Rocker mechanism and gamepad

Abstract

The utility model discloses a rocker mechanism and a gamepad, the rocker mechanism comprises a support seat, a rocker assembly and an adjusting assembly, and the support seat is provided with a first opening and a second opening. The rocker assembly comprises an operating rod, a rocker bottom column and a spring, the operating rod is arranged in the supporting base and extends out of the first opening, the rocker bottom column is in sliding fit with the operating rod in the length direction of the operating rod, and the spring is arranged between the operating rod and the rocker bottom column. The adjusting assembly comprises a limiting seat and an adjusting seat, and the limiting seat is slidably installed at the second opening in the length direction of the operating rod and abuts against the end of the rocker bottom column. The adjusting seat is rotationally installed on the side, away from the rocker bottom column, of the limiting seat and provided with a shifting part and a first rotating axis. A spiral supporting structure surrounding the first rotating axis is arranged between the limiting base and the adjusting base so that the limiting base can be driven to move in the length direction of the operating rod when the adjusting base is driven by the shifting part to rotate relative to the limiting base. According to the technical scheme, the application scene can be expanded, and the user experience is improved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of controllers, in particular to a rocker mechanism and a game handle. Background Art

[0002] Current game controllers are generally equipped with joysticks, which are used to control the movement of game characters and other operations. Joysticks are usually equipped with springs so that they can automatically return to the center after releasing the grip. However, after installation, the force of the spring on the joystick cannot be adjusted, so the joystick damping is generally fixed. However, different users or different game scenarios have different requirements for joystick damping. Therefore, traditional joysticks cannot be well adapted to different users and usage scenarios, and the applicable scenarios are limited, resulting in poor user experience. Utility Model Content

[0003] The main purpose of the utility model is to provide a rocker mechanism, aiming to expand the applicable scenarios and enhance the user experience.

[0004] To achieve the above-mentioned purpose, the rocker mechanism proposed in the utility model comprises:

[0005] A support seat having a first opening and a second opening opposite to each other;

[0006] A rocker assembly, comprising an operating rod, a rocker base column and a spring, wherein the operating rod is disposed in the support seat and extends from the first opening, the rocker base column is located in the support seat and slides with the operating rod along the length direction of the operating rod, and the spring is disposed between the operating rod and the rocker base column; and

[0007] The adjustment assembly includes a limit seat and an adjustment seat, wherein the limit seat is slidably installed at the second opening along the length direction of the operating rod and abuts against the end of the rocker base column; the adjustment seat is rotatably installed on the side of the limit seat away from the rocker base column, and has a toggle portion and a first rotation axis extending along the length direction of the operating rod; a spiral support structure around the first rotation axis is provided between the limit seat and the adjustment seat, so as to drive the limit seat to move along the length direction of the operating rod when the adjustment seat is driven to rotate relative to the limit seat by the toggle portion.

[0008] Optionally, both the limiting seat and the adjusting seat are provided with an annular portion, and the spiral support structure comprises an abutment portion located on one of the annular portions and a first spiral portion located on the other annular portion and surrounding the first rotation axis, and the abutment portion abuts against the first spiral portion.

[0009] Optionally, the first spiral portion and the abutting portion are both located at ends corresponding to the annular portion, and the annular portion of the limiting seat is butted against the annular portion on the adjusting seat.

[0010] Optionally, the first helical portion is located on the annular portion of the adjusting seat. The spiral support structure includes a second helical portion which is located on the annular portion of the limiting seat, and the end of the second helical portion away from the first opening forms the abutting portion. The limiting seat has a farthest position away from the first opening and a nearest position close to the first opening. At the farthest position, the second helical portion is fitted and engaged with the first helical portion.

[0011] Optionally, the annular portion of the adjusting seat is provided with a first reverse helical portion whose helix direction is opposite to that of the first helical portion, and the top end of the first reverse helical portion is connected to the top end of the first helical portion; the annular portion of the limiting seat is provided with a second reverse helical portion whose helix direction is opposite to that of the second helical portion, and the top end of the second reverse helical portion is connected to the top end of the second helical portion; at the farthest position, the first reverse helical portion is fitted and engaged with the second reverse helical portion.

[0012] Optionally, an annular baffle is provided on the adjusting seat. The annular baffle is disposed around the outer periphery of the annular portion on the adjusting seat, and the protruding height of the annular baffle is greater than that of the annular portion. The annular portion of the limiting seat is located inside the annular baffle.

[0013] Optionally, the abutting portion is provided with a first limiting groove, and the first helical portion has a plurality of protrusions which are sequentially and spaced apart along the circumferential direction of the adjusting seat. Any one of the protrusions can be inserted into the first limiting groove; alternatively, the abutting portion has a protrusion, and the first helical portion is provided with a plurality of first limiting grooves which are sequentially and spaced apart along the circumferential direction of the adjusting seat, and the protrusion can be inserted into any one of the first limiting grooves.

[0014] Optionally, both the limiting seat and the adjusting seat are provided with annular portions. The spiral support structure includes an abutting convex portion and a third helical portion. The annular portion of the limiting seat extends into the annular portion on the adjusting seat. The abutting convex portion protrudes from the inner side wall of the annular portion of the adjusting seat. The third helical portion is provided on the annular portion of the limiting seat. The third helical portion is arranged around the first rotation axis, and the abutting convex portion abuts against the third helical portion.

[0015] Optionally, the annular portion of the limiting seat is provided with an installation groove which spirally extends from the end face of the annular portion away from the adjusting seat and at least penetrates the outer peripheral surface of the annular portion of the limiting seat. The groove wall of the installation groove away from the adjusting seat forms the third helical portion, and the abutting convex portion extends into the installation groove.

