Camera Mount System for Sports Boards with Pivoting Joint
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing solutions fail to securely and conveniently attach cameras to sports boards during fast-paced activities like surfing, windsurfing, and wakeboarding, leading to difficulties in capturing images or videos without risking the camera or the participant's safety.
Innovation Solution
A mount system comprising an upper and lower mount component that securely attaches a camera to a sports board, allowing it to face forward or backward and pivot for various angles, using interlocking protrusions and a securing mechanism like a handscrew or screw, enabling hands-free operation and easy camera storage.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If a camera is held manually during surfing, then the surfer can capture photographs or videos, but the surfer risks losing the camera or needing to use hands that should be free for safety
Solution Approach 1:
The patent introduces an intermediary mounting system that attaches the camera to the surfboard, serving as a mediator between the camera and the surfer. This allows the camera to be securely positioned without requiring the surfer to hold it manually, thus maintaining both ease of operation and camera security.
Solution Approach 2:
The camera mounting system is divided into separate components: a base plate attached to the surfboard, a mounting mechanism with protrusions and recesses, and a camera holder. This segmentation allows for secure attachment while enabling easy installation and removal of the camera without affecting the overall mounting system.
2Adaptability or versatility
If the camera is positioned close to the surfer for action photography, then close action photographs can be captured, but both the photographer and surfer are in a dangerous situation
Solution Approach 1:
The patent positions the camera in a different spatial dimension by mounting it on the surfboard rather than having the photographer physically close to the action. The camera can be positioned at the front or rear of the board, capturing action from a safe distance while still providing dynamic perspectives through strategic placement.
3Ease of operation
If the camera is mounted on the surfboard, then hands-free operation is enabled, but the mount system becomes more complex
Solution Approach 1:
The mounting system is segmented into modular components: a base plate for board attachment, a mounting mechanism with interlocking protrusions and recesses, and a camera holder. This segmentation allows each component to perform a specific function simply, reducing overall complexity while enabling hands-free operation.
Solution Approach 2:
The mounting mechanism incorporates dynamic elements such as adjustable protrusions and recesses that can engage at different positions, allowing the camera to be mounted at various angles and orientations. This dynamic capability provides versatility without requiring a complex fixed structure.
4Productivity
If the camera needs to be stowed quickly after photographing, then the surfer can continue activity, but there is not enough time to securely store the camera
Solution Approach 1:
The camera is pre-mounted on the surfboard in a ready position before the surfing activity begins. This preliminary setup eliminates the need for quick stowing during activity, as the camera remains securely attached and can be quickly removed or positioned out of the way without compromising security or requiring time-consuming storage actions.
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AI summary
A camera mount is configured to attach a camera to a sports board. A camera is secured to the mount, which is secured to a sports board. The mount can secure to the sports board via an attachment device such as an embedded plug. The mount can be placed at the front or rear of the sports board. Furthermore, the mount can be configured to face either forwards or backwards to capture images and/or video from different viewpoints while participating in the board activity. Moreover, the mount includes a pivoting joint to allow a user to rotate the camera either upward or downward and then secure the camera at a fixed angle to capture images and/or video from different angles.