Rotary Quick-Connection Lock for Fast Secure Camera Mounting
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing photographic equipment connection systems, such as those using connection plates or quick connection couplers, are cumbersome and time-consuming to mount and dismount, often causing delays that can result in missed critical moments during video recording.
Innovation Solution
A detachable quick connection apparatus featuring a locking mechanism with a rotating driving means, latching members, and a locking spring, which allows for easy assembly and disassembly, providing a secure and automatic locking system for photographic equipment.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If a connection plate or quick connection coupler with double calipers is used to fix the camcorder, then the connection security is improved, but the mounting and detaching process becomes troublesome and time-consuming
Solution Approach 1:
The connection apparatus is divided into separate functional components: a fixed seat with through holes, a rotatable driving means with latching members, and a locking member with locating member. This segmentation allows the locking and releasing functions to be independent, enabling quick operation while maintaining secure connection during use.
Solution Approach 2:
The driving means is designed to rotate between a locking position and a releasing position, dynamically changing the state of the latching members. This dynamic mechanism allows rapid transition between locked and unlocked states, significantly reducing mounting and detaching time while ensuring reliable locking when engaged.
2Reliability
If a locking mechanism with multiple components is used to ensure secure connection, then the connection security is improved, but the device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The locking member integrates multiple functions into a single component: the locating member engages with the fixed seat to define position, the first elastic member provides restoring force, and the pushing member interacts with the latching members. This merging reduces the number of separate parts while maintaining reliable locking functionality.
Solution Approach 2:
The locking mechanism is designed to automatically lock when the driving means rotates to the locking position, with the latching members automatically engaging through the through holes. The first elastic member automatically pushes the locking member to maintain engagement. This self-service design reduces complexity by eliminating the need for complex control systems while ensuring reliable locking.
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
The apparatus is simple, compact, easy to carry, and facilitates quick assembly and disassembly, ensuring reliable locking and improved connection security, allowing for faster mounting and dismounting of equipment.
Implementation Method 1
a first elastic member which abut against each other and are mounted in the driving means
Implementation Method 2
a locking spring arranged between the fixed seat and the driving means
Data Source
AI summary
The present disclosure relates to a detachable quick connection apparatus for photographic equipment and a photographic equipment assembly. The apparatus comprises a locking means and a connection assembly, the locking means comprising a fixed seat provided with at least one through hole and a driving means rotatable relative to the fixed seat, at least one latching member being provided between the fixed seat and the driving means, the connection assembly is provided with an engagement slot which is engaged by the locking member, the locking means comprises a locking member provided in the driving means and a locking spring, the locking member comprises a locating member and a first elastic member which are mounted in the driving means, the locating member is at least partially engaged between the fixed seat and the driving means at the releasing position so that the driving means is stopped at the releasing position.