Gamepad adaptable to game console controllers of different specifications.

Abstract

The invention discloses a gamepad adaptable to game console controllers of different specifications, comprising a gamepad body (1); the gamepad body (1) is provided with a first mounting structure (13) for attaching a first game console controller; the gamepad body (1) is also provided with a second mounting structure (14) for attaching a second game console controller. The first mounting structure (13) is used to attach the first game console controller, and the second mounting structure (14) is used to attach the second game console controller; a gamepad is applicable to at least two types of game console controllers; the present invention can provide a gamepad adaptable to game console controllers of different specifications, improving the practicality of the gamepad and reducing the user's cost of ownership. Abstract figure: Fig. 4

Description

Title of the invention: Gamepad adaptable to game console controllers of different specifications.

[0001] The present invention relates to gaming equipment, more specifically a game controller adaptable to game console controllers of different specifications.

[0002] Basic technology

[0003] On March 20, 2017, the applicant filed a patent application for the present invention under the patent name "Steering Wheel-Type Game Console Controller" and patent publication number CN206660579U. The steering wheel-type game console controller comprises a steering wheel shell; the steering wheel shell has an outer annular ring that the user can grip; a placement groove is provided in the middle position of the outer annular ring, and the controller with the game console is placed in the placement groove. The application of the technical solution of the present invention can solve the prior art problem whereby the user's grip on the game console controller supplied with the Nintendo Switch game console is poor, thus reducing the quality of the user experience.

[0004] Since game products are constantly being updated, and new game console controllers are also being introduced continuously; the game controllers mentioned above have the problem of only fitting game controllers of one size and specification and of having low adaptability.

[0005] Content of the invention

[0006] The present invention provides a game controller adaptable to game console controllers of different specifications in order to solve the technical problem whereby the steering wheel-type game controller in the prior art can only adapt to game controllers of one size and specification and has low adaptability.

[0007] In order to achieve the objective mentioned above, the technical solution of the present invention is a game controller adaptable to game console controllers of different specifications, comprising a controller body 1; the controller body 1 is provided with a first mounting structure for placing a first game console controller; the controller body 1 is also provided with a second mounting structure for placing a second game console controller.

[0008] Preferably, the first mounting structure is a housing cavity for the first controller, and the shape and size of the housing cavity for the first controller are compatible with the first game console controller.

[0009] Preferably, the second mounting structure is an internal fit with a housing cavity for the second controller; the internal fit is removably embedded in the housing cavity of the first controller, and the shape and size of the housing cavity of the second controller are compatible with the second game console controller.

[0010] Preferably, the controller body 1 is provided with a conversion control button to be linked to a control button on a game console controller, and the conversion control button can be linked to the control button of the first game console controller; the second mounting structure is provided with a link button which is linked to the conversion control button, and the link button is used to be linked to the control button of the second game console controller.

[0011] 5. Preferably, the joystick body 1 is provided with a keyhole in communication with the housing cavity of the first controller; the conversion control key includes a pressure part and a pressure column fixedly connected to the pressure part; the pressure column is inserted into the key hole; the pressure column can be connected by linkage to the control key of the first game console controller, or connected by linkage to the key of the second mounting structure.

[0012] 6. Preferably, the body of the controller is provided with a first notch portion gripping to facilitate the gripping and placement of the first game console controller.

[0013] 7. Preferably, the second mounting structure is provided with a second part grip notch to facilitate gripping and placement of the second game console controller.

[0014] 8. Preferably, the internal socket is provided with a rim projecting towards the outside; when the internal socket is embedded in the housing cavity of the first controller, the rim is in contact with the body of the joystick.

[0015] 9. Preferably, the inner side wall of the joystick body facing the The housing cavity of the first controller is provided with a hollow card slot; a projecting convex portion is provided on the outer side wall of the internal recess; and the convex portion is engaged in the card slot.

[0016] By adopting the above technical solution, the game controller provided by the present invention offers the following advantages:

[0017] 1. The first mounting structure is used to place the first controller of game console, and the second mounting structure is used to place the second game console controller; a game controller is applicable to at least two types of game console controllers; the present invention can provide a game controller adaptable to game console controllers of different specifications, improving the practicality of the game controller and reducing the cost of use for the user.

[0018] 2. The second mounting structure is directly defined as a cavity of housing for the first controller, which will not significantly increase the volume of the gamepad. At the same time, the detachable internal interlocking structure allows for matching the internal interlocking of different specifications if there are third and fourth game console controllers, further increasing the practicality of the gamepad;

[0019] 3. By defining the conversion control keys and the keys per link, it It is simple and convenient to control the game console controller via the gamepad.

[0020] When it is necessary to place a larger game console controller, the inner socket is removed from the housing cavity of the first controller and the larger game console controller is placed in the housing cavity of the first controller; the corresponding function keys on the game console controller can be controlled by the conversion control key.

