Peripheral device and system

Abstract

A peripheral device and a system are provided. The first game controller and the second game controller are detachably installed on the peripheral device, the peripheral device is provided with a first part and a second part, the first part is detachably installed on the first game controller and the second game controller, and the second part is fixed on the back face of the first part and is held by the two hands of a user. The first portion has a first recess into which the first convex portion is fitted and which has a first contact region, and a second recess into which the second convex portion is fitted and which has a second contact region. The second portion has a right side portion and a left side portion. When viewed from the right side surface, the right portion is located at the same position as the first game controller attached to the first portion in the vertical direction, and is rearward of the first game controller. When viewed from the left side surface, the left side portion is located at the same position as the second game controller installed on the second portion in the vertical direction, and is closer to the rear than the second game controller.

Description

[0001] This application is a divisional application of the application filed on December 25, 2023, with application number 202380100118.9 and invention title "Peripheral Device". Technical Field

[0002] This disclosure relates to a peripheral device. Background Technology

[0003] Japanese Patent Application Publication No. 2017-000758 (Patent Document 1) discloses a peripheral device for mounting a game controller.

[0004] Existing technical documents

[0005] Patent documents

[0006] Patent Document 1: Japanese Patent Application Publication No. 2017-000758 Summary of the Invention

[0007] The problem the invention aims to solve

[0008] The problem with this disclosure is to provide a peripheral device for assembling a novel game controller.

[0009] Solution for solving the problem

[0010] The peripheral devices disclosed herein allow for the detachable installation of a first game controller and a second game controller. The first game controller is detachably installed on the right side of the game device, and includes: a first input portion disposed on the front of the first game controller; a first protrusion disposed on the back of the first game controller, protruding towards the rear; a first convex portion disposed on the side of the first game controller, for insertion into a right recess of the game device disposed on the right side of the game device; a first operating portion; and a first push rod that protrudes from the top surface of the first convex portion when the first operating portion is operated. The second game controller is detachably installed on the left side of the game device, and includes: a second input portion disposed on the front of the second game controller; a second protrusion disposed on the back of the second game controller, protruding towards the rear; a second convex portion disposed on the side of the second game controller, for insertion into a left recess of the game device disposed on the left side of the game device; a second operating portion; and a second push rod that protrudes from the top surface of the second convex portion when the second operating portion is operated. The peripheral device comprises a first part and a second part. The first part allows for the easy mounting and detachment of a first game controller and a second game controller with their front and back faces facing each other. The second part is fixed to the back of the first part and is held by the user's hands. The first part has: a first recess on the right side for a first protrusion to be inserted; and a second recess on the left side for a second protrusion to be inserted. The second part has: a right side portion, which is positioned to the right of the right side of the first part when viewed from the front, and has a portion held by the user's right hand; and a left side portion, which is positioned to the left of the left side of the first part when viewed from the front, and has a portion held by the user's left hand. Regarding the right side portion, when viewed from the right side, when positioned vertically at the same position as the first game controller mounted on the first part, the right side portion is positioned further back than the first game controller. At least a portion of the right side portion faces the back of the first game controller mounted on the first part at a position forward of the rear end of the first protrusion. Regarding the left side portion, when viewed from the left side, the left side portion is positioned rearward of the second game controller mounted on the second portion in the same vertical direction as the second game controller already installed on the second portion. At least a portion of the left side portion faces the back of the second game controller mounted on the second portion at a position forward of the rear end of the second protrusion. The first recess has a first abutment area for the protruding first push rod to abut. The second recess has a second abutment area for the protruding second push rod to abut.

[0011] According to the peripheral devices mentioned above, the upper surface of the right portion may be positioned below the rear end of the first protrusion of the first game controller already installed on the first portion in the vertical direction, and may have a shape that extends downward as it extends to the right. Alternatively, the upper surface of the left portion may be positioned below the rear end of the second protrusion of the second game controller already installed on the first portion in the vertical direction, and may have a shape that extends downward as it extends to the left.

[0012] Based on the aforementioned peripheral equipment, the first recess may have a first abutting area located above the center in the vertical direction. Alternatively, the second recess may have a second abutting area located above the center in the vertical direction.

[0013] According to the peripheral devices mentioned above, the first operating unit may be located on the back of the first game controller. Alternatively, the second operating unit may be located on the back of the second game controller. Alternatively, the upper surface of the right side portion may be positioned lower in the vertical direction than the first operating unit of the first game controller already mounted on the first part, and may have a shape that extends downwards as it extends to the right. Alternatively, the upper surface of the left side portion may be positioned lower in the vertical direction than the second operating unit of the second game controller already mounted on the first part, and may have a shape that extends downwards as it extends to the left.

[0014] Depending on the peripheral devices described above, the first operating unit may be operable in a direction that includes the left side when viewed from the rear. Alternatively, the second operating unit may be operable in a direction that includes the right side when viewed from the rear. Furthermore, the portion of the upper surface of the second part located between the first operating unit of the first game controller mounted on the first part and the second operating unit of the second game controller mounted on the first part in the left-right direction may be located lower than the first and second operating units in the vertical direction.

[0015] According to the peripheral devices mentioned above, the first operating part may be located on the back of the first game controller and to the right of the first protrusion when viewed from the back, and may be pressed towards the first protrusion. Alternatively, the second operating part may be located on the back of the second game controller and to the left of the second protrusion when viewed from the back, and may be pressed towards the second protrusion. Alternatively, the upper surface of the right side portion may be positioned vertically below the rear end of the first protrusion of the first game controller already mounted on the first part and below the first operating part, and may have a shape that extends downwards as it extends to the right. Alternatively, the upper surface of the left side portion may be positioned vertically below the rear end of the second protrusion of the second game controller already mounted on the first part and below the second operating part, and may have a shape that extends downwards as it extends to the left.

[0016] According to the peripheral equipment mentioned above, the portion of the upper surface of the second part that is located in the left-right direction between the first operating part of the first game controller installed in the first part and the second operating part of the second game controller installed in the first part is located in the vertical direction below the first operating part and the second operating part.

[0017] The peripheral device disclosed herein allows for the detachable installation of a first game controller and a second game controller. The first game controller is detachably installed on the right side of the game device, and includes: a first input section on the front of the first game controller; a first protrusion on the side of the first game controller for insertion into a right recess on the right side of the game device; a first operating section; and a first push rod that protrudes from the top surface of the first protrusion when the first operating section is operated. The second game controller is detachably installed on the left side of the game device, and includes: a second input section on the front of the second game controller; a second protrusion on the side of the second game controller for insertion into a left recess on the left side of the game device; a second operating section; and a second push rod that protrudes from the top surface of the second protrusion when the second operating section is operated. The peripheral device includes a first part and a second part. The first part allows for the detachable installation of the first and second game controllers, and the second part is fixed to the back of the first part for holding by the user's hands. The first part has: a first recess on the right side for a first protrusion to be inserted into; and a second recess on the left side for a second protrusion to be inserted into. The second part has: a right side portion, which is a portion further to the right of the right side of the first part when viewed from the front, having a portion for being held by the user's right hand; and a left side portion, which is a portion further to the left of the left side of the first part when viewed from the front, having a portion for being held by the user's left hand. The right side portion has a shape that does not cover the first game controller installed in the first part when viewed from the right side, and is at least partially covered by the first game controller installed in the first part when viewed from the top surface. The left side portion has a shape that does not cover the second game controller installed in the second part when viewed from the left side, and is at least partially covered by the second game controller installed in the second part when viewed from the top surface. The first recess has a first abutment area for a protruding first push rod to abut. The second recess has a second abutment area for a protruding second push rod to abut.

[0018] Based on the aforementioned peripheral equipment, the first recess may have a first abutting area located above the center in the vertical direction. Alternatively, the second recess may have a second abutting area located above the center in the vertical direction.

[0019] According to the peripheral devices mentioned above, the first operating unit may be located on the back of the first game controller. Alternatively, the second operating unit may be located on the back of the second game controller. Alternatively, the upper surface of the right side portion may be positioned lower in the vertical direction than the first operating unit of the first game controller already mounted on the first part, and may have a shape that extends downwards as it extends to the right. Alternatively, the upper surface of the left side portion may be positioned lower in the vertical direction than the second operating unit of the second game controller already mounted on the first part, and may have a shape that extends downwards as it extends to the left.

[0020] Depending on the peripheral devices described above, the first operating unit may be operable in a direction that includes the left side when viewed from the rear. Alternatively, the second operating unit may be operable in a direction that includes the right side when viewed from the rear. Furthermore, the portion of the upper surface of the second part located between the first operating unit of the first game controller mounted on the first part and the second operating unit of the second game controller mounted on the first part in the left-right direction may be located lower than the first and second operating units in the vertical direction.

[0021] According to the peripheral devices mentioned above, the first operating unit may be located on the back of the first game controller and can be operated in a direction including the left when viewed from the back. Alternatively, the second operating unit may be located on the back of the second game controller and can be operated in a direction including the right when viewed from the back. Alternatively, the portion of the upper surface of the second part located between the first operating unit of the first game controller installed in the first part and the second operating unit of the second game controller installed in the first part in the left-right direction may be located lower than the first and second operating units in the vertical direction.

[0022] According to the peripheral devices mentioned above, the first recess may have a depth such that the top surface of the first protrusion remains entirely contained within the first recess when the first push rod of the first game controller already installed in the first part protrudes. Alternatively, the second recess may have a depth such that the top surface of the second protrusion remains entirely contained within the second recess when the second push rod of the second game controller already installed in the first part protrudes.

[0023] According to the peripheral device mentioned above, the first protrusion and the second protrusion may each have a first protrusion and a second protrusion protruding from the outer peripheral surface. The first protrusion is located above the second protrusion in the vertical direction when the first game controller and the second game controller are installed in the first part. Alternatively, the first recess may have a depth such that at least a portion of the second protrusion of the first game controller continues to be received in the first recess when the first push rod of the first game controller installed in the first part protrudes. Alternatively, the second recess may have a depth such that at least a portion of the second protrusion of the second game controller continues to be received in the second recess when the second push rod of the second game controller installed in the first part protrudes.

[0024] According to the peripheral devices mentioned above, the first recess may also have a depth such that when the first push rod of the first game controller installed in the first part protrudes, the entire first protrusion of the first game controller is exposed from the first recess. Alternatively, the second recess may have a depth such that when the second push rod of the second game controller installed in the first part protrudes, the entire first protrusion of the second game controller is exposed from the second recess.

[0025] According to the peripheral equipment mentioned above, the first protrusion may be formed by the outer peripheral surface of the first protrusion, and the second protrusion may be formed by the outer peripheral surface of the second protrusion.

[0026] According to the peripheral devices mentioned above, it is also possible to further include a first magnet and a second magnet disposed in the first recess and the second recess, respectively capable of being attracted to the first game controller and the second game controller by magnetic force, wherein the second magnet is located below the first magnet. Alternatively, the first abutment area and the second abutment area may be located above the first magnet in the vertical direction.

[0027] According to the peripheral equipment mentioned above, it may also have terminals disposed in the first recess and the second recess and located between the first magnet and the second magnet in the vertical direction, which can be connected to the first game controller and the second game controller respectively.

[0028] According to the peripheral equipment mentioned above, it may also have terminals disposed in the first recess and the second recess and located at the center of the first recess and the second recess in the vertical direction, which can be connected to the first game controller and the second game controller respectively.

[0029] According to the peripheral device mentioned above, the first part may also have: a plurality of first holes arranged in the vertical direction, the plurality of first holes penetrating the front side inner peripheral surface of the first part and the front side of the first recess, allowing light emitted from the first game controller installed on the first part to pass through; and a plurality of second holes arranged in the vertical direction, the plurality of second holes penetrating the front side inner peripheral surface of the first part and the front side of the second recess, allowing light emitted from the second game controller installed on the first part to pass through.

[0030] Based on the aforementioned peripheral devices, the depth of the first recess may be shallower than the highest height of the first protrusion relative to the side of the first game controller. Alternatively, the depth of the second recess may be shallower than the highest height of the second protrusion relative to the side of the second game controller.

[0031] Based on the peripheral equipment mentioned above, the right side of the first part may also be configured not to abut against the side of the first game controller that is already installed on the first game controller. Alternatively, the left side of the first part may be configured not to abut against the side of the second game controller that is already installed on the first part.

[0032] According to the peripheral device mentioned above, the first part may also have: a plurality of first holes arranged in a vertical direction, the plurality of first holes penetrating the front side inner peripheral surface of the first part and the front side of the first recess, allowing light emitted from a first game controller mounted on the first part to pass through; and a plurality of second holes arranged in a vertical direction, the plurality of second holes penetrating the front side inner peripheral surface of the first part and the front side of the second recess, allowing light emitted from a second game controller mounted on the first part to pass through. Alternatively, the peripheral device may have: a first terminal disposed in the first recess and at the same position in the vertical direction as at least any one of the plurality of first holes, capable of being connected to the first game controller; and a second terminal disposed in the second recess and at the same position in the vertical direction as at least any one of the plurality of second holes, capable of being connected to the second game controller. Attached Figure Description

[0033] Figure 1 This is a front view diagram showing the structure of the peripheral device involved in this embodiment.

[0034] Figure 2 This is a right-side schematic diagram showing the structure of the peripheral device involved in this embodiment.

[0035] Figure 3 This is a front view schematic diagram showing an example of the structure of an information equipment device.

[0036] Figure 4 This is a front view showing the first game controller and the second game controller each detached from the game device.

[0037] Figure 5 This diagram illustrates an example of holding and operating an information processing device.

[0038] Figure 6 This is a diagram illustrating an example of holding and operating the controller in a horizontal grip.

[0039] Figure 7 This is a diagram illustrating an example of holding and operating the controller in a longitudinal grip.

[0040] Figure 8 This is a three-dimensional assembly diagram showing the structure of the right side of the game device.

[0041] Figure 9 This is an exploded three-dimensional diagram showing the structure of the right side of the game device.

[0042] Figure 10 This is a six-sided schematic diagram showing the structure of the first game controller.

[0043] Figure 11 This is a three-dimensional schematic diagram showing the structure of the first game controller.

[0044] Figure 12 It is an exploded three-dimensional diagram including the convex part.

[0045] Figure 13 It is along Figure 11 A partial cross-sectional view of line XIII-XIII.

[0046] 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.

[0047] 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.

[0048] Figure 16 This is a cross-sectional view showing the state of the game controller being installed on the game device.

[0049] Figure 17 This is a schematic diagram of the back of the game controller, showing its structure.

[0050] Figure 18 It shows along Figure 17 A cross-sectional view of the XVIII-XVIII line.

[0051] Figure 19 This is a cross-sectional schematic diagram showing the state when the operating unit is in operation.

[0052] Figure 20 It is along Figure 11 A cross-sectional view of the XX-XX line.

[0053] Figure 21 This is a six-sided schematic diagram showing the structure of the second game controller.

[0054] Figure 22 This is a six-sided schematic diagram showing the structure of the peripheral device involved in this embodiment.

[0055] Figure 23 This is an exploded perspective view showing the structure of the peripheral equipment involved in this embodiment.

[0056] Figure 24 This is a front view diagram showing the structure of the peripheral device involved in this embodiment.

