Protective case for game controllers

Abstract

To provide a protective case for a game controller having a simple hinge structure, stable connection, and good durability. [Solution] The protective case for a game controller comprises an upper case 1 and a lower case 2, and at least one hinge structure and one attachment structure are connected between the upper case and the lower case, the attachment structure includes a clamp hook 41 and a clamp slot 42, at least one of the upper case and the lower case is provided with a clamp hook or a clamp slot, the upper case and the lower case are further provided with a plurality of key slots corresponding to the keys of the game controller, the hinge structure includes a connecting shaft 31 and two connecting posts 32 rotatably connected to both ends of the connecting shaft, the connecting posts include a deformation portion and a protrusion portion, both ends of the connecting shaft are provided with connection slots corresponding to the protrusions, and at least one of the upper case and the lower case is provided with a connecting shaft or a connecting post.

Description

[Technical field]

[0001] The present invention belongs to the field of game controllers, and specifically relates to a protective case for a game controller. [Background technology]

[0002] With the rapid development of the electronic game industry, game controllers are used more and more frequently as an important device for players to interact with games. In order to extend the service life of game controllers, protective cases for game controllers have become a common choice for players. At present, controller protective cases on the market are mainly divided into soft cases and hard cases. Most of the hard cases are installed using complicated attachment and pasting methods, and repeated removal and long-term use may cause problems such as attachment damage and poor pasting, and require the use of special tools when installing and removing, which is difficult to operate and brings inconvenience to users. Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0003] (1) Problem to be solved The present invention provides a protective case for a game controller, which aims to solve the problem of cumbersome operation and damage caused by multiple assembly and disassembly of the protective shell. [Means for solving the problem]

[0004] (2) Technical solutions The present invention provides a protective case for a game controller, comprising an upper case and a lower case, at least one hinge structure and one fastening structure are connected between the upper case and the lower case, the fastening structure includes a clamp hook and a clamp slot, when at least one of the upper case and the lower case is provided with the clamp hook or clamp slot, the other is provided with a corresponding clamp slot or clamp hook, the upper case and the lower case are further provided with a number of key slots corresponding to keys of a game controller, The hinge structure includes a connection shaft and two connection posts rotatably connected to both ends of the connection shaft, the connection post includes a deformation portion and a protrusion portion, and both ends of the connection shaft are provided with connection slots corresponding to the protrusion portions, and when at least one of the upper case and the lower case is provided with the connection shaft or connection post, the other is provided with the corresponding connection post or connection shaft.

[0005] Furthermore, the protrusion has a ball end structure, and the connecting slot has a hemispherical slot structure.

[0006] Furthermore, at least one of the connecting slots of the connecting shaft is provided at an edge thereof with a half-moon shaped opening.

[0007] Furthermore, the edges of the two connecting slots of the connecting shaft are both provided with the half-moon shaped openings, and the half-moon shaped openings of the two connecting slots are arranged to be offset vertically.

[0008] Furthermore, two of the hinge structures are provided on the same side of the upper case and the lower case, and the connection shaft of one of the hinge structures and the connection post of the other hinge structure are located in the upper case.

[0009] Furthermore, the edge of the lower case is provided with an upwardly extending fastening plate, the clamp slot is located within the fastening plate, the inner wall of the edge of the upper case is provided with a recessed portion corresponding to the fastening plate, and the clamp hook is located within the recessed portion. The inner wall of the edge of the upper case is provided with a recessed portion corresponding to the fastening plate.

[0010] Furthermore, a total of four of the fastening structures are provided between the upper case and the lower case.

[0011] Furthermore, all four of the fastening structures are installed on the sides of the upper case and the lower case that are away from the hinge structure.

[0012] Further, a first clamp strip is provided on an edge of the upper case, and a second clamp strip is provided on an edge of the lower case, which is offset from and engaged with the first clamp strip to be connected thereto.

[0013] Additionally, recessed areas are provided around some of the key slots.

