Controller structure

Abstract

A controller structure includes a drive assembly, a slider, a potentiometer, and a control module; the drive assembly includes a drive mechanism, a worm, and a turbine, the two ends of the worm are respectively connected to the drive mechanism and the turbine, the slider is connected to the turbine, and the potentiometer is connected to the slider. The drive mechanism is used to provide a driving force to drive the turbine to rotate, thereby driving the slider to move linearly, the potentiometer is used to obtain the position information of the slider, and the control module is used to obtain the driving force information and the position information, and compare the driving force information and the position information with the corresponding preset values ​​to obtain two comparison results, and control the drive mechanism to output the driving force according to the comparison results to adjust the position of the slider. The controller structure provided by the present invention can enhance the user's operating experience.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The invention relates to a controller structure. Background Art

[0002] With the continuous development of electronic products and the continuous improvement of people's living standards, game consoles have become more and more integrated into people's daily lives. Gamers are also demanding higher and higher gaming experiences. The controller has a significant impact on the game player's gaming experience. How to simulate real game scenes with the controller has become a major technical problem that needs to be solved. Summary of the Invention

[0003] In view of this, it is necessary to provide a controller structure.

[0004] The present invention provides a controller structure, comprising a drive assembly, a slider, a potentiometer, and a control module; the drive assembly comprises a drive mechanism, a worm, and a turbine, wherein one end of the worm is connected to the output end of the drive mechanism and the other end is meshed with the turbine; the slider is connected to the turbine; the potentiometer is disposed on a side of the turbine away from the slider and is connected to the turbine; the control module is signal-connected to the potentiometer and the drive mechanism. The drive mechanism is configured to provide a driving force to drive the turbine to rotate, thereby driving the slider to reciprocate along a direction parallel to the central axis of the turbine; the potentiometer is configured to obtain rotation information of the turbine and thereby obtain position information of the slider; the control module is configured to obtain driving force information of the drive mechanism and position information of the slider, and compare the driving force information and the position information with a preset driving force value and a preset position value, respectively, to obtain two comparison results; and the control module is further configured to control the drive mechanism to output a driving force based on the two comparison results to adjust the position of the slider.

[0005] In some possible implementations, the turbine includes a turbine body and a fixing portion provided on the turbine body, the fixing portion is arranged to form a fixing groove, and the sliding member is accommodated in the fixing groove and is coaxial with the turbine.

[0006] In some possible implementations, an inner surface of the fixing portion is provided with an internal thread, an outer surface of the sliding member is provided with an external thread engaged with the internal thread, and the sliding member is connected to the turbine through the engagement of the external thread with the internal thread.

[0007] In some possible implementations, the controller structure further includes a limiter, which is disposed through the potentiometer, the turbine, and the sliding member, and is used to limit the rotation of the sliding member.

[0008] In some possible implementations, the controller structure further includes a base plate, the base plate is provided with a limiting groove, and an end of the limiting member facing away from the sliding member is fixed in the limiting groove.

[0009] In some possible implementations, the cross-section of the limiting member along the direction perpendicular to the direction is triangular or polygonal.

[0010] In some possible embodiments, the control module includes a memory, an operator and a main control board; the memory is used to store the position information, the driving force information, the position preset value and the driving force preset value; the operator is used to compare the position information and the driving force information with the position preset value and the driving force preset value, respectively, and obtain the two comparison results; the main control board is respectively connected to the memory, the operator, the driving mechanism and the potentiometer signal, and the main control board is used to control the driving force output by the driving mechanism according to the two comparison results.

[0011] In some possible implementations, the controller structure further includes a manipulation member, which is provided at an end of the sliding member away from the drive assembly, the sliding member is used to move toward or away from the manipulation member, and the manipulation member is used to apply pressure to the sliding member.

[0012] In some possible implementations, the operating member is a button or a joystick.

[0013] In some possible implementations, the control module is connected to the driving mechanism and the potentiometer via wireless or wired signal connections.

[0014] Compared with the existing technology, the controller structure provided by the present invention can adjust the driving force and relative position of the sliding part in real time through the cooperation of the driving component, the sliding part and the potentiometer. The driving force and position are precisely controlled, thereby improving the user experience. In addition, the cooperation of the turbine, the worm and the sliding part can convert the rotational motion of the turbine into the linear motion of the sliding part. The design is simpler, reducing the structural complexity of the controller structure and thus reducing costs. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0015] Figure 1 It is an exploded diagram of a controller structure provided by one embodiment of the present invention.

