Adjustable Imaging Mount for Work Machine Ground Engagement Monitoring
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional mounting systems for work machines do not provide clear and consistent visuals of ground engaging elements and lack adjustability, limiting the imaging device's ability to capture images from different perspectives, which is essential for monitoring the condition of these components.
Innovation Solution
A mounting system with a bracket assembly that allows the imaging device to be adjustable along both lateral and vertical axes, ensuring that ground engaging elements are within the field of view, and can be positioned at various locations along the vertical axis for optimal imaging.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If a conventional mounting bracket is used to mount the imaging device, then the device can be installed on the work machine, but the imaging device cannot be adjusted to capture images from different perspectives or ensure the region of interest lies in the field of view
Solution Approach 1:
The mounting bracket is designed with adjustable components that allow the imaging device to be dynamically repositioned along the lateral and vertical axes. The bracket includes adjustment mechanisms such as movable arms and positioning holes that enable the imaging device to change its position and orientation to capture images from different perspectives and ensure the region of interest is within the field of view.
Solution Approach 2:
The mounting bracket extends in multiple dimensions, providing adjustment along both the lateral axis (horizontal direction) and the vertical axis (vertical direction). This multi-dimensional configuration allows the imaging device to be positioned at various locations to capture images from different angles and perspectives, transforming a single-position mounting system into a multi-position adjustable system.
2Measurement precision
If the imaging device is mounted at a fixed position, then the mounting bracket structure is simple, but the device cannot capture clear and consistent visuals of ground engaging elements from optimal perspectives
Solution Approach 1:
The mounting bracket incorporates adjustment mechanisms that allow the imaging device to be dynamically repositioned to optimal viewing positions. The bracket includes movable components with positioning holes or adjustment slots that enable precise placement of the imaging device at different locations along the lateral and vertical axes, ensuring clear and consistent visuals of ground engaging elements from perspectives optimized for monitoring their condition.
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AI summary
A mounting system for a work machine includes a first member extending along a vertical axis of the mounting system, and a second member extending along the vertical axis and spaced apart from the first member along a lateral axis of the mounting system. The mounting system also includes a bracket assembly extending between the first member and the second member. The bracket assembly is disposable at a location along the vertical axis based on a removable coupling of the bracket assembly with each of the first member and the second member. The mounting system further includes an imaging device coupled with the bracket assembly. A position of the imaging device is adjustable with respect to the lateral axis of the mounting system and the vertical axis, such that a portion of a work implement of the work machine lies in a field of view of the imaging device.