An electronic controller and electronic device

Abstract

An electronic controller includes a base and a handle. The base has a body with a first sidewall and a setting plate connected to the first sidewall and extending away from the body, the setting plate is provided with a first magnetic member, and the first sidewall is provided with a first clamping groove. The handle is detachably arranged on the setting plate and has a second sidewall facing the first sidewall and a bottom facing the setting plate when the handle is assembled on the setting plate, the bottom is provided with a second magnetic member corresponding to the first magnetic member, and the second sidewall is provided with a first clamping block adapted to be combined with the first clamping groove. A first positioning portion is arranged on a sidewall surface of the first clamping groove facing the setting plate, and the first clamping block is provided with a second positioning portion adapted to be combined with the first positioning portion. An electronic device with the aforementioned electronic controller is also provided.

Description

[0001] This application claims priority to a Taiwan patent filed on April 28, 2025, with application number TW 114204243, the entire contents of which are incorporated herein by reference. Technical Field

[0002] This utility model relates to an electronic controller, and more particularly to an electronic controller used in electronic devices and an electronic device having the electronic controller. Background Technology

[0003] Existing portable game consoles already feature a design that integrates two game controllers on the left and right sides of the console into a single controller. However, due to the relatively simple design of the connection mechanism between the current controller and the console, the controller and console can easily separate due to accidental impact if the locking mechanism wears down. Utility Model Content

[0004] This utility model provides an electronic controller that can be combined into different configurations to meet user needs. It is easy to assemble and the assembled components are not easily separated due to accidental collisions.

[0005] This utility model also provides an electronic device having an electronic controller that can be separated from the main unit of the electronic device. The electronic controller can be combined into different configurations to meet the needs of the user, and the combination is convenient and the combined components are not easily separated due to accidental collisions.

[0006] To achieve the above advantages, one embodiment of this utility model provides an electronic controller, including a base and a handle. The base has a body and a mounting plate. The body has a first sidewall, and the mounting plate is connected to the first sidewall and extends away from the body. The mounting plate is provided with a first magnetic attractor, and the first sidewall is provided with a first engaging groove. The handle is detachably mounted on the mounting plate and has a second sidewall facing the first sidewall and a bottom facing the mounting plate when the handle is assembled on the mounting plate. The bottom has a second magnetic attractor corresponding to the first magnetic attractor, and the second sidewall has a first engaging block adapted to engage with the first engaging groove. A first positioning portion is provided on the side wall of the first engaging groove facing the mounting plate, and the first engaging block is provided with a second positioning portion adapted to engage with the first positioning portion.

[0007] This utility model also provides an electronic device having a main unit and the aforementioned electronic controller. The main unit has a mounting slot, and the electronic controller is adapted to be assembled in the mounting slot.

[0008] Based on the above description, the electronic controller of this utility model, through the combination of the first engaging slot and the first engaging block, the combination of the first positioning part and the second positioning part, and the combination of the first magnetic suction member and the second magnetic suction member, makes the handle and the base more stable after being combined, and can prevent the handle and the base from easily separating after being combined.

[0009] The electronic device of this utility model also has the aforementioned advantages because it has the aforementioned electronic controller.

[0010] 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 in accordance with the contents of the specification, and to make the above and other objects, features and advantages of this utility model more apparent and understandable, preferred embodiments are described below in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. Attached Figure Description

[0011] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of an electronic device according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0012] Figure 2 yes Figure 1 Exploded view of the electronic controller.

[0013] Figure 3 yes Figure 2 A cross-sectional view of the central base at section AA.

[0014] Figure 4 yes Figure 2 A diagram of one of the handles.

[0015] Figure 5 yes Figure 4 A schematic diagram of the center handle from another perspective.

[0016] Figure 6 yes Figure 2 A cross-sectional diagram showing the assembly process of one of the handles and the base.

[0017] Figure 7 yes Figure 2 A cross-sectional view of one of the handles combined with the base. Detailed Implementation

[0018] In the following description of embodiments of the present invention, terms such as "upper" and "lower" indicating orientation or positional relationships are used based on the orientation or positional relationships shown in the accompanying drawings. These terms are for convenience in describing the present invention only and are not intended to limit the invention; that is, they do not imply that the mentioned elements must have a specific orientation or be constructed in a specific orientation. Furthermore, terms such as "first" and "second" mentioned in this specification or claims are used only to name elements or distinguish different embodiments or scopes, and are not intended to limit the upper or lower limit of the number of elements.

