Motorized Light Stand Mount for Multi-Angle Lighting Control
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional light stands lack the ability to achieve multi-angle automatic adjustment of lighting, failing to meet the diverse shooting needs of photographers.
Innovation Solution
A light stand device equipped with a mounting bracket and a control box, featuring a first drive assembly for horizontal rotation and a second drive assembly for pitch rotation, along with sensor systems for precise control and safety limits, enabling multi-angle adjustments of lighting units.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If conventional light stands with fixed two-arm structure are used, then structural simplicity is maintained, but multi-angle automatic adjustment capability is lost
Solution Approach 1:
The light stand is divided into multiple functional modules: mounting bracket, control box, first drive assembly for horizontal rotation, and second drive assembly for pitch rotation. Each module performs a specific function, allowing the system to achieve multi-angle adjustment through coordinated operation of segmented components rather than a monolithic complex structure.
Solution Approach 2:
The light stand transitions from a fixed two-arm structure to a dynamic system with multiple degrees of freedom. The mounting bracket can rotate horizontally via the first drive assembly and adjust pitch angle via the second drive assembly, enabling the structure to adapt its configuration dynamically to meet different shooting requirements.
2Measurement precision
If manual adjustment of light stands is used, then device complexity is low, but adjustment precision and efficiency are insufficient
Solution Approach 1:
The control box receives feedback signals from sensors that detect the actual positions of the mounting bracket and lighting units. Based on this feedback, the control system automatically adjusts the drive assemblies to achieve precise angular positioning, eliminating the need for manual estimation and improving adjustment accuracy.
Solution Approach 2:
Manual mechanical adjustment is replaced with automated electromagnetic drive systems. The first and second drive assemblies use motors controlled by the control box to precisely position the lighting units at desired angles, substituting human manual operation with automated electromechanical systems for higher precision.
3Adaptability or versatility
If fixed positioning of lighting units is used, then structural stability is maintained, but shooting flexibility is reduced
Solution Approach 1:
The lighting units are mounted on a dynamic positioning system that allows horizontal rotation and pitch adjustment while maintaining stability during operation. The first and second drive assemblies enable the lights to be positioned at various angles, and the control system maintains precise positioning once set, providing both flexibility and reliability.
Solution Approach 2:
The mounting bracket and drive assemblies serve multiple functions: they can position lighting units at various horizontal and vertical angles, maintain stable positioning once adjusted, and accommodate different lighting equipment. This multi-functionality allows the system to adapt to diverse shooting scenarios while ensuring reliable positioning.
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AI summary
This present disclosure pertains to a light stand device, which includes a mounting bracket and a control box. The control box is equipped with a first drive assembly for controlling the horizontal rotation of the mounting bracket, and the first drive assembly is drivingly connected to the mounting bracket. The mounting bracket includes support arms and mounting assemblies for installing lighting. The support arms are provided with a second drive assembly for driving the pitch rotation of the mounting assemblies, and the second drive assembly is drivingly connected to the mounting assemblies.