Input device
By incorporating a detachable connector and a rotation limit component on the input device, the problem of difficult combination of separate input devices is solved, enabling convenient connection and storage, and improving operational convenience and aesthetics.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- LENOVO (BEIJING) LTD
- Filing Date
- 2025-05-30
- Publication Date
- 2026-05-26
AI Technical Summary
Split-type input devices are difficult to combine after being separated, requiring a third component for combination or storage, which is quite limiting and cumbersome.
Design an input device that allows the two input structures to be directly connected by a detachable connecting part on a first input structure and a limiting component, achieving an integrated connection while keeping the input surfaces facing the same or opposite directions for easy storage.
It enables convenient connection and storage of split input devices, improves operational convenience, reduces reliance on third-party components, and enhances the synergy and aesthetics of input functions.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This application relates to the field of electronic device technology, and more particularly to an input device. Background Technology
[0002] Input devices can be designed in a split form to meet different usage needs, such as split left and right handsets, split keyboards, etc.
[0003] However, separate input devices are difficult to combine after being separated, requiring a third component for combination or storage, which is quite limiting and cumbersome. Utility Model Content
[0004] The first aspect of this application provides an input device, which includes...
[0005] A first input structure, the first input structure having a first input surface, a first connecting portion rotatably connected to the first input structure, the first connecting portion having a first surface;
[0006] The second input structure has a second input surface and a second connecting part. The second connecting part has a second surface facing away from the second input surface. The second connecting part can be detachably connected to the first connecting part so that the first input structure and the second input structure are connected.
[0007] When the first connecting part is connected to the second connecting part, the first surface and the second surface are opposite to each other, and the first input surface and the second input surface face the same direction.
[0008] In some modified embodiments of the first aspect of this application, the aforementioned input device further includes a rotating assembly disposed between the first input structure and the first connecting portion, such that the first connecting portion can rotate relative to the first input structure, and the first surface can be oriented in the same or opposite direction to the first input surface.
[0009] In some modified embodiments of the first aspect of this application, the aforementioned input device, wherein the rotating assembly includes a first rotating member and a second rotating member;
[0010] The first rotating member is fixedly connected to the first connecting part;
[0011] The second rotating member is fixedly connected to the first input structure; the side of the first rotating member opposite to the first connecting part and the second rotating member rotate in a rotational engagement around the first direction;
[0012] Wherein, the first direction is the direction in which the first input structure points to the second input structure when the first input structure is connected to the second input structure.
[0013] In some modified embodiments of the first aspect of this application, the aforementioned input device, wherein the rotating component further includes a limiting component;
[0014] The limiting component is disposed between the first input structure and the first connecting part to keep the first surface and the first input surface facing the same or opposite directions.
[0015] In some modified embodiments of the first aspect of this application, the aforementioned input device, wherein the first rotating member is provided with a first limiting member;
[0016] The second rotating member has a second limiting member adapted to the first limiting member on the side facing the first rotating member. The second limiting member can extend and retract relative to the second rotating member along the first direction.
[0017] The second limiting member extends out of the second rotating member and is adapted to and connected to the first limiting member, and the first surface and the first input surface face the same or opposite directions.
[0018] In some modified embodiments of the first aspect of this application, the aforementioned input device, wherein the limiting component includes a third limiting member and a fourth limiting member;
[0019] The third limiting member is disposed on the first rotating member. The third limiting member has two first limiting surfaces arranged opposite to each other along the second direction. The first limiting surfaces extend along the third direction. The second direction, the third direction, and the first direction satisfy the condition of being perpendicular to each other.
[0020] The fourth limiting member is disposed on the second rotating member, and the fourth limiting member has two opposing second limiting surfaces, which are respectively used to move and abut against the two first limiting surfaces;
[0021] Wherein, the second limiting surface abuts against the first limiting surface, and the first surface and the first input surface face the same or opposite directions.
[0022] In some modified embodiments of the first aspect of this application, the aforementioned input device, wherein the first connecting portion has a first protrusion and a first groove at both ends along the second direction on the side opposite to the first surface.
[0023] The second connecting part has a second protrusion and a second groove at both ends along the second direction on the side opposite to the second surface.
[0024] The first protrusion and the second groove are adapted to each other, so that the first connecting part and the second connecting part can be slidably connected.
[0025] Wherein, the second direction and the first direction satisfy the perpendicular condition; the first direction is the direction in which the first input structure points to the second input structure when the first input structure is connected to the second input structure.
