JP3217436U - Game controller control unit - Google Patents

Abstract

A game controller control unit that can be installed by a user is provided. A control unit of a game controller, comprising at least one operation member 31 having a first end 311 and a second end 312 having different heights, and a support arm connected to the first end and the second end. Installed on the upper surface of the first end and arranged as a position where a force is applied by the user, and installed on the lower surface of the first end and arranged to operate a switch in the game controller. An actuating portion and at least one fixing portion that is installed at the second end of the operation member and is fixed to the game controller by a tool that is selectively used, and when a force by the user is applied to the contact portion, The support arm shifts from the initial position and works with the actuating part to actuate a switch in the game controller. Arm is repositioned to the initial position. [Selection] Figure 5

Description

  The present invention relates to a control unit for a game controller, and more particularly, to a control unit that can be installed on a game controller by a user.

  Considering the development of the entire video game industry, game controllers are indispensable for all game machines, and game players can use them to manipulate characters and items in video games to clear the game. aim. For this reason, in addition to game player operation techniques, the industry is also devoted to research and development on how to design game controllers that are easy for game players to operate.

  Currently, most game controllers are designed to be operated with both hands, and these well-known game controllers are equipped with multiple control members with different normal functions, so that various operation methods can be used by the user. Is provided. For example, there are a button, a cross key, a joystick, and the like installed at the top of the game controller. Normally, these control members mounted on the upper part are operated with the thumb of the user. The side buttons and buttons installed at the front of the game controller are operated with the user's index finger, and the trigger installed at the bottom of the game controller is operated with the user's middle finger or ring finger.

  In particular, along with the rise of e-sports, the entire game industry is rapidly developing. The operation method of the game controller is diversified, and in addition to the basic operation functions, the operational feeling and smoothness of the game controller have become an indication of purchase for the user. However, since there are differences in the operation habits of each user, it was necessary to design a game controller that the user can install himself / herself in order to be customizable according to the individual.

  Therefore, the present inventor considered that the above-described drawbacks can be improved, and as a result of intensive studies, the present inventor has arrived at a proposal of the present invention that effectively improves the above-described problems with a rational design.

  The present invention has been made in view of such circumstances, and an object thereof is to provide a control unit of a game controller. That is, a control unit is installed at the bottom of the game controller so that the user can operate the game smoothly. The control unit is detachable from the game controller body.

  In order to solve the above-described problems and achieve the object, the present invention is a control unit of a game controller, and includes at least one operation member having a first end and a second end having different heights, and the first end. And a support arm connected to the second end, a contact portion installed on the upper surface of the first end and arranged as a position where a force is applied by a user, and installed on the lower surface of the first end. An actuating portion arranged to actuate a switch in the game controller, and at least one fixed to the game controller by a tool that is installed at the second end of the operation member and is selectively used And when the force applied by the user is applied to the contact portion, the support arm shifts from the initial position and creates the switch in the game controller. In conjunction with the actuating portion so as to, when the force by the user is not applied to the contact portion, the control unit of the game controller, wherein the supporting arm is repositioned to the initial position.

  The present invention is a control unit for a game controller having a first end and a second end having different heights, a plurality of operation members formed of a flexible material having elasticity and the first end. And a support arm connected to the second end, a contact portion installed on the upper surface of the first end and arranged as a position where a force is applied by a user, and installed on the lower surface of the first end. The game controller by means of a tool that is installed at an intersection where the second end of the operation member extends and intersects and is selectively used to operate a switch in the game controller And when the force applied by the user is applied to the contact portion, the support arm shifts from an initial position and the switch in the game controller. In conjunction with the actuating portion to actuate the switch, a force by the user is not applied to the contact portion, the control unit of the game controller, wherein the supporting arm is repositioned to the initial position.

  In the control unit of the game controller according to the present invention, the support arms of the plurality of operation members are connected to the contact portions and the fixed portions having different heights at both ends, and when the user applies a force to the contact portions, the operation of the other surface is performed. The parts are linked to operate the control switch in the game controller. When the user finishes the operation, the support arm is restored to the initial position. The design of the screw and the screw hole allows the user to install the control unit by himself / herself in accordance with his / her favorite operation feeling by being firmly screwed into the game controller.

