US5177472A
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Vibrating input pen used for a coordinate input apparatus
Assignee: Canon Inc
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Filing: 1990-12-21
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Granted: 1993-01-05
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Expires: 2010-12-21
Abstract
Abstract A vibrating input pen used for a coordinate input apparatus for detecting a coordinate of an input position of a vibration by detecting the vibration input from the vibrating input pen to a vibration transmitting plate includes a vibration generating element for generating a vibration and a horn member forming a pen point of the vibrating input pen for transmitting the vibration generated from the vibration generating element. A positioning member positions the vibration generating element in relation to the horn member so that the direction of vibration of the vibration generating element coincides with the direction of vibration of the horn member and the axis of the vibration generating element coincides with the axis of the horn member.
Inventors
- 👤 Shinnosuke Taniishi
- 👤 Ryozo Yanagisawa
- 👤 Katsuyuki Kobayashi
- 👤 Yuichiro Yoshimura
- 👤 Kiyoshi Kaneko
- 👤 Takeshi Kamono
- 👤 Atsushi Tanaka
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-02 18:33
CPC Classifications
G; G06; G06F; G06F3/00; G06F3/01; G06F3/03; G06F3/041; G06F3/043; G06F3/0433; G06F3/033; G06F3/0354; G06F3/03545
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 15
Claim 1
Independent Claim
134 words
A vibrating input pen used for a coordinate input apparatus for detecting a coordinate of an input position of a vibration by detecting the vibration input from the vibrating input pen to a vibration transmitting plate, said vibrating input pen comprising: a vibration generating element for generating a vibration; a horn member forming a pen point of said vibrating input pen for transmitting the vibration generated from said vibration generating element; a position member for positioning so that the direction of vibration of said vibration generating element substantially coincides with the direction of vibration of said horn member, and the axis of said vibration generating element substantially coincides with the axis of said horn member; and a housing member for positioning and fixing said positioning member and said horn member as a single unit.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
134 words
A vibrating input pen used for a coordinate input apparatus for detecting a coordinate of an input position of a vibration by detecting the vibration input from the vibrating input pen to a vibration transmitting plate, said vibrating input pen comprising: a vibration generating element for generating a vibration; a horn member forming a pen point of said vibrating input pen for transmitting the vibration generated from said vibration generating element; a position member for positioning so that the direction of vibration of said vibration generating element substantially coincides with the direction of vibration of said horn member, and the axis of said vibration generating element substantially coincides with the axis of said horn member; and a housing member for positioning and fixing said positioning member and said horn member as a single unit.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
27 words
A vibrating input pen according to claim 1, wherein said positioning member also functions as a conductive member for an electrode member of said vibration generating element.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
35 words
A vibrating input pen according to claim 2, wherein the electrode member of said vibration generating element situated opposite to said horn member places said vibration generating element in pressure contact with said horn member.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
25 words
A vibrating input pen according to claim 1, 2 or 3, wherein said horn member is detachable from a case of said vibrating input pen.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
175 words
A vibrating input pen used for a coordinate input apparatus for detecting a coordinate of an input position of a vibration by detecting the vibration input from the vibrating input pen to a vibration transmitting plate, said vibrating input pen comprising: a vibration generating element for generating a vibration; a horn member forming a pen point of said vibrating input pen for transmitting the vibration generated from said vibration generating element; an electrode member interposed between said vibration generating element and said horn member; a positioning member for positioning and fixing said vibration generating element relative to said horn member so that the direction of vibration of said vibration generating element substantially coincides with the direction of vibration of said horn member, and the axis of said vibration generating element substantially coincides with the axis of said horn member; a housing member for positioning and fixing said positioning member and said horn member as a single unit; and a pressure contact member for placing said vibration generating member in pressure contact with said electrode member.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
175 words
A vibrating input pen used for a coordinate input apparatus for detecting a coordinate of an input position of a vibration by detecting the vibration input from the vibrating input pen to a vibration transmitting plate, said vibrating input pen comprising: a vibration generating element for generating a vibration; a horn member forming a pen point of said vibrating input pen for transmitting the vibration generated from said vibration generating element; an electrode member interposed between said vibration generating element and said horn member; a positioning member for positioning and fixing said vibration generating element relative to said horn member so that the direction of vibration of said vibration generating element substantially coincides with the direction of vibration of said horn member, and the axis of said vibration generating element substantially coincides with the axis of said horn member; a housing member for positioning and fixing said positioning member and said horn member as a single unit; and a pressure contact member for placing said vibration generating member in pressure contact with said electrode member.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
32 words
A vibrating input pen according to claim 5, wherein said positioning member also functions as a conductive member for the electrode member interposed between said vibration generating element and said horn member.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
22 words
A vibrating input pen according to claim 5, wherein said horn member is detachable from a case of said vibrating input pen.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
190 words
A vibrating input pen used for a coordinate input apparatus for detecting a coordinate of an input position of a vibration by detecting the vibration input from the vibrating input pen to a vibration transmitting plate, said vibrating input pen comprising: a vibration generating element for generating a vibration; a horn member forming a pen point of said vibrating input pen for transmitting the vibration generated from said vibration generating element; an electrode member interposed between said vibration generating element and said horn member; a viscous member coated on two surfaces of said electrode member; a positioning member for positioning and fixing said vibration generating element relative to said horn member so that the direction of vibration of said vibration generating element substantially coincides with the direction of vibration of said horn member, and the axis of said vibration generating element substantially coincides with the axis of said horn member; a housing member for positioning and fixing said positioning member and said horn member as a single unit; and a pressure contact member for placing said vibration generating member and said electrode member in pressure contact with said horn member.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
190 words
A vibrating input pen used for a coordinate input apparatus for detecting a coordinate of an input position of a vibration by detecting the vibration input from the vibrating input pen to a vibration transmitting plate, said vibrating input pen comprising: a vibration generating element for generating a vibration; a horn member forming a pen point of said vibrating input pen for transmitting the vibration generated from said vibration generating element; an electrode member interposed between said vibration generating element and said horn member; a viscous member coated on two surfaces of said electrode member; a positioning member for positioning and fixing said vibration generating element relative to said horn member so that the direction of vibration of said vibration generating element substantially coincides with the direction of vibration of said horn member, and the axis of said vibration generating element substantially coincides with the axis of said horn member; a housing member for positioning and fixing said positioning member and said horn member as a single unit; and a pressure contact member for placing said vibration generating member and said electrode member in pressure contact with said horn member.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
22 words
A vibrating input pen according to claim 8, wherein said positioning member also functions as a conductive member for said electrode member.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
22 words
A vibrating input pen according to claim 9, wherein said horn member is detachable from a case of said vibrating input pen.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
14 words
A vibrating input pen according to claim 8, wherein said viscous member comprises grease.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
24 words
A vibrating input pen according to claim 8, wherein said pressure contact member comprises a spring member, and also functions as another electrode member.
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