Operating device for game machine

An operating device for a game machine, comprising:

• a main body;
• first and second grips protruding at spaced positions from said main body;
• a first operating unit mounted to said main body adjacent one of said spaced positions, said first operating unit having an input element operable to generate a signal;
• a second operating unit mounted to said main body adjacent another one of said spaced positions, said second operating unit having an input element operable to generate a signal;
• third and fourth operating units mounted to said main body so as to be positioned between said first and second grips, said third operating unit having an input element operable to generate a signal, and said fourth operating unit having a rotation member and an input element operable to generate a signal in response to an operation of said rotation member;
• and
• a vibration-imparting unit arranged in at least one of said first and second grips.

An operating device for a game machine, comprising:

• a main body;
• first and second grips protruding at spaced positions from said main body;
• a first operating unit mounted to said main body adjacent one of said spaced positions, said first operating unit having an input element operable to generate a signal;
• a second operating unit mounted to said main body adjacent another one of said spaced positions, said second operating unit having an input element operable to generate a signal;
• third and fourth operating units mounted to said main body, said third operating unit being positioned adjacent said one of said spaced positions and having an input element operable to generate a signal, and said fourth operating unit being positioned adjacent said another one of said spaced positions and having a rotation member and an input element operable to generate a signal in response to an operation of said rotation member;
• and
• a vibration-imparting unit arranged in at least one of said first and second grips.

An operating device for a game machine, comprising:

• a main body having front and rear sides;
• first and second grips protruding at spaced positions from said rear side of said main body;
• a first operating unit mounted to said main body adjacent one of said spaced positions, said first operating unit having an input element operable to generate a signal;
• a second operating unit mounted to said main body adjacent another one of said spaced positions, said second operating unit having an input element operable to generate a signal;
• third and fourth operating units mounted to said main body, said third operating unit having an input element operable to generate a signal, and said fourth operating unit having a rotation member and an input element operable to generate a signal in response to an operation of said rotation member, said third and fourth operating units projecting from said main body between said first and second grips;
• and
• a vibration-imparting unit arranged in at least one of said first and second grips.

An operating device for a game machine, comprising:

• a main body;
• first and second grips protruding at spaced positions from said main body;
• a first operating unit mounted to said main body adjacent one of said spaced positions, said first operating unit having an input element operable to generate a signal;
• a second operating unit mounted to said main body adjacent another one of said spaced positions, said second operating unit having an input element operable to generate a signal;
• a third operating unit projecting from said first operating unit to a position between said first and second grips, said third operating unit having an input element operable to generate a signal;
• a fourth operating unit projecting from said second operating unit to a position between said first and second grips, said fourth operating unit having a rotation member and an input element operable to generate a signal in response to an operation of said rotation member;
• and
• a vibration-imparting unit arranged in at least one of said first and second grips.

An operating device for a game machine, comprising:

• a main body;
• first and second grips protruding at spaced positions from said main body;
• a first operating unit mounted to said main body adjacent one of said spaced positions, said first operating unit having an input element operable to generate a signal;
• a second operating unit mounted to said main body adjacent another one of said spaced positions, said second operating unit having an input element operable to generate a signal;
• third and fourth operating units mounted to said main body, said third operating unit being positioned adjacent said first grip and having an input element operable to generate a signal, and said fourth operating unit being positioned adjacent said second grip and having a rotation member and an input element operable to generate a signal in response to an operation of said rotation member;
• and
• a vibration-imparting unit arranged in at least one of said first and second grips.

A game machine, comprising:

• a main unit for reading a game program;
• and
• an operating device interconnected with said main unit, said operating device including:
• a main body;
• first and second grips protruding at spaced positions from said main body;
• a first operating unit mounted to said main body adjacent one of said spaced positions, said first operating unit having an input element operable to generate a signal;
• a second operating unit mounted to said main body adjacent another one of said spaced positions, said second operating unit having an input element operable to generate a signal;
• third and fourth operating units mounted to said main body, said third operating unit being positioned adjacent said first operating unit and having an input element operable to generate a signal, and said fourth operating unit being positioned adjacent said second operating unit and having a rotation member and an input element operable to generate a signal in response to an operation of said rotation member;
• and
• a vibration-imparting unit arranged in at least one of said first and second grips.

