Adjustable Elongated-Object Mount for Stable Symmetric Clamping
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing mount devices for elongated objects, such as microphones, require complex adjustments and multiple holding means to accommodate objects of different lengths, leading to instability and increased preparation time.
Innovation Solution
A mount device with an adjustable support mechanism that allows for easy positioning and secure clamping of holding elements, utilizing a translating adjusting element that changes the width of the support device to accommodate objects of varying lengths.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If multiple holding means are provided spaced apart along the longitudinal direction to accommodate microphones of different lengths, then the adaptability to different object lengths is improved, but the device complexity and preparation time increase
Solution Approach 1:
The support device incorporates an adjustable mechanism that allows the distance between holding means to be dynamically changed. The adjusting element can be positioned at different locations along the longitudinal axis, enabling the device to adapt to microphones of various lengths without requiring multiple fixed configurations.
Solution Approach 2:
A single support device is designed to perform multiple functions by accommodating microphones of different lengths through adjustment. The same holding means can be repositioned to suit different object dimensions, eliminating the need for multiple specialized holding means for different microphone sizes.
2Stability of the object's composition
If multiple holding means with locking mechanisms are provided to ensure stable positioning, then the stability of the microphone is improved, but the ease of operation deteriorates due to the need to actuate multiple locking mechanisms
Solution Approach 1:
Multiple locking functions are merged into a single adjusting element. By moving this one element along the longitudinal axis, all holding means are simultaneously locked or unlocked, eliminating the need to operate multiple separate locking mechanisms while maintaining stable positioning.
Solution Approach 2:
The adjusting element is designed to automatically engage with the holding means at the selected position. When the adjusting element is moved to a desired location, it self-locks the holding means in place without requiring separate manual locking actions, simplifying the operation while ensuring stability.
3Reliability
If the holding means are firmly fixed to the support device to prevent abrupt movements, then the reliability is improved, but the ease of adjustment deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The connection between holding means and support device transitions from a fixed static state to a dynamically adjustable state. The holding means can be firmly fixed when needed through the adjusting element, but can also be easily released by moving the same element, providing both reliability and operational flexibility.
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AI summary
A mount device (1) for supporting objects (100) comprises a support device (10) and at least an holding element (20) coupled to the support device (10) and configured for holding said object (100), the support device (10) comprising at least a support element (4, 5), an adjusting element (3) and an actuating device (50) coupled to adjusting element (3) and arranged for being actuated for moving the adjusting element (3) along a translation direction (F) in relation to the support element (2) and to the actuating device, the adjusting element (3) and the support element (4, 5) being provided with pushing element arranged for moving the adjusting device and/or the support element along a clamp direction (F1) closer or farther one from another so that by translating the adjusting element along the translation direction (F) the width of the support device along the clamp direction (F1) is adjusted.