Dual-mode switching mechanism for trigger keys of gamepad
By designing a limit sleeve, limit strip, and mechanical switch block, the problem of trigger button wobbling on the game controller is solved, achieving stable switching and balanced force on the trigger button, thus improving the accuracy and comfort of game operation.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- 薛泽华
- Filing Date
- 2025-06-20
- Publication Date
- 2026-06-16
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model belongs to the field of game controller technology, specifically relating to a dual-mode switching mechanism for the trigger button of a game controller. Background Technology
[0002] A game controller is a common input device for video games, equipped with various control components such as buttons, joysticks, and triggers. Players control game characters by pressing buttons, moving joysticks, and pulling triggers. With the booming development of the video game industry, players have placed higher demands on the operating experience of game controllers. To meet the operating needs of different game scenarios, it has become a trend to design two trigger travel modes on the same game controller. Users can quickly switch between long-travel linear mode and short-travel mechanical button mode with a simple switch, without having to frequently change game controllers, greatly improving the convenience of use.
[0003] However, most game controllers on the market with this dual-mode switching function currently offer a poor user experience. Existing linear triggers lack an effective limiting structure between the trigger rail and the trigger, causing the trigger to easily deflect and wobble around the rail when moving along it. This wobble not only reduces the accuracy of operation but also seriously affects the user's feel and experience. When the trigger is switched to short-stroke mechanical button mode, the mechanical button trigger point is often not in the exact center of the linear trigger, resulting in uneven force on the trigger during pressing, which in turn causes left and right swaying, greatly reducing the stability and comfort of game operation. Utility Model Content
[0004] The purpose of this invention is to provide a dual-mode switching mechanism for the trigger button of a game controller, which aims to solve the problems mentioned in the background art.
[0005] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model provides the following technical solution:
[0006] A dual-mode switching mechanism for a game controller trigger button includes,
[0007] The frame assembly includes a supporting shell and a mounting bracket fixedly installed at the bottom of the supporting shell;
[0008] A control component is disposed inside the frame component and includes a trigger component disposed on the top of the mounting bracket, a switch component disposed on the bottom of the support housing, and a switching component disposed on the output end of the switch component. The switch component is used to drive the switching component, and the switching component is used to switch the button travel of the trigger component.
[0009] As a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the trigger component includes a mounting base fixedly installed on the top of the mounting bracket, a limiting sleeve fixedly installed on the outer surface of the mounting base, and a compression spring sleeved on the outside of the limiting sleeve.
[0010] As a preferred embodiment of this utility model, the trigger component further includes a sliding rod that slides in contact with the inner surface of the limiting sleeve, and a trigger key that is fixedly connected to the end of the sliding rod. One end of the compression spring contacts the outer surface of the mounting base, and the other end contacts the inner wall of the trigger key. The trigger key slides in contact with the inner wall of the supporting housing.
[0011] As a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the trigger component further includes a limiting strip fixedly installed on the outer surface of the sliding rod, and a limiting groove formed on the inner surface of the limiting sleeve, wherein the limiting strip can slide along the limiting groove.
[0012] As a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the switch includes a switch base fixedly installed on the top of the inner wall of the supporting housing, a switch slide groove symmetrically opened on the top of the switch base, and a changeover switch disposed on the top of the switch slide groove, the changeover switch sliding along the switch slide groove.
[0013] As a preferred embodiment of this utility model, the switch further includes positioning grooves symmetrically formed at the bottom of the changeover switch, and spring plates disposed inside the two switch slide grooves. The spring plates are fixedly installed on the top of the switch base, and the bottom of the changeover switch slides in contact with the spring plates.
[0014] As a preferred embodiment of this utility model, the switching component includes a drive shaft fixedly connected to the outer surface of the changeover switch, and a linkage rod disposed on one side of the changeover switch, wherein the linkage rod is fixedly sleeved on the outer surface of the drive shaft.
[0015] As a preferred embodiment of this utility model, the switching component further includes a mechanical switch block fixedly installed at one end of the linkage rod, and a limiting block fixedly installed at the other end of the linkage rod, wherein the mechanical switch block and the limiting block have the same thickness.
