Camera Support Rotation Mechanism With Damped Slot Positioning
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional camera apparatuses with universal joints have complex designs, making assembly difficult and aesthetically unappealing, while failing to provide smooth and precise rotation for focusing on specific angles.
Innovation Solution
A supporting mechanism with a rotating function, comprising a casing, inner structural component, holder, and damping component, allowing for stepless or multistep rotation control through a sunken slot and pillar structure, and utilizing a damping component made of resilient material for friction and damping, enabling easy assembly and artistic appearance.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If a universal joint is used to enable manual rotation of the camera apparatus, then the camera can be adjusted to specific angles, but the design becomes complicated and aesthetically unappealing
Solution Approach 1:
The patent extracts the rotation control function from a complex universal joint mechanism and implements it through a simplified structure consisting of a rotating component with a sunken slot and a positioning component with a protruding pillar. This extraction principle resolves the contradiction by removing unnecessary structural complexity while preserving the manual rotation capability.
Solution Approach 2:
Instead of using a traditional universal joint where the camera body rotates within a complex joint structure, the patent inverts the approach by having a simple rotating component with a slot that guides a positioning pillar. This inversion simplifies the overall structure while maintaining the same functional outcome of manual angle adjustment.
2Strength
If a universal joint with multi-supporting structure is used to provide high strength supporting force, then the camera lens is prevented from detachment, but the assembly becomes difficult and appearance becomes unartistic
Solution Approach 1:
The patent extracts the essential supporting function from the complex universal joint and implements it through a straightforward slot-and-pillar engagement mechanism. The rotating component's sunken slot receives the positioning component's protruding pillar, creating a strong yet simple connection that is easy to assemble while providing sufficient supporting force.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent changes the structural parameters from a multi-component universal joint to a simplified two-component system (rotating component and positioning component). This parameter change reduces the number of parts and assembly steps while maintaining the necessary strength through optimized geometry of the slot and pillar structures.
3Ease of operation
If a damping component is added between the casing and inner structural component, then smooth rotation is achieved, but the structure becomes more complex
Solution Approach 1:
The patent merges the damping function with the existing structural components by placing a damping component within the space between the casing and the inner structural component. This integration approach adds the desired rotation smoothness while minimizing additional complexity, as the damping component works in conjunction with existing parts rather than requiring separate independent mechanisms.
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
The mechanism allows for smooth, multidirectional camera rotation, simplifying assembly and operation while providing a sleek design, overcoming the complexity and aesthetic drawbacks of prior art.
Implementation Method 1
utilizing a damping component made of resilient material for friction and damping
Implementation Method 2
damping component made of resilient material for friction and damping
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AI summary
A supporting mechanism with a rotating function is applied to a camera apparatus and includes a casing, a holder, an inner structural component and a damping component. The casing has a first opening. The inner structural component can be rotated relative to the casing. The holder is movably disposed inside the inner structural component and passes through the first opening. The damping component is disposed between the casing and the inner structural component.