Novel shooting game handle

By employing a modular design and redistributing finger tasks, the problem of complex operation in fast-paced shooting games with existing game controllers has been solved, enabling faster and more precise game control.

CN224573200UActive Publication Date: 2026-07-31江若铭
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Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
江若铭
Filing Date
2025-07-04
Publication Date
2026-07-31

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Technical Problem

Existing game controllers are complex to operate in fast-paced, precision shooting games, especially first-person shooters, leading to fatigue and limited accuracy during extended gameplay.

Method used

The gamepad features a modular design, which redistributes finger operation tasks, assigning the index, middle, ring, and thumb fingers to different button modules. Combined with the use of a trackball and joystick, it enables fast and accurate operation.

Benefits of technology

It improves the speed and precision of game operations, enhances the freedom of operation, and meets the control requirements of complex games.

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Abstract

This utility model discloses a novel shooting game controller, comprising a controller body. First mounting slots are formed on the top left and right sides of the controller body. A sixth replaceable button module and a fifth replaceable button module are respectively inserted into the two first mounting slots. The fifth replaceable button module is equipped with a joystick, and the sixth replaceable button module is equipped with a trackball and a touchpad. Second mounting slots are formed on the front left and right sides of the controller body. A fourth replaceable button module and a third replaceable button module are inserted into the left second mounting slot, and a first replaceable button module and a second replaceable button module are inserted into the right second mounting slot. This utility model, through a revolutionary division of finger functions, allows players to complete game operations more quickly and accurately, especially in shooting games that require rapid reaction and precise control.
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Description

Technical Field

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

[0002] A game controller is a common electronic gaming device that allows players to control game content by manipulating buttons on it. The most common game controllers on the market are standard controllers, which have a fixed left analog stick, right analog stick, D-pad, and A / B / X / Y buttons. These standard controllers can generally meet the operation and control needs of most games.

[0003] However, with the rapid development of the gaming industry, game content has become increasingly rich and diverse, and control methods have become more and more complex. For some emerging games, such as the rapid and precise aiming controls in first-person shooters, the thumb is particularly burdened with the task of simultaneously controlling the joystick and performing some button operations, leading to fatigue and limited precision during extended gameplay. This design aims to solve these problems through a revolutionary division of finger functions and a modular button design. Utility Model Content

[0004] This invention provides a novel shooting game controller to solve the problems mentioned in the background art.

[0005] To achieve the above objectives, the present invention adopts the following technical solution: A new type of shooting game controller includes a controller body. The top left and right sides of the controller body have first mounting slots. A sixth replaceable button module and a fifth replaceable button module are respectively inserted into the two first mounting slots. The fifth replaceable button module is equipped with a joystick, and the sixth replaceable button module is equipped with a trackball and a touchpad. The front left and right sides of the controller body have second mounting slots. The left second mounting slot is equipped with a fourth replaceable button module and a third replaceable button module, and the right second mounting slot is equipped with a first replaceable button module and a second replaceable button module.

[0006] Preferably, each of the fourth replaceable button modules has a docking plug on its bottom sidewall, and each of the second mounting slots has two docking plugs on its bottom sidewall. The sidewalls of the first replaceable button module, the second replaceable button module, the third replaceable button module, the fourth replaceable button module, the fifth replaceable button module, and the sixth replaceable button module are all provided with docking ports that are compatible with the docking plugs.

[0007] Preferably, two second magnetic blocks are embedded on the sidewalls of the first, second, third, fourth, fifth, and sixth replaceable button modules, two first magnetic blocks are embedded on the bottom sidewall of each of the fourth replaceable button modules, and four first magnetic blocks are embedded on the bottom sidewall of each of the second mounting slots.

[0008] Preferably, the trackball is provided with a sweat-proof superhydrophobic coating.

[0009] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of this utility model are: 1. This device, through its revolutionary finger division of labor, allows players to complete game operations more quickly and accurately, especially in shooting games that require fast reactions and precise control.

[0010] 2. The various replaceable button modules on the main body of the controller are all modularly designed, allowing players to freely configure them according to their personal habits and game needs, offering a high degree of freedom.

