Input device
US10901451B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 17, 2020 |
| Grant date | Jan 26, 2021 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 17, 2040 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG05G2505/00
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An input device includes a base member, a motor, a rotation shaft, a worm gear, a first gear, a rotor, a movement member, an elastic member, a change amount detection unit, and a controller. The rotation shaft is rotated by the motor. The worm gear is rotated by the rotation shaft. The first gear is rotatable and engaged with the worm gear. The rotor is rotatable relative to the base member, includes a second gear engaged with the first gear, and is rotated by an operator. The movement member is moved as the worm gear is moved. The elastic member generates urging force. The change amount detection unit detects a change amount of a state that is changed in accordance with the movement of the movement member. The controller performs drive control for the motor to change a sense of force applied to the operator.
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