Universal Ball Head Support for Single-Step 3D Angle Adjustment
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing gunstock supporting mechanisms fail to provide flexible three-dimensional angle adjustment, limiting their application range and often feature complex structures.
Innovation Solution
A universal supporting mechanism comprising a lifting platform, a universal ball head, and a connector with a central shaft and limiting portion, allowing 360-degree horizontal rotation and three-dimensional adjustment without the need for multiple angle adjustment mechanisms, featuring a simple structure.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If multiple angle adjustment mechanisms are used to achieve three-dimensional angle adjustment, then the angle adjustment capability is improved, but the device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent combines multiple angle adjustment functions into a single integrated ball head mechanism. The ball head structure integrates both azimuth rotation and elevation angle adjustment capabilities in one component, eliminating the need for separate adjustment mechanisms. This merging of functions achieves three-dimensional angle adjustment while maintaining simple structure.
Solution Approach 2:
The ball head mechanism serves multiple functions simultaneously: it provides azimuth rotation, elevation angle adjustment, and position locking. This universal component replaces what would traditionally require multiple specialized mechanisms, achieving versatile angle adjustment capability without increasing device complexity.
2Measurement precision
If separate angle adjustment mechanisms are used for different directions, then the adjustment precision is improved, but the ease of operation deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The ball head mechanism merges azimuth and elevation adjustments into a single operable system. The user can adjust both angles simultaneously or independently through the same mechanism, improving ease of operation while maintaining precision through the inherent mechanical design of the ball head and its locking features.
3Ease of manufacture
If a simple structure is used, then the ease of manufacture is improved, but the angle adjustment range is limited
Solution Approach 1:
The ball head mechanism is a universal component that provides full three-dimensional angle adjustment capability (azimuth and elevation) within a single simple structure. This multi-functional design achieves wide angle adjustment range without requiring complex mechanisms, maintaining ease of manufacture while expanding adaptability.
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AI summary
The disclosure discloses a universal supporting mechanism, comprising a lifting platform for fixing lifting equipment and a connecting seat, and further comprising a universal ball head fixedly connected with the lifting platform, with the universal ball head movably connected with the connecting seat via a connector. The disclosure does not need to be adjusted separately by two or more angle adjustment mechanisms, the angle adjustment can be achieved in one step, the structure is simple, and the application range is wide.