Trigger key structure of gamepad

Abstract

The utility model provides a trigger key structure of a gamepad, which comprises a trigger key provided with a first external gear; the gear assembly is meshed with the first outer gear; a motor is further included, an output shaft is arranged on the motor, a driving gear is connected to the output shaft, and the driving gear is meshed with the gear assembly; the trigger key has an initial state and a trigger state, the trigger key can move between an initial position and a pressing position, when the trigger key moves from the initial position to the trigger position, the trigger key drives the first outer gear to move, the first outer gear moves to drive the gear assembly to rotate, and the gear assembly drives the driving gear to rotate; when the trigger key moves from the triggering position to the initial position, the driving gear rotates and drives the gear assembly to rotate, and the gear assembly rotates to drive the first outer gear to rotate.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of game controllers, and in particular to a trigger button structure for a game controller. Background Technology

[0002] Traditional game controllers typically have a simple trigger button structure, but they have some drawbacks in actual use, such as low space utilization, low transmission efficiency, and short lifespan.

[0003] Therefore, it is necessary to propose a new trigger button structure for game controllers. This game controller structure significantly improves the space utilization, transmission efficiency, and service life of the game controller, and provides a better user experience. Utility Model Content

[0004] To overcome the shortcomings of the prior art, this utility model provides a trigger button structure for a game controller. This game controller structure significantly improves the space utilization, transmission efficiency and service life of the game controller, and provides a better user experience.

[0005] The technical solution adopted by this utility model to solve its technical problem is:

[0006] This utility model provides a trigger button structure for a game controller, including a trigger button with a first external gear; a gear assembly that meshes with the first external gear; and a motor with an output shaft connected to the output shaft, the drive gear meshing with the gear assembly. The trigger button has an initial state and a triggered state, and can move between the initial position and the pressed position. When the trigger button moves from the initial position to the triggered position, the trigger button drives the first external gear to move, the movement of the first external gear drives the gear assembly to rotate, and the gear assembly drives the drive gear to rotate. When the trigger button moves from the triggered position to the initial position, the drive gear rotates and drives the gear assembly to rotate, and the rotation of the gear assembly drives the first external gear to rotate.

[0007] As an improvement of this utility model, the gear assembly includes a mounting base with a hollow inner cavity. A first gear portion is provided on the inner wall surface of the hollow inner cavity. The gear assembly is installed in the hollow inner cavity and meshes with the first gear portion.

[0008] As an improvement of this utility model, the gear assembly includes a mounting bracket, one end of which is provided with a drive shaft, and a first gear is provided on the drive shaft, the first gear meshing with a first external gear.

[0009] As an improvement of this utility model, the gear assembly further includes several second gears mounted on the mounting bracket. Several mounting posts are provided at the other end of the mounting bracket. Several second gears are mounted on the mounting posts and mesh with the first gear. The drive gear is disposed between several second gears and meshes with several second gears.

[0010] As an improvement of this utility model, when the trigger button moves from the initial position to the triggered position, the trigger button drives the first external gear to move, the movement of the first external gear drives the gear assembly to rotate, the gear assembly drives the drive gear to rotate, and the motor can provide feedback force in the opposite direction to the rotation of the gear assembly.

[0011] As an improvement of this utility model, a motor cover is also provided between the motor and the mounting base. The motor cover is provided with a mounting hole, and the output shaft passes through the mounting hole and extends outward so that the drive gear is mounted on the output shaft.

[0012] As an improvement of this utility model, the trigger button includes a pressing block and a trigger rod rotatably connected to the pressing block. A first external gear is disposed on the trigger rod and meshes with a gear assembly. The pressing block, the mounting base, and the trigger rod are rotatably connected via a rotating shaft.

[0013] As an improvement of this utility model, at least one connecting block is provided at the bottom of the pressing block, the connecting block is provided with a first connecting hole, the mounting base is provided with a connecting end, the connecting end is provided with a second connecting hole, one end of the trigger lever is provided with a third connecting hole, the rotating shaft passes through the first connecting hole, the second connecting hole and the third connecting hole, so that the trigger button, the mounting base and the trigger lever are rotatably connected, and a reset member is provided between the connecting block and the connecting end for driving the pressing block to reset.

