Camera Snap-Fit Mounting Mechanism for Quick Installation
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Solution Overview
Problem
Mounting and removing security cameras at high locations such as walls or ceilings is difficult due to bolted connections, making the process cumbersome.
Innovation Solution
A camera design featuring a snap-fit mating structure between a mounting adapter and a base assembly, allowing for easy assembly and detachment with a snap-fit mechanism, including a movable member and elastic member, and a fixing member for securing the base assembly to the adapter.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Strength
If bolted connections are used to secure cameras to mounting locations, then the connection strength and reliability are improved, but the ease of operation for mounting and removing cameras deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The mounting structure is divided into separate components: a mounting adapter with a snap-fit mating structure and a base assembly with a snap-fit structure. This segmentation allows the camera to be quickly attached and detached without bolts, while the adapter body provides structural strength. The segmentation enables easy operation while maintaining connection reliability through the designed snap-fit engagement.
Solution Approach 2:
The snap-fit structure includes a movable member that can dynamically transition between engaged and disengaged states. The movable hook can move radially to engage with or disengage from the adapter hook, providing dynamic adaptability. This dynamic mechanism allows quick mounting and removal operations while ensuring strong connection when engaged.
2Ease of operation
If snap-fit mechanism is used for mounting, then the ease of operation is improved, but the reliability of the connection may deteriorate
Solution Approach 1:
The snap-fit mechanism is merged with a pre-hanging structure and elastic member. The pre-hanging structure provides initial positioning and support, while the elastic member ensures consistent engagement force. This combination of multiple mechanisms working together enhances the reliability of the snap-fit connection while maintaining ease of operation.
Solution Approach 2:
The elastic member is pre-loaded to provide cushioning force that ensures reliable engagement of the snap-fit structures. The elastic deformation of the movable member during engagement absorbs shocks and ensures firm connection. This beforehand cushioning compensates for manufacturing tolerances and ensures consistent reliable 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
Facilitates simpler and quicker mounting and detachment of the camera by using a snap-fit mechanism, enhancing ease of installation and safety with a stable and secure connection.
Implementation Method 1
the snap-fit structure includes an elastic member, and the elastic member is disposed between a sidewall of the recessed portion and the movable member in the radial direction of the base body; when the adapter hook pushes against the movable hook or the movable member is pressed, the elastic member is compressed; and when the adapter hook engages with the movable hook, the elastic member restores and pushes the movable hook
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AI summary
The present application provides a camera, including a lens assembly (11), a mounting adapter structure (12), and a base assembly (13). The mounting adapter structure includes an adapter body (14) and a snap-fit mating structure (16) disposed on the adapter body. The lens assembly is mounted to the base assembly. The base assembly is detachably mounted to the mounting adapter structure. The base assembly includes a base body (17) and a snap-fit structure (19) movably disposed in the base body. The snap-fit mating structure is disposed on a side of the adapter body facing the base assembly. The snap-fit mating structure, when pushing against the snap-fit structure, enables the snap-fit structure to move until the snap-fit structure engages with the snap-fit mating structure, such that the base assembly is assembled to the mounting adapter structure. The snap-fit structure, when being pressed, disengages from the snap-fit mating structure, such that the base assembly is detached from the mounting adapter structure.