Game control device

Abstract

The application provides a game control device. The game control device comprises a first control module, a second control module and an extension base part. A connecting module or a transmission connecting module is arranged in the extension base part, and the connecting module or the transmission connecting module is used for connecting the first control module and the second control module, and the extension base part can jointly form a ride base with a first base part of the first control module and a second base part of the second control module.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to a game signal input device, and more particularly to a game control device with an operating interface. Background Technology

[0002] As modern living standards gradually improve, people's leisure activities have become increasingly diverse. Thanks to technological advancements, video games, which combine leisure and entertainment, intellectual development, and physical exercise, are becoming increasingly popular. With the booming development of the video game and esports industries, many video game companies are constantly developing new next-generation consoles, such as Nintendo's Wii, Sony's PlayStation, and Microsoft's Xbox. However, no matter how game consoles improve, the game control device that users hold and operate, such as a game controller, remains an essential input device for all game consoles.

[0003] In the existing technology, game controllers are increasingly designed to be ergonomic, and many game kits mount game displays or portable electronic devices onto a base for game control. However, due to the wide variety of game displays and portable electronic devices, a single model of game controller cannot be fully compatible with different sizes of game displays or portable electronic devices, nor can it meet the different operating preferences or needs of different users.

[0004] Therefore, how to provide a game control device with a retractable riding base is the technical problem that this invention aims to solve. Summary of the Invention

[0005] The main objective of this invention is to provide a game control device with a telescopic mounting base, which can be used to mount a game display device or a portable electronic device.

[0006] To achieve the aforementioned objectives, a game control device includes: a first control module having a first base portion with a first storage groove; a second control module having a second base portion with a second storage groove opposite to the first storage groove; an extension base portion having a communicating groove; and a connecting module including: a rotating member pivotally disposed in the communicating groove and having two opposing limiting sliding holes, each limiting sliding hole having opposing first inner edges and second inner edges, the second inner edge being adjacent to the axis of the rotating member; and two connecting rods, each connecting rod having opposing first ends and second ends, the first... Each of the two ends has a connecting shaft, which is respectively inserted into two limiting sliding holes. Each first end is respectively inserted into the first storage groove and the second storage groove, and is fixed in the first control module and the second control module. When the first base part and the second base part abut against each other, the extended base part is stored in the first storage groove and the second storage groove, and the connecting shaft is located at the first inner edge. When the first base part and the second base part are separated from each other, the extended base part is exposed between the first base part and the second base part. The connecting shaft drives the rotating part to rotate and slides from the first inner edge to the second inner edge, and then slides from the second inner edge to the first inner edge.

[0007] In the preferred embodiment described above, two pairs of guide ribs are provided in the connecting groove, the two pairs of guide ribs correspond to two connecting rods, and the two connecting rods are respectively disposed in the two pairs of guide ribs.

[0008] In the preferred embodiment described above, two guide protrusions are provided in the connecting groove, and the two connecting rods each have a guide sliding hole. Each guide protrusion passes through the guide sliding hole and can slide in the guide sliding hole.

[0009] In the preferred embodiment described above, the device further includes two elastic members, each having a third end and a fourth end, with each fourth end fixed in a connecting groove, and each third end passing through the first storage groove and the second storage groove, and fixed in the first control module and the second control module.

[0010] In the preferred embodiment described above, the first control module includes a first grip portion connected to a first base portion and has a first operating interface.

[0011] In the preferred embodiment described above, the second control module includes a second grip portion connected to a second base portion and has a second operating interface.

