CN203786676U - External control handle - Google Patents

Abstract

The utility model relates to an outer hanging control hand (hold) is used for combining a mobile device, and outer hanging control hand (hold) includes two handheld portions, movable assembly and two fixed establishment. The movable assembly is arranged between the two handheld parts, the two fixing mechanisms are respectively arranged on the movable assembly, when a user puts the mobile device between the two handheld parts, the distance between the two handheld parts can be adjusted through the movable assembly, so that the two handheld parts can get close to or away from the mobile device, the fixing mechanisms can be used for fixing the adjusted distance of the movable assembly, and the mobile device is clamped between the two handheld parts, so that the externally-hung control handle and the mobile device can be combined into a whole, and the mobile device is convenient to use.

Description

External control handle

【Technical field】

The utility model relates to a control handle, in particular to an external-mounted control handle which can be combined with a mobile device.

【Background technique】

Because mobile devices, such as smart phones, have multiple functions such as mobile communication, Internet access and games, the impact on related industries since its advent is unprecedented. Smartphones are widely favored by consumers because they have multiple functions in one, making related companies willing to develop applications for mobile devices such as smartphones, tablet computers, and digital players (such as iPhone, iPad, iPod, etc.) (App), currently there are more than one million known mobile device applications, among which game apps are the most popular. These game applications make good use of the built-in hardware facilities of mobile devices, giving The game has more diverse and vivid modes of operation.

At present, the joystick or game control panel used on smart phones or tablet computers in the market, its fixing mechanism or connecting device is only suitable for a single model or brand, and the operation is too complicated, so that users cannot rely on different The size of the mobile device is used to quickly and conveniently adjust the joystick, which makes it difficult to use, and the joystick is too large and difficult to store, and cannot be carried around, causing great inconvenience to the user.

Therefore, how to allow users to quickly and conveniently adjust the joystick to be suitable for various mobile devices, and at the same time have the function of easy storage, is the research and development target of the industry.

【Content of utility model】

In view of the above problems, the utility model provides an external control handle, so as to solve the conventional joystick, its fixing mechanism or connecting device is only applicable to a single model or brand, and the operation is too complicated, so that it is difficult to use The user cannot quickly and conveniently adjust the joystick according to different size requirements, resulting in difficulties in use, and the joystick is too large and difficult to store, and cannot be carried around.

In order to solve the above-mentioned technical problems, the utility model provides an external control handle, which is used in conjunction with a mobile device. The external control handle includes: two handles, respectively equipped with at least one control key, and the mobile device can be placed on Between the two handles; a movable assembly including a first connecting rod, a second connecting rod and at least one central connecting rod, one end of the first connecting rod is movably arranged in one of the handles, and one end of the second connecting rod is movable It is arranged on the other handle, and the two ends of the central link are respectively pivotally connected to the other ends of the first link and the second link. When the first link and the second link rotate relative to the two handles respectively, and Drive the central connecting rod to pivot, and the two handles can move away from or approach each other; and two fixing mechanisms are respectively arranged in the first connecting rod and the second connecting rod. The fixing mechanism includes an elastic member and a pressing member, wherein the elastic member They are respectively arranged between the pressing member and the first connecting rod, and between the pressing member and the second connecting rod. One end of the pressing member abuts against the elastic member, and the other end of the pressing member abuts against the central connecting rod, so that the central connecting rod clamps Fixed between the elastic part and the pressing member, when the first connecting rod and/or the second connecting rod are displaced along a pressing direction and compress the elastic part, one end of the pressing member is displaced along the pressing direction, while the other end of the pressing member is loose. Take off the central link.

Furthermore, in the above-mentioned external control handle of the utility model, the first connecting rod and the second connecting rod each have an upper connecting rod and a lower connecting rod connected by an axis, and the fixing mechanism is based on the axis It is coaxially arranged between the upper link and the lower link of the first link, and the other fixing mechanism is coaxially arranged between the upper link and the lower link of the second link.

Further, in the above-mentioned external control handle of the present invention, the pressing member has an elastic piece, and the elastic piece is arranged between the lower connecting rod and the pressing member, so that the pressing member normally pushes against the pressing direction, and when the upper connecting rod The displacement along the pressing direction drives the pressing member to displace along the pressing direction, so that the shrapnel is pressed by the pressing member and the lower link to generate a rebound force, so that the pressing member bounces back in the direction opposite to the pressing direction.