[0026] In some modified embodiments of the first aspect of this application, the aforementioned input device, wherein the first connecting portion forms a first receiving groove on the side opposite to the first surface, the first receiving groove being used to receive at least a portion of the electronic device, and the first protrusion forming a sidewall of the first receiving groove for abutting against the edge of the electronic device;
[0027] A second receiving groove is formed on the side of the second connecting portion opposite to the second surface. The second receiving groove is used to receive at least a portion of the electronic device opposite to the first receiving groove. The second protrusion forms the sidewall of the second receiving groove for abutting against the edge of the electronic device.
[0028] In some modified embodiments of the first aspect of this application, the aforementioned input device, wherein the first protrusion is slidably connected to the first connecting portion along the second direction, so that the first protrusion can reciprocate relative to the first connecting portion along the second direction to adjust the receiving space size formed by the first receiving groove in the second direction; and / or
[0029] The second protrusion slides along the second direction to connect with the second connecting part, so that the second protrusion can reciprocate relative to the second connecting part along the second direction to adjust the size of the receiving space formed by the second receiving groove in the second direction.
[0030] In some modified embodiments of the first aspect of this application, the aforementioned input device, wherein the first input surface is provided with at least a first button and a first joystick;
[0031] The second input surface is provided with at least a second button and a second joystick;
[0032] The input device is provided with at least one electrical connection port for electrically connecting to electronic devices. Attached Figure Description
[0033] The above and other objects, features, and advantages of exemplary embodiments of this application will become readily understood by reading the following detailed description with reference to the accompanying drawings. In the drawings, several embodiments of this application are illustrated by way of example and not limitation, with the same or corresponding reference numerals denoteing the same or corresponding parts, wherein:
[0034] Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the front of the input device provided in this embodiment is shown.
[0035] Figure 2 A schematic diagram of the reverse side of the input device provided in this embodiment is shown.
[0036] Figure 3 A schematic diagram illustrating the first usage state of the input device provided in this embodiment is shown.
[0037] Figure 4 schematically shown Figure 3 A reverse view of the input device in its first usage state;
[0038] Figure 5 schematically shown Figure 3 A schematic diagram of the status of the input device;
[0039] Figure 6 A schematic diagram illustrating a second usage state of the input device provided in this embodiment is shown.
[0040] Figure 7 This schematic diagram illustrates an intermediate state during the process of the input device provided in this embodiment transforming into a second usage state.
[0041] Figure 8 The diagram schematically illustrates the state of relative rotation between the first input structure and the first connecting part provided in this embodiment;
[0042] Figure 9 A schematic diagram of the rotating assembly in the input device provided in this embodiment is shown.
[0043] Figure 10 schematically shown Figure 6 A schematic diagram of the cross-section of the input device along AA;
[0044] Figure 11 A schematic diagram of a local structure on the first input structure is shown;
[0045] Reference numerals: First input structure 1, First input surface 11, First button 12, First joystick 13, Second input structure 2, Second input surface 21, Second button 22, Second joystick 23, First connecting part 3, First surface 31, First protrusion 32, First groove 33, First receiving groove 34, Electrical connector 35, Second connecting part 4, Second surface 41, Second protrusion 42, Second groove 43, Second receiving groove 44, Electrical connection port 5, Rotating assembly 6, First rotating part 61, Cylinder 611, Third limiting part 612, Second rotating part 62, Second limiting part 621, Fourth limiting part 622, Electronic device 7, First direction a, Second direction b, Third direction c. Detailed Implementation
[0046] Exemplary embodiments of the present disclosure will now be described in more detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. While exemplary embodiments of the present disclosure are shown in the drawings, it should be understood that the present disclosure may be implemented in various forms and should not be limited to the embodiments set forth herein. Rather, these embodiments are provided so that this disclosure will be thorough and complete, and will fully convey the scope of the disclosure to those skilled in the art.
[0047] It should be noted that, unless otherwise stated, the technical or scientific terms used in this application shall have the ordinary meaning as understood by one of ordinary skill in the art to which this application pertains.
[0048] The technical solution of this application embodiment is to solve the above-mentioned technical problems, and the general idea is as follows:
[0049] Example 1
[0050] Reference Appendix Figure 1 Appendix Figure 2 and attached Figure 6 The input device provided in this application includes a first input structure 1 and a second input structure 2. The first input structure 1 has a first input surface 11 and a first connecting part 3 rotatably connected to the first input structure 1. The first connecting part 3 has a first surface 31. The second input structure 2 has a second input surface 21 and a second connecting part 4. The second connecting part 4 has a second surface 41, which is opposite to the second input surface 21. The second connecting part 4 can be detachably connected to the first connecting part 3 so that the first input structure 1 and the second input structure 2 can be connected. When the first connecting part 3 is connected to the second connecting part 4, the first surface 31 and the second surface 41 are opposite to each other, and the first input surface 11 and the second input surface 21 face the same direction.
