JP3239054U - Operating device and game pad - Google Patents

Abstract

An operation device for a game device is provided that enables locking of movement of an operation panel.
An operating device (1) includes a fixed base (12) connected to a slide block (12) and provided with a first magnet, and a second magnet slidably connected to the fixed base and corresponding to the first magnet with a space therebetween. is provided and includes an operating assembly for resetting the slide by the magnetic action of the second magnet and the first magnet, the operating assembly including a button 25, a command control panel 26 and a sensor, the sensor receiving movement information of the operating assembly. and/or generate corresponding control commands according to the button operation information and send them to the command control panel, and the command control panel operates the electronic device to perform corresponding operations according to the control commands. The magnetic force action of the first magnet and the second magnet resets the slide of the operating assembly, and when the operating assembly moves, the sensor generates a movement information command for corresponding operation.
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Description

TECHNICAL FIELD The present invention relates to the technical field of game devices, and more particularly to an operating device and a game pad.

Gamepads are currently popular entertainment operating devices. When a high entertainment experience is required, the operation panel of the gamepad is generally designed to be movable in order to realize more operation functions. However, if it is not necessary to use the movement function of the operation panel, the operator's erroneous operation will cause the operation panel to move erroneously, which can easily lead to an unpleasant entertainment experience. However, there is a demand for the functionality of the operation panel to be selectable according to the actual needs of the operator.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION A first object of the present invention is to provide an operating device to solve the technical problem of making it possible to lock the movement of an operating panel.

In order to achieve the above object, the present invention provides the following solutions. An operating device, wherein the operating device comprises: a fixed base connected with a slide block and provided with a first magnet; an operating assembly slidably connected to the fixed base; a second magnet for positioning a corresponding second magnet, and an operating assembly for resetting the slide by the magnetic action of said second magnet and said first magnet, said operating assembly including a button, a command control panel and a sensor. , the sensor generates corresponding control commands based on the movement information of the operation assembly and/or the operation information of the buttons and sends them to the command control panel, and the command control panel based on the control commands Operate the electronic device to perform the corresponding operation.

In one possible embodiment, the operating device further comprises a locking part including a locking ring and a guide body connected to the locking ring, and a supporting part, the locking ring limiting the sliding of the operating assembly. The guide body is provided with a guide groove, and the slide block slides on the fixed base away from the support to allow the operation assembly to move. is slidably fitted in the guide groove so as to release the restriction to

In one possible embodiment, the guide groove is helical, at least two of the guide grooves are arranged circumferentially on the guide body, and the lock ring is fitted on or away from the support. It slides on the fixed base by the guide groove so as to be separated.

In one possible embodiment, said fixed base further comprises a fixed ring and a connecting plate spaced and connected under said fixed ring, said slide block being connected to the outer cylindrical surface of said fixed ring, A first receiving chamber is provided in the connecting plate, and the first magnet is received in the first receiving chamber.

In one possible embodiment, the slide block is slidably connected to the guide groove such that the first extension, the second extension and the locking ring lock or unlock the operating assembly. and a spool body, at least two of said first extensions being circumferentially distributed and connected to said fixing ring, one end of said first extension extending radially from said outer cylindrical surface of said fixing ring. Extending outward, the other end is connected to the second extension, the second extension extends upward along the axial direction of the fixing ring, and the spool body is at the end of the second extension. Connected.

In one possible embodiment, the bottom of the fixing ring is provided with a first slide groove to which the support is slidably connected.

In one possible embodiment, the support includes a circular case and a connection post connected to the bottom of the circular case, a mounting plate is connected by the connection post, and the circular case can move up and down. The lock ring is fitted in the circular case, and the lock ring is fitted in the circular case.

In one possible embodiment, the mounting plate is provided with an extension post extending downward, and a slide plate is slidably connected to the extension post, the slide plate allowing the operation assembly to move in a first direction. slidably connected to the first slide groove, the extension post is provided with a second receiving chamber and a second slide groove, the second slide groove is adapted to move the operating assembly in a second direction; (2) slidably connected to the slide plate, wherein the first direction and the second direction are perpendicular to each other; the second magnet is disposed in the second receiving chamber; the slide plate is provided with a slot; and the extension post passes through the slot.

In one possible embodiment, said locking part further comprises a grip connected to the outer cylindrical surface of said locking ring.

A second object of the present invention is to provide a gamepad including a gamepad case and the operating device attached to the gamepad case.

The operating device and gamepad provided by the present invention realize resetting the movement of the operating assembly through the magnetic action of the first magnet provided on the fixed base and the second magnet provided on the operating assembly, and the button on the operating assembly , the interaction of the command control panel and the sensor to generate different control command signals to operate the electronic equipment to perform corresponding operations. The operation assembly is slidably moved on the fixed base, and the problem of resetting after movement of the operation assembly is solved by the action of magnetic force.

