Arch Support Arm Video Presenter for Unobstructed Imaging
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing video presenters face issues with camera support arms interfering with objects, inadequate lamp adjustment, and inefficient storage due to rigid or telescopic designs that do not allow for optimal image capture and space utilization.
Innovation Solution
A video presenter with an arch-shaped support arm and integrated illumination, where the support arm is rotatable and collapses to prevent interference with the object, and a lamp is mounted on the inner surface of the support arm for optimal adjustment and reduced volume during storage.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If a rectilinear support arm is used to support the camera, then the camera can be positioned above the table, but the support arm interferes with the object depending on its rotational position
Solution Approach 1:
The support arm is designed with an arched or arc-shaped configuration instead of a straight rectilinear shape. This curved geometry allows the support arm to clear objects on the table during rotation, eliminating interference while maintaining the ability to position the camera above the table for effective image capture
2Adaptability or versatility
If the camera is mounted on a rotatable support arm for flexible positioning, then the camera can capture images from different angles, but the camera cannot be sufficiently collapsed onto the table due to its volume
Solution Approach 1:
The camera head is designed to nest within the hollow interior of the arched support arm when not in use. The support arm's curved geometry provides internal space to accommodate the camera body, allowing the entire assembly to collapse to a minimal footprint for compact storage while maintaining full rotational flexibility during operation
3Illumination intensity
If two separate support structures with two lamps are provided at opposite sides of the table, then the illuminating strength is intensified, but the lamps cannot be optimally adjusted relative to the object and require additional support structures
Solution Approach 1:
The illumination function is integrated directly into the support arm structure. A single lamp mounted on the arched support arm provides sufficient illumination by leveraging the arm's curved geometry to position light sources effectively, eliminating the need for separate support structures while maintaining adequate lighting intensity for image capture
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AI summary
A video presenter of the invention includes a table with a top surface on which an object is to be positioned; a pivot member disposed at a side of the table; an arched or arc-shaped support arm rotatably coupled with the pivot member and extended therefrom; and, a camera head rotatably coupled with an end of the arched or arc-shaped support arm.