WO2018105813A1 - Touch pen - Google Patents

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WO2018105813A1
WO2018105813A1 PCT/KR2017/001411 KR2017001411W WO2018105813A1 WO 2018105813 A1 WO2018105813 A1 WO 2018105813A1 KR 2017001411 W KR2017001411 W KR 2017001411W WO 2018105813 A1 WO2018105813 A1 WO 2018105813A1
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  • the present invention relates to a touch pen, and more particularly, to a touch pen that enables smooth and delicate operation through smooth rotation and stable support of a touch ball.
  • the touch manipulation method is a method in which an electronic device is manipulated according to the touched content when the user touches the capacitive or static pressure touch panel.
  • the touch operation method is more intuitive than the button operation method, and has an advantage of inputting like a picture using a finger.
  • the touch pen is one of the above accessories, and has the advantage that the user can hold and use it as if he is holding a real pen.
  • Korean Patent No. 10-1620008 discloses such a touch pen.
  • the touch pen disclosed in the above Korean Patent Registration is provided to manipulate the touch panel using a nib coupled to one end of the pen stand.
  • the touch pen disclosed in the above Korean Patent Registration is a portion where the pen tip simply protrudes in order to operate the touch panel, and there is a problem that it is difficult to operate smoothly due to friction with the touch panel.
  • the present invention is to solve the above problems, it is possible to operate the touch panel by using a touch ball, smooth operation is possible, the touch ball when the touch pen does not touch other parts except the ball bearing delicate operation
  • An object of the present invention is to provide a touch pen that enables manipulation.
  • the present invention provides a touch pen capable of operating a touch panel, the body comprising: a body; A holding part coupled to the body; A touch ball provided to make a cloud movement when the touch panel is operated; A plurality of ball bearings configured to support the touch ball when the touch panel is operated and to perform rolling motion; A ball bearing mounting portion in which the plurality of ball bearings are mounted; And a cap that prevents detachment of the touch ball and is coupled to the gripping portion.
  • the touch ball is provided to be caught by the cap in a state in which the touch pen is placed vertically so that the touch ball faces downward.
  • the cap is touched by the cap. It is arranged to be spaced apart from.
  • the plurality of ball bearings may be arranged to prevent horizontal movement of the touch ball in a state in which the touch panel is pressed using the touch ball.
  • the centers of the plurality of ball bearings may be provided to be horizontally spaced apart from the center of the touch ball by the radius of the touch ball.
  • an angle between an extension line of the center of the touch ball and the center of each of the plurality of ball bearings may be provided within a horizontal plane of 30 ° to 45 °. Can be.
  • each of the plurality of ball bearings may be characterized in that 1/4 of the radius of the touch ball.
  • the number of the plurality of ball bearings may be characterized in that 12.
  • the apparatus may further include an auxiliary support part connected to the ball bearing mounting part and contacting the touch ball to assist the support of the touch ball when pressing the touch panel using the touch ball.
  • the shape of the ball bearing mounting portion may be provided to have a shape surrounding a portion of the ball bearing in order to prevent the outward movement of the ball bearing.
  • the auxiliary support may have a shape surrounding a portion of the touch ball to prevent horizontal movement of the touch ball in a state in which the touch panel is pressed using the touch ball.
  • the cap may be detachably coupled to the gripping portion so that the cap may be replaced according to the size of the touch ball.
  • the gripping portion may be rotatably coupled to the body.
  • the protrusion provided in the holding portion to be inserted into the body;
  • a convex protrusion receiving groove provided in the groove to accommodate one of the plurality of convex protrusions.
  • a smooth operation is possible by allowing the touch panel to be operated using the touch ball, and delicate operation is possible by preventing the touch ball from contacting other parts except the ball bearing when the touch pen is operated.
  • the size and position of the ball bearing for effectively supporting the touch ball can be determined according to the size of the touch ball.
  • the touch ball can be easily replaced.
  • the user's convenience can be improved by adjusting the angle of the grip portion.
  • FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a touch pen according to the present invention.
  • FIG. 2 is an exploded perspective view of the touch pen shown in FIG. 1.
  • FIG. 3 is a cross-sectional view of the touch pen shown in FIG. 1 including a touch ball, a ball bearing, and a cap.
  • FIG. 4 is a view showing a state in which the touch ball is pressed in the touch pen shown in FIG.
  • FIG. 5 is a view showing the position and size of the ball bearing in the touch pen according to the present invention.
  • FIG. 6 is an exploded perspective view of a touch pen according to another embodiment of the present invention.
  • FIG. 7 is a perspective view illustrating a state in which the grip unit is rotated in the touch pen illustrated in FIG. 6.
  • the touch pen 100 includes a body 101, a gripper 102, a touch ball 110, and a cap.
  • the body 101 may have a predetermined length and be provided to have various shapes. For example, it may have a cylindrical shape as shown in FIG. 1, or alternatively, may have an octahedral shape.
  • the gripping portion 102 is a portion grasped by the user, and is coupled to the body 101.
  • the grip portion 102 may be provided to have a curved surface to allow a user to feel a comfortable grip.
  • the touch ball 110 is for manipulating the touch panel, and is provided to make a cloud movement when the touch panel is operated.
  • the material of the touch ball 110 may be provided with rubber.
  • the touch ball 110 may not roll and slip when the touch panel is operated.
  • the touch ball 110 is provided with a rubber material having a relatively high coefficient of friction, smooth rolling motion is possible.
  • the cap 103 is for preventing the touch ball 110 from being separated, and as shown in FIG. 3, the touch pen 100 is vertically placed so that the touch ball 110 faces downward. The touch ball 110 is provided to be caught by the cap 103.
  • the touch pen 100 includes a plurality of ball bearings 120 and a holder, as shown in FIG. 2.
  • the plurality of ball bearings 120 support the touch ball 110 when the touch panel is operated, and are provided to perform rolling motion.
  • the mounting portion is provided to mount the plurality of ball bearings 120.
  • the touch ball 110 when the touch panel is pressed using the touch ball 110, the touch ball 110 is the cap 103. It is arranged to be spaced apart from.
  • the touch ball 110 and the plurality of ball bearings 120 may be spaced apart from each other without being in contact with each other in a state in which the touch pen 100 is placed vertically, using the touch ball 110.
  • the touch ball 110 is in contact with the plurality of ball bearings 120 while moving, it is not in contact with the cap 103.
  • the touch pen 100 does not come into contact with other parts except for the plurality of ball bearings 120 when the touch panel is operated, thereby enabling smooth rolling motion.
  • the plurality of ball bearings 120 may prevent horizontal movement of the touch ball 110 in a state in which the touch panel is pressed by the touch ball 110. Can be arranged to be.
  • the touch ball 110 is changed in the horizontal direction according to the size and position of each of the plurality of ball bearings 120.
  • the center of each of the plurality of ball bearings 120 and the center c of the touch ball 110 are placed on the same horizontal plane b. Should be.
  • the plurality of ball bearings 120 and the center (c) of the touch ball 110 can not be vertically supported, as well as the periphery of the cap 103 can be increased to make the user feel crude.
  • the plurality of ball bearings 120 Each center may be spaced apart from the center c of the touch ball 110 in a horizontal direction by a radius r of the touch ball 110.
