A joystick mechanism and a wearable device

Abstract

This application provides a joystick mechanism and a wearable device. The joystick mechanism includes a housing, a joystick body, a first rotating mechanism and a second rotating mechanism located within the housing, and a button assembly. The first rotating mechanism is rotatably disposed within the housing about a first direction and has a first sliding groove along the first direction. The second rotating mechanism is rotatably disposed within the housing about a second direction and has a second sliding groove along the second direction. One end of the joystick body is rotatably disposed within the housing, while the other end of the joystick body passes through the first sliding groove and the second sliding groove and is located outside the housing. The joystick body has a curved surface that mates with the button assembly, and the curved surface and the button assembly are always in contact during the swinging process. By providing a contact with a curved surface and a button with a pressing surface in the joystick mechanism, the curved surface and the pressing surface mate, and when the joystick body is shaken in any direction, the button can be pressed smoothly, solving the problem of unsmooth joystick operation.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application relates to the field of game controller technology, and more particularly to a joystick mechanism and wearable device. Background Technology

[0002] With the continuous development of society and the diversification of user needs, the widespread popularity of video games has made game controllers essential for video game operation, leading to their rapid development. A game controller is a common type of controller for video game consoles, used to manipulate buttons and other components to control simulated characters on electronic devices such as mobile phones, computers, and televisions, thereby achieving the purpose of gaming.

[0003] With the increasing intelligence of consumer electronics, joystick mechanisms have become an indispensable part of VR controllers and other game console products on the market. The diversity and variety of current video game controls have limited the layout and operation of traditional joystick mechanisms in game controllers.

[0004] However, currently available joystick mechanisms, whether carbon film or Hall effect, suffer from limitations in their internal structure. When the joystick swings to a certain angle, the force transmission is obstructed, resulting in a poor tactile feel and making it difficult to achieve the joystick's function. In practical use, this often leads to problems such as limited joystick rotation, jamming, and inflexibility, hindering user convenience. Therefore, how to ensure that the joystick can still be pressed to perform button functions when it swings to its extreme angle is a problem that needs to be solved. Summary of the Invention

[0005] This application provides a joystick mechanism and a wearable device. By setting a contact with a curved surface and a button with a pressing surface in the joystick mechanism, the curved surface and the pressing surface cooperate to achieve the function of smooth button pressing when the joystick body is shaken in any direction, effectively solving the problem of unsmooth button pressing and joystick shaking in existing products.

[0006] To achieve the above objectives, the embodiments of this application provide the following technical solutions:

[0007] The first aspect of this application provides a joystick mechanism, including a housing, a joystick body, a first rotating mechanism, a second rotating mechanism, and a button assembly located within the housing;

[0008] The first rotating mechanism is rotatably disposed within the housing in a first direction, and the first rotating mechanism is provided with a first sliding groove along the first direction;

[0009] The second rotating mechanism is rotatably disposed within the housing in a second direction, and the second rotating mechanism is provided with a second sliding groove along the second direction;

[0010] One end of the rocker body is rotatably mounted inside the housing, while the other end of the rocker body passes through the first slide groove and the second slide groove is located outside the housing;

[0011] The joystick body has a curved surface that mates with the button assembly, and the curved surface and the button assembly remain in contact during the joystick body's swing.

[0012] Based on the above technical solution, the following improvements can be made to this application.

[0013] In one possible implementation, the joystick body has a contact near the button assembly;

[0014] The side of the contact facing the button assembly has a curved surface.

[0015] In one possible implementation, the surface is a sphere.

[0016] In one possible implementation, the button component includes a button and a dome switch;

[0017] The end of the button facing the contact has a pressing surface that matches the curved surface;

[0018] The end of the button facing away from the contact is connected to the dome switch.

[0019] In one possible implementation, the joystick mechanism further includes: a first detection mechanism and a second detection mechanism;

[0020] The first detection mechanism is connected to the first rotating mechanism via the first connecting shaft, and the second detection mechanism is connected to the second rotating mechanism via the second connecting shaft;

[0021] The first detection mechanism is used to detect the first position of the rocker body in the first direction when the first rotating mechanism rotates, and the second detection mechanism is used to detect the second position of the rocker body in the second direction when the second rotating mechanism rotates, so that the rocker mechanism determines the position of the rocker body according to the first position and the second position.

[0022] In one possible implementation, the first detection mechanism includes: a first spring assembly and a first carbon film;

[0023] The first spring assembly is slidably disposed on the first carbon film. The first carbon film has multiple contact points. When the first rotating mechanism rotates, the first spring assembly slides on the first carbon film along the first direction and communicates with different contact points of the first carbon film.

