A remote control car equipped with a gun-type remote controller

By designing a rotatable steering assembly in the remote control of the remote-controlled car with a gun-type remote control, the problem of the inability to switch the steering handwheel position is solved, and the handwheel position can be flexibly adjusted to suit people with different usage habits, thus improving the applicability of the remote control.

CN122124476APending Publication Date: 2026-06-02ZHONGSHAN HUANDEXING TOY TECH CO LTD

Patent Information

Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Applications(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
ZHONGSHAN HUANDEXING TOY TECH CO LTD
Filing Date
2026-03-10
Publication Date
2026-06-02

AI Technical Summary

Technical Problem

In existing remote control gun-type remote controls for cars, the installation position of the steering handwheel cannot be switched, making it difficult to adapt to people with different usage habits.

Method used

Design a remote control for a car with a gun-type remote control. By setting a rotatable steering assembly on the outer shell, the position of the handwheel can be adjusted, and the steering assembly can be rotated to adapt to the use of people with different habits.

Benefits of technology

The handwheel position can be flexibly adjusted to suit different users' habits, thus improving the applicability of the remote control.

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Abstract

This invention relates to the field of remote-controlled vehicles, and in particular to a remote-controlled vehicle with a pistol-type remote controller. The controller includes a housing and a steering assembly. The housing has a notch, and the steering assembly is installed within the notch. One of the housing and the steering assembly has a shaft hole, and the other has a rotating shaft. The rotating shaft engages with the shaft hole, allowing the steering assembly to be rotatably connected within the notch. By providing a rotatable steering assembly, which is rotatably mounted on the housing, the position of the handwheel can be adjusted according to actual needs, accommodating users with different habits.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to the field of remote-controlled vehicles, and in particular to a remote-controlled vehicle equipped with a gun-type remote controller. Background Technology

[0002] Existing remote-controlled car gun-type remote controllers use a steering handwheel to control the vehicle's steering.

[0003] For example, patent document CN204723766U discloses a wireless gun-type remote controller, including a gun-type housing, a steering wheel knob, a trigger button, a control circuit, and a flight control key group operated by the left thumb. The flight control key group includes four buttons arranged in a cross direction, and the output end of the buttons is connected to the control circuit.

[0004] For example, patent document CN209137972U discloses a gun-type remote control with a detachable handle, including a main unit and a handle. The main unit and the handle adopt a split structure design and are combined together by a sliding snap-fit ​​method.

[0005] However, in the above technologies, the steering handwheel is either fixed to the left or right side of the remote control, and the installation position of the steering handwheel cannot be switched, making it difficult to adapt to the use of people with different habits.

[0006] Therefore, a remote control car with a gun-type remote controller is proposed to solve the above-mentioned technical problems. Summary of the Invention

[0007] To solve the above-mentioned technical problems, the purpose of this invention is to provide a remote control for a car with a gun-type remote control, which has the advantage of being able to switch the position of the steering handwheel and can meet the needs of people with different habits.

[0008] The technical solution adopted by the present invention to solve the problem is: a remote control for a remote control car with a gun-type remote control, including a housing and a steering assembly. The housing includes a vertically arranged handheld part and a main body part located at the top of the handheld part. The main body part is provided with a notch. The steering assembly is installed in the notch. One of the housing and the steering assembly is provided with a shaft hole, and the other is provided with a rotating shaft. The rotating shaft cooperates with the shaft hole, so that the steering assembly is rotatably connected in the notch.

[0009] As a further improvement to the above technical solution, the remote control vehicle equipped with a gun-type remote controller has intersecting X-axis, Y-axis and Z-axis, and the steering assembly rotates around the X-axis; the outer periphery of the steering assembly is provided with multiple sidewalls, the sidewalls including a pair of parallel horizontal sidewalls and a pair of parallel vertical sidewalls, the horizontal sidewalls and vertical sidewalls being perpendicular to each other, the horizontal sidewalls being arranged in the XY plane, and the vertical sidewalls being arranged in the XZ plane; the steering assembly also includes a handwheel, the handwheel being mounted on the vertical sidewalls.

