Control unit and control unit set

Abstract

The present invention discloses a control unit (A1) and a control unit assembly (D). The control unit (A1) comprises two handle parts (1) and a power supply module (2). No power supply unit is provided inside the individual handle parts (1). The power supply module (2) comprises a rechargeable battery (23), two auxiliary locking structures (22), two electrical power supply connection structures (24), and an external electrical connection structure (25). The external electrical connection structure (25) serves to connect to an external power supply device so that it can charge the rechargeable battery (23). The handle locking structure (12) can lock each of the handle parts (1) to the auxiliary locking structure (22), and the electrical handle connection structure (13) can lock it to the electrical power supply connection structure (24), thereby allowing the two handle parts (1) to draw power from the rechargeable battery (23).The two handle locking structures (12) can also lock with two plate locking structures (A22) which are each arranged on one of the two sides of a support plate (A2), so that the two handle parts are connected to each other via the plate locking structures (A22) and together with the support plate (A2) can hold an electronic device (B).

Description

[0001] The present invention relates to a control unit, in particular a control unit in which the power supply module can be replaced.

[0002] In current smartphone and tablet controllers, the battery is housed inside the controller and cannot be easily replaced, leading to environmental problems. Similarly, in traditional game controllers, the battery is also located inside the controller and cannot be easily replaced.

[0003] With the aforementioned existing control levers or game levers, if the lever is not powered by electricity, the user can only connect it to a power supply unit via a power cable. This leads to inconveniences during use, especially when the user is operating the lever.

[0004] The present invention discloses a control unit intended primarily to solve problems arising from the fact that the battery in current control levers cannot be replaced by the user.

[0005] An embodiment of the present invention discloses a control unit comprising two handle parts and a power supply module. Each handle part has several operating elements. Each handle part has a grip locking structure on its inner surface. Each handle part also has an electrical grip connection structure on its inner surface. No power supply unit is provided inside each handle part. The power supply module comprises a base body, a rechargeable battery, at least one electrical power supply connection structure, and an external electrical connection structure. An auxiliary locking structure is arranged on each of two opposite sides of the base body. The rechargeable battery is arranged inside the base body. The electrical power supply connection structure is arranged on the base body and electrically connected to the rechargeable battery.The external electrical connection structure serves to connect to an external power supply unit in order to charge the rechargeable battery. The grip locking structure of each handle section can lock into the auxiliary locking structure, and the electrical handle connection structure can lock into the electrical power supply connection structure, allowing both handle sections to draw power from the rechargeable battery. The two grip locking structures of the two handle sections can also lock into two plate locking structures, each located on one side of a support plate, thus connecting the two handle sections to each other via the plate locking structures.

[0006] An embodiment of the present invention discloses a control unit assembly comprising two handle parts, a power supply module, and a support plate. Each handle part has several operating elements. Each handle part has a grip locking structure on its inner surface. At least one of the handle parts also has an electrical grip connection structure on its inner surface. No power supply unit is provided inside each of the handle parts. The power supply module comprises a base body, a rechargeable battery, and at least one electrical power supply connection structure. An auxiliary locking structure is arranged on each of two opposite sides of the base body. The rechargeable battery is arranged inside the base body. The electrical power supply connection structure is arranged on the base body and electrically connected to the rechargeable battery.The support plate is provided on both sides with a plate-locking structure, whereby the two grip-locking structures of the two handle parts can lock onto the two plate-locking structures. The grip-locking structure of each of the handle parts can lock onto the auxiliary-locking structure, and the electrical handle connection structure can lock onto the electrical power supply connection structure, allowing the two handle parts to draw power from the rechargeable battery.

[0007] In summary, the control unit and control unit set of the present invention, through the design of the power supply module and the two handle parts in conjunction with the design of the handle locking structure, the electrical handle connection structure, the auxiliary locking structure and the electrical power supply connection structure, enable the user to easily and simply replace the power supply module himself.

[0008] To better understand the features and technical content of the present invention, detailed explanations and drawings are given below. However, these explanations and drawings serve only to illustrate the present invention and do not constitute a limitation of the scope of protection of the present invention. Fig. 1 and Fig. Figures 2 each show a schematic representation of a first embodiment of a control unit according to the invention in the assembled state from different viewpoints. Fig. 3 and Fig. Figures 4 each show a schematic representation of the first embodiment of the control unit according to the invention in its extended state from different angles. Fig. Figure 5 shows a schematic representation of two handle parts and a support plate of a control unit according to the invention in the assembled state. Fig. 6 and Fig. Figure 7 shows a schematic representation of the two handle parts and the support plate of the control unit according to the invention in the extended state from different angles. Fig. Figure 8 shows a schematic representation of the two handle parts and a support plate according to a second embodiment of the control unit according to the invention in the assembled state. Fig. Figure 9 shows a schematic representation of the two handle parts and a support plate according to a third embodiment of the control unit according to the invention in the assembled state. Fig. Figure 10 shows a schematic representation of a control unit set according to the invention. Fig. Figure 11 shows a schematic representation of a fourth embodiment of a control unit according to the invention. Fig. 12 and Fig. Figures 13 each show a schematic representation of the fourth embodiment of the control unit according to the invention in the extended state from different viewpoints. Fig. Figure 14 shows a schematic representation of a fifth embodiment of a control unit according to the invention. Fig. 15 and Fig. Figures 16 each show a schematic representation of a sixth embodiment of a control unit according to the invention in the extended state from different viewpoints. Fig. Figure 17 shows a schematic representation of the sixth embodiment of the control unit according to the invention and Fig. Figure 18 shows a schematic representation of a further embodiment of a control unit set according to the invention.

