Accessory and system

Abstract

An accessory and a system are provided. The accessory is detachably mounted on the game controller, and the accessory is provided with a recess and a magnet. The game controller includes a projection, a first key, and a second key. The protrusion protrudes from the side surface and is fitted into a game device-side recess provided in the game device. The first key and the second key are arranged on the top face of the protruding part in the long edge direction of the protruding part, and when the protruding part is embedded into the game device side concave part, the first key and the second key are attracted to the game device side magnet through magnetic force. And the concave part is used for embedding the convex part. And the magnet is arranged along the long side direction of the recess. And when the convex part is embedded into the concave part, the first key and the second key are adsorbed on the magnet through magnetic force.

Description

[0001] This application is a divisional application of Chinese invention patent application filed on August 1, 2023, with application number 202380097365.8 and invention title "Accessory". Technical Field

[0002] This disclosure relates to an accessory. Background Technology

[0003] Japanese Patent Application Publication No. 2018-57650 (Patent Document 1) discloses an accessory that can be easily attached and detached from a game controller.

[0004] Existing technical documents

[0005] Patent documents

[0006] Patent Document 1: Japanese Patent Application Publication No. 2018-57650 Summary of the Invention

[0007] The problem the invention aims to solve

[0008] The problem with this disclosure is to provide a new accessory that can be easily attached and detached from a newly constructed game controller.

[0009] Solution for solving the problem

[0010] The accessory disclosed herein is detachably mounted on a game controller, and the accessory includes a recess and a magnet. The game controller includes a protrusion, a first button, and a second button. The protrusion protrudes from the side and is designed to be inserted into a recess located on the game device side of the game device. The first button and the second button are disposed on the top surface of the protrusion along its long side. When the protrusion is inserted into the recess, the first button and the second button are magnetically attracted to the magnet on the game device side. The recess is used to insert the protrusion. The magnet is disposed along the long side of the recess. When the protrusion is inserted into the recess, the first button and the second button are magnetically attracted to the magnet.

[0011] Depending on the accessories mentioned above, the magnet can also be placed in the recessed bottom.

[0012] The aforementioned accessories may also include a locking component that engages with a locking hole on at least one end face of the protrusion along its long side, located on the outer peripheral surface of the protrusion of the game controller.

[0013] According to the aforementioned accessories, the engaging element may also be provided on at least one end face in the long side direction of the recessed inner circumferential surface.

[0014] According to the aforementioned accessories, the engaging component may also have a shape that protrudes towards the inside of the recess as it approaches the opening side from the recessed bottom side.

[0015] According to the aforementioned accessories, the engaging parts may also have a curved surface protruding towards the recessed inner side.

[0016] According to the aforementioned accessories, the engaging component can also be located in the end face, closer to the opening side of the recess than to the bottom side of the recess.

[0017] The aforementioned accessories may also include a strap, with a strap assembly near the locking component.

[0018] The aforementioned accessories may also include a lanyard. The lanyard mounting section may also face the side of the game controller.

[0019] According to the aforementioned accessories, the engaging component can also be provided on one side of the recessed long side direction, and formed into a shape that does not engage with the engaging hole on the other side of the protrusion in the long side direction of the outer peripheral surface of the protrusion of the game controller.

[0020] According to the aforementioned accessories, the engaging component may also be provided only on one end face of the recessed inner circumferential surface, either on one side of the recessed long side or on the other side.

[0021] According to the aforementioned accessories, the engaging component may also be provided on one end face and the other end face in the long side direction of the recessed inner circumferential surface. The engaging component provided on one end face is immovable, while the engaging component provided on the other end face is movable.

[0022] According to the aforementioned accessories, an abutment 509d may also be provided on the other side of the recessed bottom surface in the direction of the long side of the recess, the abutment 509d being abutted by a push rod protruding from the top surface of the game controller according to the user's operation.

[0023] Alternatively, the aforementioned accessories may also include a strap, with a strap mounting portion located outside the recess and on one side of the long side of the recess.

[0024] Alternatively, the aforementioned accessories may also include a strap, with a strap mounting portion located on the side of the recessed long side that is closer to the center of the accessory than the side with the engaging member.

[0025] The aforementioned accessories may also include a main body component having a recessed lower surface and an upper surface having a first upper surface recess and a second upper surface recess. The magnet may have a first magnet component and a second magnet component. The first magnet component, which is magnetically attracted to the first button, may also be housed in the first upper surface recess. Similarly, the second magnet component, which is magnetically attracted to the second button, may also be housed in the second upper surface recess.

[0026] According to the aforementioned accessories, the first magnet component may also include two first magnet pieces with different polarities. The first upper surface recess may also include two first recesses that respectively accommodate the two first magnet pieces. The second magnet component may also include two second magnet pieces with different polarities. The second upper surface recess may also include two second recesses that respectively accommodate the two second magnet pieces.

[0027] According to the aforementioned accessories, each of the two first magnet pieces can also extend along the long side of the recess and be configured to face each other in a direction perpendicular to the long side. Similarly, each of the two second magnet pieces can also extend along the long side of the recess and be configured to face each other in a direction perpendicular to the long side.

[0028] According to the aforementioned accessories, a third upper surface recess and a fourth upper surface recess may be provided on the upper surface. A first upper surface recess may also be provided on the bottom surface of the third upper surface recess. A second upper surface recess may also be provided on the bottom surface of the fourth upper surface recess. The accessories may also further include a first magnetic yoke disposed in the third upper surface recess and a second magnetic yoke disposed in the fourth upper surface recess.

[0029] According to the aforementioned accessories, the first magnet component may not be fixed to the recessed bottom surface of the first upper surface, but may instead be attracted to the first magnetic yoke. Similarly, the second magnet component may not be fixed to the recessed bottom surface of the second upper surface, but may instead be attracted to the second magnetic yoke.

[0030] According to the aforementioned accessories, a fifth upper surface recess and a sixth upper surface recess may also be provided on the upper surface. A third upper surface recess may also be provided on the bottom surface of the fifth upper surface recess. A fourth upper surface recess may also be provided on the bottom surface of the sixth upper surface recess. The accessories may also further include a first cover disposed in the fifth upper surface recess and a second cover disposed in the sixth upper surface recess.

[0031] The aforementioned accessories may also have an operating surface on the side opposite to the side with the recess. Alternatively, the first or second button may be pressed by the user pressing this operating surface.

[0032] The aforementioned accessories may also include: an operating surface located on the side opposite to the side with the recess; and a main body component on which the recess and operating surface are located. Alternatively, the first or second button may be pressed by the user pressing the operating surface, causing the main body component to approach the game controller.

[0033] Based on the aforementioned accessories, the depth of the recess can be less than the height of the protrusion on the game controller.

[0034] According to the aforementioned accessories, the recessed bottom surface may also have a first pressing area for pressing the first button. The first pressing area may also protrude from at least a portion of the area of ​​the bottom surface other than the first pressing area.

[0035] According to the aforementioned accessories, the magnet may also have a first magnet component. The first magnet component may also be disposed on a first pressing component constituting the first pressing region.

[0036] According to the aforementioned accessories, the first magnet component can also be embedded in the first pressed area.

[0037] According to the aforementioned accessories, in the depth direction of the recess, at least a portion of the first magnet component can also be disposed between the deepest region and the first pressed region in the bottom surface of the recess.

[0038] According to the aforementioned accessories, the length of the first pressed area in the long side direction of the recess is shorter than the length of the top surface of the first button in the long side direction of the protrusion.

[0039] According to the aforementioned accessories, the recessed bottom surface may also have a second pressing area for pressing the second button. The first pressing area and the second pressing area may also protrude beyond at least a portion of the area located between the first pressing area and the second pressing area in the recessed bottom surface.

[0040] According to the aforementioned accessories, it is also possible that, on the recessed bottom surface, the first pressing area and the second pressing area are respectively set from one end to the other end in a direction perpendicular to the long side direction of the recess.

[0041] Alternatively, with the aforementioned accessory, at least a portion of one side of the recessed long side of the operating surface can be pressed, the accessory being tilted relative to the game controller with one side of the main body component approaching the side of the game controller, and one of the first and second buttons being pressed. Alternatively, at least a portion of the other side of the recessed long side of the operating surface can be pressed, the accessory being tilted relative to the game controller with the other side of the main body component approaching the side, and the other of the first and second buttons being pressed.

[0042] According to the aforementioned accessories, it is also possible that, by pressing down at least a portion of one side of the recessed long side of the operating surface, the main body member tilts relative to the game controller such that one side of the main body member approaches the side without contacting it. Alternatively, it is also possible that, by pressing down at least a portion of the other side of the recessed long side of the operating surface, the main body member tilts relative to the game controller such that the other side of the main body member approaches the side without contacting it.

[0043] According to the aforementioned accessories, the first and second buttons may each have a flange extending along the long side of the protrusion inside the protrusion and facing the inner surface of the protrusion. Alternatively, when at least a portion of one side of the recessed area in the operating surface is pressed, the main body member tilts relative to the game controller with the flange of the button on the other side of the first and second buttons as a fulcrum. Alternatively, when at least a portion of the other side of the recessed area in the operating surface is pressed, the main body member tilts relative to the game controller with the flange of the button on one side of the first and second buttons as a fulcrum.

[0044] According to the aforementioned accessories, it is also possible that the main body component moves in a manner close to the side when at least a portion of one side of the recessed long side direction and at least a portion of the other side of the recessed long side direction in the operating surface are pressed simultaneously, and the first button and the second button are pressed.

[0045] According to the aforementioned accessories, the operating surface may also have a first operating area and a second operating area. Alternatively, the first and second operating areas may be respectively positioned along the long side of the recess, making them visually or tactilely identifiable. The first operating area may also be positioned along the long side of the operating surface, closer to one side than the center, near the end of that side. Similarly, the second operating area may be positioned along the long side of the operating surface, closer to the other side than the center, near the end of that other side.

[0046] According to the aforementioned accessories, the operating surface may also have a first operating area and a second operating area. Alternatively, the first and second operating areas may be respectively positioned along the long side of the recess, making them visually or tactilely identifiable. Alternatively, when the accessory is installed on a game controller, the first operating area may be located above the first button, and along the long side of the recess, the center of the first operating area may be located outside the center of the top surface of the first button; the second operating area may be located above the second button, and along the long side of the recess, the center of the second operating area may be located outside the center of the top surface of the second button.

[0047] The aforementioned accessories may also have a main component with a recess on one side and an operating surface on the other. Alternatively, the main component may be brought close to the game controller when the user presses the operating surface, thereby pressing a first or second button. The operating surface may also have a first operating area and a second operating area. Alternatively, the first and second operating areas may be positioned along the long side of the recess, making them visually or tactilely identifiable. Alternatively, along the long side, the center of the first operating area may be located outside the center of the first pressed area, and the center of the second operating area may be located outside the center of the second pressed area.

[0048] According to the aforementioned fittings, the recess may also have a first inner circumferential surface and a second inner circumferential surface extending along the long side of the recess and facing each other. At least one of the first inner circumferential surface and the second inner circumferential surface may have a notch for accommodating an elastically deformable body protruding from the outer circumferential surface of the protrusion. The notch may also extend from the opening end of the recess to the bottom surface side.

[0049] The aforementioned accessories may also include: a main body component recessed within the main body component; and a first movable part and a second movable part, which penetrate the main body component, are movable relative to the main body component, and have an operating surface. The first movable part can also be pressed by the user via the operating surface to press a first button. The second movable part can also be pressed by the user via the operating surface to press a second button.

[0050] According to the aforementioned accessories, an elastic deformable body may also be provided on the outer peripheral surface of the protrusion of the game controller. This elastic deformable body is flattened by abutting against the inner peripheral surface of the game device-side recess when the protrusion is inserted into the recess. The recess may also have a first inner peripheral surface and a second inner peripheral surface extending along the long side of the recess and facing each other. At least one of the first inner peripheral surface and the second inner peripheral surface may have a notch for accommodating the elastic deformable body. The notch may also extend from the opening end of the recess to the bottom surface.

[0051] According to the aforementioned fittings, the recess may also have a first inner circumferential surface and a second inner circumferential surface extending along the long side of the recess and facing each other. The fitting may also have a light guiding path that passes through the inner circumferential surface of at least one of the first and second inner circumferential surfaces and the outer surface located on the opposite side of the inner circumferential surface, allowing light emitted from the protrusion embedded in the recess to pass through.

[0052] According to the aforementioned accessories, the light guide path may also have a first light guide hole that penetrates the first inner circumferential surface and the outer surface, and a second light guide hole that penetrates the second inner circumferential surface and the outer surface.

[0053] According to the aforementioned accessories, the recess may also have a first inner circumferential surface and a second inner circumferential surface extending along the long side of the recess and facing each other. The accessory may also include: a light guide path penetrating at least one of the first and second inner circumferential surfaces and an outer surface located on the opposite side of that inner circumferential surface, allowing light emitted from the protrusion embedded in the recess to pass through; and a main body member in which the recess is disposed. A receiving portion may also be provided in the main body member, formed by cutting away the bottom surface and the inner circumferential surface of the recess. The light guide path may also have a light guide hole penetrating the outer surface and the inner circumferential surface, a first light guide portion disposed in the receiving portion, and a second light guide portion connected to the first light guide portion and disposed in the light guide hole. The receiving portion may also have a stop end face, which abuts against the first light guide portion when the second light guide portion moves along the axial direction of the light guide hole.

[0054] According to the aforementioned accessories, the magnet may also have a first magnet member and a second magnet member. Alternatively, in the depth direction of the recess, the distance from the first magnet member to the end opposite to the side with the recess is shorter than the distance from the first magnet member to the opening end of the recess. Alternatively, in the depth direction of the recess, the distance from the second magnet member to the end opposite to the side with the recess is shorter than the distance from the second magnet member to the opening end of the recess. The accessories may also include a first yoke disposed between the end and the first magnet member, and a second yoke disposed between the end and the second magnet member. Attached Figure Description

[0055] Figure 1 This is a perspective view showing the structure of the accessory involved in the first embodiment.

[0056] Figure 2 It shows from and Figure 1 A three-dimensional schematic diagram of the structure of the accessories involved in the first embodiment when viewed from different directions.

[0057] Figure 3 This is a front view schematic diagram showing an example of the structure of a gaming device.

[0058] Figure 4 This is a front view schematic diagram showing the first and second game controllers respectively detached from the main unit.

[0059] Figure 5 This is a diagram illustrating an example of holding and operating an information processing device.

[0060] Figure 6 This is a diagram illustrating an example of holding the controller horizontally and operating it.

[0061] Figure 7This is a diagram illustrating an example of holding and operating the controller.

[0062] Figure 8 This is a three-dimensional assembly diagram showing the structure of the right side of the main unit.

[0063] Figure 9 This is an exploded three-dimensional schematic diagram showing the structure of the right side of the main device.

[0064] Figure 10 This is a six-sided schematic diagram showing the structure of the first game controller.

[0065] Figure 11 This is a three-dimensional schematic diagram showing the structure of the first game controller.

[0066] Figure 12 It is an exploded three-dimensional diagram including the convex part.

[0067] Figure 13 It is along Figure 11 A partial cross-sectional view of line XIII-XIII.

[0068] Figure 14 This is a cross-sectional schematic diagram showing the state in which the upper surface button (right) is attached to the magnetic element on the side of the first gaming device.

[0069] Figure 15 This is a schematic diagram viewed from the inside of the protrusion in the direction of the top surface, and it is a planar schematic diagram showing the structure of the first elastic deformable body.

[0070] Figure 16 This is a cross-sectional view showing the game controller assembled on the main unit.

[0071] Figure 17 This is a rear view diagram showing the structure of a first-mode game controller.

[0072] Figure 18 It shows along Figure 17 A cross-sectional view of the XVIII-XVIII line.

[0073] Figure 19 This is a cross-sectional schematic diagram showing the state of the operating unit in operation.

[0074] Figure 20 This is a six-sided schematic diagram showing the structure of the accessory involved in the first embodiment.

[0075] Figure 21 This is an exploded perspective view showing the structure of the accessory involved in the first embodiment.

[0076] Figure 22 This is a three-dimensional schematic diagram showing the structure of the main component with a light guide path.

[0077] Figure 23 This is a three-dimensional schematic diagram showing the structure in which the magnet is installed on the main component.

[0078] Figure 24 This is a three-dimensional schematic diagram showing the structure in which the yoke and magnet are disposed on the main component.

[0079] Figure 25 This is a cross-sectional schematic diagram showing the structure of the accessory involved in the first embodiment.

[0080] Figure 26 yes Figure 25 A magnified diagram of region XXVI.

[0081] Figure 27 It is along Figure 25 A cross-sectional view of the XXVII-XXVII line.

[0082] Figure 28 yes Figure 25 A magnified diagram of region XXVIII.

[0083] Figure 29 It is along Figure 25 A cross-sectional view of the XXIX-XXIX line.

[0084] Figure 30 This is a diagram showing the state of installing accessories onto the game controller.

[0085] Figure 31 yes Figure 30 Enlarged cross-sectional view of region XXXI.

[0086] Figure 32 This is a front view diagram showing the accessory being installed on the game controller.

[0087] Figure 33 yes Figure 32 Enlarged cross-sectional view of region XXXIII.

[0088] Figure 34 yes Figure 32 Enlarged cross-sectional view of region XXXIV.

[0089] Figure 35 It shows along Figure 32 A cross-sectional view of the area near the convex part of the XXXV-XXXV line.

[0090] Figure 36 It is along Figure 32 A cross-sectional schematic diagram of the XXXVI-XXXVI line.

[0091] Figure 37This is a cross-sectional view showing the state in which the first engaging part of the accessory is inserted into the first engaging hole of the game controller.

[0092] Figure 38 This is a partial cross-sectional view showing the right side of the operating surface being pressed down.

[0093] Figure 39 This is a partial cross-sectional view showing the left side of the operating surface being pressed down.

[0094] Figure 40 This is a partial cross-sectional schematic diagram showing the state in which both sides of the operating surface are pressed.

[0095] Figure 41 This is a diagram showing the state of the accessory being removed from the game controller.

[0096] Figure 42 This is a perspective view showing the structure of the accessory involved in the second embodiment.

[0097] Figure 43 It shows from and Figure 42 A three-dimensional schematic diagram of the structure of the accessory involved in the second embodiment when viewed from different directions.

[0098] Figure 44 This is a cross-sectional schematic diagram showing the structure of the accessory involved in the second embodiment.

[0099] Figure 45 yes Figure 44 A magnified schematic diagram of region XXXXV in the diagram.

[0100] Figure 46 This is a perspective view showing the structure of the accessory involved in the third embodiment.

[0101] Figure 47 This is a perspective view showing the first and second game controllers assembled in the accessories. Detailed Implementation

[0102] The embodiments of this disclosure (also referred to as the present embodiments) will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. Furthermore, the same or equivalent parts in the drawings will be labeled with the same reference numerals, and their descriptions will not be repeated.

[0103] [First Implementation]

[0104] <Summary>

[0105] First, a summary of one example of the accessories involved in this disclosure will be given. Figure 1 This is a perspective view showing the structure of the accessory involved in the first embodiment. Figure 2 It shows from and Figure 1A three-dimensional schematic diagram of the structure of the accessories involved in the first embodiment when viewed from different directions.

[0106] like Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, the accessory 500 in the first embodiment is a strap accessory. The accessory 500 includes, for example, a main body component 530, a strap 590, a first light guide path 551, a second light guide path 552, a first cover 510, and a second cover 520. A recess 585 is provided in the main body component 530.

[0107] The accessories involved in the first embodiment can be easily installed and detached onto the game controller 1 described later. For example... Figure 30 and Figure 32 As shown, accessory 500 can be installed on game controller 1. (As indicated...) [[ID=6⑧]]Figure 41 As shown, accessory 500 can be removed from game controller 1.

[0108] The accessory 500 according to the first embodiment can press the buttons of the game controller 1 by moving the main body component 530 relative to the game controller 1. For example... Figure 38 As shown, by having the user press the right side of the operating surface 570, the accessory 500 can press the first button 110 of the game controller 1. Figure 39 As shown, by having the user press the left side of the operating surface 570, the accessory 500 can press the second button 120 of the game controller 1.

[0109] <Game Device>

[0110] Next, an example of the structure of a game device having a game controller capable of assembling accessories will be described. This is a front view schematic diagram showing an example of the structure of a gaming device.

[0111] like Figure 3 As shown, the game device 1000 includes a first game controller 1, a second game controller 2, and a main unit 3. Hereinafter, the first game controller 1 and the second game controller 2 will be simply referred to as game controllers. The main unit 3 is capable of performing game processing. Game processing is performed based on input to the game controllers. The first game controller 1 and the second game controller 2 are detachable from the main unit 3. Figure 3 In the installation configuration shown, the first game controller 1 is installed on the right side of the main unit 3, and the second game controller 2 is installed on the left side of the main unit 3.

[0112] Figure 3 This is a front view schematic diagram showing the first game controller 1 and the second game controller 2 each being removed from the main unit 3.

[0113] like Figure 4and Figure 5 , Figure 6 As shown, the game controller can be used both when it is installed on the main unit 3 and when it is removed from the main unit 3.

[0114] like Figure 7 The game controller, when installed on the main unit 3, is used with its long side oriented, for example, vertically. On the other hand, as... Figure 5 As shown, the game controller is used with its long side facing left and right (or, from another perspective, parallel to the ground) when it is removed from the main unit 3.

[0115] exist Figure 6 In the example shown, the first game controller 1 and the second game controller 2 are operated by different users.

