CN101500669A - Controller retainer for a video game remote controller assembly - Google Patents

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CN101500669A
CN101500669A CN 200780029335 CN200780029335A CN101500669A CN 101500669 A CN101500669 A CN 101500669A CN 200780029335 CN200780029335 CN 200780029335 CN 200780029335 A CN200780029335 A CN 200780029335A CN 101500669 A CN101500669 A CN 101500669A
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A controller retainer ( 14 ) for a video game controller ( 12 ) includes a retainer top ( 20 ), a retainer bottom ( 22 ), a first side ( 24 ), a second side ( 26 ), a retainer back ( 28 ) and a retainer front ( 30 ). The retainer top ( 20 ) includes a controller receiver ( 34 ) that receives the controller ( 12 ). The first side ( 24 ) and the second side ( 26 ) extend between the retainer top ( 20 ) and the retainer bottom ( 22 ). The second side ( 26 ) can be non-parallel to the first side ( 24 ). At least one of the sides ( 24, 26 ) can form an angle ( 44, 48 ) that is greater than 90 degrees relative to the retainer bottom ( 22 ). At least one of the sides ( 24, 26 ) can form an angle ( 250, 254 ) that is less than 90 degrees relative to the retainer back ( 28 ). The retainer bottom ( 22 ) can include a first surface ( 36 ) and a second surface ( 38 ) that is positioned at an angle greater than 90 degrees relative to the first surface ( 36 ). The controller receiver ( 14 ) can include one or more cavities ( 358 ) that each substantially encircles at least a portion of the controller ( 12 ).

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The controller retainer that is used for video game remote controller assembly
Related application
The application requires in the U.S. Provisional Patent Application the 60/818th of submission on July 3rd, 2006, No. 206 and by the title of submitting in 2 days July in 2007 of inventor Mark W Sparling for " CONTROLLER RETAINER FOR A VIDEO GAME REMOTECONTROLLER ASSEMBLY " and have the rights and interests of the non-temporary patent application of the U.S. of attorney docket 30039.05, the full content of these two applications is incorporated into herein in allowed limits by reference and clearly.
Background
(video game system) is more and more welcome for the home edition video game system.Home video game systems generally comprises the game console (game console) that is connected to televimonitor and is connected to one or more video game remote controllers (video game remote controller) that console allows user and ongoing game interactive.Many video game systems are all sold together with the video game remote controller that is connected to console by solid line link (hard-wire link).Recently, develop wireless video recreation remote controllers, it provides the player more freedom of motion.This wireless controller annex has duplicated the basic controlling feature that is based upon on the conventional solid line controller, but is to use infrared ray (IR), radio frequency (RF) or other electromagnetic radiation to send signal to console.
When operation comprised the video game remote controller of controlling organization of a plurality of buttons, control stick, wheel, rotating disk, switch and/or other type, the people of institute's has age can be seated, standing or lie down.For technology is operated video game remote controller well, need fast repeatedly finger and the motion of hand.Unfortunately, the video game remote controller structure of some difficult usefulness can be during being played or is caused user's finger, hand, wrist, arm and/or shoulder to become tired or even injured afterwards.In addition, video game remote controller can cause the bad posture of user with respect to the location of user's body, and this may cause back and/or cervical pain, and the misery of other type and uncomfortable.
General introduction
The present invention relates to a kind of controller retainer (controllerretainer) that is used for PlayStation 3 videogame console/PS3.In one embodiment, controller retainer comprise retainer top, retainer bottom, first side and with the first side second side surface opposite.In this embodiment, retainer top comprises the controller receiver (controller receiver) of admitting PlayStation 3 videogame console/PS3.Retainer bottom is relative with retainer top.First side can be a general plane, and extends between retainer top and retainer bottom.Second side can be a general plane, and extends between retainer top and retainer bottom.Separate second side and first side.In one embodiment, second side is not parallel with respect to first side.In some embodiments, at least one in first side and second side forms the angle of spending greater than 90 with respect to retainer bottom.
