Controller cover body

Abstract

To provide a controller cover body capable of stably operating a controller.SOLUTION: A controller cover body C includes a cover body 1 for covering a controller 10 of a game machine and an abutting body 2 that is fitted to the cover body 1 and bulges in a convex shape toward the outside of the cover body 1. The abutting body 2 is configured so as to be freely converted to a first mode in which it is positioned along a longitudinal direction of the cover body 1 and a second mode in which it is positioned while being tilted in a longitudinal direction of the cover body 1.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 1

Description

[Technical Field]

[0001] The present invention relates to a controller cover, and more particularly to a controller cover that covers a controller and allows the controller to be operated stably. [Background technology]

[0002] 2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, there are portable game machines in which the housing is held in the hand and operation switches or operation keys arranged on the main surface or side of the housing are operated in this state (see patent documents). With this portable game machine controller, the user holds the controller with the middle finger and the palm of the hand, and operates the operation keys with the thumb and index finger. [Prior art documents] [Patent documents]

[0003] [Patent Document 1] Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2007-103380 Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0004] However, depending on the portable game machine, the controller may be used separately from the portable game machine. In such a case, the controller is flat, and therefore the stable operation of the controller is not sufficient, and there is a problem that there is room for improvement.

[0005] The present invention has been made in consideration of the above-mentioned problems, and focuses on a controller cover body that covers a controller. [Means for solving the problem]

[0006] The controller cover body described in claim 1 comprises a cover main body that covers the controller of a game machine, and a contact body that is attached to the cover main body and bulges outward from the cover main body, and the contact body is configured to be convertible between a first state in which it is positioned along the longitudinal direction of the cover main body and a second state in which it is positioned at an angle to the longitudinal direction of the cover main body. a first guide passage provided in the cover body and extending along the longitudinal direction of the cover body; a second guide passage provided in the cover body and inclined in the longitudinal direction of the cover body; and a guided portion provided in the abutting body and guided by the first guide passage and the second guide passage, wherein a receiving side of the first guide passage that receives the guided portion is open, and an end of the first guide passage far from the receiving side is a first stopper wall, and a receiving side of the second guide passage that receives the guided portion is open, and an end of the second guide passage far from the receiving side is a second stopper wall. .

[0008] Also, claims 2 The controller cover body described in claim 1 is a controller cover body that is provided with a first guide passage provided in the cover body and arranged along the longitudinal direction of the cover body, a second guide passage provided in the cover body and arranged at an angle to the longitudinal direction of the cover body, a connecting passage that connects the first guide passage and the second guide passage, and a guided portion that is provided in the abutment body and guided by the first guide passage and the second guide passage.

[0009] Also, claims 3 The controller cover body described in claim 1 In the described controller cover body, the connecting passage is bent, and the end of the second guide passage is closed to form a second stopper wall.

[0010] Also, claims 4 The controller cover body described in claim 1 In the described controller cover body, the contact body that bulges out in a convex shape is a contact body that bulges out in a convex curved shape.

[0011] Also, claims 5 The controller cover body described in claim 1 is a controller cover body in which the cover body removably covers the controller on one side and the other side that can be opened and closed via a hinge, and in the covered state, the locking portion on one side is locked to the locked portion on the other side to hold the controller in place, and the locked state between the locking portion and the locked portion can be released to allow the controller to be removed from the cover body. [Effects of the Invention]

[0012] According to the controller cover of claim 1, the controller cover comprises a cover main body that covers the controller of a game machine, and a contact body that is attached to the cover main body and has a convex shape facing outward from the cover main body, and the contact body is configured to be convertible between a first state in which it is positioned along the longitudinal direction of the cover main body and a second state in which it is positioned at an angle to the longitudinal direction of the cover main body. Therefore, using one contact body, the contact body can be converted at least between the first state and the second state. For example, when it is desired to operate the controller with one hand via the controller cover body, the contact body can be configured to be in the first state. When the user wishes to operate the controller with both hands via the controller cover body, the second mode is used in which the pads of the hand and fingers abut against the abutment body that is convex toward the outside of the cover body, and ... When a contact body is required, the contact body is attached to the controller cover body, and the first stopper wall and second stopper wall prevent the contact body from moving, allowing the controller to be operated stably via the controller cover body, and when the contact body is not required, the contact body can also be removed from the controller cover body.

[0014] Also, claims 2 According to the controller cover body described above, in addition to the effect of the invention described in claim 1 above, a single abutment body can be used to easily convert the abutment body between the first and second modes via a connecting passage.

