CN215232070U - Game machine handle - Google Patents

Abstract

The application discloses a gamepad, which comprises a gamepad main body, a fixed key module and a replaceable key module; the handle main body is provided with a first area and a second area, the first area and the second area are arranged side by side, the first area is positioned on the non-dominant hand holding side of the handle main body, the second area is positioned on the dominant hand holding side of the handle main body, and a first fool-proof structure is arranged in the second area; the fixed key module is positioned in the first area and is fixedly connected with the handle main body; the replaceable key module is located in the second area and detachably connected with the handle main body, and the replaceable key module is provided with a second fool-proof structure which is matched with the first fool-proof structure. The gamepad disclosed by the application can meet the operation requirements of various games, and meanwhile, a user only needs to pay little economic cost.

Description

Game machine handle

Technical Field

The application relates to the technical field of electronic game equipment, in particular to a gamepad.

Background

The game pad is a common electronic game device, and a player can control game contents by operating keys on the game pad. The common game handle on the market is usually a standard handle, a left rocker, a right rocker, a cross direction key and an A/B/X/Y key are fixedly arranged on a handle main body, and the standard handle can basically meet the operation and control requirements of most games.

However, with the rapid development of the game industry, the game contents are more abundant and diversified, and the operation mode is more and more complicated. For the operation of some emerging games, for example, the multi-directional skill release operation in MOBA (Multiplayer Online Battle sports game) type games, or the aiming operation of fast and accurate shooting in FPS (First-person shooting game) type games, the existing standard game pad is limited by the key structure, and cannot adapt to the operation mode.

Although game pads adapted to these games are also available on the market, these game pads are usually expensive, and if the user purchases the corresponding game pad for each game, a large economic cost is required.

SUMMERY OF THE UTILITY MODEL

In view of the above, the present application provides a game pad, which can meet the operation requirements of various types of games, and at the same time, the user needs to pay little economic cost.

The following technical scheme is specifically adopted in the application:

a gamepad comprises a gamepad main body, a fixed key module and a replaceable key module;

the handle main body is provided with a first area and a second area, the first area and the second area are arranged side by side, the first area is located on the non-dominant hand holding side of the handle main body, the second area is located on the dominant hand holding side of the handle main body, and a first fool-proof structure is arranged in the second area;

the fixed key module is positioned in the first area and is fixedly connected with the handle main body;

the replaceable key module is located in the second area and detachably connected with the handle main body, and the replaceable key module is provided with a second fool-proof structure which is matched with the first fool-proof structure.

Optionally, the handle body comprises a housing, a handle function module and a panel;

the shell is connected with the panel;

the handle function module is positioned in the shell;

the panel is provided with a containing groove which is suitable for containing the replaceable key module;

the orthographic projection of the first fool-proof structure on the panel is located in the accommodating groove.

Optionally, the first fool-proofing structure is a first magnet, the first magnet is connected with or abutted against a groove wall of the accommodating groove, and an orthographic projection of the first magnet on the bottom wall of the accommodating groove is not located at the center of the bottom wall;

the second fool-proof structure is a second magnet, the second magnet is connected with or abutted against the shell wall of the replaceable key module, and the second magnet corresponds to the first magnet in position and is attracted to the first magnet.

Optionally, the first fool-proof structure is one of a groove and a protrusion, and the first fool-proof structure is connected with the side wall of the accommodating groove;

the second fool-proof structure is the other of the groove and the protrusion, the second fool-proof structure is connected with the shell wall of the replaceable key module, and the protrusion is suitable for being located in the groove;

the groove wall of the accommodating groove is also provided with a first clamping structure;

the shell wall of the replaceable key module is provided with a second clamping structure, and the second clamping structure corresponds to and is connected with the first clamping structure.

Optionally, the handle function module has a first electrical connector, the first electrical connector is connected to a wall of the accommodating groove, and at least a portion of the first electrical connector is located in the accommodating groove;

each replaceable key module comprises a shell, a second circuit board, a second electric connector and a plurality of special keys;

the shape of the shell is matched with that of the accommodating groove, the panel of the shell is provided with a plurality of holes, and the holes correspond to the special keys one by one;

the second circuit board is positioned in the shell and is electrically connected with the second electric connector;

the second electrical connector is connected with the wall of the shell, corresponds to the first electrical connector in position and is suitable for being electrically connected with the first electrical connector;

each special key is positioned in the corresponding hole, and the top of each special key protrudes out of the panel of the shell.

Optionally, the number of the replaceable key modules is at least two, and the key layouts of at least two replaceable key modules are different from each other;

the accommodating groove is detachably connected with one of the at least two replaceable key modules at each time.

Optionally, the at least two replaceable key modules include a first replaceable key module, and the dedicated key of the first replaceable key module includes a rocker and four single-point keys;

the shell of the first replaceable key module is provided with a first hole and four second holes;

the aperture of the first hole is larger than the maximum radial dimension of the rocker, and the rocker is positioned in the first hole;

the aperture of the second hole is equal to the maximum radial size of the single-point key, and the four single-point keys are respectively positioned in the four second holes.