[0021] When it is necessary to place a smaller game console controller, the internal socket is fitted into the housing cavity of the first controller and the smaller game console controller is placed in the housing cavity of the second controller; the corresponding function keys on the game console controller can be controlled by the conversion control key to drive the key by linking; therefore, it can adapt to game console controllers of different specifications and it has greater adaptability. Description of the drawings

[0022] The present invention will be described in detail below with reference to embodiments and drawings, in which:

[0023] [Fig. 1] is a first overall structural diagram of the first embodiment of a game controller adaptable to game console controllers of different specifications according to the present invention;

[0024] [Fig.2] is a second overall structural diagram of the first embodiment of a game controller adaptable to game console controllers of different specifications according to the present invention;

[0025] [Fig.3] is a cross-sectional view of the control buttons of the first embodiment of a game controller adaptable to game console controllers of different specifications according to the present invention;

[0026] [Fig.4] is an exploded view of the first embodiment of a game controller adaptable to game console controllers of different specifications according to the present invention;

[0027] [Fig.5] is an exploded view from another point of view of the first embodiment of a game controller adaptable to game console controllers of different specifications according to the present invention;

[0028] [Fig.6] is an overall structural diagram of the second embodiment of a game controller adaptable to game console controllers of different specifications according to the present invention.

[0029] 1. joystick body; 11. front shell; 12. rear shell; 13. the first structure mounting; 13. housing cavity for the first controller; 14. the second mounting structure; 140. internal interlocking; 141. housing cavity for the second controller; 142. groove by connection; 143. key by connection; 144. a second part of the gripping notch; 145. rim; 146. convex part; 15. conversion control key; 15L pressure part; 152. pressure column; 16. key hole; 17. a first part of the gripping notch; 18. card slot.

[0030] Specific embodiments

[0031] Specific embodiments of the present invention will be further described below in conjunction with the accompanying drawings:

[0032] As shown in Figures 1 to 6, the present invention relates to a game controller adaptable to game console controllers of different specifications, including a controller body 1, which is mainly used by users to facilitate the gripping and placement of the game console controller; the controller body 1 comprises a front shell 11 and a rear shell 12.

[0033] The controller body 1 is provided with a first mounting structure 13 for placing a first game console controller and also with a second mounting structure 14 for placing a second game console controller.

[0034] What needs to be explained here includes:

[0035] 1. The first mounting structure 13 can be a gripping structure to hold the game console controller on the left and right sides; however, in order to ensure that the game console controller can be mounted stably and reliably on the controller body 1, the first mounting structure 13 is preferably a housing cavity for the first controller 13 whose shape and size are compatible with the first game console controller.

[0036] 2. The second mounting structure 14 can be a gripping structure for hold the game console controller on the left and right sides; however, in order to ensure that the game console controller can be mounted stably and reliably on the controller body 1, the second mounting structure 14 is preferably a housing cavity for the second controller 141 whose shape and size are compatible with the second game console controller.

[0037] 3. The first mounting structure 13 and the second mounting structure 14 can be arranged in different positions of the controller body 1; in order not to increase the volume of the controller body 1 as much as possible and to facilitate the gripping and control of the game controller by the user, the second mounting structure 14 is preferably arranged as an internal socket 140, and the internal socket 140 is detachably embedded in the housing cavity of the first controller 131; the user can select the corresponding game console controller and the corresponding controller housing cavity as required.

[0038] More specifically, the joystick body 1 is provided with a conversion control button 15 to be connected by linkage with the control button on the game console controller, and the conversion control button 15 comprises a pressure part 151 and a pressure column 152 fixedly connected to the pressure part 151; the pressure part 151 of the conversion control button 15 can be disposed at the front end of the grip part on the joystick body 1 so that the user can hold it (when the user's palm and thumb hold the grip part, the index finger is naturally straightened, and the pressure part 151 is located near the front end of the index finger).The joystick body 1 has a keyhole 16 which communicates with the housing cavity of the first controller 131, and the pressure column 152 is inserted into the keyhole 16; when the first game console controller is mounted in the housing cavity of the first controller 131, the pressure column 152 of the conversion control key 15 is linked to the control key of the first game console controller.

[0039] By adopting the above technical solution, when it is necessary to place a first larger game console controller, the first game console controller can be placed directly in the housing cavity of the first controller 131; by pressing the conversion control key 15, the conversion control key 15 can control the corresponding control key on the game console controller; the control key of the first game console controller can be controlled via the conversion control key 15.

[0040] More specifically, the second mounting structure 14 is provided with a link-by-link key 143 which is linked to the conversion control key 15; the link-by-link key 143 is used to be linked to the control key of the second game console controller and linked to the link-by-link key 143 of the second mounting structure 14.

[0041] In this specific embodiment, the internal socket 140 is provided with a connecting groove 142 communicating with the housing cavity of the second controller 141; the connecting button 143 is an elastic arm connected to the side wall of the connecting groove 142 on one side, and there is a space between the other side of the elastic arm and the connecting groove 142. When the internal socket 140 is inserted into the housing cavity of the first controller 13, press the pressure part 151, then the pressure part 151 drives the pressure column 152, and then the pressure column 152 drives the connecting button 143, finally the free end of the elastic arm of the connecting button 143 presses the control button on the game console controller to control the game console.When the control button is released, the elastic arm automatically resets under the action of the elastic force, which releases the control button of the game console controller.

