Smart handle

Abstract

The present invention discloses a smart handle, comprising: a handle body; a first bracket, the first bracket being connected to the handle body; an impact force feedback unit, the impact force feedback unit being disposed within the first bracket, the impact force feedback unit being electrically or signal-connected to the handle body, and the impact force feedback unit being capable of driving the handle body to provide motion feedback based on the motion state of the handle body. The present invention provides an impact force feedback unit, the position of which within the accommodation space of the first bracket being adjustable, so that the impact force feedback unit generates an impact force based on the motion of the handle body, and transmits the impact force to the handle body via the first bracket, thereby achieving an impact force feedback effect and enhancing the user's immersion and experience.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention belongs to the technical field of intelligent product manufacturing, and particularly relates to an intelligent handle. Background Art

[0002] Currently, VR game controllers usually lack force feedback and are unable to simulate the impact feedback effects of ball movement in various ball sports modes, resulting in poor gaming immersion and user experience. Summary of the Invention

[0003] The present invention aims to provide an intelligent controller, which can at least solve the problem of lack of force feedback in the game controller in the prior art.

[0004] In order to solve the above-mentioned technical problems, the present invention is achieved as follows:

[0005] An embodiment of the present invention provides a smart handle, comprising: a handle body; a first bracket, the first bracket being connected to the handle body; an impact force feedback unit, the impact force feedback unit being arranged in the first bracket, the impact force feedback unit being electrically or signal-connected to the handle body, and the impact force feedback unit being capable of driving the first bracket to drive the handle body to perform motion feedback according to the motion state of the handle body.

[0006] In an embodiment of the present invention, an impact force feedback unit is provided, and the position of the impact force feedback unit in the first bracket is adjustable, so that the impact force feedback unit generates impact force according to the movement of the handle body, and transmits it to the handle body through the first bracket, thereby achieving the effect of impact force feedback and enhancing the user's immersion and experience.

[0007] Additional aspects and advantages of the present invention will be set forth in part in the description which follows and, in part, will be obvious from the description which follows, or may be learned by practice of the present invention. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0008] The above and / or additional aspects and advantages of the present invention will become apparent and readily understood from the following description of the embodiments with reference to the accompanying drawings, in which:

[0009] Figure 1 is a structural diagram of a smart handle according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0010] Figure 2 is an exploded diagram of the structure of the smart handle according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0011] Figure 3 is a schematic structural diagram of an impact force feedback unit of a smart handle according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0012] Figure 4is another structural diagram of a smart handle according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0013] Figure 5 is another structural diagram of a smart handle according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0014] Figure 6 2 is another structural diagram of the smart handle according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0015] Reference numerals:

[0016] Smart handle 100;

[0017] Handle body 10; connection hole 11; operating area 12; grip area 13; button 14; rocker 15;

[0018] First bracket 20; accommodating space 21; guide rail 22; connecting handle 23;

[0019] Impact force feedback unit 30; second bracket 31; magnetic member 32; electric coil 33; mounting housing 34; movable cavity 35; circuit board 36; electrical socket 37; positioning sensor 38; connecting protrusion 39;

[0020] Data line 40;

[0021] Locking knob 50;

[0022] External rod 60. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0023] The embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail below. Examples of the embodiments are shown in the accompanying drawings, wherein the same or similar reference numerals throughout represent the same or similar elements or elements having the same or similar functions. The embodiments described below with reference to the accompanying drawings are exemplary and are only used to explain the present invention and are not to be construed as limiting the present invention. Based on the embodiments of the present invention, all other embodiments obtained by those of ordinary skill in the art without creative work are within the scope of protection of the present invention.

[0024] In the specification and claims of the present invention, references to features using the terms "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include one or more of such features. In the description of the present invention, unless otherwise specified, "plurality" means two or more. Furthermore, in the specification and claims, "and / or" refers to at least one of the connected entities, and the character " / " generally indicates an "or" relationship between the connected entities.

[0025] In the description of the present invention, it should be understood that the terms "center", "longitudinal", "lateral", "length", "width", "thickness", "up", "down", "front", "back", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "top", "bottom", "inside", "outside", "clockwise", "counterclockwise", "axial", "radial", "circumferential", etc., indicating orientations or positional relationships, are based on the orientations or positional relationships shown in the accompanying drawings, and are 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, and therefore should not be understood as limiting the present invention.