[0019] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of an electronic device according to an embodiment of the present invention. Figure 1 As shown, the electronic device 100 of this embodiment is, for example, a laptop computer, including a host 1 and an electronic controller 2. The host 1 includes, for example, a first component 11 having a screen and a second component 12 having a keyboard (not shown). The first component 11 and the second component 12 are pivotally connected to each other. The host 1 has a mounting slot 13, for example, disposed on the second component 12, and the first component 11 can overlap with the second component 12 and thus cover the mounting slot 13 when the electronic device 100 is in a retracted state. The electronic controller 2 is adapted to be detached from the mounting slot 13.

[0020] Figure 2 yes Figure 1 Exploded view of the electronic controller. Figure 3 yes Figure 2 A cross-sectional view of the central base at section AA. Figure 4 yes Figure 2 A diagram of one of the handles. Figure 5 yes Figure 4 A schematic diagram of the center handle from another perspective. (See diagram below.) Figure 2 and Figure 3 As shown, in this embodiment, the electronic controller 2 includes a base 22 and a handle 21. The number of handles 21 can be one or more; this embodiment uses two handles 21 as an example, but the present invention is not limited thereto. The base 22 has a body 221 and a mounting plate 222. The body 221 has a first sidewall 221a. The mounting plate 222 connects to the first sidewall 221a and extends in a direction away from the body 221. The mounting plate 222 is provided with a first magnetic suction member 222b (see...). Figure 3 The first sidewall 221a is provided with a first engaging groove 220. For example... Figure 2 , Figure 4 and Figure 5As shown, the handle 21 is detachably mounted on the mounting plate 222 and has a second sidewall 21a facing the first sidewall 221a and a bottom 21b facing the mounting plate 222 when the handle 21 is assembled on the mounting plate 222. The bottom 21b has a second magnetic member 212a corresponding to the first magnetic member 222b, and the second sidewall 21a has a first engaging block 211 adapted to engage with the first engaging groove 220. A first positioning part 223a is provided on the side wall of the first engaging groove 220 facing the mounting plate 222, and the first engaging block 211 is provided with a second positioning part 211a adapted to engage with the first positioning part 223a.

[0021] like Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, the outline of the combination slot 13 corresponds, for example, to the outline of the electronic controller 2, so that when stored, the electronic controller 2 can enter the combination slot 13 along the first axis direction D1 and be stored in the combination slot 13. The combination slot 13 and the electronic controller 2 can be connected by means of snap-fit ​​or magnetic attraction, but this utility model does not limit the connection method. In terms of signal transmission, the main body 221 and the handle 21 of the electronic controller 2 are connected wirelessly, for example, but this utility model does not limit the communication method.

[0022] In this embodiment, the number of mounting plates 222 on the base 22 corresponds to the number of handles 21, meaning the base 22 has two mounting plates 222. Each handle 21 has an input device 213. The input devices 213 on the two handles 21 can be the same or different. The input devices 213 may include, for example, buttons and joysticks, but their type, quantity, and appearance can be set according to requirements. The positions of the input devices 213 can also be set at different positions on the handles 21 according to requirements. Hereinafter, because the connection structure between the two handles 21 and the base 22 is the same, only the following will be discussed... Figure 2 The handle 21 on the right side is used as an example to illustrate the connection structure between the handle 21 and the base 22.

[0023] Regarding part 22 of the base, as follows Figure 2 As shown, the body 221 of the base 22 may be a saddle-shaped block with a central depression, but the shape of the body 221 is not particularly limited.

[0024] As described above, this embodiment uses two handles 21 as an example. Therefore, the body 221 has two first sidewalls 221a, which are located on opposite sides of the body 221 in the second axial direction D2, perpendicular to the first axial direction D1. The following description will take one of the first sidewalls 221a as an example.

[0025] like Figure 2As shown, the first engaging groove 220 is a rectangular groove recessed towards the center of the body 221 along the second axis direction D2. The size of the first engaging groove 220 is, for example, slightly larger than the size of the first engaging block 211 on the handle 21, so that the first engaging block 211 of the handle 21 can enter the first engaging groove 220 by means other than moving along the second axis direction D2. Specifically, as Figure 2 and Figure 7 As shown, in this embodiment, the dimension of the first engaging slot 220 in the first axial direction D1 is, for example, slightly larger than the dimension of the first engaging block 211. Figure 3 , Figure 6 and Figure 7 As shown, the depth of the first engaging groove 220 in the second axial direction D2 is, for example, to match the size of the first engaging block 211, so that the first sidewall 221a and the second sidewall 21a can contact each other after assembly and prevent the handle 21 from shaking. The dimensions of the first engaging groove 220 and the first engaging block 211 in the third axial direction D3 are, for example, the same. However, the detailed dimensional design of the first engaging groove 220 is not limited to the example above.

