Pivoting Stretchable Game Controller for Mobile Device Mounting

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Solution Overview

Problem

Players are required to purchase separate game controllers for mobile devices and video game consoles, increasing costs and storage needs, and there is a risk of losing one, which prevents gameplay on either platform.

Innovation Solution

A game controller with a first and second control handle connected by pivotable stretchable assemblies that can switch between combined and separated modes, allowing it to be used with both mobile devices and consoles, with the stretchable assemblies pivoting to create space for mobile device assembly and reduce mechanical interference.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Adaptability or versatility

If a player purchases separate game controllers for mobile devices and video game consoles, then the controller can be compatible with both platforms, but the cost of acquiring gaming equipment increases and more storage space is required

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvecontroller compatibilityVSAvoidnumber of controllers

Core Design Contradiction:

Adaptability or versatilityVSQuantity of substance

Solution Approach 1:

The game controller is designed with dual functionality to work with both mobile devices and video game consoles. The controller includes a mounting space that can accommodate mobile devices and maintain connection via USB cable, while also having buttons and triggers that can connect to game consoles through wireless or wired connections, allowing one controller to serve multiple purposes

Inventive Principle:

Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

Solution Approach 2:

The controller is divided into functional segments: a body portion with mounting space for mobile devices, and control elements (buttons, triggers) that can operate independently or in combination. This segmentation allows the controller to adapt its configuration based on whether it's being used with a mobile device or a game console

Inventive Principle:

Principle #1Segmentation

2Adaptability or versatility

If a player purchases separate game controllers for mobile devices and video game consoles, then the controller can be compatible with both platforms, but the storage space required increases

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvecontroller compatibilityVSAvoidstorage space

Core Design Contradiction:

Adaptability or versatilityVSVolume of stationary object

Solution Approach 1:

The controller integrates multiple functions into a single device, eliminating the need to store separate controllers for mobile and console gaming. The mounting space and connection capabilities allow one controller to replace what would traditionally require two separate devices

Inventive Principle:

Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

Solution Approach 2:

The mobile device is placed within the mounting space of the controller body, effectively nesting the mobile device inside the controller structure. This integration means the controller and mobile device occupy a combined space rather than requiring separate storage locations for both items

Inventive Principle:

Principle #7Nested doll (Nesting)

3Reliability

If the first control handle and second control handle are joined together in combined mode, then the controller works with game consoles, but the mounting space for mobile devices is limited

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvecontroller functionalityVSAvoidmounting space

Core Design Contradiction:

ReliabilityVSArea of stationary object

Solution Approach 1:

The connection between the first and second control handles is made dynamic rather than fixed. The stretchable assemblies allow the handles to move relative to each other, expanding the mounting space when needed for mobile device insertion while maintaining the joined configuration for console gaming functionality

Inventive Principle:

Principle #15Dynamics

4Stability of the object's composition

If the stretchable assemblies are rigidly connected, then the structure is stable, but mechanical interference occurs during mobile device assembly

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvestructural stabilityVSAvoiddevice assembly

Core Design Contradiction:

Stability of the object's compositionVSEase of manufacture

Solution Approach 1:

The stretchable assemblies are designed with flexibility to pivot and adjust during the assembly process. This dynamic capability allows the structure to accommodate mobile device insertion without rigid constraints that would cause interference, while still providing stability during normal operation

Inventive Principle:

Principle #15Dynamics

Solution Approach 2:

The stretchable assemblies function as flexible mechanical elements that can deform and pivot. This flexibility eliminates the mechanical interference problems associated with rigid connections while maintaining sufficient structural stability for controller functionality

Inventive Principle:

Principle #30Flexible shells and thin films

Data Source

PatentUS20250367543A1Game controller

Publication Date: 2025.12.04 DEXIN CORP

AI summary

A game controller includes a first control handle, a second control handle, a first stretchable assembly and a second stretchable assembly. The first and second stretchable assemblies are slidably disposed on the first and second control handles, respectively, and the first and second stretchable assemblies are pivotally connected to each other, allowing the first and second control handles to slide relative to each other into a combined mode or a separated mode, and allowing the first stretchable assembly to pivot relative to the second stretchable assembly. When the game controller is in the combined mode, the first and second control handles are joined together for use with the game console. When the game controller is in the separated mode, the first and second control handles are separated, thereby forming a mounting space between the first and second control handles for assembling the mobile device.