[0016] Figure 2 This is a top view of the controller structure provided by one embodiment of the present invention with the cover plate and the operating member of the box body removed.

[0017] Figure 3 This is a test diagram of the controller structure provided by one embodiment of the present invention after removing one side wall of the box body.

[0018] Figure 4 1 is a schematic structural diagram of a potentiometer provided in one embodiment of the present invention.

[0019] Figure 5 It is a schematic diagram of a controller structure provided by an embodiment of the present invention.

[0020] Description of main component symbols

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[0022] The following specific embodiments will further illustrate the present invention in conjunction with the above-mentioned drawings. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0023] The technical solutions in the embodiments of the present invention will be clearly and completely described below in conjunction with the drawings in the embodiments of the present invention. Obviously, the described embodiments are only part of the embodiments of the present invention, rather than all the embodiments.

[0024] It should be noted that when a component is referred to as being "fixed to" another component, it may be directly on the other component or there may also be a central component. When a component is considered to be "connected to" another component, it may be directly connected to the other component or there may also be a central component. When a component is considered to be "set on" another component, it may be directly set on the other component or there may also be a central component. The terms "vertical", "horizontal", "left", "right" and similar expressions used herein are for illustrative purposes only.

[0025] The system implementation described below is merely illustrative. The module or circuit divisions described represent only a logical functional division; actual implementations may employ different divisions. Furthermore, it is clear that the term "comprising" does not exclude other units or steps, and the singular does not exclude the plural. Multiple units or devices recited in system claims may also be implemented by the same unit or device through software or hardware. Terms such as "first" and "second" are used to designate names and do not imply any particular order.

[0026] Unless otherwise defined, all technical and scientific terms used herein have the same meaning as commonly understood by one skilled in the art to which this invention pertains. The terms used in this specification of the present invention are for the purpose of describing specific embodiments only and are not intended to limit the present invention. The term "and / or" as used herein includes any and all combinations of one or more of the associated listed items.

[0027] See also Figure 1 and Figure 5FIG. 1 shows a controller structure 100 provided by an embodiment of the present invention, which can be applied to the operation of a game console. The controller structure 100 includes a driving component 2 , a sliding member 3 , a potentiometer 5 , and a control module 4 .

[0028] The drive assembly 2 includes a drive mechanism 21, a worm 22 disposed at the output end of the drive mechanism 21, and a turbine 23 meshing with the worm 22. The slider 3 is connected to the turbine 23. A potentiometer 5 is disposed on a side of the turbine 23 away from the slider 3 and is connected to the turbine 23. The control module 4 is electrically connected to the potentiometer 5 and the drive mechanism 21. The drive mechanism 21 is configured to rotate the turbine 23, thereby driving the slider 3 to reciprocate along a direction a parallel to the central axis of the turbine 23. The potentiometer 5 is configured to detect rotation information of the turbine 23 and thereby obtain position information of the slider 3. The control module 4 is configured to obtain the position information of the potentiometer 5 and the driving force information of the drive mechanism 21, compare the position information and the driving force information with a preset position value and a preset driving force value, respectively, to obtain comparison results, and control the drive mechanism 21 based on the comparison results to rotate the turbine 23, thereby driving the slider 3 to reciprocate along the direction a.

[0029] See also Figure 1 The controller structure 100 further includes a box body 1, which is used to carry the driving assembly 2, the sliding member 3 and the potentiometer 5, so as to facilitate the gripping of the controller structure 100. It is understood that the structure is not limited to the box body, and other structures with bearing and gripping functions can also be used.

[0030] In this embodiment, the box body 1 is roughly a rectangular box body, and can also be a box body of other irregular shapes that are easy for human hands to grasp.

[0031] In this embodiment, the box body 1 may be made of plastic.

[0032] See also Figures 1 to 3 The worm 22 extends in a direction perpendicular to the central axis of the turbine 23 (i.e., direction a). The worm 22 is disposed on the side of the turbine 23 and is meshed with the turbine 23. The drive mechanism 21 is disposed at an end of the worm 22 away from the turbine 23.

[0033] In this embodiment, the driving mechanism 21 may be a driving motor.

[0034] In this embodiment, the worm 22 is a cylindrical structure, and an external thread 221 is provided on the outer surface of the worm 22 .

[0035] In this embodiment, the worm 22 may be made of metal or plastic.

