Multi-purpose rocker structure of game handle

Abstract

The present application relates to a kind of game handle rocker, in particular, to a kind of game handle multi-purpose rocker structure.It includes outer frame, the inside of outer frame is provided with rocker structure and bottom sealing structure, rocker structure is set on the upside of bottom sealing structure, and rocker structure includes rocker part, click part and adjusting part, bottom sealing structure includes back to the middle part, conversion part and several light touch switches.User adjusts the damping size of rocker structure by rotating adjusting part, so that rocker structure can adapt to different games, while adjusting adjusting part, back to the middle part is extruded by adjusting part, back to the middle part drives conversion part to be close to light touch switch, and conversion part and light touch switch, at this time, by the pressure of back to the middle part to adjusting part, adjusting part cannot be shaken, and at this time, click part is contacted by conversion part and light touch switch, user makes the force of clicking by clicking click part, and the force of clicking is transmitted to light touch switch by conversion part, to complete the change of key.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to a game controller joystick, and more specifically, to a multi-purpose joystick structure for a game controller. Background Technology

[0002] A game controller is a device used for gaming entertainment. To make game controllers more user-friendly and to make their operation buttons more compatible with corresponding games, joysticks and buttons are installed on them. Joysticks can be moved in multiple directions, while buttons can be clicked. By assembling these two types of buttons on the game controller, its application range is increased. However, to ensure that the size of the game controller is suitable for the user, it cannot be too large or too small. This limits the size of the game controller to a certain range, preventing it from being arbitrarily expanded. This limitation leads to interference when allocating the joystick and button positions. When setting the positions of the joystick and buttons, the joystick is placed in the center of the controller, and the buttons are placed near the center, or they are placed in reverse. However, regardless of the placement, the joystick and buttons on the game controller will restrict each other, preventing the buttons and joysticks from being too large. Either the joystick or the buttons will be dominant, making the buttons or joysticks inconvenient to use. To address this, this solution provides a multi-functional joystick structure for game controllers. Summary of the Invention

[0003] The purpose of this invention is to provide a multi-purpose joystick structure for game controllers to solve the problems mentioned in the background art.

[0004] To achieve the above objectives, a multi-purpose joystick structure for a game controller is provided, including an outer frame. Inside the outer frame, a joystick structure and a bottom-sealing structure are arranged. The joystick structure is located on the upper side of the bottom-sealing structure. The joystick structure includes a joystick part, a click part, and an adjustment part. The bottom-sealing structure includes a centering part, a switching part, and several tactile switches. The joystick part can rotate in multiple directions. The adjustment part is used to adjust the return force of the joystick part. During the adjustment process, the centering part moves, controlling the movement of the switching part and the tactile switches. During the movement of the switching part, the click part always presses against the switching part. When the switching part is not in contact with the tactile switches, the centering part prevents the switching part from flipping downwards, allowing the joystick part to function normally. When the switching part is in contact with the tactile switches, the joystick part cannot be used. In this case, clicking the click part causes the click part to push the switching part and click the tactile switches.

[0005] As a further improvement to this technical solution, the outer frame includes a square top plate with a square rocker groove in the center. Side plates are vertically fixed on the four sides of the top plate. The four side plates and the top plate are combined to form a mounting cavity for placing the rocker structure and the bottom sealing structure. The rocker structure and the bottom sealing structure are set in the mounting cavity. A rocker potentiometer is installed on the outer side wall of two of the side plates near the center. The rocker potentiometer has a plug-in fixing port in the center. A through opening is opened on the side plate at the position corresponding to the center of the rocker potentiometer.

[0006] As a further improvement to this technical solution, the rocker arm includes a square fixing frame, which is slidably disposed within the space enclosed by four side plates, and the side walls of the fixing frame are in contact with the side walls of the side plates. An upper rocker arm rotating plate and a lower rocker arm rotating plate are arranged laterally inside the fixing frame. Both ends of the upper rocker arm rotating plate and both ends of the lower rocker arm rotating plate are rotatably connected to the side walls of the fixing frame. The upper rocker arm rotating plate and the lower rocker arm rotating plate are arranged vertically, and the upper rocker arm rotating plate and the lower rocker arm rotating plate are on the same plane as the axis of rotation of the fixing frame.

[0007] As a further improvement to this technical solution, the upper rocker plate is disposed on the side of the lower rocker plate near the top plate. The end of the upper rocker plate and the fixed frame that are rotatably connected, as well as the end of the lower rocker plate and the fixed frame that are rotatably connected, are both fitted with insert blocks. One end of the insert block is inserted and fixed inside the insertion and fixing port.

[0008] As a further improvement to this technical solution, the adjusting part includes a screw, and the lower rocker plate has a hinge groove in the middle that passes through the upper and lower side walls of the lower rocker plate. A threaded connecting block is hinged inside the hinge groove, and the screw is threaded inside the threaded connecting block. One end of the screw passes through the hinge groove on the side away from the top plate and is fixed with a lug. The upper rocker plate has an upper rocker sliding groove, and the other end of the screw passes through the upper rocker sliding groove and is fixed with a rubber post.

