A key with adjustable pressing stroke and game controller

Abstract

The application discloses a key with adjustable pressing stroke and a game controller. The key comprises a shell fixed on the game controller, an accommodating space in the shell, a key shaft body arranged in the accommodating space, a key cap connected with the key shaft body, a stroke adjusting part rotatably sleeved on the key cap, an axial limiting part of the stroke adjusting part matched with the shell and used for limiting axial displacement of the stroke adjusting part, a lower pressing block of the stroke adjusting part, and a stroke stopping area of the key cap, wherein the stroke stopping area has contact areas with different position heights, and the lower pressing block of the stroke adjusting part is in contact with the stroke stopping area during rotation, so as to position the key cap to a preset position height interval. The key has adjustable pressing stroke and simple and convenient adjusting mode.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application belongs to the field of button technology, specifically relating to a button with adjustable press travel and a game controller. Background Technology

[0002] Currently, the press travel of all buttons is fixed, and users cannot adjust the press travel according to their needs. Since different users have different requirements for the button's feel and trigger response speed, traditional single-stroke trigger buttons cannot meet the needs of different users and lack versatility; furthermore, the trigger response speed of single-stroke trigger buttons cannot be adjusted, resulting in a poor user experience. Utility Model Content

[0003] To overcome the aforementioned technical deficiencies, this application provides a button with adjustable press travel and a game controller, aiming to solve the above problems.

[0004] To solve the above-mentioned technical problems, this application adopts the following technical solution:

[0005] According to one aspect of the embodiments of this application, a button with adjustable press travel is provided, applied to a game controller. The button includes a housing fixed to the game controller; the housing has an internal receiving space; a button shaft disposed within the receiving space; a keycap connected to the button shaft; when the keycap moves downward, the button shaft is triggered to output a button switch signal; a travel adjuster rotatably fitted onto the keycap; the travel adjuster has an axial limiting member that cooperates with the housing, the axial limiting member being used to limit the axial displacement of the travel adjuster; the travel adjuster has a pressing block; the keycap has a travel stop area; wherein the travel stop area has contact areas with different position heights; when the travel adjuster rotates, the pressing block contacts the travel stop area, used to position the keycap to a preset position height range.

[0006] In some embodiments of this application, the contact area is a plurality of horizontal surfaces at different heights.

[0007] In some embodiments of this application, adjacent horizontal planes are smoothly connected.

[0008] In some embodiments of this application, the inner wall of the housing is provided with a plurality of positioning grooves that cooperate with the axial limiting member; when the pressing block contacts the travel stop area, the axial limiting member is located in the positioning groove.

[0009] In some embodiments of this application, the contact area is an inclined surface.

[0010] In some embodiments of this application, the stroke adjuster is provided with a plurality of anti-slip grooves in the circumferential direction.

[0011] In some embodiments of this application, the axial limiting member is a protrusion; the inner wall of the housing is provided with a protruding limiting portion that cooperates with the protrusion.

[0012] In some embodiments of this application, the bottom of the housing is provided with multiple LED mounting slots.

[0013] In some embodiments of this application, the bottom of the keycap is provided with a connecting groove; the top of the key shaft is provided with a connecting post that mates with the connecting groove.

[0014] According to one aspect of the embodiments of this application, a game controller is provided, the game controller including buttons with adjustable press travel as described above.

[0015] As can be seen from the above technical solution, this application has at least the following beneficial effects:

[0016] In the technical solution provided in this application embodiment, the keycap is connected to the key switch. When the keycap moves down, it drives the key switch to move down synchronously, triggering the key switch to output a key switch signal. The travel stop area of ​​the keycap has contact areas with different heights, and the pressing block of the travel adjuster contacts the contact area of ​​the travel stop area. The travel adjuster is rotatably fitted onto the keycap and has an axial limiting member. When the user triggers the travel adjuster, the axial limiting member restricts the axial displacement of the travel adjuster, allowing the travel adjuster to rotate horizontally. When the user rotates the travel adjuster horizontally, the pressing block of the travel adjuster rotates accordingly, moving on the travel stop area of ​​the keycap. As the position of the pressing block changes on the travel stop area, the height of the keycap changes, thereby changing the initial travel position of the key switch and the pressing travel of the key switch. This achieves free adjustment of the key pressing travel and trigger response speed. The adjustment method is simple, and users can set it reasonably according to their own needs, improving the user experience. Attached Figure Description

[0017] 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, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of this application. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort.

