JP3220809U - Joystick module - Google Patents

Abstract

The present invention provides a joystick module used in a game machine. A joystick module (100) includes a pedestal, a lever (2), a spring module (3), a pedestal (4), an operation module (6) and a magnetic field sensing module (7). The lever 2 includes a first sensing unit 22 and a second sensing unit 23 installed in a pedestal. The spring module 3 is installed in the base, and the lever 2 is covered in the spring module 3. The pedestal 4 is provided inside the pedestal and has a pedestal slide part through which the lever 2 passes. The actuation module 6 is installed at one side of the cradle, and the lever 2 penetrates the actuation module 6. The magnetic field sensing module 7 is installed on the other side of the pedestal 4, the first sensing unit 22 activates the operation module 6 based on the position of the lever 2, and the second sensing unit 23 based on the change of the position of the lever 2 The magnetic field sensing module 7 is activated. [Selected figure] Figure 3

Description

  The present invention relates to a joystick module, and more particularly, to a joystick module used in a game machine.

  The operation methods of conventional commercially available joystick modules are roughly classified into two types. One is a joystick module capable of operation limited to eight directions, and the other is a joystick module capable of stepless 360-degree operation. Usually, both operation methods are applied according to the difference in the type of game. Eight-way joystick modules are often used for arcade games, and 360-degree stepless joystick modules are often used for flight simulation games. The gamer must purchase the corresponding operation type game joystick according to the type of game.

The joystick module can also be used for different types of games, but the game's reaction accuracy may have degraded affecting the gamer's performance. In addition, as the demand for e-sports increases, game playing methods are diversified, and the conventional single operation method can not meet the demand of gamers.
According to the prior art, when a gamer plays a game, he uses a specific joystick module according to the type of game. For this reason, gamers usually purchase and replace two sets of joystick modules with different operation methods.
The present invention has been made in view of such conventional problems, and its object is to provide a joystick module. That is, the present invention provides a joystick module having both an eight-direction operation method and a 360-degree stepless operation method.

The present invention for solving the above problems is
The pedestal,
A lever disposed on the pedestal and including a first sensing unit and a second sensing unit installed in the pedestal;
A spring module internally installed in the pedestal, the lever being disposed inside;
A pedestal which is internally installed in the pedestal and has a pedestal slide portion through which the lever passes;
An operating module disposed at one side of the pedestal and through which the lever passes;
A magnetic field sensing module installed on the other side of the pedestal;
The joystick module is characterized in that the first sensing unit activates the operation module based on the position of the lever, and the second sensing unit activates the magnetic field sensing module based on a change in the position of the lever. .

  Preferably, the pedestal comprises an upper housing and a lower housing. Each of the upper housing and the lower housing includes a plurality of locking mechanisms, and the pedestal comprises a plurality of engagement holes. The respective locking mechanisms are detachably fixed to the respective engagement holes.

  Preferably, the actuation module comprises a plurality of microswitches, a receiver and a first circuit board. Each of the micro switches is installed in the receiving portion and electrically connected to the first circuit board, and the receiving portion is installed in the receiving table.

  Preferably, the first circuit board includes a plurality of through holes, the upper housing includes a plurality of screw columns, and the first circuit board and the upper housing have the screws passing through the through holes. Locked in the screw column.

  Preferably, the magnetic field sensing module comprises a second circuit board having a Hall sensing chip and a cover. The cover is capable of mounting the second circuit board and is fixed to the lower housing.

  Preferably, the spring module comprises a spring, a spring receiver and a spring cover. The lever passes through the spring receiver and the spring cover, the spring covers the lever, the upper end thereof is in contact with the spring cover, and the lower end is in contact with the spring receiver.

  Preferably, the apparatus further comprises a rolling base that covers the lever and that corresponds to the shape of the receiving slide of the receiving stand. The rolling base slides on the pedestal slide based on the movement of the lever.

  Preferably, the first sensing portion is an annular bump.

  Preferably, the second sensing unit includes a magnetic body, a magnetic base, and a fixing member. The magnetic body is mounted in the magnetic base, and the magnetic base is fixed to the hole of the lever by a fixing member.

