Alps Alpine had four patents in gaming during Q1 2024. The patent filed by Alps Alpine Co Ltd in Q1 2024 describes an operation device with a tiltable lever, a substrate, a resistor, an actuator, and a holder for sliding a slider on the resistor. The device includes a drive transmission part with a protrusion and an engagement portion, where one holding piece is more elastic than the other. GlobalData’s report on Alps Alpine gives a 360-degree view of the company including its patenting strategy. Buy the report here.
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Alps Alpine grant share with gaming as a theme is 50% in Q1 2024. Grant share is based on the ratio of number of grants to total number of patents.
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Application: Operation device (Patent ID: US20240045463A1)
The patent filed by Alps Alpine Co Ltd describes an operation device that includes a lever, a substrate, a first resistor, a first actuator, and a first holder. The device operates by tilting the lever, causing the first actuator to rotate, and the first holder to move in a specific direction via a drive transmission part. This drive transmission part consists of a protrusion integrated with the holder and an engagement portion integrated with the actuator, with one holding piece being more elastic than the other to facilitate movement and control.
The claims of the patent detail the specific components and functions of the operation device, including the tiltable lever, the first actuator, and the first holder. The claims also outline the structure of the drive transmission part, which includes a protrusion and an engagement portion with holding pieces of varying elasticity. Additionally, the patent describes the inclusion of a second actuator and holder with a similar drive transmission part structure. Overall, the patent focuses on the design and functionality of an operation device that utilizes specific components and mechanisms to enable controlled movement based on lever tilting.
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