JP3055961U - Detachable input device for game console - Google Patents

Abstract

(57) [Summary] [PROBLEMS] To provide a detachable input device for a game machine that allows the player to feel the real thrill of fishing by turning a reel in actual fishing when playing a fishing simulation game. SOLUTION: A fixing portion 13 for fixing the input device 10 to the game machine 1, and a convex portion which is positioned above the press input button 5 and presses the press input button 5 when the input device 10 is fixed to the game machine 1. A cam portion 15 having 14 and 14 and a handwheel 16 disposed outside the game machine 1 integrally formed with the cam portion 15 so that when the game machine 1 is held with one hand By turning the handwheel 16 with the other hand that is free, the cam portion 15 is rotated, and the convex portions 14, 14 intermittently press the push input button 5.

Description

[Detailed description of the invention]

[0001]

[Technical field to which the invention belongs]

 The present invention relates to a detachable input device for a game machine that allows the user to feel the real thrill of fishing by attaching it to the operation unit of a hand-held LCD game machine or a home video game machine when playing a fishing simulation game. Things.

[0002]

[Prior art]

 As is well known, a hand-held LCD game machine is equipped with a cassette containing a storage element storing game program data in a main body, and pushes a push input button or the like disposed on the surface of the hand-held LCD game machine to one side. By operating with the thumb, the game is developed on the liquid crystal display unit according to the game program data.

[0003] In addition, a home video game machine has a storage means such as a CD-ROM storing game program data mounted on a main body, and is provided with an operation section such as a game pad provided separately from the main body. By operating a push input button or the like arranged on the front surface with one thumb, a game is developed on a television screen according to the game program data.

[0004]

[Problems to be solved by the invention]

 Regardless of the type of game, both the hand-held LCD game machine and the home video game machine use a cross-shaped pressing input means or a pressing input button arranged on the surface of the game machine body or the operation unit with one thumb, respectively. When playing a fishing simulation game, the player turns the reels, despite the fact that the reels are spinning on the screen. There is a problem in that it is not possible to realize the real thrill of fishing by turning the reels in actual fishing, because the player plays the game instead of the action of performing the action.

[0005] Therefore, an object of the present invention is to provide an input device that allows a player to feel the real thrill of fishing by turning a reel in actual fishing when playing a fishing simulation game.

[0006]

[Means for Solving the Problems]

 The technical problem can be solved by the present invention as follows.

That is, the detachable input device for a game machine according to the present invention is provided with a cassette having a storage element storing game program data therein, and operating a press input button with one thumb to execute a game program. A detachable input device for a hand-held liquid crystal game machine used over a press input button of a hand-held liquid crystal game machine that develops a game on a liquid crystal display unit according to data. A fixing portion 13 for fixing the input device 10 to the push-button 5 when the input device 10 is fixed to the hand-held type liquid crystal game device 1 and pressing the push-input button 5. A cam portion 15 having cams 14 and 14; and a hand-wheel handle portion 16 formed integrally with the cam portion 15 and disposed on the side and outside of the hand-held LCD game machine 1. When the hand-held handle portion 16 is turned with the other hand that is vacant when the portable liquid crystal game machine 1 is held with one hand, the cam portion 15 is rotated, and the convex portions 14, 14 are pressed by the pressing input button. 5 is configured to be pressed intermittently.

[0008] In addition, the detachable input device for a game machine according to the present invention has storage means for storing game program data attached to a main body, and is provided with a pressing input arranged on an operation unit provided separately from the main body. Operate the button with one thumb to deploy the game on the TV screen according to the game program data. A fixing unit 13 for fixing the input device 10 to the operation unit 30 of the home video game machine, and a fixing device 13 for fixing the input device 10 to the operation unit 30 of the home video game machine. A cam portion 15 having projections 14 and 14 positioned above the press input button 5a and pressing the press input button 5a, and the home television formed integrally with the cam portion 15; A handwheel 16 disposed outside of the operation unit 30 of the machine, and the handwheel, which is free when the operation unit 30 of the home video game machine is held with one hand, is used. By rotating the cam 16, the cam portion 15 is rotated so that the convex portions 14, 14 intermittently press the pressing input button 5a.

Further, in the present invention, in any of the detachable input devices for a game machine, the detachable input device for a game machine 10 has a form imitating the form of a reel used for fishing. is there.

[0010]

[Embodiment of the invention]

 Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings.

Embodiment 1

FIG. 1 is a perspective view illustrating a detachable input device for a hand-held LCD game machine and a hand-held LCD game machine to which the input device is attached according to the present embodiment. FIG. 2 is a back side of the hand-held LCD game device. FIG. 3 is a plan view of a hand-held LCD game machine to which a detachable input device for a hand-held LCD game machine is attached. FIG. 4 is a side view of the hand-held LCD game machine shown in FIG. Fig. 6 is a partially omitted side view showing that a detachable input device for a hand-held LCD game machine is attached to a hand-held LCD game, and Fig. 6 is a model in which a convex portion formed on a cam portion continuously hits a press input button. 7 and 8 are explanatory views of the handwheel shown in FIG.