[0116] In the following description, when referring to the orientation (up, down, left, and right) of the game controller, the following usage state will be used as the reference orientation: the game controller is removed from the main unit 3, and the long side direction becomes the left-right direction. On the other hand, in the following description, when referring to the orientation of the main unit 3 and the orientation of the game device 1000 with the game controller mounted on the main unit 3, the following usage state will be used as the reference orientation: the direction in which the sides of the main unit 3 on which the game controller is mounted are connected to each other will be the left-right direction.

[0117] In addition, such as Figure 6 As shown, even when the game controller is detached from the main unit 3, it is still used with its long side oriented, for example, vertically (or, from another perspective, perpendicular to the ground). Furthermore, in Figure 7 In the example shown, one user operates both the first game controller 1 and the second game controller 2. Alternatively, different users could operate the various controllers.

[0118] After that, Figure 7 The usage state shown is called the integrated grip state. Figure 5 The usage state shown is called the horizontal grip state. Figure 6 The usage state shown is called the vertical grip state.

[0119] like Figure 7As shown, the first game controller 1 has a protrusion 100 protruding from its upper side 11. The upper side 11 of the first game controller 1 is a side extending along the long side direction of the first game controller 1. The protrusion 100 extends along the long side direction of the upper side 11. The protrusion 100 is fitted into the controller housing 10. Similarly, the second game controller 2 has a protrusion 200 protruding from its upper side 211 and extending along the long side direction of the side. The upper side 211 of the second game controller 2 is a side extending along the long side direction of the second game controller 2. The protrusion 200 extends along the long side direction of the upper side 211. The protrusion 200 is fitted into the controller housing 20.

[0120] like and Figure 4 As shown, the main body device 3 has a game device-side recess 310 on its right side surface 313. The game device-side recess 310 extends along the long side of the right side surface 313. The game device-side recess 310 also extends vertically along the right side surface 313. The main body device 3 has a game device-side recess 320 on its left side surface 314. The game device-side recess 320 extends along the long side of the left side surface 314. The game device-side recess 320 also extends vertically along the left side surface 314. The game device-side recesses 310 and 320 are elongated recesses extending along the long side of either the right side surface 313 or the left side surface 314.

[0121] like Figure 3 As shown, the first game controller 1 is mounted to the main body device 3 with a protrusion 100 inserted into the recess 310 on the side of the game device. The first game controller 1 is mounted to the main body device 3 with its upper side 11 facing the right side 313 of the main body, and the long side of the upper side 11 extending along the long side of the right side 313 of the main body. Similarly, the second game controller 2 is mounted to the main body device 3 with a protrusion 200 inserted into the recess 320 on the side of the game device. The second game controller 2 is mounted to the main body device 3 with its upper side 211 facing the left side 314 of the main body, and the long side of the upper side 211 extending along the long side of the left side 314 of the main body.

[0122] Furthermore, the first game controller 1 and the second game controller 2 each have a joystick and a set of four buttons. However, when assembled into the main unit 3, the first game controller 1 is assembled with the four buttons on the top and the joystick on the bottom. On the other hand, the second game controller 2 is assembled into the main unit 3 with the joystick on the top and the four buttons on the bottom.

[0123] <Main Unit>

[0124] like Figure 4 As shown, a display 305 is provided on the front surface 315 of the main body of the main unit 3. The display surface of the display 305 protrudes from an opening provided on the front surface 315 of the main body. Alternatively, the display 305 may be mounted on the surface of the front surface 315 of the main body. The display 305 may be any display device such as a liquid crystal display or an OLED. A touch panel may also be provided on the display surface of the display 305. The touch panel may also employ any touch detection method. The display 305 displays, for example, images acquired or generated by the main unit 3. The images may be static images or dynamic images.

[0125] The main body device 3 has a sound input / output terminal 301. The sound input / output terminal 301 is located on the upper side 316 of the main body of the main body device 3. The sound input / output terminal 301 is, for example, a headphone jack. Headphones or microphones can be attached to the sound input / output terminal 301. Alternatively, the main body device 3 may also have volume buttons next to the sound input / output terminal 301. The volume buttons are buttons used to adjust the volume output by the main body device 3.

[0126] The main body device 3 has a lower terminal 303. The lower terminal 303 is disposed on the lower side 317 of the main body of the main body device 3. The lower terminal 303 may also be disposed at the center in the left-right direction of the lower side 317 of the main body. The lower terminal 303 is, for example, a terminal for communicating with an external device. The lower terminal 303 may, for example, form a USB (Universal Serial Bus) connector. The main body device 3 may also be powered from the outside through the lower terminal 303. The main body device 3 may also output images to the outside through the lower terminal 303. When the main body device 3 is mounted on a bracket from the lower side of the main body, the lower terminal 303 may also be connected to the terminal of the bracket.

[0127] The main unit 3 has an upper terminal 302 on its upper side 316. The main unit 3 may also have a power button 307 and a storage medium slot 304 on its upper side 316. The main unit 3 can also perform game processing by executing a game application stored on a storage medium inserted into the storage medium slot 304.

[0128] Figure 3 This is a three-dimensional assembly diagram showing the structure of the right side of the main body device 3. Figure 3 This is an exploded perspective view showing the structure of the right side of the main body device 3. Furthermore, the main body device 3 also has the same structure on its left side.

[0129] like Figure 8As shown, a game device-side recess 310 is provided on the right side 313 of the main body of the main body device 3. The game device-side recess 310 is a portion recessed on the right side 313 of the main body. The game device-side recess 310 has a game device-side bottom surface 3121 and a game device-side inner peripheral surface 3120 surrounding the game device-side bottom surface 3121. Furthermore, in this embodiment, the portion of the main body housing 306 that forms the right side of the main body device 3 is recessed, thereby forming the game device-side inner peripheral surface 3120 and a base surface (base surface 311 described later) that becomes the base surface. By placing a cover member 338 on the base surface, the surface of the cover member 338 constitutes the game device-side bottom surface 3121 of the game device-side recess 310. Alternatively, the cover member 338 may be omitted, in which case the bottom surface formed by the main body housing 306 becomes the game device-side bottom surface 3121 of the game device-side recess 310.

[0130] like Figure 9 As shown, the bottom surface 3121 of the game device side recess 310 extends along the long side of the right side surface 313 of the main body. The front side edge and the back side edge of the bottom surface 3121 are substantially straight lines and extend substantially parallel to each other. In this embodiment, the upper and lower regions of the bottom surface 3121 narrow in width as they move toward the end. More specifically, the upper and lower regions of the bottom surface 3121 narrow in width in a curved manner. Alternatively, the upper and lower regions of the bottom surface 3121 may narrow in width linearly. Furthermore, the widths of the upper and lower regions of the bottom surface 3121 may also be constant. Alternatively, only one of the upper and lower regions of the bottom surface 3121 may narrow in width as it moves toward the end.

[0131] like Figure 8 As shown, the main body device 3 includes a first plug connector 330, a cover member 338, a set of stepped thread members 334, and two game device-side magnetic elements 410 and 420 disposed along the long side of the game device-side recess 310. The first game device-side magnetic element 410 is disposed on the upper side, and the second game device-side magnetic element 420 is disposed on the lower side. The first game device-side magnetic element 410 is disposed in a region above the center of the long side of the right side surface 313 of the main body, and the second game device-side magnetic element 420 is disposed in a region below the center of the long side of the right side surface 313 of the main body. Each of the game device-side magnetic elements 410 and 420 includes a magnet and a yoke that clamps the magnet in the middle. The game device-side magnetic elements 410 and 420 may also not include a yoke. The game device-side magnetic elements 410 and 420 may also both be disposed in the upper or lower regions.

[0132] like Figure 8As shown, a portion of the right side of the main body housing 306 is recessed, thereby forming a base surface 311, which serves as the base of the bottom surface of the game device-side recess 310, and a game device-side inner peripheral surface 3120. As described above, the surface of the cover member 338, which is placed on the base surface 311, constitutes the game device-side bottom surface 3121. The shape of the base surface 311 is substantially the same as the shape of the cover member 338. In this embodiment, the game device-side inner peripheral surface 3120 surrounds the entire circumference of the base surface 311, but it may not be a structure that surrounds the entire circumference. The game device-side inner peripheral surface 3120 is connected to the base surface 311 and the right side surface 313 of the main body. The upper end of the game device-side inner peripheral surface 3120 (the right end in the main body device 3) is connected to the right side surface 313 of the main body. From another viewpoint, the game device-side recess 310 is more recessed than the right side surface 313 of the main body.

[0133] The base surface 311 has a first hole 401 and a second hole 402 for accommodating the magnetic elements 410 and 420 on the gaming device side. The first hole 401 and the second hole 402 are arranged along the long side of the right side surface 313 of the main body. That is, the first hole 401 and the second hole 402 are arranged along the long side of the base surface 311. Details are described below. The first game controller 1 also has magnetic elements, and the game controller is attached to the magnetic elements 410 and 420 on the gaming device side by means of the magnetic elements on the first game controller 1 side. The game controller is mounted on the main body device 3. By having all or part of the magnetic elements 410 and 420 on the gaming device side enter through the entry holes 401 and 402 inside the main body housing 306, the distance between the magnetic elements on the first game controller 1 side mounted on the main body device 3 and the magnetic elements 410 and 420 on the gaming device side becomes closer, which can improve the magnetic force of attraction.

[0134] The first game device-side magnetic element 410, the second game device-side magnetic element 420, the first hole 401, and the second hole 402 are covered by the cover member 338. That is, the first game device-side magnetic element 410 and the second game device-side magnetic element 420 are covered by the cover member 338 that constitutes the bottom surface 3121 of the game device-side recess 310. In this embodiment, as a way to provide the first game device-side magnetic element 410 and the second game device-side magnetic element 420 at the bottom of the game device-side recess 310, the first game device-side magnetic element 410 and the second game device-side magnetic element 420 are embedded in the bottom surface 3121 of the game device-side recess 310 by the cover member 338. As another way to provide the first game device-side magnetic element 410 and the second game device-side magnetic element 420 at the bottom of the game device-side recess 310, the first game device-side magnetic element 410 and the second game device-side magnetic element 420 may also be disposed on the bottom surface 3121 of the game device-side recess 310. Alternatively, the first game device side magnetic element 410 and the second game device side magnetic element 420 may also be disposed in an exposed manner on the surface or deep within the hole provided in the bottom surface 3121 of the game device side recess 310 on the game device side.

[0135] The second game device-side magnetic element 420 has the same structure as the first game device-side magnetic element 410. Furthermore, like the first game device-side magnetic element 410, a portion of the second game device-side magnetic element 420 is housed within the second hole 402.

[0136] like Figure 9 As shown, the first plug connector 330 has a support portion 333, a first tongue 332 protruding from the support portion 333, and a main body first terminal 331 disposed along the surface of the first tongue 332. The support portion 333 and the first tongue 332 can be integrated or separate.

[0137] Along the long side of the right side face 313 of the main body, when viewed from the bottom surface of the game device side recess 310, the first plug connector 330 is disposed between the first game device side magnetic element 410 and the second game device side magnetic element 420. Therefore, along the long side of the right side face 313 of the main body, the main body first terminal 331 is disposed between the first game device side magnetic element 410 and the second game device side magnetic element 420. Furthermore, the front end of the first tongue 332 (the right end of the first tongue 332) does not protrude from the game device side recess 310. That is, the first tongue 332 is disposed within the game device side recess 310 without protruding outwards from the right side face 313 of the main body. Therefore, the main body first terminal 331 disposed on the first tongue 332 is also disposed within the game device side recess 310. Alternatively, the first tongue 332 and the main body first terminal 331 may protrude higher than the right side face 313 of the main body.

[0138] The first plug connector 330 is mounted on the base surface 311 via a set of stepped threaded members 334. Because the first plug connector 330 is mounted on the base surface 311 via the set of stepped threaded members 334, it is capable of slight movement relative to the base surface 311. That is, the first plug connector 330 is a floating connector. Since the first plug connector 330 is a floating connector, the connection is easily maintained even if the first game controller mounted on the main body device 3 moves slightly relative to the main body device 3. The first plug connector 330 can move freely about the axial direction of the stepped threaded members 334, and it can also move axially. The set of stepped threaded members 334 and the support portion 333 are covered by the cover member 338. The first tongue 332 and the main body first terminal 331 are exposed through the through hole 337 of the cover member 338.

[0139] <Controller>

[0140] Figure 9 This is a six-sided schematic diagram showing the structure of the first game controller 1.

[0141] like Figure 9As shown, the first game controller 1 of this embodiment has a joystick 31 as an example of a directional input unit, a group of four buttons 32 arranged in a cross shape, a + button 33 (1), and a home button 33 (2) on its front side. Additionally, the first game controller 1 has a top surface button (right) 110 (hereinafter also referred to as the first button 110), a top surface button (left) 120 (hereinafter also referred to as the second button 120), a synchronization button 50, a shoulder button (right) 130, and a Z shoulder button (right) 140. Details are described below. The top surface button (right) 110, the top surface button (left) 120, and the synchronization button 50 are provided on the protrusion 100. These are examples of input units, and not all of them may be included. Furthermore, the first game controller 1 may replace these input units or have other input units such as a touch pad or a pressure sensor in addition to these input units.

[0142] When the game controller 1 is installed on the main unit 3, the operation information from the input unit is transmitted to the main unit's first terminal 331 via the first terminal 160 (described later), and processed by the CPU of the main unit 3 according to a program. Furthermore, when the game controller is not installed on the main unit 3, the operation information from the input unit is transmitted to the CPU of the main unit 3 via the wireless chip provided with the game controller and the wireless chip provided with the main unit 3. Alternatively, the game device may not have the first terminal 160 and the main unit's first terminal 331; in this case, information transmission via the wireless chip still occurs even when the game controller is installed on the main unit 3.

[0143] like Figure 10 As shown, the first game controller 1 has a front side 15, a back side 16, an upper side 11, a right side 12, a lower side 13, and a left side 14. The front side 15 is the side facing the user using the first game controller 1 in the integrated grip, horizontal grip, and vertical grip states. The back side 16 is located on the opposite side of the front side 15. The front side 15 and the back side 16 are connected to the upper side 11, the right side 12, the lower side 13, and the left side 14, respectively.

[0144] The normal direction of the upper side surface 11 is also called the first direction R1. The first direction R1 is the direction in which the protrusion 100 protrudes, and is also called the upper side or convex direction, or upper direction. The protrusion 100 is located on the first direction R1 side of the upper side surface 11. The opposite direction of the first direction R1 is also called the third direction R3. The third direction R3 is also called the lower side or lower direction. The first direction R1 and the third direction R3 are collectively referred to as the vertical direction.

[0145] The direction perpendicular to the vertical direction and pointing towards the right side (12) is also called the second direction R2. The second direction R2 is also called the right side or right direction. The opposite direction of the second direction R2 is also called the fourth direction R4. The fourth direction R4 is also called the left side or left direction. The second direction R2 and the fourth direction R4 are collectively referred to as the left-right direction.

[0146] The normal direction of the front 15 is also called the fifth direction R5. The fifth direction R5 is also called the front side or front direction. The opposite direction of the fifth direction is also called the sixth direction R6. The sixth direction R6 is also called the back side or back direction. The fifth direction R5 and the sixth direction R6 are collectively referred to as the front-back direction.

[0147] As described above, the upper side 11 is located on the upward side relative to the front surface. The upper side 11 is a side extending along the long side of the front surface 15. In this embodiment, the long side of the front surface 15 is the left-right direction of the front surface 15. The upper side 11 extends in the left-right direction. The lower side 13 is located on the opposite side of the upper side 11. The lower side 13 is located on the third direction R3 side of the upper side 11. The right side 12 is a side connected to the right end of the upper side 11 and extending in a direction away from the upper side 11. The end of the right side 12 furthest from the upper side 11 is connected to the right end of the lower side 13. The left side 14 is a side connected to the left end of the upper side 11 and extending in a direction away from the upper side 11. The end of the left side 14 furthest from the upper side 11 is connected to the left end of the lower side 13. The right side 14 is located on the second direction R2 side of the left side 14.

[0148] like Figure 10 As shown, on the front 15 of the first game controller, starting from the right side in the left-right direction, there is a + button 33 (1), a group of four buttons 32, a joystick 31, and a home button 33 (2). The group of four buttons 32 is adjacent to the joystick 31. In the up-down direction, the joystick 31 is located between the upper and lower buttons of the group of four buttons 32. In the left-right direction, the joystick 31 is located on approximately the extension of the straight line connecting the right and left buttons of the group of four buttons 32.

[0149] The joystick 31 can tilt in a 360-degree direction, or it can tilt in any of the directions including the first direction R1 to the fourth direction R4. Alternatively, the joystick 31 can tilt in only a portion of the directions. It can also be pressed in. The joystick 31 can also slide in any direction instead of tilting. The main unit 3 can also process signals indicating the direction of operation in the executed program based on the user's operation of the joystick 31. Furthermore, the game controller can replace the joystick 31 or have other input units besides the joystick 31 as the direction input unit. For example, it can have a D-pad or a set of buttons.

[0150] The main unit 3 can also perform corresponding processing based on the pressing of the + button 33 (1) and the four buttons 32 in group 1 during the execution of the program. The main unit 3 can also bring up the home menu based on the input of the home button 33 (2).

[0151] The shoulder button (right) 130, for example, is a button used in the integrated grip state, and is located on the upper right side of the first game controller 1 in the integrated grip state. The shoulder button (right) 130 can also be used in the vertical grip state. The shoulder button (right) 130 has a curved operating surface. The shoulder button (right) 130 extends away from the upper side 11. The shoulder button (right) 130 is generally located in the lower right part of the first game controller 1 in the horizontal grip state. The shoulder button (right) 130 may also be at least partially located on the right side 12. The operating surface of the shoulder button (right) 130 is generally curved along the lower right part of the first game controller 1. The main unit 3 performs prescribed processing based on the pressing of the shoulder button (right) in the executed program.

[0152] The Z-shoulder button (right) 140, for example, is a button used in the integrated grip state and is located on the back side of the shoulder button (right) 130. The Z-shoulder button (right) 140 can also be used in the vertical grip state. The Z-shoulder button (right) 140 has a curved operating surface. The shoulder button (right) 130 extends away from the upper side 11. The Z-shoulder button (right) 140 is generally located in the lower right part of the first game controller 1 in the horizontal grip state. The Z-shoulder button (right) 140 may also be at least partially located on the right side 12. The Z-shoulder button (right) 140 may also be at least partially located on the back 16. The operating surface of the Z-shoulder button (right) 140 is generally curved along the lower right part of the first game controller 1. In addition, the Z-shoulder button (right) 140 may also be entirely located on the back. The main unit 3 performs prescribed processing based on the pressing of the Z-shoulder button (right) 140 in the executed program.

[0153] Figure 10 This is a three-dimensional schematic diagram showing the structure of the first game controller 1. Figure 10 It is an exploded three-dimensional schematic diagram including the protrusion 100.

[0154] like Figure 11 As shown, the first game controller 1, in addition to the structure already described, also includes: a light-emitting section 150 for notifying the game controller's identification number; a first terminal 160 connected to the main body first terminal 331 of the main body device 3; a first buffer 191; a second buffer 192; and an operation section 182, which constitutes a disassembly mechanism for removing the protrusion 100 from the main body device 3.

[0155] like Figure l2As shown, the protrusion 100 protrudes upward from the upper side 11. From another viewpoint, the protrusion 100 protrudes in a first direction R1 from the upper side 11. The protrusion 100 extends along the long side direction of the upper side 11 (i.e., its length in this long side direction is longer than its length in other directions). Furthermore, the protrusion 100 may extend in a manner not strictly aligned with the long side direction of the upper side 11, as long as it extends along the long side direction. In other words, the long side direction of the protrusion 100 is along the long side direction of the upper side 11. Furthermore, the long side direction of the protrusion 100 may not be strictly aligned with the long side direction of the upper side 11. The protrusion 100 is an elongated protrusion extending along the long side direction of the upper side 11. Furthermore, the protrusion 200 of the second game controller 2 also has the same structure as the protrusion 100. The following description focuses on the structure of the protrusion 100 of the first game controller 1.

[0156] The protrusion 100 has a top surface (hereinafter, also referred to as top surface 106) and a peripheral surface (hereinafter, also referred to as outer peripheral surface 107) extending downward from the top surface. The top surface 106 is separate from the upper side surface 11. The outer peripheral surface 107 is disposed between the top surface 106 and the upper side surface 11, extending from the top surface 106 to the upper side surface 11. The outer peripheral surface 107 is connected to the top surface 106 in a manner that surrounds the outer edge of the top surface 106. The top surface 106 extends along the long side direction of the upper side surface 11. When viewed from the direction of the top surface 106, the protrusion 100 extends along the long side direction of the upper side surface 11. The length of the top surface 106 in the left-right direction is longer than the length of the top surface 106 in the front-back direction. Furthermore, the surface of the top surface 106 may be made by embossing or the like, rather than being flat, or it may be flat.

[0157] In this embodiment, the protrusion 100 is a frustum pyramid shape whose cross-section decreases towards the top surface 106. Furthermore, as described later, the end region along the long side may also be rounded. From another viewpoint, when viewing the protrusion 100 from the side of the top surface 106 (i.e., the upper side), the top surface 106 and the outer peripheral surface 107 surrounding the top surface 106 are visible. Moreover, the shape of the protrusion 100 is not limited to a frustum pyramid. As an example, the protrusion 100 may also be a frustum cone or a cuboid.

