A game controller

Abstract

This utility model belongs to the field of game controller technology and discloses a game controller. The game controller includes a shell, a trigger assembly, and a toggle assembly. The trigger assembly includes a trigger button and a fixed base. The fixed base is detachably connected to the shell, and the trigger button is rotatably connected to the fixed base. The toggle assembly includes a toggle switch and a cover. The toggle switch includes a switch body and a slider. The slider is slidably connected to the switch body, and the cover covers and engages with the slider. When the cover is toggled, it can switch between a first position and a second position. The cover has a trigger part. When the cover is in the first position, pressing the trigger button moves the Hall magnet inside the trigger button toward the Hall chip. When the cover is in the second position, pressing the trigger button abuts against the cover, causing the trigger part to abut against the micro switch inside the shell. This utility model is compatible with both Hall linear mode and button switch mode, is easy to disassemble and assemble, and its parts are readily available.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of game controller technology, and in particular to a game controller. Background Technology

[0002] Game controller triggers primarily come in two modes: Hall effect linear mode and push-button switch mode. The control circuits and internal structures of these two modes are identical; the main difference lies in the trigger mechanism. The Hall effect linear mode uses a structure where a Hall magnet contacts a Hall effect chip for triggering, while the push-button switch mode uses a microswitch for triggering.

[0003] Because the triggering structures of Hall effect linear mode and button switch mode are different, the trigger feel in Hall effect linear mode differs from that in button switch mode. Current game controllers generally use only one of these modes, making them incompatible. To experience different trigger feel, a different game controller is required. Furthermore, the installation and removal of triggers within the game controller's casing is complex, making disassembly and assembly inconvenient. Therefore, there is an urgent need to provide a game controller that solves these technical problems. Utility Model Content

[0004] The purpose of this invention is to provide a game controller that is compatible with both Hall effect linear mode and button switch mode, is easy to assemble and disassemble, and has readily available parts.

[0005] To achieve this objective, the present invention adopts the following technical solution:

[0006] A game controller, comprising:

[0007] shell;

[0008] A trigger assembly includes a trigger button and a mounting base, the mounting base being detachably connected to the housing, and the trigger button being rotatably connected to the mounting base; a Hall magnet is provided inside the trigger button, and a Hall chip adapted to the Hall magnet is provided inside the housing;

[0009] A toggle assembly includes a toggle switch and a cover. The toggle switch includes a switch body and a slider. The switch body is fixed inside the housing, and the slider is slidably connected to the switch body. The cover covers and engages with the slider, passing through the housing wall and extending outside the housing. When the cover is toggled, it can slide relative to the switch body and switch between a first position and a second position. The cover has a trigger portion, and a micro switch is provided inside the housing.

[0010] When the cover is in the first position, pressing the trigger button causes the Hall magnet to move toward the Hall chip and generate magnetic induction with the Hall chip; when the cover is in the second position, pressing the trigger button causes the trigger button to abut against the cover, causing the trigger part to abut against the micro switch to trigger the micro switch.

[0011] In some possible implementations, the cover is slidably connected to the inner wall of the housing.

[0012] In some possible implementations, the cover includes a cover portion and an abutment rod. The cover portion covers and engages with the slide handle, passes through the shell wall of the outer casing, and extends to the outside of the outer casing. The abutment rod is disposed at one end of the cover portion, and the trigger portion is disposed on the abutment rod. The cover portion is provided with a sliding groove, and the inner wall of the outer casing extends inward with a sliding protrusion. The sliding protrusion is slidably connected to the sliding groove.

[0013] In some possible implementations, the inner wall of the housing has two snap-fit ​​protrusions extending inward, the fixing seat is located between the two snap-fit ​​protrusions, and both sides of the fixing seat have snap-fit ​​grooves. The two snap-fit ​​grooves are arranged in a one-to-one correspondence with the two snap-fit ​​protrusions, and the snap-fit ​​protrusions snap into the corresponding snap-fit ​​grooves.

[0014] In some possible implementations, the trigger assembly further includes a fastener that passes through the groove wall of the snap-fit ​​slot and is threadedly connected to the housing.

[0015] In some possible implementations, the mounting base is provided with a clearance cavity and a clearance groove, the clearance groove communicating with the clearance cavity, the trigger key portion being located within the clearance cavity, and the cover member being able to pass through the clearance groove and be located within the clearance cavity.

