Gamepad used in cooperation with mobile terminal and mobile terminal

Abstract

The utility model discloses a gamepad used in cooperation with a mobile terminal and the mobile terminal, and the gamepad comprises a gamepad body which is provided with function keys; the fixing part is connected with the handle body; the fixing part is provided with a fixing piece which is used for being in threaded connection with an assembly position on a rear cover of the mobile terminal. According to the mobile terminal, the fixing piece on the gamepad is detachably connected with the assembly position on the rear cover of the mobile terminal, and then the gamepad is fixed on the rear cover of the mobile terminal, so that the design allows a user to enjoy the operation convenience brought by the gamepad, meanwhile, the touch operation and visual experience of the mobile terminal are kept, and the user experience is improved. And thus, the overall use experience is improved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This disclosure generally relates to the field of mobile terminal accessories technology. More specifically, this disclosure relates to a game controller for use with a mobile terminal, and further relates to a mobile terminal. Background Technology

[0002] With the rapid development of the video game industry, mobile games have become widely popular due to their convenience. To improve gameplay, game controllers are often attached to mobile phones to enhance operability and ease of use. Currently, the most common type of game controller for mobile phones is the clip-on controller, which secures the phone by clamping it to the edges with clips at both ends. While this type of controller can fit different phone sizes, it obstructs the edges of the phone screen, affecting the user's view and making touch operations in the obstructed area inconvenient.

[0003] In view of this, there is an urgent need to provide a game controller that works with mobile terminals, which can fix the mobile phone in place without obstructing the view or touch operation area. Utility Model Content

[0004] In order to at least address one or more of the technical problems mentioned above, this disclosure proposes a solid method in several aspects.

[0005] A game controller and mobile terminal that are mounted on the back of a mobile phone without obstructing the user's view and used in conjunction with the mobile terminal.

[0006] In a first aspect, this disclosure provides a game controller for use with a mobile terminal, the game controller comprising:

[0007] The handle body has function buttons; and a fixing part is connected to the handle body; the fixing part...

[0008] The fixed part has a fastener for threaded connection with the mounting position on the back cover of the mobile terminal.

[0009] In some embodiments, the mobile terminal further includes a mobile terminal body; the fixing member is a stud, the stud...

[0010] The back cover is fixed to the mobile terminal body by threading through the assembly position and connecting to the mobile terminal body.

[0011] In some embodiments, the game controller further includes a connecting portion; one end of the connecting portion is connected to the game controller itself.

[0012] One end is connected to the body, and the other end is connected to the fixing part.

[0013] In some embodiments, the fixing part is a cylindrical structure disposed at one end of the connecting part, the connecting part...

[0014] The connecting part is connected to the fixing part.

[0015] In some embodiments, one end of the connecting portion has at least one branch structure, and each branch structure has

[0016] A fixing part is provided; the number of mounting positions or support parts on the back cover of the mobile terminal is not less than the number of fixing parts.

[0017] In some embodiments, the game controller further includes a support member with a preset thickness, and the middle of the support member...

[0018] It has a through hole through which it is disposed; the fastener passes through the through hole and is threadedly connected to the rear cover.

[0019] In some embodiments, the back cover has an avoidance groove extending toward the mobile terminal body; when the game controller and the mobile terminal are in an assembled state, the support member is placed in the avoidance groove, and its outer surface is flush with the outer surface of the back cover.

[0020] In some embodiments, the fixing part is a back plate with a predetermined extension length, and the fixing member is vertically arranged on the...

[0021] The back panel surface; the handle body is respectively disposed at both ends of the back panel, and the mobile terminal is mounted on the handle body.

[0022] On the back plate between the two ends.

[0023] In some embodiments, the fixing part is further provided with a first magnetic element for engaging with a first magnetic element on the back cover of the mobile terminal.

[0024] Two magnetic components are used for magnetic attraction and fixation.

[0025] In a second aspect, this disclosure provides a mobile terminal that is detachably connected to the aforementioned game controller.

[0026] connect.

[0027] Using the game controller described above for use with a mobile terminal, this disclosure achieves this by utilizing the game controller's...

[0028] The fastener is threaded onto the mounting position on the back cover of the mobile terminal, thereby securing the game controller to the back cover of the mobile terminal.

