A game controller with dual shoulder buttons

Abstract

This utility model relates to a game controller with dual shoulder buttons, comprising an upper shell, a lower shell, an inner shell, and a shoulder assembly. The upper shell has a first opening; the lower shell has a second opening, and the upper and lower shells overlap each other, with the first and second openings communicating with each other. The inner shell is located between the upper and lower shells and is fitted to the upper shell, communicating with the first opening. The shoulder assembly is located within an opening groove. In this game controller with dual shoulder buttons, the shoulder assembly includes a first upper shoulder piece and a second upper shoulder piece. One end of the first upper shoulder piece and one end of the second upper shoulder piece are movably connected, and the other ends of the first and second upper shoulder pieces are elastically hinged to the sides of the inner shell, respectively. This allows the first and second upper shoulder pieces to move freely, enabling the fingertip of the index finger to operate the first upper shoulder piece and the pad of the index finger to operate the second upper shoulder piece, thus improving the flexibility of dual shoulder button operation.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the technical field of game controllers, and more particularly to a game controller with dual shoulder buttons. Background Technology

[0002] Currently, many games require players to operate more function buttons without taking their thumbs off the joystick in order to improve their win rate. The proper placement and operation of these function buttons can effectively reduce hand fatigue. In particular, buttons are commonly placed on the shoulder of the game controller to improve operability.

[0003] In the prior art, a novel game controller with patent number CN219815250U discloses a housing with two symmetrically distributed hand rests fixedly mounted on it. The housing also includes a button assembly, an internal accessory assembly, and a D-pad connection structure. The button assembly comprises a first joystick, a second joystick, a D-pad, ABXY buttons, and two shoulder buttons. The first joystick, the second joystick, the D-pad, and the ABXY buttons are all fixedly mounted on the housing, and the two shoulder buttons are located on the top of the housing. This game controller fails to address the flexibility of operating the shoulder buttons. Utility Model Content

[0004] The purpose of this invention is to provide a game controller with dual shoulder buttons, which aims to solve the problem of the flexibility of dual shoulder button operation.

[0005] To solve the above-mentioned technical problems, a game controller with dual shoulder buttons is provided, including an upper shell, a lower shell, an inner shell, and a shoulder assembly. The upper shell has a first opening; the lower shell has a second opening, and the upper shell and the lower shell cover each other, with the first opening communicating with the second opening; the inner shell is located between the upper shell and the lower shell, and the inner shell is fitted to the upper shell and communicates with the first opening; the shoulder assembly is located within the first opening and the second opening, and the shoulder assembly includes a first upper shoulder member and a second upper shoulder member, one end of the first upper shoulder member and one end of the second upper shoulder member are movably connected, and the other ends of the first upper shoulder member and the second upper shoulder member are elastically hinged to the two sides of the inner shell, respectively; wherein, the first upper shoulder member is operated by the fingertip of the index finger, and the second upper shoulder member is operated by the pad of the index finger.

[0006] Furthermore, the first upper shoulder piece includes a first pressing part, a first elastic connecting part, and a first limiting groove. The first elastic connecting part and the first limiting groove are respectively disposed on both sides of the first pressing part, and the first pressing part is exposed in the first opening. The inner shell is provided with a first connecting post and a first limiting post. The first elastic connecting part is connected to the first connecting post, and the first limiting groove is connected to the first limiting post.

[0007] Furthermore, the first elastic connection portion includes a first hinge body, a first connecting body, and a first elastic body. The first connecting body is connected between the first pressing portion and the first hinge body, the first elastic body is connected to one side of the first hinge body, and the first hinge body is connected to the first connecting post.

[0008] Furthermore, the first limiting groove is obliquely disposed above the first pressing part.

[0009] Furthermore, the second upper shoulder piece includes a second pressing part, a second elastic connecting part, and a second limiting groove. The second elastic connecting part and the second limiting groove are respectively connected to both sides of the second pressing part, and the second pressing part is exposed in the first opening. The inner shell is provided with a second connecting post and a second limiting post. The second elastic connecting part is connected to the second connecting post, and the second limiting groove is connected to the second limiting post.

[0010] Furthermore, the second elastic connection portion includes a second hinge body, a second connecting body, and a second elastic body. The second connecting body and the second elastic body are connected to both sides of the second hinge body, and the second hinge body is connected to the second limiting post.

[0011] Furthermore, the second limiting groove is obliquely disposed above the second pressing part.

