Modular Camera Gimbal Mounting for Stable Multi-Platform Capture
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing camera gimbals are large, non-portable, expensive, and limited in their ability to accommodate various camera types and platforms, while also obstructing the camera's field of view and lacking effective stabilization and communication mechanisms.
Innovation Solution
A modular electronic gimbal ecosystem that includes a 3-axis stabilization device, an inertial measurement unit, and electronic motors for pitch, roll, and yaw adjustments, which can be removably coupled to various mount platforms and cameras, and includes mechanisms for secure mounting, minimal obstruction, and communication between the camera and platform.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If a traditional electronic gimbal is used for stabilization, then video stability is improved, but the device becomes large and non-portable
Solution Approach 1:
The gimbal system is divided into separate modular components: a camera module that can be detached from the gimbal assembly, allowing the stabilization mechanism to remain compact while maintaining full stabilization functionality when needed
Solution Approach 2:
The system transitions between different operational states - the camera can be quickly attached or detached from the gimbal, allowing dynamic adaptation between portable mode (camera only) and stabilized mode (camera + gimbal assembled)
2Adaptability or versatility
If a secure mounting mechanism is added to accommodate various cameras, then adaptability is improved, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The mounting mechanism is designed with universal compatibility features, allowing a single gimbal assembly to securely hold different types of cameras through standardized mounting interfaces and adjustable securing elements
3Reliability
If gimbal components are added for stabilization, then video stability is improved, but obstruction of the camera's field of view increases
Solution Approach 1:
The gimbal motors and control electronics are positioned in spatial arrangements that minimize their projection into the camera's optical path, utilizing three-dimensional space efficiently to reduce visual obstruction while maintaining stabilization functionality
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 stable video capture across various platforms, accommodates different camera types, minimizes obstruction, and enables effective communication and control between the camera and mount platform, enhancing the usability and versatility of camera gimbals.
Implementation Method 1
an inertial measurement unit, and electronic motors for pitch, roll, and yaw adjustments
Implementation Method 2
electronic motors for pitch, roll, and yaw adjustments
Data Source
AI summary
Disclosed is an electronic gimbal with camera and mounting configuration. The gimbal can include an inertial measurement unit which can sense the orientation of the camera and three electronic motors which can manipulate the orientation of the camera. The gimbal can be removably coupled to a variety of mount platforms, such as an aerial vehicle, a handheld grip, or a rotating platform. Moreover, a camera can be removably coupled to the gimbal and can be held in a removable camera frame. Also disclosed is a system for allowing the platform, to which the gimbal is mounted, to control settings of the camera or to trigger actions on the camera, such as taking a picture, or initiating the recording of a video. The gimbal can also provide a connection between the camera and the mount platform, such that the mount platform receives images and video content from the camera.