[0014] As an improvement of this utility model, a trigger block is provided at the bottom of the pressing block, and a protrusion is provided on the trigger lever. The trigger block abuts against the protrusion, so that the pressing block drives the trigger lever to move.

[0015] As an improvement of this utility model, a trigger cover is fitted on the trigger lever, a first through hole is provided at the other end of the trigger lever, a second through hole is provided on the trigger cover, a drive shaft passes through the first through hole and the second through hole in sequence and extends outward, and a VR sensor module for detecting the displacement of the trigger button is provided on the drive shaft.

[0016] The beneficial effects of this utility model are as follows: A trigger button structure for a game controller includes a trigger button with a first external gear; a gear assembly meshing with the first external gear; and a motor with an output shaft connected to a drive gear meshing with the gear assembly. The trigger button has an initial state and a triggered state, and can move between the initial position and the pressed position. When the trigger button moves from the initial position to the triggered position, it drives the first external gear to move, which in turn drives the gear assembly to rotate, which in turn drives the drive gear to rotate. When the trigger button moves from the triggered position to the initial position, the drive gear rotates and drives the gear assembly to rotate, which in turn drives the first external gear to rotate. The trigger button structure uses gear transmission, making the overall structure more compact, saving internal space in the controller, providing more space for the circuit board and other components, and achieving efficient power transmission through multi-stage transmission of the gear assembly, resulting in smoother and more responsive operation of the trigger button. Attached Figure Description

[0017] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of this utility model, the drawings used in the following description of the embodiments will be briefly introduced. 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.

[0018] The present invention will be further described below with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments.

[0019] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of this utility model;

[0020] Figure 2 This is an exploded view of this utility model;

[0021] Figure 3 This is an exploded structural diagram of the motor cover;

[0022] Figure 4 This is an exploded view of the trigger button and gear assembly;

[0023] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the connection structure of the VR sensor module in this utility model.

[0024] In the picture:

[0025] 100. Trigger key structure;

[0026] 1000, Trigger button; 1001, First external gear; 1002, Pressing block; 1003, Trigger lever; 1004, Rotating shaft; 1101, Connecting block; 1102, First connecting hole; 1103, Trigger block; 1201, Connecting end; 1202, Second connecting hole; 1203, Reset component; 1301, Third connecting hole; 1302, Protrusion; 1303, Trigger cover; 1304, First through hole; 1305, Second through hole;

[0027] 2000, Gear assembly; 2001, Mounting base; 2002, Hollow inner cavity; 2003, First gear section; 2004, Mounting bracket; 2005, Drive shaft; 2006, First gear; 2007, Second gear; 2008, Mounting post;

[0028] 3000, Motor; 3001, Output Shaft; 3002, Drive Gear; 3003, Motor Cover; 3004, Mounting Hole; 3005, VR Sensor Module; 3006, Circuit Board; 3007, Hall Sensor; 3008, Magnet. Detailed Implementation

[0029] refer to Figures 1 to 5 This utility model discloses a trigger button structure 100 for a game controller, including a trigger button 1000, on which a first external gear 1001 is disposed; it also includes a gear assembly 2000, which meshes with the first external gear 1001; and a motor 3000, on which a drive gear 3002 is disposed. The motor 3000 has an output shaft 3001, and a drive gear 3002 is connected to the output shaft 3001, meshing with the gear assembly 2000. The trigger button 1000 has an initial... The trigger button 1000 can move between an initial position and a pressed position. When the trigger button 1000 moves from the initial position to the pressed position, it drives the first external gear 1001 to move, which in turn drives the gear assembly 2000 to rotate, which in turn drives the drive gear 3002 to rotate. When the trigger button 1000 moves from the pressed position to the initial position, the drive gear 3002 rotates and drives the gear assembly 2000 to rotate, which in turn drives the first external gear 1001 to rotate. The trigger button structure uses gear transmission, making the overall structure more compact, saving space inside the handle, and providing more space for the circuit board and other components. Furthermore, the multi-stage transmission of the gear assembly achieves efficient power transmission, making the operation of the trigger button smoother and more responsive.