[0026] In the description of the present invention, it should be noted that, unless otherwise expressly specified or limited, the terms "mounted," "connected," and "connected" should be understood in a broad sense. For example, they may refer to fixed connections, detachable connections, or integral connections; mechanical connections or electrical connections; direct connections or indirect connections through an intermediate medium; and internal communication between two components. Those skilled in the art will understand the specific meanings of the above terms in the present invention based on the specific circumstances.

[0027] The smart handle 100 provided by the embodiment of the present invention is described in detail below through specific embodiments and application scenarios in conjunction with the accompanying drawings.

[0028] like Figures 1 to 6 As shown, the smart handle 100 according to an embodiment of the present invention includes a handle body 10 , a first bracket 20 and an impact force feedback unit 30 .

[0029] Specifically, the first bracket 20 is connected to the handle body 10. The impact force feedback unit 30 is movably disposed in the first bracket 20. The impact force feedback unit 30 is electrically or signal-connected to the handle body 10. The impact force feedback unit 30 can drive the first bracket 20 to drive the handle body 10 to provide motion feedback according to the motion state of the handle body 10.

[0030] In other words, see Figure 1 , the smart handle 100 according to an embodiment of the present invention can be used to feedback impact force. The smart handle 100 mainly consists of a handle body 10, a first bracket 20 and an impact force feedback unit 30. As shown in Figure 1, the first bracket 20 is connected to the handle body 10. The impact force feedback unit 30 is installed in the first bracket 20, which is convenient for the user to adjust the angle or position of the impact force feedback unit 30 according to the actual usage scenario. Figure 1As shown, the impact force feedback unit 30 and the handle body 10 can be electrically connected or signal connected. The impact force feedback unit 30 can generate impact force according to the movement state of the handle body 10, and then drive the first bracket 20 to drive the handle body 10 to perform motion feedback.

[0031] The smart handle 100 can simulate the impact force feedback effect of VR game scenes such as boxing. Through different working states (motion states), the smart handle 100 can simulate different ball sports, such as badminton, tennis, table tennis, billiards, golf, etc. When the user swings the smart handle 100, the impact force feedback unit 30 can generate impact forces in different directions according to the movement of the handle body 10, driving the first bracket 20 to drive the handle body 10 to perform reverse motion feedback. Among them, reverse motion feedback can be understood as the first bracket 20 driving the handle body 10 to move in the opposite direction, which facilitates the feedback of impact force to the user, so that the smart handle 100 has a good force feedback effect and enhances the user's immersion and experience.

[0032] The smart handle 100 of the present invention can be used to simulate the impact feedback effect of various ball games or games in other sports modes, thereby enhancing the user's gaming experience.

[0033] Therefore, according to the embodiment of the present invention, the smart handle 100 for feedback of impact force is provided with an impact force feedback unit 30, and the position of the impact force feedback unit 30 in the first bracket 20 is adjustable, so that the impact force feedback unit 30 generates an impact force according to the movement of the handle body 10, and transmits it to the handle body 10 through the first bracket 20, thereby achieving the effect of impact force feedback and enhancing the user's immersion and experience.

[0034] According to one embodiment of the present invention, an accommodating space 21 is defined in the first bracket 20 , and the impact force feedback unit 30 includes a second bracket 31 , a magnetic member 32 and two electric coils 33 .

[0035] Specifically, the second bracket 31 is movably disposed in the accommodating space 21, and a movable cavity 35 is provided in the second bracket 31. The magnetic member 32 is disposed in the movable cavity 35. Two electric coils 33 are respectively located on opposite sides of the magnetic member 32. The electric coils 33 are electrically connected or signal-connected to the handle body 10. The impact force feedback unit 30 can control the energization direction and current size of the two electric coils 33 according to the motion state of the handle body 10, and drive the magnetic member 32 to move between the two electric coils 33 to impact the first bracket 20 for motion feedback.