Optionally, the at least two replaceable key modules include a second replaceable key module, and the dedicated key of the second replaceable key module includes a single-point key and a plurality of direction keys;

the shell of the second replaceable key module is provided with a second hole and a plurality of third holes, and the number of the third holes is the same as that of the direction keys;

the aperture of the second hole is equal to the maximum radial dimension of the single-point key, and the single-point key is positioned in the second hole;

the aperture of the third hole is larger than the maximum radial dimension of the direction keys and smaller than the maximum radial dimension of the rocker, and the direction keys are respectively positioned in the third holes.

Optionally, each direction key comprises a rod body, a key cap, a substrate and a plurality of pressure sensors;

one end of the rod body is connected with the key cap, and the other end of the rod body is connected with the substrate;

the key cap protrudes out of the panel of the housing from the third hole;

the substrate is positioned inside the shell;

the plurality of pressure sensors are connected the base plate moves towards on the face of the key cap, and the axis of the rod body is circumferentially arranged in an equal distance of the shaft, and each pressure sensor is electrically connected with the second circuit board.

Optionally, the at least two replaceable key modules include a third replaceable key module, and the dedicated keys of the third replaceable key module include a touch pad and four single-point keys;

the shell of the third replaceable key module is provided with a fourth hole and four second holes, and the four second holes are positioned at the outer side of the fourth hole and are uniformly distributed along the circumferential direction of the fourth hole;

the touch pad is positioned in the fourth hole;

the aperture of the second hole is equal to the maximum radial size of the single-point key, and the four single-point keys are respectively positioned in the four second holes.

Optionally, the housing includes a manipulation part and two holding parts, and the two holding parts are respectively connected with two opposite side walls of the manipulation part;

the inner side surface of each holding part is provided with a plurality of anti-slip lines, and the inner side surface is the side surface of the holding part opposite to and closest to the other holding part.

The beneficial effects of the embodiment of the application at least lie in:

in the game paddle provided by the embodiment of the application, the fixed key module for realizing the general operation is not detachably connected with the paddle main body, and the replaceable key module for realizing the specific operation in the specific game is detachably connected with the paddle main body, so that when a user is prepared to use the game paddle to control a new game different from the previous game type, only the replaceable key module matched with the new game is purchased and then assembled on the paddle main body, and a new game paddle is not required to be purchased, therefore, the adaptability of the game paddle to different types of games is greatly improved, and the economic cost required by the user is reduced.

Drawings

In order to more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present application, the drawings needed to be used in the description of the embodiments are briefly introduced below, and it is obvious that the drawings in the following description are only some embodiments of the present application, and it is obvious for those skilled in the art to obtain other drawings based on these drawings without creative efforts.

FIG. 1 is a schematic structural diagram of a game pad provided in an embodiment of the present application;

FIG. 2 is a schematic view of an internal structure of a game pad provided in an embodiment of the present application;

FIG. 3 is an enlarged view of the structure of the game pad at the receiving groove;

FIG. 4 is a schematic view of the assembly of the replaceable key module on the handle body;

FIG. 5 is a schematic view of an internal structure of another game pad provided in the embodiments of the present application;

FIG. 6 is a schematic diagram of a structure of a game pad according to an embodiment of the present disclosure;

FIG. 7 is a schematic structural diagram of a first replaceable key module according to an embodiment of the present application;

FIG. 8 is a schematic structural diagram of a second replaceable key module according to an embodiment of the present application;

FIG. 9 is a schematic diagram of an internal structure of a second replaceable key module according to an embodiment of the present application;

FIG. 10 is a top view of a direction key provided in an embodiment of the present application;

FIG. 11 is a schematic structural diagram of a third replaceable key module according to an embodiment of the present application;

fig. 12 is an external view of a game pad provided in an embodiment of the present application.

Reference numerals:

a. a groove; b. a protrusion;

1. a handle body; 110. a first region; 120. a second region;

11. a housing; 111. a control unit; 112. a grip portion; 1121. anti-skid lines;

12. a handle function module; 121. a first electrical connector; 122. a first circuit board;

13. a panel; 131. a first fool-proof structure; 132. a containing groove; 133. a first clamping structure; 134. an assembly hole; 135. an assembly hole;

2. fixing the key module; 21. a universal key;

3. the key module can be replaced; 310. a first replaceable key module; 320. a second replaceable key module; 330. a third replaceable key module;

31. a housing; 311. a second fool-proof structure; 312. a second clamping structure; 313. a hole; 3131. a first hole; 3132. a second hole; 3133. a third hole; 3134. a fourth hole;

32. a second circuit board;

33. a second electrical connector;

34. a dedicated key; 341. a rocker; 342. single-point key pressing; 343. a direction key; 3431. a rod body; 3432. a key cap; 3433. a substrate; 3434. a pressure sensor; 344. a touch panel.