  According to the control unit of the game controller of the present invention, it is effectively fixed to the game controller. Also, the user can attach and detach himself / herself, and the user can satisfy the smoothness and feel when operating the game controller.

It is a front view which shows the game controller which can assemble the control unit which concerns on this invention. It is a side view of the game controller shown in FIG. 1, and also shows a control unit assembled in the game controller. It is a rear view of the game controller shown in FIG. 1, and also shows a control unit assembled in the game controller. FIG. 2 is a rear exploded schematic view of the game controller shown in FIG. 1 and also shows a control unit assembled to the game controller. It is the schematic which shows the control unit of this invention. It is the schematic of the other angle which shows the control unit of this invention. It is the one part schematic which the control unit of this invention is assembled to the game controller. It is sectional drawing which follows the AA line of FIG. FIG. 9 is a partially enlarged view of a portion A in FIG. 8. FIG. 10 is a partially enlarged view of a portion B in FIG. 9.

  Hereinafter, embodiments for carrying out the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the drawings. The present invention is not limited to the embodiments described below.

  Hereinafter, the game controller 100 of the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS. The game controller 100 includes a housing 10, a plurality of control modules 20, a control unit 30, and a fixing member 40.

  The housing 10 is provided with a left handle 11 and a right handle 12 that are used when the user operates the game controller 100. When the user operates, the left handle 11 and the right handle 12 are gripped by hand.

  The plurality of control modules 20 include a right analog stick 21, a left analog stick 22, a cross key 23, a button 24, a front button 25, and a side button 26. The right analog stick 21, the left analog stick 22, the cross key 23, and the button 24 are installed on the upper part of the game controller 100, and the user usually operates with the thumbs of the left and right hands. The front button 25 is installed above the left and right sides of the front portion of the game controller 100, and the left and right side buttons 26 are also installed below the position corresponding to the front button 25. Operate with your index finger or middle finger. The control unit 30 is installed at the bottom of the game controller 100, and is usually operated by the user with the middle finger or ring finger of the left and right hands.

  5 and 6 are views showing the structure of the control unit 30 according to the embodiment of the present invention. In the present embodiment, the outer shape of the control unit 30 has an X shape that is turned over 90 degrees, the center point thereof is a position that is mounted on the game controller 100, and the four ends of the X shape are force applied by the user. Is the position where is added.

  4, 5, and 6, a surface opposite to the game controller 100 side of the control unit 30 is defined as an upper surface of the control unit 30, that is, a surface to which a user's force is applied. The surface on the game controller 100 side of the control unit 30 is defined as the lower surface of the control unit 30.

  In the present embodiment, one end of the X-shaped control unit 30 is defined as an operation member 31, and each operation member 31 has a first end 311 and a second end 312 having different heights. The first end 311 is higher than the second end 312, and the both ends are connected by the support arm 32. A contact portion 33 is provided on the upper surface of the first end 311, and the contact portion 33 is a position to which a pressing force is applied by the user. Therefore, since the contact portion 33 is designed as a horizontal arc surface in the embodiment of the present invention, a smooth operation by the user is possible, and the finger meat is sandwiched between the contact portions 33 by a high-speed pressing operation. There is no longer a delay in game operations. An operating portion 34 is provided on the lower surface of the first end 311, and the operating portion 34 is a cylindrical protrusion extending toward the game controller 100, and the operating portion 34 operates the button switch 16 in the game controller 100. Used to make When a pressing force by the user is applied to the contact portion 33, the pressing force is transmitted to the operating portion 34, and a downward force is applied to the operating portion 34 in conjunction with the support arm 32, so that the button switch 16 is operated. The

  In the present embodiment, a fixing portion 35 is provided at the second end 312 of the operation member 31. The fixing portion 35 is a position for fixing, and the user uses the tool to fix the control unit 30 with the fixing member 40. Can be screwed into the housing 10 of the game controller 100. An annular concave portion 351 is formed on one side of the upper surface of the fixing portion 35, and an annular convex portion 352 is formed on the lower surface side, and the annular concave portion 351 and the annular convex portion are formed. A through hole 353 is formed in the inside 352, and the diameter of the through hole 353 is smaller than the diameters of the annular concave portion 351 and the annular convex portion 352.