[0030] In this embodiment, the gear assembly 2000 includes a mounting base 2001 with a hollow inner cavity 2002. A first gear portion 2003 is disposed on the inner wall of the hollow inner cavity 2002. The gear assembly 2000 is installed inside the hollow inner cavity 2002 and meshes with the first gear portion 2003. The first gear portion 2003, disposed on the inner wall of the hollow inner cavity 2002, can efficiently mesh with the gear assembly 2000, reducing energy loss during transmission, improving transmission efficiency, and making operation smoother. Furthermore, the hollow inner cavity 2002 provides good protection, shielding the gear assembly 2000 from external environmental influences, reducing wear and damage, and extending the service life of the gear assembly 2000.

[0031] In this embodiment, the gear set includes a mounting bracket 2004, one end of which is provided with a drive shaft 2005. A first gear 2006 is mounted on the drive shaft 2005, and the first gear 2006 meshes with a first external gear 1001. This structure enables precise control of the trigger button 1000's displacement, improving the sensitivity and accuracy of the game controller's operation and enhancing the user's gaming experience.

[0032] As a preferred embodiment, the first gear 2006 is an irregularly shaped gear. The first gear 2006 includes a meshing area with a gear and a meshing area without a gear. The meshing area of ​​the first gear 2006 meshes with the first external gear 1001 to control the displacement of the trigger button 1000.

[0033] In this embodiment, the gear assembly 2000 further includes a plurality of second gears 2007 mounted on a mounting bracket 2004. A plurality of mounting posts 2008 are provided at the other end of the mounting bracket 2004. The plurality of second gears 2007 are mounted on the mounting posts 2008 and mesh with the first gear section 2003. A drive gear 3002 is disposed among and meshes with the plurality of second gears 2007. The meshing of multiple second gears 2007 with the drive gear 3002 can more effectively transmit the power of the drive motor 3000, improving transmission efficiency and making operation smoother.

[0034] In a preferred embodiment, the mounting bracket 2004 is provided with three mounting posts 2008, and the number of second gears 2007 is also three. The three second gears 2007 are mounted on the corresponding mounting posts 2008 and mesh with the first gear part 2003 and the drive gear 3002. Of course, the number of mounting posts 2008 and second gears 2007 can also be set arbitrarily to provide a more significant deceleration effect for the entire device.

[0035] In this embodiment, when the trigger button 1000 moves from the initial position to the triggered position, the trigger button 1000 drives the first external gear 1001 to move. The movement of the first external gear 1001 drives the gear assembly 2000 to rotate. The gear assembly 2000 drives the drive gear 3002 to rotate. The motor 3000 can provide feedback force in the opposite direction to the rotation of the gear assembly 2000. During the force feedback process to the trigger button 1000, the motor 3000 drives the drive gear 3002 to rotate, thereby driving the gear assembly 2000 to rotate. The rotation of the gear assembly 2000 drives the first external gear 1001 to rotate, thereby providing feedback force to the trigger button 1000 through the first external gear 1001, enhancing the user's tactile experience.

[0036] In this embodiment, the trigger button 1000 includes a pressing block 1002 and a trigger lever 1003 rotatably connected to the pressing block 1002. A first external gear 1001 is disposed on the trigger lever 1003 and meshes with the gear assembly 2000. The pressing block 1002, the mounting base 2001 and the trigger lever 1003 are rotatably connected through a rotating shaft 1004.

[0037] Specifically, the bottom of the pressing block 1002 is provided with at least one connecting block 1101, which has a first connecting hole 1102. The mounting base 2001 has a connecting end 1201, which has a second connecting hole 1202. One end of the trigger lever 1003 has a third connecting hole 1301. The rotating shaft 1004 passes through the first connecting hole 1102, the second connecting hole 1202, and the third connecting hole 1301, so that the trigger button 1000, the mounting base 2001, and the trigger lever 1003 are rotatably connected. The pressing block 1002, the mounting base 2001, and the trigger lever 1003 are rotatably connected by the above structure, making the overall structure more compact and providing more space for the installation and arrangement of other components. Furthermore, the above structure can ensure stability and accuracy during operation and reduce shaking and deviation during operation.