[0009] If the following description refers to a specific drawing or to the representation in a specific drawing, this serves only to emphasize that most of the relevant content described in the following description is contained in that specific drawing, but does not limit the reference in the following description to that specific drawing alone.

[0010] It will be directed to the Fig. 1, Fig. 2, Fig. 3 to Fig. 4. Referenced, whereby Fig. 1 and Fig. 2 each a schematic representation of a first embodiment of a control unit according to the invention in the assembled state from different viewpoints and Fig. 3 and Fig. 4 each show a schematic representation of the first embodiment of the control unit according to the invention in the extended state from different angles.

[0011] The control unit A1 according to the invention comprises two handle parts 1 and a power supply module 2. The two handle parts 1 are detachably connected to the power supply module 2. After connecting the two handle parts 1 to the power supply module 2, they together form a full-size control lever. In one embodiment, when connected to the power supply module 2, the upper surfaces of the two handle parts 1 can completely cover the power supply module 2; that is, when the user holds the control unit A1 normally, the power supply module 2 is not visible.

[0012] When the two handle parts 1 and the power supply module 2 snap together, the power supply module 2 is located between the two handle parts 1 and provides the electrical energy required for the operation of each individual handle part 1. No power supply unit is provided inside the individual handle parts 1; that is, the individual handle parts 1 do not contain a rechargeable battery. In contrast, the power supply module 2 contains a rechargeable battery.

[0013] The design, in which the individual handle parts 1 do not contain a battery inside, while the power supply module 2 inside has a rechargeable battery and can be separated from the two handle parts 1, allows the control unit A1 to have a battery replacement function, thus complying with the relevant European battery regulations.

[0014] In the prior art, a rechargeable battery is typically provided inside a control lever (or game lever). With this design, problems such as battery expansion and electrolyte leakage can occur as the rechargeable battery ages, which in turn can damage the electronic components surrounding the rechargeable battery, rendering the entire control lever (or game lever) unusable. The control unit A1 of the present invention effectively solves the aforementioned problems of known control levers (or game levers) by eliminating the need for a power supply unit (e.g., a rechargeable battery) inside the individual handle parts 1.

[0015] Furthermore, the user can replace the power supply module 2 at any time, as the two handle parts 1 and the power supply module 2 are designed to be separable. According to current technology, if the control lever loses power, the user must recharge it (or the playing lever) via a power cable, which is inconvenient.

[0016] Each of the handle sections 1 has several controls 11. In practical application, some controls 11 may be buttons, others may be joysticks, and still others may be keypads. The selection can be made according to the actual requirements.

[0017] Each of the handle parts 1 has a grip locking structure 12 on its inner side. An electrical grip connection structure 13 is also provided on the inner side of each of the handle parts 1. The electrical grip connection structure 13 can be, for example, an electrical connector of various types, such as USB Type C, but is not limited to this.

[0018] The power supply module 2 comprises a base body 21, two auxiliary locking structures 22, a rechargeable battery 23, at least one electrical power supply connection structure 24, and an external electrical connection structure 25. An auxiliary locking structure 22 is arranged on each of two opposite sides of the base body 21. The auxiliary locking structure 22 serves to lock with the grip locking structure 12 of the handle part 1.

[0019] In one embodiment, the auxiliary locking structure 22 and the handle locking structure 12 can each be a sliding groove structure or a rail structure, respectively, whereby the user can easily lock the handle part 1 to or detach it from the power supply module 2 without tools. In one embodiment, the auxiliary locking structure 22 and the handle locking structure 12 can each be a rail structure or a sliding groove structure.

[0020] The rechargeable battery 23 is housed within the base body 21. The electrical power supply connection structure 24 is attached to the base body 21 and electrically connected to the rechargeable battery 23. The electrical power supply connection structure 24 and the electrical handle connection structure 13 can, for example, be interlocking electrical connectors, i.e., one is a plug and the other a socket. There are no restrictions regarding the specific type of electrical connector for the electrical power supply connection structure 24 and the electrical handle connection structure 13, so they can be designed according to actual requirements. For example, the electrical power supply connection structure 24 and the electrical handle connection structure 13 can each be a USB Type-C plug and socket, respectively.