[0158] The length of the convex portion 100 in the left-right direction (i.e., the length of the convex portion 100 in the long side direction) may, for example, be more than twice or more than five times the length of the convex portion 100 in the front-back direction. The length of the convex portion 100 in the left-right direction may, for example, be more than 50% or more than 70% of the length of the upper side surface 11 in the left-right direction. The length of the convex portion 100 in the left-right direction may, for example, be less than 25 times or less than 15 times the length of the convex portion 100 in the front-back direction.

[0159] By lengthening the lateral length of the protrusion 100, the lateral length of the top surface (operation surface) of the upper button (right) 110 and the upper button (left) 120 can be increased, thereby improving operability. In addition, it is also easy to arrange the first buffer 191, the second buffer 192, etc. on the top surface of the protrusion 100.

[0160] like Figure 11 As shown, the protrusion 100 is sandwiched between the front side housing 61 and the rear side housing 62 that constitute the controller housing 10. An opening 17 is provided on the upper side 11, formed by the end faces of the front side housing 61 and the rear side housing 62. The protrusion 100 protrudes from the interior of the controller housing 10 through the opening 17.

[0161] like Figure 11 As shown, the protrusion 100 has a protrusion flange 19. The protrusion flange 19 extends outward (more specifically, in the left-right and front-back directions) from the lower end of the wall portion constituting the outer peripheral surface 107. The area of ​​the protrusion 100 above the protrusion flange 19 is exposed from the housing opening 17. The area of ​​the protrusion 100 below the protrusion flange 19 is located inside the controller housing 10. The protrusion flange 19 functions as an anti-detachment element of the protrusion 100. In other embodiments, the protrusion 100 may also be composed of multiple components. Additionally, in other embodiments, the protrusion 100 may also be part of the controller housing 10. For example, the protrusion 100 may also be formed from at least one of the front side housing 61 and the rear side housing 62.

[0162] The protrusion 100 is configured to insert into the game device-side recess 310 from the front direction of the recess (the right side direction of the main body device 3). The shape of the protrusion 100 is formed to match the shape of the game device-side recess 310. From another viewpoint, the shapes of the top surface 106 and the outer peripheral surface 107 of the protrusion conform to the shapes of the game device-side bottom surface 3121 and the game device-side inner peripheral surface 3120 of the game device-side recess 310. When the first game controller 1 is installed on the main body device 3, the top surface 106 abuts or approaches the game device-side bottom surface 3121 and faces it, and the outer peripheral surface 107 abuts or approaches the game device-side inner peripheral surface 3120 and faces it. Therefore, for example, when the user installs the first game controller 1 on the main body device 3, the first game controller 1 is guided to the appropriate installation position. In addition, for example, it suppresses the positional deviation of the first game controller 1 installed on the main body device 3 in the vertical or longitudinal direction of the main body device 3. As an example, in the integrated grip state, even if the user applies force to the game controller in the forward / backward or up / down direction as they operate, the game controller is prevented from undergoing a large positional deviation relative to the main unit 3.

[0163] like Figure 11As shown, the outer peripheral surface 107 of the protrusion 100 has a first engaging hole 193 and a second engaging hole 194 on its end face along the long side. The first engaging hole 193 is provided on the first end face of the protrusion 100. The second engaging hole 194 is provided on the second end face of the protrusion 100. The shape of the first engaging hole 193 is different from the shape of the second engaging hole 194. In the front-back direction, the length of the first engaging hole 193 and the length of the second engaging hole 194 may also be different. In the vertical direction, the length of the first engaging hole 193 and the length of the second engaging hole 194 may also be different.

[0164] like Figure 12 and Figures 10 to 12 As shown, upper surface buttons (right) 110 and (left) 120 are provided on the protrusion 100. Upper surface buttons (right) 110 and (left) 120 are buttons that are pressed by the user and move downwards upon being pressed. A grounding part 51 is connected to the lower side of the upper surface button (right) 110. A tactile switch 117 is provided below the upper surface button (right) 110. When the upper surface button (right) 110 moves downwards due to a user's pressing operation, the tactile switch 117 is pressed by the upper surface button (right) 110. The upper surface button (right) 110 and the tactile switch 117 constitute a push-button switch. Additionally, the upper surface button (left) 120 and the tactile switch 127 constitute a push-button switch.

[0165] The upper surface button (right) 110 protrudes from the first opening 197 located on the top surface 106. The exposed portions of the upper surface buttons 110 and 120 ( Figure 11 The buttons 110 and 120 form an operating section that is pressed by the user. A grounding part 53 is connected to the lower side of the upper surface button (left) 120. A tactile switch 127 is provided on the lower side of the upper surface button (left) 120. The tactile switch 127 is pressed by the upper surface button (right) 120. The on signals of the tactile switches 117 and 127 are transmitted to the main body device 3, and the program executed performs processing corresponding to the pressing of the upper surface button (right) 110 and the upper surface button (right) 120.

[0166] A synchronization button 50 is disposed on the protrusion 100. The synchronization button 50 is pressed by the user. The synchronization button 50 is disposed between the upper surface button (right) 110 and the upper surface button (left) 120 along the long side of the protrusion 100. More specifically, the synchronization button 50 is disposed between the first terminal 160 and the upper surface button (left) 120 along the long side of the protrusion 100. The synchronization button 50 can also be used to indicate setting processes related to wireless communication between the first game controller 1 and the main unit 3.

[0167] The first game controller 1 has a terminal receiving portion 167. A first terminal 160 is provided along the inner peripheral surface of the terminal receiving portion 167. The first terminal 160 extends in the vertical direction. A terminal opening 196 is provided on the top surface 106. The terminal receiving portion 167 communicates with the terminal opening 196. That is, the terminal receiving portion 167 is open on the top surface 106. Therefore, the first terminal 160 can be contacted from the outside of the top surface 106.

[0168] An opening 196 for the terminal is provided between the upper surface button (right) 110 and the upper surface button (left) 120 on the top surface 106. Thus, the terminal receiving portion 167 opens between the upper surface button (right) 110 and the upper surface button (left) 120 on the top surface 106. A first terminal 160 is provided between the upper surface button (right) 110 and the upper surface button (left) 120 along the long side of the protrusion 100. Furthermore, the first terminal 160 may be located between the upper surface button (right) 110 and the upper surface button (left) 120 only if at least a portion of it is located between the upper surface button (right) 110 and the upper surface button (left) 120 in the left-right direction, or it may not be located between the upper surface button (right) 110 and the upper surface button (left) 120 in the front-back direction or the vertical direction. From another viewpoint, viewed from the top surface of the protrusion 100, the terminal is located between the upper surface button (right) 110 and the upper surface button (left) 120. The first terminal 160 is provided within the protrusion 100. The first terminal 160 is configured such that at least its upper end is below or lower than the top surface 106 in the protruding direction of the protrusion 100. The upper end of the first terminal 160 may also be located between the top surface 106 and the upper side surface 11. The lower end of the first terminal 160 may also be located at a position lower than the upper side surface 11, i.e., inside the controller housing 10.

[0169] A light-emitting portion 150 is disposed on the outer peripheral surface 107 of the protrusion 100. More specifically, the light-emitting portion 150 is disposed on the front side of the outer peripheral surface 107. From another viewpoint, the area of ​​the outer peripheral surface 107 where the light-emitting portion 150 is disposed faces the front side. When a user observes the front surface 15 of the first game controller 1, the light from the light-emitting portion 150 can be visually recognized. The light-emitting portion 150 typically emits light emitted by an LED outward.

[0170] The light-emitting unit 150 can notify the user of specified information. The light-emitting unit 150 can also display information for identifying each game controller to the user when the main unit 3 is communicating with multiple game controllers. The light-emitting unit 150 can also display other information to the user. The number of light-emitting units 150 is not particularly limited, for example, four. In this embodiment, the four light-emitting units 150 are arranged in a left-right direction. For example, it is also possible that a portion or number of the four light-emitting units 150 corresponding to the identification number assigned to the game controller is illuminated.

[0171] The light-emitting portion 150 is disposed between the upper surface button (right) 110 and the upper surface button (left) 120 along the long side of the protrusion 100. The light-emitting portion 150 is disposed at a position overlapping the first terminal 160 along the long side of the protrusion 100. From another viewpoint, when viewed from the front side, the light-emitting portion 150 is located below the terminal opening 196.

[0172] A first buffer 191 and a second buffer 192 are mounted on the top surface 106 of the protrusion 100. The height of the top surfaces of the first buffer 191 and the second buffer 192 relative to the upper side surface 11 is greater than the height of the top surface 106 of the protrusion 100 relative to the upper side surface 11. From another viewpoint, the first buffer 191 and the second buffer 192 increase the height of the top surface of the protrusion 100. Alternatively, the first buffer 191 and the second buffer 192 may be omitted.

[0173] The game controller 1 can also be mounted with the top surface of the protrusion 100 facing a contact surface such as a table. In this case, the unbuffered portion of the top surface 106 of the protrusion 100 is prevented from directly contacting the contact surface by the contact surface itself of the first buffer 191 and the second buffer 192. Furthermore, when the first game controller 1 is mounted on the main unit 3, the top surfaces of the first buffer 191 and the second buffer 192 will contact the bottom surface 3121 of the game device side recess 310.

[0174] Regarding the height relative to the upper side 11, the height of the top surfaces of the first buffer 191 and the second buffer 192 is equal to or higher than the highest height of the top surface 106 of the protrusion 100. From another perspective, the top surfaces of the first buffer 191 and the second buffer 192 are located at the uppermost side of the first game controller 1. The shape of the first buffer 191 is not particularly limited; for example, it can be any shape such as circular, elliptical, or rectangular. The first buffer 191 may also have a through hole. The shapes of the first buffer 191 and the second buffer 192 can be the same or different shapes.

[0175] Along the long side of the protrusion 100, the first buffer 191 is located on the right side 12 of the upper surface button (right) 110. Along the long side of the protrusion 100, the upper surface button (right) 110 is located between the first terminal 160 and the first buffer 191.

[0176] Along the long side of the protrusion 100, the second buffer 192 is located on the left side 14 of the upper surface button (left) 120. Along the long side of the protrusion 100, the upper surface button (left) 120 is located between the first terminal 160 and the second buffer 192. More specifically, along the long side of the protrusion 100, the upper surface button (left) 120 is located between the synchronization button 50 and the second buffer 192.

[0177] [[ID=11□]]Figure 12 It is along Figure 10 A partial cross-sectional view of line XIII-XIII. The structure of the upper surface button (right) 110 and its surrounding area will now be described in detail. In this embodiment, the structure of the upper surface button (left) 120 and its surrounding area is substantially symmetrical to the structure of the upper surface button (right) 110 and its surrounding area in the left-right direction.

[0178] like Figure 13 As shown, the portion of the upper surface button (right) 110 that protrudes from the top surface of the protrusion 100 forms an operation surface 115 for user operation. The upper surface button (right) 110 has a main body 114, a side wall 118, a flange 113, a first protrusion 111, and a second protrusion 112, including the operation surface 115. The operation surface 115 extends along the long side direction of the protrusion 100 on the top surface 106 of the protrusion 100. In other words, the long side direction of the operation surface 115 is the left-right direction. From another viewpoint, the long side direction of the operation surface 115 is consistent with the long side direction of the protrusion 100.

[0179] In this embodiment, the upper surface button (right) 110 is a single component, comprising a material that, while not a magnet, is attracted to a magnet. The material of the upper surface button (right) 110 is not particularly limited and may include soft magnetic materials. For example, the material of the upper surface button (right) 110 may be iron, or, as an example, cold-rolled steel sheet (SPCC). Alternatively, the material of the upper surface button (right) 110 may contain iron. For example, the material of the upper surface button (right) 110 may be iron with added silicon and / or nickel. Furthermore, as an example, the upper surface button (right) 110 may also be a single component molded from resin within a soft magnetic material.

[0180] In addition, in other ways, the upper surface button (right) 110 may also include a magnet, or a combination of a magnet and a soft magnet.

[0181] Alternatively, in other configurations, only a portion of the upper surface button (right) 110 may include a soft magnet or a magnet. In this case, at least the portion exposed from the top surface 106 of the protrusion 100 may include a soft magnet or a magnet. Alternatively, at least the portion forming the operating surface 115 may include a soft magnet or a magnet.

[0182] The operating surface 115 is the operating surface of the upper surface button (right) 110 exposed from the first opening 197 and pressed by the user. The operating surface 115 faces the first direction R1. The operating surface 115 extends in the left-right direction. The length of the operating surface 115 in the left-right direction may be more than 10% or more than 20% of the length of the top surface 106 of the protrusion 100 in the left-right direction. In addition, the length of the operating surface 115 in the left-right direction may be more than 10% or more than 20% of the length of the upper side surface 11 of the protrusion 100 in the left-right direction.

[0183] like Figure 11 As shown, a tactile switch 117 is disposed below the first protrusion 111. The tactile switch 117 is disposed on the flexible printed circuit 90 (hereinafter also referred to as FPC 90). The upper part of the tactile switch 117 is a leaf spring.

[0184] When the upper surface button (right) 110 is not pressed by the user, the first protrusion 111 is supported from below by the tactile switch 117. When the user presses the upper surface button (right) 110, the upper surface button (right) 110 moves downward from its initial position. The first protrusion 111 of the upper surface button (right) 110, moving downward, presses down the upper part of the tactile switch 117. The upper part of the tactile switch 117 deforms by sinking downward when pressed. Thus, the switch is turned on inside the tactile switch. When the user releases their hand from the upper surface button (right) 110, the upper part of the tactile switch 117 returns to its original shape. The return of the upper part of the tactile switch 117 pushes the first protrusion 111 back upward. Therefore, the upper surface button (right) 110 moves to its initial position. That is, when the upper surface button (right) 110 is pressed, the tactile switch 117 applies force in the opposite direction to the pressing direction of the upper surface button (right) 110. In addition, the tactile switch 117 can also apply force in the opposite direction to the pressing direction of the upper surface button (right) 110 when the upper surface button (right) 110 is not pressed.

[0185] Alternatively, the upper surface button (right) 110 can also be forcefully pushed upwards by a force-applying body such as a spring. That is, the upper surface button (right) 110 can be separated from the tactile switch 117 by being forcefully pushed upwards by a force-applying body such as a spring, at least when pressed by the user (and also when not pressed by the user). Alternatively, a rubber switch can be used instead of the tactile switch 117.

[0186] The second protrusion 112 protrudes from the back of the main body 114 in a third direction R3. The number of second protrusions 112 is not particularly limited. In this embodiment, two second protrusions 112 are provided such that the first protrusion 111 is sandwiched in the middle in the left-right direction. A ground electrode is provided below the second protrusions 112 and on the FPC 90. A grounding portion 51 is provided between the second protrusions 112 and the ground electrode in the up-down direction. The grounding portion 51 is conductive. The shape and material of the grounding portion 51 are not particularly limited; in this embodiment, it is an iron helical spring. The upper end of the grounding portion 51 is connected to the back of the main body 114, thereby conducting with the main body. The lower end of the second protrusion 112 is surrounded by the grounding portion 51, which is a helical spring. The lower end of the grounding portion 51 is connected to the ground electrode.

[0187] In this embodiment, the upper surface button (right) 110 is a soft magnetic material, for example, including iron, and therefore has conductivity. Therefore, there is a concern that the potential of the upper surface button (right) 110 might change due to contact between a charged object and the button, potentially affecting the internal electronic components of the protrusion 100 or the controller housing 10. However, in this embodiment, the upper surface button (right) 110 is electrically connected to the ground electrode via the grounding portion 51, thereby making the potential of the upper surface button (right) 110 ground potential. Therefore, even if a charged object comes into contact with the upper surface button (right) 110, the possibility of affecting the internal electronic components is suppressed.

[0188] Furthermore, in this embodiment, since the grounding portion 51 is a compressed helical spring, the upper surface button (right) 110 is exerted upward force by the helical spring. In this embodiment, since the force exerted by the helical spring is relatively small, the upper surface button (right) 110 is in contact with the upper part of the tactile switch 117 in the initial position. In other embodiments, the upper surface button (right) 110 may also be separated from the tactile switch 117 in the initial position by the force exerted by the helical spring, which serves as the grounding portion 51. Additionally, in other embodiments, the first game controller 1 may not have a grounding portion 51.

[0189] like Figure 13 and Figure 13As shown, the upper surface button (right) 110 has a main body 114 whose surface forms an operating surface, a sidewall 118 extending from the lower surface of the main body 114, and a flange 113 extending outward from the sidewall 118. The sidewall 118 extends into the protrusion 100 through a first opening 197. The flange 113 extends outward from the sidewall 118 inside the protrusion 100. The flange may also extend outward from the lower end of the sidewall 118. The flange 113 has a flange portion protruding to the right from the right end of the sidewall 118 and a flange portion extending to the left from the left end of the sidewall 118. The upper surface of the flange 113 faces a portion of the surface inside the protrusion 100 (hereinafter referred to as the first inner surface 71) in a direction opposite to the pressing direction of the upper surface button (right) 110. Furthermore, the first inner surface 71 may not be the inner surface of the protrusion 100 itself. The upper surface of flange 113 is positioned relative to the first inner surface 71 in the pressing direction of upper surface button (right) 110. Therefore, flange 113 has the function of preventing upper surface button (right) 110 from falling off by directly or indirectly engaging with the first inner surface 71.

[0190] Additionally, the outer peripheral surface of the sidewall 118 faces a portion of the surface inside the protrusion 100 (hereinafter referred to as the second inner surface 72) in the left-right direction. Furthermore, the second inner surface 72 may not be the inner surface of the protrusion 100 itself. The outer peripheral surface of the sidewall 118 is located relative to the second inner surface 72 in a direction perpendicular to the pressing direction of the upper surface button (right) 110.

[0191] The first game controller 1 has a first elastic deformable element 52 between the upper surface of the flange 113 and the first inner surface 71. The first elastic deformable element 52 elastically deforms when a force is applied and elastically recovers when no force is applied. The material of the first elastic deformable element 52 is not particularly limited, and for example, it can be rubber.

[0192] The first elastic deformable body 52 can also be fixed to the first inner surface 71. The first elastic deformable body 52 can be fixed to the first inner surface 71, for example, by using an adhesive material, or by being inserted into a hole formed in the first inner surface 71.

[0193] When the upper surface button (right) 110 is in its initial position, the first elastic deformable body 52 is in contact with the first inner surface 71 and the flange 113. At this time, the upper surface button (right) 110 can also be maintained in its initial position by balancing the force applied in the opposite direction to the pressing direction generated by the tactile switch 117 or the grounding part 51 with the force applied in the pressing direction generated by the first elastic deformable body 52. ​​In addition, when the upper surface button (right) 110 is in its initial position, the first elastic deformable body 52 may be in contact with only one of the first inner surface 71 and the flange 113, or it may not be in contact with either of them.

[0194] The first elastic deformable body 52 is disposed in the left-right direction between the outer peripheral surface of the sidewall 118 and the second inner surface 72, and closer to the second inner surface 72. The first elastic deformable body 52 is separate from the sidewall 118. Alternatively, the first elastic deformable body 52 may be in contact with the second inner surface 72. Alternatively, the first elastic deformable body 52 may be separate from the second inner surface 72. In this case, in the left-right direction, the distance between the second inner surface 72 and the first elastic deformable body 52 is less than the distance between the sidewall 118 and the first elastic deformable body 52. ​​Furthermore, in other embodiments, the first elastic deformable body 52 may also be disposed on the side closer to the sidewall 118.

[0195] When the first game controller 1 is installed on the main device 3, the upper surface button (right) 110 is attracted to the magnetic element 410 on the side of the first game device. Figure 12 This is a cross-sectional schematic diagram showing the state in which the upper surface button (right) 110 is attached to the magnetic element 410 on the side of the first gaming device.

[0196] like Figure 13 As shown, when the first game controller 1 is installed on the main unit 3, the upper surface button (right) 110 faces the magnetic element 410 on the first game device side. In this embodiment, since the upper surface button (right) 110 includes a soft magnet, when the magnetic element 410 on the first game device side approaches the upper surface button (right) 110, the upper surface button (right) 110 is pulled towards the magnetic element 410 on the first game device side by magnetic force. Thus, a force opposite to the pressing direction is applied to the upper surface button (right) 110. At this time, the first elastic deformable body 52 disposed between the flange 113 and the first inner surface 71 is pressed towards the first inner surface 71 through the flange 113, thereby performing elastic deformation by contracting in the direction opposite to the pressing direction. As a result, the upper surface button (right) 110 moves in the direction opposite to the pressing direction. That is, the upper surface button (right) 110 moves from the position where it is not pressed by the user, i.e., the initial position, in the direction opposite to the pressing direction. The pressing direction is, for example, the third direction R3. The direction opposite to the pressing direction is, for example, the first direction R1.

[0197] The upper surface button (left) 120 also has the same structure as the upper surface button (right) 110. A tactile switch 127 is provided below the upper surface button (left) 120, and the tactile switch 127 applies force in the opposite direction to the pressing direction at least when the upper surface button (left) 120 is pressed. The upper surface button (left) 120 has a main body 124, a side wall 128, and a flange 123 (see reference). Figure 14The second elastic deformable body 54 is disposed between the upper surface of the flange 123 and the first inner surface 73. The second elastic deformable body 54 may also be fixed to the first inner surface 73. The second elastic deformable body 54 may also be disposed in the left-right direction between the outer peripheral surface of the sidewall 128 and the second inner surface 74, and on the side closer to the second inner surface 74.

