Photography Frame Clamping Assembly for Easier Locking
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing photography kits are laborious to operate due to the difficulty in clamping or releasing frames using two clamping bodies.
Innovation Solution
A photography kit with a clamping assembly featuring rotatably arranged clamping bodies, a mounting seat, and a locking assembly that allows for easy clamping and release of frames, utilizing a pressing mechanism and elastic members to facilitate stable and efficient assembly and disassembly.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Stability of the object's composition
If two clamping bodies are used to clamp the frame, then the clamping stability is improved, but the operation becomes laborious and complex
Solution Approach 1:
The patent combines two clamping bodies into a single integrated clamping assembly that operates together through a unified pressing mechanism. The first and second clamping bodies are both driven by the same pressing part and elastic member, merging their operation into one action rather than requiring separate operations for each clamping body.
Solution Approach 2:
The elastic member (spring) automatically provides the clamping force once the pressing part is released, making the system self-sustaining. The clamping bodies remain clamped without continuous external force, and the elastic member self-regulates the clamping pressure, reducing the need for complex control mechanisms.
2Manufacturing precision
If a locking assembly with limiting part is added, then the positioning precision is improved, but the device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The locking function is segmented into distinct components: the limiting part that provides positioning, the abutting member that transmits force, and the elastic member that provides clamping pressure. This segmentation allows each component to perform its specific function efficiently without requiring a complex integrated mechanism.
Solution Approach 2:
The abutting member acts as an intermediary between the pressing part and the clamping bodies. It transmits the pressing force to the clamping bodies while being guided by the limiting part, providing precise positioning without requiring direct complex interaction between all components.
3Ease of operation
If pressing parts extend beyond the mounting seat, then the ease of operation is improved, but the device dimensions increase
Solution Approach 1:
The pressing parts extend in the longitudinal direction (front-to-back) of the mounting seat rather than increasing lateral dimensions. This allows operators to access the pressing parts from the rear of the device, providing ease of operation without significantly increasing the overall width or height of the clamping assembly.
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 simplifies the operation of clamping and releasing frames, improving user experience by reducing labor and enhancing the overall efficiency of the photography kit.
Implementation Method 1
The at least one elastic member is mounted in the mounting seat, and the at least one elastic member is each configured for driving a respective abutting member so that the limiting part protrudes from the front end of the mounting seat
Implementation Method 2
the two clamping bodies rotate relative to the mounting seat so that a distance between the heads of the two clamping bodies gradually increases
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AI summary
A photography kit is provided, which includes a first photography assembly including a first frame and a clamping assembly including two clamping bodies, a mounting seat, and a first locking assembly. The two clamping bodies are rotatably arranged on two opposite sides of the mounting seat. A connecting part is protruded at outside surfaces of the clamping bodies respectively. An end of the connecting part away from the clamping body is connected with a pressing part, which extends towards a rear end of the mounting seat, so that a pressing space is formed between the pressing part and the mounting seat. The first locking assembly is telescopically mounted to the mounting seat, a limiting part of the first locking assembly extends from the front end of the mounting seat, and the limiting part is configured for being inserted into a positioning hole correspondingly defined on the first frame.