[0012] The present invention also provides a game control device, comprising: a first control module having a first base portion having a first storage groove; a second control module having a second base portion having a second storage groove, the second storage groove being opposite to the first storage groove; an extension base portion having a connecting groove; and a transmission connection module comprising: two transmission shafts disposed in the connecting groove; a transmission belt wound around the two transmission shafts; and two connecting rods, each connecting rod having an opposing first end and a second end, each second end being fixed to the transmission belt. Each first end is respectively inserted into the first storage slot and the second storage slot and fixed in the first control module and the second control module; wherein, the two drive shafts drive the drive belt to drive the two connecting rods, the first control module and the second control module, so that the first base part and the second base part approach or separate from each other. When the first base part and the second base part abut against each other, the extension base part is stored in the first storage slot and the second storage slot. When the first base part and the second base part separate from each other, the extension base part is exposed between the first base part and the second base part.

[0013] In the preferred embodiment described above, two guide protrusions are provided in the connecting groove, and the two connecting rods each have a guide sliding hole. Each guide protrusion passes through the guide sliding hole and can slide in the guide sliding hole.

[0014] In the preferred embodiment described above, it further includes two elastic members, each having a third end and a fourth end, with each fourth end fixed in a connecting groove, and each third end passing through a first storage groove and a second storage groove, and fixed in a first control module and a second control module.

[0015] In the preferred embodiment described above, the first control module includes a first grip portion connected to a first base portion and has a first operating interface.

[0016] In the preferred embodiment described above, the second control module includes a second grip portion connected to a second base portion and has a second operating interface.

[0017] The beneficial effects of this invention are that the provided game control device forms an adjustable-width carrying base through a first base portion, a second base portion, and an extended base portion. A connecting module disposed in the extended base portion connects the first control module and the second control module, allowing the first and second control modules to separate in two stages, thus forming two carrying bases with different carrying widths. Furthermore, the transmission-type connecting module disposed in the extended base portion connects the first and second control modules, allowing the user to finely adjust the carrying width of the carrying base. This enables the game control device to not only meet individual operational preferences but also to accommodate game display devices or portable electronic devices of different sizes. Attached Figure Description

[0018] Figure 1A This is a perspective view of the game control device provided by the present invention in its retracted state;

[0019] Figure 1B This is a perspective view of the game control device provided by the present invention in its extended state;

[0020] Figure 2 An exploded perspective view of a first embodiment of the game control device provided by the present invention;

[0021] Figure 3 A perspective view of the first embodiment of the game control device provided by the present invention in the retracted state;

[0022] Figures 4A to 4C This is a schematic diagram of the first embodiment of the game control device provided by the present invention in an extended state.

[0023] Figure 5 A perspective view of the second embodiment of the game control device provided by the present invention in its retracted state; and

[0024] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the second embodiment of the game control device provided by the present invention in the extended state.

[0025] The attached figures are labeled as follows:

[0026] C1 First Storage Slot

[0027] C2 Second Storage Slot

[0028] C3 Connecting Slot

[0029] E1 First Inner Edge

[0030] E2 Second Inner Edge

[0031] 1.1a Game control device

[0032] 10 First Control Module

[0033] 11 First gripping section

[0034] 111 First Operation Interface

[0035] 12 First base section

[0036] 20 Second Control Module

[0037] 21 Second grip section

[0038] 211 Second Operation Interface

[0039] 22 Second base section

[0040] 30 Extended base section

[0041] 31 Pivot

[0042] 32 guide bumps

[0043] 33 Guide Ribs

[0044] 40 Connection Module

[0045] 41 Rotating component

[0046] 411 Limiting sliding hole

[0047] 412 Pivot Hole

[0048] Linkages 42 and 63

[0049] 421, 631 First end

[0050] 422, 632 Second end

[0051] 4221 Connecting Shaft

[0052] 423, 633 guide holes

[0053] 50 elastic elements

[0054] 51 Third End

[0055] 52 Fourth End

[0056] 60 Transmission-type connection module

[0057] 61 Drive shaft

[0058] 62. Drive belt

[0059] 621 Belt tooth structure Detailed Implementation

[0060] The advantages and features of the present invention, as well as the methods of achieving them, will be more readily understood through a more detailed description with reference to exemplary embodiments and accompanying drawings. However, the invention may be implemented in various forms and should not be construed as limited to the embodiments set forth herein. Rather, these embodiments provided will enable those skilled in the art to more thoroughly and completely convey the scope of the invention.

