A trigger key and a game controller

Abstract

The present invention provides a trigger key and a game handle, relating to the technical field of game handles. The present invention provides a trigger key, which includes a mounting base and a pressing cover. The mounting base is connected to the game handle housing, and the pressing cover is detachably connected to the mounting base. Through the rotational connection between the pressing cover and the mounting base, the connection between the pressing cover and the mounting base is achieved. At the same time, the connection flexibility between the pressing cover and the mounting base can also be improved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to the technical field of game controllers, and more particularly, to a trigger key and a game controller. Background Art

[0002] On a game controller, generally for the convenience of operation and to improve the accuracy when a finger presses a button, a vertical trigger key is usually installed at the position of the index finger on the front side of the controller. Under normal circumstances, the player does not press with the fingertip, but can hook it with the index finger bent naturally, reducing input errors. The trigger key is usually installed on the game controller, and the shape of the trigger key is single. If the trigger key needs to be replaced, the game controller needs to be disassembled. Summary of the Invention

[0003] In view of the above-mentioned existing technology situation, the present invention is completed, and its purpose is to provide a trigger key to solve the problem of difficult replacement of the above-mentioned trigger key.

[0004] To this end, the present invention provides a trigger key, including a mounting base and a pressing cover. The mounting base is connected to the game controller housing, and the pressing cover is detachably connected to the mounting base.

[0005] Optionally, a matching rotating shaft and a rotating shaft connecting portion are respectively provided on the mounting base and the pressing cover, and the rotating shaft and the rotating shaft connecting portion are rotatably connected.

[0006] Optionally, it further includes a support base connected to the mounting base. A support post matching the support base is provided on the pressing cover. When the pressing cover is pressed, the support base contacts the support post.

[0007] Optionally, the support base is slidably connected to the mounting base, and the support base and / or the support post at least include two support surfaces with different support heights.

[0008] Optionally, a plug pin and a chute are respectively provided on the support base and the mounting base. The plug pin is inserted and matched with the chute, and the plug pin is slidably connected to the chute.

[0009] Optionally, a toggle switch is provided on the support base, an avoidance hole is provided on the mounting base, the toggle switch is exposed outside the avoidance hole, and the toggle switch is adapted to adjust the position of the plug pin in the chute.

[0010] Compared with the prior art, the trigger key provided by the present invention has the following advantages:

[0011] (1) Through the rotational connection between the pressing cover and the mounting base, the connection between the pressing cover and the mounting base is realized, and at the same time, the connection flexibility between the pressing cover and the mounting base can also be improved.

[0012] (2) The advantage of setting the supporting surfaces of the supporting seat and the supporting column in a stepped shape is that by switching the supporting surfaces of different supporting seats and supporting columns, the adjustment of more combinations of supporting heights can be achieved, and the switching of the trigger key angle can be realized without disassembling the pressing cover.

[0013] The present invention further provides a game handle, including the trigger key described in any one of the above.

[0014] Optionally, it further includes: a telescopic component. The telescopic component includes at least two supporting parts along the telescopic direction. A supporting foot is arranged on the mounting seat. When the pressing cover is pressed, the supporting part contacts the supporting foot.

[0015] Optionally, the telescopic component includes: a guiding member, a pressing push rod, a rotating member, a compression spring and a fixing seat. The guiding member is fixedly connected to the game handle housing. The compression spring is located between the rotating member and the fixing seat. The guiding member is annular. A guiding groove is arranged on the inner wall of the guiding member. At least two abutting parts are arranged along the circumferential direction of the guiding member. An abutting member matching the abutting part is arranged on the rotating member. The compression spring pushes the abutting part to contact the abutting member. The pressing push rod is slidably connected to the guiding member. When the pressing push rod is pressed, the pressing push rod pushes the rotating member to move linearly. When the pressing push rod moves to a set position, the rotating member rotates under the action of the compression spring.

[0016] Optionally, the supporting part includes a first cylindrical surface and a second cylindrical surface. The first cylindrical surface is arranged on the rotating member, and the second cylindrical surface is arranged on the fixing seat. The axial directions of the first cylindrical surface and the second cylindrical surface are the same as the telescopic direction of the telescopic component.