[0038] In this embodiment, a reset member 1203 is provided between the connecting block 1101 and the connecting end 1201 to drive the pressing block 1002 to reset. Specifically, the reset member 1203 in this embodiment is a spring. The reset member 1203 enables the pressing block 1002 to quickly return to its initial position, improving the response speed of the trigger button 1000 and ensuring the smoothness and continuity of game operation.

[0039] In this embodiment, a trigger block 1103 is provided at the bottom of the pressing block 1002, and a protrusion 1302 is provided on the trigger lever 1003. The trigger block 1103 abuts against the protrusion 1302, causing the pressing block 1002 to drive the trigger lever 1003 to move. Through the abutment between the trigger block 1103 and the protrusion 1302, the pressing block 1002 can effectively drive the trigger lever 1003 to move, thereby improving the transmission effect.

[0040] In this embodiment, a trigger cover 1303 is fitted onto the trigger lever 1003. A first through hole 1304 is provided at the other end of the trigger lever 1003, and a second through hole 1305 is provided on the trigger cover 1303. A drive shaft 2005 passes sequentially through the first and second through holes 1304 and extends outwards. A VR sensor module 3005 for detecting the displacement of the trigger button 1000 is also connected to the drive shaft 2005. The structure of the trigger cover 1303 not only provides additional support for the drive shaft 2005 but also reduces shaking and deviation during transmission, thereby improving the overall feel and operational precision. Furthermore, the VR sensor module 3005 can detect the movement distance and speed of the trigger button 1000, enabling the game controller to respond more accurately to the player's actions, enhancing the game's immersion and controllability.

[0041] In other embodiments, a Hall sensor 3007 is provided on the circuit board 3006, and a magnet 3008 that senses the Hall sensor 3007 is provided on the trigger button 1000, thereby improving the response speed and accuracy of the game controller. When the magnet 3008 moves, the magnetic field around the Hall sensor 3007 changes accordingly, thereby triggering the Hall sensor 3007 to generate an electrical signal to detect the movement distance and speed of the trigger button 1000, thus improving the response speed and accuracy of the controller.

[0042] Preferably, this invention can use either the VR sensor module 3005 or the Hall sensor 3007 to detect the movement distance of the trigger button 1000, or it can use both the VR sensor module 3005 and the Hall sensor 3007 to detect the movement distance of the trigger button 1000.

[0043] This invention employs a gear assembly 2000 for transmission. Pressing the trigger button 1000 moves the first external gear 1001, causing the first gear 2006 to rotate. The rotation of the first gear 2006 drives the second gear 2007 to mesh with the first gear section 2003 within the hollow inner cavity 2002. Simultaneously, the motor 3000 drives the drive gear 3002 to rotate, providing a feedback force opposite to the rotation direction of the second gear 2007. The gear assembly achieves efficient power transmission through multi-stage transmission, enabling a larger transmission ratio within a limited space, resulting in smoother and more responsive trigger button operation. Furthermore, the feedback force driven by the motor, rotating in the opposite direction to the gear assembly, allows for precise adjustment of the trigger button's pressure, enhancing the user experience and the immersive feeling of the game.

[0044] The above description provides one or more embodiments in conjunction with specific content, but it is not intended that the specific implementation of this utility model is limited to these descriptions. Any methods or structures that are similar to or identical to those of this utility model, or any technical deductions or substitutions made based on the concept of this utility model, should be considered within the scope of protection of this utility model.

Claims

1. A trigger key structure (100) of a gamepad, characterized in that, The utility model provides a trigger button (1000) is provided with first external gear (1001) on the trigger button (1000), Gear assembly (2000) gear assembly (2000) is engaged with first external gear (1001), Motor (3000) is provided with output shaft (3001) on the motor (3000), is connected with drive gear (3002) on output shaft (3001), drive gear (3002) is engaged with gear assembly (2000), Trigger button (1000) has initial state and trigger state, and trigger button (1000) can be moved between initial position and pressing position, when trigger button (1000) moves from initial position to trigger position, first external gear (1001) is moved by trigger button (1000), first external gear (1001) moves and drives gear assembly (2000) to rotate, gear assembly (2000) drives drive gear (3002) to rotate, when trigger button (1000) moves from trigger position to initial position, drive gear (3002) rotates and drives gear assembly (2000) to rotate, gear assembly (2000) rotates and drives first external gear (1001) to rotate. Gear assembly (2000) includes mounting seat (2001), mounting seat (2001) has hollow inner chamber (2002) on it, first gear part (2003) is arranged on the inner wall surface of hollow inner chamber (2002), gear assembly (2000) is installed in hollow inner chamber (2002) and is engaged with first gear part (2003).