[0024] The second testing mechanism includes: the second spring assembly and the second carbon film;

[0025] The second spring assembly is slidably disposed on the second carbon film. The second carbon film has multiple contact points. When the second rotating mechanism rotates, the second spring assembly slides on the second carbon film along the second direction and communicates with different contact points of the second carbon film.

[0026] In one possible implementation, the joystick mechanism also includes: a circuit board;

[0027] The first carbon film and the second carbon film are located on the circuit board;

[0028] The side of the dome switch facing away from the buttons is connected to the circuit board.

[0029] In one possible implementation, the rocker mechanism further includes: an elastic element and a central shaft;

[0030] The central axis is connected to the joystick body, and a groove is provided at the end of the central axis facing away from the joystick body.

[0031] The elastic element is sleeved on the central shaft, and one end of the elastic element abuts against the rocker body.

[0032] In one possible implementation, the housing includes a front shell and a bottom cover;

[0033] The front cover is connected to the bottom cover;

[0034] The bottom cover is located below the circuit board, and the side of the bottom cover facing the central axis has a boss that mates with a groove.

[0035] A second aspect of this application provides a wearable device including at least one of the above-described rocker mechanisms.

[0036] This application provides a rocker mechanism and a wearable device. The rocker mechanism includes a housing, a rocker body, a first rotating mechanism, a second rotating mechanism, and a button assembly located within the housing. The first rotating mechanism is rotatable within the housing in a first direction and has a first groove along that direction. The second rotating mechanism is rotatable within the housing in a second direction and has a second groove along that direction. One end of the rocker body is rotatable within the housing, while the other end passes through the first and second grooves and is located outside the housing. The rocker body has a curved surface that mates with the button assembly, and the curved surface and the button assembly remain in contact during rocker operation. The wearable device includes at least one of the aforementioned rocker mechanisms. Thus, this application provides a rocker mechanism with a curved contact and a button with a pressing surface, allowing the curved surface and pressing surface to mate. This ensures smooth button pressing regardless of the direction the rocker body is shaken, effectively solving the problems of inconsistent button pressing and rocker shaking in existing products. Attached Figure Description

[0037] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of this application or the prior art, the drawings used in the description of the embodiments or the prior art will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are some embodiments of this application. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort.

[0038] Figure 1 An exploded view of a rocker mechanism provided in an embodiment of this application;

[0039] Figure 2 An exploded view of a rocker mechanism provided in one embodiment of this application from another angle;

[0040] Figure 3 A top view of a rocker mechanism provided in an embodiment of this application;

[0041] Figure 4 for Figure 3 A cross-sectional diagram of xx;

[0042] Figure 5 for Figure 3 A schematic diagram of the cross-section of yy;

[0043] Figure 6 A front view of a rocker mechanism provided in an embodiment of this application;

[0044] Figure 7 for Figure 6 Schematic diagram of the cross section of AA;

[0045] Figure 8 Front and top views of a first testing organization and a second testing organization provided in an embodiment of this application;

[0046] Figure 9 A front view and a top view of a circuit board provided in an embodiment of this application;

[0047] Figure 10 This is a top view of a button assembly provided in an embodiment of this application;

[0048] Figure 11 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a contact point in contact with a button in a horizontal state, according to an embodiment of this application.

[0049] Figure 12 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a joystick body that contacts a button after it swings in the X2 direction according to an embodiment of this application.

[0050] Figure 13 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a joystick body that contacts a button after it swings in the X1 direction according to an embodiment of this application.

[0051] Figure 14 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a joystick body swinging in the Y2 direction and the contact point making contact with the button according to an embodiment of this application;

[0052] Figure 15 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a joystick body that makes contact with a button after it swings in the Y1 direction according to an embodiment of this application.

[0053] Explanation of reference numerals in the attached figures:

[0054] 100-Rock lever mechanism;

[0055] 200 - Housing;

[0056] 210 - Front housing; 211 - First pivot hole; 212 - Second pivot hole; 213 - Fixing groove; 214 - First linkage groove; 215 - Second linkage groove; 216 - Assembly hole; 220 - Bottom cover; 221 - Boss; 230 - Elastic element; 240 - Central shaft; 241 - Groove;

[0057] 300 - Joystick body;

[0058] 310 - Contact; 320 - Curved surface; 330 - First sleeve; 340 - Second sleeve; 350 - Rocker arm latch;

[0059] 400 - First rotating mechanism;

[0060] 410 - First main body; 411 - First slide groove; 420 - First pivot column; 430 - First extension; 431 - First through groove;

[0061] 500 - Second Rotating Mechanism;

[0062] 510 - Second main body; 511 - Second slide groove; 520 - Second pivot post; 530 - Second extension; 531 - Second through groove; 540 - Pivot buckle;

[0063] 600-Button assembly;

[0064] 610 - Button; 611 - Pressing surface; 620 - Pot dome tile;

[0065] 700 - First Testing Agency;

