Key module of gamepad

Abstract

The utility model discloses a gamepad button module, including shell, conductive adhesive and keycap, the shell is provided with at least two keycap installation port, the side wall of keycap installation port is provided with guide notch, the keycap is provided with the protruding part matched with the guide notch, the keycap is installed at the keycap installation port, and the conductive adhesive is installed at the bottom of the shell. Compared with the prior art, the utility model has the advantages that the assembly efficiency of the gamepad is improved, the noise of the keys in use is reduced, the structural stability is enhanced, and the use experience and quality of the gamepad are improved.

Description

TECHNICAL FIELD

[0001] The utility model relates to gamepad technical field especially relates to a gamepad key module. BACKGROUND

[0002] In the current gamepad manufacturing field, the design and assembly mode of the existing gamepad function keys (such as ABXY keys) have many drawbacks. The current function keys are independent individuals, and in the assembly process, each key needs to be assembled one by one into the corresponding opening of the gamepad shell, and then conductive glue and other components need to be installed. This assembly mode is complicated, consumes a lot of time and labor cost, and results in extremely low assembly efficiency.

[0003] In addition, in the actual use process of the gamepad, when the key is pressed and then pops up, the key will inevitably hit the gamepad shell. This impact will produce a harsh sound, greatly damaging the comfort experience of the player during the game, reducing the use quality of the gamepad, and affecting the user's satisfaction with the product. With the continuous development of the game industry, players have increasingly high requirements for the performance and use experience of the gamepad, and the existing gamepad function key design has failed to meet market demand, and a new design scheme is urgently needed to solve these problems. Therefore, it has become a problem for those skilled in the art to develop a gamepad key module. SUMMARY

[0004] The utility model is to solve the above-mentioned insufficient, provides a kind of gamepad key module, solves the problem that the assembly efficiency of existing gamepad function key is low and key pops up and hits shell when using produces harsh sound, realizes high-efficiency assembly and good use experience.

[0005] The above-mentioned purposes of the utility model are realized by the following technical solutions: a gamepad key module, comprising a shell, conductive glue and a keycap, the shell is provided with at least two keycap mounting ports, the side wall of the keycap mounting port is provided with a guide slot, the guide slot provides guidance for the installation and movement of the keycap, the keycap is provided with a protruding part matched with the guide slot, through the cooperation of the protruding part and the guide slot, the keycap can be stably installed in the keycap mounting port, and during being pressed and popped up, it can move smoothly along the guide channel. The keycap is installed in the keycap mounting port, and the conductive glue is installed at the bottom of the shell. When the key is pressed, it can make good contact with the circuit contact inside the gamepad, realize the conduction of the circuit, and complete the function operation of the key. The main body of the conductive glue is made of rubber or silicone, which has good conductivity and flexibility, and can adapt to different installation environments.

[0006] Furthermore, a groove adapted to the shape of the conductive adhesive is formed at the bottom of the housing, and the conductive adhesive is installed in the groove to ensure the stable placement of the conductive adhesive.

[0007] Furthermore, to achieve a noise reduction effect, a noise-dampening pad is provided on the upper surface of the protrusion on the keycap or on the top of the guide groove. When the key is released, the noise-dampening pad can buffer the impact between the keycap and other components, effectively reducing the generation of harsh sounds and improving the user experience.

[0008] Furthermore, the sound-absorbing pad is made of a soft rubber material, which can be silicone or rubber, etc.

[0009] Furthermore, a fixing frame is provided at the bottom of the housing. The fixing frame is fixed to the housing and the fixing frame confines the conductive adhesive between the fixing frame and the housing, so that the entire button module forms a stable whole and prevents the conductive adhesive from falling off or detaching from the housing.

[0010] Furthermore, the fixing frame is connected to the housing via a snap-fit ​​structure, a screw connection structure, a magnetic structure, or a threaded structure.

[0011] Furthermore, the fixing frame is made of plastic, which is lightweight, low-cost, and easy to process and mold.