[0009] As a further improvement to this technical solution, the click part includes protruding blocks fixed at the four corners inside the fixing frame. A spring groove is provided on the side of the protruding block near the top plate. A pressure rod is slidably inserted into the spring groove. One end of the pressure rod passes through the side of the protruding block away from the top plate, and a spring stop plate located inside the spring groove is fixed on the pressure rod. A push spring sleeved on the upper side of the spring stop plate is provided. A pad is placed on the side of the protruding block near the top plate. The pad contacts the side wall of the top plate. The other end of the push spring contacts the side wall of the pad. The end of the pressure rod near the top plate slides through the pad and the top plate in sequence and extends outward.

[0010] As a further improvement to this technical solution, the return center includes a cross-shaped chassis. A limiting block is fixed at the middle position of the chassis. A bottom protrusion is fixed at the middle position of the side of the chassis away from the limiting block. The bottom protrusion is located at the corner of the chassis and has the same shape as the chassis. The side of the limiting block extends beyond the corner of the chassis. A retraction cavity is formed inside the limiting block and the bottom protrusion, which passes through the side wall of the limiting block away from the chassis. A return spring and a receiving block are placed in the retraction cavity. The return spring is located on the side of the receiving block away from the top plate. Several sliding slots are arranged in a ring array on the side wall of the limiting block. Several sliding blocks are fixed in a ring array on the outer side wall of the receiving block. The sliding blocks are slidably disposed in the sliding slots. A return center groove is formed on the side of the receiving block near the top plate. One side of the lug plate contacts the side wall of the return center groove.

[0011] As a further improvement to this technical solution, the conversion part includes several circular arrays of sliding grooves opened on the side wall of the limiting block. The sliding grooves are located at the corner of the chassis. A stop frame fixed to the outer side wall of the receiving block is slidably arranged in the sliding groove. The stop frame is L-shaped, and the horizontal section of the stop frame is set at the position of the receiving block away from the top plate. A pressure plate is hinged to the side wall of the vertical section of the stop frame. When the pressure plate is set horizontally, the horizontal section of the stop frame contacts the side wall of the pressure plate. The side of the pressure plate near the top plate contacts the end of the pressure rod away from the top plate. The downward spring pushes the pressure rod to move away from the top plate.

[0012] As a further improvement to this technical solution, an extension plate extending away from the center of the top plate is fixed to one end of the side plate away from the top plate. The extension plate and the side plate are perpendicularly arranged. A guard plate is perpendicularly connected to the other end of the extension plate. The guard plate is located on the side of the extension plate away from the top plate, and a fixing groove is opened at the middle position on the upper side of the guard plate. Several guard plates and extension plates form a square bottom cavity. Several tactile switches are located at the four corners of the square, and the buttons of the tactile switches are located directly below the space enclosed by several side plates. Several tactile switches form a cross-shaped space. The chassis is set in the cross-shaped space, and the two side walls at the corners of the chassis contact the two side walls adjacent to the tactile switches. Several locking strips are fixed to the guard plate at the fixing groove position. The locking strips lock and fix the chassis in the square space. One side of the tactile switch contacts the side wall of the extension plate, and the corner of the tactile switch near the middle of the top plate contacts the position of the limiting block extending out of the corner of the chassis.

[0013] As a further improvement to this technical solution, a number of abutment plates are fixed in a circular array on the side of the chassis near the top plate. One end of each abutment plate abuts against the side wall of the fixing frame. The chassis fixes the fixing frame in the mounting cavity. A button placement slot is provided on the side of the pressure plate away from the top plate. The button placement slot is larger than the button of a tactile switch.

[0014] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of the present invention are as follows:

[0015] 1. In this multi-purpose joystick structure of the game controller, the user adjusts the damping of the joystick structure by rotating the adjustment part, thus adapting the joystick structure to different games. Simultaneously, during the adjustment process, the adjustment part pushes back to the center, causing the conversion part to approach the tactile switch. The pressure from the return to the center prevents the adjustment part from shaking, while the click part contacts the tactile switch via the conversion part. The user clicks the click part, transferring the click force to the tactile switch through the conversion part, thus switching between buttons. This method eliminates the need to separate the joystick and buttons, avoiding the need to reduce their size for separate placement, thus simplifying user operation. Furthermore, switching between buttons requires only adjusting the adjustment part, making the operation simple and quick, suitable for existing game controller usage environments.

[0016] 2. In the multi-purpose joystick structure of this game controller, when the joystick structure is in normal use, the stop plate rotates downward through the pressure plate, so that the pressure plate pushes the click part to a stationary state. In this way, if the user accidentally touches the click part, the click part will not click the touch switch through the conversion part, thus ensuring the normal use of the joystick structure for joystick function.

