Peripheral device

Abstract

The utility model provides a peripheral device which comprises a base, a shoulder key assembly and a connecting rod assembly, the base is used for being connected with an intelligent terminal, the intelligent terminal comprises a display screen, and the side, back to the intelligent terminal, of the base comprises a storage cavity; the shoulder key assembly is arranged on at least one side edge of the base; the connecting rod assembly is movably connected to the base, the connecting rod assembly has a first state in which the connecting rod assembly is stored in the storage cavity and a second state in which the connecting rod assembly extends out of the storage cavity and extends to the front side of the display screen, the connecting rod assembly is configured to be in the second state, and when the shoulder key assembly is pressed down, the connecting rod assembly is in the second state. And the touch panel is electrically conducted with the shoulder key assembly and is in contact with the display screen. The technical problems that when an intelligent terminal plays a game, controllability is poor, a shoulder key assembly is prone to being lost, and portability is affected are solved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application relates to the field of electronic product accessories technology, specifically to a peripheral device. Background Technology

[0002] With the development of technology, people are using smart terminals such as mobile phones or tablets to play games more and more frequently. The display interface of smart terminals usually has virtual buttons. In order to improve the gaming experience, smart terminals usually also have external game shoulder buttons to improve controllability and enhance the competitive level.

[0003] In the process of conceiving and implementing this application, the inventors discovered at least the following problems: In some smart terminals, the game shoulder button peripheral usually adopts an integrated structure and is fixed to the outside of the smart terminal. When the game shoulder button of the smart terminal is not in use, it must be removed from the phone, which not only increases the operation steps, but also makes the shoulder button easy to be lost during disassembly and storage, affecting its use.

[0004] The preceding description is intended to provide general background information and does not necessarily constitute prior art. Utility Model Content

[0005] To address the aforementioned technical problems, this application provides a peripheral device that solves the technical issues of poor operability when playing games on smart terminals and the easy loss of shoulder button components, which affects portability.

[0006] To address the aforementioned technical problems, this application provides a peripheral device, comprising:

[0007] A base, which is connected to a smart terminal, and the side of the base facing away from the smart terminal includes a storage cavity;

[0008] A shoulder key assembly, the shoulder key assembly being disposed on at least one side of the base;

[0009] A linkage assembly is movably connected to the base. The linkage assembly has a first state in which it is housed within the housing cavity, and a second state in which it extends out of the housing cavity and extends to the front side of the display screen of the smart terminal. The linkage assembly is configured to be in the second state and, when the shoulder button assembly is pressed, is electrically connected to the shoulder button assembly and contacts the display screen.

[0010] This application provides a peripheral device in which a linkage assembly is movably connected to a base. The linkage assembly has a first state where it is housed within a storage cavity, and a second state where it extends out of the storage cavity and reaches the front of the display screen. When not in use, the linkage assembly can be compactly housed within the storage cavity, which not only improves portability but also prevents loss. When needed, the linkage assembly can be quickly deployed, switching from the second state to the first state, and cooperates with the shoulder button assembly to perform input operations, enabling more complex interactive operations on smart terminals. This results in a better user experience in application scenarios that require additional input control, such as mobile games.

[0011] In one possible implementation, the linkage assembly includes:

[0012] The bracket is movably mounted on the base;

[0013] A rotating arm, rotatably mounted on the bracket, the rotating arm including a pressing head for contacting the display screen;

[0014] A conductive post is elastically abutted between the shoulder key assembly and the rotating arm.

[0015] In one possible implementation, the base has a mounting hole, the bracket includes a bracket body and a movable rod, a first end of the movable rod is connected to the bracket body, a second end of the movable rod is movably disposed in the mounting hole, and a first elastic element is connected between the second end of the movable rod and the bottom wall of the mounting hole.

[0016] In one possible implementation, the outer wall of the bracket body includes a mounting groove, the rotating arm is located in the mounting groove, a first end of the rotating arm extends out of the mounting groove and is connected to the pressing head, and a second end of the rotating arm elastically abuts against the conductive post.

[0017] In one possible implementation, the support body includes a first rotating part, the rotating arm includes a second rotating part, one of the first rotating part and the second rotating part is a rotating shaft, the other of the first rotating part and the second rotating part is a rotating hole, and the rotating shaft is rotatably disposed in the rotating hole;

[0018] The second rotating part is located between the first end of the rotating arm and the second end of the rotating arm.

[0019] In one possible implementation, the base includes a housing and a cover plate, the housing including a protective cavity for accommodating the smart terminal, the cover plate being disposed on the side of the housing opposite to the protective cavity, the receiving cavity being located between the housing and the cover plate, and the mounting hole being formed in the cover plate.

[0020] In one possible implementation, the shoulder button assembly includes a button, a dome switch, and a connecting piece. An opening is provided on the side of the housing, and the button, the dome switch, and the connecting piece are all disposed within the opening. The dome switch is located between the button and the connecting piece. The button includes a pressing portion extending outside the opening.

[0021] In one possible implementation, a guide groove is provided inside the bracket body, a first end of the conductive post abuts against the connecting piece, a second end of the conductive post extends into the mounting groove through the guide groove, a second elastic member is sleeved on the second end of the conductive post, the outer wall of the conductive post includes a limiting step, and the two ends of the second elastic member abut against the limiting step and the rotating arm, respectively.

[0022] In one possible implementation, the end of the movable rod away from the bracket body includes a limiting flange, and the open end of the mounting hole is provided with an anti-detachment part, with the limiting flange abutting against the anti-detachment part.

[0023] In one possible implementation, the connecting piece, the conductive post, the second elastic element, and the rotating arm are all conductive elements.

[0024] This application provides a peripheral device in which a shoulder button assembly is disposed on at least one side of a base. The shoulder button assembly provides additional physical button input. During gameplay, the additional physical buttons can provide better control and response speed. Users can press these buttons to achieve specific functions or command input. The side button design is ergonomic, allowing users to have a more comfortable operating experience during long gaming sessions, reducing hand fatigue and providing a better gaming experience. It can also play a role in other application scenarios that require precise control.