Detailed Description

In order to make the technical solutions and advantages of the present application clearer, the following will describe the embodiments of the present application in further detail with reference to the accompanying drawings.

The gamepad provided by the embodiment of the application can be suitable for application scenes of displaying mobile phone game pictures by using a large screen except a mobile phone screen. For example, in a scene where a game screen is displayed on a television screen, a user can operate keys on a game pad with both hands while watching a large screen, thereby realizing the control of game content.

Fig. 1 is a schematic structural diagram of a game pad provided in an embodiment of the present application, and as shown in fig. 1, the game pad includes a pad main body 1, a fixed key module 2, and a replaceable key module 3.

The handle body 1 is provided with a first area 110 and a second area 120, the first area 110 and the second area 120 are arranged side by side, the first area 110 is positioned on the non-dominant hand holding side of the handle body 1, the second area 120 is positioned on the dominant hand holding side of the handle body 1, and a first fool-proof structure 131 is arranged in the second area 120; the fixed key module 2 is positioned in the first area 110 and is fixedly connected with the handle main body 1; the replaceable key module 3 is located in the second area 120 and detachably connected to the handle body 1, the replaceable key module 3 has a second fool-proof structure 311, and the second fool-proof structure 311 is adapted to the first fool-proof structure 131.

The grip body 1 is a member for forming the appearance of the game grip and realizing the control function of the game grip. According to the human habit, two areas for arranging keys are provided on the handle body 1, respectively arranging a fixed key module 2 and a replaceable key module 3, wherein the fixed key module 2 is arranged in a first area 110 on the non-dominant hand holding side and the replaceable key module 3 is arranged in a second area 120 on the dominant hand holding side. Like this when the user purchases gamepad, can select the gamepad that more is fit for oneself according to the habit of using the hand, for example to the user of familiar left hand, it can purchase removable button module 3 and be located the left gamepad of handle main part 1 to make gamepad use more conveniently, bring better operation experience for the user.

The fixed key module 2 is a key module for realizing general operation, and is non-detachably connected with the handle main body 1. The fixed key module 2 may have several universal keys 21, a universal key 21 being a key that may be suitable for most or even all games and that has the same function in the game that is suitable for. For example, as shown in fig. 1, the plurality of general keys 21 may include a rocker 211 and a cross directional key 212. Illustratively, the handle body 1 may have a number of assembly holes 134135 in the first region 110, the number of assembly holes 134135 is equal to the number of universal keys 21 in the fixed key module 2, the plurality of universal keys 21 are located in the plurality of assembly holes 134135 in a one-to-one correspondence, the top of each universal key 21 protrudes from the assembly hole 134135, and the bottom is fixedly connected to the handle body 1.

The replaceable key module 3 is a key module for realizing specific operations in specific games, and is detachably connected with the handle body 1. The exchangeable key module 3 is configured by the user according to the game contents, for example, when the user wants to play a MOBA-type game, he can select the exchangeable key module 3 matching the MOBA-type game and mount it on the grip main body 1. If the user wants to play the FPS-type game again, the exchangeable key module 3 that matches the MOBA-type game may be detached from the handle body 1, and then the exchangeable key module 3 that matches the FPS-type game may be attached to the handle body 1.

The fool-proof structure is a structure for preventing erroneous installation of the replaceable key module 3. A first fool-proof structure 131 is arranged at a position for installing the replaceable key module 3 in the second area 120, a second fool-proof structure 311 is arranged on the replaceable key module 3, and when a user mistakenly installs the replaceable key module 3, the first fool-proof structure 131 and the second fool-proof structure 311 are not matched and cannot be installed; when the user correctly installs the replaceable key module 3, the first fool-proof structure 131 is adapted to the second fool-proof structure 311, and the replaceable key module 3 can be smoothly installed at a corresponding position on the handle body 1.

In the game paddle provided by the embodiment of the application, the fixed key module 2 for realizing general operation is undetachably connected with the paddle main body 1, and the replaceable key module 3 for realizing specific operation in specific games is detachably connected with the paddle main body 1, so that when a user is ready to play a new game different from the previous game type, the replaceable key module 3 matched with the new game is purchased, and then the replaceable key module is assembled on the paddle main body 1 to realize the control of the new game without purchasing a new game paddle, thereby greatly improving the adaptability of the game paddle to different types of games and reducing the economic cost required by the user.

To make the technical solutions and advantages of the present application more clear, the game pad provided by the embodiment of the present application will be further described and explained with reference to fig. 1-6 and 12.

Fig. 2 is a schematic internal structure diagram of a game pad according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. Referring to fig. 2, the handle body 1 may include a housing 11, a handle function module 12 and a panel 13, the housing 11 is connected to the panel 13, and the handle function module 12 is located inside the housing 11; the panel 13 has a receiving groove 132, and the receiving groove 132 is suitable for receiving the replaceable key module 3; the orthographic projection of the first fool-proof structure 131 on the panel 13 is located in the accommodating groove 132.