[0011] The above description is merely an overview of the technical solution of this utility model. In order to better understand the technical means of this utility model and to implement it according to the contents of the specification, the preferred embodiments of this utility model are described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings. The specific implementation methods of this utility model are given in detail in the following embodiments and their accompanying drawings. Attached Figure Description

[0012] The accompanying drawings, which are included to provide a further understanding of the present invention and form part of this application, illustrate exemplary embodiments of the present invention and, together with the description thereof, serve to explain the present invention and do not constitute an undue limitation thereof. In the drawings: Figure 1 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the novel shooting game controller proposed in this utility model; Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the unfolded structure of the novel shooting game controller proposed in this utility model; Figure 3 This is a top view of the novel shooting game controller proposed in this utility model.

[0013] The attached diagram lists the components represented by each number as follows: 1. Handle body; 2. First replaceable button module; 3. Second replaceable button module; 4. Third replaceable button module; 5. Fourth replaceable button module; 6. Fifth replaceable button module; 7. Joystick; 8. Touchpad; 9. Sixth replaceable button module; 10. Trackball; 11. Connecting plug; 12. First magnet; 13. Connecting socket; 14. Second magnet; 15. First mounting slot; 16. Second mounting slot. Detailed Implementation

[0014] The principles and features of this utility model are described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. The examples given are for illustrative purposes only and are not intended to limit the scope of this utility model. The utility model is described in more detail below by way of example with reference to the accompanying drawings. It should be noted that the drawings are all in a very simplified form and use non-precise proportions, and are only used to facilitate and clarify the illustration of the embodiments of this utility model.

[0015] Unless otherwise defined, all technical and scientific terms used herein have the same meaning as commonly understood by one of ordinary skill in the art to which this invention pertains. The terminology used herein is for the purpose of describing particular embodiments only and is not intended to be limiting of the invention. The term "and / or" as used herein includes any and all combinations of one or more of the associated listed items.

[0016] Please see Figures 1-3 In this embodiment of the utility model, the novel shooting game controller includes a controller body 1. First mounting slots 15 are provided on the top left and right sides of the controller body 1. A sixth replaceable button module 9 and a fifth replaceable button module 6 are respectively inserted into the two first mounting slots 15. A joystick 7 is provided on the fifth replaceable button module 6 for directional control in 3D space. A trackball 10 and a touchpad 8 are provided on the sixth replaceable button module 9. The trackball 10 is used for quickly moving the viewpoint. The working principle of the trackball 10 is similar to the ball bearing at the bottom of a mechanical mouse. The trackball 10 consists of a freely rotating ball and a sensor located below the ball. When the player moves the trackball with their finger, the ball's rolling motion is captured by the sensor and converted into an electrical signal, thereby enabling rapid movement of the in-game viewpoint or cursor. The specific structure of the trackball 10 is existing technology and will not be described in detail here. The surface of the trackball 10 is coated with a sweat-proof superhydrophobic coating to reduce slippage caused by hand sweat, ensuring operational stability during rapid viewpoint switching and improving the user experience. The touchpad 8 provides more precise touch operation.

[0017] Please see Figure 2 The main body of the handle has two second mounting slots 16 on the front left and right sides. The fourth replaceable button module 5 and the third replaceable button module 4 are inserted into the second mounting slot 16 on the left side. The first replaceable button module 2 and the second replaceable button module 3 are inserted into the second mounting slot 16 on the right side. The fourth replaceable button module 5 and the first replaceable button module 2 are respectively equipped with action buttons and directional buttons. The third replaceable button module 4 is equipped with RB / RT buttons. The second replaceable button module 3 is equipped with LB / LT buttons. The RB / RT buttons and LB / LT buttons form a symmetrical trigger layout, which meets the operation requirements of rapid firing and accurate recoil control in shooting games.

[0018] Please see Figure 2 Each fourth replaceable button module 5 has a docking plug 11 on its bottom side wall, and each second mounting slot 16 has two docking plugs 11 on its bottom side wall. The first replaceable button module 2, the second replaceable button module 3, the third replaceable button module 4, the fourth replaceable button module 5, the fifth replaceable button module 6, and the sixth replaceable button module 9 all have docking ports 13 that are compatible with the docking plugs 11 on their side walls. When the docking ports 13 on the side walls of each replaceable button module are plugged into the corresponding docking plugs 11 on the main body of the controller, it not only serves to securely connect the replaceable button module to the main body of the controller, but also undertakes the key function of signal transmission, so that the operation of each replaceable button module is accurately transmitted to the processing chip inside the main body of the controller, thereby realizing the corresponding operation feedback in the game.

