Emulator docks and gaming devices

Abstract

This application relates to a simulator base and a gaming device. The simulator base includes: a motor, the output shaft of which has a through-hole extending axially; a conductive slip ring, the conductive slip ring including an inner core and an outer cylinder rotatably fitted onto the inner core; and an elastic body, at least a portion of which is made of an elastic material, the elastic body being disposed within the through-hole, and the elastic body constraining the conductive slip ring along the axial and / or radial direction of the output shaft. This design can improve the service life of the conductive slip ring, reduce impact noise, and improve the user experience.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application relates to the field of gaming device technology, and in particular to simulator bases and gaming devices. Background Technology

[0002] The gaming device includes an simulator base and a control unit. The simulator base includes components such as a main control board and motors. The main control board receives operation signals from the control unit and sends control commands to the motors. The motor's output shaft is connected to the control unit to provide force feedback.

[0003] Because the operating device rotates synchronously with the motor's output shaft, while the main control board remains stationary, there is relative rotation between the operating device and the main control board. To ensure a stable electrical connection between the operating device and the main control board during this relative rotation, a conductive slip ring is typically installed inside the shaft hole of the motor's output shaft. The conductive slip ring includes a relatively rotatable outer cylinder and an inner core. The outer cylinder of the conductive slip ring is electrically connected to the operating device via a rotating wiring harness, and the inner core of the conductive slip ring is electrically connected to the main control board via a fixed wiring harness.

[0004] However, during the relative rotation of the operating device and the main control board, the outer cylinder of the conductive slip ring is prone to collision with the side wall of the shaft hole of the motor due to the traction of the fixed and rotating wire harnesses. This collision not only affects the service life of the conductive slip ring, but also affects the user experience due to the noise from the collision. Utility Model Content

[0005] Based on this, it is necessary to provide a simulator base and gaming device to address the problem that the outer cylinder of the conductive slip ring in the gaming device is prone to collision with the side wall of the shaft hole of the motor output shaft. This collision not only affects the service life of the conductive slip ring, but also affects the user experience due to the noise from the collision.

[0006] This application embodiment provides a simulator base, the simulator base comprising:

[0007] An electric motor, wherein the output shaft of the electric motor has a shaft hole extending through it along its axial direction;

[0008] A conductive slip ring, the conductive slip ring comprising an inner core and an outer cylinder rotatably fitted onto the inner core; and

[0009] An elastomer, at least a portion of which is made of an elastic material, is disposed within the shaft hole and constrains the conductive slip ring along the axial and / or radial direction of the output shaft.

[0010] In the aforementioned simulator base, since at least a portion of the elastomer is made of elastic material, and the elastomer is located within the shaft hole, the elastomer constrains the conductive slip ring along the axial and / or radial direction of the output shaft. In this way, the elastomer can cushion the slip ring's movement through its own elasticity, reducing the risk of collision between the outer cylinder of the slip ring and the sidewall of the shaft hole. This improves the slip ring's lifespan, reduces collision noise, and enhances the user experience.

[0011] In some embodiments, the elastomer surrounds the outer cylinder, and under the combined constraint of the sidewall of the shaft hole and the outer peripheral surface of the outer cylinder, the elastomer is in a radially compressed state.

[0012] In this embodiment, an elastomer, at least partially made of elastic material, is arranged around the outer periphery of the outer cylinder of the conductive slip ring. The elastomer is radially compressed by the combined constraint of the sidewall of the shaft hole and the outer periphery of the outer cylinder. Thus, the elastomer can cushion the slip ring's movement through its own elasticity, preventing the outer cylinder of the conductive slip ring from colliding with the sidewall of the shaft hole.

[0013] In some embodiments, the elastomer includes a first elastic limiting member and a second elastic limiting member, the first elastic limiting member and the second elastic limiting member being respectively disposed on both sides of the conductive slip ring along the axial direction of the output shaft, and both the first elastic limiting member and the second elastic limiting member being interference-fitted with the shaft hole.

[0014] In this embodiment, the first elastic limiting member and the second elastic limiting member are respectively disposed on both sides of the conductive slip ring, and the first elastic limiting member and the second elastic limiting member can buffer the shaking of the conductive slip ring from both sides of the axial direction through their own elasticity, thereby reducing the risk of collision between the conductive slip ring and the output shaft.

