Remote controller
By designing ergonomic depressions and handheld parts on the remote control and reasonably laying the operating lever and buttons, the problem of inconvenient operation of the existing remote control is solved, and the comfort and flexibility of use is improved.
Patent Information
- Application Number
- CN202422557330.2
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2024-10-23
- Publication Date
- 2025-08-26
- Estimated Expiration
- 2034-10-23
AI Technical Summary
The handheld part of the existing drone remote control is not ergonomic, the key span is too large, which is inconvenient to operate and can easily lead to fatigue, affecting the flexibility of use and the sense of handling.
Design an ergonomic depression and an ergonomic grip design handheld part, reasonably layout the operating lever and keys, increase the span between the operating lever and the display screen, set up multiple custom function keys and auxiliary rockers, and optimize the key layout to reduce mist touch.
It improves the operating comfort and flexibility of the remote control, reduces the fatigue of long-term use, and enhances the convenience and accuracy of control.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] The present application relates to the technical field of remote control devices, and in particular to a remote control. Background Art
[0002] A drone, also known as an unmanned aerial vehicle, is an unmanned aircraft that is controlled by a radio remote control device and a self-contained program control device. As the use of drones becomes more and more common, drones are often equipped with a drone remote control.
[0003] However, existing drone remote controls all have drawbacks. The grip isn't ergonomically designed, and the buttons are too wide, sometimes requiring the user to lift their hand off the grip to press them. Furthermore, when using the thumbstick to quickly click a button, the user must lean their entire hand and wrist forward toward the control panel, sometimes blocking the display. This makes operation awkward and prone to misdirection. These factors can lead to fatigue after prolonged use of the remote, reducing flexibility and controllability. Utility Model Content
[0004] In order to solve the above problems existing in the prior art, the present application provides a remote control.
[0005] This application proposes a remote control, comprising:
[0006] A housing, wherein the housing is formed with a front face and side faces, the front face including side edges connected to the side faces;
[0007] a display screen, the display screen being arranged on the front side;
[0008] an operating lever, the operating lever being arranged on the front surface and being located between the side edge and the display screen;
[0009] The side edge below the operating lever extends toward the display screen, so that a recessed portion fitting the shape of a hand is formed between the side surface and the side edge.
[0010] Preferably, the shell further forms a back surface, the back surface includes a hand-held portion arranged away from the recessed portion, the hand-held portion bends and extends toward the side surface to connect with the side surface, and the hand-held portion is made of elastic material.
[0011] Preferably, a clamping portion is formed on the upper end of the hand-held portion.
[0012] Preferably, a first button is provided on the clamping portion, and the first button is a custom function button.
[0013] Preferably, the shell further forms a top surface, the top surface is connected to the side surface, the top surface and the side surface are inclined to form an inclined surface, and a second button is provided on the inclined surface, and the second button is a custom function button.
[0014] Preferably, the second button is one or more of a physical button, a dial, a rocker, a gear switch, and a knob.
[0015] Preferably, an auxiliary rocker is further provided on the front side, and the auxiliary rocker is located between the side edge below the operating lever and the display screen, and the auxiliary rocker is a custom function rocker.
[0016] Preferably, the operating stick includes a left operating stick and a right operating stick, and a plurality of third buttons are also provided on the front side, and the plurality of third buttons are respectively distributed between the side edges below the left operating stick and the right operating stick and the display screen, and the plurality of third buttons are custom function keys.
[0017] Preferably, the shell also forms a bottom surface, and a plurality of fourth buttons are provided on the front side near the bottom surface. The plurality of fourth buttons are distributed between the recessed portion and the display screen, and the plurality of fourth buttons are used to switch the flight mode.
[0018] Preferably, a mis-touch prevention protrusion is provided on the front surface at a position between adjacent third buttons or fourth buttons.
[0019] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial results of this application are:
[0020] (1) By designing a recessed portion between the side edge and the side of the front of the remote control, the ergonomic design is achieved. When the user uses the remote control, the wrist can be held on the recessed portion, which reduces fatigue caused by long-term use of the remote control and increases the comfort of operation. At the same time, the operating lever is set between the side edge and the display screen. The span between the user's hand and the operating lever is smaller, making operation more convenient and without blocking the display screen.
