Operating device

Abstract

In a case where a pressing operation is performed on an input portion of an operated device by operating another operating device which is attachable and detachable, excessive force is suppressed from being applied to the input portion. The operated device has an input portion which accepts a pressing operation in a first direction on at least one surface. The operating device has a holding portion which holds the operated device, an operating portion which is connected to the holding portion and is operated by a user, and a pressing portion which switches between a first state in which the input portion is pressed and a second state in which the input portion is not pressed, in accordance with an operation performed on the operating portion. According to a third state in which the pressing portion is applied with force exceeding a threshold value in a second direction opposite to the first direction in the first state, the pressing portion relieves the force pressing the input portion.

Description

TECHNICAL FIELD

[0001] The present application relates to an operating device. BACKGROUND

[0002] Conventionally, a peripheral device capable of being attached to a game device is known. In Patent Literature 1, a peripheral device capable of being attached to a game device provided with a display portion and a rotation detector is described. The peripheral device of Patent Literature 1 has an operation portion that can be rotated. When the operation portion is rotated, the rotation detector of the game device detects the rotation operation and transmits rotation information. Thereby, a game element displayed on the display portion provided in the game device is operated.

[0003] PRIOR ART DOCUMENTS

[0004] PATENT LITERATURE

[0005] Patent Literature 1: Japanese Patent Application Publication No. 2019-97953 SUMMARY

[0006] PROBLEMS TO BE SOLVED BY THE INVENTION

[0007] However, the input portion provided in the game device is not pressed by the peripheral device. In addition, in the case where the input portion is pressed by operating another operating device that can be attached, in order to reliably press the input portion, a strong force needs to be applied at the time of pressing, but if the force is excessively applied, the input portion can be damaged.

[0008] SOLUTION TO THE PROBLEM

[0009] The operating device of the first aspect of the present application is configured to be attached to and detached from a device to be operated, which is provided with an input portion that receives a pressing operation in a first direction on at least one surface. The operating device includes a holding portion that holds the device to be operated, an operation portion that is connected to the holding portion and is operated by a user, and a pressing portion that switches between a first state in which the input portion is pressed and a second state in which the input portion is not pressed, in accordance with an operation performed on the operation portion. The pressing portion relieves the force with which the input portion is pressed, in accordance with a third state in which a force exceeding a threshold value is applied to the pressing portion in a second direction opposite to the first direction, in the first state.

[0010] EFFECT OF THE INVENTION

[0011] According to the present application, since a force of a certain level or more is not applied to the input portion from the pressing portion of the operating device, damage to the input portion can be suppressed or prevented. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS

[0012] Figure 1This is a perspective view of the operating device and the operating device of the game device on which the operating device is installed, according to the embodiment.

[0013] Figure 2 (A) Figure 2 (B) is a perspective view of the operating device and the operating device with the operating device installed on the operating device.

[0014] Figure 3 (A) is a top view of the retaining and holding parts. Figure 3 (B) is an external side view of the retaining and holding parts.

[0015] Figure 4 (A) is a perspective view of the main body of the operating unit. Figure 4 (B) is an internal three-dimensional view of the main body of the operating section.

[0016] Figure 5 (A) Figure 5 (B) Figure 5 (C) is a partial sectional view of the operating device and controller.

[0017] Figure 6 This is a three-dimensional view of the appearance of a modified toy.

[0018] Explanation of reference numerals in the attached figures

[0019] 1, 90, Operating device; 2, Controller; 11, Holding part; 12, Holding part; 13, 902, Main body of operating part; 2a, First controller; 2b, Second controller; 22, 22a, 22b, Input part; 111, Storage part; 112, Cover part; 114, First groove part; 115, Second groove part; 116, Third groove part; 117, Fourth groove part; 118, Groove part; 130, Operating part; 131, Pressing part; 132, Rotating shaft; 133, Shaft support part; 134, Force application part; 140, Rotating shaft; 141, Cam; 142, Pressing operating part; 153, Recess; 903, Operated device; 904, Mounting part; 913, Input part; P1, First mounting position; P2, Second mounting position; S1, First mark; S2, Second mark. Detailed Implementation

[0020] The operating apparatus of the embodiment will be described with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0021] Figure 1 , Figure 2 This is a perspective view of the operating device 1 and the controller 2, which is the operating device of the game device. Figure 2 (A) Figure 2 (B) indicates the state in which the operating device 1 is installed on the controller 2.