[0016] Optionally, the annular portion of the limit seat is provided with an installation groove, which spirally extends from the end face of the annular portion in a direction away from the adjustment seat and at least penetrates the outer circumferential surface of the annular portion of the limit seat. The groove wall of the installation groove away from the adjustment seat forms the first spiral portion, and the abutment portion extends into the installation groove.

[0017] Optionally, the third spiral portion is provided with a plurality of second limiting grooves, and the plurality of second limiting grooves are sequentially spaced and distributed along the circumference of the adjustment seat, and the abutting protrusion can be inserted into any of the second limiting grooves.

[0018] Optionally, two spiral support structures are provided between the limiting seat and the adjusting seat, and the two spiral support structures are provided on opposite sides of the first rotation axis and have the same rotation direction.

[0019] Optionally, a guide rib is provided on the circumferential side of the limit seat, a guide groove is provided in the support seat, the guide groove extends along the length direction of the operating rod, and the guide rib is slidably installed in the guide groove.

[0020] Optionally, the toggle portion is spaced apart from the first rotation axis.

[0021] The utility model also proposes a game controller, including a controller shell, a circuit board and a joystick mechanism as described above, wherein the controller shell is provided with a first through hole and a second through hole, wherein the first through hole is located on the front side of the controller shell, the joystick mechanism is arranged in the controller shell and is electrically connected to the circuit board, the operating rod of the joystick mechanism is exposed from the first through hole, and the toggle portion of the joystick mechanism is exposed from the second through hole.

[0022] Optionally, the adjustment seat is rotatably mounted on the handle housing.

[0023] Optionally, the second through hole is arranged on the back side of the handle housing.

[0024] The technical solution of the present utility model is to provide a relative first opening and a second opening on a support base, and a limit seat and an adjustment seat are provided, and a spiral support structure around the rotation axis of the adjustment seat is arranged between the limit seat and the adjustment seat. Since the limit seat can only slide along the length direction of the operating rod and cannot rotate, and the adjustment seat can only rotate relative to the limit seat and cannot slide along the length direction of the operating rod. Therefore, when the adjustment seat rotates in the first rotation direction, the limit seat can be made to gradually slide towards the limit seat. At this time, the spring is gradually released, and the friction between the rocker bottom column and the limit seat can be reduced, thereby reducing the damping of the rocker mechanism. Conversely, when the adjustment seat rotates in the second rotation direction, the limit seat can be made to gradually slide away from the limit seat. At this time, the spring is gradually compressed, and the friction between the rocker bottom column and the limit seat can be increased, thereby increasing the damping of the rocker mechanism. In this way, when a user uses a game controller with this rocker mechanism, the user can adjust the damping of the rocker mechanism at any time to meet their own operating habits and the usage requirements of different scenarios, which can improve the user experience. That is, the rocker mechanism of this solution can be applied to users and usage scenarios with different damping requirements, and has a wider application range, effectively expanding the applicable scenarios and facilitating the use of users with different damping requirements. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0025] In order to more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present utility model or the prior art, the following will briefly introduce the drawings required for use in the description of the embodiments or the prior art. Obviously, the following drawings are only some embodiments of the present utility model. For those of ordinary skill in the art, without creative efforts, other drawings can also be obtained based on the structures shown in these drawings.

[0026] Figure 1 is a schematic structural diagram of an embodiment of the rocker mechanism of the present utility model;

[0027] Figure 2 is Figure 1 a schematic structural diagram of the limit seat and the adjustment seat in;

[0028] Figure 3 is Figure 2 an exploded view of the limit seat and the adjustment seat in;

[0029] Figure 4 is Figure 3 a schematic structural diagram of the limit seat and the adjustment seat after the limit seat is flipped 180° in;

[0030] Figure 5 is a schematic structural diagram of another embodiment of the rocker mechanism of the present utility model;

[0031] Figure 6 is Figure 5 a schematic structural diagram of the limit seat and the adjustment seat in;

[0032] Figure 7 for Figure 6 Exploded view of the middle limit seat and the adjustment seat;

[0033] Figure 8 for Figure 7 Schematic diagram of the structure of the middle limit seat and the adjustment seat after flipping a certain angle;

[0034] Figure 9 This is a structural schematic diagram of another embodiment of the rocker mechanism of the utility model;

[0035] Figure 10 This is a structural schematic diagram of another embodiment of the rocker mechanism of the utility model;

[0036] Figure 11 This is a structural schematic diagram of an embodiment of a game handle of the utility model;

[0037] Figure 12 for Figure 11 Schematic diagram of the structure on the back of the game controller.

[0038] Description of Figure Numbers:

[0039] 10. Support seat; 11. First opening; 12. Second opening; 13. Guide groove; 14. Position-limiting convex portion; 21. Operating lever; 211. Mounting hole; 22. Rocker base column; 221. Sliding rod portion; 222. Position-limiting head portion; 223. Avoidance groove; 23. Spring; 24. Rotating bracket; 25. Signal converter; 31. Position-limiting seat; 31a. Ring portion of the position-limiting seat; 311. Conical protrusion; 312. Mounting groove; 313. Guide convex rib; 314. Second reverse spiral portion; 32. Adjustment seat; 32a. Ring portion of the adjustment seat; 321. Toggle portion; 322. First reverse spiral portion; 323, annular baffle; 33, first spiral portion; 33a, top end of the first spiral portion; 33b, bottom end of the first spiral portion; 34, abutment portion; 35, second spiral portion; 35a, top end of the second spiral portion; 35b, bottom end of the second spiral portion; 361, protrusion; 362, first limiting groove; 363, first plane; 364, second plane; 366, second limiting groove; 37, abutment protrusion; 38, third spiral portion; 38a, top end of the third spiral portion; 38b, bottom end of the third spiral portion; 41, handle housing; 411, first through hole; 412, second through hole; 42, rocker cap.