A game machine, comprising:

• a main unit for reading a game program;
• and
• an operating device interconnected with said main unit, said operating device including:
• a main body;
• first and second grips protruding at spaced positions from said main body;
• a first operating unit mounted to said main body adjacent one of said spaced positions, said first operating unit having an input element operable to generate a signal;
• a second operating unit mounted to said main body adjacent another one of said spaced positions, said second operating unit having an input element operable to generate a signal;
• third and fourth operating units mounted to said main body so as to be positioned between said first and second grips, said third operating unit having an input element operable to generate a signal, and said fourth operating unit having a rotation member and an input element operable to generate a signal in response to an operation of said rotation member;
• and
• a vibration-imparting unit arranged in at least one of said first and second grips.

A game machine, comprising:

• a main unit for reading a game program;
• an operating device interconnected with said main unit, said operating device including:
• a main body;
• first and second grips protruding at spaced positions from said main body;
• the first operating unit mounted to said main body adjacent one of said spaced positions, said first operating unit having an input element operable to generate a signal;
• a second operating unit mounted to said main body adjacent another one of said spaced positions, said second operating unit having an input element operable to generate a signal;
• third and fourth operating units mounted to said main body, said third operating unit being positioned adjacent said one of said spaced positions and having an input element operable to generate a signal, and said fourth operating unit being positioned adjacent said another one of said spaced positions and having a rotation member and an input element operable to generate a signal in response to an operation of said rotation member;
• and
• a vibration-imparting unit arranged in at least one of said first and second grips.

A game machine, comprising:

• a main unit for reading a game program;
• and
• an operating device interconnected with said main unit, said operating device including:
• a main body having front and rear sides;
• first and second grips protruding at spaced positions from said rear side of said main body;
• a first operating unit mounted to said main body adjacent one of said spaced positions, said first operating unit having an input element operable to generate a signal;
• a second operating unit mounted to said main body adjacent another one of said spaced positions, said second operating unit having an input element operable to generate a signal;
• third and fourth operating units mounted to said main body, said third operating unit having an input element operable to generate a signal, and said fourth operating unit having a rotation member and an input element operable to generate a signal in response to an operation of said rotation member, said third and fourth operating units projecting from said main body between said first and second grips;
• and
• a vibration-imparting unit arranged in at least one of said first and second grips.

A game machine, comprising:

• a main unit for reading a game program;
• and
• an operating device interconnected with said main unit, said operating device including:
• a main body;
• first and second grips protruding at spaced positions from said main body;
• a first operating unit mounted to said main body adjacent one of said spaced positions, said first operating unit having an input element operable to generate a signal;
• a second operating unit mounted to said main body adjacent another one of said spaced positions, said second operating unit having an input element operable to generate a signal;
• a third operating unit projecting from said first operating unit to a position between said first and second grips, said third operating unit having an input element operable to generate a signal;
• a fourth operating unit projecting from said second operating unit to a position between said first and second grips, said fourth operating unit having a rotation member and an input element operable to generate a signal in response to an operation of said rotation member;
• and
• a vibration-imparting unit arranged in at least one of said first and second grips.

A game machine, comprising:

• a main unit for reading a game program;
• and
• an operating device interconnected with said main unit, said operating device including:
• a main body;
• first and second grips protruding at spaced positions from said main body;
• a first operating unit mounted to said main body adjacent one of said spaced positions, said first operating unit having an input element operable to generate a signal;
• a second operating unit mounted to said main body adjacent another one of said spaced positions, said second operating unit having an input element operable to generate a signal;
• third and fourth operating units mounted to said main body, said third operating unit being positioned adjacent said first grip and having an input element operable to generate a signal, and said fourth operating unit being positioned adjacent said second grip and having a rotation member and an input element operable to generate a signal in response to an operation of said rotation member;
• and
• a vibration-imparting unit arranged in at least one of said first and second grips.