[0029] This design allows users to enjoy the convenience of a game controller while maintaining the touch operation and visual experience of their mobile device.

[0030] This improves the overall user experience. Furthermore, in some embodiments, the mobile terminal also includes a mobile terminal body.

[0031] The fixing part can not only fix the game controller to the mobile terminal, but also fix the back cover to the mobile terminal body, so that the back cover and the mobile terminal do not need to be set with additional fixing devices. Attached Figure Description

[0032] The above and other objects and features of this disclosure will be understood by referring to the following detailed description of exemplary embodiments with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0033] The features and advantages will become readily apparent. Several embodiments of this disclosure are illustrated in the accompanying drawings by way of example and not limitation, and the same or corresponding reference numerals denote the same or corresponding parts, wherein:

[0034] Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the structure of a game controller used in conjunction with a mobile terminal according to an embodiment of this disclosure is shown;

[0035] Figure 2 This illustration shows a schematic diagram of another game controller used in conjunction with a mobile terminal according to an embodiment of this disclosure;

[0036] Figure 3 A schematic diagram of the structure of a mobile terminal according to an embodiment of this disclosure is shown;

[0037] Figure 4 A schematic diagram of the structure of the support member on the mobile terminal according to an embodiment of this disclosure is shown.

[0038] In the image: 100, mobile terminal; 200, game controller;

[0039] 101. Mobile terminal body; 102. Back cover; 103. Assembly position; 104. Support component; 105. Camera module decorative component;

[0040] 1041. Support body; 1042. Screw;

[0041] 201. Handle body; 202. Fixing part; 203. Connecting part;

[0042] 2011, Function buttons; 2021, Fixtures. Detailed Implementation

[0043] The technical solutions in the embodiments of this disclosure will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only a part of the embodiments of this disclosure, not all of them. Based on the embodiments in this disclosure, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative effort are within the scope of protection of this disclosure.

[0044] It should be understood that the terms “comprising” and “including” used in this disclosure and claims indicate the presence of the described features, integrals, steps, operations, elements and / or components, but do not exclude the presence or addition of one or more other features, integrals, steps, operations, elements, components and / or collections thereof.

[0045] It should also be understood that the terminology used herein is for the purpose of describing particular embodiments only and is not intended to limit the scope of this disclosure. As used in this disclosure and claims, the singular forms “a,” “an,” and “the” are intended to include the plural forms unless the context clearly indicates otherwise. It should also be understood that the term “and / or” as used in this disclosure and claims refers to any combination and all possible combinations of one or more of the associated listed items, and includes such combinations.

[0046] As used in this specification and claims, the term "if" may be interpreted, depending on the context, as "when," "once," "in response to determination," or "in response to detection." Similarly, the phrase "if determined" or "if [described condition or event] is detected" may be interpreted, depending on the context, as "once determined," "in response to determination," "once [described condition or event] is detected," or "in response to detection of [described condition or event]."

[0047] The specific embodiments disclosed herein will now be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0048] like Figure 1 As shown, this disclosure provides a game controller 200 for use with a mobile terminal. The game controller 200 includes a controller body 201 and a fixing part 202 connected to each other. The controller body 201 is provided with function buttons 2011, and the fixing part 202 has a fixing member 2021. The fixing member 2021 is connected to the mounting position 103 on the back cover 102 of the mobile terminal 100.

[0049] A threaded connection allows the game controller 200 to be mounted on or removed from the mobile terminal 100. (This is from the perspective of the manufacturer.)

[0050] In this case, the mounting bracket 2021 on the game controller 200 only needs to be connected to the back cover 102 of the mobile terminal 100, and does not need to...

[0051] The game controller 200 provided by this solution is designed to fit against the screen or edge of the mobile terminal 100. Therefore, the game controller 200 will not obstruct the screen or the user's view, allowing the user to enjoy the convenience of operation brought by the game controller while maintaining the touch operation and visual experience of the mobile terminal, thereby improving the user experience.

