A gamepad

Abstract

The utility model relates to electronic game equipment technical field, concretely discloses a gamepad, including face shell, control handle, trigger subassembly and adjusting assembly, control handle includes handle shell, PCB board, light touch switch and hall chip, handle shell and PCB board all are located on face shell, and PCB board is located between face shell and handle shell, light touch switch and hall chip all are located on the PCB board, trigger subassembly is located on the PCB board, and trigger subassembly includes the trigger key of movable setting, trigger key is provided with magnet, adjusting assembly is located on handle shell, and adjusting assembly includes the adjusting piece of movable setting, adjusting piece is provided with trigger portion, the utility model discloses through the mutual cooperation of trigger subassembly and adjusting assembly, can convert between hall linear mode and key switch mode, need not change different gamepad, and then improved the use experience of user.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of electronic game equipment technology, and in particular to a game controller. Background Technology

[0002] With the rapid improvement of mobile device performance and the popularization of mobile internet, the mobile game industry has experienced explosive growth. Its market size and user base have surpassed those of traditional console and PC games, and players' demands for the operational experience of mobile games have also risen accordingly. However, as a gaming platform, mobile devices, with their native touchscreen interaction, have inherent defects in game control, such as obstructing the game screen, limited operation precision, and lack of physical feedback and positioning.

[0003] Currently, connecting mobile devices to game controllers enhances the control experience through interaction. Existing technology uses trigger buttons to improve game control precision and immersion. These trigger buttons are divided into Hall effect linear mode and button switch mode. Current game controllers generally use only one of these modes. Therefore, different game controllers are needed for different types of games, thus impacting the user experience. Utility Model Content

[0004] The purpose of this invention is to provide a game controller that solves the problem that existing game controllers generally use a single trigger button pattern, requiring different game controllers to be used for different types of games, thus affecting the user experience.

[0005] To achieve the above objectives, the present invention adopts the following technical solution:

[0006] This utility model provides a game controller capable of being installed on a mobile device, the game controller comprising:

[0007] Face shell;

[0008] A control handle, comprising a handle housing, a PCB board, a tactile switch, and a Hall effect chip, wherein the handle housing and the PCB board are both disposed on the front housing, and the PCB board is located between the front housing and the handle housing; the tactile switch and the Hall effect chip are both disposed on the PCB board;

[0009] A trigger assembly is disposed on the PCB board, and the trigger assembly includes a movably disposed trigger button; the trigger button is provided with a magnet, and the trigger button can drive the magnet to move closer to or away from the Hall chip;

[0010] An adjustment assembly is disposed on the handle housing. The adjustment assembly includes a movably disposed adjustment member. The adjustment member is provided with a trigger part. The adjustment member can drive the trigger part to move between the trigger button and the tactile switch, or to offset the trigger button. When the trigger part is located between the trigger button and the tactile switch, the trigger button can press the trigger part onto the tactile switch.

[0011] As an alternative to the aforementioned game controller, the adjustment assembly further includes a fixing bracket, which is mounted on the handle shell; the adjustment component includes a movable base and an elastic connecting rod and an adjustment arm connected to the movable base, the movable base being movably disposed between the fixing bracket and the handle shell, the other end of the elastic connecting rod being connected to the trigger part, and the adjustment arm being able to pass through the handle shell and be located outside the game controller.

[0012] As an alternative to the aforementioned game controller, one of the movable base and the fixed bracket is provided with a locking protrusion, and the other is provided with two locking slots. The locking protrusion can engage with one of the two locking slots so that the trigger part is located between the trigger button and the tactile switch, or offset from the trigger button.

[0013] As an alternative to the aforementioned game controller, the handle shell is provided with a first mark and a second mark. When the adjustment arm corresponds to the first mark, the trigger part is located between the trigger button and the tactile switch. When the adjustment arm corresponds to the second mark, the trigger part is offset from the trigger button.

[0014] As an alternative to the aforementioned game controller, the trigger assembly further includes a mounting bracket, a pivot, and a torsion spring. The mounting bracket is mounted on the PCB board, the pivot is rotatably mounted on the mounting bracket, and the trigger button is connected to the pivot. The torsion spring is sleeved on the pivot, and its two ends abut against the mounting bracket and the trigger button respectively, so that the trigger button always rotates towards the side away from the Hall chip.