[0025] This application provides a peripheral device that helps improve game operation, enables multi-finger interaction, enhances the fun of the game, and can prevent fingers from obstructing the display area when operating virtual buttons, thus affecting the line of sight and the smoothness of operation.

[0026] This application provides a peripheral device designed to enhance user controllability when playing games on a smart terminal. When using the linkage assembly, the movable lever is pulled upwards and rotated 90°, causing the pressing head to contact the smart terminal's display screen. The user then controls the display screen using shoulder buttons, improving the gaming experience. When not in use, the movable lever is rotated 90° and retracted into the mounting hole, allowing the linkage assembly to be easily stored in a storage cavity for convenient portability.

[0027] In addition to the technical problems solved by the embodiments of this application, the technical features constituting the technical solutions, and the beneficial effects brought about by the technical features of these technical solutions described above, other technical problems that can be solved by a peripheral device provided by the embodiments of this application, other technical features included in the technical solutions, and the beneficial effects brought about by these technical features will be further described in detail in the specific implementation. Attached Figure Description

[0028] The accompanying drawings, which are incorporated in and form part of this specification, illustrate embodiments consistent with this application and, together with the description, serve to explain the principles of this application. To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions of the embodiments of this application, the drawings used in the description of the embodiments will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, those skilled in the art can obtain other drawings based on these drawings without any creative effort.

[0029] Figure 1 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the peripheral device provided in the embodiments of this application;

[0030] Figure 2 A front view of the peripheral device provided in the embodiments of this application;

[0031] Figure 3 A top view of the peripheral device provided in the embodiments of this application;

[0032] Figure 4 A cross-sectional view of the peripheral device provided in the embodiments of this application at the location of the conductive post;

[0033] Figure 5 A side view of a peripheral device provided in an embodiment of this application;

[0034] Figure 6 A three-dimensional structural diagram of the shoulder key assembly, linkage assembly, and cover plate of the peripheral device provided in the embodiments of this application;

[0035] Figure 7 A cross-sectional view of the linkage assembly and cover plate of the peripheral device provided in the embodiments of this application;

[0036] Figure 8 Another cross-sectional view of the linkage assembly and cover plate of the peripheral device provided in the embodiments of this application;

[0037] Figure 9 An exploded view of the linkage assembly of the peripheral device provided in the embodiments of this application;

[0038] Figure 10 A three-dimensional structural schematic diagram of the linkage assembly and cover plate of the peripheral device provided in the embodiments of this application;

[0039] Figure 11 A three-dimensional structural schematic diagram of the movable rod of the peripheral device provided in the embodiments of this application;

[0040] Figure 12 A partial structural schematic diagram of the opening on the housing of the peripheral device provided in the embodiments of this application;

[0041] Figure 13 An exploded view of the shoulder key assembly of the peripheral device provided in the embodiments of this application;

[0042] Figure 14 This is a schematic diagram of the hardware structure of a mobile terminal provided in an embodiment of this application.

[0043] Explanation of reference numerals in the attached figures:

[0044] 10-Base; 11-Receiving cavity; 12-Opening cavity; 13-Protective cavity; 14-Mounting hole; 141-Anti-detachment part; 142-First fixing shaft; 15-Housing shell; 151-Baffle; 16-Cover plate;

[0045] 20 - Shoulder button assembly; 21 - Button; 22 - Dome switch; 23 - Connecting piece;

[0046] 30 - Linkage assembly; 31 - Bracket; 311 - Bracket body; 312 - Movable rod; 3121 - Limiting flange; 3122 - Second fixed shaft; 3123 - Hollow hole; 313 - First rotating part; 314 - Mounting groove; 315 - Guide groove; 32 - Rotating arm; 321 - Pressing head; 322 - Second rotating part;

[0047] 33-Conductive post; 331-Limiting step;

[0048] 40 - First elastic element; 50 - Second elastic element;

[0049] 500 - Mobile terminal; 501 - Radio frequency unit; 502 - WiFi module; 503 - Audio output unit; 504 - A / V input unit; 5041 - Graphics processor; 5042 - Microphone; 505 - Sensor; 506 - Display unit; 5061 - Display panel; 507 - User input unit; 5071 - Touch panel; 5072 - Other input devices; 508 - Interface unit; 509 - Memory; 510 - Processor; 511 - Power supply.

[0050] The realization of the objectives, functional features, and advantages of this application will be further explained in conjunction with the embodiments and with reference to the accompanying drawings. The accompanying drawings have illustrated specific embodiments of this application, which will be described in more detail below. These drawings and textual descriptions are not intended to limit the scope of the concept in any way, but rather to illustrate the concepts of this application to those skilled in the art through reference to specific embodiments. Detailed Implementation

[0051] Exemplary embodiments will now be described in detail, examples of which are illustrated in the accompanying drawings. When the following description relates to the drawings, unless otherwise indicated, the same numbers in different drawings denote the same or similar elements. The embodiments described in the following exemplary embodiments do not represent all embodiments consistent with this application. Rather, they are merely examples of apparatuses and methods consistent with some aspects of this application as detailed in the appended claims.

[0052] It should be noted that, in this document, the terms "comprising," "including," or any other variations thereof are intended to cover non-exclusive inclusion, such that a process, method, article, or apparatus that comprises a list of elements includes not only those elements but also other elements not expressly listed, or elements inherent to such a process, method, article, or apparatus. Without further limitations, an element defined by the phrase "comprising one..." does not exclude the presence of other identical elements in the process, method, article, or apparatus that includes that element. Optionally, components, features, or elements with the same names in different embodiments of this application may have the same meaning or different meanings, the specific meaning of which needs to be determined by its interpretation in that specific embodiment or further in conjunction with the context of that specific embodiment.

