Game Controller Asymmetrical Cover Conceals Stretchable Mechanism
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Solution Overview
Problem
Game controllers with stretchable mechanisms for mobile devices lack an appealing aesthetic when the mechanism is exposed, reducing consumer appeal due to its unsightly appearance.
Innovation Solution
A game controller design featuring a symmetrical stretchable assembly connected to two control handles, allowing them to slide relative to each other, maintaining an aesthetic appearance even when exposed, and enabling both combined and separated modes for use with game consoles and mobile devices.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If a stretchable mechanism is used to enable the game controller to be pulled outwards for mobile phone placement, then the adaptability of the game controller is improved, but the aesthetic appearance deteriorates when the mechanism is exposed
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies asymmetry by designing the stretchable assembly with one fixed side and one movable side, where the movable side includes a cover that can be rotated to different positions. This asymmetric design allows the cover to conceal the stretchable mechanism when not in use, improving aesthetic appearance while maintaining the adaptability of the controller for both game consoles and mobile devices
Solution Approach 2:
The patent introduces a cover as an intermediary element between the stretchable mechanism and the external environment. This cover acts as a mediator that can rotate to different positions, either exposing or concealing the stretchable assembly, thereby resolving the conflict between maintaining aesthetic appearance and enabling functional adaptability
2Shape
If the stretchable mechanism is concealed to improve aesthetic appearance, then the aesthetic appearance is improved, but the ease of operation deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies dynamics by designing the cover as a rotatable component that can dynamically change its position between exposed and concealed states. This dynamic design allows users to easily rotate the cover to access the stretchable mechanism when needed, while maintaining aesthetic appearance when the mechanism is not in use, thus resolving the contradiction between appearance and ease of operation
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AI summary
A game controller includes a first control handle, a second control handle and a stretchable assembly. The stretchable assembly is in a symmetrical configuration and is connected to the first control handle and the second control handle, the first control handle and the second control handle are slidable relative to each other via the stretchable assembly so as to be in a combined mode or a separated mode. When the game controller is in the combined mode, the first control handle and the second control handle are jointed with each other for being cooperated with a game console. When the game controller is in the separated mode, the first control handle and the second control handle are spaced apart from each other so as to form an installation space between the first control handle and the second control handle for a mobile device to be installed therein.