A game controller

Abstract

This invention discloses a game controller, including a housing, an operating component, and a sliding component. The sliding component includes a connector, a pivot, and a slider. The pivot is connected to the housing, and the slider has a protrusion that abuts against the pivot. One end of the connector is connected to the operating component, and the other end of the operating component is connected to the slider. This invention reduces the contact area between the slider and the pivot by providing a protrusion on the slider, allowing the pivot to abut against the protrusion, thereby reducing resistance and improving the feel.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to the field of controller technology, and more particularly to a game controller. Background Technology

[0002] Currently available game controllers, such as the one with authorization announcement number CN215609290U, have operating components that can slide relative to a moving platform on a plane. The operating components include a first trolley and a second trolley. To ensure smooth sliding, a first roller and a second roller are respectively set on the first trolley and the second trolley.

[0003] However, the contact between the first roller and the first trolley is a line contact, which tends to generate high friction, making the operation component less smooth when sliding relative to the moving platform. To further improve the feel, changing the line contact to a contact point or other methods to reduce the contact area can produce better results and reduce resistance. Summary of the Invention

[0004] This invention provides a game controller, which is achieved through the following technical solution:

[0005] A game controller includes a housing, an operating component, and a sliding component. The sliding component includes a connector, a pivot, and a slider. The pivot is connected to the housing. The slider has a protrusion that abuts against the pivot. One end of the connector is connected to the operating component, and the other end of the operating component is connected to the slider.

[0006] Furthermore, the rotating shaft includes a first rotating shaft and a second rotating shaft. The first rotating shaft is connected to the housing. The sliding member includes a first sliding member and a second sliding member. The first sliding member has a first protrusion, and the first rotating shaft abuts against the first protrusion. The second rotating shaft is connected to the first sliding member. The second sliding member has a second protrusion, and the second rotating shaft abuts against the second protrusion. The other end of the connecting member is connected to the second sliding member.

[0007] Furthermore, the first and second rotating shafts are perpendicular to each other.

[0008] Furthermore, the first sliding member has a recessed position, and the first protrusion includes a first limiting protrusion and a first supporting protrusion. The first limiting protrusion is located on the side of the recessed position, and the first supporting protrusion is located on the bottom surface of the recessed position. The first rotating shaft abuts against the first limiting protrusion or the first supporting protrusion.

[0009] Furthermore, the second sliding member has a recessed position, and the second protrusion includes a second limiting protrusion and a second supporting protrusion. The second limiting protrusion is located on the side of the recessed position, and the second supporting protrusion is located on the bottom surface of the recessed position. The second rotating shaft abuts against the second limiting protrusion or the second supporting protrusion.

[0010] Furthermore, the first sliding member is provided with a through hole, and the other end of the connector passes through the through hole and connects to the second sliding member.

[0011] Furthermore, it also includes a potentiometer, and the second slider is connected to the potentiometer.

[0012] Furthermore, the protrusion is cylindrical, and the cylindrical side abuts against the rotating shaft.

[0013] Furthermore, it also includes a platform component connected to the housing, the platform component and the housing forming an accommodating space, the connector passing through the accommodating space, and a step provided on the outer side wall of the connector, the step being built into the accommodating space, the step being used to prevent the connector from leaving the accommodating space.

[0014] Furthermore, it also includes an elastic element, which is built into the accommodating space and connected to the connector.

[0015] This design has the following advantages: the present invention has a protrusion on the slider, and the rotating shaft can abut against the protrusion, thereby reducing the contact area between the slider and the rotating shaft, thereby reducing resistance and improving the feel. Attached Figure Description

[0016] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of the present invention;

[0017] Figure 2 This is a front view of the present invention;

[0018] Figure 3 yes Figure 2 A cross-sectional view at position AA;

[0019] Figure 4 yes Figure 2 A cross-sectional view of the BB location;

[0020] Figure 5 This is an exploded view of the present invention;

[0021] Figure 6 It is a three-dimensional structural diagram of one side of the first sliding member, the second sliding member, the first rotating shaft, and the second rotating shaft;

[0022] Figure 7 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the other side of the first sliding member, the second sliding member, the first rotating shaft, and the second rotating shaft;

[0023] In the diagram, 1 is the operating component; 2 is the sliding component; 21 is the connector; 22 is the first sliding component; 221 is the first support protrusion; 222 is the first limiting protrusion; 223 is the through hole; 23 is the second sliding component; 231 is the second support protrusion; 232 is the second limiting protrusion; 233 is the locking hole; 24 is the first rotating shaft; 25 is the second rotating shaft; 26 is the elastic component; 3 is the sensing component; 31 is the potentiometer; 32 is the PCB board; 33 is the swing arm; 4 is the housing; 5 is the locking component; and 6 is the platform component. Detailed Implementation

[0024] The present invention will now be described in further detail with reference to the accompanying drawings and specific embodiments.