[0198] Figure 14 This is a schematic diagram viewed from inside the protrusion 100 along the direction of the top surface 106, and is a top view showing the structure of the first elastic deformable body 52. Figure 16 The diagram shows a first elastic deformable body 52 and a protrusion 100. The first elastic deformable body 52 has a first elastic portion 52a and a second elastic portion 52b. The second elastic portion 52b is separate from the first elastic portion 52a. In the left-right direction, the first elastic portion 52a is located on the second direction R2 side relative to the first opening 197. In the left-right direction, the second elastic portion 52b is located on the fourth direction R4 side relative to the first opening 197.

[0199] A portion of the first elastic deformable part 52 protrudes from the outer peripheral surface 107 of the protrusion 100. Specifically, the first elastic part 52a is provided such that it protrudes from the inside of the protrusion 100 to the outside through an opening formed in the outer peripheral surface 107 of the protrusion 100. The second elastic part 52b may also be provided inside the protrusion 100 and does not protrude to the outside. Furthermore, the opening for the protrusion of the first elastic deformable part 52 may also be formed on the outer peripheral surface 107 of the protrusion 100 through a notch formed in the protrusion 100 and the upper side surface 11.

[0200] The first elastic portion 52a has a first elastic region 52c and a second elastic region 52d. In the vertical direction, the first elastic region 52c is located below the second elastic region 52d. In the horizontal direction, the first elastic region 52c may also be located on the second direction R2 side, above the second elastic region 52d. A portion of the first elastic region 52c protrudes from the outer peripheral surface 107 of the protrusion 100. The second elastic region 52d is located inside the protrusion 100.

[0201] like Figure 15 and Figure 15 As shown, the first elastic deformable element 52 is disposed on the back side 16 of the outer peripheral surface 107. From another viewpoint, the first elastic deformable element 52 protrudes from the outer peripheral surface 107 of the protrusion 100 in a sixth direction R6. Therefore, in either a vertical or horizontal grip position, the first elastic deformable element 52 is not easily visually identified by the user facing the front side 15 of the first game controller 1. Furthermore, the first elastic deformable element 52 may also be disposed on the front side 15 of the outer peripheral surface 107, or it may be disposed only on the front side 15.

[0202] When the protrusion 100 is inserted into the recess 310 on the gaming device side, the outer peripheral surface 107 faces the inner peripheral surface 3120 on the gaming device side. At this time, the first elastic deformable element 52 provided on the outer peripheral surface 107 can also contact the facing inner peripheral surface 3120 on the gaming device side. As a result, the protrusion 100 is more firmly installed in the recess 310 on the gaming device side. More specifically, by contacting the inner peripheral surface 3120 on the gaming device side facing the back side of the outer peripheral surface 107 with the first elastic deformable element 52, the protrusion 100 is subjected to a force in the front direction by the inner peripheral surface 3120 on the gaming device side via the first elastic deformable element 52. As a result, the front side of the outer peripheral surface 107 of the protrusion 100 presses against the facing inner peripheral surface 3120 on the gaming device side, and the installation becomes firm.

[0203] Furthermore, since the first elastic deformable element 52 is capable of elastic deformation, when the protrusion 100 is inserted into the game device-side recess 310, it elastically deforms in a manner that contracts in the front-rear direction, thus suppressing any reduction in installability. In this embodiment, the first elastic deformable element 52 protrudes from the root of the outer peripheral surface 107. That is, the protruding first elastic deformable element 52 is adjacent to the upper side surface 11. From another viewpoint, the upper end of the first elastic deformable element is positioned lower than the top surface of the protrusion 100. Therefore, when the protrusion 100 is inserted into the game device-side recess 310, it first enters the game device-side recess 310 from the portion of the outer peripheral surface 107 where the first elastic deformable element 52 is not located. That is, initially, the first elastic deformable element 52 does not contact the inner peripheral surface 3120 of the game device side. Therefore, any reduction in installability is suppressed.

[0204] Alternatively, the second elastic deformable body 54 may also protrude partially from the opening on the outer peripheral surface of the protrusion 100, similar to the first elastic deformable body 52. ​​Furthermore, the second elastic deformable body 54 may also protrude from the same surface on the outer peripheral surface 107 as the surface on which the first elastic deformable body 52 protrudes. Both the first elastic deformable body 52 and the second elastic deformable body 54 may also protrude from the back side of the outer peripheral surface 107.

[0205] like Figure 10 As shown, the top surface 106 of the protrusion 100 has regions with different heights relative to the upper side surface 11. The top surface 106 of the protrusion 100 has a first region 101, a second region 102, a third region 103, a fourth region 104, and a fifth region 105.

[0206] The first region 101 is the area where the upper surface button (right) 110 is provided on the outer shell of the top surface 106 of the protrusion 100. The upper surface button (right) 110 is provided with a first opening 197 through which the first region 101 is formed. Similarly, the second region 102 is the area where the upper surface button (left) 120 is provided. The upper surface button (left) 120 is provided with a second opening 198 through which the second region 102 is formed.

[0207] like Figure 12 As shown, the third region 103 is the region of the top surface 106 of the outer shell forming the top surface 106 of the protrusion 100, including one end region of the protrusion 100. From another viewpoint, the third region 103 is connected to the end face of the outer peripheral surface 107 of the protrusion 100 on the second direction R2 side. The third region 103 is located on the first direction R1 side, which is closer to the first region R1 than each of the first region 101 and the second region 102. In the long side direction of the protrusion 100, the length of the third region 103 may also be shorter than the lengths of the first region 101 and the second region 102.

[0208] A first buffer 191 is provided in the third region 103. More specifically, such as Figures 10 to 13 As shown, the first buffer 191 is disposed in a recess in the third region 103. A portion of the first buffer 191 protrudes from the recess. Alternatively, the third region 103 may be flat without a recess. The first buffer 191 may also be placed on a flat surface of the third region.

[0209] like Figure 11 As shown, the fifth region 105 is the region of the top surface 106 of the outer shell forming the top surface 106 of the protrusion 100, including another end region of the protrusion 100. From another viewpoint, the fifth region 105 is connected to the end face of the outer peripheral surface 107 of the protrusion 100 on the fourth direction R4 side. The fifth region 105 is located on the first direction R1 side, which is closer to the first region R1 than each of the first region 101 and the second region 102. In the long side direction of the protrusion 100, the length of the fifth region 105 may also be shorter than the lengths of the first region 101 and the second region 102.

[0210] A second buffer 192 is provided in the fifth region 105. The second buffer 192 is disposed in a recess provided in the fifth region 105. A portion of the second buffer 192 protrudes from the recess. Alternatively, the fifth region 105 may be flat without a recess. The second buffer 192 may also be placed on the flat surface of the fifth region. The first buffers 191 and 192 may also increase the height of the protrusion 100 relative to the upper side surface 11.

[0211] The fourth region 104 is the area of ​​the outer shell of the top surface 106 forming the protrusion 100, located between the first region 101 and the second region 102 in the long side direction of the top surface 106. A terminal opening 196 and a synchronization button opening 195 are provided in the fourth region.

[0212] The third region 103 is located on the convex side compared to the fourth region 104. The fifth region 105 is located on the convex side compared to the fourth region 104.

[0213] Along the long side of the protrusion 100, the first region 101 is located between the third region 103 and the fourth region 104. Along the long side of the protrusion 100, the second region 102 is located between the fifth region 105 and the fourth region 104. Along the long side of the protrusion 100, the first region 101, the second region 102, and the fourth region 104 are each located between the third region 103 and the fifth region 105.

[0214] like Figure 13 As shown, the height of the first region 101 relative to the upper side 11 is a first height T1. From another viewpoint, the distance from the upper side 11 to the first region 101 in the vertical direction is the first height T1. Similarly, the height of the second region 102 relative to the upper side 11 is a second height T2. From another viewpoint, the distance from the upper side 11 to the second region 102 in the vertical direction is the second height T2. In this embodiment, the first height T1 and the second height T2 are the same, but they can also be different. Furthermore, the first region 101 and the second region 102 can also be provided from one end of the top surface 106 to the other end in a direction perpendicular to the long side direction of the protrusion 100.

[0215] The height of the third region 103 relative to the upper side 11 is the third height T3. From another viewpoint, the distance from the upper side 11 to the third region 103 in the vertical direction is the third height T3. Similarly, the height of the fifth region 105 relative to the upper side 11 is the fifth height T5. From another viewpoint, the distance from the upper side 11 to the fifth region 105 in the vertical direction is the fifth height T5.

[0216] In this embodiment, the third height T3 and the fifth height T5 are the same, but they can also be different. In this embodiment, the third height T3 and the fifth height T5 are higher than the first height T1 and the second height T2, but the third height T3 and the fifth height T5 can also be the same as the first height T1 and the second height T2, or the third height T3 and the fifth height T5 can be lower than the first height T1 and the second height T2. Furthermore, the third region 103 and the fifth region 105 can also be provided from one end of the top surface 106 to the other end in a direction perpendicular to the long side direction of the protrusion 100.

[0217] The height of the fourth region 104 relative to the upper side 11 is the fourth height T4. From another viewpoint, the distance from the upper side 11 to the fourth region 104 in the vertical direction is the fourth height T4. In this embodiment, the fourth height T4 is higher than the first height T1 and the second height T2, but it can also be the same as the first height T1 and the second height T2, or lower than the first height T1 and the second height T2. In this embodiment, the fourth height T4 is lower than the third height T3 and the fifth height T5, but it can also be the same as the third height T3 and the fifth height T5, or higher than the third height T3 and the fifth height T5. Furthermore, the fourth region 104 can also be provided from one end of the top surface 106 to the other in a direction perpendicular to the long side direction of the protrusion 100.

[0218] The height of the top surface of the first buffer 191 relative to the upper side 11 is a sixth height T6. From another viewpoint, the distance from the upper side 11 to the top surface of the first buffer 191 in the vertical direction is also a sixth height T6. Similarly, the height of the top surface of the second buffer 192 relative to the upper side 11 is a seventh height T7. From another viewpoint, the distance from the upper side 11 to the top surface of the second buffer 192 in the vertical direction is also a seventh height T7.

[0219] When the upper surface button (right) 110 is in its initial position, the operating surface 115 is at a height of the eighth height T8 relative to the upper side 11. From another viewpoint, the distance from the upper side 11 to the operating surface 115 in the vertical direction is also the eighth height T8. Similarly, when the upper surface button (left) 120 is in its initial position, the operating surface 125 is at a height of the ninth height T9 relative to the upper side 11. From another viewpoint, the distance from the upper side 11 to the operating surface 125 in the vertical direction is also the ninth height T9.

[0220] like Figure 11 and Figure 13 As shown, the upper surface button (right) 110 can move upwards. Figure 13 As shown, the upper surface button (right) 110 is attached to the magnetic element 410 on the first gaming device side, and the height of the operating surface 115 relative to the upper side 11 when it contacts the bottom surface 3121 of the gaming device side is the tenth height T10. Similarly, the upper surface button (left) 120 is attached to the magnetic element 420 on the second gaming device side, and the height of the operating surface 125 relative to the upper side 11 when it contacts the bottom surface 3121 of the gaming device side is the eleventh height T11.

[0221] <Connection Structure>

[0222] Figure 14 This is a cross-sectional schematic diagram showing the state of the game controller being assembled on the main unit 3. Figure 14The sectional view shown is parallel to the left-right and up-down directions.

[0223] like Figure 16 As shown, the protrusion 100 of the first game controller 1 is embedded into the game device side recess 310 of the main body device 3. The upper surface button (right) 110 is magnetically attached to the magnetic element 410 on the first game device side. In the left-right direction, the length of the top surface of the upper surface button (right) 110 (third length W3) is longer than the length of the magnetic element 410 on the first game device side (first length W1). The upper surface button (left) 120 is magnetically attached to the magnetic element 420 on the second game device side. In the left-right direction, the length of the top surface of the upper surface button (left) 120 (fourth length W4) is longer than the length of the magnetic element 420 on the second game device side (second length W2). The upper surface button (left) 120 also has a first protrusion 121 and a second protrusion 122.

[0224] <Disassembly Mechanism>

[0225] Figure 16 This is a schematic diagram of the back of the game controller, showing its structure. Figure 16 It is along Figure 17 A cross-sectional view of line XVIII-XVIII. (See attached diagram.) Figure 18 As shown, the first game controller 1 has a push rod 181, a push rod operating member 186, and a force application part 183. These constitute a disassembly mechanism. The push rod operating member 186 has an operating part 182, a push rod action part 185, and a rotation axis 184.

[0226] The push rod 181 protrudes from the top surface 106 of the protrusion 100 via the user-operated operating unit 182. When the first game controller 1 is installed on the main unit 3, the protruding push rod 181 presses against the bottom surface 3121 of the game device side recess 310. By pressing the bottom surface 3121 of the game device side with the push rod 181, the top surface 106 of the protrusion 100 moves away from the bottom surface 3121 of the game device side. The first game controller 1 rotates around the end opposite to the end where the push rod 181 is located. Based on the above, the first game controller 1 can be easily removed from the main unit 3.

[0227] Furthermore, the push rod 181 may also protrude from a position to the right of the operating portion 182 along the long side direction of the protrusion 100. The center of the push rod 181 may also be located to the right of the center of the operating portion 182 along the long side direction of the protrusion 100. The push rod 181 may also protrude from a position to the right of the first elastic deformable body 52 along the long side direction of the protrusion 100. The center of the push rod 181 may also be located to the right of the center of the first elastic deformable body 52 along the long side direction of the protrusion 100.

[0228] Alternatively, the protrusion of the push rod 181 can be such that the operating surface 115 of the upper surface button (right) 110 is separated from the surface of the cover member 338 constituting the bottom surface 3121 of the recess 310. From another perspective, the protrusion of the push rod 181 can also be such that even when the upper surface button (right) 110 is moved upwards to its maximum extent by being attracted to the magnetic element 410 on the first gaming device side, the operating surface 115 of the upper surface button (right) 110 is separated from the surface of the cover 338 constituting the bottom surface 3121 of the recess 310. This allows for easy removal of the first game controller 1 from the main unit 3. Furthermore, the protrusion of the push rod 181 can also be such that at least a portion of the operating surface 125 of the upper surface button (left) 120 is not separated from the surface of the cover 338. This prevents the first game controller 1 from being removed from the main unit 3 too quickly.

[0229] Alternatively, the protrusion of push rod 181 can also be achieved by pushing push rod 181 out to make the right end of the top surface 106 of protrusion 100 ( Figure 17 The size at which the second direction R2 side end) is exposed from the opening of the recess 310. Furthermore, the protrusion amount of the push rod 181 can also be such that even if the push rod 181 protrudes, the right end of the top surface 106 will not be exposed from the opening of the recess 310. Alternatively, the protrusion amount of the push rod 181 can also be such that the first elastic deformable body 52, which protrudes from the outer peripheral surface 107 of the protrusion 100 through the push rod 181, is entirely exposed from the opening of the recess 310. On the other hand, the second elastic deformable body 54 exposed from the outer peripheral surface 107 may only be partially exposed from the opening of the recess 310. Additionally, the protrusion amount of the push rod 181 can also be such that even if the push rod 181 protrudes, the light-emitting portion 150 provided on the outer peripheral surface 107 will not be exposed from the opening of the recess 310. Furthermore, the protrusion amount of the push rod 181 can also be such that the right end of the upper side surface 11 ( Figure 18 The distance between the second direction R2 side end and the upper end of the right side surface 313 of the main body is, for example, between 0.5 mm and 1 cm. Alternatively, the distance can be, for example, between 1 mm and 5 mm. The distance can also be, for example, 2 mm.

[0230] like Figure 11 and Figure 11As shown, the operation unit 182 is provided, for example, on the back surface 16. The operation unit 182 is arranged to protrude from an opening provided on the back surface 16. The operation unit 182 is operated by the user. The operation unit 182 is operated in the direction of arrow A3. The direction of arrow A3 is a rotation direction from the right side 313 of the main body toward the right and from the back side of the main body device 3 toward the front side. Alternatively, from another viewpoint, the direction of arrow A3 is a rotation direction in the first game controller 1 toward the third direction R3 and toward the fifth direction R5. Furthermore, the operation unit 182 may also be configured to be operated in a direction parallel to the third direction R3. Figure 17 The image shows the state (natural state) before the operation of the operation unit 182.

[0231] Figure 18 This is a cross-sectional schematic diagram showing the state of the operating unit 182 in operation. The rotation axis 184 rotates together with the push rod actuation unit 185 through the operation of the operating unit 182. The push rod actuation unit 185 causes the push rod 181 to protrude.

[0232] Before the operation unit 182 is operated, the push rod 181 is disposed inside the protrusion 100. A force-applying part 183 applies force to the push rod 181 in a third direction R3. The force-applying part 183 is, for example, a coil spring. When the user operates the operation unit 182 in a third direction R3, the rotation shaft 184 rotates together with the operation unit 182 and the push rod actuation part 185, and the push rod actuation part 185 pushes the push rod 181 in a first direction R1. A portion of the push rod 181 protrudes from the protrusion 100. When the user releases their hand from the operation unit 182, the force-applying part 183 extends, thereby moving the push rod 181 in a third direction R3. Thus, the push rod 181 returns to its natural position.

[0233] like Figure 18 and Figure 19 As shown, the operating unit 182 is operated at least toward the third direction R3. In this embodiment, the operating unit 182 is rotated in a direction including the third direction R3 and the fifth direction R5. That is, regarding the operating direction of the operating unit 182, when viewed from the rear of the first game controller 1, it is the third direction R3 (the direction away from the upper side 11), and when viewed from the side, it is the fifth direction R5 (the direction closer to the rear). When the operating unit 182 is operated toward the third direction R3, the push rod 181 moves toward the first direction R1. From another viewpoint, the push rod 181 moves to the side opposite to the operating direction of the operating unit 182.

[0234] Accessories

[0235] Next, details of the structure of the accessory involved in the first embodiment will be described. Figure 18 This is a six-sided schematic diagram showing the structure of the accessory involved in the first embodiment. Figure 19This is an exploded perspective view showing the structure of the accessory involved in the first embodiment.

[0236] like Figure 20 and Figure 21 As shown, the accessory 500 involved in the first embodiment includes a main body component 530, a hanging strap 590, a first magnet component 512, a second magnet component 522, a first magnetic yoke 513, a second magnetic yoke 523, a first cover 510, a second cover 520, a first light guide component 551c, a second light guide component 552c, and two double-sided adhesive tapes 557.

[0237] The lanyard 590 is fitted to the main body component 530. The lanyard 590 has a rope component 591, a stop 592, a riveting component 593, and a riveting cover 594. The riveting component 593 connects the two ends of the rope component 591. The riveting cover 594 covers the riveting component 593. The rope component 591 passes through two holes formed in the stop 592. The user's wrist passes through the loop formed by the rope component 591. The size of the loop is adjusted by moving the stop 592 along the rope component 591. The accessory 500 is fitted to the user's wrist using the lanyard 590.

[0238] like Figure 20 As shown, accessory 500 has a recess 585. The recess 585 is provided on the main body member 530. The main body member 530 has an upper surface 501, a lower surface 502, an outer peripheral surface 503, and an inner peripheral surface 504. The lower surface 502 is located on the opposite side of the upper surface 501. The outer peripheral surface 503 is connected to both the upper surface 501 and the lower surface 502. The recess 585 opens on the lower surface 502. The recess 585 extends along the long side of the main body member 530. The recess 585 has a bottom surface 509. The inner peripheral surface 504 is connected to the lower surface 502. The recess 585 is formed, for example, by the bottom surface 509 and the inner peripheral surface 504. The inner peripheral surface 504 is surrounded by the outer peripheral surface 503. A first light guide path 551 and a second light guide path 552 are provided on the outer peripheral surface 503.

[0239] like Figure 21 As shown, the first magnet component 512 includes two first magnet plates 512a and 512b with different polarities. The polarity of one of the two first magnet plates 512a and 512b is N (north) on its bottom surface 509 side. The polarity of the other of the two first magnet plates 512a and 512b is S (south) on its bottom surface 509 side. Similarly, the second magnet component 522 includes two second magnet plates 522a and 522b with different polarities. The polarity of one of the two second magnet plates 522a and 522b is N (north) on its bottom surface 509 side. The polarity of the other of the two second magnet plates 522a and 522b is S (south). The material of both the first magnet component 512 and the second magnet component 522 is, for example, neodymium magnets.

[0240] Figure 20 This is a three-dimensional schematic diagram showing the structure of the main component 530 with a light guide path. (See attached diagram.) Figure 21 As shown, a first upper surface recess 541, a second upper surface recess 542, a third upper surface recess 543, a fourth upper surface recess 544, a fifth upper surface recess 545, and a sixth upper surface recess 546 are provided on the upper surface 501. The first upper surface recess 541 includes two first recesses 541a and 541b. The two first recesses 541a and 541b extend along the long side direction of the recess 585. The second upper surface recess 542 includes two second recesses 542a and 542b. The two second recesses 542a and 542b extend along the long side direction of the recess 585.

[0241] The first upper surface recess 541 is located on the bottom surface of the third upper surface recess 543. The second upper surface recess 542 is located on the bottom surface of the fourth upper surface recess 544. The third upper surface recess 543 is located on the bottom surface of the fifth upper surface recess 545. The fourth upper surface recess 544 is located on the bottom surface of the sixth upper surface recess 546.

