WO2021203928A1 - Vibration module and electronic device - Google Patents

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WO2021203928A1
WO2021203928A1 PCT/CN2021/081220 CN2021081220W WO2021203928A1 WO 2021203928 A1 WO2021203928 A1 WO 2021203928A1 CN 2021081220 W CN2021081220 W CN 2021081220W WO 2021203928 A1 WO2021203928 A1 WO 2021203928A1
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  • This application relates to the field of touch feedback, in particular to a vibration module and an electronic device.
  • a vibration module including:
  • the touch element includes a touch pad, the touch pad is arranged on one side of the base, and the side of the touch pad away from the base is a touch surface;
  • An elastic element connecting the base and the touch element the elastic element being able to provide the touch pad with an elastic force in a direction parallel to the touch surface
  • the piezoelectric element is arranged on the side of the base away from the touch pad, the piezoelectric element connects the base and the touch pad, and the piezoelectric element can drive the touch pad to Vibrate at least in a direction parallel to the touch surface.
  • the touch panel For the way of vibrating along the thickness direction of the touch panel, the touch panel generally only has a strong longitudinal direction (along the touch panel's The thickness direction) vibrates, and the farther away from the contact area, the weaker the vibration, which results in uneven vibration of the touch panel, which makes it impossible to show the effect similar to pressing a physical button in each area of the touch panel.
  • the piezoelectric element is respectively connected to the touch panel and the base, and the piezoelectric element can drive the touch panel to vibrate laterally.
  • the entire touchpad vibrates uniformly, avoiding the problem of inconsistent vibration intensity of the touchpad in each area, so that each area of the touchpad can be well represented
  • the effect is similar to pressing a physical button.
  • the touch panel and the piezoelectric element are arranged on opposite sides of the base, it is possible to prevent the piezoelectric element from being arranged between the base and the touch panel and causing simultaneous contact with both sides.
  • the person has friction.
  • the above-mentioned vibration module is provided with the elastic element to provide the touchpad with elastic force in the lateral direction, which not only can reset the touchpad, but also encounters a greater impact when the touchpad vibrates in the lateral direction.
  • the elastic element can also deform by itself to play a buffering role, so as to prevent the connection between the touch panel and the piezoelectric element from breaking, so as to protect the touch panel and the piezoelectric element.
  • the function of the piezoelectric element further protects the vibration module and improves the stability of the vibration module.
  • an electronic device including a housing and the vibration module according to the first aspect of the present application, and the base is provided on the housing.
  • the touch panel in the above-mentioned vibration module can vibrate evenly in the lateral direction, when the user is using the electronic device provided with the above-mentioned vibration module, the user can obtain information in each area of the touch panel. Uniform vibration feedback.
  • the structure of the vibration module is stable, which can increase the service life of the touch feedback function in the electronic device.
  • Fig. 1 is a side view structural diagram of a vibration module according to an embodiment of the present application
  • Fig. 2 is a bottom structural view of a vibration module according to an embodiment of the present application.
  • Fig. 3 is a bottom structural view of a vibration module according to another embodiment of the present application.
  • FIG. 4 is a schematic diagram of an electronic device using a vibration module according to an embodiment of the present application.
  • FIG. 5 is a schematic diagram of the positions of the housing and the vibration module of the electronic device according to an embodiment of the present application.
  • the vibration module 10 includes a base 110, a touch panel 120, a piezoelectric element 130, an outer frame 140 and an elastic element 150.
  • the touch pad 120 and the outer frame 140 are part of the touch elements of the vibration module 10.
  • the touch pad 120 is disposed on one side of the base 110, the side of the touch pad 120 away from the base 110 is a touch surface 121, and the touch surface 121 is a flat surface.
  • the touch panel 120 of some embodiments is provided with a touch sensor to sense the user's operations on the touch surface 121 (such as finger swiping and pressing).
  • the direction parallel to the touch surface 121 is the lateral direction
  • the outer frame 140 surrounds the base 110 in the lateral direction and forms a closed structure
  • the outer frame 140 is spaced apart from the base 110 in the lateral direction.
  • one side of the outer frame 140 is fixed to the touch pad 120 by the connecting member 101.
  • the piezoelectric element 130 is a piezoelectric ceramic.
  • the piezoelectric element 130 has a strip structure (specifically, a rectangular parallelepiped, a cylinder, etc.). Taking a rectangular parallelepiped as an example, the length of the strip structure is greater than three times the width and three times the thickness. .
  • the piezoelectric element 130 has a first axis 1301 in the length direction.
  • the piezoelectric element 130 can expand and contract in a k31 mode under the action of an electric field perpendicular to the first axis 1301, that is, expand and contract in a direction parallel to the first axis 1301.
  • the piezoelectric element 130 is disposed on the side of the base 110 away from the touch pad 120, and the piezoelectric element 130 is fixed on the side of the base 110 away from the touch pad 120 at one end along the direction of the first axis 1301 through the connector 101 ( That is, it is fixed to the bottom of the base 110), at the other end along the direction of the first axis 1301, is fixed to the side of the outer frame 140 away from the touchpad 120 through the connecting piece 101.
  • the connecting piece 101 may be glue, foam, etc. Viscous material.
  • the piezoelectric element 130 can also be connected to the base 110 and the outer frame 140 by welding, clamping, or the like.
  • the first axis 1301 of the piezoelectric element 130 is the longest central axis.
  • the piezoelectric element 130 has a rectangular structure, the piezoelectric element 130 has three mutually perpendicular central axes, of which the longest center The shaft is the first axis 1301.
  • the first axis 1301 of the piezoelectric element 130 is parallel to the touch surface 121. Therefore, when the piezoelectric element 130 expands and contracts along the direction of the first axis 1301, the piezoelectric element 130 can drive the outer frame 140 and the touch pad 120 relative to the base 110. When the displacement occurs in the lateral direction, the expansion and contraction frequency of the piezoelectric element 130 can be controlled by adjusting the frequency of the electric field to drive the touch panel 120 and the outer frame 140 to vibrate in the lateral direction.
  • the two ends of the piezoelectric element 130 are respectively connected to the base 110 and the outer frame 140, when the piezoelectric element 130 stretches and deforms along the direction of the first axis 1301 under the inverse piezoelectric effect, the transverse direction of the touch panel 120 The displacement is equivalent to the maximum expansion and contraction of the piezoelectric element 130 under the action of an electric field, which is beneficial to increase the vibration amplitude of the touch panel 120.
  • the outer frame 140 can provide a corresponding transition structure for the touch panel 120 in the direction perpendicular to the touch surface 121, so that the piezoelectric element 130 disposed on the other side of the base 110 can be connected through the outer frame 140.
  • the touch control panel 120 does not need to be formed into a special-shaped structure of the touch panel 120 or the piezoelectric element 130 to extend in a direction perpendicular to the touch surface 121 to realize the connection between the two.
  • the outer frame 140 can also be integrally designed with the touch panel 120, for example, it can be used as a part of the touch panel 120.
  • the elastic element 150 is connected to the base 110 and the touchpad 120.
  • the elastic element 150 can provide the touchpad 120 with elasticity in the lateral direction. Force to drive the touchpad 120 to return to the equilibrium position.
  • the elastic element 150 also has a strip structure, and the elastic element 150 having a strip structure can more effectively apply elastic force between the touch panel 120 and the base 110 without occupying too much space.
  • the strip structure is not limited to a straight strip structure, and may also be a strip structure bent in a certain arc or bent at a certain angle.
  • the touch panel 120 For the general way of vibrating along the thickness direction of the touch panel 120, the touch panel 120 generally only has a strong longitudinal direction (along the touch panel 120) in the area in contact with the driving element (such as a linear motor or a piezoelectric motor). In the thickness direction of the touch pad 120, the vibration becomes weaker, and the farther away from the contact area, the weaker the vibration, which results in uneven vibration of the touch pad 120, which makes it impossible to show the effect similar to pressing a physical button in each area of the touch pad 120.
  • the piezoelectric element 130 is connected to the touch panel 120 and the base 110 respectively, and the piezoelectric element 130 can drive the touch panel 120 to vibrate laterally.
  • the entire touchpad 120 vibrates uniformly, avoiding the problem of inconsistent vibration intensity of the touchpad 120 in each area, so that each area of the touchpad 120 can well reflect and press the entity.
