Quick-Release Clamping Structure for Direction-Free Camera Mounting
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current quick-release plates on tripods allow only back-and-forth sliding, hindering convenient installation and removal of camera assemblies due to directional constraints.
Innovation Solution
A detachable structure with a clamping member, unlocking assembly, and locking assembly that enables flipping or pivoting of the quick-release plate for secure clamping and easy release, allowing installation and removal without directional restrictions.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If a double-bevel mating structure is used for the quick-release plate, then the plate can be securely attached to the tripod body, but the plate can only slide back and forth for removal, prohibiting direct removal without directional constraints
Solution Approach 1:
The quick-release plate is divided into a plate body and a detachable clamping mechanism. The clamping mechanism includes a clamping member that can be independently actuated by an unlocking assembly, separating the attachment function (plate body) from the release function (clamping mechanism). This segmentation allows the plate to maintain secure attachment through the double-bevel structure while enabling convenient one-handed release through the independent clamping member actuation.
Solution Approach 2:
The clamping member is designed to be movable relative to the plate body, transitioning between a clamped state (holding the plate securely) and an unlocked state (allowing plate removal). This dynamic element, actuated by the unlocking assembly, transforms the static double-bevel mating structure into a system that provides both secure attachment and easy release without requiring directional sliding operations.
2Productivity
If the quick-release plate uses a fixed clamping mechanism, then the structure remains simple, but the camera assembly cannot be rapidly attached and detached
Solution Approach 1:
The clamping mechanism is designed to be self-actuating through the unlocking assembly. When the user operates the release button, the unlocking assembly automatically triggers the clamping member to move from the clamped state to the unlocked state, eliminating the need for complex manual manipulation or multiple操作步骤. This self-service mechanism achieves rapid attachment and detachment while keeping the overall structure relatively simple.
Solution Approach 2:
The unlocking assembly serves as an intermediary between the user's simple button press and the complex clamping member movement. It translates the simple linear motion of the release button into the appropriate movement of the clamping member, whether that be flipping or pivoting, thereby simplifying the user interface while enabling rapid operation.
Applied Scientific Principles
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Function Achieved in This Case
Facilitates rapid and effortless attachment and detachment of camera assemblies to tripods, enhancing user convenience and stability.
Implementation Method 1
the quick-release plate can depress the clamping member to cause flipping or pivoting, causing the clamping member and clamping part to clamp the quick-release plate within the clamping groove
Implementation Method 2
an unlocking assembly, movably positioned within the base, being able to propel the clamping member back to an original position, thereby releasing the quick-release plate from the clamping groove
Implementation Method 3
a locking assembly, movably positioned on the base, being able to counteract the unlocking assembly to drive the clamping member and the clamping part to grip the quick-release plate within the clamping groove
Data Source
AI summary
The present disclosure presents a detachable structure and an auxiliary shooting device, pertaining to the realm of shooting auxiliary equipment. The device encompasses a base featuring a clamping part; a clamping member movably positioned on the base, opposing the clamping part to form a clamping groove for securing a quick-release plate, wherein the quick-release plate can depress the clamping member to cause flipping; an unlocking assembly movably positioned within the base, being able to propel the clamping member back to the original position, thereby releasing the quick-release plate from the clamping groove; and a locking assembly movably positioned on the base, being able to counteract the unlocking assembly to drive the clamping member and the clamping part to grip the quick-release plate within the clamping groove.