[0015] Also, claims 3 According to the controller cover body described above, 1 In addition to the effects of the described invention, the second stopper wall prevents the contact body from moving, allowing the controller to be operated stably via the controller cover body.

[0016] Also, claims 4According to the controller cover body described above, in addition to the effect of the invention described in claim 1 above, the abutment body is formed in a convex curved shape, which makes it easy to hold in your hand and allows you to operate the controller stably through the controller cover body.

[0017] Also, claims 5 According to the controller cover body described above, in addition to the effect of the invention described in claim 1, when the cover body is no longer needed, the cover body can be easily removed from the controller cover body. [Brief explanation of the drawings]

[0018] [Figure 1] FIG. 1 is a photograph showing a state in which a controller for a portable game machine to which a controller cover according to one embodiment of the present invention is applied is being used while separated from the portable game machine. [Figure 2] FIG. 2 is a photograph showing a state in which a controller cover body according to one embodiment of the present invention is attached to the controller of FIG. [Figure 3] FIG. 3 is a photograph showing a first mode in which the contact body is positioned on the cover body of FIG. 2 along the longitudinal direction of the cover body. [Figure 4] FIG. 4 is a photograph showing a second mode in which the contact body is positioned on the cover body of FIG. 2 at an incline in the longitudinal direction of the cover body. [Figure 5] Figure 5 is a 3D image of the cover body and abutment body seen from the front before they are attached to the controller in Figure 3. [Figure 6] FIG. 6 is a 3D image of FIG. 5 viewed from the rear side. [Figure 7] FIG. 7 is a 3D image of the cover body with the contact body removed from FIG. [Figure 8] FIG. 8 is a 3D image of the cover body of FIG. 5 in an open state. [Figure 9] FIG. 9 is a 3D image of FIG. 8 viewed from the rear side. [Figure 10]FIG. 10 is a photograph showing the state before the locking portion provided on one surface of the embodiment of the cover body of FIG. 8 is locked to the locked portion provided on the other surface. [Figure 11] Figure 11 is a photograph taken from a different angle than Figure 10. [Figure 12] FIG. 12 is a photograph taken from a different angle than FIG. [Figure 13] FIG. 13 is a photograph showing a state in which the locking portion provided on one surface is brought close to the locked portion provided on the other surface from the state shown in FIG. [Figure 14] FIG. 14 is a photograph showing the state before the locking portion provided on the other surface of the embodiment of the cover body of FIG. 8 is locked to the locked portion provided on one surface. [Figure 15] FIG. 15 is a photograph showing the state in which the locking portion provided on the other surface of the embodiment of the cover body of FIG. 14 is close to the locked portion provided on one surface. [Figure 16] FIG. 16 is a photograph showing a state in which the locking portion provided on the other surface of the embodiment of the cover body of FIG. 15 is locked to the locked portion provided on one surface. [Figure 17] FIG. 17 is a 3D image of a first mode in which the contact body is positioned on the cover body of FIG. 7 along the longitudinal direction of the cover body. [Figure 18] FIG. 18 is a 3D image of FIG. 17 viewed in plan view. [Figure 19] FIG. 19 is a 3D image of FIG. 17 viewed from the bottom side. [Figure 20] FIG. 20 is a 3D image of FIG. 17 viewed obliquely from above. [Figure 21] FIG. 21 is a 3D image of FIG. 17 viewed from the left side. [Figure 22] FIG. 22 is a 3D image of a second mode, which is different from FIG. 17, in which the contact body is positioned at an incline in the longitudinal direction of the cover body. [Figure 23] FIG. 23 is a 3D image of FIG. 22 viewed from the rear side. [Figure 24] 24(A) is a 3D image of the cross section before the contact body of FIG. 19 is attached, and FIG. 24(B) is a 3D image of the cross section of FIG. [Figure 25] 25(A) is a 3D image of the cross section before the contact body of FIG. 23 is attached, and FIG. 25(B) is a 3D image of the cross section of FIG. [Figure 26] FIG. 26 is a photograph taken before holding in the hand in the first embodiment. [Figure 27] FIG. 27 is a photograph of the first embodiment being held by hand. [Figure 28] FIG. 28 is a photograph taken before being held in the hand in the second embodiment. [Figure 29] FIG. 29 is a photograph of the second embodiment being held by hand. [Figure 30] FIG. 30 is a 3D image of a controller cover according to another embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 31] FIG. 31 is a 3D image of a first mode in which the abutting body is positioned along the longitudinal direction of the cover body of FIG. [Figure 32] FIG. 32 is a 3D image of a second embodiment in which the abutting body is positioned at an angle in the longitudinal direction of the cover body of FIG. [Figure 33] FIG. 33 is a 3D image seen from the rear side of FIG. [Figure 34] 34(A) is a 3D image of the cross section of FIG. 31 before the contact body is attached, and FIG. 34(B) is a 3D image of the cross section of FIG. [Figure 35] 35(A) is a 3D image of the cross section of FIG. 32 before the contact body is attached, and FIG. 35(B) is a 3D image of the cross section of FIG. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0019] A controller cover according to one embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS.

