Foot game controller

Abstract

The invention discloses a foot game controller which comprises a six-end shaft, and the six-end shaft comprises a left shaft, a right shaft, a front shaft and a rear shaft. A pedal is arranged above the six-end shaft, a pair of upper supporting frames are arranged on the lower surface of the pedal, first connecting rods are arranged at the two ends of the left shaft and the right shaft, second connecting rods are hinged to the ends of the first connecting rods and connected with compression spring force application rods, and compression spring devices are arranged at the ends of the compression spring force application rods. A second potentiometer is arranged on one side of the upper support frame; a lower plate is arranged below the six-end shaft, a pair of lower supporting frames are arranged on the upper surface of the lower plate, the ends of the front shaft and the rear shaft are connected with torsion spring devices, and first potentiometers are arranged on the lower supporting frames. And the first potentiometer and the second potentiometer are electrically connected with the main control board. The game controlled object is controlled by treading the pedal, and the method is suitable for people with inconvenience in two hands or disabled hands and is also suitable for the scene that fingers need to frequently switch and operate a plurality of keyboard buttons.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to the technical field of game control, and particularly to a foot-operated game controller. Background Art

[0002] There have emerged various types of game controllers on the market, including common mouse and keyboard, arcade-style game joysticks, game console controllers, dedicated controllers for mobile devices, and customized models optimized for specific games, meeting the diverse needs of different players, such as professional steering wheels designed for racing games and flight joysticks created for flight simulation games.

[0003] However, when holding and operating a game controller for a long time, the hand muscles will remain in a tense state continuously. Especially in intense competitive games, players need to frequently press buttons and quickly move the joystick, and the frequent contraction and relaxation of the hand muscles are likely to cause fatigue. For example, when playing action games for several consecutive hours, players may feel soreness and stiffness in their hands, affecting the subsequent game experience. At the same time, it is inconvenient for some players with inconvenient hands to operate manual game controllers (or those with disabilities in their hands).

[0004] Therefore, the existing technology is not sufficient to meet the user's needs. Summary of the Invention

[0005] The technical problem to be solved by the present invention is, in view of the limitations of the existing technology, to provide a foot-operated game controller, which can accurately control the controlled object in the game through a pedal, enabling players to have a richer and more immersive game experience, allowing players to free up some fingers to control other buttons, and being particularly suitable for players with inconvenient hands or disabilities in their hands.

[0006] The technical solution adopted by the present invention to solve the technical problem is as follows:

[0007] A foot-operated game controller, comprising:

[0008] A six-terminal shaft, the six-terminal shaft including a front-back shaft and a left-right shaft;

[0009] Above the six-terminal shaft, there is provided a pedal, and a pair of upper support frames are provided on the lower surface of the pedal. The pair of upper support frames are symmetrically arranged at both ends of the left-right shaft. At both ends of the left-right shaft, there are provided first connecting rods. The end of the first connecting rod is hinged with a second connecting rod. The second connecting rod is connected with a compression spring force application rod. The end of the compression spring force application rod is provided with a compression spring device. On one side of the upper support frame, there is provided a second potentiometer for measuring the rotation angle of the left-right shaft. The second hollow knob of the second potentiometer is fixedly arranged on the left-right shaft, and the resistor body of the second potentiometer is fixedly arranged on the upper support frame;

[0010] Below the six-terminal shaft, there is a lower plate. On the upper surface of the lower plate, there is a pair of lower support frames for supporting the shaft part of the front and rear shafts. At the ends of the front and rear shafts, there are torsion spring devices connected. On the lower support frames, there is a first potentiometer for measuring the rotation angle of the front and rear shafts. The first hollow knob of the first potentiometer is fixedly arranged on the front and rear shafts, and the resistor body of the first potentiometer is fixedly arranged on the lower support frame;

[0011] Both the first potentiometer and the second potentiometer are electrically connected to the main control board;

[0012] When a force is applied to the front or rear part of the pedal, since the pedal is fixedly connected to the upper support frame, the pedal drives the upper support frame to rotate forward or backward around the left and right shaft. The second potentiometer measures the angle change of the upper support frame relative to the left and right shaft. After the main control board receives the measured angle data, it is converted into a digital signal and input into the upper computer, so as to control the controlled object in the game to move forward or backward;

[0013] Since the pedal can only rotate back and forth around the left and right shaft relative to the six-terminal shaft, when a force is applied to the left or right part of the pedal, the pedal remains stationary relative to the six-terminal shaft, and the six-terminal shaft rotates relative to the lower support frame around the front and rear shaft together with the pedal. The first potentiometer measures the angle of the front and rear shaft relative to the lower support frame. After the main control board receives the measured angle data, it is converted into a digital signal and input into the upper computer, so as to control the controlled object in the game to move left or right.

[0014] Preferably, on the outer side of the lower support frame, there are a front fixing seat and a rear fixing seat for fixing the torsion spring device.

[0015] Preferably, on the lower surface of the pedal, there is a pair of lifting frames for fixing the compression spring device, and the lifting frames clamp the compression spring device through bolts.