[0021] It should be noted that the shape of the electrical power supply connection structure 24 and the electrical handle connection structure 13 is not limited to the electrical connectors shown in the drawing. In other embodiments, the electrical power supply connection structure 24 and the electrical handle connection structure 13 can each contain multiple metal contacts, wherein, when the two handle parts 1 are connected to the power supply module 2, the multiple metal contacts of the electrical power supply connection structure 24 bear against the multiple metal contacts of the electrical handle connection structure 13.

[0022] The external electrical connection structure 25 is arranged on the base body 21. The external electrical connection structure 25 can, for example, be an electrical connector of various types and be connected via an electrical connection cable to an external power supply device (e.g., a computer, a mobile power supply, etc.) so that the external power supply device can charge the rechargeable battery 23 located in the power supply module 2 via the electrical connection cable. In other embodiments, the external electrical connection structure 25 can also be several metal contacts via which the power supply module 2 can be brought into contact with several metal contacts of an external power supply device (e.g., a specially designed battery charging station).In this way, the external power supply device can charge the rechargeable battery in the power supply module 2 via the multiple metal contacts. Of course, in one embodiment, the power supply module 2 can comprise two types of external electrical connection structures 25, one of which is an electrical connector and the other a metal contact.

[0023] As in Fig. 1 to Fig. As shown in Figure 2, the two handle parts 1 can draw power from the rechargeable battery 23 in the power supply module 2 when the handle locking structure 12 of each handle part 1 locks into the auxiliary locking structure 22 and the electrical handle connection structure 13 locks into the electrical power supply connection structure 24. In one embodiment, the base body 21 of the power supply module 2 can also be equipped with a switching unit 26 and a charge status indicator unit 27. The switching unit 26 can be operated by the user to start or stop the power supply to the two handle parts 1 from the power supply module 2. The charge status indicator unit 27 serves to indicate the charge status of the rechargeable battery 23.The design of the switching unit 26 and the charge status indicator 27 allows the user to clearly see the charge status of the rechargeable battery of the power supply module 2 and the current power supply status.

[0024] In one embodiment, at least one of the handle parts 1 can additionally be provided with an electrical connector 14, which serves to be connected to an electrical connecting cable, via which the handle part 1 can draw power, transmit information or receive information, wherein the power drawn by the electrical connector 14 via the electrical connecting cable can be passed on to the other handle part 1 via the power supply module 2, so that the power required for the operation of the two handle parts 1 can be drawn via the electrical connector 14 and the electrical connecting cable.

[0025] In particular, the electrical connector 14 can be, for example, a USB connector of various types. If the power supply module 2 cannot supply sufficient power, the user can plug one end of the electrical connection cable into the electrical connector 14 of the handle 1 and the other end into a power supply device (e.g., a power bank, a computer, etc.). In this way, both handles 1 can draw the power required for operation via the electrical connection cable and the electrical connector 14. In a situation where the control unit A1 is connected to a game console, computer, or similar device via the electrical connection cable, the electrical energy required for the operation of both handles 1 can be drawn via the electrical connection cable.In addition, the two handle parts 1 can also transmit signals to the game console, computer or similar device via the electrical connection cable.

[0026] In other embodiments, the rechargeable battery 23 of the power supply module 2 can also be charged when the power supply module 2 is connected to the two handle parts 1 and the electrical connector 14 of the handle part 1 is connected to an external power supply device via the electrical connection cable.

[0027] As described above, the control unit A1 of the present invention, through the design of the individual handle parts 1 with a handle locking structure 12 and an electrical handle connection structure 13, in conjunction with the design of the power supply module 2 with an electrical power supply connection structure 24 and an auxiliary locking structure 22, enables the user to conveniently and quickly connect the two handle parts 1 to the power supply module 2. This provides the user with a full-size wireless control lever that can be connected to various game consoles, computers, etc.

[0028] The design of the electrical connector 14 on the handle part 1 allows the user to connect the control unit A1 to devices such as game consoles or computers via an electrical connection cable. The electrical power required for the operation of the control unit A1 can be supplied via the electrical connection cable and the electrical connector 14. Furthermore, the control unit A1 can transmit corresponding control signals to devices such as game consoles or computers via the electrical connection cable. In other words, when the two handle parts 1 are connected to each other via the power supply module 2, the user can also use an electrical connection cable to connect the control unit A1 to devices such as game consoles or computers via a wired connection.

[0029] In the present embodiment, when the electrical connection cable is connected to a game console (or computer, etc.), the control signal generated by actuating a control element 11 is transmitted to the game console via the electrical connection cable. It is understood that if the electrical connection cable is only connected to a device such as a mobile power supply that merely provides power, the control signal generated by the handle 1 is transmitted wirelessly to devices such as game consoles, computers, smartphones, and tablet PCs.