[0042] When it is necessary to place a second smaller game console controller, the internal recess 140 is embedded in the housing cavity of the first controller 131 and the second game console controller is placed in the housing cavity of the second controller 141; by pressing the conversion control key 15, the linking key 143 can be driven to control the corresponding control key on the game console controller.

[0043] More specifically, the body of the controller 1 is provided with a first gripping notch 17 to facilitate the gripping and placement of the first game console controller; the second mounting structure 14 is provided with a second gripping notch 144 to facilitate the gripping and placement of the second game console controller.When the second mounting structure 14 is an internal socket 140 and the internal socket 140 is embedded in the housing cavity of the first controller 131, the positions of the first gripping notch part 17 and the second gripping notch part 144 correspond and communicate with each other, and the bottom of the notch of the second gripping notch part 144 on the internal socket 140 is higher than the bottom of the notch of the first gripping notch part 17, so that the internal socket 14 can be easily removed from the housing cavity of the first controller 131.

[0044] When disassembling the internal socket 140, place your fingers in the first gripping notch 17 and you can easily remove the internal socket 140 from the position of the first gripping notch 17 or the game console controller from the controller body 1. When it is necessary to remove the game console controller from the internal socket 140, the game console controller can be easily removed from the internal socket 140 by placing your fingers in the second part of the gripping notch 144.

[0045] To facilitate the dismantling of the internal socket 140, the internal socket 140 is provided with a rim 145 projecting outwards; when the internal socket 140 is embedded in the housing cavity of the first controller 131, the rim 145 is in contact with the body of the handle 1; the side where the rim 145 is in contact with the body of the handle 1 preferably has a certain curvature to facilitate the removal of the internal socket 140 from the housing cavity of the first controller 131.

[0046] More specifically, the inner side wall of the joystick body 1 facing the housing cavity of the first controller 131 is provided with a hollow card slot 18; a projecting convex portion 146 is provided on the outer side wall of the internal socket 140; and the convex portion 146 is engaged in the card slot 18; it should be noted that the configuration of the convex portion 146 and the card slot 18 should facilitate the removal of the internal socket 140 from the joystick body 1; when the two fit together, the internal socket 140 and the joystick body 1 form a stable fit.

[0047] The above descriptions are merely preferred embodiments of the present invention and do not limit the present invention. All modifications, equivalent substitutions, and improvements made within the spirit and principles of the present invention shall be included within the scope of protection of the present invention.

[0048] The invention relates to an actuator device as described in the claims.

Claims

Demands

1. Gamepad adaptable to game console controllers of different specifications, comprising a controller body (1); the controller body (1) is provided with a first mounting structure (13) for placing a first game console controller; this gamepad is characterized in that: the controller body (1) is also provided with a second mounting structure (14) for placing a second game console controller.

2. Gamepad adaptable to game console controllers of different specifications according to claim 1, characterized in that: the first mounting structure (13) is a housing cavity for the first controller, and the shape and size of the housing cavity for the first controller are compatible with the first game console controller.

3. Gamepad adaptable to game console controllers of different specifications according to claim 2, characterized in that: the second mounting structure (14) is an internal fit with a housing cavity for the second controller; the internal fit is detachably embedded in the housing cavity of the first controller, and the shape and size of the housing cavity of the second controller are compatible with the second game console controller.

4. A game controller adaptable to game console controllers of different specifications according to claims 1, 2 or 3, characterized in that: the controller body (1) is provided with a conversion control button used to be connected by linkage with the control button on the game console controller, and the conversion control button can be connected by linkage with the control button of the first game console controller; The second mounting structure (14) is provided with a linkage button which is connected by linkage with the conversion control button, and the linkage button is used to be connected by linkage with the control button of the second game console controller.

5. A game controller adaptable to game console controllers of different specifications according to claim 4, characterized in that: the joystick body (1) is provided with a keyhole in communication with the housing cavity of the first controller; the conversion control key comprises a pressure part and a pressure column fixedly connected to the pressure part; the pressure column is inserted into the keyhole; the pressure column can be connected by linkage to the control key of the first game console controller, or connected by linkage to the key of the second mounting structure (14).

6. Game controller adaptable to game console controllers of different specifications according to claim 4, characterized in that: the body of the controller is provided with a first part of a gripping notch to facilitate the gripping and placement of the first game console controller.

7. Game controller adaptable to game console controllers of different specifications according to claim 5, characterized in that: the second mounting structure (14) is provided with a second gripping notch part to facilitate the gripping and placement of the second game console controller.

8. Gamepad adaptable to game console controllers of different specifications according to claim 3, characterized in that: the internal socket is provided with an outwardly projecting rim; when the internal socket is fitted into the housing cavity of the first controller, the rim is in contact with the body of the controller.

9. Gamepad adaptable to game console controllers of different specifications according to claim 3, characterized in that: the inner side wall of the controller body facing the housing cavity of the first controller is provided with a hollow card slot; a protruding convex portion is provided on the outer side wall of the inner socket; and the convex portion is engaged in the card slot.

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