Split controller

Abstract

The utility model relates to the technical field of signal conversion, in particular to a split controller which comprises a first main body and a second main body detachably connected with the first main body. The first main body comprises a control module and a first connector male head, the control module is used for converting an audio analog signal into an audio digital signal, and the first connector male head is electrically connected with the control module; the second main body comprises a first connector female seat and a second connector, the second connector is electrically connected with the second connector female seat, and the first connector female seat is used for being electrically connected with the first connector male head. According to the utility model, on one hand, various application scenes such as an XBOX game machine, a SWITCH game machine, a mobile phone and the like can be matched, and on the other hand, when being matched with part of electronic equipment, the electronic equipment is relatively small in use volume and relatively good in use hand feeling.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application relates to the field of signal conversion technology, and in particular to a split controller. Background Technology

[0002] Audio signals are common in people's lives. In current technology, there are situations where audio source devices generate and transmit analog audio signals, while receiving devices can only process digital audio signals. In such cases, the audio source and receiving devices are incompatible, preventing audio signal transmission between them. To address this, controllers that convert analog audio signals to digital audio signals have emerged. Furthermore, to accommodate different applications (such as Xbox, Switch, and laptops), these controllers feature various connectors for connection to different devices. However, different connectors require different driver circuits and peripheral circuits, resulting in a larger controller size. In scenarios where the controller is used with small electronic devices (such as mobile phones), the overall size of the device becomes too large after plugging it in, affecting the user experience. Summary of the Invention

[0003] In order to enable the controller to be used in multiple application scenarios and reduce the size of the controller when used with some electronic devices, this application provides a split controller.

[0004] This application provides a split controller, which adopts the following technical solution:

[0005] A split controller includes a first main body and a second main body detachably connected to the first main body; the first main body includes a control module and a first male connector, the control module being used to convert audio analog signals into audio digital signals, and the first male connector being electrically connected to the control module; the second main body includes a first female connector and a second connector, the second connector being electrically connected to the first female connector, and the first female connector being used to electrically connect to the first male connector.

[0006] By adopting the above scheme, when the controller is used with an electronic device that can connect to the male connector of the first connector, the first body and the second body can be separated. The male connector of the first body is then inserted into the electronic device to receive the analog audio signal emitted by the electronic device, and the control module converts the analog audio signal into a digital audio signal. In this case, only the first body is used to connect to the electronic device, and the overall size of the electronic device after connecting the controller is relatively small. When the controller is used with an electronic device that requires a second connector, the first and second bodies are assembled to electrically connect the male connector and the female connector. The second connector of the second body is then inserted into the electronic device to receive the analog audio signal emitted by the electronic device. The analog audio signal then flows from the second connector through the female connector and the male connector to the control module, where it is converted into a digital audio signal. This expands the controller's application scenarios. Specifically, the first body can be used in expanded scenarios through the second body, such as on XBOX and SWITCH game consoles, making the controller's application scenarios more diverse.

[0007] Preferably, the first body further includes a first housing, the control module is disposed inside the first housing, the first connector male is disposed on the surface of the first housing, the second body further includes a second housing, the first connector female is disposed inside the second housing, the surface of the second housing is provided with a receiving groove for accommodating the first body, the groove wall of the receiving groove is provided with a through hole for the first connector male to pass through, and the first connector male is connected to the first connector female after passing through the through hole.

[0008] By adopting the above scheme, on the one hand, the controller structure is more compact and the overall size is smaller; on the other hand, the receiving slot on the second main body is used to store the first main body, preventing the first main body from being lost when it is not needed to be used alone.

[0009] Preferably, the outer periphery of the first housing is provided with a protrusion, and the surface of the second housing is also provided with a groove located at the edge of the receiving groove, and the space between the protrusion and the bottom wall of the receiving groove is in communication with the groove.

[0010] By adopting the above solution, when a user needs to remove the first body from the receiving groove of the second body, they can insert their fingers into the space between the protrusion of the first body and the bottom wall of the receiving groove of the second body and pry the protrusion of the first body, thereby facilitating the removal of the first body from the receiving groove of the second body. Simultaneously, when the first body is connected to the electronic device via the male connector of the first connector, the user can also pull the protrusion to separate the first body and the electronic device, thus facilitating separation.

[0011] Preferably, the second housing includes an upper housing and a lower housing detachably connected to the upper housing, with the first connector female disposed between the upper housing and the lower housing.

