Key mechanism and gamepad

Abstract

The utility model belongs to the technical field of gamepads, and discloses a key mechanism and a gamepad. The key mechanism comprises a switch assembly and a key assembly, the switch assembly comprises a main board and switches, and at least two switches are arranged on the main board; the key assembly comprises a face shell, a mounting table, a liquid crystal display screen and at least two keys, the face shell is fixed to the mainboard, the mounting table is fixed in the face shell, and the liquid crystal display screen is fixed to the mounting table; the at least two keys and the at least two switches are arranged in a one-to-one correspondence mode, the keys penetrate through the face shell, and the keys are in sliding connection with the mounting table, can trigger the switches and can elastically reset to be separated from the triggered switches; the keys are provided with light-transmitting parts, the liquid crystal display screen can be used for displaying at least two characters, light of the characters can correspondingly irradiate the light-transmitting parts of the keys, and the liquid crystal display screen can be used for changing the positions of the characters. The key mechanism is good in compatibility and can be suitable for different game platforms, and the use cost of a user is reduced. In addition, stable pressing of the key can be ensured, and the structure is compact.

Description

TECHNICAL FIELD

[0001] The utility model relates to gamepad technical field especially, relate to a key mechanism and gamepad. BACKGROUND

[0002] Gamepad is a kind of controller of common electronic game machine, and the control of game virtual character is realized by operating its button etc., and its main configuration includes: cross key (direction), ABXY function key, selection and pause key and multiple kinds of keys.ABXY function key each button has different effect, and user can control game character to produce corresponding action by the cooperation of multiple buttons.

[0003] The position of ABXY function key is different in different game platform, for example, the position of A key of switch platform gamepad is not in the same position with the position of A key of X-box platform, and A key represents the same function.The existing gamepad includes key mechanism, and the position of ABXY function key on key mechanism is fixed, only suitable for one kind of game platform, and the compatibility of different game platforms is poor, in order to meet the use demand of multiple game platforms, multiple gamepads need to be equipped and corresponded respectively, so that the use cost of user is also improved. UTILITY MODEL CONTENT

[0004] The utility model aims at providing a kind of key mechanism and gamepad, and the compatibility of key mechanism is good, can be suitable for different game platforms, reduce the use cost of user, in addition, it can guarantee the stable pressing of key, and the structure is compact.

[0005] To achieve this purpose, the utility model adopts the following technical solutions:

[0006] On the one hand, a kind of key mechanism is provided, comprising:

[0007] Switch assembly, including mainboard and at least two switches, at least two switches are arranged on the mainboard;

[0008] Key assembly, including face shell, mounting table, liquid crystal display and at least two keys, the face shell is fixed on the mainboard, the mounting table is fixed in the face shell, and the liquid crystal display is fixed on the mounting table;At least two keys and at least two switches are arranged one by one, the key is arranged through the face shell, the key and the mounting table are slidably connected, and can trigger the switch, and can be elastically reset to separate triggering the switch;The key is provided with light-transmitting part, the liquid crystal display can be used to display at least two characters, and the light of at least two characters can be correspondingly irradiated on the light-transmitting part of at least two keys, and the liquid crystal display can be used to change the position of character.

[0009] In some possible embodiments, the outer side wall of the mounting table is concavely provided inward with at least two sliding grooves, and at least two of the keys are provided in one-to-one correspondence with the at least two sliding grooves. The key comprises a sliding piece, a pressing piece and a trigger piece. The pressing piece is provided with the light-transmitting part. The pressing piece and the trigger piece are respectively arranged at two ends of the sliding piece. The pressing piece penetrates through the face shell. The sliding piece is in sliding connection with the sliding groove. The trigger piece can trigger the switch.

[0010] In some possible embodiments, the sliding piece, the pressing piece and the trigger piece are integrally formed.

[0011] In some possible embodiments, the mounting table comprises a first table body and a second table body. The first table body is provided with a containing cavity near one side of the second table body. The liquid crystal display screen is arranged in the containing cavity. The second table body covers the containing cavity and is detachably connected with the second table body. The first table body is provided with at least two through holes. The light of the characters can pass through the through holes and correspondingly irradiate on the light-transmitting part.

[0012] In some possible embodiments, the second table body comprises a table body and a positioning part. The positioning part is fixed to the bottom of the table body. Every two of the positioning parts jointly enclose the table body to form a positioning groove. The key is located in the positioning groove and is attached to the groove wall of the positioning groove.

