Camera Mount Locking Mechanism for Fast Angle Switching
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional methods for adjusting camera angles are inconvenient, especially when switching between different camera angles, such as switching from horizontal to vertical shooting, require dismounting and remounting the camera, which is cumbersome and inefficient.
Innovation Solution
An angle adjustment device comprising a first installation component with a first connector and a second installation component, allowing for movable connection and locking, enabling easy adjustment of camera angles without disassembly, which includes a locking mechanism to secure the camera in place.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If the camera is dismounted and remounted to switch between horizontal and vertical shooting, then the camera angle can be adjusted, but the operation becomes cumbersome and inefficient
Solution Approach 1:
The mounting device incorporates a movable connector that can slide between locked positions, enabling dynamic adjustment between horizontal and vertical camera orientations without complete disassembly. The sliding mechanism allows the connector to move along a guide rail, providing flexible angle changes while maintaining connection integrity.
Solution Approach 2:
The mounting device acts as an intermediary between the camera and the support structure, providing a movable connection interface. This intermediary component with sliding and locking mechanisms enables angle adjustment without requiring direct disconnection between the camera and support, thus saving time while maintaining secure mounting.
2Adaptability or versatility
If a fixed mounting device is used, then the camera position is stable, but the camera cannot be easily adjusted to different angles
Solution Approach 1:
The mounting device transitions from a completely fixed structure to a dynamic system with controlled movement. The connector can slide along the guide rail to adjust angles, then lock into position to maintain stability. This dynamic capability allows the device to adapt between different mounting configurations while preserving position stability during use.
Solution Approach 2:
The mounting device is segmented into movable and fixed components. The connector portion can move independently along the guide rail to adjust camera orientation, while the base and support structure remain fixed and stable. This segmentation allows independent optimization of both adaptability and stability characteristics.
3Adaptability or versatility
If a movable connector is used for angle adjustment, then angle flexibility is improved, but the device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The complex movable connector mechanism serves as an intermediary that isolates the complexity from the user. The user simply needs to operate the locking mechanism, while the internal sliding and guiding components handle the complex movements automatically. This intermediary approach provides angle flexibility without proportionally increasing user-facing complexity.
Solution Approach 2:
The guide rail and sliding connector create a dynamic but constrained movement system. The guide rail limits movement to a specific path, reducing the complexity of controlling multi-degree-of-freedom movements. This constrained dynamics approach provides necessary angle adjustment flexibility while keeping the mechanical system relatively simple through guided motion.
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AI summary
The present disclosure presents an angle adjustment device, which includes a first installation component, a second installation component, and a locking component. The first installation component includes a first installation base and a first connector. The first connector is attached to the first installation base, and the first installation base is intended for installation on a first external device. The second installation component includes a second installation base and a second connector. The second installation base is designed for installation on a second external device, and the second connector is connected to the second installation base. The first connector is movably mounted on the second connector, enabling relative movement between the first connector and the second connector. The locking component is positioned on either the first connector or the second connector and can move relative to the first connector to restrict the position of the second connector, thereby limiting the relative movement between the first connector and the second connector.