Detachable Anti-Slip Sleeve for Video Game Controller Grip
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current video game controller housings lack an effective design for the outer surface of the holding portion, leading to slippage and discomfort for users during use.
Innovation Solution
The housing assembly features anti-slip sleeves detachably connected to the holding portions, made of softer materials with convex patterns or bumps, and a secure fixing mechanism, preventing slippage and enhancing user comfort.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of manufacture
If the holding portion is made of smooth hard plastic surface, then the manufacturing is simple and cost is low, but the controller slips off from users' hands easily
Solution Approach 1:
The patent introduces an anti-slip sleeve as an intermediary component between the holding portion and the user's hand. This sleeve is detachably connected to the holding portion and provides enhanced friction to prevent slippage, while the holding portion itself remains simple smooth hard plastic for easy manufacturing.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent combines different materials with complementary properties: the holding portion uses smooth hard plastic for structural integrity and ease of manufacture, while the anti-slip sleeve uses softer material with convex patterns or bumps to provide grip. This composite approach resolves the contradiction between manufacturing simplicity and anti-slip performance.
2Ease of operation
If the anti-slip sleeves are made of softer material with convex patterns, then the grip comfort is improved, but the manufacturing complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent divides the holding portion into two functional segments: the original holding portion structure and the detachable anti-slip sleeve. This segmentation allows the anti-slip sleeve to be manufactured separately with specialized grip features, while the main body remains simple. The detachable connection enables independent manufacturing and assembly of each component.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent applies local quality enhancement by adding convex patterns or bumps only on the surface of the anti-slip sleeve that contacts the user's hand, while the rest of the sleeve and holding portion maintain simple structures. This localized modification provides grip comfort without significantly increasing overall manufacturing complexity.
3Adaptability or versatility
If the anti-slip sleeves are detachably connected, then the material replacement and customization are enabled, but the fixing mechanism complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements a dynamic connection system where the anti-slip sleeve can be attached and detached from the holding portion as needed. This dynamic connectivity enables users to replace the sleeve with different materials or designs for customization, while the fixing mechanism remains relatively simple to maintain ease of assembly and disassembly.
Applied Scientific Principles
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Function Achieved in This Case
The solution effectively prevents the controller from slipping out of users' hands and improves the overall comfort by providing a secure grip, allowing for material replacement and customization.
Implementation Method 1
convex patterns or bumps are defined on surfaces of the anti-slip sleeves
Data Source
AI summary
A housing assembly for video game controller includes a body. The body includes an upper body and a lower body, the lower body, and two holding portions. The lower body is assembled with the upper body and anti-slip sleeves are sleeved on the holding portions. The anti-slip sleeves are detachably connected to the holding portions, and the anti-slip sleeves are smoothly connected to the body. The housing assembly for video game controller is not easy to slip off from hands of users and improves comfortable sensation of the users.