Handle fitting
By extending the end face of the button module of the game controller to an arc shape and combining it with elastic elements and limiting structures, the problem of the index finger slipping out was solved, improving operational reliability and user experience.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- SHENZHEN DEONE INNOVATION TECH CO LTD
- Filing Date
- 2025-04-24
- Publication Date
- 2026-04-28
AI Technical Summary
With existing game controller accessories, the user's index finger can easily slip off the button module during use, affecting the operating experience.
Design a handle accessory in which the button module extends from both ends of the opposite end in the second direction toward the first direction, making its end face arc-shaped to increase the contact area with the user's fingers, and ensuring that the index finger does not slip out through the elastic element and the limiting structure.
It improves the reliability and experience of user operation, prevents the index finger from slipping out, increases the contact area between the button module and the finger, and enhances the stability of operation.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model relates to the field of gaming peripherals technology, specifically to a game controller accessory. Background Technology
[0002] Most game consoles on the market are modular, meaning the console and game controller are detachably connected. Users connect the console to a TV or monitor and then use the game controller to control the game.
[0003] Normally, the mounting end of the gamepad is used to connect to the console. When the gamepad is detached from the console, a gamepad accessory is attached to the mounting end.
[0004] A standard gamepad accessory has a mounting slot on the user-facing side, meaning it has a mounting slot on one side in the second direction. This mounting slot allows the gamepad accessory to be detachably connected to the gamepad. The gamepad has at least one button at one end in the first direction, perpendicular to the second direction. When the gamepad is inserted into the mounting slot, the button is also inserted into that slot. The gamepad accessory also has a button module at one end in the first direction that mates with the button. When the user presses the button module, the module at least partially passes through the side wall of the mounting slot to press the button on the gamepad, thereby controlling the gamepad.
[0005] When using the game controller, the user's index finger rests on the end face of the button module in the first direction, with the finger positioned in a third direction (the third direction being perpendicular to both the second and first directions). During gameplay, the user releases or presses the button module in the opposite direction (the first direction). Since the user's palm is at least partially located at the left and right ends of the controller's third-direction side, the index finger can easily slip off the button module in the second or opposite direction, affecting the user's gaming experience. Utility Model Content
[0006] The purpose of this invention is to address the shortcomings and deficiencies of existing technologies by providing a handle accessory. The handle accessory has a button module at one end in a first direction, and both ends of the button module in a second direction extend towards the first direction, making the end face of the button module in the first direction arc-shaped, increasing the surface area and improving user operability. During operation, the user's index finger rests on the end face of the button module in the first direction, with its length along the third direction. The extended portion of the button module in the first direction abuts against the left and right sides of the index finger in the second direction, thus preventing the index finger from slipping out of the button module in the second direction or the opposite direction, improving the user's operating experience.
[0007] To achieve the above objectives, the technical solution adopted by this utility model is as follows: a handle accessory for a game controller, wherein the game controller has at least one button at one end in a first direction, the handle accessory comprising: a housing, a mounting groove on one side in a second direction for assembling the game controller, the second direction being perpendicular to the first direction, the housing including a grip portion disposed at one end of the housing in the opposite direction to the first direction and extending in the opposite direction to the first direction, the housing being configured to form a receiving cavity; and a button module disposed at one end of the housing in the first direction, the button module being at least partially received in the receiving cavity, and in a pressed state, the button module at least partially passing through the side wall of the mounting groove to press the button; wherein the opposite ends of the button module in the second direction extend toward the first direction, such that the end face of the button module in the first direction is arc-shaped.
[0008] Preferably, the handle accessory includes two button modules, which are respectively located near opposite ends of the housing in a third direction. The third direction is perpendicular to the first direction and perpendicular to the second direction. The distance from the upper surface of the end of the button module away from the other button module to the housing is less than the distance from the upper surface of the end of the button module near the other button module to the housing.
[0009] Preferably, the button module includes an operation button and an elastic element. The operation button is rotatably connected to the housing, and the elastic element is disposed between the operation button and the side wall of the mounting groove. The side wall of the mounting groove has an operation clearance hole. During the process of switching from the natural state to the pressed state, the end of the operation button away from the mounting groove is pressed, the operation button rotates in the fourth direction, the elastic element is compressed, and the operation button at least partially passes through the operation clearance hole to press the button. During the process of switching from the pressed state to the natural state, the portion of the operation button passing through the operation clearance hole retracts into the receiving cavity, the elastic element recovers, and provides a force in the first direction to the operation button, causing the operation button to rotate in the opposite direction of the fourth direction.
[0010] Preferably, the housing includes a first housing and a second housing, which together form the receiving cavity. The first housing has a first pivot portion on the side facing the receiving cavity, and the second housing has a second pivot portion on the side facing the receiving cavity. The operation button includes a button pivot portion, a connecting portion, and a pressing portion. The pressing portion and the button pivot portion are respectively disposed at opposite ends of the connecting portion. The opposite ends of the button pivot portion are respectively provided with a first shaft hole and a second shaft hole for the first pivot portion and the second pivot portion to be inserted, or the first pivot portion and the second pivot portion are respectively provided with a first shaft hole and a second shaft hole for the button pivot portion to be inserted, so that the operation button is rotatably connected to the first housing and the second housing. The fourth direction is the rotation direction of the operation button around the button pivot portion.
[0011] Preferably, the operation button includes a button extension portion, which is disposed on the pressing portion and extends toward the mounting groove; in the pressing state, the button extension portion passes through the operation clearance hole and presses the button.