[0040] The realization of the purpose, functional features and advantages of the present invention will be further described in conjunction with the embodiments and with reference to the accompanying drawings. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0041] Next, the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present invention will be clearly and completely described in conjunction with the accompanying drawings in the embodiments of the present invention. Obviously, the described embodiments are only a part of the embodiments of the present invention, rather than all the embodiments. All other embodiments obtained by those of ordinary skill in the art based on the embodiments of the present invention without creative efforts belong to the scope of protection of the present invention.

[0042] It should be noted that if there are directional indications (such as up, down, left, right, front, back...) involved in the embodiments of the present invention, then the directional indications are only used to explain the relative positional relationship, movement conditions, etc. between components in a specific posture (as shown in the accompanying drawings). If the specific posture changes, the directional indications will also change accordingly.

[0043] In addition, if there are descriptions involving "first", "second", etc. in the embodiments of the present invention, then the descriptions of "first", "second", etc. are only for descriptive purposes and cannot be understood as indicating or implying their relative importance or implicitly indicating the quantity of the indicated technical features. Thus, the features defined with "first" and "second" may explicitly or implicitly include at least one such feature. In addition, the meaning of "and / or" appearing throughout the text is that it includes three parallel solutions. Taking "A and / or B" as an example, it includes solution A, solution B, or a solution that satisfies both A and B. In addition, the technical solutions between the various embodiments can be combined with each other, but it must be based on the ability of those of ordinary skill in the art to implement. When the combination of technical solutions results in contradictions or cannot be implemented, it should be considered that such a combination of technical solutions does not exist and is not within the scope of protection required by the present invention.

[0044] The present invention provides a rocker mechanism.

[0045] In the embodiments of the present invention, please refer to Figures 1 to 4 or refer to Figures 5 to 8 , the rocker mechanism includes a support base 10, a rocker assembly, and an adjustment assembly. The support base 10 has opposite first opening 11 and second opening 12.

[0046] The rocker assembly includes an operating rod 21, a rocker bottom column 22, and a spring 23. The operating rod 21 is disposed within the support base 10 and extends out from the first opening 11. The rocker bottom column 22 is located within the support base 10 and slidably cooperates with the operating rod 21 along the length direction of the operating rod 21 (i.e., the direction from the second opening 12 to the first opening 11 or the direction from the first opening 11 to the second opening 12). The spring 23 is disposed between the operating rod 21 and the rocker bottom column 22.

[0047] The adjustment assembly includes a limit seat 31 and an adjustment seat 32. The limit seat 31 is slidably mounted at the second opening 12 along the length direction of the operating rod 21 and abuts against the end of the rocker base column 22. The adjustment seat 32 is rotatably mounted on the side of the limit seat 31 away from the rocker base column 22 and has a toggle portion 321 and a first rotation axis extending along the length direction of the operating rod 21 (refer to Figure 2 and Figure 3 The dotted line H or reference Figure 6 and Figure 7 The dotted line H).

[0048] A spiral support structure around the first rotation axis is provided between the limiting seat 31 and the adjusting seat 32 to drive the limiting seat 31 to move along the length direction of the operating rod 21 when the adjusting seat 32 is driven to rotate relative to the limiting seat 31 by the toggle portion 321 .

[0049] Specifically, the rocker mechanism also includes two mutually perpendicular rotating brackets 24, and the operating rod 21 is rotatably installed in the support seat 10 through the two rotating brackets 24, that is, the two rotating brackets 24 are both rotatably installed in the support seat 10 through the rotating shaft, and the operating rod 21 is located between the two rotating brackets 24 (this structure can refer to the prior art and will not be described in detail here). The support seat 10 is provided with a mounting position at the rotating shaft corresponding to each rotating bracket 24, and the mounting position is used to install a signal converter 25 (such as a potentiometer, a Hall sensor or a photoelectric sensor). The end of the operating rod 21 away from the limit seat 31 is used for the installation of the rocker cap 42.

[0050] A guide structure extending along the length direction of the operating rod 21 is provided between the limit seat 31 and the support seat 10, so that the limit seat 31 can only be slidably installed at the second opening 12 along the length direction of the operating rod 21, that is, the limit seat 31 is prevented from rotating in the support seat 10. The position of the adjustment seat 32 in the length direction of the operating rod 21 is fixed relative to the support seat 10, that is, the adjustment seat 32 can only rotate with respect to the support seat 10 first, the first rotation axis is coaxial with the operating rod 21 (referring to the operating rod 21 in the reset state), and the spring 23 is always in a compressed state between the operating rod 21 and the rocker base column 22.

[0051] For ease of explanation, the first rotation direction is defined as Figure 3 Direction indicated by arrow X or Figure 7 The spiral support structure has the same rotation direction as the first rotation direction, that is, the spiral support structure extends spirally around the first rotation axis along the first rotation direction in the direction from the second opening 12 to the first opening 11.

