Joystick mechanism and game controller

Abstract

This utility model relates to a joystick mechanism and a game controller. The joystick mechanism includes a conductor base, an elastic rod assembly, and a dielectric rod cap. One end of the elastic rod assembly abuts against and makes conductive contact with the conductor base, and the rod cap is connected to the opposite end of the elastic rod assembly. After the joystick mechanism is installed in the game controller, the conductor base can be electrically connected to the game controller's mainboard. The combination of the elastic rod assembly and the rod cap enables the game controller's rod cap to function as a capacitively sensed button. The game controller manufacturer can set the specific function of this capacitively sensed button, or grant users the permission to customize the specific function of this capacitively sensed button through background software, thus expanding the button functions of the game controller and improving the user's gaming experience.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of operating handle technology, and in particular to a joystick mechanism and a game controller. Background Technology

[0002] Gamepads are essential input devices in video games, multimedia interactions, and other scenarios. Their core function is to accurately transmit user commands to consoles, computers, mobile phones, and other devices using physical buttons, joysticks, sensors, and other components, thereby enabling human-computer interaction. These gamepads typically feature a multi-directional joystick mechanism and several fixed function buttons (such as trigger buttons, directional buttons, and D-pads). Users issue specific commands by moving the joystick mechanism or pressing the buttons.

[0003] In the field of game controllers, when players use traditional gamepads for fast-paced games, if they need to activate other frequently used functions while controlling direction with the joystick, their fingers need to leave the joystick to press other buttons such as the D-pad, increasing the operation time. For fast-paced games, such operation intervals can easily lead to operational errors, thereby reducing the user's gaming experience. Utility Model Content

[0004] This utility model provides a joystick mechanism and a game controller to improve the convenience of user operation.

[0005] A joystick mechanism, comprising:

[0006] Conductor base;

[0007] The elastic rod assembly, one end of which abuts against and is in conductive contact with the conductor base; and

[0008] A dielectric rod cap is connected to the opposite end of the elastic rod assembly.

[0009] In one embodiment, the elastic rod assembly includes an inner rod, an outer rod, a base, and an elastic element. The inner rod passes through the outer rod, and one end of the inner rod abuts against the rod cap. The other end of the inner rod is movably engaged with the base. The elastic element abuts against the inner rod and the base, respectively. The base makes conductive contact with the inner rod and the conductor base, respectively.

[0010] In one embodiment, the inner rod is a metal inner rod, the base is a carbon fiber base, and the conductor base is a zinc alloy base.

[0011] In one embodiment, the elastic element is housed within the outer rod and sleeved on the inner rod, with the end of the inner rod away from the rod cap passing through the base.

[0012] In one embodiment, the inner rod includes an integrally formed first rod body, a limiting part, and a second rod body. The limiting part is disposed between the first rod body and the second rod body, and the width of the limiting part is greater than the width of the first rod body and the second rod body. The first rod body extends out of the outer rod and abuts against the rod cap, the second rod body passes through the base, and the opposite ends of the elastic member abut against the limiting part and the base, respectively.

[0013] In one embodiment, the outer rod includes an integrally formed first rod portion and a second rod portion. The first rod portion includes a first through hole for receiving the first rod body, and the second rod portion includes a second through hole for receiving the second rod body, the limiting portion, and the elastic element. The first through hole communicates with the second through hole, and the width of the second through hole is greater than that of the first through hole.

[0014] In one embodiment, the resilient rod assembly includes a rod cover detachably connected to the dielectric rod cap, the rod cover having a mounting groove, an end of the outer rod remote from the base passing through and confined within the rod cover, and the outer rod extending into the mounting groove.

[0015] In one embodiment, the outer rod has spaced-apart slots and limiting steps, the rocker mechanism includes a snap-fit ​​piece, the slots are exposed in the mounting groove and snap-fit ​​with the snap-fit ​​piece; the side of the rod cover facing the base abuts against the limiting step.

[0016] In one embodiment, the dielectric rod cap includes a cap cover and a cap body fixedly connected to the cap cover, the cap body being detachably connected to the rod cover; the cap cover and the cap body form a receiving groove, one end of the rod cover opposite to the base passes through the receiving groove, the groove wall of the receiving groove is provided with a protruding abutment, the abutment abutting against the inner rod; the rocker mechanism includes a buffer sleeve fitted onto the cap body.

[0017] A game controller includes a controller body and a joystick mechanism according to any of the above embodiments. The controller body includes a motherboard, which is electrically connected to the conductor base.

