WO2022227624A1 - Force feedback module, electronic device, and system - Google Patents

Abstract

Disclosed are a force feedback module, an electronic device, and a system. The force feedback module comprises: a support; a telescopic column; a first magnetic member, which is fixed to the telescopic column; and a second magnetic assembly, which has a third magnetic member and/or a fourth magnetic member. The third magnetic member is located at a side of the telescopic column close to a trigger, and the third magnetic member and the first magnetic member can attract one another. The fourth magnetic member is located at a side of the telescopic column away from the trigger, and the fourth magnetic member and the first magnetic member can repel one another. By providing the second magnetic assembly and the first magnetic member, a magnetic force can be produced between the two, and the force is transmitted to the telescopic column; and by adjusting the magnitude of an introduced current, the magnitude of the magnetic force produced between the second magnetic assembly and the first magnetic member can change, so that feedback forces transmitted to the trigger by means of the telescopic column are different, enabling different force value curves to be obtained when the trigger is pressed, such that users can obtain more enriched game experience according to different game scenarios.

Description

A force feedback module, electronic equipment and system

This application claims the priority of the Chinese patent application filed on April 30, 2021 with the application number 202120940114.X and the invention titled "A Force Feedback Module, Electronic Device and System", the entire contents of which are approved by Reference is incorporated in this application.

technical field

The invention belongs to the technical field of electronic equipment, and in particular relates to a force feedback module, an electronic device and a system having the force feedback module.

Background technique

With the progress of society and the development of network technology, more and more games have been developed and favored by people. As a game device, gamepad has become an indispensable operating device for players. The main function of the ordinary gamepad is to realize the operation functions of the game, such as controlling the direction, traveling, jumping, and launching weapons. The trigger button on the gamepad is usually installed by a torsion spring. The force value curve of the torsion spring is fixed and cannot be adjusted according to different game scenarios. It is difficult to provide users with a good gaming experience and cannot provide players with an immersive gaming experience. .

The above information disclosed in this Background is only for enhancement of understanding of the background of the application and therefore it may contain that it does not form the prior art that is already known to a person of ordinary skill in the art.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

In view of the above problems in the prior art, the present invention proposes a force feedback module, which can give the trigger different force value curves, so that the user can obtain a richer game experience according to different game scenarios.

In order to realize the above-mentioned purpose of the invention, the present invention adopts the following technical scheme to realize:

A force feedback module, including:

bracket;

A telescopic column, which is telescopically arranged on the bracket and is used to transmit the feedback force to the trigger of the game handle;

a first magnetic element, which is fixed on the telescopic column;

The second magnetic assembly has a third magnetic member and/or a fourth magnetic member; the third magnetic member is located on the side of the telescopic column close to the trigger, and can attract each other with the first magnetic member; the The fourth magnetic piece is located on the side of the telescopic column away from the trigger, and can repel each other with the first magnetic piece;

The first magnetic component and/or the second magnetic component are electromagnetic components.

Further, the bracket has a front end cover and a rear end cover, the second magnetic component has a third magnetic component and/or a fourth magnetic component, the third magnetic component is arranged on the front end cover, and the first magnetic component is Four magnetic pieces are arranged on the rear end cover.

Further, the telescopic column is arranged between the front end cover and the rear end cover, and one end extends out of the front end cover.

Further, it also includes a return spring for restoring the telescopic column, the return spring is sleeved on the outer side of the telescopic column, and is located close to the protruding side of the telescopic column.

Further, the first magnetic element is a first magnetic element sleeved on the outer side of the telescopic rod telescopic column.

Further, the telescopic column is made of iron or an iron core is provided in the telescopic column.

Further, the bracket has a front end cover, a rear end cover, and a connecting rod fixed on the brackets of the front end cover and the rear end cover.

Further, it also includes a fourth magnetic member, which can generate a magnetic force with the first magnetic member after being energized to push the telescopic column to extend, and the third and fourth magnetic members are arranged at intervals in front and back. On the bracket, the first magnetic member is located between the third magnetic member and the fourth magnetic member.

Further, mutually close ends of the third magnetic member and the fourth magnetic member are of the same pole.

Further, a blocking edge extending radially outward is provided on the telescopic column, and the first magnetic member is located on a side of the blocking edge extending away from the telescopic column.

Further, it also includes a return spring for restoring the telescopic column, the return spring is sleeved on the outer side of the telescopic column, and is located on the side of the blocking edge close to the extension of the telescopic column.