[0017] 3. In the multi-purpose joystick structure of this game controller, the position of the click point is adjusted to the position of the commonly used buttons on the market by setting the diagonal bar and the button cap, which ensures the normal use of the device and avoids the situation where users cannot adapt to the new click method. Attached Figure Description

[0018] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of Embodiment 1 of the present invention;

[0019] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the inverted structure of the overall device according to Embodiment 1 of the present invention;

[0020] Figure 3 This is a cross-sectional view of the overall device according to Embodiment 1 of the present invention;

[0021] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the overall exploded structure of the device according to Embodiment 1 of the present invention;

[0022] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the outer frame structure of Embodiment 1 of the present invention;

[0023] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the rocker structure according to Embodiment 1 of the present invention;

[0024] Figure 7 This is an exploded cross-sectional view of the rocker structure of Embodiment 1 of the present invention;

[0025] Figure 8 This is a schematic diagram of the bottom sealing structure of Embodiment 1 of the present invention;

[0026] Figure 9 This is an exploded view of the bottom sealing structure of Embodiment 1 of the present invention;

[0027] Figure 10 This is a partial structural diagram of the bottom sealing structure of Embodiment 1 of the present invention;

[0028] Figure 11 This is one of the structural schematic diagrams of Embodiment 2 of the present invention;

[0029] Figure 12 This is a second structural schematic diagram of Embodiment 2 of the present invention.

[0030] The meanings of the labels in the diagram are as follows:

[0031] 1. Outer frame; 11. Top plate; 12. Side plate; 13. Outer extension plate; 14. Protective plate; 15. Rocker potentiometer; 16. Plug-in fixing port;

[0032] 2. Rocker arm structure; 21. Fixing bracket; 211. Spring groove; 22. Protruding block; 23. Upper rocker arm rotating plate; 231. Upper rocker arm sliding groove; 24. Lower rocker arm rotating plate; 241. Hinge groove; 25. Threaded connecting block; 26. Screw; 261. Lug plate; 262. Rubber post; 27. Point pressure rod; 271. Spring retaining plate; 272. Push-down spring; 28. Pad block; 29. ​​Insert block;

[0033] 3. Bottom sealing structure; 31. Receiving block; 311. Return groove; 312. Sliding block; 313. Stop; 32. Chassis; 321. Bottom protrusion; 322. Support plate; 33. Limiting block; 331. Sliding groove; 332. Through groove; 34. Pressure plate; 341. Button placement groove; 35. Return spring; 36. Tactile switch;

[0034] 4. Joystick cap; 5. Diagonal bar; 6. Button cap; 7. Reset piece. Detailed Implementation

[0035] The technical solutions of the embodiments of the present invention will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present invention, and not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present invention, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative effort are within the scope of protection of the present invention.

[0036] In the description of this invention, it should be understood that the terms "center," "longitudinal," "lateral," "length," "width," "thickness," "upper," "lower," "front," "rear," "left," "right," "vertical," "horizontal," "top," "bottom," "inner," "outer," "clockwise," and "counterclockwise," etc., indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings. They are only for the convenience of describing this invention and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation. Therefore, they should not be construed as limitations on this invention.

[0037] Example 1

[0038] To address the issue of existing joysticks and buttons being sized in conflict to improve gamepad compatibility, resulting in size limitations and inconvenience for users, please refer to [link to relevant documentation]. Figures 1-10 As shown, the purpose of this embodiment is to provide a multi-purpose joystick structure for a game controller, including an outer frame 1. Inside the outer frame 1, a joystick structure 2 and a bottom cover structure 3 are arranged. The joystick structure 2 is located on the upper side of the bottom cover structure 3 and includes a joystick part, a click part, and an adjustment part. The bottom cover structure 3 includes a centering part, a switching part, and several tactile switches 36. This solution selects four tactile switches 36, which are respectively located at the four corners of the outer frame 1. This ensures that the tactile switches 36 are installed correctly and that the adjustment part is also usable. The rocker arm rotates in multiple directions. The adjustment section is used to adjust the return force of the rocker arm. During the adjustment process, the return center section moves. The moving return center section controls the proximity or distance between the switching section and the tactile switch 36. During the movement of the switching section, the click section always presses on the switching section. When the switching section is not in contact with the tactile switch 36, the return center section prevents the switching section from flipping downwards. At this time, the rocker arm is used normally. When the switching section is in contact with the tactile switch 36, the rocker arm has no space to move downwards and cannot be used. At this time, the click section is clicked, which pushes the switching section to click the tactile switch 36.

[0039] The user adjusts the damping of the joystick structure 2 by rotating the adjustment part, thus adapting the joystick structure 2 to different games. During adjustment, the adjustment part pushes the centering part back, causing the switching part to move closer to the tactile switch 36. The pressure from the centering part on the adjustment part prevents it from shaking, while the click part contacts the tactile switch 36 via the switching part. The user clicks the click part, transferring the click force to the tactile switch 36 through the switching part, thus switching between buttons. This method eliminates the need to separate the joystick and buttons, avoiding the need to reduce their size for separate placement, thus simplifying user operation. Furthermore, switching between buttons only requires adjusting the adjustment part, making the operation simple and quick, suitable for existing game controller environments.

[0040] The outer frame 1 is made of metal and includes a square top plate 11. A square rocker arm groove is provided in the middle of the top plate 11. Side plates 12 are vertically fixed on the four sides of the top plate 11. The four side plates 12 and the top plate 11 are combined to form a mounting cavity for placing the rocker arm structure 2 and the bottom sealing structure 3. The rocker arm structure 2 and the bottom sealing structure 3 are set in the mounting cavity. Rocker arm potentiometers 15 are installed on the outer side walls of two side plates 12 near the middle. The rocker arm potentiometers 15 have existing structures and are not modified in this solution. A plug-in fixing port 16 is provided in the middle of the rocker arm potentiometer 15. A through-hole is provided on the side plate 12 at the position corresponding to the middle of the rocker arm potentiometer 15. The position of the through-hole corresponds to the position of the plug-in fixing port 16.

