Gamepad and trigger module thereof

Abstract

The utility model relates to a gamepad and a trigger module thereof, the trigger module comprises a mounting seat, a trigger key, a sensing element, a key assembly and a switching piece, the mounting seat is arranged corresponding to a circuit board of the gamepad, the circuit board comprises a sensing element and a microswitch, the trigger key is rotatably arranged on the mounting seat, the sensing element is connected with the trigger key, and the key assembly is connected with the switching piece. The key assembly is rotatably arranged on the mounting base, and the switching piece is connected to the key assembly, can move between a first position and a second position along a straight line and drives the key assembly to rotate relative to the mounting base. At the first position, the key assembly and the microswitch are staggered, the trigger key can drive the sensing element to move corresponding to the sensing element, and the function of a linear trigger is achieved; at the second position, the key assembly corresponds to the microswitch, the trigger key can drive the key assembly to press the microswitch, and the function of a micro trigger is achieved. The trigger module can be manufactured into an independent module and then assembled to the shell of the gamepad, so that the production efficiency of the gamepad is improved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of game controller technology, and in particular to a game controller and its trigger module. Background Technology

[0002] Game controllers are a common accessory for video game devices, allowing users to control virtual characters by manipulating their joysticks, buttons, and other components. Game controllers typically have trigger buttons on their shoulders, which are generally divided into two main categories: linear triggers and micro-triggers. Linear triggers are more suitable for games requiring precise control, such as racing games with throttle control, while micro-triggers are suitable for shooting games that require a higher rate of fire.

[0003] In related technologies, trigger buttons are generally rotatably mounted on the game controller housing. When assembling the trigger buttons and circuit boards for each game controller, the assembly and positioning accuracy between the trigger buttons and the corresponding trigger structures on the housing and circuit boards needs to be considered, which reduces the production efficiency of the game controller. Utility Model Content

[0004] This utility model provides a game controller to improve the production efficiency of game controllers.

[0005] A trigger module, comprising:

[0006] Mounting bracket for mounting a circuit board for a game controller, the circuit board including sensing elements and microswitches;

[0007] A trigger button is rotatably mounted on the mounting base;

[0008] The sensing element is connected to the trigger key;

[0009] A button assembly, rotatably mounted on the mounting base; and

[0010] A switching element, connected to the button assembly, is driven to move along a straight line between a first position and a second position relative to the mounting base, and drives the button assembly to rotate relative to the mounting base; in the first position, the button assembly is misaligned with the micro switch, and the trigger button can drive the sensing element to move corresponding to the sensing element; in the second position, the button assembly corresponds to the micro switch, and the trigger button can drive the button assembly to press the micro switch.

[0011] In one embodiment, the trigger key includes a key body and a first limiting portion protruding from one side of the key body, and the mounting base includes a base body and a first stop portion protruding from one side of the base body. The key body is rotatably disposed on the base body. During the process of the key body rotating relative to the base body to move the free end of the key body away from the key assembly, the first stop portion restricts the range of motion of the first limiting portion.

[0012] In one embodiment, the trigger module includes a first buffer member disposed on one of the first limiting portion and the first stop portion, so as to abut against the other by means of the free end of the key body moving away from the key assembly.

[0013] In one embodiment, the trigger button includes a second limiting part protruding from the key body and disposed on the same side as the first limiting part, and the mounting base includes a second stopping part protruding from the base body and disposed on the same side as the first stopping part; during the process of the key body rotating relative to the base body to bring the free end of the key body closer to the button assembly, the second stopping part restricts the range of motion of the second limiting part.

[0014] In one embodiment, the second limiting part includes an integrally formed extension arm and a protrusion. The extension arm protrudes from the key body, the sensing element is disposed on the extension arm, and the outer contour of the cross-section of the protrusion is arc-shaped and protrudes from the extension arm. During the process of the key body rotating relative to the base to bring the free end of the key body close to the key assembly, the protrusion can abut against the second stop part.

[0015] In one embodiment, the button assembly includes a connector rotatably connected to the mounting base, a swing member rotatably connected to the connector, and a reset member abutting against the swing member and the connector. The swing member is configured to correspond to the micro switch. The switching member is movably connected to the connector to drive the connector to rotate relative to the mounting base. In the second position, the trigger button can drive the swing member to rotate relative to the connector to deform the reset member, and press the micro switch through the swing member. The reset member drives the swing member to reset.

