterior section (1.1) and a posterior section (1.2) joined by a central section (1.3), and the transmission means (5) comprise an anterior portion (5.1), a rear portion (5.2) and a central portion (5.3) adapted to transmit movements between said anterior and posterior portions (5.1, 5.2), where, the anterior and posterior portions (5.1, 5.2) are joined, by way of of rocker, to the previous section (1.1) and the subsequent section (1.2) respectively by means of first and second pivot axes (5.11, 5.21). 2. Controller according to claim 1, wherein the push-button (3) is connected, as a rocker, to a first end (1.21) free of the rear section (1.2) of the support (1) by means of a third axis pivot (3.1), so that, when the user's finger acts on a first end (3.2) of the button (3) a second end (3.3) of the button (3) acts on a first end (5.22) free of the rear portion (5.2) of the transmission means (5). 3. Controller according to claim 2, wherein the first end (1.21) free of the rear section (1.2) is shaped as a lateral projection (1.211). 4. Controller according to claim 2, wherein the second end (3.3) of the button (3) is disposed between the first end (5.22) free of the rear portion (5.2) of the transmission means (5) and the first end (1.21) free of the rear section (1.2) of the support (1). 5 10 fifteen twenty 25 30 5. Controller according to claim 4, wherein the first free end (5.22) of the rear portion (5.2) of the transmission means (5) comprises an inner recess (5.221) with a depth corresponding to at least a thickness of the second end (3.3) of the button (3). 6. Controller according to claim 1, wherein the touch pad (4) is arranged at a first end (5.12) free of the front portion (5.1) of the transmission means (5). 7. Controller according to claim 6, wherein a first end (1,11) free of the previous section (1.1) of the support (1) comprises a hole (1,111) adapted to be traversed by the touch pad (4). 8. Controller according to claim 6, wherein elastic means (6) are arranged between the front portion (5.1) of the transmission means (5) and the front section (1.1) of the support (1), of such such that, in a position released from said elastic means (6), the touch pad (4) does not contact the capacitive screen of the electronic device. 9. Controller according to claim 8, wherein the elastic means (6) is a spring. 10. - Controller according to claim 1, wherein the central portion (5.3) of the transmission means (5) comprises two ends (5.31, 5.32) articulated to second second ends (5.13, 5.23) of the previous portion (5.1 ) and of the posterior portion (5.2) respectively. 11. Controller according to claim 1, wherein the anterior and posterior portions (5.1, 5.2) of the transmission means (5) are shaped in an "L" shape and comprise two second ends (5.13, 5.23) at an angle rectum adapted to contact each other, where, said second ends (5.13, 5.23) make up the central portion (5.3). 12. Controller according to claim 11, wherein the second ends (5.13, 5.23) of the anterior and posterior portions (5.1, 5.2) end in two strikers (5,131, 5,231) in the form of a cube and sphere respectively. 13. Controller according to claim 1, wherein the removable fixing means (2) are an adjustable screw adapted to screw into a lateral extension (1.22) of the rear section (1.2), where the lateral extension (1.22) It is arranged on one side of the rear section (1.2) opposite to the button (3). 14. Controller according to claim 1, comprising a non-slip pad (7) disposed in an inner groove (1.3) of the anterior section (1.1) of the support (1). 15. Controller according to claim 1, wherein the button (3), the transmission means (5) and the touch pad (3) are made of conductive plastic, copper, or a combination thereof.