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The accessory is detachably mounted on the game controller, and the accessory is provided with a recess and a magnet. The game controller includes a projection, a first key, and a second key. The protrusion protrudes from the side surface and is fitted into a game device-side recess provided in the game device. The first key and the second key are arranged on the top face of the protruding part in the long edge direction of the protruding part, and when the protruding part is embedded into the game device side concave part, the first key and the second key are attracted to the game device side magnet through magnetic force. And the concave part is used for embedding the convex part. And the magnet is arranged along the long side direction of the recess. And when the convex part is embedded into the concave part, the first key and the second key are adsorbed on the magnet through magnetic force.

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(19) State Intellectual Property Office (12) Invention Patent Application (10) Application Publication Number (43) Application Publication Date (21) Application Number 202380097365.8 (22) Application Date 2023.08.01 (85) PCT International Application Entering National Phase Date 2025.10.21 (86) PCT International Application Application Data PCT / JP2023 / 028167 2023.08.01 (87) PCT International Application Publication Data WO2025 / 027804 JA 2025.02.06 (71) Applicant Nintendo Co., Ltd. Address Japan (72) Inventors Ichiki Ebihara, Takeichiro Miyako, Kazuhiko Koriyama, Yuriko Yamamoto (74) Patent Agency Beijing Linda Liu Intellectual Property Agency (General Partnership) 11277 Patent Attorney Wang Xiaoxiang, Li Jing (51) Int.Cl. A63F 13 / 98 (2006.01) A63F 13 / 24 (2006.01) (54) Invention Title: Accessory (57) Abstract: The accessory is detachably mounted on a game controller and has a recess and a magnet. The game controller has a protrusion, a first button, and a second button. The protrusion protrudes from the side and is used to embed into a recess on the game device side of the game device. The first button and the second button are disposed on the top surface of the protrusion along the long side direction of the protrusion. When the protrusion is embedded into the recess on the game device side, the first button and the second button are respectively magnetically attracted to the magnet on the game device side. The recess is used to embed the protrusion. The magnet is disposed along the long side direction of the recess. When the protrusion is embedded into the recess, the first button and the second button are magnetically attracted to the magnet. Claims 6 pages, Description 46 pages, Drawings 35 pages, CN 121001793 A 2025.11.21 CN 1 21 00 17 93 A 1. An accessory, detachably mounted on a game controller, wherein the game controller comprises: a protrusion protruding from the side for embedding into a game device-side recess disposed on a game device; and a first button and a second button, the first button and the second button being disposed on the top surface of the protrusion along the long side direction of the protrusion, wherein when the protrusion is embedded into the game device-side recess, the first button and the second button are respectively magnetically attracted to a game device-side magnet, the accessory comprising: a recess for embedding the protrusion; and a magnet disposed along the long side direction of the recess, wherein when the protrusion is embedded into the recess, the first button and the second button are magnetically attracted to the magnet. 2. The accessory according to claim 1, wherein the magnet is disposed at the bottom of the recess. 3. The accessory according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the accessory further comprises a locking member, the locking member being disposed on the outer peripheral surface of the protrusion of the game controller.4. The accessory according to claim 3, wherein the engaging member is disposed in at least one end face of the recess in the long side direction of the inner peripheral surface of the recess. 5. The accessory according to claim 4, wherein the engaging member has a shape that protrudes toward the inside of the recess as it approaches the opening side from the bottom side of the recess. 6. The accessory according to claim 4, wherein the engaging member has a curved surface that protrudes toward the inside of the recess. 7. The accessory according to any one of claims 4 to 6, wherein the engaging member is disposed in the end face at a position closer to the opening side of the recess than to the bottom side of the recess. 8. The accessory according to any one of claims 3 to 7, wherein the accessory further comprises a strap, and a mounting portion of the strap is provided near the engaging member. 9. The accessory according to any one of claims 3 to 7, wherein the accessory further comprises a strap, and the mounting portion of the strap faces the side of the game controller. 10. The accessory according to any one of claims 3 to 9, wherein the engaging member is disposed on one side of the recess along its long side and is shaped to not engage with an engaging hole on the other end face of the protrusion along its long side in the outer peripheral surface of the protrusion of the game controller. 11. The accessory according to any one of claims 3 to 7, wherein the engaging member is disposed only on one end face of the inner peripheral surface of the recess, on one side of the recess along its long side and on the other end face. 12. The accessory according to any one of claims 3 to 7, wherein the engaging member is disposed on one end face of the inner peripheral surface of the recess, on one side of the recess along its long side and on the other end face, the engaging member disposed on the end face on one side being immovable, and the engaging member disposed on the end face on the other side being movable. Claims 1 / 6 Page 2 CN 121001793 A 13. The accessory according to claim 11 or 12, wherein an abutment is provided on the other side of the recess in the long side direction of the bottom surface of the recess, the abutment being abutted by a push rod protruding from the top surface of the game controller according to the user's operation. 14. The accessory according to claim 11 or 12, wherein the accessory further comprises a strap, and the strap mounting portion is provided on the side outside the recess and in the long side direction of the recess. 15. The accessory according to claim 11 or 12, wherein the accessory further comprises a strap, and the strap mounting portion is provided on the side of the recess in the long side direction, at a position closer to the center of the accessory than the side where the engaging member is provided. 16. The accessory according to any one of claims 1 to 15, wherein...The accessory comprises a main body component, the main body component having a lower surface with the recess and an upper surface with a first upper surface recess and a second upper surface recess; the magnet has a first magnet component and a second magnet component; the first magnet component, which is magnetically attracted to the first button, is housed in the first upper surface recess; and the second magnet component, which is magnetically attracted to the second button, is housed in the second upper surface recess. 17. The accessory according to claim 16, wherein the first magnet component comprises two first magnet pieces with different polarities, the first upper surface recess comprises two first recesses respectively housing the two first magnet pieces, the second magnet component comprises two second magnet pieces with different polarities, and the second upper surface recess comprises two second recesses respectively housing the two second magnet pieces. 18. The accessory according to claim 17, wherein each of the two first magnet pieces extends along the long side direction of the recess and is configured to face each other in a direction perpendicular to the long side direction, and each of the two second magnet pieces extends along the long side direction of the recess and is configured to face each other in a direction perpendicular to the long side direction. 19. The accessory according to any one of claims 16 to 18, wherein a third upper surface recess and a fourth upper surface recess are provided on the upper surface, a first upper surface recess is provided on the bottom surface of the third upper surface recess, a second upper surface recess is provided on the bottom surface of the fourth upper surface recess, and the accessory further comprises a first magnetic yoke disposed in the third upper surface recess and a second magnetic yoke disposed in the fourth upper surface recess. 20. The accessory according to claim 19, wherein the first magnet component is not fixed to the bottom surface of the first upper surface recess, but is attracted to the first magnetic yoke, and the second magnet component is not fixed to the bottom surface of the second upper surface recess, but is attracted to the second magnetic yoke. 21. The accessory according to claim 19 or 20, wherein a fifth upper surface recess and a sixth upper surface recess are provided on the upper surface, the third upper surface recess is provided on the bottom surface of the fifth upper surface recess, the fourth upper surface recess is provided on the bottom surface of the sixth upper surface recess, and the accessory further comprises a first cover disposed on the fifth upper surface recess and a second cover disposed on the sixth upper surface recess. 22. The accessory according to any one of claims 1 to 21, wherein an operating surface is provided on the side opposite to the side where the recess is provided, and the first button or the second button is pressed by a user pressing the operating surface. 23. The accessory according to any one of claims 1 to 15, comprising: an operating surface disposed on a side opposite to the side having the recess; and23. A main component, wherein the recess and the operating surface are disposed on the main component, and the main component approaches the game controller when the user presses the operating surface, thereby pressing the first button or the second button. 24. The accessory of claim 23, wherein the depth of the recess is less than the height of the protrusion of the game controller. 25. The accessory of claim 23 or 24, wherein the bottom surface of the recess has a first pressing area for pressing the first button, the first pressing area protruding beyond at least a portion of the area of ​​the bottom surface other than the first pressing area. 26. The accessory of claim 25, wherein the magnet has a first magnet component disposed on a first pressing portion constituting the first pressing area. 27. The accessory of claim 26, wherein the first magnet component is embedded in the first pressing area. 28. The accessory of claim 26 or 27, wherein, in the depth direction of the recess, at least a portion of the first magnet component is disposed between the deepest region of the bottom surface of the recess and the first pressing area. 29. The accessory according to any one of claims 26 to 28, wherein the length of the first pressing region in the long side direction of the recess is shorter than the length of the top surface of the first button in the long side direction of the protrusion. 30. The accessory according to any one of claims 25 to 29, wherein the bottom surface of the recess has a second pressing region for pressing the second button, and the first pressing region and the second pressing region protrude beyond at least a portion of the area located between the first pressing region and the second pressing region in the bottom surface of the recess. 31. The accessory according to claim 30, wherein, on the bottom surface of the recess, the first pressing region and the second pressing region are respectively disposed from one end to the other in a direction perpendicular to the long side direction of the recess. 32. The accessory according to any one of claims 23 to 31, wherein, when at least a portion of one side of the recess in the operating surface along the long side direction is pressed, the accessory is tilted relative to the game controller such that one side of the main body member approaches the side of the game controller, and one of the first button and the second button is pressed, when at least a portion of the other side of the recess in the operating surface along the long side direction is pressed, the accessory is tilted relative to the game controller such that the other side of the main body member approaches the side, and the other of the first button and the second button is pressed. 33. The accessory according to claim 32, wherein,When at least a portion of one side of the recess in the operating surface along its long side is pressed, the main body member tilts relative to the game controller such that one side of the main body member approaches the side without contacting it; when at least a portion of the other side of the recess in the operating surface along its long side is pressed, the main body member tilts relative to the game controller such that the other side of the main body member approaches the side without contacting it. 34. The accessory according to claim 32 or 33, wherein the first button and the second button each have a flange extending inside the protrusion along its long side and facing the inner surface of the protrusion; when at least a portion of one side of the recess in the operating surface along its long side is pressed, the main body member tilts relative to the game controller with the flange of the first button and the second button located on the other side as a fulcrum; when at least a portion of the recess in the operating surface along its long side is pressed, the main body member tilts relative to the game controller with the flange of the first button and the second button located on that side as a fulcrum. 35. The accessory according to any one of claims 32 to 34, wherein, when at least a portion of one side of the recess in the long side direction and at least a portion of the other side of the recess in the long side direction are pressed simultaneously, the main body member moves toward the side, and the first button and the second button are pressed. 36. The accessory according to any one of claims 23 to 35, wherein the operating surface has a first operating area and a second operating area, the first operating area and the second operating area are respectively disposed along the long side direction of the recess and are visually or tactilely identifiable, the first operating area is disposed near the end of one side of the operating surface, located on the side of the long side direction closer to the center of the operating surface, and the second operating area is disposed near the end of the other side of the operating surface, located on the side of the long side direction closer to the center of the operating surface. 37. The accessory according to any one of claims 23 to 35, wherein the operating surface has a first operating area and a second operating area, the first operating area and the second operating area are respectively arranged along the long side direction of the recess and can be visually or tactilely identified; when the accessory is installed on the game controller, the first operating area is located above the first button, and in the long side direction of the recess, the center of the first operating area is located outside the center of the top surface of the first button; the second operating area is located above the second button, and in the long side direction of the recess, the center of the second operating area is located outside the center of the top surface of the second button.38. The accessory according to claim 31, wherein, according to claim 4 / 6 pages 5 CN 121001793 A, the accessory comprises a main body component having the recess on one side and an operating surface on the other side, wherein the main body component approaches the game controller when pressed by the user through the operating surface, thereby the accessory presses the first button or the second button, the operating surface having a first operating area and a second operating area, the first operating area and the second operating area being respectively arranged along the long side direction of the recess and being visually or tactilely identifiable, wherein, in the long side direction, the center of the first operating area is located outside the center of the first pressing area, and the center of the second operating area is located outside the center of the second pressing area. 39. The accessory according to any one of claims 23 to 38, wherein the recess has a first inner peripheral surface and a second inner peripheral surface extending along the long side of the recess and facing each other, at least one of the first inner peripheral surface and the second inner peripheral surface has a notch for avoiding an elastic deformable body protruding from the outer peripheral surface of the protrusion, the notch extending from the opening end of the recess to the bottom surface side. 40. The accessory according to claim 1, comprising: an operating surface disposed on a side opposite to the side where the recess is provided; a main body member, the recess being disposed on the main body member; and a first movable portion and a second movable portion, the first movable portion and the second movable portion passing through the main body member, movable relative to the main body member and having the operating surface, the first movable portion being pressed by a user via the operating surface to press a first button, and the second movable portion being pressed by a user via the operating surface to press a second button. 41. The accessory according to any one of claims 1 to 22, wherein an elastic deformable body is provided on the outer peripheral surface of the protrusion of the game controller, the elastic deformable body being flattened by abutting against the inner peripheral surface of the game device-side recess when the protrusion is embedded into the recess on the game device side, the recess having a first inner peripheral surface and a second inner peripheral surface extending along the long side direction of the recess and facing each other, at least one of the first inner peripheral surface and the second inner peripheral surface having a notch for avoiding the elastic deformable body, the notch extending from the opening end of the recess to the bottom surface side. 42. The accessory according to any one of claims 1 to 38, wherein the recess has a first inner peripheral surface and a second inner peripheral surface extending along the long side direction of the recess and facing each other, the accessory having a light guiding path passing through the inner peripheral surface of at least one of the first inner peripheral surface and the second inner peripheral surface and an outer surface located on the opposite side of the inner peripheral surface, for light emitted from the protrusion embedded into the recess to pass through. 43. The accessory according to claim 42, wherein...The light guide path has a first light guide hole penetrating the first inner peripheral surface and the outer surface, and a second light guide hole penetrating the second inner peripheral surface and the outer surface. 44. The accessory according to any one of claims 1 to 15, wherein the recess has a first inner peripheral surface and a second inner peripheral surface extending along the long side direction of the recess and facing each other, the accessory comprising: a light guide path penetrating an inner peripheral surface of at least one of the first inner peripheral surface and the second inner peripheral surface and an outer surface located on the opposite side of the inner peripheral surface, for light emitted from the protrusion embedded in the recess to pass through; and a main body member, the recess being disposed in the main body member, a receiving portion being formed in the main body member, the receiving portion being formed by cutting out the bottom surface and the inner peripheral surface of the recess, the light guide path having a light guide hole penetrating the outer surface and the inner peripheral surface, a first light guide portion disposed in the receiving portion, and a second light guide portion connected to the first light guide portion and disposed in the light guide hole. The receiving portion has a stop end face, and when the second light guide portion moves along the axial direction of the light guide hole, the first light guide portion abuts against the stop end face. 45. The accessory according to any one of claims 1 to 15, wherein the magnet has a first magnet member and a second magnet member, in the depth direction of the recess, the distance from the first magnet member to the end opposite to the side where the recess is provided is shorter than the distance from the first magnet member to the opening end of the recess, and in the depth direction of the recess, the distance from the second magnet member to the end opposite to the side where the recess is provided is shorter than the distance from the second magnet member to the opening end of the recess, the accessory comprising: a first magnetic yoke disposed between the end and the first magnet member; and a second magnetic yoke disposed between the end and the second magnet member. Claims 6 / 6 pages 7 CN 121001793 A Accessory Technical Field

[0001] This disclosure relates to an accessory. Background Art

[0002] Japanese Patent Application Publication No. 2018-57650 (Patent Document 1) discloses an accessory that can be detachably installed on a game controller.

[0003] Prior Art Documents

[0004] Patent Documents

[0005] Patent Document 1: Japanese Patent Application Publication No. 2018-57650 Summary of the Invention

[0006] Problems to be Solved by the Invention

[0007] The problem of this disclosure is to provide a new accessory that can be detachably installed on a newly constructed game controller.

[0008] Solution to the Problem

[0009] The accessory according to this disclosure is detachably installed on a game controller, and the accessory has a recess and a magnet.The game controller has a protrusion, a first button, and a second button. The protrusion protrudes from the side and is used to be inserted into a recess on the game device side of the game device. The first button and the second button are disposed on the top surface of the protrusion along the long side direction of the protrusion. When the protrusion is inserted into the recess on the game device side, the first button and the second button are respectively magnetically attracted to a magnet on the game device side. The recess is used to insert the protrusion. The magnet is disposed along the long side direction of the recess. When the protrusion is inserted into the recess, the first button and the second button are magnetically attracted to the magnet.

[0010] According to the above-mentioned accessory, the magnet may also be disposed at the bottom of the recess.

[0011] The above-mentioned accessory may also include a locking member that engages with a locking hole disposed on at least one end face of the protrusion along the long side direction of the outer peripheral surface of the protrusion of the game controller.

[0012] According to the above-mentioned accessory, the locking member may also be disposed on at least one end face of the recess along the long side direction of the inner peripheral surface of the recess.

[0013] According to the aforementioned accessory, the engaging member may also have a shape that protrudes inward toward the recessed side as it approaches the opening side from the bottom surface of the recess.

[0014] According to the aforementioned accessory, the engaging member may also have a curved surface protruding inward toward the recess.

[0015] According to the aforementioned accessory, the engaging member may also be located in the end face at a position closer to the opening side of the recess than to the bottom surface of the recess.

[0016] The aforementioned accessory may also further include a strap, with a strap mounting portion near the engaging member.

[0017] The aforementioned accessory may also further include a strap. The strap mounting portion may also face the side of the game controller.

[0018] According to the aforementioned accessories, the engaging member may also be provided on one side of the recessed long side direction, and formed in a shape that does not engage with the engaging hole on the other side of the protrusion in the long side direction of the outer peripheral surface of the protrusion of the game controller.

[0019] According to the aforementioned accessories, the engaging member may also be provided only on one end face of the recessed inner peripheral surface, on one side of the recessed long side direction and on the other end face.

[0020] According to the aforementioned accessories, the engaging member may also be provided on one end face of the recessed inner peripheral surface, on one side of the recessed long side direction and on the other end face, wherein the engaging member provided on one end face is immovable, and the engaging member provided on the other end face is movable.

[0021] According to the aforementioned accessory, a contact portion 509d may also be provided on the other side of the recessed bottom surface in the direction of the long side of the recess, the contact portion 509d being for contact with a push rod protruding from the top surface of the game controller according to the user's operation.

[0022] Alternatively, the aforementioned accessory may also include a strap, located outside the recess and in the direction of the long side of the recess.The side has a mounting portion for a hanging strap.

[0023] Alternatively, the accessory described above may also have a hanging strap, with a mounting portion for the hanging strap located on the same side as the side with the engaging member, closer to the center of the accessory in the long side direction of the recess.

[0024] The accessory described above may also have a main body member, which has a lower surface with a recess and an upper surface with a first upper surface recess and a second upper surface recess. The magnet may have a first magnet member and a second magnet member. The first magnet member may be received in the first upper surface recess and magnetically attracted to the first button. The second magnet member may be received in the second upper surface recess and magnetically attracted to the second button.

[0025] According to the accessory described above, the first magnet member may also include two first magnet pieces with different polarities. The first upper surface recess may also include two first recesses that respectively receive the two first magnet pieces. The second magnet member may also include two second magnet pieces with different polarities. The second upper surface recess may also include two second recesses that respectively receive the two second magnet pieces.

[0026] According to the above-mentioned accessory, each of the two first magnet pieces can extend along the long side of the recess and be configured to face each other in a direction perpendicular to the long side. Similarly, each of the two second magnet pieces can extend along the long side of the recess and be configured to face each other in a direction perpendicular to the long side.

[0027] According to the above-mentioned accessory, a third upper surface recess and a fourth upper surface recess may be provided on the upper surface. A first upper surface recess may be provided on the bottom surface of the third upper surface recess. A second upper surface recess may be provided on the bottom surface of the fourth upper surface recess. The accessory may also include a first magnetic yoke disposed in the third upper surface recess and a second magnetic yoke disposed in the fourth upper surface recess.

[0028] According to the above-mentioned accessory, the first magnet member may not be fixed to the bottom surface of the first upper surface recess, but may be attracted to the first magnetic yoke. The second magnet component may not be fixed to the bottom surface of the second upper surface recess, but may be attracted to the second magnetic yoke.

[0029] According to the accessory mentioned above, a fifth upper surface recess and a sixth upper surface recess may be provided on the upper surface. A third upper surface recess may be provided on the bottom surface of the fifth upper surface recess. A fourth upper surface recess may be provided on the bottom surface of the sixth upper surface recess. The accessory may also include a first cover disposed in the fifth upper surface recess and a second cover disposed in the sixth upper surface recess.

[0030] The accessory mentioned above may also have an operating surface on the side opposite to the side with the recess. Alternatively, the first button or the second button may be pressed by the user pressing the operating surface.

[0031] The accessory mentioned above may also include: an operating surface disposed on the side opposite to the side with the recess;The main body component, recess, and operating surface are disposed on the main body component. Alternatively, the main body component may be pressed by the user, causing it to approach the game controller, thereby pressing the first button or the second button.

[0032] According to the aforementioned accessory, the depth of the recess may be less than the height of the protrusion of the game controller.

[0033] According to the aforementioned accessory, the bottom surface of the recess may also have a first pressing area for pressing the first button. The first pressing area may also protrude beyond at least a portion of the area in the bottom surface other than the first pressing area.

[0034] According to the aforementioned accessory, the magnet may also have a first magnet component. The first magnet component may also be disposed on the first pressing component constituting the first pressing area.

[0035] According to the aforementioned accessory, the first magnet component may also be embedded in the first pressing area.

[0036] According to the aforementioned accessory, in the depth direction of the recess, at least a portion of the first magnet component may also be disposed between the deepest area in the bottom surface of the recess, i.e., the deepest area and the first pressing area.

[0037] According to the aforementioned accessory, the length of the first pressing area in the long side direction of the recess may be shorter than the length of the top surface of the first button in the long side direction of the protrusion.

[0038] According to the aforementioned accessory, the bottom surface of the recess may also have a second pressing area for pressing the second button. The first pressing area and the second pressing area may also protrude beyond at least a portion of the area located between the first pressing area and the second pressing area in the bottom surface of the recess.

[0039] According to the aforementioned accessory, the first pressing area and the second pressing area may be respectively provided from one end to the other end in a direction perpendicular to the long side direction of the recess on the bottom surface of the recess.

[0040] According to the aforementioned accessory, at least a portion of one side of the recess in the long side direction of the operating surface may be pressed, the accessory being tilted relative to the game controller such that one side of the main body member approaches the side of the game controller, and one of the first button and the second button is pressed. Alternatively, if at least a portion of the other side of the recessed area in the operating surface is pressed, the accessory is tilted relative to the game controller such that the other side of the main body member approaches the side, and the other of the first and second buttons is pressed.

[0041] According to the accessory described above, if at least a portion of the recessed area in the operating surface is pressed, the main body member is tilted relative to the game controller such that one side of the main body member approaches the side without contacting it. Alternatively, if at least a portion of the other side of the recessed area in the operating surface is pressed, the main body member is tilted relative to the game controller such that the other side of the main body member approaches the side without contacting it.

[0042] According to the aforementioned accessories, the first button and the second button may each have a flange extending along the long side of the protrusion inside the protrusion and facing the inner surface of the protrusion. Alternatively, when at least a portion of one side of the recessed long side of the operating surface is pressed, the main body member tilts relative to the game controller with the flange of the first button and the second button on the other side as a fulcrum. Alternatively, when at least a portion of the recessed long side of the operating surface is pressed, the main body member tilts relative to the game controller with the flange of the first button and the second button on one side as a fulcrum.

[0043] According to the aforementioned accessories, when at least a portion of one side of the recessed long side of the operating surface and at least a portion of the recessed long side are pressed simultaneously, the main body member moves in a manner approaching the side, and the first button and the second button are pressed.

[0044] According to the aforementioned accessories, the operating surface may also have a first operating area and a second operating area. Alternatively, the first operating area and the second operating area may be arranged along the long side of the recess, and can be identified visually or tactilely. The first operating area may also be arranged at an end closer to one side of the center of the operating surface along the long side. The second operating area may also be arranged at an end closer to the other side of the operating surface along the long side, and can be identified visually or tactilely. Alternatively, when the accessory is installed on the game controller, the first operating area is located above the first button, and in the long side of the recess, the center of the first operating area is located outside the center of the top surface of the first button; the second operating area is located above the second button, and in the long side of the recess, the center of the second operating area is located outside the center of the top surface of the second button.