Further, it also includes a magnet support fixed between the third magnetic piece and the fourth magnetic piece, and the magnet support is sleeved on the outer side of the first magnetic piece.

Further, it also includes a shielding sleeve sleeved on the outside of the third magnetic member and the fourth magnetic member.

Further, the telescopic column is a hollow structure, and an iron core matched with the first magnetic member is arranged in the telescopic column.

Further, a baffle is provided in the telescopic column, and the iron core is located on the side where the baffle extends away from the telescopic column.

Further, a buffer washer is fixed on the extending end of the telescopic column, and the buffer washer is used to buffer the impact of the telescopic column on the trigger.

Further, the third magnetic member has an annular first body, and a front edge that is bent and extended forward along the outer edge of the first body.

Further, a first annular groove matching the leading edge is provided on the bracket, and the leading edge is located in the first annular groove.

Further, the fourth magnetic member has an annular second body and a rear edge that is bent and extended backward along the outer edge of the second body.

Further, a second annular groove matching the rear edge is provided on the bracket, and the rear edge is located in the second annular groove.

Further, when the electromagnet is energized, the third magnetic element and the first magnetic element attract each other, and the fourth magnetic element and the first magnetic element repel each other.

Based on the above-mentioned force feedback module, the present invention also provides an electronic device with the force feedback module. The force feedback module can give the trigger different force value curves, so that users can get richer experience according to different game scenarios. game experience.

An electronic device includes a trigger and the above-mentioned force feedback module.

Based on the above-mentioned force feedback module, the present invention also provides an electronic device with the force feedback module. The force feedback module can give the trigger different force value curves, so that users can get richer experience according to different game scenarios. game experience.

A system includes a control module and the above electronic device, the control module controls the electromagnet.

Compared with the prior art, the advantages and positive effects of the present invention are: by arranging the second magnetic component and the first magnetic component, a magnetic force can be generated between the second magnetic component and the first magnetic component, and the force can be transmitted to the The telescopic column is used to realize the extension of the telescopic column and act on the trigger; by adjusting the magnitude of the incoming current, the magnitude of the magnetic force produced between the second magnetic component and the first magnetic piece can be changed, so that The feedback force transmitted to the trigger through the telescopic column is different, so that different force value curves can be obtained when the trigger is pressed, so that the user can obtain a richer game experience according to different game scenarios; therefore, in the process of operating the trigger, the user can not only pass You can feel the control object on the screen, and you can also directly feel the feedback force transmitted by the trigger to your hand, so you can get a good operating feel.

Other features and advantages of the present invention will become more apparent after reading the detailed description of the present invention in conjunction with the accompanying drawings.

Description of drawings

In order to illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present invention more clearly, the following briefly introduces the accompanying drawings used in the embodiments. Obviously, the drawings in the following description are some embodiments of the present invention. For those of ordinary skill in the art, other drawings can also be obtained from these drawings without any creative effort.

1 is a schematic structural diagram of an embodiment of a force feedback module of a game handle proposed by the present invention;

Fig. 2 is the front view structure schematic diagram of Fig. 1;

Fig. 3 is A-A sectional structure schematic diagram in Fig. 2;

Fig. 4 is the schematic diagram of the partial structure in Fig. 3;

Fig. 5 is the exploded structure schematic diagram of Fig. 1;

Fig. 6 is the structural representation of the third magnetic element in Fig. 5;

Fig. 7 is the structural representation of the fourth magnetic element in Fig. 5;

Fig. 8 is the structural representation of the rear end cover in Fig. 5;

FIG. 9 is a schematic structural diagram of an embodiment having the electronic device of FIG. 1 .

Detailed ways

In order to make the purpose, technical solutions and advantages of the embodiments of the present invention clearer, the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present invention will be described clearly and completely below with reference to the accompanying drawings in the embodiments of the present invention.

In the description of the present invention, it should be noted that the orientation or positional relationship indicated by the terms "upper", "lower", etc. is based on the positional relationship shown in the drawings, and the extension direction of the telescopic column is "front", and vice versa for "after". The terms are only used to facilitate the description of the present invention and to simplify the description, rather than indicating or implying that the referred device or element must have a particular orientation, be constructed and operate in a particular orientation, and therefore should not be construed as limiting the invention. In addition, the terms "first", "second" and "third" are used for descriptive purposes only, and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance; features defined with "first" and "second" may expressly or One or more of these features are implicitly included. In the description of the present invention, "plurality" means two or more, unless otherwise expressly and specifically defined.