  In addition, at least one positioning pin 36 is installed at the second end 312 of the operation member 31, and the positioning pin 36 is used to assist positioning when the user fixes. After the control unit 30 first aligns the position with the positioning hole 15 of the game controller 100, the fixing operation is continuously performed. The positioning hole 15 is formed in the housing 10 of the game controller 100, and can pass through the positioning hole 15 when the positioning pin 36 is positioned. In the embodiment of the present invention, two positioning pins 36 are installed, and the positions of the two positioning pins 36 are the same distance from the center position of the annular convex portion 352.

  In the present embodiment, the control unit 30 is integrally formed and includes four operation members 31, and an X-shaped structure is formed by extending and intersecting the second end 312 of each operation member 31. A structure of the fixing portion 35 is formed. In an embodiment, the second ends 312 of the operation members 31 are stretched so as not to form an intersecting X-shape, and the second ends 312 of the operation members 31 are respectively provided with the fixing portion 35 described above. A structure is formed. In another embodiment, the second ends 312 of the two operation members 31 are extended and intersect with each other, and the structure of the fixing portion 35 described above is installed at the intersection. The fixing members 40 in these embodiments are screwed to the game controller 100 in accordance with the corresponding number of fixing portions 35.

  In the present embodiment, the control unit 30 is made of an elastic recovery material such as metal or plastic. When the user's force is applied to the contact portion 33, the support arm 32 is deformed and shifted from the initial position toward the game controller 100. After that, when the user's force is not applied to the contact portion 33, the support arm 32 is supported. The arm 32 returns to the initial position due to the nature of elastic recovery.

  4, 8, and 10 are an exploded schematic view in which the control unit 30 is fixed to the game controller 100 and a partial cross-sectional view in which the control unit 30 is fixed to the game controller 100. A plurality of guide holes 13 are further provided in the housing 10 at the bottom of the game controller 100, and the guide holes 13 pass through the housing 10, and the operating portion 34 of the control unit 30 is guided to the guide holes 13 on the outer surface of the housing 10. A guide 131 is provided for guiding the vehicle to enter the position. A screwing hole 14 installed at the center of the position of the guide hole 13 is formed in a concave groove on the inner surface of the housing 10, and a screw thread is provided in the concave groove. A positioning hole 15 corresponding to the position of the positioning pin 36 is provided in the vicinity of the screwing hole 14, and the positioning hole 15 penetrates the housing 10.

  When installing the control unit 30, first, the plurality of positioning pins 36 of the control unit 30 are aligned with the positions of the positioning holes 15 of the housing 10, and the plurality of operating portions 34 of the control unit 30 are simultaneously placed in the guide holes 13 of the housing 10. Enter and touch the button switch 16 provided in the game controller 100. Finally, the fixing member 40 is screwed into the screw hole 14 of the housing 10 of the game controller 100 by passing through the through hole 353. In this embodiment, the fixing member 40 is a screw, and when screwed and fixed, the nut of the screw is fitted into the annular recess 351, and the outer diameter of the screw is within the screwing hole 14. Match the thread.

  7 to 10 are a schematic view and a partial sectional view of the control unit 30 fixed to the game controller 100. FIG. A plurality of button switches 16 are provided in the game controller 100, and these button switches 16 are electrically connected to at least one circuit board 17, and these button switches 16 are rubber buttons. In this embodiment, the button switch 16 is installed in the game controller 100 and is directed to the position of the guide hole 13 of the housing 10, and the size of the contact surface that contacts the button switch 16 of the operating unit 34 is guided. It is substantially equal to the size of the hole 13 and is lower than the lower part of the inner surface of the housing 10. In another embodiment, the contact surface of the button switch 16 is larger in size than the guide hole 13 and is in close contact with the lower surface of the inner surface of the housing 10.

