Gamepad adaptable to various specifications of game console controllers

Abstract

A gamepad adaptable to various specifications of game console controllers, comprising a grip body (1), wherein the grip body (1) is provided with a first mounting structure for attaching a first type of game console controller, characterized in that the grip body (1) is further provided with a second mounting structure for attaching a second type of game console controller.

Description

[0001] The present invention relates to game devices, more particularly to a gamepad adaptable to various specifications of game console controllers.

[0002] The present applicant filed a utility model application on March 20, 2017, with the patent name "Steering Wheel-Type Gamepad" and the patent publication number CN206660579U. The steering wheel-type gamepad includes a steering wheel case, the steering wheel case having an annular outer ring for the user to grip, and the center portion of the annular outer ring having a placement slot for the game console included with the game console, and the included game console controller is placed in the placement slot. The application of the technical solution of the invention can solve the problem of the existing technology in which users are dissatisfied with the grip feel of the included game console controller of the "Nintendo Switch," which reduces the quality of the user experience.

[0003] Due to the continuous innovation of gaming products, game console controllers are also constantly evolving. The aforementioned gamepad can only be adapted to one size and specification of game console controller, and the adaptability is relatively poor.

[0004] The invention aims to solve problems in the prior art by providing a gamepad adaptable to various specifications of game console controllers, wherein the above-mentioned gamepad can only be adapted to one size and specification of the game console controller and the adaptability is relatively poor.

[0005] In order to achieve the above-mentioned object, the technical solution of the invention is to provide a gamepad adaptable to various specifications of game console controllers, comprising a grip body, the grip body being provided with a first mounting structure for attaching a first type of game console controller, characterized in that the grip body is further provided with a second mounting structure for attaching a second type of game console controller.

[0006] Preferably, the first mounting structure is a first controller receiving cavity, wherein the shape and size of the first controller receiving cavity are all adapted to the first type of game console controller.

[0007] Preferably, the second mounting structure is a nested inner sleeve having a second controller receiving cavity, the nested inner sleeve being removably embedded in the first controller receiving cavity, the shape and size of the second controller receiving cavity all being adapted to the second type of game console controller.

[0008] Preferably, the handle body is provided with a conversion control button for coupling with the control button on the game console controller, wherein the conversion control button can be coupled with the control button of the first type of game console controller, wherein the second mounting structure is provided with a coupling button for coupling with the conversion control button, wherein the coupling button is for coupling with the control button of the second type of game console controller.

[0009] Preferably, the grip body of the gamepad is provided with a push-button hole communicating with the first controller receiving cavity, wherein the conversion control button comprises a push-button portion and a push-button column fixedly connected to the push-button portion, the push-button column being inserted into the push-button hole, the push-button column being coupled to the control button of the first type of game console controller or to the docking button of the second mounting structure.

[0010] Preferably, the grip body is provided with a first gripping notch portion for easily picking up and placing the first type of game console controller.

[0011] Preferably, the second mounting structure is provided with a second gripping notch portion for easily picking up and placing a second type of game console controller.

[0012] Preferably, the nested inner sleeve is provided with a flange projecting outwardly, and when the nested inner sleeve is inserted into the first control receiving cavity, the flange abuts the handle body.

[0013] Preferably, the handle body is provided with a recessed card slot on the inner side wall facing the first controller receiving cavity; wherein a protrusion portion is provided on the outer side wall of the nested inner sleeve; wherein the protrusion portion is fitted into the card slot.

[0014] By adopting the above technical solution, the gamepad provided by the invention has the following advantages: 1. The first mounting structure is used for mounting a first type of game console controller, and the second mounting structure is used for mounting a second type of game console controller, and one gamepad is applicable to at least two specifications of game console controllers, thereby providing a gamepad adaptable to various specifications of game console controllers, thereby providing the usefulness of the gamepad and reducing the user's usage cost; 2. The second mounting structure is directly set as the first controller receiving cavity, which does not excessively increase the volume of the gamepad, and at the same time has a nested inner sleeve, which allows that when there is a third or fourth game console controller, it is only necessary to match the nested inner sleeve with different specifications, which further increases the applicability of the gamepad; 3. By providing the conversion control button and the docking button, it is easy and convenient to control the game console control via the gamepad.

[0015] When it is necessary to place a larger game console controller, the nested inner sleeve is removed from the first controller receiving cavity, the larger game console controller is placed in the first controller receiving cavity, and the corresponding function keys on the game console controller can be controlled by the conversion control keys.

[0016] When it is necessary to place a smaller game console controller, the nested inner sleeve is embedded in the first controller receiving cavity, the smaller game console controller is placed in the second controller receiving cavity, and the corresponding function keys on the game console controller can be controlled through the conversion control keys in coupling with the coupling keys, so that it can be adapted to the different sizes and specifications of game console controllers with stronger adaptability.

