Quick-Release Clamping Structure for Photography Accessories

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Solution Overview

Problem

The process of attaching and detaching photographic accessories to electronic devices is cumbersome, impacting the shooting experience due to the need for specialized tools and time-consuming screwing methods.

Innovation Solution

A disassembly and assembly structure featuring a mounting base and a quick-release assembly with clamping members and a trigger mechanism that allows for swift attachment and detachment of photography accessories using a clamping mechanism and a locking component for secure installation.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Stability of the object's composition

If screwing method is used to attach photographic accessories, then mounting stability is improved, but assembly complexity and time consumption increase

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvemounting stabilityVSAvoidassembly complexity

Core Design Contradiction:

Stability of the object's compositionVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The mounting structure is divided into separate components: a mounting base with clamping members and a trigger mechanism. This segmentation allows the accessory to be attached through a simple triggering action rather than complex screwing, reducing assembly complexity while maintaining stability through the segmented clamping design

Inventive Principle:

Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

The traditional screw-threaded mechanical fastening system is replaced with a trigger-activated clamping mechanism. The trigger initiates a mechanical action that closes clamping members onto the accessory, eliminating the need for screws and specialized tools while maintaining secure mounting

Inventive Principle:

Principle #28Mechanics substitution (Replace mechanical system)

2Stability of the object's composition

If screwing method is used to attach photographic accessories, then mounting stability is improved, but assembly time increases

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvemounting stabilityVSAvoidassembly time

Core Design Contradiction:

Stability of the object's compositionVSLoss of time

Solution Approach 1:

The mounting base and clamping members are pre-positioned and ready for immediate engagement. When the trigger is actuated, the clamping members rapidly close onto the accessory in a pre-configured manner, eliminating the time-consuming process of threading and tightening screws while maintaining stable mounting

Inventive Principle:

Principle #10Preliminary action

Solution Approach 2:

The time-consuming screwing process is replaced with a rapid trigger-activated mechanical closure system. The trigger mechanism initiates quick mechanical engagement of clamping members, reducing assembly time from minutes to seconds while preserving mounting stability

Inventive Principle:

Principle #28Mechanics substitution (Replace mechanical system)

3Reliability

If specialized tools are required for disassembly, then mounting reliability is improved, but ease of operation deteriorates

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvemounting reliabilityVSAvoidease of operation

Core Design Contradiction:

ReliabilityVSEase of operation

Solution Approach 1:

The mounting system is designed to be self-servicing through the trigger mechanism. The trigger itself initiates the disengagement action without requiring external specialized tools, allowing users to easily detach accessories by simply actuating the trigger while maintaining reliable mounting during use

Inventive Principle:

Principle #25Self-service

Solution Approach 2:

The requirement for specialized tools is eliminated by replacing the screw-threaded system with a trigger-activated mechanical release. The trigger mechanism directly controls the opening and closing of clamping members, enabling tool-free attachment and detachment while maintaining mounting reliability through the robust mechanical clamping design

Inventive Principle:

Principle #28Mechanics substitution (Replace mechanical system)

4Adaptability or versatility

If multiple photographic accessories are attached, then versatility is improved, but device complexity increases

Engineering Contradiction:

ImproveversatilityVSAvoiddevice complexity

Core Design Contradiction:

Adaptability or versatilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The mounting base with its standardized clamping mechanism serves as a universal interface that can accommodate multiple types of photographic accessories. The same trigger-activated clamping system can secure different accessories (lights, grips, microphones, etc.), providing versatility without requiring multiple specialized mounting mechanisms that would increase overall device complexity

Inventive Principle:

Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

Data Source

PatentUS20250306441A1Disassembly and assembly structure, photography accessory kit, and electronic device kit

Publication Date: 2025.10.02 TILTA INC

AI summary

The present disclosure introduces a disassembly and assembly structure, a photography accessory kit, and an electronic device kit, featuring: a mounting base and a quick-release assembly. The quick-release assembly includes a clamping member and a trigger. The clamping member is movably installed on the mounting base and includes a first clamping member and a second clamping member positioned opposite each other. The trigger, also movably installed on the mounting base, is equipped with a first groove and a second groove, corresponding to the first clamping member and the second clamping member, respectively. The first clamping member fits within the first groove, and the second clamping member fits within the second groove. The triggering member can activate the first clamping member and the second clamping member to move apart from or towards each other via the first groove and the second groove.