US20080211488A1 - Rotary manipulation type input apparatus - Google Patents
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- the present invention relates to a rotary manipulation type input apparatus.
- a mobile terminal has the numbers 0-9 and the symbols * and # on a keypad of 12 keys.
- numbers there are also alphabet letters as well as consonants and vowels of Korean letters marked on such a keypad, to enable the input of information including numbers and letters.
- navigation keys formed above the keypad equipped with a variety of functions such as phone number search, writing and managing text messages, and connecting to the Internet, etc.
- navigation keys such as button types and rotary types, etc., but the use of rotary manipulation type input apparatus is currently increasing, as they enable various functions such as menu browsing, etc.
- the present invention aims to provide a rotary manipulation type input apparatus which has a reduced thickness, and which outputs rotation speed, direction, and angle, etc., to allow various types of input.
- the invention also aims to provide a rotary manipulation type input apparatus which has superior endurance to external impact, etc.
- One aspect of the invention provides a rotary manipulation type input apparatus including a rotatable wheel; a magnet joined to the bottom of the wheel; a printed circuit board having one or more detection elements mounted thereon, the detection elements detecting a rotation of the magnet; a base having the printed circuit board joined thereto; and a holder joined to the base and supporting the wheel such that the wheel is rotatable, wherein the holder comprises a body portion, an inclination portion extending in a particular angle from the body portion, and a securing portion extending from an end of the inclination portion and joined to the base, and the inclination portion is made of metal.
- the printed circuit board may have one or more receiving holes formed therein in correspondence with the detection elements, and at least a portion of the detection elements is inserted in the receiving holes.
- the body portion and the securing portion may be made of metal.
- the base may have one or more insertion holes in which at least a portion of the detection elements is positioned in correspondence with the receiving holes.
- the detection element may be a Hall sensor or an MR sensor.
- the body portion may have an insertion hole and one or more ledges formed adjacent to the insertion hole, the wheel may have securing protrusions protruding downwards, and a washer having one or more rotation holes of predetermined central angles formed therein may be inserted onto the ledges, the securing protrusions being inserted into the rotation holes.
- the holder may have one or more support portion holes, formed in positions corresponding to the detection elements, in which at least portions of the detection elements are positioned.
- the rotary manipulation type input apparatus may further include a center key formed at the center of the wheel; and a dome button on the printed circuit board such that enables the center key to press the dome button.
- a rotary manipulation type input apparatus including a rotatable wheel; a magnet joined to the bottom of the wheel; a printed circuit board having one or more detection elements mounted thereon, the detection elements detecting a rotation of the magnet; a base having the printed circuit board joined thereto; and an elastic holder joined to the base and supporting the wheel such that the wheel is rotatable.
- At least a portion of the holder may be made of metal.
- the base may have one or more insertion holes in which at least a portion of the detection elements is positioned in correspondence with the receiving holes.
- the rotary manipulation type input apparatus may further include a center key formed at the center of the wheel; and a dome button on the printed circuit board such that enables the center key to press the dome button.
- FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a rotary manipulation type input apparatus in an unassembled state according to an embodiment of the invention.
- FIG. 2 is a cross-sectional view of the rotary manipulation type input apparatus of FIG. 1 in an assembled state.
- FIG. 3 is a magnified cross-sectional view of a rotary manipulation type input apparatus according to an embodiment of the invention illustrating the composition of the support portion and illustrating sensors inserted into the base and printed circuit board.
- a rotary manipulation type input apparatus comprises a rotatably joined wheel 11 , a washer 25 which secures the wheel 11 to a holder 15 , a center key 29 joined at the center of the wheel 11 , a ring-shaped magnet 13 joined to the bottom of the wheel 11 which rotates together with the wheel 11 , the holder 15 joined to the upper surface of a base 39 for rotatably supporting the wheel 11 , a printed circuit board 31 joined to the upper surface of the base 39 , and Hall sensors 35 positioned in grooves of the printed circuit board 31 which are detection elements for sensing the rotation of the magnet 13 .