[0242] Figure 22 This is a perspective view showing the structure of a magnet 580 disposed on a main body member 530. The magnet 580 has a first magnet member 512 and a second magnet member 522. The first magnet member 512 is housed in a first upper surface recess 541. Specifically, two first magnet pieces 512a and 512b are housed in two first recesses 541a and 541b, respectively. Similarly, the second magnet member 522 is housed in a second upper surface recess 542. Specifically, two second magnet pieces 522a and 522b are housed in two second recesses 542a and 542b, respectively. By providing the first upper surface recess 541 and the second upper surface recess 542 on the upper surface 501, the first magnet member 512 and the second magnet member 522 can be easily assembled onto the main body member 530. Furthermore, by housing the first magnet member 512 in the first upper surface recess 541 and the second magnet member 522 in the second upper surface recess 542, it is possible to prevent the first magnet member 512 and the second magnet member 522 from detaching from the main body member 530.

[0243] Two first magnetic pieces 512a and 512b extend along the long side of the recess 585. The two first magnetic pieces 512a and 512b are arranged facing each other along the short side of the recess 585. Similarly, two second magnetic pieces 522a and 522b extend along the long side of the recess 585. The two second magnetic pieces 522a and 522b are arranged facing each other along the short side of the recess 585.

[0244] Figure 22This is a three-dimensional schematic diagram showing the structure of the magnetic yoke and magnet disposed on the main body component 530. (See diagram for reference.) Figure 23 As shown, the first magnetic yoke 513 is disposed in the third upper surface recess 543. The first magnetic yoke 513 extends along the long side of the recess 585. Similarly, the second magnetic yoke 523 is disposed in the fourth upper surface recess 544. The second magnetic yoke 523 extends along the long side of the recess 585. The materials of the first magnetic yoke 513 and the second magnetic yoke 523 can be, for example, iron, or SPCC. The first magnetic yoke 513 can also be fixed to the main body member 520. The fixing method of the first magnetic yoke 513 is not limited; for example, the first magnetic yoke 513 can also be fixed to the third upper surface recess 543 by an adhesive. Similarly, the second magnetic yoke 523 can also be fixed to the main body member 520.

[0245] According to accessory 500 of this embodiment, two magnet plates with different polarities are arranged facing each other, and magnetic yokes are disposed on the two magnet plates. Magnetic flux forms a loop, thereby generating a strong magnetic force and suppressing leakage magnetic flux on the opposite side of the recess 585.

[0246] Figure 24 This is a cross-sectional schematic diagram showing the structure of the accessory involved in the first embodiment. Figure 24 The cross-section shown is perpendicular to both the long side direction and the depth direction of the recess 585. Hereinafter, the long side direction of the recess 585 will also be referred to as the left-right direction. The depth direction of the recess 585 will also be referred to as the up-down direction. The upper surface 501 is located on the up side relative to the outer peripheral surface 503. The lower surface 502 is located on the down side relative to the outer peripheral surface 503. The short side direction of the recess 585 is perpendicular to both the long side direction and the depth direction of the recess 585. The short side direction of the recess 585 will also be referred to as the front-back direction.

[0247] like Figure 25 and Figure 25 As shown, a first cover 510 is disposed on a fifth upper surface recess 545. The first cover 510 is disposed on a first magnetic yoke 513. The first cover 510 covers the first magnetic yoke 513. The first cover 510 helps to prevent the first magnetic yoke 513 and the first magnet member 512 from detaching from the main body member 530. Furthermore, the fifth upper surface recess 545 facilitates the positioning of the first cover 510. Similarly, a second cover 520 is disposed on a sixth upper surface recess 546. The second cover 520 is disposed on a second magnetic yoke 523. The second cover 520 covers the second magnetic yoke 523. The second cover 520 helps to prevent the second magnetic yoke 523 and the second magnet member 522 from detaching from the main body member 530. Furthermore, the sixth upper surface recess 546 facilitates the positioning of the second cover 520.

[0248] like Figure 24As shown, the magnet 580 is disposed along the long side direction of the recess 585. According to the accessory 500 of this embodiment, the magnet 580 includes a first magnet member 512 and a second magnet member 522 as a plurality of magnets, which are arranged along the long side direction of the recess 585. The first magnet member 512 and the second magnet member 522 may also extend along the long side direction of the recess 585, respectively. Alternatively, the magnet 580 may be a single magnet. When there is only one magnet 580, the magnet 580 extends along the long side direction of the recess 585.

[0249] The first magnetic yoke 513 and the second magnetic yoke 523 are arranged along the long side of the recess 585. In the long side direction (i.e., the left-right direction) of the recess 585, the length of the first magnetic yoke 513 (first magnetic yoke length B3) is longer than the length of the first magnet member 512 (first magnet length B1). In the long side direction of the recess 585, the length of the second magnetic yoke 523 (second magnetic yoke length B4) is longer than the length of the second magnet member 522 (second magnet length B2).

[0250] The first cover 510 and the second cover 520 are arranged along the long side of the recess 585. In the long side of the recess 585, the length of the first cover 510 (first cover length B5) is longer than the length of the first yoke 513 (first yoke length B3). In the long side of the recess 585, the length of the second cover 520 (second cover length B6) is longer than the length of the second yoke 523 (second yoke length B4).

[0251] Figure 25 yes A magnified diagram of region XXVI. (See attached image.) Figures 21 to 25 and Figure 26 As shown, the first magnet component 512 is attached to the first magnetic yoke 513. The first magnet component 512 is not fixed to the bottom surface of the first upper surface recess 541. The first magnet component 512 may also be separated from the bottom surface of the first upper surface recess 541. A gap may also be provided between the first magnet component 512 and the bottom surface of the first upper surface recess 541. From another viewpoint, the vertical length of the first magnet component 512 may also be shorter than the depth of the first upper surface recess 541. The second magnet component 522 and the second upper surface recess 542 may also have substantially the same structure as the first magnet component 512 and the first upper surface recess 541.

[0252] When an attractive force is generated between the yoke and the magnet component when the magnet component is bonded and fixed to the bottom surface of the upper surface recess, the magnet component may detach from the bottom surface of the upper surface recess depending on the relationship between the adhesive force and the attractive force. That is, the magnet component may be bonded to the bottom surface of the upper surface recess or attracted to the yoke, and therefore may not be able to exert the expected magnetic force on the game controller 1. Therefore, by making the first magnet component 512 attracted to the first yoke 513 instead of bonded to the bottom surface of the first upper surface recess 541, and by making the second magnet component 522 attracted to the second yoke 523 instead of bonded to the bottom surface of the second upper surface recess 542, the occurrence of the situation where the expected magnetic force is not exerted can be suppressed.

[0253] like Figure 25 As shown, the thickness of the central portion of the first magnetic yoke 513 may be greater than the thickness of its long-side end. The long-side end of the first magnetic yoke 513 may not contact the first cover 510. A gap may also be provided between the long-side end of the first magnetic yoke 513 and the first cover 510. The second magnetic yoke 523 may also have a substantially the same structure as the first magnetic yoke 513.

[0254] like Figure 25 As shown, in the vertical direction, the distance from the first magnet member 512 to the end opposite to the side where the recess 585 is located (first distance D1) is shorter than the distance from the first magnet member 512 to the opening end of the recess 585 (second distance D2). The first distance D1 is the distance from the upper side of the first magnet member 512 to the upper side of the first cover 510. The second distance D2 is the distance from the lower side of the first magnet member 512 to the lower surface 502 of the main body member 530. The second distance D2 is not particularly limited and can be more than twice or more than three times the first distance D1.

[0255] Similarly, in the vertical direction, the distance from the second magnet member 522 to the end opposite to the side where the recess 585 is located (the third distance D3) is shorter than the distance from the second magnet member 522 to the opening end of the recess 585 (the fourth distance D4). The third distance D3 is the distance from the upper side of the second magnet member 522 to the upper side of the second cover 520. The fourth distance D4 is the distance from the lower side of the second magnet member 522 to the lower surface 502 of the main body member 530. The fourth distance D4 is not particularly limited and can be more than twice or more than three times the third distance D3.

[0256] As described above, by extending the distance from each magnet member in the first magnet member 512 and the second magnet member 522 to the lower surface 502 where the recess 585 is provided, the influence of the magnet on the unintentional object can be suppressed even when the unintentional object approaches the recess 585. By shortening the distance from each magnet member in the first magnet member 512 and the second magnet member 522 to the upper surface 501 of the main body member 530, the accessory 500 can be miniaturized. Furthermore, by providing a first yoke 513 between the first magnet member 512 and the upper surface 501, and a second yoke 523 between the second magnet member 522 and the upper surface 501, leakage flux on the upper surface 501 side can be suppressed.

[0257] In the vertical direction, the first magnetic yoke 513 is disposed between the end opposite to the side with the recess 585 and the first magnet member 512. In the vertical direction, the first magnetic yoke 513 is disposed between the first cover 510 and the first magnet member 512. Similarly, in the vertical direction, the second magnetic yoke 523 is disposed between the end opposite to the side with the recess 585 and the second magnet member 522. In the vertical direction, the second magnetic yoke 523 is disposed between the second cover 520 and the second magnet member 522.

[0258] Figure 26 It is along Figure 26 A cross-sectional view of line XXVII-XXVII. (See diagram.) Figure 26 As shown, a first main body protrusion 575 may also be provided in the recess 541 on the first upper surface. The two magnet pieces 512a and 512b are separated by the first main body protrusion 575. The first main body protrusion 575 may also be separated from the first magnetic yoke 513. Alternatively, a gap may be provided between the first main body protrusion 575 and the first magnetic yoke 513.

[0259] In the short-side direction (i.e., the front-to-back direction) of the recess 585, the first main body protrusion 575 is located between the two first magnetic pieces 512a and 512b. The two first magnetic pieces 512a and 512b are respectively attracted to the first magnetic yoke 513. The two first magnetic pieces 512a and 512b can also be separated from the bottom surface of the first upper surface recess 541. A portion of the first cover 510 can also extend from the fifth upper surface recess 545 to the upper surface 501. The thickness of the first cover 510 can also be greater than the depth of the fifth upper surface recess 545.

[0260] <Card assembly>

[0261] Figure 27 yes Figure 25 An enlarged schematic diagram of region XXVIII. (See attached diagram.) Figure 27As shown, accessory 500 includes a locking member 561. The locking member 561 is disposed on the inner peripheral surface 504 of the recess 585. The locking member 561 is disposed on at least one end face of the inner peripheral surface 504 of the recess 585 in the long side direction of the recess 585. In other words, the locking member 561 may be disposed on only one end face of the inner peripheral surface 504 of the recess 585 in the long side direction of the recess 585, or it may be disposed on both end faces of the inner peripheral surface 504 of the recess 585 in the long side direction of the recess 585. According to this embodiment, the locking member 561 is disposed on only one end face of the inner peripheral surface 504 of the recess 585 in the long side direction of the recess 585.

[0262] like Figure 28 As shown, the engaging member 561 has a curved surface 564 and a lower surface portion 563. The engaging member 561 protrudes inward toward the recess 585. The curved surface 564 is the surface of the engaging member 561 facing the bottom surface 509 of the recess 585, and is separate from the bottom surface 509 of the recess 585. The lower surface portion 563 is the surface of the engaging member 561 facing the opening side of the recess 585, and is connected to the curved surface 564. The curved surface 564 has a curved shape. The curved surface 564 may also be curved in a manner that convexes toward the inside of the recess 585 and the bottom surface 509. The engaging member 561 may also have a shape that protrudes inward toward the recess 585 as it approaches the opening side from the bottom surface 509 side of the recess 585. In the vertical direction, the engaging member 561 can also be located in the end face of the inner peripheral surface 504 of the recess 585, closer to the opening side of the recess 585 than to the bottom surface 509 side of the recess 585.

[0263] The lower side portion 563 of the engaging member 561 can also be connected to the lower surface 502 of the main body member 530. In a cross-section parallel to both the vertical and horizontal directions, the lower side portion 563 can also extend in a straight line. In this cross-section, the lower side portion 563 can also be inclined towards the bottom surface 509 relative to the lower surface 502. The lower side portion 563 can also be bent towards the inside of the recess 585 and the opening. The lower side portion 563 can also be non-bent compared to the curved surface 564. Furthermore, as... Figure 25 As shown, the end of the lower surface 502 with the engaging member 561 has a rounded corner. Alternatively, the end of the lower surface 502 with the engaging member 561 may not have a rounded corner. As an example, the lower surface 502 may also be a plane that is generally parallel to the upper side surface 11.

[0264] The main body component 530 has a mounting portion 505 for a hanging strap 590. The mounting portion 505 is, for example, a through hole that extends through the main body component 530 in the front-rear direction. The mounting portion 505 extends through the outer surface of the outer peripheral surface 503 of the main body component 530, specifically the outer surface of the recess 585 in the short side direction on one side and the outer surface of the other side. The mounting portion 505 is located near the engaging member 561.

[0265] The mounting portion 505 is provided outside the recess 585. The mounting portion 505 is provided on one side of the recess 585 along its long side. The mounting portion 505 is positioned on the same side as the side where the engaging member 561 is located, closer to the center of the fitting 500 along the long side of the recess 585. For example... Figure 28 As shown, the main body member 530 has a first outer surface portion 5031 located on one side of the long side of the recess 585 and a second outer surface portion 5032 located on the other side of the long side of the recess 585. In the long side direction of the recess 585, the mounting portion 505 is located between the first outer surface portion 5031 and the engaging member 561. In the vertical direction, the mounting portion 505 is disposed between the bottom surface 509 and the lower surface 502.

[0266] <Light Guide Path>

[0267] Figure 28 It is along Figure 28 A cross-sectional view of the XXIX-XXIX line. (See diagram.) Figure 25 As shown, the recess 585 has a first inner circumferential surface 504a and a second inner circumferential surface 504b facing each other. The first inner circumferential surface 504a and the second inner circumferential surface 504b extend along the long side direction of the recess 585, respectively.

[0268] The accessory 500 has a first light guide path 551 and a second light guide path 552. In a cross-section parallel to the vertical and front-back directions, the first light guide path 551 and the second light guide path 552 may also have a shape that is linearly symmetrical with respect to a straight line extending in the vertical direction.

[0269] The first light guide path 551 has a first light guide member 551c and a first light guide hole 551d. The first light guide member 551c has a first light guide portion 551a with an L-shaped cross-section and a second light guide portion 551b with a quadrilateral cross-section. The first light guide portion 551a can also be assembled into an L-shaped first receiving portion 553 formed in the main body member 530. The first receiving portion 553 is formed by cutting the first inner peripheral surface 504a and the bottom surface 509 into an L-shape.

[0270] The second light guide portion 551b is connected to the first light guide portion 551a. The second light guide portion 551b is inserted into the first light guide hole 551d. The first light guide hole 551d is formed in the main body member 530. The first light guide hole 551d passes through the first outer peripheral surface 503a and the first inner peripheral surface 504a of the main body member 530. The first outer peripheral surface 503a is located on the opposite side of the first inner peripheral surface 504a. In addition, the first light guide path 551 may also be constituted only by the first light guide hole 551d. The first light guide path 551 may also not have the first light guide member 551c.

[0271] The second light guide path 552 has substantially the same structure as the first light guide path 551 and is configured in the same way.

[0272] The first light guide component 551c may also be made entirely or partially of a light-guiding material (such as transparent plastic).

[0273] According to the accessory 500 of this embodiment, the first receiving portion 553 has a stop end face 553a, which abuts against the stop end face 553a when the second light guide portion 551b moves along the axial direction of the first light guide hole 551d. The stop end face 553a extends in the vertical direction. Therefore, even when the first light guide member 551 is pressed from the outside of the first light guide hole 551d of the accessory 500, the abutment between the first light guide portion 551a and the stop end face 553a of the first receiving portion 553 can prevent the first light guide member 551 from moving further inward. In addition, since the first light guide member 551 is assembled in the first receiving portion 553, it is possible to prevent the first light guide member 551 from falling off the main body member 530. The same applies to the second light guide member 552.

[0274] Furthermore, the first light guide portion 551a may also have a conical surface 551e located on the bottom side of the recess 585 in the vertical direction and on the inner side of the recess 585 in the front-back direction. The conical surface 551e is inclined relative to the front-back direction in such a way that the thickness of the first light guide portion 551a in the vertical direction decreases as it moves towards the inner side of the recess 585 in the front-back direction. As a result, the second light guide portion 551b can be inserted into the first light guide hole 551d, and the first light guide member 551c can be rotated with the first light guide hole 551d as a fulcrum, while the first light guide portion 551a can be easily embedded into the first receiving portion 553.

[0275] <Press Area>

[0276] like Figure 29As shown, the main component 530 has a first pressing portion 519 and a second pressing portion 529. The bottom surface 509 of the recess 585 has a first pressing region 511 and a second pressing region 521. The first pressing portion 519 constitutes the first pressing region 511. The first pressing region 511 is the area for pressing the first button 110 of the game controller 1. At least a portion of the first pressing region 511 faces at least a portion of the top surface of the first button 110. The second pressing portion 529 constitutes a second pressing region 521. The second pressing region 521 is the area for pressing the second button 120 of the game controller 1. At least a portion of the second pressing region 521 faces at least a portion of the top surface of the second button 120.

[0277] The bottom surface 509 of the recess 585 has a first bottom surface region 509a, a central bottom surface region 509c, and a second bottom surface region 509b. Along the long side of the recess 585, a first pressing region 511 is located between the first bottom surface region 509a and the central bottom surface region 509c. A second pressing region 521 is located between the second bottom surface region 509b and the central bottom surface region 509c.

[0278] The first pressing region 511 protrudes beyond at least a portion of the area in the bottom surface 509 of the recess 585, excluding the first pressing region 511. Thus, for example, even when the top surface of the first button 110 is located deep within the top surface of the protrusion 100, the first button 110 can be easily pressed. The first pressing region 511 may also protrude beyond a portion of the first bottom surface region 509a. The first pressing region 511 may also protrude beyond a portion of the second bottom surface region 509b. The first pressing region 511 may also protrude beyond a portion of the central bottom surface region 509c.

[0279] Alternatively, the first pressing region 511 may not protrude beyond at least a portion of the area other than the first pressing region 511 in the bottom surface 509 of the recess 585. In the vertical direction, the first pressing region 511 may also be located at the same height as the first bottom surface region 509a, the second bottom surface region 509b, and the central bottom surface region 509c, respectively.

[0280] The second pressing area 521 protrudes at least a portion of the area other than the second pressing area 521 in the bottom surface 509 of the recess 585. Therefore, for example, even when the top surface of the second button 120 is located deep within the top surface of the protrusion 100, the second button 120 can be easily pressed. The second pressing area 521 may also protrude beyond a portion of the first bottom surface region 509a. The second pressing area 521 may also protrude beyond a portion of the second bottom surface region 509b. The second pressing area 521 may also protrude beyond a portion of the central bottom surface region 509c.

[0281] Alternatively, the second pressing region 521 may not protrude beyond at least a portion of the area other than the second pressing region 521 in the bottom surface 509 of the recess 585. In the vertical direction, the second pressing region 521 may also be located at the same height as the first bottom surface region 509a, the second bottom surface region 509b, and the central bottom surface region 509c, respectively.

[0282] In the accessory 500 of this embodiment, a magnet 580 is disposed at the bottom of a recess 585. The magnet 580 may be embedded in the bottom surface 509 of the recess 585, or it may be disposed exposed at a position on or deep within a hole formed in the bottom surface 509, or it may be disposed on the bottom surface 509. As one embodiment, a first magnet member 512 is disposed in the first pressed portion 519. The first magnet member 512 is embedded in the first pressed region 511. Therefore, the first magnet member 512 easily adheres to the first button 110. The first magnet member 512 extends along the first pressed region 511. This prevents the first magnet member 512 from detaching from the interior of the recess 585. Furthermore, compared to the case where the first magnet member 512 is exposed on the bottom surface 509 of the recess 585, it is possible to suppress the direct adhesion of foreign matter such as iron filings to the first magnet member 512.

[0283] The first magnet member 512 may be exposed in the first pressed region 511, disposed in a hole formed in the first pressed region 511, or disposed on the first pressed region 511. In the depth direction of the recess 585, at least a portion of the first magnet member 512 is disposed between the deepest region in the bottom surface 509 of the recess 585 and the first pressed region 511. By disposing the first magnet member 512 between the deepest region and the first pressed region 511, space can be effectively utilized. Furthermore, since the first magnet member 512 is disposed near the first button 110, the attraction force between the first magnet member 512 and the first button 110 can be improved.

[0284] The second magnet component 522 is configured in substantially the same way as the first magnet component 512.

[0285] Furthermore, the deepest region in the bottom surface 509 of the recess 585 can be either the first bottom surface region 509a, the second bottom surface region 509b, or the central bottom surface region 509c. In the vertical direction, the first bottom surface region 509a and the central bottom surface region 509c are each located between the first pressing region 511 and the first cover 510. In the vertical direction, the second bottom surface region 509b and the central bottom surface region 509c are each located between the second pressing region 521 and the second cover 520.

[0286] like Figure 25 and Figure 29As shown, the top surface of the protrusion 100 has a first region 101 with a first opening 197 and a second region 102 with a second opening 198. A first button 110 is disposed in the first opening 197. A second button 120 is disposed in the second opening 198. The first region 101 and the second region 102 are respectively disposed from one end to the other in a direction perpendicular to the long side direction of the protrusion 100 (the front-back direction of the protrusion 100). Figure 25 and Figure 11 As shown, on the bottom surface 509 of the recess 585, the first pressing area 511 and the second pressing area 521 can also be respectively set from one end to the other in the short side direction of the recess 585. Therefore, even if the accessory 500 is slightly misaligned in the front-rear direction, the first pressing area 511 and the second pressing area 521 can still press the first button 110 and the second button 120 respectively.