[0030] In practical application, one of the handle parts 1 is additionally equipped with a processing module 15, which can determine whether the device connected to the power supply module 2 via the electrical connection cable can receive a control signal generated by actuating the individual handle parts 1. If the processing module 15 determines that the device connected to the electrical connection cable only has a power supply function, the processing module 15 transmits the control signal wirelessly to the outside. Of course, before wirelessly transmitting the control signal, the processing module 15 first establishes a wireless connection to an external device (e.g., a smartphone, a tablet PC, a game console, a computer, etc.).

[0031] It will be directed to the Fig. 5, Fig. 6 to Fig. 7 referred to, whereby Fig. Figure 5 shows a schematic representation of both handle parts and a support plate of a control unit according to the invention in the assembled state and Fig. 6 and Fig. Figure 7 shows a schematic representation of the two handle parts and the support plate of the control unit according to the invention in the extended state from different angles.

[0032] The two grip locking structures 12 of the two handle parts 1 of the control unit A1 according to the invention can also lock into two plate locking structures A22, each arranged on one of the two sides of a support plate A2, so that the two handle parts 1 can be connected to each other via the plate locking structures A22. When the two handle parts 1 are connected to the support plate A2, the two handle parts 1 and the support plate A2 together can hold an electronic device B. The electronic device B is, for example, a smartphone, a tablet PC, etc., but this is not to be understood as a limitation.

[0033] The support plate A2 comprises, for example, a support body A20, an inner connector A21, two plate-locking structures A22, two outer connectors A23, and a processing module A24. A plate-locking structure A22 is provided at each end of the support body A20. The inner connector A21 is located on one side of the support body A20 and serves to establish a plug connection with an electrical connector of the electronic device B. The processing module A24 is housed within the support body A20. The processing module A24 is electrically connected to the inner connector A21 and the two outer connectors A23. The two outer connectors A23 are located at both ends of the support body A20 and are each situated near one of the plate-locking structures A22.

[0034] When the two plate locking structures A22 of the support plate A2 and the two handle locking structures 12 of the two handle parts 1 lock into each other, the two outer connectors A23 and the two electrical handle connection structures 13 are connected to each other. The operating signals generated by actuating the control elements 11 of the individual handle parts 1 are transmitted via the electrical handle connection structures 13 and the outer connectors A23 to the processing module A24, which in turn can forward the operating signals via the inner connector A21 to the electronic device B. Likewise, the electronic device B can transmit signals via the inner connector A21, the outer connectors A23, and the electrical handle connection structures 13 to the processors inside the individual handle parts 1.

[0035] It should be noted that in the present embodiment, it is assumed by way of example that the two grip locking structures 12 of the two grip parts 1 can lock with both the two plate locking structures A22 of the support plate A2 and with the two auxiliary locking structures 22 of the power supply module 2, which, however, is not to be understood as a limitation. In other embodiments, each of the grip parts 1 can have two different locking structures, one of which serves for locking with the plate locking structure A22 and the other for locking with the auxiliary locking structure 22.

[0036] It should be noted that after establishing a connection between the two handle parts 1 and the support plate A2, the electrical energy required for the operation of the two handle parts 1 can be obtained from the electrical handle connection structures 13, the outer connectors A23, the inner connector A21, and the connector of the electronic device B. Of course, if the electrical connector 14 of the handle part 1 is connected to an external power supply (e.g., a portable power supply) via an electrical connection cable, the electrical energy required for the operation of the handle part 1 can be supplied by the external power supply via the electrical connection cable.

[0037] In one embodiment, a rechargeable battery can also be provided inside the support plate A2, which can supply power to the two handle parts 1 via the external connectors A23. The support plate A2 can also have a charging port that can be connected to an external power supply via an electrical connection cable, so that the external power supply can charge the rechargeable battery located inside the support plate A2.

[0038] In Fig. Figure 8 shows a schematic representation of the two handle parts and a support plate according to a second embodiment of the control unit according to the invention in the assembled state. The main difference between the support plate A3 of the present embodiment and the support plate of the previous embodiment is that the support body A20 of the support plate A3 comprises a pivot mechanism A201 and two support sections A202, wherein the two support sections A202 are connected to each other via the pivot mechanism A201 such that each of the support sections A202 can be rotated relative to the other support section A202. This design allows the user to rotate one of the handle parts 1 towards the other handle part 1 as needed to facilitate storage.

[0039] Fig. Figure 9 shows a schematic representation of the two handle parts and a support plate according to a third embodiment of the control unit according to the invention in the assembled state. The support plate A4 of the present embodiment differs from the preceding embodiments in that the support body A20 of the support plate A4 comprises an intermediate part A203, two telescopic parts A204, and several elastic parts A205. One of the telescopic parts A204 is movably connected at one end to one end of the intermediate part A203, and the other telescopic part A204 is movably connected at one end to the other end of the intermediate part A203.

[0040] Furthermore, one of the elastic parts A205 is connected at both ends to one of the telescopic parts A204 or the intermediate part A203, and another elastic part A205 is connected at both ends to the other telescopic part A204 or the intermediate part A203. When the two handle parts 1 are actuated so that they move away from each other, the two elastic parts A205 undergo elastic deformation. When the two handle parts 1 are no longer actuated, the spring force generated by the elastic deformation of the elastic parts A205 causes the two handle parts 1 to move back towards each other.