  • the center c of the touch ball 110 and the plurality of ball bearings 120 are provided.
  • An angle formed by the extension line of each center with the horizontal plane b may be provided within 30 ° to 45 °.
  • the position and size of the ball bearing 120a when the angle between the center c of the touch ball 110 and the extension lines of the centers of the plurality of ball bearings 120 and the horizontal plane b is 30 ° are shown in FIG. 5. have.
  • the position and size of the ball bearing 120b is also shown in FIG. 5 when the center c of the touch ball 110 and the extension lines of the centers of the plurality of ball bearings 120 are at an angle of 45 °. Is shown.
  • each of the plurality of ball bearings 120 is provided within the position and size of the ball bearing 120c shown in FIG. 5.
  • the position and size of the plurality of ball bearings 120 as described above have been optimized through experiments, while preventing the touch ball 110 from moving in the horizontal direction while stably supporting the touch ball 110 in the vertical direction. Make it possible.
  • the maximum number of ball bearings 120 that can be disposed in accordance with the angle formed by the center c of the touch ball 110 and the extension lines of the centers of the plurality of ball bearings 120 and the horizontal plane b is different. do.
  • the center c of the touch ball 110 and the extension lines of the centers of the plurality of ball bearings 120 each have an angle of 30 ° with the horizontal plane b and the center c of the touch ball 110.
  • the maximum number of ball bearings 120 that can be disposed in the case where an extension line of the center of each of the plurality of ball bearings 120 forms a horizontal plane b is 45 ° is represented by Equations 1 and 2 below. 21 and 7 each.
  • Equation 1 ⁇ is an angle at which an extension line between the center c of the touch ball 110 and the center of each of the ball bearings 120 forms a horizontal plane b, and r t is the touch ball 110. ), And r b is the radius of the ball bearing 120.
  • Equation 2 m is the number of natural ball bearings 120.
  • the radius of each of the plurality of ball bearings 120 is provided to be 1/4 of the radius of the touch ball 110.
  • the number of the ball bearings 120 to be disposed is 12, which is the maximum number of the ball bearings 120 that can be arranged by the equations (1) and (2).
  • the touch ball 110 is supported by the plurality of ball bearings 120. Therefore, when the plurality of ball bearings 120 are damaged in the process of using the touch pen 100, the touch balls 110 may not be supported.
  • the touch pen 100 may further include an auxiliary support 131.
  • the auxiliary support 131 is connected to the ball bearing mounting portion 130 as shown in Figures 3 and 4, when pressing the touch panel using the touch ball 110, the touch ball 110 In contact with the support ball to assist the support 110.
  • the shape of the auxiliary support 131 is the touch panel using the touch ball 110 as shown in Figs.
  • it may be provided to have a shape surrounding a part of the touch ball 110.
  • the shape of the ball bearing mounting portion 130 may be provided to have a shape surrounding a portion of the ball bearing 120 to prevent the outward movement of the ball bearing 120 as shown in FIGS. have.
  • the shape of the auxiliary support part 131 may have a concave part corresponding to the shape of the touch ball 110.
  • the shape of the ball bearing mounting portion 130 may have a shape of a ring having a concave rail corresponding to the shape of the ball bearing 120.
  • the touch pen 100 it is possible to operate the touch panel using the touch ball 110, the smooth operation is possible, the touch ball 110 during the operation of the touch pen 100 Delicate operation is possible by avoiding contact with other parts except the ball bearing 120.
  • the size and material of the touch ball 110 need to be changed according to the type of touch panel.
  • the cap 103 is detachably coupled to the grip portion 102 so that the cap 103 can be replaced according to the size of the touch ball 110. Can be prepared.
  • the pen is used in an inclined state rather than being perpendicular to the horizontal plane, in which a portion corresponding to the body of the pen is spread over the user's hand.
  • the cap 103 surrounding the touch ball 110 is tilted when the touch pen 100 is tilted and used as a general pen. In some cases, contact with the touch panel may occur.
  • the cap 103 when the cap 103 is used in an upright manner so that the cap 103 does not contact the touch panel, the body 101 of the touch pen 100 may not be caught by the user's hand, and the user may touch the touch pen ( You may feel uncomfortable when using 100).
  • the touch pen according to another embodiment of the present invention is provided such that the holding portion 102 is rotatably coupled to the body 101 as shown in FIG.
  • the gripper 102 may have a protrusion 140 provided to be inserted into the body 101 in order to rotatably couple the gripper 102 to the body 101.
  • the body 102 may have a groove 160 for rotatably receiving the protrusion.
  • the protrusion 140 is coupled to the groove 160 by the rotation shaft 150.
  • the gripping portion 102 can rotate about the rotation shaft 150.
  • the protrusion 140 may be provided with a plurality of convex protrusions 141.
  • the groove 160 may be provided with a convex protrusion receiving groove (not shown) capable of accommodating one of the plurality of convex protrusions.
  • the plurality of convex protrusions 141 are for maintaining the rotated state of the gripping portion 102 and are spaced apart by a predetermined angle around the rotation axis 150.
  • the user rotates the holding unit 140 by a predetermined angle so that the cap 103 surrounding the touch ball 110 does not contact the touch panel and at the same time the touch pen 100.
  • Body 101 may be spread over the user's hand. As a result, the user can comfortably use the touch pen 100.
  • protrusion 141 convex protrusion

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The present invention relates to a touch pen capable of operating a touch panel, comprising: a body; a grip portion coupled to the body; a touch ball configured to perform a rolling motion when operating the touch panel; a plurality of ball bearings for supporting the touch ball when operating the touch panel and provided so as to perform a rolling motion; a ball bearing mounting portion on which the plurality of ball bearings are mounted; and a cap coupled to the grip portion to prevent the touch ball from being separated. Here, the touch ball may get caught in the cap while the touch pen stands upright so the touch ball is directed downward, and the touch ball is spaced away from the cap when the touch panel is pressed by means of the touch ball.

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터치펜Touch pen
본 발명은 터치펜에 관한 것으로, 보다 상세하게는 터치볼의 원활한 회전 및 안정적인 지지를 통하여 부드럽고 섬세한 조작이 가능하도록 하는 터치펜에 관한 것이다.The present invention relates to a touch pen, and more particularly, to a touch pen that enables smooth and delicate operation through smooth rotation and stable support of a touch ball.
최근, 스마트폰, 모니터, LCD패널, 노트북 등의 전자기기에 있어 터치 조작 방식을 채택한 전자기기들이 증가하고 있다.Recently, electronic devices adopting a touch manipulation method are increasing in electronic devices such as smartphones, monitors, LCD panels, and notebook computers.
터치 조작 방식은 정전식 또는 정압식 터치 패널을 사용자가 터치하게 되면, 이를 감지하여 터치된 내용에 따라 전자기기가 조작되는 방식이다.The touch manipulation method is a method in which an electronic device is manipulated according to the touched content when the user touches the capacitive or static pressure touch panel.
터치 조작 방식은 버튼 조작 방식보다 직관성이 뛰어나며, 손가락 등을 이용해 그림을 그리듯이 입력을 할 수 있는 장점이 있다.The touch operation method is more intuitive than the button operation method, and has an advantage of inputting like a picture using a finger.