Controller retainer also can be included in the retainer back of extending between first side and second side.In this embodiment, retainer back is arranged to away from the controller receiver, and extends between retainer top and retainer bottom.Retainer back can with first side and second side at least one form angles less than 90 degree.Controller retainer also can be included between first side and second side and to extend and be arranged to retainer front near the controller receiver.In some embodiments, retainer front is extended between retainer top and retainer bottom, and with first side and second side at least one form angles greater than 90 degree.
In another embodiment, retainer bottom comprises the second surface of first surface and approaching general plane.At some embodiment, second surface is arranged to become the angle of spending greater than 90 with respect to first surface.
In some embodiments, the controller receiver comprises one or more cavitys, and each cavity roughly surrounds at least a portion of controller.In another embodiment, controller retainer has the fixator height that the first direction between retainer top and retainer bottom is measured.The controller receiver has about 50% the receiver height of measuring at first direction less than the fixator height.
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To understand novel characteristics of the present invention better and about the present invention itself of its structure and its operation, wherein similar reference character refers to similar part from accompanying drawing, the contact description of enclosing, and wherein:
Fig. 1 is the perspective view of a kind of embodiment of stayed surface and the video game remote controller assembly with feature of the present invention, comprises video game remote controller and controller retainer;
Fig. 2 is the top view of the video game remote controller assembly shown in Fig. 1;
Fig. 3 A is the top view of the controller retainer shown in Fig. 1, and for the clear video game remote controller that omitted;
Fig. 3 B is the cutaway view along the controller retainer of Fig. 3 A line 3B-3B intercepting;
Fig. 3 C is the cutaway view along the controller retainer of Fig. 3 A line 3C-3C intercepting;
Fig. 4 A is the top view of another embodiment with video game remote controller assembly of feature of the present invention; And
Fig. 4 B is the side view of the video game remote controller assembly shown in Fig. 4 A.
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Fig. 1 is the perspective view that is placed on a kind of embodiment of the video game remote controller assembly 10 (being called " controller assemblies " sometimes here) on the stayed surface 11.As used herein, stayed surface 11 can be any surface of support and control device assembly, for example desk, floor, user's lap or any other suitable surface.
The design of controller assemblies 10 can be different.In the embodiment shown in Fig. 1, controller assemblies 10 comprises video game remote controller 12 (being called " controller " sometimes here) and controller retainer 14.At Fig. 1, controller retainer 14 parts are shown in broken lines, more easily to determine to form the structure of controller retainer 14.
The user controls the screen motion (on-screen movement) of object video with controller 12 remote controls during playing video game.The shape of controller 12 and big I change over the designing requirement that is fit to controller assemblies 10.Controller 12 can comprise electric connector (electrical connector) 16 and one or more switch 18.Connector 16 is electrically connected to the console (not shown) with controller 12 or is connected to video display apparatus (video display device) (not shown), to make things convenient for the transmission of the signal of telecommunication between controller 12 and console and/or video display apparatus.Selectively, as the example of nonexcludability, controller can send to console and/or video display apparatus with signal wireless by using IR, RF or other electromagnetic radiation.Switch 18 can comprise various types of executive components (actuator), and for example button, control stick, wheel, rotating disk and/or be used for controlled the controlling organization of other type of the various aspects of ongoing video-game.
Controller retainer 14 static controllers 12.The size of controller retainer 14 and shape can change over the designing requirement that is fit to controller 12.In the embodiment shown in Fig. 1, controller retainer comprises retainer top 20, retainer bottom 22 (being shown in dotted line), first side 24, second side 26 (being shown in dotted line), retainer back 28 and retainer front 30 (being shown in dotted line).
