Key assembly for VR

By designing a variety of key components, including side buttons, top buttons, rocker structure, radio frequency connection and wired connection, the problem of single functions and single connection methods of existing VR equipment key components is solved, achieving a richer user experience and wider device adaptability.

CN223038833UActive Publication Date: 2025-06-27SHANGHAI UNBOUNDED DIGITAL ENTERTAINMENT TECHNOLOGY CO LTD
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Application Number
CN202421966277.5
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-08-14
Publication Date
2025-06-27
Estimated Expiration
2034-08-14

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Technical Problem

The key components of existing VR devices usually use separate keys, with fewer functions and a single connection method, so they cannot be effectively adapted to different devices, resulting in weak practicality.

Method used

A key component for VR is designed, including the main structure, side key structure, top key structure, rocker structure, radio frequency connection structure, wired connection structure and circuit structure. Through these structure combinations, diverse key functions and connection methods are provided.

Benefits of technology

Through the diversified key layout and connection methods, this key component enhances user experience and device adaptability, providing more usage scenarios and convenient connection methods.

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Abstract

The utility model discloses a button assembly for VR, which belongs to the technical field of electronics, and provides personalized button functions for users by arranging a side button structure, a top button structure and a rocker structure, so that the button assembly has more use scenes, and the user experience is improved. And diversified connection modes such as a radio frequency connection structure and a wired connection structure are provided, so that the device can be adapted to more VR equipment and is not limited to the VR equipment, and the user connection is more convenient.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model belongs to the technical field of electronics, and particularly relates to a button assembly for VR. Background Art

[0002] With the development of virtual reality (VR) technology, users have higher and higher requirements for the realism and interactivity of VR experiences. With the birth of VR, it not only drives the development of the film and television industry, but also gives birth to VR games. With the development of VR games, the demand for VR linkage remote control devices has gradually increased. Existing connection devices generally adopt a single-button form, with fewer functions and a single connection method, and cannot be effectively adapted, resulting in weak practicability. Content of the Utility Model

[0003] The utility model provides a button assembly for VR to solve the problems of the single-button form and the single connection method in the prior art.

[0004] A button assembly for VR includes: a main body structure, a side button structure, a top button structure, a rocker structure, a radio frequency connection structure, a wired connection structure, and a circuit structure;

[0005] The circuit structure is arranged inside the main body structure, and the circuit structure provides circuit support for the side button structure, the top button structure, the rocker structure, the radio frequency connection structure, and the wired connection structure respectively. The side button structure, the top button structure, the rocker structure, the radio frequency connection structure, and the wired connection structure are all embedded on the main body structure, and the side button structure is embedded on the side of the main body structure, and the top button structure and the rocker structure are embedded on the top surface of the main body structure.

[0006] Further, the main body structure includes a first outer shell, a second outer shell, and a third outer shell;

[0007] The first outer shell is arranged on a cylinder, and the bottom end of the first outer shell is set as a spherical surface. The second outer shell is shorter than the first outer shell, and the second outer shell includes an arc-shaped surface, a first straight surface, and a second straight surface. After the arc-shaped surface is spliced with the first straight surface and the second straight surface respectively, the first straight surface and the second straight surface are fixed on the side surface of the first outer shell, so that the first outer shell and the second outer shell form a holding structure. The side button structure is embedded on the arc-shaped surface of the second outer shell. The third outer shell is fixed on the top of the second outer shell and the third outer shell, and the top button structure, the rocker structure, the radio frequency connection structure, and the wired connection structure are all embedded on the third outer shell. The circuit structure is fixed inside the first outer shell.

[0008] Further, the side button structure includes a first side button and a second side button;

[0009] The first side button and the second side button are both embedded in the arc-shaped surface of the second housing, and the circuits of the first side button and the second side button are provided by the circuit structure.

[0010] Further, the top button structure includes a first top button, a second top button, a third top button, a fourth top button, and a fifth top button;

[0011] The first top button, the second top button, the third top button, the fourth top button, and the fifth top button are embedded in the top surface of the third housing, and the first top button, the second top button, the third top button, the fourth top button, and the fifth top button are arranged in a semi-circular shape around the joystick structure; and the circuits of the first top button, the second top button, the third top button, the fourth top button, and the fifth top button are provided by the circuit structure.

