Gimbal Load Mounting Assembly for Fast Center-of-Gravity Locking
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing gimbal systems face challenges in quickly and conveniently adjusting the center of gravity of cameras or sensors mounted on them, leading to potential torque issues that affect user experience and operational lifetime, and there is a need for a simple and fast method to fix the relative location of these devices after center of gravity adjustment.
Innovation Solution
A gimbal load mounting assembly that includes a first seating body, a second seating body, and a fastener, where the first seating body connects with the gimbal frame and slides in one direction, the second seating body mounts a load and slides on the first seating body in a different direction, and the fastener locks the mounting locations of both bodies relative to each other, allowing for simultaneous locking of the first seating body's location to the gimbal frame and the second seating body's location to the first seating body using a single fastener.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If multiple fasteners are used to lock the mounting locations of the first seating body and second seating body, then the locking reliability is improved, but the device complexity and ease of operation deteriorate
Solution Approach 1:
The patent combines multiple locking functions into a single integrated fastener. The fastener simultaneously locks the first seating body to the gimbal frame and the second seating body to the first seating body, replacing what would traditionally require multiple separate fasteners. This merging reduces device complexity while maintaining locking reliability through a unified locking mechanism.
Solution Approach 2:
The fastener is designed with multi-functionality to perform multiple locking operations. It can lock different mounting locations (the first seating body to the frame and the second seating body to the first seating body) using a single component, thereby simplifying the overall structure and improving ease of operation without compromising reliability.
2Ease of operation
If a single fastener is used to lock multiple mounting locations, then the ease of operation and device simplicity are improved, but the locking reliability may deteriorate
Solution Approach 1:
The fastener integrates multiple locking functions into one operation. By designing the fastener to simultaneously secure both mounting locations, the patent achieves ease of operation (single fastening action) while maintaining reliability through the combined locking effect on both seating bodies.
Solution Approach 2:
The fastener is designed with segmented functional zones that independently engage with different mounting locations. This segmentation allows the single fastener to perform multiple locking functions simultaneously, ensuring that each mounting location is securely locked while maintaining operational simplicity.
3Stability of the object's composition
If the first seating body and second seating body are fixed relative to each other, then the structural stability is improved, but the adaptability for center of gravity adjustment deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The patent employs a dynamic mounting structure where the first seating body can slide along the gimbal frame and the second seating body can slide on the first seating body. This dynamic capability allows for center of gravity adjustment while maintaining structural stability when locked in position, resolving the contradiction between fixed stability and adjustable adaptability.
Solution Approach 2:
The sliding mechanisms are pre-configured with guiding structures and locking positions that enable easy adjustment of the center of gravity. The bodies can be preliminarily positioned at different locations along the sliding paths, and then locked in place, providing both adjustability and stability without requiring complex reconfiguration.
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AI summary
A gimbal load mounting assembly includes a first seating body, a second seating body configured to slidably connect with the first seating body, and a fastener. The first seating body is configured to connect with a gimbal frame and slide in a first direction. The second seating body is configured to mount a load and is slidable on the first seating body in a second direction. The fastener is configured to connect with the first seating body and to lock a mounting location of the first seating body relative to the gimbal frame and a mounting location of the second seating body relative to the first seating body.