In these figures, reference numeral 1 denotes a hand-held type liquid crystal game machine which develops a game on a liquid crystal display unit in accordance with the game program data by mounting a cassette having a storage element storing game program data therein. An LCD panel (liquid crystal display) 2 for displaying game progress is provided on the surface of the game machine 1 so that the game character can be moved to a position where the game machine 1 can be operated with both hands. A cross key 3 for instructing a direction, pressing input buttons 4 and 5 for instructing the character to perform various actions, a start switch 6 for instructing the start of a game, a select switch 7 for selecting a game type, and the like; Is arranged. On the back of the game machine 1, an insertion slot 8 (see FIG. 2) for mounting a cassette (not shown) containing a storage element for storing game program data is provided. Insert holes 9, 9 for screws for fixing the body integrally are formed in a concave shape on both side walls of the frame forming the insertion port 8.

Further, reference numeral 10 denotes a detachable input for a hand-held type liquid crystal game machine in the form of a fishing reel to be used, for example, by using it over the push input button 5 of the game machine 1 when playing a fishing simulation game. The input device 10 includes a fixing portion 13 including a lower cover 11 and an upper cover 12 for fixing the input device 10 to the game machine 1, and the input device 10 is fixed to the game machine 1. An elliptical cam portion 15 having projections 14, 14 (see FIG. 6) positioned above the push input button 5 when the push button 5 is pressed, and a game machine formed integrally with the cam portion 15. 1 and a hand-rolling handle portion 16 arranged on the outside of the side.

The lower cover 11 of the fixing portion 13 is formed in a belt shape with both ends protruding laterally across the back side of the game machine 1, and the front side of the lower cover 11 is formed on the back side of the game machine 1. At the both ends of the upper end side of the bottom surface of the front side portion, projections 17, 17 are formed to fit into the concave insertion holes 9, 9 of the game machine 1. At one end (right side in FIG. 1) of the lower cover 11 in the longitudinal direction, hook-shaped fastening portions 19, 19 protruding while holding a gap from the raised one wall 18 to the outside, are integrally formed with the acupressure portion 20 formed integrally. The upper cover 12 of the fixed portion 13 is rotatably attached to the other end in the longitudinal direction (the left side in FIG. 1) of the lower cover 11 via a cylindrical shaft attaching portion 21. .

The upper cover 12 is formed in a belt-like shape that traverses the surface of the game machine 1 in the lateral direction while avoiding the input units (3, 4, 6, and 7) other than the push input button 5. At the position of the push input button 5, a dome portion 22 having an open bottom is provided to cover the push input button 5, and the lower surface of the upper cover 12 is formed as a flat surface following the surface of the game machine 1. . Further, rectangular window frames 23, 23 (see FIG. 5) that fit into the hook-shaped retaining portions 19, 19 are formed at the longitudinal end portion 12a of the upper cover 12. In addition, the handwheel 16 extending from the upper cover 12 is attached to the dome 22 so as to be rotatable with respect to the dome 22.

The handwheel 16 includes a knob 25 which is held by one hand when holding the game machine 1 with the other hand, and a substantially Z-shaped shaft 24 in which the knob 25 is rotatably mounted at the tip. The cam portion 15 is formed at the other end of the substantially Z-shaped shaft 24 (see FIG. 7), and the cam portion 15 is located at a position where the cam portion 15 can be seen from below the opened dome portion 22 (see FIG. 8). ).

Next, a method of attaching the input device 10 will be described.

First, as shown in FIG. 1, the game machine 1 is attached to the lower cover 11 of the fixing portion 13 while fitting the projections 17, 17 of the lower cover 11 into insertion holes 9, 9 formed on the back side of the game machine 1. Put 1.

Subsequently, the dome portion 22 is put on the pressing input button 5 while rotating the upper cover 12 of the fixing portion 13 in the direction of arrow A (see FIG. 5), and is placed on the surface of the game machine 1 (see FIG. 4). See).

Thereafter, the hook-shaped fastening portions 19 of the lower cover 11 are fitted into the rectangular window frames 23 of the upper cover 12 to fix the lower cover 11, the upper cover 12, and the game machine 1 (FIG. 3).

As a result, the input device 10 is fixed to the game machine 1, and the cam portion 15 having the convex portions 14, 14 for pressing the press input button 5 is positioned above the press input button 5, and is integrated with the cam portion 15. The handwheel 16 thus formed is arranged outside the side of the game machine 1 as shown in FIGS.

