Game controller

Abstract

The embodiment of the utility model provides a game controller which comprises a bottom shell, a face shell which is in butt joint with the bottom shell to define a containing cavity, a control circuit board installed and fixed in the containing cavity and a function key module electrically connected with the control circuit board and comprising more than two function keys, and the control circuit board is correspondingly provided with a plurality of function control modules. Each function control module is respectively connected with the function key module so as to correspondingly endow each function key with a corresponding function and form different function sorting layouts, and the function key module further comprises a function switching module which changes the function sorting layouts of the function keys by switching and connecting different function control modules. According to the embodiment of the utility model, the plurality of function control modules are selectively connected with the function key module to correspondingly endow the function keys with the corresponding functions so as to form the function sorting layout set by the host equipment matched with the game platform currently used by the player, and the compatibility is strong.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The embodiment of the utility model relates to the technical field of game machine accessories, and in particular to a game controller. Background Art

[0002] A game controller is a device that controls a game character by operating control buttons and a hand-cranked joystick. The game controller is provided with a function key module for controlling the actions of the game character. The function key module includes two or more function keys arranged in fixed positions. The function keys respectively correspond to different operating functions and form a predetermined function sorting layout.

[0003] However, different game platforms have different function order layouts for the function keys, and existing game controllers are usually only compatible with one game platform. When players switch to different game platforms, the positions of the function keys corresponding to the functions on the game controller do not match the game prompts, which makes it easy to press the wrong function keys, resulting in game operation errors. Utility Model Content

[0004] The technical problem to be solved by the embodiments of the utility model is to provide a game controller that can quickly adjust the function arrangement of function keys to adapt to different game platforms.

[0005] In order to solve the above-mentioned technical problems, an embodiment of the utility model provides the following technical solutions: a game controller, comprising a bottom shell, a face shell which is joined with the bottom shell to form a receiving cavity, a control circuit board installed and fixed in the receiving cavity, and a function key module which is electrically connected to the control circuit board and comprises more than two function keys, wherein the control circuit board is provided with a corresponding number of function control modules, each of which is respectively connected to the function key module to assign corresponding functions to each of the function keys and form different function sorting layouts, and the function key module also comprises a function switching module for switching the function sorting layout corresponding to the function keys, and the function switching module changes the function sorting layout of the function keys by switching on different function control modules.

[0006] Furthermore, the function switching module includes a function switching piece pivotally mounted in the accommodating cavity and a driving mechanism for driving the function switching piece to connect to different function control modules. A paddle for connecting to any one of the function control modules protrudes from the edge of the function switching piece. The function control modules are correspondingly arranged around the outer side of the function switching piece. The driving mechanism drives the function switching piece to rotate by a predetermined angle so that the paddle connects to the function control module at a predetermined position.

[0007] Furthermore, gear teeth are provided at a predetermined position on the function switching sheet, and the driving mechanism includes a driving gear meshingly connected to the function switching sheet and a function switching switch for controlling the rotation angle of the driving gear to connect the paddle to the function control module at a predetermined position.

[0008] Furthermore, the driving mechanism also includes a rotating motor, the driving gear is transmission-connected to the output end of the rotating motor, and the function switching switch is used to control the rotation angle of the rotating motor.

[0009] Furthermore, a core shaft extends from the axis of the driving gear, an end of the core shaft passes through the surface shell and / or the bottom shell to form the function switching switch, and an operating part for a screwing operation is formed on the end surface of the function switching switch.

[0010] Furthermore, the driving gear is a double gear set, and the function switching switch is a push-pull rack. One gear in the double gear set is meshed and connected with the function switching piece and the other gear is meshed and connected with the push-pull rack. The push-pull rack is pushed and pulled to drive the double gear set to rotate, thereby driving the function switching piece to rotate a predetermined angle and connecting the paddle to the function control module at a predetermined position.

[0011] Furthermore, a function switching switch is provided on the function switching sheet at a predetermined distance from the paddle, and an active groove is provided on the surface shell and / or the bottom shell corresponding to the function switching switch, and the function switching switch slides to a predetermined position in the active groove to connect the paddle to the predetermined function control module.

[0012] Furthermore, the function key module also includes a conductive chassis with a conductive contact on the bottom corresponding to each function key, and the function key includes a keycap with one end exposed from the surface shell and a keycap seat fixed to the keycap, and the keycap seat corresponds to the top surface of the conductive chassis.

