Game controller with touch screen

Abstract

The utility model relates to the technical field of game external equipment, in particular to a game controller with a touch screen, which comprises a shell, a touch screen assembly and a PCB (printed circuit board), the PCB is mounted in the controller shell, the touch screen assembly is mounted on the front surface of the shell and electrically connected with the PCB, two sides of the shell extend towards the bottom end to form a handle, and the touch screen assembly is electrically connected with the PCB. A first control assembly is arranged on the upper surface of the shell, a second control assembly is arranged on the top side face, away from the handle, of the shell, and the first control assembly and the second control assembly are both electrically connected with the PCB. According to the utility model, the positions of the first control assembly and the second control assembly are reasonably arranged on the shell, so that the number of the control assemblies is increased, the operation capability of human fingers is also matched, and a user can carry out more complex operation and has higher operation convenience and comfort at the same time.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of game peripheral equipment, and more specifically, to a game controller with a touch screen. Background Art

[0002] Electronic games play an increasingly important role in human leisure and entertainment. Whether electronic games are easy to operate largely affects the user experience. Now, compared with keyboards, game controllers designed specifically for electronic games have better operability and are more compatible with electronic games, which gives users a better gaming experience and plays a great role in improving the quality of electronic games. With the development of technology, the design and function of game controllers are also constantly improving. Traditional game controllers only have buttons and joysticks, and the control method is single, which is not enough to meet the practical experience of users.

[0003] There is a Chinese invention with publication number CN111084981A, which discloses a game controller for electronic products, including a manipulation function part, a manipulation direction part, a function connection board and a touch display screen, wherein the manipulation function part is fixedly connected to one side surface of the function connection board, the other side surface of the function connection board is fixedly connected to the manipulation direction part, the upper surface of the function connection board is fixedly connected to the touch display screen, the upper surface of the manipulation function part is fixedly connected to the function key, and the upper surface of the manipulation direction part is fixedly connected to the direction key. The invention allows the user to operate the game at any time when the game is free or boring, and the use of game effect lights installed on the handle increases the rhythm and explosiveness of the game, which is conducive to having a good interest in the use of the game controller, and the handle is provided with a soft rubber material, which is conducive to the use of hand protection and comfort in operation.

[0004] In the above technical solution, the function keys are only fixedly connected on the upper surface of the operating function part, and the space available for operation is limited to the upper surface of the operating function part. Only the thumb can be used for operation, and other fingers are difficult to participate in the game. In addition, in some game scenes, when multiple keys are required for combined operation, there is a problem of inconvenient operation. Utility Model Content

[0005] In order to solve the above technical problems, the utility model provides a game controller with a touch screen. By reasonably arranging the positions of the first control component and the second control component on the shell, it also matches the operating capabilities of human fingers, so that both the thumb and index finger of the human body can be used to control the game, which is convenient for combined operation. Adding the second control component allows the user to perform more complex operations while having higher operating convenience and comfort.

[0006] In order to solve the above technical problems, the utility model provides a game controller with a touch screen, a game controller with a touch screen, comprising a shell, a touch screen assembly and a PCB board, the PCB board is installed in the controller shell, the touch screen assembly is installed on the front surface of the shell, the touch screen assembly is electrically connected to the PCB board, both sides of the shell extend toward the bottom to form a handle, a first control component is arranged on the upper surface of the shell, and a second control component is arranged on the top side of the shell away from the handle, and the first control component and the second control component are both electrically connected to the PCB board.