[0025] like Figures 1 to 7 As shown, this embodiment provides a game controller, which includes an operation component 1, a sliding component 2, a sensing component 3, and a housing 4.

[0026] The operating component 1, sliding component 2, and sensing component 3 are all connected to the housing 4. The operating component 1 is used by the user to press a button. The operating component 1 passes through the housing 4 and is connected to the sliding component 2. The operating component 1 can move relative to the housing 4 on a plane. The sliding component 2 and the sensing component 3 are connected. The sensing component 3 is used to sense the position of the sliding component 2 and generate an electrical signal based on the position.

[0027] The sliding assembly 2 includes a connector 21, a first sliding member 22, a second sliding member 23, a first rotating shaft 24, and a second rotating shaft 25. The first sliding member 22 has a through hole 223 in the middle. The upper end of the connector 21 is connected to the operating assembly 1, and the lower end of the connector 21 passes through the through hole 223 and connects to the second sliding member 23. When the plane perpendicular to the axis of the connector 21 is taken as the horizontal plane, when the connector 21 moves horizontally, the connector 21 directly drives the second sliding member 23 to move horizontally.

[0028] refer to Figure 6 and Figure 7The first rotating shaft 24 is connected to the housing 4 at both ends. The first rotating shaft 24 can roll around its own axis. The upper surface of the first sliding member 22 has a concave edge, and the first rotating shaft 24 is positioned at this concave edge. This concave edge includes a side surface and a bottom surface, where the bottom surface has an upward-facing first support protrusion 221. The first rotating shaft 24 rests on the first support protrusion 221. To balance the rotating shaft, there can be two first support protrusions 221, which together support the first rotating shaft 24. It can be imagined that the contact between the first support protrusion 221 and the first rotating shaft 24 is a point contact, not a line contact as in the prior art. Therefore, when the first sliding member 22 moves horizontally radially along the first rotating shaft 24, the first rotating shaft 24 rolls on the first support protrusion 221. The first support protrusion 221 reduces the friction between the first sliding member 22 and the first rotating shaft 24, making the first sliding member 22 move smoothly and providing a better user experience.

[0029] A first limiting protrusion 222 is provided on the side of the recessed edge. When the first limiting protrusion 222 abuts against the first rotating shaft 24 and the first sliding member 22 moves along the axial direction of the first rotating shaft 24, it can be imagined that the contact between the first limiting protrusion 222 and the first rotating shaft 24 is a point contact, which can reduce the contact area between the first limiting protrusion 222 and the first rotating shaft 24, so that the first sliding member 22 slides more smoothly.

[0030] The second slider 23 is located below the first slider 22. The lower surface of the second slider 23 is provided with a mounting groove for mounting the second rotating shaft 25. The second rotating shaft 25 can rotate and roll around its own axis in the mounting groove.

[0031] The second slider 23 has the same edge recess as the first slider 22. Similarly, the second support protrusion 231 and the second limiting protrusion 232 are also provided at the edge recess of the second slider 23.

[0032] The second support protrusion 231 is located on the bottom surface of the recessed edge position. The lower surface of the second rotating shaft 25 abuts against the second support protrusion 231, allowing the second rotating shaft 25 to roll on the second support protrusion 231, thus enabling relative movement between the first sliding member 22 and the second sliding member 23. When the second sliding member 23 moves radially horizontally along the second rotating shaft 25, the frictional force between the second sliding member 23 and the second rotating shaft 25 is reduced because the contact between the second support protrusion 231 and the second rotating shaft 25 is a point contact.

[0033] The second limiting protrusion 232 is located on the side of the recessed edge. When the second limiting protrusion 232 abuts against the second rotating shaft 25, and the second sliding member 23 moves axially toward the second rotating shaft 25, it can be imagined that the second limiting protrusion 232 and the second rotating shaft 25 are in point contact. Therefore, the contact area between the second sliding member 23 and the second rotating shaft 25 is reduced, friction is reduced, and the movement of the second sliding member 23 is smoother. When the second limiting protrusion 232 touches the second rotating shaft 25, as the second sliding member 23 continues to press closer toward the second rotating shaft 25, the second sliding member 23 can drive the first sliding member 22 to move.

[0034] To achieve the circular movement of the operating component 1, the first rotating shaft 24 and the second rotating shaft 25 are perpendicular to each other, allowing the first slider 22 and the second slider 23 to influence and move each other. If only linear movement of the operating component 1 is required, the second support protrusion 231 of the second slider 23 can be directly abutted against the first rotating shaft 24, omitting the first slider 22.

[0035] The first support protrusion 221, the first limiting protrusion 222, the second support protrusion 231 and the second limiting protrusion 232 are preferably cylindrical in half along the axis, and point contact is formed by the side of the half-separated cylinder and the side of the first rotating shaft 24.