[0013] Furthermore, the side edge of the keycap protrudes out of a connecting ear, the keycap seat protrudes out of a connecting column corresponding to the connecting ear and forms a receiving groove in the middle, and the function switching sheet is correspondingly embedded in the receiving groove.

[0014] Furthermore, the function key module also includes an indicator light arranged corresponding to the position of each of the function keys, the surface of the function switching sheet is engraved with character labels corresponding to the function sorting layout of each of the function control modules, the indicator light projects the character labels onto the function keys to display the character labels, the function control module is electrically connected to the indicator light and controls the light color of the indicator light corresponding to each of the function sorting layouts to form a corresponding lighting layout.

[0015] After adopting the above technical scheme, the embodiment of the utility model has at least the following beneficial effects: a plurality of function control modules are arranged on the control circuit board in the embodiment of the utility model, and the function key module and the function control module are selectively connected through the function switching module to assign corresponding functions to each function key to form a function sorting layout set by the host device of the game platform currently used by the player, and when the player switches to use the host device of other game platforms, the function switching module performs corresponding switch conversion to connect the corresponding function control module, and by increasing the number of function control modules, the function sorting layout of most game platforms on the market can be replicated, thereby maximizing the compatibility of the game controller with the game platform devices and improving the player's usage experience. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0016] Figure 1 The figure is a schematic diagram of the overall three-dimensional structure of an optional embodiment of the game controller of the utility model.

[0017] Figure 2 It is a schematic diagram of the overall three-dimensional structure of an optional embodiment of the game controller of the utility model at another three-dimensional angle.

[0018] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the split state structure of an optional embodiment of the game controller of the utility model.

[0019] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the split state structure of a function key module of an optional embodiment of the game controller of the utility model.

[0020] Figure 5 This is a schematic structural diagram of a function key module of another optional embodiment of the game controller of the present utility model.

[0021] Figure 6 This is a structural schematic diagram of a function key module of another optional embodiment of the game controller of the utility model.

[0022] Figure 7 This is a schematic structural diagram of a function key module of another optional embodiment of the game controller of the present utility model.

[0023] Figure 8 This is a structural schematic diagram of a function key module of another optional embodiment of the game controller of the utility model. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0024] The present application is further described in detail below in conjunction with the accompanying drawings and specific embodiments. It should be understood that the following illustrative embodiments and descriptions are only used to explain the present invention and are not intended to limit the present invention. In addition, the embodiments and features in the embodiments of the present application may be combined with each other without conflict.

[0025] like Figure 1-Figure 8 As shown, an optional embodiment of the utility model provides a game controller, including a bottom shell 1, a front shell 2 that is engaged with the bottom shell 1 to form a accommodating cavity, a control circuit board 3 installed and fixed in the accommodating cavity, and a function key 41 module 4 that is electrically connected to the control circuit board 3 and includes more than two function keys 41, the control circuit board 3 is correspondingly provided with a plurality of function control modules 30, each of the function control modules 30 is respectively connected to the function key 41 module 4 to assign corresponding functions to each of the function keys 41 and form different function sorting layouts, the function key 41 module 4 also includes a function switching module 43 for switching the function sorting layout corresponding to the function key 41, the function switching module 43 changes the function sorting layout of the function key 41 by switching on different function control modules 30.

[0026] A plurality of function control modules 30 are arranged on the control circuit board 3 in the embodiment of the utility model. The function key 41 module 4 and the function control module 30 are selectively connected through the function switching module 43, and corresponding functions are assigned to each function key 41 to form a function sorting layout set by the host device of the game platform currently used by the player, and when the player switches to use the host device of other game platforms, the function switching module 43 performs corresponding switch conversion to connect to the corresponding function control module 30. By increasing the number of function control modules 30, the function sorting layout of most game platforms on the market can be replicated, thereby maximizing the compatibility of the game controller with the game platform devices and improving the player's usage experience.