[0016] In one embodiment, the connector has a straight groove, and the switching component includes an integrally formed plate, a protrusion, and a lever. The protrusion and the lever are correspondingly protruded on opposite sides of the plate. The protrusion passes through the straight groove, and the lever is used to pass through the outer shell of the game controller. When the lever is driven to move along a straight line between a first position and a second position relative to the mounting base, the protrusion moves in the straight groove and drives the connector to rotate relative to the mounting base.

[0017] In one embodiment, the mounting base has a recess and a through hole in the bottom of the recess, the side of the mounting base opposite to the recess is used to detachably mount the circuit board and allow the sensing element and the micro switch to pass through the through hole; the switching member drives at least a portion of the connector to move within the recess.

[0018] A game controller includes a circuit board, a housing, and a trigger module as described in any one of the above. The mounting base is detachably connected to the circuit board. The housing has a through slot and a through hole. The trigger button passes through the through slot, and the switching element is exposed in the through hole.

[0019] In one embodiment, the game controller includes a second buffer connected to the inside of the housing, which limits the range of rotation of the trigger button as the trigger button rotates relative to the mounting base to move the free end of the trigger button away from the button assembly.

[0020] The above trigger module can be applied to game controllers. The trigger module includes a mounting base, a trigger button, a sensing element, a button assembly, and a switching element. The mounting base is used to mount the circuit board of the game controller. The circuit board includes a sensing element and a micro switch. The trigger button is rotatably mounted on the mounting base. The sensing element is connected to the trigger button. The button assembly is rotatably mounted on the mounting base. The switching element is connected to the button assembly and can be driven to move linearly between a first position and a second position relative to the mounting base, causing the button assembly to rotate relative to the mounting base. In the first position, the button assembly and the micro switch are misaligned, and the trigger button can drive the sensing element to move accordingly, achieving a linear trigger function. In the second position, the button assembly and the micro switch are aligned, and the trigger button can drive the button assembly to press the micro switch, achieving a micro trigger function. Because the trigger button and button assembly are located on the mounting base, the sensing element is located on the trigger button, and the switching element is connected to the button assembly, a modular design for the trigger module is achieved. This means the trigger module can be manufactured as an independent module and then assembled into the game controller's housing, corresponding to the circuit board. The assembly and positioning of the trigger button and mounting base, as well as the button assembly and mounting base, are relatively easy to ensure. When the trigger module is installed in the game controller's housing via the mounting base, only the assembly and positioning of the mounting base with the sensing element and microswitch need to be ensured, thus reducing assembly and positioning requirements and improving the game controller's production efficiency. Since the switching element moves along a straight line between the first and second positions and drives the button assembly to rotate around an axis, positioning the switching element in the first and second positions using the housing is relatively easy and can guarantee positional accuracy. The rotation of the button assembly around the axis also ensures at least the positioning accuracy relative to the microswitch in the second position, thereby improving the operational reliability of the trigger module. Attached Figure Description

[0021] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of this utility model or the prior art, the drawings used in the description of the embodiments or the prior art will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of this utility model. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort.

[0022] Figure 1 A schematic diagram of a portion of the structure of a game controller according to an embodiment;

[0023] Figure 2 for Figure 1 The diagram shows an exploded view of a portion of the game controller's structure, with the switching mechanism in the second position.

[0024] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of a partial structure of a game controller according to an embodiment, wherein the switching component is in the first position;

[0025] Figure 4 for Figure 1 Another exploded view of part of the structure of the game controller shown;

[0026] Figure 5 An exploded view of the switching component and spring clip in one embodiment;

[0027] Figure 6 for Figure 1 The diagram shows a partial structural cross-section of the game controller, with the switching element in the second position.

[0028] Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram of the connector of a button assembly according to one embodiment;

[0029] Figure 8 for Figure 1 Another cross-sectional view of a portion of the game controller shown, with the switching element in the second position;

[0030] Figure 9 This is a schematic diagram of a trigger button according to one embodiment.