  • the similar effect of pressing the key By arranging the touch panel 120 and the piezoelectric element 130 on opposite sides of the base 110, the piezoelectric element 130 can be prevented from being rubbed between the base 110 and the touch panel 120 due to the fact that the piezoelectric element 130 is arranged between the base 110 and the touch panel 120 at the same time.
  • the above-mentioned vibration module 10 is provided with elastic elements 150 to provide lateral elastic force for the touchpad 120, which not only supports the touchpad 120 and resets the touchpad 120, but also when the touchpad 120 is in position
  • the elastic element 150 can also deform by itself to play a buffering role, avoiding the connection between the touch panel 120 and the piezoelectric element 130 from breaking, thereby protecting the touch panel.
  • the functions of 120 and the piezoelectric element 130 further protect the vibration module 10 and improve the stability of the vibration module 10.
  • the side of the base 110 close to the touch pad 120 abuts the touch pad 120.
  • the base 110 is in contact with the control panel 120, it means that the base 110 and the touch panel 120 are in contact, but are not fixedly connected. At this time, the touch panel 120 can still move relative to the base 110.
  • the base 110 abuts against the touch panel 120, so that the touch panel 120 can be supported by the base 110, which is beneficial to prevent the touch panel 120 from being deformed greatly when pressed.
  • the base 110 and the touchpad 120 in some embodiments (for example, the distance is less than 1mm), which can reduce the contact between the touchpad 120 and the touchpad 120 when vibrating.
  • the friction of the base 110 at the same time can prevent the touchpad 120 from deforming greatly when it is pressed.
  • the vibration module 10 includes a first positive electrode 161 and a first negative electrode 162.
  • the first positive electrode 161 and the first negative electrode 162 are respectively disposed on opposite sides of the piezoelectric element 130.
  • the first positive electrode 161 is disposed on the side of the piezoelectric element 130 close to the base 110
  • the first negative electrode 162 is disposed on the side of the piezoelectric element 130 away from the base 110.
  • the first positive electrode 161 and the first negative electrode 162 can be plating layers provided on the piezoelectric element 130 by means of electroless plating, vacuum plating, or the like.
  • the first positive electrode 161 and the first negative electrode 162 may be other elements capable of generating an electric field.
  • an electric field can be formed between the first positive electrode 161 and the first negative electrode 162.
  • the amount of expansion and contraction of the electrical element 130 in the direction of the first axis 1301 in turn controls the touch panel 120 to vibrate in the lateral direction.
  • the first positive electrode 161 In addition to being arranged on opposite sides of the piezoelectric element 130 close to and away from the base 110 (that is, arranged on opposite sides of the piezoelectric element 130 in the direction perpendicular to the touch surface 121), the first positive electrode 161 The first negative electrode 162 and the second negative electrode 162 can also be arranged on opposite sides of the piezoelectric element 130 perpendicular to the first axis 1301 and parallel to the first touch surface 121.
  • the structure of the piezoelectric element 130 may also be a plate structure.
  • the first positive electrode 161 and the first negative electrode 162 are preferably arranged on opposite sides of the plate structure in the thickness direction.
  • the vibration module 10 in some embodiments may be provided with one or more (for example, one, two, three or more) piezoelectric elements 130, and each piezoelectric element 130 is connected to the base 110 and the touch element. (For example, directly connected to the touchpad 120 or the housing 140). 2, in some embodiments, the vibration module 10 includes two piezoelectric elements 130, the first axis 1301 of the two piezoelectric elements 130 are on the same straight line, one end of the two piezoelectric elements 130 is connected to the base 110 At the bottom, the other end is connected to the outer frame 140 away from the side where the touchpad 120 is provided.
  • the vibration module 10 includes two piezoelectric elements 130, the first axis 1301 of the two piezoelectric elements 130 are on the same straight line, one end of the two piezoelectric elements 130 is connected to the base 110 At the bottom, the other end is connected to the outer frame 140 away from the side where the touchpad 120 is provided.
  • each vibration module 10 When there are two or more piezoelectric elements 130, in addition to collinear arrangement, the first axis 1301 of each vibration module 10 can also be kept parallel to each other.
  • the element 130 can expand and contract in the same direction.
  • the above-mentioned design can drive the touch panel 120 more effectively, and in addition, can share the driving force for driving the touch panel 120 to vibrate to each piezoelectric element 130, so that the size of each piezoelectric element 130 is not too large.
  • the location of the piezoelectric element 130 is not limited to the position in the embodiment shown in FIG. 2.
  • the first axis 1301 of the piezoelectric element 130 can be designed along any direction in the transverse direction of the vibration module 10.
  • the direction of the first axis 1301 is specifically determined according to actual product requirements, and will not be repeated here. It should be noted that in the embodiments of the present application, the directions parallel to the touch surface 121 can all be referred to as the lateral direction, and the marks in FIGS. 2 and 3 only represent two mutually perpendicular directions in the lateral direction.
  • the piezoelectric element 130 can be fixedly connected to the base 110 and the outer frame 140 by means of fixed connection such as glue curing and welding.
  • the first axis 1301 of the element 130 should be designed in parallel to prevent the piezoelectric element 130 from being broken due to the different expansion and contraction directions.
  • the piezoelectric element 130 when the connecting member 101 is made of an elastic material such as foam, the piezoelectric element 130 can be elastically connected to the outer frame 140 through the connecting member 101. At this time, the piezoelectric element 130 can be opposed to the touch panel 120. Rotate a small angle without easily damaging the connecting piece 101.
  • the first axis 1301 of each piezoelectric element 130 can be designed to be inclined or even perpendicular to each other.
  • the touch panel 120 can vibrate in more directions parallel to the touch surface 121, thereby improving the flexibility of lateral vibration.
  • the inclination angle between two adjacent first axes 1301 can be between 0° and 90°, such as 20°, 30°, 45° or 60°.
  • the elastic element 150 has a strip structure, and one end of the elastic element 150 is connected to the side of the base 110 close to the outer frame 140, or connected to the side of the base 110 away from the touch pad 120 , The other end is connected to the outer frame 140.
  • the elastic element 150 having a strip structure can more effectively apply elastic force between the touch panel 120 and the base 110 without occupying too much space.
  • the strip structure is not limited to the straight strip structure, and the strip structure may have multiple bends.
  • the elastic element 150 includes a first connecting portion 151, a middle portion 152, and a second connecting portion 153.
  • first connecting portion 151 is perpendicularly connected to one end of the middle portion 152, and the first connecting portion 151
  • the other end of the second connecting portion 153 is connected to the base 110; one end of the second connecting portion 153 is vertically connected to the end of the middle portion 152 away from the first connecting portion 151, and the other end is connected to the outer frame 140.
  • first connecting portion 151 of the elastic element 150 is connected to the bottom of the base 110, and the second connecting portion 153 is connected to the outer frame 140 away from the touchpad 120.
  • the elastic element 150 can be connected to the base 110 and the outer frame 140 by bonding, welding, clamping, or the like.
  • the elastic element 150 having the above structure can more effectively apply elastic force between the touch panel 120 and the base 110 without occupying too much space.
  • the elastic element 150 may be a plane spring, wherein the central axes of the first connecting portion 151, the middle portion 152, and the second connecting portion 153 are all on the same plane.
  • the elastic element 150 may also be other types of springs or other elements capable of providing elastic force.
  • the number of elastic elements 150 may be two, three or more, and the plurality of elastic elements 150 can be connected to the base 110 and the outer frame 140 in different directions, respectively, so as to provide the touchpad 120 and the outer frame 140 Multi-directional elasticity and support.
  • the base 110 has a rectangular parallelepiped structure.
  • the base 110 includes a top surface 111 (not shown in FIG. 3, refer to the embodiment of FIG. 1), a bottom surface 112, and Four side surfaces 113 connecting the top surface 111 and the bottom surface 112, the top surface 111 faces the touch panel 120, and the four side faces 113 face the outer frame 140.
  • at least one elastic element 150 is provided between each side surface 113 and the outer frame 140.
  • the vibration module 10 includes four elastic elements 150, and one elastic element 150 is respectively provided between the four side surfaces 113 and the outer frame 140.
  • the elastic element 150 connects the side surface 113 and connects the surface of the outer frame 140 facing the side surface 113.
  • the base 110 is elastically connected to the touch pad 120 on the four sides 113, so that the touch pad 120 can be supported, elastically reset, and buffered in multiple directions.
  • the outer frame 140 may not be provided.
  • the piezoelectric element 130 is connected to the bottom of the base 110 and the touch pad 120, and the elastic element 150 is also connected to the bottom of the base 110 and the touch pad 120.