[0057] Figure 25 This is a schematic diagram of the upper surface of the structure of the peripheral device involved in this embodiment.

[0058] Figure 26 It shows along Figure 24 A cross-sectional view of the XXVI-XXVI line.

[0059] Figure 27A This is a rear view showing the structure of the peripheral device according to this embodiment with the rear grip housing and fastening members omitted.

[0060] Figure 27B This is a rear view showing the structure of the peripheral device involved in this embodiment.

[0061] Figure 28 It shows along Figure 22 A cross-sectional view of the XXVIII-XXVIII line.

[0062] Figure 29 This is a partial cross-sectional schematic diagram showing the structure of the support portion.

[0063] Figure 30 It shows along Figure 29 A partial sectional view of the XXX-XXX line.

[0064] Figure 31 It shows from Figure 30 A schematic diagram of the right side after the third outer shell has been removed.

[0065] Figure 32 It shows along Figure 30 A partial sectional view of line XXXII-XXXII.

[0066] Figure 33 This is a three-dimensional schematic diagram showing the structure of an LED lens.

[0067] Figure 34 This is a three-dimensional schematic diagram showing the structure of the LED lens cover.

[0068] Figure 35 This is a three-dimensional schematic diagram showing the LED component for charging.

[0069] Figure 36 This is a schematic diagram showing the state in which the LED component for charging has been assembled into the housing of the support.

[0070] Figure 37 This is a six-sided schematic diagram showing the state in which the first game controller and the second game controller have been installed on the peripheral device.

[0071] Figure 38 This is a cross-sectional schematic diagram showing the structure near the first facing surface of the right grip.

[0072] Figure 39 This is a rear view showing the state of the first game controller being installed on a peripheral device.

[0073] Figure 40 This is a rear view showing the state of the first game controller being removed from the peripheral device.

[0074] Figure 41 This is a frontal schematic diagram showing the user's operation of the first and second game controllers.

[0075] Figure 42 This is a partial cross-sectional schematic diagram showing the state in which the first game controller is assembled to the peripheral device without the tongue on the support.

[0076] Figure 43 This is a partial cross-sectional schematic diagram showing the state in which the first game controller is assembled to the peripheral device with the support having a tongue.

[0077] Figure 44 This is a three-dimensional schematic diagram showing the structure of the tongue of the game device.

[0078] Figure 45 This is a partial cross-sectional schematic diagram showing the structure of the tongue of the game device.

[0079] Figure 46 This is a perspective view showing the structure of the protrusion of the peripheral device involved in a variation of this embodiment.

[0080] Figure 47 This is a partial cross-sectional schematic diagram showing the structure of the protrusion of the peripheral device involved in a variation of this embodiment. Detailed Implementation

[0081] 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.

[0082] <Summary>

[0083] First, a summary of one example of the peripheral equipment involved in this disclosure will be given. Figure 1 This is a front view diagram showing the structure of the peripheral device involved in this embodiment. Figure 2 This is a right-side schematic diagram showing the structure of the peripheral device involved in this embodiment.

[0084] like Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, the peripheral device 500 according to this embodiment includes a support portion 600, a right grip portion 700, a left grip portion 800, a right elastic member piece 701, and a left elastic member piece 801. The support portion 600 has a first light guide path 611 and a second light guide path 612. A first recess 621 is provided on the right side of the support portion 600, and a second recess 622 is provided on the left side.

[0085] The peripheral device 500 involved in this embodiment is used for easy installation and removal of the first game controller 1 and the second game controller 2, which will be described later. Figure 37 , Figure 39 and Figure 40 As shown, the first game controller 1 and the second game controller 2 can be installed on the peripheral device 500 and can be removed from the peripheral device 500.

[0086] Information Equipment and Devices

[0087] Next, an example of the structure of an information device having a first game controller and a second game controller will be described. Figure 3 This is a front view schematic diagram showing an example of the structure of an information equipment device.

[0088] like Figure 3 As shown, the information device 1000 includes a first game controller 1, a second game controller 2, and a game device 3. Hereinafter, the first game controller 1 or the second game controller 2 will be collectively referred to as the game controller. The first game controller 1 and the second game controller 2 are input devices. The game device 3 is capable of performing game processing. Game processing is performed based on input to the game controller. The first game controller 1 and the second game controller 2 are detachable from the game device 3. Figure 3 In the installation configuration shown, the first game controller 1 is installed on the right side of the game device 3, and the second game controller 2 is installed on the left side of the game device 3.

[0089] Figure 4 This is a frontal schematic diagram showing the first game controller 1 and the second game controller 2, each detached from the game device 3.

[0090] like Figure 5 , Figure 6 as well as Figure 7 As shown, the game controller can be used both when it is installed on the game device 3 and when it has been removed from the game device 3.

[0091] like Figure 5 As shown, when the game controller is installed on the game device 3, it is used with its long side oriented, for example, vertically. On the other hand, as... Figure 6 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 game device 3.

[0092] exist Figure 6 In the example shown, the first game controller 1 and the second game controller 2 are operated by different users.

[0093] 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 game device 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 game device 3 and the orientation of the information device 1000 after the game controller is installed on the game device 3, the following usage state will be used as the reference orientation: the direction in which the sides of the game device 3 on which the game controller is installed are connected to each other will be the left-right direction.

[0094] In addition, such as Figure 7 As shown, even after the game controller has been removed from the game device 3, it is still used in a manner where the long side of the game controller is positioned, for example, vertically (or, from another viewpoint, perpendicular to the ground) or forward / backward. 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.

[0095] After that, Figure 5 The usage state shown is called the integrated grip state. Figure 6 The usage position shown is called the horizontal grip position. Figure 7 The usage state shown is called the longitudinal grip state.

[0096] like Figure 4As 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.

[0097] like Figure 3 and Figure 4 As shown, the game device 3 has a game device side recess 310 on the right side surface 313 of the main body. The game device side recess 310 extends along the long side of the right side surface 313 of the main body. The game device side recess 310 extends along the vertical direction of the right side surface 313 of the main body. The game device side recess 320 has a game device side recess 320 on the left side surface 314 of the main body. The game device side recess 320 extends along the long side of the left side surface 314 of the main body. The game device side recess 320 extends along the vertical direction of the left side surface 314 of the main body. 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 of the main body.

[0098] The recesses 310 and 320 on the side of the game device are game device mounting portions provided on the game device 3 of the information equipment device. For example... Figure 3 As shown, the first game controller 1 is mounted on the game device 3 with a protrusion 100 inserted into the side recess 310 of the game device. The first game controller 1 is mounted on the game device 3 with its upper side 11 facing the right side 313 of the main body of the game device 3, and the long side of the upper side 11 of the first game controller 1 extending along the long side of the right side 313 of the main body of the game device 3. Similarly, the second game controller 2 is mounted on the game device 3 with a protrusion 200 inserted into the side recess 320 of the game device. The second game controller 2 is mounted on the game device 3 with its upper side 211 facing the left side 314 of the main body of the game device 3, and the long side of the upper side 211 of the second game controller 2 extending along the long side of the left side 314 of the main body of the game device 3.

[0099] 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 game device 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 game device 3 with the joystick on the top and the four buttons on the bottom.

[0100] The information device may also be capable of performing functions other than gaming. Furthermore, the information device may include a housing capable of housing a device that can execute a game. The first game controller 1 and the second game controller 2 may also be mounted on components other than the gaming device 3 of the information device. For example, the first game controller 1 and the second game controller 2 may be mounted on top of each other.

[0101] <Game Device>

[0102] like Figure 3 As shown, a display 305 is provided on the front 315 of the main body of the gaming device 3.

[0103] The gaming device 3 has a lower terminal 303. The lower terminal 303 is located on the lower side 317 of the main body of the gaming device 3. The lower terminal 303 may also be located at the center of the lower side 317 in the left-right direction. The lower terminal 303 may be a terminal for communication with an external device, for example. The lower terminal 303 may, for example, form a USB (Universal Serial Bus) connector. The gaming device 3 can also be powered from an external source via the lower terminal 303. The gaming device 3 can also output images to an external source via the lower terminal 303. When the gaming device 3 is mounted on a bracket from the lower side of the main body, the lower terminal 303 may also be connected to a terminal on the bracket.

[0104] The gaming device 3 has an upper terminal 302 on the upper side 316 of the main body. The gaming device 3 may also have a power button 307, a storage medium slot 304, and a sound input / output terminal 301 on the upper side 316 of the main body. The gaming device 3 can also perform game processing by executing a game application stored on a storage medium inserted into the storage medium slot 304.

[0105] Figure 8 This is a three-dimensional assembly diagram showing the structure of the right side of the game device 3. Figure 9 This is an exploded perspective view showing the structure of the right side of the game device 3. Furthermore, the game device 3 also has the same structure on its left side.

[0106] like Figure 8As shown, a game device-side recess 310 is provided on the right side 313 of the main body of the game device 3. The game device-side recess 310 is a portion recessed in 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 shell 306 that forms the right side of the game device 3 is recessed, thereby forming the game device-side inner peripheral surface 3120 and a base surface (described later as base surface 311) 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 shell 306 becomes the game device-side bottom surface 3121 of the game device-side recess 310.

[0107] like Figure 8 As shown, the game device side 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 game device side bottom surface 3121 are substantially straight lines and extend substantially parallel to each other. In this embodiment, the upper and lower regions of the game device side bottom surface 3121 narrow in width as they move towards the end. More specifically, the upper and lower regions of the game device side bottom surface 3121 narrow in width in a curved manner. Alternatively, the upper and lower regions of the game device side bottom surface 3121 may narrow in width in a straight line. Furthermore, the width of the upper and lower regions of the game device side bottom surface 3121 may be constant. Alternatively, only one of the upper and lower regions of the game device side bottom surface 3121 may narrow in width as it moves towards the end.

[0108] like Figure 9 As shown, the game 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 arranged 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 slightly 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 slightly 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.

[0109] like Figure 9As shown, the portion forming the right side of the main body shell 306 is recessed, thereby forming a base surface 311, which is 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. In this embodiment, the game device side recess 310 opens to the right and does not open in the vertical or horizontal direction. 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 game 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. In this embodiment, the shape of the inner peripheral surface 3120 on the gaming device side is approximately the outer peripheral surface shape of a frustum of a pyramid with the bottom surface 3121 on the gaming device side as its upper base. That is, the inner peripheral surface 3120 on the gaming device side has a shape that expands from the bottom surface to the upper end. Furthermore, as described later, the end region in the long side direction may also be rounded. From another viewpoint, when viewing the recess 310 on the gaming device side from the opening side (i.e., the right side), the bottom surface 3121 on the gaming device side and the inner peripheral surface 3120 on the gaming device side surrounding the bottom surface 3121 on the gaming device side can be seen. In other embodiments, the inner peripheral surface 3120 on the gaming device side may also extend parallel to each other in the left-right direction. Furthermore, the shape of the recess 310 on the gaming device side is not limited to the outer peripheral surface shape of a frustum of a pyramid. As an example, the shape of the recess 310 on the gaming device side may also be the outer peripheral surface shape of a frustum of a cone, or it may be the outer peripheral surface shape of a cuboid. The inner peripheral surface 3120 of the gaming device side may also have a shape that does not expand outward from the bottom surface 3121 of the gaming device side upward. That is, the inner peripheral surface 3120 of the gaming device side may also slope outward from the top, or it may not slope inward or outward. From another point of view, it may also be that when the recess 310 of the gaming device side is viewed from the opening side (i.e., the right side), at least the entire bottom surface 3121 of the gaming device side can be seen. Furthermore, the opposite side of the gaming device 3 is also configured in the same way.

[0110] 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 mounted on the gaming device 3 by adsorbing the magnetic elements 410 and 420 on the gaming device side through all or part of the magnetic elements 410 and 420 entering 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 and the magnetic elements 410 and 420 on the gaming device side mounted on the gaming device 3 becomes closer, which can improve the magnetic force of adsorption.

[0111] 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.

[0112] 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.

[0113] like Figure 9 As shown, the first plug connector 330 has a connector support portion 333, a tongue 332 protruding from the connector support portion 333, and a main body first terminal 331 disposed along the surface of the tongue 332. The connector support portion 333 and the tongue 332 can be integrated or separate.

[0114] On the long side of the right side 313 of the main body, 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.

[0115] <Controller>

[0116] Figure 10 This is a six-sided schematic diagram showing the structure of the first game controller 1.

[0117] like Figure 10 As shown, the first game controller 1 of this embodiment has a joystick 31 as an example of a directional input unit on its front side, a group of four buttons 32 arranged in a cross shape, a + button 33 (1), and a home button 33 (2). Additionally, the first game controller 1 has a top surface button (right) 110 and a top surface button (left) 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. The top surface button (right) 110 and the top surface button (left) 120 are magnetically attached buttons.

[0118] When the first game controller 1 is installed on the game device 3, the operation information from the input unit is transmitted to the main body first terminal 331 of the game device 3 via the first terminal 160 (described later), and is processed by the CPU of the game device 3 according to the program. Furthermore, when the game controller is not installed on the game device 3, the operation information from the input unit is transmitted to the CPU of the game device 3 via the wireless chip provided with the game controller and the wireless chip provided with the game device 3. Alternatively, the game device may not have the first terminal 160 and the main body first terminal 331; in this case, information transmission via the wireless chip still occurs even when the game controller is installed on the game device 3.

[0119] 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.

[0120] 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.

[0121] 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.

[0122] The direction of the normal at 15° on the front 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.

[0123] 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.

[0124] 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.

[0125] 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 game device 3 can also process signals indicating the direction of operation in the executed program through user 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.

[0126] The game device 3 can also perform corresponding predefined 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 game device 3 can also bring up the home menu based on the input of the home button 33(2).

[0127] 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 game device 3 performs a prescribed process based on the pressing of the shoulder button (right) in the executed program.

[0128] 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 game device 3 performs a prescribed process based on the pressing of the Z-shoulder button (right) 140 in the executed program.

[0129] Figure 11This is a three-dimensional schematic diagram showing the structure of the first game controller 1. Figure 12 It is an exploded three-dimensional schematic diagram including the protrusion 100.

[0130] like Figure 11 As shown, the first game controller 1, in addition to the previously described structure, 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 game device 3; a first buffer 191; a second buffer 192; and an operating section 182, which constitutes a disassembly mechanism for removing the protrusion 100 from the game device 3. The first terminal 160 is a game controller terminal provided on the first game controller 1.

[0131] like Figure 11 As 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.

[0132] 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. 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 can be either embossed or otherwise not flat, or it can be flat.

[0133] In this embodiment, the protrusion 100 is a frustum pyramid shape whose cross-section decreases as it moves toward 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. Furthermore, 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. The outer peripheral surface 107 of the protrusion 100 may also be a shape that does not extend outwards as it moves toward the top surface 106. That is, the outer peripheral surface 107 of the protrusion 100 may also slope inwards as it moves toward the top surface 106, or it may not slope inwards or outwards, for example, extending vertically from the upper side surface 11.

[0134] 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.

[0135] 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.

[0136] 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.

[0137] like Figure 12As 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.