[0051] Understandably, to address the limitations and cumbersome operation of existing split-type input devices that are difficult to combine after separation and require a third component for assembly or storage, this embodiment provides an input device that, by providing a first connecting part 3 in conjunction with the first input structure 1 and a second connecting part 4 in conjunction with the second input structure 2, directly connects the first input structure 1 and the second input structure 2 using the first connecting part 3 and the second connecting part 4. This allows the two input structures to be directly and integrally connected without the need for a third component. Furthermore, the first connecting part 3 is designed to rotate relative to the first input structure 1, ensuring that the connection between the first input structure 1 and the second input structure 2 does not affect the coplanarity and cooperative input of the first input surface 11 and the second input surface 21, guaranteeing good input functionality. The connected state also facilitates storage and prevents loss of components.
[0052] The input device provided in this embodiment can be used, but is not limited to, with electronic devices having a display screen, such as tablets, monitors, and laptops, for input or control operations. These input or control operations can be, but are not limited to, game control inputs, such as direction and movement inputs, as well as voice inputs, tactile inputs, etc. For example, most game controllers can be separated into left and right handles to form an integrated structure with mobile phones or tablets, improving the gaming experience. However, combining the left and right handles after they are separated from the terminal device is difficult, requiring the use of a third component such as a grip or mounting bracket for assembly or storage, which is limiting and cumbersome. Therefore, the input device provided in this embodiment can directly connect the first input structure 1 and the second input structure 2, improving convenience and storage capacity.
[0053] The first input structure 1 and the second input structure 2 can be cooperative input structures or independent input structures. They can be, but are not limited to, grip-type structures, handle-type structures, flat plate-like structures, wearable structures (rings, VR gloves), electromyographic sensing structures, etc. In this embodiment, the following description will use left and right hand handles as examples of the first input structure 1 and the second input structure 2 being left and right hand handles, respectively. Correspondingly, the first input surface 11 of the first input structure 1 and the second input surface 21 of the second input structure 2 are the front sides of the two input structures. The first input surface 11 and the second input surface 21 can be provided with input function structures and devices, such as physical buttons, joysticks, pressure sensors, etc. For example: refer to the attached... Figure 1The first input surface 11 is provided with at least a first button 12 and a first joystick 13. The first button 12 may be, but is not limited to, a cross-shaped button, or may include several separate buttons. The first button 12 may be, but is not limited to, input control of direction, forward and backward movements, etc. The first joystick 13 may be, but is not limited to, input control of direction, forward and backward movements, selection input control such as cancel and confirm, etc. Of course, the joystick 13 may have different functions than the first button 12, and can be designed and adjusted according to actual needs. Of course, the first button 12 may also include, but is not limited to, shoulder buttons, trigger buttons, home buttons, menu buttons, screenshot or screen recording buttons, etc. This configuration can be easily understood by those skilled in the art. The second input surface 21 is provided with at least a second button 22 and a second joystick 23. The second button 22 may be, but is not limited to, letter keys or symbol keys, such as: ABYX keys, □△○ keys, etc. The second button 22 may be, but is not limited to, input control for selection such as cancel and confirm. The second joystick 23 may be, but is not limited to, input control for input of viewing direction and size. Of course, the second button 22 may also include, but is not limited to, shoulder buttons, trigger buttons, map buttons, menu buttons, etc. This setting is easily understood by those skilled in the art and will not be elaborated here. The first input surface 11 and / or the second input surface 21 may also be in the form of touch sensing, that is, a touch sensing sensor panel is set to realize the relevant touch sensing function.