[0052] Since the limiting seat 31 can only slide along the length direction of the operating rod 21 but cannot rotate, the adjusting seat 32 can only rotate relative to the limiting seat 31 but cannot slide along the length direction of the operating rod 21; when the adjusting seat 32 rotates along the first rotation direction, the limiting seat 31 can gradually slide toward the limiting seat 31, at which time the spring 23 is gradually released, which can reduce the friction between the rocker base column 22 and the limiting seat 31, thereby reducing the damping of the rocker mechanism. Conversely, when the adjusting seat 32 rotates along the second rotation direction, the limiting seat 31 can gradually slide in a direction away from the limiting seat 31, at which time the spring 23 is gradually compressed, which can increase the friction between the rocker base column 22 and the limiting seat 31, thereby increasing the damping of the rocker mechanism.

[0053] When the rocker mechanism is installed on the handle housing 41 , a through hole may be provided on the handle housing 41 at a position corresponding to the toggle portion 321 so that the adjustment seat 32 can be rotated through the through hole.

[0054] The technical solution of the utility model is to set a first opening 11 and a second opening 12 relative to each other on the support seat 10, set a limit seat 31 and an adjustment seat 32, and set a spiral support structure around the rotation axis of the adjustment seat 32 between the limit seat 31 and the adjustment seat 32. Since the limit seat 31 can only slide along the length direction of the operating rod 21, but cannot rotate, the adjustment seat 32 can only rotate relative to the limit seat 31, but cannot slide along the length direction of the operating rod 21. Therefore, when the adjustment seat 32 rotates along the first rotation direction, the limit seat 31 can gradually slide toward the limit seat 31, at this time, the spring 23 is gradually released, and the friction between the rocker bottom column 22 and the limit seat 31 can be reduced, thereby reducing the damping of the rocker mechanism. On the contrary, when the adjustment seat 32 rotates along the second rotation direction, the limit seat 31 can gradually slide in the direction away from the limit seat 31, at this time, the spring 23 is gradually compressed, and the friction between the rocker bottom column 22 and the limit seat 31 can be increased, thereby increasing the damping of the rocker mechanism. In this way, when a user uses a game controller with the rocker mechanism, the user can adjust the damping of the rocker mechanism at any time to meet their own operating habits and usage requirements in different scenarios, which can improve the user experience. That is, the rocker mechanism of this solution can be suitable for users and usage scenarios with different damping requirements, has a wider range of applications, effectively expands the applicable scenarios, and is convenient for users with different damping requirements.

[0055] In some embodiments, two spiral support structures are provided between the limit seat 31 and the adjustment seat 32. The two spiral support structures are arranged on opposite sides of the first rotation axis and have the same rotation direction. Such a configuration can increase the matching position between the limit seat 31 and the adjustment seat 32, increase the contact area between the limit seat 31 and the adjustment seat 32, and make the force between the limit seat 31 and the adjustment seat 32 uniform, thereby improving the matching stability between the limit seat 31 and the adjustment seat 32, and also facilitating the user to rotate the adjustment seat 32 through the toggle part 321.

[0056] Please refer to Figures 1 to 4 In some embodiments, both the stopper seat 31 and the adjustment seat 32 are provided with an annular portion 31a / 32a, and the spiral support structure includes an abutment portion 34 located at one of the annular portions 31a and a first spiral portion 33 located at the other annular portion 32a and around the first rotation axis, and the abutment portion 34 abuts against the first spiral portion 33. That is, the first spiral portion 33 spirally extends along the first rotation direction around the first rotation axis in the direction from the second opening 12 to the first opening 11, and the annular portion 31a of the stopper seat 31 and the annular portion 32a of the adjustment seat 32 are both coaxial with the first rotation axis. When the adjustment seat 32 rotates relative to the stopper seat 31, the abutment portion 34 abuts against the first spiral portion 33 and can slide between the top end 33a (the end close to the first opening 11) and the bottom end 33b (the end away from the first opening 11) of the first spiral portion 33. By arranging the spiral support structure at the annular portion 31a / 32a, it is convenient to position and match the spiral support structure and to facilitate assembly.

[0057] Of course, in other embodiments, only the adjusting seat 32 may be provided with the annular portion 32a, the spiral support structure includes a first spiral portion 33 located on the annular portion 32a and surrounding the first rotation axis, and a convex rib provided on the limiting seat 31 and extending in the radial direction of the annular portion 32a, and the convex rib abuts against the first spiral portion 33. Alternatively, only the limiting seat 31 may be provided with the annular portion 31a, the spiral support structure includes a first spiral portion 33 located on the annular portion 31a and surrounding the first rotation axis, and a convex rib provided on the adjusting seat 32 and extending in the radial direction of the annular portion 31a, and the convex rib abuts against the first spiral portion 33.

[0058] The bottom end 33 b of the first spiral portion 33 may be protruding compared to the surface of the limiting seat 31 / the adjusting seat 32 , or may be flush with the surface of the limiting seat 31 / the adjusting seat 32 .

[0059] In some embodiments, both the first helical portion 33 and the abutting portion 34 are located at the ends of the corresponding annular portions 31a / 32a. The annular portion 31a of the limiting seat 31 is in butt joint and cooperation with the annular portion 32a on the adjusting seat 32. That is, the outer diameters of the annular portion 31a of the limiting seat 31 and the annular portion 32a of the adjusting seat 32 are substantially the same. In this way, the outer diameters of the annular portions 31a / 32a can be made smaller, which is beneficial to reducing the occupied space of the limiting seat 31 and the adjusting seat 32.