Fixing and the register controls 12 of retainer top 20, make during playing 12 couples of users of controller as seen also/or user oriented.Retainer top 20 is being extended between first side 24 and second side 26 and between retainer back 28 and the retainer front 30.In the embodiment shown in Fig. 1, retainer top 20 comprises the top surface 32 and the controller receiver 34 of general plane.Selectively, the top surface 32 of retainer top 20 can have nonplanar structure.For example, in the selectable embodiment of nonexcludability, top surface 32 can be recessed, protruding, ridge, perhaps two or more in top surface these type structures capable of being combined are arranged.Still selectively, top surface 32 can have any other suitable structure.
Controller receiver 34 can comprise otch, breach, depression or other structure, makes controller receiver 34 admit controller 12.In some embodiments, controller receiver 34 is register control 12 securely, make controller 12 during use with respect to the motion of controller retainer 14 if not fully, then suffer restraints at least in part.
Retainer bottom 22 is generally at the opposite side of the retainer top 20 of controller retainer 14.Retainer bottom 22 is extended between first side 24 and second side 26 and between retainer back 28 and retainer front 30.In the embodiment shown in Figure 1, retainer bottom 22 comprises first lower surface 36 (being shown in dotted line) and the second approaching lower surface 38 (being shown in dotted line).During playing, when the user was in seated position (seated position) or in addition suitable position, first lower surface 36 can rest on one's body the user.In one embodiment, first lower surface 36 is general plane, and with top surface 32 almost parallels.Selectively, first lower surface 36 can be on-plane surface and/or not parallel with top surface 32.
In this embodiment, second lower surface 38 is angled with respect to first lower surface 36.For example, second lower surface 38 can be by being provided with greater than 90 degree and less than 180 angles of spending 40 with respect to first lower surface.In the example of various nonexcludabilities, second lower surface 38 can be by still about at least 100,120,135,150 or 170 degree are set with respect to the angle of first lower surface 36 less than 180 degree.Still selectively, second lower surface 38 can be by being less than or equal to 90 degree with respect to first lower surface 36 or being provided with more than or equal to 180 angles of spending.In some embodiments, when using controller, second lower surface 38 provides more comfortable surface for user's hand, as described in more detail below.
In the embodiment shown in Fig. 1, extend between retainer top 20 and retainer bottom 22 first side 24.In one embodiment, first side 24 can be a general plane.Selectively, first side 24 can have nonplanar structure.In some embodiments, first side 24 is with respect to the top surface 32 of (i) retainer top 20, and (ii) retainer bottom 22 out of plumb.In this embodiment, first side 24 forms acute angle 42 with top surface 32, and forms obtuse angle 44 with retainer bottom 22.In the selectable embodiment of nonexcludability, the angle 42 between first side 24 and the top surface 32 is less than 90 degree and greater than about 30,45,60,70 or 80 degree.Still selectively, the angle 42 between first side 24 and the top surface 32 is equal to or greater than 90 degree, perhaps less than 30 degree.
In the selectable embodiment of nonexcludability, the angle 44 between first side 24 and the retainer bottom 22 is greater than 90 degree and less than about 100,110,120,135 or 150 degree.Still selectively, the angle 44 between first side 24 and the retainer bottom 22 is equal to or less than 90 degree, perhaps greater than 150 degree.
In the embodiment shown in Fig. 1, extend between the top surface 32 of retainer top 20 and retainer bottom 22 second side 26.In one embodiment, second side 26 can be a general plane.Selectively, second side 26 can have nonplanar structure.In the embodiment shown in Fig. 1, second side 26 is with respect to top surface 32 and retainer bottom 22 out of plumb.In this embodiment, second side 26 forms acute angle 46 with top surface 32, and forms obtuse angle 48 with retainer bottom 22.In the selectable embodiment of nonexcludability, the angle 46 between second side 26 and the top surface 32 is less than 90 degree and greater than about 30,45,60,70 or 80 degree.Still selectively, the angle 46 between second side 26 and the top surface 32 is equal to or greater than 90 degree, perhaps less than 30 degree.