[0015] As an alternative to the aforementioned game controller, the control handle includes two handles, which are respectively located at opposite ends of the faceplate along its length. The mobile device can be placed on the faceplate between the two control handles. The faceplate has an opening through which the screen of the mobile device can be exposed. The game controller also includes a back cover, which is detachably connected to the faceplate and used to cover the mobile device on the faceplate.

[0016] As an alternative to the aforementioned game controller, the game controller further includes a locking assembly disposed between the front shell and the control handle; the locking assembly is used to lock or unlock the rear shell.

[0017] As an alternative to the aforementioned game controller, the locking assembly includes a movable block and a buckle and a toggle arm disposed on the movable block. The movable block is movably disposed on the front shell along the width direction of the front shell. The rear shell has a slot, and the toggle arm can drive the movable block to move so that the buckle can be inserted into or disengaged from the slot.

[0018] As an alternative to the aforementioned game controller, the moving block is further provided with a first positioning protrusion, and the control handle is provided with a second positioning protrusion. When the buckle is inserted into the slot, the first positioning protrusion engages with one side of the second positioning protrusion. When the buckle is disengaged from the slot, the first positioning protrusion engages with the other side of the second positioning protrusion.

[0019] As an alternative to the aforementioned game controller, the game controller also includes a heat dissipation cover, and the rear shell has a heat dissipation vent. The heat dissipation cover is detachably connected to the rear shell and is used to block the heat dissipation vent.

[0020] The beneficial effects of this utility model are as follows:

[0021] The game controller includes a faceplate, control handles, trigger assembly, and adjustment assembly. The control handles include a handle shell, a PCB board, tactile switches, and a Hall effect chip. Both the handle shell and the PCB board are located on the faceplate, with the PCB board positioned between the faceplate and the handle shell. The tactile switches and the Hall effect chip are also located on the PCB board, thus protecting the PCB board, tactile switches, and Hall effect chip through the faceplate and handle shell. The trigger assembly, located on the PCB board, includes a movable trigger button with a magnet. The trigger button moves the magnet closer to or away from the Hall effect chip, thereby achieving the Hall effect linear mode of the game controller. By placing both the trigger assembly and the Hall effect chip on the PCB board, the sensing accuracy between the magnet and the Hall effect chip is improved, enhancing the sensitivity of the Hall effect linear mode. Meanwhile, the adjustment component is located on the handle shell. The adjustment component includes a movably adjustable member with a trigger part. The adjustable member can move the trigger part between the trigger button and the tactile switch, or offset it from the trigger button. When the trigger part is between the trigger button and the tactile switch, the trigger button presses the trigger part onto the tactile switch, thus realizing the button switch mode of the game controller. When the trigger part is offset from the trigger button, the trigger button cannot press the trigger part, and the game controller switches to Hall effect linear mode. This game controller, through the cooperation of the trigger component and the adjustment component, can switch between Hall effect linear mode and button switch mode without needing to change to different game controllers, thereby improving the user experience. Furthermore, the trigger component is located on the PCB board, and the adjustment component is located on the handle shell, thus improving installation accuracy and reducing the assembly difficulty of the game controller. Attached Figure Description

[0022] Figure 1 This is a first structural schematic diagram of the game controller provided in an embodiment of the present utility model;

[0023] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the second structure of the game controller provided in an embodiment of the present utility model;

[0024] Figure 3 A partial disassembly diagram of the game controller provided in this embodiment of the utility model;

[0025] Figure 4 This is a first structural schematic diagram of the trigger assembly and adjustment assembly provided in an embodiment of the present utility model;

[0026] Figure 5 This is a second structural schematic diagram of the trigger assembly and adjustment assembly provided in an embodiment of the present utility model;

[0027] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the adjustment component provided in an embodiment of the present utility model;

[0028] Figure 7 This is a disassembly diagram of the game controller provided in an embodiment of the present utility model;

[0029] Figure 8 This is a partial structural diagram of the game controller provided in an embodiment of the present utility model.