[0054] The first connecting part 3 and the second connecting part 4 can be rigid structures or structures with a certain degree of elasticity, and can be, but is not limited to, plate structures, groove structures, frame structures, etc. The first connecting part 3 and the second connecting part 4 can be the same or different, as long as each has a connecting component that can be adapted for connection. For example, they can be provided with connecting components that can slide against each other, connecting components that can magnetically attract each other, or connecting components that can snap together, etc. In this embodiment, the cooperation of the first connecting part 3 and the second connecting part 4 can both realize the connection between the first input structure 1 and the second input structure 2 and support the electronic device 7. For example... Figure 3 and Figure 4In the indicated state, the first connecting part 3 and the second connecting part 4 are arranged side by side and are at the same height as the electronic device 7, supporting the electronic device 7 so that the electronic device 7 is sandwiched between the first input structure 1 and the second input structure 2. In this usage state, the first input structure 1 and the second input structure 2 can interact with the electronic device 7 via wireless connection such as Bluetooth, or via wired connection. That is, the input device provided in this embodiment can be provided with at least one electrical connection port 5 for electrically connecting to the electronic device 7. The electrical connection port 5 can be set on the first input structure 1, on the second input structure 2, or on both the first input structure 1 and the second input structure 2. It can be designed and adjusted according to actual needs. For example: in this embodiment... In this embodiment, the first connecting part 3 and the first input structure 1 are configured to rotate relative to each other. This allows the electrical connection port 5 to be located on the second input structure 2, eliminating the need to consider the impact of rotation on positioning and reducing structural design complexity. Specifically, it can be located on the side of the second input structure 2 facing the second connecting part 4, allowing the electrical connection port 5 to be hidden or obscured when the first connecting part 3 and the second connecting part 4 are connected, improving the appearance consistency and smoothness of the input device. It is easy to understand that the electrical connection port 5 can be, but is not limited to, Type-C, Micro-USB, Lightning, etc., and it can also charge the input device. These aspects are easily understood and implemented by those skilled in the art and will not be elaborated upon here. Of course, to improve the flexibility of the input device, the second connecting part 4 and the second input structure 2 can also be designed to rotate relative to each other, simplifying the limitation that the connection between the two input structures can only be achieved through changes in the first connecting part 3. In this configuration, the electrical connection port 5 can be located on the outer wall of the first input structure 1 and / or the second input structure 2. The first surface 31 of the first connecting part 3 can be opposite to the orientation of the first input surface 11 and is used to contact the tabletop or support surface. Alternatively, the first surface 31 can be aligned with the first input surface 11 after the first connecting part 3 is rotated. The second surface 41 of the second connecting part 4 is opposite to the orientation of the second input surface 21 and is used to contact the tabletop or support surface. Therefore, it is easy to understand that the first input structure 1 can be used alone or in conjunction with the second input structure 2 to form... Figure 3 In the indicated usage state, both the first surface 31 and the second surface 41 are used to contact the support surface or the palm as the back of the overall input device. When the first input structure 1 and the second input structure 2 need to be connected or stored together, the first connecting part 3 is rotated relative to the first input structure 1, so that the first surface 31 and the first input surface 11 simultaneously serve as the front of the first input structure 1. The connection between the first connecting part 3 and the second connecting part 4 can be made on the surface opposite to the first surface 31 and the surface opposite to the second surface 41. In this configuration, after the first connecting part 3 and the second connecting part 4 are connected, they can be... Figure 6 and Figure 7 In the stacked configuration shown, the space between the first surface 31 and the second surface 41 can either be a accommodating space or completely filled by the connector. In this configuration, the opposite orientation of the first surface 31 and the second surface 41 not only conceals the connector but also maintains the consistency and aesthetics of the overall shape of the input device. It is easy to understand that the first connecting part 3 can be set to correspond to a portion of the thickness of the first input structure 1, and correspondingly, the second connecting part 4 can be set to correspond to a portion of the thickness of the second input structure 2. This satisfies both the need to accommodate and support the electronic device 7 and provides space for the stacking of the first connecting part 3 and the second connecting part 4. When the two input structures are connected, the first input structure 1 and the second input structure 2 can be integrated and stored together, improving storage convenience. The first input structure 1 and the second input structure 2 can also interconnect data in this state, for example: (refer to the attached diagram). Figure 10 An electrical connector 35 is provided at the end of the first connecting part 3 opposite to the first input structure 1. This connector may be, but is not limited to, a pogo pin or a pin. Correspondingly, a matching plug-in interface or plug hole is provided at the end of the second connecting part 4 opposite to the second input structure 2. When the high-level input structures are interconnected, the first input structure 1 and the second input structure 2 can also be wirelessly interconnected with the electronic device 7. They can be interconnected individually or a central controller can be designated to interconnect with the electronic device 7. The above-mentioned data interconnection content is easily understood and implemented by those skilled in the art, and will not be elaborated further here.
[0055] According to the above, the input device provided by this application can be used as an input device independently, or it can be connected as an integrated unit by rotating and detachably connecting the connecting part. In the integrated connection state, it can satisfy the storage requirements while maintaining the same orientation of the first input surface 11 and the second input surface 21, thus realizing integrated input use. This solves the problem in the prior art that it is difficult to combine and use the separate input devices after separation, and that it is necessary to use a third part to combine or store them, which has great limitations and is cumbersome to operate.