[0012] Furthermore, the first upper shoulder piece also includes a sliding groove, and the second upper shoulder piece also includes a sliding part. The first upper shoulder piece and the second upper shoulder piece are disposed adjacent to the first opening, and the sliding part is located in the sliding groove and moves within it.

[0013] Furthermore, the shoulder assembly also includes a lower shoulder piece located at the second opening, and the upper end of the lower shoulder piece is elastically hinged to both sides of the inner housing.

[0014] Furthermore, the bottom of the upper outer shell is provided with a raised edge, and a groove adapted to the raised edge is formed between the lower outer shell and the inner shell.

[0015] Implementing the embodiments of this utility model will have the following beneficial effects:

[0016] The game controller with dual shoulder buttons in this embodiment has a shoulder assembly including a first upper shoulder piece and a second upper shoulder piece. One end of the first upper shoulder piece is movably connected to one end of the second upper shoulder piece, and the other ends of the first and second upper shoulder pieces are elastically hinged to the two sides of the inner shell, respectively. This allows the first and second upper shoulder pieces to move freely between each other. The first upper shoulder piece can be operated by the fingertip of the index finger, and the second upper shoulder piece can be operated by the pad of the index finger, thus overcoming the problem of poor flexibility in the operation of dual shoulder buttons in existing game controllers. Attached Figure Description

[0017] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of this utility model or the prior art, the drawings used in the description of the embodiments or the prior art 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.

[0018] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the game controller described in an embodiment of the present invention;

[0019] Figure 2 This is an exploded schematic diagram of the game controller described in an embodiment of the present invention;

[0020] Figure 3 This is a structural schematic diagram of the first upper shoulder member from a first perspective according to an embodiment of the present utility model;

[0021] Figure 4 This is a structural schematic diagram of the first upper shoulder piece from a second perspective according to an embodiment of the present utility model;

[0022] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the second upper shoulder member according to an embodiment of the present utility model;

[0023] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the inner shell according to an embodiment of the present utility model;

[0024] Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram of the upper outer shell structure according to an embodiment of the present utility model;

[0025] Figure 8 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the lower outer shell according to an embodiment of the present utility model.

[0026] Wherein: 100, game controller; 110, upper shell; 111, first opening; 112, raised edge; 120, lower shell; 121, second opening; 122, groove; 130, inner shell; 131, first connecting post; 132, first limiting post; 133, second connecting post; 134, second limiting post; 140, shoulder assembly; 141, first upper shoulder piece; 1411, first pressing part; 1412, first elastic connecting part; 1 4121, First hinge body; 14122, First connecting body; 14123, First elastic body; 1413, First limiting groove; 1414, Sliding groove; 142, Second upper shoulder piece; 1421, Second pressing part; 1422, Second elastic connecting part; 14221, Second hinge body; 14222, Second connecting body; 14223, Second elastic body; 1423, Second limiting groove; 1424, Sliding part; 143, Lower shoulder piece. Detailed Implementation

[0027] To facilitate understanding of this utility model, a more complete description will be given below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Preferred embodiments of this utility model are shown in the drawings. However, this utility model can be implemented in many different forms and is not limited to the embodiments described herein. Rather, these embodiments are provided to provide a more thorough and complete understanding of the disclosure of this utility model.

[0028] It should be noted that when a component is said to be "fixed to" another component, it can be directly attached to the other component or there may be an intervening component. When a component is said to be "connected to" another component, it can be directly connected to the other component or there may be an intervening component. The terms "vertical," "horizontal," "left," "right," and similar expressions used in this document are for illustrative purposes only.

[0029] Unless otherwise defined, all technical and scientific terms used herein have the same meaning as commonly understood by one of ordinary skill in the art to which this invention pertains. The terminology used herein is for the purpose of describing particular embodiments only and is not intended to be limiting of the invention. The term "and / or" as used herein includes any and all combinations of one or more of the associated listed items.

