Module of game handle of at least two module game handle with locking and unlocking device and game handle

Abstract

The application provides a locking and unlocking device for at least two modules of a game handle and the game handle. The locking and unlocking device comprises: two pairs of symmetrically arranged locking blocks rotatably arranged at the middle of a fixed plate of the game handle, each pair of locking blocks comprising oppositely arranged locking ends capable of being buckled into recesses on the same side of two adjacent modules and adjacently arranged unlocking ends, wherein the unlocking ends have stress receiving portions; and a pair of locking keys movably arranged between the unlocking ends of each pair of locking blocks, wherein the bottom sides of the locking keys are inclined pressing surfaces, and the pressing surfaces simultaneously press the stress receiving portions of the unlocking ends of the corresponding locking blocks to make the locking blocks rotate at the middle to separate the locking ends from the recesses of the modules to be unlocked. The device of the application controls one pair of locking blocks by one locking key, and the locking ends of one pair of locking blocks can simultaneously lock one side of two modules, and the locking and unlocking effect is good.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention belongs to the field of game controller technology, specifically relating to a locking and unlocking device for a game controller with at least two modules and the game controller itself. Background Technology

[0002] As an essential control device for gamers, most game controllers on the market are... Figure 1 The overall structure shown indicates that the various components, such as the various modules 91, are fixed to the game controller 92, or as... Figure 2 The image shown is of a game controller 94 with only a portion of its exterior disassembled (93). Different users have different requirements for the structural placement of functional components due to varying gaming needs or personal preferences. This necessitates a modular design for the controller's functional components. For example, the joysticks, D-pad, and ABXY buttons can be designed as separate units, allowing users to place different modules in different positions according to their needs, or replace modules with different feel or functions as required.

[0003] like Figure 3 As shown, the existing modular handle 95's module 96 primarily uses magnetic attraction for locking and unlocking. Since the assembly and disassembly of the modular modules are mainly achieved through the magnetic attraction of magnets 97, the magnetic flux strength of the magnets needs to be increased to ensure the stability of the modular components. However, increasing the magnetic flux strength makes disassembly of the modular modules more difficult, and the magnetic flux can interfere with some components on the circuit board, such as Hall effect sensors. Existing devices, such as the mechanical unlocking and locking device disclosed in CN220968051U, use a pressing button to press down the connector, causing a spring to compress and move one end of the latch strip. This latch strip can then be pried open from the module's latch, allowing the joystick module to be manually disengaged. This device can only fix one side of the module, and pressing the button can only unlock one side of a module, resulting in poor locking performance and affecting user experience. Therefore, it is necessary to improve this design. Summary of the Invention

[0004] The present invention addresses the technical problem that existing mechanical locking and unlocking devices can only fix one side of the module and can only unlock one side of the module at a time, which affects the user experience. The purpose is to provide a locking and unlocking device for game controllers with at least two modules.

[0005] The locking and unlocking device for the modules of the at least two-module game controller of the present invention includes:

[0006] Two pairs of symmetrically arranged locking blocks are rotatably mounted on the fixing plate of the game controller with the middle as the fulcrum. Each pair of locking blocks has a locking end that can be fastened into the groove on the same side of two adjacent modules and an unlocking end that is arranged adjacently. The unlocking end has a force-receiving part.

[0007] A pair of locking keys are respectively movably disposed between the unlocking ends of each pair of locking blocks. The bottom sides of the locking keys are inclined pressing surfaces. The pressing surfaces simultaneously press the force-bearing part of the unlocking end of the corresponding locking block so that the locking block rotates around the middle fulcrum and disengages the locking end from the groove of the module to unlock.

[0008] Preferably, the force-bearing part of the unlocking end is an inclined force-bearing surface that faces the inclined pressing surface.

[0009] Preferably, the locking end of the locking block is provided with a latch on one side of the module that can be fastened into a groove in the module. Preferably, the upper surface of the latch facing the module is a downwardly inclined snap-fit ​​surface.

[0010] Preferably, the force-bearing part of the unlocking end is a force-bearing surface with its upper surface tilted downwards.

[0011] Preferably, the locking end is provided with a lock block return spring on the side away from the latch. Preferably, the lock block return spring has one end pressing on the lock block and the other end pressing on the inner wall of the handle face shell of the game controller.