- the rotary manipulation type input apparatus As the holder 15 which rotatably supports the wheel 11 is made of metal and is joined directly on the base 39 also made of metal, the rotary manipulation type input apparatus according to this embodiment has superior endurance to external impact. Also, it is returned to its original position by means of the elasticity of the metal holder 15 after an external force is removed, to provide a better tactile feel.
- the thickness of the rotary manipulation type input apparatus may be reduced by the thickness of a receiving hole 37 .
- the thickness of the rotary manipulation type input apparatus may further be reduced by the thickness of an insertion hole 43 .
- the wheel 11 is generally shaped as a circular plate, with an insertion hole 14 formed in the center through which the center key 29 may be inserted.
- the wheel 11 has a plurality of securing protrusions 12 adjacent to the insertion hole 14 that protrude downwards.
- the wheel 11 is rotatably joined to the holder 15 .
- the magnet 13 On the bottom surface of the wheel 11 is joined the magnet 13 , which is magnetized to have multiple poles.
- the wheel 11 is rotated together with the magnet 13 by user operation, whereby a variety of inputs are made as the Hall sensors 35 sense the rotation angle, direction, and speed, etc., of the magnet 13 .
- a portion may be pressed by the user, so that a push protrusion formed on the reverse side of the holder 15 presses the upper surface of a dome button 33 to activate a separate function.
- the securing protrusions 12 are inserted through the center hole 21 of the holder 15 and the rotation holes 27 of the washer 25 , with the ends processed such that they are not detached from the rotation holes 27 .
- the washer 25 is inserted and joined onto the center of the holder 15 , whereby the wheel 11 is joined to the holder 15 .
- the central angles of the rotation holes 27 through which the securing protrusions 12 are inserted define the angle by which the wheel 11 is able to rotate.
- the magnet 13 is attached to the bottom surface of the wheel 11 to be rotated together with the wheel 11 , and such rotation of the magnet 13 is sensed by the Hall sensors 35 for an input based on the rotation angle.
- the magnet 13 has the shape of a ring magnetized to have alternating N- and S-poles, and the Hall sensors 35 are able to detect the rotation angle, direction, and speed of the wheel 11 according to the changes in N- and S-poles above the Hall sensors 35 .
- the holder 15 is joined to one side of the base 39 and rotatably supports the wheel 11 .
- the holder 15 may be made of metal, such as stainless steel, etc., so that when the particular force applied on the wheel 11 is removed, the wheel 11 is returned to its original position due to the elasticity of the holder 15 itself.
- the holder 15 may be formed by press processing, etc. Of course, the holder 15 may also be formed by plastics, etc., that are high in elasticity.
- the holder 15 includes a ring-shaped body portion 18 , and a support portion 16 protruding from the perimeter of the body portion 18 and joined to a side of the base 39 .
- the body portion 18 has a center hole 21 in the middle, and the support portion 16 protruding in four directions around the center hole 21 comprises an inclination portion 17 protruding downwards in a particular inclination, and a securing portion 19 extending horizontally from the end of the inclination portion 17 .
- the inclination portion 17 protrudes outwards and connects the body portion 18 and the securing portion 19 . Since the inclination portion 17 is formed by metal, etc., having elasticity, when an external force applied on the holder 15 is removed, the holder 15 is returned to its original position by means of the elasticity of the inclination portion 17 . Thus, even when a particular portion of the wheel 11 is pressed so that the wheel 11 becomes tilted, this elasticity allows it to be restored to its original position.
- the securing portion 19 extends from the end of the inclination portion 17 and is joined to the upper surface of the base 39 to secure the holder 15 .
- the securing portion 19 may be joined to the base 39 by means of adhesive or tape, etc.
- the rotary manipulation type input apparatus Since the holder 15 is joined directly to a side of the base 39 by means of adhesive, etc., the rotary manipulation type input apparatus according to this embodiment has superior endurance to external impact. Also, the elasticity of the holder 15 , which is formed of metal, allows not only the holder 15 itself but also the wheel 11 to be restored to their original positions, to provide a better tactile feel.