[0031] Figure label:

[0032] Game controller 10, outer shell 100, through groove 100a, through hole 100b, trigger module 200, mounting base 210, recess 210a, first guide groove 210b, second guide groove 210c, positioning groove 210d, through hole 210e, limiting groove 210f, base 211, first stop part 213, protrusion 2131, first boss 2133, second stop part 215, trigger button 220, button body 221, first limiting part 223, second limiting part 224 25. Extension arm 2251, protrusion 2253, sensing element 230, button assembly 240, connector 241, straight groove 241a, protrusion 2411, swinging element 243, reset element 245, elastic element 247, switching element 250, plate 251, slot 251a, toggle block 253, protrusion 255, spring 260, protrusion 261, first buffer 270, second buffer 280, circuit board 300, micro switch 310, sensing element 320 Detailed Implementation

[0033] To facilitate understanding of this utility model, a more complete description will be given below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Preferred embodiments of this utility model are shown in the drawings. However, this utility model can be implemented in many different forms and is not limited to the embodiments described herein. Rather, these embodiments are provided to provide a more thorough and complete understanding of the disclosure of this utility model.

[0034] It should be noted that when a component is said to be "fixed to" another component, it can be directly attached to the other component or there may be an intervening component. When a component is said to be "connected to" another component, it can be directly connected to the other component or there may be an intervening component. The terms "vertical," "horizontal," "left," "right," and similar expressions used in this document are for illustrative purposes only.

[0035] Unless otherwise defined, all technical and scientific terms used herein have the same meaning as commonly understood by one of ordinary skill in the art to which this invention pertains. The terminology used herein is for the purpose of describing particular embodiments only and is not intended to be limiting of the invention. The term "and / or" as used herein includes any and all combinations of one or more of the associated listed items.

[0036] refer to Figure 1 and Figure 2 This application discloses a partial structure of a game controller 10, which allows the operator to control a virtual character through components such as the joystick and buttons of the game controller 10.

[0037] The game controller 10 may include a housing 100, a trigger module 200, and a circuit board 300. The housing 100 provides rigidity for the entire structure. The circuit board 300 is mounted on the housing 100 and is limited and protected by the housing 100. The circuit board 300 may integrate a micro switch 310, a sensing element 320, and the control circuitry of the game controller 10. The trigger module 200 may be assembled and fixed to the housing 100 or to the circuit board 300. This application describes the case where the trigger module 200 is assembled to the circuit board 300 as an example.

[0038] Simultaneously combined Figure 3The trigger module 200 may include a mounting base 210, a trigger button 220, a sensing element 230, a button assembly 240, and a switching element 250. The mounting base 210 may be plate-shaped and used to correspond to the circuit board 300 of the game controller 10, for example, it may be detachably connected to the circuit board 300. The detachable connection method is not limited to screw connection, but may also be a snap-fit ​​method, etc. The trigger button 220 is rotatably disposed on the mounting base 210, for example, a through groove 100a may be formed on the shoulder of the housing 100. Figure 1 The trigger button 220 is inserted into the through slot 100a for easy operation by the operator pressing it with their finger. The trigger button 220 may be equipped with a torsion spring for resetting the trigger button 220.

[0039] The micro switch 310 can perform switching actions within a specified stroke and under a specified force. Its contact spacing is relatively small, hence it is also called a sensitive switch. When the sensing element 320 and the sensing element 230 are configured accordingly, a linear button function can be achieved. For example, the sensing element 230 can be a magnet, and the sensing element 320 can be a Hall sensor. During the movement of the sensing element 230 relative to the sensing element 320, the sensing element 320 can detect changes in the magnetic field and thus generate a trigger signal.

[0040] The sensing element 230 is connected to the trigger button 220. The button assembly 240 is rotatably mounted on the mounting base 210. The switching element 250 is connected to the button assembly 240 and can be driven to move linearly between a first position and a second position relative to the mounting base 210, thereby causing the button assembly 240 to rotate relative to the mounting base 210. In the first position, the button assembly 240 is misaligned with the micro switch 310, and the trigger button 220 can drive the sensing element 230 to move in accordance with the sensing element 320, realizing the function of a linear trigger, suitable for games that require precise control, such as racing car throttle control. In the second position, the button assembly 240 corresponds to the micro switch 310, and the trigger button 220 can drive the button assembly 240 to press the micro switch 310, realizing the function of a micro trigger, suitable for games that require increased shooting frequency, such as shooting games.