[0052] like Figure 3 As shown, in one embodiment, the mobile terminal 100 includes a mobile terminal body 101 and a back cover 102. The back cover 102 has a mounting position 103 that extends through it, and the mobile terminal body 101 has a mounting hole corresponding to the mounting position 103. A fastener 2021 on the game controller 200 passes through the mounting position 103 and is inserted into the mounting hole for fixation. Specifically, the fastener 2021 on the game controller 200 is a stud with external threads, and the mounting hole has an internal thread that mates with the external threads. In use, the stud on the game controller 200 passes through the mounting position 103 and is threadedly connected to the mounting hole, fixing the back cover 102 and the mobile terminal body 101 while also mounting the game controller 200 on the mobile terminal 100, eliminating the need for additional fixing devices and saving costs.

[0053] Those skilled in the art will understand that when the mobile terminal body 101 and the back cover 102 are fixed together by adhesive or other means, the back cover 102 of the mobile terminal 100 is provided with a threaded hole, which, when engaged with the stud on the fixing part 202, can still fix the game controller 200 to the back of the mobile terminal 100.

[0054] like Figure 1 As shown, in one embodiment, the game controller 200 further includes a connecting portion 203 with a predetermined extension length, and the connecting portion 203 is deformable. One end of the connecting portion 203 is connected to the controller body 201, and the other end is connected to the fixing portion 202. In other words, in this solution, the controller body 201 and the fixing portion 202 are connected by the connecting portion 203.

[0055] In this design, the fixing part 202 is a cylindrical structure with a preset thickness. One end of the connecting part 203 is fixedly connected to the handle body 201, and the other end is fixed to a surface of the cylindrical structure by welding or other connection methods. A stud is fixedly connected to the surface of the cylindrical structure at the end away from the connecting part 203, and the stud is coaxially arranged with the fixing part 202. In use, the game handle 200 is fixedly connected to the mobile terminal 100 by the stud on the fixing part 202. The user can bend or stretch the connecting part 203 to adjust the horizontal and vertical distance between the handle body 201 and the mobile terminal 100. The user can also adjust the angle between the handle body 201 and the mobile terminal 100 by changing the deformation angle of the bending part, thereby improving the user experience.

[0056] In one embodiment, the other end of the connecting part 203 may be fixedly connected to the surface of the fixing part 202 without welding; that is, the connecting part 203 can be fixed to the fixing part 202 through other connecting structures. For example, an open semi-enclosed structure is provided at the end of the connecting part, and the fixing part 202 is inserted into the semi-enclosed structure for fixation. The connection method between the open structure and the fixing part 202 can be an interference fit or adhesive fixation.

[0057] Those skilled in the art will understand that the game controller 200 also includes a connecting portion having a predetermined extension length.

[0058] 203, the connection part 203 must not be deformed, which is also within the protection scope of this solution.

[0059] Those skilled in the art will also understand that the specific shape of the fixing part 202 is not limited in this solution; it can be a circle as described in the above embodiments, or it can be other shapes.

[0060] In one embodiment, to make the connection between the game controller 200 and the mobile terminal 100 more secure, the configuration of the mounting position 103 on the back cover 102 can be modified. For example, the mounting position 103 includes a through hole, and a groove structure adapted to the shape of the fixing part 202 is provided on the outer periphery of the through hole. This groove structure extends from the outer surface of the back cover 102 toward the display screen of the mobile terminal 100. Specifically, the extension length of the groove structure is less than the thickness of the fixing part 202. In use, the fixing part 202 is inserted into the groove, and the peripheral wall of the fixing part 202 abuts against the inner sidewall of the groove structure. The fixing member 2021 on the fixing part 202 is inserted into the through hole of the groove structure for fixation. This configuration allows the groove structure to limit the peripheral wall of the fixing part 202, increasing the force-bearing area between the fixing part 202 and the mobile terminal 100, and improving the stability of the connection.

[0061] In one embodiment, the game controller further includes a support member with a preset thickness, and the support member has a through hole in the middle; the fixing member passes through the through hole and is threadedly connected to the back cover. In this solution, the support member is a gasket with a preset thickness, and the gasket has a through hole in the middle for the fixing member to pass through. In addition, in order to better abut the gasket against the back cover, a relief groove of a size and shape adapted to the gasket is provided on the back cover, and the relief groove extends from the surface of the back cover toward the display screen of the mobile terminal. When the game controller is installed on the mobile terminal, that is, when the fixing member and the mobile terminal are in the assembled state, the gasket is placed in the relief groove, and its outer surface and the back cover are flush.