[0061] First, please refer to Figure 1A and Figure 1B As shown. Figure 1A This is a perspective view of the game control device provided by the present invention in its retracted state; Figure 1B This is a perspective view of the game control device provided by the present invention in its extended state. The game control device 1 includes: a first control module 10, a second control module 20, and an extended base portion 30. The first control module 10 includes a first grip portion 11 and a first base portion 12 connected together, and a first operation interface 111 is provided on the first grip portion 11. The second control module 20 includes a second grip portion 21 and a second base portion 22 connected together, and a second operation interface 211 is provided on the second grip portion 21. The first operation interface 111 and the second operation interface 211 can be buttons, joysticks, directional pads, or combinations thereof.

[0062] The extended base portion 30 is disposed between the first base portion 12 and the second base portion 22. When the game control device 1 is in the retracted state (e.g., Figure 1A When the game control device 1 is in the extended state (as shown), the first base portion 12 and the second base portion 22 abut against each other, and the extended base portion 30 is housed within the first base portion 12 and the second base portion 22; Figure 1B As shown, the first base portion 12 and the second base portion 22 are separated from each other, and the extended base portion 30 is exposed between the first base portion 12 and the second base portion 22, forming an adjustable mounting base together with the first base portion 12 and the second base portion 22. This allows game display devices 9 of different sizes to be mounted on the mounting base. In other possible embodiments, the game display device 9 can also be a portable electronic device, such as a smartphone.

[0063] Please continue reading. Figure 2 As shown, Figure 2 This is an exploded perspective view of a first embodiment of the game control device provided by the present invention. Figure 2In the first control module 10, the first base portion 12 has a first storage groove C1; the second base portion 22 of the second control module 20 has a second storage groove C2, and the second storage groove C2 is opposite to the first storage groove C1. The extended base portion 30 has a connecting groove C3, and the connecting groove C3 can be used to set the connecting module 40 and two elastic members 50. The connecting module 40 includes a rotating member 41 and two connecting rods 42. The rotating member 41 is pivotally mounted in the connecting groove C3, one end of the connecting rod 42 is used to connect to the rotating member 41, and the other end passes through the first storage groove C1 and the second storage groove C2 respectively, and is combined with the first control module 10 and the second control module 20. On the other hand, one end of the two elastic members 50 is combined in the connecting groove C3, and the other end also passes through the first storage groove C1 and the second storage groove C2 respectively, and is combined with the first control module 10 and the second control module 20.

[0064] Please see Figure 3 , Figure 3 This is a perspective view of the first embodiment of the game control device provided by the present invention in its retracted state. Figure 3 In this configuration, the first control module 10 and the second control module 20 are in a retracted state, i.e., the first base portion 12 and the second base portion 22 abut against each other. At this time, the extended base portion 30 is housed in the first receiving groove C1 of the first base portion 12 and the second receiving groove C2 of the second base portion 22. The inner wall of the connecting groove C3 of the extended base portion 30 is provided with a pivot 31, two guide protrusions 32, and two pairs of guide ribs 33. The pivot 31 is located at the center of the connecting groove C3, and the two pairs of guide ribs 33 are parallel to each other and arranged vertically in an alternating manner. In this embodiment, the pivot 31 is located between the two pairs of guide ribs 33; the two guide protrusions 32 are respectively disposed within the two pairs of guide ribs 33.

[0065] The rotating component 41 has two opposing limiting sliding holes 411 and a pivot hole 412, with the pivot hole 412 located between the two limiting sliding holes 411. The pivot hole 412 of the rotating component 41 allows the pivot 31 of the communicating groove C3 to pass through it, so that the rotating component 41 is pivotally connected to the inner wall surface of the communicating groove C3 and can rotate around the pivot 31. The limiting sliding holes 411 have opposing first inner edges E1 and second inner edges E2, with the second inner edge E2 adjacent to the axis of rotation of the rotating component 41, i.e., the position of the pivot 31 and the pivot hole 412.