Furthermore, the above-mentioned external control handle of the utility model further includes two pads, which are respectively arranged on the two sides corresponding to the two handles, and the pads are made of soft materials, and the mobile device is clamped by the two pads. Between the second hand.

Furthermore, the above-mentioned external control handle of the present invention further includes a connecting port, which is arranged on one of the handles to electrically connect the mobile device.

Further, the above-mentioned external control handle of the present invention further includes a wireless module installed in one of the handles to receive control signals from mobile devices or transmit control signals to mobile devices.

Furthermore, in the aforementioned external-mounted control handle of the present invention, the bottom of the second handle part further has a groove, and the movable component and the two fixing mechanisms can be accommodated in the groove.

Furthermore, in the above-mentioned external control handle of the present utility model, a joystick is further provided on each handle portion.

Furthermore, in the above-mentioned external control handle of the present invention, the control keys are direction keys or function keys.

Further, the above-mentioned external control handle of the present invention, wherein the elastic member is rubber or foam.

The effect of the utility model is that the external control handle uses the structural design of the movable component and the fixed mechanism, so that the user can adjust the distance between the two handles according to actual needs, so that various mobile devices of different sizes can be compatible with The external control handles of the utility model are combined with each other to improve applicability. In addition, the movable component and the fixing mechanism can also be accommodated in the groove of the two handles, and the two handles can be moved closer to each other to reduce the overall volume, so as to achieve the effect of easy storage and portability.

Hereinafter, the features, implementation and effects of the present utility model will be described in detail with reference to the preferred embodiments of the drawings.

【Description of drawings】

Fig. 1 is a three-dimensional schematic view of the first embodiment of the utility model's external control handle.

Fig. 2 is a schematic side view of the first embodiment of the external control handle of the present invention.

Fig. 3 is a partial enlarged view of the movable assembly and the fixing mechanism of the first embodiment of the external control handle of the present invention.

FIG. 4 is a schematic diagram of the action of the movable assembly and the fixing mechanism of the first embodiment of the external control handle of the present invention.

Fig. 5 is a schematic diagram of the operation of the first embodiment of the external control handle of the present invention.

FIG. 6 is a three-dimensional schematic view of the first embodiment of the external control handle combined with the mobile device of the present invention.

FIG. 7 is a three-dimensional schematic diagram of a second embodiment of an external control handle combined with a mobile device according to the present invention.

8 is a three-dimensional schematic view of the second embodiment of the external control handle of the present invention when it is stored.

Description of main component symbols:

100 External control handle 1222 Lower link

110 Handpiece 1223 Shaft

111 Control key 123 Central link

112 Joystick 130 Fixing mechanism

113 Groove 131 Elastic piece

120 Movable components 132 Pressed components

121 First connecting rod 1321 Shrapnel

1211 Upper connecting rod 140 Pad

1212 Lower link 150 Connection port

1213 Axis 160 Wireless Module

122 Second connecting rod 200 Action device

1221 Upper link P10 Pressing direction

【Detailed ways】

The two embodiments of the utility model disclosed below are external control handles 100 that are combined with different appearance structures as examples of the embodiments, but are not limited to the disclosed types. Those who are familiar with this technology Alternatively, the appearance of the plug-in control handle 100 of the present invention can be correspondingly changed according to actual design requirements or usage requirements.

Please refer to FIG. 1 to FIG. 5 , which are the three-dimensional schematic diagram and the side schematic diagram disclosed in the first embodiment of the external control handle of the present invention. Please also refer to FIG. 6 , which is a three-dimensional schematic view of the first embodiment of the external control handle of the present invention combined with the mobile device. The plug-in control handle 100 of this embodiment is used in combination with a mobile device 200 , so that the user can control the application program (App) in the mobile device 200 through the plug-in control handle 100 . The mobile device 200 is, for example, a smart phone, a tablet computer, or a digital player, and the mobile device 200 in each embodiment of the present invention is illustrated with a smart phone, but is not limited thereto.

The external control handle 100 of this embodiment includes two handles 110 , a movable component 120 and two fixing mechanisms 130 . Wherein, the movable component 120 is disposed between the two handles 110 , and the two fixing mechanisms 130 are respectively disposed on the movable component 120 . When the user intends to place the mobile device 200 between the two handles 110 , the distance between the two handles 110 can be adjusted through the movable component 120 so that the two handles 110 can move closer to or move away from the mobile device 200 . The fixing mechanism 130 can be used to fix the adjusted distance of the movable component 120, and fix the mobile device 200 between the two handles 110, so that the external control handle 100 can be combined with the mobile device 200 as a whole, For the convenience of users.