[0041] The rocker arm includes a square mounting bracket 21, which is slidably disposed within a mounting cavity formed by four side plates 12. The side walls of the mounting bracket 21 contact the side walls of the side plates 12. Specifically, when the mounting bracket 21 is placed into the mounting cavity formed by the four side plates 12, the outer side wall of the mounting bracket 21 slides into contact with the corresponding inner side wall of the side plate 12. This method restricts the position of the mounting bracket 21 within the mounting cavity, ensuring its stability. The internal structure includes an upper rocker plate 23 and a lower rocker plate 24 arranged horizontally. The upper rocker plate 23 and the lower rocker plate 24 are vertically arranged. Both ends of the upper rocker plate 23 and the lower rocker plate 24 are rotatably connected to the side wall of the fixed frame 21. The hinge points of the upper rocker plate 23 and the lower rocker plate 24 with the fixed frame 21 do not exceed the plane of the outer side wall of the fixed frame 21. This ensures that the rocker section formed by the fixed frame 21 and the upper rocker plate 23 and the lower rocker plate 24 can... Placed in the mounting cavity, with the upper rocker plate 23 and the lower rocker plate 24 on the same plane as the axis of rotation of the fixed frame 21, the positions where the upper rocker plate 23 and the lower rocker plate 24 are rotatably connected to the fixed frame 21 are all located at the middle of each side wall of the fixed frame 21. The upper rocker plate 23 is positioned on the side of the lower rocker plate 24 closest to the top plate 11. The upper rocker plate 23 can be made of the same metal as the outer frame 1, which helps to reduce the stress on the upper rocker plate 24. The rotating plate 23 occupies the space of the mounting cavity to maximize the use of space in the mounting cavity. Insert blocks 29 are inserted into the ends of the upper rocker plate 23 and the fixed frame 21 that are rotatably connected, and into the lower rocker plate 24 and the fixed frame 21 that are rotatably connected. One end of the insert block 29 is inserted and fixed inside the insertion and fixing port 16. Through the insertion and engagement between the insert block 29 and the insertion and fixing port 16, the upper rocker plate 23 and the lower rocker plate 24 are respectively connected to the rocker potentiometer 15.

[0042] Simultaneously, the rocker arm needs to be combined with the adjustment part to enable the rocker arm structure 2 to function properly. The adjustment part includes a screw 26. A hinge groove 241 is provided in the middle of the lower rocker arm rotating plate 24, penetrating the upper and lower side walls of the lower rocker arm rotating plate 24. A threaded connecting block 25 is hinged inside the hinge groove 241. The screw 26 is threaded into the threaded connecting block 25. One end of the screw 26 passes through the hinge groove 241 on the side away from the top plate 11 and is fixed with a lug 261. The lug 261 is flat in the middle on the side away from the lower rocker arm rotating plate 24, and its surrounding edges are oriented towards the lower rocker arm rotating plate 24. The inclined arc surface has a downward protrusion at the middle of the side of the lower rocker plate 24 away from the top plate 11. An upper rocker groove 231 is provided on the upper rocker plate 23. The other end of the screw 26 passes through the upper rocker groove 231 and is fixed with a rubber post 262. The diameter of the rubber post 262 is larger than the width of the upper rocker groove 231. The screw 26 and the upper rocker groove 231 are matched in size. When the screw 26 rotates axially in the upper rocker groove 231, it will not be blocked by the upper rocker groove 231. The rubber post 262 will contact the side wall of the upper rocker plate 23 to block the movement of the screw 26.

[0043] When the mounting bracket 21 is installed in the designated position in the mounting cavity, one end of the rubber column 262 extends from the rocker arm groove. During use, the user pushes one end of the rubber column 262, causing it to move the screw 26. When the movement is along the axial direction of the upper rocker arm rotating plate 23, the screw 26 drives the threaded connecting block 25 and the lower rocker arm rotating plate 24 to rotate around the axis of hinge between the lower rocker arm rotating plate 24 and the mounting bracket 21. The screw 26 slides inside the upper rocker arm sliding groove 231. When the movement is along the lower rocker arm... When the rotating plate 24 is axial, the screw 26 drives the threaded connecting block 25 to rotate in the hinge slot 241. During the rotation of the screw 26, the upper rocker plate 23 is driven to rotate around the axis of hinge between the upper rocker plate 23 and the fixing frame 21. When the upper rocker plate 23 or the lower rocker plate 24 rotates, the rocker potentiometer 15 senses the angle change through the plug-in cooperation between the plug block 29 and the plug-in fixing port 16. By changing the angle of the rocker part, the rocker part can perform the normal function of the existing rocker.