  Preferably, it further comprises a main circuit module electrically connected to the operation module and the magnetic field sensing module, wherein the main circuit module selectively controls or activates the operation module or the magnetic field sensing module.

  In summary, the joystick module of the present invention is applied to various game operations since the structure of the operation module and the magnetic field sensing module is combined. In addition, the present invention has a simple overall structure, quick response, and high potential demand in the market.

1 is an external perspective view of a joystick module according to an embodiment of the present invention; FIG. 2 is a cross-sectional view taken along the line A-A shown in FIG. FIG. 2 is a cross-sectional view taken along the line A-A shown in FIG. It is an exploded view which shows the joystick module shown in FIG. 5 is a main circuit module control flowchart of a joystick module according to an embodiment of the present invention.

  Preferred embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the accompanying drawings. The embodiments described below do not limit the contents of the present invention described in the claims of the utility model registration. Moreover, not all of the configurations described below are necessarily essential requirements of the present invention.

  The invention will now be described in more detail with reference to FIGS. The joystick module 100 according to the present invention comprises a pedestal 1, a lever 2, a spring module 3, a pedestal 4, a rolling base 5, an operation module 6, a magnetic field sensing module 7, and a main circuit module 8. Prepare.

  The pedestal 1 includes an upper housing 11 and a lower housing 12. The upper housing 11 has a hole 112 installed at the center of the upper surface, and the first locking mechanism 111 and the upper housing 11 are extended downward to the side surface of the upper housing 11. A plurality of internally installed screw columns 113 are installed. A second locking mechanism 121 extending upward and two locking holes 122 installed on the surface of the lower housing 12 are installed on each side of the lower housing 12. The first locking mechanism 111 and the second locking mechanism 121 are engaged in correspondence with the plurality of engagement holes 42 of the pedestal 4. A housing space is formed between the upper housing 11 and the pedestal 4 as a space for installing the spring module 3, the rolling base 5, and the operation module 6. Another accommodation space is formed between the lower housing 12 and the pedestal 4 as an operation space of the magnetic field sensing module 7.

  The lever 2 has a bar-like shape, and includes an operating portion 2a and a base 2b. The operation portion 2a is protruded from the upper surface of the pedestal 1 and has its upper end connected to the grip portion 21 and used for the operation of the gamer. The grip portion 21 and the lever 2 are fixed by a screw thread structure. The base 2 b is extended downward from the operation unit 2 a and is accommodated in the pedestal 1. The base 2b includes a first sensing unit 22 and a second sensing unit 23. The first sensing unit 22 is formed in an annular bump and is disposed at an intermediate position of the base 2b.

  The second sensing unit 23 is disposed at the bottom end of the lever 2 and includes a magnetic body 231, a magnetic base 232, and a fixing member 233. The magnetic base 232 is made of a magnetic material, and a screw hole is formed in the magnetic base 232, and the magnetic base 232 is covered upward from the bottom end of the lever 2, and the screw hole of the magnetic base 232 Corresponds to the position of the hole 24 at the bottom end of the lever 2. The magnetic base 232 is fixed to the hole 24 of the lever 2 by a fixing member 233, and the magnetic body 231 is attracted to the inside of the magnetic base 232 by magnetic force and is located at the bottom of the lever 2.

  The gasket 25 covers the lever 2 and is installed at the position of the hole 112 of the upper housing 11, and the gasket 25 is used to close the gap of the hole 112.

  The spring module 3 is installed in the pedestal 1, and the spring module 3 includes a spring 31, a spring cover 32 and a spring receiver 33. The spring 31 covers the position of the base 2 b of the lever 2, one end of which is in contact with the spring cover 32 and the other end of which is in contact with the spring receiver 33. Both the spring cover 32 and the spring receiver 33 have holes for passing the lever 2, the spring cover 32 has a hollow disk shape, and one end thereof is an E-shaped snap ring 26 for covering the lever 2. The other end is supported by the spring 31. The spring receiver 33 is installed at the first sensing unit 22 to provide a space for stably holding the spring 31.

