Quick-Detach Camera Mount With Anti-Twist Plate and Strap Anchor
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional camera carrying systems face challenges in compact storage and quick detachment, as shoulder straps often get tangled with tripods and hinder rapid image capture during limited time frames.
Innovation Solution
A quick detach connector system comprising a mounting plate with dovetail grooves and a screw mechanism, along with a strap anchor, allows for secure and flexible attachment and detachment of cameras, preventing strap entanglement and enabling swift image acquisition.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If a shoulder strap is used to carry the camera, then the camera can be carried conveniently, but the strap gets tangled with tripods and hinders rapid image capture
Solution Approach 1:
The patent removes the shoulder strap from the camera system entirely, extracting the carrying function to a separate component (tripod with integrated carrying mechanism). This eliminates the strap's interference with quick image capture while preserving camera portability through the tripod's built-in carrying capability.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent combines the carrying function and support function into a single integrated system. The tripod serves dual purposes: providing stable support for image capture and serving as the carrying mechanism through its integrated handle or grip, eliminating the need for a separate shoulder strap.
2Ease of operation
If a shoulder strap is used to carry the camera, then the camera can be carried conveniently, but the strap makes compact storage in a case difficult
Solution Approach 1:
The patent extracts the shoulder strap from the camera system, removing the bulk and complexity associated with straps. This allows the camera to be stored more compactly in cases without the additional volume required for strap storage and management.
Solution Approach 2:
By integrating the carrying function into the tripod structure itself, the patent eliminates the need for separate strap components. The compact camera-tripod assembly requires minimal storage space compared to a camera with an attached shoulder strap.
3Reliability
If a conventional mounting system is used, then the camera can be securely mounted, but the mounting and detachment process is time-consuming
Solution Approach 1:
The patent employs a pre-configured mounting interface with a quick-release mechanism that maintains constant pressure and alignment readiness. The spring-loaded or tension-based system is pre-set to engage automatically when components are brought together, eliminating the need for manual adjustment or multiple steps during mounting and detachment.
Solution Approach 2:
The mounting system is divided into separate, easily detachable components with standardized interfaces. The quick-release mechanism allows the camera to be separated from the tripod or support structure in a single motion, enabling rapid deployment and repositioning without compromising mounting security when engaged.
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AI summary
A quick detach connector for an imaging device.