[0018] The above-described joystick mechanism and game controller include a conductor base, a flexible rod assembly, and a dielectric rod cap. One end of the flexible rod assembly abuts against and makes conductive contact with the conductor base, and the dielectric rod cap is connected to the opposite end of the flexible rod assembly. After the joystick mechanism is installed on the game controller, the conductor base can be electrically connected to the game controller's mainboard. Combined with the flexible rod assembly and the dielectric rod cap, the game controller's dielectric rod cap gains capacitive sensing button functionality. The game controller manufacturer can set the specific function of this capacitive sensing button, or grant users the permission to customize the specific function of this capacitive sensing button through background software. For example, when using a game controller with a joystick mechanism for fast-paced games, users can assign other frequently used function keys that need to be triggered simultaneously to this custom button. During operation, the fingers do not need to leave the joystick mechanism to press the D-pad or other buttons to trigger the corresponding functions, thereby reducing operation time, lowering the probability of operational errors, and improving the user's gaming experience. Attached Figure Description

[0019] 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.

[0020] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of a rocker mechanism according to one embodiment;

[0021] Figure 2 for Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the rocker mechanism shown from another perspective;

[0022] Figure 3 for Figure 1 Exploded view of the rocker mechanism shown;

[0023] Figure 4 An exploded view of the elastic link assembly of a rocker mechanism according to an embodiment;

[0024] Figure 5 A cross-sectional view of a rocker mechanism according to one embodiment;

[0025] Figure 6 A top view of the lever cover of a rocker mechanism according to one embodiment;

[0026] Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram of the lever cap of a rocker mechanism according to one embodiment;

[0027] Figure 8 This is an exploded view of the sensing component of a rocker mechanism according to one embodiment.

[0028] Reference numerals: 10. Rocker mechanism; 11. Conductor base; 12. Elastic rod assembly; 121. Inner rod; 1211. First rod body; 1212. Limiting part; 1213. Second rod body; 122. Outer rod; 1221. First rod section; 12211. First through hole; 1222. Second rod section; 12221. Second through hole; 1223. Slot; 1224. Limiting step; 123. Base; 124. Elastic element; 125. Rod cover; 126. 1. Mounting slot; 1252. First cover; 12521. Alignment slot; 1253. Second cover; 12531. Mounting hole; 1254. Insertion slot; 13. Dielectric rod cap; 131. Cap cover; 132. Cap body; 1321. Engaging part; 133. Receiving slot; 1331. Supporting part; 1332. Alignment protrusion; 14. Snap-fit ​​piece; 15. Buffer sleeve; 16. Sensing component; 161. Swing arm component; 162. Bracket; 163. Magnetic block. Detailed Implementation

[0029] The following detailed description of preferred embodiments is a preferred mode for carrying out the invention. This description is not intended to be limiting; it is provided to illustrate the general principles of the invention.

[0030] It should be understood that, for ease of understanding of the present invention, the terms "installation," "connection," "coupling," and "installation" in the following description refer to the connection relationships shown in the drawings. For example, "connection" can refer to a permanent connection or a detachable connection. Furthermore, "connection" can also refer to a direct connection or an indirect connection, or a connection via other auxiliary components. Therefore, the above terms should not be construed as limiting the actual connections of the various elements of the present invention.

[0031] It should be understood that the terms "length," "width," "top," "bottom," "front," "rear," "left," "right," "vertical," "horizontal," "upper," "lower," "external," and "internal" refer to the orientation or positioning relationship in the accompanying drawings to facilitate understanding of the invention, but do not limit the actual location or orientation of the invention. Therefore, the above terms should not be construed as limiting the actual location of the various elements of the invention.

[0032] It should be understood that the terms "first," "second," "an," "a," and "one" in the following description refer to "at least one" or "one or more" in the embodiments. In particular, the term "a" may refer to "one" in one embodiment and "more than one" in another embodiment. Therefore, the above terms should not be construed as limiting the actual number of elements of the present invention.

[0033] 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.

[0034] This utility model discloses a joystick mechanism 10, which can be applied to a game controller. The game controller allows players to control game characters or objects through intuitive button and joystick operations, as well as vibration and motion sensing interactive functions, enhancing ease of operation and immersion. It serves as a crucial interactive bridge between the player and the game world.