[0287] Alternatively, on the bottom surface 509 of the recess 585, the first pressing region 511 and the second pressing region 521 can be separated from one end of the recess 585 in the short side direction, or they can be separated from the other end in the short side direction. Yet another option is that the first pressing region 511 and the second pressing region 521 are separated from one end of the recess 585 in the short side direction and connected to the other end in the short side direction.

[0288] <Gap>

[0289] like Figure 12 As shown, a notch 581 may also be provided on the inner peripheral surface 504 of the recess 585. The notch 581 is used to avoid the elastic deformable bodies 52 and 54 protruding from the outer peripheral surface 503 of the protrusion 100 of the game controller 1. When the protrusion 100 of the game controller 1 is inserted into the recess 585 on the game device side, the elastic deformable bodies 52 and 54 are flattened by abutting against the inner peripheral surface 504 of the recess 585 on the game device side. When the protrusion 100 of the game controller 1 is inserted into the recess 585 of the accessory 500, the elastic deformable bodies 52 and 54 are disposed inside the notch 581.

[0290] Regarding the notches 581, they can be provided on only one of the first inner peripheral surface 504a and the second inner peripheral surface 504b of the recess 585, or they can be provided on both the first inner peripheral surface 504a and the second inner peripheral surface 504b. According to the accessory 500 of this embodiment, two notches 581 are provided on the first inner peripheral surface 504a, and two notches 581 are provided on the second inner peripheral surface 504b. In the long side direction of the recess 585, one of the two notches 581 is positioned to the right of the first pressing area 511, and the other of the two notches 581 is positioned to the left of the second pressing area 521. That is, in the long side direction of the recess 585, the first pressing area 511 and the second pressing area 521 are sandwiched between the two notches 581.

[0291] like Figure 2 As shown, notch 581 extends from the opening end of recess 585 toward the bottom surface. Notch 581 is formed to open on the lower surface 502 of the main body member 530. Notch 581 is separated from the bottom surface 509 of recess 585. In the vertical direction, notch 581 is positioned close to the lower surface 502 of the main body member 530.

[0292] When the elastic deformable bodies 52 and 54 of the game controller 1 interfere with the inner peripheral surface 504 of the recess 585 of the accessory 500, the accessory 500 is difficult to move toward the game controller 1. In other words, it is difficult to press the first button 110 and the second button 120 of the game controller 1 using the accessory 500. By providing a notch 581 in the inner peripheral surface 504 of the recess 585 of the accessory 500 to avoid the elastic deformable bodies 52 and 54, it is possible to prevent the movement of the accessory 500 from being hindered.

[0293] <Installation Method>

[0294] Next, the method of installing accessory 500 onto game controller 1 will be explained. Figure 20 This is a schematic diagram showing the state of accessory 500 being installed on game controller 1. Figure 25 yes Figure 25 Enlarged cross-sectional view of region XXXI.

[0295] like Figure 30 and Figure 31 As shown, the engaging member 561 of accessory 500 is inserted into the second engaging hole 194 of game controller 1 along the direction of the first arrow S1. In this state, the long side of the recess 585 of accessory 500 is inclined relative to the long side of the protrusion 100 of game controller 1. A portion of the protrusion 100 of game controller 1 is embedded in the recess 585 of accessory 500.

[0296] While maintaining the engagement member 561 of accessory 500 inserted into the second engagement hole 194 of game controller 1, accessory 500 is rotated in a plane perpendicular to the front-back direction of game controller 1. The end of main body member 530 opposite to the end of main body member 530 with strap 590 moves toward game controller 1 in the direction of second arrow S2. As a result, protrusion 100 of game controller 1 is inserted into recess 585 of accessory 500. Thus, accessory 500 is installed on game controller 1.

[0297] <Installation Status>

[0298] Next, the state of accessory 500 being installed on game controller 1 will be explained. Figure 30 This is a front view diagram showing the accessory 500 installed on the game controller 1. Figure 30 yes Figure 31 Enlarged cross-sectional view of region XXXIII.

[0299] like Figure 32 and Figure 33 As shown, accessory 500 is fitted to game controller 1 by means of a recess 585 embedded into a protrusion 100 of game controller 1. Along the long side of the protrusion 100 of game controller 1, the entire protrusion 100 is embedded into the recess 585 of accessory 500. The protrusion 100 of game controller 1 is located on the upper side 11 of controller housing 10. The lower surface 502 of accessory 500 faces the upper side 11 of game controller 1. Accessory 500 is fitted to game controller 1 such that the long side of recess 585 of accessory 500 extends along the long side of protrusion 100 of game controller 1.

[0300] The lower surface 502 of accessory 500 is separated from the upper side 11 of game controller 1. The depth of the recess 585 of accessory 500 (recess depth C) is less than the height of the protrusion 100 of game controller 1 (twelfth height T12). The depth of the recess 585 of accessory 500 is the depth of the recess 585 in the vertical direction of accessory 500. The height of the protrusion 100 of game controller 1 is the height of the protrusion 100 in the vertical direction of game controller 1. The twelfth height T12 can be the same as the third height T3 or the fifth height T5 (see reference). Figure 32 The depth of the depression C can be less than the sixth height T6, or less than the seventh height T7 (see reference). Figure 32 The depth of the deepest part of the recess 585 of accessory 500 can also be less than the height of the highest part of the protrusion 100 of game controller 1.

[0301] like Figure 33As shown, the engaging member 561 of accessory 500 is disposed in the second engaging hole 194 of game controller 1. The second engaging hole 194 is provided on one end face of the protrusion 100 in the long side direction of the outer peripheral surface 503 of the protrusion 100 of game controller 1.

[0302] By engaging the locking member 561 with the second locking hole 194, unintentional detachment of the accessory 500 from the game controller 1 can be prevented. Therefore, the mounting of the accessory 500 relative to the game controller 1 can be strengthened. For example, even if the magnetic force of the magnet in the accessory 500 is weaker than that of the magnet in the game device, the mounting can still be strengthened.

[0303] The engaging member 561 is disposed on the inner peripheral surface 504 of the recess 585. Therefore, compared to the case where the engaging member 561 is located on the outside of the recess 585, space saving can be achieved. In addition, it can prevent the engaging member 561 from accidentally getting caught on something. The engaging member 561 tapers at its front end in a shape that protrudes inward toward the recess 585. Therefore, it is easy to install the engaging member 561 into the second engaging hole 194. In addition, the engaging member 561 has a curved surface 564 that protrudes inward toward the recess 585. Therefore, when removing the accessory 500 from the game controller 1, the accessory 500 can be easily removed by rotating the accessory 500 with the engaging member 561 as a fulcrum.

[0304] Furthermore, the engaging member 561 is positioned closer to the opening side of the recess 585 than to the bottom surface 509 side of the recess 585. Therefore, by tilting the accessory 500 and hooking the engaging member 561, which is positioned closer to the opening side of the recess 585, onto the second engaging hole 194 of the protrusion 100, the recess 585 can rotate and move relative to the protrusion 100 with the hooked position as a fulcrum, thereby easily installing the accessory 500 onto the game controller 1.

[0305] like Figure 13 As shown, the mounting portion 505 of the strap 590 is located in the opposite direction to the upper side 11 of the game controller 1. The mounting portion 505 of the strap 590 is positioned on the same side as the side where the engaging member 561 is located, along the long side of the recess 585. The mounting portion 505 of the strap 590 is located near the engaging member 561.

[0306] The engagement member 561 limits the detachment direction of the accessory 500. To detach the accessory 500 from the game controller 1, the engagement member 561 needs to be moved towards the game controller 1 (in the direction of the fourth arrow S4). However, since the mounting portion 505 of the strap 590 is located facing the upper side 11 of the game controller 1, the strap 590 cannot be pulled forcefully in the direction of the fourth arrow S4. This is because when the strap 590 is pulled in the direction of the fourth arrow S4, it collides with the upper side 11 before extending in that direction. Furthermore, the direction of the fourth arrow S4 is the same as the direction of the magnetic force of the first magnet member. Since the first magnet member is magnetically attached to the first button 110, the strap 590 is not easily moved even when stretched in the direction of the fourth arrow S4. In other words, the accessory 500 according to this embodiment has a structure that prevents the strap 590 from easily detaching from the game controller 1 even when it is pulled.

[0307] Figure 13 yes Figure 33 An enlarged sectional view of region XXXIV. Additionally, Figure 33 The cross-section shown is located in the middle of the two first magnet plates 512a and 512b constituting the first magnet member 512 in the front-back direction, therefore in Figure 34 The first magnet component 512 is not shown in the diagram. Figure 32 As shown, when the upper surface button (right) 110 of the game controller 1 is attracted to the first magnetic component 512 of the accessory 500, the operating surface 115 of the upper surface button (right) 110 contacts the first pressed area 511. The top surface 106 of the protrusion is separated from the bottom surface 509. A gap is provided between the top surface 106 and the bottom surface 509 of the protrusion.

[0308] When the protrusion 100 of the game controller 1 is inserted into the recess 585 of the accessory 500, the first button 110 and the second button 120 are magnetically attracted to a magnet. Specifically, the first magnetic component 512 is magnetically attracted to the first button 110, and the second magnetic component 522 is magnetically attracted to the second button 120.

[0309] Furthermore, "the first magnetic component 512 is magnetically attracted to the first button 110" includes both the case where the first magnetic component 512 is in direct contact with the first button 110 and the case where other components exist between the first magnetic component 512 and the first button 110. In this embodiment, the first magnetic component 512 is magnetically attracted to the first button 110 through the main body component 530. The first pressing area 511 of the main body component 530 is in contact with the top surface of the first button 110. The first magnetic component 512 is separated from the first button 110. The first button 110 is held in the first pressing area 511 of the main body component 530 by the magnetic force of the first magnetic component 512. Similarly, "the second magnetic component 522 is magnetically attracted to the second button 120" includes both the case where the second magnetic component 522 is in direct contact with the second button 120 and the case where other components exist between the second magnetic component 522 and the second button 120.

[0310] According to the accessory 500 of this embodiment, when the protrusion 100 of the game controller 1 is inserted into the recess 585 of the accessory 500, the first button 110 is magnetically attracted to the first magnet member 512, and the second button 120 is magnetically attracted to the second magnet member 522. Thus, by inserting into the recess 585 of the protrusion 100, the first magnet member 512 and the second magnet member 522 can be aligned, and the accessory 500 can be installed on the game controller 1 using the first magnet member 512 and the second magnet member 522.

[0311] like Figure 34 As shown, the length of the first pressing area 511 along the long side of the recess 585 (seventh length B7) is shorter than the length of the top surface of the first button 110 along the long side of the protrusion 100 (third length W3). Along the long side of the recess 585, the entire area of ​​the first pressing area 511 faces the top surface of the first button 110. Therefore, even if the first pressing area 511 is slightly misaligned in the left-right direction, contact between the first pressing area 511 and the portion of the top surface of the protrusion 100 that is not the first button 110 can be prevented. Thus, obstruction of pressing the first button 110 can be prevented.

[0312] Alternatively, the length of the first pressed area 511 in the long side direction of the recess 585 may also be greater than the length of the top surface of the first button 110 in the long side direction of the protrusion 100.

[0313] The same applies to the second pressed area 521 (eighth length B8) and the top surface of the second button 120 (fourth length W4).

[0314] Furthermore, the game controller 1 has a first elastic deformable element 52 and a second elastic deformable element 54. The first elastic deformable element 52 is disposed between the upper surface of the flange 113 and the first inner surface 71. The second elastic deformable element 54 is disposed between the upper surface of the flange 123 and the first inner surface 73. The first elastic deformable element 52 and the second elastic deformable element 54 are each elastically deformed by an applied force and elastically restored by the removal of the applied force.

[0315] When accessory 500 is installed on game controller 1, the first button 110 faces the first magnetic member 512. In this embodiment, since the first button 110 is made of a soft magnet, when the first magnetic member 512 approaches the first button 110, the first button 110 is pulled to the first magnetic member 512 by magnetic force. This applies a force to the first button 110 in the opposite direction to the pressing direction. At this time, the first elastic deformable body 52, disposed between the flange 113 and the first inner surface 71, is pressed towards the first inner surface 71 through the flange 113, thereby undergoing elastic deformation by contracting in the opposite direction to the pressing direction. When the first button 110 of game controller 1 is attracted to the first magnetic member 512, the first elastic deformable body 52 can also be flattened in the vertical direction.

[0316] When accessory 500 is removed from game controller 1, the first magnetic component 512 is about to leave the first button 110, but they are attracted by magnetic force, so the first button 110 moves further upward and the first elastic deformable body 52 is further flattened in the vertical direction.

[0317] From another perspective, when accessory 500 is detached from game controller 1, the first button 110 moves upward instantaneously while maintaining its attraction to the first magnetic component 512. This creates a sticky or resistive feel when accessory 500 is detached from game controller 1, preventing the first magnetic component 512 from detaching from the first button 110 too quickly. The same applies to the second magnetic component 522 and the second button 120.

[0318] When the protrusion 100 of the game controller 1 is inserted into the recess 585 of the accessory 500, the bottom surface 509 of the recess 585 separates from the top surface 106 of the protrusion 100. Specifically, the first region 101 to the fifth region 105 of the top surface 106 separate from the bottom surface 509 of the recess 585.

[0319] The bottom surface 509 of the recess 585 may also have an abutment portion 509d for abutting against a push rod 181 that protrudes from the top surface of the game controller 1 according to the user's operation (see reference). Figure 34The abutment portion 509d may also be located in the first bottom surface region 509a. The abutment portion 509d is provided on the other side of the long side of the recess 585 in the bottom surface 509 of the recess 585. A locking member 561 is provided on one side of the recess 585 in the long side direction.

[0320] Alternatively, the bottom surface 509 of the recess 585 may not have an abutment portion 509d. That is, a push rod avoidance portion (not shown) may be provided on the portion of the bottom surface 509 facing the push rod 181. The push rod avoidance portion may be, for example, a recess or hole provided in the bottom surface 509. Thus, even if the push rod 181 protrudes from the top surface of the game controller 1 according to the user's operation, the bottom surface 509 of the recess 585 can be prevented from being pressed by the push rod 181.

[0321] Figure 34 It shows along Figure 34 A cross-sectional view of the area near the convex portion 100 of the XXXV-XXXV line. (See diagram below.) Figure 25 As shown, when the protrusion 100 of the game controller 1 is inserted into the recess 585 of the accessory 500, the first light guide path 551 of the accessory 500 is configured to face the light-emitting portion 150 of the game controller 1. More specifically, the first light guide member 551c of the first light guide path 551 faces the light-emitting portion 150. The light-emitting portion 150 is located on a virtual straight line passing through the first light guide hole 551d of the first light guide path 551 and the second light guide hole 552d of the second light guide path 552.

[0322] A light-emitting portion 150 is provided on the outer peripheral surface 107 of the protrusion 100. The light-emitting portion 150 emits light towards the outside of the protrusion 100. The light emitted from the protrusion 100 of the game controller 1, which is embedded in the recess 585 of the accessory 500, passes through the first light guide path 551. Therefore, even when the accessory 500 is mounted on the game controller 1, the user can visually recognize the light passing through the first light guide path 551 from the outside of the accessory 500. In addition, light passes from the inner peripheral surface 504 of the recess 585 toward the outer peripheral surface 503 of the main body member 530. Therefore, for example, a user holding the game controller 1 horizontally can easily visually recognize the light.

[0323] like Figure 35As shown, the accessory 500 may also have both a first light guide path 551 and a second light guide path 552. In this case, when the accessory 500 is mounted on the first game controller 1, the first light guide path 551 faces the light-emitting section 150, and when the accessory 500 is mounted on the second game controller 2, the second light guide path 552 faces the light-emitting section 150. Therefore, regardless of whether the accessory 500 is mounted on the first game controller 1 or the second game controller 2, the user can visually recognize the light from the light-emitting section 150. Furthermore, the first light guide path 551 may also be offset relative to the light-emitting section 150. As an example, the first light guide path 551 may also face the light-emitting section 150 at a position offset upwards relative to it. From another perspective, the upper region of the light-emitting section 150 may face the first light guide path 551, while the lower region of the light-emitting section 150 may not face the first light guide path 551.

[0324] Figure 32 It is along Figure 35 A cross-sectional view of line XXXVI-XXXVI. Figure 35 The cross-section shown is perpendicular to the vertical direction of accessory 500. For example... Figure 36 As shown, the width of the first engaging member 561 in the front-rear direction of the accessory 500 (third width E3) is smaller than the width of the second engaging hole 194 in the front-rear direction of the game controller 1 (first width E1). Therefore, the first engaging member 561 of the accessory 500 can be inserted into the second engaging hole 194 of the game controller 1. In other words, the first engaging member 561 of the accessory 500 engages with the second engaging hole 194 of the game controller 1.

[0325] Figure 32 This is a cross-sectional schematic diagram showing the state in which the first engaging member 561 of accessory 500 is inserted into the first engaging hole 193 of game controller 1. In the long side direction of protrusion 100, the first engaging hole 193 of game controller 1 is located on the opposite side of the second engaging hole 194. The first engaging hole 193 is provided on the end face of the outer peripheral surface 503 of protrusion 100 of game controller 1, on the other side in the long side direction of protrusion 100. The second engaging hole 194 is provided on the end face of the outer peripheral surface 503 of protrusion 100 of game controller 1, on one side in the long side direction of protrusion 100.

[0326] like Figure 36As shown, the width of the first engaging member 561 in the front-rear direction of the accessory 500 (third width E3) is greater than the width of the first engaging hole 193 in the front-rear direction of the game controller 1 (second width E2). Therefore, the first engaging member 561 of the accessory 500 cannot be inserted into the first engaging hole 193 of the game controller 1. In other words, the first engaging member 561 of the accessory 500 does not engage with the second engaging hole 194 of the game controller 1.

[0327] The first engaging member 561 of accessory 500 can also be shaped to engage with the second engaging hole 194 of the game controller 1 but not with the first engaging hole 193. Therefore, accessory 500 can be fitted to the game controller 1 in the correct orientation, but cannot be fitted to the game controller 1 in the opposite orientation. Furthermore, accessory 500 can be easily fitted to the game controller 1 in the correct orientation.

[0328] Alternatively, the width of the first latching member 561 in the vertical direction of the accessory 500 may be greater than the width of the first latching hole 193 in the vertical direction of the game controller 1, thereby preventing the first latching member 561 from engaging with the first latching hole 193. Alternatively, the first latching member 561 may be prevented from engaging with the first latching hole 193 by making the geometry of the first latching member 561 different from the geometry of the first latching hole 193.

[0329] (Operating interface)

[0330] Next, the operating surface 570 of accessory 500 will be explained. For example... Figure 36 As shown, accessory 500 has an operating surface 570. The operating surface 570 is operated by the user. In the vertical direction of accessory 500, a recess 585 is provided on one side, and the operating surface 570 is provided on the other side.

[0331] The operating surface 570 may also have a first operating area 510 and a second operating area 520 that are visually or tactilely identifiable. Visually identifiable situations include differences in color, gloss, pattern, etc., between each operating area and other areas. Tactilely identifiable situations include differences in material, height, or the existence of boundaries (grooves) between each operating area and other areas.

[0332] In this embodiment, the first operating region 510 is, for example, the upper surface of the first cover 510. The second operating region 520 is, for example, the upper surface of the second cover 520. The first operating region 510 and the second operating region 520 are respectively disposed along the long side direction of the recess 585. Furthermore, at least a portion of the upper surface 501 of the main body member 530 may also constitute the operating surface 570. For example, the region between the first operating region 510 and the second operating region 520 in the upper surface 501 of the main body member 530 constitutes the operating surface 570.

[0333] The first operating area 510 is located on one side (right side) of the operating surface 570 along the long side of the recess 585, near the end of that side (right side). Furthermore, in this embodiment, the center of the operating surface 570 along the long side of the recess 585 is substantially the same as the center of the recess 585 along the long side. The distance between the left end of the first operating area 510 and the center of the operating surface 570 may also be longer than the distance between the right end of the first operating area 510 and the second outer surface 5032. In the long side direction of the recess 585, the center of the first operating area 510 may also be located on the outside (right side) of the center of the first pressing area 511.

[0334] The second operating area 520 is located on the opposite side (left side) of the center of the operating surface 570 along the long side of the recess 585, near the end of that opposite side (left side). The distance between the right end of the second operating area 520 and the center of the operating surface 570 may also be longer than the distance between the left end of the second operating area 520 and the first outer surface 5031. In the long side direction of the recess 585, the center of the second operating area 520 may also be located on the outer side (left side) of the center of the second pressing area 521.

[0335] Alternatively, when installed on the game controller 1, the first operation area 510 is located above the first button 110, and along the long side of the recess 585, the center of the first operation area 510 is located outside the center of the top surface of the first button 110. Similarly, when installed on the game controller 1, the second operation area 520 is located above the second button 120, and along the long side of the recess 585, the center of the second operation area 520 is located outside the center of the top surface of the second button 120. Alternatively, the first operation area 510 and the second operation area 520 can be integrated to form the operation area.

[0336] Accessory 500 has an operating surface 570, which allows the first button 110 and the second button 120 of the game controller 1 to be pressed while accessory 500 is attached to the game controller 1.