[0016] Preferably, the pedal can rotate around the front and rear shaft and the left and right shaft relative to the lower plate. When the lower plate touches the ground, under the action of the torsion spring device and the compression spring device without external force, the pedal is in a balanced state; when the pedal is under external force, it can deflect around. When the external force is withdrawn, due to the action of the torsion spring device and the compression spring device, the pedal returns to the balanced state.

[0017] Preferably, on the upper part of the six-terminal shaft, there is an upper shaft, and the upper shaft forms a T-shaped shaft relative to the front and rear shaft or the left and right shaft. On the front and rear sides of the upper shaft, there are first damping devices;

[0018] On the lower part of the six-terminal shaft, there is a lower shaft, and the lower shaft forms a T-shaped shaft relative to the front and rear shaft or the left and right shaft. On the left and right sides of the lower shaft, there are second damping devices.

[0019] Preferably, front and rear limit holes are provided on the pedal. The front and rear limit holes are used to install a first limit bolt capable of restricting the upper support frame from rotating around the left - right axis relative to the six - end shaft. A first threaded hole adapted to the first limit bolt is provided at the upper end of the upper shaft.

[0020] The lower plate is provided with left - right limit holes. The left - right limit holes are used to install a second limit bolt capable of restricting the lower support frame from rotating around the front - rear axis relative to the six - end shaft. A second threaded hole adapted to the second limit bolt is provided at the lower end of the lower shaft.

[0021] Preferably, a polygonal upper dust - proof groove and a lower dust - proof groove are respectively provided on the outer sides of the front and rear limit holes and the left - right limit holes.

[0022] Preferably, an upper dust - proof cover and a lower dust - proof cover are respectively provided at the upper dust - proof groove and the lower dust - proof groove.

[0023] Preferably, a detachable support frame is provided below the front part of the lower plate.

[0024] Preferably, an arc - shaped limit plate is provided at the rear end of the pedal.

[0025] Compared with the prior art, the foot - operated game controller provided by the present invention has the following beneficial effects:

[0026] Applying a forward force to the pedal, the pedal drives the upper support frame to rotate forward around the left - right axis relative to the six - end shaft. The second potentiometer measures the angle of rotation of the upper support frame relative to the six - end shaft. When the main control board receives the measured angle data, it controls the controlled object in the game to move forward. Applying a backward force to the pedal has the opposite effect. If a force is applied to the left part of the pedal, the pedal does not move relative to the six - end shaft, but the pedal can drive the six - end shaft to rotate left around the front - rear axis relative to the lower support frame together. The first potentiometer measures the angle of rotation of the six - end shaft relative to the lower support frame. When the main control board receives the measured angle data, it controls the controlled object in the game to move left. Applying a right - ward force to the pedal has the opposite effect. That is, the movement of the controlled object in the game can be controlled by the pedal. Of course, players can also customize the functions of stepping on the pedal. For example, applying a forward force to the pedal can achieve actions such as running and jumping, which is suitable for players who need to operate more buttons, especially for players with inconvenient hands or hand disabilities.

[0027] By setting the first damping device or the second damping device, the torsion coefficient of the force applied in the front - rear direction or the left - right direction is changed, so that players have an obvious speed difference when controlling the movement of the controlled object in the game, giving players a richer gaming experience. Description of the Drawings

[0028] To more clearly illustrate the solution of this application, the following is a brief introduction to the drawings required for the description of the embodiments:

[0029] Figure 1 It is a schematic structural diagram of an embodiment of a foot-operated game controller of the present invention.

[0030] Figure 2 It is an exploded view of an embodiment of a foot-operated game controller of the present invention.

[0031] Figure 3 It is a schematic diagram of a partial structure of an embodiment of a foot-operated game controller of the present invention Figure 1 .

[0032] Figure 4 It is a schematic diagram of a partial structure of an embodiment of a foot-operated game controller of the present invention Figure 2 .

[0033] Figure 5 It is a schematic structural diagram of a six-terminal shaft in a foot-operated game controller of the present invention.

[0034] Figure 6 It is an assembly schematic diagram of a six-terminal shaft in a foot-operated game controller of the present invention.

[0035] Figure 7 It is a schematic diagram of the cooperation of structures such as a six-terminal shaft, a damper, and a first connecting rod in a foot-operated game controller of the present invention.

[0036] Figure 8 It is a static schematic diagram of a foot-operated game controller of the present invention when no action occurs.

[0037] Figure 9 It is a static schematic diagram of a foot-operated game controller of the present invention after the action of stepping backward occurs.

[0038] Figure 10 It is a schematic diagram of the wearing method of a user using this device.

[0039] Figure 11 It is a schematic diagram of a user operating this device in four directions of the device.

[0040] Figure 12 It is a schematic diagram of restricting the freedom of movement in the front-back direction by the first limit bolt (where: the upper left is the view before restriction, the upper right is the half-sectional view before restriction, the lower left is the half-sectional view of aligning with the first threaded hole and about to install the first limit bolt, and the lower right is the schematic diagram after installing the first limit bolt).

[0041] Figure 13Schematic diagram of restricting the degree of freedom in the left - right direction by the second limit bolt (where: the upper left is the view before restriction, the upper right is the half - section view before restriction, the lower left is the half - section view after the second limit bolt is fitted with the second threaded hole, and the lower right is the schematic diagram after the second limit bolt is installed).