[0015] In some embodiments, the simulator base further includes a main control board and a fixed wiring harness, one end of which is connected to the inner core, and the other end extends out of the output shaft and is connected to the main control board.

[0016] The outer cylinder of the conductive slip ring is electrically connected to the operating device via a rotating wiring harness, while the inner core of the conductive slip ring is electrically connected to the main control board via a fixed wiring harness. Thus, during the joint rotation of the operating device and the output shaft, the operating device can achieve a stable electrical connection with the main control board through the fixed wiring harness, the rotating wiring harness, and the conductive slip ring.

[0017] In some embodiments, one end of the conductive slip ring near the main control board and / or one end of the elastomer near the main control board are flush with the end of the output shaft; or...

[0018] The end of the conductive slip ring near the main control board and / or the end of the elastomer near the main control board are recessed inward relative to the end of the output shaft.

[0019] By recessing the end of the conductive slip ring near the main control board and / or the end of the elastomer near the main control board relative to the end of the output shaft, this recess allows for bending space to be reserved for the fixing harness. Thus, when the distance between the end of the main control board and the end of the output shaft is limited, the fixing harness has a sufficient bending radius when it extends from the output shaft and connects to the main control board, thereby minimizing the risk of damage to the fixing harness due to insufficient bending space.

[0020] In some embodiments, the elastomer abuts against the sidewall of the shaft hole.

[0021] By abutting against the sidewall of the shaft hole, the elastic body can achieve a tight fit with the sidewall of the shaft hole, eliminating the gap between the conductive slip ring and the sidewall of the shaft hole. This abutting method eliminates the need for additional connecting structures, facilitating the fit between the elastic body and the shaft hole.

[0022] In some embodiments, the elastomer abuts against the outer peripheral surface of the outer cylinder.

[0023] By abutting the outer circumferential surface of the outer cylinder, a tight fit between the elastomer and the outer circumferential surface of the outer cylinder is achieved, eliminating the gap between the conductive slip ring and the side wall of the shaft hole. This abutting method eliminates the need for additional connecting structures; the elastomer simply needs to be fitted onto the outer cylinder, facilitating the fit between the elastomer and the outer circumferential surface of the outer cylinder.

[0024] In some embodiments, the elastomer is connected to the outer cylinder to attach to the surface of the outer cylinder.

[0025] By connecting the elastomer to the outer cylinder and attaching it to the surface of the outer cylinder, the elastomer and the outer cylinder form a whole, with a reliable connection. Both can be inserted into the shaft hole together for easy assembly.

[0026] In some embodiments, the elastomer is an elastic coating disposed on the surface of the outer cylinder. This allows for a strong integral connection between the elastomer and the outer cylinder.

[0027] In some embodiments, the shaft hole is a stepped hole, including a first hole that is axially connected and a second hole with an inner diameter larger than the first hole. The connection between the sidewall of the first hole and the sidewall of the second hole forms a stepped surface, and the conductive slip ring is located in the second hole.

[0028] Since the inner diameter of the second hole is larger than that of the first hole, it can provide more space for the conductive slip ring, making it easier to adapt to the size of the conductive slip ring. At the same time, the stepped surface at the connection between the sidewalls of the first hole and the sidewalls of the second hole can form an axial limit on the elastic body, thereby limiting the axial movement of the conductive slip ring and preventing it from moving excessively along the axial direction in the shaft hole, which helps to stabilize the position of the conductive slip ring.

[0029] In some embodiments, the elastomer includes:

[0030] An elastic body surrounding the outer cylinder; and

[0031] A protruding portion connected to the elastic body, at least a portion of which is made of elastic material, the protruding portion protruding radially inward from the elastic body, the protruding portion being located between the end face of the conductive slip ring and the stepped surface.

[0032] The protruding portion extends radially inward from the elastic body and is located between the end face of the conductive slip ring and the stepped surface. Because the protruding portion is made of elastic material, it can buffer and limit the conductive slip ring in the axial direction to prevent the conductive slip ring from colliding with the stepped surface in the axial direction, thereby reducing the risk of axial collision and noise of the conductive slip ring.

[0033] In some embodiments, the simulator base further includes a rotating wiring harness, one end of which is connected to the outer cylinder and the other end extends out of the output shaft and is used for electrical connection with the operating device.