[0041] Combination Figure 2 and Figure 3 The switching element 250 can be driven to move linearly between a first position and a second position relative to the mounting base 210. For example, an operator can push or pull the switching element 250, causing it to move linearly between the first and second positions relative to the housing 100, and thus rotating the button assembly 240 relative to the mounting base 210. Exemplarily, the housing 100 has a straight through-hole 100b, through which the switching element 250 is exposed. The switching element 250 may include an integrally formed plate 251 and a lever 253. The plate 251 is thin, and the lever 253 protrudes from one side of the plate 251 and passes through the through-hole 100b. Figure 1As shown. The operator can push or pull the lever 253, causing the lever 253 to move along the straight through hole 100b, the two ends of which can be used to define a first position and a second position.

[0042] Furthermore, combined with Figure 3 , Figure 4 and Figure 5 The trigger module 200 may further include a spring 260, which is detachably connected to the housing 100 and restricts the movement range of the plate 251 between the spring 260 and the housing 100. The spring 260 may also have a protrusion 261, and the plate 251 may be provided with two spaced slots 251a. When the toggle block 253 moves along the straight through hole 100b, the protrusion 261 deforms and engages with the slot 251a near the button assembly 240, the toggle block 253 reaches the first position; when the protrusion 261 deforms and disengages from the slot 251a near the button assembly 240, and then engages with the slot 251a away from the button assembly 240, the toggle block 253 reaches the second position. That is, by the engagement and disengagement of the protrusion 261 with the two slots 251a, a click-like feel can be formed, and the first and second positions of the switching member 250 can be defined. Of course, the two ends of the through hole 100b are used to define the first position and the second position, and the protrusion 261 and the two slots 251a are used to define the first position and the second position. One of these two structural settings is sufficient to achieve the positioning of the first position and the second position. It is not necessary to satisfy both at the same time, which would increase the manufacturing difficulty.

[0043] Continue to refer to Figure 3 and Figure 4 The button assembly 240 may include a connector 241 rotatably connected to the mounting base 210, a swing member 243 rotatably connected to the connector 241, and a reset member 245 abutting against the swing member 243 and the connector 241. The swing member 243 is configured to correspond to the micro switch 310. A switching member 250 is movably connected to the connector 241 to drive the connector 241 to rotate relative to the mounting base 210. Figure 6 In the second position, when the swing member 243 corresponds to the micro switch 310, the operator presses the trigger button 220. The trigger button 220 drives the swing member 243 to rotate relative to the connecting member 241, causing the reset member 245 to deform and accumulate elastic potential energy. This elastic potential energy is then used to press the micro switch 310, generating a trigger signal. After the user releases the trigger button 220, the trigger button 220 releases its pressure on the swing member 243, and the reset member 245 releases its elastic potential energy, causing the swing member 243 to reset, thus executing the next trigger operation of the micro switch 310. The reset member 245 is not limited to a spring; it can also be a spring plate 260 or an elastic rod, etc.

[0044] See again Figure 4The button assembly 240 may also include an elastic element 247 that abuts against the connector 241 and the mounting base 210. The connector 241 may be detachably connected to the mounting base 210 by threaded fasteners such as screws or bolts. During the assembly of the connector 241 and the mounting base 210, the mounting base 210 and the connector 241 may press against the two ends of the elastic element 247 respectively to compress the elastic element 247, so that the connector 241 has a tendency to move away from the mounting base 210 along its axis of rotation (the axis of rotation of the connector 241 and the mounting base 210), so that the connector 241 is floatingly connected to the mounting base 210, to prevent the excessive friction of the mounting base 210 on the connector 241 when the connector 241 rotates relative to the mounting base 210, which may cause it to jam and affect the smoothness of the rotation of the connector 241.

[0045] Combined Figure 5 The switching component 250 may also include a protruding post 255 integrally formed with the plate 251. The protruding post 255 and the toggle block 253 are correspondingly protruded on opposite sides of the plate 251. The connecting component 241 has a straight groove 241a, through which the protruding post 255 passes. The operator can toggle the toggle block 253, driving it to move along a straight line between the first and second positions relative to the mounting base 210. During this process, the protruding post 255 moves in the straight groove 241a and drives the connecting component 241 to rotate relative to the mounting base 210, thereby realizing the correspondence between the swing component 243 and the micro switch 310, or the correspondence between the sensing element 230 and the sensing element 320.