[0041] According to the above explanations, the support plate A4 of the present embodiment, through the design of the intermediate part A203, the telescopic parts A204 and the elastic parts A205, enables the control unit A1 to hold electronic devices of different sizes, such as smartphones, tablet PCs, etc.

[0042] Fig. Figure 10 shows a schematic representation of a control unit set according to the invention. The control unit set D according to the invention comprises two handle parts 1, a power supply module 2, and a support plate A2. The control unit set D is mainly sold as a complete set including two handle parts 1, a power supply module 2, and a support plate A2. After purchasing the control unit set D, the consumer can, as required, connect either the two handle parts 1 to the power supply module 2 or to the support plate A2. Regarding the connection between the individual handle parts 1, the power supply module 2, and the support plate A2, as well as their various configurations, reference is made to the description of the preceding exemplary embodiment, so that it will not be discussed further here.

[0043] In other words, if the user has purchased a control unit set D according to the invention and wishes to play games using a television or monitor, they can connect the two handle parts 1 to the power supply module 2 to obtain a full-size control lever. If, on the other hand, the user wishes to play games on a smartphone or tablet PC, they can connect the two handle parts 1 to the support plate A4, so that the two handle parts 1 and the support plate A4 together can hold the smartphone or tablet PC.

[0044] In summary, the control unit and control unit set of the present invention, through the detachable connection between the two handle parts and the power supply module, comply with the relevant European regulations for batteries and allow the user to change the batteries conveniently and quickly. Furthermore, the design, in which the two handle parts can be separated from the power supply module, facilitates storage for the user.

[0045] It will be directed to the Fig. 11, Fig. 12 to Fig. 13 Referenced, whereby Fig. Figure 11 shows a schematic representation of a fourth embodiment of a control unit according to the invention and Fig. 12 and Fig. Figure 13 shows a schematic representation of the fourth embodiment of the control unit according to the invention in the extended state from different angles.

[0046] The control unit 100 according to the invention serves to hold an electronic device B and is connected to the electronic device B. The control unit 100 comprises a support plate 3 and two handle parts 4. At two opposite ends of the support plate 3, a first locking structure 31 and a first electrical connection structure 32 are provided. The support plate 3 does not have a display. The support plate 3 includes an internal circuit module 33 to which each of the first electrical connection structures 32 is connected.

[0047] Each of the handle parts 4 has several operating elements 41. Each of the handle parts 4 has a second locking structure 42 on its inner side. At least one of the handle parts is additionally provided with a second electrical connection structure 43 on its inner side. In the drawings of the present embodiment, each of the handle parts 4 has a projection 4B on its inner side, which is attached at one end to the inner side of the handle part 4 and provided at the other end with a second locking structure 42. The size of the projection 4B is not limited to the illustration. In other embodiments, the handle parts 4 may also not have a projection 4B.

[0048] On the inside of one of the handle parts 4, a connector 44 is also arranged, which serves to connect to a mating connector 44 of the electronic device B, so that the control signals generated by actuating the individual control elements 41 can be transmitted to the electronic device B via the connector 44 and the mating connector 44. The connector 44 is, for example, a USB connector of various types, such as a Type-C connector. However, the actual type of connector 44 can vary depending on requirements. The multiple control elements 41 of the individual handle parts 4 can be designed as buttons, joysticks, keypads, etc., as required, without any restrictions in this regard.

[0049] The two second locking structures 42 of the two handle parts 4 can be detachably connected to the two first locking structures 31 of the support plate 3.

[0050] In a specific application, each of the first locking structures 31 is a sliding groove in which the first electrical connection structure 32 is located, the sliding groove having an opening 311 at one end and a closed section 312 at the other end. The second locking structure 42 is a projecting structure that can slide through the opening 311 into the sliding groove and abut the closed section 312, being bounded by the closed section 312.

[0051] When the two handle parts 4 lock into the two first locking structures 31 of the support plate 3 via the two second locking structures 42, the first electrical connection structure 32 can be electrically connected to the second electrical connection structure 43, so that the two handle parts 4 can be electrically connected via the circuit module 33 arranged in the support plate 3.

[0052] In a specific example, a central processing module 4A can be provided in the handle part 4 equipped with connector 44. This module can transmit signals to the electronic device B via connector 44. In other words, the control signals generated by the two handle parts 4 are transmitted to the electronic device B via the central processing module 4A and connector 44. Conversely, a control signal generated by the user when operating the handle part 4 not equipped with connector 44 can be transmitted via circuit module 33 in the support plate 3 to the central processing module 4A in the handle part 4 equipped with connector 44. It is worth noting that by providing circuit module 33, the electronic device B can also supply power to both handle parts 4 via connector 44, the central processing module 4A, and circuit module 33.