[0016] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of this utility model are as follows: by cooperating with the limiting sleeve, limiting strip and limiting groove, the movement trajectory of the trigger button is effectively restricted, so that it can only slide stably in the axial direction, which solves the problem of wobbling of the existing linear trigger button, improves the accuracy and feel of operation, and by using the design of the mechanical switch block and the limiting block at the same height, the force balance of the trigger button is ensured in the short-stroke mechanical button mode, avoiding the left and right swing of the trigger button, improving the stability and comfort of game operation, and realizing convenient switching between the Hall linear and mechanical button modes of the game controller trigger button through a simple structure. Attached Figure Description
[0017] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions of the embodiments of this utility model, 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 utility model. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort. Among them:
[0018] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of this utility model;
[0019] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of this utility model from another angle;
[0020] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the trigger component structure of this utility model;
[0021] Figure 4 This is a partial structural diagram of the trigger component of this utility model;
[0022] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the switching component structure of this utility model;
[0023] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the switching component structure of this utility model.
[0024] In the diagram: 100, frame assembly; 101, supporting shell; 102, mounting bracket; 200, control assembly; 201, trigger component; 201a, mounting base; 201b, limit sleeve; 201c, compression spring; 201d, sliding rod; 201e, trigger key; 201f, limit strip; 201g, limit groove; 202, switch component; 202a, switch base; 202b, switch slide; 202c, changeover switch; 202d, positioning groove; 202e, spring plate; 203, switching component; 203a, drive shaft; 203b, linkage rod; 203c, mechanical switch block; 203d, limit block. Detailed Implementation
[0025] To make the above-mentioned objectives, features and advantages of this utility model more apparent and understandable, the specific embodiments of this utility model will be described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings.
[0026] Many specific details are set forth in the following description in order to provide a full understanding of the present invention. However, the present invention may also be implemented in other ways different from those described herein. Those skilled in the art can make similar extensions without departing from the spirit of the present invention. Therefore, the present invention is not limited to the specific embodiments disclosed below.
[0027] Secondly, the term "an embodiment" or "embodiment" as used herein refers to a specific feature, structure, or characteristic that may be included in at least one implementation of the present invention. The phrase "in one embodiment" appearing in different places in this specification does not necessarily refer to the same embodiment, nor is it a single or selective embodiment that excludes other embodiments.
[0028] Example 1
[0029] Reference Figure 1-6 This is the first embodiment of the present invention, which provides a dual-mode switching mechanism for a game controller trigger button, comprising:
[0030] The frame assembly 100 includes a supporting housing 101 and a mounting bracket 102 fixedly installed at the bottom of the supporting housing 101;
[0031] The control component 200 is disposed inside the frame component 100 and includes a trigger component 201 disposed on the top of the mounting bracket 102, a switch component 202 disposed on the bottom of the support housing 101, and a switching component 203 disposed on the output end of the switch component 202. The switch component 202 is used to drive the switching component 203, and the switching component 203 is used to switch the button travel of the trigger component 201.
[0032] It should be noted that the support housing 101 and the bracket 102 provide support and fixation for the entire mechanism, ensuring the relative position stability of each component. The top of the inner cavity of the support housing 101 is provided with a guide block for guiding the sliding of the switching component 203.
[0033] Specifically, the trigger component 201 includes a mounting base 201a fixedly mounted on the top of the mounting bracket 102, a limiting sleeve 201b fixedly mounted on the outer surface of the mounting base 201a, and a compression spring 201c sleeved on the outside of the limiting sleeve 201b.
[0034] Furthermore, the trigger component 201 also includes a sliding rod 201d that slides in contact with the inner surface of the limiting sleeve 201b, and a trigger key 201e that is fixedly connected to the end of the sliding rod 201d. One end of the compression spring 201c contacts the outer surface of the mounting base 201a, and the other end contacts the inner wall of the trigger key 201e. The trigger key 201e slides in contact with the inner wall of the support housing 101.
