Handheld Trigger Controller for Portable Vehicle Flight Control
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing vehicle control systems, particularly those for simulations and remotely controlled vehicles, are bulky and expensive, making them impractical for portable and space-efficient use.
Innovation Solution
A handheld device with integrated input mechanisms and circuitry that consolidates control functions, allowing compact and portable control of simulated or remotely controlled vehicles, using a counter-moving pair of triggers to control flight surfaces and other input devices for various flight parameters.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Device complexity
If traditional vehicle control systems are used, then control functionality is provided, but the systems are bulky and expensive
Solution Approach 1:
The patent combines multiple control functions (triggers, joysticks, buttons, sliders) into a single handheld device that can control both simulated and remotely controlled vehicles. This consolidation eliminates the need for separate control systems for different vehicle types, reducing overall system complexity and size while maintaining full control capabilities.
Solution Approach 2:
The handheld device is designed with universal control capabilities that can operate both simulated vehicles and remotely controlled physical vehicles using the same interface. The device includes multiple input mechanisms (triggers, joysticks, buttons, sliders) that can be configured for different vehicle types, making it a multi-functional control solution that replaces multiple specialized systems.
2Ease of operation
If traditional control systems are used, then full control functionality is available, but portability and space efficiency are reduced
Solution Approach 1:
The patent integrates communication circuitry and control mechanisms into a single handheld device that can communicate with both simulated environments and physical vehicles. This merging of communication and control functions into one portable unit enables full control functionality while maintaining portability, as the device contains all necessary components (sensors, microcontroller, communication interfaces) in a compact form factor.
3Adaptability or versatility
If separate control systems are used for simulated and physical vehicles, then specialized control is achieved, but cost and complexity increase
Solution Approach 1:
The handheld device provides specialized control for both simulated and physical vehicles through a single universal platform. The device includes configurable input mechanisms (triggers for flight control, joysticks for positioning, sliders for altitude/throttle) that can be adapted to different vehicle types without requiring separate specialized systems, thereby maintaining control specialization while reducing the total number of systems needed.
Data Source
AI summary
In a general aspect, a handheld controller device includes a housing and a trigger assembly. The housing is configured to be held in the hands of a user. The trigger assembly includes a pair of triggers extending outward from a side of the handheld controller device and configured to move along respective trigger paths. The trigger assembly also includes a guide and coupling assemblies. The guide assembly is disposed inside the housing and includes, for each trigger, a channel that extends at least partially along the trigger path of the trigger. The coupling assembly is disposed inside the housing and is connected to the pair of triggers. The coupling assembly is configured to transfer motion between the pair of triggers such that, when one trigger moves towards the housing along its respective trigger path, the coupling assembly moves the other trigger away from the housing along its trigger path.