[0056] In this article, the term "and / or" is merely a description of the relationship between related objects, indicating that there can be three relationships, such as A and / or B. Specifically, it can be understood as: A and B can be included at the same time, A can exist alone, or B can exist alone, and any of the above three situations can be met.
[0057] Further, see attached document. Figure 6 and attached Figure 8The input device provided in this embodiment further includes a rotating component 6 in a specific implementation. The rotating component 6 is disposed between the first input structure 1 and the first connecting part 3 so that the first connecting part 3 can rotate relative to the first input structure 1, and the first surface 31 can be oriented in the same direction as or opposite to the first input 11 surface.
[0058] It is understandable that, in order to realize the rotation of the first connecting part 3 relative to the first input structure 1, a rotating component 6 can be provided between the two in this embodiment. The rotating component 6 can be a rigid structure, such as a rotating shaft, a combination of a rotating shaft and a bearing, etc. The rotating component 6 can make the first connecting part 3 rotate 0-360 degrees relative to the first input structure 1, and can stop at 0 degrees and 180 degrees, that is, stop at the state where the face of the first input 11 faces opposite to and the same as the first input 11.
[0059] Further, see attached document. Figure 9 In this embodiment, the input device includes a first rotating component 6 and a second rotating component 62. The first rotating component 61 is fixedly connected to the first connecting portion 3. The second rotating component 62 is fixedly connected to the first input structure 1. The side of the first rotating component 61 away from the first connecting portion 3 and the second rotating component 62 rotate in cooperation around a first direction a. The first direction a is the direction in which the first input structure 1 points to the second input structure 2 when the first input structure 1 is connected to the second input structure 2.
[0060] It is understood that, in order to achieve the rotatable nature of the rotating component 6, in this embodiment, the rotating component 6 can be configured to include a first rotating member 61 and a second rotating member 62. The first rotating member 61 and the second rotating member 62 can be rigid structures, such as plates, blocks, etc. However, it is understood that both the first rotating member 61 and / or the second rotating member 62 are provided with structures around the first direction a, which can be, but are not limited to, cylinders, holes, circular grooves, etc., as long as they can be mutually movably connected around the first direction a; for example, refer to the attached... Figure 9 Both the first rotating member 61 and the second rotating member 62 are plate bodies, which are fixedly connected to the ends of the first connecting part 3 and the first input structure 1, respectively. The connection can be made by means of screwing, welding, integral molding, etc. Correspondingly, a circular hole is formed on the second rotating member 62, and a cylinder 611 with an axial direction parallel to the first direction a protrudes from the first input structure 1. The circular hole is fitted on the cylinder 611, so the first rotating member 61 can rotate relative to the second rotating member 62 around the first direction a, that is, the first connecting part 3 can rotate relative to the first input structure 1 around the first direction a.
[0061] Furthermore, in a specific implementation of the input device provided in this embodiment, the rotating component 6 further includes a limiting component; the limiting component is disposed between the first input structure 1 and the first connecting portion 3 to maintain the first surface 31 and the first input surface 11 facing the same or opposite directions.
[0062] Understandably, in order to improve the user experience of the input device and avoid excessive flexibility affecting operation after the first connecting part 3 and the first input structure 1 rotate relative to each other, a limiting component can be set in this embodiment. The limiting component can limit the rotation of the first rotating member 61 and the second rotating member 62, so that they can be kept in a specific position after relative rotation, that is, keep the first surface 31 and the first input surface 11 facing the same direction and opposite directions. The limiting component can be a rigid structure or a structure with a certain degree of elasticity, such as a limiting block, a limiting member that can generate frictional torque, etc.
