Collapsible Camera Mount Fingers for Parallel Slot Engagement
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing camera mounting systems lack flexibility and ease of use, as they often require complex configurations and do not allow for seamless transitions between extended and collapsed states, which can complicate the integration of cameras with external supports.
Innovation Solution
A camera mount design featuring two rotatable finger members with opposed planar surfaces that can extend and collapse, allowing for parallel alignment and insertion into support mounts, with retention mechanisms to maintain positions magnetically or frictionally, facilitating easy attachment and detachment.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If traditional rigid mounting systems are used, then structural stability is maintained, but adaptability and ease of operation deteriorate due to complex configurations and inability to transition between states
Solution Approach 1:
The mounting system is divided into separate finger members that can move independently relative to the camera body. Each finger member can transition between extended and collapsed states, allowing the system to adapt to different mounting configurations without requiring complex integrated mechanisms.
Solution Approach 2:
The finger members are designed to be dynamically movable between fixed positions (extended and collapsed states) rather than being permanently fixed. This dynamic capability allows the mounting system to adapt to various support structures while maintaining structural integrity when engaged.
2Ease of operation
If finger members are made thin for low profile, then ease of operation improves, but manufacturing precision requirements increase
Solution Approach 1:
The finger members feature non-uniform thickness distribution with thicker regions at the proximal ends for structural strength and thinner regions at distal ends for low profile. This localized variation in thickness allows the finger members to meet both operational requirements and manufacturing capabilities without compromising overall performance.
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 solution provides a versatile and user-friendly mounting system that simplifies camera attachment and detachment, ensuring secure positioning in both extended and collapsed states, enhancing usability and compatibility with various support structures.
Implementation Method 1
retention mechanisms to maintain positions magnetically or frictionally
Implementation Method 2
retention mechanisms to maintain positions magnetically or frictionally
Data Source
AI summary
An electronic device includes a body, electronic components contained in the body, and two finger members. The two finger members movable relative to the body between an extended state and a collapsed state. In the extended state, the two finger members extend outward from the body for receipt by a mount of an external support. In the collapsed state, the two finger members are collapsed toward the body. In the extended state, the two finger members may extend parallel with each other for receipt in parallel slots of the mount of the external support.