Gamepads for electronic devices

Abstract

To provide a gamepad for electronic devices that allows users to better adjust the viewing position and viewing angle of the electronic device. [Solution] The present invention is a gamepad for electronic devices comprising a pad housing 1, a control assembly 2, and a clamp assembly 3. The clamp assembly includes a clamp base 31, a clamp link rod 32, and a clamp holder 33. The clamp base is fixedly mounted to the pad housing, one end of the clamp link rod is rotatably connected to the clamp base, and the other end of the clamp link rod is rotatably connected to the clamp holder. A permanent magnet 331 is fixedly mounted to the clamp holder, and the permanent magnet is used to secure electronic devices by magnetic attraction. The clamp assembly has an unfolded state and a folded state.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application relates to the field of game pads, particularly to game pads for electronic devices.

Background Art

[0002] Electronic devices are widely applied in the field of e-sports. Some game developers have launched dedicated games compatible with various electronic devices such as smartphones and tablet terminals. However, there are application problems with the operation methods using touch panels or operation keys standardly installed on electronic devices, making it difficult to support highly efficient e-sports operations, which brings problems to the competitive experience and competitive effect. Based on such requirements, game pads capable of communicating and connecting with electronic devices via wireless or wired connection methods have emerged.

[0003] Current game pads generally include a pad housing, a control assembly, and a clamp plate. The control assembly is provided on the pad housing and is used for operating e-sports games. One end of the clamp plate is rotatably connected to the pad housing, and the clamp plate is provided with clamp claws for clamping and fixing an electronic device. Thereby, users can play e-sports games more comfortably.

[0004] Regarding the above related technologies, after the existing clamp plate clamps an electronic device, the clamp plate can only relatively rotate the electronic device around a single rotation axis to adjust the viewing angle of the electronic device. As a result, the adjustability of the distance and included angle between the electronic device and the pad housing by the clamp plate is insufficient, and the user cannot adjust the electronic device to an appropriate viewing position and angle, resulting in a problem of reduced user experience.

Summary of the Invention

Problems to be Solved by the Invention

[0005] To enable users to better adjust the viewing position and viewing angle of electronic devices, this application provides a gamepad for electronic devices. [Means for solving the problem]

[0006] The electronic gamepad provided in this application employs the following technical solutions: The electronic gamepad comprises a gamepad housing, a control assembly, and a clamp assembly, wherein the gamepad housing is divided into a left functional area, an intermediate functional area, and a right functional area, the left functional area is connected to one end of the intermediate functional area, the right functional area is connected to the other end of the intermediate functional area, and the control assembly is provided in the housing and used for operating electronic competitive games. The clamp assembly includes a clamp base, a clamp link rod, and a clamp holder, the clamp base being fixedly mounted in an intermediate functional area, one end of the clamp link rod being rotatably connected to the clamp base, and the other end of the clamp link rod being rotatably connected to the clamp holder, thereby enabling the unfolding and folding of the clamp assembly, a permanent magnet being fixedly mounted in the clamp holder, the permanent magnet being used to fix electronic equipment by magnetic attraction, when the clamp assembly is in a folded state, the clamp link rod and the clamp holder both abut against the intermediate functional area and cooperate, and when the clamp assembly switches from a folded state to an unfolded state, at least one of the clamp link rod and the clamp holder rotates relative to the clamp base.

[0007] Selectively, a housing groove is provided in the intermediate functional area, and when the clamp assembly is in a folded state, the clamp holder is located in the housing groove. Selectively, a contact groove is provided in the intermediate functional region, and the contact groove contacts and cooperates with the clamp link rod and supports the clamp link rod. Optionally, the control assembly includes a control circuit board, a game control input module, and a battery module, wherein the control circuit board is fixedly mounted within the pad housing, the game control input module is fixedly mounted and electrically connected to the control circuit board, and the battery module is mounted within the pad housing and electrically connected to the control circuit board. Optionally, a joystick holder is fixedly provided on the pad housing, and the joystick holder contacts and fixes the control circuit board to the pad housing. A battery groove is provided in the pad housing for selection purposes, a battery cover for closing the battery groove is detachably connected to the groove body of the battery groove, and the battery module is mounted in the battery groove. The battery module is optionally fixed and installed inside the pad housing. Selectively, an indicator light member and a USB charging module are fixed and electrically connected to the control circuit board and used for charging and displaying the battery module. [Effects of the Invention]

