Adjustable Camera Mounting Bracket for Tree-Mounted Viewing Angle Control
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Solution Overview
Problem
Outdoor cameras struggle to maintain an ideal viewing angle and are vulnerable to tampering when installed at low elevations, as they must be oriented downward to capture desired areas effectively, and existing mounting solutions do not provide secure and adjustable attachment to vertical surfaces like trees.
Innovation Solution
A mounting bracket with rotatably mounted and threadably engaged arms that allow for adjustable expansion and retraction, enabling secure attachment to trees and adjustable camera orientation via an extension platform with a pivot point, ensuring stable and tamper-resistant positioning.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If the camera is installed at a higher elevation on a vertical surface, then the camera is protected from tampering, but the camera must be oriented downward which complicates the mounting structure
Solution Approach 1:
The mounting bracket incorporates a rotatable arm that allows the camera to be dynamically repositioned from a downward orientation to a more horizontal viewing angle. This dynamic adjustment capability resolves the contradiction by enabling the camera to be mounted high on vertical surfaces for protection while still achieving proper orientation for capturing activity in the targeted area.
2Ease of operation
If the camera is installed at a low elevation for easy access, then the mounting is simpler, but the camera becomes vulnerable to removal and vandalism
Solution Approach 1:
The mounting bracket utilizes a vertical mounting dimension on tree trunks or posts, allowing the camera to be positioned at an elevated height that is both secure and accessible. The rotatable arm mechanism enables the camera to be installed at a higher elevation while maintaining proper orientation, thus achieving both ease of installation and protection from tampering through dimensional positioning.
3Reliability
If the camera is mounted on a vertical surface like a tree, then the camera is secured at height, but the camera cannot be properly oriented to capture the desired area
Solution Approach 1:
The rotatable arm mechanism provides dynamic orientation adjustment, allowing the camera to be positioned at various angles after mounting on the vertical surface. This enables the camera to be securely mounted at height while maintaining the ability to orient it properly to capture activity in the targeted area, resolving the contradiction between secure mounting and operational flexibility.
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AI summary
A mounting bracket for a camera. The mounting bracket for a camera includes a bracket. The bracket has a first end extends in an opposite direction of a second end. The first end includes a first arm and a second arm extending therefrom. The first arm and the second arm are mounted on an upper surface of the bracket in a way that permits rotation. The second arm is rotatably mounted on the upper surface of the bracket, on an opposing edge thereof, from the first arm. The first arm and the second arm are threadably engaged with each other, such that the area between the first arm and the second arm is expandable and retractable via an adjuster.