In order to describe the embodiments of the present invention or the technical solutions of the prior art more clearly, the following briefly describes the drawings used to describe the embodiments or the prior art. are merely a part of the embodiments of the present invention, and those skilled in the art can conceive of other drawings based on the structures shown in these drawings without creative effort.
1 is a structural diagram of an operating device provided by the present invention; FIG. 2 is an exploded view of FIG. 1; FIG. 1 is a block diagram of a fixed base provided by the present invention; FIG. 1 is a block diagram of an operating assembly provided by the present invention; FIG. FIG. 5 is a cross-sectional view taken along line AA in FIG. 4; FIG. 6 is a partially enlarged view of a portion B in FIG. 5; FIG. 3 is a block diagram of a lock provided by the present invention; 1 is a structural diagram of a gamepad provided by the present invention; FIG.

The following clearly and completely describes the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present invention with reference to the drawings in the embodiments of the present invention. Of course, the described embodiments are only some of the embodiments of the present invention, but not all of them. Based on the embodiments in the present invention, all other embodiments obtained by persons skilled in the art without creative efforts shall fall within the protection scope of the present invention.

It should be noted that all directional indications (e.g., up, down, left, right, front, back, etc.) in embodiments of the present invention are relative positions, motions, It is only for explaining the situation and the like, and when the specific posture changes, the direction indication also changes accordingly.

It should also be clarified that when an element is described as being "fixed to" or "mounted" to another element, that element may be located directly on the other element or may be positioned between the two. Intervening elements may also be present at the same time. When an element is said to be "connected to" another element, the element is either directly connected to the other element or indirectly connected to the other element through an intervening element. may be connected to

In addition, the explanations regarding "first", "second", etc. described in the present invention are merely for explanation, and indicate or suggest their relative importance, or indicate technical features. It should not be understood to imply a number. Thus, a "first", "second" defined feature may explicitly or implicitly include at least one such feature. In addition, the technical solutions of each embodiment can be combined with each other, but must be realized by those skilled in the art. It should be understood that such a combination of technical solutions does not exist and is not included in the protection scope claimed by the present invention.

As shown in FIGS. 1-5, an embodiment of the present invention provides an operating device 1. FIG. The operating device 1 includes a fixed base 10 and an operating assembly 20 . A slide block 12 is connected to the fixed base 10 and a first magnet 14 is provided. Manipulation assembly 20 is slidably connected to fixed base 10 and includes support 21 . The manipulator assembly 20 is provided with a second magnet 24 spaced apart from and corresponding to the first magnet 14 , and the manipulator assembly 20 resets the slide by the magnetic action of the second magnet 24 and the first magnet 14 . Operation assembly 20 includes buttons 25, command control panel 26 and sensors (not shown). The sensor generates a corresponding control command based on the movement information of the operation assembly 20 and/or the operation information of the button 25 and sends it to the command control panel 26, and the command control panel 26 responds based on the control command. Operate the electronic device as you would do an operation. In a specific application, the manipulation assembly 20 is moved relative to the fixed base 10 by the action of an external force, and after the external force on the manipulation assembly 20 is removed, the manipulation assembly 20 moves between the first magnet 14 and the second magnet 24. Reset by magnetic action. When the lock ring 31 locks the operation assembly 20, the operation assembly 20 will not move relative to the fixed base 10 even if an external force is applied. Also, the sensor may be an optical sensor or a potentiometer, and movement of the control assembly 20 may cause the sensor to generate a corresponding movement information command, which is used to control the viewpoint or skill direction during a game. Used. A specific value is then triggered by a signal command of button 25 .

As shown in FIGS. 1 to 3, in one possible embodiment, the operating device 1 further includes a lock portion 30 including a lock ring 31 and a guide body 32 connected to the lock ring 31, and a support portion 21. . A lock ring 31 is movably fitted to the support portion 21 to limit the sliding of the operation assembly 20 . The guide body 32 is provided with a guide groove 321 , and the slide block 12 guides the locking part 30 to slide away from the support part 21 onto the fixed base 10 to release the restriction on the operation assembly 20 . It is slidably fitted in the groove 321 . In specific applications, the locking part 30 is located between the fixed base 10 and the operating assembly 20 , and the operating assembly 20 is located above the locking part 30 . The slide groove on the lock part 30 slides on the slide block on the fixed base 10 so that the lock part 30 can move up and down on the fixed base 10 . Since the vertical positional relationship between the operation assembly 20 and the lock portion 30 is constant, when the lock portion 30 moves downward with respect to the fixed base 10, the lock portion 30 and the operation assembly 20 are relatively separated in the vertical direction. , the operating assembly 20 can slide freely on the plane of the fixed base 10 . When the locking portion 30 moves upwardly relative to the fixed base 10 , the locking portion 30 is tightened onto the operating assembly 20 to lock the free sliding relationship of the operating assembly 20 on the fixed base 10 .