[0337] <Action>

[0338] Next, the method of using accessory 500 with accessory 500 installed on game controller 1 will be explained.

[0339] Figure 37 This is a partial cross-sectional view showing the right side of the operating surface 570 being pressed. Figure 37 The cross-section shown is perpendicular to the front-to-back direction of accessory 500. For example... Figure 25 As shown, the game controller 1 with accessory 500 installed is held by the user with both hands. The user presses the operation surface 570 of accessory 500 with the index finger of their right hand. The user presses the first cover 510, for example, with the index finger of their right hand. The first cover 510 is part of the operation surface 570.

[0340] The first pressing area 511 of the main component 530 contacts the first button 110. The main component 530 approaches the game controller 1 by the user pressing the operating surface 570. As a result, the first button 110 is pressed by the main component 530. That is, the first button 110 is pressed by the user pressing the operating surface 570. Consequently, the tactile switch located below the first button 110 is pressed by the first button 110.

[0341] From another perspective, at least a portion of one side (right side) of the long side of the recess 585 in the operating surface 570 is pressed, causing the main body member 530 to tilt relative to the game controller 1 with one side (right side) approaching the upper side 11 of the game controller 1, and the first button 110 located on one side (right side) is pressed. The portion pressed by the user is only required to be located on one side (right side) of the operating surface 570 in the long side direction of the recess 585, and is not limited to the first cover 510. The portion pressed by the user can also be a portion of the upper surface 501 of the main body member 530 located on one side (right side) of the operating surface 570, which is closer to the center of the operating surface 570.

[0342] From another perspective, it is also possible that, by pressing down at least a portion of one side (right side) of the recess 585 in the long side direction of the operating surface 570, the main body member 530 tilts relative to the game controller 1 such that one side (right side) of the main body member 530 does not contact the upper side 11 but approaches the upper side 11. Additionally, in Figure 38In the diagram, due to the scale, one side (right side) of the main body component 530 appears to be in contact with the upper side 11, but in reality, there is a small gap between one side (right side) of the main body component 530 and the upper side 11. When at least a portion of one side (right side) of the recess 585 in the operating surface 570 is pressed down, the gap between the lower surface 502 of the other side (left side) of the accessory 500 and the upper side 11 of the game controller 1 is greater than the gap between the lower surface 502 of one side (right side) of the accessory 500 and the upper side 11 of the game controller 1.

[0343] When the right side of the operating surface 570 is pressed, if one side (right side) of the accessory 500 contacts the upper side 11 of the game controller 1, depending on the manufacturing dimensional errors of the accessory 500 and / or the game controller 1, and the positional deviation in the installation state, the following situation may occur: although the accessory 500 cannot be pressed further, the tactile switch below the button on the right side is not input (not turned on). When the right side of the operating surface 570 is pressed, the accessory 500 is tilted relative to the game controller 1 such that one side (right side) of the accessory 500 does not contact the upper side 11 of the game controller 1, thereby preventing the occurrence of the above-mentioned situation.

[0344] In this embodiment, when at least a portion of one side (right side) of the long side of the recess 585 in the operating surface 570 is pressed, the main body member 530 tilts relative to the game controller 1 with the flange 123 of the second button 120 located on the other side (left side) as a fulcrum. Of the two flanges 123 of the second button 120, the fulcrum for tilting the main body member 530 is located on the flange 123 on the other side (left side). By using the flange 123 as a fulcrum, the accessory 500 can be easily tilted.

[0345] Before the user presses the operating surface 570, the gap between the lower surface 502 of the accessory 500 on one side (right side) of the long side direction of the recess 585 and the upper side 11 of the game controller 1 is greater than the pressing amount of the first button 110 (the moving distance of the first button 110 required to press the tactile switch).

[0346] As described above, when the right side of the operating surface 570 is pressed, only the first button 110 of the game controller 1, located on the right side of the recess 585, is pressed. In this case, the second button 120 of the game controller 1, located on the left side of the recess 585, is not pressed.

[0347] Figure 38This is a partial cross-sectional view showing the left side of the operation surface 570 being pressed. Essentially the same as pressing the first button 110, pressing the left side of the operation surface 570 presses the second button 120 of the game controller 1, located only on the left side of the recess 585.

[0348] Figure 38 This is a partial cross-sectional schematic diagram showing the state in which both sides of the operating surface 570 are pressed. Figure 38 The cross-section shown is perpendicular to the front-to-back direction of accessory 500. For example... Figure 39 As shown, the operating surface 570 of accessory 500 is pressed by the user's left index finger and right index finger. For example, the user's left index finger presses the second cover 520. For example, the user's right index finger presses the first cover 510.

[0349] The first pressing area 511 and the second pressing area 521 contact the first button 110 and the second button 120, respectively. When the user presses the operating surface 570, the main body component 530 approaches the game controller 1. Thus, the first button 110 and the second button 120 are pressed by the main body component 530. The first button 110 and the second button 120 are pressed simultaneously.

[0350] From another perspective, it is also possible that the main body member 530 moves toward the upper side 11 and the first button 110 and the second button 120 are pressed simultaneously by pressing at least a portion of one side (right side) of the recess 585 in the long side direction of the operating surface 570 and at least a portion of the other side (left side) of the recess 585 in the long side direction.

[0351] From another perspective, it is also possible that, by simultaneously pressing down at least a portion of one side (right side) and at least a portion of the other side (left side) of the recess 585 in the long side direction of the operating surface 570, the main body member 530 moves towards the upper side surface 11 without contacting it on one side (right side) and the other side (left side). In the state where at least a portion of one side (right side) and at least a portion of the other side (left side) of the recess 585 in the long side direction of the operating surface 570 are pressed down simultaneously, the gap between the lower surface 502 of one side (right side) of the accessory 500 and the upper side surface 11 of the game controller 1 is substantially the same as the gap between the lower surface 502 of the other side (left side) of the accessory 500 and the upper side surface 11 of the game controller 1.

[0352] As described above, by pressing both sides of the operating surface 570, the button on the left side of the recess 585 and the button on the right side of the recess 585 of the game controller 1 are pressed simultaneously.

[0353] According to the accessory 500 of this embodiment, when the main body member 530 approaches the game controller 1, the first button 110 and the second button 120 are pressed by the main body member 530. Therefore, compared with the case where the accessory 500 has a press button other than the main body member 530 and the button of the game controller 1 is pressed by the press button, the thickness of the accessory 500 can be reduced.

[0354] According to the accessory 500 of this embodiment, the depth of the recess 585 of the accessory 500 is less than the height of the protrusion 100 of the game controller 1. Therefore, a gap is generated between the main body member 530 of the accessory 500 and the upper side surface 11 of the game controller 1. As a result, the accessory 500 can easily move toward the upper side surface 11 of the game controller 1.

[0355] Furthermore, in the structure of the main component 530's own movement, there is a possibility that when the central position of the operating surface 570 is pressed, the main component 530 sinks as a whole, thereby pressing both the first button 110 and the second button 120. Therefore, by setting the first operating area 510 and the second operating area 520 on the outer side respectively, it is possible to guide the user to easily press on one side (avoiding unintentional pressing on both sides).

[0356] In the above description, the first button 110 and the second button 120 are pressed by the first pressing area 511 and the second pressing area 521, which are part of the main body member 530, respectively; however, this disclosure is not limited to this structure. Alternatively, when the first magnet member 512 and the second magnet member 522 are exposed from the main body member 530, the first button 110 and the second button 120 may be pressed by the first magnet member 512 and the second magnet member 522, not the main body member 530. Yet another way is possible to press the first button 110 and the second button 120 with other objects between the main body member 530 and the buttons of the first button 110 and the second button 120, with the main body member 530 pressing the first button 110 and the second button 120 through these other objects.

[0357] <Escape Method>

[0358] Next, the method for removing accessory 500 from game controller 1 will be explained. Figure 40 This is a schematic diagram showing the state of accessory 500 being removed from game controller 1.

[0359] First, the user operates the operation unit 182 (see reference). Figure 40 and Figure 40Thus, the push rod 181 protrudes from the top surface 106 of the protrusion 100 of the game controller 1. The protruding push rod 181 presses against the bottom surface 509 of the recess 585 of the accessory 500. Specifically, the push rod 181 presses against the abutment portion 509d of the bottom surface 509 of the recess 585.

[0360] like Figure 41 As shown, the abutment portion 509d of the bottom surface 509 is pushed out by the push rod 181, and the portion of the accessory 500 facing the push rod 181 moves away from the top surface 106 of the protrusion 100. The accessory 500 rotates in the direction of the third arrow S3 with the locking member 561 located on the opposite side of the abutment portion 509d as a fulcrum. As a result, the recess 585 on the abutment portion 509d side disengages from the protrusion 100. After the recess 585 on the abutment portion 509d side disengages from the protrusion 100 to a certain extent, the accessory 500 is moved to disengage the locking member 561 from the locking hole, thereby allowing the recess 585 on the locking member 561 side to disengage from the protrusion 100. Therefore, the accessory 500 can be easily removed from the controller.

[0361] Furthermore, even if the push rod 181 protrudes, the accessory 500 will not completely detach from the game controller 1. In this case, the accessory 500 can also remain detached from the game controller 1 by continuing to insert the locking member 561 into the second locking hole 194 and / or by at least continuing to attach the second magnetic member to the second button 120. Alternatively, the accessory 500 can also be completely detached from the game controller 1 by the push rod 181 protruding.

[0362] In addition, such as Figure 18 As shown, the depth of the recess 585 can also be achieved by the push rod 181 protruding to make the right end of the top surface 106 of the protrusion 100 ( Figure 19 The size at which the upper end of the top surface 106 protrudes from the opening of the recess 585. In addition, the depth of the recess 585 can also be such that even if the push rod 181 protrudes, the right end of the top surface 106 will not protrude from the opening of the recess 310.

[0363] In addition, such as Figure 41 As shown, the depth of the recess 585 can also be such that at least a portion of the push rod 181 protrudes from the recess 585. Alternatively, the depth of the recess 585 can also be such that even if the push rod 181 protrudes, it will not protrude from the recess 585.

[0364] In addition, such as Figure 41 As shown, the depth of the recess 585 can also be the size at which the operating surface 115 of the upper surface button (right) 110 is exposed from the recess 585 due to the protrusion of the push rod 181. Alternatively, the depth of the recess 585 can also be the size at which the operating surface 115 of the upper surface button (right) 110 is not exposed from the recess 585 even if the push rod 181 protrudes.

[0365] Alternatively, the depth of the recess 585 can also be the size at which the first elastic deformable body 52, which protrudes from the outer peripheral surface 107 of the protrusion 100, is entirely exposed through the opening of the recess 585, as protruded by the push rod 181. On the other hand, the second elastic deformable body 54, which protrudes from the outer peripheral surface 107, can either be partially exposed through the opening of the recess 585 or be entirely exposed.

[0366] Furthermore, while the above description illustrates the use of the operating unit 182 to remove the accessory 500 from the game controller 1, it is also possible to remove the accessory 500 from the game controller 1 without using the operating unit 182. Alternatively, while holding the accessory 500, the user can rotate the accessory 500 using the end of the inner circumferential surface 504 of the recess 585 with the engaging member 561 or the engaging member 561 as a fulcrum, thereby removing the accessory 500 from the controller.

[0367] <Variation Example>

[0368] A through hole (not shown) can also be formed on the bottom surface 509 of the recess 585. The through hole can also extend from the bottom surface 509 to the upper surface 501. The through hole can be provided in the first bottom surface region 509a, the central bottom surface region 509c, or the second bottom surface region 509b.

[0369] Accessory 500 may also be without engaging member 561. Specifically, accessory 500 may have a magnet but without engaging member 561. When accessory 500 has engaging member 561, engaging member 561 may not have a curved surface but rather an angular shape. Engaging member 561 may also be located closer to the bottom surface 509 of recess 585 than to the opening surface of recess 585, or it may be located at the midpoint between the opening surface and the bottom surface 509.

[0370] Accessory 500 may also be without the strap 590. In this case, accessory 500 may also be without the mounting portion 505 for the strap 590. When accessory 500 is equipped with the mounting portion 505 for the strap 590, the mounting portion 505 for the strap 590 may be provided on the opposite side of the recess 585, which is closer to the side where the engaging member 561 is located than the center of accessory 500, or the mounting portion 505 for the strap 590 may be provided at the center of accessory 500.

[0371] Accessory 500 may also not have the function of pressing the first button 110 and the second button 120. In this case, accessory 500 may also have a mounting part 505 with a strap 590.

[0372] The accessory 500 may also have a first magnet component 512 and a second magnet component 522, but may not have a first yoke 513 adsorbed to the first magnet component 512 and a second yoke 523 adsorbed to the second magnet component 522. Alternatively, the accessory 500 may have only either the first yoke 513 or the second yoke 523.

[0373] Accessory 500 may also lack the notch 581 for avoiding the elastic deformable bodies 52 and 54 of the game controller 1. Furthermore, the game controller 1 may also lack the elastic deformable bodies 52 and 54.

[0374] Accessory 500 may also lack light guide paths 551 and 552 for light emitted from the protrusion 100 of game controller 1. Additionally, game controller 1 may also lack a light-emitting section 150.

[0375] Accessory 500 may also be without the first cover 510 and the second cover 520. In this case, the operating surface 570 may be formed solely by the upper surface 501 of the main body member 530. Alternatively, the first operating area and the second operating area may be formed by shaping a portion of the upper surface 501 of the main body member 530 so that it can be visually or tactilely identifiable from other areas of the upper surface 501.

[0376] When the accessory 500 has a first operating area 510 and a second operating area 520 that can be visually or tactilely identified, the center of the first operating area 510 may not be located outside (to the right) of the center of the first pressing area 511 in the long side direction of the recess 585. Specifically, the center of the first operating area 510 may be located inside (to the left) of the center of the first pressing area 511 in the long side direction of the recess 585, or it may be located at the same position as the center of the first pressing area 511. Similarly, the center of the second operating area 520 may not be located outside (to the left) of the center of the second pressing area 521 in the long side direction of the recess 585. Specifically, the center of the second operating area 520 may be located inside (to the right) of the center of the second pressing area 521 in the long side direction of the recess 585, or it may be located at the same position as the center of the second pressing area 521.

[0377] When accessory 500 is installed on game controller 1, the center of the first operation area 510 may not be located outside the center of the top surface of the first button 110 along the long side of the recess 585. Specifically, the center of the first operation area 510 may be located inside the center of the top surface of the first button 110, or it may be located at the same position as the center of the top surface of the first button 110, along with the long side of the recess 585. Similarly, when accessory 500 is installed on game controller 1, the center of the second operation area 520 may not be located outside the center of the top surface of the second button 120 along the long side of the recess 585. The center of the second operation area 520 may be located inside the center of the top surface of the second button 120, or it may be located at the same position as the center of the top surface of the second button 120, along with the long side of the recess 585.

[0378] [Second Implementation]

[0379] Next, the structure of the accessory 600 according to the second embodiment will be described. Figure 41 This is a perspective view showing the structure of the accessory 600 according to the second embodiment. Figure 41 It shows from and Figure 41 A three-dimensional schematic diagram of the structure of accessory 600 involved in the second embodiment when viewed from different directions.

[0380] like Figure 42 and Figure 43 As shown, the accessory 600 involved in the second embodiment includes, for example, a main body component 630, a strap 690, a first light guide path 651, a second light guide path 652, a first movable part 610, and a second movable part 620. The strap 690, the first light guide path 651, the second light guide path 652, the first movable part 610, and the second movable part 620 are assembled to the main body component 630. The main body component 630 has an upper surface 601, a lower surface 602, an outer peripheral surface 603, and an inner peripheral surface 604. The lower surface 602 is connected to the upper surface 601. The outer peripheral surface 603 is connected to both the upper surface 601 and the lower surface 602. A recess 685 is provided on the lower surface 602. The recess 685 is formed, for example, by a bottom surface 609 and an inner peripheral surface 604.

[0381] Figure 42 This is a perspective view showing the structure of the accessory 600 according to the second embodiment. Figure 42 The cross-section shown is parallel to the long side of the recess 685 and parallel to the vertical direction of the fitting 600. Figure 43 The 690 strap has been omitted.

[0382] The first movable part 610 passes through the main body member 630. The first movable part 610 is movable relative to the main body member 630. The first movable part 610 has a first operating surface 671, a first pressing area 611, a first magnetic member 612, and a first magnetic yoke 613. The first operating surface 671 is pressed by the user. The first movable part 610 is pressed by the user through the first operating surface 671 to press the first button 110. In the vertical direction, the first pressing area 611 is located on the opposite side of the first operating surface 671. The first button 110 is pressed by the first pressing area 611. The second movable part 620 has a substantially the same structure as the first movable part 610.

[0383] Figure 44 yes Figure 44 A magnified diagram of region XXXXV in the image. (See attached image.) Figure 44 As shown, the first movable part 610 also has a first movable member 619 and a second movable member 614. The first magnet member 612 and the first yoke 613 are sandwiched between the first movable member 619 and the second movable member 614. The first movable member 619 has a first body member 619a and a first flange member 619b. The first body member 619a forms a first operating surface 671. The second movable member 614 has a second body member 614a and a second flange member 614b. The second body member 614a forms a first pressed region 611. The second movable part 620 has a structure substantially the same as that of the first movable part 610.

[0384] The main body member 630 has an upper plate portion 681 and a bottom plate portion 682. The upper plate portion 681 forms the upper surface 501 of the main body member 630. An upper plate hole 683 is formed in the upper plate portion 681. A first main body member 619a is disposed in the upper plate hole 683. The bottom plate portion 682 forms a bottom surface 609 with a recess 685. In the vertical direction, the bottom plate portion 682 is located between the upper plate portion 681 and the lower surface 602. A bottom plate hole 684 is formed in the bottom plate portion 682. A second main body member 614a is disposed in the bottom plate hole 684.

[0385] exist Figure 45 In the diagram, the dashed line indicates the outline of the first movable part 610 that moves to the lower side. When the accessory 600 is configured such that the upper surface 601 faces vertically upwards, the first movable part 610 is positioned as shown by the dashed line. Figure 44As shown, the first movable part 610 is movable in the vertical direction of the accessory 600. The first flange member 619b moves between the upper plate portion 681 and the bottom plate portion 682 in the vertical direction of the accessory 600. The upward movement of the first movable part 610 is restricted by the first flange member 619b. The second flange member 614b moves between the upper plate portion 681 and the bottom plate portion 682 in the vertical direction of the accessory 600. The downward movement of the first movable part 610 is restricted by the second flange member 614b.

[0386] In its natural state, the first movable part 610 is positioned at the dotted line due to gravity. When the accessory 600 is installed on the game controller 1, the first movable part 610 is moved upward by the first button 110 (…). Figure 45 (The solid line position) is pressed. From another viewpoint, by pressing the force-applying member that presses the first button 110 upward, the first pressed area 611 is pressed upward. By the user pressing the first movable part 610 from this state, the first pressed area 611 presses the first button 110. When the user removes his hand from the first movable part 610, the first movable part 610 returns upward by the restoring force of the first button 110.

[0387] With the recess 685 of accessory 600 installed on the protrusion 100 of game controller 1, the first movable part 610 faces the first button 110, and the second movable part 620 faces the second button 120. At least a portion of the top surface of the protrusion 100 abuts against the bottom surface 609 of the recess 685. The first movable part 610 and the second movable part 620 can respectively press the first button 110 and the second button 120.

[0388] like Figure 45 and Figure 45 As shown, accessory 600 has a first engaging member 661 and a second engaging member 662. The first engaging member 661 is movable. The first engaging member 661 can move, for example, by being recessed into the main body member 630, or by deforming itself. The first engaging member 661 is located on the end face of the inner peripheral surface 504 of the recess 685, on the other side of the long side of the recess 685. The second engaging member 662 is immovable. The second engaging member 662 is located on the end face of the inner peripheral surface 504 of the recess 685, on one side of the long side of the recess 685.

[0389] The first engaging member 661 can also be forceped by a force-applying part (not shown). When a force is applied to the first engaging member 661 from the outside, the first engaging member 661 can also move along the long side of the recess 685. When the force applied to the first engaging member 661 from the outside disappears, the first engaging member 661 can also return to its original position. The second engaging member 662 is, for example, fixed to the main body member 630. The second engaging member 662 protrudes from the inner peripheral surface 604 of the recess 685.

[0390] like Figure 45 As shown, a mounting portion 605 with a hanging strap 690 is formed on the main component 630. The mounting portion 605 is a through hole. The mounting portion 605 is located near the second engaging member 662. Alternatively, the mounting portion 605 may be located near the first engaging member 661.

[0391] When installing the recess 685 of accessory 600 onto the protrusion 100 of game controller 1, first insert the immovable second engaging member 662 into the first engaging hole 193 of game controller 1. Next, while rotating accessory 600 using the second engaging member 662 as a fulcrum, insert the movable first engaging member 661 into the second engaging hole 194. With accessory 600's recess 685 installed onto the protrusion 100 of game controller 1, the first engaging member 661 engages with the second engaging hole 194. The second engaging member 662 engages with the first engaging hole 193.

[0392] According to the accessory 600 of this embodiment, the first movable part 610 and the second movable part 620 are respectively fitted with the main body member 630 with clearance. Therefore, when the accessory 600 is assembled to the game controller 1 such that the first movable part 610 and the second movable part 620 are respectively attached to the first button 110 and the second button 120, the main body member 630 and the game controller 1 sometimes wobble. By using two engaging parts to assemble the accessory 600 to the game controller 1, it is possible to suppress the wobble between the main body member 630 and the game controller 1, and to prevent the accessory 600 from detaching from the game controller 1.

