Camera Case with Selective Lens Storage and EVA Foam Cradle
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional camera cases lack efficient access to the stored camera, fail to maintain the camera in a fixed position, and do not accommodate various camera accessories effectively, leading to potential damage and inconvenience during transport.
Innovation Solution
A camera storage area with a molded, rigid EVA foam cradle that supports SLR cameras, includes a tube for lens protection, and features adjustable lens holders and dividing walls within a backpack design for easy access and flexible storage.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Quantity of substance
If the camera case is sized to accommodate multiple accessories, then storage capacity is improved, but the bag becomes oversized and bulky making it difficult to carry
Solution Approach 1:
The camera case is divided into multiple compartments and sections, each designed to hold specific accessories. The camera is secured in a dedicated compartment with foam padding, while separate pockets accommodate lenses, batteries, and other gear. This segmentation allows efficient organization of multiple accessories without requiring a single large bulky compartment.
2Ease of operation
If conventional top or side openings are used for accessing the interior, then ease of access is improved, but the camera may inadvertently move causing potential damage
Solution Approach 1:
The camera is pre-secured in a foam-lined compartment that cradles and immobilizes it before the case is opened or moved. The foam material is shaped to conform to the camera body, preventing any movement during transport or when the case is accessed through top or side openings.
3Ease of operation
If short handles or shoulder strap are used, then carrying capability is improved, but one-hand access to the camera is limited requiring the case to be removed and set down
Solution Approach 1:
A magnetic closure system is implemented on the front of the case, allowing the user to open and access the camera by pulling a tab in a forward motion without removing the case from their body. This transforms the access action from a multi-step process requiring case removal to a single-dimensional pulling motion that can be performed with one hand while the case remains worn.
4Strength
If rigid materials like nylon, polyester, or aluminum are used for the camera case, then protective capability is improved, but the materials are either too rigid or not rigid enough to provide adequate protection
Solution Approach 1:
The camera case combines a rigid outer shell made of durable material with an inner compartment lined with soft foam padding. The rigid shell provides structural strength and impact resistance, while the foam lining conforms to the camera shape and absorbs shocks. This composite construction achieves both the necessary rigidity for protection and the adaptability to securely hold various camera configurations.
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AI summary
A camera storage case is provided that includes a camera support system. The camera support system may be made of EVA foam and made to conform to the exterior perimeter surface of the camera. The camera support system may also include a tube to protect the camera's interconnected lens. The storage case can be configured as a backpack, messenger bag, or holster. Flexible lens holders are included in the storage case to facilitate easy access to stored lenses. Furthermore, the storage case provides dividing walls to allow the user to selectively configure the interior storage compartment of the camera case.