Game steering wheel

Abstract

The utility model is suitable for the technical field of steering wheel equipment, and provides a game steering wheel which comprises a steering wheel body, a transmission shaft and a first connecting frame, one end of the transmission shaft is connected with the steering wheel, the other end of the transmission shaft is in transmission connection with a transmission assembly through a first transmission piece, and the first connecting frame is connected with the transmission shaft; the transmission assembly is provided with a positioning frame and a second transmission part. The transmission shaft is arranged on the steering wheel body and is in transmission connection with the second transmission part on the transmission assembly through the first transmission part so as to drive the transmission assembly to rotate. The first connecting frame is arranged on the steering wheel body, and the first connecting frame installed at the tail end of the transmission shaft is used for installing the detection piece so that the detection piece can detect the rotation angle and the rotation direction on the transmission shaft, the detection precision is improved, and the problems that the detection precision is not high, detection results are affected and potential safety hazards exist are solved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model belongs to the technical field of steering wheel equipment, in particular to a game steering wheel. Background Art

[0002] The steering wheel is an important control device on vehicles such as cars, airplanes, and ships, used to control the direction of travel. In addition to vehicles, steering wheels are also used in some industrial machinery and equipment and game simulations to control the direction of movement of the equipment. With the continuous advancement of technology, the technology of steering wheels is also constantly improving to improve control performance and safety.

[0003] In the gaming field, the structure of the steering wheel is similar to that on vehicles and mainly includes the following parts: steering wheel hub, steering wheel spokes, steering wheel center cover, steering wheel column, power steering system, steering lock, multi-function buttons and control devices, airbags, adjustment mechanisms, steering sensors and electronic components. These components work together to make the gaming steering wheel a comprehensive control device, which is often used for steering but not only for steering. It also integrates many modern functions to improve the convenience and safety of driving.

[0004] In the prior art, the game steering wheel needs to be tested for steering flexibility, steering clearance, steering angle sensor calibration and other testing items to ensure the normal operation of the game steering wheel and its related systems, and to ensure driving safety during the game. However, in most cases, the sensor for measuring the rotation angle of the game steering wheel is installed on the steering system, and the steering wheel body is connected to the rotation system through the steering wheel shaft, and then the steering angle and direction of the game steering wheel are transmitted to the rotation system, and then the sensor set on the steering system detects the rotation angle and rotation direction, and then the detected information is analyzed by the system. However, during the detection process, the steering wheel rotation angle and direction are transmitted to the rotation system and then detected by the sensor, resulting in low detection accuracy, which affects the detection results and poses a safety hazard. Utility Model Content

[0005] The purpose of the embodiment of the utility model is to provide a gaming steering wheel, which aims to solve the problem that during the detection process, the steering wheel rotation angle and direction are transmitted to the rotation system and then detected by the sensor, resulting in low detection accuracy, affecting the detection result and posing a safety hazard.

[0006] The utility model is implemented in this way: a game steering wheel, the game steering wheel comprising:

[0007] The steering wheel body is provided with a transmission shaft and a first connecting frame, one end of the transmission shaft is connected to the steering wheel body, and the other end is transmission-connected to the transmission assembly through a first transmission member, the first connecting frame is used to install a detection member, and the detection member is used to detect the rotation angle and rotation direction of the transmission shaft;

[0008] The transmission assembly is provided with a positioning frame and a second transmission member, wherein the positioning frame is used for positioning the second transmission member, and the second transmission member is transmission-connected with the first transmission member.

[0009] Preferably, the steering wheel body is provided with a hub and a center cover, the hub is connected to the center cover by arranging multiple groups of spokes, a plurality of control buttons are arranged on the front of the center cover, and the control buttons are used to simulate the control information display mode; one end of the transmission shaft is sleeved on the connecting column on the back of the center cover, and the transmission shaft body is positioned on the positioning frame of the transmission assembly, and the other end of the transmission shaft is connected to the first transmission member so that the transmission shaft drives the second transmission member on the transmission assembly to rotate through the first transmission member.

[0010] Preferably, the first connecting frame is provided with a plurality of first mounting holes and a first positioning hole, and the first connecting frame is provided with a plurality of groups of first fixing rods connected with the first mounting holes to facilitate the installation of the first connecting frame on the positioning frame, and the first mounting hole is used for the installation of the detection member; the first positioning hole is provided at the center position of the first connecting frame, and the first positioning hole is used to position the transmission shaft so that the detection member can detect the rotation angle and rotation direction of the end of the transmission shaft.

