Finger-clamping type VR operation handle

Abstract

The present application provides a finger-clamping type VR operation handle, comprising a joystick portion and a button portion, wherein the joystick portion comprises a first support and a joystick, and the button portion comprises a second support and buttons; the first support and the second support are connected by means of a flexible connecting member, and the flexible connecting member is used for communicatively connecting the button portion to the joystick portion; and a finger connecting member is provided at the lower part of the first support or the second support, and the finger connecting member is used for being connected to a finger. On the premise of being adaptable to various hand shapes, the present application is capable of realizing multiple interactive operations at the same time, thereby enriching the interactive scenarios and contents of the VR operation handle and facilitating the popularization and use.

Description

A pinch-grip VR operation handle TECHNICAL FIELD

[0001] The present application relates to the technical field of virtual reality, in particular to a pinch-grip VR operation handle. BACKGROUND

[0002] In the field of virtual reality technology (VR), a virtual environment is constructed through a VR headset, and virtual reality interaction is performed through a VR handle. Therefore, the structure of the handle needs to realize multiple operations.

[0003] In the prior art, since the VR handle is a rigid body structure, the user performs a gripping operation on the handle, so in the use process, the user may have different sizes of palms or fingers, causing the VR handle to be unable to adapt to different hand shapes.

[0004] In summary, there is a need to provide an improved technical solution to the above-mentioned deficiencies in the prior art.

[0005] SUMMARY

[0006] The purpose of the embodiments of the present application is to provide a pinch-grip VR operation handle that can ensure that the pinch-grip VR operation handle can adapt to multiple hand shapes for interactive operation.

[0007] The present application provides a pinch-grip VR operation handle, which includes a rocker part and a key part, a finger connecting piece is arranged at the lower part of the rocker part and / or the key part, and the finger connecting piece is used to connect with the index finger of a user; the rocker part includes a first support and a rocker, and the key part includes a second support and a key.

[0008] In an implementable manner, the first support and the second support are connected in an integrated structure.

[0009] In an implementable manner, the first support and the second support are in a split structure and are connected through a flexible connecting piece.

[0010] In an implementable manner, the first support and the second support are detachably connected through a flexible connecting piece.

[0011] In an implementable manner, the finger connecting piece includes a first connecting piece arranged at the bottom of the rocker part and a second connecting piece arranged at the bottom of the key part; the first connecting piece is used to connect with the third phalanx of the index finger, and the second connecting piece is used to connect with the second phalanx of the index finger.

[0012] In an implemented mode, the finger connecting piece comprises two clamping legs which are detachably connected to the side of the first support or the second support; a fastener is arranged on the clamping leg, and the fastener is used to connect the clamping leg to the finger.

[0013] In an implemented mode, the fastener is a magic tape.

[0014] In an implemented mode, the rocker is a Hall electromagnetic rocker, a rocker circuit board is arranged in the rocker part, a key circuit board is arranged in the key part, two touch keys are arranged on the key circuit board, a key cap is arranged on the top of the second support, and the key cap is arranged in correspondence with the touch keys.

[0015] In an implemented mode, the rocker circuit board and the key circuit board are communicatively connected through a connecting line, and the connecting line is arranged in the flexible connecting piece.

[0016] In an implemented mode, the rocker circuit board and the key circuit board are both hard boards, and the rocker circuit board and the key circuit board are connected through a soft board.

[0017] In an implemented mode, a communication connection hole is arranged on the first support and / or the second support, the communication connection hole is used to insert a communication connection line, and the communication connection line is used to output an interaction signal generated by the rocker or the key.

[0018] Compared with the prior art, the application has the following beneficial effects:

[0019] In the technical solution of the application, the application is clamped on the index finger through the finger connecting piece, and the distance between the index finger and the thumb is flexibly adjusted, so that the thumb can operate the rocker or the key. Through the arrangement of the flexible connecting piece, the stability between the rocker part and the key part is ensured when the finger joints are bent; the distance between the rocker part and the key part is adjusted through the flexible connecting piece, so that the application can adapt to different hand shapes; the application also uses the index finger as a supporting part of the pinch-type VR operation handle to improve the stability during use. The application also has the advantages of small size, easy operation and carrying, etc.