- support portion holes 20 In the support portion 16 are formed support portion holes 20 . As illustrated in FIG. 2 , a portion of the Hall sensor 35 , i.e. the sensing means, may be positioned in the support portion hole 20 . Also, the body portion 18 has ledges 23 formed adjacent to the center hole 21 .
- the support portion holes 20 in the support portion 16 are formed to correspond with the Hall sensors 35 mounted on the printed circuit board 31 , and as illustrated in FIG. 2 , hold portions of the Hall sensors 35 .
- the center hole 21 is formed in the center of the holder 15 .
- the wheel 11 is rotatably inserted onto a perimeter 22 forming the center hole 21 , to prevent the wheel 11 from becoming detached.
- the ledges 23 are formed adjacent to the center hole 21 .
- the washer 25 is inserted and joined onto the ledges 23 .
- the washer 25 is generally shaped as a donut, with a plurality of rotation holes 27 formed in certain intervals along the ring.
- the washer 25 is inserted and joined onto the ledges 23 to define the angle by which the wheel 11 is able to rotate. While there are four arc-shaped rotation holes 27 illustrated in this embodiment, the invention is not thus limited, and it is to be appreciated that the number and central angles of the rotation holes 27 may be changed according to design considerations. For example, one or two rotation holes 27 formed along the ring of the washer 25 with a central angle of 180° or 360° may be used for the rotation holes 27 .
- the center key 29 is inserted through the insertion hole 14 of the wheel 11 and supported by elastic rubber (not shown), etc.
- the center key 29 is pressed by the user to perform a particular function, examples of which include connecting to the Internet or receiving DMB (Digital Multimedia Broadcasting), etc.
- the dome buttons 33 are pressed by push protrusions (not shown) formed on the reverse side of the holder 15 to perform separate functions. While in this embodiment the dome buttons 33 are illustrated as being pressed by means of the wheel 11 , the invention is not thus limited, and any composition may be used in which certain pressing performs separate functions. For example, pressure sensors or contact sensors may also be used instead of the dome buttons 33 .
- the detection element may be a Hall sensor (Hall effect sensor), which is a silicon semiconductor using the effect of electromotive forces being generated when electrons experience the Lorentz force in a magnetic field and their direction is curved.
- the Hall sensors generate electromotive forces that are proportional to the rotation of the magnet 13 attached to the wheel 11 , which are transferred via the printed circuit board 31 to an outside control unit (not shown).
- the detection element is not limited to Hall sensors, and any element may be used which can detect the rotation of the magnet 13 .
- MR magnetic-resistive
- GMR giant magneto-resistive
- An MR sensor or a GMR sensor is an element of which the resistance value is changed according to changes in the magnetic field, and utilizes the property that electromagnetic forces curve and elongate the carrier path in a solid to change the resistance.
- MR sensors or GMR sensors small in size with high signal levels, but also they have excellent sensitivity to allow operation in low-level magnetic fields, and they are also superior in terms of temperature stability.
- the Hall sensors 35 are joined to the printed circuit board 31 by leads 36 , where the leads 36 are inserted through the insertion holes 43 of the base 39 and joined to the reverse side of the printed circuit board 31 .
- the base 39 has the shape of a circular plate, and rotatably supports the holder 15 and the wheel 11 .
- the diameter of the base 39 is formed to be somewhat longer than that of the printed circuit board 31 .
- insertion holes 43 are formed on the base 39 in correspondence with the receiving holes 37 of the printed circuit board 31 . As illustrated in FIG. 3 , portions of the Hall sensors 35 are positioned in the insertion holes 43 , whereby the thickness of the rotary manipulation type input apparatus may further be reduced by the thickness of the insertion holes 43 .
- the wheel 11 When a rotational force is applied by a user on an outer side of the center key 29 , the wheel 11 is rotated while inserted onto the perimeter 22 of the holder 15 , which causes the magnet 13 to rotate together with the wheel 11 .
- the Hall sensors 35 can sense the changes in poles due to the rotation of the magnet 13 , to recognize the rotation direction, speed, and angle of the wheel 11 .
- the Hall sensors 35 generate output signals corresponding to the rotation direction, rotation angle, and rotation speed of the wheel 11 , which are transmitted via the printed circuit board 31 to an outside control unit, and the control unit identifies the output signals to perform an input corresponding to the rotation of the wheel 11 .
