Expandable Photo Studio Rig Assembly for Flexible Camera Mounting
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional photo rigs lack adaptability in various photography environments, including compact and spacious settings, and have complex operation mechanisms that obstruct the work area.
Innovation Solution
A photo studio rig assembly with a longitudinally extending horizontal assembly member that can expand and contract, combined with vertically extending support members and adjustable clamping and gear attachments, allowing for flexible mounting and operation in different environments.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If conventional photo rigs use fixed two-dimensional control structure, then camera mounting is simple, but adaptability to various photography environments is poor
Solution Approach 1:
The horizontal assembly member is designed with expandable and contractable capability, allowing the photo rig to dynamically adjust its dimensions based on the photography environment. This dynamic structure enables the rig to adapt between compact and spacious settings while maintaining operational simplicity through intuitive expansion mechanisms.
Solution Approach 2:
The horizontal assembly member is divided into multiple segments that can be independently adjusted. This segmentation allows the rig to achieve various lengths and configurations to suit different photography environments, from tight spaces to large studios, while keeping each segment relatively simple in design.
2Adaptability or versatility
If conventional photo rigs use fixed horizontal length, then structure is simple, but cannot adapt to compact or spacious environments
Solution Approach 1:
The horizontal assembly member incorporates expandable and contractable mechanisms that allow it to dynamically change its length. This dynamic capability enables the same rig structure to function effectively in both compact environments (contracted state) and spacious environments (expanded state), eliminating the need for multiple fixed-length rigs.
Solution Approach 2:
The expandable horizontal assembly member serves multiple functions: it can be contracted for compact studio work and expanded for spacious studio setups. This multi-functionality allows a single rig design to replace what would traditionally require multiple different rig configurations, reducing overall system complexity while increasing adaptability.
3Adaptability or versatility
If conventional photo rigs have fixed mounting plate orientation, then mounting is straightforward, but camera inclination at all angles is limited
Solution Approach 1:
The mounting plate is designed with rotational freedom around the horizontal assembly member, adding a rotational dimension to the previously fixed two-dimensional mounting. This allows the camera to be inclined at various angles while maintaining straightforward mounting through the gear assembly that enables smooth rotational adjustment.
4Measurement precision
If conventional photo rigs have complex control structure, then precise angle control is achieved, but operation becomes complicated
Solution Approach 1:
The gear assembly is designed to provide intuitive self-service operation where the user can directly manipulate the mounting plate and horizontal assembly member through simple manual movements. The mechanical design inherently provides precise angle control through the gear teeth engagement, eliminating the need for complex electronic controls or multiple adjustment steps.
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AI summary
A photo studio rig assembly includes a photography accessory holding assembly and a pair of vertically extending support member. The photography accessory holding assembly includes a longitudinally extending horizontal assembly member that may expand or contract, one or more gear assembly member and one or more clamping assembly member. The pair of vertically extending support member is spaced apart from each other to be coupled to the longitudinally extending horizontal assembly member. The one or more gear assembly member and one or more clamping assembly member are adjustably coupled to the longitudinally extending horizontal assembly member.