[0060] In some embodiments, the first helical portion 33 is located on the annular portion 32a of the adjusting seat 32. The helical support structure includes a second helical portion 35, and the second helical portion 35 is located on the annular portion 31a of the limiting seat 31. Moreover, the bottom end 35b (the end far from the first opening 11) of the second helical portion 35 forms the abutting portion 34. The limiting seat 31 has a farthest position ( Figure 1 in which the limiting seat 31 is in the farthest position) and a nearest position close to the first opening 11. At the farthest position, the second helical portion 35 is fitted and engaged with the first helical portion 33. That is, the shape of the first helical portion 33 corresponds to the shape of the second helical portion 35. At the farthest position, the bottom end 35b of the second helical portion 35 corresponds to the bottom end 33b of the first helical portion 33 (ideally, the two are in abutment, and there may be a slight gap due to errors during actual production; the same applies hereinafter), and the top end 35a of the second helical portion 35 corresponds to the top end 33a of the first helical portion 33. At this time, the frictional force between the rocker bottom post 22 and the limiting seat 31 is the smallest. At the nearest position, the top end 35a of the second helical portion 35 abuts against the top end 33a of the first helical portion 33, and the distance between the bottom end 35b of the second helical portion 35 and the bottom end 33b of the first helical portion 33 is the largest. At this time, the frictional force between the rocker bottom post 22 and the limiting seat 31 is the largest. Such a setting can increase the contact area between the second helical portion 35 and the first helical portion 33 (that is, increase the contact area between the limiting seat 31 and the adjusting seat 32) and improve the stability of the mating structure. Of course, in other embodiments, the abutting portion 34 can also be arranged as a convex post or a convex bump.

[0061] In some embodiments, a first reverse helical portion 322 is provided on the annular portion 32a of the adjusting base 32. The first reverse helical portion 322 has a helical direction opposite to that of the first helical portion 33, and the top end of the first reverse helical portion 322 is joined to the top end 33a of the first helical portion 33; a second reverse helical portion 314 is provided on the annular portion 31a of the limiting base 31. The second reverse helical portion 314 has a helical direction opposite to that of the second helical portion 35, and the top end of the second reverse helical portion 314 is joined to the top end 35a of the second helical portion 35; in the farthest position, the first reverse helical portion 322 and the second reverse helical portion 314 are fitted and engaged with each other. With such an arrangement, the top end of the second reverse helical portion 314 and the top end 35a of the second helical portion 35 are recessed in a direction away from the adjusting base 32, and the positions of the top end of the second reverse helical portion 314 and the top end 35a of the second helical portion 35 are fitted and engaged with the positions of the top end of the first reverse helical portion 322 and the top end 33a of the first helical portion 33. Thus, in the farthest position, the limiting base 31 and the adjusting base 32 can be stably fitted together.

[0062] In some embodiments, the helical support structure includes two first helical portions 33 located on the annular portion 32a of the adjusting base 32 and two second helical portions 35 located on the annular portion 31a of the limiting base 31. The two first helical portions 33 are disposed on opposite sides of the first rotation axis on the annular portion 32a of the adjusting base 32, and have the same helical direction. The two first helical portions 33 are also disposed on opposite sides of the first rotation axis on the annular portion 31a of the limiting base 31, and have the same helical direction.

[0063] Optionally, one first reverse helical portion 322 is provided on the annular portion 32a of the adjusting base 32 corresponding to each first helical portion 33. The two first helical portions 33 and the two first reverse helical portions 322 are alternately distributed in sequence along the circumferential direction of the annular portion 32a; a lowest position of the annular portion 32a is formed between the bottom end of the first reverse helical portion 322 and the bottom end 33b of the other first helical portion 33. This lowest position may be higher than the surface of the adjusting base 32 or flush with the surface of the adjusting base 32. One second reverse helical portion 314 is provided on the annular portion 31a of the limiting base 31 corresponding to each second helical portion 35. The two second helical portions 35 and the two second reverse helical portions 314 are alternately distributed in sequence along the circumferential direction of the annular portion 31a. A lowest position of the annular portion 31a is formed between the bottom end of the second reverse helical portion 314 and the bottom end 35b of the other second helical portion 35. This lowest position may be higher than the surface of the limiting base 31 or flush with the surface of the limiting base 31. With such an arrangement, the limiting base 31 can be assembled with the adjusting base 32 in a state where any second helical portion 35 is engaged with any first helical portion 33, thereby avoiding the situation of incorrect assembly of the limiting base 31 and the adjusting base 32.

[0064] Please refer to Figure 9In some embodiments, an annular baffle 323 is provided on the adjustment seat 32, and the annular baffle 323 is arranged around the outer periphery of the annular portion 32a on the adjustment seat 32, and the protruding height of the annular baffle 323 is greater than the protruding height of the annular portion 32a, and the annular portion 31a of the limiting seat 31 is located in the annular baffle 323. Such a configuration can enable the adjustment seat 32 to rotate around the annular portion 31a of the limiting seat 31 as the axis, which can improve the rotation stability of the adjustment seat 32 and is also conducive to simplifying the matching structure between the adjustment seat 32 and the support seat 10 / handle housing 41.

[0065] Please refer to Figure 1 and Figure 9 In some embodiments, the abutment portion 34 is provided with a first limiting groove 362, and the first spiral portion 33 has a plurality of (at least two) protrusions 361, and the plurality of protrusions 361 are sequentially spaced and distributed along the circumference of the adjustment seat 32, that is, the plurality of protrusions 361 are sequentially spaced and arranged in a direction from the second opening 12 to the first opening 11, and any protrusion 361 can be inserted into the first limiting groove 362; that is, when the protrusion 361 is inserted into the first limiting groove 362, the rotation of the adjustment seat 32 relative to the limiting seat 31 can be limited. Since the adjustment seat 32 cannot move along the length direction of the operating rod 21, the limiting seat 31 can be stably located between the farthest position and the closest position. That is, when each protrusion 361 is inserted into the first limiting groove 362, the rocker mechanism is placed in a different damping gear. Of course, in other embodiments, the abutment portion has a protrusion (not shown in the figure), and the first spiral portion is provided with a plurality of first limiting grooves (not shown in the figure), and the plurality of first limiting grooves are spaced in sequence along the circumference of the adjustment seat, and the protrusion can be inserted into any first limiting groove.