[0007] In the technical scheme, the shape of the shell is extended according to the shape of the human hand, and a handle is designed to facilitate the user to hold and operate, so that the user has a better user experience. The PCB board is the main component for processing interactive information in the game controller, and it is necessary to avoid the entry of dust and liquid and violent collision to cause PCB board failure. The shell is a hollow structure, and an installation cavity is formed inside the shell. The PCB board is installed in the installation cavity, and the installation cavity is a closed space, which can prevent dust in the air from entering the installation cavity and affecting the normal operation of the PCB board. At the same time, the shell has a protective effect on the PCB board outside the PCB board, avoiding direct collision between the outside and the PCB board and causing damage to the PCB board. The touch screen assembly is installed on the front surface of the shell, and the touch screen assembly is electrically connected to the PCB board. The touch screen assembly can flexibly display different buttons on the surface, and the user touches the buttons displayed on the touch screen assembly, and the touch screen assembly can receive instructions to control the game. The shell is also provided with a first control component and a second control component, the first control component is arranged on the front surface of the shell, and the second control component is arranged on the top side of the shell. The thumb and index finger of the human body are the most flexible, and most of the functions of the human hand are concentrated on the thumb and index finger, where the pressing directions of the thumb and index finger are exactly perpendicular to each other. The front surface of the shell where the first control component is located is exactly perpendicular to the top side of the shell where the second control component is located, which is exactly adapted to the pressing directions of the thumb and index finger. When the user uses it, the user's other three fingers and palm hold the handle, the user's thumb operates the first control component located on the front surface of the shell, and the index finger operates the second control component located on the top side of the shell, so that both the thumb and index finger can participate in the game control, which is convenient for combined operation, and as many control components as possible are arranged in the user's convenient operating space, with more and more complex operation types without affecting the user's operating comfort, which improves the user's operating experience and enables the game controller to adapt to more complex games.

[0008] Preferably, the second control component includes a first independent button group and a first linear button group, and the first independent button group and the first linear button group are both electrically connected to the PCB board.

[0009] Preferably, an open structure is provided on the top side of the shell, and the first independent button group is slidably installed in the open structure. A notch structure is provided on the first independent button group, and the first linear button group is slidably installed in the notch structure.

[0010] Preferably, the first control component comprises a button, and the button is arranged on the front surface of the controller housing.

[0011] Preferably, the first control component further includes a left joystick group and a right joystick group, the left joystick group is installed on the left side of the front surface of the controller housing, and the right joystick group is installed on the right side of the front surface of the controller housing.

[0012] Preferably, the touch screen assembly includes a touch screen with a display function, the touch screen can sense human touch, and the touch screen is electrically connected to the PCB board.

[0013] Preferably, the touch screen assembly further comprises a screen fixing bracket for fixing the position of the touch screen, and the screen fixing bracket is fixed on the PCB board.

[0014] Preferably, a shock absorbing component is also provided on the back of the touch screen.

[0015] Preferably, the shock absorbing component is silicone shock absorbing cotton.

[0016] Preferably, the touch screen assembly further comprises a panel which does not affect the touch screen from receiving human touch signals, the panel is made of a transparent material, and the panel is mounted on the upper surface of the controller housing and covers the touch screen.

[0017] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of the utility model are as follows: by rationally arranging the first control component on the front surface of the shell and setting the second control component on the top side of the shell, the number of control components is increased while also matching the operating capabilities of human fingers, allowing users to perform more complex operations while having higher operating convenience and comfort. A touch screen is provided, which has greater flexibility and allows users to have a better operating experience. The touch screen also has a display function, which displays the user's operation content in a graphical manner, can display interactive content in real time, and enhance the user's touch feedback. A shock-absorbing component is also provided under the touch screen to prevent the vibration of the game controller from affecting the touch screen. The surface of the touch screen is covered with a panel, which has a protective effect on the touch screen. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0018] Figure 1 It is a three-dimensional diagram of a game controller with a touch screen of the utility model;

[0019] Figure 2It is an exploded view of a game controller with a touch screen according to the present invention.

[0020] In the accompanying drawings: 1. outer shell; 2. touch screen assembly; 3. PCB board; 4. first control component; 5. second control component; 11. handle; 21. touch screen; 22. screen fixing bracket; 23. shock absorbing component; 24. panel; 41. left joystick group; 42. right joystick group; 43. button; 51. first independent button group; 52. first linear button group. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0021] The drawings are only for illustrative purposes and cannot be construed as limiting the present invention. To better illustrate the present embodiment, some parts of the drawings may be omitted, enlarged, or reduced, and do not represent the size of the actual product. For those skilled in the art, it is understandable that some well-known structures and their descriptions may be omitted in the drawings. The positional relationships described in the drawings are only for illustrative purposes and cannot be construed as limiting the present invention.