When the acupressure part 20 of the lower cover 11 is pressed with a finger, the gap between the one wall 18 of the lower cover 11 and the hook-shaped fastening parts 19, 19 is narrowed so that the hook-shaped fastening parts 19, 19 are rectangular. Since the input device 10 can be removed from the window frames 23 and 23 and the input device 10 can be removed from the game device 1, the input device 10 can be detachably attached to the game device 1.

Next, a method of using the input device 10 will be described.

A cassette containing a storage element storing program data of a fishing simulation game is inserted into the insertion slot 8 of the game machine 1, and the input device 10 is attached to the hand-held liquid crystal game machine 1 according to the above-described attachment method. .

In the scene of winding the reel in the game, if the handwheel 16 is turned with the other hand that is free when holding the game machine 1 with one hand, (a) and (b) of FIG. As shown in (1), since the cam portion 15 rotates and the convex portions 14, 14 intermittently press the push input button 5, the winding of the fishing reel is delayed and the continuous hit of the push input button 5 is delayed. It can be replaced quickly.

In the present embodiment, the fishing reel-type input device 10 has a configuration that can be detachably attached to the hand-held liquid crystal game machine 1. You can enjoy the real thrill of fishing in a fishing simulation game.

Embodiment 2

FIG. 9 is a perspective view in which the detachable input device for a game machine according to the present embodiment is attached to a game pad of a home television game machine. In FIG. 9, the same reference numerals as those in FIGS. Indicates the same or corresponding parts.

A detachable input device for a home video game machine according to the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. 1 to 8 and FIG.

In these figures, reference numeral 30 denotes a game pad (operation unit) provided with a CD-ROM (storage means) storing game program data mounted on the main body and provided separately from the main body. A game pad of a home video game machine that develops a game on a television screen in accordance with the game program data by operating a push input button or the like arranged on the surface with one thumb, and an upper surface of the pad 30 includes: The cross key 3 for instructing the moving direction of the game character and the like at the position where the pad 30 can be operated by the hand held between both hands, and the first pressing input buttons 4a and 4b for instructing the character to perform various operations. Two push input buttons 5a and 5b, a start switch 6 for instructing the start of the game, and a select switch 7 for selecting the type of the game and the like are arranged. Further, on the front side surface of the pad 30, a third pressing input button 31 and a fourth pressing input button 32 which are operated with the index finger when the pad 30 is held between both hands are arranged. Reference numeral 33 denotes a cord for connecting the main body of the home video game machine to the pad 30.

Reference numeral 10 denotes a detachable input device for a home video game machine in the form of a fishing reel which is used, for example, over the push input button 5a of the pad 30 when playing a fishing simulation game. The input device 10 includes a fixing portion 13 including a lower cover 11 and an upper cover 12 for fixing the input device 10 to the pad 30, and a pressing input when the input device 10 is fixed to the pad 30. An elliptical cam portion 15 having projections 14 and 14 (see FIG. 6) positioned above the button 5a and pressing the push input button 5a, and a pad 30 formed integrally with the cam portion 15 are formed on the outer side. And a handwheel 16 disposed at the center.

The lower cover 11 of the fixing portion 13 is formed in the same shape as the outer shape of the pad 30 whose upper surface is open, and the front side wall is formed with a third press input button 31 and a fourth press input button 32 of the pad 30. It is cut out so as to be seen, and is formed so that the pad 30 can be inserted and fitted from above. Further, a hook-like fastening portion protruding with a gap outward is provided on the side wall near the push input button 5b of the lower cover 11 where the portion where the push input buttons 4a, 4b, 5a, 5b of the pad 30 are arranged fits. 19 and 19 are provided with the acupressure part 20 integrally formed therebetween. On the side wall of the lower cover near the press input button 5a, the upper cover 12 is fixed via a cylindrical shaft mounting part 21. Is rotatably mounted.

The upper cover 12 is formed in a belt-like shape that traverses the surface of the pad 30 in the lateral direction while avoiding the input buttons (4a, 4b, 5b) other than the push input button 5a, and also has a push input. At the position of the button 5a, there is provided a dome portion 22 having an open lower portion that covers the press input button 5a, and the lower surface of the upper cover 12 is formed as a flat surface following the surface of the pad 30. Further, rectangular window frames 23, 23 (see FIG. 5) that fit into the hook-shaped fastening portions 19, 19 are formed at the longitudinal end 12a of the upper cover 12. In addition, the handwheel 16 extending from the upper cover 12 is rotatably attached to the dome 22.

