Game controllers and devices

Abstract

This application discloses a game controller and device, relating to the field of game device technology. The game controller has a preset direction and includes: a housing assembly, a button assembly, and a force adjustment assembly. The button assembly is connected to the housing assembly and can move relative to the housing assembly along the preset direction. The force adjustment assembly is connected to the housing assembly and includes a first adjusting member and an elastic member. The first adjusting member and the button assembly are spaced apart along the preset direction, and the first adjusting member can move relative to the housing assembly along the preset direction. The elastic member has elastic potential energy along the preset direction, and one end of the elastic member along the preset direction abuts against the first adjusting member, while the other end of the elastic member along the preset direction abuts against the button assembly. The game controller of this application can adjust the pressing feel of the buttons.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of gaming devices, and more specifically, to a game controller and device. Background Technology

[0002] With the rapid development of the video game industry, action and fighting games demand increasingly higher precision in their controls. As one of the most mainstream game input devices, the design of game controllers directly impacts the player's gaming experience and competitive performance. Game controllers typically employ a physical D-pad design, using mechanical contacts or conductive rubber to detect directional input. Traditional game controllers are usually fixed in design, meaning that the trigger force, key travel, and rebound force of all directional buttons are not adjustable, thus affecting the interactive experience. Utility Model Content

[0003] In view of this, the purpose of this application is to overcome the shortcomings of the prior art and provide a game controller that can adjust the pressing feel of the buttons.

[0004] To achieve the above objectives, the technical solution adopted in this application is as follows: In a first aspect, this application provides a game controller with a preset direction. The game controller includes: a housing assembly; a button assembly connected to the housing assembly and capable of moving relative to the housing assembly along the preset direction; and a force adjustment assembly connected to the housing assembly. The force adjustment assembly includes a first adjusting member and an elastic member. The first adjusting member and the button assembly are spaced apart along the preset direction, and the first adjusting member is capable of moving relative to the housing assembly along the preset direction. The elastic member has elastic potential energy along the preset direction, and one end of the elastic member along the preset direction abuts against the first adjusting member, and the other end of the elastic member along the preset direction abuts against the button assembly.

[0005] In an optional embodiment, the force adjustment assembly further includes a second adjustment member, which is threadedly connected to the first adjustment member, and the second adjustment member is rotatable relative to the housing assembly about the preset direction.

[0006] In an optional embodiment, the housing assembly includes a housing, the housing having a receiving cavity and an adjusting cavity, the adjusting cavity extending along the preset direction and communicating with the receiving cavity, the button assembly being at least partially located within the receiving cavity, the adjusting assembly being located within the adjusting cavity, and the elastic member extending out of the adjusting cavity and connected to the button assembly.

[0007] In an optional embodiment, the housing has a limiting step portion, which is disposed at one end of the adjustment cavity away from the button assembly along the preset direction. The second adjustment member passes through the adjustment cavity, and one end of the second adjustment member abuts against the limiting step portion, while the other end of the second adjustment member extends out of the adjustment cavity and abuts against the button assembly. The second adjustment member is capable of rotating relative to the adjustment cavity around the preset direction.

[0008] In an optional embodiment, the first adjusting member is sleeved on the second adjusting member and located between the second adjusting member and the cavity wall of the adjusting cavity.

[0009] In an optional embodiment, the button assembly includes a button and a keycap connected to the button. The housing is also provided with a clearance opening. The clearance opening is connected to one end of the receiving cavity away from the preset direction and the adjusting cavity. The button is located in the receiving cavity. The button is connected to the elastic member and abuts against the second adjusting member. The keycap is at least partially exposed outside the receiving cavity through the clearance opening.

[0010] In an optional embodiment, the button assembly further includes a connecting bearing, which is sleeved on the button, and the keycap is sleeved on the connecting bearing, and the keycap is rotatably connected to the button through the connecting bearing.

[0011] In an optional embodiment, the keycap is spaced apart from the edge of the clearance opening.

[0012] In an optional embodiment, the housing assembly further includes a fixing member fixed within the receiving cavity, the button being connected to the fixing member and moving relative to the fixing member along the preset direction.

