Off-Road Vehicle Camera Mounting Plate Vibration Damping
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing methods for attaching cameras to motorbikes and quad runners for forward viewing during races are unsafe due to the risk of camera obstruction and have been banned by governing bodies, necessitating a safer and more efficient attachment solution.
Innovation Solution
A camera mounting plate assembly with a flat steering assembly engaging portion and a parallel camera engaging portion, secured by threaded connectors and nuts, designed for attachment to the steering or handlebar assembly, featuring elongated apertures for flexibility and washers to prevent loosening from vibrations, with a spacer to dampen shock and vibration.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If a camera is mounted on the helmet for rider's point of view recording, then the rider's perspective view is achieved, but safety concerns arise due to camera obstruction from obstacles such as tree branches
Solution Approach 1:
The patent relocates the camera from the helmet (one dimension close to the rider's eye level) to the handlebar assembly (another dimension lower to the ground), thereby achieving the rider's perspective view while avoiding obstacles that would block a helmet-mounted camera
2Object-affected harmful factors
If a camera is mounted on the handlebar assembly, then safety is improved by avoiding obstacle obstruction, but the mounting structure must withstand vibrations and shocks from riding
Solution Approach 1:
The patent incorporates a spacer portion between the mounting plate and handlebar assembly that is designed to dampen shock and vibration before they reach the camera, thereby protecting the camera from the harsh riding environment
Solution Approach 2:
The mounting plate assembly acts as an intermediary structure between the handlebar assembly and the camera, providing a stable mounting surface with vibration-dampening properties that protects the camera while maintaining a secure connection
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
Provides a secure, safe, and efficient means to attach a camera to a motorbike or quad runner, ensuring a rider's perspective view without the risks associated with helmet-mounted cameras, adhering to safety regulations.
Implementation Method 1
a spacer portion (56) extending therebetween to dampen shock and vibration
Implementation Method 2
washers to prevent loosening from vibrations
Data Source
AI summary
A kit for facilitating the connection of a forward-facing video camera to an off-road vehicle, including a connection plate, wherein the connection plate further includes a first generally flat member for connecting to a vehicle, a second generally flat member oriented generally parallel with the first generally flat member, and a third generally flat member extending between and connecting the first and second generally flat members. A pair of spaced elongated apertures are formed through the first generally flat member and an aperture is formed through the second generally flat member. The kit further incudes a camera connector for operationally connecting to the second generally flat member, a plurality of threaded connecting members, a plurality of nuts, and a plurality of washers. At least some of the apertures are positioned to match preexisting bolt holes in the steering assembly of an off-road vehicle.