[0020] Example 1 (Figs. 1 to 29) 1 is a controller cover body C, which includes a cover main body 1 that covers the controller 10 of the game machine, and a contact body (grip) 2 that is attached to the cover main body 1 and has a convex shape facing the outside of the cover main body 1. The convexly bulging contact body 2 is preferably a contact body 2 that bulges in a convex curved shape (see FIGS. 19 and 21). When the contact body 2 is formed in a convex curved shape, it fits comfortably in the hand, and the controller 10 can be operated stably via the controller cover body C.

[0021] The abutment body 2 is configured to be freely convertible between a first state [Figures 3, 17, 20, 24(B), 26, 27] in which it is positioned along the longitudinal direction of the cover body 1, and a second state [Figures 4, 22, 23, 25(B), 28, 29] in which it is positioned at an angle to the longitudinal direction of the cover body 1.

[0022] The controller cover body C described above includes a cover main body 1 that covers the controller 10 of the game machine, and a contact body 2 that is attached to the cover main body 1 and has a convex shape facing outward from the cover main body 1. The contact body 2 is configured to be convertible between a first state [FIGS. 3, 17, 20, 24(B), 26, 27] in which it is positioned along the longitudinal direction of the cover main body 1, and a second state [FIGS. 4, 22, 23, 25(B), 28, 29] in which it is positioned at an angle to the longitudinal direction of the cover main body 1. Therefore, one contact body 2 can be used to convert the contact body 2 at least between the first state and the second state, and for example, the controller 10 can be attached to the cover main body 1 via the controller cover body C. When operating with one hand, the first mode is used, and the pads of the hand and fingers are brought into contact with the abutment body 2, which is convex toward the outside of the cover body 1; the convex shape allows the pads of the hand and fingers to "make more contact" with the abutment body 2, enabling stable operation of the controller 10 via the controller cover body C; and when operating with both hands via the controller cover body C, the second mode is used, and the pads of the hand and fingers are brought into contact with the abutment body 2, which is convex toward the outside of the cover body 1; the convex shape allows the pads of the hand and fingers to "make more contact" with the abutment body 2, enabling stable operation of the controller 10 via the controller cover body C.

[0023] The game console controller 10 is, for example, a controller for a game console such as Nintendo Switch (registered trademark). There are two types of controllers 10, a (right) and a (left), which come as a set, but each is also an independent controller 10. The (left) and (right) controllers can be attached to the main body (not shown) and used, and can also be held in both hands for play, or one can be used by another person. Accordingly, there are two types of cover body 1, a right type and a left type. Since the right type and the left type are bilaterally symmetrical, the cover body 1 will be referred to as the right type in the following description. 5 is an opening (window) for pressing the operation keys of the controller 10. As shown in FIG.

[0024] A specific example of the above-mentioned "configuration that can be freely converted between the first mode [Figures 3, 17, 20, 24(B), 26, 27] and the second mode [Figures 4, 22, 23, 25(B), 28, 29]" will be described below. P1 is a first guide passage provided on the cover body 1 and arranged along the longitudinal direction of the cover body 1, P2 is a second guide passage provided on the cover body 1 and arranged at an angle to the longitudinal direction of the cover body 1, and K is a guided portion (an engaging portion that engages with the first guide passage P1 and the second guide passage P2) provided on the abutment body 2 and guided by the first guide passage P1 and the second guide passage P2.

[0025] As shown in Figure 7, the receiving side U1 that receives the guided portion K of the first guide passage P1 (the engagement portion that engages with the first guide passage P1 and the second guide passage P2) is open, and the end of the first guide passage P1 far from the receiving side U1 is a first stopper wall S1, and the receiving side U2 that receives the guided portion K of the second guide passage P2 (the engagement portion that engages with the first guide passage P1 and the second guide passage P2) is open, and the end of the second guide passage P2 far from the receiving side U2 is a second stopper wall S2.