[0053] In other embodiments, the handle part 4 not provided with the connector 44 can also be connected to the handle part 4 provided with the connector 44 via wireless communication in order to transmit control signals.

[0054] In a specific embodiment, the support plate 3 can also include at least one battery 30. When the first electrical connection structure 32 is electrically connected to the second electrical connection structure 43, the battery 30 can supply the electrical energy required to operate the individual handle parts 4. In the example where the support plate 3 includes a battery 30, if the user finds that the handle part 4 no longer has sufficient power, they can replace the support plate 3 with a higher-powered support plate to recharge the handle part 4. The support plate 3 can also include a charge level indicator, which displays the current charge level of the battery contained in the support plate 3, and a charging port. The charge level indicator includes, for example, several indicator lights that illuminate in varying numbers depending on the battery's charge level.The user can also use the charging port to connect the support plate 3 to an external power supply via a connecting cable in order to charge the battery 30 via the external power supply.

[0055] Similar to the previous one in Fig. In the example shown in Figure 8, the support plate 3 in a variant of the present embodiment can further comprise a pivot mechanism and two support sections, wherein the two support sections are connected to each other via the pivot mechanism such that each support section can be rotated relative to the other support section. In this design, after connecting the support plate 3 to the two handle parts 4, the user can rotate the two handle parts 4 towards each other via the pivot mechanism, thus allowing the user to conveniently stow the control unit. Likewise, when stowing the support plate 3, the user can rotate the two support sections in the direction of the pivot mechanism, thereby shortening the overall length of the support plate 3 and making it easier for the user to stow.

[0056] In Fig. Figure 14 shows a schematic representation of a fifth embodiment of a control unit according to the invention. The main difference between the present embodiment and the previously described embodiments is that each of the handle parts 4 can comprise on its inner side a fixed section 45, a telescopic structure 46, an end section 47, and at least one elastic part 48. The fixed section 45 is attached at one end to the inner side of the handle part 4 and connected at the other end to one end of the telescopic structure 46, while the other end of the telescopic structure 46 is connected to the end section 47, so that the telescopic structure 46 can move telescopically relative to the fixed section 45 in a direction away from the handle part 4. The two ends of the elastic part 48 are attached to the fixed section 45 and the end section 47, respectively.attached to the telescopic structure 46 (or the end section 47) so that the elastic part 48 deforms elastically when the telescopic structure 46 moves away from the handle part 4.

[0057] The end section 47 has a second locking structure 42 and a second electrical connection structure 43 at the end opposite the end connected to the telescopic structure 46. Each of the handle parts 4 can be actuated to move away from the other handle part 4, thereby stretching and elastically deforming the elastic part 48. The design described above enables the control unit 100 to hold electronic devices B of different sizes. It should be noted that the present embodiment can also be combined with the second embodiment described above to create a new embodiment.

[0058] It will be directed to the Fig. 15, Fig. 16 to Fig. 17 referred, whereby Fig. 15 and Fig. 16 each show a schematic representation of a sixth embodiment of a control unit according to the invention in the extended state from different angles and Fig. Figure 17 shows a schematic representation of the sixth embodiment of the control unit according to the invention.

[0059] The biggest difference between the present embodiment and the one in Fig. The embodiment shown in Figure 11 consists in the support plate 3 comprising an intermediate section 36, two telescopic sections 37, two end sections 38, and several elastic parts 39. The intermediate section 36 is connected at both ends to the two telescopic sections 37 such that each of the telescopic sections 37 can move telescopically relative to the intermediate section 36. The other end of each of the telescopic sections 37 is connected to the end section 38, the end section 38 having a first locking structure 31 and a first electrical connection structure 32 at the end opposite the end connected to the telescopic section 37. Each of the elastic parts 39 is attached at its two ends to the intermediate section 36 and the telescopic section 37, respectively.

[0060] When the two ends of the support plate 3 are firmly connected to the two handle parts 4, the user can pull the two handle parts 4 apart, causing the two telescopic sections 37 to move away from each other relative to the intermediate section 36 and the individual elastic parts 39 to undergo elastic deformation. The individual elastic parts 39 are designed, for example, as springs, spring plates, or similar components, but this is not to be understood as a limitation. The design described above allows the control unit 100 to be used to hold electronic devices B of different sizes. In a variant of the present embodiment, the support plate 3 can also function without elastic parts 39.

[0061] Fig.Figure 18 shows a schematic representation of a further embodiment of a control unit set according to the invention. The control unit set 200 according to the invention comprises two support plates 3A, 3B and two handle parts 4. The two support plates 3A, 3B have different widths. Each of the support plates 3 can be identical to the support plate 3 described in one of the embodiments described above. Each of the handle parts 4 of the present embodiment is identical to the handle parts 4 from the embodiments described above and will not be explained again here.

