Foot game controller

Abstract

The utility model discloses a game controller for feet, which comprises a six-end shaft, and the six-end shaft comprises a left shaft, a right shaft, a front shaft and a rear shaft. A pedal is arranged above the six-end shaft, a pair of upper supporting frames are arranged on the lower surface of the pedal, first connecting rods are arranged at the two ends of the left shaft and the right shaft, second connecting rods are hinged to the ends of the first connecting rods and connected with compression spring force application rods, and compression spring devices are arranged at the ends of the compression spring force application rods. A second potentiometer is arranged on one side of the upper support frame; a lower plate is arranged below the six-end shaft, a pair of lower supporting frames are arranged on the upper surface of the lower plate, the ends of the front shaft and the rear shaft are connected with torsion spring devices, and first potentiometers are arranged on the lower supporting frames. And the first potentiometer and the second potentiometer are electrically connected with the main control board. According to the utility model, the control of the game controlled object is realized by treading the pedal, and the device is suitable for people with inconvenience in both hands or disabled hands, and is also suitable for the scene that fingers need to frequently switch and operate a plurality of keyboard buttons.

Description

TECHNICAL FIELD

[0001] The utility model relates to game control technical field, concretely relates to a foot game controller. BACKGROUND

[0002] There are various types of game controllers on the market, including commonly used mouse keyboard, arcade style game joystick, game console handle, mobile device dedicated controller, and customized version optimized for specific games, to meet the diversified needs of different players, such as professional steering wheel designed for racing games, flight joystick for flight simulation games, etc.

[0003] However, long time holding and operating game controller, hand muscle will be in a state of tension. Especially in the fierce competition game, the player needs to press the key frequently, move the joystick quickly, and the frequent contraction and relaxation of hand muscle can easily cause fatigue. For example, when playing action games for several hours, the player's hands may feel sore and stiff, affecting the subsequent game experience. At the same time, it is not convenient for some players who are not convenient to operate the hand game controller (or have hand disabilities) to use.

[0004] Therefore, the prior art is not sufficient to meet the needs of users. INVENTION CONTENTS

[0005] The technical problem to be solved by the utility model is that, in view of the limitation of the prior art, a foot game controller is provided, which can accurately control the controlled object in the game through the pedal, so that the player has a more rich and immersive game experience, and can free up some fingers to control other buttons, especially suitable for players who are not convenient to operate with both hands or have hand disabilities.

[0006] The technical solution adopted by the utility model to solve the technical problem is as follows:

[0007] A foot game controller, comprising:

[0008] Six end shafts, including front and rear shafts and left and right shafts;

[0009] A pedal is arranged above the six end shafts, the lower surface of the pedal is provided with a pair of upper support frames, a pair of the upper support frames are symmetrically arranged at the two ends of the left and right shafts, the two ends of the left and right shafts are provided with first connecting rods, the end of the first connecting rod is hinged with a second connecting rod, the second connecting rod is connected with a compression spring force rod, the end of the compression spring force rod is provided with a compression spring device, one side of the upper support frame is provided with a second potentiometer for measuring the rotation angle of the left and right shafts, the second hollow knob of the second potentiometer is fixedly arranged on the left and right shafts, and the resistance body of the second potentiometer is fixedly arranged on the upper support frame.

[0010] The lower plate is provided with a pair of lower support frames on the upper surface for supporting the front and rear shafts, the end of the front and rear shafts is connected with a torsion spring device, the lower support frame is provided with a first potentiometer for measuring the rotation angle of the front and rear shafts, the first hollow knob of the first potentiometer is fixedly arranged on the front and rear shafts, and the resistance body of the first potentiometer is fixedly arranged on the lower support frame.

[0011] The first potentiometer and the second potentiometer are electrically connected with the main control board.

[0012] When an external force is applied to the front or rear part of the pedal, the pedal drives the upper support frame to rotate around the left and right shafts due to the fixed connection between the pedal and the upper support frame, the second potentiometer measures the angle change of the rotation of the upper support frame relative to the left and right shafts, and the main control board converts the measured angle data into a digital signal and inputs the upper computer, so as to control the controlled object in the game to move forward or backward.

[0013] Since the pedal can only rotate around the left and right shafts relative to the six-end shaft, when an external force is applied to the left or right part of the pedal, the six-end shaft rotates relative to the lower support frame around the front and rear shafts, the first potentiometer measures the angle of the rotation of the front and rear shafts relative to the lower support frame, and the main control board converts the measured angle data into a digital signal and inputs the upper computer, so as to control the controlled object in the game to move left or right.

[0014] Preferably, the outer side of the lower support frame is provided with a front fixing seat and a rear fixing seat for fixing the torsion spring device.

[0015] Preferably, the lower surface of the pedal is provided with a pair of lifting frames for fixing the compression spring device, and the lifting frames are clamped with the compression spring device through bolts.