[0012] Furthermore, the shell is made of plastic, which is lightweight, low-cost, and easy to process and mold.

[0013] Furthermore, the keycaps are made of plastic, which is lightweight, low-cost, and easy to process and mold. Different shapes and surface textures can be designed according to requirements to meet the user's operating feel.

[0014] Furthermore, the housing is integrally injection molded.

[0015] The advantages of this utility model compared with the prior art are:

[0016] 1. Improved Assembly Efficiency: This utility model's button module integrates multiple keycaps into a single housing, changing the traditional method of assembling individual buttons one by one during the game controller assembly process. During assembly, the entire button module simply needs to be installed onto the game controller housing, significantly reducing assembly steps, improving assembly efficiency, and lowering production costs.

[0017] 2. Noise Reduction: By placing a noise-dampening pad on the upper surface of the keycap protrusions, the problem of ear-piercing noise generated when the keys bounce back and impact the game controller shell is effectively solved. The noise-dampening pad absorbs the energy generated by the impact, reducing noise and providing players with a quieter and more comfortable gaming environment.

[0018] 3. Robust Structure: The connection design between the shell and the mounting bracket, along with the effective containment of the conductive adhesive, ensures the structural stability of the entire button module. During long-term use, the conductive adhesive will not fall off or detach, ensuring the normal operation of the buttons and improving the reliability and lifespan of the game controller. Attached Figure Description

[0019] Figure 1 This is an exploded view of one side of the first embodiment of the present invention.

[0020] Figure 2 This is an exploded structural diagram of the other side of the first embodiment of the present invention.

[0021] Figure 3 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of one side of the first embodiment of the present invention.

[0022] Figure 4 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the other side of the first embodiment of this utility model.

[0023] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the internal structure of the first embodiment of the present invention.

[0024] Figure 6 This is an exploded view of one side of the second embodiment of the present invention.

[0025] Figure 7 This is an exploded structural diagram of the other side of the second embodiment of the present invention.

[0026] Figure 8 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of one side of the second embodiment of the present invention.

[0027] Figure 9 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the other side of the second embodiment of this utility model.

[0028] Figure 10 This is a schematic diagram of the internal structure of the second embodiment of the present invention.

[0029] Figure 11 This is an exploded view of one side of the third embodiment of the present invention.

[0030] Figure 12 This is an exploded structural diagram of the other side of the third embodiment of the present invention.

[0031] Figure 13 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of one side of the third embodiment of the present invention.

[0032] Figure 14 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the other side of the third embodiment of this utility model.

[0033] Figure 15 This is a schematic diagram of the internal structure of the third embodiment of this utility model. Detailed Implementation

[0034] The present invention will now be described in further detail with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0035] Example 1: As Figures 1 to 5 As shown, a game controller button module includes a housing 1, conductive adhesive 2, and keycaps 3. The housing 1 is made of high-strength ABS plastic and manufactured using a one-piece molding process to ensure the precision and strength of the housing 1. The housing 1 has four keycap mounting holes 4, and the side walls of the keycap mounting holes 4 have guide grooves 5. The keycaps 3 are made of frosted PP plastic and have protrusions 6 that mate with the guide grooves 5. A layer of silicone sound-absorbing pad 7 is adhered to the upper surface of the protrusions 6 (in other embodiments, the sound-absorbing pad 7 can also be placed on top of the guide grooves 5). Through the cooperation of the protrusions 6 and the guide grooves 5, the keycaps 3 are stably installed in the keycap mounting holes 4. A groove 8, adapted to the shape of the conductive adhesive 2, is formed at the bottom of the housing 1. The conductive adhesive 2 is installed in the groove 8, ensuring its stable placement. When a button is pressed, it can make good contact with the circuit contacts inside the game controller, realizing circuit conduction and thus completing the button's function. The conductive adhesive 2 is made of rubber or silicone, which has good conductivity and flexibility and can adapt to different installation environments.