[0062] As explained above, after purchasing a control unit set 200 according to the invention, the user can use different support plates 3A, 3B depending on the size of the electronic device to be held. For example, the user can connect the narrower support plate 3A to the two handle parts 4 to hold smaller electronic devices such as smartphones. Conversely, the user can connect the wider support plate 3B to the two handle parts 4 to hold relatively large electronic devices such as tablet PCs.

[0063] In summary, the control unit and control unit set of the present invention, by virtue of its design in which the intermediate part and the two handle parts can be separated from each other, enables the user to use intermediate parts of different widths depending on the size of the electronic device to be held, thereby improving ease of use.

[0064] The above description merely represents possible preferred embodiments of the present invention and does not limit the scope of patent protection for the present invention. Therefore, all equivalent technical modifications made using the description and drawings of the present invention fall within the scope of protection of the present invention. Reference symbol list D control unit set A1 control unit 1 handle part 11 Control element 12 Grip locking structure 13 Electric handle connection structure 14 Electrical connector 15 Processing module 2 Power supply module 21 Basic shapes 22 Auxiliary grid structure 23 Rechargeable batteries 24 Electrical power supply connection structure 25 External electrical connection structure 26 switching unit 27 Charge status indicator unit A2 support plate A20 support body A201 Rotary axis mechanism A202 support section A203 Intermediate part A204 Telescopic part A205 Elastic part A21 Inner connector A22 plate grid structure A23 Outer connector A24 Processing Module A3 support plate A4 support plate B Electronic device 100 control unit 3 Support plate 3A Support plate 3B Support plate 30 battery 31 First grid structure 311 Opening 312 Closed Section 32 First electrical connection structure 33 Circuit module 34 Rotary axis mechanism 35 Support section 36 Intermediate part 37 Telescopic part 38 Final section 39 Elastic part 4 Handle part 4A Central Processing Module 4B lead 41 Control element 42 Second grid structure 43 Second electrical connection structure 44 connectors 45 Fixed section 46 Telescopic structure 47 Final section 48 Elastic part 200 control unit set