[0022] <Controller 2>

[0023] The controller 2 has a first controller (first operated device) 2a and a second controller (second operated device) 2b. The first controller 2a and the second controller 2b are, for example, formed in a cuboid shape and have multiple faces. At least one of the multiple faces is referred to as the operating face 21. Furthermore, in the following description, an orthogonal coordinate system consisting of the x-axis, y-axis, and z-axis is established, with the x-axis along... Figure 1 , Figure 2 The short side of the operating surface 21 of the controller 2 shown is y-axis along its long side, and z-axis is orthogonal to the x-axis and y-axis.

[0024] An input section 22a is provided on the operating surface 21 of the first controller 2a. The input section 22a is located off-center from the center of the operating surface 21 of the first controller 2a toward the positive y-axis and the positive x-axis. An input section 22b is provided on the operating surface 21 of the second controller 2b. The input section 22b is located off-center from the center of the operating surface 21 of the second controller 2b toward the negative y-axis and the positive x-axis.

[0025] Furthermore, in the following description, the input section 22a of the first controller 2a and the input section 22b of the second controller 2b are referred to as input section 22. Additionally, in the following description, the first controller 2a and the second controller 2b are referred to as controller 2. Input section 22 is an input operation member that outputs an operation signal when a pressing operation is received in the pressing direction (first direction) toward the negative z-axis. Based on the operation signal output from input section 22, the game elements displayed on the display section (not shown) of the game device are operated.

[0026] <Operating Device 1>

[0027] The operating device 1 includes a holding part 11, a gripping part 12, and an operating part body 13. The operating part body 13 is detachably mounted to the holding part 11. As will be described in detail below, the operating part body 13 presses the input part 22 of the controller 2 held in the holding part 11 according to the user's operation.

[0028] <Maintenance Section 11>

[0029] Figure 3 (A) is a top view of the retaining part 11 and the holding part 12. Figure 3 (B) is a side view of the holding part 11 and the gripping part 12 on the positive x-axis.

[0030] The holding part 11 has a storage part 111 for storing the controller 2 and a cover part 112 provided on the positive side of the z-axis relative to the storage part 111. The short side of the holding part 11 for storing the controller 2 extends along the x-axis and the long side extends along the y-axis.

[0031] The first controller 2a or the second controller 2b is housed in the housing portion 111, and the holding portion 11 holds the first controller 2a or the second controller 2b. Figure 2 (A) indicates a case where the first controller 2a is housed in the housing portion 111, Figure 2 (B) indicates a case where the second controller 2b is housed in the housing portion 111. The first controller 2a and the second controller 2b differ in the position (input position) of the input portion 22 relative to the holding portion 11 when held by the holding portion 11. In other words, the controller 2 includes the first controller 2a and the second controller 2b whose input position of the input portion 22 differs depending on the holding state by the holding portion 11.

[0032] The housing portion 111 and the cover portion 112 are connected by the hinge portion 113 provided at the end portion on the negative side of the x axis. In this case, the cover portion 112 is attached to the housing portion 111 in a manner that can be opened and closed by rotating about the rotation axis B along the y axis by the hinge portion 113. Figure 3 (A) of (A) and (B) indicates a state where the cover portion 112 is closed (closed state). When the cover portion 112 is rotated about the rotation axis B in the arrow C from this closed state, the cover portion 112 becomes an open state (open state), and the controller 2 can be taken out or put in with respect to the housing portion 111. Figure 3 (B) indicates a state where the cover portion 112 is closed (closed state). When the cover portion 112 is rotated about the rotation axis B in the arrow C from this closed state, the cover portion 112 becomes an open state (open state), and the controller 2 can be taken out or put in with respect to the housing portion 111.

[0033] When the cover portion 112 in the open state is rotated about the rotation axis B in the direction opposite to the arrow C, as shown in (A) and (B), the cover portion 112 returns to the closed state. In addition, in a state where the operation portion main body 13 is detached from the holding portion 11 as described later, the cover portion 112 can be rotated by the hinge portion 113. An opening 112a is provided at the central portion of the cover portion 112, and thus the operation surface 21 of the housed controller 2 is exposed to the outside, and the input portion 22 can be pressed from the outside. Figure 3 Figure 3 (B) indicates a state where the cover portion 112 is closed (closed state). When the cover portion 112 is rotated about the rotation axis B in the arrow C from this closed state, the cover portion 112 becomes an open state (open state), and the controller 2 can be taken out or put in with respect to the housing portion 111.

