MECHANISMS HAVING A MAGNETIC LATCH AND TACTILE FEEDBACK

摘要

A mechanism using one or more pairs of magnets to generate a force that provides tactile feedback and/or a latching force for the mechanism. The one or more pairs of magnets may be used to generate a specific tactile response that may mimic the response of a traditional purely mechanical system. The a pair of magnets may also be used to generate a latching force that retains or holds a movable element when activated.

主权项

1. A button mechanism having a magnetic latch, the mechanism comprising:
a base; a button sliding element slidably engaged with respect to the base, and configured to move between an unactuated and an actuated position; a first magnet having a first polarity orientation and fixed with respect to the base a second magnet having a second polarity orientation that is opposite to the first polarity orientation, wherein:
the second magnet is fixed with respect to the button element, andthe second magnet is configured to pass the first magnet when the button element is at an intermediate position as the button is being actuated.