Radio Control Transmitter Third-Party Switch Mechanism
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional radio control transmitters lack a switch mechanism that can be operated by a third party, limiting assistance from experts when the operator is not an expert, as existing solutions restrict access to prevent accidental operation.
Innovation Solution
A radio control transmitter with a switch mechanism integrated into the base portion, allowing operation by both the operator and a third party, featuring a seesaw type switch configuration where two switches with individual functions are activated by a single operating member extending in the width direction of the base portion.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If switches are disposed at portions where fingers of a hand gripping a grip portion can reach, then the operator can easily operate the switches, but a third party cannot operate the switches without disturbing the operator
Solution Approach 1:
The switch mechanism is segmented into two distinct components: an operating member disposed on the base portion that is accessible to third parties, and switches built in the base portion that are activated by the operating member. This segmentation allows the operating member to be positioned in a location accessible to third parties while the switches remain integrated into the base portion structure.
2Adaptability or versatility
If switches are disposed on the base portion surface, then a third party can operate the switches, but the operator's primary control actions may be disrupted
Solution Approach 1:
The operating member serves as an intermediary mechanism between the third party's input and the switch activation. When a third party presses the operating member, it mechanically transmits the force to activate the built-in switches without requiring direct access to the switches themselves, thus maintaining operator control stability while enabling third party operation.
3Adaptability or versatility
If multiple switches are provided for various functions, then the control target can be controlled in a state similar to actual operation, but the device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
Multiple switches with individual functions are merged into a single integrated switch mechanism on the base portion. The operating member is designed to activate multiple switches simultaneously or selectively, combining multiple control functions into one unified mechanism that reduces overall device complexity while maintaining versatile control capabilities.
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AI summary
There is provided a radio control transmitter comprising: a grip portion gripped by an operator at the time of performing remote control of a control target; a base portion disposed at one end of the grip portion; a head portion disposed at the other end of the grip portion and having an operating member configured to control the control target, wherein the radio control transmitter is configured to transmit a control signal to the control target in response to an operation of the operating member; and a switch mechanism including an operating member provided as a part of a surface of the base portion and at least one switch built in the base portion and configured to activate a pre-assigned function when the operating member is pressed.