Magnetic Rotating Connector for Adjustable Wearable Camera Mounting
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing connectors for assistive devices on wearable devices, such as smart cameras and e-readers, cannot be conveniently adjusted in angle relative to the wearable device, limiting the camera's field of view and degrading user experience, especially for visually impaired individuals.
Innovation Solution
A connector system with a first and second magnetic component that can rotate by a predetermined angle, featuring a sliding groove and projection for form-fit alignment, allowing the assistive device to be adjusted for optimal viewing angles while maintaining magnetic attachment.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If a magnetic connector is used to fix the assistive device to the wearable device, then the device can be easily attached and detached, but the angle of the assistive device cannot be adjusted
Solution Approach 1:
The connector transitions from a static fixed-angle design to a dynamic adjustable-angle design. The second connecting component can rotate by a predetermined angle relative to the first connecting component around a magnetic attraction axis, allowing the assistive device to be adjusted to different angles while maintaining magnetic attachment.
Solution Approach 2:
The invention adds a rotational degree of freedom around the magnetic attraction axis. The sliding groove allows the second magnetic component to slide while defining an axis of rotation, enabling angular adjustment in a new dimension while preserving the magnetic connection.
2Device complexity
If the camera is fixed in a single position on the wearable device, then the connector structure is simple, but the camera's field of view is limited and user experience is degraded
Solution Approach 1:
The camera-mounted second connecting component can rotate relative to the first connecting component on the wearable device, allowing the camera to be dynamically adjusted to different angles to capture information in various directions while maintaining a relatively simple magnetic connector structure.
3Ease of manufacture
If the assistive device is mounted at a fixed angle, then manufacturing and assembly are simple, but the device cannot adapt to different usage scenarios
Solution Approach 1:
The connector allows the assistive device to be adjusted to different angles according to different usage scenarios (e.g., walking, reading, driving) while maintaining a simple magnetic attachment mechanism that is easy to manufacture and assemble.
Solution Approach 2:
The angle parameter of the assistive device relative to the wearable device can be changed within a predetermined range by sliding the second magnetic component in the sliding groove, enabling adaptation to different usage scenarios without complicating the manufacturing process.
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 flexible adjustment of the assistive device's angle relative to the wearable device, maximizing the camera's field of view and improving user experience by allowing the camera to capture information more effectively without requiring users to manually adjust their head or hold objects.
Implementation Method 1
the first magnetic component and the second magnetic component can be magnetically attached to each other
Implementation Method 2
The sliding groove is configured such that the second magnetic component can slide in the sliding groove
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AI summary
The present disclosure relates to the field of wearable devices, and in particular to a connector, an assistive device and a wearable device. The connector comprises: a first connecting component provided with a first magnetic component; and a second connecting component provided with a second magnetic component, wherein the first magnetic component and the second magnetic component can be magnetically attached to each other, wherein the second connecting component can rotate by a predetermined angle relative to the first connecting component in a plane perpendicular to a direction of magnetic attraction. The connector of the present disclosure can solve the technical problem that the mounting angle of the assistive device relative to the wearable device cannot be flexibly and conveniently adjusted.