Claims

[1] Control unit (A1), comprising - two handle parts (1), each of which has several operating elements (11) and has on an inside a handle locking structure (12) and also an electrical handle connection structure (13), wherein no power supply unit is provided inside each of the handle parts (1); - a power supply module (2) comprising the following: - a basic body (21) on whose two opposite sides an auxiliary grid structure (22) is arranged; - a rechargeable battery (23) arranged inside the base body (21); - at least one electrical power supply connection structure (24) arranged on the base body (21) and electrically connected to the rechargeable battery (23); and - an external electrical connection structure (25) for connection to an external power supply device in order to charge the rechargeable battery (23) via the external power supply device; wherein the handle locking structure (12) can lock each of the handle parts (1) with the auxiliary locking structure (22) and the electrical handle connection structure (13) with the electrical power supply connection structure (24), enabling the two handle parts (1) to draw power from the rechargeable battery (23); wherein the two grip locking structures (12) of the two handle parts (1) can also lock into each other with two plate locking structures (A22) which are each arranged on one of the two sides of a support plate (A2), so that the two handle parts (1) are connected to each other via the plate locking structures (A22) and together with the support plate (A2) can hold an electronic device (B). [2] Control unit according to claim 1, wherein the two handle parts (1) have different colors; wherein the individual handle locking structures (12) are designed as rail structures and the individual auxiliary locking structures (22) are designed as sliding groove structures; or wherein the individual handle locking structures (12) are designed as sliding groove structures and the individual auxiliary locking structures (22) are designed as rail structures. [3] Control unit according to claim 1 or 2, wherein at least one of the handle parts (1) is provided with an electrical connector (14) which serves to be connected to an electrical connection cable via which the handle part (1) can draw power, transmit information or receive information, wherein the power drawn by the electrical connector (14) via the electrical connection cable can be passed on to the other handle part (1) via the power supply module (2), so that the power required for the operation of the two handle parts (1) can be drawn via the electrical connector (14) and the electrical connection cable. [4] Control unit according to one of claims 1 to 3, wherein the base body (21) of the power supply module (2) is also equipped with a switching unit (26) and a charge status indicator unit (27), wherein the switching unit (26) can be operated by the user to start or stop the power supply to the two handle parts (1) by the rechargeable battery (23), while the charge status indicator unit (27) serves to indicate a charge status of the rechargeable battery (23). [5] Control unit set (D), comprising - two handle parts (4), each of which has several operating elements (11) and has a handle locking structure (12) on an inside side, and at least one of which also has an electrical handle connection structure (13) on the inside side, wherein no power supply unit is provided inside each of the handle parts (4); - a power supply module (2) comprising the following: - a basic body (21) on whose two opposite sides an auxiliary grid structure (22) is arranged; - a rechargeable battery (23) arranged within the base body (21); and - at least one electrical power supply connection structure (24) arranged on the base body (21) and electrically connected to the rechargeable battery (23); - a support plate (A2) provided on both sides with a plate locking structure (A22), wherein the two grip locking structures (12) of the two handle parts (4) can lock with the two plate locking structures (A22), so that the two interconnected handle parts (4) and the support plate can jointly hold an electronic device (B); wherein the grip locking structure (12) of each of the handle parts (4) can lock with the auxiliary locking structure (22) and the electrical handle connection structure (13) can lock with the electrical power supply connection structure (24), allowing the two handle parts (4) to receive the power supplied by the rechargeable battery (23). [6] Control unit (100) for holding an electronic device (B) and connected to the electronic device (B), the control unit (100) comprising: - a support plate (3) which is provided at two opposite ends with a first locking structure (31) and a first electrical connection structure (32) and which does not have a display, wherein the support plate (3) includes inside a circuit module (33) to which each of the first electrical connection structures (32) is connected; - two handle parts (4), each of which has several operating elements (41) and a second locking structure (42) on its inner side, and at least one of which also has a second electrical connection structure (43) on its inner side, wherein a connector (44) is also arranged on the inner side of one of the handle parts (4) for connecting to a mating connector (44) of the electronic device (B), so that the control signals generated by actuating the individual operating elements (41) can be transmitted to the electronic device (B) via the connector (44) and the mating connector (44); wherein the two second locking structures (42) of the two handle parts (4) can be detachably connected to the two first locking structures (31) of the support plate (3);wherein, when the two handle parts (4) lock into the two first locking structures (31) of the support plate (3) via the two second locking structures (42), the first electrical connection structure (32) can be electrically connected to the second electrical connection structure (43). [7] Control unit according to claim 6, wherein the support plate (3) comprises a rotary axis mechanism (34) and two support sections (35), wherein the two support sections (35) are connected to each other via the rotary axis mechanism (34) in such a way that each of the support sections (35) can be rotated relative to the other support section (35). [8] Control unit according to claim 6 or 7, wherein the support plate (3) comprises an intermediate part (36), two telescopic parts (37), two end sections (38) and several elastic parts (39), wherein the two ends of the intermediate part (36) are connected to one end of the two telescopic parts (37), wherein each of the telescopic parts (37) can move telescopically relative to the intermediate part (36) and is connected at the other end to one end of one of the end sections (38), wherein each of the elastic parts (39) is connected at both ends to the telescopic part (37) and the intermediate part (36), respectively, wherein the first locking structure (31) and the first electrical connection structure (32) are arranged at the other end of each of the end sections (38), wherein when the two telescopic parts (37) move away from the intermediate part (36), the individual elastic parts (39) deform elastically. [9] Control unit according to one of claims 6 to 8, wherein at least one battery (30) is provided in the support plate (3) which, when the first electrical connection structure (32) is electrically connected to the second electrical connection structure (43), can supply the electrical energy required for the operation of the individual handle parts (4). [10] Control unit according to any one of claims 6 to 9, wherein each of the handle parts (4) comprises a fixed section (45), a telescopic structure (46), an end section (47) and at least one elastic part (48), wherein the fixed section (45) is attached at one end to the inside of the handle part (4) and is connected at the other end to one end of the telescopic structure (46), while the other end of the telescopic structure (46) is connected to the end section (47), so that the telescopic structure (46) can move telescopically relative to the fixed section (45) in a direction away from the handle part (4), wherein the two ends of the elastic part (48) are attached to the fixed section (45) and the telescopic structure (46), respectively, so that the elastic part (48) deforms elastically when the telescopic structure (46) moves away from the handle part (4). [11] Control unit according to one of claims 6 to 10, wherein the first locking structure (31) is a sliding groove in which the first electrical connection structure (32) is located, the sliding groove having an opening (311) at one end and a closed section (312) at the other end, while the second locking structure (42) is a projecting structure which can slide through the opening (311) into the sliding groove and abut the closed section (312) in order to be bounded by the closed section (312). [12] Control unit set (D), comprising - two support plates (3), each of which is provided at two opposite ends with a first locking structure (31) and a first electrical connection structure (32) and has no display, wherein the support plate (3) includes inside a circuit module (33) to which each of the first electrical connection structures (32) is connected, wherein the two support plates (3) have different widths; - two handle parts (4), each of which has several operating elements (41) and a second locking structure (42) on its inner side, and at least one of which also has a second electrical connection structure (43) on its inner side, wherein, when the two handle parts (4) are connected to one of the support plates (3), the two handle parts (4) and the support plate (3) together can hold an electronic device (B), wherein a connector (44) is also arranged on the inner side of one of the handle parts (4) for connecting to a mating connector (44) of the electronic device (B), so that the control signals generated by actuating the individual operating elements (41) can be transmitted to the electronic device (B) via the connector (44) and the mating connector (44); wherein the two second locking structures (42) of the two handle parts (4) can be detachably connected to the two first locking structures (31) of the support plate (3);wherein, when the two handle parts (4) lock into the two first locking structures (31) of the support plate (3) via the two second locking structures (42), the first electrical connection structure (32) can be electrically connected to the second electrical connection structure (43).

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