[0035] The game controller may include a controller body and a joystick mechanism 10. The controller body includes a motherboard, a shell, buttons, and other components. The motherboard is electrically connected to the joystick mechanism 10 and may integrate the game controller's control chip, power management unit, etc. When the user is using the game controller normally, the game controller collects the player's operation signals through the joystick mechanism 10, buttons, and other components, and transmits them to the game console or computer via wired or wireless means. The console or computer then interprets the signals and provides corresponding feedback in the game.

[0036] Self-capacitance sensing technology is a common technique that detects the presence or location of an object by measuring changes in capacitance. Its core principle is as follows: a dielectric and a conductor combine to form a sensing element. The conductor is electrically connected to a pin of a control chip. The control chip determines whether a finger is touching the dielectric by detecting the capacitance between the conductor and ground. In other words, the sensing element and ground constitute a detection capacitor. Ground can be considered a common zero-potential reference point in the circuit. The control chip can provide drive current or voltage to the pin. When a finger is placed on the dielectric of the sensing element, the control chip detects the capacitance change, which is then converted into a voltage change, thus determining whether a finger is touching the object.

[0037] refer to Figure 1 and Figure 2The joystick mechanism 10 includes a conductor base 11, an elastic rod assembly 12, and a dielectric rod cap 13. The main board of the game controller is electrically connected to the conductor base 11. One end of the elastic rod assembly 12 abuts against and makes conductive contact with the conductor base 11. The dielectric rod cap 13 is connected to the opposite end of the elastic rod assembly 12. After the joystick mechanism is installed on the game controller, the conductor base 11 can be electrically connected to the main board of the game controller. Combined with the elastic rod assembly 12 and the dielectric rod cap 13, the dielectric rod cap of the game controller acquires the function of a capacitive sensing button. The game controller manufacturer can set the specific function of this capacitive sensing button, or give users the permission to customize the specific function of this capacitive sensing button through background software. For example, when using a game controller with the joystick mechanism 10 installed for fast-paced games, users can assign other frequently used function keys that need to be triggered simultaneously to this custom button. During operation, the fingers do not need to leave the joystick mechanism 10 to press the D-pad or other buttons to trigger the corresponding function, thereby reducing operation time, reducing the probability of operation errors, and improving the user's gaming experience.

[0038] refer to Figure 3 , Figure 4 and Figure 5 In some embodiments, the elastic rod assembly 12 includes an inner rod 121, an outer rod 122, a base 123, and an elastic element 124. The inner rod 121 passes through the outer rod 122, with one end of the inner rod 121 abutting against the rod cap 13, and the other end of the inner rod 121 movably engaging with the base 123. The elastic element 124 abuts against both the inner rod 121 and the base 123. The base 123 makes conductive contact with both the inner rod 121 and the conductor base 11. Exemplarily, the inner rod 121 is a metal inner rod, such as made of stainless steel or copper alloy. The base 123 is a carbon fiber base, and the conductor base 11 is a zinc alloy base. The dielectric rod cap 13 can be made of plastic material, which has relatively good insulation properties at room temperature and is used as a dielectric. The inner rod 121, base 123, and conductor base 11 form a circuit, and can be electrically connected to the control chip of the game controller's motherboard through the conductor base 11. The dielectric cap 13, inner rod 121, base 123, and conductor base 11 constitute a sensing element, and the sensing element and the power ground constitute a detection capacitor. Figure 5 As shown, one end of the inner rod 121 abuts against the center of the rod cap 13. When the user's finger is placed on the rod cap 13, the capacitance of the detection capacitor changes. In other embodiments, the inner rod 121 can be made of other conductive materials that operate at room temperature, such as aluminum alloy; the base 123 can also be made of other conductive materials that operate at room temperature, such as aluminum alloy or stainless steel; and the conductor base 11 can also be replaced with conductive materials such as aluminum alloy or carbon fiber.

[0039] Continue to refer to Figure 3 , Figure 4 and Figure 5In some embodiments, the elastic element 124 is housed within the outer rod 122 and sleeved on the inner rod 121, with the end of the inner rod 121 away from the rod cap 13 passing through the base 123. Exemplarily, the elastic element 124 may be a coil spring. When the user pushes the rod cap 13 of the rocker mechanism 10, the internal elastic rod assembly 12 tilts or rotates, at which point the elastic element 124 in the elastic rod assembly 12 is compressed or twisted, resulting in elastic deformation. This deformation causes the elastic element 124 to generate a restoring force, thereby resetting the rocker mechanism 10.

