Portable Video Camera Hinge Friction Joint Stability
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional camera stands for videoconferences lack flexibility and stability, with uneven weight distribution leading to instability, fragile legs that break easily, and cable management issues during transportation.
Innovation Solution
A portable, foldable image capturing device with a main body and leg member connected by a hinge friction joint, providing stable weight distribution, high friction pads, and a mechanism to manage cables, featuring a USB Video Class compatibility unit, microphone, frequency sensor, privacy shutter, and LED indicator, with the option for wireless connectivity.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Stability of the object's composition
If conventional camera stands are used, then the camera can be placed on a flat surface or mounted on a screen, but the weight distribution is uneven leading to instability
Solution Approach 1:
The stand is divided into multiple leg members that can be independently adjusted and positioned. Each leg member can be separately configured to distribute the camera's weight evenly across multiple contact points, resolving the uneven weight distribution issue while maintaining stability.
Solution Approach 2:
The leg members are designed to be adjustable and reconfigurable, allowing the stand to adapt its structure based on the camera's weight and the placement surface. This dynamic adjustment capability enables optimal weight distribution and stability for different operating conditions.
2Adaptability or versatility
If the camera is transported, then mobility is improved, but the cable becomes entangled and damaged
Solution Approach 1:
The cable is routed through and nested within the hollow leg members of the stand. This nesting arrangement protects the cable from external damage and prevents tangling during transportation, as the cable is contained within the protective structure of the leg members.
Solution Approach 2:
The hollow leg members serve as intermediary protective structures that house and protect the cable. This intermediary arrangement isolates the cable from the harmful effects of movement and external contact, maintaining cable integrity while preserving portability.
3Stability of the object's composition
If the camera legs are made rigid for stability, then stability is improved, but the legs become fragile and break easily during transport
Solution Approach 1:
The leg members are designed with adjustable rigidity - they can be configured to be rigid when needed for stability during use, and flexible or collapsible during transport. This dynamic property allows the legs to provide stability when required while resisting breakage during handling and transportation.
Solution Approach 2:
The physical parameters of the leg members (such as their rigidity, length, or structural configuration) can be changed based on operational needs. During use, the legs are configured for maximum stability; during transport, they can be adjusted to a more durable, compact, or flexible state that prevents breakage.
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
The device offers enhanced stability on various surfaces, prevents cable tangling and damage during transport, and includes security features like a privacy shutter, ensuring reliable video conferencing performance.
Implementation Method 1
A hinge friction joint is connected to the main body, and a leg member is connected to the main body by the hinge friction joint. The hinge friction joint is configured to maintain a predetermined angle between the main body and the leg member that is greater than zero.
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AI summary
An image capturing device includes a main body which has a tab that extends therefrom. The main body houses a video capturing unit, and a communication unit which transfers video images to an electronic apparatus. A hinge friction joint is connected to the main body, and a leg member is connected to the main body by the hinge friction joint. The hinge friction joint is configured to maintain a predetermined angle between the main body and the leg member that is greater than zero.