[0036] That is, see Figure 2 and Figure 3The first bracket 20 is formed with a receiving space 21, and the impact force feedback unit 30 is movably arranged in the receiving space 21. The impact force feedback unit 30 is mainly composed of a second bracket 31, a magnetic member 32 and two electric coils 33. Among them, the second bracket 31 is movably arranged in the receiving space 21, so that the user can adjust the position or angle of the second bracket 31 according to the actual simulation scene. A movable cavity 35 is set in the second bracket 31. Figure 3 As shown, the magnetic member 32 can be movably mounted in the movable cavity 35. Two electric coils 33 are respectively arranged on opposite sides of the magnetic member 32. The magnetic member 32 can be a magnet, and the electric coil 33 and the handle body 10 can be energized by electrical connection or signal connection. The impact force feedback unit 30 can control the energization direction and current size of the two electric coils 33 according to the movement state of the handle body 10, and then control the magnetic member 32 (magnet) to move between the two electric coils 33 and generate impact force. The impact force can impact the first bracket 20 for motion feedback, and is transmitted to the handle body 10 through the first bracket 20, driving the handle body 10 to move in the opposite direction, realizing impact force feedback, and then being perceived by the user while holding it.

[0037] In the present invention, the handle body 10 can adjust the direction of movement of the magnet by separately controlling the direction and magnitude of the power supply to the electric coils 33 on both sides of the magnet (magnetic element 32). Under a fixed power supply direction, the speed of movement of the magnet can be adjusted with higher precision by separately controlling the magnitude of the power supply current to the electric coils 33 on both sides of the magnet, thereby simulating impact force effects under more force gradients, enriching the force feedback effect of the VR game handle (smart handle 100), satisfying the simulation of VR effects under impact effects, and effectively improving the user experience.

[0038] In the present invention, the impact force feedback unit 30 not only uses the magnetic element 32 and the electric coil 33 to control the direction of power flow and the magnitude of the current of the two electric coils 33, and thus controls the magnetic element 32 (magnet) to move between the two electric coils 33 and generate an impact force. The impact force feedback unit 30 of the present invention can also adjust the power output by the drive motor by setting a drive motor in the second bracket 31 and controlling the output power of the drive motor. The power can be transmitted to the handle body 10 through the first bracket 20, driving the handle body 10 to move in the opposite direction, realizing impact force feedback, and then being perceived by the user while holding it.

[0039] According to one embodiment of the present invention, the first bracket 20 is an annular bracket, and is provided with a guide rail 22 extending along its circumference. The second bracket 31 is movable along the guide rail 22 and is rotatable relative to the first bracket 20 .

[0040] In other words, see Figure 1 and Figure 2 The first bracket 20 can be designed as an annular bracket, provided with a guide rail 22 extending along its circumference. An annular second bracket 31 is disposed within the annular first bracket 20. The second bracket 31 is movable along the guide rail 22 and rotatable relative to the first bracket 20, enabling universal adjustment of the second bracket 31, thereby ensuring universal adjustment of the impact force feedback. Furthermore, the two sets of electric coils 33 enable more refined adjustment of the impact effect.

[0041] According to one embodiment of the present invention, the second bracket 31 is an annular bracket. A mounting shell 34 is provided in the radial direction of the second bracket 31 . A movable cavity 35 for accommodating the magnetic element 32 and the electric coil 33 is provided in the mounting shell 34 .

[0042] In other words, see Figure 1 and Figure 3 The second bracket 31 can be configured as an annular bracket. A mounting housing 34 is provided in the radial direction of the second bracket 31. The mounting housing 34 contains a movable cavity 35 for accommodating the magnetic element 32 and the electric coil 33. The magnetic force between the electric coil 33 and the magnetic element 32 can drive the magnetic element 32 to move in the radial direction of the second bracket 31, facilitating the transmission of the impact force generated by the magnetic element 32 on the two electric coils 33 to the handle body 10 via the first bracket 20, thereby enhancing the authenticity of the impact force feedback.

[0043] According to one embodiment of the present invention, a circuit board 36 is provided in the mounting shell 34, an electrical socket 37 is provided on the circuit board 36, and the circuit board 36 is electrically connected to the electric coil 33. The smart handle 100 also includes: a data cable 40, one end of the data cable 40 is connected to the handle body 10, and the other end of the data cable 40 is connected to the electrical socket 37.

[0044] That is, see Figure 3 A circuit board 36 may be disposed within the mounting housing 34. The circuit board 36 may be provided with an electrical socket 37, electrically connecting the circuit board 36 to the electrical coil 33. The smart handle 100 also includes a data cable 40. The handle body 10 and the impact force feedback unit 30 may be connected via the data cable 40. The data cable 40 is plugged into the mounting housing 34 via the electrical socket 37. The handle body 10 may control the magnitude and direction of the current flowing through the electrical coil 33 via the data cable 40.

