Finger clamping type VR operating handle

Abstract

The utility model provides a finger clamping type VR operating handle which comprises a rocker part and a key part, the rocker part comprises a first support and a rocker, and the key part comprises a second support and a key; the first support and the second support are connected through a flexible connecting piece, and the flexible connecting piece is used for enabling the key part to be in communication connection with the rocker part; a finger connecting piece is arranged on the lower portion of the first support or the second support and used for being connected with a finger. On the premise that the VR operating handle can adapt to various hand types, various interactive operations can be realized at the same time, interactive scenes and interactive contents of the VR operating handle are increased, and popularization and use are facilitated.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present application relates to the field of virtual reality technology, and in particular to a finger-clamping VR operating handle. Background Art

[0002] In the field of virtual reality (VR), a virtual environment is constructed through a VR helmet, and virtual reality interaction is performed through a VR handle. Therefore, the structure of the handle needs to realize multiple operations.

[0003] In the prior art, since the VR handle is a rigid structure, the user operates by grasping the handle. Therefore, during use, the size of the user's palm or fingers may be different, resulting in the problem that the VR handle cannot adapt to different hand shapes.

[0004] In summary, it is necessary to provide an improved technical solution to address the above-mentioned deficiencies in the prior art. Utility Model Content

[0005] The purpose of the embodiments of the present application is to provide a finger-clip VR operating handle, which can ensure that the finger-clip VR operating handle can adapt to a variety of hand shapes for interactive operations.

[0006] The present application provides a finger-clamping VR operating handle, including a joystick portion and a button portion, wherein a finger connector is arranged at the lower portion of the joystick portion and / or the button portion, and the finger connector is used to connect with the index finger of a user; the joystick portion includes a first support and a joystick, and the button portion includes a second support and a button.

[0007] In one practicable manner, the first support and the second support are connected as an integral structure.

[0008] In one practicable manner, the first support and the second support are split structures and are connected by a flexible connector.

[0009] In one practicable manner, the first support and the second support are detachably connected via a flexible connector.

[0010] In one practicable manner, the finger connector includes a first connector disposed at the bottom of the joystick portion and a second connector disposed at the bottom of the button portion; the first connector is used to connect to the third joint of the index finger, and the second connector is used to connect to the second joint of the index finger.

[0011] In one practicable manner, the finger connector includes two clamping legs, which are detachably connected to the side of the first support or the second support; fasteners are provided on the clamping legs, and the fasteners are used to connect the clamping legs to the fingers.

[0012] In one practicable manner, the fastening member is Velcro.

[0013] In one practicable manner, the rocker is a Hall electromagnetic rocker, a rocker circuit board is arranged in the rocker part, a key circuit board is arranged in the key part, two touch keys are arranged on the key circuit board, a key cap is arranged on the top of the second support, and the key cap is arranged corresponding to the touch key.

[0014] In an practicable manner, the rocker circuit board and the key circuit board are communicatively connected via a connecting line, and the connecting line is disposed in the flexible connector.

[0015] In an practicable manner, the joystick circuit board and the key circuit board are both hard boards, and the joystick circuit board and the key circuit board are connected via a soft board.

[0016] In one practicable manner, a communication connection hole is provided on the first support and / or the second support, the communication connection hole is used for inserting a communication connection line, and the communication connection line is used for outputting an interactive signal generated by the joystick or the button.

[0017] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of this application are:

[0018] In the technical solution of the present application, the present application is clamped on the index finger through a finger connector, and the distance between the index finger and the thumb is flexibly adjusted to facilitate the thumb to operate the joystick or button. By setting a flexible connector, the stability between the joystick part and the button part is ensured when the finger joint is bent; the distance between the joystick part and the button part is adjusted by the flexible connector so that the present application can be adapted to different hand shapes; the present application also uses the index finger as the supporting part of the finger-clamping VR operating handle to improve stability during use. The present application also has the advantages of small size, easy operation and carrying, etc.

[0019] This application can realize multiple interactive operations while being able to adapt to a variety of hand shapes, increase the interactive scenes and interactive content of the VR operating handle, and is conducive to promotion and use. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0020] Figure 1 It is a three-dimensional structural schematic diagram of a finger-clamping VR operating handle according to an embodiment of the utility model.

[0021] Figure 2It is a structural schematic diagram of the first support and the second support in the finger-clamping VR operating handle of an embodiment of the utility model.

[0022] Figure 3 It is an exploded schematic diagram of the electrical components of the joystick portion in the finger-clamping VR operating handle of an embodiment of the utility model.

[0023] Figure 4 It is an exploded schematic diagram of the electrical components of the button portion of the finger-clamping VR operating handle of the embodiment of the utility model.

[0024] Figure 5 It is a schematic diagram of the unfolding of the finger connector of the joystick part in the finger-clamping VR operating handle of the embodiment of the utility model.