[0021] (2) The back of the remote control is equipped with an ergonomic gripping part and a clamping part. When using the remote control, the user can hold the wrist on the concave part, and the middle finger and ring finger can be clamped on the clamping part, which increases the comfort of holding the hand.
[0022] (3) The remote controller is designed with multiple custom function buttons on the clamping part, inclined surface and front surface. Users can press the buttons with their middle finger, index finger, thumb and other parts, which improves the operational flexibility. It is equipped with multiple flight mode switching buttons. At the same time, an auxiliary joystick with custom functions is added below the operating stick for custom function control of the gimbal, making the control more convenient and diverse. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
[0023] The accompanying drawings are included to provide a further understanding of the embodiments and are incorporated into and constitute a part of this specification. The accompanying drawings illustrate the embodiments and, together with the description, serve to explain the principles of the present application. Other embodiments and many of the expected advantages of the embodiments will be readily apparent as they become better understood by reference to the following detailed description. The elements of the drawings are not necessarily to scale with respect to each other. Like reference numerals designate corresponding similar parts.
[0024] Figure 1 is a schematic diagram of the three-dimensional structure of a remote control according to an embodiment of the present application;
[0025] Figure 2 This is a structural diagram for highlighting the back of the remote control according to an embodiment of the present application.
[0026] The meaning of each number in the figure is: 1. Remote control; 11. Shell; 111. Front; 112. Side; 1121. Side edge; 1122. Recessed part; 113. Top surface; 114. Bottom surface; 115. Back; 116. Slant; 12. Display screen; 13. Left joystick; 14. Right joystick; 15. Hand-held part; 16. Clamping part; 17. First button; 18. Second button; 19. Antenna; 20. Auxiliary joystick; 21. Third button; 22. Fourth button; 23. Silk-screen area; 24. Anti-accidental touch protrusion. DETAILED DESCRIPTION
[0027] In the following detailed description, reference is made to the accompanying drawings, which form a part of the detailed description and are shown by illustrative specific embodiments in which the present application can be practiced. In this regard, directional terms, such as "top", "bottom", "left", "right", "up", "down", etc., are used with reference to the orientation of the figures being described. Because the components of the embodiments can be positioned in several different orientations, directional terms are used for illustrative purposes and are in no way limiting. It should be understood that other embodiments can be utilized or logical changes can be made without departing from the scope of the present application. Therefore, the following detailed description should not be taken in a limiting sense, and the scope of the present application is defined by the appended claims.
[0028] This application proposes a remote control, Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the three-dimensional structure of a remote controller according to an embodiment of the present application is shown. Figure 1As shown, the remote control 1 includes a housing 11, a display screen 12 and operating rods, and the operating rods include a left operating rod 13 and a right operating rod 14. The housing 11 is formed with a front face 111 and two side faces 112. The front face 111 includes side edges 1121 on both sides. The front face 111 is connected to the two side faces 112 through the side edges 1121 on both sides. The display screen 12 is arranged in the middle of the front face 111. The left operating rod 13 and the right operating rod 14 are arranged on the front face 111, and the left operating rod 13 and the right operating rod 14 are respectively arranged at positions between the two side edges 1121 and the display screen 12. Among them, the two side edges 1121 located below the left operating rod 13 and the right operating rod 14 respectively give way and extend in the direction close to the display screen 12, so that recessed portions 1122 are respectively formed between the two side faces 112 and the two side edges 1121, and the recessed portions 1122 fit the human wrist.
[0029] The remote control 1 of this embodiment features an ergonomically designed recessed portion 1122 between the side edge 1121 of the front 111 of the housing 11 and the side surface 112. This allows the user to rest their wrist on the recessed portion 1122 when using the remote control 1, reducing fatigue from prolonged use and increasing operational comfort. Furthermore, the operating lever is positioned between the side edge 1121 and the display screen 12, minimizing the distance between the user's hand and the lever, making operation more convenient without obstructing the display screen 12.