[0045] According to one embodiment of the present invention, a battery is provided in the mounting shell 34 , and the battery supplies power to the electric coil 33 , and the electric coil 33 is signal-connected to the handle body 10 .

[0046] In other words, the mounting housing 34 can contain a built-in battery, which can power the electrical coil 33, and a signal connection can be established between the electrical coil 33 and the handle body 10. By placing a battery in the mounting housing 34, the impact force feedback unit 30 can be driven autonomously, eliminating the need for a data cable 40, and enabling data communication between the impact force feedback unit 30 and the handle body 10 using Bluetooth or other wireless methods.

[0047] In some specific embodiments of the present invention, the second bracket 31 is divided into two semicircular areas by the mounting shell 34 , and a positioning sensor 38 is provided on the inner wall of each semicircular area of ​​the second bracket 31 to position the handle body 10 .

[0048] That is, the second bracket 31 can be divided into two semicircular areas along the radial direction by the mounting shell 34, and a positioning sensor 38 can be respectively provided on the inner wall of each semicircular area of ​​the second bracket 31. Figure 3 The number of the positioning sensors 38 can be one or more. The positioning sensors 38 can be used to position the handle body 10 , so that the impact force feedback unit 30 can sense the movement direction of the handle body 10 .

[0049] In some specific embodiments of the present invention, connecting protrusions 39 are respectively provided at both radial ends of the second bracket 31 . The connecting protrusions 39 are disposed in the guide rail 22 , and the connecting protrusions 39 are fixedly connected to the first bracket 20 via a locking knob 50 .

[0050] That is, see Figure 1 and Figure 2 The second bracket 31 is respectively provided with connecting protrusions 39 at both radial ends, and the connecting protrusions 39 are cooperated and connected with the guide rails 22 on the first bracket 20, and the connecting protrusions 39 and the first bracket 20 can be fixedly connected by a locking knob 50 to fix the impact force feedback unit 30 on the first bracket 20.

[0051] According to one embodiment of the present invention, Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, the first bracket 20 is provided with a connecting handle 23, and the handle body 10 is provided with a connecting hole 11. The connecting handle 23 is detachably connected to the connecting hole 11. In other words, the first bracket 20 can be provided with a connecting handle 23, and the handle body 10 can be provided with a connecting hole 11. The connecting handle 23 and the connecting hole 11 can be plugged into each other, so that the first bracket 20 can transmit the impact force generated by the impact force feedback unit 30 to the handle body 10.

[0052] According to one embodiment of the present invention, see Figures 4 to 6The smart handle 100 for feedback of impact force also includes an external rod 60, which can be detachably connected to the connecting handle 23 through the connecting hole 11. In the normal hand-held mode, by setting the external rod 60, the impact force feedback effect of VR game scenes such as boxing can be simulated. In addition, different working states can be formed by combining with different external rods 60 to simulate different ball sports, such as badminton, tennis, table tennis, billiards, golf, etc. The external rods 60 of different sports types are fixedly connected to the connecting handle 23 of the first bracket 20 through the reserved connecting hole 11 of the handle body 10, and the impact force feedback can still be transmitted to the external rod 60 through the first bracket 20.

[0053] Of course, the connection between the external rod 60 and the first bracket 20 can also be fixed by a screw connection, which is conducive to achieving more degrees of freedom of adjustment. In addition, the external rod 60 can be a rod with adjustable length to meet the needs of different ball sports.

[0054] According to one embodiment of the present invention, the handle body 10 is provided with an operating area 12 and a holding area 13. The holding area 13 is connected to the first bracket 20. The operating area 12 is provided with an acceleration sensor. The acceleration sensor is used to sense the movement state of the smart handle 100 and control the power-on direction and current size of the electric coil 33.

[0055] That is to say, if Figure 1 As shown, the handle body 10 is provided with an operating area 12 and a gripping area 13. The gripping area 13 is connected to the first bracket 20. The user can directly perceive the gripping experience of the impact force feedback through the gripping area 13. The operating area 12 can be provided with an acceleration sensor, which is used to sense the motion state of the smart handle 100 and control the power-on direction and current size of the electric coil 33, and then control the magnet to impact the electric coils 33 on both sides. The impact force generated in the impact force feedback unit 30 is transmitted to the handle body 10 through the fixed connection of the ring rail frame (first bracket 20), and is then perceived by the user by gripping.

