A game controller

Abstract

This invention discloses a game controller, including a back button, a follower, and a support plate. The follower is rotatably connected to the support plate, and the back button is rotatably connected to the follower, allowing the back button to stand upright or lie flat relative to the follower. The back button has a preset rotation angle relative to the follower, which is preset so that it can engage with the follower when rotated to stand upright. This invention provides a game controller where the back button can rotate to stand upright or lie flat. In the upright state, the back button engages with the follower, allowing the back button to move and enabling its use. In the flat state, the protrusion of the back button occupies less space and reduces accidental presses.

Description

Technical Field

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

[0002] Currently, game controllers with back buttons on the market, such as the CN209696265U, a new type of mobile game controller, have back buttons located on the back of the bottom shell and protrude from it. When there are many back buttons, the back of the game controller is not aesthetically pleasing, and the protruding back buttons take up more space and are also easy to accidentally press. Summary of the Invention

[0003] This invention provides a game controller, which is achieved through the following technical solution:

[0004] A game controller includes a back button, a follower, and a support plate. The follower is rotatably connected to the support plate, and the back button is rotatably connected to the follower, such that the back button can be upright or flattened relative to the follower. The back button has a preset rotation angle relative to the follower, which is preset so that it can engage with the follower when the back button is rotated to be upright.

[0005] Furthermore, the driven member includes a second rotating shaft and a base. The second rotating shaft is connected to the base, and the base is rotatably connected to the support plate. The back key includes a toggle part and a snap-lock part. The toggle part and the snap-lock part are connected. The snap-lock part is rotatably connected to the second rotating shaft. When the key is upright, the port of the snap-lock part is engaged with the base.

[0006] Furthermore, the support plate is provided with a rotating seat, and the driven member also includes a first rotating shaft connected to the base, the first rotating shaft being rotatably connected to the rotating seat.

[0007] Furthermore, it also includes a rotating shaft fixing component, which is connected to the support plate, and the rotating shaft fixing component and the rotating seat together enclose the first rotating shaft.

[0008] Furthermore, it also includes a magnetic component connected to the second rotating shaft. The back key also includes a magnetic sticker portion connected to the swivel portion. Both the toggle portion and the magnetic sticker portion are made of a material that can magnetically attract the magnetic component.

[0009] Furthermore, both the actuating part and the magnetic part are made of metal that can be magnetically attracted to magnetic components.

[0010] Furthermore, it also includes a contact point connected to the support plate, and the substrate is also provided with a pressing end that extends toward the contact point.

[0011] Furthermore, it also includes an elastic element connected to the support plate and connected to the base.

[0012] Furthermore, it also includes a bottom shell, the support plate is connected to the bottom shell, and the back key passes through the bottom shell and protrudes from the outer surface of the bottom shell.

[0013] Furthermore, a storage groove is provided on the outer surface of the bottom shell, and the back key can be embedded in the storage groove when the shell is flat.

[0014] This design has the following advantages: The present invention discloses a game controller in which the back button can be rotated to stand up or lie flat. When the back button is in the standing state, it is engaged with the driven member, and the back button can drive the driven member to move, thus realizing the use of the back button. When the back button is in the lying state, the space occupied by the protruding back button is reduced, and accidental touches are also reduced. Attached Figure Description

[0015] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of the back key in the flat state of the present invention;

[0016] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of the back key of the present invention in the upright state;

[0017] Figure 3 This is an exploded view of the present invention;

[0018] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of the present invention (concealing the bottom shell and the rotating shaft fixing component);

[0019] Figure 5 This is a front view of the back key of the present invention in the upright position;

[0020] Figure 6 yes Figure 5 Vertical section view;

[0021] In the diagram, 1. Back key; 11. Toggle part; 12. Hook part; 13. Magnetic part; 2. Bottom shell; 21. Storage slot; 3. Elastic element; 4. Magnetic element; 5. Follower element; 51. Base; 52. First rotating shaft; 53. Pressing end; 54. Second rotating shaft; 6. Rotating shaft fixing element; 7. Contact point; 8. Support plate; 81. Rotating seat. Detailed Implementation

[0022] The present invention will now be described in further detail with reference to the accompanying drawings and specific embodiments.

