Adjustable tension analog stick for a video game pad

Details Adjustable tension analog stick for a video game pad Adjustable tension analog stick for a video game pad

2004-11-12

2008-03-04

Pezzuto, Robert E. (Department: 3714)

Amusement devices: games

Including means for processing electronic data

Player-actuated control structure

C463S036000, C463S037000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07338374

ABSTRACT:
An adjustable control apparatus for a video game pad that enables a user to adjust the tension of the apparatus to enhance the comfort and control of the apparatus and the video game pad. The assembly of the control apparatus includes a positioning member or stick which is nested inside a housing. The assembly also includes a clutch member and a tension member assembled between the stick and housing. The positioning member and housing are connected or otherwise held together using a support member such as a C-ring. The C-ring fits into a groove on the shaft of the stick. A flexible member is positioned between the stick and the housing. Additionally, a signal transfer member is connected to or assembled to a circuit board such as a PC board to transfer electrical signals or the like from the control apparatus to the circuit board.

REFERENCES:
patent: 5113179 (1992-05-01), Scott-Jackson et al.
patent: 5591082 (1997-01-01), Jensen et al.

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