  • one end of the piezoelectric element 130 can be extended toward the direction perpendicular to the touch surface 121 to connect the touchpad 120 through the extension end; or an extension portion can be provided on the side of the touchpad 120 close to the base 110, Thereby, it is connected to the piezoelectric element 130 through the extension part.
  • the connection mode of the elastic element 150 and the touch panel 120 can refer to the connection mode of the piezoelectric element 130 and the touch panel 120 described above.
  • the first axis 1301 in the above embodiments is an example parallel to the touch surface 121.
  • the first axis 1301 can also be designed to be inclined to the touch surface 121, that is, form an inclined angle with the touch surface 121, for example, the inclined angle is within 20°.
  • the touch panel 120 can be driven to vibrate in both the horizontal direction (parallel to the touch surface 121) and the vertical direction (perpendicular to the touch surface 121). That is, the design of the first axis 1301 inclined to the touch surface 121 enables the touch panel 120 to have vibration components in both the horizontal and vertical directions, thereby enriching the vibration modes of the module and making the vibration feedback more obvious.
  • the electronic device 20 includes a housing 210, a housing 220, and a vibration module 10.
  • the base 110 and the housing in the vibration module 10 220 is relatively fixed.
  • the housing 220 may be an internal support of the electronic device 20.
  • the electronic device 20 may be, but is not limited to, an electronic device 20 with a touch surface 121 board, such as a notebook computer, a portable external touch pad 120, or the like.
  • the housing 210 of the electronic device 20 should be misaligned with the touch panel 120 in the lateral direction (the structure shown in FIG. 5) or there is a gap to prevent the housing 210 from obstructing the lateral vibration of the touch panel 120.
  • the touchpad 120 in the vibration module 10 can vibrate evenly in the lateral direction, when the user is using the electronic device 20 provided with the vibration module 10, the user can obtain uniform vibrations in each area of the touchpad 120. Vibration feedback.
  • the structure of the vibration module 10 is stable, so that the service life of the touch feedback function in the electronic device 20 can be increased.

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A vibration module and an electronic device. The vibration module comprises: a base (110); a touch element comprising a touchpad (120) disposed on a side of the base (110), wherein a side of the touchpad (120) located away from the base (110) is a touch surface; an elastic element (150) connected between the base (110) and the touch element, and capable of providing an elastic force to the touchpad (120) in a direction parallel to the touch surface; and a piezoelectric element (130) disposed on a side of the base (110) located away from the touchpad (120), the piezoelectric element (130) being connected between the base (110) and the touchpad (120), and capable of driving the touchpad (120) to vibrate at least in a direction parallel to the touch surface.

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振动模组及电子装置Vibration module and electronic device
相关申请的交叉引用Cross-references to related applications
本申请要求于2020年4月9日提交中国专利局、申请号为202020505510.5、发明名称为“振动模组及电子装置”的中国专利申请的优先权,其全部内容通过引用结合在本申请中。This application claims the priority of a Chinese patent application filed with the Chinese Patent Office, the application number is 202020505510.5, and the invention title is "vibration module and electronic device" on April 9, 2020, the entire content of which is incorporated into this application by reference.
技术领域Technical field
本申请涉及触控反馈领域,特别是涉及一种振动模组及电子装置。This application relates to the field of touch feedback, in particular to a vibration module and an electronic device.
背景技术Background technique
在一般设置有触控板的电子装置中(如笔记本电脑),为了降低装置的整体厚度,从而逐步取消了触控板上的实体按键,取而代之的是利用线性马达或压电马达作用触控板来达到与按压实体按键类似的振动反馈功能,使用户体验到按压振动的感觉。但是当触控板在振动时遇到较大的外界阻力时,触控板与驱动马达之间的连接容易发生断裂,从而导致振动结构的损坏。In general electronic devices (such as notebook computers) equipped with a touch panel, in order to reduce the overall thickness of the device, the physical buttons on the touch panel are gradually eliminated, and linear motors or piezoelectric motors are used instead to act on the touch panel. To achieve a vibration feedback function similar to pressing a physical button, so that users can experience the feeling of pressing vibration. However, when the touch panel encounters a large external resistance when vibrating, the connection between the touch panel and the driving motor is prone to breakage, resulting in damage to the vibration structure.
发明内容Summary of the invention
在本申请的第一方面,提供了一种振动模组,包括:In the first aspect of the present application, a vibration module is provided, including:
基座;Base
触控元件,包括触控板,所述触控板设于所述基座的一侧,所述触控板远离所述基座的一侧为触控面;The touch element includes a touch pad, the touch pad is arranged on one side of the base, and the side of the touch pad away from the base is a touch surface;
弹性元件,连接所述基座与所述触控元件,所述弹性元件能够为所述触控板提供在平行于所述触控面的方向上的弹性力;以及An elastic element connecting the base and the touch element, the elastic element being able to provide the touch pad with an elastic force in a direction parallel to the touch surface; and
压电元件,设置于所述基座远离所述触控板的一侧,所述压电元件连接所述基座与所述触控板,所述压电元件能够驱动所述触控板在至少平行于所述触控面的方向上振动。The piezoelectric element is arranged on the side of the base away from the touch pad, the piezoelectric element connects the base and the touch pad, and the piezoelectric element can drive the touch pad to Vibrate at least in a direction parallel to the touch surface.
对于沿所述触控板的厚度方向振动的方式而言,触控板一般只在与驱动件(如线性马达或压电马达)接触的区域存在较强的纵向(沿所述触控板的厚度方向)振动,而越远离接触区域的位置则振动越弱,从而导致触控板的振动不 均匀,导致无法在所述触控板的各区域均体现与按压实体按键类似的效果。而在上述振动模组中,所述压电元件分别连接所述触控板和所述基座,且所述压电元件能够驱动所述触控板横向振动。特别地,在横向振动的模式下,所述触控板整体振动均匀,避免所述触控板于各区域的振动强度不一致的问题,从而在所述触控板的各区域均能良好地体现与按压实体按键类似的效果。通过将所述触控板和所述压电元件设置于所述基座的相背两侧,可以防止压电元件因设于所述基座与所述触控板之间而导致同时与两者发生摩擦。另外,上述振动模组通过设置所述弹性元件为所述触控板提供横向上的弹性力,不仅能够使所述触控板复位,且当所述触控板在横向振动时遇到较大的阻力时,所述弹性元件也能够通过自身形变以起到缓冲的作用,避免所述触控板与所述压电元件的连接处发生断裂,从而可以起到保护所述触控板和所述压电元件的作用,进而保护所述振动模组,提升所述振动模组的稳定性。For the way of vibrating along the thickness direction of the touch panel, the touch panel generally only has a strong longitudinal direction (along the touch panel's The thickness direction) vibrates, and the farther away from the contact area, the weaker the vibration, which results in uneven vibration of the touch panel, which makes it impossible to show the effect similar to pressing a physical button in each area of the touch panel. In the above-mentioned vibration module, the piezoelectric element is respectively connected to the touch panel and the base, and the piezoelectric element can drive the touch panel to vibrate laterally. In particular, in the lateral vibration mode, the entire touchpad vibrates uniformly, avoiding the problem of inconsistent vibration intensity of the touchpad in each area, so that each area of the touchpad can be well represented The effect is similar to pressing a physical button. By arranging the touch panel and the piezoelectric element on opposite sides of the base, it is possible to prevent the piezoelectric element from being arranged between the base and the touch panel and causing simultaneous contact with both sides. The person has friction. In addition, the above-mentioned vibration module is provided with the elastic element to provide the touchpad with elastic force in the lateral direction, which not only can reset the touchpad, but also encounters a greater impact when the touchpad vibrates in the lateral direction. When the resistance is high, the elastic element can also deform by itself to play a buffering role, so as to prevent the connection between the touch panel and the piezoelectric element from breaking, so as to protect the touch panel and the piezoelectric element. The function of the piezoelectric element further protects the vibration module and improves the stability of the vibration module.
在本申请的第二方面,提供了一种电子装置,包括壳体及根据本申请的第一方面所述的振动模组,所述基座设置于所述壳体。In a second aspect of the present application, an electronic device is provided, including a housing and the vibration module according to the first aspect of the present application, and the base is provided on the housing.