[0035] It should be noted that the compression spring 201c provides the reset force for the trigger button 201e. The user inputs the game control signal by pressing the trigger button 201e. When the trigger button 201e is pressed, the sliding rod 201d slides axially along the inner surface of the limit sleeve 201b. During this process, the compression spring 201c is compressed. After the signal input is completed, the user releases the pressure on the trigger button 201e, and the trigger button 201e returns to its original position through the compression spring 201c. The pressing stroke during this process can be adjusted by the switching element 203.
[0036] Furthermore, the trigger component 201 also includes a limiting strip 201f fixedly installed on the outer surface of the sliding rod 201d, and a limiting groove 201g formed on the inner surface of the limiting sleeve 201b, wherein the limiting strip 201f can slide along the limiting groove 201g.
[0037] It should be noted that the limiting groove 201g is axially distributed along the inner surface of the limiting sleeve 201b, and the limiting strip 201f is axially distributed along the outer surface of the sliding rod 201d. The limiting strip 201f and the limiting groove 201g cooperate with each other to guide the sliding rod 201d and the limiting sleeve 201b when they slide relative to each other, prevent them from rotating relative to each other, and ensure the stable axial sliding of the trigger key 201e.
[0038] Preferably, the switch component 202 includes a switch base 202a fixedly installed on the top of the inner wall of the support housing 101, a switch slide groove 202b symmetrically opened on the top of the switch base 202a, and a changeover switch 202c disposed on the top of the switch slide groove 202b, the changeover switch 202c sliding along the switch slide groove 202b.
[0039] It should be noted that the switch base 202a provides an installation platform and sliding rail for the changeover switch 202c. The outer surface of the support housing 101 has a switch hole for easy operation by the user. The changeover switch 202c passes through the switch hole and can slide inside it.
[0040] The switch component 202 also includes positioning grooves 202d symmetrically opened at the bottom of the changeover switch 202c, and spring plates 202e disposed inside the two switch slide grooves 202b. The spring plates 202e are fixedly installed on the top of the switch base 202a, and the bottom of the changeover switch 202c slides in contact with the spring plates 202e.
[0041] It should be noted that after installation, the spring plate 202e is in a pre-compressed state with its center bulging upwards. Its outer surface can fit against the inner surface of the positioning groove 202d. When switching modes, the changeover switch 202c is slid left and right along the switch base 202a. During the sliding process, the spring plate 202e is squeezed. When the changeover switch 202c moves to the designated position, the spring plate 202e is stuck in the positioning groove 202d, fixing the changeover switch 202c, thereby achieving stable switching of the changeover switch 202c and accurate positioning after switching.
[0042] Specifically, the switching component 203 includes a drive shaft 203a fixedly connected to the outer surface of the changeover switch 202c, and a linkage rod 203b disposed on one side of the changeover switch 202c, with the linkage rod 203b fixedly sleeved on the outer surface of the drive shaft 203a.
[0043] Furthermore, the switching component 203 also includes a mechanical switch block 203c fixedly installed at one end of the linkage rod 203b, and a limiting block 203d fixedly installed at the other end of the linkage rod 203b. The mechanical switch block 203c and the limiting block 203d have the same thickness.
[0044] It should be noted that the changeover switch 202c drives the linkage rod 203b to move left and right along the guide block set at the top of the inner cavity of the support housing 101 via the transmission shaft 203a, thereby changing the position of the mechanical switch block 203c and the limit block 203d, realizing the switching of the button travel of the trigger 201. When the travel is long, pressing the trigger button 201e causes the sliding rod 201d to contact the mounting base 201a, realizing signal input. When the travel is short, pressing the trigger button 201e causes the trigger button 201e to squeeze the mechanical switch block 203c, realizing signal input. At this time, the mechanical switch block 203c and the limit block 203d are respectively supported at both ends of the trigger button 201e, shortening the travel of the trigger button 201e. Since the tail ends of the mechanical switch block 203c and the limit block 203d are at the same height, the trigger button 201e will not swing left and right due to unstable support.