[0012] Further, the joystick structure includes a PS joystick, the PS joystick is embedded in the top of the third housing, and the circuit of the PS joystick is provided by the circuit structure.

[0013] Further, the RF connection structure includes an RF emission port;

[0014] The RF emission port serves as the signal emission port of the internal RF module. The internal RF module includes at least a Bluetooth module, and the circuit of the Bluetooth module is provided by the circuit structure.

[0015] Further, the internal RF module further includes a WIFI module, and the circuit of the WIFI module is provided by the circuit structure.

[0016] Further, the wired connection structure includes a USB connection interface and an RS232 connection interface; the USB connection interface and the RS232 connection interface are both embedded in the third housing, and the circuits of the USB connection interface and the RS232 connection interface are provided by the circuit structure.

[0017] Further, the circuit structure includes a minimum single-chip microcomputer system, a PS joystick circuit, a button circuit, a WIFI module, a Bluetooth module, an RS232 circuit, and a USB circuit;

[0018] Among them, the PS joystick circuit provides circuit support for the PS joystick, the button circuit provides circuit support for the first side button, the second side button, the first top button, the second top button, the third top button, the fourth top button, and the fifth top button, the WIFI module and the Bluetooth module provide circuit support for the RF emission port, the RS232 circuit provides circuit support for the RS232 connection interface, and the USB circuit provides circuit support for the USB connection interface.

[0019] A button assembly for VR provided by the present utility model provides personalized button functions for users by setting side button structures, top button structures, and rocker structures, enabling the button assembly to have more usage scenarios. Moreover, by providing diverse connection methods such as radio frequency connection structures and wired connection structures, it can be adapted to more VR devices and is not limited to being used on VR devices, making it more convenient for users to connect. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0020] The accompanying drawings herein are incorporated into and constitute a part of this specification, showing embodiments consistent with the present utility model and, together with the specification, are used to explain the principles of the present utility model.

[0021] Figure 1 FIG. is a schematic structural diagram of a button assembly for VR provided by an embodiment of the present utility model.

[0022] Figure 2 FIG. is a side view of a button assembly for VR provided by an embodiment of the present utility model.

[0023] Figure 3 FIG. is a circuit diagram of the minimum system of a single-chip microcomputer provided by an embodiment of the present utility model.

[0024] Figure 4 FIG. is a circuit diagram of the reset circuit provided by an embodiment of the present utility model.

[0025] Figure 5 FIG. is a circuit diagram of the PS rocker circuit provided by an embodiment of the present utility model.

[0026] Figure 6 FIG. is a circuit diagram of the button circuit provided by an embodiment of the present utility model.

[0027] Figure 7 FIG. is a circuit diagram of the WIFI module provided by an embodiment of the present utility model.

[0028] Figure 8 FIG. is a circuit diagram of the Bluetooth module provided by an embodiment of the present utility model.

[0029] Figure 9 FIG. is a circuit diagram of the RS232 circuit provided by an embodiment of the present utility model.

[0030] Figure 10 FIG. is a circuit diagram of the USB circuit provided by an embodiment of the present utility model.

[0031] Among them, 1 - the first outer shell, 2 - the second outer shell, 3 - the first side button, 4 - the second side button, 5 - the first top button, 6 - the second top button, 7 - the third top button, 80 - the fourth top button, 8 - the PS joystick, 9 - the fifth top button, 10 - the radio frequency emission port, 11 - the third outer shell, 12 - the USB connection interface, 13 - the RS232 connection interface.

[0032] Through the above-mentioned drawings, specific embodiments of the present invention have been shown, and there will be more detailed descriptions hereinafter. These drawings and textual descriptions are not intended to limit the scope of the inventive concept of the present invention in any way, but to illustrate the concept of the present invention to those skilled in the art by referring to specific embodiments. Detailed implementation manners

[0033] Here, the exemplary embodiments will be described in detail, and the examples are shown in the drawings. When the following description refers to the drawings, unless otherwise indicated, the same numbers in different drawings represent the same or similar elements. The implementation manners described in the following exemplary embodiments do not represent all implementation manners consistent with the present invention. On the contrary, they are merely examples of devices and methods consistent with some aspects of the present invention as detailed in the appended claims.