[0012] By adopting the above solution, on the one hand, it is easy to assemble the second shell, and on the other hand, it is convenient for users to repair the components inside the second main body when the controller is damaged.

[0013] Preferably, the second housing includes a housing body and a first clamping block and a second clamping block protruding from the housing body, the receiving groove is located at one end of the housing body, the first clamping block and the second clamping block are located at the other end of the housing body, and the second connector is located between the first clamping block and the second clamping block.

[0014] By adopting the above scheme, when the controller is connected to the electronic device through the second connector, after the second connector is inserted into the electronic device, the first clamping block and the second clamping block can clamp the electronic device to reduce the shaking of the controller relative to the electronic device, thereby ensuring a stable connection between the controller and the electronic device.

[0015] Preferably, the second clamping block includes a clamping part and a pushing part, one end of the clamping part is connected to the shell body, and the pushing part is formed by bending the other end of the clamping part away from the first clamping block.

[0016] By adopting the above solution, after the controller is connected to the electronic device through the second connector, if the controller is directly grasped to separate the controller from the electronic device, it may be difficult to separate due to slippage. In this case, a force can be applied to the push part in the direction away from the electronic device to help separate the controller from the electronic device, thereby achieving the effect of facilitating the separation of the controller from the electronic device.

[0017] Preferably, the first body includes a first PCB board, and the first connector male head is electrically connected to the control module through the first PCB board; the first housing includes a face shell and a cover plate, the first PCB board is located between the face shell and the cover plate, the cover plate is provided with a plurality of clips, the clips are provided with clip slots, the face shell is provided with a plurality of clip blocks, the first PCB board is provided with a plurality of limiting grooves, one limiting groove is used for one clip to pass through, and one clip block is used to engage with the clip slot of one clip.

[0018] By adopting the above solution, the clips on the cover plate are used to connect with the front shell and also to limit the position of the first PCB board, making it easier for the manufacturer to quickly assemble the first main body.

[0019] Preferably, the second body also includes a second PCB board and a third PCB board, the second PCB board and the third PCB board are stacked, the second connector includes an audio plug and a power plug, the audio plug is electrically connected to the first connector socket in sequence through the second PCB board and the third PCB board, and the power plug is electrically connected to the third PCB board.

[0020] By adopting the above scheme, stacking the second PCB and the third PCB can make the second main body structure more compact and effectively reduce the length of the second main body.

[0021] Preferably, the length of the third PCB board is less than the length of the second PCB board, and both the third PCB board and the audio plug are located below the second PCB board, with the third PCB board and the audio plug located at opposite ends of the second PCB board.

[0022] By adopting the above solution, the third PCB board and the power supply plug are both located below the second PCB board, effectively utilizing the vertical space of the second main body and thus reducing the thickness of the second main body.

[0023] Preferably, the second body also includes a button, the output end of which is electrically connected to the first connector socket.

[0024] By adopting the above solution, users can quickly and conveniently control the controller using buttons.

[0025] In summary, this application includes at least one of the following beneficial technical effects:

[0026] 1. When the controller is used in conjunction with an electronic device that can connect to the male connector of the first connector, the first body can be separated from the second body, and the male connector of the first body can be plugged into the electronic device to receive the analog audio signal emitted by the electronic device. The control module then converts the analog audio signal into a digital audio signal. In this case, only the first body is used to connect to the electronic device, and the overall size of the electronic device is relatively small after the controller is connected.

[0027] 2. When the controller is used in conjunction with an electronic device that requires a second connector, the first main body and the second main body are assembled to make the first male connector and the first female connector electrically connected. After the second connector of the second main body is inserted into the electronic device to receive the audio analog signal emitted by the electronic device, the audio analog signal enters the control module from the second connector through the first female connector and the first male connector in sequence. The control module converts the audio analog signal into an audio digital signal, thus making the controller applicable to a wider range of scenarios.

[0028] 3. The controller has a compact structure and a small overall size. It also uses a receiving slot on the second main body to store the first main body, preventing the first main body from being lost when it is not needed. Attached Figure Description

[0029] Figure 1 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of this application.

[0030] Figure 2 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the second subject of this application.

[0031] Figure 3 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the second subject of this application from another perspective.

[0032] Figure 4 This is an exploded diagram of the second subject of this application.

[0033] Figure 5 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the first subject of this application.

[0034] Figure 6 This is an exploded diagram of the first subject of this application.