[0053] It should be understood that although the terms first, second, third, etc., may be used herein to describe various information, such information should not be limited to these terms. These terms are used only to distinguish information of the same type from one another. For example, without departing from the scope of this document, first information may also be referred to as second information, and similarly, second information may also be referred to as first information. Depending on the context, the word "if," as used herein, may be interpreted as "when," "when," or "in response to determination." Furthermore, as used herein, the singular forms "a," "an," and "the" are intended to also include the plural forms, unless the context indicates otherwise. It should be further understood that the terms "comprising," "including," indicate the presence of the foregoing features, steps, operations, elements, components, items, kinds, and / or groups, but do not exclude the presence, occurrence, or addition of one or more other features, steps, operations, elements, components, items, kinds, and / or groups. The terms "or," "and / or," "including at least one of the following," etc., as used in this application, may be interpreted as inclusive, or mean any one or any combination thereof. For example, "including at least one of the following: A, B, C" means "any one of the following: A; B; C; A and B; A and C; B and C; A and B and C." Similarly, "A, B, or C" or "A, B, and / or C" means "any one of the following: A; B; C; A and B; A and C; B and C; A and B and C." Exceptions to this definition only occur when the combination of elements, functions, steps, or operations is inherently mutually exclusive in some way.

[0054] It should be understood that although the steps in the flowcharts of this application's embodiments are shown sequentially according to the arrows, these steps are not necessarily executed in the order indicated by the arrows. Unless explicitly stated herein, there is no strict order restriction on the execution of these steps, and they can be executed in other orders. Moreover, at least some of the steps in the figures may include multiple sub-steps or multiple stages. These sub-steps or stages are not necessarily completed at the same time, but can be executed at different times, and their execution order is not necessarily sequential, but can be performed alternately or in turn with other steps or at least a portion of the sub-steps or stages of other steps.

[0055] Depending on the context, the words “if” or “suppose” as used here can be interpreted as “when” or “in response to determination” or “in response to detection.” Similarly, depending on the context, the phrases “if determination” or “if detection (of the stated condition or event)” can be interpreted as “when determination” or “in response to determination” or “when detection (of the stated condition or event)” or “in response to detection (of the stated condition or event).”

[0056] It should be understood that the specific embodiments described herein are merely illustrative of this application and are not intended to limit this application.

[0057] In the following description, the use of suffixes such as "module," "part," or "unit" to denote elements is solely for the purpose of illustrative purposes and has no specific meaning in itself. Therefore, "module," "part," or "unit" may be used interchangeably.

[0058] Smart terminals can be implemented in various forms. For example, the smart terminals described in this application may include mobile terminals such as mobile phones, tablets, laptops, handheld computers, personal digital assistants (PDAs), portable media players (PMPs), navigation devices, wearable devices, smart bracelets, pedometers, etc., as well as fixed terminals such as digital TVs and desktop computers.

[0059] While virtual buttons on the touchscreen of a smart device can provide convenient input, they lack the tactile feedback of physical buttons. Users cannot perceive the presence of a button or confirm whether it has been pressed, resulting in poor controllability when playing games and affecting the user's gaming experience.

[0060] To improve the controllability of games, smart devices usually have shoulder buttons to provide additional physical button input. However, the inclusion of shoulder buttons can affect the portability of smart devices and there is also the problem that shoulder buttons are easy to lose.

[0061] In view of this, the peripheral device provided in this application embodiment has a first state in which the linkage assembly is movably connected to the base, and a second state in which the linkage assembly is housed in a storage cavity and extends out of the storage cavity and to the front side of the display screen. When the user is not using it, the linkage assembly can be compactly housed in the storage cavity, which not only improves portability but also prevents loss. When needed, the linkage assembly can be quickly deployed, switching from the second state to the first state, and cooperate with the shoulder button assembly to realize input operation, so as to perform more complex interactive operations on the smart terminal and improve the controllability when playing games.

[0062] The following description, with reference to the accompanying drawings, describes an embodiment of a peripheral device provided in this application.

[0063] refer to Figure 1 , Figure 2 and Figure 3As shown, this application embodiment provides a peripheral device. The smart terminal includes a display screen. The peripheral device includes a base 10, a shoulder button assembly 20, and a linkage assembly 30. The base 10 is used to connect to the smart terminal. The side of the base 10 facing away from the smart terminal includes a storage cavity 11. The shoulder button assembly 20 is disposed on at least one side of the base 10.

[0064] The linkage assembly 30 is movably connected to the base 10. The linkage assembly 30 has a first state in which it is housed in the housing cavity 11 and a second state in which it extends out of the housing cavity 11 and extends to the front side of the display screen. The linkage assembly 30 is configured to be in the second state and, when the shoulder button assembly 20 is pressed, it is electrically connected to the shoulder button assembly 20 and contacts the display screen.

[0065] This application provides a peripheral device in which the linkage assembly 30 is movably connected to the base 10. The linkage assembly 30 has a first state where it is housed in the storage cavity 11 and a second state where it extends out of the storage cavity 11 and extends to the front of the display screen. When not in use, the linkage assembly 30 can be compactly housed in the storage cavity 11, which not only improves portability but also prevents loss. When needed, the linkage assembly 30 can be quickly deployed, switching from the second state to the first state, and cooperates with the shoulder button assembly 20 to realize input operations, so as to perform more complex interactive operations on the smart terminal. This makes the user experience better in some application scenarios that require additional input control, such as mobile games.

[0066] Shoulder button assembly 20 is located on at least one side of base 10. Shoulder button assembly 20 provides additional physical button input. During gameplay, the additional physical buttons can provide better control and response speed. Users can press these buttons to achieve specific functions or command input. The side button design is ergonomic, allowing users to have a more comfortable operating experience during long gaming sessions, reducing hand fatigue and providing a better gaming experience. It can also play a role in other application scenarios that require precise control.