[0034] The embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail below with reference to the drawings.

[0035] As Figures 1 to 2 Collectively shown, an embodiment of the present invention provides a button assembly for VR, including: a main body structure, a side button structure, a top button structure, a joystick structure, a radio frequency connection structure, a wired connection structure, and a circuit structure;

[0036] The circuit structure is disposed inside the main body structure, and the circuit structure provides circuit support for the side button structure, the top button structure, the joystick structure, the radio frequency connection structure, and the wired connection structure respectively. The side button structure, the top button structure, the joystick structure, the radio frequency connection structure, and the wired connection structure are all embedded on the main body structure, and the side button structure is embedded on the side of the main body structure, and the top button structure and the joystick structure are embedded on the top surface of the main body structure.

[0037] The button assembly for VR provided by the present invention provides personalized button functions for users by setting the side button structure, the top button structure, and the joystick structure, enabling the button assembly to have more usage scenarios. And providing diverse connection methods such as the radio frequency connection structure and the wired connection structure can adapt to more VR devices and is not limited to being used on VR devices, making it more convenient for users to connect.

[0038] In the embodiment of the present utility model, the main body structure includes a first outer shell 1, a second outer shell 2, and a third outer shell 11;

[0039] The first outer shell 1 is arranged on a cylinder, and the bottom end of the first outer shell 1 is set as a spherical surface. The second outer shell 2 is shorter than the first outer shell 1, and the second outer shell 2 includes an arc-shaped surface, a first straight surface, and a second straight surface. After the arc-shaped surface is respectively spliced with the first straight surface and the second straight surface, the first straight surface and the second straight surface are fixed on the side surface of the first outer shell 1, so that the first outer shell 1 and the second outer shell 2 form a holding structure. The side button structure is embedded on the arc-shaped surface of the second outer shell 2. The third outer shell 11 is fixed on the tops of the second outer shell 2 and the third outer shell 11, and the top button structure, the rocker structure, the radio frequency connection structure, and the wired connection structure are all embedded on the third outer shell 11. The circuit structure is fixed inside the first outer shell 1.

[0040] The specific shapes of the first outer shell 1, the second outer shell 2, and the third outer shell 11 can be as Figure 2 shown. By setting the bottom end of the first outer shell 1 as a spherical surface and setting the arc-shaped surface of the second outer shell 2, it is convenient for users to hold.

[0041] In the embodiment of the present utility model, the side button structure includes a first side button 3 and a second side button 4;

[0042] Both the first side button 3 and the second side button 4 are embedded on the arc-shaped surface of the second outer shell 2, and the circuits of the first side button 3 and the second side button 4 are provided by the circuit structure.

[0043] Optionally, the first side button 3 and the second side button 4 can also be provided with recessed portions, which can enable users to accurately locate the buttons during use, more in line with the use scenario of VR, and the setting positions of the first side button 3 and the second side button 4 are convenient for users to use when holding.

[0044] In the embodiment of the present utility model, the top button structure includes a first top button 5, a second top button 6, a third top button 7, a fourth top button 80, and a fifth top button 9;

[0045] The first top button 5, the second top button 6, the third top button 7, the fourth top button 80, and the fifth top button 9 are embedded on the top surface of the third outer shell 11, and the first top button 5, the second top button 6, the third top button 7, the fourth top button 80, and the fifth top button 9 are arranged in a semi-circular shape around the rocker structure; and the circuits of the first top button 5, the second top button 6, the third top button 7, the fourth top button 80, and the fifth top button 9 are provided by the circuit structure.

[0046] Optionally, the first top button 5, the second top button 6, the third top button 7, the fourth top button 80, and the fifth top button 9 need to be closer to the user side than the joystick structure, so as to avoid the joystick blocking the five buttons during use and improve the user experience.

[0047] In the embodiment of the present utility model, the joystick structure includes a PS joystick 8, the PS joystick 8 is embedded in the top of the third housing 11, and the circuit of the PS joystick 8 is provided by the circuit structure.

[0048] By providing the PS joystick 8, it can be integrated with the five top buttons and the two side buttons, enabling the user to have more usage scenarios and greatly improving the usability.