[0030] In this embodiment, the remote controller 1 is a drone remote controller for controlling a drone. In other embodiments, the remote controller can be used to control an unmanned ship or an unmanned vehicle. The remote controller can also be used to connect to an electronic device to control the electronic device, which is not limited here.
[0031] In this embodiment, the remote controller 1 can control the drone's flight attitude, such as pitch, roll, and yaw; the drone's flight modes, such as takeoff, landing, hovering, circling, and tracking; the drone's flight parameters, such as speed, acceleration, and altitude; and the drone's flight trajectory, such as autonomous or manual flight. The drone can be equipped with a gimbal camera, and the remote controller 1 can control the gimbal camera to capture images during flight, which can be either pictures or videos.
[0032] In this embodiment, the operating lever protrudes from the front face 111 and is rotatable relative to the housing 11. By turning the operating lever, the user can control the flight of the drone or the gimbal camera, etc. For example, turning the operating lever can control the movement direction, movement posture, and movement speed of the remote-controlled drone.
[0033] In this embodiment, the display screen 12 is used to display information such as the imaging information of the gimbal camera and the flight parameters of the drone. The display screen 12 can also be used to display parameter information of the remote controller 1 itself. In this embodiment, the display screen 12 is rectangular. In other embodiments, the display screen can also be square, circular, oval, or other shapes, without limitation.
[0034] Figure 2 The schematic diagram of the structure of the back of the remote control is shown in FIG. Figure 1 and Figure 2 The housing 11 further comprises a back surface 115, and two sides of the back surface 115 are respectively formed with handles 15 disposed opposite to the two recessed portions 1122. The handles 15 bend and extend toward the side surfaces 112 to connect with the side surfaces 112. The handles 15 are made of an elastic material.
[0035] The remote control 1 of this embodiment has a hand-held portion 15 with an ergonomic grip design added to the back 115 of the shell 11. When the user uses the remote control 1, the wrist can be held on the recessed portion 1122, and the palm and fingers can be held on the hand-held portion 15, which increases the comfort of holding the hand.
[0036] In this embodiment, the handheld portion 15 is made of silicone material. In other embodiments, the handheld portion can be made of any other flexible or elastic material, which is not limited here.
[0037] Continue to refer to Figure 2 The upper end of the handheld portion 15 is protruded to form a clamping portion 16, and the clamping portion 16 is provided with a first button 17, wherein the first button 17 is a custom function button.
[0038] In the remote control 1 of this embodiment, a clamping portion 16 is additionally designed on the hand-held portion 15 of the back side 115 of the shell 11. When the user operates the remote control 1, the middle finger and the ring finger can be clamped on the clamping portion 16 to increase the comfort of operation. At the same time, the user can place the middle finger on the clamping portion 16 to operate the first button 17, thereby improving the flexibility of operation.
[0039] Continue to refer to Figure 1 The housing 11 further includes a top surface 113, with two sides of the top surface 113 connected to the two side surfaces 112. A sloped transition 116 is formed between the top surface 113 and the two side surfaces 112. A second button 18 is disposed on the sloped surface 116. The second button 18 is a custom function button. The remote control 1 also includes two antennas 19, which protrude from the two sloped surfaces 116 and extend upward.
[0040] In this embodiment, the remote control 1 has inclined surfaces 116 on both sides of the top surface 113 of the housing 11. This allows the user to place their index finger on the inclined surfaces 116 while operating the second button 18, thereby improving operational flexibility. Furthermore, two antennas 19 are disposed on the inclined surfaces 116, and when folded and stored, the antennas 19 fit neatly within the top surface 113.
[0041] In this embodiment, multiple second buttons 18 are provided, specifically three, and the three second buttons 18 are a physical button, a dial, and a gear switch. In other embodiments, the number of second buttons can be one or any other number, and the second button can be at least one or more of a physical button, a dial, a rocker, a gear switch, and a knob, without limitation.
[0042] Continue to refer to Figure 1 An auxiliary joystick 20 is also provided on the front 111, wherein the auxiliary joystick 20 is located between the side edge 1121 below the left operating stick 13 and the display screen 12, and the auxiliary joystick 20 is used to control the angle of the sky end gimbal camera.
