A side-lit hand controller

Abstract

This utility model provides a side-emitting hand controller, comprising: a hand controller housing with a light-transmitting opening on its side extending to an adjacent side plate; a light source disposed within the inner cavity of the hand controller housing near the light-transmitting opening; and a light-transmitting element mounted on the light-transmitting opening, wherein the wall thickness of the light-transmitting element at the side is d1, and the wall thickness of the light-transmitting element on the side plate is d2, where d1 < d2. This utility model solves the problem of uneven light transmission in the light-transmitting structure on the right-angled side of the hand controller.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of hand controller technology, and more specifically, to a side-emitting hand controller. Background Technology

[0002] Currently, various types of smart furniture are developing towards multi-functionality, such as smart tables and smart chairs. Correspondingly, smart furniture also needs a controller to facilitate the operation of various functions. Hand controllers, which integrate multiple buttons or joysticks for easy one-handed operation, are gradually being applied to this type of smart furniture.

[0003] In existing technology, a light source is provided on the side of the hand controller to indicate different working states or to provide signals. However, the light transmission structure on the right-angled side is uneven. If viewed from the side of the light-transmitting structure, the light transmission effect is weak, and the color of the light is almost invisible, leaving only the color of the light-transmitting plastic part itself. Utility Model Content

[0004] The problem solved by this invention is that the light transmission of the light-transmitting structure on the right-angled side of the hand controller is uneven.

[0005] To address the aforementioned problems, this utility model provides a side-emitting hand controller. The hand controller includes: a hand controller housing with a light-transmitting opening on its side, the light-transmitting opening extending towards an adjacent side plate; a light source disposed within the inner cavity of the hand controller housing near the light-transmitting opening; and a light-transmitting element installed in the light-transmitting opening, the light-transmitting element having a wall thickness of d1 at its side and a wall thickness of d2 on the side plate, where d1 < d2.

[0006] The technical effects achieved by adopting this solution are as follows: The light source transmits light through a light-transmitting component with uneven wall thickness. The wall thickness is greater where the light-transmitting component extends towards the side panels, and smaller where it is located at the side edge. This results in a longer distance from the light source to the side edge and a shorter distance from the light source to the side panel. In other words, the light travels a greater distance to reach the side edge, but the light intensity is lower upon arrival. At the same time, the wall thickness in the middle of the light-transmitting component is reduced, thus balancing the light transmission effect between the middle and sides of the component and achieving a more uniform light transmission.

[0007] Furthermore, 0.2 < d1 / d2 < 0.5.

[0008] The technical effects achieved by adopting this technical solution are: effectively reducing the wall thickness of the light-transmitting component at the side, thereby reducing the amount of light absorption and the brightness in the middle, and achieving the same lighting effect at the middle side and on both sides of the light-transmitting component; and the light-transmitting component at the side will not have too small a wall thickness, resulting in inconspicuous light emission.

[0009] Furthermore, the light-transmitting element includes: a bent light-transmitting portion and a side light-transmitting portion connected to the bent light-transmitting portion, the bent light-transmitting portion being located at the side edge, the side light-transmitting portion being located at the side plate, and the wall thickness of the light-transmitting element gradually increasing from the bent light-transmitting portion to the side light-transmitting portion.

[0010] The technical effect achieved by adopting this technical solution is as follows: when the light transmission effect of the bent light-transmitting part and the side light-transmitting part is consistent, the uniform change of the wall thickness of the light-transmitting part can prevent the overall light transmission effect of the light-transmitting part from fluctuating significantly, and achieve a uniform lighting effect on the outer side of the light-transmitting part.

[0011] Furthermore, the side of the light-transmitting portion that is away from the inner cavity of the hand controller housing is parallel to the side plate.

[0012] The technical effects achieved by adopting this technical solution are as follows: the light-emitting surface on the outer side of the side-transparent part is flatter, which makes the appearance more flat and beautiful, and also enables a uniform lighting effect on the entire surface when emitting light, without protrusions that produce different light output effects.

[0013] Furthermore, the light-transmitting component also includes a fastener, which connects to the end of the side light-transmitting portion away from the bent light-transmitting portion, and the fastener is fitted inside the hand controller housing.

[0014] The technical effects achieved by adopting this technical solution are as follows: Based on the cooperation between the light-transmitting component and the light-transmitting opening, the fastener is used to achieve a stable connection between the two ends of the light-transmitting part and the hand controller housing, preventing the light-transmitting component from sliding inward or outward along the light-transmitting opening, and also positioning the light-transmitting position of the light-transmitting component, thus achieving a consistent lighting effect.