[0026] Therefore, when the abutment body 2 is required, the abutment body 2 is attached to the controller cover body C, and the first stopper wall S1 and the second stopper wall S2 prevent the abutment body 20 from moving, allowing the controller 10 to be stably operated via the controller cover body C, and further, when the abutment body 2 is not required, the abutment body 2 can be removed from the controller cover body C.

[0027] 8 to 16, cover main body 1 removably covers controller 10 with one side 1A and the other side 1B that can be opened and closed via hinge (e.g., plastic hinge) 11 (FIGS. 1 to 4). In the covered state, as shown in FIGS. 8 to 16 and 20, locking portion 1X on one side 1A is locked with locked portion 1Y on the other side 1B to hold the controller, and locking portion 1X' on the other side 1B is locked with locked portion 1Y' on one side 1A to hold the controller. The locked state between locking portion 1X and locked portion 1Y can be released, and the locked state between locking portion 1X' and locked portion 1Y' can be released, allowing controller 10 to be detached from cover main body 1 (FIG. 5). Therefore, when cover main body 1 is no longer needed, controller cover body C can be easily removed from controller 10.

[0028] Example 2 (Figs. 30 to 35) A specific example of the above-mentioned "configuration that can be freely converted between the first mode [Fig. 31, Fig. 34(B)] and the second mode [Fig. 32, Fig. 33, Fig. 35(B)]" will be described. P1 shown in Figure 30 is a first guide passage provided on the cover body 1 and arranged along the longitudinal direction of the cover body 1, P2 is a second guide passage provided on the cover body 1 and arranged at an angle to the longitudinal direction of the cover body 1, P3 is a connecting passage connecting the first guide passage P1 and the second guide passage P2, and K shown in Figures 34(B) and 35(B) is a guided portion (an engaging portion that engages with the first guide passage P1 and the second guide passage P2) provided on the abutment body 2 and guided by the first guide passage P1 and the second guide passage P2.

[0029] As shown in Figure 30, the receiving side U1 of the first guide passage P1 that receives the guided portion K is open, the connecting passage P3 is bent, and the end of the second guide passage P2 is closed to form a second stopper wall S2. Therefore, using one abutment body 2, the abutment body 2 can be easily converted between the first state (Figure 31) and the second state (Figures 32 and 33) via the connecting passage P3, and the second stopper wall S2 prevents the abutment body 2 from moving, allowing the controller 10 to be operated stably via the controller cover body C. [Explanation of symbols]

[0030] C Controller cover body K Guided part 1 Cover body 2 Contact body 10 Controllers P1 1st guide aisle P2 Second guide passage P3 Connecting passage S1 First stop wall S2 Second stop wall 1A One side 1B The other side 1X Locking part 1X' locking part 1Y Locked part 1Y' Locked part

Claims

1. The cover itself covers the game console controller, a contact body attached to the cover body and bulging outward from the cover body; The abutment body is A first aspect is positioned along the longitudinal direction of the cover body; a second mode in which the cover body is inclined in the longitudinal direction of the cover body; a first guide passage provided in the cover body and extending along the longitudinal direction of the cover body; a second guide passage provided in the cover body and inclined in the longitudinal direction of the cover body; a guided portion provided on the abutment body and guided by the first guide passage and the second guide passage, a receiving side of the first guide passage that receives the guided portion is open, and an end of the first guide passage farther from the receiving side is a first stopper wall; The receiving side of the second guide passage that receives the guided portion is open, and the end of the second guide passage farther from the receiving side is a second stopper wall. A controller cover body characterized by:

2. a first guide passage provided in the cover body and extending along the longitudinal direction of the cover body; a second guide passage provided in the cover body and inclined in the longitudinal direction of the cover body; a connecting passage connecting the first guide passage and the second guide passage; a guided portion provided on the abutting body and guided by the first guide passage and the second guide passage; 2. The controller cover according to claim 1.

3. The connecting passage is bent, The end of the second guide passage is closed to form a second stopper wall.

2. The controller cover according to claim 1.

4. The convexly bulged contact body is a contact body that bulges in a convex curved shape.

2. The controller cover according to claim 1.

5. The cover body can be opened and closed via a hinge, and the controller can be detachably covered on one side and the other side. The covered state is maintained by engaging the locking portion provided on one surface with the locked portion provided on the other surface, The engaging portion and the engaged portion are released from the engaged state, and the controller is detached from the cover body.

2. The controller cover according to claim 1.

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