[0016] In some possible implementations, the trigger key includes an abutment and a pressing member. The abutment is rotatably connected to the fixed base, and the pressing member is fixed to the abutment and extends through the shell wall of the housing and out of the housing. The abutment is provided with a mounting groove and an abutment portion at intervals along its length. The mounting groove is used to mount the Hall magnet, and the abutment portion is used to abut against the cover member.

[0017] In some possible implementations, the pressing member engages with the abutting member.

[0018] In some possible implementations, the Hall magnet engages with the mounting slot.

[0019] In some possible implementations, the mounting base includes a base body and a rotating shaft disposed on the base body, the trigger key is rotatably connected to the rotating shaft, and a torsion spring is sleeved on the rotating shaft, with both ends of the torsion spring connected to the trigger key and the base body respectively.

[0020] The beneficial effects of this utility model are:

[0021] The game controller provided by this utility model includes a shell, a trigger assembly, and a toggle assembly. Since the cover is fitted and engaged with a slider, which is slidably connected to the switch body, when the cover is toggled, it can slide relative to the switch body and switch between a first position and a second position. When a player wants to experience the trigger feel in Hall effect linear mode, they can toggle the cover to the first position and then press the trigger. The Hall magnet on the trigger moves towards the Hall chip and generates magnetic induction with the Hall chip, thus experiencing the trigger feel in Hall effect linear mode. When a player wants to experience the trigger feel in button switch mode, they can toggle the cover to the second position and then press the trigger. The trigger abuts against the cover, causing the trigger portion on the cover to abut against a micro switch, thereby triggering the micro switch and experiencing the trigger feel in button switch mode. During installation, the trigger button is mounted inside the housing via the mounting bracket, and the cover is fitted and snapped onto the slide handle, facilitating the assembly and disassembly of the trigger and toggle components. In addition, the toggle switch enables the cover to slide when it is toggled, and the parts are easy to obtain. Attached Figure Description

[0022] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the game controller provided by this utility model;

[0023] Figure 2 This is a partial structural schematic diagram of the game controller (with the cover located in the first position) provided by this utility model;

[0024] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the first-view portion of the game controller (with the cover located in the second position) provided by this utility model;

[0025] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the second-view portion of the game controller (with the cover located in the second position) provided by this utility model;

[0026] Figure 5 This is an exploded view of the toggle switch and cover component involved in this utility model;

[0027] Figure 6 This is an exploded view of the game controller provided by this utility model;

[0028] Figure 7 yes Figure 6Enlarged view of point A in the middle;

[0029] Figure 8 This is an exploded view of the fixing base, Hall magnet, abutment member and torsion spring involved in this utility model;

[0030] Figure 9 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the abutment component involved in this utility model.

[0031] In the picture:

[0032] 1. Outer shell; 11. Sliding protrusion; 12. Snap-fit ​​protrusion; 13. First shell; 14. Second shell; 15. Through hole; 2. Trigger button; 21. Abutting part; 211. Mounting groove; 212. Abutting part; 22. Pressing part; 3. Fixing base; 31. Snap-fit ​​groove; 32. Through hole; 33. Clearance cavity; 34. Clearance groove; 35. Base body; 36. Rotating shaft; 4. Hall magnet; 5. Hall chip; 6. Toggle switch; 61. Switch body; 62. Sliding handle; 7. Covering part; 71. Covering part; 711. Sliding groove; 72. Abutting rod; 73. Trigger part; 8. Micro switch; 9. Circuit board; 10. Torsion spring. Detailed Implementation

[0033] The present invention will now be described in further detail with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments. It should be understood that the specific embodiments described herein are merely illustrative of the present invention and not intended to limit it. Furthermore, it should be noted that, for ease of description, the accompanying drawings show only the parts relevant to the present invention, not the entire structure.

[0034] In the description of this utility model, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "connected," "linked," and "fixed" should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral part; they can refer to a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; they can refer to a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; they can refer to the internal communication of two components or the interaction between two components. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this utility model based on the specific circumstances.

[0035] In this invention, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, "above" or "below" the second feature can include direct contact between the first and second features, or contact between the first and second features through another feature between them. Furthermore, "above," "over," and "on top" of the second feature includes the first feature directly above or diagonally above the second feature, or simply indicates that the first feature is at a higher horizontal level than the second feature. "Below," "below," and "under" the second feature includes the first feature directly below or diagonally below the second feature, or simply indicates that the first feature is at a lower horizontal level than the second feature.