  In general, when the control unit 30 is not used, the actuating part 34 only touches the button switch 16 and remains unactuated. When the user performs an operation, a force by the user is applied to the contact portion 33 from the F direction, so that the operating portion 34 operates the button switch 16 downward, and at the same time, the support arm 32 is deformed to be the initial position. Get away from. When the user finishes the operation, the support arm 32 is restored to the initial position due to the elastic restoring force due to the elastic recovery property of the control unit 30, and the operating portion 34 also returns to the state in contact with the button switch 16.

  As described above, in the control unit 30 of the game controller 100 according to the present invention, the contact portion 33 and the fixing portion 35 having different heights at both ends are connected by the support arms 32 of the plurality of operation members 31, and the force by the user is in contact. When added to the unit 33, the control button switch 16 in the game controller 100 is interlocked with the operation unit 34 on the other surface so that the control button switch 16 is operated. When the user finishes the operation, the support arm 32 is restored to the initial position, and the operating portion 34 returns to the state of contacting the button switch 16. In addition to this, the user can install the control unit 30 on the game controller 100 by himself / herself in accordance with his / her favorite operation feeling.

100 game controller 10 housing 11 left handle 12 right handle 13 guide hole 131 guide portion 14 screwing hole 15 positioning hole 16 button switch 17 circuit board 20 control module 21 right analog stick 22 left analog stick 23 cross key 24 button 25 front button 26 Side button 30 Control unit 31 Operating member 311 First end 312 Second end 32 Support arm 33 Contact portion 34 Actuating portion 35 Fixing portion 351 Annular recess 352 Annular projection 353 Through hole 36 Positioning pin 40 Fixing member

Claims (10)

A game controller control unit,
At least one operating member having first and second ends having different heights;
A support arm connected to the first end and the second end;
A contact portion installed on the upper surface of the first end and arranged as a position where a force is applied by a user;
An actuating part installed on the lower surface of the first end and arranged to actuate a switch in the game controller;
And at least one fixing portion that is installed at the second end of the operation member and is fixed to the game controller by a tool that is selectively used.
When a force by a user is applied to the contact portion, the support arm shifts from an initial position and interlocks with the operation portion to operate the switch in the game controller, and the force by the user is applied to the contact portion. If not added to the game controller, the support arm is restored to the initial position.   2. The game controller control unit according to claim 1, wherein the operation member is formed so that the support arm, the contact portion, the operating portion, and the fixing portion are integrally formed.   2. The game controller control unit according to claim 1, wherein the fixing portion is installed at a location where the second ends of the plurality of operation members extend and intersect.   The screw hole structure is disposed at least in the fixing part and the game controller, and a user uses a tool to screw the operation member into the game controller with a screw. Game controller control unit.   2. The game controller control unit according to claim 1, wherein a position of the switch in the game controller is provided in a housing of the game controller and is positioned below a guide hole of the housing of the game controller. 3. .   The operating portion includes a protrusion that matches the size of the guide hole of the game controller, and the protrusion is disposed so as to enter the inside of the guide hole of the game controller. The game controller control unit according to claim 5, wherein the game controller control unit is responsive to an applied force and converts the force into an operating force for the switch in the game controller.   The game controller control unit according to claim 1, wherein the control unit has elasticity and is formed of a flexible material.   At least one positioning pin is installed at the second end of the operation member, a positioning hole is formed in the housing of the game controller, and when the control unit is fixed to the game controller, the positioning pin is The game controller control unit according to claim 1, wherein the control unit is fixed to the positioning hole. A game controller control unit,
A plurality of operating members having first and second ends having different heights, having elasticity and formed of a flexible material;
A support arm connected to the first end and the second end;
A contact portion installed on the upper surface of the first end and arranged as a position where a force is applied by a user;
An actuating part installed on the lower surface of the first end and arranged to actuate a switch in the game controller;
A fixing portion that is installed at a location where the second end of the operation member is extended and intersects, and is fixed to the game controller by a tool that is selectively used;
When a force by a user is applied to the contact portion, the support arm shifts from an initial position and interlocks with the operation portion to operate the switch in the game controller, and the force by the user is applied to the contact portion. If not added to the game controller, the support arm is restored to the initial position.   The screw hole structure is disposed at least in the fixing portion and the game controller, and a user uses a tool to screw the operation member into the game controller with a screw. Game controller control unit.

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