[0017] Compared with the prior art, the game handle provided by the present invention has the following advantages:

[0018] Through the setting of different supporting parts, different-angle adjustment of the pressing cover at the limit position is realized; players can select appropriate key travel and the angle of the pressing cover according to their own needs, so that the same game handle can meet the needs of different players without repeatedly replacing the trigger key of the same product. Adopting the working principle similar to that of a ballpoint pen to adjust the key travel of the trigger key, and using the first cylindrical surface and the second cylindrical surface as the supporting parts, the adjustment is convenient. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0019] The drawings constituting a part of the present invention are used to provide a further understanding of the present invention. The schematic embodiments and descriptions thereof of the present invention are used to explain the present invention and do not constitute an improper limitation of the present invention. In the drawings:

[0020] Figure 1 Exploded view of the structure of the game controller related to the embodiment of the present invention;

[0021] Figure 2 Exploded view of the trigger key related to the embodiment of the present invention;

[0022] Figure 3 Assembly structure diagram of the trigger key related to the embodiment of the present invention;

[0023] Figure 4 Schematic diagram of the cooperation between the pressing cover and the support seat related to the embodiment of the present invention;

[0024] Figure 5 Another schematic diagram of the cooperation between the pressing cover and the support seat related to the embodiment of the present invention;

[0025] Figure 6 Axonometric view of the assembly structure of the trigger key related to the embodiment of the present invention;

[0026] Figure 7 Schematic diagram of the initial position of the trigger key related to the embodiment of the present invention;

[0027] Figure 8 Schematic diagram of a state when the trigger key is pressed to the limit position related to the embodiment of the present invention;

[0028] Figure 9 Another schematic diagram of a state when the trigger key is pressed to the limit position related to the embodiment of the present invention;

[0029] Figure 10 Exploded view of the telescopic component related to the embodiment of the present invention;

[0030] Figure 11 Schematic diagram of the cooperation between the guiding member and the pressing push rod related to the embodiment of the present invention;

[0031] Figure 12 Schematic diagram of the cooperation between the rotating member and the fixed seat related to the embodiment of the present invention.

[0032] Explanation of reference numerals:

[0033] 1 - Pressing cover, 11 - Rotating shaft connecting part, 12 - Support column, 2 - Mounting seat, 21 - Rotating shaft, 22 - Mounting plate, 23 - Slide groove, 24 - Support leg, 25 - Avoidance hole, 26 - Rotating shaft, 3 - Support base, 31 - Pin, 32 - Toggle switch, 4 - Upper housing, 5 - Lower housing, 6 - Telescopic assembly, 61 - Guide part, 611 - Contact part, 612 - Guide groove, 62 - Pressing push rod, 621 - Guide protrusion, 63 - Rotating part, 631 - Cylindrical groove, 632 - Contact member, 633 - First cylindrical surface, 64 - Compression spring, 65 - Fixed seat, 651 - Second cylindrical surface, 652 - Spring accommodation groove. Detailed implementation mode

[0034] It should be noted that, without conflict, the implementation modes and features in the implementation modes of the present invention can be combined with each other.

[0035] In the description of the present invention, it should be understood that the side where the trigger key is set on the game controller is the front side, the side facing upward during the game is the upper side, the side on the left side of the human hand is the left side, the lower side is opposite to the upper side, the left side is opposite to the right side, and the front side is opposite to the rear side. The orientation or positional relationship indicated by the terms "upper", "lower", "left", "right", "front" and "rear" etc. is based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the corresponding drawings, and is only for the convenience of describing the present invention and simplifying the description, rather than indicating or implying that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, so it cannot be understood as a limitation to the present invention. In addition, the features defined with "first", "second", etc. do not constitute a limitation on the specific quantity. In the description of the present invention, unless otherwise specified, the meaning of "a plurality" is two or more.