[0012] Preferably, the bottom of the locking key is provided with a guide post and a locking key reset spring sleeved on the guide post. Preferably, the locking key reset spring has an upper end pressing on the bottom of the locking key and a lower end pressing on the fixing plate.

[0013] Preferably, the locking block is an L-shaped locking block, the L-shaped locking block has a shaft hole and a rotating shaft passing through the shaft hole at the bend, the locking buckle is provided on the long arm side of the L-shaped locking block, the unlocking end is on the short arm side of the L-shaped locking block, and the outer upper side of the short arm is the force-bearing part of the pressing surface of the locking key; preferably, the rotating shaft has a connecting end that can be inserted into the fixing hole of the fixing plate.

[0014] The present invention also provides another game controller, the game controller comprising:

[0015] The locking and unlocking device of the present invention comprises a fixed plate, a handle faceplate covered on the fixed plate, and at least two modules located between the fixed plate and the handle faceplate.

[0016] The fixing plate has:

[0017] At least two mounting slots for mounting modules;

[0018] The mounting groove for mounting the lock block and the lock key is located on the side between the two fixing grooves. The mounting groove has two pairs of fixing holes symmetrically arranged with the middle of the two fixing grooves as a reference. The pivot of the middle part of the two pairs of lock blocks is inserted into the corresponding fixing hole, and the middle part of the lock block can rotate around the corresponding pivot.

[0019] Preferably, the mounting groove is provided with a positioning hole between each pair of rotating shafts, the bottom of the locking key is provided with a guide post that can pass through the positioning hole, and the lower end of the locking key reset spring is provided in the positioning hole.

[0020] Preferably, the bottom of the module is provided with a PCB board, and the PCB board is provided with conductive copper foil.

[0021] Preferably, the bottom of the fixing plate is provided with a PCBA board, and the PCBA board is provided with a spring pin assembly, which passes through the bottom of the fixing plate and connects to the conductive copper foil of the PCB board.

[0022] The positive and progressive effects of this invention are as follows:

[0023] 1) In the locking and unlocking device of the present invention, the pressing surface of one locking key can simultaneously press the force-receiving part of the unlocking end of a pair of locking blocks, so that the locking ends of the pair of locking blocks move simultaneously away from the module to unlock the module. That is, one locking key controls a pair of locking blocks, and the locking ends of the pair of locking blocks can simultaneously lock one side of two modules, resulting in better locking and unlocking effects.

[0024] 2) When a pair of lock keys are pressed, the locking ends of the two pairs of symmetrical lock blocks move away from the module at the same time. At this time, the two modules will automatically pop out under the action of the bottom spring pin group. That is, the module can be unlocked by pressing a pair of lock keys at the same time. There is no need to press the lock keys continuously to manually remove the module, which is convenient to operate and has a good user experience. Attached Figure Description

[0025] Figure 1 A structural diagram of an existing non-modular game controller;

[0026] Figure 2 A structural diagram of an existing game controller with partially detachable exterior parts;

[0027] Figure 3 A schematic diagram of the structure of an existing modular game controller using magnetic attachment.

[0028] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the mechanical modular game controller of the present invention;

[0029] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the fixing plate of the present invention;

[0030] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the PCBA board of the present invention;

[0031] Figure 7 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the module of the present invention;

[0032] Figure 8 This is a bottom plan view of the module of the present invention;

[0033] Figure 9 This is a schematic diagram of the locking and unlocking device of the present invention;

[0034] Figure 10 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the locking block of the present invention;

[0035] Figure 11 This is a schematic diagram of a module with a groove according to the present invention;

[0036] Figure 12 This is a schematic diagram of another module of the present invention with a groove;

[0037] Figure 13 This is a schematic diagram of the locking key structure of the present invention;

[0038] Figure 14 This is a diagram showing the state where the bottom of the lock key of the present invention is pressed against the unlocking end;

[0039] Figure 15 This is a schematic diagram of the operation of the locking module of the present invention;

[0040] Figure 16 This is a schematic diagram of the locking module process of the present invention;

[0041] Figure 17 This is a schematic diagram of the operation of the unlocking module of the present invention. Detailed Implementation

[0042] The following specific examples illustrate the implementation of the present invention. Those skilled in the art can easily understand other advantages and effects of the present invention from the content disclosed in this specification. The present invention can also be implemented or applied through other different specific embodiments, and various details in this specification can also be modified or changed based on different viewpoints and applications without departing from the spirit of the present invention.

