Adjustable Camera Mount for Variable Sheet Thickness
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing mounting systems that rely solely on magnets to secure objects to sheets of material are inadequate, as they can become dislodged during sudden changes in motion or incidental contact with other objects, necessitating a more robust attachment method.
Innovation Solution
A mounting system comprising an outer and inner plate with retention structures that engage different contact surfaces based on material thickness, using mechanical couplers to securely attach objects to sheets of material without magnets, ensuring stability against motion and contact forces.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If magnets are used to hold the mount to the sheet of material, then the mount can be easily attached and removed, but the mount becomes dislodged during sudden changes in motion or incidental contact
Solution Approach 1:
The mount is divided into two separate plates: an outer plate that attaches to the object and an inner plate that attaches to the sheet of material. This segmentation allows each plate to be optimized for its specific function, with the inner plate providing stable retention through retention structures that resist dislodgment during motion or contact, while the outer plate provides easy attachment and removal of the object.
Solution Approach 2:
The retention structures are designed to be dynamic in their engagement, allowing the mount to accommodate sudden changes in motion or incidental contact forces while maintaining secure attachment. The retention structures can deform or adjust during impact events and then return to their original position, preventing permanent dislodgment.
2Device complexity
If a single contact surface is used in the mount, then the structure is simple, but the mount cannot accommodate different material thicknesses
Solution Approach 1:
Different contact surfaces on the outer plate are designed with different local qualities - specifically, different orientations relative to the retention structures. This allows each contact surface to be optimized for engagement with retention structures when a specific material thickness is present, enabling the mount to accommodate multiple material thicknesses without increasing overall structural complexity.
Solution Approach 2:
The outer plate is designed with multiple contact surfaces that can each engage with the retention structures on the inner plate. This multi-functionality allows the same outer plate to work with different material thicknesses by selecting the appropriate contact surface for engagement, making the mount universally applicable to various material thicknesses.
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AI summary
A mount secures an object to sheets of material with one or more material thicknesses. The mount includes an inner plate and an outer plate. The outer plate includes a coupler for the object and one or more contact surfaces associated with one or more material thicknesses. The inner plate includes a retention structure to engage a contact surface of the outer plate. A mounting system includes a mount and a coupler integrated with the object to be secured to a sheet of material. The object may be a camera and the mount may be a camera mount.