The housing 11 is a member for accommodating the handle function module 12 and the fixed key module 2 in the housing 11. The size and material of the housing 11 are determined according to actual requirements, and for example, ABS (acrylonitrile butadiene styrene) resin or the like may be used. The housing 11 has an inner cavity in which both the handle function module 12 and the fixed key module 2 can be accommodated.

In some implementations of embodiments of the present application, as shown in fig. 12, the housing 11 may include a manipulation part and two holding parts 112, and the two holding parts 112 are respectively connected with two opposite side walls of the manipulation part; the inner side surface of each holding portion 112 is provided with a plurality of anti-slip grains 1121, and the inner side surface is the side surface of the holding portion 112 opposite to and closest to another holding portion 112. The anti-slip beads 1121 are used to prevent the gamepad from being accidentally slipped off from the hand when the user plays a game using the gamepad.

As shown in fig. 1, the panel 13 may cover and be connected to an open end of the inner cavity of the housing 1112, thereby constituting a main appearance of the handle body 1 together with the housing 11. The portion of the panel 13 within the first region 110 may be formed with a mounting hole 134135, and the universal key 21 protrudes from the panel 13 through the mounting hole 134143 for user manipulation. The receiving cavity 132 is located in the second area 120 and can receive and connect with the replaceable key module 3, and the top of the replaceable key module 3 is exposed from the open end of the receiving cavity 132 for the user to operate.

In the process of assembling the replaceable key module 3 into the receiving cavity 132, only if the first fool-proof structure 131 and the second fool-proof structure 311 are properly fitted or connected, it is determined that the replaceable key module 3 is properly assembled into the receiving cavity 132. There are various structures of the first fool-proof structure 131 and the second fool-proof structure 311, and two possible structures are described below:

in a possible structure, referring to fig. 2, the first fool-proof structure 131 is a first magnet, the first magnet is connected to or abutted against the wall of the accommodating groove 132, and an orthographic projection of the first magnet on the bottom wall of the accommodating groove 132 is not located at the center of the bottom wall; the second fool-proof structure 311 is a second magnet, the second magnet is connected to or pressed against the wall of the replaceable key module 3, and the second magnet corresponds to and attracts the first magnet.

The size and number of the first and second magnets may be set according to the use requirement, as long as it is ensured that the replaceable key module 3 does not fall off therefrom due to its own weight when the game handle is inverted after the replaceable key module 3 is assembled in the accommodating groove 132.

For example, the number of the first and second magnets may be one, one first magnet is attached to the side of the bottom wall of the receiving groove 132 farthest from the first region 110 (assuming the right side), and the second magnet is attached to the corresponding position on the wall of the replaceable key module 3. If the user mistakenly assembles the replaceable key module 3 (assuming that the position of the second magnet corresponds to the left side of the accommodating groove 132), the replaceable key module 3 cannot be connected to the handle body 1 because the first magnet and the second magnet cannot attract each other, so that the user is reminded of assembly errors, and the user can adjust the replaceable key module in time and assemble the replaceable key module correctly.

For another example, the number of the first magnets and the second magnets may be two, and the two first magnets are both located inside the housing 31 and respectively abut against the first side and the second side of the bottom wall of the accommodating groove 132, and the first side and the second side are opposite to each other. The N pole of the first magnet on the first side abuts against the bottom wall of the accommodating groove 132, and the S pole of the first magnet on the second side abuts against the bottom wall of the accommodating groove 132. The two second magnets are connected to the wall of the replaceable key module 3, and a part of each of the two second magnets is exposed from two sides of the bottom of the wall of the replaceable key module 3, wherein the exposed part of the second magnet corresponding to the first magnet on the first side is an S pole; and the second magnet corresponding to the first magnet at the second side has an exposed part of N pole. If the user mistakenly assembles the replaceable key module 3, the second magnet corresponding to the first magnet on the first side now corresponds to the first magnet on the second side, and the second magnet corresponding to the first magnet on the second side now corresponds to the first magnet on the first side, which is equivalent to that the S pole of one first magnet is close to the S pole of one second magnet, and the N pole of the other first magnet is close to the N pole of the other second magnet, based on the principle that like poles repel each other, the replaceable key module 3 cannot be smoothly installed in the accommodating groove 132, so that the user is reminded of assembly errors, and the user can adjust the replaceable key module in time and assemble the replaceable key module correctly.

The first magnet and the second magnet are used as fool-proof structures, and meanwhile, the first magnet and the second magnet can be used for realizing detachable connection of the replaceable key module 3 and the handle main body 1, so that the structure of the game handle is simplified.

In another possible structure, the first fool-proof structure 131 is one of a groove a and a protrusion b, and the first fool-proof structure 131 is connected to a sidewall of the receiving groove 132; the second fool-proof structure 311 is the other of the groove a and the protrusion b, the second fool-proof structure 311 is connected with the wall of the replaceable key module 3, and the protrusion b is suitable for being located in the groove a; the groove wall of the accommodating groove 132 is further provided with a first clamping structure 133; the wall of the replaceable key module 3 has a second latch structure 312, and the second latch structure 312 corresponds to and is connected to the first latch structure 133.