[0063] Furthermore, in order to achieve the limiting function of the limiting component, the structural design of the limiting component in this embodiment includes at least the following two aspects:
[0064] The first method, see attached document. Figure 9The first rotating member 61 is provided with a first limiting member (not shown in the figure); the second rotating member 62 is provided with a second limiting member 621 adapted to the first limiting member on the side facing the first rotating member 61. The second limiting member 621 can extend and retract relative to the second rotating member 62 along the first direction a; wherein, the second limiting member 621 extends out of the second rotating member 62 and is adapted to connect with the first limiting member, and the first surface 31 and the first input surface 11 face the same or opposite directions. In this configuration, the first limiting members can be provided at both ends of the radial direction around the circumference of the first rotating member 61, and there can be only one second limiting member 621 or they can be provided one-to-one with the first limiting members; the first limiting member can be, but is not limited to, in the form of a groove, an opening, etc., as long as it is adapted to the shape of the second limiting member 621 and can accommodate the end of the second limiting member 621 facing the first rotating member 61; correspondingly, the second limiting member 621 can be, but is not limited to, a telescopic rod, a limiting protrusion, etc., and it can be configured with an elastic structure such as a spring to extend and retract along the first direction a. When the first input structure 1 is in normal use, the first surface 31 is opposite to the first input surface 11. At this time, the second limiting member 621 is inserted into the first limiting member. Without a large external force, the first surface 31 will remain opposite to the first input surface 11. When it is necessary to flip the first surface 31 to face the same direction as the first input surface 11, a large external force is applied to rotate the first connecting part 3 or the first input structure 1, so that the second limiting member 621 is disengaged from the first limiting member and retracted into the second rotating member 62 by other positions of the first rotating member 61 until it pops out when it aligns with the first limiting member again. At this time, the first surface 31 will remain facing the same direction as the first input surface 11.
[0065] The second method is detailed in the appendix. Figure 9The limiting component includes a third limiting member 612 and a fourth limiting member 622; the third limiting member 612 is disposed on the first rotating member 61, and the third limiting member 612 has two first limiting surfaces disposed opposite to each other along a second direction b, and the first limiting surfaces extend along a third direction c; the second direction b, the third direction c, and the first direction a satisfy a pairwise perpendicular condition; the fourth limiting member 622 is disposed on the second rotating member 62, and the fourth limiting member 622 has two second limiting surfaces opposite to each other, and the two second limiting surfaces are respectively used to movably abut against the two first limiting surfaces; wherein, the second limiting surfaces abut against the first limiting surfaces, and the first surface 31 and the first input surface 11 have the same or opposite orientation. In this configuration, the first direction a, the second direction b, and the third direction c can be the left-right, front-back, and up-down directions for the user in actual use, respectively. The first and second limiting surfaces can be straight surfaces, curved surfaces, wavy surfaces, irregular surfaces, etc., as long as they can fit together. The first limiting surface can be formed by the two sides of a limiting block protruding from the cylinder 611, and the second limiting surface can be formed by the two ends of an arc extending from the circular hole. (See attached diagram.) Figure 9 In this configuration, when the second limiting surface in the upper left corner of the diagram is in contact with the first limiting surface in the upper left corner, the first surface 31 and the first input surface 11 face opposite directions. Conversely, when the second limiting surface in the lower right corner of the diagram is in contact with the first limiting surface in the lower right corner, the first surface 31 and the first input surface 11 face the same direction. It is understood that the first and second designs described above can exist independently or in combination, which not only improves the user experience but also avoids the problem of overall operation being affected by the failure of one limiting structure.
[0066] Furthermore, attached Figure 1 Appendix Figure 7 and attached Figure 10 In the specific implementation of the input device provided in this embodiment, the first connecting part 3 is provided with a first protrusion 32 and a first groove 33 at both ends of the side opposite to the first surface 31 along the second direction b; the second connecting part 4 is provided with a second protrusion 42 and a second groove 43 at both ends of the side opposite to the second surface 41 along the second direction b; wherein the first protrusion 32 and the second groove 43 are adapted to each other, and the first groove 33 and the second protrusion 42 are adapted to each other, so that the first connecting part 3 and the second connecting part 4 can be slidably connected.
[0067] It is understandable that, in order to achieve a detachable connection between the first connecting part 3 and the second connecting part 4, this embodiment uses a combination of protrusions and grooves to enable the two connecting parts to be detachably connected by sliding. The first protrusion 32, the second protrusion 42, the first groove 33, and the second groove 43 can all extend along the first direction a and can all be rigid structures to improve the guiding properties of the sliding. The shape and size of the first protrusion 32, the second protrusion 42, the first groove 33, and the second groove 43 are not limited here, as long as the first protrusion 32 and the second groove 33 can fit together, and the second protrusion 42 and the first groove 33 can fit together. The first protrusion 32 and the second protrusion 42 can be the same or different, and can be designed and adjusted according to actual needs.