[0015] Furthermore, the hand controller housing also includes a locking member, which is located inside the side plate and forms a locking groove between the locking member and the side plate. The buckle is installed in the locking groove to prevent the light-transmitting member from detaching from the light-transmitting opening.

[0016] The technical effects achieved by adopting this technical solution are as follows: the locking component can abut against the side of the buckle component facing the light-transmitting opening, preventing the buckle component and the light-transmitting component connected to it from moving outward; the locking groove can abut against the side of the buckle component away from the light-transmitting opening, preventing the buckle component and the light-transmitting component connected to it from moving inward.

[0017] Furthermore, the hand controller includes a partition plate connected to the inner side of the hand controller housing, the partition plate being located on the side of the light source away from the light-transmitting element.

[0018] The technical effects achieved by adopting this technical solution are as follows: On the one hand, the partition plate is used to block the light from shining on the side of the light source away from the light-transmitting opening and reflect the light back to the light-transmitting opening, thereby improving the brightness of the light-transmitting component; on the other hand, the partition plate has a dustproof effect, preventing dust on the other side of the partition plate from entering the area where the light source is located, covering or blocking the light source and affecting the light-emitting effect of the light source.

[0019] Furthermore, the hand controller housing includes: a first housing and a second housing; the hand controller also includes: a circuit board, the light source is disposed on the circuit board, the circuit board is disposed on the first housing; the partition plate is connected to the inner side of the second housing and abuts against the circuit board.

[0020] The technical effects achieved by adopting this technical solution are as follows: The first housing is supported below the circuit board, and the partition plate abuts against the top of the circuit board, thereby clamping and fixing it on both sides of the circuit board. After the first housing and the second housing are fixedly connected, the circuit board will not loosen, allowing the light source to emit light in a fixed position and improving the consistency of the lighting effect of the light-transmitting component. The first housing and the second housing are detachably connected. When the first housing and the second housing are separated, it is easy to insert the buckle into the locking groove to realize the positioning and installation of the buckle. It is also easy to insert the light-transmitting component into the light-transmitting opening and fix it by clamping the first housing and the second housing.

[0021] Furthermore, the light-transmitting element also includes a stop portion, which is located on the periphery of the light-transmitting element and extends laterally along the light-transmitting opening of the side plate and stops on the outer side surface of the side plate.

[0022] The technical effects achieved by adopting this technical solution are as follows: The stop is used to block the gap between the light-transmitting component and the light-transmitting opening, which is more aesthetically pleasing and prevents dust from entering the inside of the light-transmitting component; The stop and the side plate have overlapping areas, which achieve abutment and limit, thereby preventing the light-transmitting component from moving to the inside of the light-transmitting opening.

[0023] Furthermore, the outer side of the stop portion has a guide surface.

[0024] The technical effects achieved by adopting this technical solution are as follows: the guide surface on the outer side of the stop part is guided by the outer surface of the light-transmitting element to the side plate, achieving a smoother transition, avoiding the sharp edges of the light-transmitting element that could easily cause accidental injury, and at the same time, the light emission effect at the edge of the light-transmitting element is more uniform.

[0025] In summary, the above-mentioned technical solutions of this application can have one or more of the following advantages or beneficial effects: i) The light from the light source travels a greater distance to the side and has a lower light intensity upon arrival. At the same time, the wall thickness of the light-transmitting component is reduced in the middle, and the light absorption is reduced, thereby balancing the light transmission effect between the middle and both sides of the light-transmitting component and achieving a more uniform light transmission effect; ii) The fastener is used to achieve a stable connection between the two ends of the light-transmitting part and the hand controller housing, preventing the light-transmitting component from sliding inward or outward along the light-transmitting opening, and also positioning the light-transmitting position of the light-transmitting component, achieving a consistent lighting effect; iii) The locking component can abut against the side of the fastener facing the light-transmitting opening, preventing the fastener and the light-transmitting component connected to it from moving outward; iv) The stop is used to block the gap between the light-transmitting component and the light-transmitting opening, which is more aesthetically pleasing and prevents dust from entering the inside of the light-transmitting component; the stop and the side plate have overlapping areas, achieving abutment and limiting, thereby preventing the light-transmitting component from moving inward to the inside of the light-transmitting opening. Attached Figure Description

[0026] Figure 1 This utility model provides a schematic diagram of the structure of a hand controller with side-emitting light.