[0014] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of the present invention are as follows: The hinge structure formed by the connecting posts and the connecting shaft of the protective case allows the protective case to be opened and closed like a book, and when installing or removing the protective case, the user only needs to open and close it along the hinge, greatly improving the convenience of use. The hinge, which is composed of the connecting posts and the connecting shaft, has a simple structure, stable connection, and is durable and can withstand long-term use. [Brief description of the drawings]

[0015] [Figure 1] 1 is a schematic diagram of the structure of the present invention. [Diagram 2] 1 is an exploded view of the present invention. [Diagram 3] 2 is a structural schematic diagram of the present invention. [Figure 4] 2 is an exploded view of the present invention. [Diagram 5]FIG. [Figure 6] 1 is a schematic diagram of a connecting post of the present invention; [Figure 7] 1 is a schematic diagram of a connecting shaft of the present invention. [Figure 8] 1 is a schematic diagram of a hinge according to the present invention; [Figure 9] 2 is a schematic diagram of the connecting shaft of the present invention. [Figure 10] 3 is an exploded view of the present invention. [Figure 11] FIG. [Figure 12] 4 is an exploded view of the present invention. [Figure 13] 3 is a structural schematic diagram of the present invention. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS

[0016] DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS Hereinafter, the technical solutions of the embodiments of the present invention will be described clearly and completely with reference to the drawings of the embodiments of the present invention.

[0017] As shown in Figs. 1 to 5, the present invention provides a protective case for a game controller, which includes an upper case 1 and a lower case 2, and at least one hinge structure 3 and one fastening structure 4 are connected between the upper case 1 and the lower case 2. The hinge structure 3 allows the upper case 1 and the lower case 2 to be opened and closed without being separated from each other regardless of whether the game controller is attached to the protective case or detached from the protective case, and the number of times the upper case 1 and the lower case 2 can be attached and detached can be reduced. The fastening structure 4 includes a clamp hook 41 and a clamp slot 42, and when at least one of the upper case 1 and the lower case 2 is provided with the clamp hook 41 or the clamp slot 42, the other is provided with a corresponding clamp slot 42 or clamp hook 41. With this structural design, the upper case 1 and the lower case 2 are further fixedly connected, and the upper case 1 and the lower case 2 are further provided with a plurality of key slots 5 corresponding to the keys of a game controller, The hinge structure 3 includes a connecting shaft 31 and two connecting posts 32 rotatably connected to both ends of the connecting shaft 31, the connecting posts 32 include a deformation portion 321 and a protrusion portion 322, and both ends of the connecting shaft 31 are provided with connecting slots 311 corresponding to the protrusion portions 322, and when at least one of the upper case 1 and the lower case 2 is provided with the connecting shaft 31 or the connecting posts 32, the other is provided with the corresponding connecting posts 32 or connecting shaft 31.

[0018] Most of the protective cases for game controllers on the market connect and secure two cases together using a simple fastening method; with such separate cases, not only are some cases easily lost, but repeated use can easily cause the connection to loosen or become unstable, resulting in problems such as the protective case slipping off when using the game controller, which greatly affects the experience. In the present application, by fastening and connecting the upper case 1 and the lower case 2 using the connecting post 32 and the connecting shaft 31 using a hinge method, the protective case has an integrated structure and is less likely to lose parts, and the connecting method of the hinge 3 can be used significantly more frequently than a normal fastening method, thereby extending the service life of the protective case.

[0019] Specifically, as shown in FIG. 8, in one embodiment of the present invention, when the connecting post 32 and the connecting shaft 31 are assembled or disassembled, the deformation portion 321 of the connecting post 32 has elasticity in the direction of engaging with the connecting slot 311, that is, the deformation portion 321 can move relatively within a sector range in the engaging direction with the contact point with the case as the center of a circle under the action of an external force, and when the external force is removed, the deformation portion 321 resets. With this structural design, the connecting post 32 can be smoothly engaged with the connecting slot on the connecting shaft 31. If the deformation portion 321 does not have elasticity, the connecting post 32 may be damaged during the assembly and disassembly process, which may affect the user experience.