[0035] Figure 7 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the first PCB board, control module, and first connector male head mating in this application.

[0036] Figure 8 This is a circuit diagram of the control module of this application.

[0037] Figure 9 This is a circuit diagram of the first connector male and the button of this application.

[0038] Explanation of reference numerals in the attached drawings: 1. First main body; 11. First PCB board; 111. Limiting groove; 2. Second main body; 21. Second PCB board; 22. Third PCB board; 3. Control module; 4. First connector male head; 5. First connector female head; 6. Second connector; 61. Audio plug; 62. Power plug; 7. First outer shell; 71. Protrusion; 72. Face shell; 721. Locking block; 73. Cover plate; 731. Locking piece; 7311. Locking slot; 8. Second outer shell; 81. Receiving groove; 811. Through hole; 82. Groove; 83. Upper shell; 84. Lower shell; 85. Shell body; 86. First clamping block; 87. Second clamping block; 871. Clamping part; 872. Pushing part; 9. Button. Detailed Implementation

[0039] The present application will be further described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0040] This application discloses a split-type controller. (Refer to...) Figures 1 to 2The split controller includes a first main body 1 and a second main body 2. The first main body 1 and the second main body 2 are detachably connected so that the user can use the first main body 1 alone.

[0041] Reference Figures 5 to 7 as well as Figures 8 to 9 The first main body 1 includes a control module 3, a first male connector 4, a first PCB board 11, and a first housing 7. The control module 3 and the first PCB board 11 are disposed inside the first housing 7, and the first male connector 4 is disposed on the surface of the first housing 7 and electrically connected to the control module 3 through the first PCB board 11. Specifically, ports PD0, L+, R+, M+, DM, and DP of the first male connector 4 are electrically connected to ports PD0, L+, R+, DM, and DP of the control module 3, respectively. The control module 3 is used to convert analog audio signals into digital audio signals and can wirelessly transmit the digital audio signals. The first male connector 4 can be a Type-C male connector to mate with Type-C female connectors on electronic devices such as mobile phones and laptops. When the first main body 1 and an electronic device are connected using the first male connector 4, the electronic device transmits analog audio signals to the control module 3 through the first male connector 4. The control module 3 converts the analog audio signals into digital audio signals and then sends the digital audio signals to a receiving device such as a wireless headset. The chip model of control module 3 can be WN8033.

[0042] See Figures 2 to 4The second main body 2 includes a first connector female 5, a second connector 6, a second PCB board 21, a third PCB board 22, and a second housing 8. The second connector 6 and the first connector male 4 are different types of connectors using different transmission protocols. The second connector 6 is disposed on the surface of the second housing 8, while the first connector female 5, the second PCB board 21, and the third PCB board 22 are all disposed inside the second housing 8. The second connector 6 includes an audio plug 61 and a power plug 62. The audio plug 61 can be a 3.5mm audio plug for transmitting analog audio signals, and the power plug 62 can be a mini HDMI connector for obtaining power. The audio plug 61 is electrically connected to the second PCB board 21, the second PCB board 21 is electrically connected to the third PCB board 22, and the third PCB board 22 is electrically connected to the first connector female 5, so that the audio plug 61 can receive analog audio signals from the electronic device and transmit them sequentially through the second PCB board 21 and the third PCB board 22 to the first connector female 5. The second PCB board 21 can be equipped with peripheral circuitry that mates with the audio plug 61, and the third PCB board 22 can be equipped with peripheral circuitry that mates with the power plug 62 and / or the first connector female socket 5. When it is necessary to connect electronic devices, such as XBOX game consoles or XBOX game controllers, using the second connector 6, the first main body 1 and the second main body 2 are assembled first, that is, the first connector male 4 is inserted into the first connector female socket 5 to make the first connector male 4 and the first connector female socket 5 electrically connected. After connection, the ports L+, R+, M+, DM, and DP of the first connector female socket 5 are electrically connected to the ports L+, R+, M+, DM, and DP of the first connector male 5, respectively (not shown in the figure), to realize data transmission. The electronic device transmits analog audio signals to the first connector female socket 5 through the second connector 6, and then the first connector female socket 5 transmits analog audio signals to the control module 3 through the first connector male 4. The control module 3 converts the analog audio signals into digital audio signals and sends the digital audio signals to the receiving device, such as wireless headphones.