[0046] The aforementioned accessory may also have a main body component, which has a recess on one side and an operating surface on the other side. Alternatively, the main body component may approach the game controller when the user presses the operating surface, thereby pressing a first button or a second button. The operating surface may also have a first operating area and a second operating area. Alternatively, the first and second operating areas may be respectively arranged along the long side of the recess, making them visually or tactilely identifiable. Alternatively, along the long side, the center of the first operating area may be located outside the center of the first pressed area, and the center of the second operating area may be located outside the center of the second pressed area.

[0047] According to the aforementioned accessories, the recess may also have a first inner peripheral surface and a second inner peripheral surface extending along the long side of the recess and facing each other. At least one of the first inner peripheral surface and the second inner peripheral surface may have a notch for avoiding an elastic deformable body protruding from the outer peripheral surface of the protrusion. The notch may also extend from the opening end of the recess to the bottom side.

[0048] The aforementioned accessories may also include: a main body member, in which the recess is provided; and a first movable part and a second movable part, which pass through the main body member, are movable relative to the main body member, and have an operating surface. The first movable part may also be pressed by the user through the operating surface to press a first button. The second movable part may also be pressed by the user through the operating surface to press a second button.

[0049] According to the aforementioned accessories, an elastic deformable body may also be provided on the outer peripheral surface of the protrusion of the game controller, which is flattened by abutting against the inner peripheral surface of the game device-side recess when the protrusion is inserted into the game device-side recess. The recess may also have a first inner circumferential surface and a second inner circumferential surface extending along the long side of the recess and facing each other. At least one of the first inner circumferential surface and the second inner circumferential surface may have a notch for avoiding the elastic deformable body. The notch may also extend from the opening end of the recess to the bottom surface side.

[0050] According to the above-mentioned fitting, the recess may also have a first inner circumferential surface and a second inner circumferential surface extending along the long side of the recess and facing each other. The fitting may also have a light guide path that penetrates the inner circumferential surface of at least one of the first inner circumferential surface and the outer surface located on the opposite side of the inner circumferential surface, allowing light emitted from the protrusion embedded in the recess to pass through.

[0051] According to the above-mentioned fitting, the light guide path may also have a first light guide hole penetrating the first inner circumferential surface and the outer surface, and a second light guide hole penetrating the second inner circumferential surface and the outer surface.

[0052] According to the above-mentioned fitting, the recess may also have a first inner circumferential surface and a second inner circumferential surface extending along the long side of the recess and facing each other. The accessory may also include: a light guide path that penetrates the inner circumferential surface of at least one of the first and second inner circumferential surfaces and the outer surface located on the opposite side of the inner circumferential surface, allowing light emitted from the protrusion embedded in the recess to pass through; and a main body member in which the recess is disposed. A receiving portion may also be provided in the main body member, which is formed by cutting out the bottom surface and inner circumferential surface of the recess. The light guide path may also have a light guide hole penetrating the outer surface and inner circumferential surface, a first light guide portion disposed in the receiving portion, and a second light guide portion connected to the first light guide portion and disposed in the light guide hole. The receiving portion may also have a stop end face, which abuts against the first light guide portion when the second light guide portion moves along the axial direction of the light guide hole.

[0053] Specification 4 / 46 pages 11 CN 121001793 AAccording to the aforementioned accessories, the magnet may also have a first magnet member and a second magnet member. Alternatively, in the depth direction of the recess, the distance from the first magnet member to the end opposite to the side with the recess is shorter than the distance from the first magnet member to the opening end of the recess. Alternatively, in the depth direction of the recess, the distance from the second magnet member to the end opposite to the side with the recess is shorter than the distance from the second magnet member to the opening end of the recess. The accessories may also include a first yoke disposed between the end and the first magnet member, and a second yoke disposed between the end and the second magnet member. Brief Description of the Drawings

[0054] FIG1 is a perspective view showing the structure of the accessory according to the first embodiment.

[0055] FIG2 is a perspective view showing the structure of the accessory according to the first embodiment when viewed from a different direction than FIG1. ​​

[0056] FIG3 is a front view showing the structure of an example of a game device.

[0057] FIG4 is a front view showing the state in which the first game controller and the second game controller are each detached from the main unit.

[0058] FIG. 5 is a diagram showing an example of holding and operating the information processing device.

[0059] FIG. 6 is a diagram showing an example of holding and operating the controller horizontally.

[0060] FIG. 7 is a diagram showing an example of holding and operating the controller vertically.

[0061] FIG. 8 is an assembled perspective view showing the structure of the right side of the main unit.

[0062] FIG. 9 is an exploded perspective view showing the structure of the right side of the main unit.

[0063] FIG. 10 is a six-view diagram showing the structure of the first game controller.

[0064] FIG. 11 is a perspective view showing the structure of the first game controller.

[0065] FIG. 12 is an exploded perspective view including the protrusion.

[0066] FIG. 13 is a partial cross-sectional view along line XIII-XIII of FIG. 11.

[0067] FIG. 14 is a cross-sectional view showing the state in which the upper surface button (right) is attached to the magnetic element on the side of the first game device.

[0068] FIG. 15 is a schematic diagram viewed from the inside of the protrusion in the top direction, and is a plan view showing the structure of the first elastic deformable body.

[0069] FIG. 16 is a cross-sectional schematic diagram showing the state in which the game controller is assembled with the main body device.

[0070] FIG. 17 is a rear view showing the structure of the game controller in a first embodiment.

[0071] FIG. 18 is a cross-sectional schematic diagram showing along line XVIII-XVIII of FIG. 17.

[0072] FIG. 19 is a cross-sectional schematic diagram showing the state in which the operating part is being operated.

[0073] FIG. 20 is a six-view schematic diagram showing the structure of the accessory according to the first embodiment.

[0074] FIG. 21 is an exploded perspective view showing the structure of the accessory according to the first embodiment.

[0075] Figure 22 is a perspective view showing the structure of the main component with a light guide path.

[0076] Figure 23 is a perspective view showing the structure with a magnet disposed on the main component.

[0077] Figure 24 is a perspective view showing the structure with a yoke and a magnet disposed on the main component.

[0078] Figure 25 is a cross-sectional view showing the structure of the accessory according to the first embodiment.

[0079] Figure 26 is an enlarged view of region XXVI of Figure 25.

[0080] Figure 27 is a cross-sectional view along line XXVII-XXVII of Figure 25. Specification 5 / 46 pages 12 CN 121001793 A

[0081] Figure 28 is an enlarged view of region XXVIII of Figure 25.

[0082] Figure 29 is a cross-sectional view along line XXIX-XXIX of Figure 25.

[0083] Figure 30 is a schematic diagram showing the state of installing the accessory on the game controller.

[0084] Figure 31 is an enlarged cross-sectional view of region XXXI of Figure 30.

[0085] FIG32 is a front view showing the accessory being installed on the game controller.

[0086] FIG33 is an enlarged cross-sectional view of region XXXIII of FIG32.

[0087] FIG34 is an enlarged cross-sectional view of region XXXIV of FIG32.

[0088] FIG35 is a cross-sectional view showing the area near the protrusion along line XXXV-XXXV of FIG32.

[0089] FIG36 is a cross-sectional view along line XXXVI-XXXVI of FIG32.

[0090] FIG37 is a cross-sectional view showing the state in which the first engaging member of the accessory is inserted into the first engaging hole of the game controller.

[0091] FIG38 is a partial cross-sectional view showing the right side of the operating surface being pressed.

[0092] FIG39 is a partial cross-sectional view showing the left side of the operating surface being pressed.

[0093] FIG40 is a partial cross-sectional view showing both sides of the operating surface being pressed.

[0094] FIG41 is a schematic diagram showing the state of the accessory being removed from the game controller.

[0095] FIG42 is a perspective view showing the structure of the accessory according to the second embodiment.

[0096] FIG43 is a perspective view showing the structure of the accessory according to the second embodiment when viewed from a different direction than FIG42.

[0097] FIG44 is a cross-sectional view showing the structure of the accessory according to the second embodiment.

[0098] FIG45 is an enlarged view of region XXXXV in FIG44.

[0099] FIG46 is a perspective view showing the structure of the accessory according to the third embodiment.

[0100] FIG47 is a perspective view showing the state of the first game controller and the second game controller being assembled into the accessory. Detailed Embodiments

[0101] The embodiments of this disclosure (also referred to as the present embodiments) will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. Furthermore, the same or equivalent parts in the drawings will be labeled with the same reference numerals, and their descriptions will not be repeated.

[0102] 〔First Embodiment〕

[0103] <Summary>

[0104] First, a summary of an example of the accessory involved in this disclosure will be described. FIG1 is a perspective view showing the structure of the accessory involved in the first embodiment. FIG2 is a perspective view showing the structure of the accessory involved in the first embodiment when viewed from a different direction than FIG1. ​​

[0105] As shown in FIG1 and FIG2, the accessory 500 involved in the first embodiment is a strap accessory. The accessory 500, for example, has a main body member 530, a strap 590, a first light guide path 551, a second light guide path 552, a first cover 510, and a second cover 520. A recess 585 is provided in the main body member 530.

[0106] The accessory involved in the first embodiment is detachably mounted on the game controller 1 described later. As shown in Figures 30 and 32, accessory 500 can be installed on game controller 1. As shown in Figure 41, accessory 500 can be removed from game controller 1.

[0107] The accessory 500 according to the first embodiment can press the button of game controller 1 by moving the main body member 530 relative to game controller 1. As shown in Figure 38, by pressing the right side of the operation surface 570 by the user, accessory 500 can press the first button 110 of game controller 1 as per the instruction manual page 6 / 46 13 CN 121001793 A. As shown in Figure 39, by pressing the left side of the operation surface 570 by the user, accessory 500 can press the second button 120 of game controller 1.

[0108] <Game Device>

[0109] Next, the structure of an example of a game device having a game controller capable of assembling an accessory will be described. Figure 3 is a front view schematic diagram showing the structure of an example of a game device.

[0110] As shown in Figure 3, game device 1000 has a first game controller 1, a second game controller 2, and a main body member 3. Hereinafter, the first game controller 1 or the second game controller 2 will be simply referred to as the game controller. The main unit 3 is capable of performing game processing. Game processing is performed based on input to the game controller. The first game controller 1 and the second game controller 2 are detachable from the main unit 3. In the installation state shown in FIG3, the first game controller 1 is installed on the right side of the main unit 3, and the second game controller 2 is installed on the left side of the main unit 3.

[0111] FIG4 is a front view schematic diagram showing the state in which the first game controller 1 and the second game controller 2 are each removed from the main unit 3.

[0112] As shown in FIG5, 6, and 7, the game controller can be used whether it is installed on the main unit 3 or removed from the main unit 3.

[0113] As shown in FIG5, when the game controller is installed on the main unit 3, it is used such that the long side of the game controller is in the up-down direction, for example. On the other hand, as shown in FIG6, when the game controller is removed from the main unit 3, it is used such that the long side of the game controller is in the left-right direction (from another viewpoint, the direction parallel to the ground).

[0114] In the example shown in FIG6, the first game controller 1 and the second game controller 2 are operated by different users.

[0115] In the following description, when referring to the direction of the game controller (up-down and left-right direction), the following usage state will be described as the reference direction: the game controller is removed from the main unit 3 and the long side is in the left-right direction. On the other hand, in the following description, when referring to the direction of the main unit 3 and the direction of the game device 1000 after the game controller is installed on the main unit 3, the following usage state will be described as the reference direction: the direction in which the sides of the main unit 3 on which the game controller is installed are connected to each other is the left-right direction.

[0116] Furthermore, as shown in FIG7, when the game controller is removed from the main unit 3, it is also used in a manner in which the long side direction of the game controller is, for example, vertical (from another viewpoint, perpendicular to the ground). Furthermore, in the example shown in FIG7, both the first game controller 1 and the second game controller 2 are operated by one user. It is also possible that different users operate the respective controllers.

[0117] Hereinafter, the usage state shown in FIG5 will be referred to as the integrated grip state, the usage state shown in FIG6 will be referred to as the horizontal grip state, and the usage state shown in FIG7 will be referred to as the vertical grip state.

[0118] As shown in FIG4, the first game controller 1 has a protrusion 100 protruding from the upper side 11. The upper side 11 of the first game controller 1 is a side extending along the long side direction of the first game controller 1. The protrusion 100 extends along the long side direction of the upper side 11. The protrusion 100 is fitted to the controller housing 10. Similarly, the second game controller 2 has a protrusion 200 on its upper side 211 that protrudes from the side and extends along the long side of the side. The upper side 211 of the second game controller 2 is a side that extends along the long side of the second game controller 2. The protrusion 200 extends along the long side of the upper side 211. The protrusion 200 is fitted to the controller housing 20.

[0119] As shown in Figures 3 and 4, the main body device 3 has a game device side recess 310 on its right side 313. The game device side recess 310 extends along the long side of the right side 313. The game device side recess 310 extends along the vertical direction of the right side 313. The left side 314 of the main body device 3 has a game device side recess 320. The game device side recess 320 extends along the long side of the right side 313.The left side surface 314 of the main body extends along its long side. The game device side recess 320 extends vertically along the left side surface 314 of the main body of the main body 3. The game device side recesses 310 and 320 are elongated recesses extending along the long side of the right side surface 313 or the left side surface 314 of the main body.

[0120] As shown in FIG3, the first game controller 1 is assembled to the main body 3 by inserting the protrusion 100 into the game device side recess 310. The first game controller 1 is assembled to the main body 3 by having its upper side surface 11 facing the right side surface 313 of the main body of the main body, and the long side of the upper side surface 11 of the first game controller 1 extending along the long side of the right side surface 313 of the main body of the main body of the main body of the main body. Similarly, the second game controller 2 is assembled to the main body 3 by inserting the protrusion 200 into the game device side recess 320. The second game controller 2 is mounted on the main body 3 with its upper side 211 facing the left side 314 of the main body 3, and the long side of the upper side 211 of the second game controller 2 extending along the long side of the left side 314 of the main body 3.

[0121] Furthermore, the first game controller 1 and the second game controller 2 each have a joystick and a set of four buttons, but when mounted on the main body 3, the first game controller 1 is mounted with the four buttons on the upper side and the joystick on the lower side. On the other hand, the second game controller 2 is mounted on the main body 3 with the joystick on the upper side and the four buttons on the lower side.

[0122] <Main Body>

[0123] As shown in FIG3, a display 305 is provided on the front side 315 of the main body 3. The display surface of the display 305 is exposed from the opening provided on the front side 315 of the main body. In addition, the display 305 may also be mounted on the surface of the front side 315 of the main body. The display 305 may also be any display device such as a liquid crystal display device or an OLED. A touch panel may also be provided on the display surface of the display 305. The touch panel may also employ any touch detection method. The display 305 may, for example, display an image acquired or generated by the main device 3. The image may be a static image or a dynamic image.

[0124] The main device 3 has a sound input / output terminal 301. The sound input / output terminal 301 is provided on the upper side 316 of the main body of the main device 3. The sound input / output terminal 301 is, for example, a headphone jack. Headphones or microphones can be installed on the sound input / output terminal 301. In addition, the main device 3 may also have a volume button next to the sound input / output terminal 301. The volume button is a button used to adjust the volume output by the main device 3.

[0125] The main device 3 has a lower terminal 303. The lower terminal 303 is provided on the lower side 317 of the main body of the main device 3.The side terminal 303 may also be located at the center of the lower side surface 317 of the main body in the left-right direction. The lower side terminal 303 may be, for example, a terminal for communicating with an external device. The lower side terminal 303 may be, for example, a USB (Universal Serial Bus) connector. The main body device 3 may also be powered from the outside through the lower side terminal 303. The main body device 3 may also output images to the outside through the lower side terminal 303. When the main body device 3 is mounted on a bracket from the lower side of the main body, the lower side terminal 303 may also be connected to the terminal of the bracket.

[0126] The main body device 3 has an upper side terminal 302 on the upper side surface 316 of the main body. The main body device 3 may also have a power button 307 and a storage medium slot 304 on the upper side surface 316 of the main body. The main body device 3 may also perform game processing by executing a game application stored on a storage medium inserted into the storage medium slot 304.

[0127] FIG8 is an assembled perspective view showing the structure of the right side surface of the main body device 3. FIG9 is an exploded perspective view showing the structure of the right side surface of the main body device 3. Furthermore, the main body device 3 also has the same structure on the left side.

[0128] As shown in FIG8, a game device side recess 310 is provided on the right side 313 of the main body of the main body device 3. The game device side recess 310 is a portion recessed on the right side 313 of the main body. The game device side recess 310 has a game device side bottom surface 3121 and a game device side inner peripheral surface 3120 surrounding the game device side bottom surface 3121. Furthermore, in this embodiment, the portion of the main body shell 306 that forms the right side of the main body device 3 is recessed, thereby forming the game device side inner peripheral surface 3120 and the base surface (base surface 311 described later) that becomes the bottom surface. By placing the cover member 338 on the base surface, the surface of the cover member 338 constitutes the game device side bottom surface 3121 of the game device side recess 310. Alternatively, the cover member 338 may be omitted, in which case the bottom surface formed by the main body shell 306 becomes the game device side bottom surface 3121 of the game device side recess 310.

[0129] As shown in FIG8, the game device side bottom surface 3121 of the game device side recess 310 extends along the long side direction of the right side face 313 of the main body. The front side edge and the back side edge of the game device side bottom surface 3121 are substantially straight lines and extend substantially parallel to each other. In this embodiment, the upper region and the lower region of the game device side bottom surface 3121 narrow in width as they move toward the end. More specifically, the upper region and the lower region of the game device side bottom surface 3121 narrow in width in a curved manner. In addition, the upper region and the lower region of the game device side bottom surface 3121 may also narrow in width in a straight line. In addition, the width of the upper region and the lower region of the game device side bottom surface 3121 may also be constant. Alternatively, the game device side bottom surface 3121 may also be...Only one of the upper and lower regions of the bottom surface 3121 of the gaming device narrows in width towards the end.

[0130] As shown in FIG9, the main body device 3 has a first plug connector 330, a cover member 338, a set of stepped thread members 334, and two gaming device-side magnetic elements 410 and 420 disposed along the long side direction of the gaming device-side recess 310. The first gaming device-side magnetic element 410 is disposed on the upper side, and the second gaming device-side magnetic element 420 is disposed on the lower side. The first gaming device-side magnetic element 410 is disposed in a region above the center of the long side direction of the right side surface 313 of the main body, and the second gaming device-side magnetic element 420 is disposed in a region below the center of the long side direction of the right side surface 313 of the main body. The gaming device-side magnetic elements 410 and 420 each include a magnet and a yoke that clamps the magnet in the middle. The gaming device-side magnetic elements 410 and 420 may also not include a yoke. The magnetic elements 410 and 420 on the gaming device side can also be disposed in the upper or lower regions.

[0131] As shown in FIG9, a partial recess forming the right side surface in the main body shell 306 forms a base surface 311, which is the base of the bottom surface of the gaming device side recess 310, and a gaming device side inner peripheral surface 3120. As described above, the surface of the cover member 338 placed on the base surface 311 constitutes the gaming device side bottom surface 3121. The shape of the base surface 311 is substantially the same as the shape of the cover member 338. In this embodiment, the gaming device side inner peripheral surface 3120 surrounds the entire circumference of the base surface 311, but it may not be a structure that surrounds the entire circumference. The gaming device side inner peripheral surface 3120 is connected to the base surface 311 and the right side surface 313 of the main body. The upper end of the gaming device side inner peripheral surface 3120 (the right end in the main body device 3) is connected to the right side surface 313 of the main body. From another point of view, the gaming device side recess 310 is more recessed than the right side surface 313 of the main body.

[0132] The base surface 311 has a first hole 401 and a second hole 402 for receiving the magnetic elements 410 and 420 on the gaming device side. The first hole 401 and the second hole 402 are arranged along the long side direction of the right side surface 313 of the main body. That is, the first hole 401 and the second hole 402 are arranged along the long side direction of the base surface 311. Details are described below. The first game controller 1 also has magnetic elements. The game controller is attached to the main body device 3 by magnetic elements on the first game controller 1 side adsorbing the magnetic elements 410 and 420 on the gaming device side. By all or part of the magnetic elements 410 and 420 on the gaming device side entering through the entry holes 401 and 402 inside the main body housing 306, the distance between the magnetic elements on the first game controller 1 side and the magnetic elements 410 and 420 on the gaming device side installed on the main body device 3 becomes closer, which can improve the magnetic force of adsorption.

[0133] The first gaming device side magnetic element 410, the second gaming device side magnetic element 420, the first hole 401 and the second hole 402Hole 402 is covered by cover member 338. That is, the first game device side magnetic element 410 and the second game device side magnetic element 420 are covered by cover member 338, which constitutes the bottom surface 3121 of the game device side recess 310. In this embodiment, as a way of providing the first game device side magnetic element 410 and the second game device side magnetic element 420 at the bottom of the game device side recess 310, the first game device side magnetic element 410 and the second game device side magnetic element 420 are embedded in the bottom surface 3121 of the game device side recess 310 by cover member 338. As another way of providing the first game device side magnetic element 410 and the second game device side magnetic element 420 at the bottom of the game device side recess 310, the first game device side magnetic element 410 and the second game device side magnetic element 420 may also be disposed on the bottom surface 3121 of the game device side recess 310. Additionally, the first game device-side magnetic element 410 and the second game device-side magnetic element 420 can also be disposed exposed on the surface or deep within the hole provided in the bottom surface 3121 of the game device side recess 310 on the game device side.

[0134] The second game device-side magnetic element 420 has the same structure as the first game device-side magnetic element 410. In addition, like the first game device-side magnetic element 410, a portion of the second game device-side magnetic element 420 is housed in the second hole 402.

[0135] As shown in FIG9, the first plug connector 330 has a support portion 333, a first tongue 332 protruding from the support portion 333, and a main body first terminal 331 disposed along the surface of the first tongue 332. The support portion 333 and the first tongue 332 can be integral or separate.

[0136] In the long side direction of the right side face 313 of the main body, when viewed from the bottom surface direction of the game device side recess 310, the first plug connector 330 is disposed between the first game device side magnetic element 410 and the second game device side magnetic element 420. Therefore, in the long side direction of the right side face 313 of the main body, the main body first terminal 331 is disposed between the first game device side magnetic element 410 and the second game device side magnetic element 420. In addition, the front end of the first tongue 332 (the right end of the first tongue 332) does not protrude from the game device side recess 310. That is, the first tongue 332 is disposed in the game device side recess 310 in a manner that does not protrude outward from the right side face 313 of the main body. Therefore, the main body first terminal 331 disposed in the first tongue 332 is also disposed in the game device side recess 310. In addition, in other ways, the first tongue 332 and the main body first terminal 331 may also protrude in a manner that is higher than the right side face 313 of the main body.

[0137] The first plug connector 330 is mounted on the base surface 311 via a set of stepped threaded members 334. The first plug connector 330 is mounted on the base surface 311 via a set of stepped threaded members 334 and can move slightly relative to the base surface 311. That is, the first plug connector 330 is a floating connector. Since the first plug connector 330 is a floating connector, the connection of the connector can be easily maintained even if the first game controller mounted on the main body device 3 moves slightly relative to the main body device 3. The first plug connector 330 can move freely about the axial direction of the stepped threaded members 334 and can also move axially. A set of stepped threaded members 334 and a support portion 333 are covered by a cover member 338. The first tongue 332 and the main body first terminal 331 are exposed through the through hole 337 of the cover member 338.

[0138] <Controller>

[0139] FIG10 is a six-view schematic diagram showing the structure of the first game controller 1.

[0140] As shown in FIG10, the first game controller 1 of this embodiment has a joystick 31 as an example of a directional input unit, a group of four buttons 32 arranged in a cross shape, a + button 33 (1), and a home button 33 (2) on its front side. In addition, the first game controller 1 has a top surface button (right) 110 (hereinafter also referred to as the first button 110), a top surface button (left) 120 (hereinafter also referred to as the second button 120), a synchronization button 50, a shoulder button (right) 130, and a Z shoulder button (right) 140. Details are described below. The top surface button (right) 110, the top surface button (left) 120, and the synchronization button 50 are provided on the protrusion 100. These are examples of input units, and not all of them may be provided. In addition, the first game controller 1 may replace these input units or have other input units such as touch pads and pressure sensors in addition to these input units.

[0141] When the first game controller 1 is installed on the main unit 3, the operation information of the input unit is transmitted to the main unit first terminal 331 of the main unit 3 via the first terminal 160 (described later), and the CPU of the main unit 3 processes the information according to the program. In addition, when the game controller is not installed on the main unit 3, the operation information of the input unit is transmitted to the CPU of the main unit 3 via the wireless chip of the game controller and the wireless chip of the main unit 3. In addition, the game device may not have the first terminal 160 and the main unit first terminal 331. In this case, the information is transmitted via the wireless chip even when the game controller is installed on the main unit 3. Specification 10 / 46 pages 17 CN 121001793 A

[0142] As shown in FIG10, the first game controller 1 has a front 15, a back 16, an upper side 11, a right side 12, and a lower side.13 and left side 14. Front 15 is the face facing the user using the first game controller 1 in the integrated grip state, horizontal grip state, and vertical grip state. Back 16 is located on the opposite side of front 15. Front 15 and back 16 are connected to upper side 11, right side 12, lower side 13, and left side 14, respectively.

