Magnetic Game Controller Attachment for Secure Button Actuation
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing game controller attachments lack efficient and versatile mechanisms for secure, removable attachment and button actuation, particularly in varying game device configurations.
Innovation Solution
A removably attachable attachment for game controllers featuring a recess with magnets and engagement elements, allowing secure fitting and button actuation through magnetic forces, with optional straps and movable portions for enhanced usability.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If magnets are used for button actuation, then button operation is achieved without mechanical contact, but magnetic force may be insufficient for reliable actuation
Solution Approach 1:
The patent employs movable engagement elements that can dynamically adjust their position and state. The engagement elements are designed to move between engaged and disengaged states, allowing the system to adapt to varying magnetic forces and ensure reliable button actuation across different operating conditions
Solution Approach 2:
The engagement elements serve as intermediary components between the magnets and the buttons. These elements transmit and amplify the magnetic force, converting it into reliable mechanical actuation of the buttons while maintaining the non-contact magnetic interaction
2Reliability
If engagement elements are added to the attachment, then secure attachment is improved, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent combines multiple functions into the engagement elements, which simultaneously provide attachment security, button actuation capability, and positional alignment. This merging of functions reduces the need for separate components, thereby limiting the increase in device complexity while maintaining improved attachment security
3Adaptability or versatility
If the attachment is designed to be removable, then versatility and ease of operation are improved, but attachment security may be compromised
Solution Approach 1:
The attachment system employs dynamic engagement elements that can transition between securely engaged and easily removable states. When properly engaged, the elements provide strong attachment security; when needed, they allow for simple removal, thus achieving both security and versatility
Solution Approach 2:
The engagement elements are designed to self-lock into place through magnetic attraction, providing secure attachment without requiring additional fastening mechanisms. Simultaneously, the magnetic nature allows for easy release by simply overcoming the magnetic force, enabling user-friendly removability
Applied Scientific Principles
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Function Achieved in This Case
Enables secure, versatile attachment and intuitive button operation across different game device configurations, enhancing user experience and functionality.
Implementation Method 1
configured to be attracted by magnetic force to respective game-device-side magnets when the projection is matched with the game-device-side recess
Data Source
AI summary
An attachment is an attachment removably attached to a game controller, and includes a recess and a magnet. The game controller includes a projection and a first button and a second button. The projection projects from a side surface and is configured to be matched with a game-device-side recess provided at a game device. The first button and the second button are located at a top surface of the projection along a longitudinal direction of the projection, and configured to be attracted by magnetic force to game-device-side magnets when the projection is matched with the game-device-side recess. The projection is configured to be matched with the recess. The magnet is located along the longitudinal direction of the recess. The first button and the second button are configured to be attracted by magnetic force to the magnet when the projection is matched with the recess.