In the present invention, unless otherwise expressly specified and limited, the terms "installed", "connected", "connected", "fixed" and other terms should be understood in a broad sense, for example, it may be a fixed connection or a detachable connection , or integrated; it can be a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; it can be a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium, and it can be the internal connection of the two elements or the interaction relationship between the two elements. For those of ordinary skill in the art, the specific meanings of the above terms in the present invention can be understood according to specific situations.

Example 1

Referring to FIGS. 1-8 , it is an embodiment of the force feedback module of the game handle proposed by the present invention, a force feedback module 10 of the game handle, including: a bracket 9 , a telescopic column 1 , and a first magnetic member 2 , the second magnetic assembly, the telescopic column 1 is telescopically arranged on the bracket 9, and the bracket 9 is used to limit the movement trajectory of the telescopic column 1; the telescopic column 1 is used to transmit the feedback force provided by the force feedback module to the trigger 20 of the game handle The first magnetic component 2 is fixed on the outside of the telescopic column 1, the first magnetic component 2 and/or the second magnetic component are electromagnetic components, and a magnetic field can be generated after electrifying the electromagnetic component, so that the second magnetic component and the first magnetic component are The magnetic force interacting between the components 2 can be adjusted by adjusting the magnitude of the incoming current, the magnetic force between the second magnetic component and the first magnetic component 2 can be adjusted; A magnetic force is generated between, and the force is transmitted to the telescopic column through the first magnetic element 2, and the telescopic column 1 transmits the feedback force to the trigger 20 of the game handle.

By arranging the second magnetic assembly and the first magnetic member 2, a magnetic force can be generated between the second magnetic assembly and the first magnetic member 2, and the force can be transmitted to the telescopic column 1, so as to realize the extension of the telescopic column 1, And the force acts on the trigger 20; by adjusting the size of the incoming current, the magnitude of the magnetic force produced between the second magnetic component and the first magnetic member 2 can be changed, so that the feedback transmitted to the trigger 20 through the telescopic column 1 The force is different, so that different force value curves can be obtained when the trigger 20 is pressed, so that the user can obtain a richer game experience according to different game scenarios; You can also directly feel the feedback force transmitted by the trigger 20 to the hand, so that a good operating feel can be obtained.

Referring to FIG. 1, the bracket 9 has a front end cover 91, a rear end cover 92, a connecting rod 93 fixed on the brackets of the front end cover 91 and the rear end cover 92, and the front and rear ends of the telescopic column 1 are respectively arranged on the front end cover 91 and the rear end cover 93. On the end cover 92, the direction in which the telescopic column 1 extends is the front.

For the setting of the electromagnetic components, the first magnetic component 2 can be set to be an electromagnetic component, and the second magnetic component can be a permanent magnet; or the second magnetic component can be an electromagnetic component, and the first magnetic component 2 can be a permanent magnet; or the first magnetic component 2 and the The second magnetic components are all configured as electromagnets. In this embodiment, the first magnetic component 2 is an electromagnetic component and the second magnetic component is a permanent magnet as an example to illustrate the working principle.

The specific setting of the second magnetic assembly can have three forms: in the first embodiment, the second magnetic assembly has a third magnetic member 3, the third magnetic member 3 is located on the side of the telescopic column 1 close to the trigger 20, and the third magnetic The member 3 and the first magnetic member 2 attract each other. In the second embodiment, the second magnetic assembly has a fourth magnetic member 4; In the third embodiment, the second magnetic assembly has a third magnetic member 3 and a fourth magnetic member 4, the third magnetic member 3 is located on the side of the telescopic column 1 close to the trigger 20, the third magnetic member 3 and the first magnetic member 2 Attract each other; the fourth magnetic element 4 is located on the side of the telescopic column 1 away from the trigger 20 , and the fourth magnetic element 4 and the first magnetic element 2 repel each other.

In this embodiment, the third embodiment of the second magnetic assembly is taken as an example for description. The third magnetic member 3 and the fourth magnetic member 4 are both electromagnetic members. When the force feedback needs to be adjusted, the third magnetic member 3 And/or the fourth magnetic element 4 is energized, and there is a mutual magnetic force between the third magnetic element 3 and/or the fourth magnetic element 4 and the first magnetic element 2; when there is no need to adjust the force feedback, the third magnetic element 3 and the fourth magnetic element 4 are not energized, and there is no interaction force between the third magnetic element 3 and the fourth magnetic element 4 and the first magnetic element 2 .