Fig. 3 is an enlarged view of the structure of the game pad at the receiving groove. Referring to fig. 3, in some embodiments, the protrusion b is disposed on an inner wall of one side of the receiving groove 132, and the recess a is disposed on a wall of one side of the replaceable key module 3, when the replaceable module is assembled into the receiving groove 132, the recess a should be aligned with the protrusion b, and then the replaceable key module 3 is inserted into the receiving groove 132, otherwise the replaceable key module 3 cannot be assembled into the receiving groove 132.

Fig. 4 shows a possible connection between the replaceable key module 3 and the main body 1 of the handle based on the foolproof structure. For example, there may be two first clamping structures 133 on two opposite groove walls of the receiving groove 132, and the two first clamping structures 133 may be, for example, protrusions that protrude out of the groove walls of the receiving groove 132 or are flush with the groove walls of the receiving groove 132 under the actuation of the user. Two second clamping structures 312 are arranged on two opposite side walls of the key changing module, and the second clamping structures 312 are stoppers. When the replaceable key module 3 is inserted into the receiving cavity 132, the user-controlled protrusion is flush with the wall of the receiving cavity 132, so that the replaceable key module 3 can smoothly enter the receiving cavity 132; then, the control protrusion protrudes from the wall of the receiving groove 132 and abuts against the stop of the replaceable key module 3, so as to fasten the replaceable key module 3 in the receiving groove 132. When the replaceable key module 3 needs to be detached, the replaceable key module 3 can be taken out only by controlling the protrusion to be flush with the groove wall of the accommodating groove 132 again and contacting the buckle of the protrusion to the stop block.

The handle function module 12 is a member for realizing a handle control function. As shown in fig. 5, the handle function module may include a first electrical connector 121 and a first circuit board 122; the first electrical connector 121 is connected to a wall of the receiving groove 132, and at least a portion of the first electrical connector 121 is located in the receiving groove 132; the first circuit board 122 is located inside the housing 11 and electrically connected to the first electrical connector 121; each of the general keys 21 in the fixed key module is electrically connected to the first circuit board 122. The first circuit board 122 may have a processor, and is configured to process a click operation, a displacement operation, and a gesture operation input by a user, and then send the processed information to the game server, so as to implement control of game content. The first electrical connector 121 is a device for transmitting operation information input by a user from the replaceable key module, and can be electrically connected with the replaceable key module to obtain information.

In the present embodiment, as shown in fig. 5, each replaceable key module 3 includes a housing 31, a second circuit board 32, a second electrical connector 33 and a plurality of dedicated keys 34; the shape of the shell 31 is matched with the shape of the accommodating groove 132, the panel of the shell 31 is provided with a plurality of holes 313, and the holes 313 correspond to the special keys 34 one by one; the second circuit board 32 is located inside the housing 31, and the second circuit board 32 is electrically connected with the second electrical connector 33; the second electrical connector 33 is connected to the wall of the housing 31, the second electrical connector 33 corresponding to the first electrical connector 121 and being adapted to be connected to the first electrical connector 121; each dedicated key 34 is located in a corresponding hole 313, and the top of the dedicated key 34 protrudes from the panel of the housing 31.

The housing 31 is a member for accommodating the second circuit board 32, the second electrical connector 33, and the plurality of dedicated keys 34. The material of the housing 31 may be determined according to the use requirement, and for example, ABS resin or the like may be used.

The second circuit board 32 may be electrically connected to each dedicated key 34, so that when the user operates the dedicated key 34, the displacement information and the pressure information of each dedicated key 34 can be acquired, converted into an electrical signal, and sent to the first circuit board 122 for processing.

The second electrical connector 33 is a means for transmitting electrical signals from the replaceable key module 3 to the grip body. After the replaceable key module 3 is inserted into the receiving cavity 132, the second electrical connector 33 can be connected with the first electrical connector 121 in a matching manner, so as to achieve circuit conduction. Illustratively, the first electrical connector 121 may be one of a pin connector female end and a male end, and the second electrical connector 33 may be the other of the pin connector female end and the male end.

The dedicated keys 34 are keys for enabling manipulation and control of specific game content. The arrangement and function of the special keys 34 are different for the game pads corresponding to different games. The dedicated keys 34 may take various forms, such as single point keys, joysticks, directional keys, touch screens, etc.

As shown in fig. 6, the number of the replaceable key modules 3 corresponding to the game pad provided in the embodiment of the present application is at least two, the key layouts of at least two of the replaceable key modules 3 are different from each other, and the receiving groove 132 is detachably connected to one of at least two of the replaceable key modules 3 at a time.