[0043] See Figure 2The second outer shell 8 of the second main body 2 has a receiving groove 81 on its surface for accommodating the first main body 1. After the user assembles the first main body 1 and the second main body 2, the first main body 1 is accommodated in the receiving groove 81 of the second main body 2. In order for the first connector male head 4 to connect with the first connector female head 5 after the first main body 1 is accommodated, the groove wall of the receiving groove 81 has a through hole 811 for the first connector male head 4 to pass through the through hole 811 and insert into the first connector female head 5, and make an electrical connection with the first connector female head 5. In order to facilitate the user to separate the first main body 1 and the second main body 2, the outer periphery of the first outer shell 7 of the first main body 1 has a protrusion 71. The protrusion 71 can help the user apply force to the first main body 1 to pull it more easily. The surface of the second outer shell 8 has a groove 82, which is located at the edge of the groove opening of the receiving groove 81, and the groove depth of the groove 82 is less than the groove depth of the receiving groove 81. The interior of the groove 82 is connected to the interior of the receiving groove 81. When the first body 1 is placed in the receiving groove 81, the space between the protrusion 71 of the first body 1 and the bottom wall of the receiving groove 81 is connected to the inside of the groove 82, so that the user can insert his / her finger between the protrusion 71 and the bottom wall of the receiving groove 81 through the groove 82 to pry the first body 1, thereby making it easier for the user to remove the first body 1 from the receiving groove 81.

[0044] See Figure 2 and Figure 4For ease of assembly and maintenance, the second outer shell 8 includes an upper shell 83 and a lower shell 84 detachably connected to the upper shell 83. The upper shell 83 includes a first shell body 85 and a first clamping block 86 protruding from the first shell body 85. The lower shell 84 includes a second shell body 85 and a second clamping block 87 protruding from the second shell body 85. The first clamping block 86 is located at the end of the first shell body 85 away from the receiving groove 81, and the second clamping block 87 is located at the end of the second shell body 85 away from the receiving groove 81. The second connector 6 is located between the first clamping block 86 and the second clamping block 87. The second clamping block 87 also includes a clamping portion 871 and a pushing portion 872. The clamping portions 871 of the first clamping block 86 and the second clamping block 87 are parallel to each other, or the distance between the clamping portions 871 of the first clamping block 86 and the second clamping block 87 gradually increases from the end near the receiving groove 81 to the end away from the receiving groove 81. This allows the first clamping block 86 and the second clamping block 87 to clamp the electronic device after the user installs the second connector 6 on the electronic device, ensuring relative stability between the second body 2 and the electronic device. The push portion 872 of the second clamping block 87 is formed by bending the end of the clamping portion 871 away from the second shell body 85 away from the first clamping block 86. After the second connector 6 is inserted into the electronic device, there is a certain space between the push portion 872 and the electronic device. The user can separate the second body 2 from the electronic device by pushing the free end of the push portion or by reaching between the push portion 872 and the electronic device.

[0045] See Figure 4 The second PCB board 21 and the third PCB board 22 are stacked, and the length of the third PCB board 22 is less than the length of the second PCB board 21. The third PCB board 22 and the audio plug 61 are both located below the second PCB board 21, and the third PCB board 22 and the audio plug 61 are located at opposite ends of the second PCB board 21, thus making reasonable use of the space below the second PCB board 21 and making the overall structure of the second main body 2 more compact.

[0046] See Figures 1 to 4 as well as Figures 8 to 9The second body 2 also includes a button 9 disposed on its surface. The output end of the button 9 is electrically connected to the first connector female 5. Specifically, the output port PD0 of the button 9 is electrically connected to the port PD0 of the first connector female 5. When the first connector female 5 is connected to the first connector male 4, the port PD0 of the first connector female 5 is connected to the port PD0 of the first connector male 4 and the port PD0 of the control module 3, so as to transmit the signal output by the button 9 to the control module 3, thereby controlling the signal output by the control module 3 to realize functions such as volume adjustment. This setting brings convenience to the user, allowing the user to directly adjust the volume using the button 9 on the controller without needing to use other devices for volume adjustment.