由于上述振动模组中的所述触控板能够在横向上均匀振动,从而当用户在使用设置有上述振动模组的所述电子装置时,用户在所述触控板的各区域均能得到均匀的振动反馈。另外,所述振动模组的结构稳定,从而能够提高所述电子装置中触控反馈功能的使用寿命。Since the touch panel in the above-mentioned vibration module can vibrate evenly in the lateral direction, when the user is using the electronic device provided with the above-mentioned vibration module, the user can obtain information in each area of the touch panel. Uniform vibration feedback. In addition, the structure of the vibration module is stable, which can increase the service life of the touch feedback function in the electronic device.
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为了更好地描述和说明本申请的实施例,可参考一幅或多幅附图,但用于描述附图的附加细节或示例不应当被认为是对本申请的发明创造、目前所描述的实施例或优选方式中任何一者的范围的限制。In order to better describe and illustrate the embodiments of the present application, one or more drawings may be referred to, but the additional details or examples used to describe the drawings should not be considered as the invention and the implementation of the present description of the present application. The scope of any one of the examples or preferred modes is limited.
图1为根据本申请一实施例的振动模组的侧视结构图;Fig. 1 is a side view structural diagram of a vibration module according to an embodiment of the present application;
图2为根据本申请一实施例的振动模组的仰视结构图;Fig. 2 is a bottom structural view of a vibration module according to an embodiment of the present application;
图3为根据本申请的另一实施例的振动模组的仰视结构图;Fig. 3 is a bottom structural view of a vibration module according to another embodiment of the present application;
图4为根据本申请的一实施例的采用振动模组的电子装置的示意图;4 is a schematic diagram of an electronic device using a vibration module according to an embodiment of the present application;
图5为根据本申请的一实施例的电子装置的壳体与振动模组的位置示意图。FIG. 5 is a schematic diagram of the positions of the housing and the vibration module of the electronic device according to an embodiment of the present application.
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为了便于理解本申请,下面将参照相关附图对本申请进行更全面的描述。 附图中给出了本申请的首选实施例。但是,本申请可以以许多不同的形式来实现,并不限于本文所描述的实施例。相反地,提供这些实施例的目的是使本申请的公开内容更加透彻全面。In order to facilitate the understanding of the application, the application will be described in a more comprehensive manner with reference to the relevant drawings. The preferred embodiment of the application is shown in the accompanying drawings. However, this application can be implemented in many different forms and is not limited to the embodiments described herein. On the contrary, the purpose of providing these embodiments is to make the disclosure of this application more thorough and comprehensive.
需要说明的是,当元件被称为“固定于”另一个原件,它可以直接在另一个元件上或者也可以存在居中的元件。当一个元件被认为是“连接”另一个原件,它可以是直接连接到另一个元件或者可能同时存在居中元件。相反,当元件被称作“直接在”另一原件“上”时,不存在中间元件。本文所使用的术语“垂直的”、“水平的”、“左”、“右”以及类似的表述只是为了说明的目的。It should be noted that when an element is referred to as being "fixed to" another original, it can be directly on the other element or a central element can also be present. When an element is considered to be "connected" to another element, it can be directly connected to the other element or there may be a central element at the same time. In contrast, when an element is referred to as being "directly on" another original, there are no intervening elements. The terms "vertical", "horizontal", "left", "right" and similar expressions used herein are for illustrative purposes only.
除非另有定义,本文所使用的所有的技术和科学术语与属于本申请的技术领域的技术人员通常理解的含义相同。本文说明书中所使用的术语只是为了描述具体的实施例的目的,不是旨在于限制本申请。本文所使用的术语“及/或”包括一个或多个相关的所列项目的任意的和所有的组合。Unless otherwise defined, all technical and scientific terms used herein have the same meaning as commonly understood by those skilled in the technical field of this application. The terminology used in this specification is only for the purpose of describing specific embodiments, and is not intended to limit the application. The term "and/or" as used herein includes any and all combinations of one or more related listed items.
在一般设置有触控板的电子装置中(如笔记本电脑),为了降低装置的整体厚度,从而逐步取消了触控板上的实体按键,取而代之的是利用线性马达或压电马达作用触控板来达到与按压实体按键类似的振动反馈功能,使用户体验到按压振动的感觉。但是当触控板在振动时遇到较大的外界阻力时,触控板与驱动马达之间的连接容易发生断裂,从而导致振动结构的损坏。为此,本申请提供一种振动模组以解决上述问题。In general electronic devices (such as notebook computers) equipped with a touch panel, in order to reduce the overall thickness of the device, the physical buttons on the touch panel are gradually eliminated, and linear motors or piezoelectric motors are used instead to act on the touch panel. To achieve a vibration feedback function similar to pressing a physical button, so that users can experience the feeling of pressing vibration. However, when the touch panel encounters a large external resistance when vibrating, the connection between the touch panel and the driving motor is prone to breakage, resulting in damage to the vibration structure. To this end, the present application provides a vibration module to solve the above-mentioned problems.
参考图1,在本申请的一个实施例中,振动模组10包括基座110、触控板120、压电元件130、外框140及弹性元件150。触控板120和外框140属于振动模组10的触控元件的一部分。触控板120设置于基座110的一侧,触控板120远离基座110的一侧为触控面121,触控面121为平面。一般地,一些实施例的触控板120中设置有触控传感器,以此感应用户于触控面121上的操作(如手指划动及按压)。平行于触控面121的方向为横向,外框140在横向上围绕基座110并形成闭合结构,且外框140在横向上与基座110间隔设置。在垂直于触控面121的方向上,外框140的一侧通过连接件101与触控板120固定。压电元件130为压电陶瓷,压电元件130呈条状结构(具体可以为长方体、圆柱体等),以长方体为例,条状结构的长度分别大于宽度的三倍且大于厚度的三倍。1, in an embodiment of the present application, the vibration module 10 includes a base 110, a touch panel 120, a piezoelectric element 130, an outer frame 140 and an elastic element 150. The touch pad 120 and the outer frame 140 are part of the touch elements of the vibration module 10. The touch pad 120 is disposed on one side of the base 110, the side of the touch pad 120 away from the base 110 is a touch surface 121, and the touch surface 121 is a flat surface. Generally, the touch panel 120 of some embodiments is provided with a touch sensor to sense the user's operations on the touch surface 121 (such as finger swiping and pressing). The direction parallel to the touch surface 121 is the lateral direction, the outer frame 140 surrounds the base 110 in the lateral direction and forms a closed structure, and the outer frame 140 is spaced apart from the base 110 in the lateral direction. In the direction perpendicular to the touch surface 121, one side of the outer frame 140 is fixed to the touch pad 120 by the connecting member 101. The piezoelectric element 130 is a piezoelectric ceramic. The piezoelectric element 130 has a strip structure (specifically, a rectangular parallelepiped, a cylinder, etc.). Taking a rectangular parallelepiped as an example, the length of the strip structure is greater than three times the width and three times the thickness. .
压电元件130在长度方向上具有第一轴线1301,压电元件130能够在垂直于第一轴线1301方向的电场作用下做k31模式的伸缩,即沿平行于第一轴线1301的方向伸缩。压电元件130设置于基座110远离触控板120的一侧,且压 电元件130在沿第一轴线1301的方向的一端通过连接件101固定基座110远离触控板120的一侧(即固定于基座110的底部),在沿第一轴线1301的方向的另一端通过连接件101固定于外框140远离触控板120的一侧,上述连接件101可以为胶水、泡棉等具有粘性的材料。除了粘接外,压电元件130也可通过焊接、卡接等方式连接基座110和外框140。需注意的是,压电元件130的第一轴线1301为最长的中心轴,例如,当压电元件130呈矩形结构时,压电元件130拥有三条相互垂直的中心轴,其中最长的中心轴即为第一轴线1301。The piezoelectric element 130 has a first axis 1301 in the length direction. The piezoelectric element 130 can expand and contract in a k31 mode under the action of an electric field perpendicular to the first axis 1301, that is, expand and contract in a direction parallel to the first axis 1301. The piezoelectric element 130 is disposed on the side of the base 110 away from the touch pad 120, and the piezoelectric element 130 is fixed on the side of the base 110 away from the touch pad 120 at one end along the direction of the first axis 1301 through the connector 101 ( That is, it is fixed to the bottom of the base 110), at the other end along the direction of the first axis 1301, is fixed to the side of the outer frame 140 away from the touchpad 120 through the connecting piece 101. The connecting piece 101 may be glue, foam, etc. Viscous material. In addition to bonding, the piezoelectric element 130 can also be connected to the base 110 and the outer frame 140 by welding, clamping, or the like. It should be noted that the first axis 1301 of the piezoelectric element 130 is the longest central axis. For example, when the piezoelectric element 130 has a rectangular structure, the piezoelectric element 130 has three mutually perpendicular central axes, of which the longest center The shaft is the first axis 1301.