To further illustrate the detailed structure and operation mode of each component of the external control handle 100 , the two handles 110 of this embodiment are respectively provided with at least one control key 111 and a groove 113 . The control key 111 is, for example, a direction control key or a function option key, so that the user can control the application program in the mobile device 200 by pressing the control key 111 . The groove 113 is defined at the bottom of the second handle 110 for accommodating the movable component 120 and the two fixing mechanisms 130 . The mobile device 200 can be placed between the two handles 110 , so that the user's left and right hands can hold the two handles 110 on both sides at the same time, so that the user can operate more smoothly.

The movable assembly 120 of this embodiment includes a first link 121 , a second link 122 and at least one central link 123 . Wherein one end of the first connecting rod 121 is movably arranged at the bottom of one of the handles 110 with a rotating shaft, and one end of the second connecting rod 122 is movably arranged at the bottom of the other handle 110 with a rotating shaft, and the central connecting rod The two ends of 123 are respectively pivotally connected to the other ends of the first link 121 and the second link 122 . Therefore, when the two handles 110 are far away from each other, the first connecting rod 121 and the second connecting rod 122 rotate out of the groove 113 to the center, and drive the central connecting rod 123 to pivot laterally, so that the gap between the two handles 110 The distance can gradually expand. On the contrary, when the two handles 110 are close to each other, the first connecting rod 121 and the second connecting rod 122 are rotated and withdrawn toward the groove 113, and drive the central connecting rod 123 to pivot longitudinally, so that the two handles 110 The distance between can be gradually shortened.

To further illustrate, the first connecting rod 121 has an upper connecting rod 1211 and a lower connecting rod 1212, and the upper connecting rod 1211 and the lower connecting rod 1212 are connected by an axis 1213; the second connecting rod 122 has an upper connecting rod 1221 and the lower link 1222 , and the upper link 1221 and the lower link 1222 are connected by an axis 1223 . Moreover, one of the fixing mechanisms 130 is coaxially arranged between the upper connecting rod 1211 and the lower connecting rod 1212 of the first connecting rod 121 with the axis 1213, and the other fixing mechanism 130 is arranged coaxially with the axis 1223 at the second between the upper link 1221 and the lower link 1222 of the second link 122 .

To further illustrate, as shown in FIG. 2 and FIG. 3 , each of the two fixing mechanisms 130 in this embodiment includes an elastic member 131 and a pressing member 132 , and are respectively disposed in the first connecting rod 121 and the second connecting rod 122 . Taking the first connecting rod 121 as an example, the elastic member 131 and the pressing member 132 are sleeved on the shaft center 1213 and located between the upper connecting rod 1211 and the lower connecting rod 1212, wherein the elastic member 131 is located on the pressing member 132 Between the upper link 1211 and the elastic member 131 includes but is not limited to rubber or foam. The pressing member 132 has an elastic piece 1321 , and the elastic piece 1321 is located between the lower connecting rod 1212 and the pressing member 132 , so that the pressing member 132 can push upward normally. Therefore, one end of the pressing member 132 is pressed against the elastic member 131 upwards, and the other end of the pressing member 132 is pressed against the central connecting rod 123 upwards, so that the central connecting rod 123 is clamped between the elastic member 131 and the pressing member 132 During this period, there will be no pivoting, so as to achieve a fixed effect.

4, when the upper link 1211 of the first link 121 is displaced along a pressing direction P10, the upper link 1211 will compress the elastic member 131 downward, and drive one end of the pressing member 132 to move downward. , and the other end of the pressing member 132 will be displaced downward accordingly, so as to release the central link 123 , so that the central link 123 can pivot, thereby achieving the purpose of adjusting the distance between the two handles 110 .

It is worth noting that when the upper link 1211 is displaced along the pressing direction P10, it will drive the pressing member 132 to move downward, and the elastic piece 1321 will be pressed by the pressing member 132 and the lower link 1212 to generate a rebound force, so that the pressing The member 132 can spring back along the direction P10 opposite to the pressing direction, so as to achieve the function of automatic return.