[0034] ​At the end of the cover portion 112 on the positive x-axis side, a first groove 114 is formed on the positive y-axis side, and a second groove 115 is formed on the negative y-axis side. Compared to other parts of the cover portion 112, the length (thickness) of the first groove 114 and the second groove 115 in the z-axis direction is smaller. At the end of the storage portion 111 on the positive x-axis side, a third groove 116 is formed on the positive y-axis side, and a fourth groove 117 is formed on the negative y-axis side. Compared to other parts of the storage portion 111, the length (thickness) of the third groove 116 and the fourth groove 117 in the z-axis direction is smaller. When the cover portion 112 is in the closed state, the first groove 114 and the third groove 116 are arranged in the z-axis direction, and the second groove 115 and the fourth groove 117 are arranged in the z-axis direction. Furthermore, when collectively referred to as the first groove 114, the second groove 115, the third groove 116, and the fourth groove 117, they are referred to as groove 118.

[0035] The operating unit body 13 is mounted to the retaining part 11 by partially inserting a portion of the operating unit body 13, which will be described in detail later, into the slot 118. With the first controller 2a held in the retaining part 11, a portion of the operating unit body 13 is inserted into the first slot 114 and the third slot 116. With the second controller 2b held in the retaining part 11, a portion of the operating unit body 13 is inserted into the second slot 115 and the fourth slot 117.

[0036] Furthermore, in the following description, the position corresponding to the location where the first groove 114 and the third groove 116 are formed will be referred to as the first mounting position P1, and the position corresponding to the location where the second groove 115 and the fourth groove 117 are formed will be referred to as the second mounting position P2. Therefore, the operating unit body 13 is in the first mounting position P1 (refer to...). Figure 2 (B) and the second installation position P2 (refer to) Figure 2 Any one of (A) is installed (positioned) in the holding part 11. Specifically, when the first controller 2a is held in the holding part 11, the operating part body 13 is installed in the first mounting position P1 (see reference). Figure 2 (A)), when the second controller 2b is held in the holding part 11, the operating part body 13 is installed in the second mounting position P2 (refer to...). Figure 2 (B) In other words, the operating unit body 13 can select a first mounting position P1 where the input section 22 of the first controller 2a can be pressed and a second mounting position P2 where the input section 22 of the second controller 2b can be pressed. From another perspective, by changing the mounting position of the operating unit body 13 on the holding part 11, the input section 22 in different positions can be pressed.

[0037] A first identifier S1 is provided in the first slot 114, and a second identifier S2 is provided in the second slot 115. In other words, the retaining part 11 has the first identifier S1 in the first mounting position P1 and the second identifier S2 in the second mounting position P2. The first identifier S1 indicates that the first controller 2a is housed in the receiving part 111. Specifically, the first identifier S1 schematically shows, for example, the state of the operating surface 21 of the first controller 2a (the state where the input part 22 is located on the positive side of the y-axis) by means of engraving, printing, etc. Figure 2 As shown in (A), when the main body 13 of the operating unit is installed in the first installation position P1, the first identifier S1 is positioned in a location where it cannot be visually identified. In other words, when the main body 13 of the operating unit is installed in the first installation position P1, the first identifier S1 is positioned in a location covered by the main body 13 of the operating unit. The second identifier S2 indicates that the second controller 2b is housed in the storage unit 111. Specifically, the second identifier S2 schematically depicts, for example, the state of the operating surface 21 of the second controller 2b (the state where the input unit 22 is located on the negative side of the y-axis) using engraving, printing, or other methods. Figure 2 As shown in (B), when the operating unit body 13 is installed in the second mounting position P2, the second mark S2 is positioned in a location where it cannot be visually identified. In other words, when the operating unit body 13 is installed in the second mounting position P2, the second mark S2 is positioned in a location covered by the operating unit body 13. Furthermore, as marks disposed in the first groove 114 and the second groove 115, marks indicating the orientation of the operating unit body 13 toward the holding part 11 may also be included.

[0038] <Control Section 12>

[0039] The gripping part 12 is formed at the end of the storage part 111 on the negative y-axis side of the holding part 11. The gripping part 12 is formed, for example, in a cylindrical shape, extending from the end of the storage part 111 on the negative y-axis side toward the negative y-axis direction. When the operating device 1 is held with both hands, the gripping part 12 is held by one of the user's left and right hands. Furthermore, the shape of the gripping part 12 is not limited to cylindrical; it can also be prismatic, and can be any shape that is easy for the user to hold.

