Game control equipment input device with adjustable damping strength

Abstract

The utility model discloses a game control equipment input device with adjustable damping intensity, which comprises a game control equipment shell, a signal input element and a control piece, the signal input element is connected to a circuit board in the game control equipment shell, a first magnet is arranged on the control piece, and the signal input element is connected with the circuit board in the game control equipment shell. A second magnet is arranged on the game control equipment shell, a height adjusting assembly is arranged on the game control equipment shell, and the second magnet is fixed to the height adjusting assembly. Compared with the prior art, the game control device has the advantages that the magnet is arranged on the control piece, and the other magnet capable of adjusting the height is arranged on the shell of the game control device, so that a manufacturer can select to assemble an original rocker potentiometer or key, and electricity consumption is not needed; the endurance time of the game control device is not affected, and energy conservation and environmental protection are achieved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to gaming devices, and more particularly to a gaming control input device with adjustable damping strength. Background Technology

[0002] Currently, to provide a damped feel to the joysticks or buttons in existing game controllers, addressing drift issues caused by unstable control during gameplay and improving the feel of operation, specific joystick potentiometers or buttons with damping effects need to be installed. For example, the "joystick feedback force adjustment device" disclosed in Chinese Patent Publication No. CN 111330263 A, entitled "A Game Controller and Its Joystick Feedback Force Adjustment Device," has its "coil" and "magnetic element" both housed within a "shell." Similarly, the "button structure" disclosed in Chinese Patent Publication No. CN 217485331 U, entitled "Button Structure and Game Console," has its electromagnetic module's "coil" and "magnet" both housed within a "shell." It is evident that the aforementioned existing joystick potentiometers and buttons provide feedback force (damped feel) by modifying the structure of conventional joystick potentiometers and buttons. This has limited game controller manufacturers to specific component suppliers when choosing parts (joystick potentiometers and buttons), preventing them from using existing joystick potentiometers and buttons to assemble game controllers. Furthermore, in practical use, it has been found that using "electromagnetic coils" consumes extremely high energy, significantly reducing the battery life of game control devices. Therefore, developing a game control input device with adjustable damping strength has become a pressing problem for those skilled in the art. Utility Model Content

[0003] The present invention addresses the aforementioned shortcomings by providing a game control input device with adjustable damping strength.

[0004] The above-mentioned objective of this utility model is achieved through the following technical solution: a game control device input device with adjustable damping strength, comprising a game control device housing, a signal input element and a control component, wherein the signal input element is connected to a circuit board inside the game control device housing, the control component is provided with a first magnet, the game control device housing is provided with a second magnet, the game control device housing is provided with a height adjustment component, and the second magnet is fixed on the height adjustment component.

[0005] Furthermore, the height adjustment assembly includes a magnet rotating base, the second magnet is fixed to the magnet rotating base, and the game control device housing is provided with a threaded port for mounting the magnet rotating base.

[0006] Furthermore, the magnet rotating base is provided with anti-slip protrusions.

[0007] Furthermore, the signal input element is a button, and the control element is a button cap.

[0008] Furthermore, the signal input element is a rocker potentiometer, and the control element is a rocker cap.

[0009] Furthermore, the signal input element is a rotary potentiometer, and the control element is a foot pedal assembly.

[0010] The advantages of this invention compared to existing technologies are as follows: Existing game controllers, if they require joysticks or buttons with damping feedback, necessitate the use of specific potentiometers or buttons with damping effects. This leads to incompatibility with existing joysticks or buttons. Furthermore, existing joysticks or buttons with damping feedback utilize electromagnetic coils, increasing power consumption and impacting the battery life of the game control device. In contrast, this invention incorporates a magnet on the control component and another height-adjustable magnet on the game control device housing. This not only does not prevent manufacturers from choosing to install existing joystick potentiometers or buttons but also eliminates the need for power consumption, thus preserving the game control device's battery life and promoting energy conservation and environmental protection. Attached Figure Description

[0011] Figure 1 This is an exploded view of one side of the first embodiment of the present invention.

[0012] Figure 2 This is an exploded structural diagram of the other side of the first embodiment of the present invention.

[0013] Figure 3 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the first embodiment of the present invention.

[0014] Figure 4 This is a top view of the first embodiment of the present invention.

[0015] Figure 5 yes Figure 4 Sectional view at point AA.

[0016] Figure 6 yes Figure 5 A schematic diagram of the three-dimensional structure.

[0017] Figure 7 This is an exploded view of one side of the second embodiment of the present invention.

[0018] Figure 8 This is an exploded structural diagram of the other side of the second embodiment of the present invention.

[0019] Figure 9 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the second embodiment of the present invention.

[0020] Figure 10 This is a top view of the second embodiment of the present invention.

[0021] Figure 11 yes Figure 10 Sectional view at point BB.

[0022] Figure 12 yes Figure 11 A schematic diagram of the three-dimensional structure.

[0023] Figure 13 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of one side of the third embodiment of the present invention.

[0024] Figure 14 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the other side of the third embodiment of this utility model.

[0025] Figure 15 This is a front structural diagram of the third embodiment of the present invention.