[0020] The application can adapt to a variety of hand shapes while realizing a variety of interactive operations, increasing the interactive scenarios and interactive content of the VR operation handle, and being beneficial to popularization and use. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS

[0021] Fig. 1 is a perspective structural schematic view of a pinch-type VR operation handle according to an embodiment of the application.

[0022] Fig. 2 is a schematic view of the structure of the first support and the second support in the pinch-grip VR operation handle according to the embodiments of the present application.

[0023] Fig. 3 is an exploded schematic view of the electrical elements of the rocker in the pinch-grip VR operation handle according to the embodiments of the present application.

[0024] Fig. 4 is an exploded schematic view of the electrical elements of the key in the pinch-grip VR operation handle according to the embodiments of the present application.

[0025] Fig. 5 is an expanded schematic view of the finger connector of the rocker in the pinch-grip VR operation handle according to the embodiments of the present application.

[0026] Fig. 6 is an expanded schematic view of the finger connector of the key in the pinch-grip VR operation handle according to the embodiments of the present application.

[0027] In the drawings, the reference signs are as follows: 1, first support; 2, second support; 3, rocker; 4, key; 5, finger connector; 6, TYPE-C female seat; 7, rocker circuit board; 8, rocker vibrator; 9, key vibrator; 10, light touch key; 11, key circuit board; 12, clamping leg connecting hole; 13, communication connecting hole. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0028] The specific embodiments of the present application will be further described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings. These embodiments are only used to illustrate the present application, and are not limiting to the present application.

[0029] In the description of the present application, it should be noted that the terms "center", "longitudinal", "transverse", "upper", "lower", "front", "rear", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "top", "bottom", "inner", "outer" and the like indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the drawings, and are only for the convenience of describing the present application and simplifying the description, and are not intended to indicate or imply that the devices or elements referred to must have a particular orientation, be constructed and operated in a particular orientation, and therefore cannot be understood as limiting to the present application. In addition, the terms "first", "second" are only for the purpose of description, and cannot be understood as indicating or implying relative importance.

[0030] In the description of the present application, it should be noted that unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "mounting", "connecting", "connection" should be understood in a broad sense, for example, it can be fixed connection, or detachable connection, or integrally connected; it can be mechanical connection, or electrical connection; it can be directly connected, or indirectly connected through an intermediate medium; it can be the communication inside two elements. For those skilled in the art, the specific meaning of the above terms in the present application can be understood according to the specific circumstances.

[0031] Further, in the description of the present application, the meaning of "a plurality of" is two or more, unless otherwise specified.

[0032] Referring to FIGS. 1-6, the present application provides a finger-clamping VR operation handle, which includes a rocker part and a button part. The rocker part includes a first support 1 and a rocker 3, and the button part includes a second support 2 and a button 4. A finger connecting piece 5 is arranged at the lower part of the first support 1 and / or the second support 2, which is used to connect with the index finger of the user. After the finger-clamping VR operation handle provided by the present application is clamped on the index finger through the finger connecting piece 5, the thumb is used to operate the rocker or the button, so that the present application can be adapted to different hand shapes for use. The present application also uses the index finger as a supporting part of the finger-clamping VR operation handle to improve the stability during use. The present application also has the advantages of small size, easy operation and carrying, etc. The present application can realize various interactive operations while ensuring that the finger-clamping VR operation handle can be adapted to various hand shapes, which increases the interactive scenarios and interactive content of the VR operation handle, and is beneficial to popularization and use.

