User interface device with adjustable knob holding force

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 11971738
APP PUB NO 20230138312A1
SERIAL NO

17820208

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Disclosed herein a user interface device includes a rail extending in a first direction; a hinge configured to slide along the rail; a knob coupled to the hinge to slide and configured to detect a rotation input; and a magnet holder disposed to face the hinge in a second direction of the hinge and extending in the first direction; wherein the hinge is provided with a first magnet, the magnet holder is provided with a second magnet and a third magnet, the second and third magnets have different magnetic poles from that of the first magnet on facing surface thereagainst, the first magnet reacts by an magnetic force of the second or third magnets so that the knob is held to a first position or a second position repectively, a strength of the magnetic force between the first magnet and the second or third magnets is adjustable.

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SEOYON E-HWA CO LTD11F 208 TEHERAN-RO GANGNAM-GU SEOUL 06220

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Cho, Ju Hwan Incheon, KR 4 5

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