Foldable Tripod Head Clamping Mechanism for Compact Storage
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing tripod heads lack a foldable clamping mechanism, making them inconvenient for storage and transport due to their fixed structure.
Innovation Solution
A tripod head design featuring a rotating plate and clamping plate that can form a specific angle for clamping electronic devices, allowing the mechanism to be folded when not in use, thereby reducing space requirements.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If the clamping mechanism uses a fixed structure to ensure stability for mounting electronic devices, then the reliability of device support is improved, but the volume of the tripod head increases and convenience for storage and transport deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The clamping mechanism transitions from a fixed structure to a dynamic foldable structure. The rotating plate can rotate relative to the support plate, allowing the clamping mechanism to be folded into a compact state for storage while maintaining stability when deployed for device mounting.
Solution Approach 2:
The clamping mechanism is divided into separable components including the support plate, rotating plate, and clamping plate that can be folded relative to each other. This segmentation allows the mechanism to be compacted into a smaller volume while maintaining structural integrity during use.
2Ease of operation
If the clamping mechanism is designed with a fixed structure to ensure ease of operation for mounting devices, then the ease of operation is improved, but the device complexity increases due to additional folding components
Solution Approach 1:
The foldable design with rotating plate provides operational flexibility - the mechanism can be quickly folded for storage and deployed for use. The rotational joint simplifies the folding action while maintaining secure clamping capability when extended.
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
Enables convenient storage and transport while maintaining effective device clamping and photography support, enhancing user experience through compactness and stability.
Implementation Method 1
a first end of the rotating plate is rotationally connected with the support plate; and a clamping plate, connected with a second end of the rotating plate, wherein the clamping plate is located on the second surface and forms a clamping mechanism for clamping a first electronic device with the support plate when the rotating plate rotates corresponding to the support plate to form a certain angle
Implementation Method 2
the electronic device can be placed between the clamping plate and the rotating plate and is fixedly clamped by the clamping plate and the rotating plate
Data Source
AI summary
The present disclosure provides a tripod head. The tripod head comprises a support frame, a support plate connected with the support frame, a rotating plate having a first surface and a second surface, and a clamping plate connected with a second end of the rotating plate, wherein a first end of the rotating plate is rotationally connected with the support plate; and the clamping plate is located on the second surface and forms a clamping mechanism for clamping a first electronic device with the support plate when the rotating plate rotates corresponding to the support plate to form a certain angle. The clamping mechanism of the present disclosure can be folded so as to reduce the space.