[0033] As shown in FIG. 3, in the present embodiment, the rocker 3 is a Hall electromagnetic rocker. The rocker part further includes a rocker circuit board 7 and a rocker vibrator 8 arranged inside the first support. The rocker 3 is electrically connected with the rocker circuit board 7, and the bottom of the rocker 3 is fixedly connected to the front surface of the rocker circuit board 7, so as to ensure the stability of the rocker 3 during pushing. The rocker vibrator 8 is welded and fixed to the back surface of the rocker circuit board 7, and the corresponding area of the circuit board is slotted, so as to ensure the consistency and stability of the installation of the rocker vibrator 8.

[0034] As shown in FIG. 4, in the present embodiment, the button part further includes a button circuit board 11, two light touch buttons 10, a key cap and a button vibrator 9. The two light touch buttons 10 can be defined with different functions, respectively, so as to increase the interactive content generated by the button. The key cap is arranged at the top of the second support 2, and the key cap is arranged corresponding to the light touch button 10, respectively. Through the arrangement of the key cap, the comfort of the button is improved.

[0035] It should be noted that the key cap in the present embodiment is an arc-shaped key cap, and the key cap can also be designed as a square or a triangle according to the overall structure and requirements.

[0036] It should be further noted that the key cap can be integrally formed with the second support, so as to improve the service life of the handle and improve the experience of operation.

[0037] In an implementable manner, the button vibrator 9 is welded and fixed to the designated area of the back surface of the button circuit board 11 through silk screen positioning. Taking the installation of the present application on the left hand as an example, the button part is arranged on the second knuckle, and the rocker part is arranged on the third knuckle. The second knuckle is vibrated and fed back through the button vibrator 9, and the third knuckle is vibrated and fed back through the rocker vibrator 8.

[0038] In an implementable manner, the first support and the second support are provided in an integrated structure. The first support and the second support are connected in an integrated structure by providing a layer of soft glue outside the first support and the second support.

[0039] Specifically, the finger connecting member 5 can also be provided in an integrated connection manner with the first support and / or the second support.

[0040] In another implementable manner, the first support and the second support are provided in a split structure, the first support 1 and the second support 2 are connected through a flexible connecting member, and the stability between the rocker part and the key part is ensured when the finger joints are bent through the provision of the flexible connecting member; the distance between the rocker part and the key part can be adjusted through the flexible connecting member, which can adapt to different hand shapes of the user. Through the provision of the flexible connecting member, the rocker part and the key part can be detachably fixedly connected. The user can set it on the left hand or the right hand as needed, and operate the rocker and the key through the left thumb or the right thumb respectively; the rocker part and the key part can also be respectively clamped on the left index finger and the right index finger, so that the left thumb and the right thumb operate the rocker and the key respectively; the finger connecting member 5 can be connected with the finger part of the motion capture glove after being used in combination with the motion capture glove, and the operation is coordinated to increase the diversity of the interactive signals between the VR data box. By curling the index finger, the distance between the thumb and the rocker or the key can be shortened, which is convenient for operation; when the rocker needs to be operated, the index finger is straightened to make the key part away from the thumb, so as to prevent misoperation.

[0041] It should be noted that the first support and the second support can also be detachably connected through a flexible connecting member. The connection mode of the flexible connecting member includes but is not limited to chain connection, shaft coupling connection or silica gel strip connection. Through the provision of the flexible connecting member, the first support 1 and the second support 2 are stably connected when the finger joints are bent.

[0042] In an implementable manner, the finger connecting member 5 includes a first connecting member provided at the bottom of the rocker part and a second connecting member provided at the bottom of the key part; the first connecting member is used to connect with the third phalanx of the index finger, and the second connecting member is used to connect with the second phalanx of the index finger.

[0043] Each finger connecting member 5 includes a connecting segment provided at the middle part and clamping legs respectively provided at both ends of the connecting segment, and the finger connecting member 5 is detachably connected to the bottom of the first support 1 or the second support 2. A fastener is provided on the clamping leg, and the fastener is used to connect the clamping leg to the finger.