- the present invention can thus provide a rotary manipulation type input apparatus which has a reduced thickness, and which outputs rotation speed, direction, and angle, etc., to allow various types of input.
- the invention can also provide a rotary manipulation type input apparatus which has superior endurance to external impact, etc.
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A rotary manipulation type input apparatus is disclosed. The rotary manipulation type input apparatus including a rotatable wheel; a magnet joined to the bottom of the wheel; a printed circuit board having one or more detection elements mounted thereon, the detection elements detecting a rotation of the magnet; a base having the printed circuit board joined thereto; and a holder joined to the base and supporting the wheel such that the wheel is rotatable, where the holder includes a body portion, an inclination portion extending in a particular angle from the body portion, and a securing portion extending from an end of the inclination portion and joined to the base, and the inclination portion is made of metal, has a reduced thickness and has superior endurance to external impact.
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- The present application is a Continuation of co-pending application Ser. No. 11/546,875 filed on Oct. 13, 2006 for which priority is claimed under 35 U.S.C. §119(a) on Korean Patent Application No. 2006-0022562 filed with the Korean Intellectual Property Office on Mar. 10, 2006, the disclosure of which is incorporated herein by reference in its entirety.
- 1. Technical Field
- The present invention relates to a rotary manipulation type input apparatus.
- 2. Description of the Related Art
- In general, a mobile terminal has the numbers 0-9 and the symbols * and # on a keypad of 12 keys. In addition to the numbers, there are also alphabet letters as well as consonants and vowels of Korean letters marked on such a keypad, to enable the input of information including numbers and letters. Recently, there are also navigation keys formed above the keypad equipped with a variety of functions such as phone number search, writing and managing text messages, and connecting to the Internet, etc. There are various forms of navigation keys, such as button types and rotary types, etc., but the use of rotary manipulation type input apparatus is currently increasing, as they enable various functions such as menu browsing, etc.
- As the latest mobile terminals are becoming more and more slim in shape, so also is there a demand for these rotary manipulation type input apparatus to be slim. In addition to being slim, there is also a demand for endurance to withstand external impact. However, since in conventional rotary manipulation type input apparatus there are Hall sensors or MR sensors, etc., mounted on the printed circuit board, etc., there is a limit to how much the thickness can be decreased. Also, since the portion supporting the rotary plate is generally joined to the base, etc., by means of molded products, the input apparatus are vulnerable to external impact.
- The present invention aims to provide a rotary manipulation type input apparatus which has a reduced thickness, and which outputs rotation speed, direction, and angle, etc., to allow various types of input.
- The invention also aims to provide a rotary manipulation type input apparatus which has superior endurance to external impact, etc.
- One aspect of the invention provides a rotary manipulation type input apparatus including a rotatable wheel; a magnet joined to the bottom of the wheel; a printed circuit board having one or more detection elements mounted thereon, the detection elements detecting a rotation of the magnet; a base having the printed circuit board joined thereto; and a holder joined to the base and supporting the wheel such that the wheel is rotatable, wherein the holder comprises a body portion, an inclination portion extending in a particular angle from the body portion, and a securing portion extending from an end of the inclination portion and joined to the base, and the inclination portion is made of metal.
- The printed circuit board may have one or more receiving holes formed therein in correspondence with the detection elements, and at least a portion of the detection elements is inserted in the receiving holes.
- The body portion and the securing portion may be made of metal. The base may have one or more insertion holes in which at least a portion of the detection elements is positioned in correspondence with the receiving holes.
- The detection element may be a Hall sensor or an MR sensor.
- The body portion may have an insertion hole and one or more ledges formed adjacent to the insertion hole, the wheel may have securing protrusions protruding downwards, and a washer having one or more rotation holes of predetermined central angles formed therein may be inserted onto the ledges, the securing protrusions being inserted into the rotation holes. The holder may have one or more support portion holes, formed in positions corresponding to the detection elements, in which at least portions of the detection elements are positioned. Meanwhile, the rotary manipulation type input apparatus may further include a center key formed at the center of the wheel; and a dome button on the printed circuit board such that enables the center key to press the dome button.