[0019] Please see Figure 2 Each of the first replaceable button module 2, the second replaceable button module 3, the third replaceable button module 4, the fourth replaceable button module 5, the fifth replaceable button module 6, and the sixth replaceable button module 9 has two second magnets 14 embedded on its sidewall. Each of the fourth replaceable button modules 5 has two first magnets 12 embedded on its bottom sidewall. Each of the second mounting slots 16 has four first magnets 12 embedded on its bottom sidewall. When the docking port 13 on the sidewall of each replaceable button module is plugged into the corresponding docking plug 11 on the handle body 1, the second magnets 14 embedded in the sidewall of the replaceable button module attract each other with the first magnets 12 on the corresponding position on the handle body 1, further enhancing the stability of the replaceable button module connection.

[0020] The working principle of this utility model is as follows: When in use, the index finger is responsible for the directional / action buttons on the fourth replaceable button module 5 and the first replaceable button module 2 on the top surface of the main body 1 of the controller; the middle and ring fingers are responsible for the trigger buttons on the third replaceable button module 4 and the second replaceable button module 3; and the thumb is focused on the 3D operation of the second replaceable button module on the front joystick, scroll wheel and touchpad on the fifth replaceable button module 6 and the sixth replaceable button module 9. By redistributing finger operation tasks, players can complete game operations more quickly and accurately, especially in shooting games that require fast reactions and precise control.

[0021] Meanwhile, the first replaceable button module 2, the second replaceable button module 3, the third replaceable button module 4, the fourth replaceable button module 5, the fifth replaceable button module 6, and the sixth replaceable button module 9 on the main body 1 of the controller are all modularly designed, allowing players to freely configure them according to their personal habits and game needs, offering a high degree of freedom.

[0022] The above description is merely a preferred embodiment of this utility model and is not intended to limit the utility model in any way. Those skilled in the art can readily implement this utility model based on the accompanying drawings and the above description. However, any modifications, alterations, or equivalent variations made by those skilled in the art without departing from the scope of the utility model's technical solution, utilizing the disclosed technical content, are considered equivalent embodiments of this utility model. Furthermore, any equivalent changes, alterations, or variations made to the above embodiments based on the essential technology of this utility model are still within the protection scope of this utility model's technical solution.

Claims

1. A new shooting game handle, comprising a handle main body (1), characterized in that, The top left and right sides of the handle body (1) are provided with first mounting slots (15). The sixth replaceable button module (9) and the fifth replaceable button module (6) are respectively inserted into the two first mounting slots (15). The fifth replaceable button module (6) is provided with a joystick (7). The sixth replaceable button module (9) is provided with a trackball (10) and a touchpad (8). The front left and right sides of the handle body (1) are provided with second mounting slots (16). The left second mounting slot (16) is provided with a fourth replaceable button module (5) and a third replaceable button module (4). The right second mounting slot (16) is provided with a first replaceable button module (2) and a second replaceable button module (3).

2. The new shooting game handle according to claim 1, characterized in that, Each of the fourth replaceable button modules (5) has a docking plug (11) on its bottom sidewall, and each of the second mounting slots (16) has two docking plugs (11) on its bottom sidewall. The first replaceable button module (2), the second replaceable button module (3), the third replaceable button module (4), the fourth replaceable button module (5), the fifth replaceable button module (6), and the sixth replaceable button module (9) all have docking ports (13) that are compatible with the docking plugs (11) on their sidewalls.

3. The new shooting game handle according to claim 1, characterized in that, Two second magnetic blocks (14) are embedded on the sidewalls of the first replaceable button module (2), the second replaceable button module (3), the third replaceable button module (4), the fourth replaceable button module (5), the fifth replaceable button module (6), and the sixth replaceable button module (9). Two first magnetic blocks (12) are embedded on the bottom sidewall of each of the fourth replaceable button modules (5). Four first magnetic blocks (12) are embedded on the bottom sidewall of each of the second mounting slots (16).

4. The new shooting game handle according to claim 1, characterized in that, The trackball (10) is provided with a sweat-proof superhydrophobic coating.