Magnetic Camera Mount With Waterproof Venting and Heat Dissipation
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Solution Overview
Problem
There is a need for electronic devices, such as cameras, to be securely and compactly mounted in outdoor environments while resisting severe weather conditions, including rain, snow, and direct sun exposure, with mechanisms to prevent water intrusion and maintain functionality.
Innovation Solution
A magnetic mount assembly with an adjustable union allows for orientation adjustment of electronic devices, combined with waterproof features like hydrophobic membranes and sound transmission channels, and a heat dissipation system using thermally conductive materials to maintain device performance under harsh conditions.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If a magnetic mount assembly is used to securely mount the camera in outdoor environments, then the mounting reliability is improved, but the device complexity increases due to additional waterproofing components and adjustable union mechanisms
Solution Approach 1:
The patent combines multiple functions into the magnet mount assembly: mounting attachment, waterproofing barrier, and adjustable orientation mechanism. The housing integrates the seal structure with the mount body, eliminating the need for separate waterproofing components while maintaining protection against environmental factors.
Solution Approach 2:
The magnet mount assembly serves multiple purposes: it provides secure mounting to surfaces, ensures waterproof protection for the camera, enables adjustable orientation angles, and protects against environmental damage. This multi-functional design improves reliability without proportionally increasing complexity.
2Object-affected harmful factors
If waterproof features like hydrophobic membranes are incorporated to prevent water intrusion, then protection against severe weather conditions is improved, but the device complexity increases due to additional sealing components
Solution Approach 1:
The patent uses hydrophobic membranes as thin film barriers integrated into the housing structure. These membranes provide effective water and snow protection while maintaining a compact design. The membranes are positioned at openings where water intrusion is most likely, providing targeted protection without requiring complete enclosure of all components.
Solution Approach 2:
The hydrophobic membranes act as intermediary barriers between the external environment and internal camera components. They allow sound transmission while blocking water and snow, providing a selective filter that protects sensitive electronics without compromising audio functionality.
3Adaptability or versatility
If an adjustable union is provided to permit orientation adjustment, then adaptability to different mounting positions is improved, but the device complexity increases due to additional adjustment mechanisms
Solution Approach 1:
The magnet mount assembly incorporates a dynamic adjustable union that allows the camera to be positioned at various angles relative to the mounting surface. The adjustable mechanism enables users to optimize the camera orientation for different surveillance needs while maintaining a relatively simple overall structure through magnetic attachment and rotational joints.
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 solution provides a robust and adjustable mounting system that protects electronic devices from environmental damage, ensuring reliable operation in severe weather conditions by preventing water intrusion and effectively dissipating heat.
Implementation Method 1
The magnetic material is disposed between the first and second surfaces and is configured to magnetically couple to a magnetic material of the physical module
Implementation Method 2
a heat dissipation system using thermally conductive materials to maintain device performance under harsh conditions
Implementation Method 3
waterproof features like hydrophobic membranes and sound transmission channels
Data Source
AI summary
This application is directed to a surveillance camera system including a magnet mount for physically receiving a camera module. The camera module includes a housing having an exterior surface of a first shape. A surface of the magnet mount has a second shape that is substantially concave and complementary to the first shape, and is configured to engage the exterior surface of the housing of the camera module. A magnetic material is disposed inside the magnet mount and configured to magnetically couple to a magnetic material of the camera module. A friction pad is embedded on the surface of the magnet mount, has a substantially concave shape and protrudes beyond the second surface. The friction pad is configured to come into contact with the exterior surface of the housing of the camera module at least via a peripheral edge of the substantially concave friction pad.