[0143] The normal direction of upper side 11 is also called the first direction R1. The first direction R1 is the direction in which the protrusion 100 protrudes, also called the upper side or convex direction, or upper direction. The protrusion 100 is located on the first direction R1 side of upper side 11. The opposite direction of the first direction R1 is also called the third direction R3. The third direction R3 is also called the lower side or lower direction. The first direction R1 and the third direction R3 are collectively referred to as the up and down direction.

[0144] The direction perpendicular to the up and down direction and toward the right side 12 is also called the second direction R2. The second direction R2 is also called the right side or right direction. The opposite direction of the second direction R2 is also called the fourth direction R4. The fourth direction R4 is also called the left side or left direction. The second direction R2 and the fourth direction R4 are collectively referred to as the left-right direction.

[0145] The normal direction of the front side 15 is also called the fifth direction R5. The fifth direction R5 is also called the front side or front direction. The opposite direction of the fifth direction is also called the sixth direction R6. The sixth direction R6 is also called the back side or back direction. The fifth direction R5 and the sixth direction R6 are collectively referred to as the front-back direction.

[0146] As described above, the upper side 11 is located on the upper side relative to the front side. The upper side 11 is a side extending along the long side direction of the front side 15. In this embodiment, the long side direction of the front side 15 is the left-right direction of the front side 15. The upper side 11 extends along the left-right direction. The lower side 13 is located on the opposite side of the upper side 11. The lower side 13 is located on the third direction R3 side of the upper side 11. The right side 12 is a side connected to the right end of the upper side 11 and extending in a direction away from the upper side 11. The end of the right side far from the upper side 11 is connected to the right end of the lower side 13. The left side 14 is a side that is connected to the left end of the upper side 11 and extends away from the upper side 11. The end of the left side far from the upper side 11 is connected to the left end of the lower side 13. The right side is located on the second direction R2 side of the left side.

[0147] As shown in FIG10, on the front side 15 of the first game controller, a + button 33 (1), a group of 4 buttons 32, a joystick 31, and a home button 33 (2) are provided from the right side in the left-right direction. The group of 4 buttons 32 is adjacent to the joystick 31. In the up-down direction, the joystick 31 is located between the upper button and the lower button of the group of 4 buttons 32. In the left-right direction, the joystick 31 is located on the approximate extension line of the straight line connecting the right button and the left button of the group of 4 buttons 32.

[0148] The joystick 31 can tilt in a 360-degree direction, or it can tilt in directions including the first direction R1 to the fourth direction R4.The joystick 31 can be tilted in any direction. Alternatively, the joystick 31 can be tilted in only a portion of the directions. Alternatively, the joystick 31 can be pressed. The joystick 31 can also slide in all directions instead of tilting. The main unit 3 can also process the signal indicating the operation direction in the executed program by the user's operation of the joystick 31. In addition, the game controller can replace the joystick 31 or have other inputs besides the joystick 31 as the direction input. For example, it can have a cross button and a set of buttons.

[0149] The main unit 3 can also perform corresponding prescribed processing based on the pressing of the + button 33 (1) and the four buttons 32 in the executed program. The main unit 3 can also bring up the home menu based on the input of the home button 33 (2).

[0150] The shoulder button (right) 130 is, for example, a button used in the integrated grip state, and is a button arranged on the upper right side of the first game controller 1 in the integrated grip state. The shoulder button (right) 130 can also be used in the vertical grip state. The shoulder button (right) 130 has a curved operating surface. The shoulder button (right) 130 extends away from the upper side 11. The shoulder button (right) 130 is generally located in the lower right part of the first game controller 1 in the horizontal grip state. The shoulder button (right) 130 may also be located at least partially on the right side 12. The operating surface of the shoulder button (right) 130 is generally curved along the lower right part of the first game controller 1. The main body device 3 performs a prescribed process based on the pressing of the shoulder button (right) in the executed program.

[0151] The Z shoulder button (right) 140 is, for example, a button used in the integrated grip state, and is located on the back side of the shoulder button (right) 130. The Z shoulder button (right) 140 can also be used in the vertical grip state. The Z shoulder button (right) 140 has a curved operating surface. The shoulder button (right) 130 extends away from the upper side 11. The Z-shoulder button (right) 140 is generally located on the lower right side of the first game controller 1 in the horizontal grip state. The Z-shoulder button (right) 140 may also be at least partially located on the right side 12. The Z-shoulder button (right) 140 may also be at least partially located on the back 16. The operating surface of the Z-shoulder button (right) 140 is generally curved along the lower right side of the first game controller 1. Alternatively, the Z-shoulder button (right) 140 may be entirely located on the back. The main unit 3 performs a prescribed process based on the pressing of the Z-shoulder button (right) 140 during the executed program.

[0152] FIG11 is a perspective view showing the structure of the first game controller 1. FIG12 is an exploded perspective view including the protrusion 100.

[0153] As shown in FIG11, in addition to the described structure, the first game controller 1 also has: a light-emitting section 150,It is used to notify the identification number of the game controller; a first terminal 160, which is connected to the main body first terminal 331 of the main body device 3; a first buffer 191; a second buffer 192; and an operating part 182, which constitutes a disassembly mechanism for removing the protrusion 100 from the main body device 3.

[0154] As shown in FIG11, the protrusion 100 protrudes upward from the upper side 11. From another viewpoint, the protrusion 100 protrudes from the upper side 11 in a first direction R1. The protrusion 100 extends along the long side direction of the upper side 11 (i.e., the length of this long side direction is longer than the length of other directions). In addition, the protrusion 100 may also extend in a manner that is not strictly consistent with the long side direction of the upper side 11, as long as it extends along the long side direction. In other words, the long side direction of the protrusion 100 is along the long side direction of the upper side 11. In addition, the long side direction of the protrusion 100 may not be strictly consistent with the long side direction of the upper side 11. The protrusion 100 is an elongated protrusion extending along the long side of the upper side 11. Furthermore, the protrusion 200 of the second game controller 2 also has the same structure as the protrusion 100. The following description focuses on the structure of the protrusion 100 of the first game controller 1.

[0155] The protrusion 100 has a top surface (hereinafter also referred to as top surface 106) and a peripheral surface (hereinafter also referred to as outer peripheral surface 107) extending downward from the top surface. The top surface 106 is separate from the upper side 11. The outer peripheral surface 107 is disposed between the top surface 106 and the upper side 11, extending from the top surface 106 to the upper side 11. The outer peripheral surface 107 is connected to the top surface 106 in a manner that surrounds the outer edge of the top surface 106. The top surface 106 extends along the long side of the upper side 11. When viewed from the direction of the top surface 106, the protrusion 100 extends along the long side of the upper side 11. The length of the top surface 106 in the left-right direction is longer than the length of the top surface 106 in the front-back direction. Furthermore, the surface of the top surface 106 may be embossed or otherwise not flat, and may also be flat.

[0156] In this embodiment, the protrusion 100 is a frustum pyramid shape whose cross-section decreases as it moves toward the top surface 106. Furthermore, as described later, the end region in the long side direction may also be rounded. From another viewpoint, when the protrusion 100 is viewed from the top surface 106 side (i.e., the upper side), the top surface 106 and the outer peripheral surface 107 surrounding the top surface 106 can be seen. Furthermore, the shape of the protrusion 100 is not limited to a frustum pyramid. As an example, the protrusion 100 may also be a frustum cone or a cuboid.

[0157] The length of the protrusion 100 in the left-right direction (i.e., the length of the protrusion 100 in the long side direction) may, for example, be more than twice, or more than five times, the length of the protrusion 100 in the front-back direction. The length of the convex portion 100 in the left-right direction can be, for example, more than 50% or more of the length of the upper side surface 11 in the left-right direction.The length of the part 100 in the left-right direction can be, for example, less than 25 times or less than 15 times the length of the part 100 in the front-back direction.

[0158] By increasing the length of the part 100 in the left-right direction, the length of the top surface (operation surface) of the upper button (right) 110 and the upper button (left) 120 in the left-right direction can be increased, which can improve operability. In addition, it is also easy to arrange the first buffer 191, the second buffer 192, etc. on the top surface of the part 100. Specification 12 / 46 pages 19 CN 121001793 A

[0159] As shown in FIG11, the part 100 is sandwiched between the front side shell 61 and the back side shell 62 constituting the controller shell 10. On the upper side 11, a shell opening 17 is provided formed by the end face of the front side shell 61 and the end face of the back side shell 62. The part 100 protrudes through the shell opening 17 from the inside of the controller shell 10.

[0160] As shown in FIG12, the protrusion 100 has a protrusion flange 19. The protrusion flange 19 extends outward (more specifically, in the left-right and front-back directions) from the lower end of the wall portion constituting the outer peripheral surface 107. The area of ​​the protrusion 100 above the protrusion flange 19 is exposed from the housing opening 17. The area of ​​the protrusion 100 below, including the protrusion flange 19, is located inside the controller housing 10. The protrusion flange 19 functions as an anti-detachment component of the protrusion 100. In addition, in other ways, the protrusion 100 may also be composed of multiple components. In other ways, the protrusion 100 may also be part of the controller housing 10. For example, the protrusion 100 may also be formed by at least one of the front side housing 61 and the back side housing 62.

[0161] The protrusion 100 is configured to be inserted into the game device side recess 310 from the recessed front direction (right side direction of the main body device 3). The shape of the protrusion 100 is formed to match the shape of the recess 310 on the gaming device side. From another viewpoint, the shapes of the top surface 106 and the outer peripheral surface 107 of the protrusion correspond to the shapes of the bottom surface 3121 and the inner peripheral surface 3120 on the gaming device side of the recess 310. When the first game controller 1 is mounted on the main unit 3, the top surface 106 abuts or approaches the bottom surface 3121 on the gaming device side and faces it, and the outer peripheral surface 107 abuts or approaches the inner peripheral surface 3120 on the gaming device side and faces it. Therefore, for example, when the user mounts the first game controller 1 on the main unit 3, the first game controller 1 is guided to the appropriate mounting position. Furthermore, for example, positional deviation of the first game controller 1 mounted on the main unit 3 in the vertical or longitudinal direction is suppressed. As an example, in a single-piece grip state, even if force is applied to the game controller in the longitudinal or vertical direction with user input, significant positional deviation of the game controller relative to the main unit 3 is suppressed.

[0162] As shown in Figures 10 to 12, the outer peripheral surface 107 of the protrusion 100 has a first engaging hole 193 and a second engaging hole 194 on its long side end face. The first engaging hole 193 is provided on the first end face of the protrusion 100. The second engaging hole 194 is provided on the second end face of the protrusion 100. The shape of the first engaging hole 193 is different from the shape of the second engaging hole 194. In the front-back direction, the length of the first engaging hole 193 and the length of the second engaging hole 194 may also be different. In the up-down direction, the length of the first engaging hole 193 and the length of the second engaging hole 194 may also be different.

[0163] As shown in Figures 11 and 12, the upper surface button (right) 110 and the upper surface button (left) 120 are provided on the protrusion 100. The upper surface button (right) 110 and the upper surface button (left) 120 are buttons for users to press, and are components that move downwards by pressing. A grounding portion 51 is connected to the lower side of the upper surface button (right) 110. A tactile switch 117 is provided on the lower side of the upper surface button (right) 110. When the upper surface button (right) 110 moves downward by a user's pressing operation, the tactile switch 117 is pressed by the upper surface button (right) 110. The upper surface button (right) 110 and the tactile switch 117 constitute a push-button switch. In addition, the upper surface button (left) 120 and the tactile switch 127 constitute a push-button switch.

[0164] The upper surface button (right) 110 is exposed from the first opening 197 provided on the top surface 106. The exposed portions of the upper surface buttons 110 and 120 (110 and 120 in FIG. 10) form an operating portion pressed by the user. A grounding portion 53 is connected to the lower side of the upper surface button (left) 120. A tactile switch 127 is provided on the lower side of the upper surface button (left) 120. The tactile switch 127 is pressed by the upper surface button (right) 120. The turn-on signal of the tactile switch 117 and the turn-on signal of the tactile switch 127 are transmitted to the main unit 3, and the processing corresponding to the pressing of the upper surface button (right) 110 and the upper surface button (right) 120 is performed in the executed program.

[0165] The synchronization button 50 is provided on the protrusion 100. The synchronization button 50 is pressed by the user. The synchronization button 50 is provided between the upper surface button (right) 110 and the upper surface button (left) 120 in the long side direction of the protrusion 100. More specifically, the synchronization button 50 is provided between the first terminal 160 and the upper surface button (left) 120 in the long side direction of the protrusion 100. The synchronization button 50 can also be used to indicate setting processing related to wireless communication between the first game controller 1 and the main unit 3. Specification 13 / 46 pages 20 CN 121001793 A

[0166] The first game controller 1 has a terminal receiving portion 167. The first terminal 160 is provided along the inner circumferential surface of the terminal receiving portion 167.The first terminal 160 extends vertically. A terminal opening 196 is provided on the top surface 106. A terminal receiving portion 167 communicates with the terminal opening 196. That is, the terminal receiving portion 167 opens on the top surface 106. Therefore, the first terminal 160 can be contacted from the outside of the top surface 106.

[0167] The terminal opening 196 is provided at a position between the upper surface button (right) 110 and the upper surface button (left) 120 on the top surface 106. Thus, the terminal receiving portion 167 opens at a position between the upper surface button (right) 110 and the upper surface button (left) 120 on the top surface 106. The first terminal 160 is provided between the upper surface button (right) 110 and the upper surface button (left) 120 in the long side direction of the protrusion 100. Furthermore, the first terminal 160 may be located between the upper surface button (right) 110 and the upper surface button (left) 120 in the left-right direction, or it may not be located between the upper surface button (right) 110 and the upper surface button (left) 120 in the front-back direction and the up-down direction. From another viewpoint, when viewed from the top surface of the protrusion 100, the terminal is located between the upper surface button (right) 110 and the upper surface button (left) 120. The first terminal 160 is located inside the protrusion 100. The first terminal 160 is arranged such that at least its upper end is below or lower than the top surface 106 in the protruding direction of the protrusion 100. The upper end of the first terminal 160 may also be located between the top surface 106 and the upper side surface 11. The lower end of the first terminal 160 may also be located in a position lower than the upper side surface 11, i.e., inside the controller housing 10.

[0168] The light-emitting part 150 is provided on the outer peripheral surface 107 of the protrusion 100. More specifically, the light-emitting section 150 is disposed on the front side of the outer peripheral surface 107. From another viewpoint, the area of ​​the outer peripheral surface 107 where the light-emitting section 150 is disposed faces the front side. When the user observes the front surface 15 of the first game controller 1, the light from the light-emitting section 150 can be visually recognized. The light-emitting section 150 typically emits light emitted by the LED outward.

[0169] The light-emitting section 150 can notify the user of specified information. The light-emitting section 150 can also display information for identifying each game controller to the user when the main device 3 is communicating with multiple game controllers. The light-emitting section 150 can also display other information to the user. The number of light-emitting sections 150 is not particularly limited, for example, four. In this embodiment, the four light-emitting sections 150 are arranged in a left-right direction. For example, it is also possible that a portion or number of the four light-emitting sections 150 corresponding to the identification number assigned to the game controller is lit.

[0170] The light-emitting portion 150 is disposed between the upper surface button (right) 110 and the upper surface button (left) 120 in the long side direction of the protrusion 100. The light-emitting portion 150 is disposed at a position overlapping with the first terminal 160 in the long side direction of the protrusion 100. From other viewsIn terms of view, when viewed from the front side, the light-emitting portion 150 is located below the terminal opening 196.

[0171] A first buffer 191 and a second buffer 192 are mounted on the top surface 106 of the protrusion 100. The height of the top surface of the first buffer 191 and the second buffer 192 relative to the upper side surface 11 is higher than the height of the top surface 106 of the protrusion 100 relative to the upper side surface 11. From another viewpoint, the first buffer 191 and the second buffer 192 increase the height of the top surface of the protrusion 100. Alternatively, the first buffer 191 and the second buffer 192 may be omitted.

[0172] The game controller 1 may also be mounted with the top surface of the protrusion 100 facing a contact surface such as a table. In this case, by having the first buffer 191 and the second buffer 192 themselves in contact with the contact surface, the portion of the top surface 106 of the protrusion 100 without buffers is prevented from directly contacting the contact surface. Additionally, when the first game controller 1 is installed on the main body device 3, the top surface of the first buffer 191 and the top surface of the second buffer 192 will contact the bottom surface 3121 of the game device side recess 310.

[0173] Regarding the height relative to the upper side 11, the height of the top surfaces of the first buffer 191 and the second buffer 192 is equal to or higher than the highest height of the top surface 106 of the protrusion 100. From another viewpoint, the top surfaces of the first buffer 191 and the second buffer 192 are located at the uppermost side of the first game controller 1. The shape of the first buffer 191 is not particularly limited, and it can be any shape such as circular, elliptical, or rectangular. The first buffer 191 may also have a through hole. The shape of the first buffer 191 is described on page 14 / 46 of CN 121001793 A. The shapes of the first buffer 191 and the second buffer 192 can be the same or different.

[0174] In the long side direction of the protrusion 100, the first buffer 191 is located on the right side 12 of the upper surface button (right) 110. In the long side direction of the protrusion 100, the upper surface button (right) 110 is located between the first terminal 160 and the first buffer 191.

[0175] In the long side direction of the protrusion 100, the second buffer 192 is located on the left side 14 of the upper surface button (left) 120. In the long side direction of the protrusion 100, the upper surface button (left) 120 is located between the first terminal 160 and the second buffer 192. More specifically, in the long side direction of the protrusion 100, the upper surface button (left) 120 is located between the synchronization button 50 and the second buffer 192.

[0176] FIG13 is a partial cross-sectional schematic diagram along line XIII-XIII of FIG11. The structure of the upper surface button (right) 110 and its surroundings will be described in detail below. In this embodiment, the structure of the upper surface button (left) 120 and its surrounding area is substantially symmetrical with the structure of the upper surface button (right) 110 and its surrounding area in the left-right direction.

[0177] As shown in FIG13, the portion of the upper surface button (right) 110 exposed from the top surface of the protrusion 100 forms an operation surface 115 for user operation. The upper surface button (right) 110 has a main body 114, a side wall 118, a flange 113, a first protrusion 111, and a second protrusion 112, including the operation surface 115. The operation surface 115 extends along the long side direction of the protrusion 100 on the top surface 106 of the protrusion 100. In other words, the long side direction of the operation surface 115 is the left-right direction. From other viewpoints, the long side direction of the operation surface 115 is consistent with the long side direction of the protrusion 100.

[0178] In this embodiment, the upper surface button (right) 110 is a single component, the entire component of which is a material that, although not a magnet, is attracted to a magnet. The material of the upper surface button (right) 110 is not particularly limited, and may also include a soft magnetic material. The material of the upper surface button (right) 110 may be iron, for example, or cold-rolled steel sheet (SPCC). Alternatively, the material of the upper surface button (right) 110 may also be a material containing iron. For example, the material of the upper surface button (right) 110 may be iron with added silicon and / or nickel. Alternatively, the upper surface button (right) 110 may be a single component molded from resin in a soft magnet.

[0179] Furthermore, in other ways, the upper surface button (right) 110 may also include a magnet, or a combination of a magnet and a soft magnet.

[0180] Additionally, in other ways, the upper surface button (right) 110 may include only a portion of a soft magnet or a magnet. In this case, at least the portion exposed from the top surface 106 of the protrusion 100 may include a soft magnet or a magnet. Additionally, at least the portion forming the operating surface 115 may include a soft magnet or a magnet.

[0181] The operating surface 115 is the operating surface of the upper surface button (right) 110 exposed from the first opening 197 and pressed by the user. The operating surface 115 faces the first direction R1. The operating surface 115 extends in the left-right direction. The length of the operating surface 115 in the left-right direction may be more than 10% or more than 20% of the length of the top surface 106 of the protrusion 100 in the left-right direction. In addition, the length of the operating surface 115 in the left-right direction may be more than 10% or more than 20% of the length of the upper side surface 11 of the protrusion 100 in the left-right direction.

[0182] As shown in FIG13, a tactile switch 117 is provided below the first protrusion 111. The tactile switch 117 is disposed on the flexible printed circuit 90 (hereinafter also referred to as FPC 90). The upper part of the tactile switch 117 is a leaf spring.

[0183] When the upper surface button (right) 110 is not pressed by the user, the first protrusion 111 is touched by the switch 117 from below.Support. When the user presses the upper surface button (right) 110, the upper surface button (right) 110 moves downward from its initial position. The upper part of the tactile switch 117 is pressed down by the first protrusion 111 of the downward-moving upper surface button (right) 110. The upper part of the tactile switch 117 deforms downward by being pressed. Thus, the switch is turned on (ON) inside the tactile switch. When the user releases their hand from the upper surface button (right) 110, the upper part of the tactile switch 117 returns to its original shape. The first protrusion 111 is pushed back upward by the shape restoration of the upper part of the tactile switch 117. Therefore, the upper surface button (right) 110 moves to its initial position. That is, when the upper surface button (right) 110 is pressed, the tactile switch 117 applies force in the opposite direction to the pressing direction of the upper surface button (right) 110. Furthermore, the tactile switch 117 can also apply force in the opposite direction to the pressing direction of the upper surface button (right) 110 when the upper surface button (right) 110 is not pressed.

[0184] In addition, as another method, the upper surface button (right) 110 can also be forceped upward by a force-applying body such as a spring. That is, the upper surface button (right) 110 can also be separated from the tactile switch 117 by being forceped upward by a force-applying body such as a spring, at least when pressed by the user (and also when not pressed by the user). In addition, as another method, a rubber switch can be used instead of the tactile switch 117.

[0185] The second protrusion 112 protrudes from the back of the main body 114 in a third direction R3. The number of second protrusions 112 is not particularly limited. In this embodiment, two second protrusions 112 are provided in such a way that the first protrusion 111 is sandwiched in the middle in the left-right direction. A ground electrode is provided below the second protrusions 112 and on the FPC 90. A grounding portion 51 is provided between the second protrusion 112 and the ground electrode in the vertical direction. The grounding portion 51 is conductive. The shape and material of the grounding portion 51 are not particularly limited; in this embodiment, it is an iron helical spring. The upper end of the grounding portion 51 is connected to the back of the main body 114, thereby conducting with the main body. The lower end of the second protrusion 112 is surrounded by the grounding portion 51, which is a helical spring. The lower end of the grounding portion 51 is connected to the ground electrode.

[0186] In this embodiment, the upper surface button (right) 110 is a soft magnetic material, for example, including iron, and therefore is conductive. Therefore, there is a concern that the potential of the upper surface button (right) 110 changes due to contact between a charged object and the upper surface button (right) 110, thereby affecting the protrusion 100 or the internal electronic components of the controller housing 10. However, in this embodiment, the upper surface button (right) 110 is electrically connected to the ground electrode through the grounding portion 51, thereby changing the potential of the upper surface button (right) 110.It becomes ground potential. Therefore, even if a charged object comes into contact with the upper surface button (right) 110, the possibility of affecting the internal electronic components is suppressed.

[0187] Furthermore, in this embodiment, since the grounding part 51 is a coil spring in a compressed state, the upper surface button (right) 110 is exerted upward force by the coil spring. In this embodiment, since the force exerted by the coil spring is small, the upper surface button (right) 110 is in contact with the upper part of the tactile switch 117 in the initial position. In other ways, the upper surface button (right) 110 may also be separated from the tactile switch 117 in the initial position by the force exerted by the coil spring, which is the grounding part 51. In addition, in other ways, the first game controller 1 may not have a grounding part 51.

[0188] As shown in FIG12 and FIG13, the upper surface button (right) 110 has a main body part 114 whose surface constitutes an operating surface, a side wall 118 extending from the lower surface of the main body part 114, and a flange 113 extending outward from the side wall 118. Sidewall 118 extends into protrusion 100 through first opening 197. Flange 113 extends outward from sidewall 118 inside protrusion 100. Flange may also extend outward from lower end of sidewall 118. Flange 113 has a flange portion projecting to the right from right end of sidewall 118 and a flange portion extending to the left from left end of sidewall 118. Upper surface of flange 113 faces a portion of the surface inside protrusion 100 (hereinafter referred to as first inner surface 71) in a direction opposite to the pressing direction of upper surface button (right) 110. Furthermore, first inner surface 71 may not be an inner surface of protrusion 100 itself. Upper surface of flange 113 is located relative to first inner surface 71 in the pressing direction of upper surface button (right) 110. Therefore, flange 113 has the function of preventing upper surface button (right) 110 from falling off by directly or indirectly engaging with first inner surface 71.