[0066] 710 - First connecting shaft; 720 - First spring assembly; 721 - First spring; 722 - First spring support; 730 - First carbon film;

[0067] 800 - Second Testing Agency;

[0068] 810 - Second connecting shaft; 820 - Second spring assembly; 821 - Second spring; 822 - Second spring support; 830 - Second carbon film;

[0069] 900 - Circuit board. Detailed Implementation

[0070] As described in the background section, currently available joystick mechanisms, whether carbon film or Hall effect, suffer from limitations in their internal structure when the joystick swings to a certain angle. This results in obstructed force transmission, poor tactile feedback, and difficulty in achieving the joystick's intended function. In practical use, this often leads to issues such as limited joystick rotation, jamming, and inflexibility, hindering user convenience. Therefore, the current challenge is to ensure that the joystick can still function as a button when it reaches its maximum swing angle.

[0071] To address the aforementioned technical problems, this application provides a rocker mechanism and a wearable device. The rocker mechanism includes a housing, a rocker body, a first rotating mechanism and a second rotating mechanism located within the housing, and a button assembly. The first rotating mechanism is rotatably disposed within the housing about a first direction and has a first groove along that direction. The second rotating mechanism is rotatably disposed within the housing about a second direction and has a second groove along that direction. One end of the rocker body is rotatably disposed within the housing, while the other end passes through the first groove and the second groove is located outside the housing. The rocker body has a curved surface that mates with the button assembly, and the curved surface and the button assembly remain in contact during the rocker's movement. The wearable device includes at least one of the aforementioned rocker mechanisms. Thus, this application provides a rocker mechanism with a curved contact and a button with a pressing surface, allowing the curved surface and the pressing surface to mate. This ensures smooth button pressing when the rocker body is shaken in any direction, effectively solving the problems of unsmooth button pressing and rocker shaking in existing products.

[0072] To make the above-mentioned objectives, features, and advantages of the embodiments of this application more apparent and understandable, the technical solutions of the embodiments of this application will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only a part of the embodiments of this application, and not all of them. All other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art based on the embodiments of this application without creative effort are within the scope of protection of this application.

[0073] This application provides a joystick mechanism and a wearable device. By incorporating a curved contact and a button with a pressing surface in the joystick mechanism, the curved surface and the pressing surface cooperate to ensure smooth button pressing when the joystick body is shaken in any direction. This effectively solves the problems of unsmooth button pressing and joystick shaking in existing products. The specific structure of the joystick mechanism and wearable device provided in this application embodiment will be described below with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0074] refer to Figure 1 , Figure 2 , Figure 3 , Figure 4 as well as Figure 5 This application provides a joystick mechanism 100. In this embodiment, the joystick mechanism 100 may include a housing 200, a joystick body 300, a first rotating mechanism 400, a second rotating mechanism 500, and a button assembly 600. At least a portion of the joystick body 300, the first rotating mechanism 400, the second rotating mechanism 500, and the button assembly 600 may be located within the housing 200. In one possible implementation, the first rotating mechanism 400 is rotatable within the housing 200 about a first direction, and the first rotating mechanism 400 may have a first groove 411 along the first direction. Correspondingly, the second rotating mechanism 500 is rotatable within the housing 200 about a second direction, and the second rotating mechanism 500 may have a second groove 511 along the second direction. Understandably, one end of the joystick body 300 can be rotatably mounted within the housing 200, while the other end of the joystick body 300 can pass sequentially through the first slide groove 411 and the second slide groove 511, thus positioning the other end of the joystick body 300 outside the housing 200. In this way, the joystick body 300 can move along the first slide groove 411 and the second slide groove 511, thereby enabling the joystick body 300 to swing in different directions.

[0075] For ease of description, in this embodiment, the first direction is the length direction of the first rotating mechanism 400, i.e. Figure 3 The x-direction is the first direction. The second direction is the length direction of the second rotating mechanism 500, i.e. Figure 3 y direction in .

[0076] Continue to refer to Figure 4In this specific implementation, the joystick body 300 may have a curved surface 320 that cooperates with the button assembly 600. In one possible implementation, the curved surface 320 and the button assembly 600 remain in contact during the swinging of the joystick body 300. It is understood that when the joystick body 300 is swung in any direction, at least any point on the curved surface 320 will always be in contact with the button assembly 600, ensuring a smooth and unobstructed feel when the operator presses the joystick body 300.

[0077] Continue to refer to Figure 4 Based on the above embodiments, the joystick body 300 may further include a contact 310 near the button assembly 600. The side of the contact 310 facing the button assembly 600 may have a curved surface 320. In one possible implementation, the curved surface 320 of the contact 310 may protrude towards the button assembly 600, ensuring that the curved surface 320 of the contact 310 remains in contact with the button assembly 600 at all times.

