Handheld Game Console Case With Sliding Accessory Interface
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current protective cases for handheld game consoles primarily focus on protection but fail to meet the diverse needs of different application scenarios.
Innovation Solution
A protective case assembly with sliding grooves on the bottom shell that allow for slidable connection with accessories, including a fitting portion, enabling the case to adapt to various scenarios.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If a protective case is designed with a single protection function, then the structure is simple, but it cannot meet requirements of different application scenarios
Solution Approach 1:
The protective case is designed with a sliding groove structure that enables it to perform multiple functions: protecting the handheld game console and accommodating various accessories (tripods, charging devices, etc.). The sliding groove allows different accessories to be connected to the same base structure, making the protective case universal across different usage scenarios without requiring separate specialized cases for each function.
Solution Approach 2:
The protective case structure is segmented into a base protective case and detachable accessories connected via sliding grooves. This segmentation allows the core protective function to remain simple while enabling complex functionality through modular additions. The sliding groove interface separates the connection mechanism from both the case and accessories, allowing independent design optimization of each component.
2Adaptability or versatility
If accessories are added to the protective case, then functionality is enhanced, but the connection stability may be compromised
Solution Approach 1:
The sliding groove connection mechanism provides a dynamic yet stable interface between the protective case and accessories. The sliding fit allows for easy attachment and detachment while maintaining firm connection during use. The geometric design of the sliding groove and corresponding protrusion creates a self-locking effect that ensures stability without requiring additional fastening mechanisms.
Solution Approach 2:
The sliding groove acts as an intermediary connection interface between the protective case and various accessories. This standardized intermediate structure enables different accessories to connect to the case through a common interface, ensuring consistent connection quality and stability across all accessory types while maintaining ease of attachment and detachment.
Data Source
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 sliding groove 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 sliding groove. The at least one sliding groove is slidably connected to the fitting portion. 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.