[0043] It should be noted that, unless otherwise specified, the following embodiments and features can be combined with each other.

[0044] like Figure 4The diagram shows the structure of the game controller of the present invention. The game controller includes several independent modules 1, locking and unlocking devices 2 for fixing the modules 1, fixing plates 3 for mounting the modules 1 and the locking and unlocking devices 2, and a controller faceplate 4 covering the modules 1 and the fixing plates 3. In this example, the game controller is described with two fixing plates 3, and each fixing plate 3 has two modules 1 and two pairs of locking and unlocking devices 2 for fixing the modules.

[0045] In this example, such as Figure 5 As shown, the fixing plate 3 has at least two fixing slots 31 and a mounting slot 32 located on the side between the two fixing slots 31. The fixing slots 31 are used to mount the module 1, and the mounting slot 32 is used to mount the locking and unlocking device 2. Figure 6 As shown, a PCBA board 33 is provided at the bottom of the fixing plate 3, and a spring pin assembly 331 is provided on the PCBA board 33. Figure 7 and Figure 8 As shown, a PCB board 11 is provided at the bottom of module 1, and conductive copper foil is provided on the PCB board 11. The spring pin assembly 331 can pass through the bottom of the fixing plate 3 and then protrude from the bottom of the fixing groove 31. When module 1 is installed in the fixing groove 31 on the fixing plate 3, the spring pin assembly 331 can contact the conductive copper foil of the PCB board 11, and the spring pin assembly 331 can be compressed when the module 1 is installed in the fixing groove 31. Under the elasticity of the spring pin assembly 331, a stable connection between the spring pin assembly 331 and the conductive copper foil of the PCB board 11 can be ensured, realizing the communication connection between module 1 and the handle.

[0046] like Figure 9 As shown, the locking and unlocking device 2 includes two pairs of symmetrically arranged locking blocks 21 for locking the module 1 and a pair of locking keys 22 for unlocking the locking blocks 21.

[0047] In this example, the locking block 21 is rotatably mounted in the mounting slot 32 of the game controller's fixing plate 3 with its center as the fulcrum. Further, continuing as... Figure 5As shown, the mounting groove 32 has two pairs of fixing holes 321 symmetrically arranged with the middle of the two fixing grooves 31 as a reference. The middle part of the locking block 21 is rotatably disposed at the fixing hole 321, so that the middle part of the locking block 21 can rotate around the fixing hole 321 within the mounting groove 32. In this example, the middle part of the locking block 21 has a shaft hole 211 and a rotating shaft 212 passing through the shaft hole 211. The rotating shaft 212 has a connecting end that can be inserted into the fixing hole 321 of the fixing plate 3. The rotating shaft 212 of the middle part of the locking block 21 is inserted into the corresponding fixing hole 321, so that the middle part of the locking block 21 can rotate around the corresponding rotating shaft 212 within the mounting groove 32. Further, in this example, the locking block 21 is an L-shaped locking block, and the shaft hole 211 is located at the bend of the L-shaped locking block, i.e., at the middle part, and the rotating shaft 212 passes through the shaft hole 211. It should be noted that the shape of the lock block is not fixed and may vary depending on the model of the game controller.

[0048] In this example, such as Figure 10 As shown, each pair of lock blocks 21 has a locking end 213 arranged opposite to each other and an unlocking end 214 arranged adjacent to each other. The locking end 213 of each pair of lock blocks 21 is used to lock the same side of the adjacent modules 1. The lock key 22 is movably disposed between the unlocking ends 214 of each pair of lock blocks 21 and is used to unlock one side of the module 1 locked by the lock block 21.