- Other aspect of the invention provides a rotary manipulation type input apparatus including a rotatable wheel; a magnet joined to the bottom of the wheel; a printed circuit board having one or more detection elements mounted thereon, the detection elements detecting a rotation of the magnet; a base having the printed circuit board joined thereto; and an elastic holder joined to the base and supporting the wheel such that the wheel is rotatable.
- At least a portion of the holder may be made of metal.
- The printed circuit board may have one or more receiving holes formed therein in correspondence with the detection elements, and at least a portion of the detection elements may be inserted in the receiving holes.
- The base may have one or more insertion holes in which at least a portion of the detection elements is positioned in correspondence with the receiving holes.
- Meanwhile, the rotary manipulation type input apparatus may further include a center key formed at the center of the wheel; and a dome button on the printed circuit board such that enables the center key to press the dome button.
- Additional aspects and advantages of the present invention will be set forth in part in the description which follows and in part will be obvious from the description, or may be learned by practice of the invention.
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FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a rotary manipulation type input apparatus in an unassembled state according to an embodiment of the invention. -
FIG. 2 is a cross-sectional view of the rotary manipulation type input apparatus ofFIG. 1 in an assembled state. -
FIG. 3 is a magnified cross-sectional view of a rotary manipulation type input apparatus according to an embodiment of the invention illustrating the composition of the support portion and illustrating sensors inserted into the base and printed circuit board. - Below, embodiments of the rotary manipulation type input apparatus according to the invention will be described in more detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. In the description with reference to the accompanying drawings, those components are rendered the same reference number that are the same or are in correspondence regardless of the figure number, and redundant explanations are omitted.
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FIGS. 1 and 2 , a rotary manipulation type input apparatus according to an embodiment of the invention comprises a rotatably joinedwheel 11, awasher 25 which secures thewheel 11 to aholder 15, acenter key 29 joined at the center of thewheel 11, a ring-shaped magnet 13 joined to the bottom of thewheel 11 which rotates together with thewheel 11, theholder 15 joined to the upper surface of abase 39 for rotatably supporting thewheel 11, a printedcircuit board 31 joined to the upper surface of thebase 39, andHall sensors 35 positioned in grooves of theprinted circuit board 31 which are detection elements for sensing the rotation of themagnet 13. - As the
holder 15 which rotatably supports thewheel 11 is made of metal and is joined directly on thebase 39 also made of metal, the rotary manipulation type input apparatus according to this embodiment has superior endurance to external impact. Also, it is returned to its original position by means of the elasticity of themetal holder 15 after an external force is removed, to provide a better tactile feel. - On the printed
circuit board 31 having theHall sensors 35, i.e. the detection elements, there are receivingholes 37 formed, in which at least portions of theHall sensors 35 can be positioned, so that the thickness of the rotary manipulation type input apparatus may be reduced by the thickness of a receivinghole 37. Also, by additionally forminginsertion holes 43 on thebase 39 in which may be positioned theHall sensors 35, i.e. the detection elements, the thickness of the rotary manipulation type input apparatus may further be reduced by the thickness of aninsertion hole 43. - The
wheel 11 is generally shaped as a circular plate, with aninsertion hole 14 formed in the center through which thecenter key 29 may be inserted. Thewheel 11 has a plurality of securingprotrusions 12 adjacent to theinsertion hole 14 that protrude downwards. As thesecuring protrusions 12 are inserted into therotation holes 27 of thewasher 25, thewheel 11 is rotatably joined to theholder 15. On the bottom surface of thewheel 11 is joined themagnet 13, which is magnetized to have multiple poles. Thewheel 11 is rotated together with themagnet 13 by user operation, whereby a variety of inputs are made as theHall sensors 35 sense the rotation angle, direction, and speed, etc., of themagnet 13. Also, a portion may be pressed by the user, so that a push protrusion formed on the reverse side of theholder 15 presses the upper surface of adome button 33 to activate a separate function. - The