2. The trigger key structure (100) of the gamepad according to claim 1, characterized in that, Gear assembly (2000) includes mounting bracket (2004), one end of mounting bracket (2004) is provided with transmission shaft (2005), first gear (2006) is arranged on transmission shaft (2005), and first gear (2006) is engaged with first external gear (1001).

3. The trigger key structure (100) of the gamepad according to claim 2, characterized in that, Gear assembly (2000) further includes a plurality of second gears (2007) mounted on the mounting bracket (2004), the other end of the mounting bracket (2004) is provided with a plurality of mounting columns (2008), a plurality of second gears (2007) are mounted on the mounting columns (2008) and engaged with the first gear part (2003), and the drive gear (3002) is arranged between a plurality of second gears (2007) and engaged with a plurality of second gears (2007).

4. The trigger key structure (100) of the gamepad according to claim 3, characterized in that, ​ 5. The trigger key structure (100) of the gamepad according to claim 1, characterized in that, When the trigger button (1000) moves from the initial position to the trigger position, the trigger button (1000) drives the first external gear (1001) to move, the movement of the first external gear (1001) drives the gear assembly (2000) to rotate, the gear assembly (2000) drives the driving gear (3002) to rotate, and the motor (3000) can provide a feedback force opposite to the rotating direction of the gear assembly (2000).

6. The trigger key structure (100) of the gamepad according to claim 2, characterized in that, A motor cover (3003) is further arranged between the motor (3000) and the mounting seat (2001), the motor cover (3003) is provided with a mounting hole (3004), the output shaft (3001) penetrates through the mounting hole (3004) and extends outward, and the driving gear (3002) is mounted on the output shaft (3001).

7. The trigger key structure (100) of the gamepad according to claim 3, characterized in that, The trigger button (1000) comprises a pressing block (1002) and a trigger lever (1003) rotationally connected with the pressing block (1002), the first external gear (1001) is arranged on the trigger lever (1003) and is engaged with the gear assembly (2000), and the pressing block (1002), the mounting seat (2001) and the trigger lever (1003) are rotationally connected through a rotating shaft (1004).

8. The trigger key structure (100) of the gamepad according to claim 7, characterized in that, A bottom of the pressing block (1002) is provided with at least one connecting block (1101), the connecting block (1101) is provided with a first connecting hole (1102), the mounting seat (2001) has a connecting end (1201), the connecting end (1201) is provided with a second connecting hole (1202), one end of the trigger lever (1003) is provided with a third connecting hole (1301), and the rotating shaft (1004) penetrates through the first connecting hole (1102), the second connecting hole (1202) and the third connecting hole (1301), so that the trigger button (1000), the mounting seat (2001) and the trigger lever (1003) are rotationally connected, and a reset member (1203) is arranged between the connecting block (1101) and the connecting end (1201) to drive the pressing block (1002) to reset.

9. The trigger key structure (100) of the gamepad according to claim 8, characterized in that, A trigger block (1103) is arranged on the bottom of the pressing block (1002), a protrusion (1302) is arranged on the trigger lever (1003), and the trigger block (1103) abuts against the protrusion (1302), so that the pressing block (1002) drives the trigger lever (1003) to move.

10. The trigger key structure (100) of the gamepad according to claim 7, characterized in that, A trigger cover (1303) is sleeved on the trigger lever (1003), the other end of the trigger lever (1003) is provided with a first through hole (1304), the trigger cover (1303) is provided with a second through hole (1305), the transmission shaft (2005) penetrates through the first through hole (1304) and the second through hole (1305) in sequence and extends outward, and the transmission shaft (2005) is provided with a VR sensor module (3005) for detecting the displacement of the trigger button (1000).

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