[0018] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the button structure provided in an embodiment of this application;

[0019] Figure 2 A schematic diagram of the button structure from another perspective provided in an embodiment of this application;

[0020] Figure 3An exploded view of the buttons provided in the embodiments of this application;

[0021] Figure 4 An exploded view of the buttons from another perspective, as provided in an embodiment of this application;

[0022] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the shell provided in an embodiment of this application;

[0023] Figure 6 This application provides a schematic diagram of a structure in which the contact area consists of multiple horizontal planes at different heights.

[0024] Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram of a structure in which the contact area is an inclined surface, as provided in an embodiment of this application.

[0025] Figure label:

[0026] 1. Housing; 11. LED mounting slot; 12. Protruding limiting part; 13. Positioning slot;

[0027] 2. Button switch; 21. Connecting post;

[0028] 3. Keycaps; 31. Connecting slots; 32. Travel stop area;

[0029] 4. Stroke adjustment component; 41. Axial limiting component; 42. Anti-slip groove; 43. Pressing block. Detailed Implementation

[0030] The following specific embodiments illustrate the implementation of this application. Those skilled in the art can easily understand other advantages and effects of this application from the content disclosed in this specification. Although the description of this application is presented in conjunction with preferred embodiments, this does not mean that the features of this application are limited to this embodiment. On the contrary, the purpose of describing the application in conjunction with embodiments is to cover other options or modifications that may be derived based on the claims of this application. To provide a thorough understanding of this application, many specific details will be included in the following description. This application may also be implemented without using these details. Furthermore, to avoid confusion or obscuring the focus of this application, some specific details will be omitted in the description. It should be noted that, unless otherwise specified, the embodiments and features in the embodiments of this application can be combined with each other.

[0031] In this application, unless otherwise expressly specified and limited, the term "connection" shall be interpreted broadly, for example, "connection" can be a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral part; it can be a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium. The term "and / or" as used herein includes any and all combinations of one or more of the associated listed items.

[0032] A common game controller has multiple button mounting positions, where the buttons are fixedly located. These buttons can be, but are not limited to, directional keys or function keys. Internally, the game controller contains a main control board that processes the button signals and transmits them to external devices, such as game consoles or computers.

[0033] The key's structure consists of a housing, a keycap located within the housing, and a key switch. The key switch includes a key stem and a switch assembly. When a user presses the keycap, the key stem in the key switch moves downwards until it reaches its lowest sliding position. The height difference between the initial position and the lowest position of the key stem is the key switch's pressing stroke. The travel distance of the key stem from its initial position until it triggers the switch assembly is the key switch's trigger stroke. With a constant pressing speed, a shorter key switch trigger stroke results in a faster response time; a longer trigger stroke results in a slower response time. It should be noted that the structure and working principle of the key switch are common knowledge to those skilled in the art and will not be elaborated upon here.

[0034] During gameplay, different game types have varying requirements for button travel and response speed. For example, in fighting games, players need to quickly trigger buttons to execute combos. In this case, the button travel can be adjusted to the shortest setting for the fastest response, allowing for immediate feedback and enhancing the gaming experience. In simulation games, players don't prioritize button speed and focus more on tactile feedback, allowing for the longest possible travel for more pronounced feedback. Furthermore, due to the diverse usage scenarios of game controllers and the varying tactile preferences of different players, adjustable button travel allows players to customize the controller to their liking, increasing its versatility and personalization.

[0035] In existing technologies, the press travel of buttons is fixed, and users cannot adjust the press travel according to their needs. Furthermore, the trigger response speed of buttons that are triggered by a single press travel cannot be adjusted, resulting in a poor user experience.

[0036] To make the objectives, technical solutions, and advantages of this application clearer, the embodiments of this application will be described in further detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0037] Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the key structure provided in an embodiment of this application is shown; Figure 2 This illustration shows a schematic diagram of the button structure from another perspective, as provided in an embodiment of this application. Figure 3 An exploded view of the buttons provided in an embodiment of this application is shown; Figure 4 An exploded view of the buttons from another perspective, as provided in an embodiment of this application, is shown.