In the selectable embodiment of nonexcludability, the angle 48 between second side 26 and the retainer bottom 22 is greater than 90 degree and less than about 100,110,120,135 or 150 degree.Still selectively, the angle 48 between second side 26 and the retainer bottom 22 is equal to or less than 90 degree, perhaps greater than 150 degree.
Though should be understood that first side 24 and second side 26 can be substantial mirror images each other, this is dispensable.For example, angle 42 and angle 46 can be same to each other or different to each other.Somewhat similar, angle 44 and angle 48 can be same to each other or different to each other.
In one embodiment, retainer back 28 is general plane.Selectively, retainer back 28 can have nonplanar structure.Retainer back 28 can have trapezoidal shape, and is as shown in Figure 1.Selectively, retainer back 28 can have different geometries, for example rectangle, ellipse, circle, rhomboid or any other suitable geometry.In one embodiment, between the operating period of controller assemblies 10, retainer back 28 provides can put the surface that leans against on user's upper abdomen.
In some embodiments, retainer front 30 can comprise and is positioned to one or more planes or the non-planar surfaces roughly relative with retainer back 28.In one embodiment, retainer front 30 and retainer back 28 almost parallels.Selectively, retainer front 30 can be not parallel with retainer back 28, maybe can have part and the uneven part parallel with retainer back 28.
The material that is used for forming controller retainer 14 can be different.In one embodiment, controller retainer 14 can be formed by resilient plastic material, is for example formed by memory foam or the other material based on closed pore or open celled foam.Selectively, controller retainer 14 can be formed by other suitable material, is for example formed by timber, metal, pottery or any other suitable natural or synthetic material, as the example of nonexcludability.
Fig. 2 is the top view of a kind of embodiment of controller assemblies 210.In this embodiment, controller assemblies 210 comprises controller 212 and controller retainer 214.Controller 212 is roughly similar with aforesaid controller 12.In the embodiment shown in Fig. 2, controller retainer 214 comprises first side 224, second side 226, retainer back 228 and retainer front 230.In one embodiment, first side 224 forms the angle of spending less than 90 250 with respect to retainer back 228.For example, in the selectable embodiment of nonexcludability, the angle 250 between first side 224 and the retainer back 228 is less than 90 degree and greater than about 30,45,60,70 or 80 degree.Still selectively, the angle 250 between first side 224 and the retainer back 228 can be equal to or greater than 90 degree, perhaps less than 30 degree.
In some embodiments, first side 224 forms the angle of spending greater than 90 252 with respect to retainer front 230.For example, in the selectable embodiment of nonexcludability, the angle 252 between first side 224 and the retainer back 228 is greater than 90 degree and less than about 100,110,120,135 or 150 degree.Still selectively, the angle 252 between first side 224 and the retainer front 230 can be less than or equal to 90 degree, perhaps greater than 150 degree.
In one embodiment, second side 226 forms the angle of spending less than 90 254 with respect to retainer back 228.For example, in the selectable embodiment of nonexcludability, the angle 254 between second side 226 and the retainer back 228 is less than 90 degree and greater than about 30,45,60,70 or 80 degree.Still selectively, the angle 254 between second side 226 and the retainer back 228 can be equal to or greater than 90 degree, perhaps less than 30 degree.
In some embodiments, second side 226 forms with respect to the angle 256 of retainer front 230 greater than 90 degree.For example, in the selectable embodiment of nonexcludability, the angle 256 between second side 226 and the retainer back 228 is greater than 90 degree and less than about 100,110,120,135 or 150 degree.Still selectively, the angle 256 between second side 226 and the retainer front 230 can be less than or equal to 90 degree, perhaps greater than 150 degree.