[0010] As a further improvement to the above technical solution, the rotating shaft is disposed on the steering assembly, and the shaft hole is disposed in the notch; the rotating shaft is provided with a baffle, and when the rotating shaft is inserted into the shaft hole, the baffle abuts against the inner wall of the shaft hole.

[0011] As a further improvement to the above technical solution, the steering assembly includes a mounting base and a cover that cooperate with each other, a variable potentiometer is provided inside the steering assembly, and a handwheel is installed on the outside of the cover.

[0012] As a further improvement to the above technical solution, a mounting plate is fixedly installed inside the steering assembly, the variable potentiometer is fixedly installed on one side of the mounting plate, and a limiting component is rotatably installed on the mounting plate; the limiting component is provided with a flat hole, the variable potentiometer is provided with a control rod, and the control rod is inserted into the flat hole; the limiting component is provided with a limiting block, the mounting plate is provided with a limiting hole, and the limiting block is adapted to the limiting hole.

[0013] As a further improvement to the above technical solution, the mounting plate is provided with a torsion spring, and the two ends of the torsion spring abut against the limiting block.

[0014] As a further improvement to the above technical solution, the handwheel includes a disc brake, the disc brake is provided with a snap-fit ​​part, the cover is provided with a snap-fit ​​hole, and the snap-fit ​​part is inserted into the snap-fit ​​hole.

[0015] As a further improvement to the above technical solution, the handwheel includes a hub, a connecting post is provided on the hub, a connecting member is inserted into the limiting member, and the connecting post is inserted into the connecting member.

[0016] As a further improvement to the above technical solution, a flexible ring is provided on the outside of the wheel hub.

[0017] The beneficial effects of this invention are: by setting a rotatable steering assembly, which is rotatably mounted on the housing, the position of the handwheel can be adjusted according to actual needs, adapting to the use of people with different habits. Attached Figure Description

[0018] The present invention will be further explained and described below with reference to the accompanying drawings and specific embodiments.

[0019] Figure 1 This is a structural view of the right-hand control handwheel of the present invention; Figure 2 for Figure 1 The exploded view shown; Figure 3 This is an exploded view of the steering assembly in this invention; Figure 4This is a structural view of the invention when the control wheel is switched to the left hand. Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the steering assembly of the present invention; Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the disc brake of the present invention; Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the limiting component of the present invention; In the diagram: 1. Outer shell; 11. Notch; 12. Shaft hole; 2. Steering assembly; 201. Horizontal side wall; 202. Vertical side wall; 21. Rotating shaft; 211. Baffle; 22. Mounting base; 23. Mounting plate; 231. Limiting hole; 24. Variable potentiometer; 241. Control lever; 25. Limiting component; 251. Limiting block; 252. Flat hole; 26. Torsion spring; 27. Connecting component; 28. Cover; 281. Snap-fit ​​hole; 3. Handwheel; 31. Wheel hub; 32. Connecting column; 33. Disc brake; 34. Snap-fit ​​part; 35. Flexible ring. Detailed Implementation

[0020] This section will describe in detail specific embodiments of the present invention. Preferred embodiments of the present invention are shown in the accompanying drawings. The purpose of the drawings is to supplement the textual description with graphics, so that people can intuitively and vividly understand each technical feature and overall technical solution of the present invention, but they should not be construed as limiting the scope of protection of the present invention.

[0021] In the description of this invention, it should be understood that the orientation descriptions, such as up, down, front, back, left, right, etc., are based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings. They are only for the convenience of describing this invention and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation. Therefore, they should not be construed as limiting this invention.

[0022] In the description of this invention, "several" means one or more, "more than" means two or more, "greater than," "less than," and "exceeding" are understood to exclude the stated number, while "above," "below," and "within" are understood to include the stated number. The use of "first" and "second" in the description is merely for distinguishing technical features and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance, or implicitly indicating the number of indicated technical features, or implicitly indicating the order of the indicated technical features.

[0023] In the description of this invention, unless otherwise explicitly defined, terms such as "setting," "installing," and "connecting" should be interpreted broadly, and those skilled in the art can reasonably determine the specific meaning of the above terms in this invention in conjunction with the specific content of the technical solution.