[0038] Figure 1-4 An adjustable-stroke button is shown. The button includes a housing 1 and a button shaft 2, a keycap 3, and a stroke adjuster 4 disposed on the housing 1. The housing 1 is fixed to the game controller, and the interior of the housing 1 has an accommodating space.

[0039] In one embodiment, the internal accommodating space of the housing 1 is a rectangular cavity for accommodating the key switch 2. In addition, the bottom of the housing 1 is provided with a plurality of LED mounting slots 11, which are square grooves for mounting LED beads to achieve lighting effects.

[0040] like Figure 2-4 As shown in the embodiment of this application, the key switch 2 is disposed in the receiving space; the keycap 3 is connected to the key switch 2; when the keycap 3 moves down, the key switch 2 is triggered to output a key switch signal.

[0041] Specifically, the top of the key switch 2 is fixedly connected to the bottom of the keycap 3; when the keycap 3 moves down, the keycap 3 drives the key switch 2 to move down synchronously, and after moving down to a preset distance, the key switch 2 is triggered to output a key switch signal.

[0042] In some embodiments of this application, the bottom of the keycap 3 is provided with a connecting groove 31; the top of the key switch 2 is provided with a connecting post 21 that mates with the connecting groove 31. Through the engagement of the connecting post 21 and the connecting groove 31, the key switch 2 and the keycap 3 are fixedly connected, ensuring a stable connection between the keycap 3 and the key switch 2. When the keycap 3 moves down, the key switch 2 can output a key switch signal; its working principle is well-known in the art and will not be described in detail here.

[0043] like Figure 1-4 As shown in the embodiment of this application, the stroke adjustment member 4 is rotatably sleeved on the keycap 3; the stroke adjustment member 4 is provided with an axial limiting member 41 that cooperates with the housing 1, and the axial limiting member 41 is used to limit the axial displacement of the stroke adjustment member 4.

[0044] Specifically, the travel adjustment element 4 is annular in shape, with an inner diameter slightly larger than the outer diameter of the keycap 3, allowing for rotatable fitting. The travel adjustment element 4 is used to adjust the key's pressing travel. When the user triggers the travel adjustment element 4, it can rotate horizontally, but its axial displacement is restricted.

[0045] In some embodiments of this application, the stroke adjustment member 4 is provided with a plurality of anti-slip grooves 42 in the circumferential direction; the anti-slip grooves 42 increase the friction when the user rotates the stroke adjustment member 4, making it easier for the user to operate.

[0046] like Figure 3-4As shown, the travel adjustment component 4 is provided with a pressing block 43; the keycap 3 is provided with a travel stop area 32; when the travel adjustment component 4 rotates, the pressing block 43 contacts the travel stop area 32, which is used to position the keycap 3 to a preset position height range.

[0047] Specifically, the travel stop area 32 has contact areas with different heights, and the pressing block 43 contacts the contact area of ​​the travel stop area 32. When the user rotates the travel adjuster 4 horizontally, the pressing block 43 of the travel adjuster 4 rotates accordingly, and the pressing block 43 of the travel adjuster 4 moves on the travel stop area 32 of the keycap 3. As the position of the pressing block 43 on the travel stop area 32 changes, the height of the keycap 3 changes. Furthermore, the travel adjuster 4 can rotate in the horizontal direction, but the axial displacement is restricted, that is, the horizontal height of the pressing block 43 of the travel adjuster 4 remains unchanged.

[0048] When the lower pressure block 43 moves towards the lower end of the travel stop zone 32, the keycap 3 is lifted, the initial travel position of the key switch 2 increases, the pressing distance increases, and the trigger response speed decreases. When the lower pressure block 43 moves towards the higher end of the travel stop zone 32, the keycap 3 is lowered, the initial travel position of the key switch 2 decreases, the pressing distance shortens, and the trigger response speed increases. By rotating the travel adjustment component 4, the user can move the lower pressure block 43 to different positions on the travel stop zone 32, thereby adjusting the key's pressing distance and trigger response speed. This structural design allows for continuous adjustment of the key's travel distance, is convenient, and meets the user's more precise adjustment needs.