[0012] Preferably, the first housing has a first button clearance groove, and the second housing has a second button clearance groove, the first button clearance groove and the second button clearance groove together forming a button clearance hole; the operation button further includes a release limiting part, the release limiting part is provided along one end edge of the pressing part near the mounting groove, and extends in a direction perpendicular to the first direction; in the natural state, the button clearance hole allows the pressing part to pass through to expose the pressing part, and the release limiting part abuts against the edge of the button clearance hole.
[0013] Preferably, the pressing part has an elastic limiting groove at one end near the mounting groove, and one end of the elastic member is inserted into the elastic limiting groove; the side wall of the mounting groove near the receiving cavity has at least two transverse limiting ribs and at least one first longitudinal limiting rib, and the second housing has at least one second longitudinal limiting rib on the side facing the receiving cavity; the at least two transverse limiting ribs abut against the opposite sides of the elastic member in a third direction, the third direction being perpendicular to the first direction and the third direction being perpendicular to the second direction; the first longitudinal limiting rib and the second longitudinal limiting rib abut against the opposite sides of the elastic member in the second direction away from the pressing part.
[0014] Preferably, the operation button further includes an elastic limiting part disposed within the elastic limiting groove. The elastic limiting part includes a first elastic limiting rib and a second elastic limiting rib. The first elastic limiting rib is disposed along the third direction and extends into the mounting groove. The second elastic limiting rib is disposed along the second direction and extends into the mounting groove. The first elastic limiting rib has a first sub-groove, and the second elastic limiting rib has a second sub-groove. When the elastic member is embedded in the elastic limiting groove, the end face of the elastic member away from the mounting groove abuts against the bottom wall of the first sub-groove and / or the second sub-groove. The elastic member abuts against the two opposite side walls of the first sub-groove on opposite sides in the third direction, and the elastic member abuts against the two opposite side walls of the second sub-groove on opposite sides in the second direction.
[0015] Preferably, at least one elastic snap-fit member is provided on each of the opposite sides of the mounting groove. The elastic snap-fit member includes a guide portion and a snap-fit portion. The guide portion is connected to one end of the snap-fit portion in the second direction. In the second direction, the size of the guide portion in the first direction gradually decreases, and the size of the snap-fit portion in the first direction gradually increases.
[0016] Preferably, the mounting groove has a notch on its sidewall in the opposite direction to the first direction, and in the second direction, the distance from the upper surface of the notch to the sidewall of the mounting groove away from the button module gradually increases in the first direction.
[0017] The beneficial effects of this utility model after adopting the above technical solution are as follows: A button module is provided at one end of the handle accessory in the first direction, and both ends of the button module in the second direction extend towards the first direction, making the end face of the button module in the first direction arc-shaped, increasing the surface area and thus increasing the contact area between the button module and the user's finger, improving user operability. During user operation, the user's index finger rests on the end face of the button module in the first direction along the third direction, and the two extended parts of the button module in the first direction respectively abut against the left and right sides of the index finger in the second direction, thereby preventing the index finger from slipping out of the button module from the second direction or the opposite direction, improving the user's operating experience. Attached Figure Description
[0018] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of this utility model or the prior art, the drawings used in the description of the embodiments or the prior art will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of this utility model. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort.
[0019] Figure 1 This is a structural schematic diagram of the handle accessory in an embodiment of this utility model.
[0020] Figure 2 This is an exploded view of the handle accessory in an embodiment of this utility model.
[0021] Figure 3 This is a structural schematic diagram of the handle accessory from another perspective in an embodiment of this utility model.
[0022] Figure 4 It is a button module in the pressed state. Figure 1 A schematic cross-sectional view along the AA' direction.
[0023] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the operation buttons in an embodiment of this utility model.
[0024] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the first housing in an embodiment of this utility model.
[0025] Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the second shell in an embodiment of this utility model.
[0026] Figure 8 yes Figure 1 A cross-sectional view along the BB' direction.
[0027] Figure 9 yes Figure 1 A cross-sectional view along the CC' direction.
[0028] Figure 10 yes Figure 1 A schematic cross-sectional view along the DD' direction.
[0029] Figure 11 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the elastic snap-fit component in an embodiment of this utility model.
[0030] Figure label:
[0031] 1000. Handle accessory; 100. Housing; 10. First housing; 11. First main body; 111. Mounting slot; 112. Groove; 113. Lateral limiting protrusion; 114. First button clearance slot; 115. Operation clearance hole; 116. First snap-fit limiting part; 1161. Snap-fit extension part; 1162. Snap-fit limiting part; 117. Snap-fit clearance hole; 118. First pivot part; 1181. First shaft hole; 119. Lateral limiting rib; 1101. First longitudinal limiting rib; 12. First gripping part; 13. First outer shell limiting part; 131. First screw hole; 14. First positioning part; 20. Second shell; 21. Second main body; 211. Second button clearance groove; 212. Second snap-fit limiting part; 213. Second longitudinal limiting rib; 214. Second pivot part; 2141. Second shaft hole; 22. Second gripping part; 23. Second outer shell limiting part; 231. Outer shell limiting protrusion; 233. Second screw hole; 24. Second positioning part; 30. Grip part; 40. Receiving cavity; 50. Button clearance hole; 200. Button module; 210. Operation button; 2101. Pressing part; 21011. Elastic limiting groove; 2102. Pressing limiting part; 2103. Release limiting part; 2104. Connecting part; 21041. Connecting reinforcing rib; 2105. Button pivot part; 2106. Button extension part; 2107. Elastic limiting part; 21 071, First elastic limiting rib; 210711, First sub-groove; 21072, Second elastic limiting rib; 210721, Second sub-groove; 220, Elastic element; 300, Elastic snap-fit element; 310, Third body; 320, Snap-fit part; 321, Guide sub-part; 322, Snap-fit sub-part; 330, Snap-fit extension part; 340, Snap-fit groove; 400, Screw; X, First direction; Y, Second direction; Z, Third direction; J, Fourth direction. Detailed Implementation
[0032] The present invention will be further described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings.