이로 인해, 사용자로 하여금 보다 편리하게 터치 패널을 조작할 수 있도록 하기 위한 악세서리 또한 증가하고 있다.As a result, accessories for increasing a user's convenience in operating the touch panel are also increasing.
터치펜은 위와 같은 악세서리 중의 하나로서, 사용자가 실제 펜을 쥐듯이 잡고 사용할 수 있는 장점이 있다.The touch pen is one of the above accessories, and has the advantage that the user can hold and use it as if he is holding a real pen.
한국등록특허 제10-1620008호에는 위와 같은 터치펜이 개시되어 있다. 위 한국등록특허에 개시된 터치펜은 펜대의 일단에 결합되는 펜촉을 이용하여 터치 패널을 조작할 수 있도록 마련되어 있다.Korean Patent No. 10-1620008 discloses such a touch pen. The touch pen disclosed in the above Korean Patent Registration is provided to manipulate the touch panel using a nib coupled to one end of the pen stand.
그런데, 위 한국등록특허에 개시된 터치펜은 펜촉이 단순히 터치 패널을 조작하기 위하여 돌출된 부분으로서, 사용시 터치 패널과의 마찰로 인해 부드럽게 조작하기 어려운 문제가 존재한다.However, the touch pen disclosed in the above Korean Patent Registration is a portion where the pen tip simply protrudes in order to operate the touch panel, and there is a problem that it is difficult to operate smoothly due to friction with the touch panel.
본 발명은 위와 같은 문제를 해결하기 위한 것으로서, 터치볼을 이용하여 터치 패널을 조작할 수 있도록 함으로써 부드러운 조작이 가능하며, 터치펜의 조작시 터치볼이 볼베어링을 제외한 다른 부위와 접촉하지 않도록 함으로써 섬세한 조작이 가능하도록 하는 터치펜을 제공하고자 한다.The present invention is to solve the above problems, it is possible to operate the touch panel by using a touch ball, smooth operation is possible, the touch ball when the touch pen does not touch other parts except the ball bearing delicate operation An object of the present invention is to provide a touch pen that enables manipulation.
본 발명은 터치 패널의 조작이 가능한 터치펜에 있어서, 몸체; 상기 몸체와 결합된 파지부; 상기 터치 패널의 조작시 구름운동을 하도록 마련된 터치볼; 상기 터치 패널의 조작시 상기 터치볼을 지지하며, 구름운동을 하도록 마련된 복수의 볼베어링; 상기 복수의 볼베어링이 거치되는 볼베어링 거치부; 및 상기 터치볼의 이탈을 방지하며 상기 파지부와 결합된 캡;을 포함한다. 여기서, 상기 터치볼이 아래 방향으로 향하도록 상기 터치펜을 수직으로 세운 상태에서 상기 터치볼이 상기 캡에 걸리도록 마련되되, 상기 터치볼을 이용해 상기 터치 패널을 가압하게 되면 상기 터치볼이 상기 캡으로부터 이격되도록 마련된다.The present invention provides a touch pen capable of operating a touch panel, the body comprising: a body; A holding part coupled to the body; A touch ball provided to make a cloud movement when the touch panel is operated; A plurality of ball bearings configured to support the touch ball when the touch panel is operated and to perform rolling motion; A ball bearing mounting portion in which the plurality of ball bearings are mounted; And a cap that prevents detachment of the touch ball and is coupled to the gripping portion. In this case, the touch ball is provided to be caught by the cap in a state in which the touch pen is placed vertically so that the touch ball faces downward. When the touch ball is pressed by the touch ball, the cap is touched by the cap. It is arranged to be spaced apart from.
또한, 상기 복수의 볼베어링은 상기 터치볼을 이용해 상기 터치 패널을 가압한 상태에서 상기 터치볼의 수평 방향 이동을 방지할 수 있도록 배치될 수 있다.In addition, the plurality of ball bearings may be arranged to prevent horizontal movement of the touch ball in a state in which the touch panel is pressed using the touch ball.
또한, 상기 터치볼이 아래 방향으로 향하도록 상기 터치펜을 수직으로 세운 상태에서, 상기 복수의 볼베어링 각각의 중심이 상기 터치볼의 중심으로부터 상기 터치볼의 반지름만큼 수평 방향으로 이격되어 있도록 마련될 수 있다.In addition, in a state in which the touch pen is upright so that the touch ball faces downward, the centers of the plurality of ball bearings may be provided to be horizontally spaced apart from the center of the touch ball by the radius of the touch ball. have.
이때, 상기 터치볼이 아래 방향으로 향하도록 상기 터치펜을 수직으로 세운 상태에서, 상기 터치볼의 중심과 상기 복수의 볼베어링 각각의 중심의 연장선이 수평면과 이루는 각도는 30。 내지 45。 이내로 마련될 수 있다.At this time, in a state in which the touch pen is vertically placed so that the touch ball faces downward, an angle between an extension line of the center of the touch ball and the center of each of the plurality of ball bearings may be provided within a horizontal plane of 30 ° to 45 °. Can be.
또한, 상기 복수의 볼베어링 각각의 반지름은 상기 터치볼의 반지름의 1/4 배인 것을 특징으로 할 수 있다.In addition, the radius of each of the plurality of ball bearings may be characterized in that 1/4 of the radius of the touch ball.
여기서, 상기 복수의 볼베어링의 개수는 12개인 것을 특징으로 할 수 있다.Here, the number of the plurality of ball bearings may be characterized in that 12.
또한, 상기 볼베어링 거치부와 연결되며, 상기 터치볼을 이용해 상기 터치 패널을 가압할 때, 상기 터치볼과 맞닿아 상기 터치볼의 지지를 보조하는 보조 지지부;를 더 포함할 수 있다.The apparatus may further include an auxiliary support part connected to the ball bearing mounting part and contacting the touch ball to assist the support of the touch ball when pressing the touch panel using the touch ball.
또한, 상기 볼베어링 거치부의 형상은 상기 볼베어링의 외측 방향 이동을 방지하기 위하여 상기 볼베어링의 일부를 감싸는 형상을 갖도록 마련될 수 있다.In addition, the shape of the ball bearing mounting portion may be provided to have a shape surrounding a portion of the ball bearing in order to prevent the outward movement of the ball bearing.
또한, 상기 보조 지지부의 형상은 상기 터치볼을 이용해 상기 터치 패널을 가압한 상태에서 상기 터치볼의 수평 방향 이동을 방지하기 위하여 상기 터치볼의 일부를 감싸는 형상을 갖도록 마련될 수 있다.The auxiliary support may have a shape surrounding a portion of the touch ball to prevent horizontal movement of the touch ball in a state in which the touch panel is pressed using the touch ball.
또한, 상기 캡은 상기 파지부에 분리 가능하게 결합되어 상기 터치볼의 크기에 따라 상기 캡의 교체가 가능하도록 마련될 수 있다.In addition, the cap may be detachably coupled to the gripping portion so that the cap may be replaced according to the size of the touch ball.