[0067] In one possible implementation method, refer to Figure 1 , Figure 2 and Figure 3 As shown, shoulder button assemblies 20 and linkage assemblies 30 are provided at both ends of one side of the base 10, facilitating operation with the user's left and right hands respectively. Alternatively, shoulder button assemblies 20 can be provided at both ends of the two opposite sides of the base 10.

[0068] In one possible implementation, the smart terminal includes a capacitive sensing unit that is triggered when the shoulder button assembly 20 is pressed, causing the linkage assembly 30 to contact the display screen. The smart terminal responds by changing the capacitance, replacing the virtual buttons displayed on the screen.

[0069] In one possible implementation method, refer to Figure 4 , Figure 5 and Figure 6 As shown, the linkage assembly 30 includes a bracket 31, a rotating arm 32, and a conductive post 33. The rotating arm 32 is rotatably mounted on the bracket 31 and includes a pressing head 321 for contacting the display screen. The conductive post 33 is elastically abutted between the shoulder button assembly 20 and the rotating arm 32.

[0070] In one possible implementation, the bracket 31 is movably disposed on the base 10, and the bracket 31 can rotate and extend relative to the base 10 to facilitate the switching of the linkage assembly 30 between a first state and a second state.

[0071] The rotating arm 32 is rotatably mounted on the bracket 31, so that the pressing head 321 can make vertical contact with the display screen during use, which facilitates the adjustment of the contact angle between the pressing head 321 and the display screen. When the shoulder button assembly 20 is pressed, the shoulder button assembly 20 and the linkage assembly 30 are electrically connected, converting the mechanical movement into an electrical signal, which is then used by the pressing head 321 to achieve the touch effect with the display screen.

[0072] The conductive post 33 is elastically abutted between the shoulder key assembly 20 and the rotating arm 32. The conductive post 33 plays a key conductive connection role between the shoulder key assembly 20 and the rotating arm 32. Since the conductive post 33 is elastically abutted between the shoulder key assembly 20 and the rotating arm 32, it can provide a certain amount of buffering and pressure when the shoulder key assembly 20 is pressed, so as to ensure the stability and reliability of the electrical contact. It also helps to absorb small changes in mechanical movement and maintain the continuity of electrical connection.

[0073] In one possible implementation method, refer to Figure 7 , Figure 8 and Figure 9 As shown, the base 10 has a mounting hole 14, and the bracket 31 includes a bracket body 311 and a movable rod 312. The first end of the movable rod 312 is connected to the bracket body 311, and the second end of the movable rod 312 is movably disposed in the mounting hole 14. A first elastic element 40 is connected between the second end of the movable rod 312 and the bottom wall of the mounting hole 14.

[0074] In one possible implementation, the mounting hole 14 can be a circular hole, and the movable rod 312 can be a cylindrical rod, so that the movable rod 312 can rotate and move up and down within the mounting hole 14.

[0075] In one possible implementation, the first elastic element 40 can be a spring or an elastic sleeve.

[0076] In one possible implementation method, refer to Figure 7 , Figure 8and Figure 9 As shown, to facilitate the fixing of the first elastic element 40, hooks are provided at both ends of the first elastic element 40. A first fixing shaft 142 is provided on the side wall of the mounting hole 14. The end of the movable rod 312 facing the bottom wall of the mounting hole 14 includes a hollow hole 3123 that can accommodate the first elastic element 40. A second fixing shaft 3122 is provided inside the movable rod 312, spanning the hollow hole 3123. The hooks at both ends of the first elastic element 40 are respectively hooked onto the first fixing shaft 142 and the second fixing shaft 3122, thereby stably connecting the first elastic element 40 between the second end of the movable rod 312 and the bottom wall of the mounting hole 14, preventing the first elastic element 40 from detaching from the mounting hole 14 and the movable rod 312. During the movement of the bracket 31, it is always subjected to the elastic force of the first elastic element 40, which provides the necessary buffering and reset function for the movement of the bracket 31.

[0077] In one possible implementation, a lug can be provided at the bottom of the movable rod 312, and the hooks at both ends of the first elastic member 40 can be hung on the first fixed shaft 142 and the lug respectively, so as to stably connect the first elastic member 40 between the second end of the movable rod 312 and the bottom wall of the mounting hole 14.

[0078] When the linkage assembly 30 is not in use, the linkage assembly 30 can be rotated around the mounting hole 14 by a certain angle, such as 89° or 90°, and stored in the storage cavity 11. The linkage assembly 30 is stably held in the storage cavity 11 by the downward elastic pulling force of the first elastic member 40, which helps to prevent the linkage assembly 30 from shaking or accidentally coming out.

[0079] In one possible implementation method, refer to Figure 8 , Figure 9 and Figure 10 As shown, the support body 311 can be L-shaped, and the movable rod 312 can be integrally formed and fixedly connected to the first end of the support body 311. Alternatively, the movable rod 312 can be fixedly connected to the first end of the support body 311 by screw connection.

[0080] In one possible implementation, the support body 311 includes a first rotating portion 313, and the rotating arm 32 includes a second rotating portion 322. One of the first rotating portion 313 and the second rotating portion 322 is a rotating shaft, and the other of the first rotating portion 313 and the second rotating portion 322 is a rotating hole. The rotating shaft is rotatably disposed within the rotating hole. The rotating arm 32 rotates relative to the support body 311 by rotating the rotating shaft within the rotating hole.

[0081] In one possible implementation, the support body 311 includes a first rotating part 313, which is a rotating shaft, and a second rotating part 322, which is a rotating hole, with the rotating shaft rotatably disposed within the rotating hole.

[0082] In one possible implementation, the bracket body 311 includes a first rotating part 313, which is a rotating hole, and a second rotating part 322, which is a rotating shaft rotatably disposed within the rotating hole. In another possible implementation, the rotating shaft may be a soft rubber shaft inserted into opposite sides of the rotating arm 32, with the rotating holes located on opposite side walls of the mounting groove 314, allowing the rotating arm 32 to rotate along the rotating shaft.