[0138] The protrusion 100 is detachably mounted to the game device mounting portion of the game device. Specifically, 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 game 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 correspond 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 mounted on the game 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 mounts the first game controller 1 on the game device 3, the first game controller 1 is guided to the appropriate mounting position. Furthermore, for example, it suppresses positional deviation of the first game controller 1, which is installed on the game device 3, in the vertical or horizontal direction of the game device 3. As an example, in the integrated grip state, even if a force is applied to the game controller in the horizontal or horizontal direction with the user's operation input, it suppresses large positional deviation of the game controller relative to the game device 3.

[0139] like Figures 10 to 12 As shown, the outer peripheral surface 107 of the protrusion 100 has a first engaging hole 193 and a second engaging hole 194. The first engaging hole 193 is disposed on one end face of the protrusion 100 along its long side. The second engaging hole 194 is disposed on the other end face of the protrusion 100 along its long side. 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 lengths of the first engaging hole 193 and the second engaging hole 194 may also be different. In the vertical direction, the lengths of the first engaging hole 193 and the second engaging hole 194 may also be different.

[0140] like Figure 11 and Figure 12As shown, upper surface button (right) 110 and upper surface button (left) 120 are provided on the protrusion 100. Upper surface button (right) 110 and upper surface button (left) 120 are buttons that are pressed by the user, and are components that move downwards upon being pressed. A grounding part 51 is connected to the lower side of upper surface button (right) 110. A tactile switch 117 is provided below upper surface button (right) 110. When upper surface button (right) 110 moves downwards due to a user's pressing operation, tactile switch 117 is pressed by upper surface button (right) 110. Upper surface button (right) 110 and tactile switch 117 constitute a push-button switch. Additionally, upper surface button (left) 120 and tactile switch 127 constitute a push-button switch.

[0141] The upper surface button (right) 110 protrudes from the fifth opening 197 located on the top surface 106. The exposed portions of the upper surface button (right) 110 and the upper surface button (left) 120 are shown in the reference diagram. Figure 10 An operating section is formed by the user pressing the button. 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 (left) 120. The on signals of the tactile switch 117 and the tactile switch 127 are transmitted to the game device 3, and the program being executed performs processing corresponding to the pressing of the upper surface button (right) 110 and the upper surface button (left) 120.

[0142] 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 game device 3.

[0143] 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 of the protrusion 100 of the first game controller 1. The first terminal 160 is provided inside the terminal opening 196. 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.

[0144] 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 direction 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 up-down 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.

[0145] 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.

[0146] 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 game device 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.

[0147] The light-emitting portion 150 is disposed between the upper surface button (right) 110 and the upper surface button (left) 120 in the long side direction of the protrusion 100. The light-emitting portion 150 is disposed at a position overlapping with the first terminal 160 in the long side direction of the protrusion 100. From another viewpoint, viewed from the front, the light-emitting portion 150 is located below the terminal opening 196.

[0148] 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.

[0149] The game controller 1 can also be mounted with the top surface of the protrusion 100 facing a 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 surface by the first buffer 191 and the second buffer 192 themselves contacting the surface. Furthermore, when the first game controller 1 is installed on the game device 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.

[0150] 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.

[0151] 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.

[0152] 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.

[0153] The protrusion 100 can also be divided. The protrusion 100 can also be composed of multiple protruding members, for example. The mounting structure of the game controller 1 is not limited to the protrusion 100. The game controller 1 may also have mounting portions other than the protrusion 100. Alternatively, in the mounting portions other than the protrusion 100, the first opening 170 for mouse operation may open in the direction facing the upper side 11.

[0154] Figure 13 It is along Figure 11 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.

[0155] 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.

[0156] 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.

[0157] In addition, in other ways, the upper surface button (right) 110 may also include a magnet, or the magnet may be combined with a soft magnet.

[0158] Alternatively, in other embodiments, 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.

[0159] The operating surface 115 is the operating surface of the upper surface button (right) 110 exposed from the fifth 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 can be more than 10% of the length of the top surface 106 of the protrusion 100 in the left-right direction, or it can be more than 20% of the length. In addition, the length of the operating surface 115 in the left-right direction can be more than 10% of the length of the upper side surface 11 of the protrusion 100 in the left-right direction, or it can be more than 20% of the length.

[0160] like Figure 13 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.

[0161] 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.

[0162] Alternatively, the upper surface button (right) 110 can also be forced upward by a force-applying body such as a spring. That is, the upper surface button (right) 110 can be forced upward by a force-applying body such as a spring when it is not pressed by the user, thereby separating it from the tactile switch 117. Alternatively, a rubber switch can be used instead of the tactile switch 117.

[0163] 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. In the vertical direction, a grounding portion 51 is provided between the second protrusions 112 and the ground electrode. 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 to 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.

[0164] 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 protrusion 100 or the internal electronic components of 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.

[0165] 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 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.

[0166] like Figure 12 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 through the fifth opening 197 into the protrusion 100. 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.

[0167] 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 positioned relative to the second inner surface 72 in a direction perpendicular to the pressing direction of the upper surface button (right) 110.

[0168] 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 is elastically deformed by an applied force and elastically recovers when no longer subjected to a force. The material of the first elastic deformable element 52 is not particularly limited, and for example, it can be rubber.

[0169] 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.

[0170] 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.

[0171] 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.

[0172] When the first game controller 1 is installed on the game device 3, the upper surface button (right) 110 is attracted to the magnetic element 410 on the side of the first game device. Figure 14 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.

[0173] like Figure 14 As shown, when the first game controller 1 is installed on the game device 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 its initial position, which is not pressed by the user, 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.

[0174] 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 when at least 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 16The 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.

[0175] Figure 15 This is a schematic diagram showing the top surface 106 as viewed from inside the protrusion 100, illustrating the upper surface of the structure of the first elastic deformable body 52. Figure 15 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 fifth opening 197. In the left-right direction, the second elastic portion 52b is located on the fourth direction R4 side relative to the fifth opening 197.

[0176] 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.

[0177] 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.

[0178] like Figure 10 and Figure 12 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 longitudinal or lateral gripping state, 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.

[0179] 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 opposing inner peripheral surface 3120 on the gaming device side. As a result, the protrusion 100 is more securely 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 and 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 opposing inner peripheral surface 3120 on the gaming device side, and the installation becomes secure.

[0180] 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 game device-side inner peripheral surface 3120. Therefore, any reduction in installability is suppressed.

[0181] 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.

[0182] Furthermore, the elastic deformable body disposed on the outer peripheral surface 107 may be separate from the elastic deformable bodies 52 and 54 disposed on the upper surface of the flange 113. In this case, their respective materials may also be different. In this case, the elastic deformable body may also be disposed on the back side of the outer peripheral surface 107. Alternatively, instead of the elastic deformable bodies 52 and 54, the outer peripheral surface 107 itself may partially protrude with the positions and shapes of the aforementioned elastic deformable bodies 52 and 54 to form protrusions 52 and 54. In this case, when the protrusion 100 is inserted into the recess 310 on the gaming device side, the protrusions 52 and 54, or the protrusion 100 including the protrusions 52 and 54, may deform.

[0183] like Figures 10 to 13As 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.

[0184] 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 in a manner that passes through the fifth opening 197 formed in the first region 101. 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 in a manner that passes through the sixth opening 198 formed in the second region 102.

[0185] like Figure 11 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.

[0186] A first buffer 191 is set in the third region 103. More specifically, such as Figure 13 As shown, the first buffer 191 is disposed in a recess provided 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.

[0187] 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 the region at another end 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.

[0188] 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 can also be said to increase the height of the protrusion 100 relative to the upper side surface 11.

[0189] 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.

[0190] 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.

[0191] 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.

[0192] 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.

[0193] 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.

[0194] 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.

[0195] 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.

[0196] 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.

[0197] 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.

[0198] like Figure 13 and Figure 14 As shown, the upper surface button (right) 110 can move upwards. Figure 14As 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.

[0199] <Connection Structure>

[0200] Figure 16 This is a cross-sectional view showing the state in which the game controller has been installed on the game device 3. Figure 16 The sectional view shown is parallel to the left-right and up-down directions.

[0201] 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 game device 3. The upper surface button (right) 110 is magnetically attached to the first game device-side magnetic element 410. 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 first game device-side magnetic element 410 (first length W1). The upper surface button (left) 120 is magnetically attached to the second game device-side magnetic element 420. 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 second game device-side magnetic element 420 (second length W2). The upper surface button (left) 120 also has a first protrusion 121 and a second protrusion 122.

[0202] <Disassembly Mechanism>

[0203] Figure 17 This is a schematic diagram of the back of the game controller, showing its structure. Figure 18 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.

[0204] According to the user-operated operating unit 182, the push rod 181 protrudes from the top surface 106 of the protrusion 100. When the first game controller 1 is installed on the game device 3, the protruding push rod 181 pushes the bottom surface 3121 of the game device side recess 310. By pushing 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 about 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 game device 3.

[0205] Furthermore, the push rod 181 may also protrude from a position to the right of the operating portion 182 along the long side 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 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 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 of the protrusion 100.

[0206] Alternatively, the protrusion of the push rod 181 can be such that the operating surface 115 of the upper surface button (right) 110 separates from the surface of the cover member 338 of the game device side bottom surface 3121 constituting the game device side 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 attracted to the first game device side magnetic element 410 and moved upwards to its maximum extent, the operating surface 115 of the upper surface button (right) 110 separates from the surface of the cover member 338 of the game device side bottom surface 3121 constituting the game device side recess 310. This allows for easy removal of the first game controller 1 from the game device 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 does not separate from the surface of the cover member 338. This prevents the first game controller 1 from being removed from the game device 3 too quickly.

[0207] Alternatively, the protrusion of push rod 181 can also be achieved by the protrusion of push rod 181 to the right end of the top surface 106 of protrusion 100. Figure 11The size at which the second direction R2 side end of the push rod 181 protrudes from the opening of the game device side recess 310. Furthermore, the amount of protrusion 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 protrude from the opening of the game device side recess 310. Additionally, the amount of protrusion of the push rod 181 can also be such that the first elastic deformable body 52, exposed from the outer peripheral surface 107 of the protrusion 100, is entirely exposed from the opening of the game device side recess 310 by the protrusion of the push rod 181. 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 game device side recess 310. Furthermore, the amount of protrusion 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 protrude from the opening of the game device side recess 310. Additionally, the amount of protrusion of the push rod 181 can also be such that the right end of the upper side surface 11 ( Figure 11 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.

[0208] like Figure 17 and Figure 18 As shown, the operation unit 182 is provided, for example, on the back panel 16. The operation unit 182 is configured to protrude from an opening provided on the back panel 16. The operation unit 182 is operated by the user. In addition, the back panel 16 has a protrusion 18. The protrusion 18 is located on the third direction R3 side relative to the operation unit 182. The protrusion 18 protrudes from the back panel 16 in the sixth direction R6. Furthermore, the protrusion 18 protrudes from the back panel 16 toward the rear direction in such a way that it covers the Z shoulder button (right) 140 from below. For example, the protrusion 18 may also be configured such that when the first game controller 1 is mounted with the back panel 16 facing the ground, the protrusion 18 contacts the ground and the Z shoulder button (right) 140 does not touch the ground. The operation unit 182 is operated in the direction of arrow A3. The direction of arrow A3 is the rotation direction from the right side 313 of the main body to the right side and from the rear side to the front side of the game device 3. Furthermore, from another perspective, the direction of arrow A3 is the rotational direction of the first game controller 1, moving towards the third direction R3 while simultaneously moving towards the fifth direction R5. Also, from another perspective, the operating unit 182 is operated towards the protrusion 18. Furthermore, the operating unit 182 can also be configured to be operated in a direction parallel to the third direction R3. Figure 18 The image shows the state of the operation unit 182 before it is operated (natural state).

[0209] Figure 19This is a cross-sectional schematic diagram showing the operation unit 182 being operated. The rotation axis 184 rotates together with the push rod actuation unit 185 through the operation of the operation unit 182. The push rod actuation unit 185 causes the push rod 181 to protrude.

[0210] Before the operating 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 operating unit 182 in a third direction R3, the rotation shaft 184 rotates together with the operating 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 operating 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.

[0211] 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 encompassing both the third direction R3 and the fifth direction R5. That is, regarding the operating direction of the operating unit 182, viewed from the rear of the first game controller 1, it is the third direction R3 (away from the upper side 11), and viewed from the side, it is the fifth direction R5 (approaching the rear). The operated operating unit 182 is embedded in the protrusion 18. Alternatively, the operating unit 182 may not be entirely embedded; a portion of the operating unit 182 may protrude from the protrusion 18. 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.

[0212] Figure 20 It is along Figure 11 A cross-sectional view of the XX-XX line. Figure 20 The sectional view shown is parallel to the front-back and top-bottom directions.

[0213] The female connector 162 has a first terminal 160 and a socket 161. The inner wall surface 166 of the socket 161 forms at least a portion of the terminal receiving portion 167. The inner wall surface 166 of the socket 161 communicates with a terminal opening 196 provided on the top surface 106 of the protrusion 100. The inner wall surface 166 of the socket 161 may also be inclined such that the cross-sectional area decreases as it extends deeper from the side of the terminal opening 196. Alternatively, the first game controller 1 may not have a female connector 162, but instead have a terminal receiving portion 167 formed by recessing the top surface 106 of the protrusion 100.

[0214] The inner wall 166 of the socket 161 may also have a first rear side wall 165 and a first front side wall 164. The first front side wall 164 is the wall on the front side of the first game controller 1 in the inner wall 166. The first rear side wall 165 is the wall on the rear side of the first game controller 1 in the inner wall 166. The first rear side wall 165 faces the first front side wall 164.

[0215] A slit extending in the vertical direction (i.e., the convex direction of the protrusion 100) of the first game controller 1 is provided in the wall portion forming the first back sidewall 165. A first terminal 160 extends in the direction of the slit, and a portion of it passes through the slit and protrudes from the first back sidewall 165. That is, the first terminal 160 is provided along the first back sidewall 165. From another viewpoint, the first terminal 160 is provided along the inner peripheral surface of the terminal receiving portion 167. The first terminal 160 is not provided along the first front sidewall 164. Furthermore, in other embodiments, the first terminal 160 may also be provided along the first front sidewall 164. Additionally, the first terminal 160 may also be provided along both the first front sidewall 164 and the first back sidewall 165.

[0216] The first terminal 160 can also be a leaf spring. The upper end of the first terminal 160 extends to a position below the terminal opening 196. Therefore, in the vertical direction, the upper end of the first terminal 160 is higher than the upper side surface 11 and lower than the top surface 106 of the protrusion 100. In addition, the lower end of the first terminal 160 may be higher or lower than the upper side surface 11.

[0217] like Figure 20 As shown, in this embodiment, the first plug connector 330 is inserted into the terminal receiving portion 167. More specifically, a tongue 332 with a main body first terminal 331 is inserted into the terminal receiving portion 167. The main body first terminal 331 is provided on the back side of the tongue 332. Inside the terminal receiving portion 167, the first terminal 160 is in contact with the main body first terminal 331. The main body first terminal 331 may also contact the portion of the first terminal 160 that protrudes from the slit.