[0044] It should be noted that the clamping legs are flexible members, and after the two clamping legs are bent into an arc shape, the fastening member is buckled and connected, so that the finger connecting member 5 is installed on the finger.

[0045] As shown in FIGS. 1, 2, 5 and 6, the two opposite side bottoms of the first support 1 are provided with clamping leg connecting holes 12, and the two clamping legs are respectively bent downward after passing through the two clamping leg connecting holes 12, forming a C-shaped semi-enclosed structure, and clamping and fixing the fingers. In an implementable manner, the fastening member can also be provided as a magic tape, an elastic band, or a movable snap, etc., which can all enable the finger connecting member 5 to be detachably fixedly connected with the fingers.

[0046] Specifically, in the embodiment, the fastening member is a magic tape, which includes a hook surface and a fuzzy surface. The hook surface is arranged on the inner side of one clamping leg, and the fuzzy surface is arranged on the outer side of the other clamping leg. By overlapping the two clamping legs and connecting them through the magic tape, the application has the characteristics of convenient wearing, adjustable tightness, etc., and can better match different hand shapes.

[0047] It should be noted that when the application is connected with the finger part of the motion capture glove, the fuzzy surface or the hook surface of the magic tape is arranged on the inner side of the clamping leg, and the hook surface or the fuzzy surface is arranged at the corresponding position on the outer side of the motion capture glove, so as to fixedly connect the application with the motion capture glove.

[0048] In an implementable manner, as shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, recessed structures are arranged at the four corners of the first support 1 and / or the second support 2.

[0049] After the application is installed, the first support 1 is close to the web space of the hand. In the embodiment, the recessed structure close to the web space position of the first support 1 can make the first support 1 more matched with the shape of the hand, and facilitate the thumb to operate the key 4 or the rocker 3.

[0050] It should be noted that in the embodiment, the concave surface of the recessed structure is arranged as a circular arc surface, which avoids hindering the thumb during operation and ensures the smoothness of operation. The concave surface of the recessed structure in the application can also be other shapes of arc surfaces, which are not specifically limited in the application.

[0051] In an implementable manner, a communication connection hole 13 is arranged on the side of the first support 1 or the second support 2, the communication connection hole 13 is used for inserting a communication connection line, and the communication connection line is connected with the connection end of the data box to transmit the interaction signal generated by the rocker 3 or the button 4 to the data box to complete the signal transmission. The rocker circuit board and the button circuit board are connected through the connection line. After the button signal is collected on the rocker circuit board 7 or the rocker signal is collected on the button circuit board 11, the connection line is output through the communication connection hole 13.

[0052] It should be noted that the connection line is arranged in the flexible connecting piece to connect the button part and the rocker part. The flexible connecting piece protects the connection line to prevent damage to the connection line during bending.

[0053] It should be further noted that the rocker circuit board 7 and the button circuit board 11 are hard boards, and the rocker circuit board 7 and the button circuit board 11 are connected through a soft board.

[0054] In another implementable manner, a communication connection hole is arranged on the side of the first support 1 and the second support 2, and the button signal and the rocker signal are output through the corresponding communication connection holes.

[0055] In an implementable manner, the communication connection hole includes but is not limited to a double TYPE-C flat cable interface, and other general flat cable interfaces can also be selected, and the flat cable sequence and the flat cable length are reasonable.

[0056] Specifically, the communication connection hole in the embodiment is a double TYPE-C flat cable interface, power transmission and signal transmission are performed through the double TYPE-C flat cable, and the transmitted signals at least include rocker data, button data and vibrator driving signals.

[0057] It should be noted that the male head of the double TYPE-C flat cable interface is injection molded to ensure small size and high stability.