[0027] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram showing the connection between the light-transmitting component and the light-transmitting opening.

[0028] Figure 3 This is a cross-sectional view of the hand controller;

[0029] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram showing the connection between the light-transmitting component and the light-transmitting opening.

[0030] Figure 5 A schematic diagram of the hand controller housing from another perspective;

[0031] Figure 6 for Figure 5 A magnified view of a portion of region I;

[0032] Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the light-transmitting component.

[0033] Explanation of reference numerals in the attached figures:

[0034] 100 - Hand controller; 110 - Hand controller housing; 111 - Side; 112 - Side panel; 113 - Locking element; 114 - Divider plate; 115 - First housing; 116 - Second housing; 117 - Light-transmitting opening; 120 - Light source; 130 - Light-transmitting element; 131 - Bending light-transmitting part; 132 - Side light-transmitting part; 133 - Stop part; 140 - Fastener. Detailed Implementation

[0035] The purpose of this invention is to provide a side-emitting hand controller to achieve a more uniform light transmission effect in the middle and on both sides of the light-transmitting component.

[0036] 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.

[0037] See Figures 1-7 This utility model provides a side-emitting hand controller 100. The hand controller 100 includes: a hand controller housing 110, a light-transmitting opening 117 is provided on the side 111 of the hand controller housing 110, and the light-transmitting opening 117 extends to the side plate 112 adjacent to the side 111; a light source 120, which is disposed in the inner cavity of the hand controller housing 110 near the light-transmitting opening 117; and a light-transmitting element 130, which is installed in the light-transmitting opening 117. The wall thickness of the light-transmitting element 130 at the side 111 is d1, and the wall thickness of the light-transmitting element 130 at the side plate 112 is d2, where d1 < d2.

[0038] Preferably, the light-transmitting opening 117 extends to the side plates 112 on both sides of the side 111, and correspondingly, the light-transmitting element 130 also extends to the side plates 112 on both sides, forming a state where the wall thickness in the middle is small and the wall thickness on both sides is large.

[0039] In this embodiment, the light source 120 transmits light through a light-transmitting element 130 with a non-uniform wall thickness. The wall thickness of the light-transmitting element 130 is larger at the positions extending towards the side plates 112, and smaller at the positions corresponding to the side edges 111. This results in a longer distance from the light source 120 to the side edges 111 and a shorter distance from the light source 120 to the light-transmitting element 130 at the side plates 112. In other words, the light from the light source 120 travels a greater distance to reach the side edges 111, resulting in lower light intensity upon arrival. Simultaneously, the wall thickness of the light-transmitting element 130 is reduced in the middle, decreasing the amount of light absorbed. This balances the light transmission effect between the middle and sides of the light-transmitting element 130, achieving a more uniform light transmission effect.

[0040] In one specific embodiment, 0.2 < d1 / d2 < 0.5.

[0041] It should be noted that by effectively reducing the wall thickness of the light-transmitting component 130 at the side 111, the amount of light absorption is reduced, and the brightness in the middle is reduced. The side 111 in the middle and the sides of the light-transmitting component 130 have the same lighting effect. Furthermore, the wall thickness of the light-transmitting component 130 at the side 111 will not be too small, resulting in inconspicuous light emission.

[0042] Preferably, d1 / d2 = 1 / 3.

[0043] In one specific embodiment, the light-transmitting element 130 includes: a bent light-transmitting portion 131 and a side light-transmitting portion 132 connected to the bent light-transmitting portion 131. The bent light-transmitting portion 131 is located at the side 111, and the side light-transmitting portion 132 is located at the side plate 112. The wall thickness of the light-transmitting element 130 gradually increases from the bent light-transmitting portion 131 to the side light-transmitting portion 132.

[0044] It should be noted that when the light transmission effect of the bent light-transmitting part 131 and the side light-transmitting part 132 is consistent, the uniform change of the wall thickness of the light-transmitting part 130 can ensure that the overall light transmission effect of the light-transmitting part 130 does not fluctuate significantly, thus achieving a uniform lighting effect on the outer side of the light-transmitting part 130.

[0045] Preferably, the outer side of the bent light-transmitting part 131 is an arc surface. On the one hand, the bent light-transmitting part 131 is less likely to cut the hand, and on the other hand, the bent light-transmitting part 131 has the same curvature of the light-emitting edge at different angles, presenting a more consistent light-emitting effect.