[0033] This specific embodiment is merely an explanation of the present utility model and is not intended to limit the present utility model. After reading this specification, those skilled in the art can make modifications to this embodiment without contributing any inventive element, but as long as they are within the scope of the claims of the present utility model, they are protected by patent law.
[0034] like Figure 1-5 As shown, this embodiment relates to a game controller accessory 1000. The game controller accessory 1000 is used for a game controller, and the game controller has at least one button at one end in the first direction X.
[0035] The gamepad accessory 1000 includes a housing 100 and a button module 200. The housing 100 has a mounting groove 111 on one side in the second direction Y. The mounting groove 111 is used to assemble the gamepad. The second direction Y is perpendicular to the first direction X. The housing 100 includes a grip portion 30. The grip portion 30 is disposed at one end of the housing 100 in the opposite direction to the first direction X and extends in the opposite direction to the first direction X. The housing 100 is configured to form a receiving cavity 40. The button module 200 is disposed at one end of the housing 100 in the first direction X. The button module 200 is at least partially received within the receiving cavity 40.
[0036] In the pressed state, the user presses the button module 200, which at least partially passes through the side wall of the mounting slot 111, to press the buttons on the game controller, thereby controlling the game controller.
[0037] In this design, both ends of the button module 200 in the second direction Y extend towards the first direction X, making the end face of the button module 200 in the first direction X an arc surface. Specifically, in the second direction Y, the end face of the button module 200 in the first direction X is designed with an arc surface that gradually decreases and then increases again, increasing the surface area of this end face and thus increasing the contact area between the button module 200 and the user's finger, thereby improving the user's operability. During user operation, the user's index finger rests on the end face of the button module 200 in the first direction X, and the index finger is in a position with its length direction along the third direction Z. The third direction Z is perpendicular to both the first direction X and the second direction Y.
[0038] Specifically, the user's palms rest on opposite ends of the handle accessory 1000 in the third direction Z. Because the end of the user's index finger closest to the palm is restricted by the palm, the portion of the index finger closer to the fingertip moves more during operation. This makes it easy for the index finger to slip off the end face of the button module 200 in the first direction X from the second direction Y or its opposite direction. In this embodiment, the button module 200 is designed so that both opposite ends in the second direction Y extend towards the first direction X. This allows the two extended portions of the button module 200 in the first direction X to abut against the left and right sides of the index finger in the second direction Y, thereby preventing the index finger from slipping off the button module 200 from the second direction Y or its opposite direction and enhancing the user's operating experience.
[0039] Specifically, the first direction X is the length direction of the handle accessory 1000, that is, the direction in which the mounting slot 111 points to the button module 200; the second direction Y is the thickness direction of the handle accessory 1000; and the third direction Z is the width direction of the handle accessory 1000.
[0040] Specifically, the game controller has two buttons at one end in the first direction X, and the corresponding button module 200 has two buttons.
[0041] like Figure 1-5 As shown, the handle accessory 1000 includes two button modules 200. The two button modules 200 are respectively located near opposite ends of the housing 100 in a third direction Z. The third direction Z is perpendicular to the first direction X and perpendicular to the second direction Y. The distance from the upper surface of the end of button module 200 away from the other button module 200 to the housing 100 is less than the distance from the upper surface of the end of button module 200 near the other button module 200 to the housing 100.
[0042] Specifically, the user's palms rest on opposite ends of the handle accessory 1000 in the third direction Z. Because the end of the user's index finger closest to the palm is restricted by the palm, the range of motion of the part of the index finger closer to the fingertip is greater during operation. By designing the height of the part of the button module 200 protruding from the housing 100 to gradually decrease in the direction away from the other button module 200, it fits the user's index finger better, increases the contact area between the button module 200 and the user's index finger, and improves the user's operability.
[0043] like Figure 1-5 As shown, the button module 200 includes an operation button 210 and an elastic element 220. The operation button 210 is rotatably connected to the housing 100. The elastic element 220 is disposed between the operation button 210 and the side wall of the mounting groove 111. The side wall of the mounting groove 111 is provided with an operation clearance hole 115.
[0044] When the operation button 210 is pressed, the operation button 210 compresses the elastic element 220, and the handle accessory 1000 switches from the natural state to the pressed state. During the switch from the natural state to the pressed state, the end of the operation button 210 away from the mounting groove 111 is pressed by a finger, the operation button 210 rotates in the fourth direction, and the operation button 210 at least partially passes through the operation clearance hole 115 to press the button.
[0045] When the user releases the operation button 210, the elastic element 220 returns to its original position, supporting the operation button 210, and the handle accessory 1000 switches from the pressed state to the unpressed state. During the switch from the pressed state to the unpressed state, the operation button 210 partially retracts into the cavity 40 through the operation clearance hole 115, the elastic element 220 returns to its original position, and applies a force to the operation button 210 in the first direction X, causing the operation button 210 to rotate in the opposite direction of the fourth direction.
