Adjustable Photographic Device Support Assembly for Tool-Free Mounting
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing photographic devices require complicated disassembly and assembly processes, making it difficult for users to intuitively and quickly replace or adjust components.
Innovation Solution
A support assembly with a bracket and frame design that allows for intuitive assembly and disassembly through a movable member and sliding members, utilizing elastic elements and limiting structures for secure attachment.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If a photographic device uses a traditional fixed mounting structure, then the device structure is simple, but the device cannot be adjusted or replaced quickly
Solution Approach 1:
The mounting structure is divided into separate components: a bracket with receiving portion, a frame with extension portions, movable members, and sliding members. This segmentation allows each component to perform its specific function independently, enabling quick assembly and disassembly while maintaining structural integrity during operation.
Solution Approach 2:
The mounting structure transitions from a static fixed connection to a dynamic adjustable connection. The movable members can shift position, and the sliding members enable relative movement between the bracket and frame, allowing the device to adapt between different states (assembled, disassembled, adjusted) based on operational needs.
2Productivity
If a photographic device uses a tool-based assembly method, then the connection is secure, but the assembly process is complicated and time-consuming
Solution Approach 1:
The mounting structure is designed to assemble and disassemble itself without external tools. The movable members and sliding members work together to automatically secure the bracket to the frame through friction and geometric constraints, allowing users to perform assembly and disassembly operations quickly by hand.
Solution Approach 2:
The sliding members act as intermediaries between the movable members and the frame's extension portions. They transfer and distribute the securing forces, enabling the connection to be established and maintained without tools while distributing mechanical stresses across multiple contact points.
3Reliability
If a photographic device uses a simple mounting structure, then the device is easy to operate, but the connection reliability is insufficient
Solution Approach 1:
The sliding members and contacting surfaces incorporate curved or rounded geometries that provide friction-based gripping and self-locking characteristics. This curvature allows the components to maintain secure connection under vibration and load while still permitting controlled movement when force is applied during adjustment operations.
Applied Scientific Principles
This section explains which scientific principles are used to turn an abstract innovation direction into a practical engineering solution.
Function Achieved in This Case
Enables quick and intuitive assembly and disassembly of photographic elements, allowing for flexible positioning of the frame based on usage requirements.
Implementation Method 1
the bracket includes an elastic element, the at least one second sliding member is two second sliding members, and the elastic element is located between the two second sliding members and connected to the two second sliding members
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AI summary
An electronic device and a support assembly are provided. The support assembly includes a bracket and a frame. The bracket includes a bracket main body, a movable member, a first sliding member, and a second sliding member. The bracket main body has a receiving portion. The movable member is connected to the bracket main body and is in contact with the first sliding member. The first sliding member is movable relative to the bracket main body, and includes a contacting surface. The second sliding member is movable relative to the bracket main body, and has a force-receiving portion. Each contacting surface is in contact with each force-receiving portion. The frame includes a frame main body and an extension portion connected to the frame main body that is detachably located in the receiving portion. The movable member moves to enable each second sliding member to contact each of two extension portions.