[0218] When a user holds the game controller in a single-piece grip configuration with both hands, the game device 3 may be slightly closer to the back side of the game controller due to its weight. In this case, for example, the tongue 332 may be located inside the terminal receiving portion 167 near the back side. Since the first terminal 160 is positioned along the first back side wall 165, it is easy to maintain contact between the first terminal 160 and the main body first terminal 331 located on the tongue 332. Conversely, when a user holds the game controller in a single-piece grip configuration with one hand, for example, holding only the first game controller 1, the game device 3 may tilt towards the back side with the side holding the first game controller 1 as a fulcrum due to its weight. In this case, the distance between the upper side 11 of the first game controller 1 and the right side 313 of the main body of the game device 3 may be greater on the front side than on the back side. That is, the first game controller 1 may be further separated from the game device 3 on the front side than on the back side. However, in this embodiment, since the first terminal 160 is positioned along the first back side wall 165, it is easy to maintain contact between the first terminal 160 and the main body first terminal 331. Furthermore, the first terminal 160 is disposed in the first back side wall 165 at a position close to the main body first terminal 331 of the tongue 332 when the game device 3 is tilted to the back side relative to the first game controller 1, thereby making it easier to maintain contact with the main body first terminal 331.

[0219] Furthermore, since the upper end of the first terminal 160 is lower than the top surface 106 of the protrusion 100, the first terminal 160 is less likely to be touched by the user when operating the first game controller 1. Also, since the first terminal 160 is disposed within the terminal receiving portion 167 provided inside the protrusion 100, the space in the height direction formed by the protrusion 100 is effectively utilized. On the other hand, the main body first terminal 331 needs to protrude to connect to the first terminal 160 within the terminal receiving portion 167, therefore the main body first terminal 331 is disposed within the game device side recess 310. Thus, the protruding main body first terminal 331 is protected by the game device side inner peripheral surface 3120 of the game device side recess 310.

[0220] Furthermore, the main body first terminal 331 may also be provided from the side to the top surface of the tongue 332. Alternatively, the main body first terminal 331 may be provided from the back side to the right side side of the tongue 332. When the tongue 332 is inserted into the terminal receiving portion 167, the front end (right side side) of the tongue 332 may contact the first terminal 160, but in this case, the first terminal 160 can also contact the main body first terminal 331.

[0221] Figure 21 This is a six-sided schematic diagram showing the structure of the second game controller 2. (See attached diagram.) Figure 21As shown, the second game controller 2 includes, for example, a joystick 41 serving as a directional input and a group of four buttons 42 arranged in a cross shape. The first game controller 1 has a + button 33(1) and a home button 33(2), while the second game controller 2 has a - button 43(1) and a screenshot button 43(2). Furthermore, the second game controller 2 has a top surface button (right) 210, a top surface button (left) 220, a sync button, a shoulder button (left) 230, and a Z shoulder button (left) 240. The top surface button (right) 210, the top surface button (left) 220, and the sync button are located on the protrusion 200. The second game controller 2 also includes: a light-emitting section 250; a second terminal 260 connected to the second terminal 341 of the main body of the game device 3; a mouse sensor opening 270 for guiding light to the mouse operation sensor 274; mouse feet 253; mouse feet 254; and an operation section 282, which constitutes a disassembly mechanism for removing the protrusion 200 from the game device 3. The structure and function of each part are substantially the same as those of the first game controller 1. In addition, some functions may be different. For example, the screenshot button 43(2) can also be used to save the image output on the display 305. The upper surface button (right) 210 and the upper surface button (left) 220 are magnetically attached buttons.

[0222] Furthermore, in the horizontal grip position, the positional relationship between the joystick 31 and the four buttons 32 in the first game controller 1 is the same as that between the joystick 41 and the four buttons 42 in the second game controller 2. That is, in the first game controller 1, the joystick 31 is located to the left of the four buttons 32 in the first group. Similarly, in the second game controller 2, the joystick 41 is located to the left of the four buttons 42 in the first group. On the other hand, in the horizontal grip position, in the first game controller 1, the shoulder button (right) 130 and the Z shoulder button (right) 140 are located on the right side, while in the second game controller 2, the shoulder button (left) 230 and the Z shoulder button (left) 240 are located on the left side. From another viewpoint, in the integrated grip position, the joystick 31 of the first game controller 1 is located below the four buttons 32 in the first group, and the joystick 41 of the second game controller 2 is located above the four buttons 42 in the first group. On the other hand, in the integrated holding state, the shoulder button (right) 130 and Z shoulder button (right) 140 of the first game controller 1 and the shoulder button (left) 230 and Z shoulder button (left) 240 of the second game controller 2 are all located on the upper side.

[0223] Peripheral Equipment

[0224] Next, details of the structure of the peripheral device 500 involved in this embodiment will be described. Figure 22This is a six-sided schematic diagram showing the structure of the peripheral device 500 involved in this embodiment. Figure 23 This is an exploded perspective view showing the structure of the peripheral device 500 involved in this embodiment.

[0225] like Figure 22 and Figure 23 As shown, the peripheral device 500 according to this embodiment includes a support portion 600, a grip module 900 mounted on the back of the support portion 600, and an elastic member 501. The support portion 600 supports the game controller. The right grip portion 700 is the part of the grip module 900 located on the right side of the support portion 600, and is held by the user's right hand. The left grip portion 800 is the part of the grip module 900 located on the left side of the support portion 600, and is held by the user's left hand. The elastic member 501 has two right elastic member pieces 701 and two left elastic member pieces 801. The two right elastic member pieces 701 are provided in the right grip portion 700. The two left elastic member pieces 801 are provided in the left grip portion 800. Alternatively, three or more right elastic member pieces 701 may be provided in the right grip portion 700, and three or more left elastic member pieces 801 may be provided in the left grip portion 800.

[0226] The support portion 600 has a right side surface 601, a left side surface 602, a front surface 605, a back surface 606, an upper surface 603, and a lower surface 604. The right side surface 601 is located to the right of the front surface 605. The left side surface 602 is located to the left of the front surface 605. The left side surface 602 is located opposite to the right side surface 601. The back surface 606 is located opposite to the front surface 605. The upper surface 603 is located opposite to the lower surface 604. The front surface 605 is connected to the right side surface 601, the left side surface 602, the upper surface 603, and the lower surface 604, respectively. Similarly, the back surface 606 is connected to the right side surface 601, the left side surface 602, the upper surface 603, and the lower surface 604, respectively.

[0227] The support portion 600 has a first recess 621 and a second recess 622. The first recess 621 is located on the right side 601 of the support portion. The second recess 622 is located on the left side 602 of the support portion. A protrusion 100 of a first game controller 1 can be embedded in the first recess 621. A protrusion 200 of a second game controller 2 can be embedded in the second recess 622. Alternatively, either the protrusion 100 or the protrusion 200 can be embedded in both the first recess 621 and the second recess 622.

[0228] The peripheral device 500 includes an external charging connector 613, a charging LED component 614, a first light guide path 611, and a second light guide path 612. The external charging connector 613 and the charging LED component 614 are each disposed on the upper surface 603 of the support portion. With the game controller installed in the peripheral device 500, the game controller is charged by supplying power from an external source using the external charging connector 613. The charging LED component 614 notifies the user that the game controller is charging by illuminating or flashing during charging.

[0229] The first light guide path 611 and the second light guide path 612 are each disposed on the front side 605 of the support portion. When the first game controller 1 is installed on the peripheral device 500, the first light guide path 611 faces the light-emitting portion 150 of the first game controller 1. That is, as Figure 23 As shown, the first light guide path 611 penetrates the inner peripheral surface of the front side of the support portion 605 and the first recess 621. Additionally, as... Figure 22 and Figure 23 As shown, the first light guide path 611 includes multiple holes. These holes are arranged vertically. Some or all of the holes are located at the same height as the first plug 631 described later in the vertical direction. When the second game controller 2 is installed in the peripheral device 500, the second light guide path 612 faces the light-emitting section 250 of the second game controller 2.

[0230] like Figure 23 As shown, the grip module 900 includes a front grip housing 531, a rear grip housing 532, a right grip button 720, a left grip button 820, a right rubber member 721, a left rubber member 821, a right contact 722, a left contact 822, a first circuit 533, a right contact support member 723, a left contact support member 823, two right fastening members 702, and two left fastening members 802. The grip housing 530 is formed by the front grip housing 531 and the rear grip housing 532.

[0231] Figure 24 This is a front view showing the structure of the peripheral device 500 according to this embodiment. Figure 24 As shown, the right grip portion 700 has a first facing surface 715. The first facing surface 715 is the area on the front surface of the right grip portion 700 that faces the back of the first game controller 1 when the first game controller 1 is mounted on the peripheral device 500. (Refer to...) Figure 41Viewed from the front, the first facing surface 715 is covered and not visible by the first game controller 1. Two right elastic member pieces 701 are provided on the first facing surface 715. When viewed in the front-back direction, the two right elastic member pieces 701 are positioned at different distances from the support portion 600. Specifically, when viewed in the front-back direction, the lower right elastic member piece 701b is positioned further from the support portion 600 than the upper right elastic member piece 701a. In the left-right direction, the shortest distance (second distance D2) between the support portion 600 and the lower right elastic member piece 701b is longer than the shortest distance (first distance D1) between the support portion 600 and the upper right elastic member piece 701a.

[0232] When viewed in the front-to-back direction, the two right elastic member pieces 701 are arranged in a direction not parallel to the direction extending from the bottom surface of the first recess 621. The bottom surface of the first recess 621 extends in the vertical direction. When viewed in the front-to-back direction, the two right elastic member pieces 701 are arranged in a direction inclined relative to both the vertical and horizontal directions. When viewed in the front-to-back direction, the portion of the grip housing 530 to the right of the support portion 600 has a shape that points downward as it extends to the right from the support portion 600. The right grip portion 700 has a first upper surface 713. The first upper surface 713 has a first portion (right) 713a and a second portion (right) 713b. The first portion (right) 713a extends in a direction parallel to the horizontal direction. The second portion (right) 713b is connected to the outer end of the first portion (right) 713a. The second portion (right) 713b is bent downward relative to the first portion (right) 713a. When viewed along the front-back direction, the second part (right) 713b is tilted relative to both the up-down and left-right directions.

[0233] The left grip portion 800 and the two left elastic member pieces 801 have a structure that is substantially symmetrical with the right grip portion 700 and the two right elastic member pieces 701 across the support portion 600.

[0234] When viewed along the front-to-back direction, the support portion 600 is positioned between two right elastic member pieces 701 and two left elastic member pieces 801. The first distance D1 and the third distance D3 are substantially the same. The second distance D2 and the fourth distance D4 are substantially the same. In the vertical direction, the first light guide path 611 is located between the lower right elastic member piece 701b and the upper right elastic member piece 701a. In the vertical direction, the second light guide path 612 is located between the lower left elastic member piece 801b and the upper left elastic member piece 801a.

[0235] In the vertical direction, the first part (right) 713a and the first part (left) 813a are at substantially the same height. The distance between the second part (right) 713b and the second part (left) 813b in the horizontal direction increases as it moves downward in the vertical direction.

[0236] Figure 25 This is a schematic diagram of the upper surface showing the structure of the peripheral device 500 according to this embodiment. For example... Figure 25 As shown, the grip module 900 is disposed on the back surface 606 of the support portion. The front surface of the right grip portion 700 is located behind the support portion 600 in the front-rear direction. Furthermore, "behind" refers to the direction from the front surface 605 of the support portion towards the back surface 606 of the support portion. Figure 25 As shown, the front surface of the right grip portion 700 is a curved surface that curves slightly rearward as it moves away from the support portion 600 in the right direction. Furthermore, the first facing surface 715 is a portion of the front surface of the right grip portion 700. Therefore, the first facing surface 715 is a curved surface. The first facing surface 715 includes a portion that forms the front end of the right grip portion 700. That is, the front end of the right grip portion 700 is located behind the support portion 600. Alternatively, the front surface of the right grip portion 700 may also be flat. Alternatively, the first facing surface 715 may also be flat. Alternatively, the first facing surface 715 may not include the portion that forms the front end of the right grip portion 700.

[0237] like Figure 25 As shown, the elastic member 501 protrudes forward from the first facing surface 715 of the right grip portion 700. Figure 25 In the diagram, the dashed line extends left and right from the rear ends of the openings of the first recess 621 and the second recess 622. In the front-rear direction, each of the two right elastic member pieces 701 is located behind the first recess 621. The front ends of each of the two right elastic member pieces 701 are located further rearward than the opening of the first recess 621 provided on the right side surface 601 of the support portion. Furthermore, in the front-rear direction, the front ends of each of the two right elastic member pieces 701 are located in front of the back surface 606 of the support portion. Alternatively, in the front-rear direction, the front ends of each of the two right elastic member pieces 701 may be located at the same position as the back surface 606 of the support portion. Furthermore, the left grip portion 800 and the two left elastic member pieces 801 have the same structure as described above.

[0238] Figure 26 It is along Figure 24 A cross-sectional view along lines XXVI-XXVI. Furthermore, the cross-sections at each elastic member plate have essentially the same structure; therefore, left and right distinctions will not be made in the following descriptions. For example... Figure 26As shown, a resilient member mounting hole 510 is provided in the front grip housing 531. A resilient member 501 is disposed in the resilient member mounting hole 510. The resilient member 501 has a resilient member body 501c, a first protrusion 501d, and a second protrusion 501e. The resilient member body 501c extends in the front-rear direction. The first protrusion 501d protrudes from the resilient member body 501c in a direction perpendicular to the front-rear direction. The second protrusion 501e protrudes from the resilient member body 501c in another direction perpendicular to the front-rear direction.

[0239] The elastic member 501 has a first side region 501a and a second side region 501b. The first side region 501a is located on the opposite side of the second side region 501b. The first side region 501a protrudes from the elastic member mounting hole 510. The first side region 501a is bent in an outwardly convex manner. When the first game controller 1 and / or the second game controller 2 are installed in the peripheral device 500, the first side region 501a contacts the back of the first game controller 1 and / or the back of the second game controller 2.

[0240] The first side region 501a is formed by the elastic member body 501c and the first protrusion 501d. The second side region 501b is formed by the elastic member body 501c and the second protrusion 501e. The elastic member mounting hole 510 has a height difference portion 514. The height difference portion 514 is provided on the front surface 531a of the front grip housing 531 in a rearward recessed manner. The first protrusion 501d is disposed on the height difference portion 514. The height difference portion 514 limits the protrusion amount of the elastic member 501.

[0241] The front grip housing 531 has a first fastening portion 541. The first fastening portion 541 extends rearward from the inner wall of the front grip housing 531. A first through hole 511 and a second through hole 512 are provided in the first fastening portion 541. The first through hole 511 extends in the front-rear direction. The second through hole 512 extends in a direction perpendicular to the front-rear direction. The second through hole 512 extends, for example, in the left-right direction. The second through hole 512 may also extend in the up-down direction, or it may extend in a direction inclined relative to both the left-right and up-down directions. The first through hole 511 and the second through hole 512 are each connected to an elastic member mounting hole 510. A second protrusion 501e is disposed in the second through hole 512. The second protrusion 501e abuts against the wall of the second through hole 512 to prevent the elastic member 501 from dislodging from the elastic member mounting hole 510.