[0034] The outer cylinder of the conductive slip ring is electrically connected to the operating device via a rotating wiring harness, while the inner core of the conductive slip ring is electrically connected to the main control board via a fixed wiring harness. Thus, during the joint rotation of the operating device and the output shaft, the operating device can achieve a stable electrical connection with the main control board through the fixed wiring harness, the rotating wiring harness, and the conductive slip ring.

[0035] This application provides a gaming device, including the simulator base described in any of the above embodiments.

[0036] In the aforementioned simulator base and gaming device, since at least a portion of the elastomer is made of elastic material, and the elastomer is located within the shaft hole, the elastomer constrains the conductive slip ring along the axial and / or radial direction of the output shaft. In this way, the elastomer can cushion the wobbling of the conductive slip ring through its own elasticity, reducing the risk of collision between the outer cylinder of the conductive slip ring and the sidewall of the shaft hole. This improves the service life of the conductive slip ring, reduces collision noise, and enhances the user experience. Attached Figure Description

[0037] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a simulator base according to one embodiment.

[0038] Figure 2 for Figure 1 A schematic diagram showing the connection relationship between the output shaft, conductive slip ring, fixed wire harness, rotating wire harness, and elastic body of the electric motor.

[0039] Figure 3 for Figure 2A magnified view of the area where the conductive slip ring and elastomer are located.

[0040] Icon labels:

[0041] 100, Motor; 110, Output shaft; 111, Shaft hole; 111a, First hole; 111b, Second hole; 111c, Stepped surface;

[0042] 120. Conductive slip ring; 121. Outer cylinder;

[0043] 130. Elastomer; 131. Elastic body; 132. Protruding part;

[0044] 140. Main control board;

[0045] 150. Secure the wiring harness;

[0046] 160. Rotating wire harness. Detailed Implementation

[0047] To make the above-mentioned objectives, features, and advantages of this application more apparent and understandable, the specific embodiments of this application are described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Many specific details are set forth in the following description to provide a thorough understanding of this application. However, this application can be implemented in many other ways different from those described herein, and those skilled in the art can make similar modifications without departing from the spirit of this application. Therefore, this application is not limited to the specific embodiments disclosed below.

[0048] As mentioned in the background section, during the relative rotation of the operating device and the main control board, the outer cylinder of the conductive slip ring is easily colliding with the side wall of the shaft hole of the motor due to the traction of the fixed wiring harness and the rotating wiring harness. This collision not only affects the service life of the conductive slip ring, but also affects the user experience due to the noise from the collision.

[0049] The inventors discovered that the main reason for this problem is that the conductive slip ring used in the simulator base is a small conductive slip ring with low overall rigidity. Therefore, to avoid damage to the internal structure of the conductive slip ring caused by the compression of the side wall of the motor's output shaft hole, a clearance fit is usually made between the conductive slip ring and the output shaft hole during assembly. This provides space for collision between the conductive slip ring and the output shaft. During the relative rotation of the operating device and the main control board, under the influence of the traction of the fixed and rotating wiring harnesses, the outer cylinder of the conductive slip ring is prone to colliding with the side wall of the output shaft hole, generating collision noise.

[0050] Furthermore, because small conductive slip rings have low overall rigidity, the rigidity of the outer cylinder is usually maximized to fully protect the internal structure and prevent deformation of the outer cylinder from affecting the internal structure. However, higher outer cylinder rigidity results in greater impact noise, which is detrimental to the user experience.

[0051] In view of the above-mentioned problems, this application provides a simulator base, please refer to... Figure 1 Combination Figure 2 The simulator base includes a motor 100, a conductive slip ring 120, and an elastomer 130. The output shaft 110 of the motor 100 has a shaft hole 111 extending axially therethrough. The conductive slip ring 120 includes an inner core (not shown) and an outer cylinder 121 rotatably fitted within the inner core. At least a portion of the elastomer 130 is made of an elastic material, and the elastomer 130 is located within the shaft hole 111, constraining the conductive slip ring 120 along the axial and / or radial direction of the output shaft 110.

[0052] Specifically, the elastic material can be silicone, rubber, etc.

[0053] In the aforementioned simulator base, since at least a portion of the elastomer 130 is made of elastic material, and the elastomer 130 is located within the shaft hole 111, the elastomer 130 constrains the conductive slip ring 120 along the axial and / or radial direction of the output shaft 110. Thus, the elastomer 130 can cushion the wobbling of the conductive slip ring 120 through its own elasticity, reducing the risk of collision between the outer cylinder 121 of the conductive slip ring 120 and the sidewall of the shaft hole 111. This improves the service life of the conductive slip ring 120, reduces collision noise, and enhances the user experience.

