Balanced Controller Clip Layout for Torque-Free Gameplay
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional display mounts for game controllers position the display in the same plane as the controller, leading to compromised gameplay comfort, viewing, and control due to an unfavorable center of mass alignment, resulting in user fatigue.
Innovation Solution
A display mount with a movable arm that positions the display above the body, aligning the center of mass between the display and the game controller, allowing the user to hold the controller without applying torque opposite to gravity, thereby reducing strain and fatigue.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If the display is positioned in the same plane as the game controller, then the user can view both the display and controller face at the same time, but gameplay comfort and control are compromised due to unfavorable center of mass alignment
Solution Approach 1:
The display is repositioned from the same plane as the controller to a vertical arrangement above the controller. This dimensional change in spatial arrangement allows the center of mass to be aligned vertically between the display and controller, improving gameplay comfort without complicating the mount structure.
Solution Approach 2:
The mount structure is designed to position the display and controller such that their combined center of mass is aligned vertically. This creates a balanced configuration where the weight distribution counteracts gravitational torque, reducing user fatigue during gameplay.
2Device complexity
If the display is positioned in the same plane as the game controller, then the structure remains simple, but user fatigue increases due to torque applied opposite to gravity
Solution Approach 1:
The mount structure positions the display above the controller to align the center of mass vertically, creating a balanced weight distribution that counteracts gravitational torque. This reduces the effort users must exert to hold the controller steady, thereby reducing fatigue.
Solution Approach 2:
The vertical alignment of the center of mass between the display and controller creates a gravitationally balanced configuration. This equipotential arrangement minimizes the work required to maintain the system in a stable position during gameplay.
3Ease of operation
If the display is positioned above the game controller, then center of mass alignment is improved, but the mount structure becomes more complex
Solution Approach 1:
The display is repositioned from a horizontal same-plane arrangement to a vertical arrangement above the controller. This dimensional change achieves superior center of mass alignment and control precision while maintaining a relatively simple mount structure through straightforward vertical stacking.
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AI summary
A display mount for connecting electronic devices includes a body, a display support, and a movable arm connected to the body and the display support. The body has a lower surface and an upper surface. The body further includes a controller connection mechanism. The arm is positioned above the upper surface to hold the display support above the body and opposite the lower surface.