[0036] In the description of the present invention, it should be noted that, unless otherwise clearly specified and limited, the terms "installation", "connection" and "connection" should be understood in a broad sense. For example, it can be a fixed connection, a detachable connection or a rotating connection; it can be a mechanical connection; it can be directly connected, or indirectly connected through an intermediate medium, and it can be the communication inside two elements. For those of ordinary skill in the art, the specific meanings of the above terms in the present invention can be understood according to specific situations. The present invention will be described in detail below with reference to the drawings and in combination with the implementation modes.

[0037] This embodiment provides a trigger key, as Figure 1 and Figure 2 shown, including a mounting seat 2 and a pressing cover 1. The mounting seat 2 is connected to the game controller housing, and the pressing cover 1 is detachably connected to the mounting seat 2.

[0038] The traditional trigger key is an integral structure, which is fixedly or rotatably connected to the game handle. For different players, they have different requirements for the angle of the pressing part of the trigger key. However, the installation and replacement of the traditional trigger key require the disassembly of the game handle. In this article, the trigger key is split into two parts, including the mounting base 2 located below and the pressing cover 1 that traditionally provides the pressing part. In this embodiment, the mounting base 2 is similar to the traditional mounting form and can be fixedly or rotatably connected to the game handle housing. The pressing cover 1 is detachably connected to the mounting base 2. Here, the detachable connection can include any one of snap connection, threaded connection, or magnetic attraction, etc. Thus, the pressing cover 1 is located above the mounting base 2 and on the outside of the game handle. Here, for different pressing covers, different pressing angles can be set; the pressing cover can be set into different shapes to meet the pressing habits of different players.

[0039] The advantage of this setting is that through the detachable connection between the pressing cover 1 and the mounting base 2, when the player needs to replace the pressing cover, there is no need to disassemble the game handle. The pressing cover 1 can be directly removed and replaced with different pressing covers.

[0040] As Figure 2 and Figure 3 shown, matching rotating shafts 21 and rotating shaft connecting parts 11 are respectively arranged on the pressing cover 1 and the mounting base 2, and the rotating shaft 21 is rotatably connected to the rotating shaft connecting part 11.

[0041] Here, by inserting the rotating shaft 21 into the rotating shaft connecting part 11, the rotatable connection between the pressing cover 1 and the mounting base 2 is realized. It should be noted that in one of the embodiments, the rotating shaft 21 is arranged on the pressing cover 1 and the rotating shaft connecting part 11 is arranged on the mounting base 2; in another embodiment, the rotating shaft 21 is arranged on the mounting base 2 and the rotating shaft connecting part 11 is arranged on the pressing cover 1. Of course, rotating shaft connecting parts 11 can also be arranged on both the pressing cover 1 and the mounting base 2, and the rotating shaft is inserted into the rotating shaft mounting parts on both the pressing cover 1 and the mounting base 2 at the same time.

[0042] The advantage of this setting is that through the rotational connection between the pressing cover 1 and the mounting base 2, the connection between the pressing cover 1 and the mounting base 2 is realized, and at the same time, the connection flexibility between the pressing cover 1 and the mounting base 2 can also be improved.

[0043] As Figures 2 to 6 shown, the trigger key further includes a support base 3, which is connected to the mounting base 2. A support post 12 matching the support base 3 is arranged on the pressing cover 1. When the pressing cover 1 is pressed, the support base 3 contacts the support post 12.

[0044] In the foregoing embodiments, it is mentioned that different angles of adjustment can be achieved by setting pressing caps of different shapes and replacing different pressing caps. Here, a support seat 3 is provided in the mounting seat, and a support column 12 is provided on the pressing cap 1. When the pressing cap 1 is pressed, the support seat 3 contacts the support column 12. For different trigger keys, the support column 12 can be set to different heights, so as to achieve the adjustment of the angles of different pressing caps.

[0045] Here, as Figure 4 and Figure 5 shown, the support seat 3 is slidably connected to the mounting seat 2, and the support seat 3 and / or the support column 12 at least include two support surfaces with different support heights. It should be noted that the support surfaces with different support heights refer to the fact that the support heights of different support surfaces are different, so that the pressing angles of the trigger keys are different.

