Roller mechanism for multiple directions control
US7916122B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 31, 2005 |
| Grant date | Mar 29, 2011 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 11, 2028 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG05G9/047
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
The present invention relates to a roller mechanism for generating a plurality of control signals, for example to scroll an image on a computer display in multiple directions. The roller mechanism has a carriage, and a roller rotatable within the carrier. The roller can drive an encoding unit to output the control signal. The carriage has a coupling portion, and the coupling portion is pivoted to a bottom support. Thus the roller and the carriage are turnable relative to the coupling portion in a fan-shaped movement while the roller is also being rotated within the carriage.
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