[0040] <Operating Unit Main Body 13>

[0041] Figure 4 (A) is a perspective view of the main body 13 of the operating unit. Figure 4 (B) is an internal perspective view of the main body 13 of the operating section. Figure 5 yes Figure 2 A partial cross-sectional view of the operating device 1 (holding part 11, operating part body 13) and controller 2 at line AA of (A). Figures 1-5As shown, the main body 13 of the operating unit has an operating part 130, a pressing part 131, a rotating shaft 132, a shaft support part 133, and a force-applying part 134. The pressing part 131, the rotating shaft 132, the shaft support part 133, and the force-applying part 134 are housed in the housing 14 of the main body 13 of the operating unit.

[0042] When the operating unit body 13 is mounted on the retaining part 11, the x-axis negative side surface (hereinafter referred to as the mounting surface) 15 of the housing 14 contacts the retaining part 11. On the mounting surface 15, a recess 153 is formed between a pair of protrusions 151 and 152 protruding towards the x-axis negative side. Protrusion 151 is formed on the mounting surface 15 near the z-axis positive side, and protrusion 152 is formed on the mounting surface 15 near the z-axis negative side. By sliding the pair of protrusions 151 and 152 from the x-axis positive side and inserting them into the groove 118, the operating unit body 13 is mounted on the x-axis positive side of the retaining part 11. When the operating unit body 13 is mounted in the first mounting position P1, protrusion 151 is inserted into the first groove 114 of the cover 112, and protrusion 152 is inserted into the third groove 116 of the receiving part 111. When the operating unit body 13 is installed in the second installation position P2, the protrusion 151 is inserted into the second groove 115 of the cover 112, and the protrusion 152 is inserted into the fourth groove 117 of the storage portion 111. In other words, by partially arranging the storage portion 111 and partially arranging the cover 112 within the recess 153 of the operating unit body 13, the operating unit body 13 is installed in the retaining portion 11. When the retaining portion 11 is arranged within the recess 153 of the operating unit body 13, the movement of the cover 112 toward the positive z-axis is restricted by the protrusion 151. As a result, the cover 112 cannot be opened when it is in the closed state.

[0043] The operating unit 130 includes an operating shaft 135 mounted on a rotation axis (second rotation axis) 140 parallel to the x-axis and an operating grip 136 for the user to hold when operating the operating unit 130. The rotation axis 140 and the operating unit 130 are designed to rotate as a single unit. The operating shaft 135 is a rod-shaped member extending in a direction orthogonal to the direction in which the rotation axis 140 extends (x-axis direction). The operating grip 136 is located at both ends of the rod-shaped operating shaft 135. When operating the operating device 1, the user holds the grip 12 with one hand and the operating grip 136 with the other hand. When the user operates the operating unit 130 by holding the operating grip 136, the operating shaft 135 rotates via the rotation axis 140. That is, the operating unit 130 rotates via the rotation axis 140 according to the user's operation.

[0044] A cam 141 is provided at the end of the rotating shaft 140 on the negative x-axis side. The cam 141 is located on the negative z-axis side relative to the end 131A of the pressing part 131 on the positive x-axis side, which will be described in detail later. According to the operation of the operating part 130 by the user, the cam 141 rotates together with the rotating shaft 140, causing the end 131A of the pressing part 131 to be displaced along the z-axis direction.

[0045] <Pressing part 131>

[0046] The pressing part 131 is a member extending along the x-axis direction and has a rotation axis (first rotation axis) 132 extending along the y-axis direction. The rotation axis 132 is configured to rotate in a manner including rotational movement towards the negative z-axis. The end 131A of the pressing part 131 on the positive x-axis side is disposed on the positive z-axis side relative to the aforementioned rotation axis 140. The pressing part 131 is configured to rotate using the rotation axis 132 in accordance with the rotation of the cam 141.

[0047] A pressing operation part 142 and a protrusion 143 are provided at the end 131B on the negative x-axis side of the pressing part 131. The pressing operation part 142 is located on the positive z-axis side of the end 131B. The pressing operation part 142 protrudes outward (positive z-axis side) of the housing 14 through an opening 144 provided in the housing 14. The pressing operation part 142 accepts pressing operations performed by the user towards the negative z-axis side.

[0048] A protrusion 143 is provided on the negative z-axis side of the end portion 131B and protrudes toward the negative z-axis side. When the main body 13 of the operating unit is mounted on the holding portion 11, the protrusion 143 of the pressing portion 131 is located on the positive z-axis side relative to the input portion 22 of the controller 2. Specifically, when the first controller 2a is held on the holding portion 11, the protrusion 143 is located on the positive z-axis side relative to the input portion 22a. When the second controller 2b is held on the holding portion 11, the protrusion 143 is located on the positive z-axis side relative to the input portion 22b. As will be described in detail below, the pressing portion 131 rotates using the rotation axis 132 according to the operation of the operating unit 130, thereby switching between a first state in which the protrusion 143 presses the input portion 22 and a second state in which the protrusion 143 does not press the input portion 22.

