Huizhou Vkb Technology Co.,Ltd received 1 granted patent this quarter in Hardware (1).
The patent covers a game joystick design that incorporates a gimbal mechanism directly within the grip assembly. This configuration enables precise hand control of translation axes while allowing shoulder movements to manage throttle inputs, addressing ergonomic challenges in spacecraft simulation control systems.
VKB's single Hardware patent rethinks the architecture of flight simulation controllers by relocating the gimbal mechanism from its traditional position at the base up into the grip itself. This repositioning separates the physical demands of different control tasks, letting the wrist and forearm handle translational movement through subtle tilting motions while the entire arm manages throttle through push-pull gestures. The design incorporates magnetic induction sensors to track movement on both axes and includes user-adjustable damping across all 3 mechanical axes, distinguishing it from conventional HOTAS systems and existing omnidirectional throttle designs that struggle with the competing ergonomic requirements of spacecraft simulation.
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