[0068] Further, see attached document. Figure 1 and attached Figure 3 In the specific implementation of the input device provided in this embodiment, the first connecting portion 3 forms a first receiving groove 34 on the side opposite to the first surface 31. The first receiving groove 34 is used to receive at least a portion of the electronic device 7. The first protrusion 32 forms a sidewall of the first receiving groove 34 for abutting against the edge of the electronic device 7. The second connecting portion 4 forms a second receiving groove 44 on the side opposite to the second surface 41. The second receiving groove 44 is used to receive at least a portion of the electronic device 7 opposite to the first receiving groove 34. The second protrusion 42 forms a sidewall of the second receiving groove 44 for abutting against the edge of the electronic device 7.
[0069] It is understandable that, in order to achieve stability and safety when the input device is used in conjunction with the electronic device 7, a first receiving groove 34 and a second receiving groove 44 are provided on the first connecting part 3 and the second connecting part 4 in this embodiment. The first receiving groove 34 and the second receiving groove 44 can be, but are not limited to, open groove structures such as C-shaped grooves and U-shaped grooves, and their openings face each other during use, thereby accommodating at least both ends of the electronic device 7. It is easy to understand that the first receiving groove 34 can accommodate at least one end of the electronic device 7, and the second receiving groove 44 can accommodate the other end opposite to the one end that is accommodated. The part of the electronic device 7 between the two ends can be accommodated by both receiving grooves, or it can be as follows: Figure 4The electronic device 7 shown has a portion in the middle that is not accommodated. The accommodating groove can be formed by thinning or grooving the corresponding connecting part. In this embodiment, the connecting part can be thinned, and the first protrusion 32 and the second protrusion 42 can be used as the groove wall on one side of the accommodating groove in the second direction b, while the other side is reserved to form the corresponding groove wall. This arrangement not only ensures the guiding function of the protrusion but also utilizes it to form the groove wall of the accommodating groove. It is not only ingeniously designed but also reduces design and equipment manufacturing costs, and significantly reduces molding difficulty and complexity. In this arrangement, the first protrusion 32 and the second protrusion 42 are used to clamp the edge of the electronic device 7. Furthermore, the first protrusion 32 and the second protrusion 42 can be shaped to correspond to the edge of the electronic device 7, for example… Figure 10 The ends of the connecting parts shown are bent or arc-shaped, which is more suitable for the arc-shaped frame of the electronic device 7, thereby improving the clamping stability of the electronic device 7 and increasing the damping when the two connecting parts are connected to each other, thus improving the connection stability. Of course, the design can also be adjusted according to different frames of the electronic device 7. In this embodiment, a first magnetic suction member can also be provided at the end of the first connecting part 3 away from the first input structure 1, and a second magnetic suction member adapted to the first magnetic suction member can be provided at the end of the second connecting part 4 facing the second input structure 2, so that the two connecting parts can be magnetically connected under the premise of sliding fit, ensuring connection stability. Correspondingly, the magnetic suction member can be, but is not limited to, a combination of a magnet and a magnetic metal.
[0070] Further, see attached document. Figure 5 In the specific implementation of the input device provided in this embodiment, the first protrusion 32 is slidably connected to the first connecting portion 3 along the second direction b, so that the first protrusion 32 can reciprocate relative to the first connecting portion 3 along the second direction b, adjusting the size of the receiving space formed by the first receiving groove 34 in the second direction b; and / or the second protrusion 42 is slidably connected to the second connecting portion 4 along the second direction b, so that the second protrusion 42 can reciprocate relative to the second connecting portion 4 along the second direction b, adjusting the size of the receiving space formed by the second receiving groove 44 in the second direction b.
[0071] Understandably, in order to expand the applicability of the input device and improve its flexibility, in this embodiment, the first protrusion 32 and / or the second protrusion 42 can be configured to be telescopic along the second direction b. For example, they can be elastically connected to the connecting part by means of a spring or other elastic element, or the protrusion can be telescopic along with the plate of the parallel connecting part, thereby increasing the supporting area of the electronic device 7 after the protrusion is stretched. In this configuration, the first protrusion 32 and / or the second protrusion 42 can be stretched relative to the connecting part to adjust the receiving size of the corresponding receiving groove in the second direction b, thereby accommodating electronic devices 7 of different sizes and shapes. For example, when the first protrusion 32 or the second protrusion 42 is configured to be telescopic, it can accommodate devices with inconsistent appearance dimensions, such as devices with one end larger than the other. When both the first protrusion 32 and the second protrusion 42 are configured to be telescopic, it can accommodate devices of various sizes. In this embodiment, anti-slip components can also be provided on the surface of the first connecting part 3 that is away from the first surface 31 and on the surface of the second connecting part 4 that is away from the second surface 41. These components can be, but are not limited to, anti-slip pads, anti-slip ridges, anti-slip grooves, etc. Of course, corresponding anti-slip components can also be provided on the retractable plates corresponding to the two protrusions to improve the support stability of the electronic device 7.
