CN218676880U

CN218676880U - Key and game controller

Info

Publication number: CN218676880U
Application number: CN202222806848.6U
Authority: CN
Inventors: 刘伯德; 杨伟
Original assignee: Guangzhou Pinzhong Electronic Technology Co ltd
Current assignee: Guangzhou Pinzhong Electronic Technology Co ltd
Priority date: 2022-10-25
Filing date: 2022-10-25
Publication date: 2023-03-21
Anticipated expiration: 2032-10-25

Abstract

The utility model discloses a key and game controller, wherein, a key comprises a key cap and a key bracket, the key cap at least comprises a first key cap and a second key cap, the first key cap is made of metal, a magnetic part is arranged in the key bracket, and the first key cap is detachably sleeved on the key bracket through the magnetic attraction of the first key cap and the magnetic part; the first button cap's material is nonmetal, the second is provided with the joint piece according to the button cap, be provided with the fastener on the button bracket, through the joint piece with the fastener joint, the second according to button cap detachably cup joint in on the button bracket. The utility model discloses can freely change the button cap of different materials of metal or nonmetal, simple structure, preparation convenience.

Description

Key and game controller

Technical Field

The utility model relates to a game device field especially relates to a button and game controller.

Background

At present, a direction key of a game handle on the market for controlling game contents is generally controlled by a cross key or a rocker, and the existing cross key of the game handle has the following defects: the cross keys are made of single materials, move up and down in the main shell structure in a fixed mode with the main shell, and users cannot switch the cross keys made of different materials randomly along with a game scene.

The authorized publication number is CN205943859U, and the publication date is Chinese application patent of 2017, 02, 08 and the like, and discloses a cross-shaped key, which comprises a key cap and a key support, wherein the key support comprises four columns which are symmetrically distributed in a cross shape, and the bottoms of the four columns respectively correspond to the positions of key components at the key installation position for controlling the upper direction, the lower direction, the left direction and the right direction; the key cap is a cross-shaped shell matched with the key support in shape; a first magnetic connecting piece is arranged on the key cap, and a second magnetic connecting piece is arranged at a corresponding position of the key support; the key cap is buckled on the key support and is connected with the key support in a magnetic attraction manner through the first magnetic connecting piece and the second magnetic connecting piece.

In the above solution, although it is possible to replace different key caps. However, the above-described cross-key structure requires a magnetic connector to be installed in each key cap, which is troublesome to manufacture.

SUMMERY OF THE UTILITY MODEL

The utility model provides a can freely change the button cap of different materials of metal or nonmetal, simple structure, the convenient button of preparation and game controller realize through following technical scheme:

a key comprises a key cap and a key bracket, wherein the key cap at least comprises a first key cap and a second key cap, the first key cap is made of metal, a magnetic part is arranged in the key bracket, the first key cap and the magnetic part are magnetically attracted, and the first key cap is detachably sleeved on the key bracket; the first button cap's material is nonmetal, the second is provided with the joint piece according to the button cap, be provided with the fastener on the button bracket, through the joint piece with the fastener joint, the second according to button cap detachably cup joint in on the button bracket.

Optionally, a plurality of the first key caps are provided in different sizes and/or shapes, and a plurality of the second key caps are provided in different sizes and/or shapes.

Optionally, the clamping piece is arranged on the inner wall of the second key cap, and the clamping piece is a clamping groove; the clamping piece is arranged on the side wall of the key bracket and is a buckle.

Optionally, the side wall of the key bracket is provided with a positioning groove extending vertically; the inner wall of the first key cap is provided with a first positioning convex piece, and when the first key cap is sleeved on the key bracket, the first positioning convex piece slides in along the positioning groove; and a second positioning convex part is arranged on the inner wall of the second key cap, and when the second key cap is sleeved on the key bracket, the second positioning convex part slides in along the positioning groove.

Optionally, the key is a cross key, the key bracket is a cross key bracket, and the first key cap and the second key cap are cross key caps respectively.

Optionally, the number of the magnetic members is four, four mounting grooves are formed in the bottom surface of the cross key bracket in a cross shape, and the four magnetic members are arranged in the corresponding mounting grooves; the cross key support is provided with four clamping pieces according to a cross shape, the second key cap is provided with four clamping pieces according to the cross shape, and the four clamping pieces correspond to the four clamping pieces one to one.