The at least two replaceable key modules 3 correspond to at least two different types of games, for example, one is a MOBA type game and the other is a FPS type game. When a user wants to play an MOBA game, a replaceable key module 3 corresponding to the MOBA game is assembled on the handle main body 1; when a user wants to play an FPS-type game, the replaceable key module 3 corresponding to the FPS-type game is mounted on the grip main body 1.

The three possible configurations of the replaceable key module 3 provided in the embodiments of the present application will be described in detail below with reference to fig. 7-11.

Fig. 7 shows the structure of a first replaceable key module 3. As shown in FIG. 7, the at least two replaceable key modules 3 may include a first replaceable key module 310, the dedicated keys 34 of the first replaceable key module 310 including a rocker 341 and four single point keys 342; the housing 31 of the first replaceable key module 310 has a first hole 3131 and four second holes 3132; the aperture of the first hole 3131 is larger than the maximum radial dimension of the rocker 341, and the rocker 341 is located in the first hole 3131; the second aperture 3132 is equal to the maximum radial dimension of the single-point key 342, and the four single-point keys 342 are located in the four second apertures 3132, respectively.

After the first replaceable key module 310 is assembled into the grip body 1, the key configuration on the gamepad is consistent with a standard gamepad: the panel has a left rocker 211, a cross direction key 212, a right rocker 341 and four single-point keys 342, wherein the four single-point keys 342 are A/B/X/Y keys, respectively. Such standard grips are basically capable of meeting the operating and control requirements of most games.

The rocking bar 341 can satisfy the user's control requirement for the game character in all directions, so it usually needs to generate a certain displacement in the radial direction, and thus the size of the first hole 3131 needs to be larger than the maximum radial size of the rocking bar 341.

The single-point key 342 is generally only axially displaced, but not radially displaced, and thus the size of the second hole 3132 is equal to the maximum radial size of the single-point key 342. Illustratively, the single point keys 342 may be conductive glue keys.

FIG. 8 illustrates the structure of the second replaceable key module 3. As shown in FIG. 8, the at least two replaceable key modules 3 may include a second replaceable key module 320, the dedicated keys 34 of the second replaceable key module 320 including a single point key 342 and a plurality of direction keys 343; the housing 31 of the second replaceable key module 320 has a second hole 3132 and a plurality of third holes 3133, the number of the third holes 3133 is the same as that of the direction keys 343; the aperture of the second aperture 3132 is equal to the maximum radial dimension of the single-point key 342, and the single-point key 342 is located in the second aperture 3132; the aperture of the third hole 3133 is larger than the maximum radial dimension of the direction button 343 and smaller than the maximum radial dimension of the rocker 341, and the direction buttons 343 are respectively located in the third holes 3133.

The second replaceable key module 320 is adapted to operate a MOBA-type game. In a MOBA-type game, a user typically manipulates a game character to release a plurality of skills, and each time a skill is released, the user first needs to select one skill and then select the direction of release of the skill. For a conventional handle, the best component to perform the above operation is a rocker, one for each skill. However, due to the size of the joysticks and the range of motion required for operation, the number of joysticks that can be placed in the second region 120 of the handle is very limited, resulting in conventional handles that are not adaptable to a wide range of MOBA-type games.

And the direction button 343 in the second replaceable button module 320 can be displaced in the axial direction and in the radial direction because the aperture of the third hole 3133 in which the direction button 343 is located is larger than the maximum radial dimension. After the second replaceable key module 320 is assembled into the handle body 1, the direction key 343 in the second replaceable key module 320 can have a radial displacement, so that the skill can be selected, and the release direction of the skill can be selected, which is suitable for the operation of MOBA games.

The number and arrangement of the single-point keys 342 and the direction keys 343 can be determined according to the use requirement and the game content.

In some implementations of embodiments of the present application, as shown in fig. 9 and 10, each direction key 343 includes a rod 3431, a key cap 3432, a substrate 3433, and a number of pressure sensors 3434; one end of the rod 3431 is connected to the key cap 3432, and the other end is connected to the substrate 3433; the key cap 3432 protrudes from the third hole 3133 out of the panel of the case 31; the substrate 3433 is located inside the housing 31; the plurality of pressure sensors 3434 are connected to the substrate 3433 facing the key cap 3432, and are circumferentially arranged at equal intervals by using the axis of the rod 3431 as an axis, and each pressure sensor 3434 is electrically connected to the second circuit board 32.

Since the link rod connects the key cap 3432 and the substrate 3433, when a user presses a certain portion of the key cap 3432, the pressure transmitted by the link rod will act on the corresponding position of the substrate 3433, so that the substrate 3433 will slightly deform at the corresponding position, and the pressure sensor 3434 located at the deformed portion of the substrate 3433 can sense the deformation and output a corresponding electrical signal, so that the game device can select the skill and release direction corresponding to the electrical signal.

For example, the pressure sensor 3434 may be a patch pressure sensor, which has a resistance strain gauge therein, and since the patch pressure sensor is attached to the substrate 3433, when the substrate 3433 deforms, the resistance strain gauge also deforms, thereby changing its own resistance value. By utilizing the characteristic, the patch type pressure sensor can sense the deformation of the substrate 3433.

