Multi-Camera Fan Frame Assembly for Individual Module Replacement
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing surveillance cameras require disassembly of multiple fan frames to replace a single frame, which is inconvenient due to their current assembly structure.
Innovation Solution
A multi-camera assembly with improved assembly structure allows individual attachment and detachment of fan frames supporting camera modules, utilizing connection portions with ring members and fastening members to facilitate selective coupling and decoupling of fan frames.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If fan frames are merely rotatably coupled to a bottom frame, then the assembly structure is simple, but replacing a single fan frame requires disassembly of multiple fan frames which is inconvenient
Solution Approach 1:
The patent divides the fan frame assembly into independent modular units, each with its own connection portion that can be individually attached or detached from the bottom frame. This segmentation allows one fan frame to be replaced without affecting or requiring disassembly of other fan frames, directly resolving the contradiction between ease of replacement and structural simplicity.
2Stability of the object's composition
If multiple fan frames are coupled together, then the camera modules are supported stably, but removing one fan frame requires disassembling the entire assembly
Solution Approach 1:
Each fan frame is equipped with an independent connection portion featuring a ring member and fastening member that interfaces directly with the bottom frame. This modular design maintains stable support for camera modules while enabling individual replacement of any fan frame without disassembling the entire assembly, thus resolving the contradiction between stability and ease of repair.
3Strength
If fan frames are tightly coupled to the bottom frame, then the camera modules are securely held, but mechanical interference and impact transmission increase
Solution Approach 1:
The connection portion acts as an intermediary between the fan frame and bottom frame, providing a controlled attachment mechanism that secures camera modules while isolating them from excessive mechanical interference and impact transmission. The ring member and fastening member create a buffered connection that maintains strength without direct rigid coupling, resolving the contradiction between secure holding and harmful factor reduction.
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AI summary
A multi-camera assembly may be provided and include: camera modules; fan frames configured to tiltably support the camera modules, respectively; a bottom frame configured to rotatably support the fan frames in a panning direction of the camera modules, the bottom frame including a cylindrical support portion in a central region of the bottom frame; and connection portions between the fan frames and the support portion, the connection portions configured to connect the fan frames and the support portion.