[0046] In one specific embodiment, the side of the light-transmitting portion 132, which is away from the inner cavity of the hand controller housing 110, is parallel to the side plate 112.

[0047] It should be noted that the light-emitting surface on the outer side of the side-transparent part 132 is flatter. On the one hand, the appearance is flatter and more beautiful, and on the other hand, when the light is emitted, it can achieve a uniform lighting effect on the entire surface without protrusion and producing different light output effects.

[0048] Correspondingly, the depth of the side-transmitting light portion 132 protruding into the inner cavity of the hand controller housing 110 gradually increases in the direction away from the bent light-transmitting light portion 131. The thickness variation of the light-transmitting portion is not visible on the outside of the hand controller 100, resulting in a more aesthetically pleasing appearance.

[0049] In one specific embodiment, the light-transmitting element 130 further includes a fastening element 140, which is located away from the end of the light-transmitting part 132 on the connecting side away from the bent light-transmitting part 131, and the fastening element 140 is fitted inside the hand controller housing 110.

[0050] It should be noted that, based on the cooperation between the light-transmitting component 130 and the light-transmitting opening 117, the fastener 140 is used to achieve a stable connection between the two ends of the light-transmitting part and the hand controller housing 110, to prevent the light-transmitting component 130 from sliding inward or outward along the light-transmitting opening 117, and to position the light-transmitting position of the light-transmitting component 130, thereby achieving a consistent lighting effect.

[0051] In one specific embodiment, the hand controller housing 110 further includes a locking member 113, which is located inside the side plate 112. A locking groove is formed between the locking member 113 and the side plate 112. A buckle 140 is installed in the locking groove to prevent the light-transmitting member 130 from disengaging from the light-transmitting opening 117.

[0052] It should be noted that the locking member 113 can abut against the side of the buckle member 140 facing the light-transmitting opening 117 to prevent the buckle member 140 and the light-transmitting member 130 connected thereto from moving outward; the locking groove can abut against the side of the buckle member 140 away from the light-transmitting opening 117 to prevent the buckle member 140 and the light-transmitting member 130 connected thereto from moving inward.

[0053] Preferably, the fastener 140 includes: a first connecting plate and a first abutting plate, the first connecting plate being connected to the side of the light-transmitting portion 132 away from the bent light-transmitting portion 131, the first abutting plate being connected to the first connecting plate and extending in a direction away from the side plate 112; the locking member 113 includes a second abutting plate, the second abutting plate being disposed towards the side plate 112, the second abutting plate limiting the first abutting plate to lock the light-transmitting portion 130.

[0054] In one specific embodiment, the hand controller 100 includes: a partition plate 114, which is connected to the inner side of the hand controller housing 110 and is located on the side of the light source 120 away from the light-transmitting element 130.

[0055] It should be noted that, on the one hand, the partition plate 114 is used to block the light from the light source 120 from shining on the side of the light source 120 away from the light-transmitting opening 117, and reflects the light back to the light-transmitting opening 117, thereby increasing the brightness of the light-transmitting component 130; on the other hand, the partition plate 114 has a dustproof effect, preventing dust on the other side of the partition plate 114 from entering the area where the light source 120 is located, covering or blocking the light source 120 and affecting the light-emitting effect of the light source 120.

[0056] Preferably, the locking member 113 further includes a second connecting plate, which connects the partition plate 114 and the second abutment plate. The second connecting plate contacts the end of the first abutment plate, thereby positioning the buckle member 140 in the direction of the vertical side plate 112 and further locking the installation position of the light-transmitting member 130.

[0057] In one specific embodiment, the hand controller housing 110 includes: a first housing 115 and a second housing 116; the hand controller 100 further includes: a circuit board, a light source 120 disposed on the circuit board, the circuit board being disposed on the first housing 115; a partition plate 114 is connected to the inner side of the second housing 116 and abuts against the circuit board.

[0058] It should be noted that the first housing 115 is supported below the circuit board, and the partition plate 114 abuts against the top of the circuit board, thereby clamping and fixing the circuit board on both sides. After the first housing 115 and the second housing 116 are fixedly connected, the circuit board will not loosen, so that the light source 120 can emit light in a certain position, improving the consistency of the lighting effect of the light-transmitting component 130. The first housing 115 and the second housing 116 are detachably connected. When the first housing 115 and the second housing 116 are separated, it is convenient to insert the buckle 140 into the locking groove to realize the positioning and installation of the buckle 140.