[0013] In some possible embodiments, the first table body is concavely provided inward with a groove at the top surface. The face shell is provided with an abutment part and a connecting part. The abutment part can abut with the groove bottom. The key assembly further comprises a fastener. The second table body is provided with a penetrating hole. The first table body is provided with an avoiding hole. The connecting part extends into the avoiding hole. The fastener penetrates through the penetrating hole and is fixedly connected with the connecting part.

[0014] In some possible embodiments, the key assembly further comprises a spring. The spring is arranged between the key and the liquid crystal display screen. Alternatively, the spring is arranged between the key and the mainboard.

[0015] In some possible embodiments, the face shell comprises a face plate and a plurality of fixing columns. One end of the key penetrates through the face plate. The plurality of fixing columns are peripherally arranged outside the mounting table. One end of the fixing column is detachably connected with the mainboard. The other end of the fixing column is connected with the face plate.

[0016] In some possible embodiments, the switch and the key are both provided with four. The four keys are provided in one-to-one correspondence with the four switches. The liquid crystal display screen can display the four characters. The four characters are A, B, X and Y respectively.

[0017] In another aspect, a gamepad is provided, comprising a housing and the key mechanism according to any one of the preceding aspects, one end of the key mechanism being arranged in the housing, and the other end of the key mechanism penetrating through an outer wall of the housing and being located outside the housing.

[0018] The utility model discloses beneficial effects:

[0019] The key mechanism provided by the utility model comprises a switch assembly and a key assembly.When a certain game platform is used, characters are displayed through a liquid crystal display screen, and the light of the characters is correspondingly irradiated on the light-transmitting part of the key, so that a user can see the characters through the light-transmitting part and press the key to realize the function corresponding to the characters.When the game platform is replaced, the function position is changed, and in order to make the characters correspond to the function, the position of the characters is changed through the liquid crystal display screen, and the display position of the characters is changed, so that the characters are irradiated on the light-transmitting part of another key.Therefore, the utility model has good compatibility, can be applicable to different game platforms, and reduces the use cost of the user.In addition, the mounting table is slidably connected with the key when fixing the liquid crystal display screen, plays a guiding role in the movement of the key, guarantees stable pressing of the key, and makes the structure of the whole key mechanism relatively compact.

[0020] The utility model also provides a gamepad, and the gamepad has good compatibility, can be applicable to different game platforms, and reduces the use cost of the user. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS

[0021] Figure 1 Fig. 1 is a structural schematic view of the key mechanism provided by the utility model;

[0022] Figure 2 Fig. 2 is a structural schematic view of the key mechanism (not showing a face shell) provided by the utility model;

[0023] Figure 3 Fig. 3 is a structural schematic view of the key provided by the utility model;

[0024] Figure 4 Fig. 4 is an exploded view of the first table body, the second table body and the liquid crystal display screen provided by the utility model;

[0025] Figure 5 Fig. 5 is a structural schematic view of the second table body provided by the utility model;

[0026] Figure 6 Fig. 6 is a structural schematic view of the face shell provided by the utility model.

[0027] In the drawings:

[0028] 1, mainboard; 2, switch; 3, face shell; 31, abutment; 32, connecting part; 33, fixed column; 34, faceplate; 4, mounting table; 41, sliding groove; 411, communication groove; 42, first table body; 421, containing cavity; 422, through hole; 423, recess; 424, avoiding hole; 43, second table body; 431, positioning part; 432, positioning groove; 433, through hole; 5, liquid crystal display screen; 6, button; 61, sliding piece; 62, pressing piece; 63, trigger piece. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0029] The utility model will be described in further detail below in combination with the drawings and examples. It can be understood that the specific examples described here are only used to explain the utility model, and not to limit the utility model. In addition, it needs to be explained that in order to facilitate the description, only the part related to the utility model is shown in the drawings, not all the structures.

[0030] In the description of the utility model, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "connected", "connected", "fixed" should be understood broadly, for example, it can be fixedly connected, or it can be detachably connected, or it can be integrated; it can be mechanically connected, or it can be electrically connected; it can be directly connected, or it can be indirectly connected through an intermediate medium; it can be the communication inside two elements or the interaction relationship between two elements. For ordinary skilled in the art, the specific meaning of the above terms in the utility model can be understood according to the specific circumstances.