[0046] like Figure 1-7As shown, the housing 100 includes a first housing 10 and a second housing 20. The first housing 10 and the second housing 20 together form a receiving cavity 40. The first housing 10 has a first pivot portion 118 on the side facing the receiving cavity 40. The second housing 20 has a second pivot portion 214 on the side facing the receiving cavity 40.
[0047] The operation button 210 includes a button pivot 2105, a connecting part 2104, and a pressing part 2101. The pressing part 2101 and the button pivot 2105 are respectively disposed at opposite ends of the connecting part 2104.
[0048] The button pivot portion 2105 has a first pivot hole 1181 and a second pivot hole 2141 at its opposite ends, for the first pivot portion 118 and the second pivot portion 214 to be inserted into. Alternatively, the first pivot portion 118 and the second pivot portion 214 have a first pivot hole 1181 and a second pivot hole 2141, respectively, for the button pivot portion 2105 to be inserted into, so that the operation button 210 is rotatably connected to the first housing 10 and the second housing 20. The fourth direction is the direction of rotation of the operation button 2100 around the button pivot portion 2105.
[0049] By employing a split housing 100 consisting of a first housing 10 and a second housing 20, and by including the key pivot 2105, connecting part 2104, and pressing part 2101 of the operation button 210, the positioning and installation of the operation button 210 are facilitated. The connecting part 2104 increases the distance between the pressing part 2101 and the pivot, thereby lengthening the lever arm for the operation button 210 to rotate when the user presses the pressing part 2101, making it easier for the user to press the pressing part 2101 and improving the user experience.
[0050] In this embodiment, both ends of the pressing part 2101 in the second direction Y extend towards the first direction X, making the end face of the pressing part 2101 in the first direction X an arc surface. Specifically, in the second direction Y, the end face of the pressing part 2101 in the first direction X is arranged in an arc surface that goes from high to low and then back to high, increasing the surface area of the end face and thus increasing the contact area between the pressing part 2101 and the user's finger, thereby improving the user's operability. During user use, the user's index finger rests on the end face of the pressing part 2101 in the first direction X, and the index finger is in a posture with its length direction along the third direction Z. The third direction Z is perpendicular to both the first direction X and the second direction Y.
[0051] In this embodiment, the pressing part 2101 is configured such that both ends of the pressing part 2101 in the second direction Y extend toward the first direction X, so that the two extended parts of the pressing part 2101 in the first direction X respectively abut against the left and right sides of the index finger in the second direction Y, thereby preventing the index finger from coming out of the pressing part 2101 from the second direction Y or the opposite direction of the second direction Y, and enhancing the user's operating experience.
[0052] In this embodiment, the distance from the upper surface of the end of the pressing part 2101 away from the other pressing part 2101 to the housing 100 is less than the distance from the upper surface of the end of the pressing part 2101 close to the other pressing part 2101 to the housing 100.
[0053] By setting the height of the portion of the pressing part 2101 protruding from the housing 100 to gradually decrease in the direction away from the other pressing part 2101, it fits the user's index finger better, increases the contact area between the pressing part 2101 and the user's index finger, and improves the user's operability.
[0054] In the first embodiment, such as Figure 1-7 As shown, the two opposite ends of the button pivot 2105 are respectively provided with a first pivot hole 1181 and a second pivot hole 2141, so that the first pivot 118 and the second pivot 214 can be inserted, so that the operation button 210 is rotatably connected to the first housing 10 and the second housing 20.
[0055] In the second embodiment, the first rotating shaft portion 118 and the second rotating shaft portion 214 are respectively provided with a first shaft hole 1181 and a second shaft hole 2141, so that the button rotating shaft portion 2105 can be inserted, so that the operation button 210 is rotatably connected to the first housing 10 and the second housing 20.
[0056] Specifically, such as Figure 1-7 As shown, the first housing 10 includes a first body 11 and two first grip portions 12. The two first grip portions 12 are disposed at one end of the first body 11 in the opposite direction to the first direction X, and are respectively close to opposite ends in the third direction Z. Both first grip portions 12 extend at least partially in the opposite direction to the first direction X. The first body 11 has a mounting groove 111 on one side in the second direction Y, for mounting a game controller.
[0057] The second housing 20 includes a second main body 21 and two second grip sub-parts 22. The two second grip sub-parts 22 are disposed at one end of the second main body 21 in the opposite direction to the first direction X, and are respectively located near opposite ends in the third direction Z. Both second grip sub-parts 22 extend at least partially in the opposite direction to the first direction X. The first sub-grip 30 and the second sub-grip 30 together constitute the grip 30.
[0058] In this embodiment, the first main body 11 has two first button clearance grooves 114 at one end in the first direction X, and the second main body 21 has two second button clearance grooves 211 at one end in the first direction X. When the first housing 10 and the second housing 20 are assembled, the first button clearance grooves 114 and the second button clearance grooves 211 together form a button clearance hole 50. The button clearance hole 50 is used for the pressing part 2101 of the operation button 210 to pass through the receiving cavity 40 so that the user can press the pressing part 2101 to control the game controller.
[0059] like Figure 6-8 As shown, the first housing 10 has a first housing limiting part 13 on the side near the receiving cavity 40, and the second housing 20 has a second housing limiting part 23 on the side near the receiving cavity 40. When the first housing 10 and the second housing 20 are assembled, the first housing limiting part 13 and the second housing limiting part 23 are fixedly connected by screws 400 to fix the first housing 10 and the second housing 20. Specifically, the first housing limiting part 13 is embedded in the second screw hole 233 of the second housing limiting part 23, and the inner wall of the first screw hole 131 is provided with a housing limiting protrusion 231. The end of the first housing limiting part 13 away from the first housing 10 abuts against the housing limiting protrusion 231. The outer casing limiting protrusion 231 surrounds and forms a second sub-hole. The screw 400 passes through the second sub-hole to be embedded in the first screw hole 131 opened in the first outer casing limiting part 13. The limiting part of the screw 400 head abuts against the side of the outer casing limiting protrusion 231 away from the first housing 10, so as to fix the first housing 10 and the second housing 20 together by the screw 400.