In the embodiment shown in Fig. 2, for example, the shape of controller retainer 214 allows the user to control controller 212 more comfily.For example, because first side 224 and second side 226 form acute angle 250,254 with retainer back 228, and form obtuse angle 252,256, so controller retainer 214 is followed the position of user's arm more naturally with retainer front 230.In other words, when retainer back 228 in abutting connection with against the user's who is seated upper abdomen the time, user's forearm cosily 224,226 extends towards controller 212 along the side.Use controller assemblies 210 for a long time for bigger comfortable permission of user, and have still less strain and/or fatigue still less.
Fig. 3 A is the top view of a kind of embodiment of controller retainer 314, and for the clear controller 12 (for example, illustrating at Fig. 1) that omitted.In this embodiment, controller retainer 314 comprises the retainer top 320 with top surface 332 and controller receiver 334.Further, in the embodiment shown in Fig. 3 A, controller receiver 334 comprises a plurality of receiver cavitys 358 (two receiver cavitys 358 are shown in dotted line) in Fig. 3 A.In selectable embodiment, controller receiver 334 can comprise and being less than or more than two receiver cavity 358.
In the receiver cavity 358 each admitted the part of controller 12.In some embodiments, receiver cavity 358 can surround the part of controller 12.In these embodiments, receiver cavity 358 is retentive control device 12 securely, thereby allows controller retainer 314 further stability controllers 12 between the operating period the user.Owing to provide the shape of controller retainer 314 here, so the motion of controller retainer 314 is restricted during use.As a result, in some embodiments, controller 12 total movement unnecessary with respect to the user is restricted equally, and this can cause the still less mistake of user between the operating period.
Fig. 3 B is the cutaway view along the controller retainer 314 of Fig. 3 A line 3B-3B intercepting.Fig. 3 B shows receiver cavity 358 can have and the profile of the part of controller 12 (for example, shown in Fig. 1) similar profile roughly.In this embodiment, controller 12 can snugly be installed in the controller receiver 334, makes controller 12 be restricted with respect to the motion of controller retainer 314.
Further, in this embodiment, controller retainer 314 can comprise retainer body (retainer body) 360 and partly or wholly cover the retainer cover (retainer cover) 362 of retainer body 360.Retainer cover 362 can be removable, or retainer cover 362 can be fixed to retainer body 360 permanent or semipermanently.As the example of nonexcludability, retainer cover 362 can be formed by any suitable material, comprises various natural or synthetic textiles and/or fibers.
In addition, in this embodiment, retainer bottom 322 comprises first lower surface 336 and the second approaching lower surface 338.In this embodiment, second lower surface 338 is with respect to first lower surface 336 and/or 330 one-tenth obtuse angles of retainer front.This structure promotes that the user holds controller retainer 314 in the mode of more loosening, thereby reduce the tendency that " claw-like " on the controller 12 firmly grasp or avoid fully on the controller 12 " claw-like " promptly, this can take place when lacking one or more structure of controller retainer 314 described herein.
Further, in some embodiments, controller retainer 314 is elevated to controller 12 on the stayed surface 11 (shown in Fig. 1).For example, controller retainer 314 can be configured to controller is elevated to comfortable level on user's lap, with the arm that alleviates the user and/or the fatigue of shoulder.In one embodiment, controller receiver 334 has the height 372 less than the height 374 of controller retainer 314.In the selectable embodiment of nonexcludability, the height 372 of controller receiver 334 is less than about 75%, 50%, 40%, 30% or 25% of the height 374 of controller retainer 314.
Further, controller retainer 314 has retainer volume (retainer volume), and controller 12 has controller volume (controller volume).In some embodiments, retainer volume is greater than the controller volume.In the selectable embodiment of nonexcludability, retainer volume at least than controller volume larger about 25%, 50%, 100%, 150%, 200%, 300% or 500%.In these embodiments, because controller retainer 314 has the volume bigger than controller 12, and because controller 12 is fixed to controller retainer 314, thus the motion of controller retainer 314 between the operating period reduced, and increased the stability of controller 12.In selectable embodiment, the controller volume can be greater than retainer volume.