[0046] In some embodiments, the mounting base 210 may have a recess 210a, within which the switching member 250 drives at least a portion of the connecting member 241 to move. The recess 210a can limit the rotation of the connecting member 241 within the mounting base 210, ensuring at least the correspondence between the swing member 243 and the micro switch 310 in the second position. It can also reduce the overall thickness of the assembled connecting member 241 and mounting base 210, improving the structural compactness of the trigger module 200. The bottom of the recess 210a may also be provided with a first guide groove 210b and a second guide groove 210c. The first guide groove 210b is arc-shaped, and positioning grooves 210d spaced apart from the first guide groove 210b can be provided at both ends. The edge of the positioning groove 210d can protrude beyond the bottom of the first guide groove 210b.

[0047] Combination Figure 7The side of the connector 241 facing the circuit board 300 may have a protrusion 2411. During the process of the switching member 250 driving the connector 241 to move in the sink 210a, the protrusion 2411 moves along the first guide groove 210b. When it moves to both ends of the first guide groove 210b, it can pass over the protruding groove wall of the positioning groove 210d and enter the positioning groove 210d, thereby being relatively stably limited in the positioning groove 210d, at least ensuring the alignment accuracy of the swing member 243 and the micro switch 310 in the second position.

[0048] The second guide groove 210c can extend in a straight line, while combining with Figure 8 After the protrusion 255 passes through the straight groove 241a of the connector 241, it can protrude from the side of the connector 241 facing the circuit board 300 and be accommodated in the second guide groove 210c. During the process of the switching member 250 driving the connector 241 to move in the groove 210a, the protrusion 255 moves along the second guide groove 210c to ensure the accuracy of the movement direction of the protrusion 255 and prevent the movement of the protrusion 255 from deviating. That is, it further ensures the accuracy and stability of the switching member 250 moving in a straight line, thereby ensuring at least the alignment accuracy of the swing member 243 and the micro switch 310 in the second position, and ensuring the working reliability of the trigger module 200.

[0049] The mounting base 210 may also have a through hole 210e formed in the bottom of the recess 210a. The side of the mounting base 210 facing away from the recess 210a is used to detachably mount the circuit board 300, and the sensing element 320 and the micro switch 310 pass through the through hole 210e to achieve the correspondence between the sensing element 230 and the sensing element 320 in the first position, and the alignment between the swing member 243 and the micro switch 310 in the second position. This assembly positioning is relatively easy to achieve. For example, positioning pin holes are provided on the mounting base 210 and the circuit board 300 respectively. The assembly positioning of the two can be achieved by using pins passing through the positioning pin holes, and relatively high assembly positioning accuracy is ensured. The assembly positioning accuracy between the sensing element 230 and the trigger button 220 can be guaranteed, and the alignment accuracy between the swing element 243 and the micro switch 310 in the second position can also be guaranteed. Therefore, by mounting the entire trigger module 200 on the circuit board 300, the assembly positioning accuracy between the trigger button 220 and the corresponding trigger structure on the circuit board 300 can be guaranteed. Compared with the solution of placing the trigger button 220 on the housing 100, the requirements for assembly positioning accuracy can be significantly reduced, and the assembly and production efficiency of the game controller 10 can be improved.

[0050] The trigger module 200 described above can be applied to the game controller 10. Since the trigger button 220 and the button assembly 240 are respectively located in the mounting base 210, the sensing element 230 is located in the trigger button 220, and the switching element 250 is connected to the button assembly 240, the modular design of the trigger module 200 is realized. That is, the trigger module 200 can be manufactured as an independent module and then assembled into the shell 100 of the game controller 10 and correspondingly set with the circuit board 300. The assembly positioning of the trigger button 220 and the mounting base 210 and the button assembly 240 and the mounting base 210 are relatively easy to ensure. When the trigger module 200 is installed in the shell 100 of the game controller 10 through the mounting base 210, it is only necessary to ensure the assembly positioning of the mounting base 210 with the sensing element 320 and the micro switch 310, thereby reducing the accuracy requirements of assembly positioning and improving the production efficiency of the game controller 10.

