Camera Carrying Strap Quick-Release Mechanism
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing camera carrying systems restrict freedom of movement due to short fastening straps, making it difficult to handle cameras, especially when shooting over crowds or at eye level, and require cumbersome detachment and reconnection processes.
Innovation Solution
A shoulder strap with a webbing and quick-release mechanism, allowing the camera to be securely attached to clothing or a backpack with quick-release elements that can be easily detached and reattached by pulling the strap, enabling unrestricted handling and adjustment for different carrying heights.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Stability of the object's composition
If the fastening straps are made short to minimize camera sway, then camera stability is improved, but freedom of movement is restricted
Solution Approach 1:
The carrying system is divided into two independent parts: a shoulder strap for stable carrying and a separate quick-release mechanism for rapid detachment. This segmentation allows the camera to be stably secured during transport while enabling unrestricted movement during use by quickly releasing from the strap.
Solution Approach 2:
The quick-release mechanism transforms the static connection between camera and strap into a dynamic system that can rapidly switch between locked and unlocked states. This dynamic capability resolves the contradiction by allowing the camera to be firmly held when needed while enabling complete freedom of movement when the release mechanism is activated.
2Adaptability or versatility
If manual detachment and reconnection is required, then adaptability is improved, but operation complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The quick-release mechanism is designed to be self-operating through a simple pulling motion on the strap. The release element automatically disengages from the locking position when the strap is pulled, eliminating the need for complex manual manipulation or additional handling steps while maintaining adaptability for different carrying scenarios.
3Reliability
If the camera is securely fastened to the shoulder strap, then carrying stability is improved, but handling freedom deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The quick-release mechanism extracts the camera from the constraint of the shoulder strap when needed. By providing a dedicated release element that can quickly disconnect the camera from the strap, the system maintains secure carrying stability during transport while enabling complete handling freedom during use.
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AI summary
A carrying strap (1) having a strap band (2) and at least one fastening device (4) for fastening a portable object (10), such as a camera, for example. At least one first rapid closure element (5) is fastened to the strap band (2), said element being a constituent part of a rapid closure mechanism which comprises the first (5) and a corresponding second rapid closure element (6). The first rapid closure element (5) can be released from the corresponding second rapid closure element (6) along a first direction (X) from a locking position, in which the second rapid closure element (6) is locked with the first rapid closure element (5), and can be brought into the locking position along a second direction (Y).