[0189] Additionally, the outer peripheral surface of the sidewall 118 faces a portion of the surface inside the protrusion 100 (hereinafter referred to as the second inner surface 72) in the left-right direction. Furthermore, the second inner surface 72 may not be the inner surface of the protrusion 100 itself. The outer peripheral surface of the sidewall 118 is located relative to the second inner surface 72 in a direction perpendicular to the pressing direction of the upper surface button (right) 110.

[0190] The first game controller 1 has a first elastic deformable element 52 between the upper surface of the flange 113 and the first inner surface 71. The first elastic deformable element 52 is elastically deformed by an applied force and elastically recovers when no force is applied. The material of the first elastic deformable element 52 is not particularly limited; for example, it may be rubber.

[0191] The first elastic deformable element 52 may also be fixed to the first inner surface 71. The first elastic deformable element 52 may also be, for example, […].It is fixed to the first inner surface 71 using an adhesive material, or it can be fixed to the first inner surface 71 by being inserted into a hole formed in the first inner surface 71.

[0192] When the upper surface button (right) 110 is in the initial position, the first elastic deformable body 52 is in contact with the first inner surface 71 and the flange 113. At this time, the upper surface button (right) 110 can also be maintained in the initial position by balancing the force applied in the opposite direction to the pressing direction generated by the tactile switch 117 or the grounding part 51 with the force applied in the pressing direction generated by the first elastic deformable body 52. ​​In addition, when the upper surface button (right) 110 is in the initial position, the first elastic deformable body 52 can be in contact with only one of the first inner surface 71 and the flange 113, or it can be in contact with neither of them.

[0193] The first elastic deformable body 52 is disposed in the left-right direction between the outer peripheral surface of the sidewall 118 and the second inner surface 72 and on the side closer to the second inner surface 72. The first elastic deformable body 52 is separate from the sidewall 118. The first elastic deformable body 52 may also be in contact with the second inner surface 72. Alternatively, the first elastic deformable body 52 may also be separated from the second inner surface 72. In this case, in the left-right direction, the distance between the second inner surface 72 and the first elastic deformable body 52 is less than the distance between the side wall 118 and the first elastic deformable body 52. ​​In addition, in other ways, the first elastic deformable body 52 may also be provided on the side closer to the side wall 118.

[0194] When the first game controller 1 is installed on the main body device 3, the upper surface button (right) 110 is attracted to the magnetic element 410 on the first game device side. FIG14 is a cross-sectional schematic diagram showing the state in which the upper surface button (right) 110 is attracted to the magnetic element 410 on the first game device side.

[0195] As shown in FIG14, when the first game controller 1 is installed on the main body device 3, the upper surface button (right) 110 faces the magnetic element 410 on the first game device side. In this embodiment, since the upper surface button (right) 110 includes a soft magnet, when the first gaming device side magnetic element 410 approaches the upper surface button (right) 110, the upper surface button (right) 110 is pulled to the first gaming device side magnetic element 410 by magnetic force. Thus, a force opposite to the pressing direction is applied to the upper surface button (right) 110. At this time, the first elastic deformable body 52 disposed between the flange 113 and the first inner surface 71 is pressed towards the first inner surface 71 through the flange 113, thereby undergoing elastic deformation by contracting in the direction opposite to the pressing direction. As a result, the upper surface button (right) 110 moves in the direction opposite to the pressing direction. That is, the upper surface button (right) 110 moves from its initial position (where it is not pressed by the user) in the direction opposite to the pressing direction. The pressing direction is, for example, the third direction R3. The direction opposite to the pressing direction is, for example, the first direction R1.

[0196] The upper surface button (left) 120 also has the same structure as the upper surface button (right) 110. A tactile switch 127 is provided below the upper surface button (left) 120, and the tactile switch 127 applies force in the opposite direction to the pressing direction at least when the upper surface button (left) 120 is pressed. The upper surface button (left) 120 has a main body 124, a side wall 128, and a flange 123 (see Figure 16). A second elastic deformable body 54 is disposed between the upper surface of the flange 123 and the first inner surface 73. The second elastic deformable body 54 may also be fixed to the first inner surface 73. The second elastic deformable body 54 may also be disposed in the left-right direction between the outer peripheral surface of the side wall 128 and the second inner surface 74 and on the side closer to the second inner surface 74.

[0197] Figure 15 is a schematic diagram of the top surface 106 as viewed from the inside of the protrusion 100, and is a top view showing the structure of the first elastic deformable body 52. Figure 15 shows a first elastic deformable body 52 and a protrusion 100. The first elastic deformable body 52 has a first elastic portion 52a and a second elastic portion 52b. The second elastic portion 52b is separate from the first elastic portion 52a. In the left-right direction, the first elastic portion 52a is located on the second direction R2 side relative to the first opening 197. In the left-right direction, the second elastic portion 52b is located on the fourth direction R4 side relative to the first opening 197.

[0198] A portion of the first elastic deformable body 52 protrudes from the outer peripheral surface 107 of the protrusion 100. Specifically, the first elastic portion 52a is provided in such a way that it protrudes from the inside of the protrusion 100 to the outside through an opening formed on the outer peripheral surface 107 of the protrusion 100. The second elastic portion 52b may also be provided inside the protrusion 100 and does not protrude to the outside. Furthermore, the opening for the first elastic deformable body 52 to protrude can also be formed on the outer peripheral surface 107 of the protrusion 100 by a notch formed on the protrusion 100 and the upper side surface 11.

[0199] The first elastic portion 52a has a first elastic region 52c and a second elastic region 52d. In the vertical direction, the first elastic region 52c is located on the lower side than the second elastic region 52d. In the horizontal direction, the first elastic region 52c can also be located on the side of the second direction R2 than the second elastic region 52d. A portion of the first elastic region 52c protrudes from the outer peripheral surface 107 of the protrusion 100. The second elastic region 52d is located inside the protrusion 100.

[0200] As shown in Figures 10 and 12, the first elastic deformable body 52 is provided on the back side 16 side of the outer peripheral surface 107. From another viewpoint, the first elastic deformable body 52 protrudes from the outer peripheral surface 107 of the protrusion 100 in the sixth direction R6. Therefore, in either vertical or horizontal grip, the user facing the front 15 of the first game controller 1 is unlikely to visually identify the first elastic deformable body 52.Additionally, the first elastic deformable body 52 may also be provided on the front side 15 of the outer peripheral surface 107, or it may only be provided on the front side 15.

[0201] When the protrusion 100 is inserted into the game device side recess 310, the outer peripheral surface 107 faces the game device side inner peripheral surface 3120. At this time, the first elastic deformable body 52 provided on the outer peripheral surface 107 may also contact the opposing game device side inner peripheral surface 3120. As a result, the protrusion 100 is more firmly installed in the game device side recess 310. More specifically, by contacting the game device side inner peripheral surface 3120 facing the back side of the outer peripheral surface 107 with the first elastic deformable body 52, the protrusion 100 is subjected to force in the front direction by the game device side inner peripheral surface 3120 via the first elastic deformable body 52. ​​As a result, the front side of the outer peripheral surface 107 of the protrusion 100 presses against the opposing game device side inner peripheral surface 3120, and the installation becomes firm.

[0202] Furthermore, since the first elastic deformable body 52 is capable of elastic deformation, when the protrusion 100 is inserted into the game device side recess 310, it elastically deforms in a manner that contracts in the front-rear direction, thus suppressing a decrease in installability. In this embodiment, the first elastic deformable body 52 protrudes from the root of the outer peripheral surface 107. That is, the protruding first elastic deformable body 52 is adjacent to the upper side surface 11. From another viewpoint, the upper end of the first elastic deformable body is positioned below the top surface of the protrusion 100. Therefore, when the protrusion 100 is inserted into the game device side recess 310, it first enters the game device side recess 310 from the portion of the outer peripheral surface 107 where the first elastic deformable body 52 is not provided. That is, initially, the first elastic deformable body 52 does not contact the inner peripheral surface 3120 of the game device side. Therefore, a decrease in installability is suppressed.

[0203] Alternatively, the second elastic deformable body 54 may also, like the first elastic deformable body 52, partially protrude from the opening provided on the outer peripheral surface of the protrusion 100. Furthermore, the second elastic deformable body 54 may also protrude from the same surface as the first elastic deformable body 52 in the outer peripheral surface 107. Both the first elastic deformable body 52 and the second elastic deformable body 54 may also protrude from the back side of the outer peripheral surface 107.

[0204] As shown in Figures 10 to 13, the top surface 106 of the protrusion 100 has regions with varying heights relative to the upper side surface 11. The top surface 106 of the protrusion 100 has a first region 101, a second region 102, a third region 103, a fourth region 104, and a fifth region 105.

[0205] The first region 101 is the area where the upper surface button (right) 110 is provided on the outer shell forming the top surface 106 of the protrusion 100. The upper surface button (right) 110 is provided with a first opening 197 formed through the first region 101. Similarly, the second region 102 is the area where the upper surface button (left) 120 is provided. The upper surface button (left) 120 is provided with a second opening 198 formed through the second region 102.

[0206] As shown in FIG11, the third region 103 is the region of the top surface 106 of the housing forming the top surface 106 of the protrusion 100, including one end region of the protrusion 100. From another viewpoint, the third region 103 is connected to the end face of the outer peripheral surface 107 of the protrusion 100 in the second direction R2. The third region 103 is the region located on the side in the first direction R1, which is closer to the regions of the first region 101 and the second region 102 than the regions of the first region 101 and the second region 102. In the long side direction of the protrusion 100, the length of the third region 103 may also be shorter than the lengths of the first region 101 and the second region 102 respectively.

[0207] A first buffer 191 is provided in the third region 103. More specifically, as shown in FIG13, the first buffer 191 is disposed in a recess provided in the third region 103. A portion of the first buffer 191 protrudes from the recess. Alternatively, the third region 103 may be flat without a recess. The first buffer 191 may also be placed on the flat surface of the third region.

[0208] As shown in FIG11, the fifth region 105 is the region of the top surface 106 of the top surface 106 of the protrusion 100 that forms the outer shell of the top surface 106 of the protrusion 100, including the other end region of the protrusion 100. From another viewpoint, the fifth region 105 is connected to the end face of the outer peripheral surface 107 of the protrusion 100 in the fourth direction R4 side. The fifth region 105 is the region located on the first direction R1 side compared to each of the regions of the first region 101 and the second region 102. In the long side direction of the protrusion 100, the length of the fifth region 105 may also be shorter than the length of each of the first region 101 and the second region 102.

[0209] A second buffer 192 is provided in the fifth region 105. The second buffer 192 is disposed in a recess provided in the fifth region 105. A portion of the second buffer 192 protrudes from the recess. Alternatively, the fifth region 105 may be flat without a recess. The second buffer 192 may also be placed on the flat surface of the fifth region. The first buffers 191 and 192 can also be said to increase the height of the protrusion 100 relative to the upper side 11.

[0210] The fourth region 104 is the region of the outer shell of the top surface 106 forming the protrusion 100, located between the first region 101 and the second region 102 in the long side direction of the top surface 106. A terminal opening 196 and a synchronization button opening 195 are provided in the fourth region.

[0211] The third region 103 is located on the convex side of the fourth region 104. The fifth region 105 is located on the convex side of the fourth region 104.

[0212] In the long side direction of the protrusion 100, the first region 101 is located between the third region 103 and the fourth region 104. In the long side direction of the protrusion 100, the second region 102 is located between the fifth region 105 and the fourth region 104. In the long side direction of the protrusion 100, the second region 102 is located between the fifth region 105 and the fourth region 104.In the side direction, the first region 101, the second region 102, and the fourth region 104 are each located between the third region 103 and the fifth region 105.

[0213] As shown in FIG13, the height of the first region 101 relative to the upper side 11 is a first height T1. From another viewpoint, in the vertical direction, the distance from the upper side 11 to the first region 101 is the first height T1. Similarly, the height of the second region 102 relative to the upper side 11 is a second height T2. From another viewpoint, in the vertical direction, the distance from the upper side 11 to the second region 102 is the second height T2. In this embodiment, the first height T1 and the second height T2 are the same, but they may also be different. In addition, the first region 101 and the second region 102 may also be provided from one end of the top surface 106 to the other end in a direction perpendicular to the long side direction of the protrusion 100.

[0214] The height of the third region 103 relative to the upper side 11 is a third height T3. From another perspective, in the vertical direction, the distance from the upper side 11 to the third region 103 is the third height T3. Similarly, the height of the fifth region 105 relative to the upper side 11 is the fifth height T5. From another perspective, in the vertical direction, the distance from the upper side 11 to the fifth region 105 is the fifth height T5.

[0215] In this embodiment, the third height T3 and the fifth height T5 are the same, but they may also be different. In this embodiment, the third height T3 and the fifth height T5 are higher than the first height T1 and the second height T2, but the third height T3 and the fifth height T5 may be the same as the first height T1 and the second height T2, or the third height T3 and the fifth height T5 may be lower than the first height T1 and the second height T2. In addition, the third region 103 and the fifth region 105 may also be provided from one end of the top surface 106 to the other end in a direction perpendicular to the long side direction of the protrusion 100.

[0216] The height of the fourth region 104 relative to the upper side 11 is the fourth height T4. From another perspective, in the vertical specification on page 19 / 46 of CN 121001793 A, the distance from the upper side 11 to the fourth region 104 is the fourth height T4. In this embodiment, the fourth height T4 is higher than the first height T1 and the second height T2, but the fourth height T4 may be the same as the first height T1 and the second height T2, or the fourth height T4 may be lower than the first height T1 and the second height T2. In this embodiment, the fourth height T4 is lower than the third height T3 and the fifth height T5, but the fourth height T4 may be the same as the third height T3 and the fifth height T5, or the fourth height T4 may be higher than the third height T3 and the fifth height T5. Furthermore, the fourth region 104 may also be provided from one end of the top surface 106 to the other end in a direction perpendicular to the long side direction of the protrusion 100.

[0217] The height of the top surface of the first buffer 191 relative to the upper side 11 is the sixth height T6. From another viewpoint, the distance from the upper side 11 to the top surface of the first buffer 191 in the vertical direction is the sixth height T6. Similarly, the height of the top surface of the second buffer 192 relative to the upper side 11 is the seventh height T7. From another viewpoint, the distance from the upper side 11 to the top surface of the second buffer 192 in the vertical direction is the seventh height T7.

[0218] The height of the operating surface 115 of the upper surface button (right) 110 relative to the upper side 11 when it is in the initial position is the eighth height T8. From another viewpoint, the distance from the upper side 11 to the operating surface 115 in the vertical direction is the eighth height T8. Similarly, the height of the operating surface 125 of the upper surface button (left) 120 relative to the upper side 11 when it is in the initial position is the ninth height T9. From another viewpoint, the distance from the upper side 11 to the operating surface 125 in the vertical direction is the ninth height T9.

[0219] As shown in Figures 13 and 14, the upper surface button (right) 110 can move upward. As shown in Figure 14, when the upper surface button (right) 110 is attracted to the magnetic element 410 on the first game device side, the height of the operating surface 115 relative to the upper side surface 11 when it contacts the bottom surface 3121 on the game device side is the tenth height T10. Similarly, when the upper surface button (left) 120 is attracted to the magnetic element 420 on the second game device side, the height of the operating surface 125 relative to the upper side surface 11 when it contacts the bottom surface 3121 on the game device side is the eleventh height T11.

[0220] <Connection Structure>

[0221] Figure 16 is a cross-sectional schematic diagram showing the state in which the game controller is assembled on the main body device 3. The cross-sectional schematic diagram shown in Figure 16 is parallel to the left-right and up-down directions.

[0222] As shown in Figure 16, the protrusion 100 of the first game controller 1 is embedded into the game device side recess 310 of the main body device 3. The upper surface button (right) 110 is magnetically attached to the first game device side magnetic element 410. In the left-right direction, the length of the top surface of the upper surface button (right) 110 (third length W3) is longer than the length of the first game device side magnetic element 410 (first length W1). It is magnetically attached to the first game device side magnetic element 410. The upper surface button (left) 120 is magnetically attached to the second game device side magnetic element 420. In the left-right direction, the length of the top surface of the upper surface button (left) 120 (fourth length W4) is longer than the length of the second game device side magnetic element 420 (second length W2). The upper surface button (left) 120 also has a first protrusion 121 and a second protrusion 122.

[0223] <Disassembly Mechanism>

[0224] FIG17 is a rear view showing the structure of the game controller. FIG18 is a view along line XVIII-XVIII of FIG17.Cross-sectional view. As shown in FIG18, the first game controller 1 has a push rod 181, a push rod operating member 186, and a force application part 183. These constitute a disassembly mechanism. The push rod operating member 186 has an operating part 182, a push rod actuation part 185, and a rotation axis 184.

[0225] By operating the operating part 182 by the user, the push rod 181 protrudes from the top surface 106 of the protrusion 100. When the first game controller 1 is installed on the main body device 3, the protruding push rod 181 presses against the bottom surface 3121 of the game device side recess 310 of the game device side. By pressing the bottom surface 3121 of the game device side with the push rod 181, the top surface 106 of the protrusion 100 moves away from the bottom surface 3121 of the game device side. The first game controller 1 rotates about the end opposite to the end where the push rod 181 is provided. Based on the above, the first game controller 1 can be easily removed from the main body device 3.

[0226] Furthermore, the push rod 181 may also protrude from a position to the right of the operating portion 182 in the long side direction of the protrusion 100. (See specification 20 / 46 pages 27 CN 121001793 A). In the long side direction of the protrusion 100, the center of the push rod 181 may also be located to the right of the center of the operating portion 182. The push rod 181 may also protrude from a position to the right of the first elastic deformable body 52 in the long side direction of the protrusion 100. In the long side direction of the protrusion 100, the center of the push rod 181 may also be located to the right of the center of the first elastic deformable body 52. ​​

[0227] Additionally, the amount of protrusion of the push rod 181 may also be the size by which the operating surface 115 of the upper surface button (right) 110 is separated from the surface of the cover member 338 constituting the bottom surface 3121 of the recess 310 by the protrusion of the push rod 181. From another perspective, the protrusion of the push rod 181 can also be such that even when the upper surface button (right) 110 is attracted to the magnetic element 410 on the first game device side and moved upward to its maximum extent, the operating surface 115 of the upper surface button (right) 110 is separated from the surface of the cover 338 constituting the bottom surface 3121 of the recess 310. This allows the first game controller 1 to be easily removed from the main unit 3. Furthermore, the protrusion of the push rod 181 can also be such that at least a portion of the operating surface 125 of the upper surface button (left) 120 is not separated from the surface of the cover 338. This prevents the first game controller 1 from being removed from the main unit 3 too quickly.

[0228] Additionally, the protrusion of the push rod 181 can also be such that the right end of the top surface 106 of the protrusion 100 (the R2 side end in FIG. 11) is exposed through the opening of the recess 310 by the protrusion of the push rod 181. Furthermore, the protrusion of push rod 181 can also be such that even if push rod 181 protrudes, the right end of top surface 106 will not be exposed from the opening of recess 310. Additionally, push rod 181...The amount of protrusion can also be such that the first elastic deformable body 52, which protrudes from the outer peripheral surface 107 of the protrusion 100 through the push rod 181, is entirely exposed from the opening of the recess 310. On the other hand, the second elastic deformable body 54 exposed from the outer peripheral surface 107 can also be only partially exposed from the opening of the recess 310. In addition, the amount of protrusion of the push rod 181 can also be such that even if the push rod 181 protrudes, the light-emitting portion 150 provided on the outer peripheral surface 107 will not be exposed from the opening of the recess 310. In addition, the amount of protrusion of the push rod 181 can also be such that the right end of the upper side surface 11 (the second direction R2 side end in FIG11) is separated from the upper end of the right side surface 313 of the main body by, for example, a distance between 0.5 mm and 1 cm. In addition, the distance separated can be, for example, between 1 mm and 5 mm. The distance separated can be, for example, 2 mm.

[0229] As shown in FIG17 and FIG18, the operating portion 182 is provided on the back surface 16 for example. The operation unit 182 is arranged to protrude from an opening provided on the rear side 16. The operation unit 182 is operated by the user. The operation unit 182 is operated in the direction of arrow A3. The direction of arrow A3 is the rotation direction from the right side 313 of the main body toward the right and from the rear side of the main body device 3 toward the front side. In addition, from another viewpoint, the direction of arrow A3 is the rotation direction in the first game controller 1 toward the third direction R3 and toward the fifth direction R5. In addition, the operation unit 182 may also be configured to be operated in a direction parallel to the third direction R3. In FIG18, the state before operating the operation unit 182 (natural state) is shown.

[0230] FIG19 is a cross-sectional schematic diagram showing the state in which the operation unit 182 is being operated. The rotation axis 184 rotates together with the push rod action unit 185 by operating the operation unit 182. The push rod action unit 185 causes the push rod 181 to protrude.

[0231] Before operating the operation unit 182, the push rod 181 is disposed inside the protrusion 100. The force-applying part 183 applies force to the push rod 181 in a third direction R3. The force-applying part 183 is, for example, a coil spring. When the user operates the operating part 182 in a third direction R3, the rotating shaft 184 rotates together with the operating part 182 and the push rod actuation part 185, and the push rod actuation part 185 pushes the push rod 181 in a first direction R1. A portion of the push rod 181 protrudes from the protrusion 100. When the user releases his hand from the operating part 182, the force-applying part 183 extends, thereby moving the push rod 181 in a third direction R3. Thus, the push rod 181 returns to its natural position.

[0232] As shown in Figures 18 and 19, the operating part 182 is operated at least in a third direction R3. In this embodiment, the operating part 182 is rotated in a direction including the third direction R3 and the fifth direction R5. That is, regarding the operating direction of the operation unit 182, when viewed from the rear of the first game controller 1, it is the third direction R3 (the direction away from the upper side 11).Viewed from the side, this is the fifth direction R5 (the direction closest to the back). When the operating unit 182 is operated towards the third direction R3, the push rod 181 moves towards the first direction R1. From other viewpoints, the push rod 181 moves to the side opposite to the operating direction of the operating unit 182. Specification 21 / 46 pages 28 CN 121001793 A

[0233] <Accessories>

[0234] Next, details of the structure of the accessory according to the first embodiment will be described. FIG20 is a six-view schematic diagram showing the structure of the accessory according to the first embodiment. FIG21 is an exploded perspective schematic diagram showing the structure of the accessory according to the first embodiment.

[0235] As shown in Figures 20 and 21, the accessory 500 according to the first embodiment includes a main body component 530, a hanging strap 590, a first magnet component 512, a second magnet component 522, a first magnetic yoke 513, a second magnetic yoke 523, a first cover 510, a second cover 520, a first light guide component 551c, a second light guide component 552c, and two double-sided adhesive tapes 557.

[0236] The hanging strap 590 is assembled to the main body component 530. The hanging strap 590 has a rope component 591, a stop 592, a riveting component 593, and a riveting cover 594. The riveting component 593 connects the two ends of the rope component 591. The riveting cover 594 covers the riveting component 593. The rope component 591 passes through two holes formed in the stop 592. The user's wrist passes through the loop formed by the rope component 591. The size of the loop is adjusted by moving the stop 592 along the rope component 591. The accessory 500 is fitted onto the user's wrist using a strap 590.

[0237] As shown in FIG20, the accessory 500 has a recess 585. The recess 585 is provided in the main body member 530. The main body member 530 has an upper surface 501, a lower surface 502, an outer peripheral surface 503, and an inner peripheral surface 504. The lower surface 502 is located on the opposite side of the upper surface 501. The outer peripheral surface 503 is connected to the upper surface 501 and the lower surface 502, respectively. The recess 585 opens on the lower surface 502. The recess 585 extends along the long side of the main body member 530. The recess 585 has a bottom surface 509. The inner peripheral surface 504 is connected to the lower surface 502. The recess 585 is formed, for example, by the bottom surface 509 and the inner peripheral surface 504. The inner peripheral surface 504 is surrounded by the outer peripheral surface 503. A first light guide path 551 and a second light guide path 552 are provided on the outer peripheral surface 503.

