Dual-Camera Mounting Plate for Fast Focal-Length Switching

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Solution Overview

Problem

Photographers face challenges in capturing moving subjects between focal lengths of multiple cameras due to cumbersome switching between cameras with different focal lengths, leading to missed shots and potential equipment damage.

Innovation Solution

A mounting plate system that securely mounts two cameras with different focal lengths, using recesses and lens shoes with fasteners to allow simultaneous mounting and easy switching without manual tools, along with a stanchion and strap for support and mobility.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Adaptability or versatility

If a photographer uses multiple cameras with different focal lengths to capture moving subjects, then the ability to capture subjects at various distances is improved, but the complexity of switching between cameras and the risk of equipment damage increase

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveability to capture subjects at various distancesVSAvoidcomplexity of switching between cameras

Core Design Contradiction:

Adaptability or versatilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent combines multiple camera devices with different focal lengths into a single integrated mounting plate system. The mounting plate includes multiple recesses that can simultaneously hold different camera devices, allowing the photographer to switch between cameras by simply picking them up from the plate rather than manually handling each camera separately. This merging approach maintains the versatility of having multiple focal lengths while reducing the operational complexity of switching between them

Inventive Principle:

Principle #5Merging (Combining)

2Adaptability or versatility

If a photographer manually switches between multiple cameras to capture moving subjects, then the ability to capture subjects at different focal lengths is improved, but the time required to switch cameras and the risk of missed shots increase

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveability to capture subjects at different focal lengthsVSAvoidtime required to switch cameras

Core Design Contradiction:

Adaptability or versatilityVSLoss of time

Solution Approach 1:

The mounting plate system allows cameras to be pre-positioned in recesses before they are needed. The photographer can quickly access pre-positioned cameras without the time-consuming process of manually handling and switching between multiple cameras. The recesses are designed to securely hold each camera in place, allowing for rapid deployment when capture is needed

Inventive Principle:

Principle #10Preliminary action

Solution Approach 2:

The mounting plate is divided into multiple separate recesses, each designed to hold a specific camera device. This segmentation allows each camera to be independently positioned and accessed, enabling the photographer to quickly switch between cameras by simply picking them up from their designated recesses rather than searching through a collection of equipment

Inventive Principle:

Principle #1Segmentation

3Adaptability or versatility

If a photographer handles multiple camera devices to switch between focal lengths, then the versatility of capturing different distances is improved, but the risk of equipment damage increases

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveversatility of capturing different distancesVSAvoidrisk of equipment damage

Core Design Contradiction:

Adaptability or versatilityVSObject-affected harmful factors

Solution Approach 1:

The mounting plate provides a stable, protected platform that secures camera devices in recesses with fastening mechanisms. This prior protection reduces the risk of accidental drops or damage during handling. The recesses are designed to cradle each camera securely, and fasteners can lock cameras in place before transport or use, cushioning against potential harm from rough handling

Inventive Principle:

Principle #11Beforehand cushioning (Prior cushioning)

Data Source

PatentUS11262642B2Mounting plate

Publication Date: 2022.03.01 SUMALI HARJANTO

AI summary

A system includes a mounting plate to which a plurality of camera devices are mountable, and a stanchion coupled to the mounting plate to support the mounting plate. The mounting plate includes a first recess defined in a top surface of the mounting plate to mount a first camera having a first focal length, and a second recess defined in the top surface of the mounting plate to mount a second camera having a second focal length. The first recess and the second recess are defined in the top surface of the mounting plate such that the first camera and the second camera are simultaneously mountable.