Multi-Directional Game Controller Vibration Mechanism
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional game controllers lack an effective means to enhance the vibration experience for users, as existing vibration systems do not adequately transmit vibrations in multiple directions, leading to a limited and unsatisfactory haptic feedback.
Innovation Solution
The game controller incorporates a vibrator that can vibrate in two different directions, with specific contact surfaces on the housing to optimize vibration transmission, including orthogonal directions, and the use of a holder to fix the vibrator and absorb vibrations, allowing for varied and immersive haptic feedback.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If a conventional vibrator is used in a game controller, then the basic vibration function is provided, but the vibration experience for the user is insufficient and limited
Solution Approach 1:
The patent introduces a second vibration direction perpendicular to the first vibration direction, transforming a single-dimensional vibration system into a two-dimensional vibration system. This allows the vibrator to transmit vibrations in multiple directions (first direction and second direction) to the housing, significantly enhancing the user's vibration experience and haptic feedback versatility
2Ease of manufacture
If the vibrator is placed without specific contact surfaces, then the structure is simple, but the vibration transmission to the housing is insufficient
Solution Approach 1:
The patent designates specific contact surfaces on the vibrator (first surface corresponding to first direction, second surface corresponding to second direction) that come into contact with specific portions of the housing. This localized contact arrangement ensures reliable vibration transmission in multiple directions while maintaining manufacturing simplicity, as only specific surfaces require precise contact rather than the entire vibrator surface
3Adaptability or versatility
If the vibrator contacts the housing on multiple surfaces, then vibration transmission in multiple directions is improved, but the device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent makes the vibrator serve multiple functions by enabling it to transmit vibrations in both first and second directions simultaneously through its contact with the housing on multiple surfaces. This multi-functional design achieves complex multi-directional vibration transmission without proportionally increasing device complexity, as the same vibrator component performs multiple vibration transmission functions
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
This configuration significantly improves the vibration experience by transmitting vibrations in multiple directions, providing a more immersive and engaging haptic feedback for users, enhancing the overall gaming experience.
Implementation Method 1
a vibrator placed in the housing and capable of vibrating in a first direction and a second direction different from the first direction. The vibrator comes into contact with the housing at least on a first surface corresponding to the first direction.
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AI summary
An example game controller includes, in each of left and right grip portions of a housing, a vibrator capable of vibrating in a first direction and a second direction. The game controller is divided into a main body housing and a grip portion. The vibrator comes into direct contact with the grip portion on a first surface of the vibrator corresponding to the first direction and a second surface of the vibrator corresponding to the second direction. Meanwhile, the vibrator comes into contact with the main body housing through a holder without coming into direct contact with the main body housing.