Memory Card Holder with Sliding Mounting Assembly
Find Innovative SolutionsGenerate Solutions
Solution Overview
Problem
Existing memory card storage solutions for photographers are inefficient, often requiring separate storage pouches or containers, leading to delays and increased risk of loss or damage during high-pressure shooting situations.
Innovation Solution
A compact memory card holder device with a sliding mounting assembly and secure compartments, designed to attach directly to cameras or tripods, providing adjustable alignment and secure storage of memory cards.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If memory cards are stored in separate pouches or containers, then storage capacity is sufficient, but accessibility is poor and risk of loss or damage increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent combines the memory card storage function with the camera mounting system into a single integrated holder. The holder simultaneously provides secure attachment to camera equipment via the mounting assembly and secure storage for memory cards via the compartments, eliminating the need for separate storage pouches and improving both security and accessibility.
Solution Approach 2:
The holder allows photographers to pre-load multiple memory cards into the compartments before shooting. During high-pressure situations, cards are already prepared and secured in the holder, eliminating the need to stop and locate separate storage containers, thus maintaining workflow continuity while ensuring card security.
2Adaptability or versatility
If multiple accessories are attached to camera, then functionality is enhanced, but mobility and ease of use are hampered
Solution Approach 1:
The holder serves multiple functions: it acts as a secure mounting attachment to the camera via the 1⁄4-20 screw assembly, provides organized storage for multiple memory cards, and offers quick-access capability. This multi-functionality consolidates what would otherwise require multiple separate accessories into a single unit, preserving mobility while enhancing functionality.
3Weight of moving object
If SD cards are kept separate from camera, then portability is maintained, but integration and security are compromised
Solution Approach 1:
The holder merges the memory card storage function with the camera mounting system. By integrating the compartments for holding SD cards directly into the mounting assembly that attaches to the camera, the design achieves both portability (no separate storage container needed) and integration (cards are securely attached to the camera setup), resolving the contradiction between these two requirements.
Data Source
AI summary
The present invention relates to a memory card holder device comprising a body with an elongated internal track, a slidable mounting assembly within the track, and at least one compartment configured to securely retain memory cards in a slotted arrangement. The mounting assembly includes a first mounting piece with a ¼-20 screw forming a male connection point, and a second mounting piece with a threaded opening forming a female connection point. The sliding mechanism allows the mounting assembly to be adjusted along the track, enabling the alignment of the body with various camera bodies while maintaining secure attachment through the connection points. The device is designed to integrate seamlessly with camera equipment, providing a versatile and compact solution for securely storing and accessing memory cards during use.