[0238] As shown in FIG21, the first magnet component 512 includes two first magnet plates 512a and 512b with different polarities. The polarity of one of the two first magnet plates 512a and 512b is N-pole on the bottom surface 509 side. The polarity of the other of the two first magnet plates 512a and 512b is S-pole on the bottom surface 509 side. Similarly, the second magnet component 522 includes two magnet plates 512a and 512b with different polarities.Two different second magnet pieces 522a and 522b. The polarity of the bottom surface 509 side of one of the two second magnet pieces 522a and 522b is N pole. The polarity of the bottom surface 509 side of the other of the two second magnet pieces 522a and 522b is S pole. The material of the first magnet component 512 and the second magnet component 522 is, for example, neodymium magnet.

[0239] FIG22 is a perspective schematic diagram showing the structure of the main body component 530 provided with a light guide path. As shown in FIG22, a first upper surface recess 541, a second upper surface recess 542, a third upper surface recess 543, a fourth upper surface recess 544, a fifth upper surface recess 545 and a sixth upper surface recess 546 are provided on the upper surface 501. The first upper surface recess 541 includes two first recesses 541a and 541b. Two first recesses 541a and 541b extend along the long side of recess 585, respectively. A second upper surface recess 542 includes two second recesses 542a and 542b. The two second recesses 542a and 542b extend along the long side of recess 585, respectively.

[0240] A first upper surface recess 541 is disposed on the bottom surface of a third upper surface recess 543. A second upper surface recess 542 is disposed on the bottom surface of a fourth upper surface recess 544. A third upper surface recess 543 is disposed on the bottom surface of a fifth upper surface recess 545. A fourth upper surface recess 544 is disposed on the bottom surface of a sixth upper surface recess 546.

[0241] FIG23 is a perspective view showing the structure of a magnet 580 disposed on a main body member 530. The magnet 580 has a first magnet member 512 and a second magnet member 522. The first magnet member 512 is housed in the first upper surface recess 541. Specifically, two first magnet pieces 512a and 512b are respectively housed in the two first recesses 541a and 541b. Similarly, a second magnet member 522 is housed in the second upper surface recess 542. Specifically, two second magnet pieces 522a and 522b are respectively housed in the two second recesses 542a and 542b. By providing the first upper surface recess 541 and the second upper surface recess 542 on the upper surface 501, the first magnet member 512 and the second magnet member 522 can be easily assembled to the main body member 530. In addition, by housing the first magnet member 512 in the first upper surface recess 541 and the second magnet member 522 in the second upper surface recess 542, it is possible to prevent the first magnet member 512 and the second magnet member 522 from detaching from the main body member 530.

[0242] Two first magnetic pieces 512a and 512b extend along the long side of the recess 585. The two first magnetic pieces 512a and 512b are arranged facing each other along the short side of the recess 585. Similarly, two second magnetic pieces 522a,522b extends along the long side of the recess 585. The two second magnet pieces 522a and 522b are arranged facing each other in the short side direction of the recess 585.

[0243] FIG24 is a perspective view showing the structure of the yoke and magnets disposed on the main body member 530. As shown in FIG24, the first yoke 513 is disposed in the third upper surface recess 543. The first yoke 513 extends along the long side of the recess 585. Similarly, the second yoke 523 is disposed in the fourth upper surface recess 544. The second yoke 523 extends along the long side of the recess 585. The material of the first yoke 513 and the second yoke 523 can be, for example, iron, or SPCC. The first yoke 513 can also be fixed to the main body member 520. The fixing means of the first yoke 513 is not limited. For example, the first yoke 513 can also be fixed to the third upper surface recess 543 by adhesive. Similarly, the second magnetic yoke 523 can also be fixed to the main body member 520.

[0244] According to the accessory 500 of this embodiment, two magnet plates with different polarities are arranged facing each other, and a magnetic yoke is arranged on the two magnet plates. Magnetic flux forms a loop, thereby generating a strong magnetic force and suppressing leakage magnetic flux on the opposite side of the recess 585.

[0245] FIG25 is a cross-sectional schematic diagram showing the structure of the accessory according to the first embodiment. The cross-section shown in FIG25 is perpendicular to the long side direction of the recess 585 and the depth direction of the recess 585, respectively. Hereinafter, the long side direction of the recess 585 is also referred to as the left-right direction. The depth direction of the recess 585 is also referred to as the up-down direction. The upper surface 501 is located on the upper side relative to the outer peripheral surface 503. The lower surface 502 is located on the lower side relative to the outer peripheral surface 503. The short side direction of the recess 585 is a direction perpendicular to the long side direction of the recess 585 and the depth direction of the recess 585, respectively. The short side direction of the recess 585 is also called the front-back direction.

[0246] As shown in Figures 24 and 25, the first cover 510 is disposed on the fifth upper surface recess 545. The first cover 510 is disposed on the first magnetic yoke 513. The first cover 510 covers the first magnetic yoke 513. With the first cover 510, the first magnetic yoke 513 and the first magnet member 512 can be prevented from falling off from the main body member 530. In addition, by providing the fifth upper surface recess 545, the positioning of the first cover 510 becomes easier. Similarly, the second cover 520 is disposed on the sixth upper surface recess 546. The second cover 520 is disposed on the second magnetic yoke 523. The second cover 520 covers the second magnetic yoke 523. With the second cover 520, the second magnetic yoke 523 and the second magnet member 522 can be prevented from falling off from the main body member 530. In addition, by providing the sixth upper surface recess 546, the positioning of the second cover 520 becomes easier.

[0247] As shown in Figures 21 to 25, the magnet 580 is disposed along the long side of the recess 585. According to this embodiment...The accessory 500, magnet 580 includes a first magnet member 512 and a second magnet member 522 as multiple magnets, which are arranged along the long side direction of the recess 585. The first magnet member 512 and the second magnet member 522 may also extend along the long side direction of the recess 585 respectively. Alternatively, there may be only one magnet 580. When there is only one magnet 580, the magnet 580 extends along the long side direction of the recess 585.

[0248] The first yoke 513 and the second yoke 523 are arranged along the long side direction of the recess 585. In the long side direction of the recess 585 (that is, the left-right direction), the length of the first yoke 513 (first yoke length B3) is longer than the length of the first magnet member 512 (first magnet length B1). In the long side direction of the recess 585, the length of the second yoke 523 (second yoke length B4) is longer than the length of the second magnet member 522 (second magnet length B2).

[0249] The first cover 510 and the second cover 520 are arranged along the long side of the recess 585. In the long side of the recess 585, the length of the first cover 510 (first cover length B5) is longer than the length of the first yoke 513 (first yoke length B3). In the long side of the recess 585, the length of the second cover 520 (second cover length B6) is longer than the length of the second yoke 523 (second yoke length B4).

[0250] FIG26 is an enlarged schematic diagram of region XXVI of FIG25. As shown in FIG25 and FIG26, the first magnet component 512 is attached to the first yoke 513. The first magnet component 512 is not fixed to the bottom surface of the first upper surface recess 541. The first magnet component 512 can also be separated from the bottom surface of the first upper surface recess 541. A gap may also be provided between the first magnet member 512 and the bottom surface of the first upper surface recess 541. From another viewpoint, the length of the first magnet member 512 in the vertical direction may also be shorter than the depth of the first upper surface recess 541. The second magnet member 522 and the second upper surface recess 542 may also have substantially the same structure as the first magnet member 512 and the first upper surface recess 541.

[0251] When an attractive force is generated between the yoke and the magnet member when the magnet member is bonded to the bottom surface of the upper surface recess, the magnet member may peel off from the bottom surface of the upper surface recess depending on the relationship between the adhesive force and the attractive force. That is, the magnet member may be bonded to the bottom surface of the upper surface recess or attracted to the yoke, and therefore may not be able to exert the expected magnetic force on the game controller 1. Therefore, by having the first magnet component 512 not adhere to the bottom surface of the first upper surface recess 541 but instead adsorbed onto the first magnetic yoke 513, and by having the second magnet component 522 not adhere to the bottom surface of the second upper surface recess 542 but instead adsorbed onto the second magnetic yoke 523, it is possible to suppress the occurrence of a situation where the expected magnetic force is not exerted.

[0252] As shown in FIG26, the thickness of the central portion of the first magnetic yoke 513 may be greater than the thickness of the end portion of the first magnetic yoke 513 in the long side direction. The end portion of the first magnetic yoke 513 in the long side direction may not contact the first cover 510. A gap may also be provided between the end portion of the first magnetic yoke 513 in the long side direction and the first cover 510. The second magnetic yoke 523 may also have a substantially the same structure as the first magnetic yoke 513.

[0253] As shown in FIG26, in the vertical direction, the distance from the first magnet member 512 to the end portion opposite to the side where the recess 585 is provided (first distance D1) is shorter than the distance from the first magnet member 512 to the opening end of the recess 585 (second distance D2). The first distance D1 is the distance from the upper side surface of the first magnet member 512 to the upper side surface of the first cover 510. The second distance D2 is the distance from the lower side surface of the first magnet member 512 to the lower surface 502 of the main body member 530. The second distance D2 is not particularly limited and can be more than twice or more than three times the first distance D1.

[0254] Similarly, in the vertical direction, the distance from the second magnet member 522 to the end opposite to the side where the recess 585 is provided (the third distance D3) is shorter than the distance from the second magnet member 522 to the opening end of the recess 585 (the fourth distance D4). The third distance D3 is the distance from the upper side of the second magnet member 522 to the upper side of the second cover 520. The fourth distance D4 is the distance from the lower side of the second magnet member 522 to the lower surface 502 of the main body member 530. The fourth distance D4 is not particularly limited and can be more than twice or more than three times the third distance D3.

[0255] As described above, by extending the distance from each of the magnet members in the first magnet member 512 and the second magnet member 522 to the lower surface 502 where the recess 585 is provided, the influence of the magnet on the unintentional object can be suppressed even when the unintentional object approaches the recess 585. By shortening the distance from each of the magnet members in the first magnet member 512 and the second magnet member 522 to the upper surface 501 of the main body member 530, the accessory 500 can be miniaturized. Furthermore, by providing a first yoke 513 between the first magnet member 512 and the upper surface 501, and a second yoke 523 between the second magnet member 522 and the upper surface 501, leakage flux generated on the upper surface 501 side can be suppressed.

[0256] In the vertical direction, the first yoke 513 is provided between the end opposite to the side where the recess 585 is provided and the first magnet member 512. In the vertical direction, the first magnetic yoke 513 is disposed between the first cover 510 and the first magnet member 512. Similarly, in the vertical direction, the second magnetic yoke 523 is disposed at the end opposite to the side with the recess 585.Between the second magnet components 522. In the vertical direction, the second magnetic yoke 523 is disposed between the second cover 520 and the second magnet components 522.

[0257] FIG27 is a cross-sectional schematic diagram along line XXVII-XXVII of FIG25. As shown in FIG27, a first main body protrusion 575 may also be provided in the first upper surface recess 541. The two magnet pieces 512a and 512b are separated by the first main body protrusion 575. The first main body protrusion 575 may also be separated from the first magnetic yoke 513. A gap may also be provided between the first main body protrusion 575 and the first magnetic yoke 513.

[0258] In the short side direction (i.e., the front-back direction) of the recess 585, the first main body protrusion 575 is located between the two first magnet pieces 512a and 512b. The two first magnet pieces 512a and 512b are respectively attracted to the first magnetic yoke 513. The two first magnet pieces 512a and 512b can also be separated from the bottom surface of the first upper surface recess 541. A portion of the first cover 510 can also extend from the fifth upper surface recess 545 to the upper surface 501. The thickness of the first cover 510 can also be greater than the depth of the fifth upper surface recess 545.

[0259] <Activation Member>

[0260] FIG28 is an enlarged schematic diagram of region XXVIII of FIG25. As shown in FIG28, the accessory 500 has an activation member 561. The activation member 561 is disposed on the inner peripheral surface 504 of the recess 585. The activation member 561 is disposed on at least one end face of the inner peripheral surface 504 of the recess 585 in the direction of the long side of the recess 585. In other words, the engaging member 561 may be provided only on one end face of the inner peripheral surface 504 of the recess 585 in the long side direction, or it may be provided on both end faces of the inner peripheral surface 504 of the recess 585 in the long side direction. According to this embodiment, the engaging member 561 is provided only on one end face of the inner peripheral surface 504 of the recess 585 in the long side direction, and on one end face of the other end face.

[0261] As shown in FIG28, the engaging member 561 has a curved surface 564 and a lower surface portion 563. The engaging member 561 protrudes inward to the recess 585. The curved surface 564 is the surface of the engaging member 561 facing the bottom surface 509 of the recess 585, and is separated from the bottom surface 509 of the recess 585. The lower side portion 563 is the surface of the engaging member 561 facing the opening side of the recess 585, and is connected to the curved surface 564. The curved surface 564 has a curved shape. The curved surface 564 may also be curved in a manner that protrudes towards the inside of the recess 585 and the bottom surface 509. The engaging member 561 may also have a shape that protrudes towards the inside of the recess 585 as it approaches the opening side from the bottom surface 509 side of the recess 585.In the vertical direction, the engaging member 561 may also be located in the end face of the inner peripheral surface 504 of the recess 585, closer to the opening side of the recess 585 than to the bottom surface 509 side of the recess 585.

[0262] The lower side portion 563 of the engaging member 561 may also be connected to the lower surface 502 of the main body member 530. In a cross-section parallel to both the vertical and horizontal directions, the lower side portion 563 may extend in a straight line. In this cross-section, the lower side portion 563 may also be inclined towards the bottom surface 509 relative to the lower surface 502. The lower side portion 563 may also be bent in a manner that protrudes towards the inside of the recess 585 and the opening. The lower side portion 563 may also not be bent compared to the curved surface 564. In addition, as shown in FIG28, the end of the side of the lower surface 502 where the engaging member 561 is located has a rounded corner shape. Furthermore, the end of the side of the lower surface 502 where the engaging member 561 is located may also not have a rounded corner. As an example, the lower surface 502 may also be a plane that is generally parallel to the upper side surface 11.

[0263] The main body member 530 has a mounting portion 505 for a hanging strap 590. The mounting portion 505 is, for example, a through hole that passes through the main body member 530 in the front-rear direction. The mounting portion 505 passes through the outer side surface of the outer peripheral surface 503 of the main body member 530, on one side and the other side of the recess 585 in the short side direction. The mounting portion 505 is provided near the engaging member 561.

[0264] The mounting portion 505 is provided outside the recess 585. The mounting portion 505 is provided on one side of the recess 585 in the long side direction. The mounting portion 505 is provided on the side of the recess 585 in the long side direction, closer to the center of the accessory 500 than the side where the engaging member 561 is provided. As shown in FIG25, the main body component 530 has a first outer surface 5031 located on one side of the long side direction of the recess 585 and a second outer surface 5032 located on the other side of the long side direction of the recess 585. In the long side direction of the recess 585, the mounting part 505 is located between the first outer surface 5031 and the engaging member 561. In the vertical direction, the mounting part 505 is disposed between the bottom surface 509 and the lower surface 502.

[0265] <Light Guide Path>

[0266] FIG29 is a cross-sectional schematic diagram along line XXIX-XXIX of FIG25. As shown in FIG29, the recess 585 has a first inner peripheral surface 504a and a second inner peripheral surface 504b facing each other. The first inner peripheral surface 504a and the second inner peripheral surface 504b extend along the long side direction of the recess 585, respectively.

[0267] The accessory 500 has a first light guide path 551 and a second light guide path 552. In a cross-section parallel to both the vertical and front-back directions, the first light guide path 551 and the second light guide path 552 may also have a shape that is linearly symmetrical with respect to a straight line extending in the vertical direction.

[0268] The first light guide path 551 has a first light guide member 551c and a first light guide hole 551d. The first light guide member 551c has a first light guide portion 551a with an L-shaped cross-section and a second light guide portion 551b with a quadrilateral cross-section. The first light guide portion 551a can also be fitted into an L-shaped first receiving portion 553 formed in the main body member 530. The first receiving portion 553 is formed by cutting the first inner peripheral surface 504a and the bottom surface 509 into an L-shape.

[0269] The second light guide portion 551b is connected to the first light guide portion 551a. The second light guide portion 551b is inserted into the first light guide hole 551d. The first light guide hole 551d is formed in the main body member 530. The first light guide hole 551d passes through the first outer peripheral surface 503a and the first inner peripheral surface 504a of the main body member 530. The first outer peripheral surface 503a is located on the opposite side of the first inner peripheral surface 504a. Furthermore, the first light guide path 551 may also consist solely of the first light guide hole 551d. The first light guide path 551 may also lack the first light guide member 551c.

[0270] The second light guide path 552 has substantially the same structure as the first light guide path 551 and is configured in the same way.

[0271] The entirety or a portion of the first light guide member 551c may also be made of a light-guiding material (e.g., transparent plastic).

[0272] According to the accessory 500 of this embodiment, the first receiving portion 553 has a stop end face 553a, which abuts against the first light guide portion 551a when the second light guide portion 551b moves along the axial direction of the first light guide hole 551d. The stop end face 553a extends in the vertical direction. Therefore, even when the first light guide member 551 is pressed from the outside of the first light guide hole 551d of the fitting 500, the first light guide member 551 can be prevented from moving further inward by the first light guide portion 551a abutting against the stop end face 553a of the first receiving portion 553. In addition, since the first light guide member 551 is fitted to the first receiving portion 553, the first light guide member 551 can be prevented from falling off the main body member 530. The same applies to the second light guide member 552.

[0273] Moreover, the first light guide portion 551a may also have a conical surface 551e located on the bottom side of the recess 585 in the vertical direction and on the inner side of the recess 585 in the front-rear direction. The conical surface 551e is inclined relative to the front-rear direction in such a way that the thickness of the first light guide portion 551a in the vertical direction decreases as it moves towards the inner side of the recess 585 in the front-rear direction. Therefore, the second light guide portion 551b can be inserted into the first light guide hole 551d, and the first light guide member 551c can be rotated with the first light guide hole 551d as a fulcrum, while the first light guide portion 551a can be easily embedded into the first receiving portion 553.

[0274] <Press area>

[0275] As shown in FIG25, the main component 530 has a first pressing portion 519 and a second pressing portion 529. The bottom surface 509 of the recess 585 has a first pressing region 511 and a second pressing region 521. The first pressing portion 519 constitutes the first pressing region 511. The first pressing region 511 is the region for pressing the first button 110 of the game controller 1. At least a portion of the first pressing region 511 faces at least a portion of the top surface of the first button 110. The second pressing portion 529 constitutes the second pressing region 521. The second pressing region 521 is the region for pressing the second button 120 of the game controller 1. At least a portion of the second pressing region 521 faces at least a portion of the top surface of the second button 120.

[0276] The bottom surface 509 of the recess 585 has a first bottom surface region 509a, a central bottom surface region 509c, and a second bottom surface region 509b. In the long side direction of the recess 585, the first pressing area 511 is located between the first bottom surface area 509a and the central bottom surface area 509c. The second pressing area 521 is located between the second bottom surface area 509b and the central bottom surface area 509c.

[0277] The first pressing area 511 protrudes less than the area of ​​the bottom surface 509 of the recess 585 other than the first pressing area 511 (see page 26 / 46 of the specification, CN 121001793 A). Thus, for example, even when the top surface of the first button 110 is located in a position that extends deep into the top surface of the protrusion 100, the first button 110 can be pressed easily. The first pressing area 511 may also protrude more than a portion of the first bottom surface area 509a. The first pressing area 511 may also protrude more than a portion of the second bottom surface area 509b. The first pressing area 511 may also protrude more than a portion of the central bottom surface area 509c.

[0278] Alternatively, the first pressing region 511 may not protrude beyond at least a portion of the area other than the first pressing region 511 in the bottom surface 509 of the recess 585. In the vertical direction, the first pressing region 511 may also be located at the same height as the first bottom surface region 509a, the second bottom surface region 509b, and the central bottom surface region 509c, respectively.

[0279] The second pressing region 521 protrudes beyond at least a portion of the area other than the second pressing region 521 in the bottom surface 509 of the recess 585. Thus, for example, even when the top surface of the second button 120 is located deep within the top surface of the protrusion 100, the second button 120 can be easily pressed. The second pressing region 521 may also protrude beyond a portion of the first bottom surface region 509a. The second pressing region 521 may also protrude beyond a portion of the second bottom surface region 509b. The second pressing region 521 may also protrude beyond a portion of the central bottom surface region 509c.

[0280] Alternatively, the second pressing region 521 may not protrude beyond at least a portion of the area other than the second pressing region 521 in the bottom surface 509 of the recess 585. In the vertical direction, the second pressing region 521 may also be located at the same height as the first bottom surface region 509a, the second bottom surface region 509b, and the central bottom surface region 509c, respectively.

[0281] In the accessory 500 of this embodiment, a magnet 580 is disposed at the bottom of the recess 585. The magnet 580 may be embedded in the bottom surface 509 of the recess 585, or may be disposed in a manner that exposes it at a position on or deep within a hole formed in the bottom surface 509, or may be disposed on the bottom surface 509. As one embodiment, a first magnet member 512 is disposed in the first pressing portion 519. The first magnet member 512 is embedded in the first pressing region 511. Thus, the first magnet member 512 is easily attracted to the first button 110. The first magnet member 512 extends along the first pressing region 511. This prevents the first magnet component 512 from detaching from the interior of the recess 585. Furthermore, compared to the case where the first magnet component 512 is exposed on the bottom surface 509 of the recess 585, it is possible to suppress the direct adhesion of foreign matter such as iron filings to the first magnet component 512.

[0282] The first magnet component 512 may also be exposed in the first press region 511, may also be disposed in a hole formed in the first press region 511, or may also be disposed on the first press region 511. In the depth direction of the recess 585, at least a portion of the first magnet component 512 is disposed between the deepest region in the bottom surface 509 of the recess 585, i.e., the deepest region, and the first press region 511. By disposing the first magnet component 512 between the deepest region and the first press region 511, space can be effectively utilized. Furthermore, since the first magnet component 512 is disposed near the first button 110, the attraction force between the first magnet component 512 and the first button 110 can be improved.

[0283] The second magnet member 522 is configured in substantially the same way as the first magnet member 512.

[0284] Furthermore, the deepest region in the bottom surface 509 of the recess 585 can be either the first bottom surface region 509a, the second bottom surface region 509b, or the central bottom surface region 509c. In the vertical direction, the first bottom surface region 509a and the central bottom surface region 509c are each located between the first pressing region 511 and the first cover 510. In the vertical direction, the second bottom surface region 509b and the central bottom surface region 509c are each located between the second pressing region 521 and the second cover 520.

[0285] As shown in Figures 11 and 12, the top surface of the protrusion 100 has a first region 101 with a first opening 197 and a second region 102 with a second opening 198. The first button 110 is disposed in the first opening 197. The second button 120 is disposed in the second opening 197.Two openings 198. The first region 101 and the second region 102 are respectively provided from one end to the other in a direction perpendicular to the long side direction of the protrusion 100 (the front-back direction of the protrusion 100). As shown in Figures 2 and 20, on the bottom surface 509 of the recess 585, the first pressing region 511 and the second pressing region 521 can also be provided from one end to the other in the short side direction of the recess 585. Therefore, even if the accessory 500 is slightly misaligned in the front-back direction, the first pressing region 511 and the second pressing region 521 can press the first button 110 and the second button 120 respectively.

[0286] Alternatively, on the bottom surface 509 of the recess 585, the first pressing region 511 and the second pressing region 521 can be separated from one end in the short side direction of the recess 585, or they can be separated from the other end in the short side direction. Alternatively, the first pressing area 511 and the second pressing area 521 may be separated from one end of the short side of the recess 585 and connected to the other end of the short side.

[0287] <Notch>

[0288] As shown in FIG25, a notch 581 may also be provided on the inner peripheral surface 504 of the recess 585. The notch 581 is used to avoid the elastic deformable bodies 52 and 54 protruding from the outer peripheral surface 503 of the protrusion 100 of the game controller 1. When the protrusion 100 of the game controller 1 is inserted into the recess 585 on the game device side, the elastic deformable bodies 52 and 54 are flattened by abutting against the inner peripheral surface 504 of the recess 585 on the game device side. When the protrusion 100 of the game controller 1 is inserted into the recess 585 of the accessory 500, the elastic deformable bodies 52 and 54 are disposed inside the notch 581.

[0289] Regarding the notch 581, it can be provided only on one of the first inner peripheral surface 504a and the second inner peripheral surface 504b of the recess 585, or it can be provided on both the first inner peripheral surface 504a and the second inner peripheral surface 504b. According to the accessory 500 of this embodiment, two notches 581 are provided on the first inner peripheral surface 504a and two notches 581 are provided on the second inner peripheral surface 504b. In the long side direction of the recess 585, one of the two notches 581 is positioned to the right of the first pressing area 511, and the other of the two notches 581 is positioned to the left of the second pressing area 521. That is, in the long side direction of the recess 585, the first pressing area 511 and the second pressing area 521 are sandwiched between the two notches 581.