[0046] It should be noted that there are various situations here. The support surface of the support seat 3 can be set to a shape with different support heights, similar to a stepped shape; the support surface of the support column 12 can also be set to a shape with different support heights, similar to a stepped shape; or both can be set to a stepped shape at the same time. Through the sliding connection between the support seat 3 and the mounting seat 2, the switching of different support heights is realized. Here, the advantage of setting the support surfaces of both the support seat 3 and the support column 12 to a stepped shape at the same time is that through the switching of the support surfaces of different support seats 3 and support columns 12, more combinations of support height adjustments can be realized, and the switching of the trigger key angles can be realized without disassembling the pressing cap.

[0047] Here, as Figure 2 and Figure 3 shown, a plug pin 31 and a chute 23 are respectively provided on the support seat 3 and the mounting seat 2. The plug pin 31 is inserted into and slidably connected to the chute 23.

[0048] It should be noted that in one embodiment, the plug pin 31 is provided on the support seat 3 and the chute 23 is provided on the mounting seat 2; in another embodiment, the chute 23 is provided on the support seat 3 and the plug pin 31 is provided on the mounting seat 2. As Figure 2 and Figure 3 shown, the mounting seat 2 includes a mounting plate 22, which can be fixedly connected or integrally formed with the mounting seat body. The chute 23 is provided on the mounting plate 22. The plug pin 31 is inserted into the chute 23 and can slide along the chute 23. By sliding the plug pin 31 in the chute 23, different support heights of the support seat 3 are adjusted, so as to achieve the adjustment of the angle of the trigger key.

[0049] AsFigure 5 and Figure 6 As shown in Figure 6 , a toggle switch 32 is provided on the support base 3, an avoidance hole 25 is formed on the mounting base 2, the toggle switch 32 is exposed outside the avoidance hole 25, and the toggle switch 32 is adapted to adjust the position of the bolt 31 in the sliding groove 23.

[0050] That is to say, the support base 3 is disposed inside the mounting base 2. For the convenience of adjustment, the toggle switch 32 is provided so that the toggle switch 32 is exposed from the mounting base 2. By pushing the toggle switch 32, the position of the support base 3 in the mounting base 2 is adjusted, or in other words, the position of the support base in the sliding groove 23 is adjusted. At a corresponding position of the toggle switch 32, an avoidance hole for avoiding the toggle switch 32 is formed. The avoidance hole is a strip-shaped hole, and the length direction of the strip-shaped hole is parallel to the sliding groove 23.

[0051] As Figure 1 shown, the present embodiment provides a game handle including the trigger key described in any one of the above. The beneficial effects of the game handle are the same as those of the trigger key described above, and will not be described herein again.

[0052] As Figures 7 to 12 shown, the game handle further includes: a telescopic assembly 6, which is disposed inside the housing of the game handle. The telescopic assembly 6 includes at least two support portions along the telescopic direction. A support foot 24 is provided on the mounting base 2. When the pressing cover 1 is pressed to the limit position, the support portion contacts the support foot 24. Here, the limit position refers to the position when the maximum displacement that the pressing cover 1 can move is reached.

[0053] As Figure 1 shown, the trigger key is disposed at the front end of the game handle. The telescopic direction of the telescopic assembly 6 is arranged vertically. The telescopic assembly 6 includes at least two support portions along the telescopic direction. By providing the support foot 24 on the mounting base 2, the limit of the support foot 24 can be realized at different support portions, and further the pressing stroke of the pressing cover can be adjusted. By different pressing strokes, the needs of different players can be met. It can also be said that by setting different support portions, different angles of the pressing cover at the limit position can be adjusted.

[0054] As Figures 10 to 12As shown, the telescopic component 6 includes: a guide member 61, a pressing push rod 62, a rotating member 63, a compression spring 64 and a fixed seat 65. The guide member 61 is fixedly connected to the game handle housing. The compression spring 64 is located between the rotating member 63 and the fixed seat 65. The guide member 61 is annular. A guide groove 612 is provided on the inner wall of the guide member 61. At least two abutting portions 611 are provided along the circumferential direction of the guide member 61. An abutting member 632 matching the abutting portion 611 is provided on the rotating member 63. The compression spring pushes the abutting portion 611 into contact with the abutting member 632. The pressing push rod 62 is slidably connected to the guide member 61. When the pressing push rod 62 is pressed, the pressing push rod 62 pushes the rotating member 63 to move linearly. When the pressing push rod 62 moves to a set position, the rotating member 63 rotates under the action of the compression spring.

