Diving Mask Camera Mounting Mechanism for Stable Underwater Photography
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Solution Overview
Problem
Divers face challenges when shooting underwater scenes as traditional diving goggles and cameras are inconvenient to use together, with the camera often shaking due to water flow, resulting in a poor shooting experience.
Innovation Solution
A diving mask with a camera fixing module that includes a detachable camera support base and fixing base, allowing for flexible camera mounting and adjustment, enabling stable and versatile underwater photography.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If divers hold a camera by hands while wearing diving goggles, then they can shoot underwater scenes, but it is inconvenient to operate and the camera is easy to shake due to water flow
Solution Approach 1:
The patent combines the diving mask and camera into an integrated unit where the camera is mounted on the mask frame. This merging eliminates the need for hand-held operation, providing both convenience (hands-free operation) and stability (camera fixed to mask structure that moves with diver's head)
Solution Approach 2:
The patent introduces a mounting structure as an intermediary between the diver and camera. The mask frame serves as the mediator that carries the camera, transferring the diver's head movements to the camera while providing stable mounting against water flow effects
2Stability of the object's composition
If the camera is fixed to the diving mask, then the shooting stability is improved, but the device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The mounting structure is divided into separate components: a fixing base attached to the mask frame, a camera support base for mounting the camera, and a detachable connecting mechanism. This segmentation allows for simplified manufacturing and assembly while maintaining stability when connected
Solution Approach 2:
The patent employs a detachable mounting mechanism that allows the camera support base to be easily attached and removed from the fixing base. This dynamic design provides stability during use while simplifying the overall system when the camera is not needed
3Ease of operation
If the camera mounting structure is detachable, then the ease of operation is improved, but the reliability of the connection may be reduced
Solution Approach 1:
The patent replaces complex mechanical fastening systems with a simplified snap-fit or clip-based attachment mechanism. The elastic portion provides automatic engagement with the fixing base, ensuring reliable connection through elastic force rather than complex threading or bolting
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 diving mask provides an optimized structural design for improved underwater photography, allowing for easy camera installation, removal, and direction adjustment, enhancing the shooting experience with reduced camera shake and increased flexibility.
Implementation Method 1
an elastic portion extending from the insertion portion obliquely such that when the elastic portion passes over the insertion opening to be received in the receiving space, the elastic portion is capable of restoring to its original state to engage in the first locking opening
Data Source
AI summary
A diving mask includes a mask module including a mask frame, a fixing base fixed to the mask frame and a camera support base. The camera support base is detachably mounted to the fixing base, which facilitates installation and removal of the camera. The fixing base includes a receiving space with an insertion opening, a first locking opening located at a side of the receiving space and a second locking opening located at an opposite side of the receiving space. The camera support base includes an insertion portion and an elastic portion extending from the insertion portion obliquely such that when the elastic portion passes over the insertion opening to be received in the receiving space, the elastic portion is capable of restoring to its original state to selectively engage in the first locking opening or the second locking opening, which allows the shooting direction of the camera to be adjustable.