[0054] Please combine Figures 1 to 3 In one embodiment, the elastomer 130 surrounds the outer cylinder 121, and under the joint constraint of the sidewall of the shaft hole 111 and the outer peripheral surface of the outer cylinder 121, the elastomer 130 is in a radially compressed state.

[0055] In this embodiment, an elastic body 130, at least partially made of elastic material, is arranged around the outer periphery of the outer cylinder 121 of the conductive slip ring 120. The elastic body 130 is radially compressed due to the combined constraint of the sidewall of the shaft hole 111 and the outer periphery of the outer cylinder 121. Thus, the elastic body 130 can cushion the swaying of the conductive slip ring 120 through its own elasticity, preventing the outer cylinder 121 of the conductive slip ring 120 from colliding with the sidewall of the shaft hole 111. This improves the service life of the conductive slip ring 120, reduces collision noise, and enhances the user experience.

[0056] In addition, due to the combined constraint of the side wall of the shaft hole 111 and the outer peripheral surface of the outer cylinder 121, the elastic body 130 is in a radially compressed state. Therefore, there is a direct or indirect contact force between the elastic body 130 and the outer cylinder 121 of the conductive slip ring 120, and there is a direct or indirect contact force between the elastic body 130 and the side wall of the shaft hole 111. This allows the position of the conductive slip ring 120 to be fixed relative to the output shaft 110, thus playing the role of positioning the conductive slip ring 120.

[0057] Alternatively, the elastomer 130 may be made entirely of elastic materials, such as silicone or rubber.

[0058] Optionally, the elastomer 130 may include a deformable portion and a rigid portion, wherein the deformable portion is made of an elastic material and the rigid portion is made of a hard material. The rigid portion may be, for example, a metal sleeve, and the deformable portion may be an elastic sleeve, with the metal sleeve fitted and fixed to the outside of the elastic sleeve.

[0059] Please refer to Figure 1 In some embodiments, the simulator base also includes a main control board 140 and a fixed wiring harness 150, one end of which is connected to the inner core and the other end extends out of the output shaft 110 and is connected to the main control board 140.

[0060] Specifically, the main control board 140 can be located on one axial side of the output shaft 110. The outer cylinder 121 of the conductive slip ring 120 is electrically connected to the operating device via a rotating wiring harness 160, and the inner core of the conductive slip ring 120 is electrically connected to the main control board 140 via a fixed wiring harness 150. In this way, during the joint rotation of the operating device and the output shaft 110, the operating device can achieve a stable electrical connection with the main control board 140 through the fixed wiring harness 150, the rotating wiring harness 160, and the conductive slip ring 120.

[0061] Please combine Figures 1 to 3 In some embodiments, the end of the conductive slip ring 120 near the main control board 140 is recessed inward relative to the end of the output shaft 110. Specifically, there is an axial positional difference between the end face of the conductive slip ring 120 near the main control board 140 and the end face of the output shaft 110 near the main control board 140.

[0062] By recessing the end of the conductive slip ring 120 near the main control board 140 inward relative to the end of the output shaft 110, this recess provides bending space for the fixing harness 150. Thus, when the distance between the end of the main control board 140 and the end of the output shaft 110 is limited, the fixing harness 150 has a sufficient bending radius when it extends from the output shaft 110 and connects to the main control board 140, thereby minimizing the risk of damage to the fixing harness 150 due to insufficient bending space.

[0063] In addition, due to the joint constraint of the side wall of the shaft hole 111 and the outer peripheral surface of the outer cylinder 121, the elastic body 130 is in a radially compressed state, which plays a role in positioning the conductive slip ring 120. This also ensures that the bending space of the fixed wire harness 150 is effective, thereby reducing the risk of damage to the fixed wire harness 150 due to insufficient bending space.

[0064] Combination Figures 1 to 3Understandably, the end of the elastomer 130 near the main control board 140 can also be recessed inward relative to the end of the output shaft 110. That is, there is an axial positional difference between the end face of the elastomer 130 near the main control board 140 and the end face of the output shaft 110 near the main control board 140. The recessed space of the elastomer 130 relative to the output shaft 110 can also be used to provide bending space for fixing the wire harness 150.