[0055] It should be noted that in this embodiment, as Figure 1 shown, the game handle includes an upper housing 4 and a lower housing 5. The telescopic component 6 adopts the working principle of a telescopic ballpoint pen. When the ballpoint pen is pressed, the pen tip extends. When pressed again, the pen tip retracts. As Figures 10 to 12As shown in the figure, a guide member 61 is installed on the lower housing 5 shown in the figure. A guide groove 612 is provided on the inner wall of the guide member. The pressing push rod 62 also has a cylindrical surface matching the inner wall of the guide member. A guide protrusion 621 is provided on the circumferential surface of the pressing push rod 62. The guide protrusion 621 is slidably connected to the guide groove 612. The cross-sectional projection of the abutting portion 611 is a right triangle, or it can be said that the abutting portion 611 is a right tooth shape. The contact surface between the abutting portion 611 and the abutting member 632 is an arc surface or an inclined surface. The guide groove 612 is located at a position between adjacent abutting portions 611. When the pressing push rod 62 pushes the rotating member 63 to move in a straight line, when the rotating member 63 reaches the uppermost end of the abutting portion 611, that is, the set position, the rotating member 63 moves along the contact surface of the abutting portion to the adjacent abutting portion 611 under the action of the compression spring 64, thereby realizing the rotation of the rotating member 63. Here, the heights of the positions where the abutting portion 611 contacts the abutting member 632 are different, and the height of the rotating member 63 is adjusted by different heights. Here, there are at least two different heights at the positions where the abutting portion 611 contacts the abutting member 632. The fixing seat 65 is installed on the upper housing 4. A spring accommodating groove 652 is provided at the lower end of the fixing seat 65 (in the figure, the spring accommodating groove 652 is shown as passing through the fixing seat 65, but actually it can partially pass through the fixing seat 65). The compression spring is accommodated in the spring accommodating groove 652, thereby forming a limit for the compression spring. It should be noted that the initial length of the compression spring is greater than the depth of the spring accommodating groove. Here, the pressing portion of the pressing push rod 62 is located on the lower side of the lower housing 5.

[0056] As Figures 10 to 12 shown, a cylindrical groove 631 is provided at the upper end of the rotating member 63. The second cylindrical surface 651 is provided on the fixing seat 65. The second cylindrical surface 651 is inserted into the cylindrical groove 631 so that the compression spring is located between the spring accommodating groove 652 and the cylindrical groove 631. Figure 7 is a schematic diagram of the state when the trigger key is not pressed. Figure 8 is a schematic diagram of a state when the trigger key is pressed to the limit position. Figure 9 is another schematic diagram of a state when the trigger key is pressed to the limit position. Here, the supporting portion includes a first cylindrical surface 633 and a second cylindrical surface 651. The first cylindrical surface 633 is provided on the rotating member 63. The second cylindrical surface 651 is provided on the fixing seat 65. The axial directions of the first cylindrical surface 633 and the second cylindrical surface 651 are the same as the telescopic direction of the telescopic assembly 6.

[0057] As Figure 7As shown, a rotating shaft 26 is provided on the mounting base 2, and the trigger key is connected to the upper housing through the rotating shaft. When the trigger key is pressed, the trigger key rotates around the rotating shaft 26. When the trigger key is released, the trigger key automatically returns to the initial position. As Figure 8 shown, when the trigger key is pressed, the supporting portion is the first cylindrical surface 633. At the limit position, the supporting foot 24 contacts the first cylindrical surface 633, which is equivalent to the first cylindrical surface 633 restricting the first key travel of the trigger key. As Figure 9 shown, when the pressing push rod is pressed to switch the key travel of the trigger key. At this time, when the trigger key is pressed, the supporting portion is the second cylindrical surface 651. At the limit position, the supporting foot 24 contacts the second cylindrical surface 651, which is equivalent to the second cylindrical surface 651 restricting the second key travel of the trigger key.