[0027] In another optional embodiment of the present invention, Figure 1-Figure 3As shown, the function switching module 43 includes a function switching piece 430 pivotally arranged in the accommodating cavity and a driving mechanism 432 for driving the function switching piece 430 to connect to different function control modules 30. A paddle 4301 for connecting to any one of the function control modules 30 protrudes from the edge of the function switching piece 430. The function control modules 30 are correspondingly arranged around the outer side of the function switching piece 430. The driving mechanism 432 drives the function switching piece 430 to rotate by a predetermined angle so that the paddle 4301 connects to the function control module 30 at a predetermined position. In this embodiment, the driving mechanism 432 drives the function switching piece 430 to rotate until the paddle 4301 at its edge connects to the function control module 30 at a predetermined position, and the function control module 30 is connected to and controls the function key 41 module 4 and realizes the corresponding function sorting layout. In the specific implementation process, the paddle 4301 can be set to be conductive, the paddle 4301 is connected to the power connection port reserved on the function control module 30 to connect the function control module 30 and the function key 41 module 4, the paddle 4301 can also be set to be an insulator, then a switch is reserved on the function control module 30, and the paddle 4301 is moved to the function control module 30 to open the switch to connect the function control module 30 and the function key 41 module 4, and more other methods can also be used.

[0028] Other types of sensor devices or wireless communication devices connect the function control module 30 with the function key 41 module 4 .

[0029] In another optional embodiment of the present invention, Figure 3-Figure 8 As shown, gear teeth 4303 are provided at a predetermined position on the function switching sheet 430, and the driving mechanism 432 includes a driving gear 4321 meshingly connected to the function switching sheet 430 and a function switching switch 4323 for controlling the rotation angle of the driving gear 4321 to correspondingly connect the paddle 4301 to the function control module 30 at a predetermined position. In this embodiment, gear teeth 4303 are provided at a predetermined position on the function switching sheet 430, and the driving gear 4321 in the driving mechanism 432 is meshingly connected to the gear teeth 4303 and rotates a predetermined angle under the control of the function switching switch 4323 to move the paddle 4301 to a predetermined position to connect the corresponding function control module 30, thereby realizing the switching of the function sorting layout. In the specific implementation process, the gear teeth 4303 can be provided at the predetermined position.

[0030] The outer edge of the function switching sheet 430, the driving gear 4321 can be meshed with the gear teeth 4303 on the side of the function switching sheet 430, or can be meshed with the gear teeth 4303 on the side of the function switching sheet 430. Figure 6As shown, a connecting hole with the gear teeth 4303 is formed on the inner wall of the function switching sheet 430 , and the driving gear 4321 is correspondingly inserted into the connecting hole and meshes with the gear teeth 4303 .

[0031] In another optional embodiment of the present invention, Figure 1-Figure 3 As shown, the driving mechanism 432 further includes a rotating motor 4325, the driving gear 4321 is connected to the output end of the rotating motor 4325, and the function switching switch 4323 is used to control the rotation angle of the rotating motor 4325. In this embodiment, by setting a driving motor to drive the driving gear 4321 to rotate, it is more convenient to pre-set the corresponding gear for the function switching switch 4323 to shift and adjust, and the function switching switch 4323 switches to the corresponding gear to start the rotating motor 4325 to drive the paddle 4301 to move to the corresponding function control module 30.

[0032] In another optional embodiment of the present invention, Figure 5 and Figure 6 As shown, a spindle 4327 extends from the axis of the driving gear 4321, and the end of the spindle 4327 passes through the face shell 2 and / or the bottom shell 1 to form the function switching switch 4323, and an operating portion 4327a for a screwing operation is formed on the end surface of the function switching switch 4323. In this embodiment, a spindle 4327 is extended from the axis of the driving gear 4321, and the end of the spindle 4327 passes through the face shell 2 and / or the bottom shell 1 to form the function switching switch 4323. The player drives the function switching piece 430 to rotate by screwing the function switching switch 4323, thereby connecting the paddle 4301 to the corresponding function control module 30.