[0024] Reference Figures 1 to 7A remote control for a remote-controlled car with a gun-type remote controller has intersecting X-axis, Y-axis and Z-axis, including: a housing 1, the top of the housing 1 has a notch 11, a steering assembly 2 is rotatably mounted in the notch 11, the steering assembly 2 rotates on the plane formed by the Y and Z axes; the steering assembly 2 includes a mounting base 22, a variable potentiometer 24 is provided in the mounting base 22, a cover 28 is provided on the mounting base 22, the control lever 241 of the variable potentiometer 24 extends to the other side of the mounting plate 23 and is inserted into the flat hole 252 of the limiting member 25, the control lever 241 rotates synchronously with the limiting member 25, and also includes a handwheel 3, the handwheel 3 includes a hub 31, a connecting post 32 is provided on the hub 31, a connecting member 27 is inserted into the limiting member 25, the limiting member 25 rotates synchronously with the connecting member 27, and the connecting post 32 is inserted into the connecting member 27. The connecting post 32 on the handwheel 3 is inserted into the connecting piece 27, and then the connecting piece 27 and the limiting piece 25 are inserted. The flat hole in the limiting piece 25 is then inserted into the control rod 241, thereby controlling the control rod 241 and controlling the operation of the variable potentiometer 24 to achieve steering. When it is necessary to switch between left and right hand control, the steering assembly 2 is rotated in the notch 11, and the interface allows the handwheel 3 to be located on the left or right side of the housing 1, thereby adapting to the use of people with different habits.

[0025] In a preferred embodiment, the outer periphery of the steering assembly 2 is provided with multiple sidewalls, including a pair of parallel horizontal sidewalls 201 and a pair of parallel vertical sidewalls 202. The horizontal sidewalls 201 and vertical sidewalls 202 are perpendicular to each other. The horizontal sidewalls 201 are located on opposite sides in the Z-direction, and the vertical sidewalls 202 are located on opposite sides in the Y-direction. The steering assembly 2 also includes a handwheel 3, which is mounted on the vertical sidewalls 202. By providing the perpendicular horizontal sidewalls 201 and vertical sidewalls 202, it is convenient to rotate the steering assembly 2 while also allowing the steering handwheel 2 to be rotated to a vertical 90° position for operation, with a rotation angle of 90°.

[0026] In a preferred embodiment, shaft holes 12 are provided on both opposite sides of the notch 11 in the X direction, and rotating shafts 21 are provided on both opposite sides of the steering assembly 2 in the X direction. The rotating shafts 21 are rotatably inserted into the shaft holes 12, and baffles 211 are provided on the rotating shafts 21. When the rotating shafts 21 are inserted into the shaft holes 12, the baffles 211 abut against the inner wall of the shaft holes 12. This ensures a stable connection between the steering assembly 2 and the outer casing 1.

[0027] In a preferred embodiment, a mounting plate 23 is fixedly installed inside the mounting base 22. The variable potentiometer 24 is fixedly installed on one side of the mounting plate 23. A limiting member 25 is installed on the mounting plate 23 to allow rotation. The limiting member 25 is connected to the control rod 241. The limiting member 25 is provided with a limiting block 251, and the mounting plate 23 is provided with a limiting hole 231. The limiting block 251 is adapted to the limiting hole 231. This can prevent the control rod 241 of the variable potentiometer 24 from rotating beyond the limited range and being damaged.

[0028] In a preferred embodiment, the mounting plate 23 is provided with a torsion spring 26, the two ends of which abut against the limiting block 251. The torsion spring 26 can cause the handwheel 3 to return to its original position after being turned and released.

[0029] In a preferred embodiment, the handwheel 3 includes a disc brake 33, which has a locking part 34, and the cover 28 has a locking hole 281. The locking part 34 is inserted into the locking hole 281, and the two are engaged to ensure that the disc brake 33 will not rotate when the handwheel 3 rotates. Both the disc brake 33 and the cover 28 have through holes in their middle parts, and the connecting post 32 on the hub 31 passes through the two through holes in sequence and is inserted into the connecting member 27.

