Handheld Game Console Case With Buckled Accessory Mounting

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Solution Overview

Problem

Current protective cases for handheld game consoles primarily focus on protection but fail to meet the diverse requirements of different application scenarios.

Innovation Solution

A protective case assembly featuring fasteners on the side wall surface of the case that connect to matching fittings on accessories such as supporting frames, mobile power supplies, or docking stations via a buckling mechanism, allowing the case to be slidably connected and providing comprehensive protection.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Adaptability or versatility

If a protective case is designed with a single protection function, then the structure remains simple, but it cannot meet the requirements of different application scenarios

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveadaptability to different application scenariosVSAvoidstructure complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
Adaptability or versatilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The protective case is designed with fasteners on its surface that can connect to various accessories such as supporting frames, mobile power supplies, and docking stations. This enables the case to perform multiple functions including protection, support, power supply, and data transmission, thereby achieving adaptability to different application scenarios without significantly increasing structural complexity

Inventive Principle:
Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

Solution Approach 2:

The protective case incorporates detachable fasteners that allow dynamic configuration and reconfiguration of accessories based on different usage needs. Users can attach or detach accessories as required, transforming the static protective case into a dynamic system that adapts to various application scenarios

Inventive Principle:
Principle #15Dynamics

2Adaptability or versatility

If fasteners are added to the protective case to connect accessories, then the adaptability improves, but the manufacturing complexity increases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveability to connect accessoriesVSAvoidmanufacturing complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
Adaptability or versatilityVSEase of manufacture

Solution Approach 1:

The protective case is divided into modular components with fasteners integrated as separate elements that can be independently manufactured and then assembled. This segmentation allows each component to be produced using optimized processes and simplifies the overall manufacturing by enabling parallel production of case and accessory components

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

The fasteners are designed as universal connecting elements that can interface with multiple types of accessories through standardized fitting portions. This universality reduces manufacturing complexity by using the same fastener design across different accessory types rather than creating specialized connection mechanisms for each accessory

Inventive Principle:
Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

Applied Scientific Principles

This section explains which scientific principles are used to turn an abstract innovation direction into a practical engineering solution.

Function Achieved in This Case

The assembly ensures better protection for handheld game consoles while accommodating various usage scenarios by enabling stable and firm connections with accessories.

Implementation Method 1

The at least one fastener is connected to the fitting portion in a buckling manner

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectBuckling mechanism: Mechanical Fastener

Data Source

PatentUS12478888B2Protective case assembly for handheld game console
Publication Date: 2025.11.25 SHENZHEN DEONE INNOVATION TECH CO LTD
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AI summary

A protective case assembly for a handheld game console includes a bottom shell and an accessory. The bottom shell includes a supporting surface and a bottom side surface. The supporting surface is attached to a game console body of the handheld game console, and the supporting surface is configured to support the game console body of the handheld game console. The bottom side surface is disposed at a back portion of the supporting surface, and at least one fastener is disposed on the bottom side surface. A fitting portion is disposed on the accessory, the fitting portion is matched with the at least one fastener. The at least one fastener is connected to the fitting portion in a buckling manner. The handheld game console is enabled to be better protected, and the protective case assembly for the handheld game console is enabled to meet requirements of different application scenarios.