[0033] In another optional embodiment of the present invention, Figure 7As shown, the active gear 4321 is a double gear set, the function switching switch 4323 is a push-pull rack, one gear in the double gear set 4321 is meshed and connected with the function switching piece 430 and the other gear is meshed and connected with the push-pull rack 4323, the push-pull rack 4323 is pushed and pulled to drive the double gear set 4321 to rotate, thereby driving the function switching piece 430 to rotate a predetermined angle and making the paddle 4301 connect to the function control module 30 at a predetermined position. In this embodiment, the active gear 4321 is set as a double gear set, the function switching switch 4323 is a push-pull rack, one gear in the double gear set 4321 is meshed and connected with the function switching piece 430 and the other gear is meshed and connected with the push-pull rack 4323, and the rotation angle of the function switching piece 430 is controlled by controlling the distance of pushing and pulling the push-pull rack 4323, which has a simple structure and convenient operation. In the specific implementation process, a corresponding gear mark will be set on the game controller to locate the moving position of the push-pull rack 4323, prompting the player to switch the function sorting layout of the function key 41 into place.

[0034] In another optional embodiment of the present invention, Figure 8 As shown, a function switching switch 4323 is further provided on the function switching sheet 430 at a predetermined distance from the paddle 4301, and an active slot 10 is provided on the face shell 2 and / or the bottom shell 1 corresponding to the function switching switch 4323, and the function switching switch 4323 slides to a predetermined position in the active slot 10 to correspondingly connect the paddle 4301 to the predetermined function control module 30. In this embodiment, a function switching switch 4323 is provided on the function switching sheet 430 at a predetermined distance from the paddle 4301, and the function switching switch 4323 is correspondingly provided in the active slot 10 provided on the face shell 2 and / or the bottom shell 1, and the paddle 4301 is connected to the predetermined function control module 30 by toggling the function switching switch 4323 to a predetermined position in the active slot 10, which has a simple structure and convenient operation. In the specific implementation process, the edge of the movable slot 10 is provided with a corresponding gear mark corresponding to each of the functional control modules 30 , and the corresponding functional control module 30 can be turned on by moving the function switching switch 4323 to the corresponding gear mark.

[0035] In another optional embodiment of the present invention, Figure 4As shown, the function key 41 module 4 also includes a conductive chassis 45 with a conductive contact on the bottom surface corresponding to each function key 41, and the function key 41 includes a keycap 410 with one end exposed from the face shell 2 and a keycap seat 412 fixedly docked with the keycap 410, and the keycap seat 412 correspondingly abuts against the top surface of the conductive chassis 45. The function key 41 in this embodiment is composed of a keycap 410 and a keycap seat 412 docked and fixed, which facilitates the assembly of the function key 41. The keycap seat 412 abuts against the top surface of the conductive chassis 45. Pressing the keycap 410 correspondingly connects the corresponding conductive contact with the circuit on the control circuit board 3, thereby realizing the function of controlling the corresponding actions of the game character.

[0036] In another optional embodiment of the present invention, Figure 4 As shown, the side of the keycap 410 protrudes out of the connecting ear 4101, the keycap seat 412 protrudes out of the connecting column 4121 corresponding to the connecting ear 4101 and forms a receiving groove 4123 in the middle, and the function switching piece 430 is correspondingly embedded in the receiving groove 4123. The keycap 410 in this embodiment is connected and fixed by the connecting ear 4101 on the side of the keycap seat 412 correspondingly plugged and connected, and the receiving groove 4123 is formed in the middle of the keycap seat 412 for embedding and installing the function switch, and the function switching piece 430 can be pivoted accordingly in the receiving groove 4123, with a compact structure and convenient assembly.

[0037] In another optional embodiment of the present invention, Figure 4As shown, the function key 41 module 4 also includes an indicator light (not shown) provided corresponding to the position of each of the function keys 41, and the surface of the function switching sheet 430 is engraved with a character mark 434 corresponding to the function sorting layout of each of the function control modules 30, and the indicator light projects the character mark 434 onto the function key 41 to display the character mark 434, and the function control module 30 is electrically connected to the indicator light and controls the light color of the indicator light corresponding to each of the function sorting layouts to form a corresponding light layout. In this embodiment, character labels 434 corresponding to the function sorting layout of each function control module 30 are engraved on the surface of the function switching sheet 430, and the character labels 434 are projected through indicator lights to display the character labels 434 on the function keys 41. Players can understand the functions of each function key 41 according to the character labels 434, which is convenient for learning and memorizing game operating skills. The indicator lights are controlled by the function control module 30, which is convenient for matching corresponding light colors for each function key 41 while switching to the corresponding function sorting layout to form a corresponding light layout. Players can judge the function of the function key 41 according to the light color, thereby improving the user experience of the game controller. In the specific implementation process, the angle between the character identifiers 434 located in the same position in two adjacent groups of function sorting layouts should be consistent with the angle between the two adjacent function control modules 30, ensuring the consistency of the relative movement of the function key 41 between the character identifiers 434 and the movement of the paddle 4301 between the function control modules 30. When rotating and switching the function switching piece 430, it is possible to confirm whether the paddle 4301 has moved into place by identifying the position of the character identifier 434, thereby improving the accuracy of the function switching operation.