[0043] The remote controller 1 of this embodiment is provided with an original auxiliary joystick 20 on the front 111 , which can be used to control the angle of the pan-tilt camera, thereby controlling the pan-tilt camera to flexibly shoot images.
[0044] In this embodiment, the auxiliary rocker 20 is disposed between the recessed portion 1122 and the display screen 12 . To achieve a more reasonable layout, the volume of the auxiliary rocker 20 is smaller than that of the left operating stick 13 .
[0045] In this embodiment, one auxiliary rocker 20 is provided, and the auxiliary rocker 20 is arranged below the left operating stick 13. In other embodiments, the auxiliary rocker can also be arranged below the right operating stick; two auxiliary rockers can also be provided, and the two auxiliary rockers are respectively arranged below the left operating stick and the right operating stick, which is not limited here.
[0046] In this embodiment, the auxiliary joystick 20 is used to control the angle of the gimbal camera. In other embodiments, the auxiliary joystick can also be customized to adjust at least one or more of the following: flight mode, gimbal camera focal length, gimbal camera joints, gimbal camera zoom, and gimbal camera exposure.
[0047] Continue to refer to Figure 1 The front surface 111 is also provided with a plurality of third buttons 21, which are respectively distributed between the side edges 1121 below the left operating stick 13 and the right operating stick 14 and the display screen 12, and the plurality of third buttons 21 are custom function keys.
[0048] The remote control 1 of this embodiment is equipped with a plurality of third buttons 21 between the side edge 1121 below the operating rod and the display screen 12. The plurality of third buttons 21 are reasonably arranged and concentrated on both sides of the display screen 12, which is convenient for user operation without blocking the display screen 12. At the same time, the plurality of third buttons 21 can be customized in function, thereby improving the flexibility of operation of the remote control 1.
[0049] In this embodiment, there are five third buttons 21, two of which are located below the auxiliary joystick 20, and three of which are located below the right operating stick 14, making the overall layout more symmetrical and aesthetically pleasing. In other embodiments, the number and layout of the third buttons can be adjusted according to actual needs.
[0050] Continue to refer to Figure 1 The front surface 111 also forms a bottom surface 114, and a plurality of fourth buttons 22 are provided on the front surface 111 near the bottom surface 114. The plurality of fourth buttons 22 are distributed between the recessed portion 1122 and the display screen 12, and the plurality of fourth buttons 22 are used to switch the flight mode.
[0051] The remote control 1 of this embodiment is provided with a plurality of fourth buttons 22 at a position between the side edge 1121 near the bottom surface 114 and the display screen 12. The plurality of fourth buttons 22 are reasonably arranged and centrally arranged on the bottom surface 114 of the display screen 12, which is convenient for user operation without blocking the display screen 12. At the same time, the plurality of fourth buttons 22 can flexibly switch the flight mode, thereby improving the flexibility of the operation of the remote control 1.
[0052] In this embodiment, there are six fourth buttons 22 , which are divided into two groups, each group having three fourth buttons. The two groups of fourth buttons 22 are respectively distributed between the two sides of the bottom surface 114 and the display screen 12 .
[0053] Continue to refer to Figure 1 The front surface 111 is also provided with a silk screen area 23, which is provided in the middle position where the front surface 111 connects to the bottom surface 114. The silk screen area 23 can be used for customizing a logo icon.
[0054] Continue to refer to Figure 1 The front surface 111 is provided with anti-accidental touch protrusions 24 at positions between adjacent third buttons 21 and fourth buttons 22. Since the multiple buttons are arranged relatively densely, the anti-accidental touch protrusions 24 can prevent users from accidentally touching the buttons when operating them.
[0055] In this embodiment, the upper end of the display screen 12 is close to the top surface 113, and a certain area is reserved between the two sides of the display screen 12 and the side surfaces 112, and between the lower end and the bottom surface 114, so that multiple operating levers and buttons can be arranged, so that the key span is smaller when the user operates, and the display screen 12 will not be blocked during operation, which greatly improves the operating experience.