[0036] In the description of this embodiment, the terms "upper," "lower," "right," etc., refer to the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings. They are used only for ease of description and simplification of operation, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation. Therefore, they should not be construed as limitations on this utility model. In addition, the terms "first" and "second" are only used for distinction in description and have no special meaning.

[0037] like Figures 1 to 9 As shown, this utility model provides a game controller, including a housing 1, a trigger assembly, and a toggle assembly. The trigger assembly includes a trigger button 2 and a fixing base 3. The fixing base 3 is detachably connected to the housing 1, and the trigger button 2 is rotatably connected to the fixing base 3. A Hall magnet 4 is provided inside the trigger button 2, and a Hall chip 5 adapted to the Hall magnet 4 is provided inside the housing 1. The toggle assembly includes a toggle switch 6 and a cover 7. The toggle switch 6 includes a switch body 61 and a slider 62. The switch body 61 is fixed inside the housing 1, and the slider 62 is slidably connected to the switch body 61. The cover 7 covers and engages with the slider 62. The cover 7 passes through the housing wall of the housing 1 and extends outside the housing 1. When the cover 7 is toggled, the cover 7 can slide relative to the switch body 61 and can switch between a first position and a second position. The cover 7 has a trigger part 73, and a micro switch 8 is provided inside the housing 1. Figure 2 As shown, when the cover 7 is in the first position, pressing the trigger button 2 causes the Hall magnet 4 to move closer to the Hall chip 5 and generate magnetic induction with the Hall chip 5; as Figure 3 and Figure 4 As shown, when the cover 7 is in the second position, pressing the trigger button 2 causes the trigger button 2 to abut against the cover 7, causing the trigger part 73 to abut against the micro switch 8, thereby triggering the micro switch 8. Specifically, the switch body 61 and the slider 62 are both mature technologies in related fields, and will not be described in detail in this embodiment.

[0038] Since the cover 7 covers and engages with the slider 62, and the slider 62 is slidably connected to the switch body 61, when the cover 7 is moved, the cover 7 can slide relative to the switch body 61 and can switch between a first position and a second position. When the player wants to experience the feel of the trigger button 2 in Hall linear mode, the player can move the cover 7 to the first position and then press the trigger button 2. The Hall magnet 4 on the trigger button 2 can move towards the Hall chip 5 and generate magnetic induction with the Hall chip 5, thus experiencing the feel of the trigger button 2 in Hall linear mode. When the player wants to experience the feel of the trigger button 2 in button switch mode, the player can move the cover 7 to the second position and then press the trigger button 2. The trigger button 2 abuts against the cover 7, causing the trigger part 73 on the cover 7 to abut against the micro switch 8 to trigger the micro switch 8, thus experiencing the feel of the trigger button 2 in button switch mode. During installation, the trigger button 2 is installed inside the housing 1 via the fixing base 3, and the cover 7 is covered and snapped onto the slide handle 62, which facilitates the disassembly and assembly of the trigger assembly and the toggle assembly. In addition, with the help of the toggle switch 6, the sliding and position switching functions of the cover 7 can be realized when the cover 7 is toggleed. The parts of the toggle switch 6 are easy to obtain.

[0039] In this embodiment, the outer shell 1 includes a first shell 13 and a second shell 14. The first shell 13 and the second shell 14 are detachably connected. The trigger button 2 and the cover 7 both pass through the shell wall of the first shell 13 and extend to the outside of the first shell 13. The fixing seat 3 is detachably connected to the first shell 13.

[0040] Optionally, the cover 7 is slidably connected to the inner wall of the housing 1. Since a motor is installed inside the housing 1, the motor will vibrate when it is working. The vibration will affect the sliding of the cover 7 relative to the switch body 61. With the cover 7 covering and locked onto the slide handle 62, the cover 7 is slidably connected to the inner wall of the housing 1, which ensures the smoothness of the sliding and avoids the cover 7 from making noise during the sliding process.