[0038] The embodiments of the present invention are described above in conjunction with the accompanying drawings, but the present invention is not limited to the above-mentioned specific implementation methods. The above-mentioned specific implementation methods are merely illustrative and not restrictive. Under the enlightenment of the present invention, ordinary technicians in this field can also make many variations without departing from the scope of protection of the purpose of the present invention and the claims, which all fall within the scope of protection of the present invention.

Claims

1. A game controller, comprising a bottom shell, a front shell abutting against the bottom shell to form a receiving cavity, a control circuit board fixed in the receiving cavity, and a function key module electrically connected to the control circuit board and comprising more than two function keys, characterized in that: The control circuit board is provided with a plurality of function control modules, each of which is connected to the function key module and assigns corresponding functions to each of the function keys to form different function sorting layouts. The function key module also includes a function switching module for switching the function sorting layout corresponding to the function key. The function switching module changes the function sorting layout of the function key by switching on different function control modules.

2. The game controller according to claim 1, wherein: The function switching module includes a function switching piece pivotally mounted in the accommodating cavity and a driving mechanism for driving the function switching piece to connect to different function control modules. A paddle for connecting to any one of the function control modules protrudes from the edge of the function switching piece. The function control modules are correspondingly arranged around the outer side of the function switching piece. The driving mechanism drives the function switching piece to rotate by a predetermined angle so that the paddle connects to the function control module at a predetermined position.

3. The game controller according to claim 2, characterized in that: The function switching piece is provided with gear teeth at a predetermined position, and the driving mechanism includes a driving gear meshing with the function switching piece and a function switching switch for controlling the rotation angle of the driving gear to connect the paddle to the function control module at a predetermined position.

4. The game controller according to claim 3, characterized in that: The driving mechanism further comprises a rotating motor, the driving gear is transmission-connected to an output end of the rotating motor, and the function switching switch is used to control a rotation angle of the rotating motor.

5. The game controller according to claim 3, characterized in that: A core shaft extends from the axis of the driving gear, and an end of the core shaft passes through the surface shell and / or the bottom shell to form the function switching switch, and an operating part for a screwing operation is formed on the end surface of the function switching switch.

6. The game controller according to claim 3, characterized in that: The driving gear is a double gear set, and the function switching switch is a push-pull rack. One gear in the double gear set is meshed and connected with the function switching piece and the other gear is meshed and connected with the push-pull rack. The push-pull rack is pushed and pulled to drive the double gear set to rotate, thereby driving the function switching piece to rotate a predetermined angle and connecting the paddle to the function control module at a predetermined position.

7. The game controller according to claim 2, characterized in that: A function switching switch is also provided on the function switching sheet at a predetermined distance from the paddle, and an active groove is provided on the surface shell and / or the bottom shell corresponding to the function switching switch. The function switching switch slides to a predetermined position in the active groove to connect the paddle to the predetermined function control module.

8. The game controller according to claim 2, wherein: The function key module also includes a conductive chassis with a conductive contact on the bottom corresponding to each function key. The function key includes a keycap with one end exposed from the surface shell and a keycap seat fixed to the keycap, and the keycap seat corresponds to the top surface of the conductive chassis.

9. The game controller according to claim 8, characterized in that: The side edge of the key cap protrudes out of the connecting ear, the key cap seat protrudes out of the connecting column corresponding to the connecting ear and forms a receiving groove in the middle, and the function switching sheet is correspondingly embedded in the receiving groove.

10. The game controller according to claim 2, wherein: The function key module also includes an indicator light arranged corresponding to the position of each function key, and the surface of the function switching sheet is engraved with character identifiers corresponding to the function sorting layout of each function control module. The indicator light projects the character identifier onto the function key to display the character identifier, and the function control module is electrically connected to the indicator light and controls the light color of the indicator light corresponding to each function sorting layout to form a corresponding lighting layout.

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