[0049] <Shaft support part 133>

[0050] The shaft support portion 133 has a first surface 133a parallel to the xy plane and a second surface 133b and a third surface 133c parallel to the zx plane. The second surface 133b is connected to the end of the first surface 133a on the positive y-axis side, and the third surface 133c is connected to the end of the first surface 133a on the negative y-axis side. The second surface 133b and the third surface 133c each have a guide hole extending from the end on the negative z-axis side toward the positive z-axis side. The width of the guide hole in the x-axis direction is approximately equal to the diameter of the rotating shaft 132.

[0051] The pressing part 131 is partially housed in the space surrounded by the first surface 133a, the second surface 133b, and the third surface 133c of the shaft support part 133. At this time, the rotating shaft 132 is housed in the guide holes formed on the second surface 133b and the third surface 133c. That is, the shaft support part 133 is positioned on the positive side of the z-axis relative to the pressing part 131 and the rotating shaft 132. In other words, the shaft support part 133 supports the rotating shaft 132 from the positive side of the z-axis. The guide holes formed on the second surface 133b and the third surface 133c of the shaft support part 133 extend towards the positive side of the z-axis as described above, and their width in the x-axis direction is approximately equal to the diameter of the rotating shaft 132. Therefore, the movement of the rotating shaft 132 relative to the shaft support part 133 in the x-axis direction is restricted, and the displacement of the rotating shaft 132 relative to the shaft support part 133 in the z-axis direction is also restricted.

[0052] <Section 134>

[0053] The force-applying part 134, such as a spring or other elastic member, is disposed in the space between the first surface 133a of the shaft support 133 and the housing 14, i.e., on the positive z-axis side of the shaft support 133. The force-applying part 134 applies a force (e.g., 2 [N]) to the shaft support 133 in the negative z-axis direction. As a result, the rotating shaft 132 and the pressing part 131 having the rotating shaft 132 are subjected to a force in the negative z-axis direction. As will be described in detail later, the value of this applied force becomes a threshold value for the force applied to the pressing part 131 toward the positive z-axis side when the force on the pressing input part 22 is reduced. Therefore, the value of the applied force, i.e., the threshold value, is set based on the results of simulations, etc., to a higher value that allows for reliable pressing of the input part 22 without damaging the input part 22.

[0054] <Action of the main body of the operating unit 13>

[0055] Reference Figure 5 Explain the operation of the main body 13 of the operating unit. Figure 5 (A) indicates a state where the user has not rotated the operating unit 130. Specifically, in Figure 5 Figure (A) shows the second state in which the pressing part 131 is not pressing the input part 22. Furthermore, in the following description, the direction toward the positive side of the z-axis will sometimes be referred to as the second direction, relative to the first direction described above as the pressing direction toward the negative z-axis. As shown, the cam 141 is not in contact with the end 131A of the pressing part 131 on the positive x-axis side; therefore, no force in the z-axis direction is applied to the end 131A from the cam 141. Therefore, the pressing part 131 does not rotate using the rotation axis 132. That is, the end 131B of the pressing part 131 does not move toward the negative z-axis side; therefore, the protrusion 143 provided at the end 131B does not contact the input part 22 of the controller 2. In other words, the pressing part 131 does not rotate in the pressing direction in which the input part 22 can be pressed.

[0056] Figure 5 (B) indicates that the user has rotated the operating unit 130. Specifically, in Figure 5 (B) shows the first state in which the pressing part 131 presses the input part 22 by rotating the pressing part 131. Along with the operation of the operation part 130, the rotation shaft 140 rotates. By rotating the rotation shaft 140, the cam 141 contacts the negative z-axis side of the end portion 131A of the pressing part 131. As a result, the end portion 131A is subjected to force in the direction of the positive z-axis (the second direction), and therefore, the pressing part 131 is pressed towards the input part 22 by the rotation shaft 132. Figure 5 The pressing part (B) rotates counterclockwise. This rotation moves the end 131B of the pressing part 131 in a first direction, and the protrusion 143 contacts the input part 22 of the controller 2. That is, the pressing part 131 rotates in a first direction that allows the input part 22 to be pressed using the rotation axis 132. As a result, the input part 22 is pressed in the first direction.