[0022] The same or similar numbers in the drawings of the embodiments of the present invention correspond to the same or similar parts; in the description of the present invention, it should be understood that if the terms "upper", "lower", "left", "right", "long", "short" and the like indicate directions or positional relationships based on the directions or positional relationships shown in the drawings, they are only for the convenience of describing the present invention and simplifying the description, rather than indicating or implying that the device or element referred to must have a specific direction, be constructed and operated in a specific direction. Therefore, the terms describing the positional relationship in the drawings are only used for illustrative purposes and cannot be understood as limitations on this patent. For ordinary technicians in this field, the specific meanings of the above terms can be understood according to specific circumstances.

[0023] The technical solution of the present invention is further described in detail below through specific embodiments and in conjunction with the accompanying drawings:

[0024] Example 1

[0025] like Figure 1 , 2As shown, a game controller with a touch screen includes a housing 1, a touch screen assembly 2 and a PCB board 3. The PCB board 3 is installed in the controller housing 1, the touch screen assembly 2 is installed on the front surface of the housing 1, the touch screen assembly 2 is electrically connected to the PCB board 3, and the two sides of the housing 1 extend to the bottom to form a handle 11. A first control component 4 is arranged in front of the housing 1, and a second control component 5 is arranged on the top side of the housing 1 away from the handle 11. The first control component 4 and the second control component 5 are both electrically connected to the PCB board 3. When the game controller is in use, the side of the housing 1 facing the user is the front surface, and the side of the housing 1 away from the handle 11 is the top side. The shape of the housing 1 is designed according to the shape of the human hand, and the handle 11 is extended to facilitate the user to hold and operate, so that the user has a better use experience. The PCB board 3 is the main component for processing interactive information in the game controller, and it is necessary to avoid dust, liquid from entering and violent collision to cause the PCB board 3 to fail. The housing 1 is a hollow structure, and an installation cavity is formed inside the housing 1. The PCB board 3 is installed in the installation cavity, which is a closed space to prevent dust in the air from entering the installation cavity and affecting the normal operation of the PCB board 3. At the same time, the shell 1 protects the PCB board 3 outside the PCB board 3 to prevent the outside from directly colliding with the PCB board 3 and causing damage to the PCB board 3. The touch screen assembly 2 is installed on the front surface of the shell 1, and the touch screen assembly 2 is electrically connected to the PCB board 3. The touch screen assembly 2 can flexibly display different buttons on the surface. When the user touches the buttons displayed on the touch screen assembly 2, the touch screen assembly 2 can receive instructions to control the game. The shell 1 is also provided with a first control component 4 and a second control component 5. The first control component 4 is arranged on the front surface of the shell 1, and the second control component 5 is arranged on the top side of the shell 1. The thumb and index finger of the human body are the most flexible, and the functions of the human hand are mostly concentrated on the thumb and index finger, wherein the pressing directions of the thumb and index finger are exactly perpendicular to each other. The front surface of the shell 1 where the first control component 4 is located is just perpendicular to the top side of the shell 1 where the second control component 5 is located, which is just suitable for the pressing direction of the thumb and index finger. When the user is using it, the user's other three fingers and palm hold the handle 11, the user's thumb operates the first control component 4 located on the front surface of the shell 1, and the index finger operates the second control component 5 located on the top side of the shell 1, so that both the thumb and the index finger can participate in the game control, which is convenient for combined operation. More control components are arranged in the user's convenient operation space to the maximum extent. Without affecting the user's operating comfort, it has more and more complex operation types, thereby improving the user's operating experience and making the game controller adaptable to more complex games.

[0026] like Figure 2As shown, the second control component 5 includes a first independent button group 51 and a first linear button group 52, and the first independent button group 51 and the first linear button group 52 are both electrically connected to the PCB board 3. The first independent button group 51 and the first linear button group 52 are both located at positions that are easy for the user's index finger to press, which is convenient for the user to operate. The first independent button group 51 and the first linear button group 52 can send different information to the PCB board 3 to implement different operations on the game.