The hand-rotating handle portion 16 has a knob 25 which is held by one hand when holding the pad 30 with one hand, and a substantially Z-shaped shaft 24 and a substantially Z-shaped shaft 24 in which the knob 25 is rotatably mounted at the tip. The cam portion 15 is formed at the other end of the mold shaft 24 (see FIG. 7), and the cam portion 15 is located at a position where it can be seen from below the open dome portion 22 (see FIG. 8).

The input device 10 having the above configuration is mounted and used in the same manner as in the first embodiment.

Since the present embodiment can be mounted and used in the same manner as in the first embodiment, in a fishing simulation game played using a home video game machine, a fishing reel type input device 10 can be used. If the handwheel 6 is turned, the projections 14, 14 of the cam 15 will intermittently press the push input button 5a, and the slow and fast continuous tapping will replace the winding of the fishing reel. You can enjoy the real thrill of fishing.

[0038]

[Effects of the Invention] As described above, according to the present invention, since the push input button can be repeatedly hit by the same operation as the operation of operating the fishing reel, the fishing is performed when the fishing simulation game is played. It is possible to provide a detachable input device for a game machine that can enjoy the real pleasure of the game.

Therefore, it can be said that the industrial applicability of the present invention is very high.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is a perspective view illustrating a detachable input device for a hand-held liquid crystal game machine and a hand-held liquid crystal game machine to which the input device is attached according to the first embodiment.

FIG. 2 is a perspective view showing a back side of the hand-held type liquid crystal game machine.

FIG. 3 is a plan view of the hand-held liquid crystal game machine to which the detachable input device for the hand-held liquid crystal game machine is attached.

FIG. 4 is a side view of the hand-held liquid crystal game machine shown in FIG.

FIG. 5 is a partially omitted side view showing a state in which a detachable input device for a hand-held liquid crystal game machine is attached to a hand-held liquid crystal game.

FIG. 6 is an explanatory diagram schematically showing that a convex portion formed on a cam portion continuously hits a press input button.

FIG. 7 is an explanatory view of the handwheel shown in FIG. 1;

FIG. 8 is an explanatory view of the handwheel shown in FIG. 1;

FIG. 9 is a perspective view of the detachable input device for a game machine according to Embodiment 2 attached to a game pad of a home video game machine.

[Explanation of symbols]

 DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Hand-held liquid crystal game machine 2 LCD panel (liquid crystal display part) 3 Cross key 4,5 Press input button 9 Insertion hole 10 Removable input device for game machines 11 Lower cover 12 Upper cover 13 Fixing part 14 Convex part 15 Elliptical cam Part 16 Handwheel part 17 Projection 19 Hook-shaped fastening part 20 Acupressure part 23 Rectangular window frame 30 Game pad

Claims (4)

[Utility model registration claims] 1. A hand-held type liquid crystal for developing a game on a liquid crystal display unit in accordance with game program data by mounting a cassette containing a storage element storing game program data and operating a push input button with one thumb. What is claimed is: 1. A detachable input device for a hand-held liquid crystal game machine to be used by pressing it over a press input button of the game machine.
Fixing part 13 for fixing 10 to the hand-held LCD game machine 1
And a cam portion 15 having projections 14 and 14 positioned above the press input button 5 and pressing the press input button 5 when the input device 10 is fixed to the hand-held liquid crystal game machine 1. A handwheel 16 disposed outside the side of the handheld liquid crystal game machine 1 formed integrally with the cam 15
When the hand-held liquid crystal game machine 1 is held by one hand and the other hand is free, the hand-turn handle 16 is turned to rotate the cam portion 15 so that the convex portions 14 and 14 are formed. A detachable input device for a game machine, wherein the press input button 5 is intermittently pressed. 2. The detachable input device for a game machine according to claim 1, wherein the detachable input device for a game machine has a form imitating the form of a reel used for fishing. 3. The game program data is stored in the main body by attaching storage means for storing the game program data to the main body and operating a push input button arranged on an operation section provided separately from the main body with one thumb. A detachable input device for a home video game machine used over a press input button of an operation unit in a home video game machine that develops a game on a television screen according to the input device.
A fixing portion 13 for fixing the operation device 10 to the operation portion 30 of the home video game machine; and a fixing portion 13 positioned above the press input button 5a when the input device 10 is fixed to the operation portion 30 of the home video game device. The convex portion 14, which is pressed and presses the pressing input button 5a,
The camcorder 15 includes a cam portion 15 having a handwheel 14 and a handwheel 16 disposed outside the operation portion 30 of the home video game machine formed integrally with the cam portion 15. By turning the handwheel 16 with the other hand that is free when holding the operation unit 30 with one hand, the cam unit
15. A detachable input device for a game machine, wherein 15 is rotated so that the convex portions 14, 14 intermittently press the pressing input button 5a. 4. The detachable input device for a game machine according to claim 3, wherein the detachable input device for a game machine has a form imitating the form of a reel used for fishing.