[0083] In one possible implementation, the outer wall of the support body 311 includes a mounting groove 314, a rotating arm 32 is located within the mounting groove 314, a first end of the rotating arm 32 extends out of the mounting groove 314 and is connected to the pressing head 321, a second end of the rotating arm 32 elastically abuts against the conductive post 33, and a second rotating part 322 is located between the first end and the second end of the rotating arm 32. This structure allows the rotating arm 32 to rotate about the second rotating part 322 as the center of rotation.

[0084] In one possible implementation, the pressing head 321 is connected to the first end of the rotating arm 32. Optionally, the pressing head 321 includes a protrusion, and the first end of the rotating arm 32 includes an opening through which the protrusion extends, such that the pressing head 321 is fixedly connected to the first end of the rotating arm 32.

[0085] In one possible implementation, the cross-sectional shape of the support body 311 may be U-shaped, forming a mounting groove 314 on the side of the support body 311 facing away from the base 10. The mounting groove 314 provides a defined space for the movement of the rotating arm 32, allowing the rotating arm 32 to move in a controlled manner within the mounting groove 314. The first rotating part 313 may be located on the side wall of the mounting groove 314.

[0086] The second end of the rotating arm 32 is elastically abutted against the conductive post 33 to ensure a stable electrical contact between the second end of the rotating arm 32 and the conductive post 33 when the rotating arm 32 moves.

[0087] In one possible implementation method, refer to Figure 1 , Figure 2 and Figure 3As shown, the base 10 includes a housing 15 and a cover plate 16. The housing 15 includes a protective cavity 13 for accommodating a smart terminal. The cover plate 16 is disposed on the side of the housing 15 opposite to the protective cavity 13. A receiving cavity 11 is located between the housing 15 and the cover plate 16. A mounting hole 14 is formed within the cover plate 16. This design makes the base 10 not only a simple support structure, but also a protective shell for the smart terminal, providing additional security protection.

[0088] In one possible implementation, the housing 15 includes a protective cavity 13 for accommodating the smart terminal, such that the base 10 can be a protective shell for the smart terminal, for example, a mobile phone case or a tablet case, to protect the smart terminal from external damage. At the same time, the base 10 also includes functions for mounting and supporting other components.

[0089] In one possible implementation method, refer to Figure 12 and Figure 13 As shown, the shoulder button assembly 20 includes a button 21, a dome switch 22, and a connecting piece 23. The side of the housing 15 has an opening 12. The button 21, the dome switch 22, and the connecting piece 23 are all disposed in the opening 12. The dome switch 22 is located between the button 21 and the connecting piece 23. The button 21 includes a pressing part that extends to the outside of the opening 12.

[0090] The shoulder button assembly 20 implements physical buttons, which provide better tactile feedback. Compared with virtual buttons on the display screen, users can more intuitively feel the operation of the buttons and reduce the possibility of accidental touches.

[0091] In one possible implementation method, refer to Figure 3 , Figure 12 and Figure 13 As shown, the side of the housing 15 has an opening 12, and the button 21 includes a pressing part that extends outside the opening 12, that is, the pressing part protrudes from the opening 12 outside the housing 15, so that the user can press the pressing part.

[0092] In one possible implementation, the connecting piece 23 is used to connect the dome switch 22 to the internal circuitry of the smart terminal to enable signal transmission. The dome switch 22 is typically a metal spring that provides tactile feedback and electrical connection when pressed. The elasticity of the dome switch 22 allows the button 21 to quickly return to its original shape after release, ensuring the reusability of the shoulder button assembly 20.

[0093] In one possible implementation, the dome switch 22 is located between the button 21 and the connecting piece 23. The dome switch 22 deforms when subjected to force, providing tactile feedback. The dome switch 22 contacts the connecting piece 23, transmitting the signal to the circuit system inside the smart terminal.

[0094] When the user presses down on the pressing part of button 21, the pressing part of button 21 contacts the dome switch 22, and the force is transmitted to the dome switch 22. Under the action of the force, the dome switch 22 deforms downward and contacts the connecting piece 23. When the user stops pressing down on the pressing part of button 21, the dome switch 22 returns to its original shape and pushes up the pressing part of button 21. The dome switch 22 disengages from the connecting piece 23, so that the pressing head 321 disconnects from the touch of the display screen.

[0095] In one possible implementation, the inner wall of the housing 15 includes a baffle 151, at least two side edges of which are fixedly connected to the inner wall of the housing 15, such that an opening 12 for accommodating the shoulder key assembly 20 is formed between the baffle 151 and the inner wall of the housing 15, and the shoulder key assembly 20 is located within the opening 12.

[0096] In one possible implementation method, refer to Figure 4 , Figure 9 and Figure 10 As shown, a guide groove 315 is provided in the bracket body 311, the first end of the conductive post 33 abuts against the connecting piece 23, the second end of the conductive post 33 extends into the mounting groove 314 through the guide groove 315, the second end of the conductive post 33 is fitted with a second elastic member 50, the outer wall of the conductive post 33 includes a limiting step 331, and the two ends of the second elastic member 50 abut against the limiting step 331 and the rotating arm 32 respectively.

[0097] In one possible implementation, the second elastic element 50 can be a spring or an elastic sleeve, which has a certain mechanical buffering and reset function. The second elastic element 50 is used to make the conductive post 33 elastically contact the rotating arm 32.

[0098] In one possible implementation, the outer diameter of the second end of the conductive post 33 is smaller than the outer diameter of the first end of the conductive post 33, thereby forming a limiting step 331 on the outer wall of the conductive post 33, the limiting step 331 having a limiting effect on the second elastic member 50.

[0099] The two ends of the second elastic member 50 abut against the limiting step 331 and the rotating arm 32 respectively. The second elastic member 50 elastically squeezes the rotating arm 32, and the rotating arm 32 rotates around the second rotating part 322 as the rotation center, so that the pressing head 321 is in close contact with the display screen.