[0027] like Figure 2 As shown, the top side of the housing 1 is provided with an open structure 12, the first independent button group 51 is slidably installed in the open structure 12, the first independent button group 51 is provided with a notch structure, and the first linear button group 52 is slidably installed in the notch structure. When operating the game controller, the front surface of the housing 1 faces the user and is easily observed directly by the user's vision. The first independent button group 51 and the first linear button group 52 are installed on the top side of the housing 1, which are difficult to be directly observed by the user's vision during operation and are easy to be touched by mistake. The first independent button group 51 is slidably installed in the open structure 12, the first independent button group 51 is provided with a notch structure, and the first linear button group 52 is slidably installed in the notch structure. This arrangement makes the first independent button group 51 and the first linear button group 52 in an up-and-down position relationship. The user can accurately judge the up-and-down relationship and then judge the first independent button group 51 and the first linear button group 52 by relying on the sense of space without visual observation, thereby reducing the possibility of accidental touch. The top side of the housing 1 is provided with an open structure 12 and a notch structure so that the first independent button group 51 and the first linear button group 52 installed thereon can break through the limitation of the housing 1, and the shapes of the first independent button group 51 and the first linear button group 52 can be set more flexibly. Users can also distinguish the first independent button group 51 and the first linear button group 52 by the difference in shape. The first independent button group 51 and the first linear button group 52 have a larger pressable area, making it easier to press the first independent button group 51 and the first linear button group 52 that are difficult to be directly observed visually, thereby enhancing the convenience of operation.

[0028] like Figure 2 As shown, the first control component 4 includes a button 43, which is arranged on the front surface of the controller housing 1, so that the user can press it with the thumb. After the button 43 is pressed, a signal is sent to the PCB board 3 to control the game. There are multiple buttons 43, and different buttons 43 send different instructions after pressing. By pressing different buttons 43, pressing different combinations of buttons 43, and pressing buttons 43 in different orders, more diverse instructions can be sent to the game to achieve richer game effects.

[0029] like Figure 1As shown, the first control component 4 also includes a left rocker group 41 and a right rocker group 42. The left rocker group 41 is installed on the left side of the front surface of the controller housing 1, and the right rocker group 42 is installed on the right side of the front surface of the controller housing 1, respectively adapted to the user's left hand and right hand, for easy operation by the user. The left rocker group 41 and the right rocker group 42 can be tilted in any direction on the front surface of the housing 1 by shaking. The left rocker group 41 and the right rocker group 42 can send different instructions to the game by tilting in different directions, so that the game controller can handle the operation mode of pressing and shaking the left rocker group 41 and the right rocker group 42, increasing the user's operation types and giving the user a better sense of operation.

[0030] Example 2

[0031] The force application in this embodiment is similar to that in the above embodiment 1, except that Figure 2 As shown, the touch screen assembly 2 includes a touch screen 21 with a display function. The touch screen 21 can sense human touch, and the touch screen 21 is electrically connected to the PCB board 3. The touch screen 21 can flexibly display buttons of different numbers and positions, and can even achieve different game effects by setting different gestures on the touch screen 21. It has stronger flexibility and allows users to have a better operating experience. The touch screen 21 also has a display function. Adding a graphical operation interface to the touch screen 21 makes user interaction intuitive and visual, thereby improving the problem of insufficient interactivity of the existing controller touch panel. The touch screen 21 can also display interactive content in real time, strengthen the user's touch feedback, and make the interactive logic clearer. The touch screen 21 can also display strategies, communities and other functions other than the game itself, increasing the interactivity between game users. The touch screen 21 can also be used as a display screen for the game, displaying the game screen content in real time to enhance the user's immersion; the game is installed in the game controller, and the game content is displayed in real time on the touch screen 21, so that the game controller can be used as an independent game device alone without the need for an external display screen.

[0032] like Figure 2 As shown, the touch screen assembly 2 further includes a screen fixing bracket 22 for fixing the position of the touch screen 21, and the screen fixing bracket 22 is fixed on the PCB board 3. The function of the screen fixing bracket 22 is to fix the position of the touch screen 21, and ensure that the touch screen 21 is in a suitable position without deviation. On the other hand, the screen fixing bracket 22 also has the function of supporting the touch screen 21, so that the touch screen 21 has a proper distance from the outer surface of the upper shell 11, so that the touch screen 21 can sense the user's press, and ensure that the user's press will not cause the touch screen 21 to collapse.

