Rotary Damping Clamp Structure for Precise Camera Angle Adjustment
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing photography equipment lacks a rotatable connection structure that allows for minute or wide-range angle adjustments, and existing rotary structures are often complicated and difficult to operate.
Innovation Solution
A rotary connection structure comprising a first external connection assembly and a rotation damping structure with a mounting member, fastening member, and connecting member, allowing for damped rotation and easy angle adjustment.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If a rotary damping structure is adopted to enable angle adjustment, then the adaptability for different photographing angles is improved, but the device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The rotary connection structure is divided into independent functional modules: a connecting member with external connection assembly, a mounting member with internal connection assembly, and a damping member. This segmentation allows each component to perform its specific function (rotation, mounting, damping) independently, simplifying the overall structure while maintaining angle adjustment capability.
Solution Approach 2:
The connecting member serves multiple functions: it provides the rotation axis, supports the external connection assembly for attaching photography devices, and integrates the damping member for friction control. This multi-functionality reduces the need for separate components, thereby reducing device complexity while maintaining adaptability.
2Adaptability or versatility
If a complicated rotary damping structure is used to enable rotation, then the angle adjustment capability is improved, but the ease of operation deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The damping member can be adjusted to change the friction parameter between rotating and non-rotating states. By adjusting the damping force, the system transitions smoothly between locked and free-rotation states, enabling minute adjustments while maintaining ease of operation. The damping member acts as a friction-based control mechanism that allows precise angle control without complex mechanisms.
3Adaptability or versatility
If the connecting member is made rotatable for angle adjustment, then the adaptability for different angles is improved, but the stability of the connection deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The connection structure transitions between two dynamic states: a locked state where the connecting member is prevented from rotating relative to the mounting member (providing stability), and an unlocked state where rotation is permitted (providing adaptability). The damping member controls this transition, allowing the system to maintain stability when needed while enabling rotation when adjustment is required.
Solution Approach 2:
The damping member acts as an intermediary between the connecting member and mounting member, controlling the frictional interaction between them. This intermediary mechanism allows smooth transition between locked and rotated states, maintaining connection stability while enabling controlled rotation for angle adjustment.
Applied Scientific Principles
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Function Achieved in This Case
Enables simple and efficient rotation of photography devices, enhancing video photography experience by allowing easy angle adjustments and improving user operation.
Implementation Method 1
two damping gaskets both of which are mounted on the extension portion, one of the damping gaskets being located on the positioning portion and a trough bottom of the receiving trough, another one of the damping gaskets being located between the connecting member and the mounting member
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AI summary
A rotary connection structure includes a first external connection assembly and a rotation damping structure. The first external connection assembly is for external connection with a first photography device (6). The rotation damping structure includes a mounting member, a fastening member, and a connecting member. One end of the fastening member extends through the connecting member to fix and connect to the mounting member. The connecting member is rotatable, in a damped manner, about the fastening member. The connecting member is connected to the first external connection assembly. The first external connection assembly can be a clamp assembly. The mounting member is for connection with a second photography device (7). The second photography device can be a handgrip, and the handgrip is fixedly connected to the mounting member. The rotary connection structure proposed in the present invention realizes rotation of the first photography device and the second photography device.