[0290] As shown in FIG25, the notch 581 extends from the opening end of the recess 585 toward the bottom surface. The notch 581 is formed as an opening on the lower surface 502 of the main body member 530. The notch 581 is separated from the bottom surface 509 of the recess 585. In the vertical direction, the notch 581 is positioned close to the lower surface 502 of the main body member 530.

[0291] When the elastic deformable bodies 52 and 54 of the game controller 1 interfere with the inner peripheral surface 504 of the recess 585 of the accessory 500, the accessory 500 is difficult to move toward the game controller 1. In other words, it is difficult to press the first button 110 and the second button 120 of the game controller 1 using the accessory 500. By providing a notch 581 for avoiding the elastic deformable bodies 52 and 54 in the inner peripheral surface 504 of the recess 585 of the accessory 500, it is possible to prevent the movement of the accessory 500 from being hindered.

[0292] <Installation Method>

[0293] Next, the method of installing the accessory 500 onto the game controller 1 will be described. FIG30 is a schematic diagram showing the state of installing the accessory 500 onto the game controller 1. FIG31 is an enlarged cross-sectional schematic diagram of area XXXI of FIG30.

[0294] As shown in FIG30 and FIG31, the engaging member 561 of the accessory 500 is inserted into the second engaging hole 194 of the game controller 1 along the direction of the first arrow S1. In this state, the long side of the recess 585 of the accessory 500 is inclined relative to the long side of the protrusion 100 of the game controller 1. A portion of the protrusion 100 of the game controller 1 is inserted into the recess 585 of the accessory 500.

[0295] While maintaining the engagement member 561 of the accessory 500 inserted into the second engagement hole 194 of the game controller 1, the accessory 500 is rotated in a plane perpendicular to the front-back direction of the game controller 1. The end of the main body member 530 on the side opposite to the end of the main body member 530 provided with the strap 590 moves toward the game controller 1 in the direction of the second arrow S2. As a result, the protrusion 100 of the game controller 1 is inserted into the recess 585 of the accessory 500. As a result, the accessory 500 is installed on the game controller 1.

[0296] <Installation State>

[0297] Next, the state in which the accessory 500 is installed on the game controller 1 will be described. FIG32 is a front view schematic diagram showing the state in which the accessory 500 is installed on the game controller 1. Figure 33 is an enlarged cross-sectional view of region XXXIII in Figure 32.

[0298] As shown in Figures 32 and 33, accessory 500 is assembled to game controller 1 by means of recess 585 embedded into protrusion 100 of game controller 1. In the long side direction of protrusion 100 of game controller 1, the entire protrusion 100 is embedded into recess 585 of accessory 500. Protrusion 100 of game controller 1 is provided on the upper side 11 of controller housing 10. Lower surface 502 of accessory 500 faces upper side 11 of game controller 1. Accessory 500 is assembled to game controller 1 such that the long side direction of recess 585 of accessory 500 extends along the long side direction of protrusion 100 of game controller 1.

[0299] The lower surface 502 of accessory 500 is separated from the upper side 11 of game controller 1. The depth of the recess 585 of accessory 500 (recess depth C) is less than the height of the protrusion 100 of game controller 1 (twelfth height T12). The depth of the recess 585 of accessory 500 is the depth of the recess 585 in the vertical direction of accessory 500. The height of the protrusion 100 of game controller 1 is the height of the protrusion 100 in the vertical direction of game controller 1. The twelfth height T12 can be the same as the third height T3 or the fifth height T5 (see Figure 13). The recess depth C can be less than the sixth height T6 or the seventh height T7 (see Figure 13). The depth of the deepest part of the recess 585 of accessory 500 can also be less than the height of the highest part of the protrusion 100 of game controller 1.

[0300] As shown in Figure 33, the engaging member 561 of accessory 500 is disposed in the second engaging hole 194 of game controller 1. The second engaging hole 194 is provided on one end face of the protrusion 100 in the long side direction of the outer peripheral surface 503 of the protrusion 100 of the game controller 1.

[0301] By engaging the engaging member 561 with the second engaging hole 194, the accessory 500 can be prevented from unintentionally detaching from the game controller 1. Therefore, the installation of the accessory 500 relative to the game controller 1 can be strengthened. For example, even if the magnetic force of the magnet of the accessory 500 is weaker than that of the magnet of the game device, the installation can be strengthened.

[0302] The engaging member 561 is provided on the inner peripheral surface 504 of the recess 585. Therefore, compared with the case where the engaging member 561 is located outside the recess 585, space saving can be achieved. In addition, it is possible to prevent the engaging member 561 from accidentally hooking onto something. The engaging member 561 tapers at the front end in a shape that protrudes towards the inside of the recess 585. Therefore, it is easy to install the engaging member 561 into the second engaging hole 194. Furthermore, the engaging member 561 has a curved surface 564 protruding inward toward the recess 585. Therefore, when removing the accessory 500 from the game controller 1, the accessory 500 can be easily removed by rotating it with the engaging member 561 as a fulcrum.

[0303] Moreover, the engaging member 561 is positioned closer to the opening side of the recess 585 than to the bottom surface 509 side of the recess 585. Therefore, by tilting the accessory 500 and hooking the engaging member 561, which is positioned closer to the opening side of the recess 585, onto the second engaging hole 194 of the protrusion 100, the recess 585 can be rotated and moved relative to the protrusion 100 with the hooked position as a fulcrum, thereby easily installing the accessory 500 onto the game controller 1.

[0304] As shown in FIG33, the mounting portion 505 of the strap 590 is located in the opposite direction to the upper side surface 11 of the game controller 1. The mounting part 505 of the strap 590 is located along the long side of the recess 585, closer to the center of the accessory 500 and adjacent to the part where the engaging member 561 is located.The mounting portion 505 of the strap 590 is located near the engaging member 561.

[0305] The engaging member 561 defines the detachment direction of the accessory 500. In order to remove the accessory 500 from the game controller 1, the engaging member 561 needs to be moved in a direction closer to the game controller 1 (in the direction of the fourth arrow S4). However, since the mounting portion 505 of the strap 590 is located in a direction facing the upper side 11 of the game controller 1, the strap 590 cannot be pulled in the direction of the fourth arrow S4 with a large force. This is because when the strap 590 is pulled in the direction of the fourth arrow S4, the strap 590 collides with the upper side 11 before it extends in the direction of the fourth arrow S4. In addition, the direction of the fourth arrow S4 is the same as the direction of the magnetic force of the first magnet member. Since the first magnet member is magnetically attached to the first button 110, the strap 590 is not easy to move even if it is stretched in the direction of the fourth arrow S4. That is, the accessory 500 involved in this embodiment has a structure that makes it difficult to detach from the game controller 1 even if the strap 590 is pulled.

[0306] FIG34 is an enlarged cross-sectional view of region XXXIV of FIG32. In addition, the cross-section shown in FIG34 is located in the middle of the two first magnet plates 512a and 512b constituting the first magnet member 512 in the front-back direction, so the magnet member 512 of the first specification 29 / 46 pages 36 CN 121001793 A is not shown in FIG34. As shown in FIG34, when the upper surface button (right) 110 of the game controller 1 is attracted to the first magnet member 512 of the accessory 500, the operating surface 115 of the upper surface button (right) 110 contacts the first pressed area 511. The top surface 106 of the protrusion is separated from the bottom surface 509. A gap is provided between the top surface 106 and the bottom surface 509 of the protrusion.

[0307] When the protrusion 100 of the game controller 1 is inserted into the recess 585 of the accessory 500, the first button 110 and the second button 120 are magnetically attracted to the magnet. Specifically, the first magnetic component 512 is magnetically attracted to the first button 110. The second magnetic component 522 is magnetically attracted to the second button 120.

[0308] In addition, "the first magnetic component 512 is magnetically attracted to the first button 110" includes the case where the first magnetic component 512 is in direct contact with the first button 110 and the case where there are other components between the first magnetic component 512 and the first button 110. In this embodiment, the first magnetic component 512 is magnetically attracted to the first button 110 through the main body component 530. The first pressing area 511 of the main body component 530 is in contact with the top surface of the first button 110. The first magnetic component 512 is separated from the first button 110. The first button 110 is held in the first pressing area of ​​the main body component 530 by the magnetic force of the first magnetic component 512.511. Similarly, "the second magnetic component 522 is magnetically attracted to the second button 120" includes the case where the second magnetic component 522 and the second button 120 are in direct contact, and the case where there are other components between the second magnetic component 522 and the second button 120.

[0309] According to the accessory 500 of this embodiment, when the protrusion 100 of the game controller 1 is inserted into the recess 585 of the accessory 500, the first button 110 is magnetically attracted to the first magnetic component 512, and the second button 120 is magnetically attracted to the second magnetic component 522. Thus, by inserting into the recess 585 of the protrusion 100, the first magnetic component 512 and the second magnetic component 522 can be aligned, and the accessory 500 can be installed on the game controller 1 using the first magnetic component 512 and the second magnetic component 522.

[0310] As shown in FIG34, the length of the first pressing region 511 in the long side direction of the recess 585 (seventh length B7) is shorter than the length of the top surface of the first button 110 in the long side direction of the protrusion 100 (third length W3). In the long side direction of the recess 585, the entire area of ​​the first pressing region 511 faces the top surface of the first button 110. Therefore, even if the first pressing region 511 is slightly misaligned in the left-right direction, it is possible to prevent the first pressing region 511 from contacting the part of the top surface of the protrusion 100 that is not the first button 110. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the pressing of the first button 110 from being hindered.

[0311] Alternatively, the length of the first pressing region 511 in the long side direction of the recess 585 may also be greater than the length of the top surface of the first button 110 in the long side direction of the protrusion 100.

[0312] The same applies to the second pressing region 521 (eighth length B8) and the top surface of the second button 120 (fourth length W4).

[0313] Furthermore, the game controller 1 has a first elastic deformable body 52 and a second elastic deformable body 54. The first elastic deformable body 52 is disposed between the upper surface of the flange 113 and the first inner surface 71. The second elastic deformable body 54 is disposed between the upper surface of the flange 123 and the first inner surface 73. The first elastic deformable body 52 and the second elastic deformable body 54 are each elastically deformed by an applied force and elastically restored by the removal of the applied force.

[0314] When the accessory 500 is installed on the game controller 1, the first button 110 faces the first magnetic member 512. In this embodiment, since the first button 110 is made of a soft magnet, when the first magnetic member 512 approaches the first button 110, the first button 110 is pulled to the first magnetic member 512 by magnetic force. Thus, a force in the opposite direction to the pressing direction is applied to the first button 110. At this time, the first elastic deformable body 52 disposed between the flange 113 and the first inner surface 71 passes through the flange113 is pressed towards the first inner surface 71, thereby undergoing elastic deformation by contracting in the opposite direction to the pressing direction. When the first button 110 of the game controller 1 is attracted to the first magnetic member 512, the first elastic deformable body 52 can also be flattened in the vertical direction. Specification 30 / 46 pages 37 CN 121001793 A

[0315] When the accessory 500 is removed from the game controller 1, the first magnetic member 512 wants to leave the first button 110, but they are attracted by magnetic force, so the first button 110 moves further upward, and the first elastic deformable body 52 is further flattened in the vertical direction.

[0316] From another point of view, when the accessory 500 is removed from the game controller 1, the first button 110 moves further upward momentarily while maintaining its attraction to the first magnetic member 512. Thus, when the accessory 500 is removed from the game controller 1, a sticky or resistive feeling is generated, preventing the first magnetic member 512 from detaching from the first button 110 too quickly. The second magnet component 522 and the second button 120 are the same.

[0317] When the protrusion 100 of the game controller 1 is inserted into the recess 585 of the accessory 500, the bottom surface 509 of the recess 585 is separated from the top surface 106 of the protrusion 100. Specifically, the first region 101 to the fifth region 105 of the top surface 106 are separated from the bottom surface 509 of the recess 585, respectively.

[0318] The bottom surface 509 of the recess 585 may also have an abutment portion 509d (see FIG25) for abutting a push rod 181 that protrudes from the top surface of the game controller 1 according to the user's operation. The abutment portion 509d may also be located in the first bottom surface region 509a. The abutment portion 509d is provided on the other side of the long side direction of the recess 585 in the bottom surface 509 of the recess 585. A locking member 561 is provided on one side of the long side direction of the recess 585.

[0319] Alternatively, the bottom surface 509 of the recess 585 may not have an abutment portion 509d. That is, a push rod avoidance portion (not shown) may be provided on the portion of the bottom surface 509 facing the push rod 181. The push rod avoidance portion is, for example, a recess or hole provided on the bottom surface 509. Thus, even if the push rod 181 protrudes from the top surface of the game controller 1 according to the user's operation, the bottom surface 509 of the recess 585 can be prevented from being pressed by the push rod 181.

[0320] FIG35 is a cross-sectional schematic diagram showing the vicinity of the protrusion 100 along the XXXV-XXXV line of FIG32. As shown in FIG35, when the protrusion 100 of the game controller 1 is inserted into the recess 585 of the accessory 500, the first light guide path 551 of the accessory 500 is configured to face the light emitting portion 150 of the game controller 1. More specifically, the first light guide member 551c of the first light guide path 551 and the light emitting portion 150 are aligned with the light emitting portion 150 of the game controller 1.The light-emitting portions 150 face each other. The light-emitting portions 150 are located on a virtual straight line passing through the first light guide hole 551d of the first light guide path 551 and the second light guide hole 552d of the second light guide path 552.

[0321] The light-emitting portions 150 are provided on the outer peripheral surface 107 of the protrusion 100. The light-emitting portions 150 emit light to the outside of the protrusion 100. The light emitted from the protrusion 100 of the game controller 1 embedded in the recess 585 of the accessory 500 passes through the first light guide path 551. Therefore, even when the accessory 500 is mounted on the game controller 1, the user can visually recognize the light passing through the first light guide path 551 from the outside of the accessory 500. In addition, the light passes from the inner peripheral surface 504 of the recess 585 toward the outer peripheral surface 503 of the main body member 530. Therefore, for example, a user holding the game controller 1 horizontally can easily visually recognize the light.

[0322] As shown in FIG35, the accessory 500 may also have both a first light guide path 551 and a second light guide path 552. In this case, when the accessory 500 is assembled to the first game controller 1, the first light guide path 551 faces the light emitting section 150, and when the accessory 500 is assembled to the second game controller 2, the second light guide path 552 faces the light emitting section 150. Therefore, regardless of whether the accessory 500 is assembled to the first game controller 1 or the second game controller 2, the user can visually recognize the light from the light emitting section 150. In addition, the first light guide path 551 may also be offset relative to the light emitting section 150. As an example, the first light guide path 551 may also face the light emitting section 150 at a position offset upward relative to the light emitting section 150. From another point of view, it is also possible that the upper region of the light emitting section 150 faces the first light guide path 551, while the lower region of the light emitting section 150 does not face the first light guide path 551.

[0323] FIG36 is a cross-sectional view along line XXXVI-XXXVI of FIG32. The cross-section shown in FIG36 is perpendicular to the vertical direction of accessory 500. As shown in FIG36, the width of the first engaging member 561 in the front-rear direction of accessory 500 (third width E3) is smaller than the width of the second engaging hole 194 in the front-rear direction of game controller 1 (first width E1). Therefore, the first engaging member 561 can be inserted into the second engaging hole 194 of game controller 1. In other words, the first engaging member 561 of accessory 500 engages with the second engaging hole 194 of game controller 1.

[0324] FIG37 is a cross-sectional view showing the state in which the first engaging member 561 of accessory 500 is inserted into the first engaging hole 193 of game controller 1. In the long side direction of protrusion 100, the first engaging hole 193 of game controller 1 is located in the second engaging hole 194.On the opposite side of the engagement hole 194. The first engagement hole 193 is provided on the end face of the outer peripheral surface 503 of the protrusion 100 of the game controller 1, on the other side of the long side direction of the protrusion 100. The second engagement hole 194 is provided on the end face of the outer peripheral surface 503 of the protrusion 100 of the game controller 1, on the one side of the long side direction of the protrusion 100.

[0325] As shown in FIG37, the width of the first engagement member 561 in the front-rear direction of the accessory 500 (third width E3) is greater than the width of the first engagement hole 193 in the front-rear direction of the game controller 1 (second width E2). Therefore, the first engagement member 561 of the accessory 500 cannot be inserted into the first engagement hole 193 of the game controller 1. In other words, the first engagement member 561 of the accessory 500 does not engage with the second engagement hole 194 of the game controller 1.

[0326] The first engaging member 561 of the accessory 500 may also be formed to engage with the second engaging hole 194 of the game controller 1 but not with the first engaging hole 193. Thus, the accessory 500 can be assembled to the game controller 1 in the correct orientation, but cannot be assembled to the game controller 1 in the opposite orientation. In addition, the accessory 500 can be easily assembled to the game controller 1 in the correct orientation.

[0327] Alternatively, the width of the first engaging member 561 in the vertical direction of the accessory 500 may be greater than the width of the first engaging hole 193 in the vertical direction of the game controller 1, thereby the first engaging member 561 does not engage with the first engaging hole 193. The first engaging member 561 may also not engage with the first engaging hole 193 by making the geometry of the first engaging member 561 different from the geometry of the first engaging hole 193.

[0328] (Operation surface)

[0329] Next, the operation surface 570 of the accessory 500 will be described. As shown in Figure 25, the accessory 500 has an operating surface 570. The operating surface 570 is operated by the user. In the vertical direction of the accessory 500, a recess 585 is provided on one side, and the operating surface 570 is provided on the other side.

[0330] The operating surface 570 may also have a first operating area 510 and a second operating area 520 that can be visually or tactilely identified respectively. Visually identifiable situations include situations where the color, gloss, pattern, etc., of each operating area is different from that of other areas. Tactilely identifiable situations include situations where the material of each operating area is different from that of other areas, situations where the height of each operating area is different from that of other areas, and situations where there are boundaries (grooves) between each operating area and other areas.

[0331] In this embodiment, the first operating area 510 is, for example, the upper surface of the first cover 510. The second operating area 520 is, for example, the upper surface of the second cover 520. The first operating area 510 and the second operating area 520 are respectively along the long side of the recess 585.The operating surface 570 may be formed by at least a portion of the upper surface 501 of the main body member 530. For example, the area between the first operating area 510 and the second operating area 520 in the upper surface 501 of the main body member 530 may form the operating surface 570.

[0332] The first operating area 510 is located on one side (right side) of the operating surface 570 in the long side direction of the recess 585, and is located near the end of that side (right side). In addition, in this embodiment, the center of the operating surface 570 in the long side direction of the recess 585 is substantially the same as the center of the recess 585 in the long side direction. The distance between the left end of the first operating area 510 and the center of the operating surface 570 may also be longer than the distance between the right end of the first operating area 510 and the second outer surface 5032. In the long side direction of the recess 585, the center of the first operating area 510 may also be located on the outside (right side) of the center of the first pressing area 511. Instruction manual, pages 32 / 46, 39, CN 121001793 A

[0333] The second operation area 520 is located on the other side (left side) of the operation surface 570 in the long side direction of the recess 585, near the end of that other side (left side). The distance between the right end of the second operation area 520 and the center of the operation surface 570 may also be longer than the distance between the left end of the second operation area 520 and the first outer surface 5031. In the long side direction of the recess 585, the center of the second operation area 520 may also be located on the outer side (left side) of the center of the second press area 521.

[0334] Alternatively, when installed on the game controller 1, the first operation area 510 is located above the first button 110, and in the long side direction of the recess 585, the center of the first operation area 510 is located on the outer side of the top surface of the first button 110. Similarly, when installed on the game controller 1, the second operation area 520 may be located above the second button 120, and in the direction of the long side of the recess 585, the center of the second operation area 520 may be located outside the center of the top surface of the second button 120. Alternatively, the first operation area 510 and the second operation area 520 may be integrated to form the operation area.

[0335] The accessory 500 has an operation surface 570, thereby enabling the first button 110 and the second button 120 of the game controller 1 to be pressed while the accessory 500 is mounted on the game controller 1.

[0336] <Action>

[0337] Next, a method for using the accessory 500 while it is mounted on the game controller 1 will be described.

[0338] FIG38 is a partial cross-sectional view showing the right side of the operation surface 570 being pressed. The cross-section shown in FIG38Perpendicular to the front-back direction of accessory 500. As shown in FIG38, the game controller 1 with accessory 500 installed is held by the user with both hands. The user presses the operating surface 570 of accessory 500 with the index finger of the right hand. The user presses the first cover 510, for example, with the index finger of the right hand. The first cover 510 is part of the operating surface 570.

[0339] The first pressing area 511 of the main body member 530 contacts the first button 110. By pressing the operating surface 570 by the user, the main body member 530 approaches the game controller 1. As a result, the first button 110 is pressed by the main body member 530. That is, by pressing the operating surface 570 by the user, the first button 110 is pressed. As a result, the tactile switch located below the first button 110 is pressed by the first button 110.

[0340] From another viewpoint, by pressing at least a portion of one side (right side) of the recess 585 in the long side direction of the operating surface 570, the main body member 530 is tilted relative to the game controller 1 such that one side (right side) of the main body member 530 is close to the upper side surface 11 of the game controller 1, and the first button 110 located on one side (right side) is pressed. The portion pressed by the user is only required to be located on one side (right side) of the operating surface 570 in the long side direction of the recess 585, and is not limited to the first cover 510. The portion pressed by the user may also be the portion of the upper surface 501 of the main body member 530 located on one side (right side) of the operating surface 570, which is closer to the upper side surface 11 than the center of the operating surface 570.

[0341] From yet another viewpoint, by pressing at least a portion of one side (right side) of the recess 585 in the long side direction of the operating surface 570, the main body member 530 is tilted relative to the game controller 1 such that one side (right side) of the main body member 530 is close to the upper side surface 11 without contacting it. Furthermore, in Figure 38, due to the scale, one side (right side) of the main body component 530 appears to be in contact with the upper side 11, but in reality, there is a small gap between one side (right side) of the main body component 530 and the upper side 11. When at least a portion of one side (right side) of the recess 585 in the operating surface 570 is pressed down, the gap between the lower surface 502 of the other side (left side) of the accessory 500 and the upper side 11 of the game controller 1 is greater than the gap between the lower surface 502 of one side (right side) of the accessory 500 and the upper side 11 of the game controller 1.

[0342] When the right side of the operating surface 570 is pressed, if one side (right side) of the accessory 500 contacts the upper side 11 of the game controller 1, the following situation may occur depending on the manufacturing dimensional error of the accessory 500 and / or the game controller 1, the positional deviation in the installed state, etc. (see page 33 / 46 of the specification, CN 121001793 A): Although the accessory 500 cannot be pressed further, the light touch on the lower side of the button located on the right side...The switch is still not input (not connected). When the right side of the operation surface 570 is pressed, the accessory 500 tilts relative to the game controller 1 such that one side (right side) of the accessory 500 does not contact the upper side 11 of the game controller 1, thereby suppressing the occurrence of the above-mentioned situation.

[0343] In this embodiment, when at least a portion of one side (right side) of the long side direction of the recess 585 in the operation surface 570 is pressed, the main body member 530 tilts relative to the game controller 1 with the flange 123 of the second button 120 located on the other side (left side) as a fulcrum. Of the two flanges 123 of the second button 120, the fulcrum of the tilt of the main body member 530 is located on the flange 123 on the other side (left side). By using the flange 123 as a fulcrum, the accessory 500 can be easily tilted.

[0344] Before the user presses the operating surface 570, the gap between the lower surface 502 of the accessory 500 on one side (right side) of the recess 585 and the upper side 11 of the game controller 1 is greater than the pressing amount of the first button 110 (the movement distance of the first button 110 required to press the tactile switch).

[0345] As described above, when the right side of the operating surface 570 is pressed, only the first button 110 of the game controller 1 located on the right side of the recess 585 is pressed. In this case, the second button 120 of the game controller 1 located on the left side of the recess 585 is not pressed.

[0346] FIG39 is a partial cross-sectional schematic diagram showing the state in which the left side of the operating surface 570 is pressed. In essentially the same way as the pressing of the first button 110, when the left side of the operating surface 570 is pressed, only the second button 120 of the game controller 1 located on the left side of the recess 585 is pressed.

[0347] FIG40 is a partial cross-sectional schematic diagram showing the state in which both sides of the operation surface 570 are pressed. The cross-section shown in FIG40 is perpendicular to the front-back direction of the accessory 500. As shown in FIG40, the operation surface 570 of the accessory 500 is pressed by the index fingers of the user's left and right hands. For example, the user's left index finger presses the second cover 520. For example, the user's right index finger presses the first cover 510.