[0011] Preferably, the transmission assembly is further provided with a second connecting frame, the second connecting frame is installed at the end of the second transmission member, and the second connecting frame is used to position the second transmission member.

[0012] Preferably, the second transmission member is provided in two groups and is respectively installed on both sides of the first transmission member, the two groups of second transmission members are respectively connected to the first transmission member so that the transmission shaft drives the two groups of second transmission members to rotate through the first transmission member, and the second transmission member is installed between the positioning frame and the second connecting frame.

[0013] Preferably, the positioning frame is an irregular plate-like structure, and is provided with a plurality of second mounting holes and a third mounting hole. The positioning frame is connected to the second connecting frame via a second fixing rod, the second mounting hole is used to install the second fixing rod, and the third mounting hole is used to position the transmission shaft.

[0014] Preferably, the game steering wheel also includes a mounting frame, a cavity is formed inside the mounting frame, the mounting frame is used for installing the steering wheel body and the transmission assembly, the mounting frame is configured as an irregular shell, a fourth mounting hole is provided on the mounting frame, the fourth mounting hole is used for installing the steering wheel body so that the steering wheel can be connected to the transmission assembly through a transmission shaft, a plurality of positioning columns are provided on the inner wall surface of the mounting frame, the positioning columns are used for positioning the transmission assembly, a plurality of suction cups are provided on the bottom surface of the outer wall of the mounting frame, the suction cups are used for installing the game steering wheel.

[0015] Preferably, the game steering wheel also includes a control module, which is installed in the internal cavity structure of the mounting frame. The control module is provided with a plurality of connection interfaces, which are installed on the mounting frame and are used to connect with external devices.

[0016] The utility model provides a game steering wheel. The utility model is provided with a steering wheel body and a transmission assembly. A transmission shaft is arranged on the steering wheel body and is connected to a second transmission assembly on the transmission assembly through a first transmission assembly so as to drive the transmission assembly to rotate. A first connecting frame is arranged on the game steering wheel and a detection member is installed on the first connecting frame installed at the end of the transmission shaft so as to facilitate the detection member to detect the rotation angle and rotation direction of the transmission shaft. The steering wheel is rotated and the transmission shaft is driven to rotate by the game steering wheel. The detection member is installed at the end of the transmission shaft and detects the rotation angle and rotation direction of the transmission shaft. Directly detecting the rotation angle and rotation direction of the transmission shaft can improve the detection accuracy, thereby solving the problem of low detection accuracy and potential safety hazards affecting the detection results. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0017] Figure 1 A three-dimensional structural diagram of a game steering wheel provided by an embodiment of the utility model;

[0018] Figure 2 A schematic diagram of the internal structure of a gaming steering wheel provided by an embodiment of the utility model;

[0019] Figure 3 A schematic diagram of the structure of a transmission assembly of a gaming steering wheel provided by an embodiment of the utility model;

[0020] Figure 4 A structural schematic diagram of the transmission principle of a game steering wheel provided in an embodiment of the utility model.

[0021] In the accompanying drawings: 1. mounting frame; 11. suction cup; 2. steering wheel body; 21. wheel hub; 22. spokes; 23. center cover; 24. control button; 25. transmission shaft; 251. first transmission gear; 252. first connecting frame; 26. connecting column; 27. detection part; 3. transmission assembly; 31. positioning frame; 32. second transmission member; 321. second transmission gear; 322. third transmission gear; 33. second connecting frame. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0022] In order to make the purpose, technical solution and advantages of the utility model more clear, the utility model is further described in detail below in conjunction with the accompanying drawings and embodiments. It should be understood that the specific embodiments described here are only used to explain the utility model and are not used to limit the utility model.

[0023] The specific implementation of the present utility model is described in detail below in conjunction with specific embodiments.

[0024] like Figure 1-4 As shown, it is a structural diagram of a game steering wheel provided by an embodiment of the utility model, comprising: a steering wheel body 2, a transmission shaft 25 and a first connecting frame 252, one end of the transmission shaft 25 is connected to the steering wheel body 2, and the other end is connected to the transmission assembly 3 through a first transmission member, and the first connecting frame 252 is used to install a detection member 27, and the detection member 27 is used to detect the rotation angle and rotation direction of the transmission shaft 25;

[0025] The transmission assembly 3 is provided with a positioning frame 31 and a second transmission member 32. The positioning frame 31 is used for positioning the second transmission member 32. The second transmission member 32 is transmission-connected to the first transmission member.