[0044] The return section includes a cross-shaped chassis 32. A limiting block 33 is fixed in the middle of the chassis 32. A bottom protrusion 321 is fixed in the middle of the side of the chassis 32 away from the limiting block 33. The limiting block 33 is located on the side of the chassis 32 near the top plate 11. A retraction cavity is formed inside the limiting block 33 and the bottom protrusion 321, which extends through the side wall of the limiting block 33 away from the chassis 32. A return spring 35 and a receiving block 31 are placed in the retraction cavity. The return spring 35 is located on the side of the receiving block 31 away from the top plate 11. Several sliding grooves 331 are arranged in a ring array on the side wall of the limiting block 33. Several sliding grooves 331 are fixed in a ring array on the outer side wall of the receiving block 31. A sliding block 312 is slidably disposed in a sliding groove 331. A return groove 311 is provided on the side of the receiving block 31 near the top plate 11. One side of the lug plate 261 contacts the side wall of the return groove 311. The return spring 35 pushes the receiving block 31, causing the bottom of the return groove 311 to push against the bottom of the lug plate 261. The upward thrust applied to the lug plate 261 by the return spring 35 allows the lug plate 261 to return to its original position when the lug plate 261 is in an inclined state and the rubber column 262 is no longer subjected to external force (this principle is the same as the existing rocker return principle, which will not be elaborated here).

[0045] The click part includes protruding blocks 22 fixed at the four corners inside the fixed frame 21. The protruding blocks 22 are located at the four corners inside the fixed frame 21 so that they do not contact the side wall of the protruding blocks 22 when the lower rocker plate 24 and the upper rocker plate 23 rotate. A spring groove 211 is provided on the side of the protruding block 22 near the top plate 11. A pressure rod 27 is slidably inserted into the spring groove 211. One end of the pressure rod 27 passes through the side of the protruding block 22 away from the top plate 11, and a spring baffle 271 located inside the spring groove 211 is fixed on the pressure rod 27. A push spring 272 is provided on the upper side of the spring baffle 271 and sleeved on the pressure rod 27. That is, the push spring 272 is located on the spring baffle 271 near the top plate 11. On one side near the top plate 11, a pad 28 is placed on the side of the protruding block 22 near the top plate 11. The size of the pad 28 is larger than the size of the spring groove 211. The other end of the push spring 272 contacts the side wall of the pad 28. The end of the pressure rod 27 near the top plate 11 slides through the pad 28 and the top plate 11 and extends outward. Meanwhile, the pad 28 is made of rubber. When the fixing frame 21 is installed in the mounting cavity, the pad 28 contacts the side wall of the top plate 11. The pad 28 isolates the friction between the fixing frame 21 and the top plate 11. At the same time, the pad 28 blocks the push spring 272, so that the push spring 272 pushes the spring stop plate 271 to move the pressure rod 27 away from the top plate 11.

[0046] The conversion section includes several annularly arranged sliding grooves 332 on the side wall of the limiting block 33. The sliding grooves 332 penetrate the side wall of the limiting block 33 near the top plate 11. The corner positions of the chassis 32 correspond to the four corners of the top plate 11, and the sliding grooves 332 are located at the corner positions of the chassis 32. A stop 313 fixed to the outer side wall of the receiving block 31 is slidably arranged in the sliding grooves 332. The stop 313 is L-shaped, and the horizontal section of the stop 313 is located on the receiving block 31 away from the top plate 11. The vertical section of the stop 313 is L-shaped. A pressure plate 34 is hinged to the side wall of the section. When the pressure plate 34 is set horizontally, the horizontal section of the baffle 313 contacts the side wall of the pressure plate 34. The horizontal section of the baffle 313 prevents the pressure plate 34 from rotating away from the top plate 11. When the bottom sealing structure 3 is installed in the mounting cavity, the side of the pressure plate 34 near the top plate 11 contacts the end of the point pressure rod 27 away from the top plate 11. The push spring 272 pushes the point pressure rod 27 to move away from the top plate 11, while the pressure plate 34 prevents the movement of the point pressure rod 27 by the restriction of the horizontal section of the baffle 313.

[0047] Several abutment plates 322 are fixed in a circular array on one side of the chassis 32 near the top plate 11. When the bottom sealing structure 3 is installed, one end of the abutment plate 322 abuts against the side wall of the fixing frame 21, so that the chassis 32 fixes the fixing frame 21 in the mounting cavity.

[0048] An extension plate 13 extending away from the center of the top plate 11 is fixed to one end of the side plate 12. The extension plate 13 and the side plate 12 are perpendicularly arranged. A guard plate 14 is perpendicularly connected to the other end of the extension plate 13. The guard plate 14 is located on the side of the extension plate 13 away from the top plate 11, and a fixing groove is formed on the upper side of the guard plate 14 at the middle position. The width of the fixing groove is the same as the width of the end of the receiving block 31. Several guard plates 14 and extension plates 13 form a square bottom cavity. Several tactile switches 36 are located at the four corners of the square, that is, the adjacent two sides of each tactile switch 36 contact the side walls of two guard plates 14 respectively. Several tactile switches 36 form a cross-shaped space. The chassis 32 is set in the cross-shaped space, and the corners of the chassis 32 are... The two side walls of the bottom protrusion 321 are in contact with the two side walls adjacent to the tactile switch 36. At the same time, the bottom protrusion 321 is located at the corner of the chassis 32 and has the same shape as the chassis 32. The side of the limiting block 33 extends beyond the corner of the chassis 32, that is, the side wall of the limiting block 33 extends out of the chassis 32. When the tactile switch 36 is installed here, one side of the tactile switch 36 is in contact with the side wall of the extension plate 13, and the corner of the tactile switch 36 near the middle of the top plate 11 is in contact with the position where the limiting block 33 extends out of the corner of the chassis 32. At this time, the limiting block 33 supports the tactile switch 36 for the extended part. At the same time, the two adjacent extension plates 13 also support the side wall of the tactile switch 36 near the top plate 11, so that the tactile switch 36 can be stably placed between the chassis 32 and the protective plate 14.

