Quick Connection Lock Structure for One-Handed Camera Mounting
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing quick connection structures for photographic equipment are complex and inconvenient to assemble or disassemble.
Innovation Solution
A quick connection structure featuring a panel lock with a locking component that moves between first and second positions, driven by reset components, allowing for single-handed assembly and disassembly through a combination of sliding and rotating mechanisms.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If a traditional quick connection structure is used, then the camera can be connected to the tripod, but the structure is complex and inconvenient to assemble or disassemble
Solution Approach 1:
The locking mechanism is divided into separate functional components: a locking component with locking portions, reset components for automatic resetting, and an unlocking portion. This segmentation allows each component to perform its specific function independently, simplifying the overall assembly process while maintaining functionality.
Solution Approach 2:
The reset components automatically reset the locking component after unlocking, eliminating the need for manual intervention. When the unlocking portion is actuated, the locking component moves to unlock the connection, and the reset components automatically return the locking component to its original position, enabling single-handed operation.
2Reliability
If manual locking mechanisms are used, then connection security is achieved, but continuous manual force application is required
Solution Approach 1:
The reset components automatically reset the locking component after unlocking, eliminating the need for continuous manual force application. The system self-regulates the locking state, maintaining connection security while reducing operational effort.
Solution Approach 2:
The locking component moves periodically between locked and unlocked states through the interaction of the reset components and unlocking portion. This periodic action allows the mechanism to maintain security while enabling easy transitions between states without continuous manual intervention.
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
Facilitates quick and convenient assembly and disassembly of camera and tripod components, reducing the need for continuous manual force application during the process.
Implementation Method 1
a first reset component being arranged between the locking component and the mounting portion, for generating a force to drive the locking component to move to the first position
Implementation Method 2
allowing for single-handed assembly and disassembly through a combination of sliding and rotating mechanisms
Data Source
AI summary
A quick connection structure includes a first component, a second component, a locking component and a first reset component. The second component includes a mounting portion defining a mounting groove, a first locking portion, a second locking portion and an unlocking portion. The locking component is movably connected to the mounting portion. The first reset component is arranged between the locking component and the mounting portion. The locking component drives the first locking portion to a locking position during the movement thereof to a first position and enables the first locking portion to an unlocking position when moving to a second position. The first locking portion at the locking position locks the first component, and at the unlocking position unlocks the first component. The second locking portion locks the locking component at the second position, and the unlocking portion drives the second locking portion to unlock the locking component.