[0008] In summary, this application has at least one beneficial technical effect: When a user needs to operate an electronic sports game using a gamepad, the clamp assembly can be switched from a folded state to an unfolded state by rotating the clamp link rod relative to the clamp base and the clamp holder relative to the clamp link rod. After the clamp holder is unfolded to the appropriate position, the electronic device is magnetically attached to the clamp holder by permanent magnets, allowing the user to comfortably view the electronic device. After the electronic device is clamped to the clamp holder, the distance and angle between the electronic device and the pad housing can be adjusted by the relative rotation between the clamp link rod and the clamp base, and the relative rotation between the clamp holder and the clamp link rod, thereby adjusting the electronic device to an appropriate viewing position and angle. In contrast, existing clamp plates clamp the electronic device, and then the clamp plate rotates the electronic device relative to a single axis of rotation to adjust the viewing angle of the electronic device. As a result, the problem of insufficient adjustment of the distance and angle between the electronic device and the pad housing by the clamp plate, which prevents the user from adjusting the electronic device to an appropriate viewing position and angle and degrades the user experience, can be improved. [Brief explanation of the drawing]

[0009] [Figure 1] This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of the embodiment of this application. [Figure 2] This is a schematic diagram of the folded state of the overall structure of the embodiment of this application. [Figure 3] This is a schematic diagram (1) of the unfolded state of the overall structure of the embodiment of this application. [Figure 4] This is a schematic diagram (2) of the unfolded state of the overall structure of the embodiment of this application. [Figure 5] This is a schematic diagram (3) of the unfolded state of the overall structure of the embodiment of this application. [Figure 6] This is a schematic diagram (1) of the structure of the control assembly according to the embodiment of this application. [Figure 7] This is a schematic diagram (2) of the structure of the control assembly of the embodiment of this application. [Figure 8] This is a schematic diagram of the battery groove structure of the embodiment of this application. [Figure 9] This is a schematic diagram (1) of the usage state of the embodiment of this application. [Figure 10] This is a schematic diagram (2) of the usage state of the embodiment of this application. [Figure 11] This is a schematic diagram (3) of the usage state of the embodiment of this application. [Modes for carrying out the invention]

[0010] The present application will be described in more detail below with reference to Figures 1 to 11.

[0011] The embodiments of this application disclose a gamepad for electronic devices. Referring to Figures 1 to 4, the gamepad 10 for electronic devices comprises a pad housing 1, a control assembly 2, and a clamp assembly 3. The pad housing 1 is divided into a left functional area 1a, an intermediate functional area 1b, and a right functional area 1c. The left functional area 1a is connected to one end of the intermediate functional area 1b, and the right functional area 1c is connected to the other end of the intermediate functional area 1b, making it easier for the user to grip and use the pad housing 1. The control assembly 2 is provided on the housing 1 and used for operating electronic sports games. The clamp assembly 3 includes a clamp base 31, a clamp link rod 32, and a clamp holder 33. The clamp base 31 is fixedly provided on the intermediate functional area 1b, and the clamp... One end of the clamp rod 32 is rotatably connected to the clamp base 31, and the other end of the clamp link rod 32 is rotatably connected to the clamp holder 33, thereby enabling the unfolding and folding of the clamp assembly 3. A permanent magnet 331 is fixedly provided on the clamp holder 33 and is used for magnetic attraction and fixing of the electronic equipment 20. When the clamp assembly 3 is in the folded state, both the clamp link rod 32 and the clamp holder 33 abut against the intermediate functional area 1b and cooperate. When the clamp assembly 3 switches from the folded state to the unfolded state, at least one of the clamp link rod 32 and the clamp holder 33 rotates relative to the clamp base 31.

[0012] In an embodiment of the present application, the pad housing 1 includes an upper case 13 and a lower case 14, and the upper case 13 and the lower case 14 are fixedly connected by screws to form the pad housing 1.

[0013] Referring to FIGS. 1 to 4, in an embodiment of the present application, a receiving groove 1b1 is formed in the middle function area 1b. When the clamping assembly 3 is in a folded state, the clamping holder 33 is located in the receiving groove 1b1. Thereby, when the clamping assembly 3 is in a folded state, the influence on the surface flatness of the middle function area 1b of the clamping assembly 3 is reduced, and it is more convenient when connecting the game pad 10 to other game devices for game operations.