[0030] Please refer to Figures 1-8This utility model provides a game controller 100 with dual shoulder buttons, including an upper outer shell 110, a lower outer shell 120, an inner shell 130, and a shoulder assembly 140. The upper outer shell 110 has a first opening 111; the lower outer shell 120 has a second opening 121, and the upper outer shell 110 and the lower outer shell 120 cover each other, with the first opening 111 communicating with the second opening 121; the inner shell 130 is located between the upper outer shell 110 and the lower outer shell 120, and the inner shell 130 is fitted to the upper outer shell 110. 0 is connected to the first opening 111; the shoulder assembly 140 is located inside the first opening 111 and the second opening 121. The shoulder assembly 140 includes a first upper shoulder piece 141 and a second upper shoulder piece 142. One end of the first upper shoulder piece 141 is movably connected to one end of the second upper shoulder piece 142. The other ends of the first upper shoulder piece 141 and the second upper shoulder piece 142 are elastically hinged to the two sides of the inner shell 130, respectively. The first upper shoulder piece 141 is operated by the fingertip of the index finger, and the second upper shoulder piece 142 is operated by the finger pad of the index finger. In specific applications, the first opening 111 and the second opening 121 are both formed at the upper left or upper right corner of the game controller 100, and the first opening 111 and the second opening 121 are connected to each other to facilitate the index finger operation of the first upper shoulder piece 141 and the second upper shoulder piece 142 within the first opening 111. Since the shoulder assembly 140 includes the first upper shoulder piece 141 and the second upper shoulder piece 142, one end of the first upper shoulder piece 141 is movably connected to one end of the second upper shoulder piece 142, and the other ends of the first upper shoulder piece 141 and the second upper shoulder piece 142 are elastically hinged to the two sides of the inner shell 130, thereby allowing the first upper shoulder piece 141 and the second upper shoulder piece 142 to be connected together. The shoulder pieces 142 can move freely between each other, and the first upper shoulder piece 141 and the second shoulder piece can be independently and elastically reset. The first upper shoulder piece 141 can be operated by the fingertip of the index finger, and the second upper shoulder piece 142 can be operated by the pad of the index finger. In this way, when using the game controller 100, the user can operate the first upper shoulder piece 141 by the fingertip of the index finger and the second upper shoulder piece 142 by the pad of the index finger. It is worth noting that the index finger is divided into three segments. The segment farthest from the palm is defined as the fingertip, and the two segments closest to the palm are defined as the pads. Operating the second upper shoulder piece 142 by the pad of the index finger greatly enriches the diversity and flexibility of the operation of the game controller 100.

[0031] In one possible implementation, the first upper shoulder member 141 includes a first pressing part 1411, a first elastic connecting part 1412, and a first limiting groove 1413. The first elastic connecting part 1412 and the first limiting groove 1413 are respectively disposed on both sides of the first pressing part 1411, and the first pressing part 1411 is exposed in the first opening 111. The inner shell 130 is provided with a first connecting post 131 and a first limiting post 132. The first elastic connecting part 1412 is connected to the first connecting post 131, and the first limiting groove 1413 is connected to the first limiting post 132. In specific applications, the first upper shoulder piece 141 includes a first pressing part 1411, a first elastic connecting part 1412, and a first limiting groove 1413. The first elastic connecting part 1412 and the first limiting groove 1413 are respectively disposed on both sides of the first pressing part 1411, and the first pressing part 1411 is exposed in the first opening 111. The inner shell 130 is provided with a first connecting post 131 and a first limiting post 132. The first elastic connecting part 1412 is connected to the first connecting post 131. The limiting groove 1413 is connected to the first limiting post 132. During operation, the first pressing part 1411 is pressed by the fingertip of the index finger. The first pressing part 1411 drives the first elastic connecting part 1412 to rotate elastically relative to the first connecting post 131. The first limiting groove 1413 is connected to the first limiting post 132 to limit the movement of the first pressing part 1411. When the fingertip of the index finger is removed from the first pressing part 1411, the first pressing part 1411 returns to the first opening 111.

[0032] In one possible implementation, the first elastic connection portion 1412 includes a first hinge body 14121, a first connector body 14122, and a first elastic body 14123. The first connector body 14122 is connected between the first pressing portion 1411 and the first hinge body 14121, the first elastic body 14123 is connected to one side of the first hinge body 14121, and the first hinge body 14121 is connected to the first connecting post 131. In specific applications, the first elastic connecting part 1412 includes a first hinge body 14121, a first connecting body 14122, and a first elastic body 14123. The first connecting body 14122 is connected between the first pressing part 1411 and the first hinge body 14121, and the first elastic body 14123 is connected to one side of the first hinge body 14121. The first hinge body 14121 is connected to the first connecting post 131. Thus, during operation, the first hinge body 14121 rotates relative to the first connecting post 131, and the first elastic body 14123 engages with the inner shell 130 to generate elastic deformation. The first elastic body 14123 is bent and connected to one side of the first hinge body 14121, reducing the space occupied by the first elastic connecting part 1412.