Referring to FIG. 3 and FIG. 5 , the second magnetic assembly has a third magnetic member 3 and a fourth magnetic member 4 . The fourth magnetic member 4 can generate a magnetic force with the energized first magnetic member 2 to push the telescopic column 1 Extend, the third magnetic member 3 and the fourth magnetic member 4 are arranged on the bracket 9 at intervals, the first magnetic member 2 is located between the third magnetic member 3 and the fourth magnetic member 4, and the first magnetic member 2 is wound around the telescopic On the outside of the column 1 , the first magnetic member 2 is fixedly arranged with the telescopic column 1 . In order to realize that the third magnetic member 3 and the fourth magnetic member 4 generate the same magnetic force on the first magnetic member 2, the mutually close ends of the third magnetic member 3 and the fourth magnetic member 4 are set to have the same polarity, and the third magnetic member 3 It is arranged on the front end cover 91 and the fourth magnetic element 4 is arranged on the rear end cover 92 to push the telescopic column 1 to move forward and extend. The parts 2 attract each other, and the fourth magnetic part 4 and the first magnetic part 2 repel each other, so that both the third magnetic part 3 and the fourth magnetic part 4 act on the forward pushing force of the first magnetic part 2, and the effect is The pushing force to the first magnetic element 2 is transmitted to the telescopic column 1 to realize the extension of the telescopic column 1 and feedback the force to the trigger 20 .

Referring to FIG. 4 , a blocking edge 11 extending radially outward is provided on the telescopic column 1 , and the first magnetic member 2 is located on the side of the blocking edge 11 extending away from the telescopic column 1 . The force feedback module 10 also includes a return spring 6 for restoring the telescopic column 1. The return spring 6 is sleeved on the outside of the telescopic column 1, and the return spring 6 is located on the side of the blocking edge 11 close to the extension of the telescopic column 1. The return spring 6 Located between the blocking edge 11 and the front end cover 91 , after the telescopic column 1 is extended, the blocking edge 11 follows the telescopic column 1 to move forward, so that the return spring 6 is compressed. Of course, it is also possible to directly fix the return spring 6 on the telescopic column 1 by adhering or welding without setting the blocking edge 11 . After the first magnetic element 2 is energized, both the third magnetic element 3 and the fourth magnetic element 4 act on the forward driving force of the first magnetic element 2, that is, the third magnetic element 3 and the electrified first magnetic element 2 Attracting each other, the fourth magnetic member 4 and the first magnetic member 2 after electrification repel each other, and the driving force acting on the first magnetic member 2 is transmitted to the telescopic column 1 to realize the extension of the telescopic column 1, so that the return spring 6 After being compressed, the telescopic column 1 is given a backward elastic force; after the first magnetic element 2 is powered off, the magnetic force acting on the telescopic column 1 disappears, so that the telescopic column 1 is reset under the action of the return spring 6 .

The force feedback module 10 also includes a magnet support 5 fixed between the third magnetic piece 3 and the fourth magnetic piece 4 , the magnet support 5 is sleeved on the outside of the first magnetic piece 2 , and the magnet support 5 is connected to the first magnetic piece 4 . 2 is an interval arrangement, and the magnet bracket 5 is fixed between the third magnetic member 3 and the fourth magnetic member 4 to realize the installation and fixation of the third magnetic member 3 and the fourth magnetic member 4 .

The force feedback module 10 also includes a shielding sleeve 7 sleeved on the outside of the third magnetic member 3 and the fourth magnetic member 4 , the shielding sleeve 7 is made of metal material, and the shielding sleeve 7 is used for the magnetic field generated by the first magnetic member 2 . , to prevent the magnetic field from affecting the outside world.

In order to increase the magnetic field generated by the first magnetic member 2 , the telescopic column can be made of iron, or the telescopic column 1 has a hollow structure, and the telescopic column 1 is provided with an iron core 8 . In this embodiment, the iron core 8 is provided as an example for description.

Referring to FIG. 4 , the telescopic column 1 is a hollow structure, and an iron core 8 matching the first magnetic member 2 is arranged in the telescopic column 1 . The iron core 8 is used to enhance the magnetic field generated by the first magnetic member 2 , increasing The magnetic force generated between the third magnetic member 3 and the fourth magnetic member 4. A baffle 12 is provided in the telescopic column 1 , the iron core 8 is located on the side of the baffle 12 that extends away from the telescopic column 1 , and the side of the telescopic column 1 away from the extending end thereof is provided with a fixing device for blocking and fixing the iron core 8 The nut 13 is provided with a threaded hole matched with the fixing nut 13 on the telescopic column 1 . A buffer washer 14 is fixed on the extension end of the telescopic column 1. The buffer washer 14 is used to buffer the impact of the telescopic column 1 on the trigger 20, so as to avoid the noise after the telescopic column 1 hits the trigger 20, and is beneficial for the expansion of the telescopic column. 1 and trigger 20 protection.