Fig. 3 C is the profile along the controller retainer 314 of Fig. 3 A line 3C-3C intercepting.At this embodiment, controller cavity 358 can have circular or plurality of stepped serrations shape.In selectable embodiment, receiver cavity 358 can have and holds and admit specific controller 12 (for example, shown in Fig. 1) to form any suitable cross sectional shape of close fit.
Fig. 4 A is the top view of the another kind of embodiment of controller assemblies 410.In this embodiment, controller assemblies 410 includes only controller 412, and has omitted controller retainer 14 (shown in Fig. 1).In one embodiment, controller 412 comprises controller main body 464, and controller main body 464 adopts the shape of a controller retainer described herein basically.Therefore, controller 412 and controller retainer form integral unit in essence.According to this design, one or more benefit of describing before controller 412 provides, and do not need independent controller retainer.
Fig. 4 B is the side view of the controller assemblies 410 shown in Fig. 4 A.In this embodiment, controller 412 comprises that controller bottom 466, the second lower surface 470 with first lower surface 468 and second lower surface 470 are with angled with respect to first lower surface 468 with some similar mode of describing with respect to one or more embodiment of controller retainer before.This structure promotes that the user holds controller 412 in the mode of more loosening, thus reduce the tendency that " claw-like " on the controller 412 firmly grasp or avoid fully on the controller 412 " claw-like " promptly.
Should understand, though illustrate here and the many different embodiment of having described PlayStation 3 videogame console/PS3 assembly and controller retainer, but one or more feature of any one embodiment can combine with one or more feature of one or more other embodiments, as long as the intent of the present invention is satisfied in such combination.
Though advantage as statement before demonstration and disclosed special PlayStation 3 videogame console/PS3 assembly can achieve the goal and provide here fully here, it should be understood that, they only are the examples of the present preferred implementation of the present invention, and are not to be used for limiting the method that shows and describe, the details of construction or design here.

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1. controller retainer that is used for PlayStation 3 videogame console/PS3, described controller retainer comprises:
Retainer top, it comprises the controller receiver of admitting PlayStation 3 videogame console/PS3;
Retainer bottom, it is relative with described retainer top;
First side of general plane, it extends between described retainer top and described retainer bottom; And
Second side of general plane, it is relative with described first side, extend between described retainer top and described retainer bottom described second side, and separate described second side and described first side, and described second side is not parallel with respect to described first side.
2. controller retainer as claimed in claim 1, it further comprises retainer back, described retainer back is extended between described first side and described second side, and be arranged to away from described controller receiver, described retainer back is extended between described retainer top and described retainer bottom, and at least one in described retainer back and described first side and described second side forms the angle less than 90 degree.
3. controller retainer as claimed in claim 1, it further comprises retainer back, described retainer back is extended between described first side and described second side, and be arranged to away from described controller receiver, described retainer back is extended between described retainer top and described retainer bottom, and each in described retainer back and described first side and described second side forms the angle less than 90 degree.
4. controller retainer as claimed in claim 1, it further comprises retainer front, described retainer front is extended between described first side and described second side, and be arranged near described controller receiver, described retainer front is extended between described retainer top and described retainer bottom, and at least one in described retainer front and described first side and described second side forms the angle greater than 90 degree.
5. controller retainer as claimed in claim 1, wherein said retainer bottom comprise first surface and approaching second surface, and described second surface is arranged to become the angle of spending greater than 90 with respect to described first surface.
6. controller retainer as claimed in claim 5, wherein said second surface is a general plane.
7. controller retainer as claimed in claim 5, it further comprises retainer front, described retainer front is extended between described first side and described second side, and be arranged near described controller receiver, wherein said second surface is arranged to become the angle of spending greater than 90 with respect to described retainer front.
8. controller retainer as claimed in claim 1, wherein said retainer bottom comprise first surface and approaching second surface, and described second surface is arranged to become the angle of spending greater than 120 with respect to described first surface.