[0016] Preferably, the pedal can rotate around the front and rear shafts and the left and right shafts relative to the lower plate, and when the lower plate contacts the ground, the pedal is in a balanced state under the action of the torsion spring device and the compression spring device without external force; when the pedal is subjected to an external force, the pedal can be deflected around, and when the external force is removed, the pedal returns to the balanced state due to the action of the torsion spring device and the compression spring device.

[0017] Preferably, the upper part of the six-end shaft is provided with an upper shaft, the upper shaft forms a T-shaped shaft relative to the front and rear shafts or the left and right shafts, and the front and rear sides of the upper shaft are provided with first damping devices.

[0018] The lower part of the six-end shaft is provided with a lower shaft, the lower shaft forms a T-shaped shaft relative to the front and rear shafts or the left and right shafts, and the left and right sides of the lower shaft are provided with second damping devices.

[0019] Preferably, the front and rear limiting holes are provided with upper and lower dustproof grooves in polygonal shape.

[0020] The lower plate is provided with left and right limiting holes for installing a second limiting bolt capable of limiting the rotation of the lower support frame relative to the six-end shaft around the front and rear shafts, and the lower end of the lower shaft is provided with a second threaded hole matched with the second limiting bolt.

[0021] Preferably, the outward faces of the front and rear limiting holes and the left and right limiting holes are respectively provided with upper and lower dustproof grooves in polygonal shape.

[0022] Preferably, the upper and lower dustproof grooves are respectively provided with upper and lower dustproof covers.

[0023] Preferably, the front lower portion of the lower plate is provided with a detachable support frame.

[0024] Preferably, the rear end of the pedal is provided with an arc-shaped limiting plate.

[0025] Compared with the prior art, the game controller for feet has the following beneficial effects:

[0026] When a forward force is applied to the pedal, the pedal drives the upper support frame to rotate forward relative to the six-end shaft around the left and right shafts, and the second potentiometer measures the angle of rotation of the upper support frame relative to the six-end shaft, and when the main control board receives the measured angle data, the controlled object in the game is controlled to move forward, and vice versa when a backward force is applied to the pedal; if a force is applied to the left portion of the pedal, the pedal does not move relative to the six-end shaft, but the pedal can drive the six-end shaft to rotate left relative to the lower support frame around the front and rear shafts, and the first potentiometer measures the angle of rotation of the six-end shaft relative to the lower support frame, and when the main control board receives the measured angle data, the controlled object in the game is controlled to move left, and vice versa when a right force is applied to the pedal; the controlled object in the game can be moved by controlling the pedal. Of course, the player can also customize the function of stepping on the pedal, such as applying a forward force to the pedal to realize running, jumping and other actions, which is suitable for players who need to operate more keys, especially for players who have difficulty using both hands or people with hand disabilities.

[0027] By setting the first damping device or the second damping device, the torsional coefficient of the force applied in the front and rear directions or the left and right directions is changed, so that the player has a clear speed difference when controlling the movement of the controlled object in the game, and the player has a richer game experience. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS

[0028] In order to make the scheme of the present application clearer, the drawings needed to be used in the embodiment description will be briefly introduced as follows:

[0029] Figure 1 is a structural schematic diagram of an embodiment of a foot game controller of the present application.

[0030] Figure 2 is an exploded view of an embodiment of a foot game controller of the present application.

[0031] Figure 3 is a partial structural schematic diagram of an embodiment of a foot game controller of the present application Figure 1 .

[0032] Figure 4 is a partial structural schematic diagram of an embodiment of a foot game controller of the present application Figure 2 .

[0033] Figure 5 is a structural schematic diagram of a six-end shaft in a foot game controller of the present application.

[0034] Figure 6 is an assembly schematic diagram of a six-end shaft in a foot game controller of the present application.

[0035] Figure 7 is a structural cooperation schematic diagram of a six-end shaft, a damper, a first connecting rod and the like in a foot game controller of the present application.

[0036] Figure 8 is a static schematic diagram of a foot game controller of the present application when no action occurs.

[0037] Figure 9 is a static schematic diagram of a foot game controller of the present application after a backward treading operation action occurs.

[0038] Figure 10 is a schematic diagram of a wearing mode of a user using the device.

[0039] Figure 11 is a schematic diagram of a user using the device to operate in four directions of the device.

[0040] Figure 12 is a schematic diagram of limiting the freedom degree in the front-back direction by a first limiting bolt (wherein: the upper left is a front view before being limited, the upper right is a half cross-sectional view before being limited, the lower left is a half cross-sectional view of aligning a first threaded hole and about to install a first limiting bolt, and the lower right is a schematic diagram after the first limiting bolt is installed).

[0041] Figure 13is a schematic diagram of limiting the left-right direction freedom degree by the second limiting bolt (wherein: the upper left is a view before being limited, the upper right is a half cross-sectional view before being limited, the lower left is a half cross-sectional view after the second limiting bolt is matched with the second threaded hole, and the lower right is a schematic diagram after the second limiting bolt is installed).