[0100] Since the first end of the conductive post 33 abuts against the connecting piece 23, and the second elastic element 50, the rotating arm 32, and the pressing head 321 are in close contact with each other, when the user presses down on the pressing part of the button 21, the pressing part of the button 21 contacts the dome switch 22, and the force is transmitted to the dome switch 22. Under the action of the force, the dome switch 22 deforms downward and contacts the connecting piece 23, ultimately forming a series of contacts, realizing the touch of the pressing head 321 on the display screen; when the user stops pressing down on the pressing part of the button 21, the dome switch 22 returns to its original shape and pushes up the pressing part of the button 21, the dome switch 22 disengages from the connecting piece 23, and disconnects the touch of the display screen.

[0101] In this application, the shoulder key assembly 20 effectively combines electrical and mechanical functions, enhancing the reliability and functionality of the peripheral device. The conductive post 33 electrically connects the connecting piece 23 and the rotating arm 32 located within the mounting groove 314. The guide groove 315 guides the movement of the conductive post 33, ensuring that the conductive post 33 remains on a preset path during movement.

[0102] In one possible implementation method, refer to Figure 9 , Figure 10 and Figure 11 As shown, the end of the movable rod 312 away from the support body 311 includes a limiting flange 3121, as shown in the reference. Figure 8 and Figure 9 As shown, the opening end of the mounting hole 14 is provided with an anti-detachment part 141, and the limiting flange 3121 abuts against the anti-detachment part 141.

[0103] In one possible implementation, the limiting flange 3121 may protrude from the outer peripheral surface of the movable rod 312, and the anti-detachment part 141 is a protrusion provided at the open end of the mounting hole 14, such that the open end of the mounting hole 14 includes a small inner diameter. The anti-detachment part 141 prevents the limiting flange 3121 from leaving the mounting hole 14, thereby limiting the range of movement of the movable rod 312 within the mounting hole 14 and preventing the movable rod 312 from detaching from the mounting hole 14.

[0104] In one possible implementation method, refer to Figure 6 , Figure 9 and Figure 13 As shown, the connecting piece 23, the conductive post 33, the second elastic element 50, and the rotating arm 32 are all conductive elements.

[0105] In one possible implementation method, refer to Figure 1 As shown, the base 10 consists of non-conductive components, including but not limited to rubber materials, to provide insulation and protection.

[0106] This application provides a peripheral device that helps improve game operation, enables multi-finger interaction, enhances the fun of the game, and can prevent fingers from obstructing the display area when operating virtual buttons, thus affecting the line of sight and the smoothness of operation.

[0107] This application provides a peripheral device designed to enhance user controllability when playing games on a smart terminal. When using the linkage assembly 30, the movable rod 312 is pulled upwards and rotated 90°, causing the pressing head 321 to contact the smart terminal's display screen. The user then controls the display screen via the shoulder button assembly 20, improving the gaming experience. When not using the linkage assembly 30, the movable rod 312 is rotated 90° and retracted into the mounting hole 14, allowing the linkage assembly 30 to be easily stored in the storage cavity 11 for convenient portability.

[0108] The display screen is used to display images. Exemplarily, the display screen can be an Organic Light-Emitting Diode (OLED) display screen, an Active-Matrix Organic Light-Emitting Diode (AMOLED) display screen, a Mini Organic Light-Emitting Diode display screen, a Micro Organic Light-Emitting Diode display screen, or a Quantum Dot Light-Emitting Diode (QLED) display screen.

[0109] The following description will use a mobile terminal as an example. Those skilled in the art will understand that, apart from elements specifically designed for mobile purposes, the construction according to the embodiments of this application can also be applied to fixed-type terminals.

[0110] Please refer to Figure 14 The diagram shown illustrates the hardware structure of a mobile terminal implementing various embodiments of this application. The mobile terminal 500 may include: an RF (Radio Frequency) unit 501, a WiFi module 502, an audio output unit 503, an A / V (Audio / Video) input unit 504, a sensor 505, a display unit 506, a user input unit 507, an interface unit 508, a memory 509, a processor 510, and a power supply 511, among other components. Those skilled in the art will understand that... Figure 14The mobile terminal structure shown does not constitute a limitation on the mobile terminal. The mobile terminal may include more or fewer components than shown, or combine certain components, or have different component arrangements.

[0111] The following is combined Figure 14 A detailed introduction to each component of the mobile terminal:

[0112] The radio frequency unit 501 can be used for receiving and transmitting signals during information transmission or calls. Optionally, it receives downlink information from the base station and processes it with the processor 510; additionally, it transmits uplink data to the base station. Typically, the radio frequency unit 501 includes, but is not limited to, an antenna, at least one amplifier, a transceiver, a coupler, a low-noise amplifier, a duplexer, etc. Furthermore, the radio frequency unit 501 can also communicate wirelessly with networks and other devices. The aforementioned wireless communications may use any communication standard or protocol, including but not limited to GSM (Global System of Mobile communication), GPRS (General Packet Radio Service), CDMA2000 (Code Division Multiple Access 2000), WCDMA (Wideband Code Division Multiple Access), TD-SCDMA (Time Division-Synchronous Code Division Multiple Access), FDD-LTE (Frequency Division Duplexing-Long Term Evolution), TDD-LTE (Time Division Duplexing-Long Term Evolution), and 5G, etc.

[0113] WiFi is a short-range wireless transmission technology. Mobile terminals using the WiFi module 502 can help users send and receive emails, browse web pages, and access streaming media, providing users with wireless broadband internet access. Although Figure 14 WiFi module 502 is shown, but it is understood that it is not a necessary component of a mobile terminal and can be omitted as needed without changing the nature of the application.

