Handheld Manipulation Apparatus with Flexible Conduit for Ergonomic Control
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current mouse devices occupy desktop space and require users to hold controllers for extended periods, leading to discomfort and inconvenience, especially when used in conjunction with keyboards.
Innovation Solution
A one-handed manipulation apparatus with a body, connection cable, and flexible conduit, featuring buttons and a directional control lever, which can be held comfortably and adjusted to hang in the air, reducing the need for desk space and minimizing hand fatigue, and allowing seamless interaction with keyboards without needing to be laid down.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If a mouse is used to operate a computer, then the operation convenience is improved, but the mouse occupies desktop space and requires users to maintain a specific sitting posture
Solution Approach 1:
The manipulation apparatus transitions the operational space from two-dimensional desktop surface to three-dimensional space by allowing the device to be held and manipulated in mid-air, eliminating the need for desktop surface area while maintaining operational convenience through hand-held control
2Adaptability or versatility
If a controller is used to operate a television game console, then the operation functionality is improved, but the user feels tired and uncomfortable after holding the controller for a long time
Solution Approach 1:
The manipulation apparatus incorporates a flexible conduit that allows dynamic adjustment of the device position and angle, enabling users to find comfortable holding positions that reduce hand fatigue while maintaining full operational functionality
Solution Approach 2:
The flexible conduit allows changes in the spatial parameters (position, angle, orientation) of the manipulation apparatus relative to the user's hand, enabling optimization of ergonomic parameters to reduce discomfort during prolonged use
3Adaptability or versatility
If a keyboard and controller are used in cooperation to operate a television game console, then the operation capability is improved, but the user needs to frequently lay down and pick up the controller
Solution Approach 1:
The manipulation apparatus integrates multiple control functions (directional control lever, buttons, and keyboard interface) into a single handheld device, allowing users to perform both controller and keyboard operations without needing to switch between separate devices, thereby eliminating the time loss from frequent picking up and laying down
Data Source
AI summary
A manipulation apparatus includes a body, a connection cable, a connector, and a flexible conduit. The body includes a control element, buttons, and a directional control lever. The control element is in the body and is configured to receive a control signal generated by the buttons and the directional control lever. The buttons are at a first side of the body, and the directional control lever is at a second side of the body. The connection cable is connected to the control element. The connection cable includes a first end and a second end, and the first end is connected to a third side of the body. The connector is connected to the second end of the connection cable. A flexible conduit is outside the connection cable in a sleeve manner, where the flexible conduit extends from the first end of the connection cable to the second end.