Mouth Adapter Camera Mounting System for Hands-Free Filming
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current camera mounting systems for extreme sports filmmaking are either too expensive and bulky for professional use or inadequate in quality, often requiring multiple systems for different cameras and environments, and are not easily reconfigurable for solo filmmakers.
Innovation Solution
A modular quick-release camera mounting system featuring a mouth adapter with bite wings, an adapter arm, and a camera mount, allowing for secure attachment of cameras to various structures without hands, and includes a collapsible pole and grapple attachment for versatile positioning.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Manufacturing precision
If professional camera mounting systems are used, then image quality is improved, but equipment cost and bulk increase significantly
Solution Approach 1:
The mounting system is divided into separate modular components including a mouth adapter, camera mount, and adjustable arm assembly. Each component can be independently selected and combined based on specific filming needs, allowing filmmakers to achieve professional image quality without requiring complete professional-grade mounting systems for every application.
Solution Approach 2:
The mouth adapter system is designed to accommodate multiple camera types and mounting configurations through standardized interfaces and adjustable components. A single adapter can secure various camera sizes and shapes, replacing the need for multiple specialized mounting systems while maintaining professional image capture capability.
2Manufacturing precision
If professional camera mounting systems are used, then image quality is improved, but equipment cost increases significantly
Solution Approach 1:
By segmenting the mounting system into essential and optional components, filmmakers can invest only in the core adapter and mount needed for hands-free operation, rather than purchasing complete professional-grade positioning systems. Quality image capture is achieved through proper camera securing, not necessarily through expensive multi-functional mounting equipment.
Solution Approach 2:
The mouth adapter uses inexpensive materials such as silicone rubber for the bite surface and standard plastics for the adapter body, replacing expensive professional mounting equipment. While individual components may have limited durability compared to professional gear, the low cost allows replacement rather than investment in expensive long-term equipment.
3Adaptability or versatility
If multiple mounting systems are used for different cameras, then camera compatibility is improved, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The camera mount incorporates a universal interface design with adjustable clamps and mounting points that can accommodate various camera types including action cameras, DSLRs, and mirrorless cameras. This single universal mount replaces multiple camera-specific mounting systems, reducing overall device complexity while maintaining broad camera compatibility.
4Stability of the object's composition
If fixed camera mounting systems are used, then setup stability is improved, but reconfigurability decreases
Solution Approach 1:
The mounting system incorporates adjustable components including movable clamps, repositionable mounting points, and flexible arm assemblies that allow the setup to be dynamically reconfigured for different filming scenarios. Once positioned, these components provide stable securement, combining the stability of fixed mounts with the adaptability of adjustable systems.
Solution Approach 2:
By separating the mounting system into modular segments connected by standardized interfaces, each component can be independently adjusted or repositioned while maintaining overall system stability. The segmented design allows rapid reconfiguration between shots without requiring complete disassembly, balancing stability with reconfigurability.
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
Enables efficient, cost-effective, and adaptable camera mounting for extreme sports filming, allowing solo operators to capture high-quality footage in diverse environments without the need for extensive equipment or crew.
Implementation Method 1
The bite surface may be made from an elastic polymer such as ethylene vinyl acetate, and may be over molded to the distal ends of the bite wings
Data Source
AI summary
A mouth adapter configured to secure a portable camera comprising a first bite wing, a second bite wing, an air channel located between the first bite wing and the second bite wing, an adapter arm connecting the first bite wing and the second bite wing, and a camera mount coupled to the adapter. The bite wings may be elongated and comprise a bite surface made from an elastic polymer which may be configured to make contact with the teeth of a user as they bite onto the bite surface. In further preferred embodiments, the mouth adapter comprises a first balance ridge and second balance ridge protruding from the adapter arm proximate to the first and second bite wings with an air groove positioned between said the balance ridges. The air groove may be located within the adapter arm and proximate to intersection of the bite wings.