[0042] Figure 14 is a schematic diagram after the dust cover is installed (wherein: the upper diagram is a schematic diagram after the upper dust cover is installed, and the lower diagram is a schematic diagram after the lower dust cover is installed).

[0043] Figure 15 is a function of the user using the device to be placed obliquely.

[0044] Figure 16 is a disassembly demonstration of the detachable support frame of the device (wherein: the upper diagram is a half cross-sectional view after the detachable support frame is installed, and the lower diagram is a half cross-sectional view after the detachable support frame is disassembled).

[0045] Figure 17 is a schematic diagram of the hoisting frame clamping compression spring device on the pedal.

[0046] Figure 18 is a schematic diagram after an acting force is applied to the left front of the pedal.

[0047] Explanation of reference signs:

[0048] 10 - six end shaft, 11 - six end shaft body, 12 - six end shaft bearing assembly, 121 - clamp spring, 122 - first washer, 123 - dustproof ring, 124 - sliding bearing sleeve, 125 - sealing ring, 126 - second washer, 127 - spring, 101 - front and rear shaft, 102 - left and right shaft, 103 - up and down shaft, 1031 - upper shaft, 1032 - lower shaft, 10311 - first threaded hole, 10321 - second threaded hole, 201 - pedal, 202 - upper support frame, 203 - lifting frame, 204 - convex end screw, 205 - magic tape bandage, 207 - arc limiting plate, 2011 - front and rear limiting hole, 2012 - upper dustproof groove, 2013 - tightening groove hole, 2041 - convex shaft, 2071 - waist type hole, 301 - lower plate, 302 - lower support frame, 305 - front fixed seat, 306 - rear fixed seat, 3011 - left and right limiting hole, 3012 - lower dustproof groove, 3051 - front fixed seat body, 3052 - semicircular plate, 40 - detachable support frame, 501 - torsion spring device, 502 - compression spring device, 5021 - first connecting rod, 5022 - second connecting rod, 5023 - compression spring force rod, 5024 - compression spring assembly hole, 601 - first potentiometer, 602 - second potentiometer, 603 - first lifting piece, 604 - second lifting piece, 6011 - hollow knob of first potentiometer, 6012 - resistance body of first potentiometer, 6021 - hollow knob of second potentiometer, 6022 - resistance body of second potentiometer, 701 - first damping device, 702 - second damping device, 7011 - first impact head, 7012 - first damping body, 7021 - second impact head, 7022 - second damping body, 801 - first limiting bolt, 802 - second limiting bolt, 803 - upper dustproof cover, 804 - lower dustproof cover. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0049] 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 application belongs; the terminology used in the description herein is for describing particular embodiments only and is not intended to be limiting of the application; the present application will be described with reference to the drawings and detailed description herein, and it is to be understood that the terminology used in the description herein is for the purpose of describing the particular embodiments and is not intended to be limiting of the application; the terms "comprising," "comprises" and "including," "includes" as used herein, are meant to be equivalent to the term "consisting of" or "consisting" when applied to any embodiment; the terms "first," "second," and the like, as used herein do not have any specific order or sequence.

[0050] Reference herein to "an embodiment" means that a particular feature, structure, or characteristic described in connection with the embodiment can be included in at least one embodiment of the application. The appearances of the phrase "in an embodiment" in various places in the specification are not necessarily all referring to the same embodiment, nor are they necessarily all directed to the same embodiment, or to a common alternative embodiment.

[0051] It should be noted that if any direction is involved in the embodiments of this utility model, it is related to... Figure 10 The direction of the human foot is used as a reference. For example, the bottom is the direction of the sole downward, the front is the direction of the toes, and the top is the direction of the instep upward. The direction of the device and / or the six-end shaft 10, the upper and lower dust covers, etc. are also consistent with this direction.

[0052] This utility model embodiment provides a foot-based game controller, such as Figures 1 to 18 As shown, it includes:

[0053] A six-end shaft 10 includes a front and rear shaft 101, left and right shafts 102, and an upper and lower shaft 103. A pedal 201 is disposed above the six-end shaft 10. A pair of upper support frames 202 are disposed on the lower surface of the pedal 201. Connecting plates of the pair of upper support frames 202 are symmetrically disposed at both ends of the left and right shafts 102. A first connecting rod 5021 is disposed at both ends of each left and right shaft 102. A second connecting rod 5022 is hinged to the end of each first connecting rod 5021. The second connecting rod 5022 is connected to a compression... A spring-applying rod 5023 is provided, and a compression spring device 502 is provided at the end of the compression spring-applying rod 5023. A second potentiometer 602 for measuring the rotation angle of the left and right shafts 102 relative to the upper support frame 202 is provided on one side of the upper support frame 202. The hollow knob 6021 of the second potentiometer is fixedly provided on the left and right shafts 102, and the resistive element 6022 of the second potentiometer is fixedly provided on the upper support frame 202. A lower plate 301 is provided below the six-end shaft 10. The upper surface of the lower plate 301... A pair of lower support frames 302 are provided to support the ends of the front and rear axles. A torsion spring device 501 is connected to the ends of each axle. A first potentiometer 601 is provided on each lower support frame 302 to measure the rotation angle of the front and rear axles 101 relative to the lower support frame 302. The hollow knob 6011 of the first potentiometer is fixedly mounted on the front and rear axles 101, and the resistive element 6012 of the first potentiometer is fixedly mounted on the lower support frame 302. Both the first potentiometer 601 and the second potentiometer 602 are electrically connected to the main control board. When a force is applied to the front or rear of the pedal 201, since the pedal 201 is fixedly connected to the upper support frame 202, the pedal 201 drives the upper support frame 202 to rotate forward or backward around the left and right axles 102. The second potentiometer 602 measures the change in the angle of rotation of the upper support frame 202 relative to the left and right axles 102, which is the change in the potential of the second potentiometer 602. After receiving the measured angle data, the main control board converts it into a digital signal and inputs it to the host computer, thereby controlling the movement of the controlled object in the game forward or backward.

[0054] When using it, place your left or right foot on pedal 201, as follows: Figure 10As shown, the pedal 201 is about 30 cm in length and about 12 cm in width, which matches the size of most people's foot. The user can adjust the position of the arc-shaped limiting plate 207 relative to the pedal 201 to support the heel, and can also adjust the fit of the pedal 201 to the user's shoes using the Velcro strap 205 as needed. Of course, the user is not necessarily required to use the Velcro strap 205 for convenience. The user uses the strength of the ankle to step the pedal 201 in a certain direction to cause the pedal 201 to deflect in a certain direction and thus control the controlled object in the game.

[0055] In specific implementation, the torsion spring device 501 and the compression spring device 502 in the present application can simulate force feedback in real scenarios, optimize operation feeling, and improve game immersion. The torsion spring device 501 and the compression spring device 502 can each adjust the elasticity to meet the needs of different players and game types. The compression spring device 502 can adopt the utility model patent entitled "Adjustable Elasticity Adjustment Device and Spring System" applied by the applicant on December 30, 2024, with the application number 2024232821010. The torsion spring device 501 can adopt the utility model patent entitled "Spring Torsion Device, Spring Torsion System, and Manipulation Device" applied by the applicant on December 09, 2024, with the application number 2024118007210. Of course, other types of torsion devices and modules can also be used instead of the above two devices.

[0056] As shown in the upper right of Figure 8 , Figure 9 , Figure 11 , the pedal 201 drives the upper support frame 202 to rotate around the left-right shaft 102. At this time, the two compression spring devices 502 at both ends of the left-right shaft 102, one of which provides elastic force by compressing the spring, as shown by the positions of the two dashed lines in A of Figure 8 and B of Figure 9 , convert the stepping force of the pedal 201 into the pressure of the compression spring force rod 5023 on the compression spring device 502, and the other compression spring device 502 does not provide elastic force or tension due to the internal limiting. The second potentiometer 602 is used to measure the angle data of the pedal 201 relative to the left-right shaft 102, that is, the change in potential, which is converted into the required computer signal by measuring the angle data. Conversely, as shown in the upper left of Figure 11 , the same applies to the front of the pedal 201.

[0057] Two opposite coaxial torsion spring devices 501 can provide different torsion forces in forward and reverse directions (for reference, see the embodiments 3 and 4 in the utility model patent entitled "Spring torsion device, spring torsion system and operating device" applied by the applicant on December 9, 2024, with the application number 2024118007210); since the pedal 201 can only rotate forward or backward around the left and right shaft 102 relative to the six-end shaft 10, when the pedal 201 is pressed to the left, the front and rear shaft 101 is rotated, as shown in the lower left of Figure 11 the figure, the pedal 201 drives the front and rear shaft 101 to rotate, at this time, the two torsion spring devices 501 at both ends of the front and rear shaft 101, one of which provides a torsion force, and the other does not provide a torsion force. Conversely, when the pedal 201 is pressed to the right, as shown in the lower right of Figure 11 the figure, the first potentiometer 601 is used to measure the angle (potential) of the lower support frame 302 relative to the front and rear shaft 101, and the angle (potential) is converted into a computer signal to control the controlled object in the game.

[0058] In addition to Figure 11 the four-direction operation control, other direction operation control can also be performed, for example, the right front or any angle direction relative to the front, as shown in Figure 18 the figure, in this case, two potentiometers measure the angle (potential) of each rotation, and then process and convert into corresponding computer signals to control the controlled object in the game.