[0026] Figure 16 yes Figure 15 Sectional view at point CC. Detailed Implementation

[0027] The present invention will now be described in further detail with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0028] Example 1: As Figures 1 to 6 As shown, an input device for a game control device with adjustable damping strength includes a game control device housing 1, a signal input element 2, and a control component 3. The signal input element 2 is a button, which can be a conductive rubber button, a micro switch, a tactile button, etc. The button is connected to a circuit board 9 inside the game control device housing 1. The control component 3 is a button cap, and a first magnet 4 is provided at the bottom of the button cap. The game control device housing 1 is provided with a height adjustment component, which includes a magnet rotating base 5. The game control device housing 1 has a threaded opening 6, and the magnet rotating base 5 is installed at the threaded opening 6. A second magnet 7 is fixed on the magnet rotating base 5. The second magnet 7 is located above the first magnet 4, and the opposing surfaces of the second magnet 7 and the first magnet 4 are opposite magnetic pole surfaces, thereby forming an attractive force. To facilitate rotation operation, the magnet rotating base 5 is provided with anti-slip protrusions 8.

[0029] The working principle of this utility model is as follows: Due to the attraction between the first magnet 4 and the second magnet 7, there will be a certain damping sensation when the button is pressed. When it is necessary to adjust the damping sensation, the distance between the second magnet 7 and the first magnet 4 can be adjusted by rotating the magnet rotating seat 5. Moving the second magnet 7 and the first magnet 4 further apart will weaken the attraction and reduce the damping sensation; moving the second magnet 7 and the first magnet 4 closer together will strengthen the attraction and increase the damping sensation.

[0030] Example 2: As Figures 7 to 12 As shown, an input device for a game control device with adjustable damping strength includes a game control device housing 1, a signal input element 2, and a control component 3. The signal input element 2 is a joystick potentiometer, which is connected to a circuit board 9 inside the game control device housing 1. The control component 3 is a joystick cap, with a first magnet 4 at its bottom. The game control device housing 1 has a height adjustment assembly, which includes a magnet rotating base 5. The game control device housing 1 has a threaded opening 6, and the magnet rotating base 5 is installed at the threaded opening 6. A second magnet 7 is fixed on the magnet rotating base 5, and the second magnet 7 is located above the first magnet 4, with the opposing surfaces of the second magnet 7 and the first magnet 4 having the same magnetic pole surface, thus forming a repulsive force. To facilitate rotation operation, the magnet rotating base 5 has anti-slip protrusions 8.

[0031] The working principle of this utility model is as follows: Due to the repulsive effect between the first magnet 4 and the second magnet 7, an additional force is generated that constantly drives the joystick back to its original position. When the joystick is swung, there will be a certain damping sensation. When it is necessary to adjust the damping sensation, the distance between the second magnet 7 and the first magnet 4 can be adjusted by rotating the magnet rotating seat 5. Moving the second magnet 7 and the first magnet 4 further apart weakens the repulsive force and reduces the damping sensation; moving the second magnet 7 and the first magnet 4 closer together strengthens the repulsive force and strengthens the damping sensation.

[0032] Example 3: As Figures 13-16 As shown, an input device for a game control device with adjustable damping strength includes a game control device housing 1, a signal input element 2, and a control component 3. The signal input element 2 is a rotary potentiometer connected to a circuit board 9 inside the game control device housing 1. The control component 3 is a foot pedal assembly, which includes a pedal 301, a swing arm 302, and a rotating shaft 303. The rotating shaft 303 is connected to the rotary potentiometer. A first magnet 4 is provided at the bottom of the middle section of the swing arm 302. The game control device housing 1 is provided with a height adjustment assembly, which includes a magnet rotating seat 5. The game control device housing 1 has a threaded opening 6, and the magnet rotating seat 5 is installed at the threaded opening 6. A second magnet 7 is fixed on the magnet rotating seat 5. The second magnet 7 is located below the first magnet 4, and the opposing surfaces of the second magnet 7 and the first magnet 4 have the same magnetic pole surface, thereby forming a repulsive force. To facilitate rotation operation, the magnet rotating seat 5 is provided with anti-slip protrusions 8.

[0033] The working principle of this utility model is as follows: Due to the repulsive effect between the first magnet 4 and the second magnet 7, there will be a certain damping sensation when the pedal is pressed. When it is necessary to adjust the damping sensation, the distance between the second magnet 7 and the first magnet 4 can be adjusted by rotating the magnet rotating seat 5. Moving the second magnet 7 and the first magnet 4 further apart will reduce the repulsive force and the damping sensation will be reduced; moving the second magnet 7 and the first magnet 4 closer together will increase the repulsive force and the damping sensation will be increased.

[0034] The above description is merely an embodiment of this utility model and does not limit the patent scope of this utility model. Any equivalent structural or procedural transformations made based on the description and drawings of this utility model, or direct or indirect applications in other related technical fields, are similarly included within the patent protection scope of this utility model.

Claims

1. A game control input device with adjustable damping intensity, characterized in that: The device includes a game control device housing, a signal input element, and a control component. The signal input element is connected to a circuit board inside the game control device housing. The control component is provided with a first magnet, and the game control device housing is provided with a second magnet. The game control device housing is provided with a height adjustment component, and the second magnet is fixed to the height adjustment component.

2. The input device for a game control device with adjustable damping intensity according to claim 1, characterized in that: The height adjustment assembly includes a magnet rotating base, the second magnet is fixed to the magnet rotating base, and the game control device housing is provided with a threaded port for installing the magnet rotating base.

3. The input device for a game control device with adjustable damping intensity according to claim 2, characterized in that: The magnet rotating base is provided with anti-slip protrusions.

4. The input device for a game control device with adjustable damping intensity according to claim 1, characterized in that: The signal input element is a button, and the control element is a button cap.

5. The input device for a game control device with adjustable damping strength according to claim 1, characterized in that: The signal input element is a rocker potentiometer, and the control element is a rocker cap.

6. The input device for a game control device with adjustable damping intensity according to claim 1, characterized in that: The signal input element is a rotary potentiometer, and the control element is a foot pedal assembly.

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