[0066] Different from the embodiment in which the annular portion 31a of the limiting seat 31 is butted with the annular portion 32a on the adjusting seat 32, please refer to Figures 5 to 8 In other embodiments, the spiral support structure includes an abutting protrusion 37 and a third spiral portion 38, the annular portion 31a of the limiting seat 31 extends into the annular portion 32a on the adjusting seat 32, the abutting protrusion 37 is convexly arranged on the inner side wall of the annular portion 32a of the adjusting seat 32, the third spiral portion 38 is arranged on the annular portion 31a of the limiting seat 31, the third spiral portion 38 is arranged around the first rotation axis, and the abutting protrusion 37 abuts against the third spiral portion 38. Specifically, the abutting protrusion 37 is roughly columnar and abuts on the side of the third spiral portion 38 away from the first opening 11. In this way, the annular portion 31a of the limiting seat 31 can limit the movement of the adjusting seat 32 other than rotation, which can improve the rotation stability of the adjusting seat 32 and is also conducive to simplifying the matching structure between the adjusting seat 32 and the support seat 10 / handle housing 41.

[0067] In some embodiments, the annular portion 31a of the limit seat 31 is provided with an installation groove 312. The installation groove 312 spirally extends from the end face of the annular portion 31a in a direction away from the adjustment seat 32 and at least penetrates the outer peripheral surface of the annular portion 31a. The groove wall of the installation groove 312 away from the adjustment seat 32 forms a third spiral portion 38, and the abutting convex portion 37 extends into the installation groove 312. That is, after the abutting convex portion 37 is inserted into the installation groove 312, the movement of the limit seat 31 and the adjustment seat 32 in the length direction of the operating rod 21 can be restricted. Only when the adjustment seat 32 rotates until the abutting convex portion 37 exits from the opening of the installation groove 312 located at the end face of the annular portion 31a can the limit seat 31 and the adjustment seat 32 be separated. In this way, the limit seat 31 and the adjustment seat 32 can be pre-fixed during installation, facilitating subsequent assembly.

[0068] In some embodiments, the spiral support structure includes two third spiral portions 38 located on the annular portion 31a of the limit seat 31 and two abutting convex portions 37 located on the inner side wall of the annular portion 32a of the adjustment seat 32. The two third spiral portions 38 are disposed on opposite sides of the first rotation axis on the annular portion 31a of the limit seat 31 and have the same spiral direction, and the two abutting convex portions 37 are disposed on opposite sides of the first rotation axis.

[0069] The limit seat 31 has a farthest position away from the first opening 11 ( Figure 5 wherein the limit seat 31 is in the farthest position) and a closest position close to the first opening 11. In the farthest position, the abutting convex portion 37 abuts against the top end 38a of the third spiral portion 38, and in the closest position, the abutting convex portion 37 abuts against the bottom end 38b of the third spiral portion 38 (i.e., the end of the third spiral portion 38 extending to the end face of the annular portion 31a).

[0070] Please refer to Figure 5 and Figure 10 In other embodiments, the third spiral portion 38 is provided with a plurality of second limit grooves 366. The plurality of second limit grooves 366 are sequentially and spaced apart along the circumferential direction of the adjustment seat 32, that is, the plurality of second limit grooves 366 are sequentially and spaced apart in the direction from the second opening 12 to the first opening 11. The abutting convex portion 37 can be snapped into any one of the second limit grooves 366. Similarly, when the abutting convex portion 37 is snapped into any one of the second limit grooves 366, the rotation of the adjustment seat 32 relative to the limit seat 31 can be restricted. Since the adjustment seat 32 cannot move along the length direction of the operating rod 21, at this time, the limit seat 31 can be stably located between the farthest position and the closest position. That is, when the abutting convex portion 37 is snapped into each second limit groove 366, the rocker mechanism is in a different damping gear.

[0071] Please refer to Figures 1 to 4, in some embodiments, the first helical portion 33 is provided with a plurality of first planes 363. The plurality of first planes 363 are sequentially and evenly spaced along the circumferential direction of the adjusting seat 32, and are all perpendicular to the length direction of the operating rod 21, that is, the plurality of first planes 363 are sequentially and evenly spaced in the direction from the second opening 12 to the first opening 11. In this way, when the abutting portion 34 abuts against the first plane 363, the adjusting seat 32 can be prevented from rotating relative to each other without external force. At this time, the risk of the adjusting seat 32 rotating by itself without external force can be further reduced by increasing the rotational friction of the adjusting seat 32. In the embodiment where the first helical portion 33 is located in the annular portion 32a of the adjusting seat 32 and the second helical portion 35 is located in the annular portion 31a of the limiting seat 31, the second helical portion 35 is provided with a plurality of second planes 364. The plurality of second planes 364 are sequentially and evenly spaced along the circumferential direction of the adjusting seat 32, and are all perpendicular to the length direction of the operating rod 21, that is, the plurality of second planes 364 are sequentially and evenly spaced in the direction from the second opening 12 to the first opening 11. At the farthest position, the plurality of second planes 364 correspond to the plurality of first planes 363 one by one.

