Integrated Light Stick Mounting for Fast Photo Equipment Connection
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing handheld lighting devices require additional connecting devices to connect with photographic equipment, increasing complexity and inconvenience.
Innovation Solution
A lighting device with a panel mechanism featuring a first connection portion and a control unit for easy connection to external photographic equipment, including a wedge-shaped structure for secure mounting and slide grooves for flexible positioning, along with a control unit for controlling the light-emitting member.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If additional connecting devices are mounted on the body to connect with photographic equipment, then the connectivity function is achieved, but the device complexity and inconvenience of use increase
Solution Approach 1:
The patent merges the connecting device functions directly into the handheld lighting device body. The first connection portion is integrated on the panel body, allowing direct connection with external photographic equipment without requiring separate additional connecting devices. This integration reduces overall device complexity while maintaining connectivity functionality.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent designs a universal connection interface that can connect with multiple types of photographic equipment (mobile phones, tripods, auxiliary equipment). The first connection portion serves multiple connection purposes, making the device adaptable to various scenarios without requiring different specialized connectors for each equipment type.
2Adaptability or versatility
If additional connecting devices are mounted on the body to connect with photographic equipment, then the connectivity function is achieved, but the inconvenience of use increases
Solution Approach 1:
By merging the connection functionality into the main device body, the patent eliminates the need for users to separately mount and manage additional connecting devices. The integrated first connection portion is ready for use, significantly reducing the number of steps and improving ease of operation.
Solution Approach 2:
The first connection portion is pre-integrated and prepared on the panel body during manufacturing, so users don't need to perform tedious installation steps when connecting to external equipment. The connection interface is already in place and ready for immediate use.
3Adaptability or versatility
If additional connecting devices are mounted on the body to connect with photographic equipment, then the connectivity function is achieved, but more accessories need to be purchased
Solution Approach 1:
The patent combines multiple functions into a single integrated device. The first connection portion is built-in, eliminating the need for separate additional connecting devices and accessories. Users only need to purchase the main handheld lighting device, reducing the total quantity of accessories required.
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AI summary
A lighting device includes a light stick, a light-emitting member arranged on one side of the light stick, and a panel mechanism arranged on an opposite side of the light stick. The panel mechanism includes a panel body and a control unit. The panel body is fixedly connected to the light stick. The panel body includes a first connection portion for connecting with external photographic equipment. The control unit is arranged on the panel body and electrically connected with the light-emitting member to control operation status of the light-emitting member. The present application provides an arrangement of the light stick, the light-emitting member, and the panel mechanism, which is easy to assemble and operate. While meeting the needs of outdoor/indoor light filling or other photography requirements, the connection between the lighting device of the application and external photographic equipment, such as a tripod head, is more convenient and more efficient.