[0045] When in use, in the long stroke mode, the player presses the trigger button 201e, the sliding rod 201d slides axially along the inner surface of the limit sleeve 201b, and the compression spring 201c is compressed until the sliding rod 201d contacts the mounting base 201a, realizing the game signal input. After releasing the trigger button 201e, under the action of the return spring force of the compression spring 201c, the trigger button 201e returns to the initial position, and the player can perform the next operation.
[0046] When switching to short-stroke mode is required, the selector switch 202c is toggled. The selector switch 202c slides along the switch groove 202b on the top of the switch base 202a. During this sliding motion, the drive shaft 203a and linkage rod 203b move along the guide block on the top of the inner cavity of the support housing 101. During this process, the bottom of the selector switch 202c compresses the spring plate 202e, causing the bottom positioning groove 202d to disengage from the spring plate 202e. When the selector switch 202c moves to the working position, the spring plate 202e is precisely engaged in another positioning groove 202d at the bottom of the selector switch 202c, thus activating the selector switch. 202c is fixed, providing the player with a clear tactile feedback. In this mode, when the player presses the trigger button 201e, the trigger button 201e moves downward and presses the mechanical switch block 203c to input a signal. Since the mechanical switch block 203c and the limit block 203d are supported at both ends of the trigger button 201e respectively, and the height of their tail ends is the same, the trigger button 201e will not swing left and right due to unstable support, ensuring the stability and accuracy of the trigger button 201e when pressed. After releasing the trigger button 201e, the compression spring 201c drives the trigger button 201e to reset, so as to perform the next operation.
[0047] In summary, the support housing 101 and mounting bracket 102 in the frame assembly 100 provide stable support for the entire mechanism and the mounting positions for each component. The guide block at the top of the inner cavity of the support housing 101 provides precise guidance for the sliding of the switching element 203. The trigger element 201, through the cooperation of the limiting sleeve 201b, the limiting strip 201f, and the limiting groove 201g, achieves stable axial sliding of the trigger button 201e. The compression spring 201c provides reliable reset for the trigger button 201e. The above components work together to provide a basic guarantee for the input of game signals. In the switch element 202, the spring plate 202e and the positioning groove 202d cooperate to ensure that the changeover switch 202c switches accurately while providing clear switching feedback to the player. 203, through the drive shaft 203a and linkage rod 203b, drives the mechanical switch block 203c and limit block 203d to move flexibly, realizing convenient switching of the trigger 201's button travel length mode. At the same time, the design of the mechanical switch block 203c and limit block 203d being at the same height effectively avoids shaking when pressing the trigger button 201e, significantly improving the stability of the player's operation. The coordinated operation of each component greatly enriches the operation mode of the game controller trigger button 201e, meeting the differentiated needs of players in various game scenarios and improving the player's user experience. In addition, this mechanism abandons the traditional rotary structure design and adopts a linear motion Hall linear trigger structure, which has the advantages of simple assembly, low mold development cost, and robust and reliable structure.
[0048] It is important to note that the constructions and arrangements of this application shown in several different exemplary embodiments are merely illustrative. Although only a few embodiments are described in detail in this disclosure, those who consult this disclosure will readily understand that many modifications are possible (e.g., changes in the size, dimensions, structure, shape and proportion of various elements, as well as parameter values (e.g., temperature, pressure, etc.), mounting arrangements, use of materials, color, orientation, etc.) without substantially departing from the novel teachings and advantages of the subject matter described in this application). For example, an element shown as integrally formed may be composed of multiple parts or elements, the position of elements may be inverted or otherwise altered, and the nature or number or position of discrete elements may be changed or altered. Therefore, all such modifications are intended to be included within the scope of this utility model. The order or sequence of any process or method steps may be changed or rearranged according to alternative embodiments. In the claims, any "device plus function" clause is intended to cover the structure described herein that performs the function, and not only structural equivalents but also equivalent structures. Without departing from the scope of this invention, other substitutions, modifications, alterations, and omissions may be made in the design, operation, and arrangement of the exemplary embodiments. Therefore, this invention is not limited to the specific embodiments, but extends to various modifications that still fall within the scope of the appended claims.
[0049] Furthermore, in order to provide a concise description of exemplary embodiments, not all features of actual embodiments (i.e., those features that are not relevant to the best mode of carrying out the present invention as currently considered, or those features that are not relevant to implementing the present invention) may be omitted.