[0072] In addition, in other embodiments, the surface of the first helical portion 33 that abuts against the abutting portion 34 may also adopt a smooth helical surface. At this time, the rotation of the adjusting seat 32 can be restricted by a limit screw or a limit pin. For example, a first limit hole is provided on the handle housing 41, and a plurality of second limit holes around the first rotation axis are provided on the adjusting seat 32. The limit screw or the limit pin is installed in the first limit hole and can extend into any one of the second limit holes. In this way, after the adjusting seat 32 is rotated, the limit screw or the limit pin is inserted into the first limit hole and the second limit hole, and the adjusting seat 32 can be prevented from rotating relative to the limiting seat 31. At this time, even if the surface of the first helical portion 33 that abuts against the abutting portion 34 is a smooth helical surface, damping adjustment can be achieved.

[0073] Please refer to Figures 1 to 4 or refer to Figures 5 to 8 , in some embodiments, the guiding structure includes a guiding rib 313 and a guiding groove 13. The guiding rib 313 is provided on the circumferential side of the limiting seat 31, and the guiding groove 13 is provided in the supporting seat 10. The guiding groove 13 extends along the length direction of the operating rod 21, and the guiding rib 313 is slidably installed in the guiding groove 13; such a structure is simple and is beneficial to simplifying the structure of the limiting seat 31. Optionally, the number of the guiding ribs 313 is multiple, and the multiple guiding ribs 313 are evenly spaced along the circumferential direction of the limiting seat 31. The guiding groove 13 corresponding to each guiding rib 313 is provided in the supporting seat 10, so that the limiting seat 31 can slide stably in the supporting seat 10. Of course, in other embodiments, the limiting seat 31 can also be set as a prismatic shape or an elliptical cylindrical shape, and the part of the supporting seat 10 that cooperates with the limiting seat 31 is adapted to the shape of the limiting seat 31.

[0074] In some embodiments, the support seat 10 is further provided with a limiting protrusion 14, which is located at one end of the guide groove 13 away from the first opening 11 to limit the side of the guide rib 313 away from the first opening 11. That is, the limiting protrusion 14 can abut against the side of the guide rib 313 away from the first opening 11 to prevent the limiting seat 31 from falling out of the second opening 12, which is convenient for assembly.

[0075] In some embodiments, the toggle portion 321 is spaced from the first rotation axis, so that a force arm can be formed between the toggle portion 321 and the first rotation axis, which is convenient for the user to toggle the adjustment seat 32 to rotate. Of course, in other embodiments, the toggle portion 321 can also be set at the first rotation axis, and the adjustment seat 32 can be driven to rotate by a tool such as a screwdriver.

[0076] There are many ways to install the adjustment seat 32, for example, a rotation groove is provided in the support seat 10 or the handle housing 41, and the adjustment seat 32 is rotatably installed in the rotation groove, and the axis of the rotation groove is colinear with the first rotation axis. Or the adjustment seat 32 is rotatably installed on the handle housing 41 through a rotating shaft.

[0077] Optionally, the surface of the limit seat 31 facing the first opening 11 is provided with a conical protrusion 311, the conical protrusion 311 is a rotating body, and the generatrix of the conical protrusion 311 is a concave arc line that is concave toward the axis of rotation, and the end of the rocker base column 22 facing the limit seat 31 is provided with a convex arc surface and an avoidance groove 223 located at the center of the convex arc surface, the conical protrusion 311 extends into the avoidance groove 223, and the convex arc surface abuts against the surface of the limit seat 31. In this way, under the action of the spring 23, the conical protrusion 311 and the convex arc surface, the operating rod 21 can be automatically reset to the center, and the structure is simple.

[0078] Optionally, the operating rod 21 is provided with a mounting hole 211, the rocker base column 22 includes a sliding rod portion 221 and a stopper head 222 connected to one end of the sliding rod portion 221, the sliding rod portion 221 is slidably mounted in the mounting hole 211, and the spring 23 is sleeved outside the sliding rod portion 221 and abuts between the operating rod 21 and the stopper head 222. Such a structure is simple, reliable, and easy to assemble.

[0079] The utility model also provides a game handle, please refer to Figure 11 and Figure 12The game controller includes a handle housing 41, a circuit board and a rocker mechanism. The specific structure of the rocker mechanism refers to the above-mentioned embodiment. Since the game controller adopts all the technical solutions of all the above-mentioned embodiments, it at least has all the beneficial effects brought by the technical solutions of the above-mentioned embodiments, which will not be repeated here. Among them, a first through hole 411 is provided on the front of the handle housing 41, and the rocker mechanism is arranged in the handle housing 41 and electrically connected to the circuit board. The operating rod 21 of the rocker mechanism is exposed from the first through hole 411. The handle housing 41 is provided with a second through hole 412, and the toggle part 321 of the rocker mechanism is exposed from the second through hole 412 for the user to dial. The game controller is provided with one or two rocker mechanisms.

[0080] Optionally, a second through hole 412 is provided on the back of the handle housing 41, and the toggle portion 321 extends in a direction away from the first opening 11 and is exposed from the second through hole 412. In this way, the toggle portion 321 can be located on the back of the handle housing 41, which can simplify the structure of the game controller and is suitable for a game controller with a symmetrical joystick. In the embodiment where the toggle portion 321 is spaced from the first rotation axis, the second through hole 412 is an arc-shaped hole.