[0049] Furthermore, the button of the tactile switch 36 is positioned towards the top plate 11, and the button of the tactile switch 36 is located directly below the space enclosed by several side plates 12. At the same time, a button placement groove 341 is provided on the side of the pressure plate 34 away from the top plate 11. The button placement groove 341 is larger than the button of the tactile switch 36. When the pressure plate 34 approaches the tactile switch 36, the button placement groove 341 and the button of the tactile switch 36 come into contact. When the pressure rod 27 is pressed, the pressure rod 27 presses the pressure plate 34, causing the pressure plate 34 to press the button of the tactile switch 36.

[0050] Several locking strips are fixed on the guard plate 14 at the position of the fixing groove. The locking strips lock the chassis 32 into the square space. At this time, the chassis 32 is fixed in the bottom cavity. When the position of the chassis 32 is fixed, the chassis 32 presses the fixing frame 21 into the mounting cavity through the abutment plate 322. At this time, the positions of the fixing frame 21 and the chassis 32 are fixed to ensure the stability of the overall device.

[0051] During installation, first assemble the fixed frame 21, upper rocker plate 23, lower rocker plate 24, threaded connecting block 25, and screw 26. Then, place the pressure rod 27 into the spring groove 211, and position the push spring 272 and pad 28. Use the outer frame 1 to fit the fixed frame 21 inside. At this time, the pad 28 is in contact with the side wall of the top plate 11, the rubber column 262 protrudes from the rocker groove, and one end of the pressure rod 27 protrudes from the top plate 11. Then, place the return spring 35 in the retraction cavity and install the receiving block 31 in the retraction cavity. Finally, place the base 32 on... In the bottom cavity, align the button placement slot 341 with the pressure rod 27, and position the chassis 32 so that the end of the chassis 32 aligns with the position of the fixing slot. The side of the chassis 32 near the top plate 11 contacts the side wall of the extension plate 13. Then, use a retaining strip to fix the position of the chassis 32. Then, place the four tactile switches 36 at the four corners of the bottom cavity, with the buttons of the tactile switches 36 corresponding to the positions of the button placement slots 341. During soldering, pass the pins of the tactile switches 36 and the pins on the protective plate 14 through the circuit board, and then solder them with tin to fix the device on the circuit board.

[0052] This device is in the following states during use:

[0053] Joystick status: Reference Figure 3As shown, at this time, the return spring 35 pushes the receiving block 31 upward, causing the sliding block 312 and the sliding groove 331 to contact the side wall near the top plate 11. The pressure plate 34 is in a horizontal state, and the horizontal section of the stop 313 prevents the pressure plate 34 from rotating downward. One side of the horizontally set pressure plate 34 contacts the bottom side wall of the fixed frame 21. One end of the pressure rod 27 is pushed into the spring groove 211 by the pressure plate 34. At this time, the pressure rod 27 is compressed, and there is a gap between the pressure plate 34 and the button of the tactile switch 36, so the pressure rod 27 cannot be compressed. Pressing down allows the joystick and adjustment mechanism to function normally, enabling the joystick to perform its normal functions. Simultaneously, rotating the rubber column 262 moves the lug plate 261 away from the top plate 11. The lug plate 261 then pushes the receiving block 31, compressing the return spring 35. This increases the rebound force of the return spring 35 on the lug plate 261, thereby increasing the force pushing the rubber column 262. In this way, users can adjust the joystick according to their usage habits and the corresponding game, making the return force suitable for the user.

[0054] Joystick-Button State: During the rotation of the rubber column 262, the lug plate 261 gradually pushes the receiving block 31 away from the top plate 11. As the lug plate 261 moves further away from the top plate 11, the return force of the return spring 35 on the lug plate 261 increases. When the button placement slot 341 contacts the button of the tactile switch 36, and one end of the pressure plate 34 rotates towards the top plate 11, the point pressure rod 27 pushes the spring stop plate 271 through the push spring 272, ensuring that one end of the point pressure rod 27 remains in contact with the side wall of the pressure plate 34. In this mode, the user presses one end of the pressure lever 27, which transmits pressure to the pressure plate 34. The pressure plate 34 then presses the button of the tactile switch 36, causing the tactile switch 36 to function. In this mode, the rubber post 262 requires a larger pushing force, which is suitable for games where the direction of the push does not change frequently, such as racing games. At the same time, the user can also press the pressure lever 27 to operate the corresponding tactile switch 36. This mode is a combination of joystick and button modes, which the user can adjust according to their own operating habits.