[0078] Continue to refer to Figure 4 Based on the above embodiments, in one possible implementation, the curved surface 320 can be a sphere. This ensures that the curved surface 320 remains in contact with the button assembly 600 during the rocking motion of the joystick body 300 in any direction, thereby allowing the force applied to the joystick body 300 to be transmitted smoothly and ensuring the overall functionality of the device.

[0079] refer to Figure 4 as well as Figure 10 Based on the above embodiments, the button assembly 600 may include a button 610 and a dome switch 620. The end of the button 610 facing the contact 310 may have a pressing surface 611, which may mate with the curved surface 320. Additionally, the end of the button 610 facing away from the contact 310 may be connected to the dome switch 620. In one possible implementation, the pressing surface 611 on the button 610 may be recessed towards the contact 310, so that the pressing surface 611 and the curved surface 320 on the contact 310 always remain in contact. Thus, regardless of the direction in which the joystick body 300 swings, the curved surface 320 on the contact 310 can always press against the pressing surface 611 on the button 610. This prevents the point of force transmission from changing, resulting in a smooth pressing feel for the joystick body 300 and avoiding any obstruction during pressing. In the embodiments of this application, refer to... Figure 6 as well as Figure 7 A fixing groove 213 may be provided on the housing 200 at a position corresponding to the button assembly 600, so that the button assembly 600 can be located in the fixing groove 213.

[0080] Continue to refer to Figure 1 as well as Figure 2 Based on the above embodiments, the first rotating mechanism 400 may include a first main body 410 and a first rotating shaft 420, and correspondingly, the second rotating mechanism 500 may include a second main body 510 and a second rotating shaft 520. The number of first rotating shafts 420 and second rotating shafts 520 can be at least two; this application does not limit the number of first rotating shafts 420 and second rotating shafts 520. In this embodiment, two first rotating shafts 420 and second rotating shafts 520 are used as an example. The first main body 410 may have a first sliding groove 411, and the two first rotating shafts 420 are respectively connected to both ends of the first main body 410 in a first direction. In one possible implementation, the housing 200 may have a first rotating shaft hole 211 at a position corresponding to the two first rotating shafts 420 for the first rotating shafts 420 to pass through. It can be understood that the two first pivot pins 420 can be engaged with the housing 200 through the first pivot holes 211, so as to realize the rotation of the first rotating mechanism 400 within the housing 200 around a first direction. When the two first pivot pins 420 rotate, they can drive the first main body 410 to rotate in the first direction, thereby realizing the swing of the rocker body 300 in the first direction.

[0081] Continue to refer to Figure 2 Based on the above embodiments, a second sliding groove 511 may be provided on the second main body 510, and two second rotating shafts 520 are respectively connected to the two ends of the second main body 510 in the second direction. In one possible implementation, a second rotating shaft hole 212 may be provided on the housing 200 at a position corresponding to the two second rotating shafts 520, through which the second rotating shafts 520 can pass. It is understood that the two second rotating shafts 520 can be engaged with the housing 200 through the second rotating shaft hole 212, so as to realize the rotation of the second rotating mechanism 500 around the second direction within the housing 200. When the two second rotating shafts 520 rotate, they can drive the second main body 510 to rotate in the second direction, thereby realizing the swinging of the rocker body 300 in the second direction.

[0082] In one possible implementation of this application embodiment, when the rocker body 300 swings in the first direction, it can swing along the second slide groove 511 in the second rotating mechanism 500, and the rocker body 300 can drive the first rotating mechanism 400 to rotate around the first direction. When the rocker body 300 swings in the second direction, it can swing along the first slide groove 411 in the first rotating mechanism 400, and the rocker body 300 can drive the second rotating mechanism 500 to rotate around the second direction. It is understood that the first rotating mechanism 400 and the second rotating mechanism 500 can be stacked in the height direction of the housing 200, so that the rocker body 300 can pass through the first slide groove 411 and the second slide groove 511 in sequence and be located outside the housing 200. To ensure the smooth rotation of the first rotating mechanism 400 and the second rotating mechanism 500, and to keep their surfaces smooth, the materials used in the first rotating mechanism 400 and the second rotating mechanism 500 should have a certain degree of lubricity. In some embodiments, a lubricant can be added to the first rotating mechanism 400 and the second rotating mechanism 500 to ensure their smooth rotation.

