Gimbal Head Oblique Column Adjustment Mechanism
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing tripod gimbal heads face difficulties in assembly, mounting, removal, and carrying due to design inefficiencies.
Innovation Solution
A special connection structure for a gimbal head featuring an oblique column, adapter platform, turn knob, base, hub, positioning switch, locking ring, connecting screw rod, and locking knob, allowing the oblique column to be adjusted from 0° to 45°, 90°, or 180° and rotated upside down between tripod legs without disassembly, using a spring-actuated positioning switch and screw mechanism.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If a traditional tripod gimbal head is used, then the photographic apparatus can be mounted and fixed, but the assembly and mounting processes are complicated and time-consuming
Solution Approach 1:
The patent merges the mounting function directly into the gimbal head structure by integrating a mounting plate with the quick release mechanism. This allows the photographic apparatus to be mounted and fixed without separate assembly steps, eliminating the need for additional mounting hardware and reducing the time required for setup.
Solution Approach 2:
The mounting plate is pre-integrated into the gimbal head structure during manufacturing, with the quick release mechanism already in place. This preliminary preparation eliminates the need for field assembly or complex mounting procedures, allowing users to simply attach the apparatus directly to the tripod.
2Ease of operation
If a traditional tripod gimbal head is used, then the photographic apparatus can be securely fixed, but removing and carrying the apparatus is inconvenient
Solution Approach 1:
The quick release mechanism is designed to allow the photographic apparatus to be quickly removed and reattached without requiring tools or complex procedures. The spring-loaded latch and lever system enable the user to securely fix or remove the apparatus with a simple motion, making the gimbal head self-sufficient for both mounting and removal operations.
3Ease of operation
If the gimbal head structure is simplified for easier carrying, then portability is improved, but the stability and positioning precision may be compromised
Solution Approach 1:
The gimbal head is divided into functional segments: the mounting plate for securing the apparatus, the quick release mechanism for rapid attachment/detachment, and the positioning components for stability. This segmentation allows each component to be optimized for its specific function while maintaining overall portability through the integrated design.
Solution Approach 2:
The mounting plate serves multiple functions: it provides a secure mounting surface, integrates the quick release mechanism, and maintains structural stability. This multi-functionality eliminates the need for separate components, reducing overall complexity and improving portability while maintaining reliability.
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
Enhances the usability and application value of the gimbal head by simplifying assembly, mounting, removal, and carrying processes, enabling convenient adjustment and positioning without disassembly.
Implementation Method 1
a spring; the raised step of the pin rod is matched with the hub groove and the positioning groove; the spring pushes the raised step of the pin rod to slide up and down within the hub groove and the positioning groove
Implementation Method 2
a connecting screw rod and a locking knob, wherein the hub is connected to the locking knob via the oblique column connecting sleeve and the locking ring; the connecting screw rod is connected to the locking knob, and the other end of the locking knob is threadedly connected and secured to the hub
Data Source
AI summary
A special connection structure for a gimbal head, comprising an adapter platform provided at an upper end with an adapter platform suitable for mounting and fixing a photographic apparatus and at the other end with a turn knob, an oblique column and a base. A screw for connecting a tripod pedestal is provided in a lower middle portion of the base. A positioning switch protrudes from a side face of the special connection structure. The positioning switch is opened to pitch the oblique column from 0.degree. to 45.degree., 90.degree. or 180.degree., and the oblique column is rotated by 180.degree. to allow the oblique column to stand upside down between two legs of a tripod, without disassembling a gimbal head from the tripod, so that the application value of the gimbal head is improved.