[0030] In the picture:

[0031] 1. Front cover; 11. Opening; 2. Control handle; 21. Handle cover; 211. First marking; 212. Second marking; 22. PCB board; 23. Tactile switch; 24. Hall effect chip; 25. Second positioning protrusion; 3. Trigger assembly; 31. Trigger button; 32. Magnet; 33. Mounting bracket; 34. Shaft; 35. Torsion spring; 4. Adjustment assembly; 41. Adjustment component; 411. Trigger part; 412. Moving base; 4121. Locking groove; 413. Elastic connecting rod; 414. Adjusting arm; 42. Fixing bracket; 421. Locking protrusion; 5. Back cover; 51. Heat dissipation vent; 52. Slot; 6. Locking assembly; 61. Moving block; 611. First positioning protrusion; 62. Snap-fit; 63. Toggle arm; 7. Heat dissipation cover; 8. Moving device. Detailed Implementation

[0032] The technical solution of this utility model will now be clearly and completely described with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some, not all, of the embodiments of this utility model. Based on the embodiments of this utility model, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative effort are within the scope of protection of this utility model.

[0033] In the description of this utility model, it should be noted that the terms "center," "upper," "lower," "left," "right," "vertical," "horizontal," "inner," and "outer," etc., indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings. They are used only for the convenience of describing this utility model and for simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation. Therefore, they should not be construed as limitations on this utility model. Furthermore, the terms "first" and "second" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance. The terms "first position" and "second position" refer to two different positions. Moreover, "above," "on top of," and "over" the first feature in relation to the second feature includes the first feature directly above and diagonally above the second feature, or simply indicates that the first feature is at a higher horizontal level than the second feature. "Below," "under," and "below" the first feature in relation to the second feature includes the first feature directly below and diagonally below the second feature, or simply indicates that the first feature is at a lower horizontal level than the second feature.

[0034] In the description of this utility model, it should be noted that, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "installation," "connection," and "joining" should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; they can refer to a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; they can refer to a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; and they can refer to the internal connection of two components. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this utility model based on the specific circumstances.

[0035] The embodiments of this utility model are described in detail below. Examples of these embodiments are shown in the accompanying drawings, wherein the same or similar reference numerals denote the same or similar elements or elements having the same or similar functions throughout. The embodiments described below with reference to the accompanying drawings are exemplary and are only used to explain this utility model, and should not be construed as limiting this utility model.

[0036] like Figures 1 to 8 As shown, this embodiment provides a game controller that can be installed with a mobile device 8.

[0037] The game controller includes a faceplate 1, a control handle 2, a trigger assembly 3, and an adjustment assembly 4. The control handle 2 includes a handle shell 21, a PCB board 22, a tactile switch 23, and a Hall effect chip 24. The handle shell 21 and the PCB board 22 are both located on the faceplate 1, with the PCB board 22 positioned between the faceplate 1 and the handle shell 21. The tactile switch 23 and the Hall effect chip 24 are both located on the PCB board 22, thus the faceplate 1 and the handle shell 21 can protect the PCB board 22, the tactile switch 23, and the Hall effect chip 24.

[0038] The trigger assembly 3 is mounted on the PCB board 22. The trigger assembly 3 includes a movable trigger button 31 with a magnet 32. The trigger button 31 can move the magnet 32 ​​closer to or further away from the Hall chip 24, thereby achieving the Hall linear mode of the game controller. By mounting both the trigger assembly 3 and the Hall chip 24 on the PCB board 22, the sensing accuracy between the magnet 32 ​​and the Hall chip 24 can be improved, thus increasing the sensitivity of the Hall linear mode. Optionally, the PCB board 22 is connected to the mobile device 8 via a USB port to enable communication between the mobile device 8 and the game controller.

