Camera Harness Mounting to Riot Shield
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Solution Overview
Problem
There is a lack of effective solutions for mounting cameras and other electronic devices to shields used by SWAT and riot officers, which limits the ability to record and analyze interactions during chaotic events, compromising accountability and evidence collection.
Innovation Solution
A harness system comprising vertical and horizontal brackets with adhesive attachments, straps, and optional spring securements designed to securely mount cameras to shields without damaging them, allowing for easy retrofitting and adjustable tension for various camera sizes.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If cameras are mounted to shields using traditional mounting methods (screws, clips, or adhesives), then the camera can be securely attached, but the shield's integrity is compromised or the mounting process becomes complex and invasive
Solution Approach 1:
The patent introduces a harness as an intermediary device that attaches to the shield through non-invasive means (straps around the shield perimeter, adhesive backing on the rear surface) while providing secure camera mounting points. This mediator transfers the camera attachment function away from the shield itself, preserving shield integrity while achieving reliable camera security.
Solution Approach 2:
The mounting system is divided into separate functional components: the harness structure that contacts the shield, the adhesive layer for non-invasive attachment, and the camera mounting mechanism. This segmentation allows each component to be optimized for its specific function without compromising the shield.
2Reliability
If a custom mounting system is designed specifically for shields, then the camera can be securely mounted, but the device complexity increases and retrofitting becomes difficult
Solution Approach 1:
The harness is designed with universal attachment methods that can be applied to various shield types and sizes. The strap system can accommodate different shield perimeters, and the adhesive backing provides a universal mounting surface, allowing the same basic harness design to be retrofitted to existing shields without custom fabrication.
Solution Approach 2:
The harness incorporates adjustable straps with buckles that allow dynamic adjustment to fit different shield dimensions. This adjustability simplifies the mounting process across various shield types while maintaining secure camera attachment, reducing the need for complex custom-fitted solutions.
3Ease of manufacture
If cameras are mounted directly to the shield surface, then the mounting is simple, but the camera positioning and angle adjustment become limited
Solution Approach 1:
The camera mounting mechanism within the harness includes movable components such as adjustable arms, rotating joints, or sliding mounts that allow the camera to be positioned at various angles and distances from the shield surface. This dynamic positioning capability is achieved within the simple harness structure, maintaining ease of manufacture while providing positioning flexibility.
Applied Scientific Principles
This section explains which scientific principles are used to turn an abstract innovation direction into a practical engineering solution.
Function Achieved in This Case
Enables secure, flexible, and non-invasive mounting of cameras to shields, ensuring uninterrupted shield integrity and facilitating the recording of interactions for accountability and analysis.
Implementation Method 1
an adhesive applied to at least a portion of each of the proximal ends for securing the harness to the shield
Data Source
AI summary
A harness for mounting a camera to a shield is provided. The harness includes two vertical brackets, a horizontal bracket and an adhesive. The two vertical brackets each define a proximal end facing the shield and define a bottom end opposite a top end. The horizontal bracket is positioned between the bottom ends and the shield for supporting the camera. The adhesive is applied to at least a portion of each of the proximal ends for securing the harness to the shield. At least one strap may be provided for further securing the camera within the vertical brackets of the harness.