[0348] The first pressing area 511 and the second pressing area 521 contact the first button 110 and the second button 120, respectively. By pressing the operation surface 570 by the user, the main body member 530 approaches the game controller 1. As a result, the first button 110 and the second button 120 are pressed by the main body member 530. The first button 110 and the second button 120 are pressed simultaneously.

[0349] Alternatively, the main body member 530 can move toward the upper side surface 11 and the first button 110 and the second button 120 can be pressed simultaneously by pressing at least a portion of one side (right side) of the recess 585 in the long side direction and at least a portion of the other side (left side) of the recess 585 in the long side direction.

[0350] From another perspective, it is also possible that, by simultaneously pressing down at least a portion of one side (right side) and at least a portion of the other side (left side) of the recess 585 in the long side direction of the operating surface 570, the main body member 530 moves towards the upper side surface 11 without contacting it on one side (right side) and the other side (left side). In the state where at least a portion of one side (right side) and at least a portion of the other side (left side) of the recess 585 in the long side direction of the operating surface 570 are pressed down simultaneously, the gap between the lower surface 502 of one side (right side) of the accessory 500 and the upper side surface 11 of the game controller 1 is substantially the same as the gap between the lower surface 502 of the other side (left side) of the accessory 500 and the upper side surface 11 of the game controller 1.

[0351] As described above, by pressing both sides of the operating surface 570, the button on the left side of the recess 585 and the button on the right side of the recess 585 of the game controller 1 are pressed simultaneously.

[0352] According to the accessory 500 of this embodiment, the first button 110 and the second button 120 are pressed by the main body member 530 when it approaches the game controller 1. Therefore, compared with the case where the accessory 500 has a pressing button other than the main body member 530 and the button of the game controller 1 is pressed by the pressing button, the thickness of the accessory 500 can be reduced. Specification 34 / 46 pages 41 CN 121001793 A

[0353] According to the accessory 500 of this embodiment, the depth of the recess 585 of the accessory 500 is less than the height of the protrusion 100 of the game controller 1. Therefore, a gap is generated between the main body member 530 of the accessory 500 and the upper side surface 11 of the game controller 1. As a result, accessory 500 can easily move toward the upper side 11 of the game controller 1.

[0354] Furthermore, in the configuration of the main body member 530 moving itself, there is a possibility that when the central position of the operation surface 570 is pressed, the main body member 530 sinks as a whole, thereby pressing both the first button 110 and the second button 120. Therefore, by setting the first operation area 510 and the second operation area 520 on the outer side respectively, it is possible to guide the user to easily press on one side (without unintentionally pressing on both sides).

[0355] In the above, the case where the first button 110 and the second button 120 are pressed by the first pressing area 511 and the second pressing area 521, which are part of the main body member 530, respectively, has been described, but this disclosure is not limited to this structure. Alternatively, when the first magnet member 512 and the second magnet member 522 are exposed from the main body member 530, it is also possible that the first button 110 and the second button 120 are pressed by the first magnet member 512 and the second magnet member 522, respectively, not by the main body member 530.Second button 120. Alternatively, other objects may be present between the main body member 530 and the buttons of the first button 110 and the second button 120, and the main body member 530 may press the first button 110 and the second button 120 through these other objects.

[0356] <Removal Method>

[0357] Next, the method for removing the accessory 500 from the game controller 1 will be described. FIG41 is a schematic diagram showing the state of removing the accessory 500 from the game controller 1.

[0358] First, the user operates the operation unit 182 (see FIG18 and FIG19). As a result, the push rod 181 protrudes from the top surface 106 of the protrusion 100 of the game controller 1. The protruding push rod 181 presses against the bottom surface 509 of the recess 585 provided in the accessory 500. Specifically, the push rod 181 presses against the abutment portion 509d of the bottom surface 509 of the recess 585.

[0359] As shown in FIG41, the abutment portion 509d of the bottom surface 509 is pushed out by the push rod 181, and the portion of the accessory 500 facing the push rod 181 moves away from the top surface 106 of the protrusion 100. The accessory 500 rotates in the direction of the third arrow S3 with the locking member 561 located on the opposite side of the abutment portion 509d as a fulcrum. As a result, the recess 585 on the abutment portion 509d side disengages from the protrusion 100. After the recess 585 on the abutment portion 509d side disengages from the protrusion 100 to a certain extent, the accessory 500 is moved to disengage the locking member 561 from the locking hole, thereby allowing the recess 585 on the locking member 561 side to disengage from the protrusion 100. Therefore, the accessory 500 can be easily removed from the controller.

[0360] In addition, even if the push rod 181 protrudes, the accessory 500 will not completely separate from the game controller 1. At this time, the accessory 500 may not be completely separated from the game controller 1 by continuing to insert the engaging member 561 into the second engaging hole 194 and / or by at least continuing to attach the second magnetic member to the second button 120. Alternatively, the accessory 500 may be completely separated from the game controller 1 by protruding the push rod 181.

[0361] Additionally, as shown in FIG41, the depth of the recess 585 may also be the size at which the right end (upper end in FIG41) of the top surface 106 of the protrusion 100 is exposed from the opening of the recess 585 by protruding the push rod 181. Furthermore, the depth of the recess 585 may also be the size at which the right end of the top surface 106 is not exposed from the opening of the recess 310 even if the push rod 181 is protruding.

[0362] Additionally, as shown in FIG41, the depth of the recess 585 may also be the size at which at least a portion of the push rod 181 is exposed from the recess 585 by protruding the push rod 181. Furthermore, the depth of the recess 585 can also be such that even if the push rod 181 protrudes, it will not be exposed from the recess 585.

[0363] In addition, as shown in FIG41, the depth of the recess 585 can also be such that the push rod 181 protrudes and the upper surface button is exposed.The size at which the operating surface 115 of (right) 110 is exposed from the recess 585. Furthermore, the depth of the recess 585 can also be such that even if the push rod 181 protrudes, the operating surface 115 of the upper surface button (right) 110 is not exposed from the recess 585.

[0364] Additionally, the depth of the recess 585 can also be such that the first elastic deformable body 52, as described on pages 35 / 46 of the specification 42 CN 121001793 A, is entirely exposed from the opening of the recess 585 when the push rod 181 protrudes. On the other hand, the second elastic deformable body 54 exposed from the outer peripheral surface 107 can be either partially exposed from the opening of the recess 585 or entirely exposed.

[0365] Furthermore, in the above description, the case of using the operating part 182 to remove the accessory 500 from the game controller 1 was explained; however, it is also possible to remove the accessory 500 from the game controller 1 without using the operating part 182. The user can also rotate the accessory 500 while holding the accessory 500, using the end of the inner peripheral surface 504 of the recess 585 with the engaging member 561 or the engaging member 561 as a fulcrum, thereby removing the accessory 500 from the controller.

[0366] <Modification>

[0367] A through hole (not shown) may also be formed on the bottom surface 509 of the recess 585. The through hole may extend from the bottom surface 509 to the upper surface 501. The through hole may be provided in the first bottom surface region 509a, the central bottom surface region 509c, or the second bottom surface region 509b.

[0368] The accessory 500 may also not have the engaging member 561. Specifically, the accessory 500 may have a magnet but not the engaging member 561. When the accessory 500 has the engaging member 561, the engaging member 561 may not have a curved surface, but rather an angular shape. The engaging member 561 may also be located closer to the bottom surface 509 of the recess 585 than to the opening surface of the recess 585, or it may be located at the midpoint between the opening surface and the bottom surface 509.

[0369] The accessory 500 may also not have a hanging strap 590. In this case, the accessory 500 may also not have a mounting portion 505 for the hanging strap 590. When the accessory 500 has a mounting portion 505 for the hanging strap 590, the mounting portion 505 for the hanging strap 590 may be located on the opposite side of the recess 585, closer to the center of the accessory 500 than the side where the engaging member 561 is located, or it may be located at the center of the accessory 500.

[0370] The accessory 500 may also not have the function of pressing the first button 110 and the second button 120. In this case, the accessory 500 may also have a mounting portion 505 for the hanging strap 590.

[0371] The accessory 500 may also have a first magnet component 512 and a second magnet component 522, and may not have a magnet adsorbed onto the first magnet component 512.A first yoke 513 of a magnet member 512 and a second yoke 523 adsorbed onto a second magnet member 522. Alternatively, the accessory 500 may have only either the first yoke 513 or the second yoke 523.

[0372] The accessory 500 may also lack a notch 581 for avoiding the elastic deformable bodies 52, 54 of the game controller 1. Furthermore, the game controller 1 may also lack the elastic deformable bodies 52, 54.

[0373] The accessory 500 may also lack light guide paths 551, 552 for light emitted from the protrusion 100 of the game controller 1 to pass through. Additionally, the game controller 1 may also lack the light-emitting part 150.

[0374] The accessory 500 may also lack the first cover 510 and the second cover 520. In this case, the operating surface 570 may be formed solely by the upper surface 501 of the main body member 530. Alternatively, at this time, a first operating area and a second operating area can be formed by making a portion of the upper surface 501 of the main body member 530 visually or tactilely identifiable from other areas of the upper surface 501.

[0375] When the accessory 500 has a first operating area 510 and a second operating area 520 that can be visually or tactilely identifiable, the center of the first operating area 510 may not be located outside (to the right) of the center of the first pressing area 511 in the long side direction of the recess 585. Specifically, the center of the first operating area 510 may be located inside (to the left) of the center of the first pressing area 511 in the long side direction of the recess 585, or it may be located at the same position as the center of the first pressing area 511. Similarly, the center of the second operating area 520 may not be located outside (to the left) of the center of the second pressing area 521 in the long side direction of the recess 585. Specifically, in the long side direction of the recess 585, the center of the second operation area 520 can be located inside (to the right) of the center of the second press area 521, or it can be at the same position as the center of the second press area 521.

[0376] When the accessory 500 is installed on the game controller 1, in the long side direction of the recess 585, the center of the first operation area 510 may not be located outside the center of the top surface of the first button 110. Specifically, in the long side direction of the recess 585, the center of the first operation area 510 may be located inside the center of the top surface of the first button 110, or it can be at the same position as the center of the top surface of the first button 110. Similarly, when the accessory 500 is installed on the game controller 1, in the long side direction of the recess 585, the center of the second operation area 520 may not be located outside the center of the top surface of the second button 120.The center of the top surface is located on the outer side. In the long side direction of the recess 585, the center of the second operation area 520 may be located on the inner side of the top surface of the second button 120, or it may be located at the same position as the center of the top surface of the second button 120.

[0377] [Second Embodiment]

[0378] Next, the structure of the accessory 600 according to the second embodiment will be described. FIG42 is a perspective view showing the structure of the accessory 600 according to the second embodiment. FIG43 is a perspective view showing the structure of the accessory 600 according to the second embodiment when viewed from a different direction than FIG42.

[0379] As shown in FIG42 and FIG43, the accessory 600 according to the second embodiment has, for example, a main body member 630, a strap 690, a first light guide path 651, a second light guide path 652, a first movable part 610, and a second movable part 620. The hanging strap 690, the first light guide path 651, the second light guide path 652, the first movable part 610, and the second movable part 620 are assembled to the main body member 630. The main body member 630 has an upper surface 601, a lower surface 602, an outer peripheral surface 603, and an inner peripheral surface 604. The lower surface 602 is connected to the upper surface 601. The outer peripheral surface 603 is connected to both the upper surface 601 and the lower surface 602. A recess 685 is provided on the lower surface 602. The recess 685 is formed, for example, by the bottom surface 609 and the inner peripheral surface 604.

[0380] FIG44 is a perspective view showing the structure of the accessory 600 according to the second embodiment. The cross section shown in FIG44 is parallel to the long side direction of the recess 685 and parallel to the vertical direction of the accessory 600. In FIG44, the hanging strap 690 is omitted.

[0381] The first movable part 610 passes through the main body member 630. The first movable part 610 is movable relative to the main body member 630. The first movable part 610 has a first operating surface 671, a first pressing area 611, a first magnetic member 612, and a first magnetic yoke 613. The first operating surface 671 is pressed by the user. The first movable part 610 is pressed by the user through the first operating surface 671 to press the first button 110. In the vertical direction, the first pressing area 611 is located on the opposite side of the first operating surface 671. The first button 110 is pressed by the first pressing area 611. The second movable part 620 has a substantially the same structure as the first movable part 610.

[0382] FIG45 is an enlarged schematic diagram of region XXXXV in FIG44. As shown in FIG45, the first movable part 610 also has a first movable member 619 and a second movable member 614. The first magnetic member 612 and the first magnetic yoke 613 are sandwiched between the first movable member 619 and the second movable member 614. The first movable member 619 has a first main body member 619a and a first flange member 619b. The first main body member 619a forms a first operating surface 671. The second movable member 614 has a second main body member 614a and...The second flange member 614b. The second main body member 614a constitutes the first pressing region 611. The second movable part 620 has a structure substantially the same as the first movable part 610.

[0383] The main body member 630 has an upper plate portion 681 and a bottom plate portion 682. The upper plate portion 681 forms the upper surface 501 of the main body member 630. An upper plate hole 683 is formed in the upper plate portion 681. The first main body member 619a is disposed in the upper plate hole 683. The bottom plate portion 682 forms a bottom surface 609 with a recess 685. In the vertical direction, the bottom plate portion 682 is located between the upper plate portion 681 and the lower surface 602. A bottom plate hole 684 is formed in the bottom plate portion 682. The second main body member 614a is disposed in the bottom plate hole 684.

[0384] In FIG45, the dashed line indicates the outline of the first movable part 610 that moves to the lower side. When the accessory 600 is arranged with the surface 601 facing the upper side in the vertical direction, the first movable part 610 is positioned as shown by the dashed line. As shown in FIG45, the first movable part 610 is movable in the vertical direction of the accessory 600. The first flange member 619b moves between the upper plate portion 681 and the bottom plate portion 682 in the vertical direction of the accessory 600. The upward movement of the first movable part 610 is limited by the first flange member 619b. The second flange member 614b moves between the upper plate portion 681 and the bottom plate portion 682 in the vertical direction of the accessory 600. The downward movement of the first movable part 610 is limited by the second flange member 614b.

[0385] The first movable part 610 is located at the dashed line position due to gravity in its natural state. When accessory 600 is installed on game controller 1, the first movable part 610 is pressed upward by the first button 110 (the solid line position in FIG. 45). From another viewpoint, the first pressing area 611 is pressed upward by the force-applying member that presses the first button 110 upward. From this state, the first movable part 610 is pressed by the user, and the first pressing area 611 presses the first button 110. When the user removes his hand from the first movable part 610, the first movable part 610 returns upward by the restoring force of the first button 110.

[0386] When the recess 685 of accessory 600 is installed on the protrusion 100 of game controller 1, the first movable part 610 is configured to face the first button 110 and the second movable part 620 is configured to face the second button 120. At least a portion of the top surface of the protrusion 100 abuts against the bottom surface 609 of the recess 685. The first movable part 610 and the second movable part 620 can respectively press the first button 110 and the second button 120.

[0387] As shown in Figures 43 and 44, the accessory 600 has a first locking member 661 and a second locking member 662. The first locking member661 is movable. The first engaging member 661 can move, for example, by sinking into the main body member 630, or by deforming itself. The first engaging member 661 is provided on the end face of the inner peripheral surface 504 of the recess 685 on the other side of the long side direction of the recess 685. The second engaging member 662 is immovable. The second engaging member 662 is provided on the end face of the inner peripheral surface 504 of the recess 685 on one side of the long side direction of the recess 685.

[0388] The first engaging member 661 can also be forceped by a force-applying part (not shown). When a force is applied to the first engaging member 661 from the outside, the first engaging member 661 can also move along the long side direction of the recess 685. When the force applied to the first engaging member 661 from the outside disappears, the first engaging member 661 can also return to its original position. The second engaging member 662 is fixed to the main body member 630, for example. The second engaging member 662 protrudes from the inner peripheral surface 604 of the recess 685.

[0389] As shown in FIG44, an assembly portion 605 with a hanging strap 690 is formed on the main body member 630. The assembly portion 605 is a through hole. The assembly portion 605 is located near the second engaging member 662. Alternatively, the assembly portion 605 may also be located near the first engaging member 661.

[0390] When installing the recess 685 of the accessory 600 onto the protrusion 100 of the game controller 1, the immovable second engaging member 662 is first inserted into the first engaging hole 193 of the game controller 1. Then, while rotating the accessory 600 with the second engaging member 662 as a fulcrum, the movable first engaging member 661 is inserted into the second engaging hole 194. When the recess 685 of the accessory 600 is installed onto the protrusion 100 of the game controller 1, the first engaging member 661 engages with the second engaging hole 194. The second engaging member 662 engages with the first engaging hole 193.

[0391] According to the accessory 600 of this embodiment, the first movable part 610 and the second movable part 620 are respectively fitted with the main body member 630 with clearance. Therefore, when the accessory 600 is assembled to the game controller 1 such that the first movable part 610 and the second movable part 620 are respectively attached to the first button 110 and the second button 120, the main body member 630 and the game controller 1 sometimes wobble. By using two engaging members to assemble the accessory 600 to the game controller 1, it is possible to suppress the wobble between the main body member 630 and the game controller 1, and it is possible to prevent the accessory 600 from detaching from the game controller 1.

[0392] <Modification>

[0393] The first magnet member 612 may also be exposed from the second movable member 614 into the recess 685. The first movable part 610 may also not have the first magnetic yoke 613. The first movable part 610 may be composed of a first movable member 619 and a first magnet member 612, or it may be composed of a second movable member 614 and a first magnet member 612, or it may be composed of only the first magnet member 612.

[0394] The second magnet member 622 may also be exposed from the fourth movable member 624 toward the recess 685. The second movable part 620 may also not have the second magnetic yoke 623. The second movable part 620 may be composed of the third movable member 629 and the second magnet member 622, or it may be composed of the fourth movable member 624 and the second magnet member 622, or it may be composed of only the second magnet member 622.

[0395] The accessory 600 may also have the first engaging member 661 and not have the second engaging member 662. The accessory 600 may also have the second engaging member 662 and not have the first engaging member 661. The accessory 600 may also not have the first engaging member 661 and the second engaging member 662.

[0396] The accessory 600 may also have a force-applying member that applies force upward to the first movable part 610 and the second movable part 620.

[0397] [Third Embodiment]

[0398] Next, the structure of the accessory 700 according to the third embodiment will be described. FIG46 is a perspective view showing the structure of the accessory 700 according to the third embodiment. The accessory 700 according to the third embodiment is a charging dock.

[0399] As shown in FIG46, the accessory 700 has a main body member 730, a charging dock side first terminal 731, a charging dock side second terminal 732, a first magnet member 711, a second magnet member 712, a third magnet member 713, a fourth magnet member 714, and an external connection connector 719.

[0400] The main body member 730 has a main body side first side 701, a main body side second side 702, and a main body side outer peripheral surface 703. The accessory 700 is placed on the ground or the like with the main body side first side 701 facing downwards. The main body side second side 702 is located on the opposite side of the main body side first side 701. The outer peripheral surface 703 of the main body side is connected to the first side surface 701 and the second side surface 702 of the main body side, respectively.

[0401] A first recess 785a and a second recess 785b are provided on the second side surface 702 of the main body side. The first recess 785a has a first bottom surface 709a and a first inner peripheral surface 704a. The first inner peripheral surface 704a is connected to the first bottom surface 709a. The first bottom surface 709a is substantially parallel to the second side surface 702 of the main body side. A first terminal 731 of the charging base side is provided on the first bottom surface 709a. The first terminal 731 of the charging base side protrudes from the first bottom surface 709a. The first terminal 731 of the charging base side is surrounded by the first inner peripheral surface 704a.

[0402] The second recess 785b has a second bottom surface 709b and a second inner peripheral surface 704b. The second inner peripheral surface 704b is connected to the second bottom surface 709b. The second bottom surface 709b is substantially parallel to the second side surface 702 of the main body. A charging base is provided on the second bottom surface 709b.Second terminal 732 on the side. The second terminal 732 on the charging base side protrudes from the second bottom surface 709b. The second terminal 732 on the charging base side is surrounded by the second inner peripheral surface 704b.

[0403] The second recess 785b is disposed next to the first recess 785a. The long side direction of the second recess 785b may also be the same as the long side direction of the first recess 785a. The long side direction of the first side surface 701 on the main body side may also be the same as the long side direction of the first recess 785a. The long side direction of the first side surface 701 on the main body side may also be the same as the long side direction of the second recess 785b. The first bottom surface 709a may also be substantially parallel to the second bottom surface 709b.

[0404] The first magnet member 711 and the second magnet member 712 are disposed along the long side direction of the first recess 785a. In the long side direction of the first recess 785a, the first terminal 731 on the charging base side is located between the first magnet member 711 and the second magnet member 712. The third magnet member 713 and the fourth magnet member 714 are arranged along the long side direction of the second recess 785b. In the long side direction of the second recess 785b, the second terminal 732 on the charging dock side is located between the third magnet member 713 and the fourth magnet member 714.

[0405] An external connection connector 719 is provided, for example, on the outer peripheral surface 703 of the main body side. Power is supplied from the outside through the external connection connector 719. In the short side direction of the first side surface 701 on the main body side, the external connection connector 719 is located between the first recess 785a and the second recess 785b.

[0406] FIG47 is a perspective view showing the first game controller and the second game controller assembled in the accessory. As shown in FIG47, the protrusion 100 of the first game controller 1 is inserted into the first recess 785a. The first terminal 160 of the first game controller 1 is electrically connected to the first terminal 731 on the charging dock side. The protrusion 200 of the second game controller 2 is inserted into the second recess 785b. The second terminal 260 of the second game controller 2 is electrically connected to the second terminal 732 on the charging station side.

[0407] Power is supplied from the outside via an external connection connector 719. The first game controller 1 has a battery (not shown). The battery of the first game controller 1 is charged via the first terminal 160 using power from the outside. The second game controller 2 has a battery (not shown). The battery of the second game controller 2 is charged via the second terminal 260 using power from the outside.

[0408] As shown in FIG47, the first game controller 1 and the second game controller 2 are configured, for example, with the front of the first game controller 1 facing the back of the second game controller 2. The first game controller 1 and the second game controller 2 are configured in a manner opposite to the left-right direction of the first game controller 1 and the left-right direction of the second game controller 2.

[0409] Furthermore, the configuration of the first game controller 1 and the second game controller 2 is not limited to the above. The first game controller 1 and the second game controller 2 may also be configured such that the front of the first game controller 1 faces the front of the second game controller 2. The first game controller 1 and the second game controller 2 may also be configured such that the vertical direction of the first game controller 1 is the same as the vertical direction of the second game controller 2.

[0410] In the above description, the case where the first recess 785a and the second recess 785b are provided on the second side surface 702 of the main body has been explained, but this disclosure is not limited to the above. Specifically, the first recess 785a may be provided on the second side surface 702 of the main body, but the second recess 785b may not be provided. Alternatively, a third recess or a fourth recess may be provided.

[0411] The charging base may also have a notch for avoiding the elastic deformable bodies 52 and 54 of the game controller 1. Specifically, a notch may be provided on the inner peripheral surface 504 of the first recess 785a. A notch may also be provided on the inner peripheral surface 504 of the second recess 785b. The elastic deformable bodies 52 and 54 can suppress the shaking of the game controller 1 when it is installed on the game device for use. On the other hand, in the charging dock and the like, shaking during installation is allowed. By providing a notch in the charging dock, the resistance when installing or removing the game controller 1 can be reduced.

[0412] <Modification>

[0413] In the above, the charging dock, as an example of accessory 700, has magnets (first magnet member 711 to fourth magnet member 714), but this disclosure is not limited to this. That is, accessory 700 may not have magnets. Thus, when removing the game controller 1 from accessory 700, it is possible to prevent the game controller 1 from being strongly attracted to accessory 700 and difficult to remove.

[0414] When accessory 700 does not have magnets, accessory 700 may also have a locking member. In this case, the locking member can be used to install accessory 700 on game controller 1. Accessory 700 may also have neither magnets nor locking members.

[0415] In the above description, accessory 700 is generally rectangular, but the shape of accessory 700 is not limited to this. It may also be trapezoidal, circular, or elliptical, or other shapes other than rectangular, when viewed vertically.

[0416] Accessory 700 may also have a processor (not shown). The processor may also read an application program to perform information processing. Accessory 700 may also have a wireless communication unit (not shown). Accessory 700 may also transmit and receive data with game controller 1 via the wireless communication unit. The wireless communication unit may also support communication methods such as Bluetooth (registered trademark) or infrared communication. Accessory 700 may also transmit and receive data with information processing devices other than game controller 1 via the wireless communication unit.