securing protrusions 12, as illustrated inFIG. 2 , are inserted through thecenter hole 21 of theholder 15 and therotation holes 27 of thewasher 25, with the ends processed such that they are not detached from therotation holes 27. Thewasher 25 is inserted and joined onto the center of theholder 15, whereby thewheel 11 is joined to theholder 15. The central angles of therotation holes 27 through which thesecuring protrusions 12 are inserted define the angle by which thewheel 11 is able to rotate. - The
magnet 13 is attached to the bottom surface of thewheel 11 to be rotated together with thewheel 11, and such rotation of themagnet 13 is sensed by theHall sensors 35 for an input based on the rotation angle. Themagnet 13 has the shape of a ring magnetized to have alternating N- and S-poles, and theHall sensors 35 are able to detect the rotation angle, direction, and speed of thewheel 11 according to the changes in N- and S-poles above theHall sensors 35. - The
holder 15 is joined to one side of thebase 39 and rotatably supports thewheel 11. Theholder 15 may be made of metal, such as stainless steel, etc., so that when the particular force applied on thewheel 11 is removed, thewheel 11 is returned to its original position due to the elasticity of theholder 15 itself. Theholder 15 may be formed by press processing, etc. Of course, theholder 15 may also be formed by plastics, etc., that are high in elasticity. - The
holder 15 includes a ring-shaped body portion 18, and asupport portion 16 protruding from the perimeter of thebody portion 18 and joined to a side of thebase 39. Thebody portion 18 has acenter hole 21 in the middle, and thesupport portion 16 protruding in four directions around thecenter hole 21 comprises aninclination portion 17 protruding downwards in a particular inclination, and asecuring portion 19 extending horizontally from the end of theinclination portion 17. - The
inclination portion 17 protrudes outwards and connects thebody portion 18 and thesecuring portion 19. Since theinclination portion 17 is formed by metal, etc., having elasticity, when an external force applied on theholder 15 is removed, theholder 15 is returned to its original position by means of the elasticity of theinclination portion 17. Thus, even when a particular portion of thewheel 11 is pressed so that thewheel 11 becomes tilted, this elasticity allows it to be restored to its original position. The securingportion 19 extends from the end of theinclination portion 17 and is joined to the upper surface of the base 39 to secure theholder 15. The securingportion 19 may be joined to thebase 39 by means of adhesive or tape, etc. - Since the
holder 15 is joined directly to a side of the base 39 by means of adhesive, etc., the rotary manipulation type input apparatus according to this embodiment has superior endurance to external impact. Also, the elasticity of theholder 15, which is formed of metal, allows not only theholder 15 itself but also thewheel 11 to be restored to their original positions, to provide a better tactile feel. - In the
support portion 16 are formed support portion holes 20. As illustrated inFIG. 2 , a portion of theHall sensor 35, i.e. the sensing means, may be positioned in thesupport portion hole 20. Also, thebody portion 18 hasledges 23 formed adjacent to thecenter hole 21. - The support portion holes 20 in the
support portion 16 are formed to correspond with theHall sensors 35 mounted on the printedcircuit board 31, and as illustrated inFIG. 2 , hold portions of theHall sensors 35. Thecenter hole 21 is formed in the center of theholder 15. Also, thewheel 11 is rotatably inserted onto aperimeter 22 forming thecenter hole 21, to prevent thewheel 11 from becoming detached. Theledges 23, as illustrated inFIG. 2 , are formed adjacent to thecenter hole 21. Thewasher 25 is inserted and joined onto theledges 23. - As illustrated in
