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Touch interface module

US9690412B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJul 27, 2012
Grant dateJun 27, 2017
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Expiry dateJun 4, 2033

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  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB60K2360/126
  • WIPO fieldChemical engineering
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

The invention relates to an actuator (9) for a touch interface module (1) with haptic feedback, the interface module comprising a touch surface (3) able to detect at least one property of a user's touch, the actuator (9) comprising: a frame (11); a moveable core (13) interacting with the frame (11) and intended to be driven to move between extreme positions in order to generate the haptic feedback; and a main actuator connected to the touch surface (3) and able to generate haptic feedback depending on the detected touch and comprising electromagnetic actuating means (15, 17) for driving the moveable core (13) to move, characterized in that it furthermore comprises a controlled secondary actuator (18) cooperating with the moveable core (13).

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