[0026] In the embodiment of the utility model, preferably, the game steering wheel is suitable for the scene of direction simulation control in racing or games and can also cooperate with game equipment or racing cars and other devices to improve the convenience and experience of simulation use through the steering wheel operation performance. The game steering wheel is mainly composed of a steering wheel body 2 and a transmission component 3. The steering wheel body and the transmission component 3 are installed on the mounting frame 1. The game steering wheel is mainly connected to the transmission component 3 through a transmission shaft 25 to drive the transmission component 3 to rotate so as to operate or control the racing car or realize the steering function in the game. The second transmission member 32 in the transmission component 3 can be configured to control the steering of the wheels of the simulated racing car or the steering function in the game simulation. The end of the transmission shaft 25 is connected to the transmission component 3 through the first transmission member 32. A connecting frame 252 is used to install a detection member 27. The detection member 27 directly detects the rotation angle and rotation direction of the steering wheel-controlled transmission shaft 25 so that the detected result can be directly transmitted to the system for analysis. The result obtained is accurate and fast, which is convenient for the calculation and analysis of the system. The detection member 27 can be a potentiometer and is used to detect the rotation angle and rotation direction of the gear. The detection member 27 in the prior art detects the rotation angle and rotation direction in the transmission system, and the result obtained requires the system to calculate according to its position and the meshing connection with the transmission shaft 25, and the delay in the transmission process affects the detection accuracy of the detection member 27 and the detection result. The detection accuracy can be improved by directly detecting the rotation angle and rotation direction of the transmission shaft 25.

[0027] In an example of the present invention, a mounting frame 1 is provided, and a steering wheel and a transmission assembly 3 are installed through the mounting frame 1. A transmission shaft 25 is provided on the steering wheel and is connected to the second transmission member 32 on the transmission assembly 3 through a first transmission member so as to drive the transmission assembly 3 to rotate. A first connecting frame 252 is provided on the game steering wheel and a detection member 27 is installed using the first connecting frame 252 installed at the end of the transmission shaft 25 so that the detection member 27 can detect the rotation angle and rotation direction of the transmission shaft 25. The game steering wheel is rotated and the transmission shaft 25 is driven to rotate by the game steering wheel. The detection member 27 is installed at the end of the transmission shaft 25 and detects the rotation angle and rotation direction of the transmission shaft 25. Directly detecting the rotation angle and rotation direction of the transmission shaft 25 can improve the detection accuracy, thereby solving the problem of low detection accuracy and potential safety hazards that affect the detection results.

[0028] like Figure 1-4As shown, as a preferred embodiment of the utility model, the steering wheel body 2 is provided with a hub 21 and a center cover 23, the hub 21 is connected to the center cover 23 by arranging a plurality of spokes 22, a plurality of control buttons 24 are arranged on the front of the center cover 23, and the control buttons 24 are used to simulate the control information display mode; one end of the transmission shaft 25 is sleeved on the connecting column 26 on the back of the center cover 23, and the body of the transmission shaft 25 is positioned on the positioning frame 31 of the transmission assembly 3, and the other end of the transmission shaft 25 is transmission-connected to the first transmission member so that the transmission shaft 25 drives the second transmission member 32 on the transmission assembly 3 to rotate through the first transmission member.

[0029] In the embodiment of the utility model, preferably, the steering wheel is provided with a hub 21 and a center cover 23. The hub 21 is provided in a circular shape for easy gripping by the user. The center cover 23 is connected by three or four groups of spokes 22. The spokes 22 provide structural support. The center cover 23 is located at the center of the game steering wheel. A plurality of control buttons 24 are provided on the center cover 23 so as to control the use mode of the steering wheel through the control buttons 24. A horn button, a switch button, a speed gear control button 24, etc. may also be provided so as to control the use state of the steering wheel. The connecting column 26 is used to install one end of the transmission shaft 25. The transmission shaft 25 can be a hollow rod with a certain length. The transmission shaft 25 passes through the positioning frame 31 of the transmission assembly 3 and the first connecting frame 252 to facilitate the installation of the detection member 27 at the end of the transmission shaft 25 to improve the accuracy of the detection member 27 in detecting the rotation angle and rotation direction of the first transmission member at the end of the transmission shaft 25. The first transmission member can be a first transmission gear 251. The detection member 27 can detect the rotation direction and rotation angle of the first transmission gear 251 to facilitate the judgment of the steering wheel speed and rotation angle.

[0030] like Figure 1-4 As shown, as a preferred embodiment of the utility model, the first connecting frame 252 is provided with a plurality of first mounting holes and a first positioning hole, the first connecting frame 252 is provided with a plurality of groups of first fixing rods connected to the first mounting holes so as to facilitate the first connecting frame 252 to be installed on the positioning frame 31, and the first mounting hole is used for the installation of the detection member 27; the first positioning hole is provided at the center position of the first connecting frame 252, and the first positioning hole is used to position the transmission shaft 25 so as to enable the detection member 27 to detect the rotation angle and rotation direction of the end of the transmission shaft 25.