[0417] All aspects of the embodiments disclosed herein should be considered exemplary and not restrictive. For example, the accessories shown in the first to third embodiments are merely illustrative. Accessories may also have different constructions and functions. For example, an accessory may have a construction in which two game controllers are detachably mounted to the accessory from the left and right sides and held integrally with the two game controllers. The scope of the invention is set forth in the claims rather than in the foregoing description, and is intended to include all modifications within the meaning and scope equivalent to the claims.

[0418] Explanation of reference numerals in the drawings

[0419] 1: First game controller, game controller

[0420] 2: Second game controller instruction manual 40 / 46 pages 47 CN 121001793 A

[0421] 3: Main body device

[0422] 10, 20: Controller housing

[0423] 11, 211: Upper side

[0424] 12: Right side

[0425] 13: Lower side

[0426] 14: Left side

[0427] 15: Front

[0428] 16: Back

[0429] 17: Housing opening

[0430] 19: Protrusion flange

[0431] 31: Joystick

[0432] 32: Button

[0433] 33 (1): + button

[0434] 33 (2): Home button

[0435] 50: Synchronization button

[0436] 51: Grounding portion

[0437] 52: First elastic deformable body

[0438] 52: Elastic deformable body

[0439] 52a: First elastic portion

[0440] 52b: Second elastic portion

[0441] 52c: First elastic area

[0442] 52d: Second elastic area

[0443] 53: Grounding portion

[0444] 54: Second elastic deformable body

[0445] 61: Front side shell

[0446] 62: Rear side shell

[0447] 71, 73: First inner surface

[0448] 72, 74: Second inner surface

[0449] 90: Flexible printed circuit

[0450] 100, 200: Protrusion

[0451] 101: First area

[0452] 102: Second region

[0453] 103: Third region

[0454] 104: Fourth region

[0455] 105: Fifth region

[0456] 106: Top surface

[0457] 107, 503, 603: Outer peripheral surface

[0458] 110: First button, upper surface button (right)

[0459] 111, 121: First protrusion, specification page 41 / 46, 48 CN 121001793 A

[0460] 112, 122: Second protrusion

[0461] 113, 123: Flange

[0462] 114, 124: Main body

[0463] 115, 125, 570: Operating surface

[0464] 117, 127: Tactile switch

[0465] 118, 128: Side wall

[0466] 120: Second button, upper surface button (left)

[0467] 130: Shoulder button (right)

[0468] 140: Z shoulder button (right)

[0469] 150: Light-emitting part

[0470] 160: First terminal

[0471] 167: Terminal receiving part

[0472] 181: Push rod

[0473] 182: Operating part

[0474] 183: Force application part

[0475] 184: Rotation shaft

[0476] 185: Push rod action part

[0477] 186: Push rod operating component

[0478] 191: First buffer

[0479] 192: Second buffer

[0480] 193: First engaging hole

[0481] 194: Second engaging hole

[0482] 195: Opening for synchronization button

[0483] 196: Opening for terminal

[0484] 197: First opening

[0485] 198: Second opening

[0486] 260: Second terminal

[0487] 301: Audio input / output terminal

[0488] 302: Upper terminal

[0489] 303: Lower terminal

[0490] 304: Storage medium slot

[0491] 305: Display

[0492] 306: Main body casing

[0493] 307: Power button

[0494] 311: Base surface

[0495] 313: Right side of the main body

[0496] 314: Left side of the main body

[0497] 315: Front of the main body

[0498] 316: Upper side of the main body (Instruction manual 42 / 46 pages 49 CN 121001793 A

[0499] ) 317: Lower side of the main body

[0500] 330: First plug connector

[0501] 331: First terminal of the main body

[0502] 332: First tongue

[0503] 333: Support part

[0504] 334: Stepped threaded component

[0505] 337: Through hole

[0506] 338: Cover component

[0507] 401: First hole

[0508] 402: Second hole

[0509] 410: Magnetic element on the side of the game device

[0510] 410: Magnetic element on the first gaming device side

[0511] 420: Magnetic element on the second gaming device side

[0512] 500, 600, 700: Accessories

[0513] 501, 601: Upper surface

[0514] 502, 602: Lower surface

[0515] 503a: First outer peripheral surface

[0516] 503b: Second outer peripheral surface

[0517] 504, 604: Inner peripheral surface

[0518] 504a, 704a: First inner peripheral surface

[0519] 504b, 704b: Second inner peripheral surface

[0520] 505, 605: Assembly part

[0521] 509, 609: Bottom surface

[0522] 509a: First bottom surface area

[0523] 509b: Second bottom surface area

[0524] 509c: Central bottom surface area

[0525] 509d: Abutment part

[0526] 510: First cover, first operating area

[0527] 511, 611: First pressing area

[0528] 512, 612, 711: First magnet component

[0529] 512a: First magnet piece

[0530] 513, 613: First magnetic yoke

[0531] 519: First pressed part

[0532] 520: Second cover, second operating area

[0533] 521: Second pressed area

[0534] 522, 712: Second magnet component

[0535] 522a: Second magnet piece

[0536] 523: Second magnetic yoke

[0537] 529: Second pressed part (Instruction manual pages 43 / 46, 50 CN 121001793 A)

[0538] 530, 630, 730: Main component

[0539] 541a, 785a: First recess

[0540] 542a, 785b: Second recess

[0541] 551, 651: First light guide path

[0542] 551a: First light guide portion

[0543] 551b: Second light guide portion

[0544] 551c: First light guide component

[0545] 551d: First light guide hole

[0546] 551e: Conical surface

[0547] 552, 652: Second light guide path

[0548] 553: First receiving portion

[0549] 553a: Stop end face

[0550] 554: Second receiving portion

[0551] 557: Double-sided tape

[0552] 561, 661: First engaging component

[0553] 563: Lower side face

[0554] 564: Curved surface

[0555] 575: First main body protrusion

[0556] 580: Magnet

[0557] 590, 690: Hanging strap

[0558] 591: Rope component

[0559] 592: Stop

[0560] 593: Riveting component

[0561] 594: Riveting cover

[0562] 610: First movable part

[0563] 614: Second movable component

[0564] 614a: Second main body component

[0565] 614b: Second flange component

[0566] 619: First movable component

[0567] 619a: First main body component

[0568] 619b: First flange component

[0569] 620: Second movable part

[0570] 624: Fourth movable member

[0571] 629: Third movable member

[0572] 662: Second engaging part

[0573] 671: First operating surface

[0574] 681: Upper plate part

[0575] 682: Bottom plate part

[0576] 683: Upper plate hole (Instruction manual pages 44 / 46, 51 CN 121001793 A)

[0577] 684: Bottom plate hole

[0578] 701: First side surface of the main body

[0579] 702: Second side surface of the main body

[0580] 703: Outer peripheral surface of the main body

[0581] 709a: First bottom surface

[0582] 709b: Second bottom surface

[0583] 713: Third magnet component

[0584] 714: Fourth magnet component

[0585] 719: External connector

[0586] 731: First terminal on charging dock side

[0587] 732: Second terminal on charging dock side

[0588] 1000: Game device

[0589] 3120: Inner peripheral surface on game device side

[0590] 3121: Bottom surface on game device side

[0591] 5031: First outer surface

[0592] 5032: Second outer surface

[0593] A3: Arrow

[0594] B1: Length of first magnet

[0595] B2: Length of second magnet

[0596] B3: Length of first yoke

[0597] B4: Length of second yoke

[0598] B5: Length of first cover

[0599] B6: Length of second cover

[0600] B7: Seventh Length

[0601] B8: Eighth Length

[0602] C: Depth

[0603] D1: First Distance

[0604] D2: Second Distance

[0605] D3: Third Distance

[0606] D4: Fourth Distance

[0607] E1: First Width

[0608] E2: Second Width

[0609] E3: Third Width

[0610] R1: First Direction

[0611] R2: Second Direction

[0612] R3: Third Direction

[0613] R4: Fourth Direction

[0614] R5: Fifth Direction

[0615] R6: Sixth Direction (Instruction Manual 45 / 46 pages 52 CN 121001793 A

[0616] S1: First Arrow

[0617] S2: Second Arrow

[0618] S3: Third Arrow

[0619] S4: Fourth Arrow

[0620] ) T1: First Height

[0621] T2: Second Height

[0622] T3: Third Height

[0623] T4: Fourth Height

[0624] T5: Fifth Height

[0625] T6: Sixth Height

[0626] T7: Seventh Height

[0627] T8: Eighth Height

[0628] T9: Ninth Height

[0629] T10: Tenth Height

[0630] T11: Eleventh Height

[0631] T12: Twelfth Height

[0632] W1: First Length

[0633] W2: Second Length

[0634] W3: Third Length

[0635] W4: Fourth Length Instruction Manual 46 / 46 Page 53 CN 121001793 A Figure 1 Figure 2 Instruction Manual Appendix 1 / 35 Page 54 CN 121001793 A Figure 3 Instruction Manual Appendix 2 / 35 Page 55 CN 121001793 A Figure 4 Instruction Manual Appendix 3 / 35 Page 56 CN 121001793 A Figure 5 Instruction Manual Appendix 4 / 35 Page 57 CN 121001793 A Figure 6 Instruction Manual Appendix 5 / 35 Page 58 CN Figure 7 of 121001793 A, Appendix 6 / 35, page 59; Figure 8 of 121001793 A, Appendix 7 / 35, page 60; Figure 9 of 121001793 A, Appendix 8 / 35, page 61; Figure 10 of 121001793 A, Appendix 9 / 35, page 62; Figure 11 of 121001793 A, Appendix 10 / 35, page 63; Figure 12 of 121001793 A, Appendix 11 / 35, page 64; Figure 13 of 121001793 A, Appendix 14 / 35, page 65; Figure 15 of 121001793 A, Appendix 13 / 35, page 66; Figure 16 of 121001793 A, Appendix 14 / 35, page 67; Figure 17 of 121001793 A. Instruction manual figures 15 / 35, page 68, CN 121001793 A, Figure 18; Instruction manual figures 16 / 35, page 69, CN 121001793 A, Figure 19; Instruction manual figures 17 / 35, page 70, CN 121001793 A, Figure 20; Instruction manual figures 18 / 35, page 71, CN 121001793 A, Figure 21; Instruction manual figures 19 / 35, page 72, CN 121001793 A, Figure 22, Figure 23, Figure 24; Instruction manual figures 20 / 35, page 73, CN 121001793 A, Figure 25, Figure 26; Instruction manual figures.Page 21 / 35, 74 CN 121001793 A, Figure 27, Figure 28, Instruction Manual Drawings; Page 22 / 35, 75 CN 121001793 A, Figure 29, Figure 30, Instruction Manual Drawings; Page 23 / 35, 76 CN 121001793 A, Figure 31, Figure 32, Instruction Manual Drawings; Page 24 / 35, 77 CN 121001793 A, Figure 33, Instruction Manual Drawings; Page 25 / 35, 78 CN 121001793 A, Figure 34, Instruction Manual Drawings; Page 26 / 35, 79 CN 121001793 A, Figure 35, Figure 36, Instruction Manual Drawings; Page 27 / 35, 80 CN 121001793 A, Figure 37, Instruction Manual Drawings; Page 28 / 35, 81 CN 121001793 A, Figure 38, Instruction Manual Drawings; Page 29 / 35, 82 CN 121001793 A, Figure 39. Instruction manual figures 30 / 35, page 83, CN 121001793 A, Figure 40; Instruction manual figures 31 / 35, page 84, CN 121001793 A, Figure 41; Instruction manual figures 32 / 35, page 85, CN 121001793 A, Figure 42, Figure 43; Instruction manual figures 33 / 35, page 86, CN 121001793 A, Figure 44, Figure 45; Instruction manual figures 34 / 35, page 87, CN 121001793 A, Figure 46, Figure 47; Instruction manual figures 35 / 35, page 88, CN 121001793 A

Claims

1. An accessory that is detachably mounted on a game controller, wherein, The game controller includes: a protrusion protruding from the side for embedding into a recess on the game device side of the game device; and a first button and a second button, the first button and the second button being disposed on the top surface of the protrusion along the long side direction of the protrusion, wherein when the protrusion is embedded into the recess on the game device side, the first button and the second button are respectively magnetically attracted to a magnet on the game device side. The accessory includes: A recess, which serves to allow the protrusion to be inserted; and A magnet is provided along the long side of the recess. When the protrusion is inserted into the recess, the first button and the second button are magnetically attracted to the magnet.

2. The accessory according to claim 1, wherein, The magnet is disposed at the bottom of the recess.

3. The accessory according to claim 1 or 2, wherein, The accessory also includes a locking component that engages with a locking hole on at least one end face of the protrusion along its long side, located on the outer peripheral surface of the protrusion of the game controller.

4. The accessory according to claim 3, wherein, The engaging member is disposed on at least one end face of the recess in the long side direction of the recess, within the inner peripheral surface of the recess.

5. The accessory according to claim 4, wherein, The engaging member has a shape that protrudes toward the inside of the recess as it approaches the opening side from the bottom side of the recess.

6. The accessory according to claim 4, wherein, The engaging member has a curved surface that protrudes into the recess.

7. The accessory according to any one of claims 4 to 6, wherein, The engaging member is located on the end face at a position closer to the opening side of the recess than to the bottom side of the recess.

8. The accessory according to any one of claims 3 to 7, wherein, The accessory also includes a strap. The mounting portion of the hook is located near the engaging component.

9. The accessory according to any one of claims 3 to 7, wherein, The accessory also includes a strap. The mounting part of the lanyard faces the side of the game controller.

10. The accessory according to any one of claims 3 to 9, wherein, The engaging member is disposed on one side of the long side of the recess and is shaped such that it does not engage with the engaging hole on the other side of the protrusion in the long side direction of the outer peripheral surface of the protrusion of the game controller.

11. The accessory according to any one of claims 3 to 7, wherein, The engaging member is provided only on one end face of the inner circumferential surface of the recess, on one side of the long side direction of the recess and on the other side of the recess.

12. The accessory according to any one of claims 3 to 7, wherein, The engaging member is disposed on one end face and the other end face in the long side direction of the recessed inner peripheral surface. The engaging member disposed on the end face on one side is immovable, while the engaging member disposed on the end face on the other side is movable.

13. The accessory according to claim 11 or 12, wherein, An abutment is provided on the other side of the recess in the long side direction of the recessed bottom surface, the abutment being abutted by a push rod protruding from the top surface of the game controller according to the user's operation.

14. The accessory according to claim 11 or 12, wherein, The accessory also includes a strap. The mounting portion of the strap is located outside the recess and on one side of the recess along its long side.

15. The accessory according to claim 11 or 12, wherein, The accessory also includes a strap. The mounting portion of the strap is located on the same side as the side where the engaging member is located, along the long side of the recess, which is closer to the center of the accessory.

16. The accessory according to any one of claims 1 to 15, wherein, The accessory includes a main component, which has a lower surface with the recess and an upper surface with a first upper surface recess and a second upper surface recess. The magnet has a first magnet component and a second magnet component. The first magnetic component, which is magnetically attracted to the first button, is housed in the first upper surface recess. The second magnetic component, which is magnetically attracted to the second button, is housed in the second upper surface recess.

17. The accessory according to claim 16, wherein, The first magnet component includes two first magnet plates with different polarities, and the first upper surface recess includes two first recesses that respectively accommodate the two first magnet plates. The second magnet component includes two second magnet pieces with different polarities, and the second upper surface recess includes two second recesses that respectively accommodate the two second magnet pieces.

18. The accessory according to claim 17, wherein, Each of the two first magnet pieces extends along the long side of the recess and is configured to face each other in a direction perpendicular to the long side. Each of the two second magnet pieces extends along the long side of the recess and is configured to face each other in a direction perpendicular to the long side.

19. The accessory according to any one of claims 16 to 18, wherein, A third upper surface recess and a fourth upper surface recess are provided on the upper surface. The first upper surface recess is provided on the bottom surface of the third upper surface recess. The second upper surface recess is provided on the bottom surface of the fourth upper surface recess. The accessory also includes a first magnetic yoke disposed in the recess of the third upper surface and a second magnetic yoke disposed in the recess of the fourth upper surface.

20. The accessory according to claim 19, wherein, The first magnet component is not fixed to the bottom surface of the recessed area on the first upper surface, but is attracted to the first magnetic yoke. The second magnet component is not fixed to the bottom surface of the second upper surface recess, but is attracted to the second magnetic yoke.

21. The accessory according to claim 19 or 20, wherein, A fifth upper surface recess and a sixth upper surface recess are provided on the upper surface. The third upper surface recess is provided on the bottom surface of the fifth upper surface recess. The fourth upper surface recess is provided on the bottom surface of the sixth upper surface recess. The accessory also includes a first cover disposed in the recess of the fifth upper surface and a second cover disposed in the recess of the sixth upper surface.

22. The accessory according to any one of claims 1 to 21, wherein, An operating surface is provided on the side opposite to the side with the recess, and the first button or the second button is pressed by the user pressing the operating surface.

23. The accessory according to any one of claims 1 to 15, comprising: An operating surface, which is located on the side opposite to the side where the recess is provided; and The main component, wherein the recess and the operating surface are disposed on the main component. The first button or the second button is pressed when the user presses the operating surface and the main component approaches the game controller.

24. The accessory according to claim 23, wherein, The depth of the recess is less than the height of the protrusion of the game controller.

25. The accessory according to claim 23 or 24, wherein, The recessed bottom surface has a first pressing area for pressing the first button. The first pressed area protrudes beyond at least a portion of the area on the bottom surface other than the first pressed area.

26. The accessory according to claim 25, wherein, The magnet has a first magnet component. The first magnet component is disposed on the first pressing part constituting the first pressing region.

27. The accessory according to claim 26, wherein, The first magnet component is embedded in the first pressed area.

28. The accessory according to claim 26 or 27, wherein, In the depth direction of the recess, at least a portion of the first magnet component is disposed between the deepest region, i.e., the deepest region, and the first pressed region in the bottom surface of the recess.

29. The accessory according to any one of claims 26 to 28, wherein, The length of the first pressed area in the long side direction of the recess is shorter than the length of the top surface of the first button in the long side direction of the protrusion.

30. The accessory according to any one of claims 25 to 29, wherein, The recessed bottom surface has a second pressing area for pressing the second button. The first pressing area and the second pressing area protrude beyond at least a portion of the area located between the first pressing area and the second pressing area on the bottom surface of the recess.

31. The accessory according to claim 30, wherein, On the bottom surface of the recess, the first pressing area and the second pressing area are respectively positioned from one end to the other in a direction perpendicular to the long side direction of the recess.

32. The accessory according to any one of claims 23 to 31, wherein, At least a portion of one side of the recess in the operating surface along its long side is pressed, the accessory is tilted relative to the game controller such that one side of the main body component approaches the side of the game controller, and one of the first button and the second button is pressed. The accessory is tilted relative to the game controller by pressing down on at least a portion of the other side of the recess in the operating surface along its long side, such that the other side of the main body component approaches the side surface, and the other of the first button and the second button is pressed.

33. The accessory according to claim 32, wherein, When at least a portion of one side of the recess in the operating surface is pressed, the main body member tilts relative to the game controller such that one side of the main body member approaches the side without contacting it. When at least a portion of the other side of the recess in the operating surface is pressed, the main body member tilts relative to the game controller in such a way that the other side of the main body member approaches the side without contacting the side.

34. The accessory according to claim 32 or 33, wherein, Both the first button and the second button have a flange, which extends along the long side of the protrusion inside the protrusion and faces the inner surface of the protrusion. When at least a portion of one side of the long side of the recess in the operating surface is pressed, the main body member tilts relative to the game controller with the flange of the button on the other side of the first and second buttons as a fulcrum. When at least a portion of the other side of the long side of the recess in the operating surface is pressed, the main body member tilts relative to the game controller with the flange of the button on the one side of the first button and the second button as a fulcrum.

35. The accessory according to any one of claims 32 to 34, wherein, When at least a portion of one side of the recess in the long direction of the operating surface and at least a portion of the other side of the recess in the long direction are pressed simultaneously, the main body component moves toward the side, and the first button and the second button are pressed.

36. The accessory according to any one of claims 23 to 35, wherein, The operating surface has a first operating area and a second operating area. The first operating area and the second operating area are respectively arranged along the long side of the recess, and can be identified visually or tactilely. The first operating area is located near the end of the operating surface on one side of the long side. The second operating area is located on the other side of the operating surface in the long side direction, closer to the end of that other side.

37. The accessory according to any one of claims 23 to 35, wherein, The operating surface has a first operating area and a second operating area. The first operating area and the second operating area are respectively arranged along the long side of the recess, and can be identified visually or tactilely. When the accessory is installed on the game controller, The first operating area is located above the first button, and along the long side of the recess, the center of the first operating area is located further outward than the center of the top surface of the first button. The second operating area is located above the second button, and in the direction of the long side of the recess, the center of the second operating area is located outside the center of the top surface of the second button.

38. The accessory according to claim 31, wherein, The accessory includes a main component, which has the recess on one side and an operating surface on the other side. When the user presses the operating surface and the main component approaches the game controller, the accessory presses either the first button or the second button. The operating surface has a first operating area and a second operating area. The first operating area and the second operating area are respectively arranged along the long side of the recess, and can be identified visually or tactilely. In the long side direction, the center of the first operating area is located outside the center of the first pressing area, and the center of the second operating area is located outside the center of the second pressing area.

39. The accessory according to any one of claims 23 to 38, wherein, The recess has a first inner circumferential surface and a second inner circumferential surface that extend along the long side of the recess and face each other. At least one of the first inner circumferential surface and the second inner circumferential surface has a notch for accommodating an elastically deformable body protruding from the outer circumferential surface of the protrusion. The notch extends from the opening end of the recess to the bottom side.

40. The accessory according to claim 1, comprising: The operating surface is located on the side opposite to the side where the recess is located; The main component, wherein the recess is provided in the main component; and A first movable part and a second movable part, which penetrate the main body component, are movable relative to the main body component, and have the operating surface. The first movable part is pressed by the user through the operating surface, thereby pressing the first button. The second movable part is pressed by the user through the operating surface to press the second button.

41. The accessory according to any one of claims 1 to 22, wherein, An elastic deformable body is provided on the outer peripheral surface of the protrusion of the game controller. When the protrusion is inserted into the recess on the side of the game device, the elastic deformable body is flattened by abutting against the inner peripheral surface of the recess on the side of the game device. The recess has a first inner circumferential surface and a second inner circumferential surface that extend along the long side of the recess and face each other. At least one of the first inner circumferential surface and the second inner circumferential surface has a notch for avoiding the elastic deformable body. The notch extends from the opening end of the recess to the bottom side.

42. The accessory according to any one of claims 1 to 38, wherein, The recess has a first inner circumferential surface and a second inner circumferential surface that extend along the long side of the recess and face each other. The accessory has a light guide path that passes through the inner circumferential surface of at least one of the first inner circumferential surface and the second inner circumferential surface and the outer surface located on the opposite side of the inner circumferential surface, allowing light emitted from the protrusion embedded in the recess to pass through.

43. The accessory according to claim 42, wherein, The light guide path has a first light guide hole that passes through the first inner circumferential surface and the outer surface, and a second light guide hole that passes through the second inner circumferential surface and the outer surface.

44. The accessory according to any one of claims 1 to 15, wherein, The recess has a first inner circumferential surface and a second inner circumferential surface that extend along the long side of the recess and face each other. The accessory includes: A light guide path that passes through the inner circumferential surface of at least one of the first inner circumferential surface and the second inner circumferential surface and the outer surface located on the opposite side of the inner circumferential surface, allowing light emitted from the protrusion embedded in the recess to pass through. as well as The main component, wherein the recess is provided in the main component. A receiving portion is formed in the main component, which is formed by cutting out the bottom surface and its inner peripheral surface of the recess. The light guide path has a light guide hole penetrating the outer surface and the inner peripheral surface, a first light guide portion disposed in the receiving portion, and a second light guide portion connected to the first light guide portion and disposed in the light guide hole. The receiving portion has a stop end face, and when the second light guide portion moves along the axial direction of the light guide hole, the first light guide portion abuts against the stop end face.

45. The accessory according to any one of claims 1 to 15, wherein, The magnet has a first magnet component and a second magnet component. In the depth direction of the recess, the distance from the first magnet member to the end opposite to the side where the recess is located is shorter than the distance from the first magnet member to the opening end of the recess. In the depth direction of the recess, the distance from the second magnet member to the end opposite to the side where the recess is located is shorter than the distance from the second magnet member to the opening end of the recess. The accessory includes: A first magnetic yoke, disposed between the end and the first magnet component; and A second magnetic yoke is disposed between the end and the second magnet component.

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