[0033] Example 3

[0034] This embodiment is similar to the above-mentioned embodiment 1, except that: Figure 2As shown, a shock absorbing component 23 is also provided on the back of the touch screen 21. A vibration component can be provided on the PCB board 3, and when certain game effects appear, the vibration component vibrates, so that the user has a richer game perception effect. A shockproof component 23 is provided under the touch screen 21, which can prevent the vibration component from affecting the operation of the touch screen 21, and on the other hand, prevent the game controller from colliding with the outside world and causing damage to the touch screen 21.

[0035] like Figure 2 As shown, the shock absorbing component 23 is a silicone shock absorbing cotton. The silicone shock absorbing cotton is easy to use, low in price, reliable in performance, and has a good shockproof effect.

[0036] like Figure 2 As shown, the touch screen assembly 2 also includes a panel 24 that does not affect the touch screen 21 receiving human touch signals. The panel 24 is made of a transparent material. The panel 24 is installed on the upper surface of the controller housing 1 and covers the touch screen 21. The panel 24 protects the touch screen 21 on the one hand, and is combined with the controller housing 1 on the other hand, while ensuring the sealing of the installation cavity, preventing dust or liquid from entering the interior of the game controller and causing malfunctions. The panel 24 is made of a transparent material and does not affect the display of image information by the touch screen 21.

[0037] Obviously, the above embodiments of the utility model are only examples for clearly explaining the utility model, and are not intended to limit the implementation methods of the utility model. For ordinary technicians in the relevant field, other different forms of changes or modifications can be made on the basis of the above description. It is not necessary and impossible to list all the implementation methods here. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions and improvements made within the spirit and principles of the utility model should be included in the protection scope of the claims of the utility model.

Claims

1. A game controller with a touch screen, characterized in that: The invention comprises a housing (1), a touch screen assembly (2) and a PCB board (3), wherein the PCB board (3) is installed in the housing (1), the touch screen assembly (2) is installed on the front surface of the housing (1), the touch screen assembly (2) is electrically connected to the PCB board (3), both sides of the housing (1) extend toward the bottom to form a handle (11), a first control component (4) is arranged on the upper surface of the housing (1), and a second control component (5) is arranged on the top side of the housing (1) away from the handle (11), and both the first control component (4) and the second control component (5) are electrically connected to the PCB board (3).

2. A game controller with a touch screen according to claim 1, characterized in that: The second control component (5) comprises a first independent key group (51) and a first linear key group (52), and the first independent key group (51) and the first linear key group (52) are both electrically connected to the PCB board (3).

3. A game controller with a touch screen according to claim 2, characterized in that: The top side of the housing (1) is provided with an open structure (12), the first independent button group (51) is slidably installed in the open structure, the first independent button group (51) is provided with a notch structure, and the first linear button group (52) is slidably installed in the notch structure.

4. The game controller with a touch screen according to claim 1, characterized in that: The first control component (4) comprises a button (43), and the button (43) is arranged on the front surface of the housing (1).

5. A game controller with a touch screen according to claim 4, characterized in that: The first control component (4) further comprises a left joystick group (41) and a right joystick group (42), wherein the left joystick group (41) is mounted on the left side of the front surface of the housing (1), and the right joystick group (42) is mounted on the right side of the front surface of the housing (1).

6. The game controller with a touch screen according to claim 1, characterized in that: The touch screen assembly (2) comprises a touch screen (21) with a display function, the touch screen (21) can sense human touch, and the touch screen (21) is electrically connected to the PCB board (3).

7. A game controller with a touch screen according to claim 6, characterized in that: The touch screen assembly (2) further comprises a screen fixing bracket (22) for fixing the position of the touch screen (21), and the screen fixing bracket (22) is fixed on the PCB board (3).

8. The game controller with a touch screen according to claim 6, characterized in that: A shock absorbing component (23) is also provided on the back of the touch screen (21).

9. A game controller with a touch screen according to claim 8, characterized in that: The shock absorbing component (23) is silica gel shock absorbing cotton.

10. The game controller with a touch screen according to claim 6, characterized in that: The touch screen assembly (2) further comprises a panel (24) that does not affect the touch screen (21) receiving human body touch signals, the panel (24) being made of a transparent material, and the panel (24) being mounted on the upper surface of the housing (1) and covering the touch screen (21).

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