[0025] Figure 6 It is a schematic diagram of the expansion of the finger connector of the button part in the finger-clamping VR operating handle of the embodiment of the utility model.

[0026] The reference numerals are described as follows:

[0027] 1. First support; 2. Second support; 3. Joystick; 4. Button; 5. Finger connector; 6. TYPE-C mother seat; 7. Joystick circuit board; 8. Joystick vibrator; 9. Button vibrator; 10. Touch button; 11. Button circuit board; 12. Leg clamp connection hole; 13. Communication connection hole. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0028] The following is a further detailed description of the specific implementations of the present invention in conjunction with the accompanying drawings. These implementations are only used to illustrate the present invention, but not to limit the present invention.

[0029] In the description of the present invention, it should be noted that the terms "center", "longitudinal", "lateral", "upper", "lower", "front", "back", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "top", "bottom", "inside", "outside" and the like indicate positions or positional relationships based on the positions or positional relationships shown in the accompanying drawings, and are only for the convenience of describing the present invention and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, be constructed and operate in a specific orientation, and therefore cannot be understood as a limitation on the present invention. In addition, the terms "first" and "second" are used for descriptive purposes only and cannot be understood as indicating or implying relative importance.

[0030] In the description of the present invention, it should be noted that, unless otherwise clearly specified and limited, the terms "installation", "connection" and "connection" should be understood in a broad sense, for example, it can be a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; it can be a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; it can be a direct connection, or it can be indirectly connected through an intermediate medium, or it can be the internal communication of two components. For ordinary technicians in this field, the specific meanings of the above terms in the present invention can be understood according to specific circumstances.

[0031] In addition, in the description of the present invention, unless otherwise specified, “plurality” means two or more.

[0032] See also Figures 1 to 6 The present application provides a finger-clamping VR operating handle, including a rocker part and a button part, wherein the rocker part includes a first support 1 and a rocker 3, and the button part includes a second support 2 and a button 4. A finger connector 5 is provided at the lower part of the first support 1 and / or the second support 2, and the finger connector 5 is used to connect with the index finger of the user. After the finger-clamping VR operating handle provided by the present application is clamped on the index finger through the finger connector 5, the rocker or button is operated by the thumb, so that the present application can adapt to the use of different hand shapes; the present application also uses the index finger as the supporting part of the finger-clamping VR operating handle to improve the stability during use. The present application also has the advantages of small size, easy operation and carrying. On the premise of ensuring that the finger-clamping VR operating handle can adapt to a variety of hand shapes, the present application can realize a variety of interactive operations at the same time, increase the interactive scenes and interactive content of the VR operating handle, and facilitate promotion and use.

[0033] like Figure 3 As shown, in this embodiment, the rocker 3 is a Hall electromagnetic rocker. The rocker portion at least includes a rocker circuit board 7 and a rocker vibrator 8 disposed inside the first support. The rocker 3 is electrically connected to the rocker circuit board 7. The bottom of the rocker 3 is fixedly connected to the front of the rocker circuit board 7 to ensure the stability of the rocker 3 during the pushing process. The rocker vibrator 8 is welded and fixed to the back of the rocker circuit board 7. The corresponding area of ​​the circuit board is grooved to ensure the consistency and stability of the installation of the rocker vibrator 8.

[0034] like Figure 4 As shown, in this embodiment, the key part at least includes a key circuit board 11, two light touch keys 10, a key cap and a key vibrator 9. The two light touch keys 10 can define different functions respectively to increase the interactive content generated by the keys. The key caps are arranged on the top of the second support 2. The key caps are respectively arranged corresponding to the light touch keys 10. The comfort of the keys is improved by the arrangement of the key caps.

[0035] It should be noted that the keycap in the present embodiment is an arc-shaped keycap, and the keycap can also be designed to be square or triangular, etc. according to the overall structure and requirements.

[0036] It should also be noted that the keycaps can be integrally formed with the second support to increase the service life of the handle and enhance the operating experience.

[0037] In an practicable manner, the key vibrator 9 is welded and fixed to the designated area on the back of the key circuit board 11 by silk screen positioning. Taking the installation of the present application on the left hand as an example, the key part is sleeved on the second knuckle, and the rocker part is sleeved on the third knuckle. The key vibrator 9 realizes vibration feedback on the second knuckle, and the rocker vibrator 8 realizes vibration feedback on the third knuckle.

[0038] In an practicable manner, the first support and the second support are configured as an integrated structure. A layer of soft glue is provided on the outside of the first support and the second support to connect the first support and the second support into an integrated structure.

[0039] Specifically, the finger connector 5 may also be provided in an integrally connected manner with the first support and / or the second support.