[0083] refer to Figure 8 Based on the above embodiments, the rocker mechanism 100 may further include a first detection mechanism 700 and a second detection mechanism 800. In one possible implementation, one end of the first detection mechanism 700 may be provided with a first connecting shaft 710, so that the first detection mechanism 700 can be connected to the first rotating mechanism 400 via the first connecting shaft 710. In some embodiments, such as... Figure 1 As shown, the first rotating mechanism 400 may have a first extension 430 on the side facing the first connecting shaft 710, and the first extension 430 may have a first through groove 431 through which the first connecting shaft 710 passes. Thus, one end of the first connecting shaft 710 is fixedly connected to the first detection mechanism 700, and the other end of the first connecting shaft 710 passes through the first through groove 431 and engages with the first rotating mechanism 400. Correspondingly, one end of the second detection mechanism 800 may have a second connecting shaft 810, so that the second detection mechanism 800 can be connected to the second rotating mechanism 500 through the second connecting shaft 810. In some embodiments, the second rotating mechanism 500 may have a second extension 530 on the side facing the second connecting shaft 810, and the second extension 530 may have a second through groove 531 through which the second connecting shaft 810 passes. In this way, one end of the second connecting shaft 810 is fixedly connected to the second detection mechanism 800, and the other end of the second connecting shaft 810 passes through the second through groove 531 and is engaged with the second rotating mechanism 500.

[0084] Continue to refer to Figure 7 as well as Figure 8 Based on the above embodiments, the housing 200 may be provided with a first linkage groove 214 for accommodating the first detection mechanism 700 and a second linkage groove 215 for accommodating the second detection mechanism 800. The first linkage groove 214 may be formed in the second direction of the housing 200, such that its position corresponds to the first detection mechanism 700, allowing the first detection mechanism 700 to slide within it. Correspondingly, the second linkage groove 215 may be formed in the first direction of the housing 200, such that its position corresponds to the second detection mechanism 800, allowing the second detection mechanism 800 to slide within it. It is understood that the first detection mechanism 700 can be used to detect a first position of the rocker body 300 in the first direction when the first rotating mechanism 400 rotates, and the second detection mechanism 800 can be used to detect a second position of the rocker body 300 in the second direction when the second rotating mechanism 500 rotates, so that the rocker mechanism 100 can determine the position of the rocker body 300 based on the first and second positions. In this embodiment, when the rocker body 300 swings, the first rotating mechanism 400 rotates around a first direction and drives the first detection mechanism 700 to slide on the first linkage groove 214 via the first connecting shaft 710. The first detection mechanism 700 detects a first position of the rocker body 300 in the first direction. Correspondingly, the second rotating mechanism 500 rotates around a second direction and drives the second detection mechanism 800 to slide on the second linkage groove 215 via the second connecting shaft 810. The second detection mechanism 800 detects a second position of the rocker body 300 in the second direction. Thus, based on the first and second positions detected by the first and second detection mechanisms 700 and 800, the position of the rocker body 300 can be further determined.

[0085] refer to Figure 8 as well as Figure 9Based on the above embodiments, the first detection mechanism 700 may include a first spring assembly 720 and a first carbon film 730. The first spring assembly 720 can be slidably disposed on the first carbon film 730. It should be noted that the first carbon film 730 may have multiple contact points. When the first rotating mechanism 400 rotates, the first spring assembly 720 can slide along a first direction on the first carbon film 730 and communicate with different contact points of the first carbon film 730, thereby detecting the first position of the rocker body 300. Further, the first spring assembly 720 may include a first spring 721 and a first spring support 722. The first spring 721 can be fixed to the first spring support 722, and the fixing methods of the first spring 721 and the first spring support 722 include, but are not limited to, dispensing, hot melting, and other methods.

[0086] Continue to refer to Figure 8 as well as Figure 9 Based on the above embodiments, the second detection mechanism 800 may include a second spring assembly 820 and a second carbon film 830. The second spring assembly 820 can be slidably disposed on the second carbon film 830. It should be noted that the second carbon film 830 may have multiple contact points. When the second rotation mechanism 500 rotates, the second spring assembly 820 can slide along a second direction on the second carbon film 830 and communicate with different contact points of the second carbon film 830, thereby detecting the second position of the rocker body 300. Further, the second spring assembly 820 may include a second spring 821 and a second spring support 822. The second spring 821 can be fixed to the second spring support 822, and the fixing methods of the second spring 821 and the second spring support 822 include, but are not limited to, dispensing, hot melting, and other methods.

[0087] Continue to refer to Figure 9 Based on the above embodiments, the rocker mechanism 100 may further include a circuit board 900. In this embodiment, the circuit board 900 may be a flexible circuit board. The first carbon film 730 and the second carbon film 830 may be located on the circuit board 900. Additionally, the side of the dome switch 620 facing away from the button 610 may be connected to the circuit board 900, and the dome switch 620 may be positioned opposite the first carbon film 730 or opposite the second carbon film 830. It is understood that the first carbon film 730, the second carbon film 830, and the dome switch 620 may all be electrically connected to the circuit board 900.