Similarly, taking the second connecting rod 122 as an example, the elastic member 131 and the pressing member 132 of the other fixing mechanism 130 are sleeved on the shaft center 1223 and located between the upper connecting rod 1221 and the lower connecting rod 1222, wherein The elastic member 131 is located between the pressing member 132 and the upper link 1221 . The pressing member 132 has an elastic piece 1321 , and the elastic piece 1321 is located between the lower link 1222 and the pressing member 132 , so that the pressing member 132 can normally push upward. Therefore, one end of the pressing member 132 is pressed against the elastic member 131 upwards, and the other end of the pressing member 132 is pressed against the central connecting rod 123 upwards, so that the central connecting rod 123 is clamped between the elastic member 131 and the pressing member 132 During this period, there will be no pivoting, so as to achieve a fixed effect.

As mentioned above, when the upper link 1221 of the second link 122 is displaced along the pressing direction P10, the upper link 1221 will compress the elastic member 131 downward, and drive one end of the pressing member 132 to move downward, while the other end of the pressing member 132 One end will be displaced downward accordingly, so as to loosen the central link 123 , so that the central link 123 can pivot, thereby achieving the purpose of adjusting the distance between the two handles 110 .

It is worth noting that when the upper link 1221 is displaced along the pressing direction P10, it will drive the pressing member 132 to move downward, and the elastic piece 1321 will be pressed by the pressing member 132 and the lower link 1222 to generate a rebound force, making the pressing The member 132 can spring back along the direction P10 opposite to the pressing direction, so as to achieve the function of automatic return.

Based on the above structure, the user can choose to press the first link 121 or the second link 122 individually, or press the first link 121 and the second link 122 simultaneously to adjust the distance between the two handles 110 . In this embodiment, pressing at the same time is taken as an example. When the user holds the two handles 110, he can directly use the thumbs of both hands to press the first connecting rod 121 and the second connecting rod 122 along the pressing direction P10. , you can adjust the distance between the two handles 110, and when the thumbs of both hands let go of the first connecting rod 121 and the second connecting rod 122, the distance can be fixed. Therefore, the distance between the two hands can be adjusted more intuitively and quickly. The distance between the holding parts 110 enables mobile devices 200 of various sizes to be combined with the external control handle 100 of the present invention to improve applicability.

In addition, in order to have better functions, the plug-in control handle 100 of this embodiment further includes two pads 140, which are respectively arranged on the inner side surfaces corresponding to the second handle 110, and the two pads 140 are soft materials, Such as foam or rubber, when the mobile device 200 is placed between the two handles 110, the second handle 110 is pressed against the mobile device 200 by the two pads 140, and the two pads 140 will be squeezed and deformed. Furthermore, it is closely attached to the outer edge of the mobile device 200 , thereby providing a more stable clamping force and avoiding the mobile device 200 from being pinched.

In addition, as shown in FIG. 6, in order to achieve the function of electrically connecting with the mobile device 200, the plug-in control handle 100 of this embodiment further includes a connection port 150, wherein the connection port 150 includes but is not limited to a USB connection port or PS2 connection port, and the connection port 150 is electrically arranged on one of the handheld parts 110, and an electrical connection line is inserted from the connection port 150 to the mobile device 200 to electrically connect the mobile device 200, so as to achieve controllability Functions of internal applications of the mobile device 200 .

The overall structure of the second embodiment of the external control handle 100 of the present invention is similar to that of the above first embodiment, so the following content only focuses on the differences between the two in detail.

Please also refer to FIG. 7 , which is a three-dimensional schematic diagram of an external control handle 100 combined with a mobile device disclosed in the second embodiment of the present invention. The structural difference between the external control handle 100 of this embodiment and the external control handle disclosed in the above-mentioned first embodiment is that a joystick 112 is further provided on the second handle 110 of this embodiment for the user to manipulate. . In addition, the external control handle 100 of this embodiment further includes a wireless module 160, wherein the wireless module 160 includes but is not limited to a Bluetooth wireless module or an infrared wireless module, and the wireless module 160 is installed in one of the handle parts 110 and can receive control signals from the mobile device 200, or transmit control signals to the mobile device 200, so as to achieve the function of controlling the internal application programs of the mobile device 200.

Please refer to Figure 8 at the same time. In each embodiment, the external control handle 100 of the present invention also has the function of easy storage. When the mobile device 200 is disassembled from the external control handle 100, it can The actuation mode of pressing the first connecting rod 121 and the second connecting rod 122 enables the movable assembly 120 and the second fixing mechanism 130 to be rotatably retracted and accommodated in the groove 113 at the bottom of the second handle 110 so that the second handle 110 can Close to each other to reduce the overall volume of the external control handle 100, and the two fixing mechanisms 130 can also have a fixing function, so that the external control handle 100 can be easily stored and carried.

