Parallelogram Camera Mount for Adjustable Vibration Damping
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing camera mounting systems fail to effectively decouple the camera from user movements, leading to vibrations and image shaking, and are often complex, expensive, and maintenance-intensive.
Innovation Solution
A mounting system with a parallelogram structure and guide rollers, adjustable braking elements, and elastic bands that allow for customizable damping and decoupling, using a combination of adjustable friction and belt geometry to stabilize the camera.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Measurement precision
If electronic vibration damping systems with sensors and feedback control are used, then image stabilization precision is improved, but device complexity, cost, and weight increase
Solution Approach 1:
The patent replaces complex electronic vibration damping systems with a purely mechanical solution using a parallelogram linkage mechanism. The mechanical structure naturally maintains camera orientation through its geometric properties, eliminating the need for sensors, feedback control electronics, and power sources while achieving effective vibration damping and image stabilization.
Solution Approach 2:
The invention extracts and removes the electronic components (sensors, feedback control, power supply) from the vibration damping system, retaining only the essential mechanical parallelogram linkage that provides the stabilization function. This simplification reduces complexity, cost, and weight while maintaining core functionality.
2Measurement precision
If electronic vibration damping systems are used, then image stabilization precision is improved, but cost increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent employs simple, inexpensive mechanical components (linkages, joints, mounting brackets) that can be manufactured at low cost using conventional fabrication methods. The system avoids expensive electronic components, sensors, and processors, making the solution economically viable while achieving effective image stabilization through pure mechanical means.
3Measurement precision
If electronic vibration damping systems are used, then image stabilization precision is improved, but weight increases
Solution Approach 1:
The invention removes heavy electronic components (batteries, processors, sensors, motors) from the stabilization system, retaining only the lightweight mechanical parallelogram linkage structure. This extraction dramatically reduces system weight while maintaining the core image stabilization functionality through passive mechanical means.
4Measurement precision
If electronic vibration damping systems are used, then image stabilization precision is improved, but ease of operation decreases
Solution Approach 1:
The mechanical parallelogram linkage system operates autonomously without requiring user intervention for power management, calibration, or adjustment. The system self-regulates camera orientation through its mechanical geometry, eliminating the operational complexity of electronic systems that require battery management, sensor calibration, and feedback control adjustments.
5Weight of moving object
If mechanical support systems with elastic bands are used, then perceived weight is reduced, but vibration damping is insufficient
Solution Approach 1:
The patent combines the weight-reducing elastic band support system with the vibration-damping parallelogram linkage mechanism into a single integrated structure. The elastic bands maintain camera position and reduce perceived weight, while the parallelogram linkage simultaneously dampens vibrations and maintains orientation, achieving both functions together rather than requiring separate systems.
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 system provides adjustable vibration damping and load-bearing capacity, ensuring smooth camera motion and stability across various movements, from underdamped to overdamped modes, without the need for complex electronics.
Implementation Method 1
a mounting system with a parallelogram structure and guide rollers, adjustable braking elements, and elastic bands that allow for customizable damping and decoupling
Implementation Method 2
adjustable braking elements associated with the fastening bolts
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AI summary
For professional filming, camera mounting systems are essential for optimal camera stabilization. However, the requirements for damping characteristics vary depending on the application and desired result. Often, either specially manufactured systems or multi-axis electronic stabilizers are required, which are particularly expensive in professional settings. The present invention therefore provides a cost-effective mounting system whose damping and decoupling behavior is individually adjustable and can be quickly adapted to different scenarios.