Camera Stand Assembly With Constant Resistance Positioning
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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, with at least one degree of freedom of motion to facilitate easy installation and optimal positioning in smart home environments.
Innovation Solution
A stand assembly comprising a receiving element and a base assembly with matching fastener structures, providing two independent degrees of freedom of motion, allowing the receiving element to rotate and flip relative to the base, ensuring consistent resistance throughout the range of motion and enabling compact packaging.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If a stand assembly provides multiple degrees of freedom of motion for positioning electronic devices, then the ease of operation and adaptability are improved, but the device complexity increases due to additional fastener structures and joints
Solution Approach 1:
The patent combines multiple fastener structures (first and second fastener structures) into a single integrated assembly that provides both degrees of freedom of motion. The receiving element includes both fastener structures that can be simultaneously coupled to the base assembly, merging what would otherwise be separate positioning mechanisms into one unified structure.
Solution Approach 2:
The base assembly is designed with universal compatibility to work with different electronic devices through the standardized receiving element interface. The fastener structures are configured to provide multiple degrees of freedom of motion while maintaining a consistent coupling mechanism, allowing the same base assembly to support various devices with different positioning requirements.
2Ease of operation
If fastener structures are made visible and accessible for adjustment, then the ease of operation is improved, but the aesthetic appearance deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The extended portion of the receiving element is designed to extend beyond the housing of the electronic device, creating a localized area where the fastener structures are hidden from general view. This allows the fasteners to remain accessible for operation while being concealed in the specific local region where they are not needed for aesthetic purposes.
Solution Approach 2:
The extended portion acts as an intermediary element that connects the housing to the fastener structures. It provides a transition zone that allows the fasteners to be positioned in a location that is functionally accessible but aesthetically concealed, mediating between the conflicting requirements of visibility and appearance.
3Volume of moving object
If the stand assembly is designed for compact packaging, then the loss of space is reduced, but the ease of operation for installation may be compromised
Solution Approach 1:
The stand assembly is segmented into distinct components (base assembly, receiving element, extended portion) that can be independently packaged and then easily assembled. The receiving element is designed as a separate component that attaches to the housing, allowing for compact individual packaging while maintaining simple assembly through the fastener structures.
Solution Approach 2:
The assembly allows for dynamic configuration during installation, where the receiving element can be positioned and adjusted before final attachment. The fastener structures are designed to accommodate adjustment during the installation process, providing flexibility that simplifies installation even in compact packaging scenarios.
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.