[0013] Secondly, this application provides a gaming device, including a game controller as described in any of the foregoing embodiments.

[0014] The game controller described in this application has the following advantages: In the game controller of this application, the button assembly can move relative to the housing assembly in a preset direction, thereby enabling the button assembly to be pressed. Since the two ends of the elastic member along the preset direction abut against the first adjusting member and the button assembly respectively, and the elastic member has elastic potential energy along the preset direction, the first adjusting member and the button assembly can be connected through the elastic member. Simultaneously, the elastic member can provide pressing resistance to the button assembly. Furthermore, since the first adjusting member can move relative to the housing assembly in the preset direction, when the first adjusting member moves relative to the housing assembly in the preset direction, the magnitude of the elastic potential energy of the elastic member can be changed, thereby changing the pressing resistance of the elastic member on the button assembly, thus adjusting the required pressing force of the button assembly, achieving adjustment of the pressing feel of the button assembly, and improving the interactive experience. Attached Figure Description

[0015] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions of the embodiments of this application, the accompanying drawings used in the embodiments will be briefly introduced below. It should be understood that the following drawings only show some embodiments of this application and should not be regarded as a limitation of the scope. For those skilled in the art, other related drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort.

[0016] Figure 1 A three-dimensional structural diagram of the game controller in this application is shown; Figure 2 A cross-sectional view of the game controller in this application is shown; Figure 3 A cross-sectional view of the button assembly and the force adjustment assembly in this application is shown. Figure 4 A cross-sectional structural schematic diagram of the housing assembly in this application is shown.

[0017] Explanation of key component symbols: 100 - Housing assembly; 110 - Outer shell; 111 - Receiving cavity; 112 - Adjustment cavity; 113 - Limiting step; 114 - Clearance opening; 120 - Fixing element; 200 - Key assembly; 210 - Key; 220 - Keycap; 230 - Connecting bearing; 300 - Force adjustment component; 310 - First adjustment element; 320 - Elastic element; 330 - Second adjustment element; x - Preset direction. Detailed Implementation

[0018] The embodiments of this application 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 application, and should not be construed as limiting this application.

[0019] In the description of this application, it should be understood that the terms "center", "longitudinal", "lateral", "length", "width", "thickness", "upper", "lower", "front", "rear", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "top", "bottom", "inner", "outer", "clockwise", "counterclockwise", "axial", "radial", "circumferential", etc., indicating the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings, are only for the convenience of describing this application and 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, and therefore should not be construed as a limitation of this application.

[0020] Furthermore, the terms "first" and "second" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly specifying the number of technical features indicated. Thus, a feature defined as "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include one or more of that feature. In the description of this application, "multiple" means two or more, unless otherwise explicitly specified.

[0021] In this application, unless otherwise expressly specified and limited, the terms "installation," "connection," "linking," and "fixing," etc., should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral part; 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; they can refer to the internal communication of two components or the interaction between two components. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this application according to the specific circumstances.

[0022] In this application, unless otherwise expressly specified and limited, "above" or "below" the second feature can mean that the first feature is in direct contact with the second feature, or that the first feature is in indirect contact with the second feature through an intermediate medium. Furthermore, "above," "on top of," and "over" the second feature can mean that the first feature is directly above or diagonally above the second feature, or simply that the first feature is at a higher horizontal level than the second feature. "Below," "below," and "under" the second feature can mean that the first feature is directly below or diagonally below the second feature, or simply that the first feature is at a lower horizontal level than the second feature.

[0023] Reference Figure 1 , Figure 2 as well as Figure 3 As shown, the game controller involved in this application embodiment has a preset direction x, and the game controller includes: a housing assembly 100, a button assembly 200, and a force adjustment assembly 300.

[0024] Specifically, the button assembly 200 is connected to the housing assembly 100 and can move relative to the housing assembly 100 along a preset direction x; the force adjustment assembly 300 is connected to the housing assembly 100, and the force adjustment assembly 300 includes a first adjustment member 310 and an elastic member 320. The first adjustment member 310 and the button assembly 200 are spaced apart along the preset direction x, and the first adjustment member 310 can move relative to the housing assembly 100 along the preset direction x. The elastic member 320 has elastic potential energy along the preset direction x, and one end of the elastic member 320 along the preset direction x abuts against the first adjustment member 310, and the other end of the elastic member 320 along the preset direction x abuts against the button assembly 200.

