Gamepad charging seat

Through the screwless design and butt columns combined with the locking of the upper and bottom shells, the difficulty of assembly and disassembly of the existing charging base is solved, and the assembly is convenient and the appearance is consistent, and maintenance efficiency and user experience are improved.

CN222321170UActive Publication Date: 2025-01-07JINTUODA (GUANGDONG) TECH CO LTD
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Patent Information

Application Number
CN202421052288.2
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-05-14
Publication Date
2025-01-07
Estimated Expiration
2034-05-14

AI Technical Summary

Technical Problem

Existing gamepad charging holders require screws during assembly and disassembly, resulting in discontinuous appearance and inefficient maintenance.

Method used

Using a screwless design, the upper and bottom shells are locked through the interference fit of the first butt post and the second butt post, and the butt post and mounting holes of the side cover are assembled and disassembled for easy maintenance, and are transmitted through lenses and light. Window improves user experience.

Benefits of technology

It realizes the convenience of assembly and disassembly, maintains the appearance consistency of the charging stand, and improves maintenance efficiency and user experience.

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Abstract

The utility model provides a gamepad charging seat, which comprises a shell, and a charging terminal, an electric connector, a circuit board and an indicating lamp which are positioned in the shell, and the shell comprises an upper shell, a bottom shell, a first side cover and a second side cover. The upper shell is provided with an arc-shaped supporting part, an opening and a plurality of side holes; the bottom shell is provided with two plug-in pieces, and each plug-in piece is provided with a plurality of through holes. The first side cover and the second side cover are arranged on the two sides of the upper shell respectively, a plurality of first butt joint columns are arranged on the first side cover, and mounting holes are formed in the ends of the first butt joint columns. The upper shell and the bottom shell are locked through the first butt joint column and the second butt joint column, screw-free assembly is achieved, assembly and disassembly are convenient and fast, tools are not needed, and side covers of different colors can be conveniently maintained and replaced. Pits for fixing screws do not need to be reserved in the first side cover and the second side cover, the continuity of the overall structure of the surface of the shell is kept, the charging base is more attractive, meanwhile, the light inlet window is arranged at the bottom, and after light beams penetrate through the lens, the shape of a product mark is projected to a table top.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of game handles, in particular to a charging seat for a game handle. Background Art

[0002] Game controllers are common electronic game accessories. After connecting to a game console (or computer), users can control virtual characters in the game through the joysticks and buttons on the controller. Most existing game controllers are wireless charging controllers, which allow the controller to be freed from cables for long-distance control. When the power of the controller is exhausted, it can be charged through the matching charging stand. As an accessory of the game controller, the charging stand needs to be connected to electricity and is fixed in a position that is convenient for users to take and put. While meeting the charging needs of the game controller, it can also be used as a desktop decoration to improve the user experience.

[0003] The shell of the existing charging station is connected by screws, that is, through holes need to be opened on the shell for screw fixing, which will cause depressions on the surface of the charging station, affecting the consistency of the appearance. On the other hand, the charging station is connected to the power supply for a long time and docked with the game controller for charging. It is a vulnerable part. The screws need to be removed for maintenance, which will reduce the maintenance efficiency.

[0004] Therefore, how to optimize the structure of the charging stand so that it has a continuous appearance and is easy to assemble and disassemble is a problem that needs to be solved. Utility Model Content

[0005] The utility model aims to overcome the deficiencies in the prior art and provide a game controller charging stand which is easy to assemble and disassemble and has a highly consistent appearance.

[0006] The purpose of this utility model is achieved through the following technical solutions:

[0007] A game controller charging stand, comprising: a shell and a charging terminal, an electrical connector, a circuit board and an indicator light located in the shell, wherein the shell comprises an upper shell, a bottom shell, a first side cover and a second side cover;

[0008] The upper shell is a hollow structure, and is provided with an arc-shaped support portion, an opening, and a plurality of side holes located on two opposite sides of the upper shell;

[0009] The bottom shell is provided with two plug-in plates matching the opening, and the plug-in plates are provided with a plurality of through holes, and when the plug-in plates are inserted into the opening, the through holes overlap with the side holes;

[0010] The first side cover and the second side cover are respectively arranged on both sides of the upper shell, and the first side cover is provided with a plurality of first docking posts, which extend into the inner cavity of the upper shell after passing through the through hole and the side hole, and a mounting hole is opened at the end of the first docking post, and the second side cover is provided with a second docking post, which extends into the mounting hole after passing through the through hole and the side hole, and the second docking post is interference fit with the mounting hole.