It can be clearly seen from the above descriptions of the various embodiments of the present invention that the external control handle of the present invention can solve the problem of the conventional joystick or game controller through the structural design of the movable assembly and the fixed mechanism. The connection device is only applicable to a single model or brand, and the operation is too complicated, so that users cannot quickly and conveniently adjust the joystick according to different size requirements, resulting in difficulties in use, and the joystick The volume is too large, it is not easy to store, and it is impossible to carry it with you.

Compared with the existing technology, the external control handle of the utility model utilizes the structural design of the movable component and the fixed mechanism, so that the user can adjust the distance between the two handles according to actual needs, so that various Mobile devices of different sizes can be combined with the external control handle of the present utility model to improve applicability. In addition, the movable components and the fixing mechanism can also be accommodated in the groove of the two handles, and the two handles can be moved closer to each other to reduce the overall volume of the body, so as to achieve the effect of easy storage and portability.

Although the embodiments of the present utility model are disclosed as above, they are not intended to limit the present utility model. Anyone who is familiar with the related art can, without departing from the spirit and scope of the present utility model, refer to the shapes described in the application scope of the present utility model , structure, feature and quantity can be slightly changed, so the scope of patent protection of the utility model must be defined by the scope of patent application attached to this description as the criterion.

Claims (10)

1. An external control handle, which is used in conjunction with a mobile device, is characterized in that the external control handle includes: The two handles are respectively provided with at least one control key, and the mobile device can be placed between the two handles; A movable assembly includes a first connecting rod, a second connecting rod and at least one central connecting rod, one end of the first connecting rod is movably arranged on one of the handle parts, and one end of the second connecting rod is movable It is arranged on the other handle, and the two ends of the central connecting rod are respectively pivotally connected to the other ends of the first connecting rod and the second connecting rod, when the first connecting rod and the second connecting rod The two connecting rods respectively rotate relative to the two handles, and drive the central connecting rod to pivot, and the two handles can move away from or approach each other; and Two fixing mechanisms, respectively arranged in the first connecting rod and the second connecting rod, the fixing mechanism includes an elastic member and a pressing member, wherein the elastic member is respectively arranged in the pressing member and the pressing member Between the first connecting rod, and between the pressing member and the second connecting rod, one end of the pressing member is against the elastic member, and the other end of the pressing member is against the central connecting rod. rod, so that the central link is sandwiched between the elastic member and the pressing member, when the first link and/or the second link are displaced in a pressing direction, and compress the elastic One end of the pressing member is displaced along the pressing direction, and the other end of the pressing member releases the central link. 2. The external-mounted control handle according to claim 1, wherein the first connecting rod and the second connecting rod each have an upper connecting rod and a lower connecting rod connected by an axis, and The fixing mechanism is coaxially arranged between the upper link and the lower link of the first connecting rod, and the other fixing mechanism is coaxially arranged between the second connecting rod and the second connecting rod. Between the upper link and the lower link of the connecting rod. 3. The external-mounted control handle according to claim 2, wherein the pressing member has an elastic piece, and the elastic piece is arranged between the lower link and the pressing member, so that the pressing The member normally pushes against the pressing direction, and when the upper link is displaced along the pressing direction, it drives the pressing member to displace along the pressing direction, so that the elastic piece is affected by the pressing member and the pressing member. The pressing of the lower link generates a resilient force, so that the pressing member rebounds in a direction opposite to the pressing direction. 4. The external-mounted control handle according to claim 1, further comprising two spacers, which are respectively arranged on the two side surfaces corresponding to the two handles, and the spacers are made of soft materials, The mobile device is clamped between the two handles by the two pads. 5 . The plug-in control handle according to claim 1 , further comprising a connection port disposed on one of the handle parts for electrically connecting the mobile device. 6 . 6. The plug-in control handle according to claim 1, further comprising a wireless module installed in one of the handles to receive control signals from the mobile device or transmit control signals to The mobile device. 7. The external-mounted control handle according to claim 1, characterized in that, the bottom of the second handle part further has a groove, and the movable component and the two fixing mechanisms can be accommodated in the groove . 8 . The external control handle according to claim 1 , wherein a joystick is further provided on each of the handle parts. 9. The external control handle according to claim 1, wherein the control keys are direction keys or function keys. 10. The external control handle according to claim 1, wherein the elastic member is rubber or foam.