[0026] In this embodiment, the base 22 has a locking member 223 installed in the first locking groove 220. For example... Figure 2 and Figure 3 As shown, viewed from the third axial direction D3, the engaging member 223 is approximately L-shaped and includes a first segment 223c and a second segment 223b. The second segment 223b is smaller than the first segment 223c. During installation, the first segment 223c contacts the bottom of the first engaging groove 220, and the second segment 223b contacts the side wall of the first engaging groove 220 on the side away from the mounting plate 222 in the first axial direction D1.

[0027] Continued reference Figure 3 In this embodiment, the engaging member 223 has a flange-shaped protrusion at the end of the second segment 223b away from the first segment 223c, which serves as a first positioning portion 223a. The protrusion serving as the first positioning portion 223a extends, for example, in a direction parallel to the first segment 223c. When the engaging member 223 is positioned in the first engaging groove 220, the first positioning portion 223a protrudes from the sidewall of the first engaging groove 220 and, for example, aligns with the edge of the groove opening of the first engaging groove 220 (see...). Figure 3 , Figure 6 or Figure 7 However, this is not a limitation. In another embodiment, the aforementioned engaging member 223 may be omitted, and the first positioning portion may extend directly from the side wall of the first engaging groove 220 facing the setting plate 222.

[0028] like Figure 2As shown, in this embodiment, the mounting plate 222 is a trapezoidal plate. The two mounting plates 222 extend from the body 221 in opposite directions along the second axial direction D2 via different first sidewalls 221a, and are respectively located on the same side of the two first sidewalls 221a along the first axial direction D1 (in... Figure 2 (The bottom side of the main body 221).

[0029] Figure 6 yes Figure 2 A cross-sectional view of the process of assembling the handle and the base. Figure 7 yes Figure 2 A cross-sectional view of the combined handle and base. Figure 2 and Figure 7 As shown, in this embodiment, in the first axial direction D1, the surface 222d of the bottom of the mounting plate 222 is aligned, for example, with the surface 221b of the bottom of the body 221, and the extension length of the mounting plate 222 in the second axial direction D2 is, for example, less than the dimension of the handle 21 in the second axial direction D2 (see...). Figure 7 However, the detailed shape and size of the setting plate 222 can be set according to requirements.

[0030] As described above, in this embodiment, each mounting plate 222 has, for example, two first magnetic attractors 222b and two second engaging blocks 222a. On the mounting plate 222, the two first magnetic attractors 222b can be arranged, for example, along a third axis direction D3, and staggered relative to each other in a second axis direction D2. The second engaging blocks 222a can protrude from the surface of the mounting plate 222, for example, through a cover plate 222e covering the two first magnetic attractors 222b. It should be understood that the number and position of the first magnetic attractors 222b and the second engaging blocks 222a can be set according to requirements, and the shapes of the first magnetic attractors 222b and the second engaging blocks 222a are not particularly limited.

[0031] In this embodiment, the surface 222d of the mounting plate 222 on the side away from the handle 21 (the bottom of the electronic controller 2) in the first axial direction D1 is flat. However, since the mounting plate 222 can serve as a component for the user to hold after the handle 21 and the base 22 are combined into one unit, in other embodiments not shown, the surface 222d of the mounting plate 222 on the side away from the handle 21 (the bottom of the electronic controller 2) in the first axial direction D1 may have a structure that facilitates the user's grip, such as a protrusion.

[0032] like Figure 2 As shown, in this embodiment, the mounting plate 222 also has a third locking block 222c. The number of third locking blocks 222c corresponds to that of the second locking block 222a, and their volume is smaller than that of the second locking block 222a. The third locking blocks 222c are adjacent to one side of the second locking block 222a.

[0033] like Figures 2 to 4 As shown, in this embodiment, the handle 21 is, for example, a rectangular block extending along the third axis direction D3. The handle 21 is connected to the first side wall 221a of the base 22 via the wall facing the second axis direction D2 (the wall of the second side wall 21a), and is connected to the mounting plate 222 via the wall facing the first axis direction D1 (the wall of the bottom 21b of the handle 21).

[0034] As described above, the first engaging block 211 on the second sidewall 21a is, for example, a rectangular block that extends along the second axis direction D2 and protrudes from the second sidewall 21a. The shape of the first engaging block 211 on the side away from the handle 21 can correspond to the shape of the bottom of the first engaging groove 220, but there are no particular restrictions on the details. Holes can be opened or lamps can be installed as needed.