[0023] like Figures 1 to 6 As shown, this embodiment provides a game controller, including a back button 1, a bottom shell 2, an elastic element 3, a magnetic element 4, a follower 5, a pivot fixing element 6, a contact point 7, and a support plate 8.

[0024] The contact 7 is mounted on the support plate 8, and pressing the contact 7 can generate an electrical signal.

[0025] The support plate 8 is provided with a rotating seat 81 for mounting the driven member 5. The driven member 5 includes a base 51, a first rotating shaft 52, a pressing end 53, and a second rotating shaft 54. The first rotating shaft 52 is connected to the base 51 and is rotatably connected to the rotating seat 81, so the base 51 can rotate around the first rotating shaft 52.

[0026] One end of the pressing end 53 is connected to the base 51, and the other end of the pressing end 53 extends toward the contact point 7. The pressing end 53 is used to press the contact point 7.

[0027] The second rotating shaft 54 ​​is disposed on the upper surface of the base 51, and is connected to the back key 1, which can rotate around the second rotating shaft 54. An embedding area is carved out in the middle section of the second rotating shaft 54, and the magnetic component 4 is installed in the embedding area. A gap is left below the middle section of the second rotating shaft 54, and both ends of the second rotating shaft 54 ​​are connected to the base 51.

[0028] The back key 1 and the magnetic component 4 can attract each other. In terms of materials, for example, the back key 1 can be a metal that can attract the magnetic component 4, or both the back key 1 and the magnetic component 4 can be magnets that can attract each other.

[0029] The back key 1 includes a toggle part 11, a snap-lock part 12, and a magnetic part 13. The toggle part 11 and the magnetic part 13 are respectively connected to the snap-lock part 12. The snap-lock part 12 is rotatably connected to the second rotating shaft 54, so that the toggle part 11 and the magnetic part 13 can rotate around the second rotating shaft 54. Figure 5 and Figure 6 When the actuating part 11 approaches the upper surface of the magnetic component 4, the actuating part 11 is attracted to the upper surface of the magnetic component 4 by magnetic force, and at this time the actuating part 11 is flat relative to the driven component 5. This state is the stored state of the back key 1. Similarly, when the magnetic part 13 approaches the lower surface of the magnetic component 4, the magnetic part 13 passes through the gap below the middle section of the second rotating shaft 54, and the magnetic part 13 is attracted to the lower surface of the magnetic component 4 by magnetic force. At this time, the actuating part 11 stands upright. This state is the used state. Through the attraction and cooperation between the magnetic component 4 and the back key 1, the back key 1 can switch between the used state and the stored state, and the magnetic component 4 can be relatively fixed in the used state or the stored state by attraction and cooperation between the actuating part 11 or the magnetic part 13 respectively.

[0030] Reference Figure 5In order to set the rotation angle and process of the toggle part 11, when the port of the throttle part 12 reaches the use state, that is, when the toggle part 11 is upright, the throttle part 12 will be engaged with the side of the base 51. When the throttle part 12 reaches the storage state, it will abut against the upper surface of the base. The toggle part 11 can rotate to a limited angle between standing up and lying flat.

[0031] Therefore, when the rotating part 12 is raised by the toggle part 11, it abuts against the side of the base 51. Continuing to turn the toggle part 11 causes the base 51 to rotate with it. The base 51 rotates and tilts around the first pivot 52, causing the pressing end 53 to press against the contact point 7, thus triggering an electrical signal to toggle the back key 1. When the rotating part 12 is level with the toggle part 11, the user is less likely to touch the side of the toggle part 11, as it lacks a large support area, reducing accidental touches. Also, because the toggle part 11 is level, the unsightly protrusion of the back key 1 is reduced.

[0032] The rotating shaft fixing member 6 is connected to the support plate 8. The inner side of the rotating shaft fixing member 6 and the rotating seat 81 together wrap around the first rotating shaft 52 to prevent the first rotating shaft 52 from detaching from the rotating seat 81.

