Magnetic Camera Accessory Mount for Multi-Device Attachment
Solution Overview
Problem
Existing camera peripheral device attachments are cumbersome, non-interchangeable, and limit simultaneous attachment of multiple devices, often requiring straps or rigid materials specific to a single camera make.
Innovation Solution
A flexible camera accessory mounting element with elastic or rigid components and magnetic attachment elements that can deform to fit various camera parts, allowing multiple peripheral devices to be attached simultaneously using magnets or other coupling mechanisms.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If straps and bulky equipment are used for attachment, then the attachment mechanism can hold peripheral devices, but the device complexity and ease of operation deteriorate due to loss-prone straps and clumsy usage
Solution Approach 1:
The patent extracts the attachment function from complex straps and bulky equipment, concentrating it into a small mounting element with magnetic attachment mechanisms. This eliminates the need for separate straps while maintaining secure attachment capability.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent replaces mechanical strap-based attachment with magnetic field-based attachment. The magnetic mounting element uses magnetic force to secure peripheral devices, eliminating the need for mechanical fastening systems like straps and buckles.
2Reliability
If rigid materials specific to a single camera make are used, then the attachment mechanism provides stable attachment, but the adaptability deteriorates as it cannot be interchangeable among different camera makes
Solution Approach 1:
The mounting element is designed with universal adaptability to attach to various camera makes and models. The flexible body can deform to fit different camera shapes, and the magnetic attachment mechanism can secure different types of peripheral devices, making it multi-functional and interchangeable.
Solution Approach 2:
The mounting element incorporates a flexible body that can dynamically deform to adapt to different camera shapes and sizes. This dynamic flexibility allows the same mounting element to securely attach to various camera makes while maintaining stable attachment through magnetic force.
3Device complexity
If a single attachment point is used, then the device complexity remains simple, but the quantity of attached devices deteriorates as only one peripheral device can be attached at a time
Solution Approach 1:
The mounting element is segmented into multiple independent magnetic attachment regions within a single flexible body. Each magnetic region can independently secure a different peripheral device, allowing multiple devices to be attached simultaneously while maintaining the simplicity of a single integrated mounting structure.
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
Enables easy, versatile, and robust attachment of multiple peripheral devices to cameras, accommodating various camera designs and facilitating interchangeable use across different makes.
Implementation Method 1
attachment elements such as magnets
Implementation Method 2
The body may be configured to flexibly deform
Data Source
AI summary
A camera accessory mounting element includes attachment elements configured to mount to a component of a camera, such as a lens or a flash device. One or more peripheral devices may be attached to the camera accessory mounting element using attachment elements such as magnets. Peripheral devices include a grid, a light directing dish, a lens hood, a lens adaptor, a step-ring, a lens filter, a lens extension tubes, a light diffusers, a light filter, and a light directing device.