In addition, since the deformation amount of the substrate 3433 is very small, it is not necessary to reserve a moving space for the direction button 343, so that the limited space on the handle can be fully utilized, and more direction buttons 343 can be configured to further improve the adaptability of the handle.

In some embodiments of the present application, the substrate 3433 may be a printed circuit board or a flexible circuit board, and the substrate 3433 is electrically connected to the second circuit board 32 or the first circuit board 122; however, in other embodiments of the present application, the substrate 3433 may also be the second circuit board 32.

FIG. 11 illustrates the structure of a third type of replaceable key module 3. As shown in FIG. 11, the at least two replaceable key modules 3 include a third replaceable key module 330, and the dedicated keys 34 of the third replaceable key module 330 include a touch pad 344 and four single point keys 342; the housing 31 of the third replaceable key module 330 has a fourth hole 3134 and four second holes 3132, the four second holes 3132 are located outside the fourth hole 3134 and are uniformly distributed along the circumference of the fourth hole 3134; the touch pad 344 is located within the fourth hole 3134; the second aperture 3132 is equal to the maximum radial dimension of the single-point key 342, and the four single-point keys 342 are located in the four second apertures 3132, respectively.

The third replaceable key module 330 is adapted to operate an FPS-like game. In the FPS type game, the movement process of the user's finger when aiming at the target is fast and nonlinear, but in the conventional gamepad, the movement of the joystick and other key structures is linear due to structural limitations, which causes great deviation and delay in aiming, so that the conventional gamepad is not suitable for the FPS type game.

The touch pad 344 of the third replaceable key module 330 is not limited by the key structure, and can quickly and accurately collect the quick and non-linear finger movement process of the user when aiming at the target to obtain the finger movement track. The touch pad 344 may be electrically connected to the second circuit board 32 through a wire, so as to transmit the movement trace information to the second circuit board 32. In the third replaceable key module 330, four single-point keys 342 are further distributed around the touch pad 344, and the four single-point keys 342 are a/B/X/Y keys, respectively.

After the third replaceable key module 330 is assembled into the main body 1 of the handheld device, the touch pad in the third replaceable key module 330 can acquire nonlinear displacement, so that the target can be quickly aimed, and the method is suitable for operation of FPS games.

To sum up, the game paddle that this application embodiment provided sets up to dismantling between the removable button module 3 and the handle main part 1 and is connected for the user can adjust game paddle's button according to the type of recreation, thereby when the user is ready to play the new recreation different with the preceding recreation type, as long as purchase removable button module 3 that matches with this new recreation, then assemble it and can realize controlling this new recreation on handle main part 1, need not to purchase new game paddle, consequently improved game paddle to the suitability of different grade type recreation greatly, reduced the economic cost that the user need pay.

In the present application, it is to be understood that the terms "first", "second", "third", etc. are used for descriptive purposes only and are not to be construed as indicating or implying relative importance or implying any number of technical features indicated.

The above description is only for facilitating the understanding of the technical solutions of the present application by those skilled in the art, and is not intended to limit the present application. Any modification, equivalent replacement, improvement and the like made within the spirit and principle of the present application shall be included in the protection scope of the present application.

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1. A gamepad is characterized in that the gamepad comprises a gamepad body (1), a fixed key module (2) and a replaceable key module (3);

the handle body (1) is provided with a first area (110) and a second area (120), the first area (110) and the second area (120) are arranged side by side, the first area (110) is located on a non-dominant hand holding side of the handle body (1), the second area (120) is located on a dominant hand holding side of the handle body (1), and a first fool-proof structure (131) is arranged in the second area (120);

the fixed key module (2) is positioned in the first area (110) and is fixedly connected with the handle main body (1);

the replaceable key module (3) is located in the second area (120) and detachably connected with the handle main body (1), the replaceable key module (3) is provided with a second fool-proof structure (311), and the second fool-proof structure (311) is matched with the first fool-proof structure (131).

2. Gamepad according to claim 1, characterised in that the gamepad body (1) comprises a housing (11), a gamepad functional module (12) and a faceplate (13);

the housing (11) is connected with the panel (13);

the handle function module (12) is positioned inside the shell (11);

the panel (13) is provided with a containing groove (132), and the containing groove (132) is suitable for containing the replaceable key module (3);

the orthographic projection of the first fool-proof structure (131) on the panel (13) is positioned in the accommodating groove (132).

3. The gamepad according to claim 2, wherein the first fool-proofing structure (131) is a first magnet, which is connected to or against the wall of the groove (132) and the orthographic projection of which on the bottom wall of the groove (132) is not located in the exact center of the bottom wall;

the second fool-proof structure (311) is a second magnet, the second magnet is connected with or abutted against the wall of the replaceable key module (3), and the second magnet corresponds to the first magnet in position and is attracted to the first magnet.