[0059] Of course, the player can also customize the function of stepping on the pedal, for example, applying a forward force to the pedal 201 to realize running, jumping and other actions, and multiple toe buttons (not shown in the figure) can also be provided on the pedal 201 to realize jumping, attacking, skill release and other functions. The buttons are designed as convex circles or ellipses, which are convenient for the toes to press accurately. These toe buttons are electrically connected with the main control board.

[0060] The main control board can be connected with the host computer or the host through a data line to transmit signals, ensuring stable and low-delay connection. The main control board can also support Bluetooth 5.0 or higher version to connect with the computer or the host signal, and the Bluetooth can be equipped with a 2.4GHz wireless receiver for connecting devices that do not directly support Bluetooth. Of course, if the Bluetooth wireless mode is used, the foot game controller also includes a rechargeable lithium battery (not shown in the figure), which can meet the long-time game demand after one charge. The main control board selects a high-performance and low-power microcontroller, such as the STM32 series, to process various sensor data (including but not limited to the data measured by the first potentiometer 601 and the second potentiometer 602) and communicate with external devices.

[0061] In order to meet the game needs of different players on different devices, the foot game controller can not only support common PC and host game platforms, but also seamlessly connect with mobile devices such as mobile phones and tablets, so that players can use foot control to play games in various scenes. For example, players can connect the foot controller to a mobile phone through Bluetooth when going out, and play some mobile games that support foot control operation, improving the convenience and interest of game operation.

[0062] The pedal 201 can be made of metal sheet metal to ensure hardness and durability, or made of soft but supportive material to ensure comfort and durability. The second connecting rod 5022 can be a fish eye joint bearing (fish eye joint).

[0063] The upper shaft 1031 and the lower shaft 1032 together form an up-down shaft 103, and the front-rear shaft 101, the left-right shaft 102 and the up-down shaft 103 are perpendicular to each other to form a six-end shaft 10, as shown in Figure 5 、 Figure 6 .

[0064] The six-end shaft 10 includes a six-end shaft body 11 and a bearing assembly 12 mounted on the six-end shaft, as shown in Figure 6 , the bearing assembly includes a clamp spring 121, a first washer 122, a dustproof ring 123, a sliding bearing sleeve 124, a sealing ring 125, a second washer 126, and a spring 127. The front-rear shaft 101 and the left-right shaft 102 are both provided with the above-mentioned bearing assembly.

[0065] The upper support frame 202 is vertically arranged on the lower surface of the pedal 201, and the left-right shaft 102 passes through the upper support frame 202.

[0066] The first and second potentiometers 601 and 602 can be installed by hanging pieces, and the first hanging piece 603 is installed on the lower support frame 302 or the lower plate 301. Specifically, as shown in Figure 4 , the first hanging piece 603 for fixing the first potentiometer 601 is installed on the lower support frame 302; as shown in Figure 3 , the second hanging piece 604 for fixing the second potentiometer 602 is installed on the upper support frame 202. The two hanging pieces are fixedly connected to the lower support frame 302 and the upper support frame 202 by bolts, and the two potentiometers are fixedly connected to the two hanging pieces by buckles or strong glue.

[0067] In specific implementation, as shown in Figure 7The six-end shaft 10 has an upper shaft 1031 at its upper part, which forms a T-shaped shaft with the front and rear shafts 101 (or left and right shafts 102). A first damping device 701 is provided on both the front and rear sides of the upper shaft 1031. The six-end shaft 10 also has a lower shaft 1032 at its lower part, which forms a T-shaped shaft with the front and rear shafts 101 (or left and right shafts 102). A second damping device 702 is provided on both the left and right sides of the lower shaft 1032.

[0068] Specifically, the first damping device 701 includes a first impact head 7011 and a first damping body 7012 disposed at the end of the first impact head 7011. Similarly, the second damping device 702 also includes a second impact head 7021 and a second damping body 7022 disposed at the end of the second impact head 7021. Both the first damping body 7012 and the second damping body 7022 are provided with threads, which can be threadedly engaged with the upper support frame 202 and the lower support frame 302. The damping body and the impact head are fixedly engaged, so that the damping body can be rotated to adjust the distance between the impact head on the damping device and the upper shaft 1031 or the lower shaft 1032. For example, when the second potentiometer 602 or the first potentiometer 601 rotates within 3 degrees, the upper shaft 1031 or the lower shaft 1032 will not contact the first damping device 701 or the second damping device 702. At this time, the torque applied to the pedal 201 has a linear relationship with the rotation angle of the potentiometer. When the second potentiometer 602 or the first potentiometer 601 rotates between 3 and 6 degrees, the upper shaft 1031 or the lower shaft 1032 will abut against the first damping device 701 or the second damping device 702. When position 702, i.e., the upper shaft 1031 or the lower shaft 1032 contacts the first impact head 7011 or the second impact head 7021, the torque applied to the pedal 201 is greater. The torque applied to the pedal 201 exhibits a different relationship coefficient with the potentiometer rotation angle (because the damper typically contains a spring and buffer oil, the buffer oil makes the damping displacement and applied force potentially non-linear), and this coefficient is larger than the coefficient when it is not contacted by the first damping device 701 or the second damping device 702. This allows the user to experience a significant difference in the feel of the controlled object moving in the game; for example, the controlled object moves much faster in the second situation than in the first.

