Input device and top member of operation stick

The input device's modular design with a top member and base member facilitates easy customization of operation stick height, size, and texture, addressing limitations in existing devices and improving user experience.

JP2026015404APending Publication Date: 2026-01-29SONY INTERACTIVE ENTERTAINMENT LLC
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Patent Information

Application Number
JP2025187549
Authority / Receiving Office
JP · JP
Patent Type
Applications
Current Assignee / Owner
Priority Date
2021-12-28
Filing Date
2025-11-06
Publication Date
2026-01-29

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Technical Problem

Existing input devices do not allow easy customization of the height, size, shape, and texture of operation sticks, limiting user preferences and functionality.

Method used

The input device features a top member with a cylindrical portion and a base member that can be fitted together with an elastic member to limit upward movement, enabling easy adjustment of the operation stick's height, size, and texture.

Benefits of technology

This design allows users to easily customize the operation stick's characteristics, enhancing user experience and functionality without requiring tools or complex assembly.

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Abstract

To easily change the height, size, shape, and texture of an operation stick in an input device.SOLUTION: The input devices have a top member (410) having an 13a (upper side) to be touched by a user's finger and a base member (420) to which the top member is attached. The top member has a cylindrical part (412) extending downward, and the base member has a column part (422) capable of being fitted inside the cylindrical part. An elastic member (430) is attached to the outer peripheral surface of the column part. The elastic member is positioned inside the cylindrical portion and is caught by the inner surface of the cylindrical portion to restrict the upward movement of the top member.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 17
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  • Operation device

    JP2016106297A

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