[0056] In this embodiment, the first button 17, the second button 18 and the third button 21 are all custom function buttons. The first button 17, the second button 18 and the third button 21 can be at least any one of a physical button, a dial, a joystick, a gear switch, and a knob. The custom functions of the first button 17, the second button 18 and the third button 21 can be at least one or more of adjusting the flight mode, the gimbal camera focal length, the gimbal camera joint, the gimbal camera shooting magnification, and the gimbal camera exposure, and are not limited here.
[0057] This application proposes a remote control 1. An ergonomically designed recessed portion 1122 is designed between the side edge 1121 and the side surface 112 of the front 111 of the remote control 1. An ergonomically designed handheld portion 15 and clamping portion 16 are added to the back 115 of the remote control 1. When using the remote control 1, the user can hold the wrist on the recessed portion 1122, the palm on the handheld portion 15, and the middle and ring fingers on the clamping portion 16. This reduces fatigue from prolonged use of the remote control 1 and increases operational comfort. An operating lever is positioned between the side edge 1121 and the display screen 12, minimizing the distance between the user's hand and the operating lever, making operation more convenient without obstructing the display screen 12. At the same time, a first button 17 that can be operated by the middle finger is provided on the clamping portion 16, a second button 18 that can be operated by the index finger is provided on the inclined surface 116, and an auxiliary joystick 20 that can be operated by the thumb, multiple third buttons 21 and a fourth button 22 are provided between the side edge 1121 and the display screen 12, which greatly improves the operational flexibility of the remote control 1.
[0058] Obviously, those skilled in the art can make various modifications and changes to the embodiments of the present application without departing from the spirit and scope of the present application. In this way, if these modifications and changes are within the scope of the claims of the present application and their equivalents, the present application is also intended to cover these modifications and changes. The word "comprising" does not exclude the presence of other elements or steps not listed in the claims. The simple fact that certain measures are recited in mutually different dependent claims does not indicate that the combination of these measures cannot be used to advantage. Any reference signs in the claims should not be considered as limiting the scope.
Claims
1. A remote controller, characterized in that: include: A housing, wherein the housing is formed with a front face and side faces, the front face including side edges connected to the side faces; a display screen, the display screen being arranged on the front side; an operating lever, the operating lever being arranged on the front surface and being located between the side edge and the display screen; The side edge below the operating lever extends toward the display screen, so that a recessed portion fitting the shape of a hand is formed between the side surface and the side edge.
2. The remote controller according to claim 1, wherein: The shell further forms a back surface, which includes a hand-held portion arranged to face away from the recessed portion. The hand-held portion bends and extends toward the side surface to connect with the side surface, and the hand-held portion is made of elastic material.
3. The remote controller according to claim 2, wherein: The upper end of the hand-held part is protruded to form a clamping part.
4. The remote controller according to claim 3, wherein: The clamping portion is provided with a first button, which is a custom function button.
5. The remote controller according to claim 1, wherein: The shell further forms a top surface, the top surface is connected to the side surface, the top surface and the side surface are inclined to form an inclined surface, and a second button is provided on the inclined surface, and the second button is a custom function button.
6. The remote controller according to claim 5, wherein: The second button is one or more of a physical button, a dial, a rocker, a gear switch, and a knob.
7. The remote controller according to claim 1, wherein: The front side is also provided with an auxiliary rocker, which is located between the side edge below the operating lever and the display screen, and is a custom function rocker.
8. The remote controller according to claim 1, wherein: The operating stick includes a left operating stick and a right operating stick, and a plurality of third buttons are also provided on the front side. The plurality of third buttons are respectively distributed between the side edges below the left operating stick and the right operating stick and the display screen, and the plurality of third buttons are custom function keys.
9. The remote controller according to claim 8, wherein: The shell also forms a bottom surface, and a plurality of fourth buttons are provided on the front side near the bottom surface. The plurality of fourth buttons are distributed between the recessed portion and the display screen, and the plurality of fourth buttons are used to switch the flight mode.
10. The remote controller according to claim 9, wherein: The front surface is provided with an anti-mistouch protrusion at a position between adjacent third buttons or fourth buttons.