Camera Stabilizer Adapter With Magnetic Mount and Inductive Charging
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Solution Overview
Problem
The adoption of phone cameras for non-traditional tasks is hindered by the lack of enabling infrastructure, such as compact and portable adapters that allow them to be used with camera stabilizers, and the need for charging capabilities during extended use in various environments.
Innovation Solution
A portable adapter that attaches phones to camera stabilizers, featuring a high-friction surface, magnetic attachment for secure positioning, and inductive charging, allowing for flexible orientation and compact storage, while providing power and data transmission.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If phone cameras are used for non-traditional tasks with camera stabilizers, then image quality and stability are improved, but the lack of enabling infrastructure (adapters) limits their adoption
Solution Approach 1:
The patent introduces an adapter as an intermediary device that connects phone cameras to camera stabilizers. The adapter includes a mounting interface that attaches to the stabilizer and a phone interface that secures the phone, thereby enabling compatibility between phone cameras and stabilizer systems without modifying the phone or stabilizer themselves.
Solution Approach 2:
The adapter is designed with universal mounting interfaces that can accommodate different stabilizer types and phone models. The base portion includes standardized mounting mechanisms that work with various camera stabilizers, while the upright portion provides a universal interface for different phone sizes and orientations, making the adapter broadly applicable across multiple device types.
2Duration of action of moving object
If phone cameras are used for extended periods in power-intensive applications, then functionality is improved, but battery depletion occurs without charging capability
Solution Approach 1:
The patent combines charging functionality with the adapter structure by integrating a charging coil within the base portion. This allows the adapter to serve dual purposes: mechanically mounting the phone to the stabilizer and simultaneously providing wireless charging power, thereby extending usage duration without requiring separate charging equipment.
Solution Approach 2:
The adapter enables the phone to charge itself during use by integrating the charging capability directly into the mounting device. The phone receives power through the adapter while attached to the stabilizer, allowing continuous operation without removing the phone for separate charging, thus the system serves its own power needs during operation.
3Volume of moving object
If adapters are made compact for portability, then ease of transport is improved, but structural stability and mounting strength may be compromised
Solution Approach 1:
The adapter is segmented into distinct functional portions: a base portion for stabilizer mounting and an upright portion for phone attachment. This segmentation allows each portion to be optimized for its specific function while maintaining overall compactness. The base portion provides a stable mounting foundation, while the upright portion provides secure phone attachment, achieving both compact size and adequate strength.
Solution Approach 2:
The adapter incorporates magnetic attachment features that use magnetic fields to provide strong holding force in a compact form factor. The magnetic elements enable secure phone attachment without requiring large mechanical clamps or complex fastening mechanisms, thereby maintaining mounting strength while minimizing adapter volume for portability.
4Strength
If magnetic attachment is used for secure positioning, then attachment strength is improved, but interference with charging components may occur
Solution Approach 1:
The patent positions magnetic elements and charging coils in spatially separated locations within the adapter structure. The magnetic attachment features are concentrated in the upright portion where they contact the phone, while the charging coil is positioned in the base portion. This local separation ensures that the magnetic field is strong where needed for attachment while minimizing magnetic interference with the charging components in the base portion.
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
Enables the secure and flexible use of phone cameras with camera stabilizers, ensuring reliable charging and data transmission, enhancing their usability in diverse situations and environments.
Implementation Method 1
The attachment feature can be a magnet, a plurality of magnets, or a first magnet array. The attachment feature, such as a first magnet array, can magnetically attract a second attachment feature, such as a second magnet array, in a phone or other electronic device.
Implementation Method 2
The enclosure can further include charging components such as an inductive coil for providing inductive charging and transmitting data to the phone
Implementation Method 3
The contacting surface can have a high friction or high stiction surface to increase friction between the adapter and phone. This can increase a shear force needed to remove the phone from the adapter.
Data Source
AI summary
Adapters that can mount phones or other electronic devices on camera stabilizers, where the adapters are portable, can capable of charging, and can allow cameras on the phones to be easily leveled or adjusted to any orientation. An adapter can include a base portion having an opening, where a fastener in the opening can attach the adapter to a camera stabilizer, as well as an upright portion having an enclosure and a contacting surface. The enclosure can house a first magnet array for magnetically attracting a second magnet array in a phone, such that the phone can be readily mounted to a camera stabilizer. The enclosure can further house near-field communication circuits and components for identification. The upright portion and base portion can be connected by a fixed right angle or by a hinge, which can allow the adapter to fold into a more convenient form.