[0088] Based on the above embodiments, the first spring plate 721 and the second spring plate 821 can slide on the first linkage groove 214 and the second linkage groove 215 respectively as the first rotating mechanism 400 and the second rotating mechanism 500 rotate, so that the first spring plate 721 can slide on the first carbon film 730 and the second spring plate 821 can slide on the second carbon film 830. Since both the first carbon film 730 and the second carbon film 830 have multiple contact points, the first spring plate 721 contacts different contact points of the first carbon film 730 and the second spring plate 821 contacts different contact points of the second carbon film 830 to change the resistance, and the position of the rocker body 300 is calibrated by changing the electrical signal.

[0089] It should be noted that the first position can be any contact point where the first spring 721 contacts the first carbon film 730 when it slides on the first carbon film 730, and the second position can be any contact point where the second spring 821 contacts the second carbon film 830 when it slides on the second carbon film 830.

[0090] Continue to refer to Figure 4 as well as Figure 5 Based on the above embodiments, the rocker mechanism 100 may further include an elastic element 230 and a central shaft 240. In one possible implementation, the elastic element 230 may be a spring. The central shaft 240 may be connected to the rocker body 300, and a groove 241 may be formed at the end of the central shaft 240 facing away from the rocker body 300. Additionally, the elastic element 230 may be sleeved on the central shaft 240, and one end of the elastic element 230 may abut against the rocker body 300. In this embodiment, when the rocker body 300 is rocked in any direction, the central shaft 240 may tilt along with the rocker body 300, thereby stretching the elastic element 230 and increasing the force on the elastic element 230. Thus, after releasing the rocker body 300, the rocker body 300 can spring back to its original position through the rebound force of the elastic element 230.

[0091] Continue to refer to Figure 4 as well as Figure 5 Based on the above embodiments, the rocker mechanism 100 may further include a first sleeve 330 and a second sleeve 340. The first sleeve 330 is sleeved on the rocker body 300, and the second sleeve 340 is sleeved on the elastic member 230. In this embodiment, the first sleeve 330 may be connected to the second sleeve 340; however, in other embodiments, the second sleeve 340 may also be sleeved on the first sleeve 330. In one possible implementation, the diameter of the second sleeve 340 may be greater than or equal to the diameter of the first sleeve 330.

[0092] Continue to refer to Figure 4 as well as Figure 5Based on the above embodiments, the contact 310 can be connected to the second sleeve 340. During the swinging process of the rocker body 300, the first sleeve 330, the second sleeve 340, and the contact 310 can all swing along with the swinging of the rocker body 300. Additionally, in this embodiment, the first rotating mechanism 400 can be disposed on the second rotating mechanism 500. Therefore, at least a portion of the inner wall of the second rotating mechanism 500 can be attached to the outer walls of the first sleeve 330 and the second sleeve 340. In one possible implementation, a rocker buckle 350 can be provided on the side of the second sleeve 340 facing away from the contact 310, and a pivot buckle 540 can be provided at a position corresponding to the rocker buckle 350 on the second rotating mechanism 500. This allows the rocker buckle 350 to engage with the pivot buckle 540, enabling the rocker body 300 to be engaged in the second rotating mechanism 500 through the engagement of the rocker buckle 350 and the pivot buckle 540, thereby making the overall structure more stable.

[0093] Continue to refer to Figure 4 as well as Figure 5 Based on the above embodiments, the housing 200 may include a front housing 210 and a bottom cover 220. The front housing 210 may be connected to the bottom cover 220. It is understood that the bottom cover 220 may be located below the circuit board 900 to provide support and protection for the circuit board 900. In one possible implementation, the side of the bottom cover 220 facing the central axis 240 may have a boss 221. The boss 221 on the bottom cover 220 may cooperate with the groove 241 on the central axis 240 to provide a guiding function. In this embodiment, when the rocker arm body 300 is rocked in any direction, the central axis 240 may tilt along with the rocker arm body 300, thereby stretching the elastic element 230 and increasing the force on the elastic element 230. In this way, after the joystick body 300 is released, the central axis 240 can be reset to its original position by the rebound force of the elastic element 230 and the guiding function of the groove 241 and the boss 221, thereby causing the joystick body 300 to rebound and reset together with the central axis 240.

[0094] Continue to refer to Figure 5 Based on the above embodiments, the second sleeve 340 and the bottom cover 220 can have a certain distance in the height direction of the housing 200. Furthermore, the rocker body 300 and the central shaft 240 can also have a certain distance in the height direction of the housing 200. Thus, when the rocker body 300 is pressed in the height direction of the housing 200, due to the sufficient range of motion, the rocker body 300 can move back and forth in the height direction of the housing 200, making the pressing process of the rocker body 300 smoother.