[0041] Optionally, in this embodiment, the cover 7 includes a cover portion 71 and a contact rod 72. The cover portion 71 covers and engages with the slide handle 62, and extends through the shell wall of the outer casing 1 to the outside of the outer casing 1. The contact rod 72 is disposed at one end of the cover portion 71 for contacting the trigger button 2. A trigger portion 73 is disposed on the contact rod 72. The cover portion 71 is provided with a sliding groove 711, and a sliding protrusion 11 extends inward from the inner wall of the outer casing 1. The sliding protrusion 11 is slidably connected to the sliding groove 711. This arrangement, with the sliding groove 711 disposed in the cover portion 71, facilitates the movement of the cover 7, ensures smooth sliding, reduces the structural rigidity of the cover 7, and gives the cover 7 a certain elasticity, facilitating the contact of the trigger button 2 with the contact rod 72, and causing the trigger portion 73 of the contact rod 72 to contact the micro switch 8. Specifically, the outer shell 1 is provided with a through hole 15, the covering part 71 passes through the through hole 15, two sliding protrusions 11 are disposed opposite to each other at the through hole 15, and two sliding grooves 711 are disposed one-to-one with the two sliding protrusions 11. In other embodiments, sliding grooves 711 may also be provided on the inner wall of the outer shell 1, and sliding protrusions 11 may be provided on the covering part 7.

[0042] Optionally, such as Figure 7 As shown, the inner wall of the outer casing 1 extends inward with two snap-fit ​​protrusions 12. The fixing seat 3 is located between the two snap-fit ​​protrusions 12. Both sides of the fixing seat 3 are provided with snap-fit ​​grooves 31, with each of the two snap-fit ​​grooves 31 corresponding to one of the two snap-fit ​​protrusions 12. The snap-fit ​​protrusions 12 snap into the corresponding grooves 31. This design is simple in structure, convenient in installation, and improves installation efficiency. Furthermore, the trigger assembly also includes a fastener. The fastener passes through the groove wall of the snap-fit ​​groove 31 and is threadedly connected to the outer casing 1. Specifically, the fastener passes through the groove wall of the snap-fit ​​groove 31 and is threadedly connected to the first housing 13. The groove wall of the snap-fit ​​groove 31 has a through hole 32 for the fastener to pass through. This design helps improve the reliability of the connection between the fixing seat 3 and the outer casing 1. In this embodiment, the fastener is a screw.

[0043] Optionally, such as Figure 4 As shown, the mounting base 3 has a clearance cavity 33 and a clearance groove 34. The clearance groove 34 communicates with the clearance cavity 33. The trigger button 2 can be partially located inside the clearance cavity 33, and the cover 7 can pass through the clearance groove 34 and be located inside the clearance cavity 33. By setting the clearance cavity 33 to avoid the trigger button 2, and by setting the clearance groove 34 to avoid the cover 7, the space occupied by the trigger assembly and the toggle assembly is saved, making the structure more compact. In this embodiment, the game controller also includes a circuit board 9. The Hall chip 5 and the micro switch 8 are both fixed on the same side of the circuit board 9 and are communicatively connected to the circuit board 9. In addition, the switch body 61 is soldered to the circuit board 9.

[0044] Optionally, the trigger button 2 includes an abutment 21 and a pressing member 22. The abutment 21 is rotatably connected to the fixed base 3, and the pressing member 22 is fixed to the abutment 21. The pressing member 22 passes through the shell wall of the outer casing 1 and extends outside the outer casing 1. The abutment 21 is provided with a mounting groove 211 and an abutment portion 212 spaced along its length. The mounting groove 211 is used to mount the Hall magnet 4, and the abutment portion 212 is used to abut against the cover member 7. This arrangement ensures that the operation of the two modes does not affect each other. In this embodiment, the mounting groove 211 is located on the side of the abutment portion 212 away from the rotation center line of the abutment 21. In other embodiments, the mounting groove 211 is located on the side of the abutment portion 212 closer to the rotation center line of the abutment 21.

[0045] To facilitate the installation and removal of the trigger button 2, optionally in this embodiment, the pressing member 22 is snapped into the abutment member 21. Furthermore, to facilitate the installation and removal of the Hall magnet 4, in this embodiment, the Hall magnet 4 is snapped into the mounting groove 211.

[0046] Optionally, in this embodiment, the fixed base 3 includes a base body 35 and a rotating shaft 36 disposed on the base body 35. The trigger button 2 is rotatably connected to the rotating shaft 36. Specifically, the abutment member 21 is rotatably connected to the rotating shaft 36. A torsion spring 10 is sleeved on the rotating shaft 36. The two ends of the torsion spring 10 are respectively connected to the trigger button 2 and the base body 35. Specifically, the two ends of the torsion spring 10 are respectively connected to the abutment member 21 and the base body 35. With this configuration, when the player stops pressing the trigger button 2, the torsion spring 10 can reset the trigger button 2. Specifically, the clearance cavity 33 and the clearance groove 34 are both disposed on the base body 35. In addition, the rotating shaft 36 is detachably connected to the base body 35 for easy disassembly and assembly.