[0011] In one embodiment, the bottom of the first side cover and the bottom of the second side cover are both provided with foot pads.

[0012] In one of the embodiments, a lens is further included, and a light-transmitting window is provided on the bottom shell, and the lens is inserted into the light-transmitting window.

[0013] In one embodiment, the diameters of the through holes on the two plug-in sheets are inconsistent.

[0014] In one of the embodiments, the charging terminal is electrically connected to the circuit board, and the charging terminal is located on the arc-shaped supporting portion.

[0015] In one of the embodiments, it further includes a charging lamp cover and a light guide block, the bottom shell is provided with an inclined portion, the charging lamp cover is arranged on the inclined portion, the light guide block is embedded in the bottom shell, and the light guide block is in contact with the charging lamp cover.

[0016] In one of the embodiments, the electrical connector is located on a side away from the inclined portion.

[0017] In one of the embodiments, the plug-in piece is provided with reinforcing ribs.

[0018] In one embodiment, the second docking column is provided with reinforcing ribs.

[0019] The above-mentioned game controller charging stand has the following advantages:

[0020] 1. The upper shell and the bottom shell are locked by the first docking post and the second docking post, and the first docking post and the second docking post are locked with interference fit, so that screw-free assembly is realized, and assembly and disassembly are convenient without the aid of tools, which is convenient for maintenance.

[0021] 2. There is no need to reserve holes for fixing screws on the first side cover and the second side cover, so as to maintain the continuity of the overall structure of the shell surface and make the charging stand more beautiful. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0022] In order to more clearly illustrate the technical solutions of the embodiments of the utility model, the drawings required for use in the embodiments will be briefly introduced below. It should be understood that the following drawings only show certain embodiments of the utility model and therefore should not be regarded as limiting the scope. For ordinary technicians in this field, other relevant drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without paying creative work.

[0023] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the interior of the game controller charging station;

[0024] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the game controller charging base;

[0025] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the shell disassembly;

[0026] Figure 4 It is a schematic diagram of the plug-in connection between the upper shell and the lower shell;

[0027] Figure 5 It is a schematic diagram of the cooperation between the upper shell and the lower shell after being plugged in;

[0028] Figure 6 is a schematic diagram of a state where the first side cover and the second side cover are not connected;

[0029] Figure 7 It is a schematic diagram of the state after the first side cover and the second side cover are connected. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0030] In order to facilitate the understanding of the present invention, the present invention will be described more comprehensively with reference to the relevant drawings. The drawings provide preferred embodiments of the present invention. However, the present invention can be implemented in many different forms and is not limited to the embodiments described herein. On the contrary, the purpose of providing these embodiments is to make the disclosure of the present invention more thoroughly and comprehensively understood.

[0031] It should be noted that when an element is referred to as being "fixed to" another element, it may be directly on the other element or there may be a central element. When an element is considered to be "connected to" another element, it may be directly connected to the other element or there may be a central element at the same time. The terms "vertical", "horizontal", "left", "right" and similar expressions used herein are for illustrative purposes only and do not represent the only implementation method.

[0032] Unless otherwise defined, all technical and scientific terms used herein have the same meaning as those commonly understood by those skilled in the art in the technical field of the present invention. The terms used herein in the specification of the present invention are only for the purpose of describing specific embodiments and are not intended to limit the present invention. The term "and / or" used herein includes any and all combinations of one or more related listed items.

[0033] See also Figure 1 and Figure 3 The utility model provides a game controller charging stand 10, including: a shell 11 and a charging terminal 12, an electrical connector 13, a circuit board 14 and an indicator light (not shown) located in the shell 11, and the shell 11 includes an upper shell 100, a bottom shell 200, a first side cover 300 and a second side cover 400.

[0034] See also Figure 2 and Figure 4 The upper shell 100 is a hollow structure, and is provided with an arc-shaped support portion 110, an opening, and a plurality of side holes 120 located on opposite sides of the upper shell 100. Preferably, the charging terminal 12 is electrically connected to the circuit board 14, and the charging terminal 12 is located on the arc-shaped support portion 110.

