Modular Camera Bracket Assembly for Adjustable Stable Mounting
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional L-brackets lack sufficient adjustability and versatility, leading to instability and limited compatibility with various camera models and setups, and similar issues exist in other industries where multiple equipment pieces are used simultaneously.
Innovation Solution
A modular system comprising at least two blocks with interchangeable and reconfigurable components, secured using connectors and fasteners, allowing for multiple attachment options and orientation variations.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If conventional L-brackets are used with fixed base plate and arm portion, then the structure is simple, but the adaptability to different camera models and setups is insufficient
Solution Approach 1:
The L-bracket is divided into separate modular components: base plate, arm portion, and connector elements that can be independently attached and detached. This segmentation allows different configurations to be assembled for different camera models without requiring completely different bracket designs, thus improving adaptability while keeping individual components simple.
Solution Approach 2:
The modular components are designed with universal connection interfaces that can accommodate various camera models and mounting configurations. The base plate and arm portion can be reconfigured in multiple orientations and positions, allowing a single set of modular components to serve multiple functions across different camera setups.
2Reliability
If the base plate is fixed to the arm portion in conventional L-brackets, then manufacturing is simplified, but stability is compromised when the centre of mass shifts
Solution Approach 1:
The connection between the base plate and arm portion is made adjustable and reconfigurable rather than fixed. Users can dynamically reposition and reorient the arm portion relative to the base plate to optimize the centre of mass position and stability for different shooting scenarios and camera configurations.
Solution Approach 2:
The modular components are pre-designed with standardized connection interfaces and mounting holes that facilitate easy assembly and disassembly. This preliminary design of connection mechanisms allows users to quickly reconfigure the bracket without complex tools or procedures, maintaining simplicity while enabling stability optimization.
3Adaptability or versatility
If conventional L-brackets support only horizontal and vertical orientations, then the design is simple, but versatility is limited
Solution Approach 1:
The modular connection system introduces rotational and angular adjustment capabilities, allowing the arm portion to be positioned in multiple orientations including horizontal, vertical, and intermediate angles. This adds dimensional flexibility to the bracket design, enabling adaptation to various mounting surfaces and camera orientations without fundamentally redesigning the entire structure.
4Adaptability or versatility
If multiple accessories are used simultaneously in close proximity, then functionality is enhanced, but stability is compromised due to centre of mass shifts
Solution Approach 1:
The modular bracket system allows accessories to be attached to different independent components (base plate, arm portion, or extension elements) rather than requiring all accessories to be mounted on a single fixed structure. This segmentation distributes the weight and balance considerations across multiple attachment points, making it easier to maintain stability when multiple accessories are used simultaneously.
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AI summary
A modular system for attachment of blocks of a connection assembly comprising: at least two blocks comprising a first block and a second block; a connector configured to secure the first block and the second block together; wherein the first block comprises a port having a first opening on a first face and a second opening on a second face, wherein at least one of the first opening and second opening is configured to receive at least a portion of the connector; and a first fastener configured to engage each of the connector and the port of the first block to removably secure the connector in the port.