Mounting System with Ball Socket and Interchangeable Bracing Jaws
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing mounting systems for attaching electrical devices, such as cameras, lack versatility and stability, particularly in attaching to various diameters and profiles, and often fail to provide secure and adjustable solutions for tight spaces and different surfaces.
Innovation Solution
The development of a mounting system comprising ball sockets with interchangeable bracing jaws and inserts made from CNC-milled aluminum and plastic, allowing for adjustable and secure attachment to round, oval, and angular surfaces, with additional features like elastic materials for enhanced grip and adjustable designs for different diameters and profiles.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If existing mounting systems use fixed bracing mechanisms, then the structure is simple, but the adaptability to different diameters and profiles is poor
Solution Approach 1:
The mounting system is divided into modular components: a base unit with ball socket and interchangeable bracing jaws. The bracing jaws come in different sizes and types (round, oval, angular) that can be swapped depending on the attachment surface, allowing adaptability without redesigning the entire system.
Solution Approach 2:
The base mounting unit serves multiple functions by accepting different types of bracing jaws for different surface profiles. The universal ball socket design works with various camera holders and mounting scenarios, while the interchangeable jaws provide multi-functionality for different diameters and shapes.
2Reliability
If existing mounting systems use simple attachment mechanisms, then the device complexity is low, but the stability and security of attachment is insufficient
Solution Approach 1:
The ball socket and ball head design provides stable spherical attachment. The rounded ball fits into the socket with inherent stability, preventing lateral movement while allowing rotational adjustment. This curved geometry naturally secures the camera holder to the mounting base.
Solution Approach 2:
The bracing mechanism allows adjustment of clamping force and positioning parameters. The bracing jaw can be tightened against the attachment surface with varying pressure, and the ball joint allows angular adjustment, enabling optimization of attachment security for different scenarios.
3Adaptability or versatility
If existing mounting systems lack interchangeable components, then the device complexity is low, but the versatility for different camera systems is limited
Solution Approach 1:
The mounting base with standard ball socket interface is designed to work with multiple camera holder types. Different bracing jaws and camera adapters can be interchanged on the same base unit, providing universal compatibility across different camera systems without needing multiple dedicated mountings.
4Adaptability or versatility
If existing mounting systems are designed for specific surfaces only, then the manufacturing precision can be optimized for one profile, but the adaptability to various surfaces is poor
Solution Approach 1:
The mounting system separates the surface-specific adaptation function into interchangeable bracing jaws, while the main body maintains standardized precision manufacturing. Each jaw type is optimized for its specific surface profile (round, oval, angular), but only the jaw itself needs high precision, not the entire mounting system.
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AI summary
The invention relates to a mounting system having a clamping element and a mating piece, which each have a shape-stable basic body and are attached to one another so as to be movable toward one another, by means of a bracing device, and between which there is a free space, in which an object can be disposed, wherein the mounting system is configured in such a manner that during a clamping process, the clamping element and the mating piece are moved toward one another on a straight line that leads through the center of the space.