또한, 상기 파지부는 상기 몸체에 회전 가능하게 결합될 수 있다.In addition, the gripping portion may be rotatably coupled to the body.
여기서, 상기 몸체에 삽입될 수 있도록 상기 파지부에 마련된 돌출부; 상기 돌출부를 회전 가능하게 수용하도록 상기 몸체에 마련된 홈부; 상기 돌출부와 상기 홈부를 연결하는 회전축; 상기 회전축을 중심으로 선정된(predetermined) 각도만큼 이격되어 상기 돌출부에 배치된 복수의 볼록돌기; 및 상기 복수의 볼록돌기 중 하나를 수용할 수 있도록 상기 홈부에 마련된 볼록돌기 수용홈;을 포함할 수 있다.Here, the protrusion provided in the holding portion to be inserted into the body; A groove provided in the body to rotatably receive the protrusion; A rotating shaft connecting the protrusion and the groove; A plurality of convex protrusions disposed at the protrusions spaced apart by a predetermined angle about the rotation axis; And a convex protrusion receiving groove provided in the groove to accommodate one of the plurality of convex protrusions.
본 발명에 의하면, 터치볼을 이용하여 터치 패널을 조작할 수 있도록 함으로써 부드러운 조작이 가능하며, 터치펜의 조작시 터치볼이 볼베어링을 제외한 다른 부위와 접촉하지 않도록 함으로써 섬세한 조작이 가능하다.According to the present invention, a smooth operation is possible by allowing the touch panel to be operated using the touch ball, and delicate operation is possible by preventing the touch ball from contacting other parts except the ball bearing when the touch pen is operated.
또한, 본 발명에 의하면, 터치볼의 크기에 따라 터치볼을 효과적으로 지지하기 위한 볼베어링의 크기와 위치가 정해질 수 있다.In addition, according to the present invention, the size and position of the ball bearing for effectively supporting the touch ball can be determined according to the size of the touch ball.
또한, 본 발명에 의하면, 터치볼을 쉽게 교체할 수 있다.In addition, according to the present invention, the touch ball can be easily replaced.
또한, 본 발명에 의하면, 파지부의 각도를 조절함으로써 사용자의 편의성을 높일 수 있다.In addition, according to the present invention, the user's convenience can be improved by adjusting the angle of the grip portion.
도 1은 본 발명에 따른 터치펜의 사시도이다.1 is a perspective view of a touch pen according to the present invention.
도 2는 도 1에 도시된 터치펜의 분해사시도이다.FIG. 2 is an exploded perspective view of the touch pen shown in FIG. 1.
도 3은 도 1에 도시된 터치펜에서 터치볼과 볼베어링 및 캡을 포함한 단면도이다.3 is a cross-sectional view of the touch pen shown in FIG. 1 including a touch ball, a ball bearing, and a cap.
도 4는 도 3에 도시된 터치펜에서 터치볼이 가압된 상태를 나타낸 도면이다.4 is a view showing a state in which the touch ball is pressed in the touch pen shown in FIG.
도 5는 본 발명에 따른 터치펜에서 볼베어링의 위치와 크기를 나타낸 도면이다.5 is a view showing the position and size of the ball bearing in the touch pen according to the present invention.
도 6은 본 발명의 다른 실시예에 따른 터치펜의 분해사시도이다.6 is an exploded perspective view of a touch pen according to another embodiment of the present invention.
도 7은 도 6에 도시된 터치펜에서 파지부가 회전한 상태를 나타낸 사시도이다.FIG. 7 is a perspective view illustrating a state in which the grip unit is rotated in the touch pen illustrated in FIG. 6.
이하, 본 발명에 따른 터치펜의 바람직한 실시예들을 도면을 참조하여 상세하게 설명한다. 이하에서 사용된 용어나 단어는 통상적이거나 사전적인 의미로 한정해서 해석되어서는 아니되며, 발명자는 그 자신의 발명을 최선의 방법으로 설명하기 위해 용어의 개념을 적절하게 정의할 수 있다는 원칙에 입각하여 본 발명의 기술적 사상에 부합하는 의미와 개념으로 해석되어야할 것이다.Hereinafter, preferred embodiments of the touch pen according to the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the drawings. The terms or words used below should not be construed as being limited to ordinary or dictionary meanings, and the inventors can properly define the concept of terms in order to explain their invention in the best way. It should be interpreted as meanings and concepts corresponding to the technical spirit of the present invention.
본 발명에 따른 터치펜(100)은 도 1에 도시된 바와 같이, 몸체(101)와 파지부(102)와 터치볼(110)과 캡을 포함한다. As shown in FIG. 1, the touch pen 100 according to the present invention includes a body 101, a gripper 102, a touch ball 110, and a cap.
상기 몸체(101)는 소정의 길이를 갖으며, 다양한 형상을 갖도록 마련될 수 있다. 예컨대 도 1에 도시된 바와 같이 원기둥 형상을 가질 수도 있고, 이와 달리 팔면체의 형상을 가질 수도 있다.The body 101 may have a predetermined length and be provided to have various shapes. For example, it may have a cylindrical shape as shown in FIG. 1, or alternatively, may have an octahedral shape.
상기 파지부(102)는 사용자가 쥐고 파지하는 부분으로, 상기 몸체(101)에 결합된다. 이때, 사용자로 하여금 편안한 그립감을 느낄 수 있도록 하기 위하여 상기 파지부(102)는 곡면을 갖도록 마련될 수 있다.The gripping portion 102 is a portion grasped by the user, and is coupled to the body 101. In this case, the grip portion 102 may be provided to have a curved surface to allow a user to feel a comfortable grip.
상기 터치볼(110)은 터치 패널을 조작하기 위한 것으로, 상기 터치 패널의 조작시 구름운동을 하도록 마련된다.The touch ball 110 is for manipulating the touch panel, and is provided to make a cloud movement when the touch panel is operated.
상기 터치볼(110)이 원활한 구름운동을 하도록 하기 위하여, 상기 터치볼(110)의 재질은 고무로 마련될 수 있다.In order for the touch ball 110 to perform a smooth rolling motion, the material of the touch ball 110 may be provided with rubber.
예컨대, 상기 터치볼(110)의 재질이 플라스틱 또는 알루미늄 등으로 마련될 경우, 상기 터치 패널의 조작시 상기 터치볼(110)이 구르지 못하고 미끄러지는 경우가 발생한다. 반면에, 상기 터치볼(110)이 마찰계수가 상대적으로 높은 고무 재질로 마련되면, 원활한 구름운동이 가능해 진다.For example, when the material of the touch ball 110 is made of plastic, aluminum, or the like, the touch ball 110 may not roll and slip when the touch panel is operated. On the other hand, if the touch ball 110 is provided with a rubber material having a relatively high coefficient of friction, smooth rolling motion is possible.
상기 캡(103)은 상기 터치볼(110)의 이탈을 방지하기 위한 것으로, 도 3에 도시된 바와 같이 상기 터치볼(110)이 아래 방향으로 향하도록 상기 터치펜(100)을 수직으로 세운 상태에서 상기 터치볼(110)이 상기 캡(103)에 걸리도록 마련된다.The cap 103 is for preventing the touch ball 110 from being separated, and as shown in FIG. 3, the touch pen 100 is vertically placed so that the touch ball 110 faces downward. The touch ball 110 is provided to be caught by the cap 103.
