Camera Strap Eyelet with Flexible Extension
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing camera carrying systems are impractical when users need to carry both a camera and other objects like handbags or photo bags on shoulder straps, as they require separate straps, leading to discomfort and impracticality, especially with heavy cameras.
Innovation Solution
A device with an eyelet piece, flexible extension, and tripod screw fastening element that allows secure attachment to existing carrying straps, enabling the camera to be carried without an additional strap, with features like a secure through-opening and adjustable length for comfort and stability.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If a separate camera carrying strap is used in addition to an existing carrying strap for other objects, then the camera can be carried comfortably on the shoulder, but the device complexity and bulk increase
Solution Approach 1:
The invention merges the camera attachment function with the existing carrying strap by threading the strap through the eyelet piece. This combines two separate functions (carrying other objects and carrying camera) into a single integrated system, eliminating the need for a separate camera strap while maintaining comfort and security.
Solution Approach 2:
The eyelet piece with flexible extension serves multiple functions: it attaches the camera securely, allows the camera to be positioned comfortably on the shoulder, and integrates with existing carrying straps. This multi-functional design eliminates the need for dedicated single-purpose equipment.
2Reliability
If a carrying strap is threaded through a small opening in the eyelet, then the strap is secured against unintentional detachment, but the ease of attaching and detaching the camera decreases
Solution Approach 1:
The eyelet opening is designed to be dynamically controllable - small when closed to prevent accidental detachment, and openable when needed for intentional attachment or detachment. The flexible extension also allows dynamic adjustment of camera position while maintaining secure attachment.
3Ease of operation
If the camera is carried on a neck strap, then the camera can be positioned in front of the chest, but the weight causes pain in the neck area
Solution Approach 1:
The invention extracts the weight-bearing function from the neck area and transfers it to the shoulder through the carrying strap integration. The camera remains positionable in front of the chest via the flexible extension, but the harmful neck strain is eliminated by letting the stronger shoulder bear the load.
4Stability of the object's composition
If a rigid connection is used between the eyelet and fastening element, then the structure is more stable, but the freedom of movement for positioning the camera decreases
Solution Approach 1:
The flexible extension provides dynamic adaptability, allowing the camera to move freely for positioning during photography while maintaining stable attachment when stationary. The flexibility compensates for movements of the carrier and adjusts to different carrying positions without compromising attachment security.
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AI summary
The invention relates to a device for detachably fastening a camera to a carrying strap. A camera carrying strap is known in particular from WO 2008/131135 A1, which can be carried over the shoulder and comprises a screw adapter for screwing into the stand screw bushing on the camera. However, there are situations in which, in addition to a camera, other paraphernalia or objects are carried, which are suspended on carrying straps carried over the shoulder. Such objects include handbags, photo bags or the like. This leads to problems with carrying the objects and using the camera. This problem is solved by a device for detachably fastening a camera to a carrying strap, the three key elements of an eyelet piece comprising an eyelet, a flexible extension fixed to the eyelet piece, and a fastening element designed as a stand screw for to be fixed to the camera, said element being disposed on an end of the flexible extension facing away from the eyelet piece. The special feature of the eyelet of the eyelet piece is that it has an opening in the peripheral rim thereof, through which a carrying strap, in particular a carrying strap that is part of another system, such as the carrying strap of a handbag or camera bag, can be threaded.