[0033] In one possible implementation, the first limiting groove 1413 is obliquely disposed above the first pressing part 1411. In specific applications, in order to improve the flexibility of pressing the first pressing part 1411 with the fingertip, the first limiting groove 1413 is obliquely disposed above the first pressing part 1411 to conform to the human biomechanical direction of the index fingertip.

[0034] In one possible implementation, the second upper shoulder member 142 includes a second pressing part 1421, a second elastic connecting part 1422, and a second limiting groove 1423. The second elastic connecting part 1422 and the second limiting groove 1423 are respectively connected to both sides of the second pressing part 1421, and the second pressing part 1421 is exposed in the first opening 111. The inner shell 130 is provided with a second connecting post 133 and a second limiting post 134. The second elastic connecting part 1422 is connected to the second connecting post 133, and the second limiting groove 1423 is connected to the second limiting post 134. In specific applications, the second upper shoulder piece 142 includes a second pressing part 1421, a second elastic connecting part 1422, and a second limiting groove 1423. The second elastic connecting part 1422 and the second limiting groove 1423 are respectively connected to both sides of the second pressing part 1421, and the second pressing part 1421 is exposed in the first opening 111. The inner housing 130 is provided with a second connecting post 133 and a second limiting post 134. The second elastic connecting part 1422 is connected to the second connecting post 133. The second limiting groove 1423 is connected to the second limiting post 134. Thus, during operation, the second pressing part 1421 is pressed by the fingertip of the index finger. The second pressing part 1421 drives the second elastic connecting part 1422 to rotate elastically relative to the second connecting post 133. The second limiting groove 1423 is connected to the second limiting post 134 to limit the movement stroke of the second pressing part 1421. When the fingertip of the index finger is removed from the second pressing part 1421, the second pressing part 1421 returns to the first opening 111.

[0035] In one possible implementation, the second elastic connection portion 1422 includes a second hinge body 14221, a second connecting body 14222, and a second elastic body 14223. The second connecting body 14222 and the second elastic body 14223 are connected to both sides of the second hinge body 14221, and the second hinge body 14221 is connected to the second limiting post 134. In specific applications, since the second elastic connection portion 1422 includes the second hinge body 14221, the second connecting body 14222, and the second elastic body 14223, the second connecting body 14222 is connected between the second pressing portion 1421 and the second hinge body 14221, the second elastic body 14223 is connected to both sides of the second hinge body 14221, and the second hinge body 14221 is connected to the second connecting post 133, during operation, the second hinge body 14221 rotates relative to the second connecting post 133, and the second elastic body 14223 engages with the inner housing 130 to produce elastic deformation.

[0036] In one possible implementation, the second limiting groove 1423 is obliquely disposed above the second pressing part 1421. In specific applications, in order to improve the flexibility of pressing the second pressing part 1421 with the fingertip, the second limiting groove 1423 is obliquely disposed above the second pressing part 1421 to conform to the human biomechanical direction of the index fingertip, and the second limiting groove 1423 is symmetrical with respect to the connection between the first upper shoulder piece 141 and the second upper shoulder piece 142.

[0037] In one possible implementation, the first upper shoulder member 141 further includes a groove 1414, and the second upper shoulder member 142 further includes a sliding portion 1424. The first upper shoulder member 141 and the second upper shoulder member 142 are adjacent to each other in the first opening 111, and the sliding portion 1424 is movable within the groove 1414. In specific applications, in order to improve the smoothness of free movement between the first upper shoulder member 141 and the second upper shoulder member 142, the first upper shoulder member 141 includes a groove 1414, and the second upper shoulder member 142 includes a sliding portion 1424. The first upper shoulder member 141 and the second upper shoulder member 142 are adjacent to each other in the first opening 111, and the sliding portion 1424 is movable within the groove 1414, thus avoiding mutual interference when the first upper shoulder member 141 and the second upper shoulder member 142 move simultaneously.

[0038] In one possible implementation, the shoulder assembly 140 further includes a lower shoulder member 143 located at the second opening 121, with its upper end elastically hinged to both sides of the first upper shoulder member 141 and the second upper shoulder member 142. In specific applications, to improve the versatility of operation of the shoulder assembly 140, the shoulder assembly 140 includes a lower shoulder member 143 located at the second opening 121, with its upper end elastically hinged to both sides of the inner housing 130, allowing the user to operate the lower shoulder member 143 using their middle or ring finger.