An operating device for a game machine, comprising:

• a main body;
• first and second grips protruding at spaced positions from said main body;
• a first operating unit mounted to said main body adjacent one of said spaced positions, said first operating unit having an input element operable to generate a signal;
• a second operating unit mounted to said main body adjacent another one of said spaced positions, said second operating unit having an input element operable to generate a signal;
• third and fourth operating units mounted to said main body, said third operating unit being positioned adjacent said first operating unit and having an input element operable to generate a signal, and said fourth operating unit being positioned adjacent said second operating unit and having an input element operable to generate a signal;
• and
• a vibration-imparting unit arranged in each of said first and second grips.

An operating device for a game machine, comprising:

• a main body;
• first and second grips protruding at spaced positions from said main body;
• a first operating unit mounted to said main body adjacent one of said spaced positions, said first operating unit having an input element operable to generate a signal;
• a second operating unit mounted to said main body adjacent another one of said spaced positions, said second operating unit having an input element operable to generate a signal;
• third and fourth operating units mounted to said main body so as to be positioned between said first and second grips, each of said third and fourth operating units having an input element operable to generate a signal;
• and
• a vibration-imparting unit arranged in each of said first and second grips.

An operating device for a game machine, comprising:

• a main body;
• first and second grips protruding at spaced positions from said main body;
• a first operating unit mounted to said main body adjacent one of said spaced positions, said first operating unit having an input element operable to generate a signal;
• a second operating unit mounted to said main body adjacent another one of said spaced positions, said second operating unit having an input element operable to generate a signal;
• third and fourth operating units mounted to said main body, said third operating unit being positioned adjacent said one of said spaced positions and having an input element operable to generate a signal, and said fourth operating unit being positioned adjacent said another one of said spaced positions and having an input element operable to generate a signal;
• and
• a vibration-imparting unit arranged in each of said first and second grips.

An operating device for a game machine, comprising:

• a main body having front and rear sides;
• first and second grips protruding at spaced positions from said rear side of said main body;
• a first operating unit mounted to said main body adjacent one of said spaced positions, said first operating unit having an input element operable to generate a signal;
• a second operating unit mounted to said main body adjacent another one of said spaced positions, said second operating unit having an input element operable to generate a signal;
• third and fourth operating units mounted to said main body, each of said third and fourth operating units having an input element operable to generate a signal, said third and fourth operating units projecting from said main body between said first and second grips;
• and
• a vibration-imparting unit arranged in each of said first and second grips.

An operating device for a game machine, comprising:

• a main body;
• first and second grips protruding at spaced positions from said main body;
• a first operating unit mounted to said main body adjacent one of said spaced positions, said first operating unit having an input element operable to generate a signal;
• a second operating unit mounted to said main body adjacent another one of said spaced positions, said second operating unit having an input element operable to generate a signal;
• a third operating unit projecting from said first operating unit to a position between said first and second grips, said third operating unit having an input element operable to generate a signal;
• a fourth operating unit projecting from said second operating unit to a position between said first and second grips, said fourth operating unit having an input element operable to generate a signal;
• and
• a vibration-imparting unit arranged in each of said first and second grips.

An operating device for a game machine, comprising:

• a main body;
• first and second grips protruding at spaced positions from said main body;
• a first operating unit mounted to said main body adjacent one of said spaced positions, said first operating unit having an input element operable to generate a signal;
• a second operating unit mounted to said main body adjacent another one of said spaced positions, said second operating unit having an input element operable to generate a signal;
• third and fourth operating units mounted to said main body, said third operating unit being positioned adjacent said first grip and having an input element operable to generate a signal, and said fourth operating unit being positioned adjacent said second grip and having an input element operable to generate a signal;
• and
• a vibration-imparting unit arranged in each of said first and second grips.