[0033] To achieve the function of resetting the back key 1, the elastic element 3 is connected to the support plate 8 and the base 51, so that after the toggle part 11 is released, the base 51 can rebound around the first rotating shaft 52 due to the action of the elastic element 3, and the pressing end 53 cancels the pressing of the contact point 7.

[0034] The support plate 8 is connected to the bottom shell 2. The bottom shell 2 has an opening for the back key 1 to pass through, and the back key 1 protrudes from the opening onto the outer surface of the bottom shell 2, allowing the user to operate the back key 1 from the outer surface. A storage groove 21 is carved into the outer surface of the bottom shell 2. When the back key 1 is in the stored state, the toggle part 11 can be embedded in the storage groove 21 without protruding from the outer surface of the bottom shell 2, resulting in a cleaner appearance, reduced space occupation, and reduced accidental activation. A notch is also provided at the edge of the storage groove 21 to facilitate the user's removal of the toggle part 11. When the back key 1 is in use, the toggle part 11 protrudes vertically from the outer surface of the bottom shell 2, making it convenient for the user to use the back key 1.

[0035] The back buttons 1 can be symmetrically arranged on both sides of the back of the bottom shell 2, so that both hands can use the back buttons 1 on both sides respectively.

[0036] In summary, the present invention discloses a game controller in which the back button 1 can be rotated to stand up or lie flat. When standing up, the back button 1 is engaged with the follower 5, and the back button 1 can drive the follower 5 to move, thereby enabling the use of the back button 1. When the back button 1 is lying flat, the protrusion of the back button 1 is reduced, thus reducing accidental touches.

[0037] 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 back button (1), a follower (5), and a support plate (8), characterized in that: The driven member (5) is rotatably connected to the support plate (8), and the back key (1) is rotatably connected to the driven member (5), so that the back key (1) can stand up or lie flat relative to the driven member (5). The back key (1) has a preset rotation angle relative to the driven member (5), which is preset so that it can engage with the driven member (5) when the back key (1) is rotated to stand up. The driven member (5) includes a second rotating shaft (54) and a base (51). The second rotating shaft (54) is connected to the base (51), and the base (51) is rotatably connected to the support plate (8). The back key (1) is located on the support plate (8). The back key (1) includes a toggle part (11) and a snap-lock part (12). The toggle part (11) and the snap-lock part (12) are connected. The snap-lock part (12) is rotatably connected to the second rotating shaft (54). When the toggle part (11) is raised, the port of the snap-lock part (12) is engaged with the base (51). The support plate (8) is provided with a rotating seat (81). The follower (5) also includes a first rotating shaft (52) connected to the base (51). The first rotating shaft (52) is rotatably connected to the rotating seat (81).

2. The game controller according to claim 1, characterized in that: It also includes a rotating shaft fixing member (6), which is connected to the support plate (8). The rotating shaft fixing member (6) and the rotating seat (81) together wrap the first rotating shaft (52).

3. The game controller according to claim 1, characterized in that: It also includes a magnetic component (4) connected to the second rotating shaft (54), and the back key (1) also includes a magnetic part (13) connected to the swivel part (12). Both the toggle part (11) and the magnetic part (13) are made of a material that can magnetically attract the magnetic component (4).

4. The game controller according to claim 3, characterized in that: Both the actuating part (11) and the magnetic part (13) are made of metal that can be magnetically attracted to the magnetic component (4).

5. The game controller according to claim 1, characterized in that: It also includes a contact (7) connected to the support plate (8), and a pressing end (53) is provided on the base (51) extending toward the contact (7).

6. The game controller according to claim 1, characterized in that: It also includes an elastic element (3) connected to the support plate (8) and the base (51).

7. The game controller according to claim 1, characterized in that: It also includes a bottom shell (2), the support plate (8) is connected to the bottom shell (2), and the back key (1) passes through the bottom shell (2) and protrudes from the outer surface of the bottom shell (2).

8. The game controller according to claim 7, characterized in that: The outer surface of the bottom shell (2) is provided with a storage groove (21), and the back key (1) can be embedded in the storage groove (21) when it is laid flat.

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