[0058] In the embodiment, a TYPE-C female seat 6 is arranged on the rocker circuit board 7, a communication connection line is inserted into the TYPE-C female seat 6 through the communication connection hole 13, the rocker circuit board 7 is electrically connected with the corresponding interface of the data box through the double TYPE-C flat cable to realize power supply and signal transmission.

[0059] In an implementable manner, the communication connection hole is arranged on the side away from the recess structure to avoid foreign body feeling caused by the flat cable during operation, so that the operation is more convenient.

[0060] It should be noted that the flexible connecting piece can also be connected with the first support 1 and the second support 2 as an integral structure, and both are provided with soft glue material, which includes but is not limited to flexible silica gel, and other flexible materials can also be used, or a combination of soft and hard materials.

[0061] In summary, the present application provides a finger-clamping VR operation handle, which is clamped behind the index finger by the finger connecting piece 5. By flexibly adjusting the distance between the index finger and the thumb, the thumb can easily operate the rocker or the key. By setting the flexible connecting piece, the stability between the rocker part and the key part is ensured when the finger knuckles are bent. The distance between the rocker part and the key part can be adjusted by the flexible connecting piece, so that the present application can adapt to different hand shapes. The present application also uses the index finger as a supporting part of the finger-clamping VR operation handle to improve the stability during use. The present application also has the advantages of small size, easy operation and carrying, etc. The present application can realize various interactive operations under the premise of ensuring that the finger-clamping VR operation handle can adapt to various hand shapes, which increases the interactive scenarios and interactive content of the VR operation handle, and is beneficial to popularization and use.

[0062] The above is only the preferred embodiment of the present application, and it should be noted that for ordinary skilled persons in the technical field, several improvements and replacements can be made without departing from the technical principles of the present application, and these improvements and replacements should also be considered as the protection scope of the present application.

Claims

1. A pinch-grip VR manipulation handle, characterized in that, The rocker part and the button part are provided with a finger connecting piece at the lower part of the rocker part and / or the button part, which is used for connecting with the index finger of the user; the rocker part comprises a first support and a rocker, and the button part comprises a second support and a button.

2. The finger-trap VR manipulation handle according to claim 1, characterized in that, The first support and the second support are connected in an integrated structure.

3. The finger-trap VR manipulation handle according to claim 1, characterized in that, The first support and the second support are connected in a split structure, and the first support and the second support are connected through a flexible connecting piece.

4. The finger-trap VR manipulation handle according to claim 3, characterized in that, The first support and the second support are detachably connected through a flexible connecting piece.

5. The finger-trap VR manipulation handle according to claim 4, characterized in that, The finger connecting piece comprises a first connecting piece arranged at the bottom of the rocker part and a second connecting piece arranged at the bottom of the button part; the first connecting piece is used for connecting with the third phalanx of the index finger, and the second connecting piece is used for connecting with the second phalanx of the index finger.

6. The finger-trap VR manipulation handle according to claim 1, characterized in that, The finger connecting piece comprises two clamping legs which are detachably connected to the side of the first support and / or the second support; the clamping legs are provided with fastening pieces which are used for connecting the clamping legs to the fingers.

7. The finger-trap VR manipulation handle according to claim 1, characterized in that, The rocker is a Hall electromagnetic rocker, and the rocker part is provided with a rocker circuit board, and the button part is provided with a button circuit board; the button circuit board is provided with two touch buttons, and the top of the second support is provided with a key cap which is correspondingly arranged with the touch buttons.

8. The finger-trap VR manipulation handle according to claim 7, characterized in that, The rocker circuit board and the button circuit board are communicatively connected through a connecting line.

9. The finger-trap VR manipulation handle according to claim 7, characterized in that, The rocker circuit board and the button circuit board are both hard boards, and the rocker circuit board and the button circuit board are connected through a soft board.

10. The finger-trap VR manipulation handle according to claim 1, characterized in that, The first support and / or the second support are provided with a communication connecting hole which is used for inserting a communication connecting line which is used for outputting the interaction signals generated by the rocker and the button.

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