4. Gamepad according to claim 2,

the first fool-proof structure (131) is one of a groove (a) and a protrusion (b), and the first fool-proof structure (131) is connected with the side wall of the accommodating groove (132);

the second fool-proofing structure (311) is the other of the recess (a) and the protrusion (b), the second fool-proofing structure (311) is connected with the wall of the replaceable key module (3), and the protrusion (b) is suitable for being located in the recess (a);

the groove wall of the accommodating groove (132) is also provided with a first clamping structure (133);

the shell wall of the replaceable key module (3) is provided with a second clamping structure (312), and the second clamping structure (312) corresponds to and is connected with the first clamping structure (133) in position.

5. The gamepad according to any of the claims 2 to 4, wherein the gamepad functional module (12) has a first electrical connector (121), the first electrical connector (121) being connected to a wall of the slot (132) and at least a part of the first electrical connector (121) being located in the slot (132);

each replaceable key module (3) comprises a shell (31), a second circuit board (32), a second electric connector (33) and a plurality of special keys (34);

the shape of the shell (31) is matched with that of the accommodating groove (132), a panel of the shell (31) is provided with a plurality of holes (313), and the holes (313) correspond to the special keys (34) one by one;

the second circuit board (32) is positioned inside the shell (31), and the second circuit board (32) is electrically connected with the second electric connector (33);

the second electrical connector (33) is connected with the wall of the shell (31), and the second electrical connector (33) corresponds to the first electrical connector (121) in position and is suitable for being electrically connected with the first electrical connector (121);

each special key (34) is positioned in a corresponding hole (313), and the top of each special key (34) protrudes out of the panel of the shell (31).

6. Gamepad according to claim 5, characterised in that the number of exchangeable key modules (3) is at least two, the key layouts of at least two of the exchangeable key modules (3) being different from each other;

the accommodating groove (132) is detachably connected with one of the at least two replaceable key modules (3) at a time.

7. Gamepad according to claim 6, characterised in that at least two of the exchangeable key modules (3) comprise a first exchangeable key module (310), the dedicated keys (34) of the first exchangeable key module (310) comprising one rocker (341) and four single point keys (342);

the housing (31) of the first replaceable key module (310) has a first hole (3131) and four second holes (3132);

the first hole (3131) has a diameter larger than the largest radial dimension of the rocker (341), the rocker (341) being located within the first hole (3131);

the aperture of the second hole (3132) is equal to the maximum radial dimension of the single-point key (342), and the four single-point keys (342) are respectively located in the four second holes (3132).

8. Gamepad according to claim 6, characterised in that at least two of the exchangeable key modules (3) comprise a second exchangeable key module (320), the dedicated keys (34) of the second exchangeable key module (320) comprising one single point key (342) and several direction keys (343);

the housing (31) of the second replaceable key module (320) has a second hole (3132) and a plurality of third holes (3133), the number of the third holes (3133) is the same as that of the direction keys (343);

the second aperture (3132) is equal to the maximum radial dimension of the single-point key (342), the single-point key (342) being located within the second aperture (3132);

the aperture of the third hole (3133) is larger than the maximum radial dimension of the direction key (343) and smaller than the maximum radial dimension of the rocker (341), and the direction keys (343) are respectively located in the third holes (3133).

9. The gamepad according to claim 8, wherein each of the direction keys (343) comprises a lever (3431), a key cap (3432), a base plate (3433) and several pressure sensors (3434);

one end of the rod body (3431) is connected with the key cap (3432), and the other end of the rod body is connected with the substrate (3433);

the key cap (3432) protrudes from the third hole (3133) out of the panel of the housing (31);

the substrate (3433) is located inside the housing (31);

the plurality of pressure sensors (3434) are connected to the surface of the base plate (3433) facing the key cap (3432), and are circumferentially arranged at equal intervals by taking the axis of the rod body (3431) as an axis, and each pressure sensor (3434) is electrically connected with the second circuit board (32).

10. The gamepad according to claim 6, characterised in that at least two of the exchangeable key modules (3) comprise a third exchangeable key module (330), the dedicated keys (34) of which (330) comprise a touchpad (344) and four single-point keys (342);

the housing (31) of the third replaceable key module (330) has a fourth hole (3134) and four second holes (3132), the four second holes (3132) are located outside the fourth hole (3134) and are uniformly distributed along the circumferential direction of the fourth hole (3134);

the touch pad (344) is located within the fourth aperture (3134);

the aperture of the second hole (3132) is equal to the maximum radial dimension of the single-point key (342), and the four single-point keys (342) are respectively located in the four second holes (3132).

11. Gamepad according to claim 2, characterised in that the housing (11) comprises a handling part (111) and two grip parts (112), the two grip parts (112) being connected to two opposite side walls of the handling part (111), respectively;

the inner side surface of each holding part (112) is provided with a plurality of anti-slip grains (1121), and the inner side surface is the side surface, opposite to and closest to the other holding part (112), of the holding part (112).

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