Gamepad and control stick feedback force device thereof
US12239901B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 31, 2020 |
| Grant date | Mar 4, 2025 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 25, 2041 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA63F13/285
- WIPO fieldFurniture, games
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
A gamepad and a control stick feedback force device thereof are disclosed. It comprises a control stick that is configured to accept a user's operation and is rotatably installed in a casing of the gamepad. It further comprises: a front friction plate and a rear friction plate that are disposed oppositely, and a pressing device for providing a pressing force between the front friction plate and the rear friction plate, the rear friction plate is fixedly connected with a rotating shaft of the control stick, the front friction plate is connected with a torque output device for driving the front friction plate to rotate, and the front friction plate applies a torque to the rear friction plate under the pressing force of the pressing device to form a feedback force to the control stick.
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