[0060] The second screw hole 233 penetrates the surface of the second housing 20 away from the first housing 10, and a decorative piece is placed over the opening of the second screw hole 233. The outer surface of the decorative piece forms an arc that adapts to the outer surface of the second housing 20.
[0061] like Figure 10 As shown, the first housing 10 has a first positioning part 14 on the side near the receiving cavity 40, and the second housing 20 has a second positioning part 24 on the side near the receiving cavity 40. When the first housing 10 and the second housing 20 are assembled, the second positioning part 24 is inserted into the first positioning part 14 to position the assembly of the first housing 10 and the second housing 20, so as to facilitate the assembly of the first housing 10 and the second housing 20 into one body in the correct posture.
[0062] In this embodiment, as Figure 5 As shown, the connecting part 2104 is provided with three connecting reinforcing ribs 21041, thereby enhancing the mechanical strength of the connecting part 2104.
[0063] like Figure 1-6As shown, the operation button 210 includes a button extension 2106. The button extension 2106 is disposed on the pressing part 2101 and extends into the mounting groove 111.
[0064] In the pressed state, the button extension 2106 passes through the operation clearance hole 115 and presses the button. In the unpressed state, the button extension 2106 retracts into the cavity 40.
[0065] In this embodiment, a pressing limit part 2102 is provided at the end of the pressing part 2101 away from the connecting part 2104, and the pressing limit part 2102 extends in a direction away from the pressing part 2101. In the pressing state, the pressing limit part 2102 abuts against the side wall of the mounting groove 111 to prevent the operation button 210 from rotating excessively, thereby preventing the button extension part 2106 from extending excessively out of the operation avoidance hole 115 and avoiding damage to the buttons of the game controller.
[0066] like Figure 1-7 As shown, the first housing 10 has a first button clearance groove 114. The second housing 20 has a second button clearance groove 211. The first button clearance groove 114 and the second button clearance groove 211 together form a button clearance hole 50, which is used to expose at least part of the pressing part 2101 so that the user can press the pressing part 2101 with their finger, thereby switching the handle accessory 1000 from the natural state to the pressing state.
[0067] The operation button 210 also includes a release limiting part 2103. The release limiting part 2103 is provided along one end edge of the pressing part 2101 near the mounting groove 111 and extends in the direction perpendicular to the first direction X. The elastic member 220 is provided between the pressing part 2101 and the side wall of the mounting groove 111.
[0068] In its natural state, the button clearance hole 50 allows the pressing part 2101 to pass through, thus exposing the pressing part 2101. The elastic member 220 supports the pressing part 2101, and the release limit part 2103 abuts against the edge of the button clearance hole 50 to prevent the pressing part 2101 from completely disengaging from the button clearance hole 50, while also preventing foreign objects from entering the receiving cavity 40 through the gap between the button clearance hole 50 and the pressing part 2101.
[0069] like Figure 1-7 As shown, an elastic limiting groove 21011 is provided at one end of the pressing part 2101 near the mounting groove 111. The elastic limiting groove 21011 allows one end of the elastic member 220 to be inserted, thereby limiting the end of the elastic member 220 near the pressing part 2101.
[0070] The sidewall of the mounting groove 111, near the receiving cavity 40, is provided with at least two transverse limiting ribs 119 and at least one first longitudinal limiting rib 1101. The second housing 20, facing the receiving cavity 40, is provided with at least one second longitudinal limiting rib 213. The at least two transverse limiting ribs 119 abut against opposite sides of the elastic member 220 in the third direction Z, specifically against opposite sides of the end of the elastic member 220 away from the pressing part 2101 in three directions. The third direction Z is perpendicular to the first direction X and perpendicular to the second direction Y. The first longitudinal limiting rib 1101 and the second longitudinal limiting rib 213 abut against opposite sides of the elastic member 220 in the second direction Y, away from the pressing part 2101. Through the provision of at least two transverse limiting ribs 119, at least one first longitudinal limiting rib 1101, and at least one second longitudinal limiting rib 213, the end of the elastic member 220 away from the pressing part 2101 is limited. The elastic limiting groove 21011 is used to limit the end of the elastic member 220 near the pressing part 2101, thereby completely limiting the elastic member 220.
[0071] In this embodiment, the elastic element 220 is foam. There are two lateral limiting ribs 119, which are positioned with their length direction along the second direction Y. There are two first longitudinal limiting ribs 1101, both positioned with their length direction along the second direction Y. There is one second longitudinal limiting rib 213, which extends along the second direction Y to abut against the foam. Specifically, the second longitudinal limiting rib 213 extends at least partially along the third direction Z to better limit the elastic element 220. Specifically, each of the two opposite second longitudinal limiting ribs 213 in the third direction Z has a reinforcing rib, which extends at least partially along the first direction X or the opposite direction of the first direction X to enhance the mechanical strength of the second longitudinal limiting rib 213 against the first direction X or the opposite direction of the first direction X, preventing the second longitudinal limiting rib 213 from bending and being damaged.
