Gimbal Control Assembly for Single-Operator Optical Direction Control
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current gimbals used in video shooting, photo taking, and surveillance often have a bad hand feeling and are inconvenient to operate due to the use of multiple keypads or remote controllers for controlling optical devices, leading to low accuracy and requiring multiple persons for handheld operation.
Innovation Solution
A gimbal system featuring a rocker with potentiometers and a keypad for easy operation, allowing single-person control with improved hand feeling, utilizing a controlling device connected to a performing assembly that includes motors for precise directional control of optical devices.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If multiple keypads or remote controller are used to wirelessly control the optical device, then the control range is extended, but the operation convenience deteriorates and hand feeling becomes poor
Solution Approach 1:
The patent combines multiple control functions into a single integrated controlling device with a unified operation interface. Instead of using separate keypads or remote controllers, the invention integrates direction control, mode switching, and other functions into one handheld controller that directly connects to the gimbal, improving hand feeling and operational convenience while maintaining full control capability.
2Adaptability or versatility
If multiple keypads or remote controller are used to wirelessly control the optical device, then the control flexibility is improved, but the operational accuracy deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The patent integrates multiple control functions into a single unified controller with a coordinated operation interface. This integration ensures that control signals are transmitted directly and accurately to the gimbal without the delays or interference that can occur with multiple separate devices, thereby maintaining control flexibility while significantly improving operational accuracy and hand feeling.
3Adaptability or versatility
If remote controller is used wirelessly, then the operation distance is extended, but the device complexity increases due to receiver requirement
Solution Approach 1:
The patent extracts the wireless receiver component from the gimbal system and replaces it with a direct wired connection interface. This eliminates the need for complex wireless communication modules and receivers in the gimbal, reducing device complexity while still allowing for flexible operation through the integrated controlling device that can be connected via cable.
4Reliability
If multiple persons operate the handheld remote controller, then the control reliability is improved, but the ease of operation deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The patent designs a single integrated controlling device with an ergonomic handheld structure that is optimized for one-person operation. The unified interface and direct connection ensure that one operator can reliably control all functions of the gimbal without needing to coordinate with additional operators, thereby improving ease of operation while maintaining control reliability through the stable direct connection.
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 system enables easy and accurate control of optical devices with a good hand feeling, allowing single-person operation and improved directional control, enhancing the quality of videos and photos captured.
Implementation Method 1
a potentiometer assembly connected with the rocker handle... a first potentiometer for controlling a pitch action of the optical device and a second potentiometer for controlling a rotation action of the optical device
Implementation Method 2
a first motor for driving the second rotation member to rotate relative to the first rotation member and a second motor for driving the carrying member to rotate relative to the second rotation member
Implementation Method 3
A dynamic self-balancing gyroscopic biaxial or triaxial gimbal may achieve such fixation, support and orientation action
Data Source
AI summary
A gimbal for controlling an optical device includes a control device and a controlling assembly. The control device is configured to receive an action instruction and generate a control instruction based on the action instruction. The action instruction includes a press action instruction, and the control instruction includes a switch control instruction for switching the gimbal from a first operating mode to a second operating mode. The first operating mode and the second operating mode cause different relative movements between the gimbal and the optical device. The controlling assembly is configured to receive the control instruction from the control device and generate a performing instruction based on the control instruction for controlling the optical device.