[0025] It should be noted that the preset direction x is Figures 1 to 4 The direction indicated by x in the middle.

[0026] In the game controller of this application, the button assembly 200 can move relative to the housing assembly 100 along a preset direction x, thereby enabling the button assembly 200 to be pressed. Since the two ends of the elastic member 320 along the preset direction x respectively abut against the first adjusting member 310 and the button assembly 200, and the elastic member 320 has elastic potential energy along the preset direction x, the first adjusting member 310 and the button assembly 200 can be connected through the elastic member 320. At the same time, the elastic member 320 can provide pressing resistance to the button assembly 200. Since the first adjusting member 310 can move relative to the housing assembly 100 along the preset direction x, when the first adjusting member 310 moves relative to the housing assembly 100 along the preset direction x, the magnitude of the elastic potential energy of the elastic member 320 can be changed, thereby changing the pressing resistance of the elastic member 320 to the button assembly 200, thereby adjusting the required pressing force of the button assembly 200, realizing the adjustment of the pressing feel of the button assembly 200, and improving the interactive experience.

[0027] Reference Figure 3 As shown, the force adjustment assembly 300 also includes a second adjustment member 330, which is threadedly connected to the first adjustment member 310, and the second adjustment member 330 is rotatable relative to the housing assembly 100 about a preset direction x.

[0028] In this embodiment, since the second adjusting member 330 is threadedly connected to the first adjusting member 310, and the second adjusting member 330 can rotate relative to the housing assembly 100 around a preset direction x, when the second adjusting member 330 rotates relative to the housing assembly 100 around the preset direction x, the first adjusting member 310 can move along the first direction on the second adjusting member 330, thereby adjusting the elastic potential energy of the elastic member 320 by the first adjusting member 310, and thus adjusting the required pressing force of the button assembly 200. In this way, the player can adjust the feel of the button assembly 200 by rotating the second adjusting member 330 according to their own habits and find the most suitable force for themselves.

[0029] Reference Figure 2 as well as Figure 4 As shown, the housing assembly 100 includes a housing 110, the housing 110 is provided with a receiving cavity 111 and an adjustment cavity 112, the adjustment cavity 112 extends along a preset direction x and communicates with the receiving cavity 111, the button assembly 200 is at least partially located in the receiving cavity 111, the adjustment assembly is located in the adjustment cavity 112, and the elastic member 320 extends out of the adjustment cavity 112 and is connected to the button assembly 200.

[0030] In this embodiment, since the adjustment cavity 112 is connected to the receiving cavity 111, the elastic member 320 and the button assembly 200 can be connected. Since the adjustment assembly is located in the adjustment cavity 112 and the adjustment cavity 112 extends along the preset direction x, the adjustment assembly can be limited by the adjustment cavity 112, so that the elastic potential energy of the elastic member 320 can always be in the preset direction x. At the same time, the movement of the first adjustment member 310 and the second adjustment member 330 can be limited by the adjustment cavity 112, ensuring the accuracy of the movement of the first adjustment member 310 and the second adjustment member 330.

[0031] Reference Figure 3 as well as Figure 4 As shown, the adjustment cavity 112 has a limiting step 113 at one end away from the button assembly 200 along the preset direction x. The second adjustment member 330 passes through the adjustment cavity 112, and one end of the second adjustment member 330 abuts against the limiting step 113. The other end of the second adjustment member 330 extends out of the adjustment cavity 112 and abuts against the button assembly 200. The second adjustment member 330 can rotate relative to the adjustment cavity 112 around the preset direction x.