[0062] The outer surface is flush.

[0063] In one embodiment, to further improve the connection stability between the fixing part 202 and the mobile terminal 100, a first magnetic element can be provided on the inner peripheral wall or bottom wall of the groove structure, and a second magnetic element can be provided on the outer peripheral wall or outer surface of the fixing part 202. When the fixing part 202 is installed in the groove structure, the first magnetic element and the second magnetic element are fixed by magnetic attraction.

[0064] Those skilled in the art will understand that the first magnetic element in the groove structure and the second magnetic element on the fixing part 202

[0065] The magnetic attraction can be generated by the corresponding placement of the magnetic component. For example, when the first magnetic component is placed on the inner peripheral wall of the groove structure, the second magnetic component is placed on the outer peripheral wall of the fixing part; when the first magnetic component is placed on the bottom wall of the groove structure, the second magnetic component is placed on the outer peripheral wall of the fixing part.

[0066] Placed on the outer surface of the fixing part, when the first magnetic element is disposed both on the inner peripheral wall of the groove structure and at the bottom of the groove structure.

[0067] When mounted on a wall, the second magnetic component is also disposed on both the outer peripheral wall of the fixing part and the outer surface.

[0068] like Figure 4 As shown, in one embodiment, the fixing part 202 on the game controller 200 is not fixed to the mounting position 103 on the back cover 102 of the mobile terminal 100, but is fixed to the support member 104 on the back cover 102 of the mobile terminal 100.

[0069] Next, we will introduce in detail the configuration and function of the support component 104 on the mobile terminal 100.

[0070] The mobile terminal 100 includes a mobile terminal body 101 and a back cover 102. The back cover 102 has a mounting position 103 that passes through it, and the mobile terminal body 101 has a mounting hole corresponding to the mounting position 103. The two are fixedly connected by a support member 104. Specifically, the support member 104 includes a support member body that is generally cylindrical in shape, and a screw 1041 that is coaxially arranged with the support member body and fixedly connected to it. The screw 1041 has an external thread, and the mounting hole has an internal thread that mates with the external thread. In use, the screw 1041 passes through the mounting position 103 and the mounting hole and is threadedly connected to fix the back cover 102 and the mobile terminal body 101 together.

[0071] More specifically, the thickness of the support body is greater than 1mm and less than 15mm. This thickness ensures that it can protrude from the back surface of the terminal while preventing it from protruding too much from the back cover 102, which would cause the other end of the mobile terminal 100 to collide with a flat surface similar to a desktop.

[0072] In this disclosed solution, the back of the mobile terminal 100 not only has a support member 104 installed, but also a camera module decorative member 105 protruding from the back surface. When the mobile terminal 100 is placed on a flat surface, the back cover 102 will be separated from the placement surface by the support and barrier of the camera module decorative member 105 and the support member 104, thereby avoiding scratches or wear on the back cover 102.

[0073] In this implementation, the fixing part 202 on the game controller 200 is fixedly connected to the support member 104 on the rear cover 102 of the mobile terminal 100, thereby fixing the game controller 200 and the mobile terminal 100 together. Specifically, the fixing part 202 is an open cylindrical groove, and the support member 104 is inserted into the groove for positioning. More specifically, the fixing member 2021 on the fixing part 202 can be a magnetic element or a needle-like post disposed on the inner surface of the cylindrical groove. In use, the magnetic element on the fixing part 202 cooperates with the magnetic element on the support member 104 for fixation, or the needle-like post on the fixing part 202 is inserted into the support member 104 for fixation.

[0074] In some embodiments, a first magnetic element is further provided on the fixing part, and a magnetic element is mounted on the surface of the mobile terminal back cover.

[0075] A second magnetic component is adapted to the first magnetic component. Specifically, the first magnetic component is disposed on the surface of the end on which the stud is mounted.

[0076] Two magnetic components are located on the outer periphery of the assembly position. During assembly, with the stud connected to the assembly position, the first magnetic component and the second magnetic component...

[0077] The magnetic attachment secures the controller. This design further enhances the stability of the connection between the game controller and the mobile device, making it more...