[0057] As the operating part 130 is further rotated, and the amount by which the end portion 131A is pushed upward in the second direction by the cam 141 increases, the amount by which the protrusion 143 moves in the first direction also becomes greater. Figure 5 The state shown in (B) is large. However, the range in which the input section 22 of the controller 2 can move along the z-axis is limited (movement limit). Therefore, even if the amount of movement of the protrusion 143 towards the negative z-axis increases, the input section 22 cannot exceed the movement limit for moving towards the negative z-axis. In this case, the force applied from the protrusion 143 to the input section 22 in the first direction increases. Therefore, the reaction force (force in the second direction) received by the protrusion 143 from the input section 22 of the controller 2 also increases, and the same force as the reaction force received by the protrusion 143 is also applied to the rotating shaft 132. Since the reaction force in the second direction is applied to the rotating shaft 132, a force in the second direction is also applied to the shaft support section 133 via the rotating shaft 132.

[0058] Figure 5(C) indicates the state in the first state where the input section 22 experiences a force exceeding a threshold (the force applied by the force-applying part 134, i.e., 2 [N]) in the first direction. In this state, a reaction force exceeding a threshold acts on the protrusion 143 and the rotation shaft 132 in the second direction. Since the reaction force in the second direction exceeds the threshold for the force applied by the force-applying part 134, the shaft support 133 moves in the second direction against the applied force. Consequently, the rotation shaft 132 and the pressing part 131 move in the second direction. That is, as the shaft support 133 moves in the second direction, the pressing part 131 also moves in the second direction. As a result, the force exerted by the protrusion 143 formed at the end 131B of the pressing part 131 on the input section 22 in the first direction is reduced, suppressing excessive force applied to the input section 22. In other words, according to the third state, which applies a reaction force exceeding a threshold to the pressing part 131 in the first state, the pressing part 131 moves in the second direction, thereby reducing the force on the pressing input part 22.

[0059] Furthermore, while the operation of rotating the operating unit 130 was described above, the same applies when the user presses the pressing operating unit 142 formed at the end 131B of the pressing unit 131. When the user presses the pressing operating unit 142 in the first direction, the pressing unit 131 rotates using the rotation axis 132, and the protrusion 143 formed at the end 131B of the pressing unit 131 presses the input unit 22. As the amount of pressing on the pressing operating unit 142 increases, the force applied from the protrusion 143 to the input unit 22 increases, and when it exceeds a threshold, the rotation axis 132 and the shaft support 133 move in the second direction, similar to the situation described in the rotation operation of the operating unit 130. Accompanying this movement, the pressing unit 131 as a whole also moves towards the positive z-axis. This result reduces the force required for the protrusion 143 to press against the input section 22 when the pressing operation is performed on the pressing operation section 142, and suppresses the application of excessive force to the input section 22.

[0060] Based on the implementation methods described above, the following effects can be achieved.

[0061] (1) The operating device 1 includes: a holding part 11 that holds the controller 2, which is an operated device; an operating part 130 connected to the holding part 11 and operated by the user; and a pressing part 131 that switches between a first state of pressing the input part 22 of the controller 2 and a second state of not pressing the input part 22, depending on the operation performed on the operating part 130. In a third state where a force exceeding a threshold is applied to the pressing part 131 in a second direction (towards the positive z-axis) opposite to the first direction (towards the negative z-axis), the pressing part 131 reduces the force applied to the input part 22. Specifically, in the third state, the pressing part 131 moves in the second direction. This suppresses the application of excessive force to the input part 22 of the controller 2, thus preventing or suppressing damage to the input part 22.

[0062] (2) When the third state is reached, the pressing part 131 moves in the second direction as the shaft support part 133 moves in the second direction. Specifically, a shaft support part 133 that supports the rotating shaft 132 and a force-applying part 134 that applies force to the shaft support part 133 in the first direction are provided. When the third state is reached due to the rotation of the operating part 130, the shaft support part 133 displaces in the second direction against the force applied by the force-applying part 134. As a result, the pressing part 131 also moves in the second direction, so the pressing part 131 cannot press the input part 22 with a force exceeding a threshold. As a result, it is possible to suppress the application of a force exceeding the threshold to the input part 22, and to suppress or prevent damage to the input part 22.

[0063] (3) The operation unit 130 rotates using the rotation axis (second rotation axis) 140 according to the user's operation. As a result, compared to directly pressing the input unit 22 of the controller 2, the user can obtain an operation feeling corresponding to the content of the game elements, thus increasing the fun.