[0017] The invention will be described in detail below in conjunction with the embodiments and the accompanying drawings, in which: Fig. 1 shows the overall structure diagram I of a first embodiment of the gamepad adaptable to various specifications of game console controllers in the invention; Fig. 2 shows the overall structure diagram II of the first embodiment of the gamepad adaptable to various specifications of game console controllers in the invention; Fig. 3 shows a sectional view of a control button of the first embodiment of the gamepad adaptable to various specifications of game console controllers in the invention; Fig. 4 shows an exploded view of the first embodiment of the gamepad adaptable to various specifications of game console controllers in the invention; Fig. 5 is an exploded view of another view of the first embodiment of the gamepad adaptable to various specifications of game console controllers in the invention; Fig. 6 shows the overall structural diagram of a second embodiment of the gamepad adaptable to various specifications of game console controllers in the invention.

[0018] Specific embodiments of the present invention are further described below with reference to the accompanying drawings:

[0019] As in the Fig. 1 to 6, the invention can be adapted to the gamepad of various specifications of game console controllers, comprising a grip body 1. The grip body 1 is mainly used by users to hold and place the game console controller, the grip body 1 comprising a front housing 11 and a rear housing 12.

[0020] The handle body 1 is provided with a first mounting structure 13 for attaching a first type of game console controller and further with a second mounting structure 14 for attaching a second type of game console controller.

[0021] It is hereby illustrated that: 1. The first mounting structure 13 may be a clamp structure for holding the game console controller on both the left and right sides, but in order to stably and reliably fix the game console controller to the handle body 1, it is preferable that the first mounting structure 13 has a first controller receiving cavity 131 whose shape and size are compatible with the first game console controller; 2. The first mounting structure 13 may be a clamp structure for holding the game console controller on both the left and right sides, but in order to stably and reliably fix the game console controller to the handle body 1, it is preferable that the second mounting structure 14 has a second controller receiving cavity 141 whose shape and size are compatible with the second game console controller; 3. The first mounting structure 13 and the second mounting structure 14 can be arranged in different parts of the grip body 1. Considering that the volume of the grip body 1 is increased as little as possible and that it is convenient for the user to hold and handle the gamepad, it is preferable that the second mounting structure 14 is arranged as a nested inner sleeve 140, and the nested inner sleeve 140 is removably embedded in the first controller receiving cavity 131, so that the user can select the appropriate game console controller and the corresponding controller receiving cavity according to their needs.

[0022] Specifically, the grip body 1 is provided with a conversion control button 15 for coupling with the control button on the game console controller, the conversion control button 15 having a pressing portion 151 and a pressing column 152 fixedly connected to the pressing portion 151, wherein the pressing portion 151 of the conversion control button 15 may be provided at the front end of the grip portion of the grip body 1 for the user to hold it (when the user's palm and thumb hold the grip portion, the index finger is naturally extended and the pressing portion 151 is located near the front end of the index finger).The handle body 1 is provided with a push button hole 16 communicating with the first controller receiving cavity 131, and the push column 152 is inserted into the push button hole 16, so that when the first type of game console controller is installed in the first controller receiving cavity 131, the push column 152 of the conversion control button 15 is coupled to the first type control button on the game console controller.

[0023] By adopting the above technical solution, when a larger first game console controller needs to be placed, it is possible to directly place the first game console controller into the first controller receiving cavity 131, and by pressing the conversion control button 15, the conversion control button 15 can be made to control the corresponding control button on the game console controller, whereby by pressing the conversion control button 15, the control of the control buttons of the first game console controller can be realized.

[0024] In particular, the second mounting structure 14 is provided with a coupling button 143 for coupling with the conversion control button 15, wherein the coupling button 143 serves for coupling with the control button of the second type of game console control and is coupled with the coupling button 143 of the second mounting structure 14.

[0025] In this specific embodiment, the nested inner sleeve 140 is provided with a docking slot 142 communicating with the second controller receiving cavity 141. The docking button 143 is an elastic arm connected on one side to a side wall of the docking slot 142, and there is a gap between the other sides of the flexible arm and the docking slot 142. When the nested inner sleeve 140 is embedded in the first controller receiving cavity 131, the pressing portion 151 is pressed. The pressing portion 151 drives the pressing column 152, the pressing column 152 drives the docking button 143, and the free end of the elastic arm of the docking button 143 presses the control button on the game console controller to realize control of the game console controller.When the control button is released, the elastic arm will automatically reset under the action of the elastic force to release the control button on the game console controller.

[0026] When it is necessary to place a smaller second game console controller, the nested inner sleeve 140 is embedded in the first controller receiving cavity 131, the smaller second game console controller is placed in the second controller receiving cavity 141, and the corresponding function buttons on the game console controller can be controlled via the conversion control button 15 in coupling with the coupling button 143.

[0027] Specifically, the grip body 1 is provided with a first gripping notch portion 17 for easily receiving and placing the first type of game console controller. The second mounting structure 14 is provided with a second gripping notch portion 144 for easily receiving and placing the second type of game console controller. When the second mounting structure 14 is a nested inner sleeve 140, and the nested inner sleeve 140 is embedded in the first controller receiving cavity 131, the first gripping notch portion 17 and the second gripping notch portion 144 are corresponding and communicating. The notch bottom of the second gripping notch portion 144 of the nested inner sleeve 140 is higher than the notch bottom of the first gripping notch portion 17, so that the nested inner sleeve 140 can be easily removed from the first controller receiving cavity 131.

