Formable Reflective Surface for Photographic Light Control
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Solution Overview
Problem
Photographers face challenges in controlling light due to the cumbersome nature of multiple accessories and the difficulty in precisely manipulating reflective surfaces, such as white paper, to control light direction and intensity.
Innovation Solution
A formable photographic device with a reflective surface that can be shaped into various forms to control light, featuring a base portion for attachment to objects and a cover system for adjusting light color or absorption, utilizing materials like polyvinyl chloride (PVC) and elastic components for secure coupling.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If multiple accessories are used to control different aspects of light, then light control capability is improved, but device complexity and ease of operation deteriorate
Solution Approach 1:
The patent combines multiple light control functions into a single device by integrating a formable reflective surface with a base portion and cover system. The reflective surface can be shaped to control light direction, while the cover system adjusts light color and absorption, replacing the need for multiple separate accessories.
Solution Approach 2:
The single device performs multiple functions: the formable reflective surface controls light direction, the cover system adjusts light color, and the base portion provides attachment capability. This multi-functional design eliminates the need for photographers to carry and use multiple separate accessories.
2Ease of operation
If traditional reflective surfaces like white paper are used, then simplicity is maintained, but precision in controlling light direction and intensity deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The reflective surface is designed to be formable and retainable, allowing it to be dynamically shaped into various configurations to precisely control light direction. The formable portion can be molded into different shapes and maintains them, providing precise light control while remaining easy to manipulate.
Solution Approach 2:
The device allows change in the physical parameters of the reflective surface by forming it into different shapes and configurations. This enables precise control over light reflection characteristics while maintaining ease of operation through simple forming actions.
3Manufacturing precision
If a formable reflective surface is used, then precision in light control is improved, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The device is segmented into distinct functional portions: a formable portion with reflective surface for light direction control, a base portion for attachment, and a cover system for color and absorption control. This segmentation allows each component to perform its specific function while keeping the overall structure manageable.
Solution Approach 2:
The formable portion uses a flexible, formable material that can be shaped and retained to create precise light control surfaces. This flexible structure enables precise light direction control without requiring complex rigid mechanisms.
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 precise control of light direction and intensity by forming the reflective surface into desired shapes, simplifying the process of managing light in photographic environments and reducing the need for multiple accessories.
Implementation Method 1
a reflective surface (115) for reflecting light from a photographic light source
Data Source
AI summary
A photographic device including a formable portion comprising a reflective surface, wherein said formable portion is for retainably forming the reflective surface into a plurality of shapes, and wherein the reflective surface is for reflecting light from a photographic light source; and a base portion coupled to the formable portion, wherein the base portion is configured for coupling the photographic device to an object.