[0020] Specifically, as shown in FIG. 6 , in one embodiment of the present invention, the outer shape of the connecting post 32 is such that a deformation portion 321 extends to a protrusion 322, the protrusion 322 has a ball-end structure, and the protrusion 322 is in direct contact with the connecting slot 311 on both sides of the connecting shaft 31. The ball-end structure of the protrusion 322 has an arc-shaped contact surface, which allows the connecting post 32 to rotate and move around the connecting shaft 31 more smoothly and reduce friction. At the same time, the arc-shaped ball-end surface can greatly extend the service life of the connecting post 32. In addition, when the connecting post 32 and the connecting shaft 31 are assembled or disassembled, the arc-shaped surface of the protrusion 322 can be smoothly aligned and disengaged from the connecting slot 311, which can save time and effort when the user assembles the hinge 3 of the upper case 1 and the lower case 2, and can maintain a stable connection between them, providing the user with a better product experience.

[0021] In another embodiment, the end of the protrusion 322 has a cylindrical structure, which is bent toward the connecting slot 311 by the deformation portion 321 and continues to extend to form an engagement. This structural design can also realize the fixing of the connecting post 32 and the connecting shaft 31 to form the hinge 3, and can rotate and move smoothly. However, compared with the protrusion 322, it is more likely to wear out with increasing use, and problems such as the connection between the connecting post 32 and the connecting shaft 31 being loose or not fixed are more likely to occur. In addition, compared with the ball-end arc surface of the protrusion 322, the installation and removal of the connecting post 32 and the connecting shaft 31 is more complicated, and at the same time, the connecting post 32 may exceed its extension and contraction range and may be broken or damaged.

[0022] Specifically, as shown in FIG. 7, in one embodiment of the present invention, the outer shape of the connecting slots 311 on both sides of the connecting shaft 31 is a hemispherical slot structure, which corresponds to the ball-end structure of the protrusions 322. This structural design allows the protrusions 322 to be more tightly and smoothly embedded in the connecting slots 311 during the engagement process. When the hinge 3 rotates and moves, the two contact surfaces are both arc surfaces, which greatly reduces the friction force and prevents any feeling of sticking during use.

[0023] Furthermore, as shown in FIG. 7 , at least one edge of the connecting slot 311 of the connecting shaft 31 is provided with a half-moon shaped opening 312, and the curvature of the half-moon shaped opening 312 is matched with the ball end structure of the protrusion 322. When the protrusion 322 is aligned and engaged with the connecting slot 311, the hemispherical slot structure and the half-moon shaped opening 312 cooperate with each other, making the entire alignment process smoother and avoiding problems such as catching and damage during the alignment process.

[0024] Furthermore, as shown in FIG. 9, the edges of the two connecting slots 311 of the connecting shaft 31 are both provided with the half-moon shaped openings 312, and the half-moon shaped openings 312 of the two connecting slots 311 are arranged vertically offset from each other, that is, the half-moon shaped openings 312 are provided on the edge of one end of one of the connecting slots 311, but not on the edge of the other end. With this structural design, the protrusions 322 of one ball end structure are aligned along the half-moon shaped openings 312 on the edge of one end. After sliding into the connecting slot 311, the edge at the other end provides a supporting force for the protrusion 322, and the supporting force is perpendicular to the alignment engagement direction, so that the protrusion 322 can directly face the connecting slot 311 and complete a stable alignment; due to the vertically offset structural design, the two supporting forces are in opposite directions and offset each other, so that the two protrusions 322 can be more stably engaged and aligned with the connecting slot 311.

[0025] Specifically, as shown in FIG. 10, in one embodiment of the present invention, two hinge structures 3 are provided on the same side of the upper case 1 and the lower case 2, the connecting shaft 31 of one hinge structure 3 and the connecting post 32 of the other hinge structure 3 are located on the upper case 1 and the lower case 2, and the connecting post 32 and the connecting shaft 31 of the upper case 1 correspond to the connecting post 32 and the connecting shaft 31 of the lower case 2. This structural design is symmetrical and more beautiful, and accordingly, two connecting posts 32 may be provided on the upper case 1, and then two corresponding connecting shafts 31 may be provided on the lower case 2. Vice versa, the same effect as above can be achieved, and when producing a mold, it is only necessary to attach the same connecting posts 32 or connecting shafts 31 to the same case, which is more convenient and improves production efficiency.