[0031] In the utility model, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the "upper" or "lower" of the first feature to the second feature can include that the first and second features are in direct contact, or the first and second features are not in direct contact but are in contact through another feature between them. Moreover, the "upper", "upper" and "upper" of the first feature to the second feature include that the first feature is directly above and obliquely above the second feature, or only indicates that the horizontal height of the first feature is higher than that of the second feature. The "below", "below" and "below" of the first feature to the second feature include that the first feature is directly below and obliquely below the second feature, or only indicates that the horizontal height of the first feature is less than that of the second feature.

[0032] In the description of the embodiment, the terms "upper", "lower", "right", etc. orientation or position relationship is based on the orientation or position relationship shown in the drawings, only for the convenience of description and simplification of operation, and does not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a particular orientation, be constructed and operated in a particular orientation, therefore it cannot be understood as a limitation on the utility model. In addition, the terms "first", "second" are only used to distinguish in the description, and have no special meaning.

[0033] As Figures 1 to 6The utility model provides a kind of key mechanism, including switch component and key component, switch component includes mainboard 1 and at least two switches 2, at least two switches 2 are set to mainboard 1;Key component includes face shell 3, installation platform 4, liquid crystal display 5 and at least two keys 6, face shell 3 is fixed to mainboard 1, installation platform 4 is fixed in face shell 3, liquid crystal display 5 is fixed to installation platform 4, in this embodiment, liquid crystal display 5 is LCD screen;At least two keys 6 are set one by one with at least two switches 2, key 6 is arranged face shell 3, key 6 is slidably connected with installation platform 4, and can trigger switch 2, and can be elastically reset to separate trigger switch 2;Key 6 is equipped with light-transmitting part, and liquid crystal display 5 can be used to display at least two characters, and the light of at least two characters can be correspondingly irradiated on the light-transmitting part of at least two keys 6, and liquid crystal display 5 can be used to change the position of character.In the use of certain game platform, character is shown by liquid crystal display 5, and the light of character is correspondingly irradiated on the light-transmitting part of key 6, and user can see character by light-transmitting part, to press the key 6 and realize the function corresponding to the character.When game platform is replaced, since the function position changes, in order to make the character still correspond to the function, the position of character is changed by liquid crystal display 5, changes the display position of character, so that it is irradiated on the light-transmitting part of another key 6.Therefore, the key mechanism of the utility model is good in compatibility, can be applicable to different game platforms, reduces the use cost of user.In addition, installation platform 4 is fixed with liquid crystal display 5 simultaneously, and is slidably connected with key 6, plays a guiding role to the movement of key 6, guarantees the stable pressing of key 6, and makes the structure of entire key mechanism relatively compact.

[0034] Optionally, in this embodiment, four keys 6 and four switches 2 are set one by one, and liquid crystal display 5 can display four characters, and the four characters are A, B, X and Y respectively, to adjust the display position of character of ABXY function key, to adapt to the use requirement of different game platforms.

[0035] Optionally, in this embodiment, the outer side wall of installation platform 4 is inwardly recessed with at least two sliding grooves 41, and at least two keys 6 are set one by one with at least two sliding grooves 41, as Figure 3As shown, the key 6 comprises a sliding piece 61, a pressing piece 62 and a trigger piece 63, the pressing piece 62 is provided with a light-transmitting part, the pressing piece 62 and the trigger piece 63 are respectively arranged at two ends of the sliding piece 61, the pressing piece 62 penetrates the face shell 3, the sliding piece 61 is in sliding connection with the sliding groove 41, when the pressing piece 62 of the key 6 is pressed, the trigger piece 63 can trigger the switch 2. In this way, the light irradiating the character displayed by the liquid crystal display 5 does not affect the key 6, the sliding piece 61 is in sliding connection with the sliding groove 41, when the key 6 is pressed, the stable movement of the key 6 can be realized, the trigger piece 63 can trigger the switch 2, and the key 6 is convenient to disassemble and assemble. Specifically, the sliding groove 41 is a vertical groove, and the sliding piece 61 is a vertical rod, which is convenient for processing. Alternatively, in the embodiment, the sliding piece 61, the pressing piece 62 and the trigger piece 63 are integrally formed, so that the connection between the sliding piece 61, the pressing piece 62 and the trigger piece 63 is more stable.