[0014] Referring to FIGS. 5 to 7, in an embodiment of the present application, the clamping assembly 3 further includes an opening link rod. A rotation hole is formed in the middle function area 1b, and the opening link rod is inserted through the rotation hole and is provided to be rotatable. When the opening link rod rotates, the opening link rod pushes and rotates the clamping holder 33. Thereby, the clamping assembly 3 can be switched from a folded state to an unfolded state, and the clamping assembly 3 can be switched from a folded state to an unfolded state more simply and conveniently. In a further embodiment, the opening link rod includes a first rotation end, a connection part, and a second rotation end. The first rotation end is fixedly connected to one end of the connection part, and the second rotation end is fixedly connected to the other end of the connection part. The first rotation end is located at the bottom of the clamping holder 33, and the second rotation end is located on one side of the middle function area 1b. When the second rotation end is driven to rotate, the second rotation end rotates the first rotation end to push and rotate the clamping holder 33. In a further embodiment, the clamping assembly 3 further includes a metal opening block. The metal opening block is fixedly provided in the middle function area 1b. The metal opening block abuts and cooperates with the opening link rod. Thereby, when the opening link rod rotates to push and rotate the clamping holder 33, the metal opening block provides support and reaction force to the opening link rod to protect the pad housing 1 and avoid damage.

[0015] Referring to FIG. 4, in the embodiment of the present application, an abutting groove 1b2 is provided in the intermediate functional area 1b. The abutting groove 1b2 abuts against and cooperates with the clamping link rod 32 and supports the clamping link rod 32. As can be understood, when the clamping link rod 32 rotates away from the clamping base 31 and expands, when the clamping link rod 32 rotates to the maximum angle, the clamping link rod 32 abuts against and cooperates with the abutting groove 1b2. Thereby, the abutting groove 1b2 can support the clamping link rod 32. As a result, when the electronic device 20 is magnetically adsorbed and fixed to the clamping holder 33, the included angle between the clamping link rod 32 and the clamping base 31 can also be stably maintained. As can be understood, the clamping link rod 32 protrudes on one side and abuts against and cooperates with the abutting groove 1b2, so as to provide locking confirmation feedback and angle limitation, and the overall shape can be made more comfortable and stable.

[0016] Referring to FIGS. 7 and 8, in the embodiment of the present application, the control assembly 2 includes a control circuit board 21, a game control input module 22 and a battery module 23. The control circuit board 21 is fixedly provided on the pad housing 1. The game control input module 22 is fixed to the control circuit board 21 and electrically connected thereto. The battery module 23 is provided on the pad housing 1 and electrically connected to the control circuit board 21. As can be understood, the number of the game control input modules 22 is plural. Some of the game control input modules 22 are located in the left functional area 1a, some of the game control input modules 22 are located in the right functional area 1c, and the last part of the game control input modules 22 are located in the intermediate functional area 1b. As can be understood, the game control input module 22 can be a joystick 22a, a control button 22b, a trigger 22c, a power button 22d, a program button 22e, etc. Thereby, functions on the screen of the electronic竞技 game on the electronic device 20 during play, such as navigation, jumping, dashing, screen switching, viewpoint adjustment, skill activation, etc. can be operated.

[0017] Referring to Figures 8 and 9, in a further embodiment, a joystick holder 11 is fixedly provided on the pad housing 1, and the joystick holder 11 fixes the control circuit board 21 to the pad housing 1 by contacting it, thereby making the connection between the control circuit board 21 and the pad housing 1 more stable, and as a result, when the user presses the game control input module 22, the position of the control circuit board 21 can be stably maintained. In a further embodiment, a battery groove 12 is provided on the pad housing 1, and a battery cover 121 for closing the battery groove 12 is detachably connected to the groove body of the battery groove 12, and a battery module 23 is attached to the battery groove 12, specifically the battery The cover 121 is detachably connected to the groove body of the battery groove 12 by screws, thereby allowing the user to easily replace the battery module 23. In other embodiments, the detachable connection method between the battery cover 121 and the groove body of the battery groove 12 may employ other structures, such as an engagement block and engagement groove structure or a magnetic adsorption fixing structure, thereby achieving a detachable connection between the battery cover 121 and the groove body of the battery groove 12. In further embodiments, the battery module 23 may be directly fixed within the pad housing 1, that is, the battery module 23 can be built into the pad housing 1. The specific embodiments are not particularly limited in this application.