[0095] Continue to refer to Figure 2Based on the above embodiments, the first pivot holes 211 corresponding to the two first pivot posts 420 can be formed in the front housing 210. Correspondingly, the second pivot holes 212 corresponding to the two second pivot posts 520 can also be formed in the front housing 210. In one possible implementation, the front housing 210 can have a mounting hole 216 at a position facing the first slide groove 411 and the second slide groove 511. The rocker arm body 300, after passing through the first slide groove 411 and the second slide groove 511, extends out of the front housing 210 through the mounting hole 216. In one possible implementation, the mounting hole 216 of the front housing 210 can be a circular hole. Thus, through the cooperation between the mounting hole 216 and the first slide groove 411 and the second slide groove 511, the rocker arm body 300 can swing at any angle.

[0096] A second aspect of this application provides a wearable device (not shown in the figures). The wearable device may include at least one of the aforementioned rocker mechanisms 100.

[0097] Based on the above embodiments, the assembly steps of the rocker mechanism 100 provided in this application can be as follows: First, the dome switch 620 in the button assembly 600 is attached to the circuit board 900, and the dome switch 620 is disposed without overlapping with the first carbon film 730 and the second carbon film 830 on the circuit board 900 to form the circuit board 900 assembly. Additionally, the first spring 721 and the first spring support 722 are fixed and combined to form the first spring assembly 720, and the first connecting shaft 710 is fixed to the first spring assembly 720. Correspondingly, the second spring 821 and the second spring support 822 are fixed and combined to form the second spring assembly 820, and the second connecting shaft 810 is fixed to the second spring assembly 820. Then, the first rotating shaft posts 420 located at both ends of the first main body 410 are inserted into the first rotating shaft holes 211 on the front shell 210 to realize the rotation of the first rotating mechanism 400 around the first direction. Accordingly, the second pivot pins 520 located at both ends of the second main body 510 are inserted into the second pivot holes 212 on the front shell 210 to enable the second rotating mechanism 500 to rotate around the second direction. Then, the rocker body 300, the central shaft 240, and the elastic member 230 are assembled, and the first sleeve 330 and the second sleeve 340 are fitted onto the outside of the rocker body 300 and the elastic member 230. The contact 310 connected to the second sleeve 340 and the rocker buckle 350 can both engage with the pivot buckle 540 in the second rotating mechanism 500. Correspondingly, the button assembly 600 is installed into the fixing groove 213 and also engages with the pivot buckle 540 in the second rotating mechanism 500, so that the curved surface 320 of the contact 310 can cooperate with the pressing surface 611 of the button assembly 600. Next, the first spring assembly 720 is connected to the first rotating mechanism 400 via the first connecting shaft 710, and the second spring assembly 820 is connected to the second rotating mechanism 500 via the second connecting shaft 810. The first spring assembly 720 and the second spring assembly 820 are respectively engaged in the first linkage groove 214 and the second linkage groove 215, and the first spring assembly 720 and the second spring assembly 820 correspond to the first carbon film 730 and the second carbon film 830, respectively, ensuring that the first spring assembly 720 and the second spring assembly 820 can slide smoothly in the first linkage groove 214 and the second linkage groove 215. Finally, the circuit board 900 assembly is assembled with the bottom cover 220, and the bottom cover 220 is connected to the front shell 210 by screws, hot melt adhesive, or other connection methods.

[0098] In the embodiments of this application, Figure 11 , Figure 12 , Figure 13 , Figure 14 as well as Figure 15 The scenarios depict the contact 310 with curved surface 320 and the button 610 in contact in a horizontal state, a first direction, and a second direction, respectively. For example... Figure 11 , Figure 12 , Figure 13 , Figure 14 as well as Figure 15 As shown, when the joystick body 300 swings in any direction, the curved surface 320 of the contact 310 can maintain contact with the pressing surface 611 of the button 610, and the point of transmission force is not easily changed, thus making the force transmission smoother. The pressing feel of the joystick body 300 is also smoother and there will be no obstruction.

[0099] In this embodiment, by providing a contact 310 with a curved surface 320 and a button 610 with a pressing surface 611 in the rocker mechanism 100, the curved surface 320 and the pressing surface 611 cooperate, so that the button 610 can be pressed smoothly when the rocker body 300 is shaken in any direction, effectively solving the problem of the button 610 not being pressed smoothly and the rocker not being shaken smoothly in the existing products.

[0100] The various embodiments or implementation methods described in this specification are presented in a progressive manner. Each embodiment focuses on the differences from other embodiments, and the same or similar parts between the embodiments can be referred to each other.

[0101] It should be noted that phrases such as "in specific implementations," "in some embodiments," "in this embodiment," and "exemplarily" in the specification indicate that the described embodiments may include specific features, structures, or characteristics, but not every embodiment necessarily includes that specific feature, structure, or characteristic. Furthermore, such phrases do not necessarily refer to the same embodiment. Moreover, when a specific feature, structure, or characteristic is described in connection with an embodiment, implementing such a feature, structure, or characteristic in conjunction with other embodiments, whether explicitly described or not, is within the knowledge scope of those skilled in the art.