[0047] See Figure 5 and Figure 6 The first outer casing 7 includes a front shell 72 and a cover plate 73. A first PCB board 11 is located between the front shell 72 and the cover plate 73. The edge of the cover plate 73 is provided with multiple vertical clips 731, each clip 731 having a slot 7311. The front shell 72 has multiple locking blocks 721 at positions corresponding to each slot 7311. Each locking block 721 engages with the slot 7311 of a clip 731 to achieve relative fixation between the front shell 72 and the cover plate 73. Simultaneously, the first PCB board 11 has multiple limiting slots 111 at positions corresponding to each clip 731. Each limiting slot 111 allows a clip 731 to pass through, thereby limiting the first PCB board 11 and preventing it from shifting during use.

[0048] This specific embodiment is merely an explanation of the present utility model and is not intended to limit the present utility model. After reading this specification, those skilled in the art can make modifications to this embodiment without contributing any inventive step, but as long as they are within the scope of the claims of the present utility model, they are protected by patent law.

Claims

1. A split-type controller, characterized in that: It includes a first body (1) and a second body (2) detachably connected to the first body (1); The first main body (1) includes a control module (3) and a first connector male (4). The control module (3) is used to convert audio analog signals into audio digital signals. The first connector male (4) is electrically connected to the control module (3). The second body (2) includes a first connector female (5) and a second connector (6), the second connector (6) being electrically connected to the first connector female (5), and the first connector female (5) being electrically connected to the first connector male (4).

2. A split controller according to claim 1, characterized in that: The first body (1) further includes a first housing (7), the control module (3) is disposed inside the first housing (7), the first connector male (4) is disposed on the surface of the first housing (7), the second body (2) further includes a second housing (8), the first connector female (5) is disposed inside the second housing (8), the surface of the second housing (8) is provided with a receiving groove (81) for accommodating the first body (1), the groove wall of the receiving groove (81) is provided with a through hole (811) for the first connector male (4) to pass through, and the first connector male (4) is connected to the first connector female (5) after passing through the through hole (811).

3. A split controller according to claim 2, characterized in that: The outer periphery of the first outer shell (7) is provided with a protrusion (71), and the surface of the second outer shell (8) is also provided with a groove (82) located at the edge of the receiving groove (81). The space between the protrusion (71) and the bottom wall of the receiving groove (81) is in communication with the groove (82).

4. A split controller according to claim 2, characterized in that: The second housing (8) includes an upper housing (83) and a lower housing (84) detachably connected to the upper housing (83), and the first connector female (5) is disposed between the upper housing (83) and the lower housing (84).

5. A split controller according to claim 2, characterized in that: The second outer shell (8) includes a shell body (85) and a first clamping block (86) and a second clamping block (87) protruding from the shell body (85). The receiving groove (81) is located at one end of the shell body (85), the first clamping block (86) and the second clamping block (87) are located at the other end of the shell body (85), and the second connector (6) is located between the first clamping block (86) and the second clamping block (87).

6. A split controller according to claim 5, characterized in that: The second clamping block (87) includes a clamping part (871) and a boosting part (872). One end of the clamping part (871) is connected to the shell body (85), and the boosting part (872) is formed by bending the other end of the clamping part (871) away from the first clamping block (86).

7. A split controller according to claim 2, characterized in that: The first main body (1) includes a first PCB board (11), and the first connector male head (4) is electrically connected to the control module (3) through the first PCB board (11); The first outer shell (7) includes a front shell (72) and a cover plate (73). The first PCB board (11) is located between the front shell (72) and the cover plate (73). The cover plate (73) is provided with multiple clips (731). Each clip (731) is provided with a slot (7311). The front shell (72) is provided with multiple blocks (721). The first PCB board (11) is provided with multiple limiting grooves (111). One limiting groove (111) is used for one clip (731) to pass through, and one block (721) is used to engage with the slot (7311) of one clip (731).

8. A split controller according to claim 1, characterized in that: The second main body (2) also includes a second PCB board (21) and a third PCB board (22). The second PCB board (21) and the third PCB board (22) are stacked together. The second connector (6) includes an audio plug (61) and a power plug (62). The audio plug (61) is electrically connected to the first connector socket (5) in sequence through the second PCB board (21) and the third PCB board (22). The power plug (62) is electrically connected to the third PCB board (22).

9. A split controller according to claim 8, characterized in that: The length of the third PCB board (22) is less than the length of the second PCB board (21). The third PCB board (22) and the audio plug (61) are both located below the second PCB board (21). The third PCB board (22) and the audio plug (61) are located at opposite ends of the second PCB board (21).

10. A split controller according to claim 1, characterized in that: The second body (2) also includes a button (9), the output end of which is electrically connected to the first connector female (5).

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