METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR ENABLING HEAVY FLOATING TOUCH SCREEN HAPTICS ASSEMBLIES

摘要

A system that includes an actuator amplification apparatus and a push pull actuator disposed on or within the actuator amplification apparatus. The actuator amplification apparatus is configured to receive a push pull actuator. The actuator amplification apparatus includes a body fixture configured to attach the actuator amplification apparatus to a fixed mass, an output interface to attach the actuator amplification apparatus to a moving mass, and an integral amplification mechanism. The integral amplification mechanism of the actuator amplification apparatus amplifies a force output by the push pull actuator to the moving mass. The integral amplification mechanism includes a plurality of linkages or an integral lever arm. The actuator amplification apparatus may include stabilizers configured to limit movement of the push pull actuator. In an embodiment, the fixed mass is a dashboard frame of an automobile and the moving mass is a floating haptic touch screen assembly.

主权项

1. A system comprising:
an actuator amplification apparatus configured to receive a push pull actuator, the actuator amplification apparatus including a body fixture configured to attach the actuator amplification apparatus to a fixed mass, an output interface to attach the actuator amplification apparatus to a moving mass, and an integral amplification mechanism; and a push pull actuator disposed on or within the actuator amplification apparatus, wherein the integral amplification mechanism of the actuator amplification apparatus amplifies a force output by the push pull actuator to the moving mass.