Adjustable Camera Bracket for Vehicle Light Assemblies
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing camera systems on vehicles, such as those on GM branded trucks, become obsolete or obstructed due to modifications like the addition of truck caps, necessitating the ability to relocate or add cameras to different light assemblies on vehicles or trailers.
Innovation Solution
A camera apparatus featuring an adjustable bracket that can attach to various light assemblies, allowing for angle adjustment and rotation of the camera housing, enabling secure and flexible camera placement on vehicles.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If a camera is installed in a fixed location on a vehicle, then the camera provides stable monitoring coverage, but the camera becomes obsolete or obstructed when vehicle modifications are made
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements a dynamic mounting system where the camera can be relocated between different light assemblies on the vehicle. The adjustable bracket allows the camera to adapt its position and orientation, transforming a static installation into a flexible system that can respond to vehicle modifications such as cap additions.
Solution Approach 2:
The camera mounting system is designed to interface with multiple types of light assemblies through adjustable brackets. This universal mounting approach allows the same camera unit to be installed on various light assembly configurations, making the system adaptable to different vehicle models and modifications.
2Reliability
If a new camera is added to accommodate vehicle modifications, then the camera provides continued functionality, but the system complexity and installation difficulty increase
Solution Approach 1:
The adjustable bracket design serves multiple functions: mounting the camera, positioning it at various angles, and adapting to different light assembly types. This multi-functionality reduces the need for specialized mounting hardware for each installation scenario, simplifying the overall system.
Solution Approach 2:
The mounting system is divided into separate modular components: the camera housing, the adjustable bracket, and the light assembly interface. This segmentation allows for easier installation and reconfiguration, as each component can be independently adjusted or replaced without affecting the entire system.
3Strength
If the camera housing is made rigid for stable mounting, then the camera remains secure, but the ability to adjust viewing angles is limited
Solution Approach 1:
The mounting system incorporates dynamic adjustment capabilities through the adjustable bracket, which allows the camera housing to be positioned at various angles during installation. Once positioned, the bracket secures the housing in place, providing stability while maintaining the ability to adjust viewing angles as needed.
Data Source
AI summary
A camera apparatus, system, and method to allow a camera to attach to a light assembly is disclosed which includes a camera housing configured to at least partially enclose a camera and further attach to a bracket, the bracket configured to attach to vehicle light assemblies of varying heights and to allow rotation and vertical adjustment of the camera housing.