9. controller retainer as claimed in claim 1, at least one in wherein said first side and described second side form the angle of spending greater than 90 with respect to described retainer bottom.
10. controller retainer as claimed in claim 1, wherein said controller receiver comprises the cavity of at least a portion of roughly surrounding controller.
11. controller retainer as claimed in claim 1, wherein said controller receiver comprises a plurality of separated cavity of at least a portion of roughly surrounding controller.
12. controller retainer as claimed in claim 1, wherein said controller retainer has the fixator height that the first direction between described retainer top and described retainer bottom is measured, and described controller receiver has about 50% the receiver height of measuring at first direction less than the fixator height.
13. a controller retainer that is used for PlayStation 3 videogame console/PS3, described controller retainer comprises:
Retainer top, it comprises the controller receiver of admitting PlayStation 3 videogame console/PS3;
Retainer bottom, it is relative with described retainer top;
Retainer back, it extends between described retainer top and described retainer bottom, and described retainer back is arranged to away from described controller receiver;
First side of general plane, it extends between described retainer top and described retainer bottom, and described first side and described retainer back form the angle less than 90 degree; And
Second side of general plane, it is separated with described first side and is relative, and extend between described retainer top and described retainer bottom described second side, and described second side is not parallel with respect to described first side.
14. controller retainer as claimed in claim 13, wherein said second side and described retainer back form the angle less than 90 degree.
15. controller retainer as claimed in claim 13, it further comprises retainer front, described retainer front is extended between described first side and described second side, and be arranged near described controller receiver, described retainer front is extended between described retainer top and described retainer bottom, and at least one in described retainer front and described first side and described second side forms the angle greater than 90 degree.
16. controller retainer as claimed in claim 13, wherein said retainer back is a general plane.
17. controller retainer as claimed in claim 13, wherein said retainer bottom comprise first surface and approaching second surface, described second surface is arranged to become the angle of spending greater than 90 with respect to described first surface.
18. controller retainer as claimed in claim 17, wherein said second surface is a general plane.
19. controller retainer as claimed in claim 17, it further comprises retainer front, described retainer front is extended between described first side and described second side, and be arranged near described controller receiver, wherein said second surface is arranged to become the angle of spending greater than 90 with respect to described retainer front.
20. controller retainer as claimed in claim 13, at least one in wherein said first side and described second side form the angle of spending greater than 90 with respect to described retainer bottom.
21. controller retainer as claimed in claim 13, wherein said controller receiver comprises the cavity of at least a portion of roughly surrounding controller.
22. controller retainer as claimed in claim 13, wherein said controller retainer has the fixator height that the first direction between described retainer top and described retainer bottom is measured, and described controller receiver has about 50% the receiver height of measuring at first direction less than the fixator height.
23. a controller retainer that is used for PlayStation 3 videogame console/PS3, described controller retainer comprises:
Retainer top, it comprises the controller receiver of admitting PlayStation 3 videogame console/PS3, described controller receiver comprises a plurality of separated cavity of at least a portion of roughly surrounding controller;
Retainer bottom, it is relative with described retainer top, and described retainer bottom comprises first lower surface and second lower surface, and described second lower surface is arranged to become certain angle with respect to described first lower surface, and described angle is greater than 90 degree;
The retainer back of general plane, it extends between described retainer top and described retainer bottom, and described retainer back is arranged to away from described controller receiver;
First side of general plane, it extends between described retainer top and described retainer bottom, and described first side and described retainer back form the angle less than 90 degree;
Second side of general plane, it is separated with described first side and is relative, and extend between described retainer top and described retainer bottom described second side, and described second side and described retainer back form the angle less than 90 degree; And
Retainer front, it extends between described first side and described second side, and be arranged near described controller receiver, described retainer front is extended between described retainer top and described retainer bottom, and at least one in described retainer front and described first side and described second side forms the angle greater than 90 degree.
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