[0049] like Figure 11 and Figure 12 As shown, the side of module 1 is provided with a groove 12. A latch 2131 is provided on the locking end 213 of the locking block 21 on one side of module 1, which can be fastened into the groove 12 of module 1. Further, in this example, the L-shaped locking block has a long arm and a short arm, and the latch 2131 is located on one side of the long arm. The upper surface of the latch 2131 facing module 1 is a downwardly sloping surface, which facilitates the bottom edge of module 1 pressing against the sloping surface of the latch 2131 downwards when module 1 is moved into the fixing groove 31 for installation. This causes the locking end 213 of the locking block 21 to move away from module 1 until the groove 12 of module 1 is flush with the latch 2131 of the locking end 213. At this point, the latch 2131 inserts into the groove 12 to lock module 1.

[0050] Continue as Figure 10As shown, a locking block return spring 2132 is also provided on the side of the locking end 213 away from the latch 2131. One end of the locking block return spring 2132 presses against the locking end 213 of the locking block 21, and the other end presses against the inner side wall of the game controller's handle shell 4. This allows the module 1 to be installed into the fixing groove 31 by pressing the locking end 213, until the groove 12 of the module 1 is flush with the latch 2131 of the locking end 213. At this time, the locking end 213 can automatically spring the latch 2131 into the groove 12 of the module 1 under the action of the locking block return spring 2132 to lock the module 1.

[0051] Continue as Figure 10 As shown, the unlocking end 214 of the lock block 21 has a force-receiving part, which is a downwardly inclined force-receiving surface 2141 on its upper surface. Figure 13 As shown, the bottom sides of the locking key 22 are inclined pressing surfaces 221. The force-bearing surface 2141 faces the inclined pressing surface 221, meaning that before removing the module 1, the pressing surface 221 of the locking key 22 is just abutting against the force-bearing surface 2141 of the locking block 21. Figure 14 As shown, when the lock key 22 is pressed down, the pressing surface 221 can simultaneously press the force-bearing surface 2141 of the unlocking end 214 of the corresponding lock block 21, so that the lock block 21 rotates around the central pivot 212 as the fulcrum, and moves the locking end 213 away from the module 1 until the latch 2131 disengages from the groove 12 of the module 1, thereby unlocking the module 1.

[0052] Continue as Figure 5 As shown, a positioning hole 322 is provided between each pair of fixing holes 321 in the mounting groove 32. The bottom of the locking key 22 is movably inserted into the positioning hole 322. Continuing as shown... Figure 13 As shown, a guide post 222 is provided at the bottom of the locking key 22, which can be inserted into the positioning hole 322. When the locking key 22 is pressed, the guide post 222 at the bottom of the locking key 22 can move up and down in the positioning hole 322 to prevent the locking key 22 from twisting left and right when it is pressed.

[0053] At the bottom of the locking key 22, there is also a locking key reset spring 223 sleeved on the guide post 222. The upper end of the locking key reset spring 223 is sleeved on the guide post 222 and presses against the bottom of the locking key 22, and the lower end is pressed into the positioning hole 322 of the fixing plate 3.

[0054] The locking method of the module of the present invention is as follows: Figure 15 and Figure 16As shown, module 1 is pressed into the fixing groove 31. During this process, the bottom of module 1 abuts against the inclined surface of the latch 2131 of the locking end 213 of the locking block 21. The locking end 213 of the locking block 21 is rotated away from module 1 until the latch 2131 of the locking end 213 is inserted into the groove 12 on the side of module 1 under the action of the locking block reset spring 2132. The locking end 213 of the locking block 21 can then lock module 1 in the fixing groove 31. At this time, the PCB board 11 at the bottom of module 1 compresses the spring pin group 331 at the bottom of the fixing groove 31. The spring pin group 331 contacts and conducts electricity with the conductive copper skin of the PCB board 11 at the bottom of module 1, so that module 1 and game controller can communicate with each other. The unlocking method of the module of the present invention is as follows: Figure 17 As shown, when the locking key 22 is pressed, the pressing surface 221 of the locking key 22 presses against the force-bearing surface 2141 of the unlocking end 214 of the locking block 21, moving the unlocking end 214 of the locking block 21 towards the module 1. At this time, the locking block 21 rotates around the rotating shaft 212, and then the locking end 213 of the locking block 21 moves away from the module 1, and the latch 2131 of the locking end 213 leaves the groove 12 on the side of the module 1. Under the rebound force of the spring pin assembly 331, the module 1 pops out of the fixing groove 31, and the locking key 22 is released. The locking key 22 returns to the initial position under the action of the locking key reset spring 223, and the locking block 21 also returns to the initial position under the action of the locking block reset spring 2132. The locking and unlocking device of the present invention is easy to use. Simply press the module into the fixing slot to lock it. Pressing a pair of lock keys at the same time will automatically unlock both modules. The pair of lock keys controls two pairs of lock blocks at the same time, and the two pairs of lock blocks can completely lock all four sides of the module.