Optionally, the button still includes the elasticity piece that resets and resets a bracket, the elasticity reset with reset a bracket set gradually in the button bracket is kept away from one side of button cap, the elasticity resets and is used for making the pressurized button bracket resets.

Optionally, a protruding point is arranged on the surface of the key bracket, which is far away from the key cap, and the protruding point is used for triggering a switch when the key bracket is pressed.

Optionally, a flexible sleeve is sleeved on the surface of the salient point.

A game controller comprises a shell, a circuit board and the key, wherein the circuit board is arranged in the shell, the circuit board is provided with a microswitch, and the key penetrates through the shell and is positioned on the microswitch.

The design has the following advantages: because the magnetic part is arranged in the key bracket, the first key cap made of metal material can be fixed on the key bracket by magnetic attraction; because the second is provided with the fastener on pressing the key cap, being provided with the fastener on the key bracket, through fastener and fastener joint, the second can fix on the key bracket by the joint. Therefore, a user can conveniently and freely switch the first key cap or the second key cap made of different metal or nonmetal materials on the key bracket according to different game scenes, the shell of the game controller does not need to be detached, and the use body feeling can be improved. And the first key cap, the second key cap and the key bracket are simple in connection structure and convenient to manufacture.

Drawings

FIG. 1 is an exploded view of a game controller according to an embodiment of the present invention;

FIG. 2 is a schematic diagram of a front structure of the game controller of FIG. 1;

FIG. 3 isbase:Sub>A schematic cross-sectional view taken at A-A in FIG. 2;

FIG. 4 is a schematic diagram of a key holder of the game controller of FIG. 1;

FIG. 5 is a schematic diagram of another perspective view of the key carrier of the game controller of FIG. 1;

FIG. 6 is a schematic diagram of a first keycap of the game controller of FIG. 1;

fig. 7 is a schematic structural diagram of a second keycap of the game controller of fig. 1.

The reference numerals in the drawings mean: 1. a first key cap; 11. a first positioning projection; 2. a second key cap; 21. a clamping piece; 22. a second positioning projection; 3. a key holder; 31. a magnetic member; 32. a fastener; 33. a positioning groove; 34. salient points; 35. a flexible sleeve; 4. an elastic reset member; 5. a reset member cradle; 6. a housing; 7. a circuit board; 8. a micro switch.

Detailed Description

The present invention will be described in further detail with reference to the accompanying drawings and specific embodiments.

As shown in fig. 4, 6, and 7, this embodiment provides a key, which includes a key cap and a key bracket 3, where the key cap at least includes a first key cap 1 and a second key cap 2, the first key cap 1 is made of metal, a magnetic component 31 is disposed in the key bracket 3, and the first key cap 1 is detachably sleeved on the key bracket 3 through magnetic attraction between the first key cap 1 and the magnetic component 31; first key cap 1's material is nonmetal, be provided with joint piece 21 on the second key cap 2, be provided with fastener 32 on the key bracket 3, through joint piece 21 with fastener 32 joint, the second key cap 2 detachably cup joint in on the key bracket 3.

As shown in fig. 1 to 3, the keys of the present embodiment are applied to a game controller such as a game pad. Specifically, the first key cap 1 and the second key cap 2 are made of different materials, the first key cap 1 is made of a metal material, and the second key cap 2 is made of a non-metal material such as plastic. The first key cap 1 and the second key cap 2 can be detachably connected with the key bracket 3 respectively, so that the key caps made of different materials can be freely replaced on the key bracket 3.

When the first key cap 1 made of metal materials needs to be replaced, the first key cap 1 can be fixed on the key bracket 3 in a magnetic attraction manner due to the fact that the magnetic piece 31 is arranged in the key bracket 3; when the second key cap 2 made of non-metallic materials needs to be replaced, the second key cap 2 is provided with the clamping piece 21, the key bracket 3 is provided with the clamping piece 32, and the second key cap 2 can be clamped and fixed on the key bracket 3 through the clamping of the clamping piece 21 and the clamping piece 32.