[0035] Please continue reading. Figure 3 and Figure 7 In this embodiment, the first engaging block 211 has a recess (groove) on its surface facing the top of the handle 21, serving as a second positioning portion 211a. The recess is adjacent to the second sidewall 21a. The long axis of the recess is parallel to the third axial direction D3. The size of the second positioning portion 211a corresponds, for example, to the size of the first positioning portion 223a, allowing the entire first positioning portion 223a to be accommodated, and is large enough to allow the first positioning portion 223a to rotate within the second positioning portion 211a during assembly. (Details will be described later.)

[0036] like Figures 4 to 7 As shown, in this embodiment, the bottom 21b of the handle 21 has, for example, a second engaging groove 212. The second engaging groove 212 is adapted to assemble and accommodate the entire second engaging block 222a. The second magnetic member 212a is embedded in the handle 21 and disposed at the bottom of the groove of the second engaging groove 212. Thereby, when the second engaging block 222a enters the second engaging groove 212 along the first axial direction D1, it can be attracted to each other by the second magnetic member 212a and the first magnetic member 222b, thereby making the combination of the second engaging groove 212 and the second engaging block 222a more stable.

[0037] In this embodiment, corresponding to the third engaging block 222c on the mounting plate 222, the bottom 21b of the handle 21 also has a third engaging groove 212b. The third engaging groove 212b is adjacent to the second engaging groove 212 and is suitable for receiving the entire third engaging block 222c.

[0038] Please continue reading. Figure 7In this embodiment, the handle 21 is provided with a pull-out portion 21c. The pull-out portion 21c is located on the side of the handle 21 away from the second sidewall 21a along the second axis direction D2, and when the handle 21 is mounted on the mounting plate 222, the pull-out portion 21c protrudes from the mounting plate 222 in a direction away from the first sidewall 221a. The shape of the pull-out portion 21c is not particularly limited. In this embodiment, the pull-out portion 21c is the part of the handle 21 whose bottom 21b does not contact the mounting plate 222. In other embodiments not shown in the figure, the pull-out portion 21c may be a protrusion protruding from the surface of the handle 21.

[0039] Please refer to the following: Figure 6 When the handle 21 is combined with the base 22, the handle 21 is first tilted so that the front end of the first engaging block 211 is inserted into the first engaging groove 220 at an angle to the surface of the inclined plate 222, avoiding interference between the first positioning part 223a and the second positioning part 211a. Then, the handle 21 rotates along a axis defined by the first positioning part 223a and the second positioning part 211a, and... Figure 6 The other parts of the first engaging block 211 are inserted into the first engaging groove 220 by rotating clockwise, and at the same time, the second engaging block 222a on the setting plate 222 is connected to the second engaging groove 212 of the bottom 21b of the handle 21, thus completing the connection between the handle 21 and the setting plate 222.

[0040] When the handle 21 is combined with the base 22, the handle 21 and the base 22 can be positioned at the upper limit in the third axial direction D3 by the first engaging groove 220 and the second engaging block 222a, and at the upper limit in the second axial direction D2 by the first positioning part 223a and the second engaging block 222a, and further at the upper limit in the first axial direction D1 by the first engaging groove 220 and the setting plate 222. In addition, because the distance between the first magnetic member 222b on the base 22 and the second magnetic member 212a on the handle 21 becomes the shortest after the handle 21 is combined with the base 22, the first magnetic member 222b and the second magnetic member 212a can also prevent the handle 21 from separating from the base 22 in any direction after combination.

[0041] It should be noted that, due to the presence of the second engaging block 222a and the first positioning part 223a in this embodiment, the handle 21 cannot be combined with the base 22 solely by moving along the second axis direction D2. The handle 21 must be rotated to allow the first engaging block 211 to fully enter the first engaging groove 220, and the direction of rotation is limited by the design between the first positioning part 223a and the second positioning part 211a. Furthermore, when the handle 21 is detached from the base 22, because the first positioning part 223a is located on the side of the first engaging groove 220 away from the mounting plate 222, when the user operates the handle 21 through the lifting part 21c, force must be applied to resist the magnetic attraction of the first magnetic member 222b and the second magnetic member 212a.

[0042] In other embodiments not shown, the second card block 222a can also be omitted without affecting the aforementioned combination method.