压电元件130的第一轴线1301平行于触控面121,因此当压电元件130沿第一轴线1301方向伸缩时,压电元件130能够带动外框140和触控板120相对基座110在横向上发生位移,通过调节电场的频率便可控制压电元件130的伸缩频率,以驱动触控板120和外框140在横向上振动。以上,由于压电元件130的两端分别连接基座110和外框140,因此当压电元件130在逆压电效应下沿第一轴线1301的方向做伸缩形变时,触控板120的横向位移量即相当于压电元件130在电场作用下的最大伸缩量,以此有利于增大触控板120的振动幅度。The first axis 1301 of the piezoelectric element 130 is parallel to the touch surface 121. Therefore, when the piezoelectric element 130 expands and contracts along the direction of the first axis 1301, the piezoelectric element 130 can drive the outer frame 140 and the touch pad 120 relative to the base 110. When the displacement occurs in the lateral direction, the expansion and contraction frequency of the piezoelectric element 130 can be controlled by adjusting the frequency of the electric field to drive the touch panel 120 and the outer frame 140 to vibrate in the lateral direction. Above, since the two ends of the piezoelectric element 130 are respectively connected to the base 110 and the outer frame 140, when the piezoelectric element 130 stretches and deforms along the direction of the first axis 1301 under the inverse piezoelectric effect, the transverse direction of the touch panel 120 The displacement is equivalent to the maximum expansion and contraction of the piezoelectric element 130 under the action of an electric field, which is beneficial to increase the vibration amplitude of the touch panel 120.
另一方面,外框140能够为触控板120在垂直于触控面121的方向上提供相应的过渡结构,以使设置于基座110另一侧的压电元件130能够通过外框140连接触控板120,从而无需将触控板120或压电元件130做成异形结构以在垂直于触控面121的方向延伸来实现两者的连接。当然,在一些实施例中,外框140也可与触控板120一体设计,例如可作为触控板120的一部分。On the other hand, the outer frame 140 can provide a corresponding transition structure for the touch panel 120 in the direction perpendicular to the touch surface 121, so that the piezoelectric element 130 disposed on the other side of the base 110 can be connected through the outer frame 140. The touch control panel 120 does not need to be formed into a special-shaped structure of the touch panel 120 or the piezoelectric element 130 to extend in a direction perpendicular to the touch surface 121 to realize the connection between the two. Of course, in some embodiments, the outer frame 140 can also be integrally designed with the touch panel 120, for example, it can be used as a part of the touch panel 120.
另外,在上述实施例中,弹性元件150连接基座110与触控板120,当触控板120相对基座110偏离平衡位置时,弹性元件150能够为触控板120提供在横向上的弹性力,以驱使触控板120复位至平衡位置。且弹性元件150同样呈条状结构,呈条状结构的弹性元件150能够更有效地在触控板120与基座110之间施加弹性力,且不会占用过大的空间。具体地,条状结构并不限于直条状结构,也可以是呈一定弧度弯曲或呈一定角度弯折的条状结构。In addition, in the above embodiment, the elastic element 150 is connected to the base 110 and the touchpad 120. When the touchpad 120 deviates from the equilibrium position relative to the base 110, the elastic element 150 can provide the touchpad 120 with elasticity in the lateral direction. Force to drive the touchpad 120 to return to the equilibrium position. Moreover, the elastic element 150 also has a strip structure, and the elastic element 150 having a strip structure can more effectively apply elastic force between the touch panel 120 and the base 110 without occupying too much space. Specifically, the strip structure is not limited to a straight strip structure, and may also be a strip structure bent in a certain arc or bent at a certain angle.
对于一般的沿触控板120的厚度方向振动的方式而言,触控板120一般只在与驱动件(如线性马达或压电马达)接触的区域存在较强的纵向(沿触控板120的厚度方向)振动,而越远离接触区域的位置则振动越弱,从而导致触控板120的振动不均匀,导致无法在触控板120的各区域均体现与按压实体按键类似的效果。而在上述振动模组10中,压电元件130分别连接触控板120和基座110,且压电元件130能够驱动触控板120横向振动。特别地,在横向振动的模式下, 触控板120整体振动均匀,避免触控板120于各区域的振动强度不一致的问题,从而在触控板120的各区域均能良好地体现与按压实体按键类似的效果。通过将触控板120和压电元件130设置于基座110的相背两侧,可以防止压电元件130因设于基座110与触控板120之间而导致同时与两者发生摩擦。另外,上述振动模组10通过设置弹性元件150为触控板120提供横向上的弹性力,不仅能够起到支撑触控板120的作用并使触控板120复位,且当触控板120在横向振动时遇到较大的阻力时,弹性元件150也能够通过自身形变以起到缓冲的作用,避免触控板120与压电元件130的连接处发生断裂,从而可以起到保护触控板120和压电元件130的作用,进而保护振动模组10,提升振动模组10的稳定性。For the general way of vibrating along the thickness direction of the touch panel 120, the touch panel 120 generally only has a strong longitudinal direction (along the touch panel 120) in the area in contact with the driving element (such as a linear motor or a piezoelectric motor). In the thickness direction of the touch pad 120, the vibration becomes weaker, and the farther away from the contact area, the weaker the vibration, which results in uneven vibration of the touch pad 120, which makes it impossible to show the effect similar to pressing a physical button in each area of the touch pad 120. In the vibration module 10 described above, the piezoelectric element 130 is connected to the touch panel 120 and the base 110 respectively, and the piezoelectric element 130 can drive the touch panel 120 to vibrate laterally. In particular, in the lateral vibration mode, the entire touchpad 120 vibrates uniformly, avoiding the problem of inconsistent vibration intensity of the touchpad 120 in each area, so that each area of the touchpad 120 can well reflect and press the entity. The similar effect of pressing the key. By arranging the touch panel 120 and the piezoelectric element 130 on opposite sides of the base 110, the piezoelectric element 130 can be prevented from being rubbed between the base 110 and the touch panel 120 due to the fact that the piezoelectric element 130 is arranged between the base 110 and the touch panel 120 at the same time. In addition, the above-mentioned vibration module 10 is provided with elastic elements 150 to provide lateral elastic force for the touchpad 120, which not only supports the touchpad 120 and resets the touchpad 120, but also when the touchpad 120 is in position When encountering greater resistance during lateral vibration, the elastic element 150 can also deform by itself to play a buffering role, avoiding the connection between the touch panel 120 and the piezoelectric element 130 from breaking, thereby protecting the touch panel. The functions of 120 and the piezoelectric element 130 further protect the vibration module 10 and improve the stability of the vibration module 10.
继续参考图1,在一些实施例,基座110靠近触控板120的一侧与触控板120抵接。当描述基座110抵接触控板120时,意味着基座110与触控板120存在接触,但并非固定连接,此时触控板120依然能够相对基座110运动。上述设计通过基座110抵接触控板120,从而能够通过基座110支撑触控板120,有利于防止触控板120在被按压时出现较大的形变。需注意的是,除了抵接设置外,一些实施例中的基座110与触控板120之间存在细微的间隔(如距离小于1mm的间隔),从而可以减少触控板120在振动时与基座110的摩擦,同时由能够起到防止触控板120在被按压时出现较大形变的效果。Continuing to refer to FIG. 1, in some embodiments, the side of the base 110 close to the touch pad 120 abuts the touch pad 120. When it is described that the base 110 is in contact with the control panel 120, it means that the base 110 and the touch panel 120 are in contact, but are not fixedly connected. At this time, the touch panel 120 can still move relative to the base 110. In the above-mentioned design, the base 110 abuts against the touch panel 120, so that the touch panel 120 can be supported by the base 110, which is beneficial to prevent the touch panel 120 from being deformed greatly when pressed. It should be noted that, in addition to the abutting arrangement, there is a slight gap between the base 110 and the touchpad 120 in some embodiments (for example, the distance is less than 1mm), which can reduce the contact between the touchpad 120 and the touchpad 120 when vibrating. The friction of the base 110 at the same time can prevent the touchpad 120 from deforming greatly when it is pressed.