[0049] In the embodiment of the present utility model, the radio frequency connection structure includes a radio frequency emission port 10;

[0050] The radio frequency emission port 10 serves as the signal emission port of the internal radio frequency module. The internal radio frequency module includes at least a Bluetooth module, and the circuit of the Bluetooth module is provided by the circuit structure.

[0051] In the embodiment of the present utility model, the internal radio frequency module further includes a WIFI module, and the circuit of the WIFI module is provided by the circuit structure.

[0052] In the embodiment of the present utility model, by providing the Bluetooth module and the WIFI module, the button module has more wireless connection methods, can be applicable to more application scenarios, and improves the connection convenience.

[0053] In the embodiment of the present utility model, the wired connection structure includes a USB connection interface 12 and an RS232 connection interface 13; both the USB connection interface 12 and the RS232 connection interface 13 are embedded in the third housing 11, and the circuits of the USB connection interface 12 and the RS232 connection interface 13 are provided by the circuit structure.

[0054] The embodiment of the present invention provides the USB connection interface 12 and the RS232 connection interface 13, enabling the user to wirelessly connect to a VR device or connect to other devices, thereby expanding its usage range.

[0055] In the embodiment of the present utility model, the circuit structure includes a minimum system of a single-chip microcomputer, a PS joystick circuit, a button circuit, a WIFI module, a Bluetooth module, an RS232 circuit, and a USB circuit;

[0056] Among them, the PS joystick circuit provides circuit support for the PS joystick 8, the button circuit provides circuit support for the first side button 3, the second side button 4, the first top button 5, the second top button 6, the third top button 7, the fourth top button 80, and the fifth top button 9, the WIFI module and the Bluetooth module provide circuit support for the RF emission port 10, the RS232 circuit provides circuit support for the RS232 connection interface 13, and the USB circuit provides circuit support for the USB connection interface 12.

[0057] As Figure 3 shown, the minimum system of the single-chip microcomputer is constructed with the single-chip microcomputer U1 of the model STM32F103C8T6, which can realize a low-power mobile component and is more convenient for users to use.

[0058] As Figure 4 shown, in this embodiment, a reset circuit can be set, and the reset circuit is electrically connected to the single-chip microcomputer U1, so as to perform a reset when the function is abnormal.

[0059] As Figure 5 shown, in this embodiment, a PS joystick module U2 can be provided. The PS joystick module U2 is electrically connected to the single-chip microcomputer U1 and provides circuit support for the PS joystick 8.

[0060] As Figure 6 shown, in this embodiment, a button circuit can be provided. The button circuit is electrically connected to the single-chip microcomputer U1, so as to provide circuit support for the first side button 3, the second side button 4, the first top button 5, the second top button 6, the third top button 7, the fourth top button 80, and the fifth top button 9.

[0061] As Figure 7 shown, in this embodiment, a WIFI module U3 of the model ESP8266 can be provided. The WIFI module U3 is electrically connected to the single-chip microcomputer U1, so as to provide circuit support for the RF emission port 10.

[0062] As Figure 8 shown, in this embodiment, a Bluetooth module U4 of the model HC-05 can be provided. The Bluetooth module U4 is electrically connected to the single-chip microcomputer U1, so as to provide circuit support for the RF emission port 10.

[0063] As Figure 9 shown, in this embodiment, an RS232 circuit can be provided. The RS232 circuit is electrically connected to the single-chip microcomputer U1, so as to provide circuit support for the RS232 connection interface 13.

[0064] As Figure 10 shown, in this embodiment, a USB circuit can be provided. The USB circuit is electrically connected to the single-chip microcomputer U1, so as to provide circuit support for the USB connection interface 12.

[0065] Those skilled in the art will readily conceive of other embodiments of the present utility model after considering the specification and practicing the utility model disclosed herein. The present utility model is intended to cover any variations, uses, or adaptations of the present utility model, which follow the general principles of the present utility model and include well-known common general knowledge or conventional technical means in the technical field not disclosed by the present utility model. It should be understood that the present utility model is not limited to the exact structures described above and shown in the drawings, and various modifications and changes can be made without departing from its scope. The scope of the present utility model is only limited by the appended claims.