[0051] Since the switching element 250 moves along a straight line between the first and second positions and drives the button assembly 240 to rotate around the axis, it is relatively easy and accurate to position the switching element 250 in the first and second positions using the housing 100. For example, the straight through hole 100b of the housing 100 can at least ensure the positioning accuracy of the switching element 250 in the second position, or the cooperation between the protrusion 261 of the spring piece 260 and the slot 251a of the switching element 250 can at least ensure the positioning accuracy of the second position while improving the operating feel. Since the button assembly 240 and the micro switch 320 are required to be misaligned in the first position, the positioning accuracy of the switching element 250 in the first position can be appropriately reduced to reduce the difficulty of processing and assembly. When the switching element 250 drives the connecting part 241 of the button assembly 240 to rotate around the axis, the positioning accuracy of the swinging part 243 relative to the micro switch 310 can also be guaranteed at least in the second position, thereby improving the working reliability of the trigger module 200.

[0052] Furthermore, with the trigger module 200 of this application, all the electronic components requiring power can be located on the circuit board 300. The trigger module 200 does not need to have these electronic components installed, thus eliminating the need for cables to connect them to the circuit board 300. This makes modular manufacturing of the trigger module 200 easier, improving production efficiency and allowing it to be applied to various types of game controllers 10. The modular design of the trigger module 200 allows for more precise dimensions and assembly positioning of its components, and makes it easier to ensure proper clearance and fit with the housing 100.

[0053] In particular, the aforementioned modularly designed trigger module 200, when assembled into the housing 100 and circuit board 300 of the game controller 10, can selectively implement a single function according to the functional requirements of the game controller 10. For example, for a game controller 10 that only requires a linear trigger, the micro switch 310 may not be assembled; for a game controller 10 that only requires a micro trigger, the sensing element 230 and the sensing element 320 may not be assembled.

[0054] Continue to refer to Figure 8 The trigger button 220 may include a button body 221 and a first limiting portion 223 protruding from one side of the button body 221. The button body 221 is rotatably mounted on the mounting base 210. When the trigger module 200 is assembled inside the housing 100, the first limiting portion 223 protrudes into the housing 100, and the button body 221 protrudes out of the housing 100 for the operator to press. The mounting base 210 may include a base body 211 and a first stop portion 213 protruding from one side of the base body 211. The thickness direction of the base body 211 may be substantially parallel to the thickness direction of the circuit board 300, and the first stop portion 213 protrudes approximately along the thickness direction of the base body 211 towards the first limiting portion 223. During the rotation of the button body 221 relative to the base body 211 to move the free end of the button body 221 away from the button assembly 240, the first stop portion 213 can limit the range of motion of the first limiting portion 223. Specifically, in Figure 4 In the embodiment shown, when the key body 221 rotates counterclockwise relative to the seat body 211, the free end of the key body 221 gradually moves away from the connector 241. During this process, the first stop part 213 can abut against the first limiting part 223 to limit the key body 221 from continuing to rotate counterclockwise relative to the seat body 211, thereby limiting the range of motion of the first limiting part 223, preventing the trigger key 220 from rotating too much and causing damage to related components, and ensuring the service life of the trigger module 200.

[0055] Furthermore, the trigger module 200 may include a first buffer 270, which may be made of rubber or silicone, etc. The first buffer 270 is disposed on one of the first limiting portion 223 and the first stopping portion 213, so that it abuts against the other as the free end of the button body 221 moves away from the button assembly 240. The first buffer 270 can prevent rigid collision between the first limiting portion 223 and the first stopping portion 213, thereby absorbing vibration impact and reducing wear on the first limiting portion 223 and the first stopping portion 213. While ensuring the service life and limiting accuracy of the trigger button 220, it also reduces internal impact noise of the game controller 10, improving the user experience.

[0056] For example, in Figure 8In the illustrated embodiment, the first buffer member 270 is disposed on the first limiting portion 223 and is in the form of a thin sheet. The first stop portion 213 can be approximately "7" shaped and includes an integrally formed protrusion 2131 and a first boss 2133. The protrusion 2131 protrudes from the seat body 211 along the thickness direction of the seat body 211. The first boss 2133 protrudes from one side of the protrusion 2131 and can be enclosed with the protrusion 2131 and the seat body 211 to form a limiting groove 210f for the movement of the first limiting portion 223. The first buffer member 270 is disposed on the side of the first limiting portion 223 facing the first boss 2133. Figure 4 In the illustrated embodiment, when the key body 221 rotates counterclockwise relative to the seat body 211, the first limiting part 223 can abut against the first boss 2133 through the first buffer 270, thereby limiting the rotation range of the trigger key 220. This first stop part 213 has a relatively simple structure, is easy to manufacture, and the limiting groove 210f can effectively limit the swing range of the first limiting part 223, improving the operational reliability of the trigger module 200.