[0018] In a further embodiment, an indicator light member 211 and a USB charging module 212 are fixed to and electrically connected to the control circuit board 21 and used for charging the battery module 23 and indicating the charging status. To make it understandable, the USB charging module 212 may also have other interaction functions, such as enabling signal transmission between the gamepad 10 and other devices via the USB charging module 212. Referring to Figures 9 to 11, the implementation principle of the electronic device gamepad 10 of the embodiment of this application is as follows: When a user needs to operate an electronic sports game using the gamepad 10, the clamp link rod 32 is rotated relative to the clamp base 31, and the clamp holder 33 is rotated relative to the clamp link rod 32, thereby switching the clamp assembly 3 from a folded state to an unfolded state. After unfolding the clamp holder 33 to the appropriate position, the electronic device 20 is magnetically attached to the clamp holder 33 by the permanent magnet 331, allowing the user to comfortably view the electronic device 20. Even after the electronic device 20 is clamped and fixed by the clamp holder 33, the clamp link rod 32 and The relative rotation between the clamp bases 31 and the relative rotation between the clamp holder 33 and the clamp link rod 32 allows for adjustment of the distance and angle between the electronic device 20 and the pad housing 1, enabling adjustment of the electronic device 20 to an appropriate viewing position and angle. This improves upon the problem where existing clamp plates, after clamping the electronic device 20, only allow the clamp plate to rotate the electronic device 20 relative to a single axis of rotation, thereby adjusting the viewing angle of the electronic device 20. The clamp plate's ability to adjust the distance and angle between the electronic device 20 and the pad housing 1 is insufficient, resulting in users being unable to adjust the electronic device 20 to an appropriate viewing position and angle, thus degrading the user experience.

[0019] The foregoing describes only preferred embodiments of the present application and does not limit the scope of protection of this application. Therefore, all equivalent modifications made based on the structure, shape, and principle of this application shall be included within the scope of protection of this application. [Explanation of Symbols]

[0020] 1 Pad cabinet 1a Left functional area 1b Intermediate functional area 1b1 Storage groove 1b2 Contact groove 1c Right functional area 11 Joystick Holder 12 Battery grooves 121 Battery Cover 13. Upper case 14 Lower case 2. Control Assembly 21 Control circuit board 211 Indicator light component 212 USB charging modules 22 Game Control Input Modules 22a Joystick 22b Control Button 22c trigger 22d Power button 22e Program Button 23 Battery Modules 3. Clamp Assembly 31 Clamp base 32 Clamp Link Rod 33 Clamp holder 331 Permanent Magnet 10 Gamepads 20 Electronic equipment

Claims

1. The device comprises a pad housing, a control assembly, and a clamp assembly, wherein the pad housing is divided into a left functional area, an intermediate functional area, and a right functional area, the left functional area is connected to one end of the intermediate functional area, the right functional area is connected to the other end of the intermediate functional area, and the control assembly is provided in the housing and used for operating electronic competitive games. The clamp assembly comprises a clamp base, a clamp link rod, and a clamp holder, the clamp base being fixedly mounted in an intermediate functional area, one end of the clamp link rod being rotatably connected to the clamp base, and the other end of the clamp link rod being rotatably connected to the clamp holder, thereby enabling the unfolding and folding of the clamp assembly, a permanent magnet being fixedly mounted on the clamp holder, the permanent magnet being used to secure electronic equipment by magnetic attraction, when the clamp assembly is in a folded state, the clamp link rod and the clamp holder both abut against the intermediate functional area and cooperate, and when the clamp assembly switches from a folded state to an unfolded state, at least one of the clamp link rod and the clamp holder rotates relative to the clamp base, characterized in that the gamepad for electronic equipment.

2. The gamepad for electronic equipment according to claim 1, characterized in that a housing groove is provided in the intermediate functional area, and when the clamp assembly is in a folded state, the clamp holder is located in the housing groove.

3. The gamepad for electronic equipment according to claim 1, characterized in that a contact groove is provided in the intermediate functional region, and the contact groove is used to contact and cooperate with the clamp link rod and to support the clamp link rod.

4. The control assembly includes a control circuit board, a game control input module, and a battery module, wherein the control circuit board is fixed inside the pad housing, the game control input module is fixed to and electrically connected to the control circuit board, and the battery module is provided in the pad housing and electrically connected to the control circuit board, characterized in that the game pad for electronic equipment is as described in claim 1.

5. The gamepad for electronic devices according to claim 4, characterized in that a joystick holder is fixedly provided on the pad housing, and the joystick holder contacts and fixes a control circuit board to the pad housing.

6. The gamepad for electronic devices according to claim 4, characterized in that a battery groove is provided in the pad housing, a battery cover for closing the battery groove is detachably connected to the groove body of the battery groove, and the battery module is mounted in the battery groove.

7. The gamepad for electronic devices according to claim 4, characterized in that the battery module is fixedly installed inside the gamepad housing.

8. The gamepad for electronic devices according to claim 4, characterized in that an indicator light member and a USB charging module are fixed to the control circuit board and electrically connected, and are used for charging and displaying the battery module.

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