Adapter Device Mechanical Electrical Connection Mechanism
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing adapter devices for video cameras lack ease of mechanical and electrical connection, making the assembly process cumbersome and difficult for attaching and handling small video camera devices with larger lens units.
Innovation Solution
An adapter device with a receptacle for housing the video camera, featuring a mechanical connecting mechanism at the front end and an electrical connecting mechanism on the bottom to facilitate easy attachment and connection during assembly, allowing the video camera to be inserted first at the lens-unit mount and securely connected mechanically and electrically.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If the video camera device is inserted into the adapter device, then the mechanical and electrical connection is established, but the connection process is cumbersome and difficult
Solution Approach 1:
The connection system is divided into separate mechanical and electrical components. The mechanical connecting mechanism includes a coupling member on the adapter body and a corresponding coupling structure on the camera body, while the electrical connecting mechanism includes a connector on the adapter body and a terminal block on the camera body. This segmentation allows each component to be optimized independently and simplifies the overall assembly process.
Solution Approach 2:
The mechanical and electrical connecting mechanisms are pre-positioned and prepared on the adapter body before the camera body is inserted. The coupling member and connector are already in place to receive the camera body, so that when the camera body is inserted, the connection is automatically established without requiring additional assembly steps.
2Ease of operation
If the mechanical connecting mechanism is provided at the front end and electrical connecting mechanism at the bottom, then the connection is simplified, but the structural design becomes more complex
Solution Approach 1:
Different parts of the adapter body are assigned different functions based on their location and characteristics. The front end is designed with the mechanical connecting mechanism for physical attachment, while the bottom is designed with the electrical connecting mechanism for electrical connection. This local specialization allows each mechanism to be optimized for its specific function while maintaining overall system simplicity.
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AI summary
An adapter device is disclosed to which a video camera can easily be attached. The adapter is compatible with both small and large camera lenses which may be attached directly to it. The adapter includes a receptacle which enables the video camera to be located within the adapter after being inserted through a rear opening. Once inserted, the adapter includes both mechanical and electrical connections to enable the camera to be connected to the adapter. A key mechanical connection is located at the front end of the adapter and it interfaces with a lens-unit mount of the camera. The electrical connection is located on the bottom inner surface of the adaptor and the connection interfaces with a terminal block on the video camera.