[0036] See also Figures 1 to 3 The turbine 23 includes a turbine body 231, an external thread 232 provided on the outer surface of the turbine body 231, and a fixing portion 233 provided on the turbine body 231. The external thread 221 of the worm 22 is engaged with the external thread 232. A fixing groove 234 is formed in the fixing portion 233, and the sliding member 3 is accommodated in the fixing groove 234 and is coaxial with the turbine 23. The driving mechanism 21 drives the worm 22 to rotate. The worm 22 is engaged with the external thread 232 of the turbine body 231 through the external thread 221, thereby driving the turbine body 231 and the fixing portion 233 located thereon to rotate. The fixing portion 233 then drives the sliding member 3 accommodated in the fixing groove 234 to move back and forth along the direction a.

[0037] In this embodiment, the inner surface of the fixing portion 233 is provided with an internal thread 235, and the outer surface of the sliding member 3 is provided with an external thread 31 engaged with the internal thread 235. The sliding member 3 is connected to the turbine 23 through the engagement of the external thread 31 with the internal thread 235.

[0038] In this embodiment, the turbine 23 may be made of metal or plastic.

[0039] See also Figure 1 The controller structure 100 further includes a limiter 6, which is disposed through the potentiometer 5, the turbine 23, and the slider 3. The limiter 6 is configured to limit the slider 3 from rotating about the direction a, thereby ensuring that the slider 3 can only reciprocate along the direction a. Furthermore, the limiter 6 is configured to secure the potentiometer 5 and the turbine 23, preventing them from moving during the driving process.

[0040] In this embodiment, the box body 1 includes a bottom plate 13 , and a limiting groove 11 is provided on the bottom plate 13 . One end of the limiting member 6 facing away from the sliding member 3 is fixedly connected to the limiting groove 11 .

[0041] In this embodiment, the cross section of the stopper 6 along the direction perpendicular to the direction a is triangular or polygonal. In order to match the cross section of the stopper 6, the sliding member 3, the potentiometer 5 and the turbine 23 are all provided with holes of corresponding shapes.

[0042] It is understandable that the cross section of the limiting member 6 may also be other shapes having a limiting function.

[0043] See also Figure 4 , combined with reference Figure 1 and Figure 3 The potentiometer 5 includes a resistor 51 and a rotating component 52. The rotating component 52 is connected to the turbine 23 through a hook 53. The rotation of the turbine 23 around the direction a can drive the rotating component 52 to rotate around the direction a, and then change the position of the moving contact on the resistor 51 on the resistor 51 through rotation. In this way, a voltage that is related to the position of the moving contact can be obtained between the moving contact and the fixed contact. The rotation information of the turbine 23 can be obtained through the voltage, and then the position information of the slider 3 located on the turbine 23 can be obtained.

[0044] See also Figure 1 The controller structure 100 further includes a manipulation member 7, which is located outside the housing 1 and extends through the housing 1. The manipulation member 7 is located at the end of the slider 3 facing away from the turbine 23. The slider 3 reciprocates along the direction a, thereby approaching and moving away from the manipulation member 7. The manipulation member 7 is used to apply a manipulation force to the slider 3, thereby causing the slider 3 to move toward the turbine 23.

[0045] In this embodiment, the box body 1 further includes a cover plate 12 , and the operating member 7 is disposed through the cover plate 12 .

[0046] In this embodiment, the operating member 7 may be a button, or a joystick capable of achieving two-dimensional or three-dimensional movement, and may be specifically set according to actual needs.

[0047] See also Figure 5 The control module 4 includes a control board 41, a memory 42, and an operator 43. The memory 42 is used to store the position information, the driving force information, the preset position value, and the preset driving force value. The operator 43 is used to compare the position information and the driving force information with the preset position value and the preset driving force value, respectively, and obtain two corresponding comparison results. The main control board 41 is respectively connected to the memory 42, the operator 43, the driving mechanism 21, and the potentiometer 5. The main control board 41 controls the driving force output by the driving mechanism 21 based on the two corresponding comparison results, thereby controlling the reciprocating movement of the sliding member 3 along the direction a, thereby adjusting the relative position of the sliding member 3 and the operating member 7.

[0048] In this embodiment, the control module 4 transmits signals to the driving mechanism 21 and the potentiometer 5 via wireless or wired communication.

