Camera Mounting System With Flex Arm Retention

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing camera mounting systems rely on gravity for secure attachment, which is inadequate in orientations where gravity does not assist, and may damage walls with screw holes, necessitating a solution for secure wall-mounting without wall damage.

Innovation Solution

A mounting system comprising a base with protrusions and a flex arm that allows the camera to be securely attached to various objects like power outlets or walls without relying on gravity, using a retention lip mechanism to prevent sliding and a design that minimizes wall damage.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Reliability

If a wall-mounting plate with screws is used to attach the camera to the wall, then the camera can be securely mounted, but the wall is damaged by screw holes

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvesecure mountingVSAvoidwall damage

Core Design Contradiction:

ReliabilityVSObject-affected harmful factors

Solution Approach 1:

The patent extracts the mounting function from the wall surface itself by using a removable base that attaches to the wall without permanent fasteners. The base can be removed and reattached multiple times without damaging the wall, separating the mounting mechanism from the wall structure.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #2Taking out (Extraction)

Solution Approach 2:

The patent changes the attachment mechanism from permanent screw fixation to a removable press-fit or snap-fit system. This parameter change allows the base to be securely attached during use but easily removed when needed, preventing wall damage while maintaining mounting reliability.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #35Parameter changes

2Device complexity

If gravity-dependent mounting is used to secure the camera to the mounting plate, then the mounting system is simple, but it cannot securely mount the camera in orientations where gravity does not assist

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvemounting system simplicityVSAvoidmounting orientation flexibility

Core Design Contradiction:

Device complexityVSAdaptability or versatility

Solution Approach 1:

The patent employs a retention lip that extends into the camera's cavity to provide a mechanical counterforce against gravity and other forces. This retention feature acts as a counterweight mechanism that prevents the camera from detaching regardless of orientation, eliminating dependence on gravitational assistance.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #8Anti-weight (Counterweight)

Solution Approach 2:

The mounting system transitions from a static gravity-dependent design to a dynamic retention mechanism that actively engages with the camera body. The retention lip can engage or disengage based on insertion force, providing adaptability across different mounting orientations while maintaining security.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #15Dynamics

Data Source

PatentUS10386704B2Mounting systems for electronic devices

Publication Date: 2019.08.20 INNOVELIS

AI summary

Mounting systems can couple cameras to other objects that support the cameras. A secure connection between the mounting system and the camera can prevent the camera from inadvertently falling off the mounting system. A flex arm can work in conjunction with first and second protrusions to secure a camera to a mounting system.