Camera Stand with Consistent Resistance Across Rotational Range
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Solution Overview
Problem
There is a need for a compact and robust stand assembly that can support electronic devices, such as network-connected cameras, and provide multiple degrees of freedom of motion to facilitate easy installation and optimal positioning within a smart home environment while ensuring consistent packaging and user-friendly adjustability.
Innovation Solution
A stand assembly comprising a receiving element and a base assembly with matching fastener structures that provide two independent degrees of freedom of motion, allowing the receiving element to rotate and flip relative to the base, with consistent resistance throughout the range of motion, enabling easy installation and compact packaging.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If a stand assembly provides multiple degrees of freedom of motion for electronic devices, then adjustability and ease of installation are improved, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The stand assembly is divided into separate functional components: a receiving element for holding the electronic device, a base assembly providing support, and independent motion mechanisms for each degree of freedom. This segmentation allows complex motion capabilities to be achieved through simpler, modular components rather than a single complex mechanism.
Solution Approach 2:
The fastener structures serve multiple functions: they mechanically connect the receiving element to the base assembly, provide controlled resistance during motion, and enable unlimited rotation in one direction while limiting rotation in the opposite direction. This multi-functionality reduces the need for separate components for each function.
2Ease of operation
If a stand assembly provides unlimited range of motion, then ease of operation is improved, but manufacturing precision requirements increase
Solution Approach 1:
The stand assembly transitions from a static, fixed-position design to a dynamic system with controlled motion characteristics. The fastener structures provide different resistance levels depending on the direction and extent of rotation, enabling unlimited motion in one direction while providing controlled resistance in the other direction, achieving both ease of operation and manageable manufacturing precision.
3Ease of operation
If a stand assembly provides consistent resistance throughout range of motion, then ease of operation is improved, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The fastener structures are designed to maintain consistent resistance parameters throughout the range of motion by changing the mechanical engagement characteristics. As the receiving element rotates, the fastener structures progressively engage or disengage in a controlled manner, providing consistent tactile feedback and resistance without requiring complex active control mechanisms.
Data Source
AI summary
This application discloses a stand assembly that includes a receiving element for physically receiving a module, and a base assembly for supporting the receiving element. The receiving element further includes a module holding structure, an extended portion, and a first fastener structure coupled to an end of the extended portion. The base assembly includes a base, and a second fastener structure coupled to the base at a joint and configured to mate with the first fastener structure. The first fastener structure and the joint are configured to respectively provide a first degree of freedom of motion and a second degree of freedom of motion of the receiving element with respect to the base. The movement of the receiving element at the first degree of freedom has substantially consistent resistance through first part of a first full range of motion associated with the first degree of freedom of motion.