Articulating Light Hood Case for Video Conferencing
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing solutions for artificial lighting are cumbersome and expensive for transportation, require separate stands for standalone use, and lack efficient mounting options, especially for video conferencing applications.
Innovation Solution
An articulating arm couples a case and a hood, functioning as a stand, protective covering, and ambient light blocker, allowing the light to be used as a standalone unit and mounted on surfaces, while also controlling exposure and protecting the light source during storage and transport.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If artificial lights are stored in protective cases for safe transportation, then the light source is protected from damage, but the equipment becomes cumbersome and expensive to transport
Solution Approach 1:
The patent merges the protective case, mounting stand, and light housing into a single integrated unit. The case itself serves as the mounting structure with an articulating arm mechanism that provides both protection during transport and stable positioning during use, eliminating the need for separate protective cases and stands.
Solution Approach 2:
The case is designed to perform multiple functions: it protects the light source during transportation, serves as a mounting base when deployed, and provides an articulating arm system for positioning. This multi-functional design replaces traditional separate equipment (protective cases, stands, mounts) with a single versatile unit.
2Stability of the object's composition
If separate stands are used for standalone lighting, then the light can be positioned stably, but setup time and equipment cost increase
Solution Approach 1:
The mounting stand functionality is integrated directly into the case structure. The articulating arm is permanently attached to the case, eliminating the need for separate stands. This integration allows the light to be quickly deployed without assembling separate mounting components, reducing setup time while maintaining stable positioning capability.
3Adaptability or versatility
If traditional mounting methods are used for camera attachment, then the light can be mounted on camera, but the same light cannot be used as standalone without additional equipment
Solution Approach 1:
The case is designed with dual functionality: it can be used as a standalone light with integrated mounting arm, or attached to a camera as a light hood. The articulating arm provides positioning capability for standalone use, while the case structure allows camera mounting when needed, eliminating the requirement for separate stand equipment.
4Illumination intensity
If the hood blocks ambient light effectively, then lighting control is improved, but the hood structure becomes more complex
Solution Approach 1:
The hood is integrated with the case structure rather than being a separate component. The articulating arm mechanism that provides positioning also supports the hood, and the case itself serves as part of the light-blocking structure. This integration achieves effective ambient light blocking without requiring a complex separate hood assembly.
Data Source
AI summary
A case for an artificial light. An articulating arm or arms attaches a hood to the case. The arm(s) allow the hood to be oriented to function as both a protective cover, shade, or stand.