Sliding UAV Remote Controller Handle for Different Hand Sizes

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Solution Overview

Problem

Traditional remote controllers have a fixed handle size and numerous operation buttons, making them inconvenient for users of varying hand sizes and difficult to operate effectively.

Innovation Solution

A remote controller handle structure with a sliding mechanism between a left and right body, allowing for adjustable intervals and reduced button count, enhancing user convenience and functionality through a connecting mechanism, limiting mechanism, and hand feel controlling mechanism.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Adaptability or versatility

If the handle structure uses a fixed size design, then the structure is simple and easy to manufacture, but it is not suitable for users with different hand sizes

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveadaptability to different hand sizesVSAvoidhandle structure complexity

Core Design Contradiction:

Adaptability or versatilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The handle structure transitions from a fixed static design to a dynamic adjustable design. The left body and right body can slide relative to each other along the longitudinal axis, allowing the handle length to be adjusted according to different user hand sizes. This dynamic adjustment capability resolves the contradiction between adaptability and structural simplicity.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #15Dynamics

Solution Approach 2:

The handle structure is divided into separable components (left body and right body) that can move independently relative to each other. The connecting mechanism includes a sliding component with a sliding block that can move along guide grooves, enabling segmented adjustment of the handle length while maintaining overall structural integrity.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #1Segmentation

2Ease of operation

If the handle structure has many operation buttons, then the functionality is comprehensive, but the operation difficulty increases

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveoperation convenienceVSAvoidfunctionality

Core Design Contradiction:

Ease of operationVSAdaptability or versatility

Solution Approach 1:

The patent merges the functions of multiple separate operation buttons into an integrated sliding mechanism. The relative sliding motion between the left and right bodies along the longitudinal axis replaces numerous discrete buttons, consolidating multiple control functions into a single unified interaction method that is easier to operate.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #5Merging (Combining)

Solution Approach 2:

The sliding mechanism serves multiple functions simultaneously: it adjusts the handle length to fit different hand sizes and also provides the primary control interface for operating the remote controller. This multi-functional design eliminates the need for separate adjustment mechanisms and operation buttons, simplifying the overall interface while maintaining comprehensive functionality.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

Data Source

PatentUS11179650B2Remote controller and handle structure thereof, and method for controlling a UAV

Publication Date: 2021.11.23 SZ DJI TECH CO LTD

AI summary

A handle structure of a remote controller includes a left body including a left docking portion, a right body including a right docking portion configured to be docked with the left docking portion, and a connecting mechanism connecting the left docking portion and the right docking portion and configured to allow the left docking portion or the right docking portion to slide relatively to adjust an interval between an end of the left body and an end of the right body that are distal from each other. At least one controlling member is disposed at one of the left body or the right body.