参考图1,在一些实施例中,振动模组10包括第一正电极161和第一负电极162。在垂直于第一轴线1301的方向上,第一正电极161和第一负电极162分别设置于压电元件130的相背两侧。具体地,在图1所示的实施例中,第一正电极161设置于压电元件130靠近基座110的一侧,第一负电极162设置于压电元件130远离基座110的一侧。第一正电极161和第一负电极162能够为通过化学镀膜、真空镀膜等方式设于压电元件130上的镀层。当然,除了可以为镀层外,第一正电极161和第一负电极162可以为能够产生电场的其他元件。在这些实施例中,第一正电极161与第一负电极162之间能够形成电场,通过调节施加在各电极上的电压,以控制电极之间形成的电场强度、频率等参数,从而控制压电元件130在第一轴线1301方向上的伸缩量,进而控制触控板120在横向上振动。除了可设置在压电元件130的靠近及远离基座110的相背两侧外(即设于压电元件130在垂直于触控面121的方向的相背两侧),第一正电极161和第一负电极162也可设于压电元件130的垂直于第一轴线1301且平行于第一触控面121的相背两侧。1, in some embodiments, the vibration module 10 includes a first positive electrode 161 and a first negative electrode 162. In the direction perpendicular to the first axis 1301, the first positive electrode 161 and the first negative electrode 162 are respectively disposed on opposite sides of the piezoelectric element 130. Specifically, in the embodiment shown in FIG. 1, the first positive electrode 161 is disposed on the side of the piezoelectric element 130 close to the base 110, and the first negative electrode 162 is disposed on the side of the piezoelectric element 130 away from the base 110. . The first positive electrode 161 and the first negative electrode 162 can be plating layers provided on the piezoelectric element 130 by means of electroless plating, vacuum plating, or the like. Of course, in addition to being a plating layer, the first positive electrode 161 and the first negative electrode 162 may be other elements capable of generating an electric field. In these embodiments, an electric field can be formed between the first positive electrode 161 and the first negative electrode 162. By adjusting the voltage applied to each electrode, the intensity and frequency of the electric field formed between the electrodes can be controlled to control the voltage. The amount of expansion and contraction of the electrical element 130 in the direction of the first axis 1301 in turn controls the touch panel 120 to vibrate in the lateral direction. In addition to being arranged on opposite sides of the piezoelectric element 130 close to and away from the base 110 (that is, arranged on opposite sides of the piezoelectric element 130 in the direction perpendicular to the touch surface 121), the first positive electrode 161 The first negative electrode 162 and the second negative electrode 162 can also be arranged on opposite sides of the piezoelectric element 130 perpendicular to the first axis 1301 and parallel to the first touch surface 121.
另外,当压电元件130具有上述条状结构时,设于压电元件130的垂直于第一轴线1301的方向的相背两侧的第一正电极161和第二负电极之间的距离不会过远,从而有利于形成强度较大的电场。除了可以为条状结构外,压电元件130的结构也可以为板状结构,此时第一正电极161和第一负电极162优选设于板状结构的厚度方向的相背两侧。In addition, when the piezoelectric element 130 has the above-mentioned strip structure, the distance between the first positive electrode 161 and the second negative electrode provided on opposite sides of the piezoelectric element 130 in the direction perpendicular to the first axis 1301 is different. It will be too far away, which is conducive to the formation of a stronger electric field. In addition to the strip structure, the structure of the piezoelectric element 130 may also be a plate structure. In this case, the first positive electrode 161 and the first negative electrode 162 are preferably arranged on opposite sides of the plate structure in the thickness direction.
一些实施例中的振动模组10可设置一个或多个(例如,一个、两个、三个或更多个)压电元件130,每一压电元件130均连接基座110及触控元件(如直接连接至触控板120或外壳140)。参考图2,在一些实施例中,振动模组10包括两个压电元件130,两个压电元件130的第一轴线1301处于同一直线,两个压电元件130的一端连接基座110的底部,另一端连接外框140远离设有触控板120的一侧。当存在两个或以上的压电元件130时,除了共线设置外,也可使各振动模组10的第一轴线1301相互保持平行即可,并非一定要共线设置,从而使各压电元件130能够沿同一方向伸缩。上述设计能够更有效地驱动触控板120,另外能够使驱动触控板120振动的驱动力分担至每个压电元件130,从而有利于使每个压电元件130的尺寸不会过大。The vibration module 10 in some embodiments may be provided with one or more (for example, one, two, three or more) piezoelectric elements 130, and each piezoelectric element 130 is connected to the base 110 and the touch element. (For example, directly connected to the touchpad 120 or the housing 140). 2, in some embodiments, the vibration module 10 includes two piezoelectric elements 130, the first axis 1301 of the two piezoelectric elements 130 are on the same straight line, one end of the two piezoelectric elements 130 is connected to the base 110 At the bottom, the other end is connected to the outer frame 140 away from the side where the touchpad 120 is provided. When there are two or more piezoelectric elements 130, in addition to collinear arrangement, the first axis 1301 of each vibration module 10 can also be kept parallel to each other. The element 130 can expand and contract in the same direction. The above-mentioned design can drive the touch panel 120 more effectively, and in addition, can share the driving force for driving the touch panel 120 to vibrate to each piezoelectric element 130, so that the size of each piezoelectric element 130 is not too large.
另外,可参考图3,压电元件130的设置位置也不限于图2所示实施例中的位置,压电元件130的第一轴线1301能够沿振动模组10的横向中的任意方向设计,第一轴线1301的方向具体根据实际产品需求而定,此处不加以赘述。需要注意的是,在本申请的实施例中,平行于触控面121的方向均可称为横向,图2和图3中的标记仅代表了横向中的其中两个相互垂直的方向。In addition, referring to FIG. 3, the location of the piezoelectric element 130 is not limited to the position in the embodiment shown in FIG. 2. The first axis 1301 of the piezoelectric element 130 can be designed along any direction in the transverse direction of the vibration module 10. The direction of the first axis 1301 is specifically determined according to actual product requirements, and will not be repeated here. It should be noted that in the embodiments of the present application, the directions parallel to the touch surface 121 can all be referred to as the lateral direction, and the marks in FIGS. 2 and 3 only represent two mutually perpendicular directions in the lateral direction.
对于连接件101的材质而言,在一些实施例中,通过胶水固化、焊接等固定连接的方式,能够使压电元件130固定连接于基座110与外框140,但此时的各压电元件130的第一轴线1301应平行设计,防止压电元件130由于伸缩方向不同而导致连接处发生断裂。但在另一些实施例中,当连接件101为泡棉等具有弹性的材料时,压电元件130能够通过连接件101与外框140弹性连接,此时压电元件130能够相对触控板120转动细微的角度,而不会轻易破坏连接件101,在这种连接方式下,当存在至少两个压电元件130时,各压电元件130的第一轴线1301能够相互倾斜甚至相互垂直设计,从而使触控板120能够在平行于触控面121的更多方向上存在振动,以此提高横向振动的灵活性。相邻两条第一轴线1301之间的倾斜夹角能够在0至90°之间,例如20°、30°、45°或60°。Regarding the material of the connecting member 101, in some embodiments, the piezoelectric element 130 can be fixedly connected to the base 110 and the outer frame 140 by means of fixed connection such as glue curing and welding. The first axis 1301 of the element 130 should be designed in parallel to prevent the piezoelectric element 130 from being broken due to the different expansion and contraction directions. However, in other embodiments, when the connecting member 101 is made of an elastic material such as foam, the piezoelectric element 130 can be elastically connected to the outer frame 140 through the connecting member 101. At this time, the piezoelectric element 130 can be opposed to the touch panel 120. Rotate a small angle without easily damaging the connecting piece 101. In this connection mode, when there are at least two piezoelectric elements 130, the first axis 1301 of each piezoelectric element 130 can be designed to be inclined or even perpendicular to each other. Thus, the touch panel 120 can vibrate in more directions parallel to the touch surface 121, thereby improving the flexibility of lateral vibration. The inclination angle between two adjacent first axes 1301 can be between 0° and 90°, such as 20°, 30°, 45° or 60°.