[0064] (4) A cam 141 is formed on the rotation shaft 140, which serves as the second rotation axis. In the first state, the cam 141 contacts the end portion 131A, which serves as one end of the pressing portion 131. The cam 141 rotates according to the user's operation of the operation portion 130, and the pressing portion 131 rotates according to the rotation of the cam 141 using the rotation shaft 132, which serves as the first rotation axis. Thus, the user can operate the input portion 22 by rotating the operation portion 130 instead of directly operating the input portion 22.

[0065] (5) The pressing part 131 has a pressing operation part 142, which accepts the user's pressing operation in the first direction to press the input part 22. Thus, even when the operating device 1 is installed on the controller 2, the input part 22 can be operated by the user's pressing operation using the pressing operation part 142. The operation of the input part 22 by rotating the operation part 130 is suitable for continuous operation of the input part 22. In contrast, the operation of the input part 22 by pressing the user's pressing operation using the pressing operation part 142 is suitable for one operation or a desired number of operations of the input part 22. The user can choose the appropriate operation method from the two operation methods.

[0066] (6) The operation unit body 13, which is detachably mounted on the holding unit 11, can press the input unit 22 at different positions depending on the mounting position on the holding unit 11. Specifically, the holding unit 11 can hold the first controller 2a and the second controller 2b, whose input positions differ depending on the holding state. Furthermore, the operation unit body 13 can select a first mounting position P1 where the input unit 22a of the first controller 2a can be pressed and a second mounting position P2 where the input unit 22b of the second controller 2b can be pressed. Thus, regardless of whether the controller 2 held on the holding unit 11 is the first controller 2a or the second controller 2b, the user can operate the game elements by operating the operation unit 130.

[0067] (7) The retaining part 11 has a first groove 114 at a position corresponding to the first mounting position P1 and a second groove 115 at a position corresponding to the second mounting position P2. By partially inserting the operating part body 13 into the first groove 114, the operating part body 13 is positioned at the first mounting position P1, and by partially inserting the operating part body 13 into the second groove 115, the operating part body 13 is positioned at the second mounting position P2. Thus, with a simple structure, the operating part body 13 can be mounted to the retaining part 11 in a manner that allows it to be detached from the retaining part 11.

[0068] (8) The holding part 11 has a first identifier S1 indicating the first controller 2a at the first mounting position P1 and a second identifier S2 indicating the second controller 2b at the second mounting position P2. Specifically, the first identifier S1 is disposed in the first slot 114 and the second identifier S2 is disposed in the second slot 115. As a result, the user can easily determine which position the operating unit body 13 should be installed in based on whether the controller 2 held in the holding part 11 is the first controller 2a or the second controller 2b, thus improving convenience.

[0069] (9) With a portion of the storage section 111 and a portion of the cover section 112 partially disposed within the recess 153 of the operating section body 13, the operating section body 13 is mounted on the retaining section 11, thereby preventing the cover section 112 from opening relative to the storage section 111. This prevents undesirable situations such as the controller 2 detaching from the retaining section 11 from occurring when the cover section 112 is open during operation of the operating section 130.

[0070] Various embodiments and modifications have been described above, but the present invention is not limited to these. Other forms considered within the scope of the technical concept of the present invention are also included within the scope of the present invention.

[0071] <Variation Example>

[0072] The operating device 1 is not limited to the controller 2 installed on the game device as described in the embodiment.

[0073] Figure 6 This is a perspective view of the operating device 90, a modified example. The main body 901 of the operating device 90 includes: an operating section 902, which can be rotated by the user; and a mounting section 904, which allows for the detachable mounting of the operated device 903. A strap 905 is provided on the main body 901, and the operating device 90 is configured, for example, to be mounted on the user's waist. The operating device 90 is a toy that outputs different performances depending on each of the various types of operated devices 903.

[0074] The operated device 903 internally stores information about the performance. The content of the performance varies depending on each operated device 903. Figure 6 The insertion direction indicated by arrow D is used to insert and mount the device onto the mounting portion 904 of the main body 901. Furthermore, in... Figure 6 The diagram shows a case where two operated devices 903 can be mounted and detached relative to the mounting section 904, but it is also possible to mount and detach one operated device 903, or to mount and detach three or more operated devices 903.

[0075] The main body 902 of the operating unit has the same structure as the main body 13 of the above-described embodiment. By rotating the handle 906 around axis E, the input section 913 of the operated device 903, mounted on the mounting section 904, is pressed in the opposite direction to the mounting direction D (the pressing direction, i.e., the first direction in the embodiment). When the input section 913 is pressed, the operated device 903 outputs information about the performance to the main body 901.