[0026] Specifically, as shown in FIG. 4, in one embodiment of the present invention, a total of four fastening structures 4 are provided between the upper case 1 and the lower case 2, and the four fastening structures 4 are all installed on the sides of the upper case 1 and the lower case 2 away from the hinge structure 3, and can cooperate with the hinge 3 to fix and connect each part of the upper case 1 and the lower case 2, and the clamp hook 41 is installed on the upper case 1, and the clamp slot 42 is installed on the lower case 2. Correspondingly, the clamp slot 42 may be installed on the upper case 1 and the clamp slot 5 may be installed on the lower case 2, or the clamp slot 42 and the clamp hook 41 may be installed on the upper case 1 or the lower case 2 at the same time, and the above effect can also be achieved.

[0027] 4, a fastening plate 43 is provided on the edge of the lower case 2 and extends upward, the fastening plate 43 has an approximately rectangular parallelepiped shape, the clamp slot 42 is located within the fastening plate 43, a recess 44 corresponding to the fastening plate 43 is provided on the inner wall of the edge of the upper case 1, and the clamp hook 41 is located within the recess 44. With this structural design, after the upper case 1 and the lower case 2 are connected, the traces of the clamp slot 42 and the clamp hook 41 cannot be seen from the outside, making it more beautiful; on the other hand, the case is more closely attached to the game controller, and there is no gap caused by the internal structure of the clamp slot 42 and the clamp hook 41, making the connection more solid.

[0028] Specifically, as shown in Figures 11-12, in one embodiment of the present invention, a first clamp strip 11 is provided on the edge of the upper case 1, and a second clamp strip 22 is provided on the edge of the lower case 2, which is offset and engaged with the first clamp strip 11 to connect thereto. This structural design can more firmly connect the upper case 1 and the lower case 2, while when connected, the hinge 3 and the clamp slot 42 are fixedly connected vertically, and the first clamp strip 11 and the second clamp strip 22 are fixedly connected horizontally, so that they are less likely to shake.

[0029] Specifically, as shown in FIG. 13, in one embodiment of the present invention, a recessed area 51 is provided around some of the key slots 5, so that the thickness of the case in this area is thinner than the thickness of the key on the game controller; without the recessed area 51, when the thickness of the case is equal to or greater than the thickness of the key and the protective case is attached and the key of the game controller is used, there will be a damping feeling when pressing, and the key cannot be pressed all the way down, which will affect the gaming experience of the game controller; by providing the recessed area 51, the damping feeling when pressing the key can be reduced and the original feel of the mechanical key can be further restored.

[0030] The working principle of the present invention will be explained in detail below.

[0031] When used for the first time, the upper case 1 and the lower case 2 are separated. First, the game controller is put into the lower case 2 according to the corresponding module, and then the upper case 1 is covered on the surface of the game controller, and there is no need to carefully align it, but only by pressing lightly, the connecting post 32 can be easily engaged with the connecting slot 311 in the connecting shaft 31, and the hinge can be completed, and the clamp slot 42 and the clamp hook 41 on the opposite side can simultaneously complete the alignment; when the game controller needs to be removed from the protective case, only the clamp hook 41 engaged with the clamp slot 42 can be released, and there is no need to remove the hinge 3 composed of the connecting post 32 and the connecting shaft 31, and it can be rotated and moved around the connecting shaft 31 to open the upper case 1, and the game controller can be removed; when the upper case 1 is closed, the clamp slot 42 and the clamp hook 41 can be easily aligned, and all operations can be completed by pressing lightly.

[0032] The innovation of this invention is that the hinge structure formed by the connecting posts and connecting shaft of the protective case allows the protective case to be opened and closed like a book. When installing or removing the protective case, the user only needs to open and close it along the hinge, which greatly improves the convenience of use. The hinge composed of the connecting posts and connecting shaft has a simple structure, stable connection, and is durable and can withstand long-term use.