[0032] In this embodiment, since the second adjusting member 330 can rotate relative to the adjusting cavity 112 around a preset direction x, the adjusting cavity 112 can limit the second adjusting member 330, so that the second adjusting member 330 can always rotate within the adjusting cavity 112 around the preset direction x, thereby improving the structural stability of the second adjusting member 330. Furthermore, since one end of the second adjusting member 330 abuts against the limiting step portion 113, and the other end of the second adjusting member 330 extends out of the adjusting cavity 112 and abuts against the button assembly 200, the second adjusting member 330 can be limited between the limiting step portion 113 and the button assembly 200, thereby fixing the relative position between the second adjusting member 330 and the housing. Thus, when the second adjusting member 330 rotates relative to the adjusting cavity 112 around the preset direction x, the possibility of the second adjusting member 330 moving along the preset direction x can be reduced, further improving the structural stability of the second adjusting member 330.

[0033] Reference Figure 3 As shown, the first adjusting member 310 is sleeved on the second adjusting member 330 and is located between the second adjusting member 330 and the cavity wall of the adjusting cavity 112.

[0034] In this embodiment, since the first adjusting member 310 is sleeved on the second adjusting member 330 and located between the second adjusting member 330 and the cavity wall of the adjusting cavity 112, the first adjusting member 310 can be confined between the second adjusting member 330 and the cavity wall of the adjusting cavity 112, so as to ensure that the first adjusting member 310 can move along the preset direction x between the second adjusting member 330 and the cavity wall of the adjusting cavity 112, thereby improving the accuracy and stability of the movement direction of the first adjusting member 310.

[0035] Reference Figure 3 as well as Figure 4 As shown, the button assembly 200 includes a button 210 and a keycap 220 connected to the button 210. The housing is also provided with a clearance opening 114. The clearance opening 114 is connected to one end of the receiving cavity 111 away from and adjusting the cavity 112 along a preset direction x. The button 210 is located inside the receiving cavity 111. The button 210 is connected to the elastic member 320 and abuts against the second adjusting member 330. The keycap 220 is at least partially exposed outside the receiving cavity 111 through the clearance opening 114.

[0036] In this embodiment, since the keycap 220 is at least partially exposed outside the receiving cavity 111 through the clearance opening 114, the player can press the key 210 by pressing the keycap 220. Since the key 210 is connected to the elastic member 320 and abuts against the second adjustment member 330, the required pressing force of the key 210 can be adjusted by the force adjustment component 300, thereby adjusting the required pressing force of the keycap 220 to meet the different preferences of different players for the feel of the key 210, while reducing the accidental touch rate and enhancing the operation confirmation feeling, thus finding the best balance between accuracy, comfort and reliability, thereby achieving a more intelligent and user-friendly human-computer interaction experience.

[0037] Reference Figure 3 As shown, the button assembly 200 also includes a connecting bearing 230, which is sleeved on the button 210. The keycap 220 is sleeved on the connecting bearing 230, and the keycap 220 is rotatably connected to the button 210 through the connecting bearing 230.

[0038] In this embodiment, since the connecting bearing 230 is sleeved on the button 210 and the keycap 220 is sleeved on the connecting bearing 230, the keycap 220 and the button 210 can be rotated through the connecting bearing 230, so that the keycap 220 can rotate 360° relative to the button 210. Thus, when pressing the keycap 220, if a rotation operation (such as a combo) is required, the keycap 220 can be directly rotated around the button 210 to achieve the target operation. The operation is more intuitive and faster, and it is especially suitable for fighting or action games.

[0039] Specifically, in this embodiment, when operating the game controller of this application, the player can adjust only the pressing force without rotating the keycap 220; or rotate only the keycap 220 to maintain the default force; or use both at the same time, which can be completely customized according to the player's preferences.

[0040] Reference Figure 1 As shown, the keycap 220 and the edge of the relief opening 114 are spaced apart.

[0041] In this embodiment, since the keycap 220 and the edge of the relief opening 114 are spaced apart, the interference of the edge of the relief opening 114 on the movement of the keycap 220 can be reduced, so that the keycap 220 can be pressed and rotated within the relief opening 114.

[0042] Reference Figure 2 as well as Figure 4 As shown, the housing assembly 100 also includes a fixing member 120, which is fixed in the receiving cavity 111. The button 210 is connected to the fixing member 120 and moves relative to the fixing member 120 in a preset direction x.