[0065] In other embodiments, if the distance between the main control board 140 and the end of the output shaft 110 is sufficient, the end of the conductive slip ring 120 near the main control board 140 may also be flush with the end of the output shaft 110. The end of the elastomer 130 near the main control board 140 may also be flush with the end of the output shaft 110.

[0066] In one embodiment, the elastomer 130 abuts against the sidewall of the shaft hole 111.

[0067] Specifically, the elastomer 130 can be an elastic sleeve, an elastic sealing ring, or other structures.

[0068] By abutting against the sidewall of the shaft hole 111, the elastic body 130 can be tightly fitted with the sidewall of the shaft hole 111, eliminating the gap between the conductive slip ring 120 and the sidewall of the shaft hole 111. This abutting method eliminates the need for additional connecting structures, facilitating the fit between the elastic body 130 and the shaft hole 111.

[0069] In one embodiment, the elastomer 130 abuts against the outer peripheral surface of the outer cylinder 121.

[0070] Specifically, the elastomer 130 can be an elastic sleeve, an elastic sealing ring, or other structures.

[0071] By abutting against the outer peripheral surface of the outer cylinder 121, the elastic body 130 can achieve a tight fit with the outer peripheral surface of the outer cylinder 121, eliminating the gap between the conductive slip ring 120 and the side wall of the shaft hole 111. This abutting method eliminates the need for additional connecting structures; the elastic body 130 simply needs to be fitted onto the outer cylinder 121, facilitating the fit between the elastic body 130 and the outer peripheral surface of the outer cylinder 121.

[0072] In other embodiments, the elastomer 130 is connected to the outer cylinder 121 to adhere to the surface of the outer cylinder 121.

[0073] Specifically, an elastic body 130 can be formed by applying an elastic coating to the surface of the outer cylinder 121. The elastic coating can be, for example, a silicone coating or a rubber coating. When making the elastic coating, a liquid elastic material (such as liquid silicone or rubber compound) can be uniformly coated onto the surface of the outer cylinder 121 by spraying, dipping, or other methods, and then cured (such as by heating or curing at room temperature) to solidify the liquid elastic material, thereby forming the elastic coating.

[0074] The elastomer 130 can be bonded to the outer peripheral surface of the outer cylinder 121 by an adhesive.

[0075] By connecting the elastomer 130 to the outer cylinder 121 and attaching it to the surface of the outer cylinder 121, the elastomer 130 and the outer cylinder 121 form a whole, with a reliable connection, and the two can be inserted into the shaft hole 111 together for easy assembly.

[0076] Please combine Figure 2 and Figure 3 In some embodiments, the shaft hole 111 is a stepped hole, including a first hole 111a that is axially connected and a second hole 111b with an inner diameter larger than that of the first hole 111a. The connection between the sidewall of the first hole 111a and the sidewall of the second hole 111b forms a stepped surface 111c. The conductive slip ring 120 is located in the second hole 111b.

[0077] Since the inner diameter of the second hole 111b is larger than that of the first hole 111a, it can provide more sufficient space for the conductive slip ring 120, making it easier to adapt to the size of the conductive slip ring 120. At the same time, the stepped surface 111c at the connection between the side wall of the first hole 111a and the side wall of the second hole 111b can form an axial limit on the elastic body 130, thereby limiting the axial movement of the conductive slip ring 120 and preventing the conductive slip ring 120 from moving excessively along the axial direction in the shaft hole 111, which helps to stabilize the position of the conductive slip ring 120.

[0078] Please combine Figure 2 and Figure 3 In some embodiments, the elastomer 130 includes an elastic body 131 and a protrusion 132 connected to the elastic body 131. The elastic body 131 surrounds the outer cylinder 121. At least a portion of the protrusion 132 is made of an elastic material, and the protrusion 132 protrudes radially inward from the elastic body 131, located between the end face of the conductive slip ring 120 and the stepped surface 111c.

[0079] Specifically, the protruding part 132 and the elastic body 131 can be an integrally formed structure.

[0080] The elastic body 131 surrounds the outer cylinder 121 and can fill the gap between the outer cylinder 121 of the conductive slip ring 120 and the side wall of the shaft hole 111 (second hole 111b), which can reduce the risk of radial collision and noise of the conductive slip ring 120.