[0049] The controller structure 100 provided in this application can be used for game control. During use, the memory 42 of the control module 4 pre-stores the preset position value of the slider 3 and the preset driving force value of the drive mechanism 21 corresponding to each game action. When the first action begins, the main control board 41 controls the drive mechanism 21 to output the driving force according to the corresponding preset position value and driving force value, driving the worm 22 and the turbine 23 to rotate, thereby driving the slider 3 to move along the direction a, adjusting the relative distance between the slider 3 and the operating member 7. After the slider 3 adjusts its position, the operator presses the operating member 7. When pressing the operating member 7, the operating member 7 applies a force to the slider 3, causing the slider 3 to move toward the turbine 23. At this time, the slider 3, under the action of the driving force of the drive mechanism 21, will have a resistance to the operating member 7, thereby improving the operator's operating experience. After completing the first action, the potentiometer 5 will detect the position information of the slider 3 at this time. The main control board 41 obtains the position information of the slider 3 and the driving force information of the driving mechanism 21, and compares the above position information and driving force information with the position preset value and driving force preset value corresponding to the second action through the operator 43 to obtain the corresponding comparison result. The main control board 41 then controls the driving force output by the driving mechanism 21 based on the two comparison results, and then repeats the process of the first action to complete the second action.

[0050] It is understandable that, in addition to the above applications, the controller structure 100 can also be used in other occasions, such as being used in conjunction with touch buttons of electronic products such as mobile phones and tablet computers, and being used for remote control of drones or model aircraft.

[0051] Compared with the existing technology, the controller structure provided by the present invention can adjust the driving force and relative position of the sliding part in real time through the cooperation of the driving component, the sliding part and the potentiometer. The driving force and position are precisely controlled, thereby improving the user experience. In addition, the cooperation of the turbine, the worm and the sliding part can convert the rotational motion of the turbine into the linear motion of the sliding part. The design is simpler, reducing the structural complexity of the controller structure and thus reducing costs.

Claims

1. A controller structure, characterized in that: include: A drive assembly comprising a drive mechanism, a worm and a turbine, wherein one end of the worm is connected to the output end of the drive mechanism and the other end is meshed with the turbine; a sliding member connected to the turbine; a potentiometer, disposed on a side of the turbine away from the sliding member, and connected to the turbine; as well as A control module is connected to the potentiometer and the drive mechanism signal, The driving mechanism is used to provide a driving force to drive the turbine to rotate, thereby driving the sliding member to reciprocate in a direction parallel to the central axis of the turbine. The potentiometer is used to obtain rotation information of the turbine, thereby obtaining position information of the sliding member. The control module is used to obtain driving force information of the driving mechanism and position information of the sliding member, and compare the driving force information and the position information with a driving force preset value and a position preset value respectively to obtain two comparison results. The control module is also used to control the driving mechanism to output a driving force based on the two comparison results to adjust the position of the sliding member. The turbine includes a turbine body and a fixing portion arranged on the turbine body. The fixing portion is surrounded to form a fixing groove. The sliding member is accommodated in the fixing groove and is coaxial with the turbine.

2. The controller structure according to claim 1, wherein: An inner surface of the fixing portion is provided with an internal thread, an outer surface of the sliding member is provided with an external thread engaged with the internal thread, and the sliding member is connected to the turbine through the engagement of the external thread and the internal thread.

3. The controller structure according to claim 1, wherein: The controller structure further includes a limiting member, which is arranged through the potentiometer, the turbine and the sliding member, and is used to limit the rotation of the sliding member.

4. The controller structure according to claim 3, wherein: The controller structure further includes a bottom plate, a limiting groove is provided on the bottom plate, and an end of the limiting member facing away from the sliding member is fixed in the limiting groove.

5. The controller structure according to claim 3, wherein: The cross section of the limiting member along the direction perpendicular to the direction is triangular or polygonal.

6. The controller structure according to claim 1, wherein: The control module includes: a memory, configured to store the position information, the driving force information, the position preset value, and the driving force preset value; an operator, configured to compare the position information and the driving force information with the preset position value and the preset driving force value, respectively, and obtain the two comparison results; and A main control board is respectively connected to the memory, the operator, the drive mechanism and the potentiometer signal, and the main control board is used to control the driving force output by the drive mechanism according to the two comparison results.

7. The controller structure according to claim 1, wherein: The controller structure further includes a manipulation member, which is provided at one end of the sliding member away from the driving assembly. The sliding member is used to move toward or away from the manipulation member, and the manipulation member is used to apply pressure to the sliding member.

8. The controller structure according to claim 7, characterized in that: The operating member is a button or a joystick.

9. The controller structure according to claim 1, wherein: The control module is connected to the driving mechanism and the potentiometer via wireless or wired signal connections.

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