또한, 본 발명에 따른 터치펜(100)은 도 2에 도시된 바와 같이, 복수의 볼베어링(120)과 거치부를 포함한다.In addition, the touch pen 100 according to the present invention includes a plurality of ball bearings 120 and a holder, as shown in FIG. 2.
상기 복수의 볼베어링(120)은 상기 터치 패널의 조작시 상기 터치볼(110)을 지지하며, 구름운동을 하도록 마련된다.The plurality of ball bearings 120 support the touch ball 110 when the touch panel is operated, and are provided to perform rolling motion.
상기 거치부는 상기 복수의 볼베어링(120)이 거치될 수 있도록 마련된다.The mounting portion is provided to mount the plurality of ball bearings 120.
한편, 본 발명에 따른 터치펜(100)은 도 3 및 도 4에 도시된 바와 같이, 상기 터치볼(110)을 이용해 상기 터치 패널을 가압하게 되면 상기 터치볼(110)이 상기 캡(103)으로부터 이격되도록 마련된다.Meanwhile, in the touch pen 100 according to the present invention, as shown in FIGS. 3 and 4, when the touch panel is pressed using the touch ball 110, the touch ball 110 is the cap 103. It is arranged to be spaced apart from.
즉, 상기 터치볼(110)과 상기 복수의 볼베어링(120)은 상기 터치펜(100)을 수직으로 세운 상태에서는 서로 접촉하지 않고 이격되어 있을 수 있으며, 상기 터치볼(110)을 이용하여 터치 패널을 가압할 경우 상기 터치볼(110)이 이동하면서 상기 복수의 볼베어링(120)과 접촉하게 되고, 상기 캡(103)과는 접촉하지 않게 된다.That is, the touch ball 110 and the plurality of ball bearings 120 may be spaced apart from each other without being in contact with each other in a state in which the touch pen 100 is placed vertically, using the touch ball 110. When pressing the touch ball 110 is in contact with the plurality of ball bearings 120 while moving, it is not in contact with the cap 103.
이와 같이 마련된 본 발명에 따른 터치펜(100)은 터치 패널의 조작시 터치볼(110)이 복수의 볼베어링(120)을 제외한 다른 부위와 접촉하지 않게 되므로, 원활한 구름운동이 가능해진다.As described above, the touch pen 100 according to the present invention does not come into contact with other parts except for the plurality of ball bearings 120 when the touch panel is operated, thereby enabling smooth rolling motion.
한편, 사용자가 상기 터치펜(100)으로 상기 터치 패널을 누른 상태에서 수평 방향으로 이동시킬 경우, 상기 터치볼(110)이 상기 볼베어링(120)을 넘어 상기 캡(103)과 접촉하게 되는 경우가 발생할 수 있다.On the other hand, when the user moves the horizontal direction while pressing the touch panel with the touch pen 100, the touch ball 110 is in contact with the cap 103 beyond the ball bearing 120 May occur.
즉, 상기 터치볼(110)이 수평 방향으로 흔들리게 되면, 상기 터치볼(110)이 상기 캡(103)과 접촉하게 되므로 터치 패널의 섬세한 조작이 불가능하다.That is, when the touch ball 110 is shaken in the horizontal direction, the touch ball 110 is in contact with the cap 103, so delicate manipulation of the touch panel is impossible.
따라서, 본 발명에 따른 터치펜(100)에서는 상기 복수의 볼베어링(120)이 상기 터치볼(110)을 이용해 상기 터치 패널을 가압한 상태에서 상기 터치볼(110)의 수평 방향 이동을 방지할 수 있도록 배치될 수 있다.Therefore, in the touch pen 100 according to the present invention, the plurality of ball bearings 120 may prevent horizontal movement of the touch ball 110 in a state in which the touch panel is pressed by the touch ball 110. Can be arranged to be.
상기 터치볼(110)은 상기 복수의 볼베어링(120) 각각의 크기와 위치에 따라 수평 방향 이동 여부가 달라지게 된다.The touch ball 110 is changed in the horizontal direction according to the size and position of each of the plurality of ball bearings 120.
예컨대, 상기 터치볼(110)의 수평 방향 이동을 가장 극단적으로 제한하기 위해서는 상기 복수의 볼베어링(120) 각각의 중심과 상기 터치볼(110)의 중심(c)이 동일 수평면(b) 상에 놓이도록 해야 한다.For example, in order to limit the horizontal movement of the touch ball 110 to the extreme, the center of each of the plurality of ball bearings 120 and the center c of the touch ball 110 are placed on the same horizontal plane b. Should be.
그러나, 상기 복수의 볼베어링(120) 각각의 중심과 상기 터치볼(110)의 중심(c)이 동일 수평면(b) 상에 놓이도록 하게 되면, 상기 복수의 볼베어링(120)이 상기 터치볼(110)을 수직으로 지지할 수 없을 뿐만 아니라 상기 캡(103)의 둘레가 커지게 되어 사용자로 하여금 투박한 느낌이 들게 할 수 있다.However, when the center of each of the plurality of ball bearings 120 and the center (c) of the touch ball 110 to be placed on the same horizontal plane (b), the plurality of ball bearings 120 is the touch ball 110 ) Can not be vertically supported, as well as the periphery of the cap 103 can be increased to make the user feel crude.
따라서, 본 발명에 따른 터치펜(100)은 도 5에 도시된 바와 같이 상기 터치볼(110)이 아래 방향으로 향하도록 상기 터치펜(100)을 수직으로 세운 상태에서, 상기 복수의 볼베어링(120) 각각의 중심이 상기 터치볼(110)의 중심(c)으로부터 상기 터치볼(110)의 반지름(r)만큼 수평 방향으로 이격(a)되어 있도록 마련될 수 있다.Accordingly, in the touch pen 100 according to the present invention, as shown in FIG. 5, in the state in which the touch pen 100 is placed vertically such that the touch ball 110 faces downward, the plurality of ball bearings 120 Each center may be spaced apart from the center c of the touch ball 110 in a horizontal direction by a radius r of the touch ball 110.
이때, 보다 바람직하게는 상기 터치볼(110)이 아래 방향으로 향하도록 상기 터치펜(100)을 수직으로 세운 상태에서, 상기 터치볼(110)의 중심(c)과 상기 복수의 볼베어링(120) 각각의 중심의 연장선이 수평면(b)과 이루는 각도가 30。 내지 45。 이내로 마련될 수 있다.In this case, more preferably, in the state in which the touch pen 100 is vertically placed such that the touch ball 110 faces downward, the center c of the touch ball 110 and the plurality of ball bearings 120 are provided. An angle formed by the extension line of each center with the horizontal plane b may be provided within 30 ° to 45 °.
