Mobile Camera Shock Absorber Using Air Damping for Weight Adaptation
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing camera shock absorption devices using springs require frequent adjustments and replacement, suffer from limited lifespan and stress relaxation, leading to instability over time.
Innovation Solution
A mobile photography shock absorption system utilizing a combination of shock absorption arm, head, dovetail sliders, suction cups, and air or hydraulic shock absorbers, allowing for quick adaptation to different weights and preventing stress relaxation.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If springs are used as buffering components in shock absorption devices, then the device can provide shock absorption function, but the springs need frequent replacement and adjustment, and their lifespan is limited
Solution Approach 1:
The patent replaces the traditional spring-based mechanical shock absorption system with a dampening mechanism that uses viscous fluid resistance. This substitution eliminates the stress relaxation and fatigue problems inherent in springs, providing more reliable and durable shock absorption without frequent maintenance.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent employs hydraulic or pneumatic dampening elements where viscous fluid (oil or gas) provides resistance to motion. This fluid-based approach replaces solid mechanical springs, offering unlimited lifespan and consistent performance without the degradation issues of elastic materials under cyclic loading.
2Adaptability or versatility
If springs are used as buffering components, then shock absorption can be achieved, but adapting to machines of different weights requires replacing and adjusting springs
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements an adjustable dampening system where the viscosity or resistance of the fluid can be modified, and the geometry of the flow channels can be changed. This dynamic adjustability allows the same device to adapt to different weights and shock conditions without physical replacement of components, saving time and effort.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent changes the parameters of the dampening system (such as fluid viscosity, flow channel cross-section, or piston area) to adapt to different loading conditions. By adjusting these parameters rather than replacing entire spring components, the system achieves versatility across different machine weights efficiently.
3Reliability
If springs are used for shock absorption, then buffering function is provided, but stress relaxation occurs after high-frequency use resulting in poor stability
Solution Approach 1:
The patent replaces the elastic deformation mechanism of springs with viscous damping through fluid flow resistance. This substitution eliminates the stress relaxation phenomenon that plagues springs under cyclic loading, as viscous fluids do not undergo permanent deformation or loss of elastic properties.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent uses composite structures combining solid components (pistons, housings) with viscous fluids (oil or gas) to create a shock absorption system that leverages the advantages of both phases. The solid structures provide mechanical strength while the viscous fluid provides stable, non-degrading damping forces.
Applied Scientific Principles
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Function Achieved in This Case
Provides stable image capture by adapting to various equipment weights efficiently, with air or hydraulic shock absorbers ensuring consistent performance without the need for frequent adjustments and maintaining stability over time.
Implementation Method 1
The shock absorber is a coiled spring shock absorber or other elastic object
Implementation Method 2
the first suction cups and the second ball journal suction cups are used to fix the above mobile photography shock absorption system
Data Source
AI summary
The invention discloses a mobile photography shock absorption system, comprising a shock absorption arm main body and a shock absorption head, and the shock absorption head is connected to the shock absorption arm main body; the shock absorption arm main body is installed with a shock absorber, and the end of the shock absorption arm main body is installed with an image transmission bracket; the lower part of the image transmission bracket is installed with a horizontal shock absorption head, and the bottom of the horizontal shock absorption head is installed with a suspension shock absorption system; the shock absorption arm main body is detachably connected with a double-sided dovetail slide plate. The above structure can be applied to camera equipment of different weights, saving more time and effort. On the other hand, compressed air is used to buffer and absorb energy.