[0072] like Figure 5 As shown, the operation button 210 also includes an elastic limiting part 2107. The elastic limiting part 2107 is disposed within the elastic limiting groove 21011. The elastic limiting part 2107 includes a first elastic limiting rib 21071 and a second elastic limiting rib 21072. The first elastic limiting rib 21071 is positioned with its length direction along a third direction Z and extends into the mounting groove 111. The first elastic limiting rib 21071 has a first sub-groove 210711. The second elastic limiting rib 21072 is positioned with its length direction along a second direction Y and extends into the mounting groove 111. The second elastic limiting rib 21072 has a second sub-groove 210721.
[0073] When the elastic member 220 is embedded in the elastic limiting groove 21011, the end face of the elastic member 220 away from the mounting groove 111 abuts against the bottom wall of the first sub-groove 210711 and / or the second sub-groove 210721. The two opposite sides of the elastic member 220 in the third direction Z abut against the two opposite side walls of the first sub-groove 210711, and the two opposite sides of the elastic member 220 in the second direction Y abut against the two opposite side walls of the second sub-groove 210721.
[0074] In this embodiment, the elastic element 220 is foam. There are three first elastic limiting ribs. The end face of the foam near the pressing part 2101 abuts against the bottom walls of the first sub-groove 210711 and the second sub-groove 210721. There are two second elastic limiting ribs. Both second elastic limiting ribs are located on the same side of the first elastic limiting ribs, specifically the first elastic limiting rib closest to the second housing 20. The side of the foam near the pressing part 2101 and in the second direction Y abuts against the elastic limiting groove 21011, and the opposite side abuts against the second elastic limiting rib, specifically against the side wall of the second sub-groove 210721. The opposite sides of the foam in the third direction Z abut against the two side walls of the second sub-groove 210721, respectively. This arrangement completely limits the end of the foam near the pressing part 2101. In other embodiments, at least one second elastic limiting rib is disposed on the side of the first elastic limiting rib closest to the first housing 10 that is close to the first housing 10, and at least one second elastic limiting rib is disposed on the side of the first elastic limiting rib closest to the second housing 20 that is close to the second housing 20.
[0075] In some embodiments, the end face of the foam near the pressing part 2101 abuts against the bottom wall of the second sub-groove 210721.
[0076] In other embodiments, the end face of the foam near the pressing part 2101 abuts against the bottom wall of the first sub-groove 210711.
[0077] Preferably, there are at least two first elastic limiting ribs and at least two second elastic limiting ribs. By increasing the number of first and second elastic limiting ribs, the contact area between the first and second elastic limiting ribs and the elastic member 220 is increased, thereby reducing the contact area between the elastic member 220 and the first and second elastic limiting ribs. This increases the support force provided by the elastic member 220 to the pressing part 2101 in both the natural and pressed states, improving the user's gaming experience.
[0078] In other embodiments, the elastic element 220 is a spring, and the elastic limiting portion 2107 is disposed along the periphery of the spring and extends in the opposite direction to the first direction X to limit the end of the spring near the pressing portion 2101. An elastic limiting protrusion is provided on the side wall of the mounting groove 111, and the elastic limiting protrusion is embedded in the end of the spring away from the pressing portion 2101, thereby limiting the end of the spring away from the pressing portion 2101. The elastic limiting portion 2107 is used to limit the installation of the spring.
[0079] Compared to the setting of the first elastic limiting rib and the second elastic limiting rib, in the embodiment where the surface of the elastic contact near the pressing part 2101 is flat by filling the elastic limiting groove 21011, since the surface of the pressing part 2101 is arc-shaped, the filling of the elastic limiting groove 21011 results in uneven thickness of the pressing part 2101. Since the conventional production of the operation button 210 uses the injection molding demolding process, it will cause defects on the end face of the operation button 210 in the first direction X, affecting the user experience. Therefore, the elastic limiting part 2107 with the first elastic limiting rib and the second elastic limiting rib is beneficial to improving the molding quality of the end face of the operation button 210 in the first direction X and improving the user experience.
[0080] like Figure 1 , Figure 2 , Figure 4 , Figure 6 , Figure 7 and Figure 9-11As shown, at least one elastic snap-fit member 300 is provided on each of the opposite sides of the mounting slot 111. The elastic snap-fit member 300 includes a guide portion 321 and a snap-fit portion 322. The guide portion 321 connects to one end of the snap-fit portion 322 in the second direction Y. In the second direction Y, the size of the guide portion 321 gradually decreases in the first direction X, while the size of the snap-fit portion 322 gradually increases in the first direction X. During the assembly of the game controller into the mounting slot 111, the two opposite parts of the game controller in the first direction X first abut against the guide portion 321. Because the size of the guide portion 321 gradually decreases in the second direction Y, forming a guide slope, it facilitates the assembly of the game controller into the clamping space formed by the snap-fit portion 322. Because the size of the snap-fit portion 322 gradually increases in the second direction Y, forming a snap-fit slope, it makes it less likely for the game controller to detach when assembled into the clamping space formed by the snap-fit portion 322, improving the stability of the game controller assembled into the controller accessory 1000. Because the elastic latch 300 is elastic, it can deform. When the game controller is assembled into the clamping space formed by the latch portion 322, the latch portion 322 deforms to cover at least a portion of the game controller near the elastic latch 300, thereby increasing the friction between the elastic latch 300 and the game controller and further improving the stability of the game controller assembled into the controller accessory 1000. Simultaneously, because the elastic latch 300 is elastic, it can deform, making it easy for the user to disassemble the game controller.