Claims

1. A key assembly for VR, characterized in that: include: Main body structure, side button structure, top button structure, joystick structure, RF connection structure, wired connection structure and circuit structure; The circuit structure is arranged inside the main structure, and the circuit structure provides circuit support for the side button structure, the top button structure, the joystick structure, the radio frequency connection structure and the wired connection structure respectively. The side button structure, the top button structure, the joystick structure, the radio frequency connection structure and the wired connection structure are all embedded on the main structure, and the side button structure is embedded in the side of the main structure, and the top button structure and the joystick structure are embedded in the top surface of the main structure.

2. The key assembly for VR according to claim 1, characterized in that: The main structure comprises a first shell (1), a second shell (2) and a third shell (11); The first shell (1) is arranged on a cylinder, and the bottom end of the first shell (1) is arranged as a spherical surface. The second shell (2) is shorter than the first shell (1), and the second shell (2) comprises an arcuate surface, a first straight surface and a second straight surface. After the arcuate surface is spliced ​​with the first straight surface and the second straight surface respectively, the first straight surface and the second straight surface are fixed on the side surface of the first shell (1), so that the first shell (1) and the second shell (2) form a holding structure. The side button structure is embedded in the arcuate surface of the second shell (2). The third shell (11) is fixed on the top of the second shell (2) and the third shell (11), and the top button structure, the joystick structure, the radio frequency connection structure and the wired connection structure are all embedded in the third shell (11). The circuit structure is fixed inside the first shell (1).

3. The key assembly for VR according to claim 2, characterized in that: The side button structure comprises a first side button (3) and a second side button (4); The first side button (3) and the second side button (4) are both embedded in the arc-shaped surface of the second housing (2), and the circuits of the first side button (3) and the second side button (4) are provided by a circuit structure.

4. The key assembly for VR according to claim 3, characterized in that: The top button structure comprises a first top button (5), a second top button (6), a third top button (7), a fourth top button (80) and a fifth top button (9); The first top button (5), the second top button (6), the third top button (7), the fourth top button (80) and the fifth top button (9) are embedded in the top surface of the third housing (11), and the first top button (5), the second top button (6), the third top button (7), the fourth top button (80) and the fifth top button (9) are arranged in a semi-circular shape around the rocker structure; and the circuits of the first top button (5), the second top button (6), the third top button (7), the fourth top button (80) and the fifth top button (9) are provided by the circuit structure.

5. The key assembly for VR according to claim 4, characterized in that: The rocker structure comprises a PS rocker (8), wherein the PS rocker (8) is embedded in the top of the third housing (11), and the circuit of the PS rocker (8) is provided by the circuit structure.

6. The key assembly for VR according to claim 5, characterized in that: The radio frequency connection structure comprises a radio frequency transmitting port (10); The radio frequency transmission port (10) serves as a signal transmission port of an internal radio frequency module, the internal radio frequency module at least comprises a Bluetooth module, and the circuit of the Bluetooth module is provided by a circuit structure.

7. The key assembly for VR according to claim 6, characterized in that: The internal radio frequency module also includes a WIFI module, and the circuit of the WIFI module is provided by a circuit structure.

8. The key assembly for VR according to claim 7, characterized in that: The wired connection structure comprises a USB connection interface (12) and an RS232 connection interface (13); the USB connection interface (12) and the RS232 connection interface (13) are both embedded in the third housing (11), and the circuits of the USB connection interface (12) and the RS232 connection interface (13) are provided by the circuit structure.

9. The key assembly for VR according to claim 8, characterized in that: The circuit structure includes a single-chip minimum system, a PS joystick circuit, a key circuit, a WIFI module, a Bluetooth module, an RS232 circuit and a USB circuit; The PS joystick circuit provides circuit support for the PS joystick (8), the button circuit provides circuit support for the first side button (3), the second side button (4), the first top button (5), the second top button (6), the third top button (7), the fourth top button (80) and the fifth top button (9), the WIFI module and the Bluetooth module provide circuit support for the radio frequency transmission port (10), the RS232 circuit provides circuit support for the RS232 connection interface (13), and the USB circuit provides circuit support for the USB connection interface (12).