Photography Lamp Ejector Rod Rear Access Mechanism

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Solution Overview

Problem

The existing photography lamps face inconvenience when trying to slide the ejector rod due to interference from larger accessories, making it difficult to detach them safely and efficiently.

Innovation Solution

A photography lamp design featuring a movable ejector rod within a through-hole, with a bracket system that allows users to input external force to drive the ejector rod relative to the through-hole without interference from accessories, utilizing a limiting structure and elastic members for smooth operation.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Device complexity

If the pushing portion of the ejector mechanism is placed closer to the Bowens Mount, then the structure is more compact, but the operation becomes inconvenient when accessories are installed

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvestructure compactnessVSAvoidease of pushing ejector rod
Core Design Contradiction:
Device complexityVSEase of operation

Solution Approach 1:

The patent relocates the pushing portion from a position near the Bowens Mount to a position on the rear surface of the housing, changing its spatial dimension. This dimensional relocation allows the pushing portion to be accessed from behind the lamp, away from the accessory mounting area, thereby eliminating interference from accessories while maintaining structural compactness.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #17Another dimension (Dimensionality change)

2Area of stationary object

If the photography lamp and accessories become larger, then the lighting coverage is improved, but the ejector rod sliding operation is interfered by the accessories

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvelighting coverage areaVSAvoidease of ejector rod sliding
Core Design Contradiction:
Area of stationary objectVSEase of operation

Solution Approach 1:

The patent extracts the pushing portion from the vicinity of the accessory mounting area and relocates it to the rear surface of the housing. This extraction removes the source of interference from the accessory installation zone, allowing large accessories to be mounted without obstructing the ejector rod sliding operation.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #2Taking out (Extraction)

3Ease of operation

If the ejector rod is positioned to facilitate easy access, then the operation is convenient, but it becomes interfered by accessories installed on the lighting device

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveease of accessing ejector rodVSAvoidinterference from accessories
Core Design Contradiction:
Ease of operationVSObject-affected harmful factors

Solution Approach 1:

The patent positions the pushing portion on the rear surface of the housing, utilizing the rear dimensional space rather than the front or side areas where accessories are mounted. This dimensional placement ensures that the pushing portion remains accessible and free from interference by accessories of various sizes.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #17Another dimension (Dimensionality change)

Data Source

PatentUS11725806B2Photography lamp
Publication Date: 2023.08.15 APUTURE IMAGING IND CO LTD
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  • US11725806B2 patent drawing
  • US11725806B2 patent drawing

AI summary

The present disclosure provides a photography lamp. The photography lamp includes a front housing, an ejector rod, a bracket, and a limiting structure. An accessory slot with a through-hole is arranged on a side of the front housing, the ejector rod is movably arranged into the through-hole, the bracket is arranged on another side of the front housing away from the accessory slot The photography lamp provided by the present disclosure can be operated conveniently. When the accessory is installed on the video lamp, the bracket is not susceptible to interference from the accessory of the photography lamp.