[0033] In addition, although the present specification is described according to the embodiments, it should be understood that each embodiment does not include only one independent technical solution. Such description of the specification is for clarity only, and those skilled in the art should consider the specification as a whole. The technical solutions in various embodiments can also be appropriately combined to form other embodiments that can be understood by those skilled in the art.

[0034] Those skilled in the art will appreciate that the present invention is not limited to the details of the above exemplary embodiments, and may embody the present invention in other specific forms without departing from the spirit or essential characteristics of the present invention. Therefore, in all respects, the embodiments should be considered as illustrative and non-limiting, and the scope of the present invention is limited by the appended claims, not the above description, and therefore all changes that come within the meaning and range of equivalence of the claims are intended to be included in the present invention. Any reference signs in the claims should not be construed as limiting the associated claims. [Explanation of symbols]

[0035] 1 Upper Case 2 Lower Case 3 Hinge 31 Connecting shaft 311 Connection Slot 32 Connecting pillar 321 Deformation 322 Protrusion 4 Arrival 41 Clamp hook 42 Clamp slot 43 Anchoring plate 44 Relief position 5 Key Slot 51 Concave Area

Claims

1. A protective case for a game controller, comprising an upper case (1) and a lower case (2), at least one hinge structure (3) and one fastening structure (4) connected between the upper case (1) and the lower case (2), the fastening structure (4) including a clamp hook (41) and a clamp slot (42), the clamp hook (41) being provided on either the upper case (1) or the lower case (2) and the corresponding clamp slot (42) being provided on the other; The upper case (1) and the lower case (2) are provided with a plurality of key slots (5) corresponding to the keys of a game controller; The hinge structure (3) includes a connection axis (31) and two connection posts (32) rotatably connected to both ends of the connection axis (31), the connection post (32) includes a deformation portion (321) and a protrusion portion (322), and both ends of the connection axis (31) are provided with connection slots (311) corresponding to the protrusion portions (322), and when at least one of the upper case (1) and the lower case (2) is provided with the connection axis (31) or connection post (32), the other is provided with the corresponding connection post (32) or connection axis (31).

2. 2. The protective case for a game controller as claimed in claim 1, wherein the protrusion (322) is a ball-end structure, and the connection slot (311) is a hemispherical slot structure.

3. 3. The protective case for a game controller according to claim 2, wherein at least one of the connection slots (311) of the connection shaft (31) is provided at an edge thereof with a half-moon shaped opening (312).

4. The protective case for a game controller as described in claim 3, characterized in that the edges of the two connection slots (311) of the connection axis (31) are both provided with the crescent-shaped openings (312), and the crescent-shaped openings (312) of the two connection slots (311) are installed in a vertically offset manner.

5. The protective case for a game controller as described in claim 4, characterized in that two of the hinge structures (3) are provided on the same side of the upper case (1) and the lower case (2), and the connection axis (31) of one of the hinge structures (3) and the connection post (32) of the other hinge structure (3) are located in the upper case (1).

6. The protective case for a game controller as described in claim 1, characterized in that the edge of the lower case (2) is provided with an upwardly extending attachment plate (43), the clamp slot (42) is installed within the attachment plate (43), the inner wall of the edge of the upper case (1) is provided with a recess (44) corresponding to the attachment plate (43), and the clamp hook (41) is installed within the recess (44).

7. 7. The protective case for a game controller according to claim 6, wherein a total of four of the fastening structures (4) are provided between the upper case (1) and the lower case (2).

8. The protective case for a game controller as described in claim 7, characterized in that all four of the attachment structures (4) are installed on the sides of the upper case (1) and the lower case (2) away from the hinge structure (3).

9. The protective case for a game controller as described in claim 1, characterized in that a first clamp strip (11) is provided on an edge of the upper case (1), and a second clamp strip (21) is provided on an edge of the lower case (2) that is offset from and engaged with the first clamp strip (11) and connected thereto.

10. 2. The protective case for a game controller according to claim 1, characterized in that a recessed area (51) is provided around some of the key slots (5).

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