[0069] Two damping devices are used to change the torque coefficient. For example, when pedal 201 rotates forward more than 3 degrees relative to the lower plate 301, that is, when the second potentiometer 602 rotates more than 3 degrees, the damping devices alter the torque coefficient experienced by the user. This is done to differentiate movement speeds or control button positions. For instance, when pedal 201 rotates forward more than 3 degrees... Figure 11The speed of the controlled object is much greater than the speed of the potentiometer within 3 degrees of rotation, which reflects the speed and enhances the interest of the game operation. The two damping devices can be spring dampers, which are composed of a spring and a damping element. The spring provides elastic force, and the damping element provides damping force.

[0070] Of course, the first damping device 701 and the second damping device 702 can be removed, and the support torque of the pedal 201 is provided by the torsion spring device 501 and the compression spring device 502. In this case, the torque applied to the pedal has a certain linear relationship with the rotation angle of the potentiometer, which is similar to the rocker on the game handle to control the movement of the controlled object.

[0071] If the player plays a yacht game and uses the steering wheel or keyboard to control the steering, the player only needs to use the foot to control the forward throttle and the backward throttle. The device can be changed into a foot pedal device that can only be stepped forward and backward by manual setting. At this time, the pedal 201 of the device cannot rotate left or right relative to the lower plate 301. Similarly, if the player plays other games and only needs to use the foot to control the left and right, the device can also be changed into a foot pedal device that can only be stepped left and right by manual setting. That is, the device with two degrees of freedom (two degrees of freedom of rotation around the front-back shaft 101 and the left-right shaft 102) is fixed by fixing one degree of freedom and retaining the other degree of freedom.

[0072] The specific operation is that the pedal 201 is provided with a front-rear limiting hole 2011 for limiting the rotation of the pedal 201 relative to the left-right shaft 102, and the upper end of the upper shaft 1031 is provided with a first threaded hole 10311 matched with the front-rear limiting hole 2011. Figure 12 The lower plate 301 is provided with a left-right limiting hole 3011 for limiting the rotation of the lower plate 301 relative to the front-rear shaft 101, and the lower end of the lower shaft 1032 is provided with a second threaded hole 10321 matched with the left-right limiting hole 3011. Figure 13 The periphery of the front-rear limiting hole 2011 and the left-right limiting hole 3011 is provided with an upper dustproof groove 2012 and a lower dustproof groove 3012. The dustproof grooves can be hexagonal grooves or other shaped grooves.

[0073] If it is not necessary to fix a certain degree of freedom, the front-rear limiting hole 2011 on the pedal 201 and the left-right limiting hole 3011 on the lower plate 301 are easy to let dust enter the interior of the device, especially large particles of dust are easy to fall into the interior of the device from the front-rear limiting hole 2011 under the action of gravity. Therefore, the front-rear limiting hole 2011 and the left-right limiting hole 3011 need to be covered with a dust cover.

[0074] As shown in Figure 14The upper dustproof cover 803 and the lower dustproof cover 804 can be made of iron sheet or plastic sheet. The front and rear limiting holes 2011 and / or the left and right limiting holes 3011 have two small bolt holes outside, and the two dustproof covers are fixed by screws through the two bolt holes.

[0075] In addition, the device can also provide an inclined placement mode to provide more comfortable posture for the user. Figure 15 As shown, in the implementation, a detachable support frame 40 can be installed below the front part of the lower plate 301, which is used to adjust the overall use angle of the controller. Of course, the support frame can not be used, and other support mechanisms can be used. Therefore, the support frame needs to be set in a detachable manner.

[0076] The detachable support frame 40 can be fixed by a positioning bead plug (wave bead) mode, as shown in the figure. Figure 16 As shown, two support legs of the detachable support frame 40 are provided with a groove, and the lower plate 301 and the front fixed seat 305 are provided with two mounting holes matched with the support legs, and the inside of the front fixed seat 305 is provided with a pair of positioning beads (wave beads). When the support frame is needed to be used, the two support legs are inserted into the mounting holes, and the positioning beads (wave beads) are clamped into the groove on the support leg. When the support frame needs to be disassembled, the detachable support frame 40 can be pulled out slightly.

[0077] The outside of the lower support frame 302 is provided with a front fixed seat 305 for fixing the torsion spring device 501. The front fixed seat 305 includes a front fixed seat body 3051, and a semicircular groove is arranged in the middle of the front fixed seat body 3051. The torsion spring device 501 is installed in the semicircular groove, and then locked and fixed by a semicircular plate 3052.