[0028] When removing the nested inner sleeve 140, the nested inner sleeve 140 or the game console controller can be easily removed from the grip body 1 from the position of the first gripping notch portion 17 by placing a finger in the first gripping notch portion 17. When it is necessary to remove the game console controller from the nested inner sleeve 140, the game console controller can be easily removed from the nested inner sleeve 140 by placing a finger in the second gripping notch portion 144.

[0029] To facilitate removal of the nested inner sleeve 140, the nested inner sleeve 140 is provided with a flange 145 that projects outwardly, and when the nested inner sleeve 140 is inserted into the first control receiving cavity 131, the flange 145 abuts the handle body 1. The side on which the flange 145 abuts the handle body 1 is preferably provided with a curvature to facilitate removal of the nested inner sleeve 140 from the first control receiving cavity 131.

[0030] Preferably, the handle body 1 is provided with a recessed card slot 18 on the inner side wall facing the first controller receiving cavity 131; and a protrusion portion 146 is provided on the outer side wall of the nested inner sleeve 140; the protrusion portion 146 is fitted into the card slot 18. Note that the arrangement of the protrusion portion 146 and the card slot 18 should be followed to facilitate the removal of the nested inner sleeve 140 from the handle body 1, and when the two cooperate, the nested inner sleeve 140 and the handle body 1 form a secure fit. List of reference symbols 1 handle body 11 Front housing 12 rear housing 13 first assembly structure 131 first control receiving cavity 14 second assembly structure 140 nested inner sleeve 141 second control receiving cavity 142 Coupling slot 143 Coupling button 144 second gripping notch section 145 flange 146 projection section 15 Conversion control button 151 Print section 152 pressure column 16 push button hole 17 first gripping notch section 18 card slots QUOTES CONTAINED IN THE DESCRIPTION

[0000] This list of documents submitted by the applicant was generated automatically and is included solely for the convenience of the reader. This list is not part of the German patent or utility model application. The DPMA assumes no liability for any errors or omissions. Cited patent literature

[0000] CN 206660579U

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Claims

[1] A gamepad adaptable to various specifications of game console controllers, comprising a handle body (1), the handle body (1) being provided with a first mounting structure for attaching a first type of game console controller, characterized by that the handle body (1) is further provided with a second mounting structure for attaching a second type of game console controller. [2] A gamepad adaptable to various specifications of game console controllers according to claim 1, characterized by that the first mounting structure (13) is a first controller receiving cavity (131), wherein the shape and size of the first controller receiving cavity are all adapted to the first type of game console controller. [3] A gamepad adaptable to various specifications of game console controls according to claim 2, characterized byin that the second mounting structure (14) is a nested inner sleeve (140) having a second controller receiving cavity, the nested inner sleeve (140) being removably embedded in the first controller receiving cavity, the shape and size of the second controller receiving cavity all being adapted to the second type of game console controller. [4] A gamepad adaptable to various specifications of game console controllers according to claim 1 or 2 or 3, characterized byin that the handle body (1) is provided with a conversion control button for coupling to the control button on the game console controller, wherein the conversion control button can be coupled to the control button of the first type of game console controller; wherein the second mounting structure (14) is provided with a coupling button (143) for coupling to the conversion control button, wherein the coupling button (143) serves for coupling to the control button of the second type of game console controller. [5] A gamepad adaptable to various specifications of game console controls according to claim 4, characterized byin that the grip body (1) of the gamepad is provided with a push-button hole (16) communicating with the first controller receiving cavity, wherein the conversion control button comprises a push-button portion (151) and a push-button column (152) fixedly connected to the push-button portion (151), the push-button column (152) being inserted into the push-button hole (16), the push-button column (152) being coupled to the control button of the first type of game console controller or to the docking button (143) of the second mounting structure. [6] A gamepad adaptable to various specifications of game console controls according to claim 4 or 5, characterized by that the handle body (1) is provided with a first gripping notch portion for easily picking up and placing the first type of game console controller. [7] A gamepad adaptable to different specifications of game console controls according to claim 5 or 6, characterized bythat the second mounting structure (14) is provided with a second gripping notch portion for easily picking up and placing a second type of game console controller. [8] A gamepad adaptable to various specifications of game console controls according to any one of claims 3 to 7, characterized by that the nested inner sleeve (140) is provided with a flange (145) which projects outwards, and when the nested inner sleeve (140) is inserted into the first control receiving cavity, the flange (145) bears against the handle body (1). [9] A gamepad adaptable to various specifications of game console controls according to any one of claims 3 to 7, characterized bythat the handle body (1) is provided with a recessed card slot (18) on the inner side wall facing the first controller receiving cavity; wherein a projection portion (146) is provided on the outer side wall of the nested inner sleeve; wherein the projection portion (146) is fitted into the card slot (18).

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