FIG. 1 , thewasher 25 is generally shaped as a donut, with a plurality of rotation holes 27 formed in certain intervals along the ring. Thewasher 25 is inserted and joined onto theledges 23 to define the angle by which thewheel 11 is able to rotate. While there are four arc-shaped rotation holes 27 illustrated in this embodiment, the invention is not thus limited, and it is to be appreciated that the number and central angles of the rotation holes 27 may be changed according to design considerations. For example, one or two rotation holes 27 formed along the ring of thewasher 25 with a central angle of 180° or 360° may be used for the rotation holes 27. - The
center key 29 is inserted through theinsertion hole 14 of thewheel 11 and supported by elastic rubber (not shown), etc. Thecenter key 29 is pressed by the user to perform a particular function, examples of which include connecting to the Internet or receiving DMB (Digital Multimedia Broadcasting), etc. - The printed
circuit board 31 has the shape of a circular plate in correspondence with thebase 39, with a plurality ofdome buttons 33 formed on one side in correspondence with the push protrusions formed on the reverse side of theholder 15. Also, there are receivingholes 37 formed on the printedcircuit board 31 in which at least portions of theHall sensors 35 may be inserted. The printedcircuit board 31 is formed with a diameter somewhat shorter than the diameter of thebase 39, in order to allow a sufficient area where the securingportion 19 of theholder 15 may be joined. - The
dome buttons 33 are pressed by push protrusions (not shown) formed on the reverse side of theholder 15 to perform separate functions. While in this embodiment thedome buttons 33 are illustrated as being pressed by means of thewheel 11, the invention is not thus limited, and any composition may be used in which certain pressing performs separate functions. For example, pressure sensors or contact sensors may also be used instead of thedome buttons 33. - The receiving holes 37 are formed on the printed
circuit board 31 in correspondence with the support portion holes 20 of theholder 15, and as illustrated inFIGS. 2 and 3 , at least portions of theHall sensors 35 are positioned in the receiving holes 37. Thus, compared to the case of mountingHall sensors 35 on the upper surface of the printedcircuit board 31, the thickness of the input device in the present embodiment may be reduced by the by the thickness of a receivinghole 37. - The detection element may be a Hall sensor (Hall effect sensor), which is a silicon semiconductor using the effect of electromotive forces being generated when electrons experience the Lorentz force in a magnetic field and their direction is curved. The Hall sensors generate electromotive forces that are proportional to the rotation of the
magnet 13 attached to thewheel 11, which are transferred via the printedcircuit board 31 to an outside control unit (not shown). - Of course, the detection element is not limited to Hall sensors, and any element may be used which can detect the rotation of the
magnet 13. For example, MR (magneto-resistive) sensors or GMR (giant magneto-resistive) sensors may be used for the detection element. An MR sensor or a GMR sensor is an element of which the resistance value is changed according to changes in the magnetic field, and utilizes the property that electromagnetic forces curve and elongate the carrier path in a solid to change the resistance. Not only are MR sensors or GMR sensors small in size with high signal levels, but also they have excellent sensitivity to allow operation in low-level magnetic fields, and they are also superior in terms of temperature stability. - When the detection element consists of
Hall sensors 35, theHall sensors 35 are joined to the printedcircuit board 31 byleads 36, where the leads 36 are inserted through the insertion holes 43 of thebase 39 and joined to the reverse side of the printedcircuit board 31. - The
base 39, as illustrated inFIG. 1 , has the shape of a circular plate, and rotatably supports theholder 15 and thewheel 11. The diameter of thebase 39 is formed to be somewhat longer than that of the printedcircuit board 31. Also, insertion holes 43 are formed on the base 39 in correspondence with the receiving holes 37 of the printedcircuit board 31. As illustrated inFIG. 3 , portions of theHall sensors 35 are positioned in the insertion holes 43, whereby the thickness of the rotary manipulation type input apparatus may further be reduced by the thickness of the insertion holes 43. - Below, a description will be given of the operation of a rotary manipulation type input apparatus according to the present embodiment.