A game machine, comprising:

• a main unit for reading a game program;
• and
• an operating device interconnected with said main unit, said operating device including:
• a main body;
• first and second grips protruding at spaced positions from said main body;
• a first operating unit mounted to said main body adjacent one of said spaced positions, said first operating unit having an input element operable to generate a signal;
• a second operating unit mounted to said main body adjacent another one of said spaced positions, said second operating unit having an input element operable to generate a signal;
• third and fourth operating units mounted to said main body, said third operating unit being positioned adjacent said first operating unit and having an input element operable to generate a signal, and said fourth operating unit being positioned adjacent said second operating unit and having an input element operable to generate a signal;
• and
• a vibration-imparting unit arranged in each of said first and second grips.

A game machine, comprising:

• a main unit for reading a game program;
• and
• an operating device interconnected with said main unit, said operating device including:
• a main body;
• first and second grips protruding at spaced positions from said main body;
• a first operating unit mounted to said main body adjacent one of said spaced positions, said first operating unit having an input element operable to generate a signal;
• a second operating unit mounted to said main body adjacent another one of said spaced positions, said second operating unit having an input element operable to generate a signal;
• third and fourth operating units mounted to said main body so as to be positioned between said first and second grips, each of said third and fourth operating units having an input element operable to generate a signal;
• and
• a vibration-imparting unit arranged in each of said first and second grips.

A game machine, comprising:

• a main unit for reading a game program;
• an operating device interconnected with said main unit, said operating device including:
• a main body;
• first and second grips protruding at spaced positions from said main body;
• the first operating unit mounted to said main body adjacent one of said spaced positions, said first operating unit having an input element operable to generate a signal;
• a second operating unit mounted to said main body adjacent another one of said spaced positions, said second operating unit having an input element operable to generate a signal;
• third and fourth operating units mounted to said main body, said third operating unit being positioned adjacent said one of said spaced positions and having an input element operable to generate a signal, and said fourth operating unit being positioned adjacent said another one of said spaced positions and having an input element operable to generate a signal;
• and
• a vibration-imparting unit arranged in each of said first and second grips.

A game machine, comprising:

• a main unit for reading a game program;
• and
• an operating device interconnected with said main unit, said operating device including:
• a main body having front and rear sides;
• first and second grips protruding at spaced positions from said rear side of said main body;
• a first operating unit mounted to said main body adjacent one of said spaced positions, said first operating unit having an input element operable to generate a signal;
• a second operating unit mounted to said main body adjacent another one of said spaced positions, said second operating unit having an input element operable to generate a signal;
• third and fourth operating units mounted to said main body, each of said third and fourth operating units having an input element operable to generate a signal, said third and fourth operating units projecting from said main body between said first and second grips;
• and
• a vibration-imparting unit arranged in each of said first and second grips.

A game machine, comprising:

• a main unit for reading a game program;
• and
• an operating device interconnected with said main unit, said operating device including:
• a main body;
• first and second grips protruding at spaced positions from said main body;
• a first operating unit mounted to said main body adjacent one of said spaced positions, said first operating unit having an input element operable to generate a signal;
• a second operating unit mounted to said main body adjacent another one of said spaced positions, said second operating unit having an input element operable to generate a signal;
• a third operating unit projecting from said first operating unit to a position between said first and second grips, said third operating unit having an input element operable to generate a signal;
• a fourth operating unit projecting from said second operating unit to a position between said first and second grips, said fourth operating unit having an input element operable to generate a signal;
• and
• a vibration-imparting unit arranged in each of said first and second grips.

A game machine, comprising:

• a main unit for reading a game program;
• and
• an operating device interconnected with said main unit, said operating device including:
• main body;
• first and second grips protruding at spaced positions from said main body;
• a first operating unit mounted to said main body adjacent one of said spaced positions, said first operating unit having an input element operable to generate a signal;
• a second operating unit mounted to said main body adjacent another one of said spaced positions, said second operating unit having an input element operable to generate a signal;
• third and fourth operating units mounted to said main body, said third operating unit being positioned adjacent said first grip and having an input element operable to generate a signal, and said fourth operating unit being positioned adjacent said second grip and having an input element operable to generate a signal;
• and
• a vibration-imparting unit arranged in each of said first and second grips.