[0040] Specifically, the inner rod 121 includes an integrally formed first rod body 1211, a limiting part 1212, and a second rod body 1213. The limiting part 1212 is disposed between the first rod body 1211 and the second rod body 1213, and the width of the limiting part 1212 is greater than the width of the first rod body 1211 and the second rod body 1213. The first rod body 1211 extends out of the outer rod 122 and abuts against the rod cap 13. The second rod body 1213 passes through the base 123. The opposite ends of the elastic member 124 abut against the limiting part 1212 and the base 123, respectively. For example, the limiting part 1212 can be circular in shape, and its width is greater than the width of the elastic member 124. Figure 5 As shown, the elastic element 124 is sleeved on the second rod 1213 and the base 123, and its two ends abut against the base 123 and the limiting part 1212 respectively.

[0041] refer to Figure 3 , Figure 4 and Figure 5 In some embodiments, the outer rod 122 includes an integrally formed first rod portion 1221 and a second rod portion 1222. The first rod portion 1221 includes a first through hole 12211 for receiving the first rod body 1211, such as... Figure 5 As shown, the second rod portion 1222 includes a second through hole 12221 for accommodating the second rod body 1213, the limiting portion 1212, and the elastic member 124. The first through hole 12211 communicates with the second through hole 12221, and the width of the second through hole 12221 is greater than that of the first through hole 12211. The width of the limiting portion 1212 is greater than the width of the first through hole 12211, but smaller than the width of the second through hole 12221. When the inner rod 121 is installed into the outer rod 122, the limiting portion 1212 abuts against the connection between the first through hole 12211 and the second through hole 12221, restricting the movement of the inner rod 121. The elastic element 124 is sleeved on the second rod 1213 and the end of the second rod 1213 away from the supporting part 1331 is located on the base 123. Due to the elastic force of the elastic element 124, it will give the limiting part 1212 a continuous pushing force, so that the outer rod 122 and the inner rod 121 can be reset as a whole after swinging.

[0042] refer to Figure 3 , Figure 4, Figure 5 and Figure 6 In some embodiments, the elastic rod assembly 12 includes a rod cover 125 detachably connected to a dielectric rod cap 13. The rod cover 125 has a mounting groove 1251. One end of the outer rod 122, away from the base 123, passes through the rod cover 125 and is confined within it, with the outer rod 122 extending into the mounting groove 1251. Further, the outer rod 122 has spaced-apart slots 1223 and limiting steps 1224. The rocker mechanism 10 includes a snap-fit ​​piece 14. The slots 1223 are exposed in the mounting groove 1251 and snap-fit ​​with the snap-fit ​​piece 14. The side of the rod cover 125 facing the base 123 abuts against the limiting step 1224, thereby confining the outer rod 122 within the rod cover 125 and preventing axial movement of the outer rod 122 relative to the rod cover 125. Specifically, as... Figure 4 As shown, the rod cover 125 may include an integrally formed first cover 1252 and a second cover 1253, and a mounting hole 12531 disposed in the second cover 1253. The first cover 1252 may be approximately hollow cylindrical, and the second cover 1253 may be approximately umbrella-shaped. The first cover 1252 and the second cover 1253 enclose each other to form a mounting groove 1251. The mounting hole 12531 may be disposed at the bottom of the mounting groove 1251, and the shape and width of the mounting hole 12531 match the first rod body 1211 of the outer rod 122. The slot 1223 is disposed circumferentially along the outer surface of the first rod body 1211, and the limiting step 1224 is disposed on opposite sides of the first rod body 1211 and protrudes from the surface of the first rod body 1211. The slot 1223 is closer to the rod cap 13 than the limiting step 1224. During the installation of the outer rod 122 onto the rod cover 125, the first end of the outer rod 122's first rod body 1211, which has a slot 1223, is first inserted into the mounting groove 1251 until the side of the rod cover 125 facing the base 123 abuts against the limiting step 1224. Then, the snap-fit ​​piece 14 is snapped into the slot 1223, installing the outer rod 122 onto the rod cover 125 and restricting the axial displacement of the outer rod 122 relative to the rod cover. The mounting hole 12531 can be approximately rectangular and matches the cross-sectional shape of the first rod portion 1221 to restrict the rotation of the outer rod 122 relative to the rod cover 125. In some embodiments, the snap-fit ​​piece 14 can be a metal ring with an opening, such as a spring coil, which is fitted into the slot 1223.