[0078] Sturdy and secure.

[0079] In some embodiments, to improve the stability of the connection between the game controller 200 and the mobile terminal 100, a plurality of branch mechanisms can be provided at one end of the connecting portion 203, and a fixing portion 202 can be provided on each branch mechanism. Correspondingly, a plurality of mounting positions 103 or a plurality of support members 104 are also provided on the back cover 102 of the mobile terminal 100. In this solution, the fixing portions 202 on the plurality of branch mechanisms can be the same or different, and can be set according to the setting of the support portions on the back cover 102 of the mobile terminal 100. For example, the back cover 102 of the mobile terminal 100 is provided with two mounting positions 103 without other accessories installed and two mounting positions 103 with support members 104 installed. The connecting portion 203 is provided with four branch mechanisms, and two fixing portions 202 corresponding to the mounting positions 103 and two fixing portions 202 corresponding to the support members 104 can be provided on the four branch mechanisms. During installation, the fixing part 202 corresponding to the assembly position 103 is fixedly connected to the assembly position 103, and the fixing part 202 corresponding to the support member 104 is fixedly connected to the support member 104.

[0080] In one embodiment, the number of mounting positions 103 on the mobile terminal 100 is not less than the number of fixing parts 202. That is, in this solution, the mounting positions 103 on the mobile terminal 100 can be fixedly connected to the game controller 200, or to other accessories such as keychains, aromatherapy boxes, or mobile phone stands.

[0081] Those skilled in the art will understand that having multiple connection parts 203 on the game controller 200 instead of several branch mechanisms can also increase the stability of the connection between the game controller 200 and the mobile terminal 100.

[0082] The above solution details how the game controller 200 is fixedly connected via the connecting part 203. In this solution, the distance between the mobile terminal 100 and the controller body 201 can be adjusted by adjusting the connecting part 203. Next, another type of game controller 200 will be introduced.

[0083] like Figure 2 As shown, in one embodiment, the fixing part is a back plate with a predetermined extension length, and the fixing member is vertically disposed on the surface of the back plate; the handle body is disposed at two ends of the back plate, and the mobile terminal is mounted on the back plate between the two ends of the handle body.

[0084] In the above-described solution, the game controller 200 includes two controller bodies 201 and a back plate with a predetermined extension length disposed between the two controller bodies 201, wherein the surface of the back plate has a vertically arranged fixing member 2021. In this solution, at least one end of the controller body 201 on the back plate is detachably connected or adjustable to the distance of the other controller body 201, thereby enabling the mobile terminal 100 to be fixed between the two controller bodies 201. During installation, the controller bodies 201 on the back plate are adjusted, and then the mobile terminal 100 is fixed between the two controller bodies 201. That is, in this solution, the back plate serves as a fixing part 202, and the studs on the back plate are fixing members 2021 that cooperate with the mounting positions 103 on the back cover 102 of the mobile terminal 100. After installation, the two handle bodies 201 abut against the two ends of the mobile terminal 100 in the length direction, thereby limiting the mobile terminal 100 in the horizontal direction. The studs on the back plate cooperate with the mounting positions 103 on the back cover 102 of the mobile terminal 100, thereby limiting the mobile terminal 100 in the vertical direction.

[0085] It is worth noting that, because the studs on the back plate in this solution cooperate with the mounting position 103 of the mobile terminal 100 to limit the mobile terminal 100 in the vertical direction, there is no need for the handle body 201 to further limit the mobile terminal 100 in the vertical direction. Therefore, after the mobile terminal 100 is assembled, the extended surfaces of the upper surfaces of the two handle bodies 201 are not higher than the upper surface of the mobile terminal 100. This solution allows the mobile terminal 100 to be securely installed between the two handle bodies 201 while also preventing the handle bodies 201 from obstructing the screen of the mobile terminal 100, thus improving the user experience.

[0086] In another embodiment, the game controller 200 includes two controller bodies 201 and a back plate with a certain extension length disposed between the two controller bodies 201, wherein a fixing part 202 detachably connected to the support member 104 is provided on the surface of the back plate. That is to say, the difference between this solution and the above solution lies in the form of the fixing member 2021. In the above solution, the fixing member 2021 is a stud that mates with the mounting position 103, while in this solution, the fixing member 2021 is an open cylindrical groove. This groove limits the mobile terminal in the vertical direction by mates with the mounting position on the back cover of the mobile terminal.

