Dust-Proof Control Lever Assembly for UAV Remote Controls
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing remote controls for unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) are prone to external sand and moisture ingress due to their split-type rotating structures, which also compromise user experience with a non-intuitive feel and appearance.
Innovation Solution
A remote control design featuring a control lever assembly with a housing, rotating member, and dust-proof portion, where the control lever is connected to a rotating member and shielded by a dust-proof portion, preventing external contaminants and enhancing the intuitive rotation feel.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of manufacture
If a split-type rotating structure is used for the control lever, then the control lever can be assembled with multiple components, but external sand and moisture can easily enter through gaps and the appearance and rotation feel are not ideal
Solution Approach 1:
The control lever is designed as an integrated one-piece structure combining the handle and rotating member, eliminating gaps between components that would allow sand and moisture entry. This merging of parts maintains manufacturing feasibility while dramatically improving dust-proof performance and rotation feel.
2Ease of manufacture
If a split-type rotating structure is used for the control lever, then the control lever can be assembled with multiple components, but the appearance and intuitive feeling of rotation are not ideal
Solution Approach 1:
The integrated control lever structure provides a smooth, continuous surface that enhances the intuitive feeling of rotation. The seamless design between handle and rotating member creates better ergonomic feedback while maintaining manufacturing ease through one-piece molding or forming processes.
3Reliability
If a dust-proof portion is added to shield the rotating member, then sand and moisture entry is prevented, but the structure becomes more complex
Solution Approach 1:
The dust-proof portion is integrated into the control lever itself rather than being a separate component. The control lever is designed as a one-piece structure where the handle and rotating member are merged, eliminating the need for additional dust-proof covers or seals while maintaining excellent dust-proof performance.
4Reliability
If the control lever is designed as an integrated structure, then dust-proof performance is improved, but manufacturing complexity may increase
Solution Approach 1:
The control lever is designed as an integrated one-piece structure that can be manufactured using modern molding or forming processes. This merging of parts eliminates assembly steps and improves dust-proof performance while remaining manufacturable through efficient one-step production methods.
Data Source
AI summary
In an embodiment of the present invention, provides a remote control including: a remote control body and a control lever assembly at least partially accommodated in the remote control body; the control lever assembly including: a housing disposed in the remote control body; a rotating member disposed in the housing and rotatably connected to the housing; and a control lever connected to the rotating member, the control lever driving the rotating member to rotate around at least one direction relative to the housing; and the control lever having a handle and a dust-proof portion connected to the handle, the rotating member being connected to the dust-proof portion, the dust-proof portion being partially accommodated in the housing, and the rotating member being shielded by the dust-proof portion.