Bidirectional Camera Pod Stabilization for Vehicle Impact Folding
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current camera pod stabilization assemblies for vehicles lack effective structural stabilization and bidirectional folding capabilities, making them prone to damage in collisions.
Innovation Solution
A camera pod stabilization assembly with bidirectional folding capability, featuring an intermediate attachment with a first and second end, a camera arm pivotably coupled to the intermediate attachment, and a base pivotably coupled to the intermediate attachment, allowing forces to be transferred effectively to the vehicle.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Area of stationary object
If the camera pod assembly is extended from the side of the vehicle to achieve required viewing zones, then the monitoring coverage is improved, but the contact region at risk of damage in collision increases
Solution Approach 1:
The camera pod assembly is designed with bidirectional folding capability, allowing it to dynamically change its extension state. The assembly can extend to provide monitoring coverage during normal operation, and fold back upon collision detection to reduce damage. This is achieved through pivot connections that enable movement between extended and retracted positions.
Solution Approach 2:
The stabilization assembly includes force transfer mechanisms that prepare the structure to resist collision forces before impact occurs. The bidirectional folding mechanism is pre-configured to activate upon impact, creating preliminary protective action that reduces the harmful effects of collision on the camera pod.
2Ease of manufacture
If the camera pod assembly uses conventional mounting structure, then the installation is simple, but the structural stabilization and force direction are insufficient
Solution Approach 1:
The mounting structure is divided into multiple functional components: intermediate attachments with pivot connections, stabilization members, and force transfer elements. This segmentation allows each component to perform its specific function while maintaining overall structural stability and enabling bidirectional folding capability.
Solution Approach 2:
Intermediate attachments serve as mediator components between the vehicle mounting point and the camera pod assembly. These intermediaries provide pivot connections that enable bidirectional folding while transferring forces effectively, bridging the gap between simple mounting and complex stabilization requirements.
3Device complexity
If the camera pod assembly lacks bidirectional folding capability, then the structure is simpler, but the protection upon impact is reduced
Solution Approach 1:
The assembly incorporates bidirectional folding capability through pivot connections that allow movement in multiple directions. This dynamic structure enables the camera pod to fold back upon impact from any direction, significantly improving impact protection while maintaining reasonable structural complexity through efficient design.
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AI summary
A camera pod stabilization assembly is provided that includes: an intermediate attachment; wherein the intermediate attachment comprises a first end and a second end, a first protruding member, and a second receiving cavity; a camera arm pivotably coupled to the intermediate attachment at a first end to form a first axis, wherein the camera arm includes a first receiving cavity to receive the first protruding member; and a base pivotably coupled to the intermediate attachment at the second end forms a second axis, wherein the base includes a second protruding member that is received by the second receiving cavity.