Magnetic Camera Stand Hinge for Fast Tilt Adjustment
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current videoconferencing systems face challenges with low-resolution cameras, complex setup of high-end cameras, and compatibility issues with camera stands, as well as security concerns due to the lack of integrated lens shutters in high-end cameras.
Innovation Solution
A camera system with a cylindrical housing integrating magnets for secure coupling to stands and lens caps using ferromagnetic materials, allowing for easy attachment and detachment with magnetic attraction, and incorporating a tilt hinge for adjustable positioning.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Measurement precision
If high-end cameras with high quality lenses are used to improve video resolution, then video image quality is improved, but setup complexity and time increase
Solution Approach 1:
The camera stand integrates multiple functions including magnetic coupling for easy attachment, tilt hinge for angle adjustment, and lens cap storage. This multi-functional design eliminates the need for separate mounting hardware and lens caps, thereby reducing setup complexity while maintaining high video resolution capabilities
Solution Approach 2:
The stand includes a built-in lens cap storage compartment that automatically holds the lens cap when not in use. This self-service feature prevents loss of lens caps and eliminates the need for separate storage, simplifying the overall setup process for high-end cameras
2Measurement precision
If high-end cameras with high quality lenses are used to improve video resolution, then video image quality is improved, but setup time increases
Solution Approach 1:
The stand uses magnetic coupling instead of traditional mechanical threading or screw-based mounting systems. This magnetic attachment mechanism allows for rapid one-handed mounting and demounting of cameras, significantly reducing setup time while supporting high-resolution cameras with quality lenses
Solution Approach 2:
The tilt hinge mechanism allows dynamic adjustment of camera angle during setup and operation. This dynamic positioning capability enables quick adaptation to different shooting angles without requiring complete disassembly and reassembly, thereby reducing overall setup time for high-end camera systems
3Ease of operation
If magnetic coupling is used to simplify attachment, then ease of operation is improved, but coupling strength may be insufficient
Solution Approach 1:
The stand employs composite construction combining ferromagnetic materials (such as ferrite or neodymium magnets) with steel components. This composite material strategy creates exceptionally strong magnetic fields that provide both easy one-handed attachment and robust coupling strength capable of supporting high-end cameras with quality lenses
4Ease of operation
If integrated lens cap storage is provided to improve organization, then ease of operation is improved, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The lens cap storage compartment is nested within the existing stand structure, utilizing the hollow interior space of the stand body. This nesting approach provides organized lens cap storage without adding external protrusions or separate components, thereby maintaining a simple and elegant stand design while improving ease of operation
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
The system enables secure, rapid, and flexible camera positioning with high-quality video capture, reducing setup complexity and enhancing security through magnetic coupling and integrated lens protection.
Implementation Method 1
A camera integrates a magnet in an opening of a bottom surface that accepts a stand member having a ferromagnetic material so that magnetic attraction couples the camera to the stand
Implementation Method 2
A lens cap couples to a front face of the camera over a lens by magnetic attraction of one or more magnets integrated in the camera front face and ferromagnetic material integrated in the lens cap
Data Source
AI summary
A camera built into a cylindrical housing couples to a stand with a stand member that inserts into an opening having a magnet attracted to ferromagnetic material integrated in the stand member. The stand member holds the ferromagnetic material in an adapter interior that integrates a tilt hinge rotationally coupled to the stand member and fixedly coupled to the ferromagnetic material to provide tilt of the camera relative to the stand member about a rotation axis internal to the camera when the stand member adapter inserts in to the camera housing opening.