[0102] Generally speaking, terms should be understood at least in part by their use in context. For example, at least in part by context, the term "one or more" as used in the text can be used to describe any feature, structure, or characteristic of the singular meaning, or a combination of features, structures, or characteristics of the plural meaning. Similarly, at least in part by context, terms such as "a" or "the" can also be understood to convey either singular or plural usage.

[0103] It should be readily understood that “on,” “above,” and “on top of” in this disclosure should be interpreted in the broadest manner, such that “on” means not only “directly on something” but also “on something” with an intermediate feature or layer therebetween, and that “above” or “on top of” means not only “on something” but also “on something” without an intermediate feature or layer therebetween (i.e., directly on something).

[0104] Furthermore, for ease of explanation, spatially relative terms such as "below," "below," "under," "above," and "above" may be used to describe the relationship of one element or feature relative to other elements or features as shown in the figures. Spatially relative terms are intended to encompass different orientations of the device in use or operation other than those shown in the figures. The device may have other orientations (rotated 90 degrees or in other orientations), and the spatially relative descriptive terms used herein may be interpreted accordingly.

[0105] Finally, it should be noted that the above embodiments are only used to illustrate the technical solutions of this application, and are not intended to limit them. Although this application has been described in detail with reference to the foregoing embodiments, those skilled in the art should understand that modifications can still be made to the technical solutions described in the foregoing embodiments, or equivalent substitutions can be made to some or all of the technical features therein. Such modifications or substitutions do not cause the essence of the corresponding technical solutions to deviate from the scope of the technical solutions of the embodiments of this application.

Claims

1. A rocker mechanism, characterized in that, include: The housing, the joystick body, the first rotating mechanism, the second rotating mechanism, and the button assembly located within the housing; The first rotating mechanism is rotatably disposed within the housing about a first direction, and the first rotating mechanism is provided with a first sliding groove along the first direction; The second rotating mechanism is rotatably disposed within the housing about a second direction, and the second rotating mechanism is provided with a second sliding groove along the second direction; One end of the rocker body is rotatably disposed inside the housing, and the other end of the rocker body passes through the first slide groove and the second slide groove is located outside the housing; The joystick body has a curved surface that cooperates with the button assembly, and the curved surface and the button assembly are always in contact during the swinging process of the joystick body; The joystick body is provided with a contact near the button assembly; The side of the contact facing the button assembly has the curved surface, which is a spherical surface; The button assembly includes buttons and dome switches; The end of the button facing the contact has a pressing surface, which mates with the curved surface; The end of the button facing away from the contact is connected to the dome switch.

2. The rocker mechanism according to claim 1, characterized in that, The rocker mechanism further includes: a first detection mechanism and a second detection mechanism; The first detection mechanism is connected to the first rotating mechanism via a first connecting shaft, and the second detection mechanism is connected to the second rotating mechanism via a second connecting shaft; The first detection mechanism is used to detect the first position of the rocker body in the first direction when the first rotating mechanism rotates, and the second detection mechanism is used to detect the second position of the rocker body in the second direction when the second rotating mechanism rotates, so that the rocker mechanism determines the position of the rocker body based on the first position and the second position.

3. The rocker mechanism according to claim 2, characterized in that, The first detection mechanism includes: a first spring assembly and a first carbon film; The first spring assembly is slidably disposed on the first carbon film. The first carbon film has multiple contact points. When the first rotating mechanism rotates, the first spring assembly slides on the first carbon film along the first direction and communicates with different contact points of the first carbon film. The second detection mechanism includes: a second spring assembly and a second carbon film; The second spring assembly is slidably disposed on the second carbon film, the second carbon film having multiple contact points. When the second rotating mechanism rotates, the second spring assembly slides on the second carbon film along the second direction and communicates with different contact points of the second carbon film.

4. The rocker mechanism according to claim 3, characterized in that, The rocker mechanism also includes: a circuit board; The first carbon film and the second carbon film are located on the circuit board; The side of the dome switch facing away from the button is connected to the circuit board.

5. The rocker mechanism according to claim 4, characterized in that, The rocker mechanism further includes: an elastic element and a central shaft; The central axis is connected to the rocker body, and a groove is provided at the end of the central axis facing away from the rocker body. The elastic element is sleeved on the central shaft, and one end of the elastic element abuts against the rocker body.

6. The rocker mechanism according to claim 5, characterized in that, The housing includes a front shell and a bottom cover; The front shell is connected to the bottom cover; The bottom cover is located below the circuit board, and the side of the bottom cover facing the central axis has a boss that mates with the groove.

7. A wearable device, characterized in that, It includes at least one rocker mechanism as described in any one of claims 1-6.

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