[0242] A threaded boss 513 is provided on the rear grip housing 532. A first through hole 511 and the threaded boss 513 are arranged in the front-to-back direction. Fastening members 502 (702, 802) pass through the first through hole 511 and are fitted onto the threaded boss 513. The front grip housing 531 and the rear grip housing 532 are fastened together by the fastening members 502. The second side region 501b of the elastic member 501 faces the fastening member 502. The fastening member 502 is covered by the elastic member 501. This prevents the fastening member 502 from detaching. Furthermore, since the elastic member 501 also has a detachment-preventing function, the number of parts can be reduced. Also, the fastening member 502 is not visually identifiable, thus preventing it from being touched.

[0243] Figure 27A and Figure 27B This is a rear view showing the structure of the peripheral device 500 according to this embodiment. Figure 27A In the middle section, the rear grip housing 532 and the fastening member 502 are omitted. Figure 28 It is along Figure 22 A cross-sectional view of the XXVIII-XXVIII line.

[0244] like Figure 27A As shown, the front grip housing 531 is provided with a first threaded hole 730 and a second threaded hole 830. The front grip housing 531 is fixed to the support portion 600 by being fastened from the inside of the front grip housing 531 using a fastening threaded member (not shown). Furthermore, the method of fixing the front grip housing 531 to the support portion 600 is not limited to fastening. The front grip housing 531 and the support portion 600 can be in contact or separated.

[0245] like Figure 27A and Figure 28 As shown, the right grip portion 700 includes a right grip portion button 720, a right rubber member 721, a right contact 722, and a right contact support member 723. The right rubber member 721, the right contact 722, and the right contact support member 723 are disposed between the front grip portion housing 531 and the rear grip portion housing 532. The right contact support member 723 supports the right contact 722, a first circuit 533 on which the right contact 722 is provided, and the right rubber member 721. The right rubber member 721 is separate from the right contact 722. The right rubber member 721 is disposed on the first circuit 533 in a manner that covers the right contact 722.

[0246] The right grip button 720 is disposed on the right rubber member 721. Alternatively, the right grip button 720 may be separated from the right rubber member 721. The right contact 722 is pressed by the right grip button 720. Specifically, the right contact 722 is pressed by the right grip button 720 over the right rubber member 721. The right grip button 720 is located on the back of the peripheral device 500. Specifically, the right grip button 720 is located on the back of the right grip 700.

[0247] like Figure 28 As shown, a grip button mounting hole 532a is formed in the rear grip housing 532. A right grip button 720 is mounted in the grip button mounting hole 532a. The right grip button 720 has a grip button body 720b and a grip button anti-dislodgement part 720c. A grip button operation surface 720a is formed on the top surface of the grip button body 720b. The grip button operation surface 720a is the surface operated by the user. The grip button operation surface 720a protrudes from the grip button mounting hole 532a. The grip button operation surface 720a may also be substantially the same surface as the outer surface of the rear grip housing 532. The grip button operation surface 720a may also protrude from the grip button mounting hole 532a.

[0248] The main body 720b of the grip button is inserted into the grip button mounting hole 532a. The grip button anti-dislodgement part 720c is connected to the main body 720b. The grip button anti-dislodgement part 720c is disposed in the space formed by the front grip housing 531 and the rear grip housing 532. By abutting against the inner wall surface of the rear grip housing 532, the right grip button 720 is prevented from dislodging from the grip button mounting hole 532a. Furthermore, the left grip button 820 has substantially the same structure as the right grip button 720.

[0249] like Figure 27A As shown, the right contact support member 723 has a first mounting portion 723a, a second mounting portion 723b, and a contact support main body portion 723c. The first mounting portion 723a and the second mounting portion 723b are each connected to the contact support main body portion 723c. The contact support main body portion 723c is located between the first mounting portion 723a and the second mounting portion 723b. The first mounting portion 723a is mounted to the first fastened portion 541 of the front grip housing 531. Similarly, the second mounting portion 723b is mounted to the second fastened portion 542 of the front grip housing 531.

[0250] like Figure 26As shown, the first mounting portion 723a of the right contact support member 723 is fastened to the rear gripping housing 532 by the fastening member 502 in a state where it is mounted on the first fastened portion 541. That is, the right contact support member 723 is fastened between the front gripping housing 531 and the rear gripping housing 532 by the fastening member 502. As a result, the peripheral device 500 becomes more compact, and the number of parts can be reduced. In addition, the positional accuracy of the right contact support member 723 relative to the front gripping housing 531 and the rear gripping housing 532 can be improved. Furthermore, the left contact support member 823 has a structure that is substantially the same as that of the right contact support member 723.

[0251] like Figure 27B As shown, the first upper surface 713 of the right portion of the grip housing 530 of the peripheral device 500 has a third portion (right) 713c and a fourth portion (right) 713d. The third portion (right) 713c extends in a direction parallel to the left-right direction. The fourth portion (right) 713d is connected to the outer end of the third portion (right) 713c. The fourth portion (right) 713d is curved downward relative to the third portion (right) 713c. When viewed in the front-back direction, the fourth portion (right) 713d is tilted relative to both the up-down and left-right directions.

[0252] The second upper surface 813 of the left portion of the grip housing 530 has a third (left) portion 813c and a fourth (left) portion 813d. The third (left) portion 813c extends in a direction parallel to the left-right direction. The fourth (left) portion 813d is connected to the outer end of the third (left) portion 813c. The fourth (left) portion 813d is curved downward relative to the third (left) portion 813c. When viewed in the front-back direction, the fourth (left) portion 813d is tilted relative to both the up-down and left-right directions.

[0253] <Support section>

[0254] Next, the structure of the support part will be explained. Figure 29 This is a partial cross-sectional schematic diagram showing the structure of the support portion 600. (See attached diagram.) Figure 29 As shown, the support portion 600 of the peripheral device 500 according to this embodiment includes a support portion housing 640, a substrate 655, a first plug 631, a second plug 632, a first bottom cover 651, and a second circuit 654. The support portion housing 640 includes a first housing 641, a second housing 642, and a third housing 643. The substrate 655 is disposed inside the support portion housing 640.

[0255] The first recess 621 and the second recess 622 are each formed by the third outer shell 643. When viewed in the left-right direction, the third outer shell 643 is annular. The first outer shell 641 surrounds the third outer shell 643. The first outer shell 641 and the third outer shell 643 are connected. When viewed in the left-right direction, the first outer shell 641 is annular.

[0256] The material constituting the third outer shell 643 is harder than the materials constituting the first outer shell 641 and the second outer shell 642. This allows for higher strength in both the first recess 621 and the second recess 622. The material constituting the third outer shell 643 is, for example, engineering plastics such as polycarbonate (PC), polyamide (PA), polyoxymethylene (POM), acrylic acid (PMMA), polybutylene terephthalate (PBT), or alloys thereof. The material constituting the first outer shell 641 and the second outer shell 642 is, for example, a general-purpose plastic such as acrylonitrile butadiene styrene (ABS).

[0257] The first outer casing 641 forms, for example, the front surface 605, the upper surface 603, and the lower surface 604 of the support portion. The first outer casing 641 also forms a portion of the right side surface 601 and the left side surface 602 of the support portion. The second outer casing 642 forms the back surface 606 of the support portion. The third outer casing 643 forms a portion of the right side surface 601 and the left side surface 602 of the support portion.

[0258] The first plug 631 has a first plug base 631a and a first tongue 631b. The first tongue 631b protrudes from the surface of the first plug base 631a. The first tongue 631b is connected to the first plug base 631a. The first tongue 631b can also be separate from the first plug base 631a. The first tongue 631b protrudes from the bottom surface of the first recess 621. Specifically, a first bottom surface through hole 653 is provided in the first bottom surface cover 651. The first tongue 631b protrudes from the first bottom surface cover 651 through the first bottom surface through hole 653.

[0259] A first tongue 631b is inserted into a first opening 170 of a first game controller 1 already installed in peripheral device 500. The first tongue 631b has a third terminal 631c. The third terminal 631c is electrically connected to a first terminal 160 of the first game controller 1. A second circuit 654 is electrically connected to the third terminal 631c. Peripheral device 500 has a first circuit 533 (see reference). Figure 27AThe first circuit 533 and the second circuit 654 are respectively connected to the substrate 655. The first circuit 533 is electrically connected to the second circuit 654 via the substrate 655. The first circuit 533 is electrically connected to the right contact 722 and the left contact 822 respectively. The first circuit 533, the second circuit 654, and the substrate 655 send a signal corresponding to the operation of the right grip button 720 to the first terminal 160 via the third terminal 631c. Thus, processing corresponding to the operation of the grip button can be performed on the game controller side. For example, if the game controller has a communication unit, the signal of the grip button can be sent to the outside of the game device 3, etc., via the communication unit. As an example, the signal of the grip button can be processed by the game device 3 or the application executed by the game device 3 as a signal to perform a specific function, or it can be processed as a signal of other input units.

[0260] With the first game controller 1 already installed in the peripheral device 500, it is charged via the second circuit 654 and the third terminal 631c by supplying power from the outside through the external charging connector 613. The second game controller 2 is also charged in the same way.

[0261] The peripheral device 500 according to this embodiment has a right grip button 720 and a left grip button 820 on its back. Therefore, an additional input unit can be provided.

[0262] The second plug 632 has a second plug base 632a and a second tongue 632b. The second tongue 632b has a structure substantially the same as the first tongue 631b. Both the first tongue 631b and the second tongue 632b are capable of slight movement relative to the bottom surface on which they are disposed. That is, both the first tongue 631b and the second tongue 632b have a floating structure. Therefore, it is easy to insert both the first tongue 631b and the second tongue 632b into the terminal opening of the game controller. Furthermore, with each of the first tongue 631b and the second tongue 632b having a terminal, even if the game controller mounted on the support 600 is slightly moved relative to the support 600, it is easy to maintain the electrical connection between the game controller and the peripheral device 500.

[0263] Figure 30 It is along Figure 29 A partial sectional view of the XXX-XXX line. Figure 30 The image shows the state after the first bottom cover 651 has been removed from the first recess 621. (See image for details.) Figure 30 and Figure 2As shown, the support portion 600 of the peripheral device 500 has two peripheral device-side magnetic elements 670 arranged along the long side direction of the first recess 621. One of the two peripheral device-side magnetic elements 670 is disposed on the upper side of the first plug 631. The other of the two peripheral device-side magnetic elements 670 is disposed on the lower side of the first plug 631. The support portion 600 of the peripheral device 500 has two peripheral device-side magnetic elements (not shown) arranged along the long side direction of the second recess 622.

[0264] like Figure 30 As shown, each of the two peripheral device-side magnetic elements 670 has a magnet 673, a first magnetic yoke member 671, and a second magnetic yoke member 672. In the front-rear direction, the magnet 673 is located between the first magnetic yoke member 671 and the second magnetic yoke member 672. The first magnetic yoke member 671 and the second magnetic yoke member 672 are each attracted to the magnet 673. A magnet through-hole 674 is provided on the bottom surface of the third housing 643. The magnet 673, the first magnetic yoke member 671, and the second magnetic yoke member 672 are disposed in the magnet through-hole 674.

[0265] Figure 31 It shows from Figure 30 A schematic diagram of the right side after the third outer casing 643 has been removed. (See diagram below.) Figure 31 As shown, the first outer shell 641 has two front ribs 641a and two rear ribs 641b. The first magnetic yoke member 671 is pressed down by the two front ribs 641a. The second magnetic yoke member 672 is pressed down by the two rear ribs 641b. In the vertical direction, the lengths of the first magnetic yoke member 671 and the second magnetic yoke member 672 are each greater than the length of the magnet 673.

[0266] Figure 32 It is along Figure 30 A partial sectional view of line XXXII-XXXII. Figure 32 The cross-section shown is perpendicular to the front-to-back direction. The first yoke member 671 has a yoke body portion 671a and two flange portions 671b. The two flange portions 671b are arranged on both sides of the yoke body portion 671a in the vertical direction. The two flange portions 671b abut against the inner wall surface of the third outer casing 643 to prevent the first yoke member 671 from dislodging from the magnet through hole 674. The second yoke member 672 has a structure substantially the same as the first yoke member 671.

[0267] The magnetic buttons of the first game controller 1 are magnetically attached to magnets 673 located in the first recess 621. Specifically, the upper surface button (right) 110 of the first game controller 1 is attached to magnets 673 located in the first recess 621 above the first plug 631, and the upper surface button (left) 120 of the first game controller 1 is attached to magnets 673 located in the first recess 621 below the first plug 631. Similarly, the magnetic buttons of the second game controller 2 are magnetically attached to magnets 673 located in the second recess 622.

[0268] Furthermore, the two peripheral device-side magnetic elements 670 may not include a yoke. Both peripheral device-side magnetic elements 670 may be located in a region higher than the first plug 631, or they may be located in a region lower than the first plug 631.

[0269] <LED components for charging>

[0270] Figure 33 This is a three-dimensional schematic diagram showing the structure of an LED lens. (For example...) Figure 33 As shown, the LED lens 680 includes a lens body 682, a lens emitting portion 681, and a lens protrusion 683. The lens body 682 has, for example, a plate-like shape. The lens emitting portion 681 is provided on the side of the lens body 682 along its long side. The lens protrusion 683 is provided on the side of the lens body 682 along its short side.

[0271] Figure 34 This is a three-dimensional schematic diagram showing the structure of the LED lens cover. (For example...) Figure 34 As shown, the LED lens cover 690 has a lens receiving portion 691 and a cover portion 692. A lens receiving hole 694 is provided in the lens receiving portion 691. A lens body portion 682 is disposed in the lens receiving hole 694. A position adjustment protrusion 693 is provided in the cover portion 692. When the LED lens 680 is disposed in the lens receiving hole 694, the position adjustment protrusion 693 is disposed on both sides of the lens protrusion 683. An LED receiving portion recess 695 is provided in the lens receiving portion 691. The LED receiving portion recess 695 is connected to the lens receiving hole 694.

[0272] Figure 35 This is a three-dimensional schematic diagram showing the LED component used for charging. (For example...) Figure 35As shown, the charging LED component 614 includes an LED lens 680 and an LED lens cover 690. With the lens body 682 disposed in the lens receiving hole 694, the cover 692 is closed to cover the opening of the lens receiving portion 691. The light-emitting portion 681 is provided through the hole in the LED lens cover 690. The front end of the light-emitting portion 681 is located outside the LED lens cover 690. The rear end of the LED lens 680 protrudes into the recess 695 of the LED receiving portion. Light enters from the rear end of the LED lens 680, passes through the lens body 682, and exits from the front end of the light-emitting portion 681.

[0273] Figure 36 This is a schematic diagram showing the charging LED component 614 assembled into the housing of the support portion 600. (As shown) Figure 36 As shown, the LED lens cover 690 is disposed inside the support housing 640. The front end of the lens emitting part 681 is located outside the support housing 600. Figure 25 As shown, the front end of the lens emitting part 681 of the LED lens 680 protrudes toward the upper surface 603 of the support part 600.

