Camera Rotating Module With Quick Locking Angle Adjustment
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Solution Overview
Problem
The process of adjusting a camera's shooting position on a tripod is time-consuming and inconvenient, particularly when quick angle changes are needed, as the camera must be rotated together with the tripod.
Innovation Solution
A rotating module with a locking mechanism that includes a housing, a connecting member, and a manipulation assembly to control the movement of abutting members, allowing for quick adjustment and fixation of the camera's shooting angle by unlocking or locking the connecting member through a simple operation.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If the camera is directly screwed on the tripod for fixing, then the stability of shooting equipment is ensured, but the user needs to rotate the camera together with the tripod which is time-consuming and inconvenient
Solution Approach 1:
The device separates the camera rotation function from the tripod rotation function. The camera can be rotated independently around the tripod axis through the rotating module, while the tripod remains stationary. This segmentation allows independent adjustment of shooting angles without moving the entire tripod structure.
Solution Approach 2:
A rotating module is introduced as an intermediary between the tripod and the camera. This module includes a rotating platform that can rotate independently, allowing the camera to be positioned at different angles while the tripod remains fixed. The manipulating assembly controls this intermediate rotating mechanism.
2Productivity
If the camera is directly screwed on the tripod, then the structure is simple, but the shooting angle cannot be changed quickly
Solution Approach 1:
The rotating module introduces dynamic rotation capability to an otherwise static tripod-camera connection. The rotating platform can dynamically adjust to any angle within its range, and the manipulating assembly provides dynamic control over the rotation and locking states, transforming a fixed connection into an adjustable one.
Solution Approach 2:
The rotating module is nested within the tripod structure, with the rotating platform fitting inside the tripod body. The camera is mounted on the rotating platform, creating a nested arrangement where the rotation mechanism is contained within the overall tripod-camera system without significantly increasing external dimensions.
3Ease of operation
If a locking mechanism is added to enable quick adjustment, then the operational convenience is improved, but the device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The locking mechanism is designed to be self-actuating through the manipulating assembly. When the user rotates the manipulating assembly, it automatically drives the abutting members to move between locked and unlocked positions through the transmission members, eliminating the need for separate locking actions or complex control systems.
Solution Approach 2:
The traditional screw-based mechanical locking system is replaced with a manipulation assembly that uses rotational motion to control the locking state. The manipulating assembly converts rotational input into linear movement of the abutting members through the transmission members, providing a more convenient interface than direct screw operation.
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AI summary
A rotating module and a photographic device are provided. A housing of the rotating module is internally provided with a mounting cavity for being connected with one of two components. A connecting member is disposed through the mounting cavity for being connected with the other of the two components. A first transmission member and a second transmission member of a locking mechanism are oppositely arranged along an axial direction of the connecting member and sleeved on the connecting member, a plurality of abutting members are arranged between the first transmission member and the second transmission member and are sequentially arranged at intervals along a circumferential direction of the connecting member, and the plurality of abutting members are respectively connected with the first transmission member and the second transmission member; a manipulation assembly is configured to drive the first transmission member and the second transmission member to move.