[0039] Meanwhile, the adjustment component 4 is located on the handle housing 21. The adjustment component 4 includes a movable adjustment member 41. The adjustment member 41 is provided with a trigger part 411. The adjustment member 41 can drive the trigger part 411 to move between the trigger button 31 and the tactile switch 23, or to be offset from the trigger button 31. When the trigger part 411 is located between the trigger button 31 and the tactile switch 23, the trigger button 31 can press the trigger part 411 onto the tactile switch 23, thereby realizing the button switch mode of the game controller. When the trigger part 411 is offset from the trigger button 31, the trigger button 31 cannot press the trigger part 411. At this time, the game controller switches to Hall linear mode.

[0040] The game controller can switch between Hall effect linear mode and button switch mode through the cooperation of trigger assembly 3 and adjustment assembly 4, without the need to change to different game controllers, thereby improving the user experience. Furthermore, the trigger assembly 3 is set on PCB board 22 and the adjustment assembly 4 is set on handle shell 21, thereby improving installation accuracy and reducing the assembly difficulty of the game controller.

[0041] like Figures 3-6 As shown, the adjustment assembly 4 also includes a fixing frame 42, which is mounted on the handle shell 21. The adjustment component 41 includes a movable base 412 and an elastic connecting rod 413 and an adjustment arm 414 connected to the movable base 412. The movable base 412 is movably disposed between the fixing frame 42 and the handle shell 21. The other end of the elastic connecting rod 413 is connected to the trigger part 411. The adjustment arm 414 can pass through the handle shell 21 and be located outside the game controller. By adjusting the adjustment arm 414, the movable base 412 can move between the fixing frame 42 and the handle shell 21, thereby bringing... The movement of the elastic link 413 and the trigger part 411 enables the game controller to switch between Hall linear mode and button switch mode. Since the elastic link 413 is connected to the trigger part 411, when the trigger button 31 is pressed down, the elastic link 413 can generate elastic deformation, so that the trigger part 411 presses against the tactile switch 23. When the force applied to the trigger button 31 is removed or the trigger part 411 is displaced from the trigger button 31, the elastic link 413 can return to its original state so that the trigger part 411 disengages from the tactile switch 23.

[0042] Specifically, one of the movable base 412 and the fixed bracket 42 is provided with a locking protrusion 421, and the other is provided with two locking grooves 4121. The locking protrusion 421 can be engaged with one of the two locking grooves 4121 so that the trigger part 411 is located between the trigger button 31 and the tactile switch 23, or offset from the trigger button 31, thereby achieving the positioning of the adjusting member 41. After the adjusting member 41 moves, it drives the trigger part 411 to be positioned between the trigger button 31 and the tactile switch 23, or drives the trigger part 411 to be positioned offset from the trigger button 31. Optionally, the handle housing 21 is provided with a first mark 211 and a second mark 212. When the adjustment arm 414 corresponds to the first mark 211, the trigger part 411 is located between the trigger button 31 and the tactile switch 23. At this time, the game controller is in button switch mode. When the adjustment arm 414 corresponds to the second mark 212, the trigger part 411 is offset from the trigger button 31. At this time, the game controller is in Hall linear mode. Thus, the first mark 211 and the second mark 212 can help the user to identify the trigger mode.

[0043] Furthermore, the trigger assembly 3 also includes a mounting bracket 33, a rotating shaft 34, and a torsion spring 35. The mounting bracket 33 is mounted on the PCB board 22, the rotating shaft 34 is rotatably mounted on the mounting bracket 33, the trigger key 31 is connected to the rotating shaft 34, and the torsion spring 35 is sleeved on the rotating shaft 34, with its two ends abutting against the mounting bracket 33 and the trigger key 31 respectively, so that the trigger key 31 always rotates towards the side away from the Hall chip 24. Thus, when force is applied to the trigger key 31, the magnet 32 ​​on the trigger key 31 can approach the Hall chip 24, or the trigger key 31 can press against the trigger part 411. When no force is applied to the trigger key 31, the trigger key 31 can automatically return to its original position.