[0036] The working principle of this invention is as follows: When the player presses the keycap 3, the keycap 3 moves smoothly downward along the keycap mounting opening 4 thanks to the cooperation between the protrusion 6 and the guide groove 5. Since the conductive adhesive 2 is placed directly at the bottom of the housing 1, pressing down on the keycap 3 will cause the conductive adhesive 2 to make close contact with the circuit contacts inside the game controller, thereby achieving circuit conduction. At this time, the game controller can receive the button signal and execute the corresponding command. When the player releases the keycap 3, the keycap 3 bounces upward under the action of elasticity. At this time, the sound-absorbing pad 7 on the upper end of the protrusion 6 of the keycap 3 first contacts the housing 1 or other adjacent parts. The sound-absorbing pad 7 absorbs the impact energy through its own elastic deformation, greatly reducing the impact force generated when the keycap 3 bounces up, thereby effectively reducing the generation of noise.

[0037] Example 2: Figures 6 to 10As shown, a game controller button module includes a housing 1, conductive adhesive 2, a mounting bracket 9, and keycaps 3. The housing 1 is integrally molded from environmentally friendly PC plastic. The bottom of the housing 1 has a groove 8 that matches the shape of the conductive adhesive 2, allowing the silicone conductive adhesive 2 to be installed within the groove 8, ensuring it does not shift. The housing 1 has four keycap mounting holes 4, with guide grooves 5 on the sidewalls of each hole. The keycaps 3 are made of rigid TPE plastic, with protrusions 6 on the sidewalls that mate with the guide grooves 5. A sound-absorbing pad 7, made of soft TPE material, is integrally molded onto the upper surface of the protrusions 6, ensuring a tighter fit with the keycaps 3. The mounting bracket 9 is connected to the housing 1 via a snap-fit ​​structure. The mounting bracket 9 has perforations 10 corresponding to each button position. One of the housing 1 and the mounting bracket 9 has a locking slot 11, and the other has a latch 12. This connection method makes the connection between the mounting bracket 9 and the housing 1 more convenient and stable. When installed on the game controller, the button module is connected to the controller housing 1 via magnetic attraction or snap-fit, facilitating disassembly and maintenance. In actual use, the conductive adhesive 2 remained stable after multiple uses, without any detachment. The buttons provided good noise reduction, meeting the requirements of a portable game controller for compact structure and stability.

[0038] The working principle of this utility model is as follows: In this embodiment, after the player presses the keycap 3, the keycap 3 moves linearly downward along the guide groove 5 within the guide channel. Since the conductive adhesive 2 is precisely installed in the groove 8 at the bottom of the housing 1, the downward pressure of the keycap 3 causes the conductive adhesive 2 to conduct with the circuit contacts inside the game controller, thereby transmitting the button signal to the game controller to achieve the corresponding game operation. When the player releases the keycap 3, the keycap 3 bounces upward, and the injection-molded TPE noise-absorbing pad 7 first contacts the housing 1 or adjacent components. Because the noise-absorbing pad 7 is made of the same material as the keycap 3 and is integrally molded, its cushioning performance can be fully utilized, effectively buffering the impact force of the keycap 3 bouncing and reducing noise. Furthermore, the button module and the game controller housing 1 are connected by a snap-fit, facilitating disassembly when maintenance or replacement of parts is required.