[0047] Obviously, the above embodiments of this utility model are merely examples for clearly illustrating the present utility model, and are not intended to limit the implementation of the present utility model. Those skilled in the art can make various obvious changes, readjustments, and substitutions without departing from the protection scope of this utility model. It is neither necessary nor possible to exhaustively describe all embodiments here. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, and improvements made within the spirit and principles of this utility model should be included within the protection scope of the claims of this utility model.

Claims

1. A gamepad, characterized in that, include: Outer shell (1); The trigger assembly includes a trigger button (2) and a mounting base (3). The mounting base (3) is detachably connected to the housing (1), and the trigger button (2) is rotatably connected to the mounting base (3). A Hall magnet (4) is provided inside the trigger button (2), and a Hall chip (5) adapted to the Hall magnet (4) is provided inside the housing (1). The toggle assembly includes a toggle switch (6) and a cover (7). The toggle switch (6) includes a switch body (61) and a slider (62). The switch body (61) is fixed inside the housing (1). The slider (62) is slidably connected to the switch body (61). The cover (7) covers and engages with the slider (62). The cover (7) passes through the shell wall of the housing (1) and extends outside the housing (1). When the cover (7) is toggled, the cover (7) can slide relative to the switch body (61) and can switch between a first position and a second position. The cover (7) is provided with a trigger part (73). A micro switch (8) is provided inside the housing (1). When the cover (7) is in the first position, pressing the trigger button (2) causes the Hall magnet (4) to move toward the Hall chip (5) and generate magnetic induction with the Hall chip (5); when the cover (7) is in the second position, pressing the trigger button (2) causes the trigger button (2) to abut against the cover (7), causing the trigger part (73) to abut against the micro switch (8) to trigger the micro switch (8).

2. The gamepad of claim 1, wherein, The cover (7) is slidably connected to the inner wall of the outer shell (1).

3. The gamepad of claim 2, wherein, The cover (7) includes a cover part (71) and an abutment rod (72). The cover part (71) covers and engages with the slide handle (62), and passes through the shell wall of the outer shell (1) and extends to the outside of the outer shell (1). The abutment rod (72) is disposed at one end of the cover part (71). The trigger part (73) is disposed on the abutment rod (72). The cover part (71) is provided with a sliding groove (711). The inner wall of the outer shell (1) extends inward with a sliding protrusion (11). The sliding protrusion (11) is slidably connected to the sliding groove (711).

4. The gamepad of claim 1, wherein, The inner wall of the outer shell (1) extends inward with two snap-fit ​​protrusions (12). The fixing seat (3) is located between the two snap-fit ​​protrusions (12). Both sides of the fixing seat (3) are provided with snap-fit ​​grooves (31). The two snap-fit ​​grooves (31) are arranged in a one-to-one correspondence with the two snap-fit ​​protrusions (12). The snap-fit ​​protrusions (12) are snapped into the corresponding snap-fit ​​grooves (31).

5. The gamepad of claim 4, wherein, The trigger assembly also includes a fastener that passes through the groove wall of the snap-fit ​​groove (31) and is threaded to the housing (1).

6. The gamepad of claim 1, wherein, The fixed base (3) is provided with a relief cavity (33) and a relief groove (34). The relief groove (34) communicates with the relief cavity (33). The trigger key (2) can be partially located in the relief cavity (33). The cover (7) can pass through the relief groove (34) and be located in the relief cavity (33).

7. The gamepad of claim 1, wherein, The trigger key (2) includes an abutment (21) and a pressing member (22). The abutment (21) is rotatably connected to the fixed base (3). The pressing member (22) is fixed to the abutment (21) and passes through the shell wall of the outer shell (1) and extends to the outside of the outer shell (1). The abutment (21) is provided with a mounting groove (211) and an abutment portion (212) spaced apart along the length direction. The mounting groove (211) is used to install the Hall magnet (4), and the abutment portion (212) is used to abut against the cover member (7).

8. The gamepad of claim 7, wherein, The pressing member (22) is engaged with the abutting member (21).

9. The game controller according to claim 7, characterized in that, The Hall magnet (4) is engaged with the mounting groove (211).

10. The gamepad of any one of claims 1-9, wherein, The fixed base (3) includes a base body (35) and a rotating shaft (36) disposed on the base body (35). The trigger key (2) is rotatably connected to the rotating shaft (36). A torsion spring (10) is sleeved on the rotating shaft (36). The two ends of the torsion spring (10) are respectively connected to the trigger key (2) and the base body (35).

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