[0044] like Figure 1 , Figure 2 , Figure 7 and Figure 8 As shown, the control handle 2 includes two handles, which are respectively located at opposite ends of the faceplate 1 along its length. The mobile device 8 can be placed on the faceplate 1 between the two control handles 2, so that the user can operate the two control handles 2 with both hands to control the game controller. The faceplate 1 has an opening 11, through which the screen of the mobile device 8 can be exposed, so that the user can easily view the screen through the opening 11. The game controller also includes a back cover 5, which is detachably connected to the faceplate 1 and is used to cover the mobile device 8 on the faceplate 1. Thus, the faceplate 1, the two control handles 2, and the back cover 5 can cover the mobile device 8, realizing the installation of the mobile device 8 on the game controller, thereby preventing the mobile device 8 from being disconnected due to accidental detachment from the game controller, or even being damaged.

[0045] Furthermore, the game controller also includes a locking assembly 6, which is located between the front cover 1 and the control handle 2. The locking assembly 6 is used to lock or unlock the back cover 5, thereby enabling a detachable connection between the back cover 5 and the front cover 1. When the locking assembly 6 locks the back cover 5, the back cover 5 will not detach from the front cover 1; when the locking assembly 6 unlocks the back cover 5, the back cover 5 can be removed from the front cover 1. Optionally, one of the back cover 5 and the front cover 1 is provided with a latching protrusion, and the other is provided with a latching groove. The latching protrusion can engage with the latching groove, thereby facilitating the detachable connection between the back cover 5 and the front cover 1 through the locking assembly 6 in conjunction with the latching protrusion and the latching groove.

[0046] Specifically, the locking assembly 6 includes a movable block 61, a buckle 62 disposed on the movable block 61, and a toggle arm 63. The movable block 61 is movably disposed on the front shell 1 along the width direction of the front shell 1. The rear shell 5 has a slot 52. The toggle arm 63 can drive the movable block 61 to move so that the buckle 62 can be inserted into or disengaged from the slot 52. Thus, after the toggle arm 63 is toggled so that the buckle 62 is inserted into the slot 52, the rear shell 5 can be prevented from disengaging from the front shell 1 in a direction perpendicular to the front shell 1. After the toggle arm 63 is toggled so that the buckle 62 is disengaged from the slot 52, the rear shell 5 can be disengaged from the front shell 1 in a direction perpendicular to the front shell 1. Optionally, the movable block 61 is also provided with a first positioning protrusion 611, and the control handle 2 is provided with a second positioning protrusion 25. When the buckle 62 is inserted into the slot 52, the first positioning protrusion 611 is engaged with one side of the second positioning protrusion 25. When the buckle 62 is disengaged from the slot 52, the first positioning protrusion 611 is engaged with the other side of the second positioning protrusion 25. Thus, by engaging the first positioning protrusion 611 with different sides of the second positioning protrusion 25, the buckle 62 can be prevented from being manually controlled and automatically engaging or disengaging from the slot 52, thus affecting the normal use of the game controller.

[0047] The game controller also includes a heat dissipation cover 7, and a heat dissipation vent 51 on the back cover 5. The heat dissipation cover 7 is detachably connected to the back cover 5 to block the heat dissipation vent 51. Thus, after the heat dissipation cover 7 is removed from the back cover 5, some mobile devices 8 can be exposed through the heat dissipation vent 51. An external heat sink can be adapted through the heat dissipation vent 51 to improve the heat dissipation capacity of the game controller and improve the user experience. Optionally, the back cover 5 also has a camera window, through which the camera of the mobile device 8 can be exposed.

[0048] Obviously, the above embodiments of this utility model are merely examples for clearly illustrating the present utility model, and are not intended to limit the implementation of the present utility model. Those skilled in the art can make other variations or modifications based on the above description. It is neither necessary nor possible to exhaustively list all possible implementations here. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, and improvements made within the spirit and principles of this utility model should be included within the protection scope of the claims of this utility model.