[0393] <Variation Example>

[0394] The first magnet member 612 may also be exposed from the second movable member 614 into the recess 685. The first movable part 610 may also not have the first magnetic yoke 613. The first movable part 610 may be composed of the first movable member 619 and the first magnet member 612, or it may be composed of the second movable member 614 and the first magnet member 612, or it may be composed of only the first magnet member 612.

[0395] The second magnet member 622 may also protrude from the fourth movable member 624 into the recess 685. The second movable part 620 may also not have the second magnetic yoke 623. The second movable part 620 may be composed of the third movable member 629 and the second magnet member 622, or it may be composed of the fourth movable member 624 and the second magnet member 622, or it may be composed of only the second magnet member 622.

[0396] Accessory 600 may also have a first card assembly 661 but not a second card assembly 662. Accessory 600 may also have a second card assembly 662 but not a first card assembly 661. Accessory 600 may also not have a first card assembly 661 or a second card assembly 662.

[0397] The accessory 600 may also have a force-applying member that applies upward force to the first movable part 610 and the second movable part 620.

[0398] [Third Implementation]

[0399] Next, the structure of the accessory 700 according to the third embodiment will be described. Figure 43 This is a perspective view showing the structure of the accessory 700 according to the third embodiment. The accessory 700 according to the third embodiment is a charging dock.

[0400] like Figure 44 As shown, accessory 700 includes a main body component 730, a first terminal 731 on the charging base side, a second terminal 732 on the charging base side, a first magnet component 711, a second magnet component 712, a third magnet component 713, a fourth magnet component 714, and an external connection connector 719.

[0401] The main component 730 has a first side surface 701, a second side surface 702, and an outer peripheral surface 703. The accessory 700 is placed on the ground or the like with the first side surface 701 facing downwards. The second side surface 702 is located on the opposite side of the first side surface 701. The outer peripheral surface 703 is connected to both the first side surface 701 and the second side surface 702.

[0402] A first recess 785a and a second recess 785b are provided on the second side surface 702 of the main body. The first recess 785a has a first bottom surface 709a and a first inner peripheral surface 704a. The first inner peripheral surface 704a is connected to the first bottom surface 709a. The first bottom surface 709a is substantially parallel to the second side surface 702 of the main body. A charging dock side first terminal 731 is provided on the first bottom surface 709a. The charging dock side first terminal 731 protrudes from the first bottom surface 709a. The charging dock side first terminal 731 is surrounded by the first inner peripheral surface 704a.

[0403] The second recess 785b has a second bottom surface 709b and a second inner peripheral surface 704b. The second inner peripheral surface 704b is connected to the second bottom surface 709b. The second bottom surface 709b is substantially parallel to the second side surface 702 of the main body. A charging dock side second terminal 732 is provided on the second bottom surface 709b. The charging dock side second terminal 732 protrudes from the second bottom surface 709b. The charging dock side second terminal 732 is surrounded by the second inner peripheral surface 704b.

[0404] The second recess 785b is disposed next to the first recess 785a. The long side direction of the second recess 785b may also be the same as the long side direction of the first recess 785a. The long side direction of the first side surface 701 on the main body side may also be the same as the long side direction of the first recess 785a. The long side direction of the first side surface 701 on the main body side may also be the same as the long side direction of the second recess 785b. The first bottom surface 709a may also be substantially parallel to the second bottom surface 709b.

[0405] The first magnet member 711 and the second magnet member 712 are arranged along the long side direction of the first recess 785a. Along the long side direction of the first recess 785a, the first terminal 731 on the charging base side is located between the first magnet member 711 and the second magnet member 712. The third magnet member 713 and the fourth magnet member 714 are arranged along the long side direction of the second recess 785b. Along the long side direction of the second recess 785b, the second terminal 732 on the charging base side is located between the third magnet member 713 and the fourth magnet member 714.

[0406] An external connector 719 is provided, for example, on the outer peripheral surface 703 of the main body side. Power is supplied from the outside through the external connector 719. In the direction of the short side of the first side surface 701 on the main body side, the external connector 719 is located between the first recess 785a and the second recess 785b.

[0407] Figure 44 This is a perspective diagram showing the first and second game controllers assembled with the accessories. (Example) Figure 46 As shown, the protrusion 100 of the first game controller 1 is embedded in the first recess 785a. The first terminal 160 of the first game controller 1 is electrically connected to the first terminal 731 on the charging dock side. The protrusion 200 of the second game controller 2 is embedded in the second recess 785b. The second terminal 260 of the second game controller 2 is electrically connected to the second terminal 732 on the charging table side.

[0408] Power is supplied from the outside via an external connector 719. The first game controller 1 has a battery (not shown). The battery of the first game controller 1 is charged via a first terminal 160 using power from the outside. The second game controller 2 has a battery (not shown). The battery of the second game controller 2 is charged via a second terminal 260 using power from the outside.

[0409] like Figure 46 Figure 47 Figure 47 Figure 47 As shown, the first game controller 1 and the second game controller 2 are configured, for example, with the front of the first game controller 1 facing the back of the second game controller 2. The first game controller 1 and the second game controller 2 are configured in a manner where the left-right direction of the first game controller 1 is opposite to the left-right direction of the second game controller 2.

[0410] Furthermore, the configuration of the first game controller 1 and the second game controller 2 is not limited to the above. The first game controller 1 and the second game controller 2 may also be configured such that the front of the first game controller 1 faces the front of the second game controller 2. Alternatively, the first game controller 1 and the second game controller 2 may be configured such that the vertical direction of the first game controller 1 is the same as the vertical direction of the second game controller 2.

[0411] The above description addresses the case where a first recess 785a and a second recess 785b are provided on the second side surface 702 of the main body, but this disclosure is not limited to the above. Specifically, a first recess 785a may be provided on the second side surface 702 of the main body, but a second recess 785b may not be provided. Alternatively, a third recess or a fourth recess may be provided.

[0412] The charging dock may also have notches to allow for the elastic deformable bodies 52 and 54 of the game controller 1 to pass through. Specifically, a notch may be provided on the inner peripheral surface 504 of the first recess 785a. A notch may also be provided on the inner peripheral surface 504 of the second recess 785b. The elastic deformable bodies 52 and 54 can suppress the shaking of the game controller 1 when it is installed in a gaming device. On the other hand, the charging dock and the like allow for shaking during installation. By providing notches on the charging dock, the resistance when installing or removing the game controller 1 can be reduced.

[0413] <Variation Example>

[0414] In the above description, the charging dock, as an example of accessory 700, has magnets (first magnet member 711 to fourth magnet member 714), but this disclosure is not limited to this. That is, accessory 700 may also not have magnets. Thus, when the game controller 1 is detached from accessory 700, it is possible to prevent the game controller 1 from being strongly attached to accessory 700 and difficult to detach.

[0415] Accessory 700 may have a snap-fit ​​component even if it does not have a magnet. In this case, accessory 700 can be installed on game controller 1 using the snap-fit ​​component. Accessory 700 may also have neither a magnet nor a snap-fit ​​component.

[0416] In the above description, accessory 700 is approximately rectangular, but its shape is not limited to this. It may also be trapezoidal, circular, or elliptical, or any other shape other than rectangular, when viewed from above.

[0417] Accessory 700 may also have a processor (not shown). The processor may also read an application program to perform information processing. Accessory 700 may also have a wireless communication unit (not shown). Accessory 700 may also transmit and receive data with game controller 1 via the wireless communication unit. The wireless communication unit may also support communication methods such as Bluetooth (registered trademark) or infrared communication. Accessory 700 may also transmit and receive data with information processing devices other than game controller 1 via the wireless communication unit.

[0418] All aspects of the embodiments disclosed herein should be considered exemplary and not restrictive. For example, the accessories shown in the first to third embodiments are merely illustrative. Accessories may also have different constructions and functions. For example, an accessory may have a construction in which two game controllers are detachably mounted to the accessory from the left and right sides and held integrally with the two game controllers. The scope of the invention is set forth in the claims rather than in the foregoing description, and is intended to include all modifications within the meaning and scope equivalent to the claims.

[0419] Explanation of reference numerals in the attached figures

[0420] 1: First game controller, game controller

[0421] 2: Second game controller

[0422] 3: Main Unit

[0423] 10, 20: Controller housing

[0424] 11, 211: Upper side

[0425] 12: Right side

[0426] 13: Lower side

[0427] 14: Left side

[0428] 15: Front

[0429] 16: Back

[0430] 17: Shell opening

[0431] 19: convex flange

[0432] 31: Joystick

[0433] 32: Buttons

[0434] 33(1): + button

[0435] 33(2): Home button

[0436] 50: Synchronization button

[0437] 51: Grounding part

[0438] 52: First elastic deformable body

[0439] 52: Elastic deformable body

[0440] 52a: First elastic part

[0441] 52b: Second elastic section

[0442] 52c: First elastic region

[0443] 52d: Second elastic region

[0444] 53: Grounding part

[0445] 54: Second elastic deformable body

[0446] 61: Front and side shells

[0447] 62: Rear side shell

[0448] 71, 73: First inner surface

[0449] 72, 74: Second inner surface

[0450] 90: Flexible Printed Circuit

[0451] 100, 200: convex part

[0452] 101: Area 1

[0453] 102: Second Area

[0454] 103: Third Area

[0455] 104: Fourth District

[0456] 105: Fifth District

[0457] 106: Top surface

[0458] 107, 503, 603: outer peripheral surface

[0459] 110: First button, top surface button (right)

[0460] 111, 121: First protrusion

[0461] 112, 122: Second protrusion

[0462] 113, 123: Flange

[0463] 114, 124: Main body

[0464] 115, 125, 570: Operating surfaces

[0465] 117, 127: Tactile switches

[0466] 118, 128: Sidewall

[0467] 120: Second button, top surface button (left)

[0468] 130: Shoulder button (right)

[0469] 140: Z shoulder button (right)

[0470] 150: Radiation section

[0471] 160: First terminal

[0472] 167: Terminal housing section

[0473] 181: Putter

[0474] 182: Operations Department

[0475] 183: Force-Exerting Unit

[0476] 184: Rotation axis

[0477] 185: Putting Action Section

[0478] 186: Push rod operating component

[0479] 191: First Buffer

[0480] 192: Second Buffer

[0481] 193: First engagement hole

[0482] 194: Second locking hole

[0483] 195: Opening for synchronization button

[0484] 196: Terminal opening

[0485] 197: The First Opening

[0486] 198: Second opening

[0487] 260: Second terminal

[0488] 301: Audio input / output terminals

[0489] 302: Upper terminal

[0490] 303: Lower terminal

[0491] 304: Storage Media Slot

[0492] 305: Monitor

[0493] 306: Main body shell

[0494] 307: Power button

[0495] 311: Base plane

[0496] 313: Right side of the main body

[0497] 314: Left side of the main body

[0498] 315: Front view of the main body

[0499] 316: Main body, side view

[0500] 317: Lower side of the main body

[0501] 330: First plug connector

[0502] 331: Main body first terminal

[0503] 332: First tongue body

[0504] 333: Support section

[0505] 334: Stepped threaded component

[0506] 337: Through hole

[0507] 338: Cover component

[0508] 401: First Hole

[0509] 402: Second hole

[0510] 410: Magnetic elements on the gaming device side

[0511] 410: Magnetic element on the side of the first gaming device

[0512] 420: Magnetic element on the second gaming device side

[0513] 500, 600, 700: Accessories

[0514] 501, 601: Upper surface

[0515] 502, 602: Lower surface

[0516] 503a: First outer peripheral surface

[0517] 503b: Second outer peripheral surface

[0518] 504, 604: Inner circumferential surface

[0519] 504a, 704a: First inner circumferential surface

[0520] 504b, 704b: Second inner circumferential surface

[0521] 505, 605: Assembly Department

[0522] 509, 609: Bottom surface

[0523] 509a: First bottom area

[0524] 509b: Second bottom area

[0525] 509c: Central bottom area

[0526] 509d: Abutment section

[0527] 510: First cover, first operating area

[0528] 511, 611: First pressed area

[0529] 512, 612, 711: First magnet component

[0530] 512a: First magnet plate

[0531] 513, 613: First magnetic yoke

[0532] 519: First press the bottom

[0533] 520: Second cover, second operating area

[0534] 521: Second pressed area

[0535] 522, 712: Second magnet components

[0536] 522a: Second magnet plate

[0537] 523: Second Magnetic Yoke

[0538] 529: Second down

[0539] 530, 630, 730: Main components

[0540] 541a, 785a: First depression

[0541] 542a, 785b: Second depression

[0542] 551, 651: First light guide path

[0543] 551a: First light guide section

[0544] 551b: Second light guide section

[0545] 551c: First light guide component

[0546] 551d: First light guide hole

[0547] 551e: Conical surface

[0548] 552, 652: Second light guide path

[0549] 553: First Containment Department

[0550] 553a: Stop end face

[0551] 554: Second Containment Department

[0552] 557: Double-sided tape

[0553] 561, 661: First card assembly

[0554] 563: Lower side

[0555] 564: Curved Surface

[0556] 575: First main body protrusion

[0557] 580: Magnet

[0558] 590, 690: Hanging strap

[0559] 591: Rope components

[0560] 592: Stop

[0561] 593: Riveted components

[0562] 594: Rivet Cover

[0563] 610: First movable part

[0564] 614: Second movable component

[0565] 614a: Second main component

[0566] 614b: Second flange member

[0567] 619: First movable component

[0568] 619a: First main component

[0569] 619b: First flange member

[0570] 620: Second movable part

[0571] 624: Fourth movable component

[0572] 629: Third movable component

[0573] 662: Second card assembly

[0574] 671: First Operating Surface

[0575] 681: Upper plate part

[0576] 682: Base plate

[0577] 683: Upper plate hole

[0578] 684: Bottom plate hole

[0579] 701: Main body side, first side view

[0580] 702: Second side of the main body

[0581] 703: Main body side outer perimeter

[0582] 709a: First base surface

[0583] 709b: Second bottom surface

[0584] 713: Third Magnet Component

[0585] 714: Fourth Magnet Component

[0586] 719: External Connection Connector

[0587] 731: First terminal on the charging dock side

[0588] 732: Second terminal on the charging dock side

[0589] 1000: Gaming Device

[0590] 3120: Inner circumferential surface of the gaming device

[0591] 3121: Side bottom surface of the gaming device

[0592] 5031: First lateral face

[0593] 5032: Second lateral face

[0594] A3: Arrow

[0595] B1: Length of the first magnet

[0596] B2: Length of the second magnet

[0597] B3: Length of the first yoke

[0598] B4: Length of the second yoke

[0599] B5: First cover length

[0600] B6: Second cover length

[0601] B7: Seventh Length

[0602] B8: Eighth Length

[0603] C: Depth

[0604] D1: First Distance

[0605] D2: Second Distance

[0606] D3: Third Distance

[0607] D4: Fourth Distance

[0608] E1: First width

[0609] E2: Second width

[0610] E3: Third width

[0611] R1: First direction

[0612] R2: Second direction

[0613] R3: Third-party

[0614] R4: Fourth Direction

[0615] R5: Fifth Direction

[0616] R6: Sixth Direction

[0617] S1: First arrow

[0618] S2: Second arrow

[0619] S3: Third Arrow

[0620] S4: Fourth Arrow

[0621] T1: First Height

[0622] T2: Second Height

[0623] T3: Third Height

[0624] T4: Fourth Height

[0625] T5: Fifth Height

[0626] T6: Sixth Height

[0627] T7: Seventh Height

[0628] T8: Eighth Height

[0629] T9: Ninth Height

[0630] T10: Tenth Height

[0631] T11: Eleventh Height

[0632] T12: The twelfth altitude

[0633] W1: First Length

[0634] W2: Second Length

[0635] W3: Third Length

[0636] W4: Fourth Length

Claims

1. An accessory that is detachably mounted on a game controller, wherein, The game controller includes: a protrusion protruding from the side for embedding into a recess on the game device side of the game device; a first button and a second button, the first button and the second button being disposed on the top surface of the protrusion along the long side direction of the protrusion, and when the protrusion is embedded into the recess on the game device side, the first button and the second button are respectively magnetically attracted to a magnet on the game device side; and a controller terminal disposed between the first button and the second button along the long side direction of the protrusion. The accessory includes: At least one recess into which the protrusion is inserted; A first magnet and a second magnet are arranged along the long side of the recess. When the protrusion is inserted into the recess, the first button is magnetically attracted to the first magnet, and the second button is magnetically attracted to the second magnet. as well as A terminal, which is disposed between the first magnet and the second magnet in the long side direction of the recess, is connected to the controller terminal embedded in the protrusion of the recess.

2. The accessory according to claim 1, wherein, The terminal protrudes from the bottom surface of the recess.

3. The accessory according to claim 1, wherein, It has multiple of the aforementioned recesses.

4. The accessory according to claim 3, wherein, It has four of the aforementioned depressions.

5. The accessory according to claim 3, wherein, The game controller has a joystick on the front, buttons on a first side connected to one end of the side panel, and no buttons on a second side connected to the other end of the side panel. The accessory is a charging dock, and the recess includes a first recess and a second recess that are oriented in the same direction along their long sides. The first recess and the second recess are configured to allow the first game controller and the second game controller to be inserted in opposite directions from the other end of their respective sides toward the first end.

6. The accessory according to claim 3, wherein, The game controller has a joystick on the front, buttons on a first side connected to one end of the side panel, and no buttons on a second side connected to the other end of the side panel. The accessory is a charging dock, and the recess includes a first recess and a second recess located next to the first recess. The first recess and the second recess are configured to allow the first game controller and the second game controller to be inserted in opposite orientations from the other end of their respective sides toward the first end.

7. The accessory according to claim 6, wherein, The direction of the long side of the first depression is the same as the direction of the long side of the second depression.

8. The accessory according to claim 7, wherein, The bottom surface of the first recess is parallel to the bottom surface of the second recess.

9. The accessory according to claim 8, wherein, The accessory is configured such that the first recess and the second recess are provided on the upper surface of the main body, and the accessory is placed with the lower surface of the main body facing downward.

10. The accessory according to claim 9, wherein, The lower surface, the bottom surface of the first recess, and the bottom surface of the second recess are parallel.

11. The accessory according to any one of claims 5 to 10, wherein, The first recess is configured to accommodate the first game controller, which has a set of four buttons located on the front side closer to the first surface than the joystick. The second recess is configured to accommodate a second game controller having a set of four buttons on the front side, which is located closer to the second surface than the joystick.

12. A system comprising a first game controller and accessories, wherein, The first game controller has: A first protrusion protrudes from a first side and is used to be inserted into a game device-side recess provided on the game device; A first button and a second button are disposed on the top surface of the first protrusion along the long side of the first protrusion. When the first protrusion is embedded into the recess on the side of the game device, the first button and the second button are respectively magnetically attracted to the magnet on the side of the game device. as well as A first controller terminal is disposed between the first button and the second button along the long side of the first protrusion. The accessory is detachably installed on the first game controller, and the accessory includes: At least one recess into which the first protrusion is inserted; A first magnet and a second magnet are arranged along the long side of the recess. When the first protrusion is inserted into the recess, the first button is magnetically attracted to the first magnet, and the second button is magnetically attracted to the second magnet. as well as A terminal is disposed between the first magnet and the second magnet along the long side of the recess, and is connected to the first controller terminal embedded in the first protrusion of the recess.

13. The system according to claim 12, wherein, The first controller terminal is disposed within a first terminal receiving portion that has an opening on the top surface of the first protrusion. The terminal protrudes from the bottom surface of the recess and is configured to be located within the first terminal receiving portion embedded in the first protrusion of the recess.

14. The system according to claim 12, wherein, It also includes a second game controller, which has: The second protrusion protrudes from the second side and is used to be inserted into the game device side recess provided on the game device; The third and fourth buttons are disposed on the top surface of the second protrusion along the long side of the second protrusion. When the second protrusion is embedded into the recess on the side of the game device, the third and fourth buttons are magnetically attracted to the magnet on the side of the game device. as well as The second controller terminal is disposed between the third button and the fourth button along the long side of the second protrusion. Both the first and second game controllers have joysticks on their front sides, buttons on a first side connected to one end of each of the first and second sides, and no buttons on a second side connected to the other end of each of the first and second sides. The accessory mentioned is a charging dock. The depression includes a first depression and a second depression that are equidistant from each other along their long sides. The first recess and the second recess are configured to allow the first game controller and the second game controller to be inserted in a direction opposite to that of the first side from the other end toward the first end and the direction of the second side from the other end toward the first end.

15. The system according to claim 12, wherein, It also includes a second game controller, which has: The second protrusion protrudes from the second side and is used to be inserted into the game device side recess provided on the game device; The third and fourth buttons are disposed on the top surface of the second protrusion along the long side of the second protrusion. When the second protrusion is embedded into the recess on the side of the game device, the third and fourth buttons are magnetically attracted to the magnet on the side of the game device. as well as The second controller terminal is disposed between the third button and the fourth button along the long side of the second protrusion. Both the first and second game controllers have joysticks on their front sides, buttons on a first side connected to one end of each of the first and second sides, and no buttons on a second side connected to the other end of each of the first and second sides. The accessory mentioned is a charging dock. The depression includes a first depression and a second depression located next to the first depression. The first recess and the second recess are configured to allow the first game controller and the second game controller to be inserted in a direction opposite to that of the first side from the other end toward the first end and the direction of the second side from the other end toward the first end.

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