[0274] Figure 37 This is a six-sided schematic diagram showing the state in which the first game controller 1 and the second game controller 2 have been installed in the peripheral device 500. (See diagram for reference.) Figure 37 As shown, a first game controller 1 is installed on the right side of the support portion 600. At this time, the magnetic button of the first game controller 1 is magnetically attached to the magnet 673 provided in the first recess 621. A second game controller 2 is installed on the left side of the support portion 600. At this time, the magnetic button of the second game controller 2 is magnetically attached to the magnet 673 provided in the second recess 622. When the first game controller 1 is installed on the peripheral device 500, the first facing surface 715 of the right grip portion 700 faces the back of the first game controller 1. Similarly, when the second game controller 2 is installed on the peripheral device 500, the second facing surface 815 of the left grip portion 800 faces the back of the second game controller 2. A grip module 900 is connected to the rear of the support portion 600. Hereinafter, the description will primarily focus on the first game controller 1, but unless otherwise specified, the second game controller 2 will also be described in the same way.

[0275] In the front-rear direction, the rear end of the Z shoulder button (right) 140 is located further rearward than the first opposing surface 715. In the front-rear direction, the rear end of the Z shoulder button (right) 140 is located further forward than the rear end of the right grip 700. In the front-rear direction, the rear end of the shoulder button (right) 130 is located further forward than the first opposing surface 715. In the front-rear direction, the rear end of the protrusion 18 is located further rearward than the first opposing surface 715. In the front-rear direction, the rear end of the protrusion 18 is located further forward than the rear end of the right grip 700. When viewed from the top surface, a portion of the upper surface of the grip housing 530 is covered by the Z shoulder button (right) 140. More specifically, when viewed from the top surface, a portion of the first upper surface 713 of the right grip 700 is covered by the Z shoulder button (right) 140.

[0276] When viewed from the right side, the grip housing 530 is located behind the first game controller 1. More specifically, when the grip housing 530 is positioned at the same vertical direction as the first game controller 1, it is positioned further back than the first game controller 1. Furthermore, from another viewpoint, when viewed from the right side, the grip housing 530 does not cover the first game controller 1, leaving it exposed. Therefore, the first game controller 1 can be easily attached and detached from the right side relative to the support portion 600.

[0277] When viewed from the rear, the grip housing 530 covers a portion of the first game controller 1 and exposes a portion of it.

[0278] In the left-right direction, the right end of the right grip 700 is located to the right of the right end of the first game controller 1.

[0279] In the vertical direction, the upper end of the right grip portion 700 is located below the upper end of the first game controller 1. In the vertical direction, the lower end of the right grip portion 700 is located at substantially the same position as or slightly above the lower end of the first game controller 1. In the vertical direction, the first operating portion 182 is located above the upper end of the right grip portion 700. In the vertical direction, the rear end of the protrusion 18 is located above the upper end of the right grip portion 700.

[0280] In the vertical direction, the upper surface of the grip housing 530 is located lower than the first operating part 182 and the second operating part 282. More specifically, the portion of the upper surface of the grip housing 530 located between the first operating part 182 and the second operating part 282 in the horizontal direction is located lower than the first operating part 182 and the second operating part 282 in the vertical direction. This portion may also extend parallel to the horizontal direction. Therefore, it is easy for a user holding the peripheral device 500 with the first game controller 1 and the second game controller 2 installed to place their fingers on the first operating part 182 and the second operating part 282. Specifically, as an example, interference between the index finger and the upper surface of the grip housing 530 is prevented when the user extends their right index finger to the inside of the first operating part 182 (the side of the second operating part 282) and presses the first operating part 182 from the inside.

[0281] Figure 38 This is a cross-sectional schematic diagram showing the structure near the first facing surface 715 of the right grip portion 700. With the first game controller 1 already installed on the peripheral device 500, the back surface 16 of the first game controller 1 abuts against the elastic member 501. The back surface 16 of the first game controller 1 is separated from the first facing surface 715 of the right grip portion 700. Alternatively, the elastic member 501 may be pressed against the back surface of the game controller, causing the elastic member 501 to contract in the front-rear direction. In this case, the back surface 16 of the first game controller 1 may also abut against the first facing surface 715 of the right grip portion 700.

[0282] Figure 39 This is a rear view showing an example of a first game controller 1 being installed in a peripheral device 500. (See diagram below.) Figure 39 As shown, the lower end of the protrusion 100 of the first game controller 1 is inserted into the first recess 621 of the support portion 600. In this state, the long side direction of the protrusion 100 of the first game controller 1 is inclined relative to the long side direction of the first recess 621 of the support portion 600. Next, with the upper end of the protrusion 100 of the first game controller 1 inserted into the first recess 621 of the support portion 600, the first game controller 1 rotates in the first rotation direction A1 in a plane perpendicular to the front-back direction. Thus, with the protrusion 100 of the first game controller 1 inserted into the first recess 621 provided on the right side of the support portion 600, the first game controller 1 is mounted on the peripheral device 500. Furthermore, the method of mounting the first game controller 1 to the peripheral device 500 is not limited to this. For example, the first game controller 1 can be mounted to the peripheral device 500 by inserting the protrusion 100 into the first recess 621 from a direction perpendicular to the bottom surface of the first recess 621 so that the bottom surface of the first recess 621 is parallel to the long side direction of the protrusion 100.

[0283] According to the peripheral device 500 of this embodiment, the front surface of the right grip 700 is located behind the support 600 in the front-rear direction (see reference). Figure 22 Therefore, when the first game controller 1 is brought close to the first recess 621 from the outside of the right side 601 of the support portion, the right grip portion 700 is less likely to interfere with the first game controller 1, and the first game controller 1 can be easily installed in the peripheral device 500. In addition, when the front surface of the right grip portion 700 bends backward as it moves away from the support portion 600, the installation of the game controller becomes even easier.

[0284] Based on the structure described above, a gap may be created between the back of the game controller and the front surface of the grip. In this case, there is a concern that when the game controller is operated, or when the game controller vibrates due to its vibration module, the back of the game controller may collide with the front surface of the grip, causing shaking or noise.

[0285] The peripheral device 500 according to this embodiment has an elastic member 501 protruding forward from the opposing surface of the right grip 700 (see reference). Figure 22 Therefore, by abutting against the elastic member 501 with the back of the game controller, impact between the back of the game controller and the front surface of the grip can be suppressed. As a result, shaking or noise can be suppressed. That is, according to the peripheral device 500 of this embodiment, it is possible to make it easy to install the game controller into the peripheral device 500 having a grip while suppressing the generation of shaking or noise during the installation of the game controller.

[0286] According to the peripheral device 500 of this embodiment, the front end of the elastic member 501 provided in the right grip 700 is located behind the first recess 621. This makes it easier to install the game controller into the peripheral device 500 which has a grip. Furthermore, it can suppress the sliding of the back of the game controller against the front surface of the grip when the game controller is attached to or detached from the peripheral device 500.

[0287] According to the peripheral device 500 of this embodiment, in the front-rear direction, the front end of the elastic member 501 is located at the same position as the rear end of the support portion 600 or at a position further forward than the rear end of the support portion 600. Therefore, while it is easy to install the game controller onto the peripheral device 500, the back of the game controller can easily contact the elastic member 501 to some extent, thereby further suppressing shaking or noise generation during game controller installation.

[0288] According to the peripheral device 500 of this embodiment, the lower right elastic member piece 701 of the two right elastic member pieces 701 is positioned at a distance from the support portion 600 that is greater than the distance from the upper right elastic member piece 701 to the support portion 600. Therefore, in the case of Figure 39 When the game controller 1 is installed in the peripheral device 500 as shown and brought close to the first recess 621, the lower right elastic member piece 701 first contacts the back of the first game controller 1. This prevents the back of the first game controller 1 from sliding against the first facing surface 715 of the right grip portion 700 during subsequent movement. Furthermore, the upper right elastic member piece 701 is located closer to the first recess 621 than the lower right elastic member piece 701, thus delaying the occurrence of resistance due to contact between the back of the first game controller 1 and the upper right elastic member piece 701 when the first game controller 1 is rotated and installed into the peripheral device 500. Therefore, the installation of the first game controller 1 becomes easier.

[0289] Furthermore, when the first game controller 1 is brought close to the first recess 621 by inserting the protrusion 100 into the first recess 621 in a direction perpendicular to the bottom surface of the first recess 621, so that the bottom surface of the first recess 621 is parallel to the long side direction of the protrusion 100, there is a possibility that the two right elastic member pieces 701 may simultaneously contact the back of the first game controller 1 during the installation process when the two right elastic member pieces 701 are arranged parallel to the bottom surface of the first recess 621. In this case, there is a concern that the resistance to the installation process may suddenly increase when the two right elastic member pieces 701 simultaneously apply resistance to the first game controller 1 during installation.

[0290] According to the peripheral device 500 of this embodiment, the elastic member 501 includes two right elastic member pieces 701, which are arranged in a direction not parallel to the direction extending from the bottom surface of the first recess 621. The two right elastic member pieces 701 are positioned at different distances from the support portion 600. Therefore, when the first game controller 1 is installed in the peripheral device 500 as described above, the two right elastic member pieces 701 contact the back of the first game controller 1 one by one at different times. Thus, it is possible to suppress a sudden increase in resistance exerted on the first game controller 1 by the two right elastic member pieces 701 during installation.

[0291] Alternatively, with the first game controller 1 already installed in the peripheral device 500, the upper side 11 of the first game controller 1 may be separated from the right side 601 of the support portion. From another perspective, the depth from the right side 601 of the support portion to the bottom surface of the first recess 621 may also be deeper than the maximum height from the upper side 11 to the top surface 106 of the protrusion 100. Therefore, for example, it is also possible that the upper side 11 is not in contact with the right side 601 of the support portion when the first buffer 191 and the second buffer 192 of the first game controller are in contact with the bottom surface of the first recess 621. When the first game controller 1 is being installed in the peripheral device 500, for example, if a force is applied that rotates the first game controller 1 in a forward-twisting direction with the protrusion 100 side as the center, when the upper side 11 is in contact with the right side 601 of the support portion, there is a possibility that the contact point may become a fulcrum and a force towards separation may be easily applied. According to the above structure, when a force is applied to rotate the first game controller 1, the contact point between the protrusion 100 and the first recess 621 becomes a fulcrum, and the force toward disengagement is suppressed.

[0292] Figure 40 This is a rear view showing the state in which the first game controller 1 is to be detached from the peripheral device 500. (See diagram below.) Figure 40 As shown, the first game controller 1 has a first operating section 182 and a push rod 181. The first operating section 182 is located on the back of the first game controller 1. The first operating section 182 is configured to be operated in a direction including the left and right directions when the first game controller 1 is installed in the peripheral device 500. The push rod 181 protrudes from the top surface of the protrusion 100 of the first game controller 1 according to the operation of the first operating section 182.

[0293] The bottom surface of the first recess 621 includes an abutment area 621a for the push rod 181 of the first game controller 1 to abut. By pushing the abutment area 621a with the push rod 181, the first game controller 1 rotates in the second rotation direction A2 with the lower end of the protrusion 100 as the fulcrum. As a result, the magnetic button of the first game controller 1 is disengaged from the magnet 673 provided in the first recess 621. In particular, the upper surface button (right) 110 is further away from the magnet 673 than the upper surface button (left) 120. Therefore, the magnetic force between the upper surface button (right) 110 and the magnet 673 is particularly weak. As a result, the protrusion 100 of the first game controller 1 can be easily disengaged from the first recess 621, and the first game controller 1 can be easily removed from the peripheral device 500. Furthermore, when viewed from the right side, the grip housing 530 does not cover the first game controller 1 and leaves it exposed, so the first game controller 1 can easily move to the right when the push rod pushes the abutment area. Alternatively, when the push rod 181 protrudes, the upper surface button (left) 120 does not leave the magnet 673.

[0294] In the vertical direction, the upper end of the right grip portion 700 is positioned below the lower end of the first operation portion 182. From another viewpoint, in the vertical direction, the upper surface of the grip portion housing 530 forming the right grip portion 700 is positioned below the lower end of the first operation portion 182 of the first game controller 1 installed on the peripheral device 500.

[0295] Therefore, it is possible to suppress the following situation: when operating the first operation unit 182, the finger operating the first operation unit 182 interferes with the right grip unit 700.

[0296] The abutting area 621a of the first recess 621 is positioned above the center of the first recess 621 in the vertical direction. When the first operation unit 182 is operated, as the first game controller 1 rotates with the lower side of the protrusion 100 as the center, causing the upper side of the protrusion 100 to move away from the first recess 621, the finger operating the first operation unit 182 also moves downward as it moves away from the first recess 621.

[0297] According to the peripheral device 500 of this embodiment, the upper surface of the right grip portion 700 has a portion extending in a direction parallel to the left-right direction and a portion connected to the outer end of this portion and curved downwards. Because the upper surface of the right grip portion 700 has this downwardly curved portion, even when the finger operating the first operation portion 182 moves downwards as the first game controller 1 leaves the first recess 621, interference between the finger and the upper surface of the right grip portion 700 is suppressed. Furthermore, interference between the protrusion 18 and the upper surface of the grip portion housing 530 is also suppressed. As an example, the upper surface of the right grip portion 700 has a portion that curves along the trajectory of the first operation portion 182 as the first game controller 1 rotates away from the first recess 621 with the protrusion 100 as its center.

[0298] According to the peripheral device 500 of this embodiment, the upper right elastic member piece 701 of the two right elastic member pieces 701 is positioned closer to the support portion 600 than the lower right elastic member piece 701. When the operation unit 182 is operated, the game controller rotates around the lower side of the protrusion, causing the upper side of the protrusion to move away from the recess. Since the upper right elastic member piece 701 is located more inwardly than the lower right elastic member piece 701, the contact between the back of the game controller and the upper right elastic member piece 701 is quickly released. Therefore, detachment of the game controller becomes easier.

[0299] like Figure 40As shown, the protrusion 100 of the first game controller 1 has an upper side protrusion 52 and a lower side protrusion 54 disposed on the outer peripheral surface of the protrusion 100. The first recess 621 may also have a depth such that when the push rod 181 protrudes, at least half of the upper side protrusion 52, for example, the entire upper side protrusion 52, is exposed from the first recess 621. As a result, the interference between the upper side protrusion 52 and the inner peripheral surface of the first recess 621 is reduced. Therefore, after the first operating part 182 is operated, the protrusion 100 of the first game controller 1 can be smoothly disengaged from the first recess 621 by human force.

[0300] like Figure 40 As shown, it is also possible that when the push rod 181 is fully protruding, the upper side protrusion 52 is completely exposed from the first recess 621, and a portion of the lower side protrusion 54 is not exposed from the first recess 621. Furthermore, as described above, the upper side protrusion 52 and the lower side protrusion 54 can be elastic deformable bodies or can be formed by the outer peripheral surface 107 of the protrusion 100.

[0301] The first recess 621 may also have a depth such that the top surface of the protrusion 100 of the first game controller 1 remains entirely contained within the first recess 621 when the push rod 181 protrudes. In this case, simply pushing the rod out will not cause the upper and lower ends of the top surface of the protrusion 100 to emerge from the first recess 621; therefore, the first game controller 1 and the peripheral device 500 remain somewhat restricted in the vertical direction. Thus, for example, in cases where the operator initially intended to remove the first game controller 1 from the peripheral device 500 but ultimately stopped and reinstalled it, the first game controller 1 can be smoothly reinstalled in the peripheral device 500.