[0050] It should be understood that numerous specific implementation decisions can be made during the development of any practical implementation, such as in any engineering or design project. Such development efforts may be complex and time-consuming, but for those skilled in the art who benefit from this disclosure, the development effort will be a routine work of design, manufacturing, and production without requiring much experimentation.
[0051] It should be noted that the above embodiments are only used to illustrate the technical solution of this utility model and are not intended to limit it. Although this utility model has been described in detail with reference to preferred embodiments, those skilled in the art should understand that modifications or equivalent substitutions can be made to the technical solution of this utility model without departing from the spirit and scope of the technical solution of this utility model, and all such modifications or substitutions should be covered within the scope of the claims of this utility model.
Claims
1. A dual-mode switching mechanism for a game controller trigger button, characterized in that: include, The frame assembly (100) includes a supporting shell (101) and a mounting bracket (102) fixedly installed at the bottom of the supporting shell (101); A control component (200) is disposed inside the frame component (100) and includes a trigger component (201) disposed on the top of the mounting bracket (102), a switch component (202) disposed on the bottom of the support housing (101), and a switching component (203) disposed on the output end of the switch component (202). The switch component (202) is used to drive the switching component (203), and the switching component (203) is used to switch the button travel of the trigger component (201).
2. The dual-mode switching mechanism for a game controller trigger button according to claim 1, characterized in that: The trigger component (201) includes a mounting base (201a) fixedly mounted on the top of the mounting bracket (102), a limiting sleeve (201b) fixedly mounted on the outer surface of the mounting base (201a), and a compression spring (201c) sleeved on the outside of the limiting sleeve (201b).
3. The dual-mode switching mechanism for a game controller trigger button according to claim 2, characterized in that: The trigger component (201) further includes a sliding rod (201d) that slides in contact with the inner surface of the limiting sleeve (201b), and a trigger key (201e) that is fixedly connected to the end of the sliding rod (201d). One end of the compression spring (201c) contacts the outer surface of the mounting base (201a), and the other end contacts the inner wall of the trigger key (201e). The trigger key (201e) slides in contact with the inner wall of the support housing (101).
4. The dual-mode switching mechanism for a game controller trigger button according to claim 3, characterized in that: The trigger component (201) further includes a limiting strip (201f) fixedly installed on the outer surface of the sliding rod (201d) and a limiting groove (201g) formed on the inner surface of the limiting sleeve (201b), wherein the limiting strip (201f) can slide along the limiting groove (201g).
5. The dual-mode switching mechanism for a game controller trigger button according to claim 4, characterized in that: The switch component (202) includes a switch base (202a) fixedly installed on the top of the inner wall of the support housing (101), a switch slide groove (202b) symmetrically opened on the top of the switch base (202a), and a changeover switch (202c) disposed on the top of the switch slide groove (202b), the changeover switch (202c) sliding along the switch slide groove (202b).
6. The dual-mode switching mechanism for a game controller trigger button according to claim 5, characterized in that: The switch component (202) further includes positioning grooves (202d) symmetrically formed at the bottom of the changeover switch (202c), and spring plates (202e) disposed inside the two switch slides (202b). The spring plates (202e) are fixedly installed on the top of the switch base (202a), and the bottom of the changeover switch (202c) slides in contact with the spring plates (202e).
7. The dual-mode switching mechanism for a game controller trigger button according to claim 6, characterized in that: The switching component (203) includes a drive shaft (203a) fixedly connected to the outer surface of the changeover switch (202c), and a linkage rod (203b) disposed on one side of the changeover switch (202c), wherein the linkage rod (203b) is fixedly sleeved on the outer surface of the drive shaft (203a).
8. The dual-mode switching mechanism for a game controller trigger button according to claim 7, characterized in that: The switching component (203) further includes a mechanical switch block (203c) fixedly installed at one end of the linkage rod (203b) and a limiting block (203d) fixedly installed at the other end of the linkage rod (203b), wherein the mechanical switch block (203c) and the limiting block (203d) have the same thickness.