[0081] In this embodiment, the mounting slot 111 has two elastic snap-fit members 300 on each of its opposite sides in the first direction X. The mounting slot 111 also has a lateral limiting protrusion 113 on each of its opposite sides in the third direction Z. To facilitate the installation of the game controller, the mounting slot 111 is slightly larger than the game controller. The game controller is snapped and limited on its opposite sides in the first direction X by the elastic snap-fit members 300, and on its opposite sides in the third direction Z by the lateral limiting protrusion 113, thereby improving the assembly stability of the game controller.
[0082] Specifically, the elastic snap-fit component 300 includes a third body 310, a snap-fit portion 320, and a snap-fit extension 330. The snap-fit extension 330 and the snap-fit portion 320 are respectively disposed on opposite sides of the third body 310. The dimension of the third body 310 in the third direction Z is larger than the dimension of the snap-fit portion 320 in the third direction Z. The snap-fit portion 320 includes a guide portion 321 and a snap-fit portion 322. The snap-fit extension 330 is disposed along the edge of the third body 310 and extends away from the snap-fit portion 320. The snap-fit extension 330 and the third body 310 together form a snap-fit groove 340 to increase the elasticity of the elastic snap-fit component 300. When it is necessary to adjust the hardness of the elastic snap-fit component 300 later, glue can be filled into the snap-fit groove 340 to increase the hardness of the elastic snap-fit component 300 and increase the mechanical strength of the game controller.
[0083] The mounting groove 111 of the first housing 10 has a snap-fit clearance hole 117 on its side wall. The mounting groove 111 also has a first snap-fit limiting portion 116 disposed opposite to the snap-fit clearance hole 117. The first snap-fit limiting portion 116 includes a snap-fit extension portion 1161 and a snap-fit limiting portion 1162 disposed opposite to each other. The snap-fit extension portion 1161 connects to the first housing 10, and the snap-fit limiting portion 1162 is located at the end of the snap-fit extension portion 1161 away from the first housing 10 and extends towards the other snap-fit limiting portion 1162. When the elastic snap-fit member 300 is assembled with the first snap-fit limiting portion 116, the snap-fit portion 320 passes through the snap-fit clearance hole 117 to extend into the mounting groove 111, thereby snapping the game controller assembled in the mounting groove 111. The third body 310 abuts against the edge of the snap-fit clearance hole 117 near the snap-fit portion 320, thereby preventing the elastic snap-fit member 300 from dislodging from the snap-fit clearance hole 117. At least partially, the two opposing sides of the third body 310 and the snap-fit extension in the third direction Z abut against the snap-fit extension sub-portion 1161, thereby limiting the elastic snap-fit member 300 in the third direction Z. The two opposing sides of the third body 310 and the snap-fit extension in the second direction Y abut against the first housing 10 and the second housing 20, respectively. The second housing 20 is provided with a second snap-fit limiting portion 212. When the elastic snap-fit member 300 is assembled to the first snap-fit limiting portion 116, the first housing 10 and the second housing 20 are combined, such that the second snap-fit limiting portion 212 and the first housing 10 jointly compress the elastic snap-fit member 300, thereby limiting the elastic snap-fit member 300 in the second direction Y. The second latching limit portion 212 extends at least partially toward the elastic latching member 300, so that the second latching limit portion 212, the first housing 10 and the elastic latching member 300 are interference-fitted to prevent the elastic latching member 300 from being excessively deformed when the game controller is assembled into the mounting slot 111, causing it to lose its latching function.
[0084] like Figure 1 and Figure 10 As shown, the mounting slot 111 has a notch 112 on its side wall in the opposite direction to the first direction X. In the second direction Y, the distance from the upper surface of the notch 112 to the side wall of the mounting slot 111 away from the button module 200 gradually increases in the first direction X, so that the user's fingers can reach the bottom of the game controller that has been installed in the mounting slot 111, thereby making it easier to pop out the game controller.
[0085] The above description is only used to illustrate the technical solution of this utility model and is not intended to limit it. Any other modifications or equivalent substitutions made by those skilled in the art to the technical solution of this utility model, as long as they do not depart from the spirit and scope of the technical solution of this utility model, should be covered within the scope of the claims of this utility model.
Claims
1. A controller accessory (1000) for a game controller, wherein the game controller has at least one button at one end in a first direction (X), characterized in that, The handle accessory (1000) includes: The housing (100) has a mounting groove (111) on one side in the second direction (Y) for mounting the game controller. The second direction (Y) is perpendicular to the first direction (X). The housing (100) includes a grip (30) which is disposed at one end of the housing (100) in the opposite direction to the first direction (X) and extends in the opposite direction to the first direction (X). The housing (100) is configured to form a receiving cavity (40). A button module (200) is disposed at one end of the housing (100) in the first direction (X). The button module (200) is at least partially housed in the receiving cavity (40). In the pressed state, the button module (200) at least partially passes through the side wall of the mounting groove (111) to press the button. The button module (200) extends from both ends in the second direction (Y) toward the first direction (X), such that the end face of the button module (200) in the first direction (X) is arc-shaped.
2. The handle accessory (1000) as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The handle accessory (1000) includes two button modules (200), which are respectively located near the opposite ends of the housing (100) in a third direction (Z). The third direction (Z) is perpendicular to the first direction (X) and perpendicular to the second direction (Y). The distance from the upper surface of the end of the button module (200) away from the other button module (200) to the housing (100) is less than the distance from the upper surface of the end of the button module (200) near the other button module (200) to the housing (100).