[0042] Figure 14 Schematic diagram after the dust cover is installed (where: the upper figure is the schematic diagram after the upper dust cover is installed, and the lower figure is the schematic diagram after the lower dust cover is installed).

[0043] Figure 15 It is the function of the device placed obliquely for the user to use the device.

[0044] Figure 16 Demonstration of the disassembly of the detachable support frame of the device (where: the upper figure is the half - section view after the detachable support frame is installed, and the lower figure is the half - section view of disassembling the detachable support frame).

[0045] Figure 17 Schematic diagram of the clamping compression spring device of the lifting bracket on the pedal.

[0046] Figure 18 Schematic diagram after applying a force to the left front of the pedal.

[0047] Explanation of reference numerals:

[0048] 10 - Six - terminal shaft, 11 - Six - terminal shaft body, 12 - Six - terminal shaft bearing assembly, 121 - Snap ring, 122 - First washer, 123 - Dust - proof ring, 124 - Sliding bearing sleeve, 125 - Sealing ring, 126 - Second washer, 127 - Spring, 101 - Front - rear shaft, 102 - Left - right shaft, 103 - Up - down shaft, 1031 - Upper shaft, 1032 - Lower shaft, 10311 - First threaded hole, 10321 - Second threaded hole, 201 - Pedal, 202 - Upper support frame, 203 - Hoisting frame, 204 - Convex - end screw, 205 - Magic - tape tie, 207 - Arc - shaped limiting plate, 2011 - Front - rear limiting hole, 2012 - Upper dust - proof groove, 2013 - Tightening slot hole, 2041 - Convex shaft, 2071 - Waist - shaped hole, 301 - Lower plate, 302 - Lower support frame, 305 - Front fixing seat, 306 - Rear fixing seat, 3011 - Left - right limiting hole, 3012 - Lower dust - proof groove, 3051 - Front - fixing - seat body, 3052 - Semi - circular plate, 40 - Detachable support frame, 501 - Torsion - spring device, 502 - Compression - spring device, 5021 - First connecting rod, 5022 - Second connecting rod, 5023 - Compression - spring force - applying rod, 5024 - Compression - spring assembly hole, 601 - First potentiometer, 602 - Second potentiometer, 603 - First hoisting piece, 604 - Second hoisting piece, 6011 - Hollow knob of the first potentiometer, 6012 - Resistor body of the first potentiometer, 6021 - Hollow knob of the second potentiometer, 6022 - Resistor body of the second potentiometer, 701 - First damping device, 702 - Second damping device, 7011 - First impact head, 7012 - First damping body, 7021 - Second impact head, 7022 - Second damping body, 801 - First limiting bolt, 802 - Second limiting bolt, 803 - Upper dust - proof cover, 804 - Lower dust - proof cover. Detailed implementation mode

[0049] Unless otherwise defined, all technical and scientific terms used herein have the same meaning as commonly understood by one of ordinary skill in the technical field to which this application belongs; the terms used in the description of this application in the specification are only for the purpose of describing specific embodiments and are not intended to limit this application; the terms "including" and "having" and any variations thereof in the specification, claims and drawings of this application are intended to cover non - exclusive inclusion. The terms "first", "second", etc. in the specification, claims or drawings of this application are used to distinguish different objects and not to describe a specific order.

[0050] As used herein, the term "embodiment" means that a particular feature, structure or characteristic described in connection with an embodiment can be included in at least one embodiment of this application. The phrase appears at various places in the specification and does not necessarily refer to the same embodiment, nor is it an independent or alternative embodiment mutually exclusive with other embodiments.

[0051] It should be noted that if there are directions involved in the embodiments of the present invention, they are referenced by the direction of the human foot in Figure 10 the figure. For example, the downward direction is the direction in which the shoe sole faces downward, the front direction is the direction of the toe, and the upward direction is the direction in which the shoe upper faces upward. The directions of the device and / or components including the six-terminal shaft 10, upper and lower dust covers, etc. are also consistent with this direction.

[0052] An embodiment of the present invention provides a foot-operated game controller, as Figures 1 to 18 shown, which includes:

[0053] A six-terminal shaft 10, the six-terminal shaft 10 includes a front-back shaft 101, a left-right shaft 102, and an up-down shaft 103; a pedal 201 is provided above the six-terminal shaft 10, and a pair of upper support frames 202 are provided on the lower surface of the pedal 201. A pair of the upper support frames 202 are symmetrically arranged at both ends of the left-right shaft 102. First linkages 5021 are provided at both ends of the left-right shaft 102. The end of the first linkage 5021 is hinged to a second linkage 5022. The second linkage 5022 is connected to a compression spring force application rod 5023. A compression spring device 502 is provided at the end of the compression spring force application rod 5023. A second potentiometer 602 for measuring the rotation angle of the left-right shaft 102 relative to the upper support frame 202 is provided on one side of the upper support frame 202. The hollow knob 6021 of the second potentiometer is fixedly arranged on the left-right shaft 102, and the resistor body 6022 of the second potentiometer is fixedly arranged on the upper support frame 202; a lower plate 301 is provided below the six-terminal shaft 10, and a pair of lower support frames 302 for supporting the end shaft parts of the front-back shaft are provided on the upper surface of the lower plate 301. A torsion spring device 501 is connected to the end of each of the front-back shafts. A first potentiometer 601 for measuring the rotation angle of the front-back shaft 101 relative to the lower support frame 302 is provided on the lower support frame 302. The hollow knob 6011 of the first potentiometer is fixedly arranged on the front-back shaft 101, and the resistor body 6012 of the first potentiometer is fixedly arranged on the lower support frame 302; both the first potentiometer 601 and the second potentiometer 602 are electrically connected to the main control board; when a force is applied to the front or rear part of the pedal 201, since the pedal 201 is fixedly connected to the upper support frame 202, the pedal 201 drives the upper support frame 202 to rotate forward or backward around the left-right shaft 102. The second potentiometer 602 measures the angle change of the upper support frame 202 relative to the left-right shaft 102, that is, the potential change of the second potentiometer 602. After receiving the measured angle data, the main control board converts it into a digital signal and inputs it to the host computer, so as to control the controlled object in the game to move forward or backward.

[0054] During use, place the left foot or right foot on the pedal 201, as Figure 10As shown, the length of the pedal 201 is about 30 cm and the width is about 12 cm, which matches the foot size of most people. The user can adjust the position of the arc-shaped limiting plate 207 relative to the pedal 201 to support the heel, and can also use the magic tape 205 to adjust the fit between the user's shoe and the pedal 201 as needed. Of course, it is not necessary for the user to use the magic tape 205 for convenience. The user uses the strength of the ankle to step on the pedal 201 in a certain direction, causing the pedal 201 to deflect in a certain direction, thereby controlling the controlled object in the game.

[0055] In specific implementation, the torsion spring device 501 and the compression spring device 502 in the present application can simulate the force feedback in the real scene, optimize the operation feeling, and enhance the game immersion. Both the torsion spring device 501 and the compression spring device 502 can adjust the elastic size respectively to meet the needs of different players and game types. The compression spring device 502 can adopt the utility model patent with the name of "An adjustable elastic force adjustment device and spring system" and the application number of 2024232821010 applied by the applicant on December 30, 2024. The torsion spring device 501 can adopt the invention patent with the name of "A spring torsion device, a spring torsion system and a control device" and the application number of 2024118007210 applied by the applicant on December 9, 2024. Of course, other types of torsion devices and other modules can also be used to replace the above two devices.

[0056] Apply a force to the rear part of the pedal 201, such as Figure 8 、 Figure 9 、 Figure 11 As shown in the upper right figure of, the pedal 201 drives the upper support frame 202 to rotate around the left and right axis 102. At this time, for the two compression spring devices 502 at both ends of the left and right axis 102, one of the compression spring devices 502 compresses the spring to provide elastic force. As shown by the two virtual coil positions of A in Figure 8 and B in Figure 9 , the stepping force of the pedal 201 is converted into the pressure of the compression spring application rod 5023 on the compression spring device 502, and the other compression spring device 502 will not provide elastic force or tensile force due to its internal limit. The second potentiometer 602 is used to measure the angular data of the rotation of the pedal 201 relative to the left and right axis 102, that is, the potential change, and the required computer signal is converted by measuring its angular data. Similarly, apply a force to the front part of the pedal 201, and vice versa, as shown in the upper left figure of Figure 11 .

[0057] Two opposed coaxial torsion spring devices 501 can provide different torques in the forward and reverse directions (for reference, see Embodiment 3 and Embodiment 4 in the invention patent with the title "A Spring Torque Device, a Spring Torque System and a Manipulating Device" applied by the applicant on December 09, 2024, with the application number 2024118007210); Since the pedal 201 can only rotate forward or backward around the left-right axis 102 relative to the six-end shaft 10, when the pedal 201 is stepped on to the left, as Figure 11 shown in the lower left figure in Figure 11 , the pedal 201 drives the front-rear shaft 101 to rotate together. At this time, for the two torsion spring devices 501 at both ends of the front-rear shaft 101, one torsion spring device 501 provides torque, while the other torsion spring device 501 does not provide torque. Applying a force to the pedal 201 to the right is vice versa, as

[0058] shown in the lower right in Figure 11 . And the first potentiometer 601 is used to measure the angle (potential) of the lower support frame 302 rotating relative to the front-rear shaft 101, and controls the controlled object in the game by measuring its angle (potential) and converting it into a computer signal. Figure 18 shown in

[0059] . In this case, the two potentiometers simultaneously measure the angles (potentials) of their respective rotations, and then process them together and convert them into corresponding computer signals to control the controlled object in the game.

[0060] Of course, players can also customize the functions of stepping on the pedal. For example, applying a forward force to the pedal 201 can achieve actions such as running and jumping. Multiple toe buttons (not shown in the figure) can also be provided on the pedal 201 to achieve functions such as jumping, attacking, and skill release. The buttons are designed as raised circles or ellipses for convenient and accurate pressing by the toes. These toe buttons are all electrically connected to the main control board.