[0066] The connecting rod 42 has a first end 421 and a second end 422. In this embodiment, a guide sliding hole 423 corresponding to the guide protrusion 32 of the communicating groove C3 is provided between the first end 421 and the second end 422, and each of the second ends 422 has a connecting shaft 4221.

[0067] When assembling the game control device 1, the two connecting rods 42 are respectively positioned between two pairs of guide ribs 33, and the guide protrusions 32 are simultaneously inserted into the guide sliding holes 423 and can slide within them. The guide ribs 33 and guide protrusions 32 allow the connecting rods 42 to move stably to both sides. In other possible embodiments, only one of the guide ribs 33 or guide protrusions 32 may be provided in the connecting groove C3, without being limited to the embodiment presented in this example.

[0068] The connecting shaft 4221 of the second end 422 of the connecting rod 42 passes through the limiting sliding hole 411 of the rotating member 41 to connect the connecting rod 42 and the rotating member 41. On the other hand, the first end 421 of the connecting rod 42 passes through the first storage groove C1 and the second storage groove C2 respectively, and is fixed in the first control module 10 and the second control module 20. In this embodiment, the first end 421 of each connecting rod 42 is fixed to the inner wall surface of the housing of the first gripping part 11 and the second gripping part 21 respectively.

[0069] Please continue reading. Figure 3 The two elastic elements 50 can be springs, each having a third end 51 and a fourth end 52 opposite to each other. The fourth end 52 is fixed to the inner wall of the connecting groove C3, while the third end 51 passes through the first receiving groove C1 and the second receiving groove C2, respectively, and is fixed within the first control module 10 and the second control module 20. In this embodiment, the third end 51 of each elastic element 50 is fixed to the inner wall of the housing of the first gripping part 11 and the second gripping part 21.

[0070] Please see Figures 4A to 4C . Figures 4A to 4C This is a schematic diagram of the first embodiment of the game control device provided by the present invention in its extended state. When the user pulls the first control module 10 and the second control module 20 in opposite directions to the left and right, causing the first base portion 12 and the second base portion 22 to separate from each other, the extended base portion 30 is exposed between the first base portion 12 and the second base portion 22. The connecting rod 42, which is linked to the first control module 10 and the second control module 20, drives the rotating member 41 to rotate through the connecting shaft 4221, and the connecting shaft 4221 slides from the first inner edge E1 to the second inner edge E2. When the connecting shaft 4221 slides to the second inner edge E2, the first base portion 12, the second base portion 22, and the extended base portion 30 together form a carrying base with a smaller carrying width (e.g., ...). Figure 4B (As shown).

[0071] Subsequently, if the user continues to pull the first control module 10 and the second control module 20 left and right, the connecting shaft 4221 will slide from the second inner edge E2 to the first inner edge E1, causing the rotating component 41 to rotate. When the connecting shaft 4221 slides to the first inner edge E1 again, the first base portion 12, the second base portion 22, and the extended base portion 30 will together form a load-bearing base with a larger load-bearing width (such as...). Figure 4C (As shown). In this embodiment, the game control device 1 is connected to the first control module 10 and the second control module 20 through the connecting module 40 disposed in the extension base portion 30, so that the first control module 10 and the second control module 20 can perform a two-stage separation action, allowing the first base portion 12, the second base portion 22 and the extension base portion 30 to jointly form two different carrying bases.

[0072] On the other hand, when the user wants to retract the first control module 10 and the second control module 20, the elastic member 50 also provides an elastic restoring force to pull the first control module 10 and the second control module 20, causing the first base portion 12 and the second base portion 22 to move towards the center of the extension base portion 30. The connecting rod 42, which is linked to the first control module 10 and the second control module 20, drives the rotating member 41 to perform a reverse action. When the first base portion 12 and the second base portion 22 abut against each other, the extension base portion 30 is stored in the first storage groove C1 and the second storage groove C2.

