Foldable Camera Support with Tensioned Joints for Fast Stable Positioning
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Solution Overview
Problem
Traditional tripods are cumbersome, time-consuming, and lack flexibility, stability, and portability, hindering quick and precise camera angle adjustments, especially in fast-paced shooting environments.
Innovation Solution
A foldable camera support apparatus with pivotable leg members, tensioned joints for angular adjustment, and a top handle assembly for easy camera orientation, featuring a compact design for portability and stability.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Stability of the object's composition
If traditional tripods use multiple knobs, levers, or screws for adjustment, then stability is improved, but ease of operation deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The patent removes traditional locking mechanisms (knobs, levers, screws) from the tripod structure, extracting the complexity of manual adjustment components while maintaining stability through an alternative mechanism that allows quick angle changes without sacrificing structural integrity
Solution Approach 2:
The invention replaces the traditional mechanical system of multiple knobs and levers with a simplified mechanism that enables rapid adjustment. The new system substitutes complex manual locking operations with a more efficient adjustment method that reduces the number of mechanical components involved
2Reliability
If traditional tripods are designed for stability and load-bearing capacity, then reliability is improved, but device complexity worsens
Solution Approach 1:
The patent extracts unnecessary complex components from the tripod design, removing multiple adjustment mechanisms while retaining the essential stability function through a streamlined structure that uses fewer parts to achieve the same or better performance
Solution Approach 2:
Instead of adding more components to achieve stability, the invention inverts the approach by simplifying the structure and using the reduction of components itself as the mechanism for achieving both stability and ease of use
3Stability of the object's composition
If traditional tripods require manual locking of multiple components, then stability is improved, but loss of time worsens
Solution Approach 1:
The patent removes the time-consuming manual locking process by extracting the traditional multi-step adjustment mechanism, replacing it with a system that achieves stable positioning quickly without requiring the operator to manipulate multiple components sequentially
Solution Approach 2:
The invention incorporates preliminary action by designing the adjustment mechanism to be pre-configured for rapid deployment, allowing the tripod to be quickly adjusted to the desired angle and position without requiring sequential manipulation of multiple locking components
Data Source
AI summary
The present invention relates to a camera support apparatus comprising a base assembly with a central hub and a plurality of pivotable leg members that transition between retracted and extended positions, forming a stable support base. A vertical support assembly extends from the base, consisting of multiple interconnected support sections joined by tensioned joints that allow angular adjustment and maintain position without manual locking. The apparatus also includes a top handle assembly with a camera mount, enabling manual adjustment of the camera's orientation. The entire apparatus is foldable into a compact configuration by collapsing the leg members and aligning the support sections. The camera support apparatus is designed to offer portability, ease of use, and stability, making it suitable for various photographic and videographic applications where quick setup, precise adjustment, and reliable support are required.