In one possible embodiment, the guide groove 321 is helical, at least two guide grooves 321 are arranged circumferentially on the guide body 32, and the locking ring 31 is mounted on the support 21, as shown in FIG. It slides on the fixed base 10 by means of the guide groove 321 so as to separate from the fitting or support part 21 . In a specific application, the guide groove 321 is spirally recessed in the guide body 32 so that the locking ring 31 can spirally engage or disengage from the support 21 .

As shown in FIGS. 2-5, in one possible embodiment, the fixation base 10 further comprises a fixation ring 11 and a connection plate 13 spaced and connected below the fixation ring 11, the fixation ring The slide block 12 is connected to the outer cylindrical surface of the 11 , the connecting plate 13 is provided with a first containing chamber 131 , and the first magnet 14 is contained in the first containing chamber 131 . In the specific application, the connecting plate 13 is connected under the fixing ring 11 at a distance through the connecting post 212 , and a first receiving chamber 131 is provided under the center of the connecting plate 13 . The first magnet 14 may be connected within the first receiving chamber 131 by gluing or screws.

As shown in Figures 1 and 3, in one possible embodiment, the slide block 12 includes a first extension 121, a second extension 122, and a locking ring 31 such that it locks or unlocks the operating assembly. and a spool body 123 slidably connected to the guide groove 321 . At least two first extensions 121 are circumferentially distributed and connected to the fixing ring 11 , one end of the first extensions 121 extending radially outward from the outer cylindrical surface of the fixing ring 11 . , the other end is connected to a second extension 122, the second extension 122 extends upward along the axial direction of the fixing ring 11, and the end of the second extension is connected to a spool body 123. . In a specific application, the spool body 123 slides on the spiral guide groove 321 in a columnar shape. The lock ring 31 and the fixed ring 11 have the same axial center, the spool body 123 is relatively fixed to the fixed ring, and the guide groove 321 is positioned on the lock ring 31 and slides with respect to the fixed ring 11 . Since the guide groove 321 is helical, the lock ring 31 is also helically moved up and down with respect to the fixed ring 11 .

As shown in FIGS. 1 to 3, in one possible embodiment, the bottom of the fixing ring 11 is provided with a first slide groove 111 to which the support 21 is slidably connected. In a specific application, the bottom of the fixing ring 11 is recessed with a first slide groove 111 , and the support part 21 slides on the fixed base 10 in the direction of the first slide groove 111 . Both ends of the first slide groove 111 are located on the main body of the fixing ring 11 so that the support portion 21 does not slide down from the first slide groove 111 .

As shown in FIGS. 1 and 4, in one possible embodiment, the support part 21 includes a circular case 211 and a connecting post 212 connected below the circular case 211, and the mounting plate 22 is connected to the connecting post 212 The circular case 211 is configured to be fitted with a vertically movable lock ring 31 , and the lock ring 31 is fitted in the circular case 211 . In a specific application, the circular case 211 is a cylindrical case with an opening at the bottom, and four connecting posts 212 are arranged below the circular case 211 in the circumferential direction. , fixedly connected by screws or hinged. The diameter of the circular hole in the center of the lock ring 31 matches the outer diameter of the circular case 211 so that the lock ring 31 can be fitted into the circular case 211, so that the circular case 211 cannot move radially. The lock ring 31 can lock the planar movement of the support 21 .

As shown in FIGS. 5 and 6, in one possible embodiment, the mounting plate 22 is provided with an extension post 221 extending downward, the extension post 221 is slidably connected to the slide plate 23 , and the slide plate 23 is is slidably connected to the first slide groove 111 so that the operation assembly 20 moves in the first direction; the extension post 221 is provided with a second receiving chamber 2211 and a second slide groove 2212; 2212 is slidably connected to the slide plate 23 so that the operation assembly 20 moves in the second direction, the first direction and the second direction are perpendicular to each other, and the second magnet 24 is in the second receiving chamber 2211; , the slide plate 23 is provided with a slot 231 through which the extension post 221 passes. In the specific application, the slide plate 23 slides in the direction of the first slide groove 111, the slide plate 23 slides in the direction of the second slide groove 2212, and the first slide groove 111 and the second slide groove 2212 cross each other. and vertical, which allows the extension post 221 to slide on a plane by means of the slide plate 23 . A second containing chamber 2211 containing the second magnet 24 is provided at the bottom of the extension post 221 . A notch is provided on the slide plate 23 to avoid movement interference when the extension post 221 slides on the second slide groove 2212 .