[0076] The performance output unit 910, located on the main body 901, performs a performance corresponding to the performance information output by the controlled device 903. The performance output unit 910 may include, for example, a speaker or an LED light source, and performs performances such as sound output or light output. The user can change the performance performed by the performance output unit 910 by changing the controlled device 903 installed on the mounting unit 904.

[0077] The operating unit body 902 of this modified example has the same structure as the operating unit body 13 of the embodiment. Therefore, when a user's rotational operation of the grip 906 applies a force exceeding a threshold to the pressing portion of the operating unit body 902 in a direction opposite to the pressing direction of the input portion 913 of the operated device 903 (the second direction in the embodiment), the force applied to the input portion 913 in the first direction is reduced. As a result, damage to the input portion 913 of the operated device 903 can be suppressed or prevented.

[0078] Furthermore, it is preferable to set the threshold to a higher value that allows for reliable pressing of the input section 913 without damaging it.

Claims

1. An operation device for detachably mounting an operated device, the operated device having an input portion that receives a pressing operation in a first direction on at least one face, wherein the operation device comprises: a holding portion that holds the operated device; an operation portion that is connected to the holding portion and is operated by a user; and a pressing portion that switches between a first state in which the input portion is pressed and a second state in which the input portion is not pressed, in accordance with an operation performed on the operation portion, wherein the pressing portion relieves a force that presses the input portion, in accordance with a third state in which a force that exceeds a threshold is applied to the pressing portion in a second direction opposite to the first direction in the first state, wherein the pressing portion is movable in the second direction, in accordance with the third state, wherein the pressing portion has a first rotation shaft that rotates in a manner that includes rotational movement in the first direction, wherein the operation device further comprises a shaft support portion that supports the first rotation shaft as a shaft, wherein the pressing portion moves in the second direction, in accordance with the shaft support portion moving in the second direction, wherein the operation device further comprises a force applying portion that applies a force to the shaft support portion in the first direction, and wherein the shaft support portion moves in the second direction against the force applied by the force applying portion in the third state.

2. The operation device according to claim 1, wherein the operation portion has a second rotation shaft that rotates using the second rotation shaft, in accordance with the operation performed by the user.

3. The operation device according to claim 2, wherein the second rotation shaft has a cam that contacts one end portion of the pressing portion in the first state, wherein the cam rotates, in accordance with the operation performed by the user on the operation portion, and wherein the pressing portion rotates using the first rotation shaft, in accordance with the rotation of the cam.

4. The operation device according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein the pressing portion has a pressing operation portion that presses the input portion, in accordance with a pressing operation performed by the user in the first direction.

5. The operation device according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein the operation device comprises an operation portion main body that is detachably mounted to the holding portion, wherein the operation portion main body includes the operation portion and the pressing portion, and wherein the pressing portion is capable of pressing the input portion at different positions, in accordance with a change in a mounting position at which the operation portion main body is mounted to the holding portion.

6. The operation device according to claim 5, wherein the operated device includes a first operated device and a second operated device, the input position of the input portion of which is different, in accordance with a holding state in which the operated device is held by the holding portion, and wherein the operation portion main body is capable of selecting a first mounting position at which the input portion of the first operated device is pressed by the pressing portion and a second mounting position at which the input portion of the second operated device is pressed by the pressing portion.

7. The operation device according to claim 6, wherein ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ The holding portion has a first groove portion at a position corresponding to the first installation position, and a second groove portion at a position corresponding to the second installation position, The operation portion main body is positioned at the first installation position by inserting a part of the operation portion main body into the first groove portion, and is positioned at the second installation position by inserting a part of the operation portion main body into the second groove portion.

8. The operation device according to claim 7, wherein The holding portion has a first mark indicating the first operated device at the first installation position, and a second mark indicating the second operated device at the second installation position.

9. The operation device according to claim 8, wherein The first mark and the second mark are arranged at positions that are not visually recognized due to installation of the operation portion main body to the holding portion.

10. The operation device according to claim 8 or 9, wherein The first mark and the second mark are arranged in the first groove portion and the second groove portion, respectively.

11. The operation device according to claim 5, wherein The holding portion has a housing portion that houses the operated device, and a cover portion that is openable and closable with respect to the housing portion, The operation portion main body has a recess portion, and is configured to be installed to the holding portion in a state where a part of the housing portion and a part of the cover portion are arranged in the recess portion, thereby making the cover portion unable to be opened with respect to the housing portion.

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