[0114] The audio output unit 503 can convert audio data received by the radio frequency unit 501 or the WiFi module 502, or stored in the memory 509, into audio signals and output them as sound when the mobile terminal 500 is in call signal receiving mode, call mode, recording mode, voice recognition mode, broadcast receiving mode, etc. Furthermore, the audio output unit 503 can also provide audio output related to specific functions performed by the mobile terminal 500 (e.g., call signal receiving sound, message receiving sound, etc.). The audio output unit 503 may include a speaker, a buzzer, etc.

[0115] The A / V input unit 504 is used to receive audio or video signals. The A / V input unit 504 may include a graphics processing unit (GPU) 5041 and a microphone 5042. The GPU 5041 processes image data of still images or videos acquired by an image capture device (such as a camera) in video capture mode or image capture mode. The processed image frames can be displayed on the display unit 506. The image frames processed by the GPU 5041 can be stored in the memory 509 (or other storage medium) or transmitted via the radio frequency unit 501 or the WiFi module 502. The microphone 5042 can receive sound (audio data) in operating modes such as telephone call mode, recording mode, and voice recognition mode, and can process such sound into audio data. The processed audio (voice) data can be converted into a format that can be transmitted to a mobile communication base station via the radio frequency unit 501 in telephone call mode. The microphone 5042 can implement various types of noise cancellation (or suppression) algorithms to eliminate (or suppress) noise or interference generated during the reception and transmission of audio signals.

[0116] The mobile terminal 500 also includes at least one sensor 505, such as a light sensor, a motion sensor, and other sensors. Optionally, the light sensor includes an ambient light sensor and a proximity sensor. Optionally, the ambient light sensor can adjust the brightness of the display panel 5061 according to the ambient light level, and the proximity sensor can turn off the display panel 5061 and / or backlight when the mobile terminal 500 is moved to the ear. As a type of motion sensor, the accelerometer sensor can detect the magnitude of acceleration in various directions (generally three axes), and can detect the magnitude and direction of gravity when stationary. It can be used for applications that recognize the phone's posture (such as landscape / portrait switching, related games, magnetometer posture calibration), vibration recognition related functions (such as pedometer, tapping), etc. Other sensors that may be configured in the phone, such as fingerprint sensors, pressure sensors, iris sensors, molecular sensors, gyroscopes, barometers, hygrometers, thermometers, and infrared sensors, will not be described in detail here.

[0117] The display unit 506 is used to display information input by the user or information provided to the user. The display unit 506 may include a display panel 5061, which may be configured in the form of a liquid crystal display (LCD), an organic light-emitting diode (OLED), or the like.

[0118] User input unit 507 can be used to receive input numerical or character information, and generate key signal inputs related to user settings and function control of the mobile terminal. Optionally, user input unit 507 may include touch panel 5071 and other input devices 5072. Touch panel 5071, also known as touch screen, can collect touch operations on or near the user (such as operations performed by the user using a finger, stylus, or any suitable object or accessory on or near touch panel 5071), and drive corresponding connection devices according to a pre-set program. Touch panel 5071 may include two parts: a touch detection device and a touch controller. Optionally, the touch detection device detects the user's touch position and the signal generated by the touch operation, and transmits the signal to the touch controller; the touch controller receives touch information from the touch detection device, converts it into touch point coordinates, and sends it to processor 510, and can also receive and execute commands sent by processor 510. In addition, touch panel 5071 can be implemented using various types such as resistive, capacitive, infrared, and surface acoustic wave. In addition to the touch panel 5071, the user input unit 507 may also include other input devices 5072. Optionally, other input devices 5072 may include, but are not limited to, one or more of the following: physical keyboard, function keys (such as volume control buttons, power buttons, etc.), trackball, mouse, joystick, etc., without being specifically limited here.

[0119] Optionally, the touch panel 5071 may cover the display panel 5061. When the touch panel 5071 detects a touch operation on or near it, it transmits the information to the processor 510 to determine the type of touch event. Subsequently, the processor 510 provides corresponding visual output on the display panel 5061 based on the type of touch event. Although in Figure 14 In this embodiment, the touch panel 5071 and the display panel 5061 are two independent components to realize the input and output functions of the mobile terminal. However, in some embodiments, the touch panel 5071 and the display panel 5061 can be integrated to realize the input and output functions of the mobile terminal. The specific implementation is not limited here.

[0120] Interface unit 508 serves as an interface through which at least one external device can connect to mobile terminal 500. For example, the external device may include a wired or wireless headset port, an external power supply (or battery charger) port, a wired or wireless data port, a memory card port, a port for connecting a device including an identification module, an audio input / output (I / O) port, a video I / O port, a headphone port, and so on. Interface unit 508 may be used to receive input (e.g., data, power, etc.) from the external device and transmit the received input to one or more elements within mobile terminal 500, or it may be used to transmit data between mobile terminal 500 and the external device.

[0121] The memory 509 can be used to store software programs and various data. The memory 509 may primarily include a program storage area and a data storage area. Optionally, the program storage area may store the operating system, applications required for at least one function (such as sound playback, image playback, etc.), etc.; the data storage area may store data created based on the use of the mobile phone (such as audio data, phonebook, etc.). Furthermore, the memory 509 may include high-speed random access memory, and may also include non-volatile memory, such as at least one disk storage device, flash memory device, or other volatile solid-state storage device.

[0122] The processor 510 is the control center of the mobile terminal. It connects various parts of the mobile terminal via various interfaces and lines. By running or executing software programs and / or modules stored in the memory 509, and by calling data stored in the memory 509, it performs various functions and processes data of the mobile terminal, thereby providing overall monitoring of the mobile terminal. The processor 510 may include one or at least one processing unit; preferably, the processor 510 may integrate an application processor and a modem processor. Optionally, the application processor mainly handles the operating system, user interface, and applications, while the modem processor mainly handles wireless communication. It is understood that the modem processor may not be integrated into the processor 510.