[0061] To meet the gaming needs of different players on different devices, this foot-operated game controller can not only support common PC and console game platforms, but also seamlessly connect with mobile devices such as mobile phones and tablets, enabling players to use the foot control for gaming in various scenarios. For example, when going out, players can connect the foot controller to their mobile phones via Bluetooth and play some mobile games that support foot control operations, enhancing the convenience and fun of gaming operations.

[0062] The pedal 201 can be made of metal sheet metal to ensure hardness and durability, or it can be made of a soft but supportive material to ensure comfort and durability. The second connecting rod 5022 can be a spherical plain bearing (spherical plain joint).

[0063] The upper shaft 1031 and the lower shaft 1032 together form the up-and-down shaft 103. The front-and-back shaft 101, the left-and-right shaft 102, and the up-and-down shaft 103 are perpendicular to each other in pairs and cross together to form the six-end shaft 10, as Figure 5 、 Figure 6 shown.

[0064] The six-end shaft 10 includes the six-end shaft body 11 and the bearing assembly 12 installed on the six-end shaft, as Figure 6 shown. The bearing assembly includes a circlip 121, a first washer 122, a dust ring 123, a sliding bearing sleeve 124, a sealing ring 125, a second washer 126, and a spring 127. The front-and-back shaft 101 and the left-and-right shaft 102 are both installed with the above-mentioned bearing assembly.

[0065] The upper support frame 202 is vertically arranged on the lower surface of the pedal 201, and the left-and-right shaft 102 passes through the upper support frame 202.

[0066] The first potentiometer 601 and the second potentiometer 602 can be installed through lifting pieces. The first lifting piece 603 is installed on the lower support frame 302 or the lower plate 301. Specifically, as Figure 4 , the first lifting piece 603 for fixing the first potentiometer 601 is installed on the lower support frame 302; as Figure 3 , the second lifting piece 604 for fixing the second potentiometer 602 is installed on the upper support frame 202. The two lifting pieces are respectively fixedly connected to the lower support frame 302 and the upper support frame 202 through bolts, and the two potentiometers are respectively connected and fixed to the two lifting pieces through buckles or strong glue.

[0067] During specific implementation, as Figure 7, an upper shaft 1031 is provided at the upper part of the six-terminal shaft 10. The upper shaft 1031 and the front and rear shaft 101 (or the left and right shaft 102) form a T-shaped shaft. First damping devices 701 are provided on both the front and rear sides of the upper shaft 1031. A lower shaft 1032 is provided at the lower part of the six-terminal shaft 10. The lower shaft 1032 and the front and rear shaft 101 (or the left and right shaft 102) form a T-shaped shaft. Second damping devices 702 are provided on both the left and right sides of the lower shaft 1032.

[0068] Specifically, the first damping device 701 includes a first impact head 7011 and a first damping body 7012 provided at the end of the first impact head 7011. Similarly, the second damping device 702 also includes a second impact head 7021 and a second damping body 7022 provided at the end of the second impact head 7021. Threads are provided on both the first damping body 7012 and the second damping body 7022. Through these threads, they can be threadedly engaged with the upper support frame 202 and the lower support frame 302. The damping body and the impact head are fixedly engaged, so that the damping body can be rotationally adjusted to adjust the distance between the impact head on the damping device and the upper shaft 1031 or the lower shaft 1032. For example, within 3 degrees of rotation of the second potentiometer 602 or the first potentiometer 601, the upper shaft 1031 or the lower shaft 1032 will not touch the first damping device 701 or the second damping device 702. At this time, the torque applied to the pedal 201 has a linear relationship with the rotation angle of the potentiometer. When the second potentiometer 602 or the first potentiometer 601 rotates between 3 degrees and 6 degrees, the upper shaft 1031 or the lower shaft 1032 will abut against the first damping device 701 or the second damping device 702, that is, the upper shaft 1031 or the lower shaft 1032 touches the first impact head 7011 or the second impact head 7021. At this time, the torque applied to the pedal 201 is greater, and the torque applied to the pedal 201 has another relationship coefficient with the rotation angle of the potentiometer (since the damper usually contains a spring and buffer oil, the buffer oil may make the damping displacement and the applied force non-linear), and its relationship coefficient is greater than that when not abutted by the first damping device 701 or the second damping device 702. In this way, it can enable the user to have an obvious difference in the operation feeling when controlling the controlled object in the game to move. For example, the moving speed of the controlled object in the second case is much faster than that in the first case.

[0069] By using two damping devices to change the relationship coefficient of its torque. For example, when the pedal 201 rotates forward relative to the lower plate 301 by more than 3 degrees, that is, when the rotation angle of the second potentiometer 602 exceeds 3 degrees, due to the action of the damping device, the relationship coefficient of the torque received by the user is changed. The purpose of doing this is to reflect the difference in the moving speed or the difference in different control key positions. For example, when the pedal 201 is rotated forward by more than 3 degrees, such as Figure 11At the upper left, the speed at which the controlled object moves is much greater than the speed within 3 degrees of rotation of the potentiometer, reflecting the speed and enhancing the fun of game operation. The two damping devices can be spring dampers, which are composed of a spring and a damping element. The spring provides an elastic force, and the damping element provides a damping force.