[0302] Figure 41 This is a frontal schematic diagram showing the user's operation of the first game controller 1 and the second game controller 2. (Example) Figure 41 As shown, the right grip portion 700 is held by the user's right hand. For example, the user uses the palm, middle finger, ring finger, and / or little finger of their right hand to hold the grip portion housing 530 of the right grip portion 700. The left grip portion 800 is held by the user's left hand. For example, the user uses the palm, middle finger, ring finger, and / or little finger of their left hand to hold the grip portion housing 530 of the left grip portion 800.

[0303] Use the thumbs of both hands to operate the input section located on the front of the game controller. Use the index and / or middle fingers to operate the Z shoulder buttons and / or shoulder buttons of the game controller. Use the middle and / or ring fingers to operate the grip buttons. In this way, the first game controller 1 and the second game controller 2 can be handled as if they were held and operated by both hands by being installed on the peripheral device 500. In addition, the right grip 700 and the left grip 800, which are respectively equipped with grip buttons, not only make it easier to hold, but also substantially increase the number of input units relative to the first game controller 1 and the second game controller 2. Furthermore, the fingers used for operation are exemplified; for example, in some cases, the index finger can also be used to operate the input section located on the front of the game controller.

[0304] <Variation Example>

[0305] Next, the structure of the peripheral device involved in the modified example will be described. The peripheral device involved in the above embodiment is a structure that is electrically connected to the game controller, but the peripheral device may not be electrically connected to the game controller. In this case, the peripheral device may simply support the game controller, and may not have a grip button. In addition, the peripheral device may not have a charging LED component and a charging external connector. That is, the peripheral device may not have electrical components.

[0306] Furthermore, the peripheral device may also have a wireless communication unit. In this case, the peripheral device may also have grip buttons, and input from the grip buttons may be transmitted to the game controller or game device via the wireless communication unit. In this case, the peripheral device may also have at least an external connector for charging.

[0307] When the peripheral device is not electrically connected to the game controller, it may not have a first tongue and a second tongue. However, when the peripheral device does not have tongues, the following phenomenon sometimes occurs.

[0308] Figure 42 This is a partial cross-sectional schematic diagram showing the state in which the first game controller 1 is assembled to the peripheral device 500 without the tongue on the support 600. Figure 42 As shown, the lower end of the protrusion 100 of the first game controller 1 is embedded into the first recess 621 of the support portion 600. In this case, sometimes the upper end of the protrusion 100 of the first game controller 1 slides up to the upper part of the right side of the support portion 600 where the first recess 621 is provided.

[0309] on the other hand, Figure 43This is a partial cross-sectional schematic diagram showing the first game controller 1 assembled on the peripheral device 500 with the support portion 600 having a tongue. When the first tongue 631b is aligned vertically with the terminal opening 196 located on the terminal receiving portion 167, the first tongue 631b is inserted into the terminal opening 196. On the other hand, when the first tongue 631b is not aligned vertically with the terminal opening 196, the first tongue 631b contacts the top surface of the protrusion 100. In this case, by moving the protrusion 100 vertically, the first tongue 631b can slide on the top surface of the protrusion 100 to align the first tongue 631b with the terminal opening 196.

[0310] The first tongue 631b can be either the tongue 332 of the game device 3 (see reference). Figure 8 The shape can be the same, or it can be a different shape. In addition, the first tongue 631b of the peripheral device involved in the above embodiment has a substantially the same shape as the tongue 332 of the game device 3.

[0311] Thus, the tongue 322 not only provides terminals for electrically connecting the peripheral device 500 to the game controller, but also functions as a guide when installing the game controller into the peripheral device 500. Therefore, it is also possible to replace the tongue with a protrusion that serves as a guide when installing the game controller into a peripheral device, even if the peripheral device is not electrically connected to the game controller.

[0312] Below, we will explain an example of the shape of the protrusion by comparing it with the tongue of a game device. First, we will explain the structure of the tongue in more detail.

[0313] <Tongue>

[0314] Figure 44 This is a three-dimensional schematic diagram showing the structure of the tongue of the game device. For example... Figure 44 As shown, the game device 3 has a tongue 332. The tongue 332 is disposed in the side recess 310 of the game device. The tongue 332 is inserted into the first opening 170 of the first game controller 1. The tongue 332 has a main body first terminal 331. The main body first terminal 331 is a game device terminal electrically connected to the game controller terminal (first terminal 160).

[0315] Figure 45This is a partial cross-sectional schematic diagram showing the structure of the tongue body 332. The tongue body 332 has a second anterior portion 332a and a second root portion 332b. The second anterior portion 332a is connected to the second root portion 332b. The second anterior portion 332a is thinner than the second root portion 332b. The second anterior portion 332a is linearly symmetrical with respect to the left-right direction. The second root portion 332b becomes thicker as it moves away from the second anterior portion 332a. The second root portion 332b is linearly symmetrical with respect to the left-right direction. In the left-right direction, the height of the second root portion 332b (second root height F22) is less than the height of the second anterior portion 332a (second anterior portion height F21).

[0316] The thickness of the front end of the tongue body 332 (second front end thickness E21) is less than the thickness of the root of the tongue body 332 (second root thickness E22). The thickness of the front end of the protrusion (first front end thickness E11) is less than the thickness of the front end of the tongue body 332 (second front end thickness E21). The thickness of the root of the protrusion (first root thickness E12) is the same as the thickness of the root of the tongue body 332 (second root thickness E22).

[0317] <Protrusion>

[0318] Figure 46 This is a perspective view showing the structure of the protruding part of the peripheral device involved in a variation of this embodiment. For example... Figure 46 As shown, the first protrusion 631b does not have a terminal that is electrically connected to the game controller terminal (first terminal 160) of the first game controller 1.

[0319] Figure 47 This is a partial cross-sectional schematic diagram showing the structure of the protruding body of the peripheral device involved in a variation of this embodiment. For example... Figure 47 As shown, the first protrusion 631b has a first front end portion 661 and a first root portion 662. The first front end portion 661 is connected to the first root portion 662. The first front end portion 661 is thinner than the first root portion 662. Figure 47 In the cross-section shown, the first front end portion 661 is linearly symmetrical with respect to the left-right direction. The first root portion 662 increases in thickness as it moves away from the first front end portion 661. In the left-right direction, the height of the first root portion 662 (first root height F12) is greater than the height of the first front end portion 661 (first front end height F11).

[0320] The first root portion 662 has a first root region 662a and a second root region 662b. The second root region 662b is a portion extending from the first plug base 631a and is thicker to ensure strength. The thickness of the second root region 662b decreases slowly or remains constant as it moves away from the first plug base 631a. The first root region 662a is connected to the second root region 662b. The thickness of the first root region 662a decreases abruptly as it moves away from the second root region 662b. The surface of the first root region 662a has a greater slope relative to the left-right direction than the surface of the second root region 662b. The first root region 662a is connected to the first front end portion 661. Figure 31 In the cross-section shown, the first root region 662a is asymmetrical with respect to the left-right direction. The first root region 662a is located between the first front end 661 and the second root region 662b. The thickness of the first root region 662a is greater than the maximum thickness of the first front end 661 and less than the minimum thickness of the second root region 662b. The second root region 662b may also be linearly symmetrical with respect to the left-right direction. The thickness of the front end of the protrusion (first front end thickness E11) is less than the thickness of the root of the protrusion (first root thickness E12).

[0321] The first protrusion 631b has a height at which it contacts the top surface of the protrusion 100 of the first game controller 1 when the protrusion 100 is inclined vertically relative to the first recess and a portion of the protrusion 100 is inserted into the first recess. The first protrusion 631b contacts the top surface of the protrusion 100 when it is not aligned vertically with the terminal opening 196. By moving the first game controller 1 vertically with the top surface of the protrusion 100 in contact with the first protrusion 631b, it becomes easier to align the first protrusion 631b with the terminal opening 196. It is possible to prevent the end of the protrusion 100 of the first game controller 1 from sliding up to the right side of the support portion where the first recess is provided. The second protrusion 632b provided on the left side of the support portion has substantially the same structure and effect as the first protrusion 631b.

[0322] Furthermore, according to the peripheral device involved in this modified example, the thickness of the front end of the first protrusion 631b is less than the thickness of the front end of the tongue 332. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the first terminal 160 of the first game controller 1 from contacting the first protrusion 631b when the protrusion 100 of the first game controller 1 has been mounted on the first recess of the peripheral device.

[0323] Furthermore, according to the peripheral device involved in this modified example, the thickness of the root of the first protrusion 631b is the same as the thickness of the root of the tongue 332. Therefore, the strength of the first protrusion 631b can be maintained at a high level.

[0324] Furthermore, the shape of the protrusion described above is just one example; other shapes are also possible. For instance, the protrusion may have a constant thickness from its root to its tip. Alternatively, the protrusion may have a shape that thins at a constant rate from its root to its tip. Additionally, the protrusion may not have a portion that is linearly symmetrical with respect to the left-right direction.

[0325] As another variation, the peripheral device 500 may have a right grip button and a left grip button, but may not have a charging LED component or an external charging connector. Alternatively, the peripheral device 500 may have an external charging connector, but may not have a right grip button and a left grip button.

[0326] Alternatively, the first game controller 1 and the second game controller 2 may not have an operating part or a push rod that protrudes from the top surface of the protrusion according to the operation of the operating part.

[0327] Alternatively, neither the first game controller 1 nor the second game controller 2 may have a protrusion extending from the back.

[0328] Peripheral device 500 may also have a processor (not shown). The processor may, for example, be able to read an application program to perform information processing. Peripheral device 500 may also have a wireless communication unit (not shown). Peripheral device 500 may also transmit and receive data with the game controller via the wireless communication unit. The wireless communication unit may also support communication methods such as Bluetooth (registered trademark) or infrared communication. Peripheral device 500 may also transmit and receive data with information processing devices other than the game controller via the wireless communication unit.

[0329] Alternatively, in the front-rear direction, the front end of the elastic member may be located at the same position as the recess or at a position further forward than the recess.

[0330] Alternatively, in the front-rear direction, the front end of the elastic member is located further back than the support.

[0331] Peripheral equipment may also lack elastic components.

[0332] The upper surface of the grip housing 530 may also be located above the protrusion and the operating part.

[0333] The grip module and the support unit may not be separate components. For example, the rear housing of the support unit and the front housing of the grip unit may be formed integrally. Alternatively, the right part of the support unit and the right housing may be an integral right housing, and the left part of the support unit and the left housing may be an integral left housing, and they may be connected together.

[0334] The right and left sides of the support may not be parallel. In this case, the first and second game controllers already installed on the support may also not be parallel to each other.

[0335] The contact area in the peripheral device 500 can be located at the center of the recess in the vertical direction, or it can be located at a position lower than the center.

[0336] In other embodiments, the recess of the peripheral device may not have an abutting area. As an example, a protruding push rod may be inserted into a hole provided in the recess, thereby not abutting against the recess.

[0337] In other embodiments, the grip housing may cover the game controller when viewed from the side.

[0338] In other embodiments, the peripheral device has a facing surface opposite to the back of the game controller, but it may not have a gripping part. Specifically, the peripheral device may also consist of a recess for inserting the game controller, a support portion having a magnet for magnetically attracting the game controller's magnetic buttons, a facing surface opposite to the back of the game controller already mounted on the peripheral device, and an elastic member protruding forward from the facing surface. Thus, the game controller can be easily mounted on the peripheral device 500, and the elastic member protruding forward from the facing surface can suppress jitter or wobbling.

[0339] In other embodiments, the peripheral device may not have a gripping portion or an opposing surface facing the back of the game controller. Instead, it may consist of a recess into which a protrusion of the game controller is inserted, a support portion having a magnet for attracting the game controller's magnetic buttons, and a protrusion that protrudes from the bottom surface of the recess and is inserted into the opening of the game controller already mounted on the peripheral device, without having a terminal for electrical connection to the game controller's terminals. This allows for alignment of the recess and protrusion using the protrusion. Furthermore, the peripheral device may have other fixing structures instead of magnets, or it may not have any fixing structures at all.

[0340] In other embodiments, either the first game controller 1 or the second game controller 2 may be installed on the peripheral device. Furthermore, when both the first game controller 1 and the second game controller 2 are installed on the peripheral device, the installation method is not limited to clamping the support in the middle. Additionally, in other embodiments, the peripheral device may not have a magnet. The mechanism for fixing the game controller to the support is not limited; for example, a snap-fit ​​device may be used.

[0341] All aspects of the embodiments disclosed herein should be considered exemplary and not restrictive. 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.

[0342] Explanation of reference numerals in the attached figures

[0343] 1: First game controller, game controller

[0344] 2: Second game controller

[0345] 3: Gaming Device

[0346] 10, 20: Controller housing

[0347] 11, 211: Upper side

[0348] 12: Right side

[0349] 13: Lower side

[0350] 14: Left side

[0351] 15: Front

[0352] 16: Back

[0353] 17: Shell opening

[0354] 18: Protrusion

[0355] 19: convex flange

[0356] 31, 41: Control lever

[0357] 32, 42: Group 1 of 4 buttons

[0358] 33(1): + button

[0359] 33(2): Home button

[0360] 43(1): - button

[0361] 43(2): Screenshot button

[0362] 50: Synchronization button

[0363] 51, 53: Grounding part

[0364] 52: First elastic deformable body, upper side protrusion

[0365] 52a: First elastic part

[0366] 52b: Second elastic section

[0367] 52c: First elastic region

[0368] 52d: Second elastic region

[0369] 54: Second elastic deformable body, lower side protrusion

[0370] 61: Front and side shells

[0371] 62: Rear side shell

[0372] 71, 73: First inner surface

[0373] 72, 74: Second inner surface

[0374] 90: Flexible Printed Circuit

[0375] 100, 200: convex part

[0376] 101: Area 1

[0377] 102: Second Area

[0378] 103: Third Area

[0379] 104: Fourth District

[0380] 105: Fifth District

[0381] 106: Top surface

[0382] 107: Outer Peripheral Surface

[0383] 110, 210: Top surface buttons (right)

[0384] 111, 121: First protrusion

[0385] 112, 122: Second protrusion

[0386] 113, 123: Flange

[0387] 114, 124: Main body

[0388] 115, 125: Operating surfaces

[0389] 117, 127: Tactile switches

[0390] 118, 128: Sidewall

[0391] 120, 220: Top surface buttons (left)

[0392] 130: Shoulder button (right)

[0393] 140: Z shoulder button (right)

[0394] 150, 250: Radiant section

[0395] 160: First terminal

[0396] 161: Socket

[0397] 162: Female connector

[0398] 164: First frontal sidewall

[0399] 165: First back sidewall

[0400] 166: Inner wall surface

[0401] 167: Terminal housing section

[0402] 170: First Opening

[0403] 181: Putter

[0404] 182: Operations Department, First Operations Department

[0405] 183: Force-Exerting Unit

[0406] 184: Rotation axis

[0407] 185: Putting Action Section

[0408] 186: Push rod operating component

[0409] 191: First Buffer

[0410] 192: Second Buffer

[0411] 193: First engagement hole

[0412] 194: Second locking hole

[0413] 195: Opening for synchronization button

[0414] 196: Terminal opening

[0415] 197: The Fifth Opening

[0416] 198: The Sixth Opening

[0417] 230: Shoulder buttons (left)

