Gimbal Device Mount for Adjustable and Stable Vehicle Positioning
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing mounts for electronic devices on vehicles, such as boats, offer limited flexibility in positioning and motion, restricting the user's ability to securely and adaptively attach devices like fish finders or depth gauges for optimal use.
Innovation Solution
A modular electronic device mount system featuring a mount post with attachment collars and segments that allow for adjustable positioning and rotation of electronic devices via gimbal components, enabling secure attachment to various vehicle locations with compression locks for stability.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If a fixed position mount is used, then the device is securely attached to the vehicle, but the positioning flexibility and adaptability are limited
Solution Approach 1:
The mount incorporates a gimbal mechanism that enables dynamic adjustment of the electronic device to multiple angles and orientations. The gimbal allows the device to be positioned in various directions while maintaining secure attachment, transforming a static fixed-position mount into a dynamically adjustable system that adapts to different viewing and operational requirements.
Solution Approach 2:
The mount is divided into separate functional segments including a base portion, a gimbal mechanism, and a device-holding portion. This segmentation allows each component to perform its specific function independently while working together as a unified system, enabling flexible positioning without requiring complete structural redesign.
2Ease of operation
If a limited range of motion mount is used, then the structure remains simple, but the usability and visibility of the device are compromised
Solution Approach 1:
The gimbal mechanism provides multi-axis rotational capability, allowing the electronic device to be adjusted to optimal viewing angles and orientations for different operational scenarios. This dynamic adjustment capability significantly improves ease of operation and device usability while maintaining a relatively compact and manageable structure.
3Adaptability or versatility
If an adjustable mount is used, then the positioning flexibility is improved, but the stability and security of device attachment may be compromised
Solution Approach 1:
The gimbal mechanism incorporates locking features that allow the device to be securely fixed at any adjusted position. Once the desired angle or orientation is achieved, the locking mechanism engages to maintain stable attachment, preventing unintended movement while preserving the ability to readjust when needed.
Solution Approach 2:
The separation of the gimbal mechanism from the device-holding portion allows independent optimization of each function. The gimbal provides adjustable positioning, while the device-holding portion ensures secure attachment, with both working together to achieve both adaptability and reliability.
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AI summary
A device mount is configured to hold an electronic device. The device mount is configured to facilitate translation and rotation of a held electronic device. The device mount includes a mount post, a mount segment, and at least one attachment collar. The mount segment is configured to secure an electronic device thereto. Embodiments of the device mount includes a mount post, one or more attachment collars, and one or more mount segments. The attachment collars may be fastened, or otherwise affixed, to a vehicle. The mount segments may include gimbal assemblies that facilitate dynamically adjustable positioning of an electronic mount.