[0070] Of course, the first damping device 701 and the second damping device 702 can also be removed, and the pedal 201 can be provided with a supporting torque through the torsion spring device 501 and the compression spring device 502. In this case, the torque applied to the pedal has a certain linear relationship with the rotation angle of the potentiometer, similar to using a joystick on a gamepad to control the movement of the controlled object.

[0071] If a player is playing a yacht game and uses a steering wheel or keyboard to control steering, and the player only needs to use their feet to control the forward and backward throttles, then this device can be set up manually to become a foot-operated device that can only be stepped on forward and backward. At this time, the pedal 201 of this device cannot rotate left or right relative to the lower plate 301. Similarly, if a player is playing other games and only needs to use their feet to control left and right, it can also be set up manually to become a foot-operated device that can only be stepped on left and right. That is, a device with two degrees of freedom (the two degrees of freedom of rotating around the front and rear axis 101 and rotating around the left and right axis 102) is made to retain one degree of freedom by fixing one of the degrees of freedom.

[0072] The specific operation is as follows: The pedal 201 is provided with front and rear limit holes 2011 for restricting the rotation of the pedal 201 relative to the left and right axis 102. The upper end of the upper shaft 1031 is provided with a first threaded hole 10311 adapted to the front and rear limit holes 2011, as Figure 12 ; The lower plate 301 is provided with left and right limit holes 3011 for restricting the rotation of the lower plate 301 relative to the front and rear axis 101, as Figure 13 ; The lower end of the lower shaft 1032 is provided with a second threaded hole 10321 adapted to the left and right limit holes 3011; The peripheries of the front and rear limit holes 2011 and the left and right limit holes 3011 are provided with upper dust-proof grooves 2012 and lower dust-proof grooves 3012. The dust-proof grooves can be hexagonal grooves or grooves of other shapes.

[0073] If a certain degree of freedom does not need to be fixed, the front and rear limit holes 2011 on the pedal 201 and the left and right limit holes 3011 on the lower plate 301 are likely to allow dust to enter the interior of the device. Especially large particle dust is likely to fall into the interior of the device from the front and rear limit holes 2011 under the action of gravity. Therefore, it is necessary to cover the front and rear limit holes 2011 and the left and right limit holes 3011 with dust covers.

[0074] As Figure 14, the upper dust cover 803 and the lower dust cover 804 can be made of iron sheets or plastic sheets. There are two small bolt holes on the outer sides of the front and rear limiting holes 2011 and / or the left and right limiting holes 3011, and the two dust covers are fixed with screws through these two bolt holes.

[0075] In addition, the device can also provide an inclined placement method to give users more comfortable postures, such as Figure 15 As shown, during specific implementation, a detachable support frame 40 can be installed below the front part of the lower plate 301. The detachable support frame 40 is used to adjust the overall use angle of the controller. Of course, the support frame can also not be used and other support mechanisms can be used. Therefore, the support frame needs to be set to be detachable.

[0076] The detachable support frame 40 can be fixed by a positioning bead plug (ball bead) method. As Figure 16 shown, specifically, there is a groove on the two support legs of the detachable support frame 40, and there are two mounting holes on the lower plate 301 and the front fixing seat 305 that are adapted to the support legs, and a pair of positioning beads (ball beads) are arranged inside the front fixing seat 305. When the support frame needs to be used, the two support legs are aligned with the mounting holes and inserted, and the positioning beads (ball beads) are snapped into the grooves on the support legs. When the support frame needs to be disassembled, the detachable support frame 40 can be pulled out with a little force.

[0077] A front fixing seat 305 for fixing the torsion spring device 501 is arranged on the outer side of the lower support frame 302. The front fixing seat 305 includes a front fixing seat body 3051. A semi-circular groove is arranged in the middle of the front fixing seat body 3051. The torsion spring device 501 is installed in the semi-circular groove and then locked and fixed by a semi-circular plate 3052.

[0078] As Figure 3 、 Figure 17, a pair of lifting brackets 203 for fixing the compression spring device 502 are arranged on the lower surface of the pedal 201, and the compression spring device 502 is fixed by the convex-end screws 204. Specifically, the lifting plate is set in a U shape, and the compression spring device 502 is clamped in the U-shaped lifting bracket 203. There are two compression spring assembly holes 5024 symmetrically arranged along the central axis on the compression spring device 502, and then the two compression spring assembly holes 5024 are fixed by two convex-end screws 204. The compression spring assembly hole 5024 is a smooth inner hole, and the compression spring assembly hole 5024 can cooperate with the convex shaft 2041 on the convex-end screw 204 to form a sliding friction that can only rotate; there are screws on the convex-end screw 204 that can be in threaded cooperation with the lifting bracket 203. In this way, the compression spring device 502 can be clamped under the pedal 201, and the compression spring device 502 has only one degree of freedom relative to the pedal 201, that is, the degree of freedom of rotating around the central axis of the convex shaft 2041.