[0031] In an embodiment of the utility model, preferably, the first connecting frame 252 can be an irregular plate-like structure, and a plurality of first mounting holes and a first positioning hole are arranged on the first connecting frame 252. The first mounting hole can be arranged on the edge of the first connecting frame 252 so as to fix it on the positioning frame 31 through the first fixing rod. The first positioning hole can be arranged between the first mounting holes and located at the center position of the first connecting frame 252 so as to facilitate the positioning of the transmission shaft 25. The aperture of the first positioning hole is not less than the outer diameter of the transmission shaft 25.

[0032] like Figure 1-4 As shown, as a preferred embodiment of the present utility model, the transmission assembly 3 is further provided with a second connecting frame 33 , and the second connecting frame 33 is installed at the end of the second transmission member 32 , and the second connecting frame 33 is used to position the second transmission member 32 .

[0033] In the embodiment of the utility model, preferably, the transmission assembly 3 can also be provided with a second connecting frame 33, and the second connecting frame 33 is mainly connected to the second transmission member 32 so as to position the second transmission member 32 between the second connecting frame 33 and the positioning frame 31 so as to facilitate the transmission connection between the transmission shaft 25 and the second transmission member 32 through the first transmission member.

[0034] like Figure 1-4 As shown, as a preferred embodiment of the utility model, two groups of second transmission members 32 are provided and are respectively installed on both sides of the first transmission member, and the two groups of second transmission members 32 are respectively connected to the first transmission member so that the transmission shaft 25 drives the two groups of second transmission members 32 to rotate through the first transmission member, and the second transmission member 32 is installed between the positioning frame 31 and the second connecting frame 33.

[0035] In an embodiment of the utility model, preferably, the second transmission member 32 can be provided with two groups and respectively control the transmission in different directions. The second transmission member 32 can be provided with two groups of second transmission gears 321 and third transmission gears 322 meshingly connected with the first transmission gear 251. The axes of the second transmission gear 321 and the third transmission gear 322 are respectively positioned by the positioning frame 31 and the second connecting frame 33 to facilitate the meshing connection of the first transmission gear 251 with the second transmission gear 321 and the third transmission gear 322.

[0036] like Figure 1-4 As shown, as a preferred embodiment of the utility model, the positioning frame 31 is an irregular plate-like structure, and the positioning frame 31 is provided with a plurality of second mounting holes and a third mounting hole. The positioning frame 31 is connected to the second connecting frame 33 through a second fixing rod, the second mounting hole is used to install the second fixing rod, and the third mounting hole is used to position the transmission shaft 25.

[0037] In the embodiment of the utility model, preferably, an irregular mounting position is set on the positioning frame 31 to facilitate the positioning of the second transmission gear 321 and the third transmission gear 322, and the second mounting hole is installed by installing the second fixing rod to position the second connecting frame 33 so that a certain cavity is formed between the positioning frame 31 and the second connecting frame 33 to facilitate the installation of the second transmission member 32, and the third mounting hole can be set at the center position of the positioning frame 31 to facilitate the meshing connection between the first transmission gear 251 on the transmission shaft 25 and the second transmission gear 321 and the third transmission gear 322.

[0038] like Figure 1-4 As shown, as a preferred embodiment of the utility model, the game steering wheel also includes a mounting frame 1, a cavity is formed inside the mounting frame 1, the mounting frame 1 is used for installing the steering wheel body 2 and the transmission assembly 3, the mounting frame 1 is arranged as an irregular shell, a fourth mounting hole is arranged on the mounting frame 1, the fourth mounting hole is used for installing the steering wheel body 2 so that the steering wheel is connected to the transmission assembly 3 through the transmission shaft 25, a plurality of positioning columns are arranged on the inner wall surface of the mounting frame 1, the positioning columns are used for positioning the transmission assembly 3, a plurality of suction cups 11 are arranged on the bottom surface of the outer wall of the mounting frame 1, the suction cups 11 are used for installing the game steering wheel.

[0039] In an embodiment of the utility model, preferably, the mounting frame 1 is configured as an irregular shell with a certain cavity structure, and a fourth mounting hole is arranged on the front side of the mounting frame 1 and close to the top surface, and the fourth mounting hole is used to install the connecting column 26 on the back side of the steering wheel so that the transmission shaft 25 can pass through and be connected to the transmission assembly 3 for transmission, and a plurality of groups of rod-shaped positioning columns are arranged on the inner wall surface of the mounting frame 1 for positioning the positioning frame 31 on the transmission assembly 3, and a plurality of suction cups 11 arranged on the bottom surface of the mounting frame 1 are used to install the steering wheel at the target position so that an external device can be connected to the steering wheel to facilitate the steering wheel to control its rotation direction and rotation angle.