[0078] As shown in the figure, Figure 3 , Figure 17The lower surface of the pedal 201 is provided with a pair of lifting frames 203 for fixing the compression spring device 502, and the lifting frames 203 fix the compression spring device 502 through the protruding end screws 204. Specifically, the lifting plate is provided in a U shape, the compression spring device 502 is clamped in the U-shaped lifting frame 203, the compression spring device 502 has two compression spring assembly holes 5024 symmetrically arranged along the central axis, and then the two compression spring assembly holes 5024 are fixed through the two protruding end screws 204. The compression spring assembly hole 5024 is a smooth inner hole, and the compression spring assembly hole 5024 can be matched with the protruding shaft 2041 of the protruding end screw 204 to form only rotational sliding friction; the protruding end screw 204 has a screw that can be threadedly matched with the lifting frame 203. In this way, the compression spring device 502 can be clamped under the pedal 201, and the compression spring device 502 has only one degree of freedom relative to the pedal 201, that is, the degree of freedom of rotation around the central axis of the protruding shaft 2041.

[0079] The rear end of the pedal 201 is provided with an arc-shaped limiting plate 207, when the controller is placed obliquely, such as Figure 15 , that is, the controller has a certain angle with the horizontal plane, the arc-shaped limiting plate 207 is beneficial to place the foot on the pedal without sliding. Therefore, the shape of the arc-shaped limiting plate 207 is set to the shape of the heel, that is, a circular arc shape, so that the foot is more comfortable, especially when used for a long time. The arc-shaped limiting plate 207 is provided with a pair of L-shaped connecting plates, and the L-shaped connecting plates are provided with a pair of waist-shaped holes 2071 for bolt installation, as Figure 3 indicated, the arc-shaped limiting plate 207 is fixed to the rear end of the pedal 201 through the waist-shaped holes 2071 and bolts. By adjusting the position of the waist-shaped hole 2071 and the bolt assembly, the position of the arc-shaped limiting plate 207 relative to the pedal 201 can be adjusted.

[0080] The application can be used in various games, such as racing games, shooting games and role-playing games: combined with the foot controller to simulate moving, running, jumping and other actions, so that the game experience of the player is more immersive, especially suitable for players who are inconvenient to control with both hands or have disabilities in both hands.

[0081] Compared with a manual game controller, the foot game controller can free the hands of the player, so that he can focus on other operations, such as in a strategy game, the hands can be used to operate the mouse for precise clicking and some complex key operations, while the feet complete unit movement, view switching and other operations through the foot controller, greatly expanding the operation space and improving the game operation efficiency. In a music rhythm game, the hands operate the musical instrument to play, and the feet control the rhythm change, so that the player has a more rich game experience.

[0082] In addition, long-time use of a manual game controller can cause hand fatigue, and a foot game controller can distribute the operation burden to both feet.

[0083] For some people with difficulty in operating with both hands or with disabilities, if daily office work is needed, the device can also be used, and the user can customize the corresponding keyboard keys of the foot operation, solving the problem of affecting daily life and office work due to the problem of both hands. In addition, people with difficulty in operating with both hands or with disabilities may be at a disadvantage in intense competitive games due to the problem of both hands, and the use of the device can compensate for the operation problem caused by the problem of both hands to a certain extent, giving people with difficulty in operating with both hands or with disabilities a happier and more enjoyable experience.

[0084] In the specification, the pedal 201 and / or the upper support frame 202 are matched with the six-end shaft 10 through the left-right shaft 102. Of course, the pedal 201 and / or the upper support frame 202 can also be designed to be matched through the front-rear shaft 101, that is, the pedal 201 and / or the upper support frame 202 can only rotate left or right around the front-rear shaft 101 relative to the six-end shaft 10, and the lower plate 301 and / or the lower support frame 302 can only rotate forward or backward around the left-right shaft 102; that is, the two structure matching relationships of the six-end shaft 10 and the upper support frame 202 and the lower support frame 302 are reversed, and the corresponding torsion spring device 501 is fixed to the pedal 201, and the compression spring device 502 is fixed to the lower plate 301, and the specific implementation process is the same as the principle described above. The design method of the exchanged matching relationship should fall within the protection scope of the utility model.

[0085] In addition, the pedal 201 can be set to be suitable for two feet to step on, and in this case, the compression spring device 502 can be replaced by the torsion spring device 501.

[0086] In summary, the utility model discloses a foot game controller, that is, the controlled object in the game can be controlled to move through the pedal, and at the same time, the player can also customize the function of stepping on the pedal, for example, applying a forward force to realize running, jumping and other actions, which is suitable for players who need to operate more keys, especially for players with difficulty in operating with both hands. In addition, the use of damping makes the player have obvious speed difference when controlling the movement of the controlled object in the game, and the player has a richer game experience.