[0055] Button mode: When the user continues to rotate the rubber column 262, and the sliding block 312 and the sliding groove 331 contact the side wall away from the top plate 11, the lug plate 261 can no longer push the return spring 35 away from the top plate 11. At this time, the return spring 35 has the maximum return force on the lug plate 261, and the return spring 35 has no position to move when the lug plate 261 rotates. At this time, the rubber column 262 cannot be pushed. At the same time, due to the rotation of the rubber column 262, the rubber column 262 continuously moves closer to the chassis 32. At this time, the end of the rubber column 262 away from the chassis 32 reaches the position closest to the chassis 32. At this time, the rubber column 262 is closest to the top plate 11. This mode allows the user to operate some games that mainly rely on directional buttons, such as Sokoban and Bomberman.

[0056] By combining the joystick and buttons, the interference between them when installed separately is eliminated. This allows for larger joysticks and buttons, making them more convenient for users. Users can also switch between different modes depending on the game type, making the game controller with this device suitable for various games.

[0057] Example 2

[0058] Because the two joystick potentiometers 15 can only be installed on a single plane, while the push-buttons 27 are installed at the four corners of the top plate 11, directly installing the click buttons on the ends of the push-buttons 27 would cause the buttons to be tilted. This is different from the button settings of current game controllers, and new players will not be able to adapt quickly when they first encounter a game with this device installed. Therefore, this device can be installed in two ways. One way is to rotate the device 45 degrees so that the four push-buttons 27 are positioned at the top, bottom, left, and right, while the two joystick potentiometers 15 are tilted at a 45-degree angle. The other method is described in [reference needed]. Figure 11 and Figure 12A rocker arm cap 4 is inserted and fixed to a rubber column 262. A diagonal rod 5 is inserted and fixed to the end of the pressure rod 27. One end of the diagonal rod 5 is inclined away from the top plate 11. A button cap 6 is set on the upper side of the outer frame 1 in the four directions of up, down, left, and right. One end of the diagonal rod 5 and the button cap 6 are fixed together. The position where the user clicks is set at the connection between the diagonal rod 5 and the button cap 6. A reset piece 7 is set on the lower side of the button cap 6. The reset piece 7 is fixed to the support of the game controller. The reset piece 7 includes two sliding sleeves. Springs are installed in the sliding sleeves. The springs push the two sliding sleeves away. The position where the user clicks the pressure rod 27 is moved to the original position of up, down, left, and right through the diagonal rod 5 and the button cap 6. This makes the button position of this device correspond to the button position of the current market, so as to facilitate the use of the user. When the user uses it, he clicks the position where the diagonal rod 5 and the button cap 6 are connected. At this time, the button cap 6 and the diagonal rod 5 move downward. Then, the pressure rod 27 can push the pressure plate 34 to click the button on the tactile switch 36.

[0059] By adjusting the position of the clicker to the commonly used button position on the market using the slanted bar 5 and the button cap 6, the normal use of this device is ensured, and users are prevented from being unable to adapt to the new clicking method.

[0060] The foregoing has shown and described the basic principles, main features, and advantages of the present invention. Those skilled in the art should understand that the present invention is not limited to the above embodiments. The embodiments and descriptions in the specification are merely preferred examples and are not intended to limit the invention. Various changes and modifications can be made to the invention without departing from its spirit and scope, and all such changes and modifications fall within the scope of the present invention as claimed. The scope of protection of the present invention is defined by the appended claims and their equivalents.

Claims

1. A multi-purpose joystick structure for a game controller, comprising an outer frame, characterized in that: The outer frame is internally equipped with a rocker structure and a bottom sealing structure. The rocker structure is located on the upper side of the bottom sealing structure and includes a rocker arm, a clicker, and an adjustment part. The bottom sealing structure includes a centering part, a switching part, and several tactile switches. The rocker arm rotates in multiple directions. The adjustment part is used to adjust the return force of the rocker arm. During the adjustment process, the centering part moves. The moving centering part controls the movement of the switching part and the tactile switches. During the movement of the switching part, the clicker always presses the switching part. When the switching part is not in contact with the tactile switch, the centering part prevents the switching part from flipping downwards. At this time, the rocker arm is used normally. When the switching part is in contact with the tactile switch, the rocker arm cannot be used. At this time, the clicker is clicked, which pushes the switching part to click the tactile switch. The outer frame includes a square-shaped top plate; The click unit includes protruding blocks fixed at the four corners inside the fixing frame. A spring groove is provided on the side of the protruding block near the top plate. A pressure rod is slidably inserted into the spring groove. One end of the pressure rod passes through the side of the protruding block away from the top plate, and a spring stop plate located inside the spring groove is fixed on the pressure rod. A push spring is provided on the upper side of the spring stop plate and sleeved on the pressure rod. A pad is placed on the side of the protruding block near the top plate. The pad contacts the side wall of the top plate. The other end of the push spring contacts the side wall of the pad. The end of the pressure rod near the top plate slides through the pad and the top plate in sequence and extends outward.