[0073] Please see Figure 5 , Figure 5 This is a perspective view of the second embodiment of the game control device provided by the present invention in its retracted state. Figure 5 In this embodiment, the functions of the first control module 10, the second control module 20, the extension base 30, and the elastic element 50 of the game control device 1a are largely the same as those in the first embodiment, and will not be described again here. However, the difference lies in that a transmission connection module 60 is provided in the connecting groove C3 of the extension base 30. The transmission connection module 60 includes two drive shafts 61, a drive belt 62, and two connecting rods 63. The two drive shafts 61 are disposed on the inner wall surface of the connecting groove C3; the drive belt 62 is wound around the two drive shafts 61. In this embodiment, a belt tooth structure 621 is provided on the surface of the drive belt 62 that contacts the drive shaft 61, and the belt tooth structure 621 can cooperate with the drive shaft 61, so that when the drive shaft 61 rotates, it can synchronously drive the drive belt 62.

[0074] The connecting rod 63 also has a first end 631 and a second end 632. In this embodiment, a guide hole 633 corresponding to the guide protrusion 32 of the connecting groove C3 is also provided between the first end 631 and the second end 632. When assembling the game control device 1, the guide protrusion 32 of the connecting groove C3 passes through the guide hole 633 and can slide in the guide hole 423. The second end 632 of the connecting rod 63 is fixed to the transmission belt 621; the first end 631 of the connecting rod 63 passes through the first storage groove C1 and the second storage groove C2 respectively, and is fixed in the first control module 10 and the second control module 20. In this embodiment, the first end 631 of each connecting rod 63 is fixed to the inner wall surface of the housing of the first grip part 11 and the second grip part 21 respectively.

[0075] Please see Figure 6 , Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the second embodiment of the game control device provided by the present invention in the extended state. When the user wants to unfold the game control device 1, the first operation interface 111 of the first control module 10, the second operation interface 211 of the second control module 20, or an additional adjustment button (not shown) can be used to drive the stepper motor (not shown) connected to the transmission shaft 61. The stepper motor then drives the two transmission shafts 61 to drive the transmission belt 62, thereby driving the two connecting rods 63, the first control module 10, and the second control module 20 in one step.

[0076] In this embodiment, when the drive shaft 61 rotates in a counterclockwise direction, the connecting rod 63 pushes the first control module 10 and the second control module 20 in opposite directions to the left and right, so that when the first base part 12 and the second base part 22 separate from each other, the extension base part 30 is exposed between the first base part 12 and the second base part 22.

[0077] When the drive shaft 61 rotates clockwise, the connecting rod 63 pulls the first control module 10 and the second control module 20, causing the first base portion 12 and the second base portion 22 to move towards the center of the extension base portion 30 and gradually approach each other. When the first base portion 12 and the second base portion 22 abut against each other, the extension base portion 30 is once again stored in the first storage slot C1 and the second storage slot C2. Through the transmission connection module 60 provided in the extension base portion 30, the user can finely adjust the carrying width of the carrying base formed by the first base portion 12, the second base portion 22 and the extension base portion 30, so that the game controller can meet personal operating preferences, and also allow the game controller to install game display devices or portable electronic devices of different sizes.

[0078] Compared to existing technologies, the game control device provided by this invention forms an adjustable-width carrying base through a first base portion, a second base portion, and an extended base portion. A connecting module disposed in the extended base portion connects the first control module and the second control module, allowing the first and second control modules to separate in two stages, thus forming two carrying bases with different carrying widths. Furthermore, the transmission-type connecting module disposed in the extended base portion connects the first and second control modules, allowing the user to finely adjust the carrying width of the carrying base. This enables the game control device to not only meet individual operational preferences but also to accommodate game display devices or portable electronic devices of different sizes. Therefore, this invention is a creation with significant industrial value.