[0043] In this embodiment, the button 210 can be fixed in the receiving cavity 111 by the fixing member 120. Since the button 210 can move relative to the fixing member 120 in a preset direction x, the button 210 can be fixed and the button 210 can be pressed, thereby improving the structural stability of the button 210.

[0044] The gaming device involved in this application embodiment includes: the game controller described above.

[0045] In the gaming device of this application, since the aforementioned game controller can improve the user's interactive experience, the gaming device of this application can improve the user's gaming experience.

[0046] In the description of this specification, the references to terms such as "one embodiment," "some embodiments," "example," "specific example," or "some examples," etc., refer to specific features, structures, materials, or characteristics described in connection with that embodiment or example, which are included in at least one embodiment or example of this application. In this specification, the illustrative expressions of the above terms do not necessarily refer to the same embodiment or example. Furthermore, the specific features, structures, materials, or characteristics described may be combined in any suitable manner in one or more embodiments or examples. Moreover, without contradiction, those skilled in the art can combine and integrate the different embodiments or examples described in this specification, as well as the features of different embodiments or examples.

[0047] Although embodiments of this application have been shown and described above, it is understood that the above embodiments are exemplary and should not be construed as limiting this application. Those skilled in the art can make changes, modifications, substitutions and variations to the above embodiments within the scope of this application.

Claims

1. A game controller, characterized in that, The game controller, having a preset orientation, includes: Housing assembly; A button assembly is connected to the housing assembly and is capable of moving relative to the housing assembly along the preset direction; A force adjustment component is connected to the housing component. The force adjustment component includes a first adjustment member and an elastic member. The first adjustment member and the button component are spaced apart along the preset direction. The first adjustment member is movable relative to the housing component along the preset direction. The elastic member has elastic potential energy along the preset direction. One end of the elastic member along the preset direction abuts against the first adjustment member, and the other end of the elastic member along the preset direction abuts against the button component.

2. The game controller according to claim 1, characterized in that, The force adjustment assembly further includes a second adjustment member, which is threadedly connected to the first adjustment member, and the second adjustment member is rotatable relative to the housing assembly around the preset direction.

3. The game controller according to claim 2, characterized in that, The housing assembly includes an outer shell, the outer shell having a receiving cavity and an adjustment cavity, the adjustment cavity extending along the preset direction and communicating with the receiving cavity, the button assembly being at least partially located within the receiving cavity, the adjustment assembly being located within the adjustment cavity, and the elastic member extending out of the adjustment cavity and connected to the button assembly.

4. The game controller according to claim 3, characterized in that, The housing has a limiting step portion, which is disposed at one end of the adjustment cavity away from the button assembly along the preset direction. The second adjustment member passes through the adjustment cavity, and one end of the second adjustment member abuts against the limiting step portion. The other end of the second adjustment member extends out of the adjustment cavity and abuts against the button assembly. The second adjustment member can rotate relative to the adjustment cavity around the preset direction.

5. The game controller according to claim 3, characterized in that, The first adjusting member is sleeved on the second adjusting member and is located between the second adjusting member and the cavity wall of the adjusting cavity.

6. The game controller according to claim 3, characterized in that, The button assembly includes a button and a keycap connected to the button. The housing also has a clearance opening. The clearance opening is connected to one end of the receiving cavity away from the preset direction and the adjusting cavity. The button is located in the receiving cavity. The button is connected to the elastic member and abuts against the second adjusting member. The keycap is at least partially exposed outside the receiving cavity through the clearance opening.

7. The game controller according to claim 6, characterized in that, The button assembly also includes a connecting bearing, which is sleeved on the button, and the keycap is sleeved on the connecting bearing. The keycap is rotatably connected to the button through the connecting bearing.

8. The game controller according to claim 7, characterized in that, The keycaps are spaced apart from the edges of the clearance openings.

9. The game controller according to claim 6, characterized in that, The housing assembly further includes a fixing member, which is fixed within the receiving cavity. The button is connected to the fixing member and moves relative to the fixing member along the preset direction.

10. A gaming device, characterized in that, include: The game controller as described in any one of claims 1-9.

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