3. The handle accessory (1000) as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The button module (200) includes an operation button (210) and an elastic element (220). The operation button (210) is rotatably connected to the housing (100). The elastic element (220) is disposed between the operation button (210) and the side wall of the mounting groove (111). The side wall of the mounting groove (111) is provided with an operation clearance hole (115). During the transition from the natural state to the pressed state, the end of the operation button (210) away from the mounting groove (111) is pressed, the operation button (210) rotates in the fourth direction, the elastic element (220) is compressed, and the operation button (210) passes at least partially through the operation clearance hole (115) to press the button. During the transition from the pressed state to the natural state, the portion of the operation button (210) passing through the operation clearance hole (115) retracts into the receiving cavity (40), the elastic element (220) recovers, and provides a force to the operation button (210) in the first direction (X), causing the operation button (210) to rotate in the opposite direction of the fourth direction.
4. The handle accessory (1000) as described in claim 3, characterized in that, The housing (100) includes a first housing (10) and a second housing (20), which together form the receiving cavity (40). The first housing (10) has a first pivot (118) on the side facing the receiving cavity (40), and the second housing (20) has a second pivot (214) on the side facing the receiving cavity (40). The operation button (210) includes a button pivot (2105), a connecting part (2104), and a pressing part (2101). The pressing part (2101) and the button pivot (2105) are respectively disposed at opposite ends of the connecting part (2104). The key pivot (2105) has a first shaft hole (1181) and a second shaft hole (2141) at its opposite ends, so that the first pivot (118) and the second pivot (214) can be inserted into it. Alternatively, the first pivot (118) and the second pivot (214) have a first shaft hole (1181) and a second shaft hole (2141) respectively, so that the key pivot (2105) can be inserted into it, so that the operation key (210) is rotatably connected to the first housing (10) and the second housing (20). The fourth direction is the rotation direction of the operation key (210) around the key pivot (2105).
5. The handle accessory (1000) as described in claim 4, characterized in that, The operation button (210) includes a button extension (2106), which is disposed on the pressing part (2101) and extends toward the mounting groove (111); In the pressed state, the button extension (2106) passes through the operation clearance hole (115) and presses the button.
6. The handle accessory (1000) as described in claim 4, characterized in that, The first housing (10) has a first button clearance groove (114), and the second housing (20) has a second button clearance groove (211). The first button clearance groove (114) and the second button clearance groove (211) together form a button clearance hole (50). The operation button (210) also includes a release limiting part (2103), which is provided along one end edge of the pressing part (2101) near the mounting groove (111) and extends in the vertical direction of the first direction (X); In the natural state, the button clearance hole (50) allows the pressing part (2101) to pass through, thereby exposing the pressing part (2101), and the disengagement limiting part (2103) abuts against the edge of the button clearance hole (50).
7. The handle accessory (1000) as described in claim 4, characterized in that, The pressing part (2101) has an elastic limiting groove (21011) at one end near the mounting groove (111), and one end of the elastic member (220) is inserted into the elastic limiting groove (21011); The sidewall of the mounting groove (111) near the receiving cavity (40) is provided with at least two transverse limiting ribs (119) and at least one first longitudinal limiting rib (1101). The second housing (20) facing the receiving cavity (40) is provided with at least one second longitudinal limiting rib (213). The at least two transverse limiting ribs (119) respectively abut against the opposite sides of the elastic member (220) in a third direction (Z). The third direction (Z) is perpendicular to the first direction (X) and perpendicular to the second direction (Y). The first longitudinal limiting rib (1101) and the second longitudinal limiting rib (213) abut against the opposite sides of the elastic member (220) in the second direction (Y) at the end away from the pressing part (2101).
8. The handle accessory (1000) as described in claim 7, characterized in that, The operation button (210) further includes an elastic limiting part (2107), which is disposed in the elastic limiting groove (21011). The elastic limiting part (2107) includes a first elastic limiting rib (21071) and a second elastic limiting rib (21072). The first elastic limiting rib (21071) is disposed along the third direction (Z) and extends toward the mounting groove (111). The second elastic limiting rib (21072) is disposed along the second direction (Y) and extends toward the mounting groove (111). The first elastic limiting rib (21071) has a first sub-groove (210711), and the second elastic limiting rib (21072) has a second sub-groove (210721). When the elastic member (220) is embedded in the elastic limiting groove (21011), the end face of the elastic member (220) away from the mounting groove (111) abuts against the bottom wall of the first sub-groove (210711) and / or the second sub-groove (210721), the opposite sides of the elastic member (220) in the third direction (Z) abut against the opposite two side walls of the first sub-groove (210711), and the opposite sides of the elastic member (220) in the second direction (Y) abut against the opposite two side walls of the second sub-groove (210721).
9. The handle accessory (1000) as claimed in claim 1, characterized in that, At least one elastic snap-fit member (300) is provided on each of the opposite sides of the mounting groove (111). The elastic snap-fit member (300) includes a guide sub-part (321) and a snap-fit sub-part (322). The guide sub-part (321) is connected to one end of the snap-fit sub-part (322) in the second direction (Y). In the second direction (Y), the size of the guide sub-part (321) in the first direction (X) gradually decreases, and the size of the snap-fit sub-part (322) in the first direction (X) gradually increases.
10. The handle accessory (1000) as claimed in claim 1, characterized in that, The mounting groove (111) has a groove (112) on its side wall in the opposite direction to the first direction (X). In the second direction (Y), the distance from the upper surface of the groove (112) to the side wall of the mounting groove (111) away from the button module (200) in the first direction (X) gradually increases.