[0049] like Figure 5 As shown, in one embodiment, the axial limiting member 41 is a protrusion; the inner wall of the housing 1 is provided with a protruding limiting part 12 that cooperates with the protrusion.

[0050] When the pressure block 43 rotates to contact the travel stop area 32 at a certain height, the travel adjustment member 4 cannot move upward because the protrusion is located below and in contact with the protrusion limit part 12. Thus, the keycap 3 is positioned at the corresponding height by the pressure block 43.

[0051] like Figure 6 As shown, the contact area consists of multiple horizontal surfaces at different heights, with adjacent surfaces smoothly connected. When the pressing block 43 moves to contact a certain horizontal surface, the keycap 3 can be positioned at the corresponding height, thereby adjusting the key's press travel. The smooth connection between adjacent horizontal surfaces ensures a smooth transition when the pressing block 43 switches between surfaces.

[0052] For example, this embodiment sets three horizontal planes, from bottom to top: the first horizontal plane, the second horizontal plane, and the third horizontal plane, with adjacent horizontal planes connected by smooth surfaces. When the pressing block 43 contacts the first horizontal plane of the travel stop area 32, the keycap 3 is at its highest position, the initial travel position of the key switch 2 is the highest, the pressing travel is 2.5mm, and the trigger response speed is the slowest. When the pressing block 43 contacts the second horizontal plane, the position of the keycap 3 decreases, the initial travel position of the key switch 2 decreases, the pressing travel is 2.2mm, and the trigger response speed is moderate. When the pressing block 43 contacts the third horizontal plane, the keycap 3 is at its lowest position, the pressing travel is 1.8mm, the pressing travel is the shortest, and the trigger response speed is the fastest. In this way, the user can rotate the travel adjustment component 4 to position the pressing block 43 on different horizontal planes according to their own needs for pressing feel and trigger response speed, thus realizing free adjustment of the pressing travel.

[0053] like Figure 7 As shown, in one embodiment, the contact area is an inclined surface. In this embodiment, the side of the inclined surface can be an inclined straight line or an arc. When the pressing block 43 moves to a certain height relative to the inclined surface, the keycap 3 is positioned at the corresponding height. In this way, the user can rotate the travel adjustment component 4 to position the pressing block 43 within a preset height range according to their needs for the pressing feel and trigger response speed, thus achieving free adjustment of the key pressing travel within the preset range, making the adjustment method convenient.

[0054] In one embodiment of this application, the inner wall of the housing 1 is provided with a plurality of positioning grooves 13 that cooperate with the axial limiting member 41; when the lower pressing block 43 contacts the travel stop area 32, the axial limiting member 41 is located in the positioning groove 13.

[0055] Specifically, multiple positioning grooves 13 are evenly distributed horizontally on the inner wall of the housing 1. When the user rotates the travel adjustment component 4 horizontally, the pressing block 43 and the axial limiting component 41 of the travel adjustment component 4 rotate accordingly. When rotating the travel adjustment component 4, the pressing block 43 can be positioned within a preset height range, and the axial limiting component 41 can be positioned in different positioning grooves 13; each positioning groove 13 corresponds to the keycap 3 being positioned at a corresponding height. It can be understood that by setting multiple positioning grooves 13, the horizontal rotation of the travel adjustment component 4 can be effectively limited, reducing misadjustment of the pressing travel during key use and improving the user experience.

[0056] In the technical solution provided in this application embodiment, the keycap 3 is connected to the key switch 2. When the keycap 3 moves down, the keycap 3 drives the key switch 2 to move down synchronously, triggering the key switch 2 to output a key switch signal. The travel stop area 32 of the keycap 3 has contact areas with different heights, and the pressing block 43 of the travel adjustment member 4 contacts the contact area of ​​the travel stop area 32. The travel adjustment member 4 is rotatably sleeved on the keycap 3. The travel adjustment member 4 is provided with an axial limiting member 41. When the user triggers the travel adjustment member 4, the axial displacement of the travel adjustment member 4 is restricted by the axial limiting member 41, and the travel adjustment member 4 can rotate horizontally. When the user rotates the travel adjustment member 4 horizontally, the pressing block 43 of the travel adjustment member 4 rotates accordingly, and the pressing block 43 of the travel adjustment member 4 moves on the travel stop area 32 of the keycap 3. As the position of the pressure block 43 changes on the travel stop area 32, the height of the keycap 3 will change, which in turn changes the initial travel position of the key switch 2 and the pressing travel of the key switch 2. This allows for free adjustment of the key pressing travel and trigger response speed. The adjustment method is simple, and users can set it reasonably according to their own needs to improve the user experience.