[0072] The above description is merely a specific embodiment of this application, but the scope of protection of this application is not limited thereto. Any variations or substitutions that can be easily conceived by those skilled in the art within the scope of the technology disclosed in this application should be included within the scope of protection of this application. Therefore, the scope of protection of this application should be determined by the scope of the claims.
Claims
1. An input device, characterized by It includes: A first input structure, the first input structure having a first input surface, a first connecting portion rotatably connected to the first input structure, the first connecting portion having a first surface; The second input structure has a second input surface and a second connecting part. The second connecting part has a second surface facing away from the second input surface. The second connecting part can be detachably connected to the first connecting part so that the first input structure and the second input structure are connected. When the first connecting part is connected to the second connecting part, the first surface and the second surface are opposite to each other, and the first input surface and the second input surface face the same direction.
2. The input device of claim 1, wherein, Also includes: A rotating assembly is disposed between the first input structure and the first connecting portion, so that the first connecting portion can rotate relative to the first input structure, and the first surface can be oriented in the same direction as or opposite to the first input surface.
3. The input device according to claim 2, characterized in that: The rotating assembly includes a first rotating component and a second rotating component; The first rotating member is fixedly connected to the first connecting part; The second rotating member is fixedly connected to the first input structure; the side of the first rotating member opposite to the first connecting part and the second rotating member rotate in a rotational engagement around the first direction; Wherein, the first direction is the direction in which the first input structure points to the second input structure when the first input structure is connected to the second input structure.
4. The input device according to claim 3, characterized in that: The rotating assembly also includes a limiting assembly; The limiting component is disposed between the first input structure and the first connecting part to keep the first surface and the first input surface facing the same or opposite directions.
5. The input device according to claim 4, characterized in that: The first rotating component is provided with a first limiting component; The second rotating member has a second limiting member adapted to the first limiting member on the side facing the first rotating member. The second limiting member can extend and retract relative to the second rotating member along the first direction. The second limiting member extends out of the second rotating member and is adapted to and connected to the first limiting member, and the first surface and the first input surface face the same or opposite directions.
6. The input device according to claim 4, characterized in that: The limiting component includes a third limiting member and a fourth limiting member; The third limiting member is disposed on the first rotating member. The third limiting member has two first limiting surfaces arranged opposite to each other along the second direction. The first limiting surfaces extend along the third direction. The second direction, the third direction, and the first direction satisfy the condition of being perpendicular to each other. The fourth limiting member is disposed on the second rotating member, and the fourth limiting member has two opposing second limiting surfaces, which are respectively used to move and abut against the two first limiting surfaces; Wherein, the second limiting surface abuts against the first limiting surface, and the first surface and the first input surface face the same or opposite directions.
7. The input device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The first connecting portion has a first protrusion and a first groove at both ends along the second direction on the side opposite to the first surface. The second connecting part has a second protrusion and a second groove at both ends along the second direction on the side opposite to the second surface. The first protrusion and the second groove are adapted to each other, so that the first connecting part and the second connecting part can be slidably connected. Wherein, the second direction and the first direction satisfy the perpendicular condition; the first direction is the direction in which the first input structure points to the second input structure when the first input structure is connected to the second input structure.
8. The input device according to claim 7, characterized in that: The first connecting portion forms a first receiving groove on the side opposite to the first surface. The first receiving groove is used to receive at least a portion of the electronic device. The first protrusion forms a sidewall of the first receiving groove and is used to abut against the edge of the electronic device. A second receiving groove is formed on the side of the second connecting portion opposite to the second surface. The second receiving groove is used to receive at least a portion of the electronic device opposite to the first receiving groove. The second protrusion forms the sidewall of the second receiving groove for abutting against the edge of the electronic device.
9. The input device according to claim 8, characterized in that: The first protrusion is slidably connected to the first connecting portion along the second direction, so that the first protrusion can reciprocate relative to the first connecting portion along the second direction, adjusting the receiving space size formed by the first receiving groove in the second direction; and / or The second protrusion slides along the second direction to connect with the second connecting part, so that the second protrusion can reciprocate relative to the second connecting part along the second direction to adjust the size of the receiving space formed by the second receiving groove in the second direction.
10. The input device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The first input surface is provided with at least a first button and a first joystick; The second input surface is provided with at least a second button and a second joystick; The input device is provided with at least one electrical connection port for electrically connecting to electronic devices.