  The pedestal 4 includes a pedestal slide 41, and a plurality of engagement holes 42 and a plurality of fixation holes 43 installed around the pedestal slide 41. The pedestal slide portion 41 has a concave circular shape and is installed at a central position of the pedestal 4 and has an opening for passing the lever 2 at the central portion of the pedestal slide portion 41. The engagement hole 42 is at a position for mounting the upper housing 11 and the lower housing 12, and corresponds to the positions of the first locking mechanism 111 and the second locking mechanism 121, respectively. The plurality of fixing holes 43 are at positions for fixing the operation module 6.

  The rolling base 5 is covered between the first sensing unit 22 and the second sensing unit 23 of the lever 2, and the rolling base 5 is extended downward from the support 51 and the support 51. The rolling support slide unit 52 is provided. The support portion 51 has a cylindrical shape, and the upper portion of the support portion 51 is in contact with the lower end position of the first sensing portion 22. The rolling support slide 52 has a conical shape, and the bottom of the rolling support slide 52 is in contact with the upper end of the magnetic base 232.

  The operation module 6 is provided in the base 1, and the operation module 6 includes a plurality of micro switches 61, a receiving portion 62, and a first circuit board 63. In the present embodiment, the operation module 6 includes four micro switches 61, and each micro switch 61 has two positioning holes 611. A plurality of positioning posts 621 and a plurality of screw posts 622 are provided on the upper surface of the receiving portion 62, and a plurality of fixing posts 623 are provided on the lower surface. The positioning holes 611 of the respective micro switches 61 cover the positioning posts 621, and the fixing posts 623 are mounted at the positions of the fixing holes 43. The first circuit board 63 is electrically connected to each of the micro switches 61 and installed on the other side of the receiving portion 62. The first circuit board 63 includes a plurality of through holes 631. The positions of some of the through holes 631 correspond to the positions of the screw pillars 113 inside the upper housing 11, and the remaining through holes 631 are It corresponds to the position of the screw post 622 of the receiving portion 62. Both the through hole 631 and the screw column 113 and the through hole 631 and the screw column 622 are screwed together by the screw 632. The first circuit board 63 is electrically connected to the main circuit module 8, and the start and end of the first circuit board 63 are controlled by the main circuit module 8.

  The magnetic field sensing module 7 is disposed on the outer surface of the bottom of the pedestal 1, and the magnetic field sensing module 7 includes a second circuit board 71 and a cover 72. A hole sensing chip for sensing a change in magnetic field is installed on the second circuit board 71, and the second circuit board 71 is installed in the cover 72. Locking portions 721 are respectively provided on both sides of the cover 72, and the locking portions 721 are detachably locked at the positions of the locking holes 122 of the lower housing 12, and the magnetic field sensing module 7 is It is fixed to the bottom of the pedestal 1. The second circuit board 71 is electrically connected to the main circuit module 8, and the start and end of the second circuit board 71 are controlled by the main circuit module 8.

  In the present embodiment, the first circuit board 63 and the second circuit board 71 are electrically connected to the main circuit module 8, and the main circuit module 8 is configured to operate the operation module 6 or the magnetic field sensing module 7. Selectively activate or simultaneously activate (see FIG. 5).

  Generally, when not activated, the lever 2 of the joystick module 100 is in the neutral state, and the first sensing unit 22 does not trigger the micro switch 61 of the actuation module 6 and the second sensing unit 23 is also Does not generate a change in magnetic field.

  Furthermore, when the gamer operates the lever 2, the rolling base slide portion 52 of the rolling base 5 slides on the receiving base slide portion 41 based on the movement of the lever 2. In the operation mode of the operation module 6, when the gamer issues a command in four directions (up, down, left, right), the first sensing unit 22 triggers one of the micro switches 61. When the gamer issues an instruction in an oblique direction (upper right, lower right, upper left, lower left) of the eight directions, the first sensing unit 22 triggers the two micro switches 61 simultaneously. In the operation mode of the magnetic field sensing module 7, the second sensing unit 23 generates a change of the magnetic field based on the difference of the position of the lever 2, and senses the change of the magnetic field by the Hall sensor of the second circuit board 71. Converted to a change in output voltage.