Therefore, a user can conveniently and freely switch the first key cap 1 or the second key cap 2 made of different metal or nonmetal materials on the key bracket 3 according to different game scenes, the shell of the game controller does not need to be detached, and the use body feeling can be improved. Moreover, the connection structure of the first key cap 1, the second key cap 2 and the key bracket 3 is simple and convenient to manufacture.

Alternatively, a plurality of the first key caps 1 are provided in different sizes and/or shapes, and a plurality of the second key caps 2 are provided in different sizes and/or shapes. Therefore, the user can replace the first key cap 1 or the second key cap 2 with different shapes and sizes according to different personal preferences, the replacement speed is high, and the handle shell 6 does not need to be detached.

Further, referring to fig. 4 and 7, the clamping member 21 is disposed on an inner wall of the second key cap 2, and the clamping member 21 is a clamping groove; the engaging member 32 is disposed on a sidewall of the key holder 3, and the engaging member 32 is a snap. Through the joint of buckle and draw-in groove, can realize that the second presses the key cap 2 and is connected with dismantling between the key bracket 3, conveniently changes the second and presses the key cap 2.

As a preferred embodiment, please refer to fig. 4, 6, and 7, the sidewall of the key bracket 3 is provided with a positioning groove 33 extending vertically; a first positioning convex part 11 is arranged on the inner wall of the first key cap 1, and when the first key cap 1 is sleeved on the key bracket 3, the first positioning convex part 11 slides in along the positioning groove 33; the inner wall of the second key cap 2 is provided with a second positioning convex part 22, and when the second key cap 2 is sleeved on the key bracket 3, the second positioning convex part 22 slides in along the positioning groove 33. Through the matching of the first positioning convex part 11 and the positioning groove 33, a guiding and fool-proofing effect can be achieved, the relative positioning between the first key cap 1 and the key bracket 3 is realized, and the correct assembly of the first key cap 1 and the key bracket 3 is ensured; similarly, the second positioning protruding part 22 and the positioning groove 33 are matched to play a role in guiding and fool-proofing, so that the relative positioning between the second key cap 2 and the key bracket 3 can be realized, and the correct assembly of the second key cap 2 and the key bracket 3 is ensured.

Specifically, referring to fig. 4, 6 and 7, the key is a cross key, the key bracket 3 is a cross key bracket, and the first key cap 1 and the second key cap 2 are cross key caps, respectively. The cross button is used for controlling the direction of the game, and the first button cap 1 and the second button cap 2 made of different materials can provide different pressing handfeels and adapt to different requirements.

Further, referring to fig. 4 to 7, the number of the magnetic members 31 is four, four mounting grooves are formed in the bottom surface of the cross key bracket in a cross shape, and the four magnetic members 31 are disposed in the corresponding mounting grooves. The connection between the first key cap 1 and the cross key bracket can be more stable by respectively arranging the mounting grooves on the four branch parts of the cross key bracket and simultaneously mounting the magnetic parts 31. Similarly, the cross key support is provided with four clamping pieces 32 according to a cross shape, the second key cap 2 is provided with four clamping pieces 21 according to a cross shape, and the four clamping pieces 21 correspond to the four clamping pieces 32 one by one. Therefore, the matching structure of the first key cap 1 and the second key cap 2 with the cross key bracket is accurate, the error is small, and key linkage can be prevented during operation.

Referring to fig. 1-3, in an embodiment, the key further includes an elastic reset element 4 and a reset element bracket 5, the elastic reset element 4 and the reset element bracket 5 are sequentially disposed on a side of the key bracket 3 away from the key cap, and the elastic reset element 4 is used to reset the pressed key bracket 3. Through the elastic reset piece 4, the button can be automatically reset after being released in a pressed state.

Further, referring to fig. 3 and 5, a protruding point 34 is disposed on a surface of the key holder 3 on a side away from the key cap, where the protruding point 34 is used for triggering a switch when the key holder 3 is pressed. The key is arranged above the switch, when the key is pressed, the salient points 34 on the bottom surface of the key bracket 3 can be contacted with the switch, so that the switch is triggered, and the switch generates an opening signal; on the contrary, when the elastic reset piece 4 is reset, the salient points 34 are separated from the switch, the switch generates a closing signal, and a corresponding electric signal is transmitted to the circuit board 7, so that the game control is realized.

