Foldable Gimbal Camera Structure for Compact Stable Storage
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing gimbal photographing devices occupy a large space and are unstable when not in operation, making them inconvenient for carrying and storage due to random swaying and lack of structural stability.
Innovation Solution
A gimbal photographing device with a folding mechanism that allows the gimbal camera to switch between an expanded and folded state, using a rotating portion connected to a supporting base with a bent portion, which rotates around a parallel axis to the supporting wall, enabling the camera to be securely positioned and reducing volume when not in use.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If the gimbal camera is mounted to remain at a certain level during operation, then image capture stability is improved, but device volume and space occupation increase when not in operation
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies the dynamics principle by implementing a folding mechanism that allows the gimbal camera to transition between different states. The camera can be expanded to a horizontal protruding state during operation for stable image capture, and folded to a compact state when not in use to reduce volume. This dynamic transformation resolves the contradiction between maintaining stability during operation and minimizing volume during storage.
2Adaptability or versatility
If the gimbal camera is allowed to move freely for operation, then operational flexibility is improved, but structural stability deteriorates when not in operation
Solution Approach 1:
The folding mechanism enables the device to dynamically adjust its structural configuration. During operation, the camera extends horizontally providing operational flexibility for stable image capture. When not in use, the camera folds back against the body, transforming the structure into a compact, stable configuration that prevents random swaying and improves structural stability for carrying and storage.
3Ease of operation
If the gimbal camera protrudes horizontally from the body, then operational functionality is improved, but space occupation increases when not in operation
Solution Approach 1:
The folding mechanism provides dynamic transformation between operational and storage states. During operation, the camera protrudes horizontally from the body to maintain proper orientation and functionality for stable image capture. When not in use, the camera folds back to fit against the body, significantly reducing space occupation and enabling compact carrying and storage.
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AI summary
A gimbal photographing device includes a body including a supporting wall and a side wall adjacent to the supporting wall, a folding mechanism connected to the body and configured to rotate around a rotation axis, and a gimbal camera connected to the folding mechanism and having an expanded state and a folded state. In response to the folding mechanism driving the gimbal camera to rotate to the expanded state, at least a portion of the folding mechanism abuts against the supporting wall. In response to the folding mechanism driving the gimbal camera to rotate to the folded state, the gimbal camera fits to the side wall of the body.