As shown in FIGS. 1 and 7, in one possible embodiment, locking portion 30 further comprises a grip 33 connected to the outer cylindrical surface of locking ring 31 . In a specific application, the lock ring 31 can be rotated around the rotation axis by swinging the grip 33 by hand, so that the spiral rise or fall of the lock ring 31 can be easily achieved.

FIG. 8 shows a gamepad including a gamepad case 2 and an operating device 1 attached to the gamepad case 2 as described above. In a specific application, the gamepad case 2 is configured in a shape that is easy to hold by hand, and a mounting groove (not shown) is opened in the gamepad case 2, and the operating device 1 is mounted in the mounting groove.

The above are only preferred embodiments of the present invention, and are not intended to limit the registered claims of the present invention. Any structural transformation or direct or indirect transfer to other related technical fields shall fall within the protection scope of the present invention.

Reference Signs List 1: Operating Device 10: Fixed Base 11: Fixed Ring 111: First Slide Groove 12: Slide Block 121: First Extension 122: Second Extension 123: Spool Body 13: Connection Plate 131: First Storage Chamber 14: First magnet 20: Operation assembly 21: Support part 211: Circular case 212: Connection post 22: Placement plate 221: Extension post 2211: Second accommodation chamber 2212: Second slide groove 23: Slide plate 231: Slot 24: Second magnet 25: Button 26: Command control panel 30: Lock part 31: Lock ring 32: Guide body 321: Guide groove 33: Grip 2: Game pad case

Claims (10)

a fixed base to which the slide block is connected and provided with a first magnet;
A manipulation assembly slidably connected to the fixed base, the second magnet being spaced and corresponding to the first magnet, wherein magnetic interaction between the second magnet and the first magnet resets the slide. a manipulation assembly that allows
The operating assembly includes a button, a command control panel and a sensor, and the sensor generates a corresponding control command based on movement information of the operating assembly and/or operation information of the button to send to the command control panel. and wherein the command control panel operates the electronic device to perform corresponding operations according to the control commands. a lock part including a lock ring and a guide body connected to the lock ring; and a support part, wherein the lock ring is movably fitted to the support part to limit the sliding of the operation assembly. , the guide body is provided with a guide groove, and the slide block is positioned within the guide groove so that the locking portion slides away from the support portion to the fixed base to release the restriction on the operating assembly. 2. The operating device according to claim 1, wherein the operating device is slidably fitted to the . The guide groove is helical, at least two of the guide grooves are arranged in the guide body in a circumferential direction, and the lock ring is adapted to engage with or separate from the support part. 3. An operating device according to claim 2, characterized in that it slides on said fixed base by means of grooves. The fixed base further includes a fixed ring and a connection plate spacedly connected under the fixed ring, the slide block is connected to the outer cylindrical surface of the fixed ring, and the connection plate includes a first housing. 4. An operating device according to any one of claims 1 to 3, characterized in that a chamber is provided in which the first magnet is accommodated. The slide block includes a first extension, a second extension, and a spool body slidably connected to the guide groove such that the lock ring locks or unlocks the operation assembly, and at least Two said first extensions are circumferentially distributed and connected to said fixed ring, one end of said first extensions extending radially outwardly from the outer cylindrical surface of said fixed ring, the other The end is connected to the second extension, the second extension extends upward along the axial direction of the fixing ring, and the spool body is connected to the end of the second extension. 5. The operating device according to claim 4, wherein: 5. The operating device according to claim 4, wherein a first slide groove is provided in the bottom of the fixing ring, and the support part is slidably connected to the first slide groove. The support part includes a circular case and a connection post connected to the bottom of the circular case, the mounting plate is connected by the connection post, and the lock ring that can move up and down is fitted to the circular case. 7. The operating device according to claim 6, wherein said lock ring is fitted in said circular case. An extension post extending downward is provided on the mounting plate, and a slide plate is slidably connected to the extension post, the slide plate being adapted to move the operation assembly in a first direction. a second receiving chamber and a second slide groove slidably connected to a groove, wherein the extension post is provided with a second receiving chamber and a second slide groove, the second slide groove slides on the slide plate such that the operating assembly moves in a second direction; the first direction and the second direction are perpendicular to each other; the second magnet is provided in the second receiving chamber; the slide plate is provided with a slot; 8. An operating device according to claim 7, characterized in that it passes through a slot. 4. The operating device according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein the lock portion further includes a grip connected to the outer cylindrical surface of the lock ring. A game pad comprising a game pad case and the operation device according to any one of claims 1 to 9 attached to the game pad case.

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