Adjustable Visor Shield for Outdoor Camera Sunlight Protection
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing light shielding devices for outdoor cameras lack adjustable fasteners and interior teeth for secure attachment, failing to effectively protect cameras from direct sunlight and inclement weather, leading to potential damage and poor image quality.
Innovation Solution
A light shielding device with a visor and brim configuration, featuring adjustable straps with mating fasteners and optional interior teeth for secure attachment to various support sizes and shapes, providing adjustable protection from sunlight and weather.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If a light shielding device is designed with fixed straps, then the structure is simple, but the device cannot adapt to different support sizes and shapes
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies dynamics by making the straps adjustable in length through mating fasteners, allowing the device to adapt to various support sizes and shapes. The straps can be extended or retracted as needed, transforming a static structure into a dynamic one that responds to different installation requirements.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent segments the attachment system into multiple components: adjustable straps with mating fasteners and interior teeth. This segmentation allows each component to perform its specific function independently while working together to achieve secure attachment to diverse support structures.
2Reliability
If a light shielding device lacks interior teeth, then the structure is simpler, but the device cannot securely attach to support structures
Solution Approach 1:
The attachment mechanism is segmented into two distinct components: adjustable straps for circumferential attachment and interior teeth for penetration and anchoring. This segmentation allows each component to address specific attachment requirements, with teeth providing reliable mechanical interlocking with the support structure.
Solution Approach 2:
The interior teeth are configured with curved surfaces that facilitate penetration into and engagement with the support structure. The curved geometry allows the teeth to conform to various support shapes while maintaining secure attachment, enhancing reliability across different installation surfaces.
3Adaptability or versatility
If the brim is fixed in position, then the structure is simpler, but the device cannot adjust to different camera positions and sunlight angles
Solution Approach 1:
The brim is designed to be movable relative to the camera, allowing adjustment of its position and angle. This dynamic configuration enables the brim to be positioned optimally to block sunlight from reaching the camera lens while accommodating different camera mounting heights and orientations.
Solution Approach 2:
The brim's adjustability extends across multiple dimensions, allowing it to be positioned not only at different distances from the camera but also at various angles. This multi-dimensional adjustment capability provides comprehensive protection against sunlight from different directions.
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AI summary
A device for shielding an outdoor camera from light interference. The light shielding device includes a visor having a brim perpendicularly and pivotally connected to a panel, wherein the panel can rest flush against a support and the brim extends over a camera in order to shield the camera lens from direct sunlight and inclement weather. A first strap extends from a first side of the panel and a second strap extending from a second side of the panel, wherein a distal end of each of the first and second strap removably secure to one another to form a loop. A male and female fastener are disposed at the distal ends of each strap and removably secure the device to the support. In some embodiments, a plurality of teeth extend from an interior side of the panel and can penetrate the support for further securing the device thereto.