[0079] This invention may be modified in various ways by those skilled in the art, but all such modifications shall not depart from the protection sought by the appended claims.

Claims

1. A game control device, comprising: A first control module has a first base portion, the first base portion having a first storage slot; A second control module has a second base portion, the second base portion having a second storage slot, and the second storage slot being opposite to the first storage slot; An extended base portion having a connecting groove; as well as A connection module, including: A rotating component, pivotally mounted in the communicating groove, has two opposing limiting sliding holes, each limiting sliding hole having an opposing first inner edge and a second inner edge, the second inner edge being adjacent to the axis of the rotating component; and Two connecting rods, each having a first end and a second end opposite to each other, the second end having a connecting shaft, each connecting shaft passing through the two limiting sliding holes, each first end passing through the first storage slot and the second storage slot respectively, and fixed in the first control module and the second control module; When the first base portion abuts against the second base portion, the extended base portion is housed in the first and second receiving grooves and the connecting shaft is located at the first inner edge. When the first base portion and the second base portion separate, the extended base portion is exposed between the first and second base portions. The connecting shaft drives the rotating member to rotate and slides from the first inner edge to the second inner edge, and then slides from the second inner edge to the first inner edge.

2. The game control device as claimed in claim 1, wherein two pairs of guide ribs are provided in the communicating groove, the two pairs of guide ribs correspond to the two connecting rods, and the two connecting rods are respectively disposed in the two pairs of guide ribs.

3. The game control device as claimed in claim 1, wherein two guide protrusions are provided in the communicating groove, the two connecting rods each have a guide sliding hole, each guide protrusion passes through the guide sliding hole and can slide in the guide sliding hole.

4. The game control device as claimed in claim 1, further comprising at least two elastic members, each of the at least two elastic members having a third end and a fourth end opposite to each other, each of the fourth ends being fixed in the communicating groove, and each of the third ends being respectively inserted through the first storage groove and the second storage groove, and fixed in the first control module and the second control module.

5. The game control device as claimed in claim 1, wherein the first control module includes a first grip portion connected to the first base portion and has at least one first operation interface.

6. The game control device as claimed in claim 1, wherein the second control module includes a second grip portion connected to the second base portion and has at least one second operation interface.

7. A game control device, comprising: A first control module has a first base portion, the first base portion having a first storage slot; A second control module has a second base portion, the second base portion having a second storage slot, and the second storage slot being opposite to the first storage slot; An extended base portion having a connecting groove; A drive-type connection module, comprising: At least two drive shafts are disposed in the connecting groove; A drive belt is wound around the at least two drive shafts; and Two connecting rods, each having a first end and a second end opposite to each other, each second end being fixed to the transmission belt, and each first end being respectively inserted into the first storage slot and the second storage slot and fixed in the first control module and the second control module; The at least two drive shafts drive the drive belt to drive the two connecting rods, the first control module, and the second control module, so that the first base portion and the second base portion approach or separate from each other. When the first base portion and the second base portion abut against each other, the extended base portion is housed in the first storage groove and the second storage groove. When the first base portion and the second base portion separate from each other, the extended base portion is exposed between the first base portion and the second base portion.

8. The game control device as claimed in claim 7, wherein two guide protrusions are provided in the communicating groove, the two connecting rods each have a guide sliding hole, each guide protrusion passes through the guide sliding hole and can slide in the guide sliding hole.

9. The game control device as claimed in claim 7, further comprising at least two elastic members, each of the at least two elastic members having a third end and a fourth end opposite to each other, each of the fourth ends being fixed in the communicating groove, and each of the third ends being respectively inserted through the first storage groove and the second storage groove, and fixed in the first control module and the second control module.

10. The game control device as claimed in claim 7, wherein the first control module includes a first grip portion connected to the first base portion and has at least one first operating interface.

11. The game control device as claimed in claim 7, wherein the second control module includes a second grip portion connected to the second base portion and has at least one second operating interface.

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