[0039] Example 3: Figures 11 to 15As shown, a game controller button module includes a housing 1, conductive adhesive 2, a mounting bracket 9, and keycaps 3. The housing 1 is integrally molded from aerospace-grade POM plastic, possessing excellent wear resistance and strength. The housing 1 has four keycap mounting holes 4, with guide grooves 5 on the sidewalls of the keycap mounting holes 4. The mounting bracket 9 is connected to the housing 1 via a screw structure. The mounting bracket 9 has corresponding perforations 10 for each button position. The housing 1 and the mounting bracket 9 are respectively provided with corresponding threaded holes 13, secured with screws 14, and equipped with positioning structures (positioning holes 15 and positioning protrusions 16). This connection method makes the connection between the mounting bracket 9 and the housing 1 more stable. The mounting bracket 9 uses the same POM plastic as the housing 1 to ensure the consistency of the overall structure. The conductive adhesive 2 is made of high-performance conductive silicone and is installed in a groove 8 at the bottom of the housing 1. The keycaps 3 are made of PA plastic with a specially treated surface to increase friction and prevent slippage during operation. The keycap 3 has a protrusion 6 on its side wall that mates with the guide groove 5. A highly elastic rubber sound-absorbing pad 7 is installed on the upper surface of the protrusion 6 to effectively absorb the impact force when the key pops up. When installed on the e-sports game controller, the button module is fixed to the controller shell 1 using a combination of magnetic attraction and snap-fit, ensuring both ease of installation and stability of the button module during intense operation. Actual testing by professional e-sports players has shown that the button module has high assembly efficiency, comfortable button operation, and significant noise reduction, meeting the stringent requirements of e-sports players for high performance and stability in game controllers.

[0040] The working principle of this invention is as follows: When an e-sports player quickly presses the keycap 3, the keycap 3 moves rapidly downward within the guide channel thanks to its cooperation with the guide groove 5. Since the conductive adhesive 2 is precisely installed in the bottom groove 8 of the housing 1 using a custom mold, the rapid downward pressure of the keycap 3 reliably connects the conductive adhesive 2 to the circuit contacts, quickly and accurately transmitting the key signal to the game controller, meeting the high demands of e-sports players for operational response speed. When the player releases the keycap 3, it bounces back at high speed due to its elasticity. At this time, the highly elastic rubber sound-absorbing pad 7 plays a crucial role, quickly absorbing the enormous impact force of the keycap 3's bounce, greatly reducing noise generation. Simultaneously, the housing 1 and the fixing bracket 9 are tightly connected by a threaded structure. The tightening of the screws ensures the structural stability of the entire key module, allowing the conductive adhesive 2 to remain in a fixed position during long-term use, maintaining the normal operation of the key function. Meanwhile, the button module and the gamepad housing 1 are fixed by a combination of magnetic attraction and snap-fit. During installation, the magnetic attraction can quickly position the button module, and then the snap-fit ​​is further reinforced to ensure that the button module is always firmly installed on the gamepad during intense e-sports operations, providing players with a stable and reliable operating experience.

[0041] The above description is only a preferred embodiment of the present utility model and is not intended to limit the present utility model. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions and improvements made within the spirit and principles of the present utility model should be included within the protection scope of the present utility model.

Claims

1. A game controller button module, characterized in that: The device includes a housing, conductive adhesive, and keycaps. The housing has at least two keycap mounting holes, and the sidewalls of the keycap mounting holes have guide grooves. The keycaps have protrusions that mate with the guide grooves. The keycaps are mounted in the keycap mounting holes, and the conductive adhesive is mounted on the bottom of the housing.

2. The game controller button module according to claim 1, characterized in that: The bottom of the housing has a groove that matches the shape of the conductive adhesive, and the conductive adhesive is installed in the groove.

3. The game controller button module according to claim 1, characterized in that: A sound-absorbing pad is provided on the upper end surface of the protrusion on the keycap or on the top of the guide groove.

4. A game controller button module according to claim 1, characterized in that: The sound-absorbing pad is made of soft rubber material.

5. A game controller button module according to claim 1, characterized in that: The bottom of the housing is provided with a fixing frame, which is fixed to the housing and the fixing frame confines the conductive adhesive between the fixing frame and the housing.

6. A game controller button module according to claim 5, characterized in that: The fixing frame is connected to the housing by a snap-fit ​​structure, screw connection structure, magnetic structure or threaded structure.

7. A game controller button module according to claim 5, characterized in that: The mounting bracket is made of plastic.

8. A game controller button module according to claim 1, characterized in that: The shell is made of plastic.

9. A game controller button module according to claim 1, characterized in that: The keycaps are made of plastic.

10. A game controller button module according to claim 1, characterized in that: The shell is integrally molded.

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