[0081] The above description is only a preferred embodiment of the present invention, and does not limit the patent scope of the present invention. All equivalent structural changes made by using the contents of the present invention specification and drawings under the inventive concept of the present invention, or directly / indirectly applied in other related technical fields are included in the patent protection scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. A rocker mechanism, characterized in that, include: The support seat has a first opening and a second opening opposite to each other, A rocker assembly, comprising an operating rod, a rocker bottom column and a spring, wherein the operating rod is arranged in the support seat and extends out from the first opening, the rocker bottom column is located in the support seat and slides with the operating rod along the length direction of the operating rod, and the spring is arranged between the operating rod and the rocker bottom column; as well as The adjustment assembly comprises a limit seat and an adjustment seat, wherein the limit seat is slidably mounted at the second opening along the length direction of the operating rod and abuts against the end of the rocker bottom column; the adjustment seat is rotatably mounted on a side of the limit seat away from the rocker bottom column and has a toggle portion and a first rotation axis extending along the length direction of the operating rod; A spiral support structure around the first rotation axis is provided between the limit seat and the adjustment seat, so as to drive the limit seat to move along the length direction of the operating rod when the adjustment seat is driven to rotate relative to the limit seat by the toggle portion.

2. The rocker mechanism according to claim 1, wherein, The limiting seat and the adjusting seat are both provided with an annular portion, and the spiral support structure comprises an abutting portion located at one of the annular portions and a first spiral portion located at the other annular portion and surrounding the first rotation axis, and the abutting portion abuts against the first spiral portion.

3. The rocker mechanism according to claim 2, wherein, The first spiral portion and the abutting portion are both located at ends corresponding to the annular portion, and the annular portion of the limiting seat is butted against the annular portion on the adjusting seat.

4. The rocker mechanism according to claim 3, characterized in that, The first spiral portion is located on the annular portion of the adjustment seat, and the spiral support structure includes a second spiral portion, which is located on the annular portion of the limit seat, and the end of the second spiral portion away from the first opening forms the abutment portion, and the limit seat has a farthest position away from the first opening and a closest position close to the first opening. At the farthest position, the second spiral portion is adapted to fit with the first spiral portion.

5. The rocker mechanism according to claim 4, characterized in that, The annular portion on the adjusting seat is provided with a first reverse spiral portion, the first reverse spiral portion has a rotation direction opposite to that of the first spiral portion, and the top end of the first reverse spiral portion is connected with the top end of the first spiral portion; the annular portion of the limiting seat is provided with a second reverse spiral portion, the second reverse spiral portion has a rotation direction opposite to that of the second spiral portion, and the top end of the second reverse spiral portion is connected with the top end of the second spiral portion; at the farthest position, the first reverse spiral portion is adapted to fit with the second reverse spiral portion; And / or, the adjustment seat is provided with an annular baffle, the annular baffle is arranged around the outer periphery of the annular portion on the adjustment seat, and the protruding height of the annular baffle is greater than the protruding height of the annular portion, and the annular portion of the limit seat is located inside the annular baffle.

6. The rocker mechanism according to claim 2, characterized in that, The abutting portion is provided with a first limiting groove, and the first spiral portion has a plurality of protrusions, and the plurality of protrusions are distributed in sequence and at intervals along the circumference of the adjustment seat, and any of the protrusions can be inserted into the first limiting groove; or, the abutting portion has a protrusion, and the first spiral portion is provided with a plurality of first limiting grooves, and the plurality of first limiting grooves are distributed in sequence and at intervals along the circumference of the adjustment seat, and the protrusion can be inserted into any of the first limiting grooves.

7. The rocker mechanism according to claim 1, characterized in that, The limiting seat and the adjusting seat are both provided with an annular portion, and the spiral support structure includes a contact protrusion and a third spiral portion, the annular portion of the limiting seat extends into the annular portion on the adjusting seat, the contact protrusion is protrudingly provided on the inner side wall of the annular portion of the adjusting seat, the third spiral portion is provided on the annular portion of the limiting seat, the third spiral portion is arranged around the first rotation axis, and the contact protrusion abuts against the third spiral portion.

8. The rocker mechanism according to claim 7, wherein, The annular portion of the position limiting seat is provided with a mounting groove, the mounting groove spirally extends from the end surface of the annular portion in a direction away from the adjustment seat, and at least penetrates the outer peripheral surface of the annular portion of the position limiting seat, the groove wall of the mounting groove away from the adjustment seat forms the third spiral portion, and the abutting protrusion extends into the mounting groove; And / or, the third spiral portion is provided with a plurality of second limiting grooves, the plurality of second limiting grooves are sequentially spaced and distributed along the circumference of the adjustment seat, and the abutting protrusion can be inserted into any of the second limiting grooves.

9. The rocker mechanism according to any one of claims 1 to 7, characterized in that, Two spiral support structures are provided between the limit seat and the adjustment seat, and the two spiral support structures are provided on opposite sides of the first rotation axis and have the same rotation direction; And / or, a guide rib is provided on the circumferential side of the limit seat, a guide groove is provided in the support seat, the guide groove extends along the length direction of the operating rod, and the guide rib is slidably installed in the guide groove; And / or, the toggle portion is spaced apart from the first rotation axis.

10. A game controller, characterized in that, It comprises a handle shell, a circuit board and a rocker mechanism as claimed in any one of claims 1 to 9, the handle shell is provided with a first through hole and a second through hole, the first through hole is located on the front side of the handle shell, the rocker mechanism is arranged in the handle shell and is electrically connected to the circuit board, the operating rod of the rocker mechanism is exposed from the first through hole, and the toggle part of the rocker mechanism is exposed from the second through hole.

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