[0418] 240: Z shoulder button (left)

[0419] 253, 254: Mouse feet stickers

[0420] 260: Second terminal

[0421] 270: Opening for mouse sensor

[0422] 274: Sensor for mouse operation

[0423] 282: Operations Department, Second Operations Department

[0424] 301: Audio input / output terminals

[0425] 302: Upper terminal

[0426] 303: Lower terminal

[0427] 304: Storage Media Slot

[0428] 305: Monitor

[0429] 306: Main body shell

[0430] 307: Power button

[0431] 310, 320: Side recesses of the gaming device

[0432] 311: Base plane

[0433] 313: Right side of the main body

[0434] 314: Left side of the main body

[0435] 315: Front view of the main body

[0436] 316: Main body, side view

[0437] 317: Lower side of the main body

[0438] 330: First plug connector

[0439] 331: Main body first terminal

[0440] 332: Tongue

[0441] 332a: Second anterior end portion

[0442] 332b: Second root

[0443] 333: Connector support portion

[0444] 334: Stepped threaded component

[0445] 337: Through hole

[0446] 338: Cover component

[0447] 341: Second terminal of the main body

[0448] 401: First Hole

[0449] 402: Second hole

[0450] 410: Magnetic element on the side of the first gaming device

[0451] 420: Magnetic element on the second gaming device side

[0452] 500: Peripheral Equipment

[0453] 501: Elastic Component

[0454] 501a: First lateral region

[0455] 501b: Second lateral region

[0456] 501c: Elastic component body

[0457] 501d: First protrusion

[0458] 501e: Second protrusion

[0459] 502: Fastening components

[0460] 510: Hole for configuring elastic components

[0461] 511: First through hole

[0462] 512: Second through hole

[0463] 513: Threaded boss

[0464] 514: Height difference section

[0465] 530: Grip housing

[0466] 531: Front grip housing

[0467] 531a: Front surface

[0468] 532: Rear grip housing

[0469] 532a: Button mounting holes on the grip area

[0470] 533: First Circuit

[0471] 541: First fastened part

[0472] 542: Second fastened part

[0473] 600: Support section

[0474] 601: Right side of the support

[0475] 602: Left side of the support

[0476] 603: Upper surface of the support portion

[0477] 604: Lower surface of the support part

[0478] 605: Front of the support section

[0479] 606: Back of support section

[0480] 611: First light guide path

[0481] 612: Second light guide path

[0482] 613: External connector for charging

[0483] 614: LED components for charging

[0484] 621: First recess

[0485] 621a: Landing Area

[0486] 622: Second recess

[0487] 631: First plug

[0488] 631a: Base of the first plug

[0489] 631b: First protrusion, first tongue body

[0490] 631c: Third terminal

[0491] 632: Second plug

[0492] 632a: Base of the second plug

[0493] 632b: Second protrusion, second tongue body

[0494] 640: Support housing

[0495] 641: First Outer Shell

[0496] 641a: Anterior rib

[0497] 641b: Rear rib

[0498] 642: Second outer shell

[0499] 643: Third Shell

[0500] 651: First bottom cover

[0501] 653: First bottom surface through hole

[0502] 654: Second Circuit

[0503] 655: Substrate

[0504] 661: First front end

[0505] 662: First root

[0506] 662a: First root region

[0507] 662b: Second root region

[0508] 670: Magnetic elements on the peripheral equipment side

[0509] 671: First magnetic yoke component

[0510] 671a: Main body of the magnetic yoke

[0511] 671b: Flange portion

[0512] 672: Second magnetic yoke component

[0513] 673: Magnet

[0514] 674: Through-hole for magnets

[0515] 680: Lens

[0516] 681: Lens emitting section

[0517] 682: Lens body

[0518] 683: Lens protrusion

[0519] 690: Lens cover

[0520] 691: Lens housing section

[0521] 692: Cover

[0522] 693: Protrusion for position adjustment

[0523] 694: Lens receiving hole

[0524] 695: LED housing recess

[0525] 700: Right grip section

[0526] 701, 701a, 701b: Right elastic component plate

[0527] 702: Right-hand fastener

[0528] 713: First upper surface

[0529] 715: First facing plane

[0530] 720: Right grip button

[0531] 720a: Button operation surface on the grip section

[0532] 720b: Grip part, button body part

[0533] 720c: Stop section

[0534] 721: Right rubber component

[0535] 722: Right contact point

[0536] 723: Right contact support component

[0537] 723a: First Assembly Section

[0538] 723b: Second Assembly Section

[0539] 723c: Contact support body

[0540] 800: Left grip section

[0541] 801, 801a, 801b: Left elastic component plate

[0542] 802: Left fastening component

[0543] 813: Second upper surface

[0544] 815: Second phase plane

[0545] 820: Left grip button

[0546] 821: Left rubber component

[0547] 822: Left contact

[0548] 823: Left contact support component

[0549] 900: Grip module

[0550] 1000: Information equipment and devices

[0551] 3120: Inner circumferential surface of the gaming device

[0552] 3121: Side bottom surface of the gaming device

[0553] A1: First rotation direction

[0554] A2: Second rotation direction

[0555] A3: Arrow

[0556] D1: First Distance

[0557] D2: Second Distance

[0558] D3: Third Distance

[0559] D4: Fourth Distance

[0560] E11: First front end thickness

[0561] E12: Thickness of the first root

[0562] E21: Second front end thickness

[0563] E22: Second root thickness

[0564] F11: First front end height

[0565] F12: Height of the first root

[0566] F21: Second front end height

[0567] F22: Second root height

[0568] R1: First direction

[0569] R2: Second direction

[0570] R3: Third-party

[0571] R4: Fourth Direction

[0572] R5: Fifth Direction

[0573] R6: Sixth Direction

[0574] T1: First Height

[0575] T2: Second Height

[0576] T3: Third Height

[0577] T4: Fourth Height

[0578] T5: Fifth Height

[0579] T6: Sixth Height

[0580] T7: Seventh Height

[0581] T8: Eighth Height

[0582] T9: Ninth Height

[0583] T10: Tenth Height

[0584] T11: Eleventh Height

[0585] W1: First Length

[0586] W2: Second Length

[0587] W3: Third Length

[0588] W4: Fourth Length

Claims

1. A peripheral device for detachably installing a first game controller and a second game controller, wherein, The first game controller has a first protrusion on a first side, which is for embedding into a first recess of the game device and protrudes in a first direction from the first side. The second game controller has a second protrusion on a second side, which is for embedding into a second recess of the game device and protrudes in a second direction from the second side. The peripheral device comprises a first part and a second part. The first part allows the first and second game controllers to be easily mounted and detached. The second part is fixed to the back of the first part and can be held by the user's hands. The first part has: The first recess is provided on the right side, allowing the first protrusion to be inserted into the bottom surface of the recess; as well as The second recess is located on the left side, allowing the second protrusion to be inserted into the bottom surface of the recess. The second part has: The right side portion, which is the portion to the right of the right side of the first portion when viewed from the front, has a portion that can be held by the user's right hand; as well as The left-side portion, which is the portion positioned to the left of the first portion when viewed from the front, has a portion that can be held by the user's left hand. At least a portion of the right-side portion overlaps with the first recess in the vertical direction. The front end of the right-side portion is located further back than the first portion in the front-back direction. At least a portion of the left side overlaps with the second recess in the vertical direction. The front end of the left portion is located further back than the first portion in the front-back direction.

2. The peripheral device according to claim 1, wherein, The first recess has a first abutment area located above the center in the vertical direction for the first push rod to abut against, wherein the first push rod protrudes from the top surface of the first protrusion embedded in the first recess according to the operation of the first operating part of the first game controller. The upper surface of the right-side portion is located below the upper end of the first recess in the vertical direction, and has a shape that extends downward as it extends to the right. The second recess has a second abutment area located above the center in the vertical direction for the second push rod to abut against, wherein the second push rod protrudes from the top surface of the second protrusion embedded in the second recess according to the operation of the second operating part of the second game controller. The upper surface of the left portion is located below the upper end of the first recess in the vertical direction, and has a shape that extends downward as it extends to the left.

3. The peripheral equipment according to claim 2, wherein, Each of the first and second recesses also has a first magnet and a second magnet. The second magnet is positioned lower than the first magnet in the vertical direction. The first magnet and the second magnet disposed in the first recess can be attracted to the first game controller by magnetic force, and the first magnet and the second magnet disposed in the second recess can be attracted to the second game controller by magnetic force. In each of the first and second recesses, the first abutting area and the second abutting area are located above the first magnet in the vertical direction.

4. The peripheral equipment according to claim 3 further comprises: A terminal disposed in the first recess and located vertically between the first magnet and the second magnet, and horizontally overlapping the first magnet and the second magnet, is capable of being connected to the first game controller; and A terminal disposed in the second recess and located between the first magnet and the second magnet in the vertical direction, and at a position overlapping the first magnet and the second magnet in the front-back direction, is capable of being connected to the second game controller.

5. The peripheral device according to any one of claims 1 to 4, further comprising: A first elastic member, located on the front surface of the right-side portion; and The second elastic member is located on the front surface of the left-side portion. In the front-rear direction, the front ends of the first elastic member and the second elastic member are located further forward than the rear end of the first part.

6. The peripheral equipment according to claim 5, wherein, In the front-to-back direction, The front end of the first elastic member is located further back than the first recess. The front end of the second elastic member is located further back than the second recess.

7. The peripheral equipment according to claim 5, wherein, The first elastic member and the second elastic member each include two elastic member pieces, wherein the upper elastic member piece of each of the two elastic member pieces is positioned closer to the first part in the left-right direction than the lower elastic member piece is positioned closer to the first part.

8. A system comprising: A first game controller has a first protrusion on a first side, the first protrusion being for embedding into a first recess of a game device, protruding from the first side in a first direction; The second game controller has a second protrusion on a second side, the second protrusion being for embedding into a second recess of the game device, and protruding from the second side in a second direction; as well as Peripheral equipment is provided for the easy installation and removal of the first and second game controllers. The peripheral device comprises a first part and a second part. The first part allows the first and second game controllers to be easily mounted and detached. The second part is fixed to the back of the first part and can be held by the user's hands. The first part has: The first recess is provided on the right side, allowing the first protrusion to be inserted into the bottom surface of the recess; as well as The second recess is located on the left side, allowing the second protrusion to be inserted into the bottom surface of the recess. The second part has: The right side portion, which is the portion to the right of the right side of the first portion when viewed from the front, has a portion that can be held by the user's right hand; as well as The left-side portion, which is the portion positioned to the left of the first portion when viewed from the front, has a portion that can be held by the user's left hand. The right-side portion has a front surface, at least a portion of which faces the back of the first game controller already mounted on the first portion. The right-side portion has a shape that, when viewed from the right side, does not cover the first game controller already installed in the first portion, and when viewed from the top surface, at least a portion is covered by the first game controller already installed in the first portion. The left-side portion has a front surface, at least a portion of which faces the back of the second game controller already mounted on the first portion. The left portion has a shape that does not cover the second game controller already installed in the first portion when viewed from the left side, and is at least partially covered by the second game controller already installed in the first portion when viewed from the top surface.

9. The system according to claim 8, wherein, The portion of the front surface of the right-side portion that faces the back of the first game controller already mounted on the first portion includes the front end of the right-side portion. The portion of the front surface of the left-side portion that faces the back of the second game controller already mounted on the first portion includes the front end of the left-side portion.

10. The system according to claim 8, wherein, The first game controller includes a first operating part and a first push rod, which protrudes from the top surface of the first protrusion when the first operating part is operated. The second game controller includes a second operating section and a second push rod, the second push rod protruding from the top surface of the second protrusion when the second operating section is operated. The first recess has a first abutment area for abutting the first push rod protruding from the first game controller already mounted on the first portion. The second recess has a second abutment area for abutting the second push rod that protrudes from the second game controller already mounted on the first portion.

11. The system according to claim 10, wherein, The first recess has the first abutment area located above the center in the vertical direction. The second recess has the second abutment area located above the center in the vertical direction.

12. The system according to claim 11, wherein, The first operating unit is located on the back of the first game controller. The second operating unit is located on the back of the second game controller. The upper surface of the right side portion of the peripheral device is positioned below the first operating part of the first game controller already installed on the first portion in the vertical direction, and has a shape that extends downwards as it extends to the right. The upper surface of the left side portion of the peripheral device is located below the second operating part of the second game controller that is installed on the first portion in the vertical direction, and has a shape that extends downward as it extends to the left.

13. The system according to claim 12, wherein, The first operating unit can be operated in a direction that includes the left side when viewed from the rear, provided that the first game controller is installed in the first part. The second operating unit can be operated in a direction that is to the right when viewed from the rear, with the second game controller installed on the first part.

14. The system according to claim 11, wherein, The first recess has a depth such that when the first push rod of the first game controller, which is already mounted on the first portion, protrudes, the top surface of the first protrusion remains entirely contained within the first recess. The second recess has a depth such that when the second push rod of the second game controller, which is already mounted on the first part, protrudes, the top surface of the second protrusion remains entirely contained within the second recess.

15. The system according to claim 11, wherein, The first protrusion and the second protrusion each have a first protrusion and a second protrusion that protrude beyond their surroundings on their outer peripheral surfaces. The first protrusion is positioned above the second protrusion in the vertical direction when the first game controller and the second game controller are installed on the first part. The first recess has a depth such that when the first push rod of the first game controller, which is already mounted on the first portion, protrudes, at least a portion of the second protrusion of the first game controller continues to be received in the first recess. The second recess has a depth such that at least a portion of the second protrusion of the second game controller continues to be received in the second recess when the second push rod of the second game controller, which has been mounted on the first portion, protrudes.

16. The system according to claim 15, wherein, The first protrusion and the second protrusion of the first game controller are formed by the outer peripheral surface of the first protrusion, and the first protrusion and the second protrusion of the second game controller are formed by the outer peripheral surface of the second protrusion.

17. The system according to claim 11, wherein, The peripheral device also has a first magnet and a second magnet in the first recess and the second recess, respectively. The second magnet is located below the first magnet in the vertical direction. The first magnet and the second magnet disposed in the first recess can be attracted to the first game controller by magnetic force, and the first magnet and the second magnet disposed in the second recess can be attracted to the second game controller by magnetic force. In each of the first and second recesses, the first abutting area and the second abutting area are located above the first magnet in the vertical direction.

18. The system according to claim 17, wherein, The peripheral equipment also has: A terminal disposed in the first recess and located vertically between the first magnet and the second magnet, and horizontally overlapping the first magnet and the second magnet, is capable of being connected to the first game controller; and A terminal disposed in the second recess and located between the first magnet and the second magnet in the vertical direction, and at a position overlapping the first magnet and the second magnet in the front-back direction, is capable of being connected to the second game controller.

19. The system according to any one of claims 8 to 18, wherein, The depth of the first recess is shallower than the highest point of the first protrusion relative to the first side of the first game controller. The depth of the second recess is shallower than the highest height of the second protrusion relative to the second side of the second game controller.

20. The system according to any one of claims 8 to 18, wherein, The first side of the first game controller, which is already installed in the first part, is separated from the right side of the first part. The second side of the second game controller, which is installed in the first part, is separated from the left side of the first part.

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