상기 터치볼(110)의 중심(c)과 상기 복수의 볼베어링(120) 각각의 중심의 연장선이 수평면(b)과 이루는 각도가 30。일때 볼베어링(120a)의 위치와 크기는 도 5에 도시되어 있다. 또한, 상기 터치볼(110)의 중심(c)과 상기 복수의 볼베어링(120) 각각의 중심의 연장선이 수평면(b)과 이루는 각도가 45。일때 볼베어링(120b)의 위치와 크기 역시 도 5에 도시되어 있다.The position and size of the ball bearing 120a when the angle between the center c of the touch ball 110 and the extension lines of the centers of the plurality of ball bearings 120 and the horizontal plane b is 30 ° are shown in FIG. 5. have. In addition, the position and size of the ball bearing 120b is also shown in FIG. 5 when the center c of the touch ball 110 and the extension lines of the centers of the plurality of ball bearings 120 are at an angle of 45 °. Is shown.
즉, 본 발명에 따른 터치펜(100)에서는 복수의 볼베어링(120) 각각이 도 5에 도시된 볼베어링(120c)의 위치와 크기 내에서 마련된다.That is, in the touch pen 100 according to the present invention, each of the plurality of ball bearings 120 is provided within the position and size of the ball bearing 120c shown in FIG. 5.
위와 같은 복수의 볼베어링(120)의 위치와 크기는 실험을 통해 최적화 된 것으로, 상기 터치볼(110)을 수직방향으로 안정적으로 지지할 수 있으면서도 상기 터치볼(110)이 수평 방향으로 이동하는 것을 방지할 수 있게 한다.The position and size of the plurality of ball bearings 120 as described above have been optimized through experiments, while preventing the touch ball 110 from moving in the horizontal direction while stably supporting the touch ball 110 in the vertical direction. Make it possible.
한편, 도 5에 도시된 바와 같이 상기 터치볼(110)의 중심(c)과 상기 복수의 볼베어링(120) 각각의 중심의 연장선이 수평면(b)과 이루는 각도가 커질수록 상기 복수의 볼베어링(120) 각각의 반지름도 커지게 된다.Meanwhile, as shown in FIG. 5, as the angle formed by the extension line of the center c of the touch ball 110 and the center of each of the ball bearings 120 and the horizontal plane b becomes larger, the plurality of ball bearings 120 ) Each radius will also be larger.
따라서, 상기 터치볼(110)의 중심(c)과 상기 복수의 볼베어링(120) 각각의 중심의 연장선이 수평면(b)과 이루는 각도에 따라 배치할 수 있는 볼베어링(120)의 최대 개수가 달라지게 된다.Therefore, the maximum number of ball bearings 120 that can be disposed in accordance with the angle formed by the center c of the touch ball 110 and the extension lines of the centers of the plurality of ball bearings 120 and the horizontal plane b is different. do.
예컨대, 상기 터치볼(110)의 중심(c)과 상기 복수의 볼베어링(120) 각각의 중심의 연장선이 수평면(b)과 이루는 각도가 30。 인 경우와 상기 터치볼(110)의 중심(c)과 상기 복수의 볼베어링(120) 각각의 중심의 연장선이 수평면(b)과 이루는 각도가 45。 인 경우에 배치할 수 있는 볼베어링(120)의 최대 개수는 하기 수학식1 및 수학식 2에 의해 각각 21개와 7개이다.For example, the center c of the touch ball 110 and the extension lines of the centers of the plurality of ball bearings 120 each have an angle of 30 ° with the horizontal plane b and the center c of the touch ball 110. ) And the maximum number of ball bearings 120 that can be disposed in the case where an extension line of the center of each of the plurality of ball bearings 120 forms a horizontal plane b is 45 ° is represented by Equations 1 and 2 below. 21 and 7 each.
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상기 수학식 1에서, α는 상기 터치볼(110)의 중심(c)과 상기 복수의 볼베어링(120) 각각의 중심의 연장선이 수평면(b)과 이루는 각도이며, rt는 상기 터치볼(110)의 반지름이고, rb는 상기 볼베어링(120)의 반지름이다.In Equation 1, α is an angle at which an extension line between the center c of the touch ball 110 and the center of each of the ball bearings 120 forms a horizontal plane b, and r t is the touch ball 110. ), And r b is the radius of the ball bearing 120.
Figure PCTKR2017001411-appb-M000002
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상기 수학식 2에서, m은 상기 복수의 볼베어링(120)의 개수이며 자연수이다.In Equation 2, m is the number of natural ball bearings 120.
한편, 실험에 의한 결과를 바탕으로, 본 발명에 따른 터치펜(100)에서는 상기 복수의 볼베어링(120) 각각의 반지름이 상기 터치볼(110)의 반지름의 1/4배로 마련되는 것이 바람직하다.On the other hand, based on the results of the experiment, in the touch pen 100 according to the present invention, it is preferable that the radius of each of the plurality of ball bearings 120 is provided to be 1/4 of the radius of the touch ball 110.
이때, 배치되는 볼베어링(120)의 개수는 상기 수학식 1 및 수학식 2에 의해 배치될 수 있는 볼베어링(120)의 최대 개수인 12개가 배치되는 것이 바람직하다.In this case, it is preferable that the number of the ball bearings 120 to be disposed is 12, which is the maximum number of the ball bearings 120 that can be arranged by the equations (1) and (2).
위와 같이 본 발명에 따른 터치펜(100)에서는 상기 터치볼(110)이 상기 복수의 볼베어링(120)에 의해 지지된다. 따라서, 터치펜(100)을 사용하는 과정에서 상기 복수의 볼베어링(120)이 파손될 경우 상기 터치볼(110)을 지지하지 못하게 된다.As described above, in the touch pen 100 according to the present invention, the touch ball 110 is supported by the plurality of ball bearings 120. Therefore, when the plurality of ball bearings 120 are damaged in the process of using the touch pen 100, the touch balls 110 may not be supported.
위와 같은 문제를 해결하기 위하여, 본 발명에 따른 터치펜(100)은 보조 지지부(131)를 더 포함할 수 있다.In order to solve the above problems, the touch pen 100 according to the present invention may further include an auxiliary support 131.
상기 보조 지지부(131)는 도 3 및 도 4에 도시된 바와 같이 상기 볼베어링 거치부(130)와 연결되며, 상기 터치볼(110)을 이용해 상기 터치 패널을 가압할 때, 상기 터치볼(110)과 맞닿아 상기 터치볼(110)의 지지를 보조하게 된다.The auxiliary support 131 is connected to the ball bearing mounting portion 130 as shown in Figures 3 and 4, when pressing the touch panel using the touch ball 110, the touch ball 110 In contact with the support ball to assist the support 110.
또한, 전술한 바와 같이, 상기 터치볼(110)이 수평 방향으로 이동하게 되면 상기 캡(103)에 접촉하게 되어 원활한 회전을 할 수 없게 되는 문제가 발생하게 된다.In addition, as described above, when the touch ball 110 is moved in the horizontal direction, a problem occurs that the cap 103 is not in contact with the cap 103 to perform smooth rotation.
따라서, 상기 터치볼(110)의 수평 방향 이동을 보다 확실하게 억제하기 위하여, 상기 보조 지지부(131)의 형상은 도 3 및 도 4에 도시된 바와 같이 상기 터치볼(110)을 이용해 상기 터치 패널을 가압한 상태에서 상기 터치볼(110)의 수평 방향 이동을 방지하기 위하여 상기 터치볼(110)의 일부를 감싸는 형상을 갖도록 마련될 수 있다.Therefore, in order to more reliably suppress the horizontal movement of the touch ball 110, the shape of the auxiliary support 131 is the touch panel using the touch ball 110 as shown in Figs. In order to prevent the horizontal movement of the touch ball 110 in a pressurized state, it may be provided to have a shape surrounding a part of the touch ball 110.