[0055] The present invention has been described in detail above with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments. Those skilled in the art can make various modifications to the present invention based on the above description. Therefore, certain details in the embodiments should not be construed as limiting the present invention, and the scope of protection of the present invention shall be defined by the appended claims.

Claims

1. A locking and unlocking device for modules of a game controller with at least two modules, characterized in that, The locking and unlocking device includes: Two pairs of symmetrically arranged locking blocks are rotatably mounted on the fixing plate of the game controller with the middle as the fulcrum. Each pair of locking blocks has a locking end that can be fastened into the groove on the same side of two adjacent modules and an unlocking end that is arranged adjacently. The unlocking end has a force-receiving part. A pair of locking keys are respectively movably disposed between the unlocking ends of each pair of locking blocks. The bottom sides of the locking keys are inclined pressing surfaces. The pressing surfaces simultaneously press the force-bearing part of the unlocking end of the corresponding locking block so that the locking block rotates around the middle fulcrum and disengages the locking end from the groove of the module to unlock. The locking end of the locking block is provided with a buckle on one side of the module that can be fastened into the groove of the module, and the upper surface of the buckle facing the module is a downwardly inclined buckle surface. The locking end is provided with a locking block return spring on the side away from the latch. The locking block return spring has one end pressing on the locking block and the other end pressing on the inner side wall of the handle shell of the game controller. The locking block is an L-shaped locking block. The L-shaped locking block has a shaft hole at the bend and a rotating shaft passing through the shaft hole. The locking buckle is provided on the long arm side of the L-shaped locking block, and the unlocking end is on the short arm side of the L-shaped locking block. The outer upper surface of the short arm is the force-bearing part of the pressing surface of the locking key. The rotating shaft has a connecting end that can be inserted into the fixing hole of the fixing plate.

2. The locking and unlocking device as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The force-bearing part of the unlocking end is an inclined force-bearing surface that faces the inclined compression surface.

3. The locking and unlocking device as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The force-bearing part of the unlocking end is a force-bearing surface with its upper surface tilted downwards.

4. The locking and unlocking device as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The bottom of the locking key is provided with a guide post and a locking key reset spring sleeved on the guide post.

5. The locking and unlocking device as described in claim 4, characterized in that, The key reset spring has an upper end that presses against the bottom of the key and a lower end that presses against the fixed plate.

6. A game controller, characterized in that... The game controller includes: The locking and unlocking device as described in any one of claims 4 to 5 includes a fixed plate, a handle faceplate covered on the fixed plate, and at least two modules located between the fixed plate and the handle faceplate. The fixing plate has: At least two mounting slots for mounting modules; The mounting groove for mounting the lock block and the lock key is located on the side between the two fixing grooves. The mounting groove has two pairs of fixing holes symmetrically arranged with the middle of the two fixing grooves as a reference. The pivot of the middle part of the two pairs of lock blocks is inserted into the corresponding fixing hole, and the middle part of the lock block can rotate around the corresponding pivot.

7. The game controller as described in claim 6, characterized in that, The mounting groove has a positioning hole between each pair of rotating shafts, the bottom of the locking key has a guide post that can pass through the positioning hole, and the lower end of the locking key reset spring is located in the positioning hole.

8. The game controller as described in claim 6, characterized in that, The module has a PCB board at the bottom, and the PCB board has conductive copper foil.

9. The game controller as described in claim 8, characterized in that, The bottom of the fixing plate is provided with a PCBA board, and the PCBA board is provided with a spring pin assembly. The spring pin assembly passes through the bottom of the fixing plate and connects to the conductive copper foil of the PCB board.

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