Weapon Grip Controller for Single-Handed Drone Control
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing weapons, such as firearms, require users to manually switch between controlling the weapon and operating accessory devices like drones or robots, which is cumbersome and time-consuming.
Innovation Solution
A modular controller system that integrates with a weapon, featuring a grip with buttons and a base, allowing a single hand to control both the weapon and accessory devices simultaneously, with optional thumb sticks and forward controls.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Productivity
If a user manually switches between controlling a weapon and operating accessory devices, then separate control of each device is achieved, but operation time increases and user efficiency decreases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent combines the control interfaces for both the weapon and accessory devices into a single integrated controller system. The grip unit with buttons and thumb stick, along with the forward control unit, allows simultaneous control of multiple devices without requiring the user to switch between separate controllers, thereby reducing operation time and improving efficiency
Solution Approach 2:
The controller system is designed with multi-functional capabilities where a single controller can operate both the weapon and various accessory devices (drones, robots, etc.). The buttons, thumb stick, and forward controls can be configured to perform different functions depending on whether the user is controlling the weapon or an accessory device, eliminating the need for multiple dedicated controllers
2Ease of operation
If a user puts down the weapon to control accessory devices, then full control of accessories is achieved, but continuous weapon control is lost
Solution Approach 1:
The controller merges weapon control and accessory device control into a single handheld unit that the user can hold continuously. The grip unit is designed to be held in the same hand that would naturally hold the weapon, allowing the user to maintain weapon control while using buttons and thumb stick to control accessory devices simultaneously
3Adaptability or versatility
If traditional separate controllers are used for weapon and accessories, then dedicated control for each device is achieved, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The controller system uses a universal control interface where the same physical controls (buttons, thumb stick, forward controls) can be programmed to perform different functions for different devices. This allows one controller to replace multiple dedicated controllers, reducing system complexity while maintaining adaptability through programmable control mappings
Solution Approach 2:
The controller is segmented into functional modules (grip unit with buttons and thumb stick, forward control unit) that can be independently configured for different control schemes. This modular segmentation allows flexibility in control assignment while keeping the overall system manageable and not overly complex
Data Source
AI summary
The invention is a controller system that can be used with or integrated with one or more weapons, such as a gun. The controller system includes a grip comprising one or more buttons and an optional thumb stick. The system also includes a base with an interior that houses the button circuitry. The base includes an opening that facilitates attachment to the weapon. When installed, the controller system allows the single hand of the user to access the grip buttons and the trigger of the weapon to simultaneously control the weapon and an accessory device, such as a drone.