[0057] Furthermore, combined with Figure 9 The trigger button 220 may include a second limiting part 225 protruding from the button body 221 and disposed on the same side as the first limiting part 223, and the mounting base 210 includes a second stopping part 215 protruding from the base body 211 and disposed on the same side as the first stopping part 213. Combined with... Figure 3 During the rotation of the key body 221 relative to the base 211 to bring the free end of the key body 221 closer to the key assembly 240, the second stop portion 215 restricts the range of motion of the second limit portion 225. Alternatively, during the rotation of the key body 221 relative to the base 211 to move the free end of the key body 221 away from the key assembly 240, the second stop portion 215 can further restrict the range of motion of the second limit portion 225. This limits the range of motion of the key body 221 at both ends along its rotation axis, better preventing excessive rotation of the trigger key 220 and damage to related components, thus ensuring the service life of the trigger module 200.

[0058] Specifically, the second stop portion 215 can protrude from the seat body 211 along the thickness direction of the seat body 211, and its cross-section can be approximately ")" shaped, that is, the second stop portion 215 forms a recessed area, and the second limiting portion 225 moves within the recessed area. Figure 4In the embodiment shown, when the trigger key 220 body 221 rotates clockwise or counterclockwise relative to the base 211, the second stop portion 215 can limit the rotation range of the second limiting portion 225. For example, during the process of the trigger key 220 body 221 rotating relative to the base 211 and the free end of the body 221 approaching the connector 241, the abutment of the second stop portion 215 and the second limiting portion 225 limits the rotation range of the trigger key 220, preventing the trigger key 220 from rotating too much and causing damage to related components, thus ensuring the service life of the trigger module 200.

[0059] Further, refer to Figure 9 The second limiting part 225 may include an integrally formed extension arm 2251 and a protrusion 2253. The extension arm 2251 protrudes from the key body 221 and can be located on the same side of the key body 221 as the first limiting part 223. The sensing element 230 is disposed on the extension arm 2251. The extension arm 2251 is located between the first stop part 213 and the second stop part 215. In the first position, the key body 221 drives the sensing element 230 to move relative to the sensing element 320 through the extension arm 2251, thereby generating a trigger signal. In the second position, the extension arm 2251 can press against the swing member 243, and the swing member 243 presses the micro switch 310, thereby generating a trigger signal. The length direction of the protrusion 2253 can be parallel to the rotation axis of the trigger button 220 relative to the mounting base 210. Its cross-sectional outer contour can be arc-shaped and protrude from the extension arm 2251, forming an arc-shaped protrusion 2253. During the rotation of the button body 221 relative to the base 211 to bring the free end of the button body 221 closer to the button assembly 240, the protrusion 2253 can abut against the second stop portion 215, thereby limiting the rotation range of the trigger button 220. When the protrusion 2253 abuts against the second stop portion 215, its contact area with the second stop portion 215 can be small, for example, close to line contact. This prevents damage to related components due to excessive rotation range of the trigger button 220, while also reducing internal impact noise in the game controller 10 and improving the user experience.

[0060] Further, refer to Figure 4 , Figure 6The game controller 10 may also include a second buffer 280 connected to the inner side of the housing 100. The second buffer 280 may be made of rubber or silicone, etc. During the rotation of the trigger button 220 relative to the mounting base 210 to move the free end of the button body 221 away from the button assembly 240, the second buffer 280 may abut against the extension arm 2251 to limit the rotation range of the trigger button 220. The second buffer 280 can prevent rigid collisions between the extension arm 2251 and the housing 100, absorbing impact vibrations to reduce internal impact noise of the game controller 10 and improve user experience, while preventing excessive movement of the extension arm 2251 that could damage related components, and reducing wear on the extension arm 2251 to ensure the service life of the trigger button 220.

[0061] The technical features of the above embodiments can be combined in any way. For the sake of brevity, not all possible combinations of the technical features in the above embodiments are described. However, as long as there is no contradiction in the combination of these technical features, they should be considered to be within the scope of this specification.

