Retractable Foldable Control Assembly for Compact Gaming
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional smartphone-based controllers are large in size and unable to fit into small spaces, and touchscreen-based games lack tactile feedback.
Innovation Solution
A control assembly with a retractable and foldable mechanism comprising two controllers and a central part, allowing adjustable distance and angle adjustment between the controllers, which can be folded into a smaller size for portability and includes a hidden cable system for seamless movement.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If conventional smartphone-based controllers are used to provide physical buttons for tactile feedback, then gaming experience is improved, but the device size becomes large and cannot fit into small spaces
Solution Approach 1:
The controller is divided into two separate controller bodies (first controller body and second controller body) that can be independently positioned. Each controller body contains control elements, allowing the device to be segmented into functional units that can be distributed to reduce overall footprint when not in use.
Solution Approach 2:
The controller employs a flexible cable connection system that allows dynamic adjustment of the distance and angle between the two controller bodies. The flexible cable enables the controllers to move relative to each other, adapting to different usage scenarios and reducing the required space when folded or retracted.
2Adaptability or versatility
If controllers are made movable and adjustable for versatility, then adaptability is improved, but device complexity increases due to additional mechanisms
Solution Approach 1:
A flexible cable acts as an intermediary connection between the two controller bodies, enabling movement and adjustment while maintaining electrical connectivity. The flexible cable simplifies the mechanism by providing a straightforward solution for both structural flexibility and signal transmission without requiring complex articulated joints or multiple connection points.
Solution Approach 2:
The flexible cable serves multiple functions simultaneously: it provides structural connection between controllers, enables dynamic adjustment of position and angle, allows retraction and extension movements, and transmits electrical signals. This multi-functionality reduces the need for separate mechanisms for each function.
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AI summary
A control assembly includes two controllers and a retractable and foldable mechanism, the retractable and foldable mechanism includes two retractable parts and a central part, and the two controllers are respectively movably connected to two opposite ends of the central part via the two retractable parts.