[0040] like Figure 1-4 As shown, as a preferred embodiment of the utility model, the game steering wheel also includes a control module, which is installed in the internal cavity structure of the mounting frame 1. The control module is provided with a plurality of connection interfaces, which are installed in the mounting frame 1, and are used to connect with external devices.

[0041] In an embodiment of the utility model, preferably, the game steering wheel is also provided with a control module, and a connection interface can be provided in the control module and installed on the back of the mounting frame 1 to facilitate the electrical connection between the external device and the steering wheel. The control module can also be provided with an electronic control system to facilitate the use of the collaborative game steering wheel.

[0042] The above description is only a preferred embodiment of the present invention and is not intended to limit the present invention. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions and improvements made within the spirit and principles of the present invention should be included in the protection scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. A game steering wheel, characterized in that: The steering wheel comprises: The steering wheel body is provided with a transmission shaft and a first connecting frame, one end of the transmission shaft is connected to the steering wheel body, and the other end is transmission-connected to the transmission assembly through a first transmission member, the first connecting frame is used to install a detection member, and the detection member is used to detect the rotation angle and rotation direction of the transmission shaft; The transmission assembly is provided with a positioning frame and a second transmission member, wherein the positioning frame is used for positioning the second transmission member, and the second transmission member is transmission-connected with the first transmission member.

2. The game steering wheel according to claim 1, characterized in that: The steering wheel body is provided with a hub and a center cover, the hub is connected to the center cover by arranging multiple groups of spokes, a plurality of control buttons are arranged on the front of the center cover, and the control buttons are used to simulate the control information display mode; one end of the transmission shaft is sleeved on the connecting column on the back of the center cover, and the transmission shaft body is positioned on the positioning frame of the transmission assembly, and the other end of the transmission shaft is connected to the first transmission member so that the transmission shaft drives the second transmission member on the transmission assembly to rotate through the first transmission member.

3. The game steering wheel according to claim 1, characterized in that: The first connecting frame is provided with a plurality of first mounting holes and a first positioning hole. The first connecting frame is provided with a plurality of groups of first fixing rods connected with the first mounting holes so as to facilitate the installation of the first connecting frame on the positioning frame. The first mounting hole is used for the installation of the detection part. The first positioning hole is provided at the center position of the first connecting frame. The first positioning hole is used for positioning the transmission shaft so as to enable the detection part to detect the rotation angle and rotation direction of the end of the transmission shaft.

4. The game steering wheel according to claim 1, characterized in that: The transmission assembly is further provided with a second connecting frame, which is mounted at the end of the second transmission member and is used to position the second transmission member.

5. The game steering wheel according to claim 4, characterized in that: The second transmission member is provided with two groups and is respectively installed on both sides of the first transmission member. The two groups of second transmission members are respectively connected to the first transmission member so that the transmission shaft drives the two groups of second transmission members to rotate through the first transmission member. The second transmission member is installed between the positioning frame and the second connecting frame.

6. The game steering wheel according to claim 5, characterized in that: The positioning frame is an irregular plate-like structure, and is provided with a plurality of second mounting holes and a third mounting hole. The positioning frame is connected to the second connecting frame via a second fixing rod, the second mounting hole is used to install the second fixing rod, and the third mounting hole is used to position the transmission shaft.

7. The game steering wheel according to claim 1, characterized in that: The game steering wheel also includes a mounting frame, a cavity is formed inside the mounting frame, the mounting frame is used for installing the steering wheel body and the transmission assembly, the mounting frame is configured as an irregular shell, a fourth mounting hole is provided on the mounting frame, the fourth mounting hole is used for installing the steering wheel body so that the steering wheel can be connected to the transmission assembly through a transmission shaft, a plurality of positioning columns are provided on the inner wall surface of the mounting frame, the positioning columns are used for positioning the transmission assembly, a plurality of suction cups are provided on the bottom surface of the outer wall of the mounting frame, the suction cups are used for installing the game steering wheel.

8. The game steering wheel according to claim 1, characterized in that: The game steering wheel also includes a control module, which is installed in the internal cavity structure of the mounting frame. The control module is provided with a plurality of connection interfaces, which are installed in the mounting frame and are used to connect with external devices.

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