[0040] In another practicable manner, the first support and the second support are split structures, the first support 1 and the second support 2 are connected by a flexible connector, and the flexible connector is set to ensure the stability between the joystick part and the button part when the finger joint is bent; the distance between the joystick part and the button part is adjusted by the flexible connector to adapt to the use of different hand shapes. The flexible connector is set so that the joystick part and the button part can be detachably fixedly connected. The user can set it only on the left hand or only on the right hand as needed, and operate the joystick and button respectively by the left thumb or the right thumb; the joystick part and the button part can also be clamped on the left index finger and the right index finger respectively, so that the left thumb and the right thumb can operate the joystick and the button respectively; it can be used in conjunction with the motion capture gloves, and after the finger connector 5 is connected to the finger part of the motion capture gloves, they can be operated in coordination to increase the diversity of interactive signals with the VR data box. By curling up the index finger, the distance between the thumb and the joystick or button can be shortened, making operation easier; when the joystick needs to be operated, the index finger can be straightened to keep the button away from the thumb to prevent misoperation.

[0041] It should be noted that the first support and the second support can also be detachably connected via a flexible connector. The connection method of the flexible connector includes but is not limited to a chain connection, a coupling connection or a silicone strip connection. By setting the flexible connector, when the finger joint is bent, the first support 1 and the second support 2 maintain a stable connection.

[0042] In one practicable manner, the finger connector 5 includes a first connector disposed at the bottom of the rocker portion and a second connector disposed at the bottom of the button portion; the first connector is used to connect to the third joint of the index finger, and the second connector is used to connect to the second joint of the index finger.

[0043] Each of the finger connectors 5 includes a connecting section arranged in the middle and clamping legs arranged at both ends of the connecting section, and the finger connector 5 is detachably connected to the bottom of the first support 1 or the second support 2. A fastener is arranged on the clamping leg, and the fastener is used to connect the clamping leg to the finger.

[0044] It should be noted that the clamping legs are flexible parts. After the two clamping legs are bent into an arc, the fastening parts are buckled and connected so that the finger connecting part 5 can be installed on the finger.

[0045] like Figure 1 , Figure 2 , Figure 5 and Figure 6 As shown, the bottom of two opposite sides of the first support 1 is provided with clamping leg connection holes 12, and the two clamping legs pass through the two clamping leg connection holes 12 and bend downward to form a C-shaped semi-enclosed structure to clamp and fix the fingers. In an practicable manner, the fastening member can also be at least configured as a Velcro, an elastic band or a movable snap, etc., which can make the finger connector 5 detachably fixedly connected to the finger.

[0046] Specifically, in this embodiment, the fastening member is a Velcro, which includes a hook surface and a fleece surface. The hook surface is arranged on the inner side of one clamping leg, and the fleece surface is arranged on the outer side of the other clamping leg. The two clamping legs are overlapped and connected by Velcro. The Velcro connection method makes the present application easy to wear and adjustable in tightness, and can better match different hand shapes.

[0047] It should be noted that when the present application is connected to the finger part of the motion capture glove, the fur surface or hook surface of the Velcro is arranged on the inner side of the clamping leg, and the hook surface or fur surface is arranged at the corresponding position on the outer side of the motion capture glove to fix the present application to the motion capture glove.

[0048] In one practicable manner, if Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, recessed structures are provided at the four corners of the first support 1 and / or the second support 2 .

[0049] After installing the present application, the first support 1 is close to the base of the hand. In this embodiment, the concave structure of the first support 1 near the base of the hand can make the first support 1 more compatible with the shape of the hand, making it easier for the thumb to operate the button 4 or the joystick 3.

[0050] It should be noted that in this embodiment, the concave surface of the concave structure is set as an arc surface to avoid obstruction to the thumb during operation and ensure smooth operation. The concave surface of the concave structure in this application can also be an arc surface of other shapes, which is not specifically limited in this application.

[0051] In an operative manner, a communication connection hole 13 is provided on the side of the first support 1 or the second support 2, and the communication connection hole 13 is used to insert a communication connection line, and is connected to the connection end of the data box through the communication connection line to transmit the interactive signal generated by the joystick 3 or the button 4 to the data box to complete the signal transmission. The joystick circuit board and the button circuit board are connected to each other through the connection line. Through the setting of the connection line, the button signal is aggregated to the joystick circuit board 7, or the joystick signal is aggregated to the button circuit board 11, and then output through the communication connection hole 13.

[0052] It should be noted that the connection line is arranged in the flexible connector to connect the button part with the joystick part. The connection line is protected by the flexible connector to ensure that the connection line is not damaged during the bending process. The form of the connection line includes but is not limited to the flat cable, and can also be set by customizing an ultra-thin double-head flat cable or using FPC.

[0053] It should also be noted that the joystick circuit board 7 and the key circuit board 11 are both hard boards, and the joystick circuit board 7 and the key circuit board 11 are connected via a soft board.