[0030] In a preferred embodiment, the handwheel 3 includes a hub 31, a connecting post 32 is provided on the hub 31, a connecting member 27 is inserted into the limiting member 25, and the connecting post 32 is inserted into the connecting member 27.

[0031] In a preferred embodiment, the wheel hub 31 is provided with a flexible ring 35, which can improve the feel.

[0032] The above are merely preferred embodiments of the present invention and do not limit the patent scope of the present invention. All equivalent structural transformations made using the contents of the present invention's specification and drawings under the inventive concept of the present invention, or direct or indirect applications in other related technical fields, are included within the patent protection scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. A remote control for a remote-controlled car with a gun-type remote controller, comprising a housing (1) and a steering assembly (2), the housing (1) comprising a vertically arranged handheld part and a main body part disposed at the top of the handheld part, the main body part having a notch (11), the steering assembly (2) being installed within the notch (11), characterized in that: One of the housing (1) and the steering assembly (2) is provided with a shaft hole (12), and the other is provided with a rotating shaft (21). The rotating shaft (21) engages with the shaft hole (12) so that the steering assembly (2) is rotatably connected within the notch (11).

2. The remote control for a remote-controlled car with a gun-type remote control as described in claim 1, characterized in that: The remote control vehicle is equipped with a gun-type remote controller, which has two intersecting X-axis, Y-axis and Z-axis, and the steering assembly (2) rotates around the X-axis; The steering assembly (2) has a plurality of sidewalls on its outer periphery. The sidewalls include a pair of parallel horizontal sidewalls (201) and a pair of parallel vertical sidewalls (202). The horizontal sidewalls (201) and the vertical sidewalls (202) are perpendicular to each other. The horizontal sidewalls (201) are located in the XY plane and the vertical sidewalls (202) are located in the XZ plane. The steering assembly (2) also includes a handwheel (3) mounted on the vertical sidewall (202).

3. The remote control for a remote-controlled car with a gun-type remote control as described in claim 2, characterized in that: The rotating shaft (21) is disposed on the steering assembly (2), and the shaft hole (12) is disposed within the notch (11); The rotating shaft (21) is provided with a baffle (211). When the rotating shaft (21) is inserted into the shaft hole (12), the baffle (211) abuts against the inner wall of the shaft hole (12).

4. A remote control for a remote-controlled car with a gun-type remote control as described in claim 2, characterized in that: The steering assembly (2) includes a mounting base (22) and a cover (28) that cooperate with each other. A variable potentiometer (24) is provided inside the steering assembly (2), and a handwheel (3) is installed on the outside of the cover (28).

5. A remote control car with a gun-type remote controller as described in claim 4, characterized in that: The steering assembly (2) is fixedly installed with a mounting plate (23), the variable potentiometer (24) is fixedly installed on one side of the mounting plate (23), and a limiting member (25) is rotatably installed on the mounting plate (23). The limiting member (25) is provided with a flat hole (252), and the variable potentiometer (24) is provided with a control rod (241), which is inserted into the flat hole (252); The limiting member (25) is provided with a limiting block (251), and the mounting plate (23) is provided with a limiting hole (231). The limiting block (251) is adapted to the limiting hole (231).

6. A remote control for a remote-controlled car with a gun-type remote control as described in claim 5, characterized in that: The mounting plate (23) is provided with a torsion spring (26), and the two ends of the torsion spring (26) abut against the limiting block (251).

7. A remote control for a remote-controlled car with a gun-type remote control as described in claim 6, characterized in that: The handwheel (3) includes a disc brake (33), the disc brake (33) is provided with a snap-fit ​​part (34), the cover (28) is provided with a snap-fit ​​hole (281), and the snap-fit ​​part (34) is inserted into the snap-fit ​​hole (281).

8. A remote control for a remote-controlled car with a gun-type remote control as described in claim 7, characterized in that: The handwheel (3) includes a hub (31), a connecting post (32) is provided on the hub (31), a connector (27) is inserted into the limiting member (25), and the connecting post (32) is inserted into the connector (27).

9. A remote control for a remote-controlled car with a gun-type remote control as described in claim 8, characterized in that: The hub (31) is provided with a flexible ring (35).