[0081] The protruding portion 132 protrudes radially inward from the elastic body 131 and is located between the end face of the conductive slip ring 120 and the stepped surface 111c. Since the protruding portion 132 is made of elastic material, it can buffer and limit the conductive slip ring 120 in the axial direction to prevent the conductive slip ring 120 from colliding with the stepped surface 111c in the axial direction, thereby reducing the risk of axial collision and noise of the conductive slip ring 120.

[0082] Please refer to Figure 1 and Figure 2 In some embodiments, the simulator base also includes a rotating wiring harness 160, one end of which is connected to the outer cylinder 121, and the other end extends out of the output shaft 110 and is used for electrical connection with the operating device.

[0083] The outer cylinder 121 of the conductive slip ring 120 is electrically connected to the operating device via a rotating wiring harness 160, and the inner core of the conductive slip ring 120 is electrically connected to the main control board 140 via a fixed wiring harness 150. Thus, during the joint rotation of the operating device and the output shaft 110, the operating device can achieve a stable electrical connection with the main control board 140 through the fixed wiring harness 150, the rotating wiring harness 160, and the conductive slip ring 120.

[0084] In other embodiments, the elastomer 130 includes a first elastic limiting member and a second elastic limiting member. The first elastic limiting member and the second elastic limiting member are respectively disposed on both sides of the conductive slip ring 120 along the axial direction of the output shaft 110. Both the first elastic limiting member and the second elastic limiting member are interference-fitted with the shaft hole 111.

[0085] The first elastic limiting member may be entirely or partially made of elastic material. At least the portion of the first elastic limiting member in contact with the conductive slip ring 120 is made of elastic material. The second elastic limiting member may be entirely or partially made of elastic material. At least the portion of the second elastic limiting member in contact with the conductive slip ring 120 is made of elastic material.

[0086] Specifically, the first elastic limiting member is provided with a first through hole through which the fixed wire harness 150 passes, and can constrain the fixed wire harness 150 through the first through hole to reduce the risk of damage caused by excessive bending of the fixed wire harness 150. Since the first elastic limiting member is interference-fitted with the shaft hole 111, the first elastic limiting member rotates synchronously with the output shaft 110, while the fixed wire harness 150 remains stationary relative to the main control board 140. Therefore, the first elastic limiting member can rotate relative to the fixed wire harness 150.

[0087] The second elastic limiting member has a second through hole for the rotating wire harness to pass through, and can constrain the rotating wire harness 160 through the second through hole. Since the second elastic limiting member is interference-fitted with the shaft hole 111, the second elastic limiting member rotates synchronously with the output shaft 110. At the same time, the rotating wire harness 160 and the outer cylinder 121 rotate synchronously with the output shaft 110. Therefore, the second elastic limiting member can clamp the rotating wire harness 160 through the second through hole, thereby providing rotational torque to the rotating wire harness 160 through the second elastic limiting member, enhancing the motion stability of the rotating wire harness 160.

[0088] In this embodiment, the first and second elastic limiting members, which are interference-fitted with the shaft hole 111, are respectively disposed on both sides of the conductive slip ring 120. The first and second elastic limiting members can buffer the swaying of the conductive slip ring 120 from both sides of the axial direction through their own elasticity, thereby reducing the risk of collision between the conductive slip ring 120 and the output shaft 110. Specifically, the first and second elastic limiting members can clamp the outer cylinder 121 of the conductive slip ring 120 along the axial direction. In this way, the position of the conductive slip ring 120 can be effectively limited by the first and second elastic limiting members, which can significantly reduce the risk of collision between the conductive slip ring 120 and the output shaft 110, thereby improving the service life of the conductive slip ring 120, reducing collision noise, and improving the user experience.

[0089] In addition, the first elastic limiting member and the second elastic limiting member effectively limit the position of the conductive slip ring 120, thereby fixing the position of the conductive slip ring 120 relative to the output shaft 110, which serves to position the conductive slip ring 120.

[0090] In one embodiment, the end of the first elastic limiting member near the main control board 140 is recessed inward relative to the end of the output shaft 110.

[0091] By retracting the end of the first elastic limiting member near the main control board 140 inward relative to the end of the output shaft 110, this retraction provides bending space for the fixing harness 150. Thus, when the distance between the ends of the main control board 140 and the output shaft 110 is limited, the fixing harness 150 has a sufficient bending radius when it extends from the output shaft 110 and connects to the main control board 140, thereby minimizing the risk of damage to the fixing harness 150 due to insufficient bending space.