[0043] refer to Figure 3 , Figure 5 and Figure 7In some embodiments, the dielectric rod cap 13 includes a cap 131 and a cap body 132 fixedly connected to the cap 131, the cap body 132 being detachably connected to the rod cover 125. Exemplarily, the cap body 132 includes at least one inwardly resiliently recessable engaging portion 1321, and the rod cover 125 includes an insertion groove 1254 that mates with the engaging portion 1321 of the cap body 132. The engaging portion 1321 passes through the insertion groove 1254 to achieve a detachable connection between the rod cap 13 and the rod cover 125. When the rod cap 13 needs to be assembled onto the rod cover 125, the cap body 132 is directly inserted into the corresponding structure of the rod cover 125. When the engaging part 1321 on the cap body 132 is inserted into the insertion slot 1254, the engaging part 1321 will undergo elastic deformation and shift towards the central axis of the cap body 132, so that the engaging part 1321 enters the insertion slot 1254. When the engaging part 1321 passes through the insertion slot 1254, the deformation of the engaging part 1321 is restored, and the end of the engaging part 1321 abuts against the inner wall of the rod cover 125, thereby preventing the cap body 132 from being easily pulled out.

[0044] Furthermore, the cap 131 and the cap body 132 form a receiving groove 133. One end of the rod cover 125 facing away from the base 123 passes through the receiving groove 133. The groove wall of the receiving groove 133 is provided with a protruding abutment 1331, which abuts against the inner rod 121. For example, as shown... Figure 5 As shown, after the rocker mechanism 10 is installed, the outer rod 122 is fixed to the rod cover 125 and limited to the bracket 162 by the swing arm 161. Figure 8 The inner rod 121 is movably disposed on the outer rod 122. The abutment portion 1331 protrudes from the bottom of the receiving groove 133 and abuts against the inner rod 121. The height of the abutment portion 1331 determines the displacement of the inner rod 121 relative to the outer rod 122. For example, after the replacement of the rod cap 125 increases the height of the abutment portion 1331, the abutment portion 1331 causes the limiting portion 1212 on the inner rod 121 to move towards the base 123, resulting in a shortening of the distance between the limiting portion 1212 and the base 123, thereby causing a change in the elastic force of the elastic member 124 disposed between the limiting portion 1212 and the base 123.

[0045] When the elastic element 124 is a coil spring, the limiting part 1212 applies a force to the coil spring along the spring axis (length direction), shortening the length of the coil spring along the axis. This shortening enhances the spring's resistance to deformation, increasing the resistance when the user pushes the elastic rod assembly 12 through the rod cap 13, resulting in a stiffer feel. Conversely, replacing the rod cap 13 reduces the height of the supporting part 1331, decreasing the compression of the elastic element 124. This reduces the resistance when the user pushes the elastic rod assembly 12 through the rod cap 13, resulting in a softer feel. In other words, through the detachable connection between the rod cap 13 and the rod cover 125, rod caps 13 with different protrusion heights of the supporting part 1331 can be replaced, thus changing the deformation of the elastic element 124 and causing the handle rocker mechanism 10 to exhibit different damping feels. The bottom of the receiving groove 133 may also be provided with a positioning protrusion 1332. The first cover 1252 of the rod cover 125 is provided with a positioning groove 12521 that mates with the positioning protrusion 1332. When the rod cap 13 is connected to the rod cover 125, the positioning protrusion 1332 is engaged in the positioning groove 12521, which can prevent the rod cap 13 from rotating relative to the rod cover 125 during user operation, ensuring that the operator can accurately and reliably input action commands using the joystick mechanism 10.

[0046] Furthermore, the rocker mechanism 10 includes a buffer sleeve 15 fitted onto the cap 132. The buffer sleeve 15 can be made of metal, such as stainless steel or copper alloy, or it can be made of plastic. Figure 5 As shown, the buffer sleeve 15 is disposed between the cap 131 of the stick cap 13 and the second cover 1253 of the stick cover 125. The buffer sleeve 15 can form a complete cylindrical surface, which is used to abut against the outer shell of the game controller when the user operates the joystick structure 10. This prevents the discontinuous surface formed by the gaps on both sides of the engaging part 1321 from abutting against the outer shell of the game controller during the swinging process of the elastic stick assembly 12, thus preventing jamming and vibration, and ensuring that the user's feel is not affected. Of course, the buffer sleeve 15 can also play a role in preventing wear and tear, thereby improving the service life of the joystick mechanism 10.