- When a rotational force is applied by a user on an outer side of the
center key 29, thewheel 11 is rotated while inserted onto theperimeter 22 of theholder 15, which causes themagnet 13 to rotate together with thewheel 11. As themagnet 13 has a multiple number of alternately magnetized N- and S-poles, theHall sensors 35 can sense the changes in poles due to the rotation of themagnet 13, to recognize the rotation direction, speed, and angle of thewheel 11. TheHall sensors 35 generate output signals corresponding to the rotation direction, rotation angle, and rotation speed of thewheel 11, which are transmitted via the printedcircuit board 31 to an outside control unit, and the control unit identifies the output signals to perform an input corresponding to the rotation of thewheel 11. - Also, when an outer side of the
center key 29 is pressed by a user, thewheel 11 is tilted in one direction while elastically supported by theholder 15, which causes the push protrusions (not shown) formed on the reverse side of theholder 15 to press thedome buttons 33. This allows each of thedome buttons 33 positioned on the printedcircuit board 31 to perform its own function. For example, in the input apparatus illustrated inFIGS. 1 to 3 , there are fourdome buttons 33 in equal intervals that can be pressed by the push protrusions, where eachdome button 33 may function as a hot key for launching a text message function, searching phone numbers, connecting to the Internet, or receiving satellite broadcasts, etc. In addition, the center key 29 may also perform a separate function when pressed by a user. - Such a rotary manipulation type input apparatus may be used in a mobile terminal such as a laptop or PDA (personal digital assistant), as well as in a mobile phone.
- The present invention can thus provide a rotary manipulation type input apparatus which has a reduced thickness, and which outputs rotation speed, direction, and angle, etc., to allow various types of input.
- The invention can also provide a rotary manipulation type input apparatus which has superior endurance to external impact, etc.
- While the above description has pointed out novel features of the invention as applied to the embodiments disclosed above, it is to be construed that various permutations and modifications are included within the scope of the present invention.
Claims (13)
1. A rotary manipulation type input apparatus comprising:
a rotatable wheel;
a magnet joined to the bottom of the wheel;
a printed circuit board having one or more detection elements mounted thereon, the detection elements detecting a rotation of the magnet;
a base having the printed circuit board joined thereto; and
a holder joined to the base and supporting the wheel such that the wheel is rotatable, wherein the holder comprises a body portion, an inclination portion extending in a particular angle from the body portion, and a securing portion extending from an end of the inclination portion and joined to the base,
and the inclination portion is made of metal.
2. The rotary manipulation type input apparatus of claim 1 , wherein
the printed circuit board has one or more receiving holes formed therein in correspondence with the detection elements, and
at least a portion of the detection elements is inserted in the receiving holes.
3. The rotary manipulation type input apparatus of claim 1 , wherein
the body portion and the securing portion are made of metal.
4. The rotary manipulation type input apparatus of claim 1 , wherein
the base has one or more insertion holes in which at least a portion of the detection elements is positioned in correspondence with the receiving holes.
5. The rotary manipulation type input apparatus of claim 1 , wherein
the detection element is a Hall sensor or an MR sensor.
6. The rotary manipulation type input apparatus of claim 1 , wherein
the body portion has an insertion hole and one or more ledges formed adjacent to the insertion hole,
the wheel has securing protrusions protruding downwards,
and a washer having one or more rotation holes of predetermined central angles formed therein is inserted onto the ledges, the securing protrusions being inserted into the rotation holes.
7. The rotary manipulation type input apparatus of claim 1 , wherein
the holder has one or more support portion holes, formed in positions corresponding to the detection elements, in which at least portions of the detection elements are positioned.
8. The rotary manipulation type input apparatus of claim 1 , further comprising:
a center key formed at the center of the wheel; and
a dome button on the printed circuit board such that enables the center key to press the dome button.
9. A rotary manipulation type input apparatus comprising:
a rotatable wheel;
a magnet joined to the bottom of the wheel;
a printed circuit board having one or more detection elements mounted thereon, the detection elements detecting a rotation of the magnet;
a base having the printed circuit board joined thereto; and
an elastic holder joined to the base and supporting the wheel such that the wheel is rotatable.
10. The rotary manipulation type input apparatus of claim 9 , wherein at least a portion of the holder is made of metal.
11. The rotary manipulation type input apparatus of claim 9 , wherein
the printed circuit board has one or more receiving holes formed therein in correspondence with the detection elements, and
at least a portion of the detection elements is inserted in the receiving holes.
12. The rotary manipulation type input apparatus of claim 9 , wherein
the base has one or more insertion holes in which at least a portion of the detection elements is positioned in correspondence with the receiving holes.
13. The rotary manipulation type input apparatus of claim 9 , further comprising:
a center key formed at the center of the wheel; and
a dome button on the printed circuit board such that enables the center key to press the dome button.
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