Foldable Gimbal Camera Mechanism With Auto Power-On
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing gimbal photographing devices require cumbersome manual operation to turn on and have a long startup time, which negatively impacts user experience due to their design that does not facilitate easy storage and carrying when not in use.
Innovation Solution
A gimbal photographing device with a folding mechanism that automatically turns on when the gimbal camera is unfolded, utilizing a base to trigger the power switch, allowing for a compact and integrated structure that simplifies operation and enhances user experience.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Volume of moving object
If the gimbal camera is designed to be foldable for compact storage, then the device becomes more portable and easier to carry, but the operation becomes more cumbersome requiring manual rotation and additional power switch triggering
Solution Approach 1:
The patent combines the folding mechanism's base movement with the power switch triggering function. When the gimbal camera is unfolded, the base automatically abuts against the power switch to turn on the device, merging the mechanical folding action with the electrical activation function into a single integrated operation.
Solution Approach 2:
The folding mechanism serves dual purposes: it not only enables compact storage but also automatically triggers the power switch when unfolded. The base's movement during unfolding automatically activates the device without requiring separate manual intervention, making the system self-activating.
2Loss of time
If a separate power switch is added to enable automatic turning on, then the startup time is reduced, but the device structure becomes more complex
Solution Approach 1:
The base of the folding mechanism is designed to serve multiple functions: it provides structural support for the gimbal camera, enables folding motion for compact storage, and simultaneously acts as a trigger for the power switch. This multi-functionality reduces the need for separate components while achieving automatic activation.
Solution Approach 2:
The power switch is positioned such that the base of the folding mechanism serves as an intermediary between the mechanical folding action and the electrical activation. The base's physical movement mediates the transition from mechanical state change to electrical system activation, creating a seamless connection between these two domains.
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AI summary
A gimbal photographing device includes a fuselage; a folding mechanism, connected to the fuselage; and a gimbal camera, connected to the folding mechanism. The gimbal camera is foldable and unfoldable relative to the fuselage via the folding mechanism. A power switch is disposed on the fuselage. The folding mechanism includes a base connected to the gimbal camera. When the gimbal camera is unfolded relative to the fuselage, the base is configured to abut against the power switch to turn on the gimbal photographing device.