[0047] Also refer to Figure 3 and Figure 8In some embodiments, the rocker mechanism 10 further includes a sensing component 16, which is disposed on the conductor base 11. The sensing component 16 includes a swing arm 161, a bracket 162, a magnet 163, a Hall element (not shown), a circuit board (not shown), etc. Two swing arms 161 can be provided to correspond to swinging in two directions. The outer rod 122 and the inner rod 121 of the rocker mechanism 10 pass through the bracket 162, and the rod cover 13 covers the bracket 162. The outer rod 122 is limited to the bracket 162 by the swing arm 161 and drives the swing arm 161 to swing. Each swing arm 161 is provided with at least one magnetic block 163, which corresponds to a Hall element on the circuit board. When the lever cap 13 of the joystick mechanism 10 swings, it drives the swing arm 161 to swing, which in turn drives the magnetic block 163 to move relative to the Hall element, generating a detection signal. Thus, the mechanical motion is converted into an electronic signal through the swing arm 161, magnetic block 163, and Hall element. After subsequent processing, the swing angle of the swing arm 161 is obtained for controlling virtual objects. More detailed solutions can be found in existing products in the field, or other joystick mechanisms 10 and game controllers disclosed by the applicant, which will not be elaborated further here.

[0048] The technical features of the above embodiments can be combined in any way. For the sake of brevity, not all possible combinations of the technical features in the above embodiments are described. However, as long as there is no contradiction in the combination of these technical features, they should be considered to be within the scope of this specification.

[0049] 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 utility model patent. 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 rocker mechanism, characterized in that, include: Conductor base; An elastic rod assembly, one end of which abuts against and makes conductive contact with the conductor base; as well as A dielectric rod cap is connected to the opposite end of the elastic rod assembly.

2. The rocker mechanism of claim 1, wherein The elastic rod assembly includes an inner rod, an outer rod, a base, and an elastic element. The inner rod passes through the outer rod, and one end of the inner rod abuts against the rod cap. The other end of the inner rod is movably engaged with the base. The elastic element abuts against the inner rod and the base respectively. The base makes conductive contact with the inner rod and the conductor base respectively.

3. The rocker mechanism of claim 2, wherein, The inner rod is a metal inner rod, the base is a carbon fiber base, and the conductor base is a zinc alloy base.

4. The rocker mechanism of claim 2, wherein, The elastic element is housed within the outer rod and sleeved on the inner rod, with the end of the inner rod furthest from the rod cap passing through the base.

5. The rocker mechanism of claim 4, wherein, The inner rod includes an integrally formed first rod body, a limiting part, and a second rod body. The limiting part is disposed between the first rod body and the second rod body, and the width of the limiting part is greater than the width of the first rod body and the second rod body. The first rod body extends out of the outer rod and abuts against the rod cap, the second rod body passes through the base, and the opposite ends of the elastic member abut against the limiting part and the base, respectively.

6. The rocker mechanism of claim 5, wherein, The outer rod includes an integrally formed first rod portion and a second rod portion. The first rod portion includes a first through hole for accommodating the first rod body. The second rod portion includes a second through hole for accommodating the second rod body, the limiting portion, and the elastic element. The first through hole communicates with the second through hole, and the width of the second through hole is greater than that of the first through hole.

7. The rocker mechanism of claim 2, wherein The elastic rod assembly includes a rod cover detachably connected to the dielectric rod cap, the rod cover having a mounting groove, one end of the outer rod away from the base passing through and confined within the rod cover, and the outer rod extending into the mounting groove.

8. The rocker mechanism of claim 7, wherein, The outer rod has spaced slots and limiting steps, and the rocker mechanism includes a snap-fit ​​piece. The slots are exposed in the mounting groove and snap-fit ​​with the snap-fit ​​piece. The side of the rod cover facing the base abuts against the limiting step.

9. The rocker mechanism of claim 7, wherein, The dielectric rod cap includes a cap cover and a cap body fixedly connected to the cap cover, the cap body being detachably connected to the rod cover; the cap cover and the cap body form a receiving groove, one end of the rod cover facing away from the base passes through the receiving groove, the groove wall of the receiving groove is provided with a protruding abutment, the abutment abutting with the inner rod; the rocker mechanism includes a buffer sleeve fitted onto the cap body.

10. A gamepad, characterized in that, The device includes a handle body and a joystick mechanism as described in any one of claims 1-9, wherein the handle body includes a main board and the main board is electrically connected to the conductor base.

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