[0123] The mobile terminal 500 may also include a power supply 511 (such as a battery) that supplies power to various components. Preferably, the power supply 511 can be logically connected to the processor 510 through a power management system, thereby enabling functions such as charging, discharging, and power consumption management through the power management system.

[0124] although Figure 14 As not shown, the mobile terminal 500 may also include a Bluetooth module, etc., which will not be described in detail here.

[0125] The technical features of the present application can be combined in any way. For the sake of brevity, not all possible combinations of the technical features in the above embodiments are described. However, as long as there is no contradiction in the combination of these technical features, they should be considered to be within the scope of the present application.

[0126] It is understood that the above scenarios are merely examples and do not constitute a limitation on the application scenarios of the technical solutions provided in the embodiments of this application. The technical solutions of this application can also be applied to other scenarios. For example, as those skilled in the art will know, with the evolution of system architecture and the emergence of new business scenarios, the technical solutions provided in the embodiments of this application are also applicable to similar technical problems.

[0127] The sequence numbers of the embodiments in this application are for descriptive purposes only and do not represent the superiority or inferiority of the embodiments.

[0128] The steps in the method of this application embodiment can be adjusted, combined, or deleted according to actual needs.

[0129] The units in the device of this application embodiment can be merged, divided, and deleted according to actual needs.

[0130] In this application, the same or similar terms, concepts, technical solutions and / or application scenario descriptions are generally described in detail only when they appear for the first time. When they appear again, they are generally not repeated for the sake of brevity. When understanding the technical solutions and other contents of this application, the same or similar terms, concepts, technical solutions and / or application scenario descriptions that are not described in detail later can be referred to their previous relevant detailed descriptions.

[0131] In this application, the descriptions of the various embodiments have different focuses. For parts that are not described in detail or recorded in a certain embodiment, please refer to the relevant descriptions of other embodiments.

[0132] The above are merely preferred embodiments of this application and do not limit the patent scope of this application. Any equivalent structural or procedural transformations made using the content of this application's specification and drawings, or direct or indirect applications in other related technical fields, are similarly included within the patent protection scope of this application.

Claims

1. A peripheral device, characterized in that, include: A base (10) is connected to a smart terminal, and the side of the base (10) facing away from the smart terminal includes a storage cavity (11). Shoulder key assembly (20), the shoulder key assembly (20) being disposed on at least one side of the base (10); A linkage assembly (30) is movably connected to the base (10). The linkage assembly (30) has a first state in which it is housed in the housing cavity (11) and a second state in which it extends out of the housing cavity (11) and extends to the front side of the display screen of the smart terminal. The linkage assembly (30) is configured to be in the second state and, when the shoulder button assembly (20) is pressed, to be electrically connected to the shoulder button assembly (20) and to contact the display screen.

2. The peripheral device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The link assembly (30) includes: A bracket (31) is movably disposed on the base (10); A rotating arm (32) is rotatably mounted on the bracket (31), and the rotating arm (32) includes a pressing head (321) for contacting the display screen; A conductive post (33) is elastically abutted between the shoulder key assembly (20) and the rotating arm (32).

3. The peripheral device according to claim 2, characterized in that, The base (10) has an installation hole (14) and the bracket (31) includes a bracket body (311) and a movable rod (312). The first end of the movable rod (312) is connected to the bracket body (311), and the second end of the movable rod (312) is movably disposed in the installation hole (14). A first elastic element (40) is connected between the second end of the movable rod (312) and the bottom wall of the installation hole (14).

4. The peripheral device according to claim 3, characterized in that, The outer wall of the bracket body (311) includes a mounting groove (314), the rotating arm (32) is located in the mounting groove (314), the first end of the rotating arm (32) extends out of the mounting groove (314) and is connected to the pressing head (321), and the second end of the rotating arm (32) elastically abuts against the conductive post (33).

5. The peripheral device according to claim 3, characterized in that, The main body of the support (311) includes a first rotating part (313), and the rotating arm (32) includes a second rotating part (322). One of the first rotating part (313) and the second rotating part (322) is a rotating shaft, and the other of the first rotating part (313) and the second rotating part (322) is a rotating hole. The rotating shaft is rotatably disposed in the rotating hole. The second rotating part (322) is located between the first end of the rotating arm (32) and the second end of the rotating arm (32).

6. The peripheral device according to claim 4, characterized in that, The base (10) includes a housing (15) and a cover plate (16). The housing (15) includes a protective cavity (13) for accommodating the smart terminal. The cover plate (16) is disposed on the side of the housing (15) opposite to the protective cavity (13). The receiving cavity (11) is located between the housing (15) and the cover plate (16). The mounting hole (14) is formed in the cover plate (16).

7. The peripheral device according to claim 6, characterized in that, The shoulder button assembly (20) includes a button (21), a dome switch (22), and a connecting piece (23). The housing (15) has an opening (12) on its side. The button (21), the dome switch (22), and the connecting piece (23) are all disposed in the opening (12). The dome switch (22) is located between the button (21) and the connecting piece (23). The button (21) includes a pressing part that extends to the outside of the opening (12).

8. The peripheral device according to claim 7, characterized in that, The bracket body (311) has a guide groove (315) inside. The first end of the conductive post (33) abuts against the connecting piece (23). The second end of the conductive post (33) extends into the mounting groove (314) through the guide groove (315). The second end of the conductive post (33) is fitted with a second elastic member (50). The outer wall of the conductive post (33) includes a limiting step (331). The two ends of the second elastic member (50) abut against the limiting step (331) and the rotating arm (32) respectively.

9. The peripheral device according to claim 8, characterized in that, The end of the movable rod (312) away from the bracket body (311) includes a limiting flange (3121), and the opening end of the mounting hole (14) is provided with an anti-detachment part (141), and the limiting flange (3121) and the anti-detachment part (141) abut against each other.

10. The peripheral device according to claim 8, characterized in that, The connecting piece (23), the conductive post (33), the second elastic element (50), and the rotating arm (32) are all conductive elements.

Images