Game Controller Bridge Force-Close Mechanism for Easier Phone Insertion
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing gaming devices face difficulties in securely and easily attaching and detaching mobile devices due to force-open mechanisms, leading to awkwardness and a risk of damage during insertion and removal.
Innovation Solution
The device employs various mechanisms such as spring, sliding, magnetic, and pivot systems to facilitate easy opening and closing, allowing separate motions for inserting the mobile device and securing it, reducing the risk of damage.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If a force-open mechanism is used to secure the mobile device, then the device can be held securely, but the insertion and removal process becomes awkward and difficult
Solution Approach 1:
The patent inverts the traditional force-open mechanism by implementing a force-close mechanism. The bridge is spring-loaded to automatically open when the mobile device is inserted, and then automatically close and secure when the device is in place. This inversion eliminates the need for users to manually force the handles outward, making insertion and removal much easier while maintaining secure holding.
Solution Approach 2:
The spring mechanism performs preliminary action by automatically opening the bridge before the user needs to insert the mobile device. The spring is pre-compressed in the closed position, storing energy that is automatically released to open the bridge, eliminating the need for users to manually apply force to open the device.
2Reliability
If a force-open mechanism is used, then the device can be secured, but the risk of dropping and damaging the phone or gaming device increases
Solution Approach 1:
By inverting the mechanism from force-open to force-close, the patent eliminates the awkward manual forcing action that causes damage. The automatic closing action gently secures the device without requiring users to apply excessive force, thereby reducing the risk of dropping or damaging the phone or gaming device.
Solution Approach 2:
The spring mechanism provides beforehand cushioning by controlling the force application during closing. The spring gradually releases stored energy to close the bridge, cushioning the impact on the mobile device and preventing sudden force shocks that could cause damage.
3Ease of operation
If the bridge is spring-loaded to open automatically, then insertion is easier, but the mechanism complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The spring mechanism is self-service in that it automatically opens the bridge without requiring external power sources, motors, or complex control systems. The mechanical spring simply stores and releases energy, providing automatic opening functionality with minimal added complexity compared to motorized or electronically controlled mechanisms.
Applied Scientific Principles
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Function Achieved in This Case
Improves user experience by simplifying the attachment and detachment process, enhancing security, and minimizing the risk of device damage.
Implementation Method 1
The bridge may be spring-loaded to automatically open when the mobile device is inserted
Implementation Method 2
The platform may include a magnet structured to attract a mobile device
Data Source
AI summary
A handheld gaming device in which configurations allow for default-open, force-close systems and separate the user's insertion of the mobile device and closure of the handles around the mobile device.