[0079] An arc-shaped limiting plate 207 is arranged at the rear end of the pedal 201. When the controller is placed obliquely, such as Figure 15 , that is, when the controller has a certain angle with the horizontal plane, the arc-shaped limiting plate 207 is beneficial to placing the foot on the pedal without sliding. Therefore, the shape of the arc-shaped limiting plate 207 is set to the shape of the heel, that is, arc-shaped, so that the foot is more comfortable, especially when used for a long time. A pair of L-shaped connecting plates are arranged on the arc-shaped limiting plate 207, and waist-shaped holes 2071 for bolt installation are arranged on the L-shaped connecting plates, as Figure 3 shown. The arc-shaped limiting plate 207 is fixed to the rear end of the pedal 201 through the waist-shaped holes 2071 and bolts. By adjusting the position of the assembly of the waist-shaped holes 2071 and the bolts, the position of the arc-shaped limiting plate 207 relative to the pedal 201 can be adjusted.

[0080] This application can be used in various games, such as racing games, shooting games, role-playing games, etc.: combining the foot-operated controller to simulate actions such as moving, running, and jumping, making the player's gaming experience more immersive, especially suitable for players with inconvenient hands or disabilities in both hands.

[0081] Compared with the manual game controller, the foot-operated game controller can free the player's hands and enable them to focus on other operations. For example, in a strategy game, the two hands can be used to operate the mouse to click precisely and perform some complex button operations, while the two feet complete operations such as unit movement and perspective switching through the foot-operated controller, greatly expanding the operation space and improving the game operation efficiency. In music rhythm games, the two hands operate musical instruments to play, and the two feet control the rhythm changes, giving the player a richer gaming experience.

[0082] In addition, long-term use of manual game controllers can easily lead to hand fatigue, while foot-mounted game controllers can distribute the operating burden to the feet. The muscle groups in the feet are relatively large, with stronger endurance, and are more suitable for long-term repetitive operations. For example, in a boat racing game, players will feel sore hands if they use both hands to control the steering wheel and shift gears for a long time, while using a foot-mounted controller to control the throttle and reverse the boat can relax the hands, conform to ergonomic principles, reduce physical fatigue, and allow players to stay in the game for a longer period of time.

[0083] For some people who have difficulty in controlling their hands or have disabilities in their hands, if they need to work in daily life, they can also use this device. Users can customize the keyboard keys corresponding to the foot operation, solving the problem of affecting daily life and work due to problems with their hands. In addition, people who have difficulty in controlling their hands or have disabilities in their hands may be at a disadvantage in fierce competitive games due to problems with their hands. Using this device can compensate for the operation problems caused by problems with their hands to a certain extent, bringing a happier and more pleasant experience to people who have difficulty in controlling their hands or have disabilities in their hands.

[0084] In this specification, the pedal 201 and / or the upper support frame 202 are matched with the six-end shaft 10 through the left and right shafts 102. Of course, it can also be designed that the pedal 201 and / or the upper support frame 202 are matched through the front and rear shafts 101, that is, the pedal 201 and / or the upper support frame 202 can only move left or right around the front and rear shafts 101 relative to the six-end shaft 10, and the lower plate 301 and / or the lower support frame 302 can only move forward or backward around the left and right shafts 102; that is, the two structural matching relationships of the six-end shaft 10 and the upper support frame 202 and the lower support frame 302 are reversed, and the corresponding torsion spring device 501 is fixed to the pedal 201, and the compression spring device 502 is fixed to the lower plate 301. The specific implementation process is the same as the principle described above, and this design method of exchanging the matching relationship should fall within the protection scope of the present invention.

[0085] Furthermore, the pedal 201 may be configured to be suitable for stepping on with two feet, in which case the compression spring device 502 may be replaced by a torsion spring device 501 .

[0086] In summary, the present invention discloses a foot-controlled game controller, which can control the movement of the controlled object in the game through the pedal. At the same time, the player can also customize the function of stepping on the pedal, such as applying a forward force to achieve running, jumping and other actions. It is suitable for players who need to operate more buttons, especially for players with inconvenient hands. In addition, the use of damping allows players to have obvious speed differences when controlling the movement of the controlled object in the game, so that players have a richer gaming experience.

[0087] Obviously, the embodiments described above are only a part of the embodiments of this application, rather than all embodiments. The preferred embodiments of this application are given in the accompanying drawings, but they do not limit the patent scope of this application. This application can be implemented in many different forms. On the contrary, the purpose of providing these embodiments is to make the understanding of the disclosed content of this application more thorough and comprehensive. Any equivalent structures made by using the content of the specification and drawings of this application, directly or indirectly applied in other related technical fields, are similarly within the scope of patent protection of this application.