[0043] Furthermore, this invention does not limit the detailed design of the body 221 of the base 22 in the electronic controller 2. Therefore, in other embodiments not shown in the figure, other hardware devices can be installed on the body 221. For example, other input devices such as buttons can be set on the body 221 so that the body 221 can be used as another handle 21, but this is not a limitation.

[0044] Furthermore, although in the foregoing embodiments the combination slot 13 of the electronic device 100 is disposed on the second component 12 and can be covered by the first component 11 when the electronic device 100 is stored, the present invention does not limit the specific location of the combination slot 13. Therefore, in other embodiments not shown in the figures, the combination slot 13 can be disposed at any location of the electronic device 100, and there is no limitation on whether the combination slot 13 is covered by other components of the electronic device 100.

[0045] Based on the above description, the electronic controller of this utility model can make the handle and the base more stable after they are combined by the combination of the first locking groove and the first locking block, the combination of the first positioning part and the second positioning part, and the combination of the first magnetic suction part and the second magnetic suction part, and can also prevent the handle and the base from easily separating after they are combined.

[0046] The electronic device of this utility model also has the aforementioned advantages because it has the aforementioned electronic controller.

[0047] The above description is merely a preferred embodiment of the present utility model and is not intended to limit the present utility model in any way. Although the present utility model has been disclosed above with reference to a preferred embodiment, it is not intended to limit the present utility model. Any person skilled in the art can make some modifications or alterations to the methods and techniques disclosed above without departing from the scope of the present utility model. Any simple modifications, equivalent changes and alterations made to the above embodiments based on the technical essence of the present utility model without departing from the scope of the present utility model shall still fall within the scope of the present utility model.

Claims

1. An electronic controller, characterized in that, include: A base has a body and a mounting plate. The body has a first sidewall. The mounting plate is connected to the first sidewall and extends in a direction away from the body. The mounting plate is provided with a first magnetic suction member. The first sidewall is provided with a first engaging groove. A handle is detachably mounted on the mounting plate and has a second sidewall facing the first sidewall and a bottom facing the mounting plate when the handle is assembled on the mounting plate. The bottom has a second magnetic member corresponding to the first magnetic member, and the second sidewall has a first engaging block adapted to engage with the first engaging groove. The first engaging groove has a first positioning part on the side wall facing the setting plate, and the first engaging block has a second positioning part suitable for engaging with the first positioning part.

2. The electronic controller as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The first positioning part is a convex part, and the second positioning part is a concave part.

3. The electronic controller as described in claim 2, characterized in that, The base further includes a locking element disposed within the first locking groove, and the first positioning portion is part of the locking element.

4. The electronic controller as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The mounting plate further includes a second engaging block that covers the first magnetic member. The handle has a second engaging groove adapted to engage the second engaging block, and the second magnetic member is disposed at the bottom of the groove.

5. The electronic controller as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The handle has a pull-out portion on the side away from the second sidewall. When the handle is set on the mounting plate, the pull-out portion protrudes from the mounting plate in a direction away from the first sidewall.

6. An electronic device, characterized in that, include: One main unit, with one combination slot; as well as An electronic controller, adapted for assembly and disassembly in the assembly tank, the electronic controller comprising a base and a handle, wherein: The base has a body and a mounting plate. The body has a first sidewall. The mounting plate is connected to the first sidewall and extends in a direction away from the body. The mounting plate is provided with a first magnetic suction member. The first sidewall is provided with a first engaging groove. The handle is detachably mounted on the mounting plate and has a second sidewall facing the first sidewall and a bottom facing the mounting plate when the handle is assembled on the mounting plate. The bottom has a second magnetic member corresponding to the first magnetic member, and the second sidewall has a first engaging block adapted to engage with the first engaging groove. The first engaging groove has a first positioning part on the side wall facing the setting plate, and the first engaging block has a second positioning part suitable for engaging with the first positioning part.

7. The electronic device as claimed in claim 6, characterized in that, The first positioning part is a convex part, and the second positioning part is a concave part.

8. The electronic device as claimed in claim 7, characterized in that, The base further includes a locking element disposed within the first locking groove, and the first positioning portion is part of the locking element.

9. The electronic device as claimed in claim 6, characterized in that, The mounting plate further includes a second engaging block that covers the first magnetic member. The handle has a second engaging groove adapted to engage the second engaging block, and the second magnetic member is disposed at the bottom of the groove.

10. The electronic device as claimed in claim 6, characterized in that, The handle has a pull-out portion on the side away from the second sidewall. When the handle is set on the mounting plate, the pull-out portion protrudes from the mounting plate in a direction away from the first sidewall.

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