[0058] Optionally, the diameters of the first cylindrical surface 633 and the second cylindrical surface 651 are different. By setting different diameters, different positions of the supporting foot 24 can be defined.

[0059] The advantage of such a setting is that players can select a suitable key travel and the angle of the pressing cover according to their own needs, so that the same gamepad can meet the needs of different players without repeatedly replacing the trigger key of the same product. Adopting a working principle similar to that of a ballpoint pen to adjust the key travel of the trigger key, and using the first cylindrical surface 633 and the second cylindrical surface 651 as the supporting portions, the adjustment is convenient.

[0060] It should be noted that the supporting portion can also be in other shapes, such as a polygon or an arc surface, etc., and is not necessarily limited to a cylindrical surface. In this embodiment, the contact between the supporting foot 24 and the supporting portion is used to trigger a pressing signal.

[0061] The above are only the preferred embodiments of the present invention and are not intended to limit the present invention. Any modification, equivalent replacement, improvement, etc. made by any person skilled in the art within the spirit and principle of the present invention shall be included in the protection scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. A trigger key, characterized in that, It includes a mounting base (2), a pressing cover (1) and a support base (3). The mounting base (2) is connected to the housing of the game controller. The pressing cover (1) is detachably connected to the mounting base (2). A matching rotating shaft (21) and a rotating shaft connecting portion (11) are respectively provided on the mounting base (2) and the pressing cover (1). The rotating shaft (21) and the rotating shaft connecting portion (11) are rotationally connected. The support base (3) is connected to the mounting base (2). A support column (12) matching the support base (3) is provided on the pressing cover (1). When the pressing cover (1) is pressed, the support base (3) contacts the support column (12). The support base (3) is slidably connected to the mounting base (2). The support base (3) and / or the support column (12) at least include two support surfaces with different support heights; It further includes a telescopic assembly (6) which is arranged inside the housing of the game controller. The telescopic assembly (6) includes at least two support portions along the telescopic direction. A support foot (24) is provided on the mounting base (2). The support portion is adapted to provide support for the support foot (24); The telescopic assembly (6) includes: a guide member (61), a pressing push rod (62), a rotating member (63), a compression spring (64) and a fixed seat (65). The guide member (61) is fixedly connected to the housing of the game controller. The compression spring (64) is located between the rotating member (63) and the fixed seat (65). The guide member (61) is annular. A guide groove (612) is provided on the inner wall of the guide member (61). At least two abutting portions (611) are provided along the circumferential direction of the guide member (61). An abutting member (632) matching the abutting portion (611) is provided on the rotating member (63). The compression spring pushes the abutting portion (611) to contact the abutting member (632). The pressing push rod (62) is slidably connected to the guide member (61). When the pressing push rod (62) is pressed, the pressing push rod (62) pushes the rotating member (63) to move linearly. When the pressing push rod (62) moves to a set position, the rotating member (63) rotates under the action of the compression spring.

2. The trigger key according to claim 1, characterized in that, A plug pin (31) and a chute (23) are respectively provided on the support base (3) and the mounting base (2). The plug pin (31) is in plug-in fit with the chute (23), and the plug pin (31) is slidably connected to the chute (23).

3. The trigger key according to claim 2, wherein, A toggle switch (32) is provided on the support base (3). An avoidance hole (25) is formed on the mounting base (2). The toggle switch (32) is exposed outside the avoidance hole (25). The toggle switch (32) is adapted to adjust the position of the plug pin (31) in the chute (23).

4. A game controller, characterized in that, It includes the trigger key according to any one of claims 1-3.

5. The game controller according to claim 4, characterized in that, The support portion includes a first cylindrical surface (633) and a second cylindrical surface (651). The first cylindrical surface (633) is disposed on the rotating member (63), and the second cylindrical surface (651) is disposed on the fixed seat (65). The axial directions of the first cylindrical surface (633) and the second cylindrical surface (651) are the same as the telescopic direction of the telescopic assembly (6).

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