[0036] Alternatively, in the embodiment, as shown in Figure 2 and Figure 4 As shown, the mounting table 4 comprises a first table body 42 and a second table body 43, the first table body 42 is provided with a containing cavity 421 on the side close to the second table body 43, the liquid crystal display 5 is arranged in the containing cavity 421, the second table body 43 covers the containing cavity 421 and is detachably connected with the first table body 42, the first table body 42 is provided with at least two through holes 422, the light of the character can pass through the through holes 422 and irradiate on the light-transmitting part correspondingly. Arranging the liquid crystal display 5 in the containing cavity 421 can protect the liquid crystal display 5, and the liquid crystal display 5 is convenient to disassemble and assemble. In other embodiments, a containing groove can also be arranged on the side of the first table body 42 close to the second table body 43, and a containing groove is arranged on the side of the second table body 43 close to the first table body 42, the two containing grooves form the containing cavity 421. In addition, in the embodiment, the outer side walls of the first table body 42 and the second table body 43 are both inwardly recessed with a communication groove 411, and the two communication grooves 411 are aligned and communicated to form the sliding groove 41.

[0037] Alternatively, as shown in Figure 5 The second table body 43 comprises a table body and a positioning part 431, the positioning part 431 is fixed to the bottom of the table body, every two positioning parts 431 form a positioning groove 432 with the table body, and the key 6 is located in the positioning groove 432 and abuts with the groove wall of the positioning groove 432. In the embodiment, the trigger piece 63 is located in the positioning groove 432 and abuts with the groove wall of the positioning groove 432. By arranging the positioning groove 432, the key 6 is positioned, which avoids the key 6 deviating from the trigger position, in addition, when the key 6 is pressed downward, it also plays a guiding role.

[0038] Optionally, the first base 42 is inwardly recessed with a groove 423 at the top surface, the face cover 3 is provided with an abutting portion 31 and a connecting portion 32, the abutting portion 31 can abut the groove bottom of the groove 423, the key assembly further comprises a fastener, the second base 43 is provided with a through hole 433, the first base 42 is provided with an avoiding hole 424, the connecting portion 32 extends into the avoiding hole 424, and the fastener passes through the through hole 433 and is fixedly connected with the connecting portion 32. During installation, the first base 42 is inserted into the abutting portion 31 of the face cover 3 through the groove 423, the positioning of the first base 42 is realized, then the liquid crystal display 5 is placed in the accommodating cavity 421, then the second base 43 covers the accommodating cavity 421, and finally the fastener passes through the through hole 433 of the second base 43 and is fixedly connected with the connecting portion 32 of the face cover 3. In this way, space is saved, and installation is reliable and convenient. Specifically, in order to ensure connection fastening, the fastener is a screw, which passes through the through hole 433 of the second base 43 and is threadedly connected with the connecting portion 32 of the face cover 3.

[0039] Optionally, the key assembly further comprises a spring, the spring is arranged between the key 6 and the liquid crystal display 5, and specifically, the spring is located in the through hole 422 and arranged between the pressing piece 62 and the liquid crystal display 5. Alternatively, the spring is arranged between the key 6 and the mainboard 1, and specifically, the spring is arranged between the trigger piece 63 and the mainboard 1. In the above manner, the structure is simple, and after the key 6 is pressed, the elastic reset of the key 6 can be realized, so that the reliability of the key mechanism is ensured.

[0040] Optionally, as shown in Figure 1 and Figure 6 , the face cover 3 comprises a face plate 34 and a plurality of fixing columns 33, one end of the key 6 passes through the face plate 34, the plurality of fixing columns 33 are peripherally arranged outside the mounting table 4, one end of the fixing column 33 is detachably connected with the mainboard 1, and the other end of the fixing column 33 is connected with the face plate 34. In this way, cost is saved, the structure is simple, and the supporting strength is higher.

[0041] The utility model also provides a gamepad, including shell and key mechanism, one end of key mechanism is located in shell, the other end of key mechanism passes through the outer wall of shell and is located in shell outside. The gamepad has good compatibility, can be applicable to different game platforms, and reduces the use cost of users.