[0039] In one possible implementation, the bottom of the upper outer shell 110 is provided with a raised edge 112, and a groove 122 adapted to the raised edge 112 is formed between the lower outer shell 120 and the inner shell 130. In specific applications, in order to improve the sealing of the game controller 100, the bottom of the upper outer shell 110 is provided with a raised edge 112, and a groove 122 adapted to the raised edge 112 is formed between the lower outer shell 120 and the inner shell 130, so that the raised edge 112 fits tightly in the groove 122, and the inner shell 130 fits tightly in the upper outer shell 110, preventing water and dust from accumulating in the shoulder assembly 140 at the first opening 111 and the second opening 121.

[0040] The embodiments described above are merely illustrative of several implementations of this utility model, and while the descriptions are relatively specific and detailed, they should not be construed as limiting the scope of the patent application. It should be noted that those skilled in the art can make various modifications and improvements without departing from the concept of this utility model, and these all fall within the protection scope of this utility model. Therefore, the protection scope of this utility model patent should be determined by the appended claims.

Claims

1. A gamepad with dual shoulder buttons, characterized in that, include: An upper outer casing, wherein a first opening is formed in the upper outer casing; The lower outer shell forms a second opening, and the upper outer shell covers the lower outer shell. The first opening communicates with the second opening. An inner housing is located between the upper outer housing and the lower outer housing, and the inner housing is fitted to the upper outer housing and communicates with the first opening; A shoulder assembly is located within the first opening and the second opening. The shoulder assembly includes a first upper shoulder piece and a second upper shoulder piece. One end of the first upper shoulder piece is movably connected to one end of the second upper shoulder piece, and the other ends of the first upper shoulder piece and the second upper shoulder piece are elastically hinged to the two sides of the inner shell, respectively. The first upper shoulder piece is operated by the fingertip of the index finger, and the second upper shoulder piece is operated by the pad of the index finger.

2. The gamepad with dual shoulder buttons of claim 1, wherein, The first upper shoulder piece includes a first pressing part, a first elastic connecting part, and a first limiting groove. The first elastic connecting part and the first limiting groove are respectively disposed on both sides of the first pressing part, and the first pressing part is exposed in the first opening. The inner shell is provided with a first connecting post and a first limiting post. The first elastic connecting part is connected to the first connecting post, and the first limiting groove is connected to the first limiting post.

3. The gamepad with dual shoulder buttons of claim 2, wherein, The first elastic connection includes a first hinge body, a first connecting body, and a first elastic body. The first connecting body is connected between the first pressing part and the first hinge body. The first elastic body is connected to one side of the first hinge body. The first hinge body is connected to the first connecting post.

4. The game controller with dual shoulder buttons according to claim 2, characterized in that, The first limiting groove is obliquely disposed above the first pressing part.

5. The game controller with dual shoulder buttons according to claim 1, characterized in that, The second upper shoulder piece includes a second pressing part, a second elastic connecting part, and a second limiting groove. The second elastic connecting part and the second limiting groove are respectively connected to both sides of the second pressing part, and the second pressing part is exposed in the first opening. The inner shell is provided with a second connecting post and a second limiting post. The second elastic connecting part is connected to the second connecting post, and the second limiting groove is connected to the second limiting post.

6. The game controller with dual shoulder buttons according to claim 5, characterized in that, The second elastic connection includes a second hinge body, a second connecting body, and a second elastic body. The second connecting body and the second elastic body are connected to both sides of the second hinge body, and the second hinge body is connected to the second limiting post.

7. The game controller with dual shoulder buttons according to claim 5, characterized in that, The second limiting groove is obliquely disposed above the second pressing part.

8. The game controller with dual shoulder buttons according to any one of claims 1-7, characterized in that, The first upper shoulder piece further includes a sliding groove, and the second upper shoulder piece further includes a sliding part. The first upper shoulder piece and the second upper shoulder piece are disposed adjacent to the first opening, and the sliding part is located in the sliding groove and moves.

9. The game controller with dual shoulder buttons according to claim 8, characterized in that, The shoulder assembly also includes a lower shoulder piece located at the second opening, and the upper end of the lower shoulder piece is elastically hinged to both sides of the inner housing.

10. The game controller with dual shoulder buttons according to claim 1, characterized in that, The bottom of the upper outer shell is provided with a raised edge, and a groove adapted to the raised edge is formed between the lower outer shell and the inner shell.

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