Further, referring to fig. 3 and 5, a flexible sleeve 35 is sleeved on the surface of the bump 34. The flexible sleeve 35 is specifically a silicone sleeve. With this arrangement, wear between the bump 34 and the switch can be reduced.

Referring to fig. 1 to 3, the present embodiment further provides a game controller, which includes a housing 6, a circuit board 7 and the key of any of the above embodiments, wherein the circuit board 7 is disposed in the housing 6, the circuit board 7 is provided with a micro switch 8, and the key penetrates through the housing 6 and is located on the micro switch 8. The game controller includes all the advantages of the above embodiments, and details are not repeated herein. For the cross key, the circuit board 7 is provided with a total of four micro switches 8 corresponding to the four pressing portions of the cross key.

The above detailed description is specific to possible embodiments of the present invention, which are not intended to limit the scope of the present invention, and all equivalent implementations or modifications that do not depart from the scope of the present invention should be included in the scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. A key, including pressing key cap and key bracket (3), its characterized in that: the key cap at least comprises a first key cap (1) and a second key cap (2), the first key cap (1) is made of metal, a magnetic part (31) is arranged in the key bracket (3), the first key cap (1) is magnetically attracted with the magnetic part (31), and the first key cap (1) is detachably sleeved on the key bracket (3); the first material of pressing key cap (1) is nonmetal, be provided with joint spare (21) on the second pressing key cap (2), be provided with fastener (32) on key bracket (3), through joint spare (21) with fastener (32) joint, the second press key cap (2) detachably cup joint in on the key bracket (3).

2. The key of claim 1, wherein: the first key caps (1) are arranged in different sizes and/or shapes, and the second key caps (2) are arranged in different sizes and/or shapes.

3. The key of claim 1, wherein: the clamping piece (21) is arranged on the inner wall of the second key cap (2), and the clamping piece (21) is a clamping groove; the clamping piece (32) is arranged on the side wall of the key bracket (3), and the clamping piece (32) is a buckle.

4. The key of claim 1, wherein: a positioning groove (33) which extends vertically is formed in the side wall of the key bracket (3); a first positioning convex part (11) is arranged on the inner wall of the first key cap (1), and when the first key cap (1) is sleeved on the key bracket (3), the first positioning convex part (11) slides in along the positioning groove (33); and a second positioning convex part (22) is arranged on the inner wall of the second key cap (2), and when the second key cap (2) is sleeved on the key bracket (3), the second positioning convex part (22) slides in along the positioning groove (33).

5. The key of claim 1, wherein: the key is a cross key, the key bracket (3) is a cross key bracket, and the first key cap (1) and the second key cap (2) are cross key caps respectively.

6. The key of claim 5, wherein: the number of the magnetic parts (31) is four, the bottom surface of the cross key bracket is provided with four mounting grooves according to a cross shape, and the four magnetic parts (31) are arranged in the corresponding mounting grooves; the cross key support is provided with four clamping pieces (32) according to a cross shape, the second key cap (2) is provided with four clamping pieces (21) according to the cross shape, and the four clamping pieces (21) correspond to the four clamping pieces (32) one by one.

7. The key of claim 1, wherein: the button still includes elasticity piece (4) that resets and resets a bracket (5), elasticity reset piece (4) with reset a bracket (5) set gradually in button bracket (3) are kept away from one side of button cap, elasticity resets piece (4) and is used for making the pressurized button bracket (3) reset.

8. The key of claim 7, wherein: the surface of one side, away from the key cap, of the key bracket (3) is provided with a salient point (34), and the salient point (34) is used for triggering a switch when the key bracket (3) is pressed.

9. The key of claim 8, wherein: the surface of the salient point (34) is sleeved with a soft sleeve (35).

10. A game controller, characterized by: comprising a housing (6), a circuit board (7) and a key according to any one of claims 1 to 9, wherein the circuit board (7) is arranged in the housing (6), a microswitch (8) is arranged on the circuit board (7), and the key is arranged through the housing (6) and positioned on the microswitch (8).