[0035] The arc-shaped support portion 110 is located at the top of the upper shell 100 for supporting the handle, and the opening is located at the bottom of the upper shell 100. The charging terminal 12, the electrical connector 13, the circuit board 14, the indicator light and other internal accessories are installed into the upper shell 100 through the opening. Specifically, the charging terminal 12, the electrical connector 13, and the indicator light are all electrically connected to the circuit board 14. After the electrical connector 13 is connected to the cable, the game controller charging seat 10 is powered on. After the handle 20 is placed on the arc-shaped support portion 110, the handle 20 is connected to the charging terminal 12, and the handle 20 is charged.

[0036] See also Figure 4 and Figure 5 The bottom shell 200 is provided with two plug-in plates 210 matching the openings, and the plug-in plates 210 are provided with a plurality of through holes 211. The bottom shell 200 is used to block the openings. When the bottom shell 200 is covered on the bottom of the upper shell 100, the plug-in plates 210 are inserted into the inner cavity of the upper shell 100, and at this time, the through holes 211 coincide with the side holes 120 (such as Figure 5 shown).

[0037] See also Figure 6 and Figure 7The first side cover 300 and the second side cover 400 are respectively arranged on both sides of the upper shell 100. The first side cover 300 is provided with a plurality of first docking poles 310. The first docking poles 310 extend into the inner cavity of the upper shell 100 after passing through the through holes 211 and the side holes 120. A mounting hole 311 is opened at the end of the first docking pole 310. The second side cover 400 is provided with a second docking pole 410. The second docking pole 410 passes through the through holes 211 and the side holes 120 and is inserted into the mounting hole 311. The second docking pole 410 is interference fit with the mounting hole 311.

[0038] See also Figure 6 and Figure 7 When the first side cover 300 or the second side cover 400 is assembled to the outside of the upper shell 100, the first docking post 310 or the second docking post 410 will pass through the side hole 120 (located in the upper shell 100) and the through hole 211 (located in the bottom shell 200), so the first docking post 310 and the second docking post 410 can lock the upper shell 100 and the bottom shell 200 together. There is no need to set screws or buckle structures between the upper shell 100 and the bottom shell 200 for fixing. When it is necessary to replace the internal accessories such as the charging terminal 12, the electrical connector 13, the circuit board 14 or the indicator light, only the first side cover 300 and the second side cover 400 need to be pulled out, and the bottom shell 200 can be pulled out. The disassembly process of the outer shell 11 is simple.

[0039] Furthermore, a mounting hole 311 is provided at the end of the first docking pole 310, and after the end of the second docking pole 410 is inserted into the mounting hole 311, the two are interference-fitted, and the first side cover 300 and the second side cover 400 are spliced ​​together. The surface screw assembly is realized, and the first side cover 300 and the second side cover 400 do not need to be provided with a pit for fixing screws, which can maintain the continuity of their outer walls and make the charging stand more beautiful.

[0040] In one embodiment, please refer to Figure 1 The bottom of the first side cover 300 and the bottom of the second side cover 400 are both provided with foot pads 500 to improve the friction between the first side cover 300 and the second side cover 400 and the desktop.

[0041] Preferably, see Figure 1 The game controller charging stand 10 also includes a lens 600, a light-transmitting window 220 is provided on the bottom shell 200, the lens 600 is inserted into the light-transmitting window 220, and a product logo (light-transmitting part) is provided on the lens 600. In this way, after the game controller charging stand 10 is powered on, the light emitted by the indicator light penetrates the product logo on the lens 600 and is projected onto the desktop. Based on the convenient disassembly feature of the housing 11, the user can replace the lens 600 with different logos according to preference, thereby improving the user's experience.

[0042] For further information, see Figure 1The game controller charging stand 10 further includes a charging lampshade 700 and a light guide block 800. The bottom shell 200 is provided with an inclined portion 230. The charging lampshade 700 is arranged on the inclined portion 230. The light guide block 800 is embedded in the bottom shell 200, and the light guide block 800 is fitted with the charging lampshade 700. The electrical connector 13 is located on the side away from the inclined portion 230. The other end of the light guide block 800 is fitted with the indicator light, which is used to guide the light to be emitted toward the charging lampshade 700. After the user fixes the handle 20 on the arc-shaped support portion 110, the indicator light is lit and projected onto the desktop through the charging lampshade 700. The user can clearly observe the illuminated position of the desktop, which is convenient for the user to distinguish whether the handle 20 is fully docked with the charging terminal 12.