Claims

1. A game controller capable of mounting a mobile device (8), characterized in that, The game controller includes: Face shell (1); A control handle (2) includes a handle housing (21), a PCB board (22), a tactile switch (23), and a Hall effect chip (24). The handle housing (21) and the PCB board (22) are both disposed on the front cover (1), and the PCB board (22) is located between the front cover (1) and the handle housing (21). The tactile switch (23) and the Hall effect chip (24) are both disposed on the PCB board (22). A trigger assembly (3) is disposed on the PCB board (22). The trigger assembly (3) includes a movable trigger button (31). The trigger button (31) is provided with a magnet (32). The trigger button (31) can drive the magnet (32) to move closer to or away from the Hall chip (24). An adjustment component (4) is disposed on the handle housing (21). The adjustment component (4) includes a movable adjustment member (41). The adjustment member (41) is provided with a trigger part (411). The adjustment member (41) can drive the trigger part (411) to move between the trigger button (31) and the tactile switch (23), or to offset the trigger button (31). When the trigger part (411) is located between the trigger button (31) and the tactile switch (23), the trigger button (31) can press the trigger part (411) onto the tactile switch (23).

2. The game controller according to claim 1, characterized in that, The adjustment component (4) further includes a fixing frame (42) which is disposed on the handle shell (21); the adjustment component (41) includes a movable base (412) and an elastic connecting rod (413) and an adjustment arm (414) connected to the movable base (412). The movable base (412) is movably disposed between the fixing frame (42) and the handle shell (21). The other end of the elastic connecting rod (413) is connected to the trigger part (411). The adjustment arm (414) can pass through the handle shell (21) and be located outside the game controller.

3. The game controller according to claim 2, characterized in that, One of the movable base (412) and the fixed frame (42) is provided with a locking protrusion (421), and the other is provided with two locking grooves (4121). The locking protrusion (421) can be engaged with one of the two locking grooves (4121) so that the trigger part (411) is located between the trigger button (31) and the tactile switch (23), or offset from the trigger button (31).

4. The game controller according to claim 2, characterized in that, The handle housing (21) is provided with a first mark (211) and a second mark (212). When the adjustment arm (414) corresponds to the first mark (211), the trigger part (411) is located between the trigger button (31) and the tactile switch (23). When the adjustment arm (414) corresponds to the second mark (212), the trigger part (411) is offset from the trigger button (31).

5. The game controller according to claim 1, characterized in that, The trigger assembly (3) further includes a mounting bracket (33), a rotating shaft (34), and a torsion spring (35). The mounting bracket (33) is disposed on the PCB board (22), and the rotating shaft (34) is rotatably disposed on the mounting bracket (33). The trigger key (31) is connected to the rotating shaft (34). The torsion spring (35) is sleeved on the rotating shaft (34), and its two ends abut against the mounting bracket (33) and the trigger key (31) respectively, so that the trigger key (31) always rotates toward the side away from the Hall chip (24).

6. The game controller according to claim 1, characterized in that, The control handle (2) includes two, which are respectively located at opposite ends of the faceplate (1) along the length direction. The mobile device (8) can be placed on the faceplate (1) between the two control handles (2). The faceplate (1) has an opening (11) through which the screen of the mobile device (8) can be exposed. The game controller also includes a back cover (5), which is detachably connected to the faceplate (1) for covering the mobile device (8) on the faceplate (1).

7. The game controller according to claim 6, characterized in that, The game controller also includes a locking assembly (6), which is located between the front cover (1) and the control handle (2); the locking assembly (6) is used to lock or unlock the back cover (5).

8. The game controller according to claim 7, characterized in that, The locking assembly (6) includes a movable block (61), a buckle (62) and a toggle arm (63) disposed on the movable block (61). The movable block (61) is movably disposed on the face shell (1) along the width direction of the face shell (1). The rear shell (5) has a slot (52). The toggle arm (63) can drive the movable block (61) to move so that the buckle (62) can be inserted into the slot (52) or disengaged from the slot (52).

9. The game controller according to claim 8, characterized in that, The movable block (61) is also provided with a first positioning protrusion (611), and the control handle (2) is provided with a second positioning protrusion (25). When the buckle (62) is inserted into the slot (52), the first positioning protrusion (611) is engaged with one side of the second positioning protrusion (25). When the buckle (62) is disengaged from the slot (52), the first positioning protrusion (611) is engaged with the other side of the second positioning protrusion (25).

10. The game controller according to claim 6, characterized in that, The game controller also includes a heat dissipation cover (7), and the rear shell (5) has a heat dissipation vent (51). The heat dissipation cover (7) is detachably connected to the rear shell (5) and is used to block the heat dissipation vent (51).

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