[0062] The embodiments described above are merely illustrative of several implementations of this utility model, and while the descriptions are relatively specific and detailed, they should not be construed as limiting the scope of the utility model patent. It should be noted that those skilled in the art can make various modifications and improvements without departing from the concept of this utility model, and these all fall within the protection scope of this utility model. Therefore, the protection scope of this utility model patent should be determined by the appended claims.

Claims

1. A trigger module, characterized by The application relates to a trigger module for a game handle, comprising: a mounting base for arranging a circuit board of the game handle, the circuit board comprising a sensing element and a micro switch; a trigger key rotatably arranged on the mounting base; a sensing element connected to the trigger key; a key assembly rotatably arranged on the mounting base; and a switching member connected to the key assembly and capable of being driven to move linearly between a first position and a second position relative to the mounting base and drive the key assembly to rotate relative to the mounting base; when the key assembly is misaligned with the micro switch in the first position, the trigger key can drive the sensing element to move relative to the sensing element; when the key assembly is aligned with the micro switch in the second position, the trigger key can drive the key assembly to press the micro switch. The trigger key comprises a key body and a first limiting portion protruding from one side of the key body, the mounting base comprises a base body and a first stop portion protruding from one side of the base body, and the key body is rotatably arranged on the base body; during rotation of the key body relative to the base body to move a free end of the key body away from the key assembly, the first stop portion limits the movement range of the first limiting portion.

2. The trigger module of claim 1, wherein, The trigger module comprises a first buffer arranged on one of the first limiting portion and the first stop portion to abut the other one during movement of the free end of the key body away from the key assembly.

3. The trigger module of claim 2, wherein, The trigger key comprises a second limiting portion protruding from the key body and arranged on the same side as the first limiting portion, and the mounting base comprises a second stop portion protruding from the base body and arranged on the same side as the first stop portion; during rotation of the key body relative to the base body to move the free end of the key body close to the key assembly, the second stop portion limits the movement range of the second limiting portion.

4. The trigger module of claim 2, wherein, The second limiting portion comprises an integrally-formed extension arm and a protruding strip, the extension arm protrudes from the key body, the sensing element is arranged on the extension arm, and the protruding strip has an arc-shaped outer contour in cross section and protrudes from the extension arm; during rotation of the key body relative to the base body to move the free end of the key body close to the key assembly, the protruding strip can abut the second stop portion.

5. The trigger module of claim 4, wherein, The key assembly comprises a connecting member rotatably connected to the mounting base, a swing member rotatably connected to the connecting member, and a reset member abutting the swing member and the connecting member, and the swing member is arranged to correspond to the micro switch; the switching member is movably connected to the connecting member to drive the connecting member to rotate relative to the mounting base; when the key assembly is in the second position, the trigger key can drive the swing member to rotate relative to the connecting member to deform the reset member and press the micro switch through the swing member, and the reset member drives the swing member to reset.

6. The trigger module of any of claims 1-5, wherein, ​ 7. The trigger module of claim 6, wherein, The connecting piece is provided with a straight slot, the switching piece comprises an integrally formed plate body, a convex column and a knob, the convex column and the knob are correspondingly arranged on opposite sides of the plate body, the convex column is arranged in the straight slot, and the knob is arranged in the shell of the game handle, the convex column moves in the straight slot and drives the connecting piece to rotate relative to the mounting seat when the knob is driven to move along a straight line between the first position and the second position relative to the mounting seat.

8. The trigger module of claim 6, wherein, The mounting seat is provided with a sink groove and a through hole arranged in the bottom of the sink groove, the side of the mounting seat away from the sink groove is used for detachably mounting the circuit board, and the inductive element and the micro switch are arranged in the through hole; the switching piece drives at least part of the connecting piece to move in the sink groove.

9. A gamepad, characterized in that The game handle comprises a circuit board, a shell and the trigger module of any one of claims 1-8, the mounting seat is detachably connected to the circuit board, the shell is provided with a through slot and a through hole, the trigger key is arranged in the through slot, and the switching piece is exposed to the through hole.

10. The gamepad of claim 9, wherein, The game handle comprises a second buffer connected to the inner side of the shell, and the second buffer limits the rotation range of the trigger key when the trigger key rotates relative to the mounting seat to move the free end of the trigger key away from the key assembly.

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