[0087] Obviously, the above-described embodiments are only some embodiments but not all the embodiments of the present application, the preferred embodiments of the present application are shown in the drawings, but do not limit the patent scope of the present application. The present application can be implemented in many different forms, and conversely, the purpose of providing these embodiments is to make the disclosure of the present application more thorough and comprehensive. Any equivalent structure made by using the content of the present application specification and drawings, directly or indirectly applied in other related technical fields, are also within the patent protection scope of the present application.

Claims

1. A foot-operated game controller characterized by comprising: Include: Six end shaft (10), the six end shaft (10) includes front and rear shaft (101) and left and right shaft (102); The upper surface of the lower plate (301) is provided with a pair of lower support frames (302) for supporting the shaft part of the front and rear shaft (101), the lower plate (301) is fixedly connected with the lower support frame (302), and the end of the front and rear shaft (101) is connected with the torsion spring device (501). The first potentiometer (601) for measuring the rotation angle of the front and rear shaft (101) relative to the lower support frame (302) is arranged on the lower support frame (302), the hollow knob (6011) of the first potentiometer is fixedly arranged on the front and rear shaft (101), and the resistance body (6012) of the first potentiometer is fixedly arranged on the lower support frame (302); The first potentiometer (601) and the second potentiometer (602) are electrically connected with the main control board; When the force is applied to the front or rear of the pedal (201), the pedal (201) drives the upper support frame (202) to rotate forward or backward around the left and right shaft (102), the second potentiometer (602) measures the angle change of the rotation of the upper support frame (202) relative to the left and right shaft (102), and the main control board receives the measured angle data, converts it into a digital signal and inputs it into the upper computer, so as to control the controlled object in the game to move forward or backward. ​ When the left part or the right part of the pedal (201) is applied with a force, the pedal (201) is not moved relative to the six-end shaft (10), and the six-end shaft (10) is moved relative to the lower support frame (302) around the front-back shaft (101) along with the pedal (201), and the first potentiometer (601) measures the angle of rotation of the front-back shaft (101) relative to the support frame (302), and the main control board converts the measured angle data into a digital signal and inputs the digital signal into the upper computer, so as to control the controlled object in the game to move left or right.

2. The foot-operated game controller according to claim 1, characterized in that, The lower support frame (302) is provided with a front fixing seat (305) and a rear fixing seat (306) for fixing the torsion spring device (501).

3. The foot-operated game controller of claim 1, wherein, The lower surface of the pedal (201) is provided with a pair of lifting frames (203) for fixing the compression spring device (502), and the lifting frame (203) clamps the compression spring device (502) through a bolt.

4. The foot-operated game controller of claim 1, wherein, The pedal (201) can rotate around the front-back shaft (101) and the left-right shaft (102) relative to the lower plate (301), and when the lower plate (301) contacts the ground, the pedal (201) is in a balanced state under the action of the torsion spring device (501) and the compression spring device (502) without external force; when the pedal (201) is deflected around due to external force, the pedal (201) returns to the balanced state due to the action of the torsion spring device (501) and the compression spring device (502) when the external force is removed.

5. The foot-operated game controller of claim 1, wherein, The upper part of the six-end shaft (10) is provided with an upper shaft (1031), and the upper shaft (1031) forms a T-shaped shaft relative to the front-back shaft (101) or the left-right shaft (102), and the front-back side of the upper shaft (1031) is provided with a first damping device (701). The lower part of the six-end shaft (10) is provided with a lower shaft (1032), and the lower shaft (1032) forms a T-shaped shaft relative to the front-back shaft (101) or the left-right shaft (102), and the left-right side of the lower shaft (1032) is provided with a second damping device (702).

6. The foot-operated game controller of claim 5, wherein, The pedal (201) is provided with front-back limiting holes (2011) for installing first limiting bolts (801) capable of limiting the rotation of the upper support frame (202) relative to the six-end shaft (10) around the left-right shaft (102), and the upper end of the upper shaft (1031) is provided with a first threaded hole (10311) matched with the first limiting bolt (801). The lower plate (301) is provided with left-right limiting holes (3011) for installing second limiting bolts (802) capable of limiting the rotation of the lower support frame (302) relative to the six-end shaft (10) around the front-back shaft (101), and the lower end of the lower shaft (1032) is provided with a second threaded hole (10321) matched with the second limiting bolt (802).

7. The foot-operated game controller of claim 6, wherein, The front and rear limiting holes (2011) and the left and right limiting holes (3011) are respectively provided with polygonal upper dustproof grooves (2012) and lower dustproof grooves (3012) on the outward side.

8. The foot-operated game controller of claim 7, wherein, The upper dustproof grooves (2012) and the lower dustproof grooves (3012) are respectively provided with upper dustproof covers (803) and lower dustproof covers (804).

9. The foot-operated game controller of claim 1, wherein, The front lower part of the lower plate (301) is provided with a detachable support frame (40).

10. The foot-operated game controller of claim 1, wherein, The rear end of the pedal (201) is provided with an arc-shaped limiting plate (207).

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