Adjustable Tripod Base for Irregular Surface Stability
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional tripods are not compact when not in use and struggle to conform to irregular surfaces due to fixed leg angles, limiting their usability on non-flat surfaces.
Innovation Solution
A tripod base with detachable leg attachment modules that allow tripod legs to be attached at various angles, featuring telescopic extension members and a locking mechanism for adjustable positioning, enabling effective adaptation to irregular surfaces and compact storage.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If tripod legs are connected at a predetermined fixed angle, then the tripod structure is simple and stable, but the tripod cannot conform to irregular surfaces
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies the dynamics principle by making the leg attachment mechanism adjustable rather than fixed. The leg attachment module includes a positioning interface with multiple discrete angular positions, allowing the leg angle to be dynamically changed according to surface irregularities. This enables the tripod to adapt to different terrains while maintaining structural stability when locked at a position.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent implements parameter changes by varying the leg attachment angle parameter. The positioning interface provides multiple discrete angular positions, and the leg can be attached at different angles to match the slope and irregularities of the supporting surface. This changes the geometric parameters of the tripod configuration to suit different environmental conditions.
2Adaptability or versatility
If tripod legs are made telescopic for height adjustment, then the tripod can adapt to different heights, but the tripod is not compact when not in use
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies the nesting principle by allowing the telescopic leg segments to be collapsed and stored within the base structure or alongside each other. When not in use, the legs can be disassembled and nested within the base housing or stored in a compact configuration, significantly reducing the overall storage volume while maintaining height adjustment capability during use.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent implements segmentation by dividing the leg into multiple telescopic segments that can be independently adjusted and detached. This segmentation allows the legs to be collapsed to minimal length for compact storage, while still providing height adjustment capability when extended to the required positions.
3Adaptability or versatility
If multiple leg attachment angles are provided, then the tripod can adapt to irregular surfaces, but the leg attachment mechanism becomes more complex
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies dynamics by providing a positioning interface that allows smooth rotation and adjustment of the leg to different angular positions. The mechanism includes detents or locking features at discrete positions that guide the user through the adjustment process, making it easy to select the appropriate angle without complex procedures.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent implements self-service through a self-aligning positioning interface that provides tactile feedback and automatic locking at the correct angular positions. The design includes features such as aligned slots, detents, or cam mechanisms that guide the leg into the proper position and lock it automatically, reducing the cognitive load and effort required by the user.
Data Source
AI summary
A tripod includes a base; an extension member; and a tripod leg attachment member. The tripod leg attachment member includes a tripod leg attachment interface configured to attach a tripod leg thereto and a plurality of tripod leg positioning interfaces configured to enable a tripod leg to be positioned at various different distinct angles with respect to the base.