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Pressure-sensitive suspension system for a haptic device

  • US 10,275,032 B2
  • Filed: 12/22/2016
  • Issued: 04/30/2019
  • Est. Priority Date: 12/22/2016
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A haptic device comprising:

  • a housing;

    a touch surface component mounted to the housing to be movable relative thereto;

    a haptic actuator coupled to and in contact with an underside of the touch surface component for providing haptic feedback to the touch surface component; and

    at least one suspension component disposed between and in contact with the touch surface component and the housing, the suspension component being spaced apart and distinct from the haptic actuator, wherein the suspension component is formed from an elastomer and includes pressure-sensing particles integrated into the elastomer, the pressure-sensing particles being configured to sense pressure applied to the touch surface component.

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