2. The multi-purpose joystick structure for a game controller according to claim 1, characterized in that: A square rocker arm slot is provided in the center of the top plate. Side plates are vertically fixed on the four sides of the top plate. The four side plates and the top plate are combined to form a mounting cavity for placing the rocker arm structure and the bottom sealing structure. The rocker arm structure and the bottom sealing structure are set in the mounting cavity. A rocker arm potentiometer is installed on the outer side wall of two of the side plates near the center. The rocker arm potentiometer has a plug-in fixing port in the center. A through-hole is provided on the side plate at the position corresponding to the center of the rocker arm potentiometer.

3. The multi-purpose joystick structure for a game controller according to claim 2, characterized in that: The rocker arm includes a square fixed frame that is slidably disposed within the space enclosed by four side plates, with the side walls of the fixed frame in contact with the side walls of the side plates. An upper rocker arm rotating plate and a lower rocker arm rotating plate are laterally arranged inside the fixed frame. Both ends of the upper and lower rocker arm rotating plates are rotatably connected to the side walls of the fixed frame. The upper and lower rocker arm rotating plates are vertically arranged and are on the same plane as the axis of rotation of the fixed frame.

4. The multi-purpose joystick structure for a game controller according to claim 3, characterized in that: The upper rocker plate is located on the side of the lower rocker plate near the top plate. The end of the upper rocker plate that is rotatably connected to the fixing frame and the end of the lower rocker plate that is rotatably connected to the fixing frame are both fitted with insert blocks. One end of the insert block is inserted and fixed inside the insertion and fixing port.

5. The multi-purpose joystick structure for a game controller according to claim 3, characterized in that: The adjusting part includes a screw. The lower rocker plate has a hinge groove in the middle that passes through the upper and lower side walls of the lower rocker plate. A threaded connecting block is hinged inside the hinge groove. The screw is threaded inside the threaded connecting block. One end of the screw passes through the hinge groove on the side away from the top plate and is fixed with a lug. The upper rocker plate has an upper rocker slide groove. The other end of the screw passes through the upper rocker slide groove and is fixed with a rubber post.

6. The multi-purpose joystick structure for a game controller according to claim 5, characterized in that: The center section includes a cross-shaped chassis. A limiting block is fixed at the center of the chassis. A bottom protrusion is fixed at the center of the side of the chassis away from the limiting block. The bottom protrusion is located at the corner of the chassis and has the same shape as the chassis. The side of the limiting block extends beyond the corner of the chassis. A retraction cavity is formed inside the limiting block and the bottom protrusion, penetrating the side wall of the limiting block away from the chassis. A return spring and a receiving block are placed in the retraction cavity. The return spring is located on the side of the receiving block away from the top plate. Several sliding slots are arranged in a ring on the side wall of the limiting block. Several sliding blocks are fixed in a ring on the outer side wall of the receiving block. The sliding blocks are slidably disposed in the sliding slots. A centering groove is formed on the side of the receiving block near the top plate. One side of the lug plate contacts the side wall of the centering groove.

7. The multi-purpose joystick structure for a game controller according to claim 6, characterized in that: The conversion unit includes several circular arrays of sliding grooves opened on the side wall of the limiting block. The sliding grooves are located at the corners of the chassis. A stop frame fixed to the outer side wall of the receiving block is slidably arranged in the sliding groove. The stop frame is L-shaped, and the horizontal section of the stop frame is set at the position of the receiving block away from the top plate. A pressure plate is hinged to the side wall of the vertical section of the stop frame. When the pressure plate is set horizontally, the horizontal section of the stop frame contacts the side wall of the pressure plate. The side of the pressure plate near the top plate contacts the end of the pressure rod away from the top plate. The downward spring pushes the pressure rod to move away from the top plate.

8. The multi-purpose joystick structure for a game controller according to claim 7, characterized in that: One end of the side plate away from the top plate is fixed with an extension plate extending away from the center of the top plate. The extension plate and the side plate are perpendicularly arranged. The other end of the extension plate is vertically connected to a guard plate. The guard plate is located on the side of the extension plate away from the top plate, and a fixing groove is opened in the middle of the upper part of the guard plate. Several guard plates and extension plates form a square bottom cavity. Several tactile switches are respectively arranged at the four corners of the square, and the buttons of the tactile switches are located directly below the space enclosed by several side plates. Several tactile switches form a cross-shaped space. The chassis is arranged in the cross-shaped space, and the two side walls at the corners of the chassis contact the two side walls adjacent to the tactile switches. Several locking strips are fixed on the guard plate at the fixing groove. The locking strips lock and fix the chassis in the square space. One side of the tactile switch contacts the side wall of the extension plate, and the corner of the tactile switch near the middle of the top plate contacts the position of the limiting block extending out of the corner of the chassis.

9. The multi-purpose joystick structure for a game controller according to claim 7, characterized in that: The chassis has several abutment plates fixed in a circular array on the side near the top plate. One end of each abutment plate abuts against the side wall of the mounting frame. The chassis fixes the mounting frame in the mounting cavity. A button placement slot is provided on the side of the pressure plate away from the top plate. The button placement slot is larger than the button of a tactile switch.

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