[0056] In the present invention, the operating area 12 of the handle body 10 is further provided with buttons 14 and a joystick 15 for manipulating the interface selection in the VR scene and realizing the conventional functions of the smart handle 100.

[0057] Of course, for those skilled in the art, other structures and working principles of the smart handle 100 are understandable and achievable, and will not be described in detail in the present invention.

[0058] In summary, according to the embodiment of the present invention, the smart handle 100 for feedback of impact force is provided with an impact force feedback unit 30, and the position of the impact force feedback unit 30 in the accommodating space 21 of the first bracket 20 is adjustable, so that the impact force feedback unit 30 generates impact force according to the movement of the handle body 10, and transmits it to the handle body 10 through the first bracket 20, thereby achieving the effect of impact force feedback and enhancing the user's immersion and experience.

[0059] Throughout this specification, reference to terms such as "one embodiment," "some embodiments," "illustrative embodiments," "examples," "specific examples," or "some examples" means that a specific feature, structure, material, or characteristic described in conjunction with that embodiment or example is included in at least one embodiment or example of the present invention. In this specification, illustrative uses of the above terms do not necessarily refer to the same embodiment or example. Furthermore, the specific features, structures, materials, or characteristics described may be combined in any suitable manner in any one or more embodiments or examples.

[0060] While embodiments of the present invention have been shown and described, it will be appreciated by those skilled in the art that various changes, modifications, substitutions, and variations may be made to the embodiments without departing from the principles and spirit of the invention, and that the scope of the invention is defined by the claims and their equivalents.

Claims

1. A smart handle, characterized in that: include: handle body; a first bracket connected to the handle body, the first bracket being an annular bracket, the first bracket being provided with a guide rail extending along its circumference, and the first bracket defining an accommodation space; an impact force feedback unit disposed within the first bracket, electrically or signal-connected to the handle body, capable of driving the first bracket to drive the handle body to provide motion feedback based on the motion state of the handle body; the impact force feedback unit includes a second bracket, the second bracket being movable along the guide rail and rotatable relative to the first bracket; The impact force feedback unit also includes a magnetic element and two electric coils: The second bracket is movably arranged in the accommodating space, and a movable cavity is provided in the second bracket; The magnetic attraction member is arranged in the movable cavity; The two electric coils are respectively located on opposite sides of the magnetic component, and the electric coils are electrically connected or signal-connected to the handle body. The impact force feedback unit can control the power-on direction and current size of the two electric coils according to the movement state of the handle body, and drive the magnetic component to move between the two electric coils to impact the first bracket for motion feedback.

2. The smart handle according to claim 1, characterized in that: The second bracket is an annular bracket. A mounting shell is provided in the radial direction of the second bracket. The mounting shell is provided with the movable cavity for accommodating the magnetic element and the electric coil.

3. The smart handle according to claim 2, characterized in that: A circuit board is provided in the mounting shell, an electrical socket is provided on the circuit board, and the circuit board is electrically connected to the electric coil. The smart handle also includes: a data cable, one end of the data cable is connected to the handle body, and the other end of the data cable is connected to the electrical socket.

4. The smart handle according to claim 2, characterized in that: A battery is provided in the mounting shell, the battery supplies power to the electric coil, and the electric coil is signal-connected to the handle body.

5. The smart handle according to claim 2, characterized in that: The second bracket is divided into two semicircular areas by the mounting shell, and a positioning sensor is provided on the inner wall of each semicircular area of ​​the second bracket to position the handle body.

6. The smart handle according to claim 1, characterized in that: Connecting protrusions are respectively provided at both radial ends of the second bracket. The connecting protrusions are arranged in the guide rail, and the connecting protrusions are fixedly connected to the first bracket via a locking knob.

7. The smart handle according to claim 1, characterized in that: The first bracket is provided with a connecting handle, the handle body is provided with a connecting hole, and the connecting handle is detachably connected to the connecting hole.

8. The smart handle according to claim 7, characterized in that: Also includes: An external connecting rod is detachably connected to the connecting handle through the connecting hole.

9. The smart handle according to claim 2, characterized in that: The handle body is provided with an operating area and a holding area, the holding area is connected to the first bracket, the operating area is provided with an acceleration sensor, and the acceleration sensor is used to sense the movement state of the smart handle and control the power-on direction and current size of the electric coil.

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