[0057] This application also provides a game controller, which includes buttons with adjustable press travel as described above.

[0058] During gameplay, different game types have varying requirements for button travel and response speed. For example, in fighting games, players need to quickly trigger buttons to execute combos. In this case, rotating the travel adjuster 4 and adjusting the keycap 3 to its lowest position will shorten the travel distance, maximizing the button response speed and ensuring timely player input, thus enhancing the gaming experience. In simulation games, players don't prioritize button response speed but rather the tactile feel. Rotating the travel adjuster 4 and adjusting the keycap 3 to its highest position will maximize the travel distance, providing more noticeable feedback. Furthermore, due to the diverse usage scenarios of game controllers and the varying tactile preferences of different players, this adjustable travel button allows players to customize the controls to their liking, increasing the versatility and personalization of the game controller.

[0059] During installation, fix the buttons in their mounting positions and connect the button signal output terminals to the corresponding interfaces on the main control board of the game controller to ensure normal signal transmission. After installation, ensure that keycap 3 can move smoothly up and down and that the travel adjustment component 4 can rotate freely.

[0060] It should be noted that the adjustable press travel button provided in this application embodiment is also applicable to other electronic devices, such as office keyboards.

[0061] The above description is merely a specific embodiment of this application, but the scope of protection of this application is not limited thereto. Any person skilled in the art can easily conceive of various equivalent modifications or substitutions within the technical scope disclosed in this application, and these modifications or substitutions should all be covered 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. A button with adjustable press travel, applied to a game controller, characterized in that, The button includes A housing, which is fixed to the game controller; the housing has an internal receiving space. A key switch body, wherein the key switch body is disposed within the receiving space; A keycap, which is connected to a key switch; when the keycap moves down, it triggers the key switch to output a key switch signal. A stroke adjuster is rotatably fitted onto a keycap; the stroke adjuster is provided with an axial limiting member that cooperates with the housing, the axial limiting member being used to limit the axial displacement of the stroke adjuster; The travel adjustment component is provided with a pressing block; the keycap is provided with a travel stop area; wherein, the travel stop area has contact areas with different position heights; when the travel adjustment component rotates, the pressing block contacts the travel stop area to position the keycap to a preset position height range.

2. The adjustable-stroke button according to claim 1, characterized in that, The contact area consists of multiple horizontal surfaces at different heights.

3. The adjustable-stroke button according to claim 2, characterized in that, Adjacent horizontal planes are smoothly connected.

4. The adjustable-stroke button according to any one of claims 1-3, characterized in that, The inner wall of the housing is provided with multiple positioning grooves that cooperate with the axial limiting member; when the lower pressing block contacts the stroke stop area, the axial limiting member is located in the positioning groove.

5. The adjustable-stroke button according to claim 1, characterized in that, The contact area is an inclined surface.

6. The adjustable-stroke button according to claim 1, characterized in that, The stroke adjustment component is provided with multiple anti-slip grooves in its circumferential direction.

7. The adjustable-stroke button according to claim 1, characterized in that, The axial limiting member is a protrusion; the inner wall of the housing is provided with a protruding limiting part that cooperates with the protrusion.

8. The adjustable-stroke button according to claim 1, characterized in that, The bottom of the housing is provided with multiple LED mounting slots.

9. The adjustable-stroke button according to claim 1, characterized in that, The bottom of the keycap is provided with a connecting groove; the top of the key shaft is provided with a connecting post that mates with the connecting groove.

10. A game controller, characterized in that, The game controller includes buttons with adjustable press travel as described in any one of claims 1-9.

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