더불어, 상기 볼베어링 거치부(130)의 형상은 도 3 및 도 4에 도시된 바와 같이 상기 볼베어링(120)의 외측 방향 이동을 방지하기 위하여 상기 볼베어링(120)의 일부를 감싸는 형상을 갖도록 마련될 수 있다.In addition, the shape of the ball bearing mounting portion 130 may be provided to have a shape surrounding a portion of the ball bearing 120 to prevent the outward movement of the ball bearing 120 as shown in FIGS. have.
예컨대, 상기 보조 지지부(131)의 형상은 상기 터치볼(110)의 형상에 대응하여 오목부를 가질 수 있다. 또한, 상기 볼베어링 거치부(130)의 형상은 상기 볼베어링(120)의 형상에 대응하여 오목 레일을 갖는 링의 형상을 가질 수 있다.For example, the shape of the auxiliary support part 131 may have a concave part corresponding to the shape of the touch ball 110. In addition, the shape of the ball bearing mounting portion 130 may have a shape of a ring having a concave rail corresponding to the shape of the ball bearing 120.
이상에서 설명한 본 발명에 따른 터치펜(100)에 의하면, 터치볼(110)을 이용하여 터치 패널을 조작할 수 있도록 함으로써 부드러운 조작이 가능하며, 터치펜(100)의 조작시 터치볼(110)이 볼베어링(120)을 제외한 다른 부위와 접촉하지 않도록 함으로써 섬세한 조작이 가능하다.According to the touch pen 100 according to the present invention described above, it is possible to operate the touch panel using the touch ball 110, the smooth operation is possible, the touch ball 110 during the operation of the touch pen 100 Delicate operation is possible by avoiding contact with other parts except the ball bearing 120.
한편, 터치 패널의 종류에 따라 상기 터치볼(110)의 크기 및 재질 등이 달라져야 할 필요가 있다.Meanwhile, the size and material of the touch ball 110 need to be changed according to the type of touch panel.
따라서, 본 발명에 따른 터치펜(100)은 상기 캡(103)이 상기 파지부(102)에 분리 가능하게 결합되어 상기 터치볼(110)의 크기에 따라 상기 캡(103)의 교체가 가능하도록 마련될 수 있다.Therefore, in the touch pen 100 according to the present invention, the cap 103 is detachably coupled to the grip portion 102 so that the cap 103 can be replaced according to the size of the touch ball 110. Can be prepared.
일반적으로, 펜은 수평면에 수직으로 세워진 상태가 아닌 기울어진 상태로 사용하게 되는데, 이때 펜의 몸체에 해당되는 부분이 사용자의 손에 걸쳐지게 된다.In general, the pen is used in an inclined state rather than being perpendicular to the horizontal plane, in which a portion corresponding to the body of the pen is spread over the user's hand.
그런데, 터치펜(100)의 경우 터치볼(110)의 크기가 일반 펜보다 훨씬 크기 때문에, 터치펜(100)을 일반 펜처럼 기울여서 사용하게 되면 터치볼(110)을 감싸고 있는 캡(103)이 터치 패널에 접촉하게 되는 경우가 발생할 수 있다.However, in the case of the touch pen 100, since the size of the touch ball 110 is much larger than that of a general pen, the cap 103 surrounding the touch ball 110 is tilted when the touch pen 100 is tilted and used as a general pen. In some cases, contact with the touch panel may occur.
관련해서, 캡(103)이 터치 패널에 접촉하지 않도록 터치펜(100)을 세워서 사용하게 되면 상기 터치펜(100)의 몸체(101)가 사용자의 손에 걸쳐지지 못하게 되고, 사용자는 터치펜(100)을 사용할 때 불편함을 느끼게 된다.In relation to this, when the cap 103 is used in an upright manner so that the cap 103 does not contact the touch panel, the body 101 of the touch pen 100 may not be caught by the user's hand, and the user may touch the touch pen ( You may feel uncomfortable when using 100).
위와 같은 문제를 해결하기 위하여, 본 발명의 다른 실시예에 따른 터치펜은 도 6에 도시된 바와 같이 파지부(102)가 몸체(101)에 회전 가능하게 결합되도록 마련된다.In order to solve the above problems, the touch pen according to another embodiment of the present invention is provided such that the holding portion 102 is rotatably coupled to the body 101 as shown in FIG.
상기 파지부(102)가 상기 몸체(101)에 회전 가능하게 결합하기 위하여 상기 파지부(102)는 상기 몸체(101)에 삽입되도록 마련된 돌출부(140)를 가질 수 있다. 이때, 상기 몸체(102)는 상기 돌출부를 회전 가능하게 수용하기 위한 홈부(160)를 가질 수 있다.The gripper 102 may have a protrusion 140 provided to be inserted into the body 101 in order to rotatably couple the gripper 102 to the body 101. In this case, the body 102 may have a groove 160 for rotatably receiving the protrusion.
상기 돌출부(140)는 회전축(150)에 의해 상기 홈부(160)와 결합된다. 따라서, 상기 파지부(102)는 상기 회전축(150)을 중심으로 회전할 수 있게 된다.The protrusion 140 is coupled to the groove 160 by the rotation shaft 150. Thus, the gripping portion 102 can rotate about the rotation shaft 150.
이때, 상기 돌출부(140)에는 복수의 볼록돌기(141)가 마련될 수 있다. 또한, 상기 홈부(160)에는 상기 복수의 볼록돌기 중 하나를 수용할 수 있는 볼록돌기 수용홈(미도시)이 마련될 수 있다.In this case, the protrusion 140 may be provided with a plurality of convex protrusions 141. In addition, the groove 160 may be provided with a convex protrusion receiving groove (not shown) capable of accommodating one of the plurality of convex protrusions.
상기 복수의 볼록돌기(141)는 상기 파지부(102)가 회전한 상태를 유지하기 위한 것으로, 상기 회전축(150)을 중심으로 선정된(predetermined) 각도만큼 이격되어 배치된다.The plurality of convex protrusions 141 are for maintaining the rotated state of the gripping portion 102 and are spaced apart by a predetermined angle around the rotation axis 150.
따라서, 사용자는 도 7에 도시된 바와 같이 상기 파지부(140)를 선정된 각도만큼 회전시킴으로써 터치볼(110)을 감싸고 있는 캡(103)이 터치 패널에 접촉하지 않도록 함과 동시에 터치펜(100)의 몸체(101)가 사용자의 손에 걸쳐지게 할 수 있다. 이로 인해, 사용자는 편안하게 터치펜(100)을 사용할 수 있게 된다.Therefore, as shown in FIG. 7, the user rotates the holding unit 140 by a predetermined angle so that the cap 103 surrounding the touch ball 110 does not contact the touch panel and at the same time the touch pen 100. Body 101 may be spread over the user's hand. As a result, the user can comfortably use the touch pen 100.