参考图3,在一些实施例中,弹性元件150呈条状结构,弹性元件150的一端连接于基座110靠近外框140的一侧,或连接于基座110远离触控板120的一侧,另一端连接外框140。呈条状结构的弹性元件150能够更有效地在触控板120与基座110之间施加弹性力,且不会占用过大的空间。对于弹性元件150而言,条状结构并不限于直条状结构,条状结构可存在多处弯折。具体地,在一些实施例中,弹性元件150包括第一连接部151、中间部152及第二连接部153,第一连接部151的一端垂直连接于中间部152的一端,第一连接部151的另一端连接基座110;第二连接部153的一端垂直连接于中间部152远离第一连接部151的一端,且另一端连接外框140。与压电元件130的连接方式类似,在一些实施例中,弹性元件150的第一连接部151连接于基座110的底部,第二连接部153连接于外框140远离设有触控板120的一侧。弹性元件150可以通过粘接、焊接、卡接等方式与基座110和外框140连接。具有上述结构的弹性元件150能够更有效地在触控板120与基座110之间施加弹性力,且不会占用过大的空间。进一步地,在一些实施例中,弹性元件150可以为平面弹簧,其中第一连接部151、中间部152及第二连接部153的中心轴均处于同一平面。除了平面弹簧外,弹性元件150也可以为其他类型的弹簧,或其他能够提供弹性力的元件。另外,弹性元件150的数量可以为两个、三个或更多个,多个弹性元件150能够分别在不同的方向连接基座110和外框140,从而为触控板120和外框140提供多方位的弹性力及支撑力。3, in some embodiments, the elastic element 150 has a strip structure, and one end of the elastic element 150 is connected to the side of the base 110 close to the outer frame 140, or connected to the side of the base 110 away from the touch pad 120 , The other end is connected to the outer frame 140. The elastic element 150 having a strip structure can more effectively apply elastic force between the touch panel 120 and the base 110 without occupying too much space. For the elastic element 150, the strip structure is not limited to the straight strip structure, and the strip structure may have multiple bends. Specifically, in some embodiments, the elastic element 150 includes a first connecting portion 151, a middle portion 152, and a second connecting portion 153. One end of the first connecting portion 151 is perpendicularly connected to one end of the middle portion 152, and the first connecting portion 151 The other end of the second connecting portion 153 is connected to the base 110; one end of the second connecting portion 153 is vertically connected to the end of the middle portion 152 away from the first connecting portion 151, and the other end is connected to the outer frame 140. Similar to the connection method of the piezoelectric element 130, in some embodiments, the first connecting portion 151 of the elastic element 150 is connected to the bottom of the base 110, and the second connecting portion 153 is connected to the outer frame 140 away from the touchpad 120. On the side. The elastic element 150 can be connected to the base 110 and the outer frame 140 by bonding, welding, clamping, or the like. The elastic element 150 having the above structure can more effectively apply elastic force between the touch panel 120 and the base 110 without occupying too much space. Further, in some embodiments, the elastic element 150 may be a plane spring, wherein the central axes of the first connecting portion 151, the middle portion 152, and the second connecting portion 153 are all on the same plane. In addition to the plane spring, the elastic element 150 may also be other types of springs or other elements capable of providing elastic force. In addition, the number of elastic elements 150 may be two, three or more, and the plurality of elastic elements 150 can be connected to the base 110 and the outer frame 140 in different directions, respectively, so as to provide the touchpad 120 and the outer frame 140 Multi-directional elasticity and support.
具体地,继续参考图3,在一些实施例中,基座110具有长方体结构,此时基座110包括顶面111(图3中未示出,可参考图1的实施例)、底面112以及连接顶面111与底面112的四个侧面113,顶面111朝向触控板120,四个侧面113朝向外框140。在一些实施例中,每一侧面113与外框140之间设置有至少一个弹性元件150。具体地,在一个实施例中,振动模组10包括四个弹性元件150,四个侧面113与外框140之间分别设置有一个弹性元件150。即在每个侧面113与对应的外框140之间,弹性元件150连接该侧面113,以及连接外框140朝向该侧面113的表面。在上述设计中,基座110在四个侧面113均与触控板120存在弹性连接,从而能够在多方位对触控板120起到支撑、弹性复位及缓冲的效果。Specifically, continuing to refer to FIG. 3, in some embodiments, the base 110 has a rectangular parallelepiped structure. At this time, the base 110 includes a top surface 111 (not shown in FIG. 3, refer to the embodiment of FIG. 1), a bottom surface 112, and Four side surfaces 113 connecting the top surface 111 and the bottom surface 112, the top surface 111 faces the touch panel 120, and the four side faces 113 face the outer frame 140. In some embodiments, at least one elastic element 150 is provided between each side surface 113 and the outer frame 140. Specifically, in one embodiment, the vibration module 10 includes four elastic elements 150, and one elastic element 150 is respectively provided between the four side surfaces 113 and the outer frame 140. That is, between each side surface 113 and the corresponding outer frame 140, the elastic element 150 connects the side surface 113 and connects the surface of the outer frame 140 facing the side surface 113. In the above design, the base 110 is elastically connected to the touch pad 120 on the four sides 113, so that the touch pad 120 can be supported, elastically reset, and buffered in multiple directions.
需要注意的是,在一些实施例中也可不设置外框140,此时压电元件130连接基座110的底部与触控板120,弹性元件150同样连接基座110的底部与触控 板120。具体地,可通过使压电元件130的一端朝垂直触控面121的方向延伸,以此通过延伸端连接触控板120;或者在触控板120靠近基座110的一侧设置延伸部,从而通过延伸部与压电元件130连接。弹性元件150与触控板120的连接方式可参考上述压电元件130与触控板120的连接方式。It should be noted that, in some embodiments, the outer frame 140 may not be provided. At this time, the piezoelectric element 130 is connected to the bottom of the base 110 and the touch pad 120, and the elastic element 150 is also connected to the bottom of the base 110 and the touch pad 120. . Specifically, one end of the piezoelectric element 130 can be extended toward the direction perpendicular to the touch surface 121 to connect the touchpad 120 through the extension end; or an extension portion can be provided on the side of the touchpad 120 close to the base 110, Thereby, it is connected to the piezoelectric element 130 through the extension part. The connection mode of the elastic element 150 and the touch panel 120 can refer to the connection mode of the piezoelectric element 130 and the touch panel 120 described above.
另外,以上各实施例中的第一轴线1301为平行于触控面121的示例。但在另一些实施例中,第一轴线1301也能够倾斜于触控面121设计,即与触控面121形成一倾斜夹角,例如倾斜夹角在20°以内。此时当压电元件130沿第一轴线1301方向伸缩时,便能够驱动触控板120于横向(平行于触控面121)及纵向(垂直于触控面121)上均产生振动。即第一轴线1301倾斜于触控面121设计能够使触控板120在横向和纵向的方向均有振动分量,从而丰富模组的振动方式,使振动反馈更为明显。In addition, the first axis 1301 in the above embodiments is an example parallel to the touch surface 121. However, in other embodiments, the first axis 1301 can also be designed to be inclined to the touch surface 121, that is, form an inclined angle with the touch surface 121, for example, the inclined angle is within 20°. At this time, when the piezoelectric element 130 expands and contracts in the direction of the first axis 1301, the touch panel 120 can be driven to vibrate in both the horizontal direction (parallel to the touch surface 121) and the vertical direction (perpendicular to the touch surface 121). That is, the design of the first axis 1301 inclined to the touch surface 121 enables the touch panel 120 to have vibration components in both the horizontal and vertical directions, thereby enriching the vibration modes of the module and making the vibration feedback more obvious.
参考图4和图5,本申请的一些实施例还提供了一种电子装置20,电子装置20包括外壳210、壳体220及振动模组10,振动模组10中的基座110与壳体220相对固定。壳体220可以为电子装置20的内部支架。电子装置20可以为但不限于笔记本电脑、便携式外接触控板120等带有触控面121板的电子装置20。4 and 5, some embodiments of the present application also provide an electronic device 20. The electronic device 20 includes a housing 210, a housing 220, and a vibration module 10. The base 110 and the housing in the vibration module 10 220 is relatively fixed. The housing 220 may be an internal support of the electronic device 20. The electronic device 20 may be, but is not limited to, an electronic device 20 with a touch surface 121 board, such as a notebook computer, a portable external touch pad 120, or the like.
需要注意的是,电子装置20的外壳210在横向上应与触控板120保持错位(如图5所示的结构)或存在间隙,以防止外壳210阻碍触控板120的横向振动。It should be noted that the housing 210 of the electronic device 20 should be misaligned with the touch panel 120 in the lateral direction (the structure shown in FIG. 5) or there is a gap to prevent the housing 210 from obstructing the lateral vibration of the touch panel 120.