[0092] In addition, the position of the conductive slip ring 120 is effectively limited by the first elastic limiting member and the second elastic limiting member, thereby ensuring that the bending space of the fixed wire harness 150 is effective, so as to reduce the risk of damage to the fixed wire harness 150 due to insufficient bending space.

[0093] In other embodiments, the end of the first elastic limiting member near the main control board 140 may be flush with the end of the output shaft 110.

[0094] This application also provides a gaming device, including the simulator base and operating device described in any of the above embodiments.

[0095] Gaming devices can be driving simulators, such as racing simulators, with controls such as a steering wheel. Gaming devices can also be flight simulators, etc.

[0096] In the aforementioned gaming device, since at least a portion of the elastomer 130 is made of an elastic material, and the elastomer 130 is located within the shaft hole 111, the elastomer 130 constrains the conductive slip ring 120 along the axial and / or radial direction of the output shaft 110. Thus, the elastomer 130 can cushion the wobbling of the conductive slip ring 120 through its own elasticity, reducing the risk of collision between the outer cylinder 121 of the conductive slip ring 120 and the sidewall of the shaft hole 111. This improves the service life of the conductive slip ring 120, reduces collision noise, and enhances the user experience.

[0097] 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.

[0098] The embodiments described above are merely illustrative of several implementation methods of this application, 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 application, and these all fall within the protection scope of this application. Therefore, the protection scope of this patent application should be determined by the appended claims.

Claims

1. Simulator base, characterized in that, The simulator base includes: An electric motor, wherein the output shaft of the electric motor has a shaft hole extending through it along its axial direction; A conductive slip ring, the conductive slip ring comprising an inner core and an outer cylinder rotatably fitted onto the inner core; and An elastomer, at least a portion of which is made of an elastic material, is disposed within the shaft hole and constrains the conductive slip ring along the axial and / or radial direction of the output shaft.

2. The simulator base of claim 1, wherein, The elastomer surrounds the outer cylinder, and under the constraint of the sidewall of the shaft hole and the outer peripheral surface of the outer cylinder, the elastomer is in a radially compressed state.

3. The simulator base of claim 1, wherein, The elastic body includes a first elastic limiting member and a second elastic limiting member. The first elastic limiting member and the second elastic limiting member are respectively disposed on both sides of the conductive slip ring along the axial direction of the output shaft. Both the first elastic limiting member and the second elastic limiting member are interference-fitted with the shaft hole.

4. The simulator base of claim 1, wherein, The simulator base also includes a main control board and a fixed wiring harness. One end of the fixed wiring harness is connected to the inner core, and the other end extends out of the output shaft and is connected to the main control board.

5. The simulator base according to claim 4, characterized in that, The end of the conductive slip ring near the main control board and / or the end of the elastomer near the main control board are flush with the end of the output shaft; or... The end of the conductive slip ring near the main control board and / or the end of the elastomer near the main control board are recessed inward relative to the end of the output shaft.

6. The simulator base of claim 1, wherein, The elastomer abuts against the sidewall of the shaft hole.

7. The simulator base of claim 1, wherein, The elastomer abuts against the outer peripheral surface of the outer cylinder; or... The elastomer is connected to the outer cylinder to attach to the surface of the outer cylinder.

8. The simulator base of claim 1, wherein, The elastomer is an elastic coating disposed on the surface of the outer cylinder.

9. The simulator base of claim 1, wherein, The shaft hole is a stepped hole, including a first hole that is axially connected and a second hole with an inner diameter larger than the first hole. The connection between the sidewall of the first hole and the sidewall of the second hole forms a stepped surface, and the conductive slip ring is located in the second hole.

10. The simulator base of claim 9, wherein, The elastomer includes: An elastic body surrounding the outer cylinder; and A protruding portion connected to the elastic body, at least a portion of which is made of elastic material, the protruding portion protruding radially inward from the elastic body, the protruding portion being located between the end face of the conductive slip ring and the stepped surface.

11. The simulator base of claim 1, wherein, The simulator base also includes a rotating wiring harness, one end of which is connected to the outer cylinder, and the other end extends out of the output shaft and is used for electrical connection with the operating device.

12. A gaming device, characterized by The simulator base includes any one of claims 1-11.

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