[0036] The sensing component 3 includes a potentiometer 31, a PCB board 32, and a swing arm 33. A protrusion is provided on the lower surface of the second sliding member 23. The protrusion is connected to the potentiometer 31 via the swing arm 33. The potentiometer 31 detects the swing position of the swing arm 33 and outputs an electrical signal. The swing position of the swing arm 33 reflects the position moved by the second sliding member 23. The PCB board 32 is connected to the housing 4, and the potentiometer 31 is connected to the PCB board 32.

[0037] To achieve the reset and limiting functions of the connector 21, a platform component 6 and an elastic component 26 are also included. The platform component 6 is connected to the housing 4, and the platform component 6 and the housing 4 together form an accommodating space. The connector 21 and the housing 4 are respectively provided with movable holes, through which the connector 21 passes. The movable holes are larger than the connector 21, allowing the connector 21 to move within the movable holes. A step extends from the outer wall of the connector 21, and the step is built into the accommodating space. The size of the step is larger than the movable hole, preventing the connector 21 from leaving the accommodating space. The elastic component 26 is built into the accommodating space and connected to the connector 21. The elastic component 26 provides a force for the connector 21 to return to its original position.

[0038] To enable the user to lock the movement of the operating component 1 when they do not wish it to move, a locking member 5 for engaging the second sliding member 23 is also included. The locking member 5 is hinged to the housing 4 at its center and can rotate around the hinge point. One end of the locking member 5 protrudes from the surface of the housing 4. The second sliding member 23 is provided with a locking hole 233. By rotating the locking member 5 around the hinge point, the other end of the locking member 5 can be vertically inserted into the locking hole 233, thereby restricting the horizontal movement of the second sliding member 23. When the other end of the locking member 5 moves away from the locking hole 233, the second sliding member 23 can move freely horizontally.

[0039] In summary, the present invention provides a game controller in which a sliding member has a protrusion, and the pivot can abut against the protrusion, thereby reducing the contact area between the sliding member and the pivot, thus reducing resistance and improving the feel.

[0040] The above detailed description is a specific description of feasible embodiments of the present invention. These embodiments are not intended to limit the scope of protection of the present invention. All equivalent implementations or modifications that do not depart from the present invention should be included within the scope of protection of the present invention.

Claims

1. A game controller, comprising a housing (4), an operating component (1), and a sliding component (2), characterized in that: The sliding assembly (2) includes a connector (21), a rotating shaft and a sliding member. The rotating shaft is connected to the housing (4). The sliding member has a protrusion that abuts against the rotating shaft. One end of the connector (21) is connected to the operating assembly (1), and the other end of the operating assembly (1) is connected to the sliding member. The rotating shaft includes a first rotating shaft (24) and a second rotating shaft (25). The first rotating shaft (24) is connected to the housing (4). The sliding member includes a first sliding member (22) and a second sliding member (23). The first sliding member (22) has a first protrusion, and the first rotating shaft (24) abuts against the first protrusion. The second rotating shaft (25) is connected to the first sliding member (22). The second sliding member (23) has a second protrusion, and the second rotating shaft (25) abuts against the second protrusion. The other end of the connecting member (21) is connected to the second sliding member (23). The first sliding member (22) has a recessed position, and the first protrusion includes a first limiting protrusion (222) and a first supporting protrusion (221). The first limiting protrusion (222) is located on the side of the recessed position, and the first supporting protrusion (221) is located on the bottom surface of the recessed position. The first rotating shaft (24) abuts against the first limiting protrusion (222) or the first supporting protrusion (221). The second sliding member (23) has a recessed position, and the second protrusion includes a second limiting protrusion (232) and a second supporting protrusion (231). The second limiting protrusion (232) is located on the side of the recessed position, and the second supporting protrusion (231) is located on the bottom surface of the recessed position. The second rotating shaft (25) abuts against the second limiting protrusion (232) or the second supporting protrusion (231).

2. The game controller according to claim 1, characterized in that: The first rotating shaft (24) and the second rotating shaft (25) are perpendicular to each other.

3. The game controller according to claim 1, characterized in that: The first sliding member (22) is provided with a through hole (223), and the other end of the connecting member (21) passes through the through hole (223) and is connected to the second sliding member (23).

4. The game controller according to claim 1, characterized in that: It also includes a potentiometer (31), and the second slider (23) is connected to the potentiometer (31).

5. The game controller according to claim 1, characterized in that: The protrusion is cylindrical, and the cylindrical side abuts against the rotating shaft.

6. The game controller according to claim 1, characterized in that: It also includes a platform component (6) which is connected to the housing (4). The platform component (6) and the housing (4) form an accommodating space. The connector (21) passes through the accommodating space. The outer wall of the connector (21) is provided with a step, which is built into the accommodating space. The step is used to restrict the connector (21) from leaving the accommodating space.

7. The game controller according to claim 6, characterized in that: It also includes an elastic element (26), which is built into the accommodating space and connected to the connector (21).

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