Helmet Vent Adapter for Secure Camera Mounting
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing bicycle helmets lack a secure and straightforward method to attach accessories like cameras while maintaining ventilation and aesthetics.
Innovation Solution
A vent adapter system that securely attaches a mount clip to the helmet's vents, allowing for the attachment of devices like cameras while preserving ventilation and minimizing protrusions, using a combination of attachment devices with living hinges and release mechanisms.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If accessories are attached to the helmet, then the functionality is improved, but the aesthetic appearance deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The vent adapter serves as an intermediary component that attaches to the helmet vent and provides a mounting interface for accessories. This mediator allows accessory attachment while keeping the main helmet structure unchanged, thus preserving aesthetic appearance while improving functionality.
Solution Approach 2:
The attachment system is divided into separate modular components: the vent adapter that attaches to the helmet, and the mount clip that holds the accessory. This segmentation allows the accessory to be attached through the vent adapter without directly modifying the helmet structure, maintaining aesthetic appearance while enabling accessory attachment.
2Adaptability or versatility
If accessories are attached to the helmet, then the functionality is improved, but the structural complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The vent adapter combines multiple functions into a single component: it attaches to the helmet vent, provides structural support, and interfaces with the mount clip. This merging reduces the number of separate parts needed, simplifying the overall attachment system while maintaining accessory attachment capability.
Solution Approach 2:
The vent adapter is designed as a universal interface that can accommodate different types of accessories through the mount clip mechanism. This multi-functionality allows a single attachment system to support various accessories without increasing complexity, as the same vent adapter and mount clip combination works for different device types.
3Adaptability or versatility
If accessories are attached to the helmet, then the functionality is improved, but the ventilation performance deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The vent adapter is designed with localized features that maintain ventilation: it includes openings that align with the vent structure and allows air flow paths to remain open. The accessory mounting area is locally differentiated from the ventilation areas, ensuring that accessory attachment does not block ventilation channels while still providing secure attachment.
Data Source
AI summary
An apparatus comprising a helmet. The helmet can include at least one vent. A vent adapter can be configured to secure into the at least one vent. The vent adapter can include a first attachment surface and a second attachment surface. A mount can be configured to secure into the vent adapter. The mount can include a first attachment portion configured to mate with the first attachment surface. The mount can also include a second attachment portion configured to mate with the second attachment surface.