  When the gamer uses the joystick module 100, the main circuit module 8 determines which operation method to use according to the type of game, and allows the gamer to conveniently operate the joystick module 100.

  Summarizing the above, the present invention has excellent inventiveness and practicality in the corresponding field, and there is no material or document in the relevant field having the same structure in Japan and abroad before the application of the present invention. Apply for the utility model law.

  As mentioned above, although the embodiment of the present invention was explained in full detail with reference to drawings, a concrete composition is not restricted to this embodiment, Design change of the range which does not deviate from the gist of the present invention, etc. are included.

100 joystick module 1 pedestal 11 upper housing 111 first locking mechanism 112 hole 113 screw post 12 lower housing 121 second locking mechanism 122 locking hole 2 lever 2 a operation portion 2 b base 21 grip portion 22 first sensing portion 23 Second sensing unit 231 Magnetic body 232 Magnetic base 233 Fixing member 24 Hole 25 Gasket 26 E-type snap ring 3 Spring module 31 Spring 32 Spring cover 33 Spring support 4 Support base 41 Support slide section 42 Engagement hole 43 Fixing hole 5 Rolling frame 51 Support portion 52 Rolling frame slide portion 6 Operating module 61 Micro switch 611 Positioning hole 62 Receiving portion 621 Positioning column 622 Screw column 623 Fixed column 63 First circuit board 631 Through hole 632 Screw 7 Magnetic field sensing module 71 Second Circuit board 72 Cover 721 Locking part 8 Main circuit module

Claims (10)

The pedestal,
A lever disposed on the pedestal and including a first sensing unit and a second sensing unit installed in the pedestal;
A spring module internally installed in the pedestal, the lever being disposed inside;
A pedestal which is internally installed in the pedestal and has a pedestal slide portion through which the lever passes;
An operating module disposed at one side of the pedestal and through which the lever passes;
A magnetic field sensing module installed on the other side of the pedestal;
The joystick module is characterized in that the first sensing unit activates the operation module based on the position of the lever, and the second sensing unit activates the magnetic field sensing module based on a change in the position of the lever. .   The pedestal includes an upper housing and a lower housing, each of the upper housing and the lower housing includes a plurality of locking mechanisms, and the pedestal includes a plurality of engaging holes, The joystick module according to claim 1, wherein a locking mechanism is removably fixed to each of the engagement holes.   The operation module includes a plurality of micro switches, a receiver, and a first circuit board, and the micro switches are installed in the receiver and are electrically connected to the first circuit board. The joystick module according to claim 2, wherein the receiving part is installed on the receiving table.   The first circuit board is provided with a plurality of through holes, the upper housing includes a plurality of screw columns, and the first circuit board and the upper housing are provided with screws through the through holes. The joystick module according to claim 3, wherein the joystick module is locked to   3. The magnetic field sensing module according to claim 2, further comprising: a second circuit board having a Hall sensing chip and a cover, wherein the cover is capable of mounting the second circuit board and fixed to the lower housing. The joystick module described.   The spring module includes a spring, a spring receiver, and a spring cover, the lever passes through the spring receiver and the spring cover, the spring covers the lever, and an upper end thereof is in contact with the spring cover. The joystick module according to claim 1, wherein the lower end thereof is in contact with the spring holder.   The rolling stand is further provided with the lever covered, and the rolling stand corresponding to the shape of the receiving slide of the receiving stand, and the rolling stand slides on the receiving slide according to the movement of the lever. The joystick module according to claim 1, characterized in that:   The joystick module as claimed in claim 1, wherein the first sensing part is an annular bump.   The second sensing unit includes a magnetic body, a magnetic base, and a fixing member, the magnetic body is mounted in the magnetic base, and the magnetic base is fixed to the hole of the lever by the fixing member. The joystick module according to claim 1, characterized in that:   The apparatus further comprises a main circuit module electrically connected to the operation module and the magnetic field sensing module, wherein the main circuit module selectively controls or activates the operation module or the magnetic field sensing module. The joystick module according to claim 1.

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