[0043] Preferably, see Figure 3 and Figure 7 The diameters of the through holes 211 on the two plug-in sheets 210 are different. The diameters of the corresponding first docking posts 310 and second docking posts 410 are different, forming a foolproof structure to prevent the first side cover 300 and the second side cover 400 from being installed upside down.

[0044] In order to improve the structural strength, the plug-in piece 210 is provided with a reinforcing rib 212. The second docking post 410 is provided with a reinforcing rib 411. This prevents the plug-in piece 210 and the second docking post 410 from breaking during the disassembly and assembly process.

[0045] The above-mentioned game controller charging stand 10 has the following advantages:

[0046] 1. The upper shell 100 and the bottom shell 200 are locked by the first docking pole 310 and the second docking pole 410, and the first docking pole 310 and the second docking pole 410 are locked with an interference fit, so that screwless assembly is achieved, and assembly and disassembly are convenient without the aid of tools, which is convenient for maintenance, and users can replace the side covers (referring to the first side cover 300 and the second side cover 400) of different colors according to their preferences.

[0047] 2. There is no need to reserve holes for fixing screws on the first side cover 300 and the second side cover 400, so as to maintain the continuity of the overall structure of the surface of the housing 11 and make the charging stand more beautiful.

[0048] The above-mentioned embodiments only express several implementation methods of the utility model, and the description is relatively specific and detailed, but it cannot be understood as limiting the scope of the utility model patent. It should be pointed out that for ordinary technicians in this field, several modifications and improvements can be made without departing from the concept of the utility model, which all belong to the protection scope of the utility model. Therefore, the protection scope of the utility model patent shall be based on the attached claims.

Claims

1. A game controller charging stand, comprising: A housing and a charging terminal, an electrical connector, a circuit board and an indicator light located in the housing, wherein the housing comprises an upper housing, a bottom housing, a first side cover and a second side cover; The upper shell is a hollow structure, and is provided with an arc-shaped support portion, an opening, and a plurality of side holes located on two opposite sides of the upper shell; The bottom shell is provided with two plug-in plates matching the opening, and the plug-in plates are provided with a plurality of through holes, and when the plug-in plates are inserted into the opening, the through holes overlap with the side holes; The first side cover and the second side cover are respectively arranged on both sides of the upper shell, and the first side cover is provided with a plurality of first docking posts, which extend into the inner cavity of the upper shell after passing through the through hole and the side hole, and a mounting hole is opened at the end of the first docking post, and the second side cover is provided with a second docking post, which extends into the mounting hole after passing through the through hole and the side hole, and the second docking post is interference fit with the mounting hole.

2. The game controller charging stand according to claim 1, characterized in that: The bottoms of the first side cover and the second side cover are both provided with foot pads.

3. The game controller charging stand according to claim 1, characterized in that: It also includes a lens. The bottom shell is provided with a light-transmitting window. The lens is inserted into the light-transmitting window. The lens is provided with a product logo.

4. The game controller charging stand according to claim 1, characterized in that: The diameters of the through holes on the two plug-in sheets are inconsistent.

5. The game controller charging stand according to claim 1, characterized in that: The charging terminal is electrically connected to the circuit board, and the charging terminal is located on the arc-shaped supporting portion.

6. The game controller charging stand according to claim 1, characterized in that: It also includes a charging lamp cover and a light guide block. The bottom shell is provided with an inclined portion, the charging lamp cover is arranged on the inclined portion, the light guide block is embedded in the bottom shell, and the light guide block is fitted with the charging lamp cover.

7. The game controller charging stand according to claim 6, characterized in that: The electrical connector is located at a side away from the inclined portion.

8. The game controller charging stand according to claim 1, characterized in that: The plug-in piece is provided with reinforcing ribs.

9. The game controller charging stand according to claim 1, characterized in that: The second docking column is provided with reinforcing ribs.