Adjustable Camera Mount Shoulder Pad Dynamics
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional hand-held camera mounts are designed for a single angle shoulder fit, leading to discomfort and fatigue for camera operators due to uneven weight distribution, as they require constant adjustments to maintain a level horizon, which can cause delays and strain during shoots.
Innovation Solution
A hand-held camera mount with a shoulder pad mounting system allowing movement along the horizontal axis, a pivoting gimbal, sliding rosette with thumb lock, and telescoping handles, enabling adjustable pan, roll, and fore/aft movements to accommodate varying shoulder angles and body types, ensuring a stable and comfortable shooting position.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If a fixed single-angle shoulder pad is used, then the structure is simple, but operator comfort deteriorates due to uneven weight distribution and fatigue
Solution Approach 1:
The mounting system transitions from a fixed single-angle design to a dynamic multi-angle system with rotational and lateral adjustment capabilities. The shoulder pad can rotate around the vertical axis and adjust laterally along horizontal slots, allowing the operator to dynamically adapt the camera position to different shoulder angles and body types, thereby improving comfort without excessive complexity
Solution Approach 2:
The mounting system is divided into multiple independent adjustment components: a rotational mechanism for pan adjustment, lateral adjustment slots for horizontal movement, and a telescoping handle system. This segmentation allows each component to be optimized independently while working together to achieve comfortable operation
2Stability of the object's composition
If constant torque adjustments are made to maintain level horizon, then horizon stability is maintained, but operator fatigue increases and shooting speed decreases
Solution Approach 1:
The system performs preliminary action by allowing the operator to pre-adjust the shoulder pad angle and position before mounting the camera. The connector mechanism can be set to specific angular positions in advance, so when the camera is mounted, the horizon is already levelled, eliminating the need for constant torque adjustments during shooting and thereby increasing productivity
3Adaptability or versatility
If the shoulder pad is fixed in position, then the structure is simple, but adaptability to different shoulder angles and body types deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The mounting system incorporates universal adjustment capabilities that accommodate different shoulder angles, body types, and camera configurations. The rotational mechanism with multiple detent positions, lateral adjustment slots, and telescoping handles create a multi-functional system that can adapt to various operators and shooting scenarios without requiring multiple specialized mounts
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AI summary
A hand held camera unit comprises a shoulder assembly and a platform assembly for releasably holding a camera. A connector is provided between the shoulder assembly and the platform assembly, and is movable between a locked position wherein the platform assembly is fixed relative to the shoulder assembly and an unlocked position wherein the platform assembly can be selectively moved relative to the shoulder assembly in the roll axis, the yaw axis and in a fore and aft direction.