Claims

1. A foot game controller, characterized in that: include: A six-end shaft (10), wherein the six-end shaft (10) comprises a front and rear shaft (101) and a left and right shaft (102); A pedal (201) is arranged above the six-end shaft (10), and a pair of upper support frames (202) are arranged on the lower surface of the pedal (201). The pedal (201) is fixedly connected to the upper support frames (202), and the pair of upper support frames (202) are symmetrically arranged at the two ends of the left and right shafts (102). Both ends of the left and right shafts (102) are provided with a first connecting rod (5021), and the end of the first connecting rod (5021) is hinged with a second connecting rod (5022), and the second connecting rod (502 2) connected to a compression spring force rod (5023), the end of the compression spring force rod (5023) is provided with a compression spring device (502), one side of the upper support frame (202) is provided with a second potentiometer (602) for measuring the rotation angle of the left and right shafts (102) relative to the upper support frame (202), the hollow knob (6021) of the second potentiometer is fixedly arranged on the left and right shafts (102), and the resistor (6022) of the second potentiometer is fixedly arranged on the upper support frame (202); A lower plate (301) is arranged below the six-end shaft (10), and a pair of lower support frames (302) for supporting the shafts of the front and rear shafts (101) are arranged on the upper surface of the lower plate (301), the lower plate (301) is fixedly connected to the lower support frame (302), the ends of the front and rear shafts (101) are connected to torsion spring devices (501), and a first potentiometer (601) for measuring the rotation angle of the front and rear shafts (101) relative to the lower support frame (302) is arranged on the lower support frame (302), the hollow knob (6011) of the first potentiometer is fixedly arranged on the front and rear shafts (101), and the resistor (6012) of the first potentiometer is fixedly arranged on the lower support frame (302); The first potentiometer (601) and the second potentiometer (602) are both electrically connected to the main control board; When a force is applied to the front or rear of the pedal (201), the pedal (201) drives the upper support frame (202) to rotate forward or backward around the left and right axes (102), and the second potentiometer (602) measures the angle change of the upper support frame (202) relative to the left and right axes (102). After receiving the measured angle data, the main control board converts it into a digital signal and inputs it into a host computer, thereby controlling the controlled object in the game to move forward or backward; Since the pedal (201) can only rotate forward and backward around the left and right axes (102) relative to the six-end shaft (10), when a force is applied to the left or right part of the pedal (201), the pedal (201) remains stationary relative to the six-end shaft (10), and the six-end shaft (10) follows the pedal (201) to rotate leftward or rightward around the front and rear axes (101) relative to the lower support frame (302). The first potentiometer (601) measures the rotation angle of the front and rear axes (101) relative to the support frame (302). After receiving the measured angle data, the main control board converts it into a digital signal and inputs it into a host computer, thereby controlling the controlled object in the game to move leftward or rightward.

2. The foot game controller according to claim 1, characterized in that: A front fixing seat (305) and a rear fixing seat (306) for fixing the torsion spring device (501) are arranged on the outer side of the lower support frame (302).

3. The foot game controller according to claim 1, characterized in that: A pair of hanging frames (203) for fixing the compression spring device (502) are arranged on the lower surface of the pedal (201), and the hanging frames (203) clamp the compression spring device (502) through bolts.

4. The foot game controller according to claim 1, characterized in that: The pedal (201) can rotate relative to the lower plate (301) around the front and rear axes (101) and the left and right axes (102); when the lower plate (301) contacts the ground, the pedal (201) is in a balanced state when the torsion spring device (501) and the compression spring device (502) are not affected by external forces; When the pedal (201) is subjected to an external force, it may deflect toward the surroundings. When the external force is removed, the pedal (201) returns to a balanced state due to the action of the torsion spring device (501) and the compression spring device (502).

5. The foot game controller according to claim 1, characterized in that: An upper shaft (1031) is disposed on the upper portion of the six-end shaft (10), the upper shaft (1031) forms a T-shaped shaft relative to the front and rear shafts (101) or the left and right shafts (102), and first damping devices (701) are disposed on the front and rear sides of the upper shaft (1031); A lower shaft (1032) is provided at the lower part of the six-end shaft (10), and the lower shaft (1032) forms a T-shaped shaft relative to the front and rear shafts (101) or the left and right shafts (102). Second damping devices (702) are provided on both the left and right sides of the lower shaft (1032).

6. The foot game controller according to claim 1, characterized in that: The pedal (201) is provided with front and rear limit holes (2011), and the front and rear limit holes (2011) are used to install a first limit bolt (801) capable of limiting the upper support frame (202) from rotating relative to the six-end shaft (10) around the left and right shafts (102), and the upper end of the upper shaft (1031) is provided with a first threaded hole (10311) adapted to the first limit bolt (801); The lower plate (301) is provided with left and right limit holes (3011), and the left and right limit holes (3011) are used to install a second limit bolt (802) that can limit the rotation of the lower support frame (302) around the front and rear axes (101) relative to the six-end axis (10), and the lower end of the lower axis (1032) is provided with a second threaded hole (10321) that is compatible with the second limit bolt (802).

7. The foot game controller according to claim 6, characterized in that: The outwardly facing surfaces of the front and rear limiting holes (2011) and the left and right limiting holes (3011) are respectively provided with polygonal upper dustproof grooves (2012) and lower dustproof grooves (3012).

8. The foot game controller according to claim 7, characterized in that: An upper dustproof cover (803) and a lower dustproof cover (804) are respectively provided at the upper dustproof groove (2012) and the lower dustproof groove (3012).

9. The foot game controller according to claim 1, characterized in that: A detachable support frame (40) is provided below the front portion of the lower plate (301).

10. The foot game controller according to claim 1, characterized in that: An arc-shaped limiting plate (207) is provided at the rear end of the pedal (201).

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