Controller Mount Locking Arm for Adjustable Smartphone Positioning
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Solution Overview
Problem
There is a need for improved mounts that can simultaneously and adjustably hold game controllers and smartphones, allowing for optimal gaming experiences by providing multiple degrees of adjustment and the ability to use the same controller across different devices, including smartphones, game consoles, and larger monitors.
Innovation Solution
A multi-function controller mount that includes a controller receiver, a pivotably attached arm, and a device tray, which allows for adjustable height and viewing angle of the smartphone, with a lock lever for securing the arm position and the option to use the arm and tray as a standalone smartphone stand.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If a simple controller mount is used, then the controller can be held securely, but the smartphone cannot be positioned at adjustable heights or viewing angles
Solution Approach 1:
The controller mount is divided into separate functional components: a controller receiver portion that attaches to the game controller, and a device tray portion that holds the smartphone. These portions are connected through a removable connection mechanism, allowing the device tray to be detached and used as a standalone smartphone stand, providing adjustability without permanently complicating the controller mount structure.
Solution Approach 2:
The device tray is designed with movable and adjustable features, including height adjustment mechanisms and viewing angle adjustment capabilities. The tray can be positioned at different heights and angles relative to the controller, enabling dynamic adaptation to various user preferences and device sizes while maintaining a relatively simple base structure.
2Adaptability or versatility
If a fixed controller mount structure is used, then manufacturing is simple, but the mount cannot accommodate different device sizes and shapes
Solution Approach 1:
The controller mount is designed with universal compatibility features, including adjustable clips and straps that can secure various controller shapes and sizes. The device tray portion is sized and shaped to accommodate different smartphone dimensions, and the removable connection allows the same base structure to work with multiple device types without requiring custom manufacturing for each device size.
Solution Approach 2:
The device tray is designed to nest within or attach to the controller mount structure when not in use, allowing the adjustable components to be stored compactly. This nesting capability enables the mount to maintain a simple form factor when adjustment features are not needed, while still providing full adjustability when required.
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AI summary
A multi-function controller mount is configured or adapted for use with a game controller and an electronic device. The mount includes a controller receiver for removably attaching to the game controller. The mount also includes an arm having a first end pivotably attached to the controller receiver at a first pivot axis. The mount also includes a device tray that is pivotably attached to a second end of the arm at a second pivot axis. The device tray is configured for holding the smartphone at an adjustable height and viewing angle. The height and the viewing angle are adjustable through movement or the arm at the first pivot axis and movement of the device tray at the second pivot axis. The mount also includes a lock feature attached to the arm for selectively preventing movement of the arm relative to the controller receiver.