Referring to FIGS. 7-9 , the third magnetic member 3 has an annular first body 31 and a leading edge 32 that is bent and extended forward along the outer edge of the first body 31 ; For the matching first annular groove, the leading edge 32 is located in the first annular groove, and the third magnetic element 3 is bonded in the first annular groove. The fourth magnetic member 4 has an annular second body 41 and a rear edge 42 that is bent and extended backward along the outer edge of the second body 41 ; a second annular groove matching the rear edge 42 is provided on the bracket 9 921 , the rear edge 42 is located in the second annular groove 921 , and the fourth magnetic member 4 is bonded in the second annular groove 921 .

Embodiment 2

Referring to FIG. 9 , which is an embodiment of an electronic device, the force feedback module 10 can adopt the same structure as that of the first embodiment.

An electronic device includes a trigger 20 and a force feedback module 10 . The force feedback module 10 can give the trigger 20 different force value curves, so that the user can obtain a richer game experience according to different game scenarios.

Embodiment 3

This embodiment is a system having the electronic device in the second embodiment.

A system includes a control module and the electronic device in the second embodiment. The control module controls an electromagnet, and mainly controls the power-on, power-off, and current of the electromagnet.

In this embodiment, the control module may be centralized in the electronic device, or may be an independent device, such as a game console. According to specific application scenarios, the system can be a complete set of gamepad, gamepad + host, or a game experience hall and so on.

The above embodiments are only used to illustrate the technical solutions of the present invention, but not to limit them; although the present invention has been described in detail with reference to the foregoing embodiments, those of ordinary skill in the art can still The recorded technical solutions are modified, or some technical features thereof are equivalently replaced; and these modifications or replacements do not make the essence of the corresponding technical solutions deviate from the spirit and scope of the technical solutions claimed in the present invention.

Claims (10)

1. A force feedback module is characterized in that, comprising:

   bracket;

   a telescopic column, which is telescopically arranged on the bracket and used to transmit the feedback force to the trigger;

   a first magnetic element, which is fixed on the telescopic column;

   The second magnetic assembly has a third magnetic member and/or a fourth magnetic member; the third magnetic member is located on the side of the telescopic column close to the trigger, and can attract each other with the first magnetic member; the The fourth magnetic piece is located on the side of the telescopic column away from the trigger, and can repel each other with the first magnetic piece;

   The first magnetic component and/or the second magnetic component are electromagnetic components.
2. The force feedback module according to claim 1, wherein the bracket has a front end cover and a rear end cover, the second magnetic component has a third magnetic component and/or a fourth magnetic component, the third magnetic component The magnetic element is arranged on the front end cover, and the fourth magnetic element is arranged on the rear end cover.
3. The force feedback module according to claim 2, wherein the telescopic column is provided between the front end cover and the rear end cover, and one end extends out of the front end cover.
4. The force feedback module according to claim 3, further comprising a return spring for restoring the telescopic column, the return spring is sleeved on the outer side of the telescopic column and is located near the telescopic column side that sticks out.
5. The force feedback module according to claim 4, wherein the first magnetic member is sleeved on the outer side of the telescopic column.
6. The force feedback module according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein a buffer washer is fixed on the extending end of the telescopic column, and the buffer washer is used to buffer the pair of telescopic columns. the shock of the trigger.
7. The force feedback module according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein the third magnetic member has an annular first body, a forward-bending extension along the outer edge of the first body. a leading edge; a first annular groove matching the leading edge is provided on the bracket, and the leading edge is located in the first annular groove;

   And/or, the fourth magnetic member has an annular second body, a rear edge that is bent and extended backwards along the outer edge of the second body; the bracket is provided with a matching rear edge The second annular groove, the rear edge is located in the second annular groove.
8. The force feedback module according to any one of claims 1 to 3, further comprising a magnet bracket fixed between the three magnetic parts and the fourth magnetic part, the magnet bracket sleeved on the the outer side of the first magnetic member.
9. An electronic device, comprising: a trigger and the force feedback module according to any one of claims 1 to 8.
10. A system, characterized by comprising a control module and the electronic device of claim 10, wherein the control module controls the electromagnet.

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