Video Camera Stabilizer With Adjustable Three-Axis Mounting
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current video camera stabilizers lack adjustable three axes and mounting positions, limiting their compatibility with various video cameras.
Innovation Solution
A stabilizer with a three-dimensional adjusting device comprising transverse and vertical movement assemblies, guided by 45-degree dovetail guide rails and slots, allowing for adjustable mounting positions and axes, and featuring damping assemblies for precise locking.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Device complexity
If a fixed stabilizing structure is used, then the device complexity is reduced, but the adaptability to different video cameras deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies the dynamics principle by transforming the fixed stabilizing structure into an adjustable one. The stabilizing arms are equipped with adjustment mechanisms that allow the relative positions of the three axes and the mounting spot to be changed according to different video camera requirements, making the structure dynamic rather than static.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent implements universality by designing a stabilizer that can accommodate various types of video cameras through its adjustable three-axis system and movable mounting spot. This multi-functional design allows a single stabilizer device to serve multiple camera models and configurations, enhancing its versatility.
2Ease of manufacture
If the mounting position is fixed, then the ease of manufacture is improved, but the adaptability to different video cameras deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The mounting spot is designed with adjustment capabilities, allowing its position to be changed along the stabilizing arm. This dynamic mounting system enables the same manufactured arm to accommodate different camera sizes and weights by repositioning the mounting point, thus maintaining manufacturing simplicity while achieving adaptability.
3Device complexity
If the three axes are not adjustable, then the device complexity is reduced, but the adaptability to different video cameras deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The stabilizer is divided into three independent adjustable axes (pitch, yaw, and roll axes), each with its own adjustment mechanism. This segmentation allows each axis to be adjusted independently to match the specific requirements of different video cameras, providing fine-grained control and adaptability without requiring complete redesign of the entire system.
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AI summary
The present invention provides a stabilizer for video camera, the stabilizer has a mounting stage holding a video camera and a three-dimensional adjusting device. The three-dimensional adjusting device comprises a first transverse movement assembly, a second transverse movement assembly and a vertical movement assembly, the first transverse movement assembly comprises a first motor and a first connecting arm piece, the second transverse movement assembly comprises a second motor and a second connecting arm piece, the vertical movement assembly comprises a third motor and a third connecting arm piece, the mounting stage being connected to the third connecting arm piece. Each of said connecting arm pieces is provided with a guide rail, and each of said motors is provided with a guide slot that matches with the corresponding guide rail.