[0059] The light-transmitting opening 117 is divided into an upper mounting opening and a lower mounting opening from the middle position. The upper mounting opening is opened in the first housing 115 and the lower mounting opening is opened in the second housing 116, so that the light-transmitting component 130 can be installed into the light-transmitting opening 117 and fixed by clamping the first housing 115 and the second housing 116.

[0060] In one specific embodiment, the light-transmitting element 130 further includes a stop portion 133, which is located on the periphery of the light-transmitting element 130. The stop portion 133 extends laterally along the light-transmitting opening 117 of the side plate 112 and stops on the outer side surface of the side plate 112.

[0061] It should be noted that the stop part 133 is used to block the gap between the light-transmitting component 130 and the light-transmitting opening 117, which is more aesthetically pleasing and prevents dust from entering the inside of the light-transmitting component 130. The stop part 133 and the side plate 112 have overlapping areas, which achieves abutment and limiting, thereby preventing the light-transmitting component 130 from moving to the inside of the light-transmitting opening 117.

[0062] In one specific embodiment, the outer side of the stop portion 133 has a guide surface.

[0063] It should be noted that the guide surface on the outer side of the stop part 133 is guided by the outer surface of the light-transmitting element 130 to the guide plate 112, so as to achieve a smoother transition, avoid the sharp edge of the light-transmitting element 130 from being easily accidentally touched and injured, and at the same time, the light-emitting effect of the edge of the light-transmitting element 130 is more uniform.

[0064] Optionally, the guide surface can be a curved surface or an inclined surface.

[0065] While the present invention has been disclosed above, it is not limited thereto. Any person skilled in the art can make various modifications and alterations without departing from the spirit and scope of the present invention; therefore, the scope of protection of the present invention should be determined by the scope defined in the claims.

Claims

1. A side-lit hand controller, characterized by The hand controller includes: The hand controller housing (110) has a light-transmitting opening (117) on its side (111) and the light-transmitting opening (117) extends toward the side plate (112) adjacent to the side (111); A light source (120) is disposed in the inner cavity of the hand controller housing (110) on the side near the light-transmitting opening (117); A light-transmitting element (130) is installed in the light-transmitting opening (117). The wall thickness of the light-transmitting element (130) at the side (111) is d1, and the wall thickness of the light-transmitting element (130) at the side plate (112) is d2, where d1 < d2.

2. The hand controller of claim 1, wherein, 0.2 < d1 / d2 < 0.

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3. The hand controller of claim 1, wherein, The light-transmitting element (130) includes: The bending light-transmitting part (131) and the side light-transmitting part (132) connecting the bending light-transmitting part (131) are located at the side (111) and the side light-transmitting part (132) is located at the side plate (112). The wall thickness of the light-transmitting element (130) gradually increases from the bending light-transmitting part (131) to the side light-transmitting part (132).

4. The hand controller of claim 3, wherein, The side-transparent portion (132) is located away from the inner cavity of the hand controller housing (110) and is parallel to the side plate (112).

5. The hand controller of claim 3, wherein, The light-transmitting element (130) also includes: The fastener (140) is connected to the end of the side light-transmitting part (132) away from the bent light-transmitting part (131), and the fastener (140) is fitted inside the hand controller housing (110).

6. The hand controller of claim 5, wherein, The hand controller housing (110) also includes: The locking member (113) is located inside the side plate (112), and a locking groove is formed between the locking member (113) and the side plate (112). The buckle (140) is installed in the locking groove, which can prevent the light-transmitting member (130) from detaching from the light-transmitting opening (117).

7. The hand controller according to claim 1, characterized in that, The hand controller includes: A partition plate (114) is connected to the inner side of the hand controller housing (110) and is located on the side of the light source (120) away from the light-transmitting element (130).

8. The hand controller of claim 7, wherein, The hand controller housing (110) includes: a first housing (115) and a second housing (116); The hand controller further includes: a circuit board, the light source (120) is disposed on the circuit board, the circuit board is disposed on the first housing (115); the partition plate (114) is connected to the inner side of the second housing (116) and abuts against the circuit board.

9. The hand controller of claim 1, wherein, The light-transmitting element (130) also includes: The stop portion (133) is located on the periphery of the light-transmitting member (130). The stop portion (133) extends laterally along the light-transmitting opening (117) of the side plate (112) and stops on the outer side surface of the side plate (112).

10. The hand controller of claim 9, wherein, The outer side of the stop (133) has a guide surface.

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