[0054] In another practicable manner, a communication connection hole is provided on the side of each of the first support 1 and the second support 2, and the key signal and the joystick signal are outputted through the corresponding communication connection holes respectively.

[0055] In an practicable manner, the communication connection hole includes but is not limited to a dual TYPE-C cable interface, and other universal cable interfaces may also be selected, as long as the cable sequence corresponds and the cable length is reasonable.

[0056] Specifically, in this embodiment, the communication connection hole is a dual TYPE-C cable interface, and power transmission and signal transmission are performed through the dual TYPE-C cable. The transmitted signal at least includes joystick data, button data, and vibrator drive signal.

[0057] It should be noted that the dual TYPE-C cable interface male connector is injection molded to ensure small size and high stability.

[0058] In this embodiment, a TYPE-C female socket 6 is set on the joystick circuit board 7, and the communication connection line is inserted into the TYPE-C female socket 6 through the communication connection hole 13. The joystick circuit board 7 is electrically connected to the corresponding interface of the data box through a double TYPE-C cable to achieve power supply and signal transmission.

[0059] In an practicable manner, the communication connection hole is arranged on a side away from the recessed structure to avoid the foreign body sensation caused by the wiring during operation, making the operation more convenient.

[0060] It should be noted that the flexible connector can also be connected to the first support 1 and the second support 2 as an integrated structure, and both are made of soft rubber material. The soft rubber material includes but is not limited to flexible silicone. Other flexible materials can also be used, or a combination of soft and hard materials can be used.

[0061] In summary, the present application provides a finger-clamping VR operating handle. After the finger-clamping VR operating handle provided by the present application is clamped on the index finger through the finger connector 5, the distance between the index finger and the thumb is flexibly adjusted to facilitate the thumb to operate the joystick or button. By setting the flexible connector, the stability between the joystick part and the button part is ensured when the finger joint is bent. By being able to adjust the distance between the joystick part and the button part through the flexible connector, the present application can be adapted to the use of different hand shapes; the present application also uses the index finger as the supporting part of the finger-clamping VR operating handle to improve the stability during use. The present application also has the advantages of small size, easy operation and carrying. On the premise of ensuring that the finger-clamping VR operating handle can adapt to a variety of hand shapes, the present application can realize a variety of interactive operations at the same time, increase the interactive scenes and interactive content of the VR operating handle, and facilitate promotion and use.

[0062] The above is only a preferred embodiment of the present invention. It should be pointed out that for ordinary technicians in this technical field, several improvements and substitutions can be made without departing from the technical principle of the present invention. These improvements and substitutions should also be regarded as the protection scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. A finger-clamping VR operating handle, characterized in that: It includes a rocker part and a button part, a finger connector is arranged at the lower part of the rocker part and / or the button part, and the finger connector is used to connect with the index finger of the user; the rocker part includes a first support and a rocker, and the button part includes a second support and a button.

2. The finger-clamping VR operating handle according to claim 1, characterized in that: The first support and the second support are connected as an integral structure.

3. The finger-clamping VR operating handle according to claim 1, characterized in that: The first support and the second support are split structures, and the first support and the second support are connected by a flexible connecting member.

4. The finger-clamping VR operating handle according to claim 3, characterized in that: The first support and the second support are detachably connected via a flexible connection piece.

5. The finger-clamping VR operating handle according to claim 4, characterized in that: The finger connector includes a first connector arranged at the bottom of the rocker portion and a second connector arranged at the bottom of the button portion; the first connector is used to connect to the third joint of the index finger, and the second connector is used to connect to the second joint of the index finger.

6. The finger-clamping VR operating handle according to claim 1, characterized in that: The finger connector includes two clamping legs, which are detachably connected to the side of the first support and / or the second support; fasteners are arranged on the clamping legs, and the fasteners are used to connect the clamping legs to the fingers.

7. The finger-clamping VR operating handle according to claim 1, characterized in that: The rocker is a Hall electromagnetic rocker, a rocker circuit board is arranged in the rocker part, and a key circuit board is arranged in the key part; two touch keys are arranged on the key circuit board, and a key cap is arranged on the top of the second support, and the key cap is arranged corresponding to the touch key.

8. The finger-clamping VR operating handle according to claim 7, characterized in that: The joystick circuit board is communicatively connected with the key circuit board via a connecting line.

9. The finger-clamping VR operating handle according to claim 7, characterized in that: The joystick circuit board and the key circuit board are both hard boards, and the joystick circuit board and the key circuit board are connected via a soft board.

10. The finger-clamping VR operating handle according to claim 1, characterized in that: A communication connection hole is provided on the first support and / or the second support, and the communication connection hole is used for inserting a communication connection line, and the communication connection line is used for outputting the interactive signal generated by the joystick and the button.

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