Foldable Imaging Unit Mount for Multi-Angle Object Scanning
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing imaging unit mounting systems on electronic devices lack portability and maneuverability, as they are often fixedly connected and difficult to adjust for scanning objects from different angles.
Innovation Solution
A device with a rotatable joint between the imaging unit and supporting leg, allowing for folding and adjustable orientation, combined with a detachable magnetic coupling to electronic devices, enabling compact storage and use with various devices.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If the imaging unit is fixedly connected to the electronic device, then the mounting is stable and reliable, but the portability and maneuverability are reduced
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies a magnetic coupling mechanism that allows the imaging unit to be dynamically attached and detached from the electronic device. The magnet in the supporting unit interacts with the magnetic plate on the electronic device to provide reliable mounting when needed, while allowing easy removal for portability. This dynamic connection resolves the contradiction between stable mounting and portability.
2Reliability
If the imaging unit is fixedly connected to the electronic device, then the mounting is stable, but the maneuverability for scanning from different angles is reduced
Solution Approach 1:
The patent incorporates a rotatable joint between the supporting leg and the imaging unit, allowing the imaging unit to rotate and adjust to different orientations. This dynamic adjustment capability enables scanning from multiple angles while maintaining stable mounting through the magnetic coupling, thus resolving the contradiction between mounting stability and maneuverability.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent divides the mounting system into separate functional components: a supporting leg, a rotatable joint, and an imaging unit. This segmentation allows each component to perform its specific function - the supporting leg provides structural support, the rotatable joint enables angle adjustment, and the imaging unit performs scanning - while working together to achieve both stability and maneuverability.
3Adaptability or versatility
If the imaging unit is mounted on an electronic device, then scanning functionality is enabled, but the device size increases when not folded
Solution Approach 1:
The patent employs a foldable supporting leg that can be collapsed when not in use. This dynamic folding mechanism reduces the overall device dimensions during storage and transport, while still providing full scanning functionality when deployed, thus resolving the contradiction between scanning capability and compact size.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent designs the supporting leg to fold back against the body of the imaging unit, effectively nesting the supporting structure within the overall device envelope when not in use. This nesting arrangement minimizes the device's external dimensions while preserving all scanning functionalities.
Applied Scientific Principles
This section explains which scientific principles are used to turn an abstract innovation direction into a practical engineering solution.
Function Achieved in This Case
The solution enhances portability and maneuverability, allowing for efficient scanning from multiple angles and easy detachment for use with different electronic devices, improving usability and flexibility.
Implementation Method 1
the coupling unit includes a magnet that is to be detachably attached to a plate on the electronic device
Data Source
AI summary
The present subject matter relates to scanning of objects. A device enabling scanning of objects includes an imaging unit to scan objects and a supporting unit to support the imaging unit on an electronic device. The supporting unit includes a supporting leg that forms a rotatable joint with the imaging unit to enable the imaging unit to fold over the supporting leg. The supporting unit also includes a coupling unit to detachably couple the device to the electronic device.