[0087] In another embodiment, the fixing part can also be a magnetic component disposed on the back plate, which is magnetically connected to the back cover of the mobile terminal or a support component on the back cover, thereby limiting the mobile terminal in the vertical direction.

[0088] The game controller 200 provided in this embodiment is connected to the back panel of the mobile terminal 100, so that the two can be firmly fixed without obstructing the screen of the mobile terminal 100, thereby improving the user experience.

[0089] In other embodiments, this disclosure also provides a mobile terminal 100, which can be detachably connected to the game controller 200 in the above embodiments. The mobile terminal 100 includes a mobile terminal body 101 and a back cover 102. The back cover 102 has a mounting position 103 extending through it, and the mobile terminal body 101 has mounting holes corresponding to the mounting position 103. The two are detachably connected by a locking member. This locking member can be a fixing member 2021 on the game controller 200, or a fixing member 2021 on other accessory components. When the accessory component is a mobile terminal 100 bracket, the bracket is provided with studs that pass through the mounting position 103 and are threadedly connected to the mounting holes, thereby fixing the back cover 102 to the mobile terminal body 101 while also fixing the mobile terminal 100 bracket to the mobile terminal 100.

[0090] While numerous embodiments of this disclosure have been shown and described herein, it will be apparent to those skilled in the art that such embodiments are provided by way of example only. Many modifications, alterations, and alternatives will occur to those skilled in the art without departing from the spirit and intent of this disclosure. It should be understood that various alternatives to the embodiments of this disclosure described herein may be employed in the practice of this disclosure. The appended claims are intended to define the scope of this disclosure and therefore cover equivalents or alternatives within the scope of these claims.

Claims

1. A game controller for use with a mobile terminal, characterized in that, include: A handle body (201), on which function buttons (2011) are provided; and A fixing part (202) is connected to the handle body (201); the fixing part (202) has a fixing member (2021). For threaded connection with the mounting position (103) on the back cover (102) of the mobile terminal; The mobile terminal also includes a mobile terminal body (101); the fastener (2021) is a stud, which passes through the assembly position (103) and is threadedly connected to the mobile terminal body (101) to fix the back cover (102) on the mobile terminal body (101).

2. The game controller according to claim 1, characterized in that, The game controller also includes a connecting part (203); One end of the connecting part (203) is connected to the handle body (201), and the other end is connected to the fixing part (202).

3. The game controller according to claim 2, characterized in that, The fixing part (202) is provided on the connection A cylindrical structure at one end of the connecting part (203), wherein the connecting part (203) is connected to the fixing part (202).

4. The game controller according to claim 2, characterized in that, One end of the connecting part (203) has At least one branch structure, each branch structure is provided with a fixing part (202). The number of mounting positions (103) or support members (104) on the back cover (102) of the mobile terminal is not less than the number of the fixed The number of fixed parts (202).

5. The game controller according to claim 1, characterized in that, The game controller also includes a support member (104) with a preset thickness, and the support member (104) has a through hole in the middle. The fastener (2021) passes through the through hole and is threaded to the rear cover (102).

6. The game controller according to claim 5, characterized in that, The rear cover (102) has an avoidance groove extending toward the mobile terminal body (101); When the game controller and mobile terminal are in the assembled state, the support member is placed in the clearance groove, and its outer surface is... The outer surface of the rear cover (102) is flush with the outer surface.

7. The game controller according to claim 1, characterized in that, The fixing part (202) is a back plate with a predetermined extension length, and the fixing member (2021) is vertically disposed on the surface of the back plate; The handle body (201) is respectively disposed at both ends of the back plate, and the mobile terminal is mounted on the handle body. On the backplate between the two ends.

8. The game controller according to claim 1, characterized in that, The fixing part (202) is also provided with a first A magnetic component is used to magnetically attach to a second magnetic component on the back cover (102) of the mobile terminal.

9. A mobile terminal, characterized in that, The mobile terminal is compatible with the game described in any one of claims 1-8. The handle is detachable.

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