由于上述振动模组10中的触控板120能够在横向上均匀振动,从而当用户在使用设置有上述振动模组10的电子装置20时,用户在触控板120的各区域均能得到均匀的振动反馈。另外,振动模组10的结构稳定,从而能够提高电子装置20中触控反馈功能的使用寿命。Since the touchpad 120 in the vibration module 10 can vibrate evenly in the lateral direction, when the user is using the electronic device 20 provided with the vibration module 10, the user can obtain uniform vibrations in each area of the touchpad 120. Vibration feedback. In addition, the structure of the vibration module 10 is stable, so that the service life of the touch feedback function in the electronic device 20 can be increased.
以上所述实施例的各技术特征可以进行任意的组合,为使描述简洁,未对上述实施例中的各个技术特征所有可能的组合都进行描述,然而,只要这些技术特征的组合不存在矛盾,都应当认为是本说明书记载的范围。The technical features of the above-mentioned embodiments can be combined arbitrarily. In order to make the description concise, all possible combinations of the various technical features in the above-mentioned embodiments are not described. However, as long as there is no contradiction in the combination of these technical features, All should be considered as the scope of this specification.
以上所述实施例仅表达了本申请的几种实施方式,其描述较为具体和详细,但并不能因此而理解为对申请专利范围的限制。应当指出的是,对于本领域的普通技术人员来说,在不脱离本申请构思的前提下,还可以做出若干变形和改进,这些都属于本申请的保护范围。因此,本申请专利的保护范围应以所附权利要求为准。The above-mentioned embodiments only express several implementation manners of the present application, and their description is relatively specific and detailed, but they should not be interpreted as a limitation on the scope of the patent application. It should be pointed out that for those of ordinary skill in the art, without departing from the concept of this application, several modifications and improvements can be made, and these all fall within the protection scope of this application. Therefore, the scope of protection of the patent of this application shall be subject to the appended claims.

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  1. 一种振动模组,包括:A vibration module, including:
    基座;Base
    触控元件,包括触控板,所述触控板设于所述基座的一侧,所述触控板远离所述基座的一侧为触控面;The touch element includes a touch pad, the touch pad is arranged on one side of the base, and the side of the touch pad away from the base is a touch surface;
    弹性元件,连接所述基座与所述触控元件,所述弹性元件能够为所述触控板提供在平行于所述触控面的方向上的弹性力;以及An elastic element connecting the base and the touch element, the elastic element being able to provide the touch pad with an elastic force in a direction parallel to the touch surface; and
    压电元件,设置于所述基座远离所述触控板的一侧,所述压电元件连接所述基座与所述触控板,所述压电元件能够驱动所述触控板在至少平行于所述触控面的方向上振动。The piezoelectric element is arranged on the side of the base away from the touch pad, the piezoelectric element connects the base and the touch pad, and the piezoelectric element can drive the touch pad to Vibrate at least in a direction parallel to the touch surface.
  2. 根据权利要求1所述的振动模组,其中,所述触控元件包括外框,所述外框围绕所述基座,且在平行于所述触控面的方向上与所述基座间隔设置,在垂直于所述触控面的方向上,所述外框的一侧连接所述触控板,相背的另一侧连接所述压电元件。The vibration module according to claim 1, wherein the touch element comprises an outer frame, the outer frame surrounds the base and is spaced from the base in a direction parallel to the touch surface It is arranged that, in a direction perpendicular to the touch surface, one side of the outer frame is connected to the touch pad, and the other side of the outer frame is connected to the piezoelectric element.
  3. 根据权利要求1所述的振动模组,其中,所述压电元件呈条状结构。The vibration module according to claim 1, wherein the piezoelectric element has a strip structure.
  4. 根据权利要求1所述的振动模组,其中,所述压电元件呈板状结构。The vibration module according to claim 1, wherein the piezoelectric element has a plate-like structure.
  5. 根据权利要求2所述的振动模组,其中,所述压电元件具有第一轴线,所述压电元件的所述第一轴线平行于所述触控面,所述压电元件在沿所述第一轴线的方向的一端连接所述基座,所述压电元件在沿所述第一轴线的方向的另一端连接所述外框,在垂直于所述第一轴线的方向的电场作用下,所述压电元件能够沿所述第一轴线伸缩。The vibration module according to claim 2, wherein the piezoelectric element has a first axis, the first axis of the piezoelectric element is parallel to the touch surface, and the piezoelectric element moves along the One end in the direction of the first axis is connected to the base, and the piezoelectric element is connected to the outer frame at the other end in the direction of the first axis. The electric field acts in the direction perpendicular to the first axis. Next, the piezoelectric element can expand and contract along the first axis.
  6. 根据权利要求5所述的振动模组,其中,包括第一正电极和第一负电极,在垂直于所述第一轴线的方向上,所述压电元件于一侧设置所述第一正电极,于相背的另一侧设置所述第一负电极,所述第一正电极与所述第一负电极之间能够形成电场以驱动所述压电元件沿所述第一轴线伸缩。The vibration module according to claim 5, comprising a first positive electrode and a first negative electrode, and in a direction perpendicular to the first axis, the piezoelectric element is provided with the first positive electrode on one side. The electrode is provided with the first negative electrode on the opposite side, and an electric field can be formed between the first positive electrode and the first negative electrode to drive the piezoelectric element to expand and contract along the first axis.
  7. 根据权利要求5所述的振动模组,其中,包括至少两个所述压电元件,至少两个所述压电元件的所述第一轴线相互平行。5. The vibration module according to claim 5, comprising at least two piezoelectric elements, and the first axes of the at least two piezoelectric elements are parallel to each other.
  8. 根据权利要求5所述的振动模组,其中,包括至少两个所述压电元件, 每一所述压电元件与所述基座和所述外框中的至少一个弹性连接,至少两个所述压电元件的所述第一轴线相互垂直或相互倾斜。The vibration module according to claim 5, comprising at least two of the piezoelectric elements, each of the piezoelectric elements is elastically connected to at least one of the base and the outer frame, and at least two The first axes of the piezoelectric elements are perpendicular to each other or inclined to each other.
  9. 根据权利要求2所述的振动模组,其中,所述弹性元件呈条状结构,所述弹性元件的一端连接于所述基座,另一端连接所述外框。3. The vibration module according to claim 2, wherein the elastic element has a strip structure, one end of the elastic element is connected to the base, and the other end is connected to the outer frame.
  10. 根据权利要求2所述的振动模组,其中,所述弹性元件包括第一连接部、中间部及第二连接部,所述第一连接部的一端垂直连接于所述中间部的一端,另一端连接所述基座;所述第二连接部的一端垂直连接于所述中间部远离所述第一连接部的一端,另一端连接所述外框。The vibration module according to claim 2, wherein the elastic element comprises a first connecting part, a middle part, and a second connecting part, one end of the first connecting part is perpendicularly connected to one end of the middle part, and the other One end is connected to the base; one end of the second connecting part is vertically connected to the end of the middle part away from the first connecting part, and the other end is connected to the outer frame.
  11. 根据权利要求2所述的振动模组,其中,所述基座包括顶面、底面以及连接所述顶面与所述底面的四个侧面,所述顶面朝向所述触控板,四个所述侧面朝向所述外框,每一所述侧面与所述外框之间设置有至少一个所述弹性元件。The vibration module according to claim 2, wherein the base includes a top surface, a bottom surface, and four side surfaces connecting the top surface and the bottom surface, the top surface faces the touch panel, and four The side faces face the outer frame, and at least one elastic element is arranged between each of the side faces and the outer frame.
  12. 根据权利要求1或2所述的振动模组,其中,所述基座靠近所述触控板的一侧与所述触控板抵接。The vibration module according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the side of the base close to the touch pad abuts the touch pad.
  13. 根据权利要求1或2所述的振动模组,其中,所述基座与所述触控板之间存在间隔距离,并且所述间隔距离小于1mm。The vibration module according to claim 1 or 2, wherein there is a separation distance between the base and the touch pad, and the separation distance is less than 1 mm.
  14. 根据权利要求2所述的振动模组,其中,所述压电元件具有第一轴线,所述压电元件的所述第一轴线与所述触控面形成倾斜夹角,并且所述倾斜夹角在20°以内。The vibration module according to claim 2, wherein the piezoelectric element has a first axis, the first axis of the piezoelectric element forms an inclined angle with the touch surface, and the inclined clip The angle is within 20°.
  15. 一种电子装置,包括壳体及根据权利要求1至14中的任一项所述的振动模组,所述基座设置于所述壳体。An electronic device, comprising a housing and the vibration module according to any one of claims 1 to 14, and the base is provided on the housing.
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