이상과 같이, 본 발명은 비록 한정된 실시예와 도면에 의해 설명되었으나, 본 발명은 이것에 의해 한정되지 않으며, 본 발명이 속하는 기술분야에서 통상의 지식을 가진 자에 의해 본 발명의 기술사상과 아래에 기재될 특허청구범위의 균등범위 내에서 다양하게 수정 및 변형될 수 있음은 물론이다.As described above, although the present invention has been described by way of limited embodiments and drawings, the present invention is not limited thereto, and the technical idea of the present invention and the following by those skilled in the art to which the present invention pertains. Of course, it can be modified and modified in various ways within the scope of the claims to be described in.
*부호의 설명* Description of the sign
100: 터치펜 101: 몸체100: touch pen 101: body
102: 파지부 103: 캡102: grip portion 103: cap
110: 터치볼 120: 볼베어링110: touch ball 120: ball bearing
130: 거치부 131: 보조 지지부130: holder 131: auxiliary support
140: 돌출부 141: 볼록돌기140: protrusion 141: convex protrusion
150: 회전축 160: 홈부150: rotating shaft 160: groove

Claims (10)

  1. 터치 패널의 조작이 가능한 터치펜에 있어서,In the touch pen which can operate the touch panel,
    몸체;Body;
    상기 몸체와 결합된 파지부;A holding part coupled to the body;
    상기 터치 패널의 조작시 구름운동을 하도록 마련된 터치볼;A touch ball provided to make a cloud movement when the touch panel is operated;
    상기 터치 패널의 조작시 상기 터치볼을 지지하며, 구름운동을 하도록 마련된 복수의 볼베어링;A plurality of ball bearings configured to support the touch ball when the touch panel is operated and to perform rolling motion;
    상기 복수의 볼베어링이 거치되는 볼베어링 거치부; 및A ball bearing mounting portion in which the plurality of ball bearings are mounted; And
    상기 터치볼의 이탈을 방지하며 상기 파지부와 결합된 캡;을 포함하고,And a cap which prevents detachment of the touch ball and is coupled to the gripping portion.
    상기 터치볼이 아래 방향으로 향하도록 상기 터치펜을 수직으로 세운 상태에서 상기 터치볼이 상기 캡에 걸리도록 마련되되, 상기 터치볼을 이용해 상기 터치 패널을 가압하게 되면 상기 터치볼이 상기 캡으로부터 이격되도록 마련된 터치펜.The touch ball is provided to be caught by the cap in a state in which the touch pen is placed vertically so that the touch ball faces downward, and when the touch panel is pressed by the touch ball, the touch ball is spaced apart from the cap. Touch pen provided to be.
  2. 제1항에 있어서,The method of claim 1,
    상기 복수의 볼베어링은The plurality of ball bearings
    상기 터치볼을 이용해 상기 터치 패널을 가압한 상태에서 상기 터치볼의 수평 방향 이동을 방지할 수 있도록 배치된 터치펜.And a touch pen arranged to prevent horizontal movement of the touch ball in a state in which the touch panel is pressed using the touch ball.
  3. 제2항에 있어서,The method of claim 2,
    상기 터치볼이 아래 방향으로 향하도록 상기 터치펜을 수직으로 세운 상태에서, 상기 복수의 볼베어링 각각의 중심이 상기 터치볼의 중심으로부터 상기 터치볼의 반지름만큼 수평 방향으로 이격되어 있도록 마련된 터치펜.The touch pen provided in such a manner that the center of each of the plurality of ball bearings is horizontally spaced apart from the center of the touch ball by the radius of the touch ball in a state in which the touch pen is vertically placed so that the touch ball faces downward.
  4. 제3항에 있어서,The method of claim 3,
    상기 터치볼이 아래 방향으로 향하도록 상기 터치펜을 수직으로 세운 상태에서, 상기 터치볼의 중심과 상기 복수의 볼베어링 각각의 중심의 연장선이 수평면과 이루는 각도는 30。 내지 45。 이내로 마련된 터치펜.In a state in which the touch pen is upright so that the touch ball faces downward, an angle at which an extension line between a center of the touch ball and a center of each of the plurality of ball bearings forms a horizontal plane is within 30 ° to 45 °.
  5. 제1항에 있어서,The method of claim 1,
    상기 볼베어링 거치부와 연결되며, 상기 터치볼을 이용해 상기 터치 패널을 가압할 때, 상기 터치볼과 맞닿아 상기 터치볼의 지지를 보조하는 보조 지지부;를 더 포함하는 터치펜.And an auxiliary support part connected to the ball bearing mounting part and supporting the touch ball by contacting the touch ball when pressing the touch panel using the touch ball.
  6. 제1항에 있어서,The method of claim 1,
    상기 볼베어링 거치부의 형상은 상기 볼베어링의 외측 방향 이동을 방지하기 위하여 상기 볼베어링의 일부를 감싸는 형상을 갖도록 마련된 터치펜.The ball bearing mounting portion has a touch pen provided to have a shape surrounding a part of the ball bearing to prevent the ball bearing from moving outward.
  7. 제5항에 있어서,The method of claim 5,
    상기 보조 지지부의 형상은 상기 터치볼을 이용해 상기 터치 패널을 가압한 상태에서 상기 터치볼의 수평 방향 이동을 방지하기 위하여 상기 터치볼의 일부를 감싸는 형상을 갖도록 마련된 터치펜.The auxiliary support part may have a shape surrounding the portion of the touch ball to prevent horizontal movement of the touch ball in a state in which the touch panel is pressed using the touch ball.
  8. 제1항에 있어서,The method of claim 1,
    상기 캡은The cap is
    상기 파지부에 분리 가능하게 결합되어 상기 터치볼의 크기에 따라 상기 캡의 교체가 가능하도록 마련된 터치펜.The touch pen is detachably coupled to the gripping part and provided to replace the cap according to the size of the touch ball.
  9. 제1항에 있어서,The method of claim 1,
    상기 파지부는The gripping portion
    상기 몸체에 회전 가능하게 결합된 것을 특징으로 하는 터치펜.Touch pen, characterized in that rotatably coupled to the body.
  10. 제9항에 있어서,The method of claim 9,
    상기 몸체에 삽입될 수 있도록 상기 파지부에 마련된 돌출부;A protrusion provided in the gripping portion to be inserted into the body;
    상기 돌출부를 회전 가능하게 수용하도록 상기 몸체에 마련된 홈부;A groove provided in the body to rotatably receive the protrusion;
    상기 돌출부와 상기 홈부를 연결하는 회전축;A rotating shaft connecting the protrusion and the groove;
    상기 회전축을 중심으로 선정된(predetermined) 각도만큼 이격되어 상기 돌출부에 배치된 복수의 볼록돌기; 및A plurality of convex protrusions disposed at the protrusions spaced apart by a predetermined angle about the rotation axis; And
    상기 복수의 볼록돌기 중 하나를 수용할 수 있도록 상기 홈부에 마련된 볼록돌기 수용홈;을 포함하는 터치펜.And a convex protrusion receiving groove provided in the groove to accommodate one of the plurality of convex protrusions.
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