[0042] Obviously, the above embodiments of the utility model are only for clear illustration of the utility model, and are not the limitation of the implementation mode of the utility model. For ordinary skilled person in the art, various obvious changes, re-adjustment and replacement can be carried out without departing from the protection scope of the utility model. Here, it is unnecessary and impossible to enumerate all the implementation modes. Any modification, equivalent replacement and improvement made within the spirit and principle of the utility model should be included in the protection scope of the utility model claim.

Claims

1. A key mechanism, characterized in that The utility model relates to a kind of switch and key assembly, including: Switch assembly, including mainboard (1) and at least two switches (2), at least two described switches (2) are arranged in the mainboard (1); Key assembly, including face shell (3), mounting table (4), liquid crystal display (5) and at least two keys (6), the face shell (3) is fixed to the mainboard (1), the mounting table (4) is fixed in the face shell (3), and the liquid crystal display (5) is fixed to the mounting table (4);At least two described keys (6) are arranged one by one with at least two described switches (2), the key (6) is provided with the face shell (3), the key (6) is slidably connected with the mounting table (4), and can trigger the switch (2), and can be elastically reset to be separated from triggering the switch (2);The key (6) is provided with light-transmitting part, and the liquid crystal display (5) can be used to display at least two characters, and the light of at least two described characters can be correspondingly irradiated on the light-transmitting part of at least two described keys (6), and the liquid crystal display (5) can be used to change the position of the character.

2. The key mechanism of claim 1, wherein The outer side wall of the mounting table (4) is inwardly recessed to have at least two sliding grooves (41), and at least two keys (6) are arranged one by one with at least two sliding grooves (41). The key (6) includes a sliding member (61), a pressing member (62), and a triggering member (63). The pressing member (62) is provided with the light-transmitting part. The pressing member (62) and the triggering member (63) are arranged at two ends of the sliding member (61), respectively. The pressing member (62) penetrates the face shell (3). The sliding member (61) is slidably connected with the sliding groove (41). The triggering member (63) can trigger the switch (2).

3. The key mechanism of claim 2, wherein, The sliding member (61), the pressing member (62), and the triggering member (63) are integrally formed.

4. The key mechanism of claim 1, wherein The mounting table (4) includes a first table body (42) and a second table body (43). The first table body (42) is provided with a receiving cavity (421) on one side close to the second table body (43). The liquid crystal display (5) is arranged in the receiving cavity (421). The second table body (43) covers the receiving cavity (421) and is detachably connected with the first table body (42). The first table body (42) is provided with at least two through holes (422). The light of the character can pass through the through hole (422) and correspondingly irradiate on the light-transmitting part.

5. The key mechanism of claim 4, wherein, The second table body (43) includes a table body and a positioning part (431). The positioning part (431) is fixed to the bottom of the table body. Every two positioning parts (431) and the table body form a positioning groove (432). The key (6) is located in the positioning groove (432) and is attached to the groove wall of the positioning groove (432).

6. The key mechanism of claim 4, wherein, The first base (42) is inwardly recessed with a groove (423) at a top surface, the face shell (3) is provided with an abutting portion (31) and a connecting portion (32), the abutting portion (31) can abut with a groove bottom of the groove (423), the key assembly further comprises a fastener, the second base (43) is provided with a through hole (433), the first base (42) is provided with an avoiding hole (424), the connecting portion (32) extends into the avoiding hole (424), and the fastener passes through the through hole (433) and is fixedly connected with the connecting portion (32).

7. The key mechanism of claim 1, wherein The key assembly further comprises a spring, and the spring is arranged between the key (6) and the liquid crystal display screen (5); or the spring is arranged between the key (6) and the mainboard (1).

8. A key mechanism according to any one of claims 1-7, characterized in that The face shell (3) comprises a face plate (34) and a plurality of fixing columns (33), one end of the key (6) penetrates the face plate (34), and a plurality of the fixing columns (33) are arranged at intervals outside the mounting table (4), one end of the fixing column (33) is detachably connected with the mainboard (1), and the other end of the fixing column (33) is connected with the face plate (34).

9. A key mechanism according to any one of claims 1-7, characterized in that The switch (2) and the key (6) are both provided with four, four keys (6) are arranged in one-to-one correspondence with four switches (2), and the liquid crystal display screen (5) can display four characters, and the four characters are A, B, X and Y respectively.

10. A gamepad, characterized in that, The key mechanism is arranged in one end of the shell, and the other end of the key mechanism penetrates the outer wall of the shell and is located outside the shell.

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