Swimming Diving Scooter Hull Camera Integration
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing swimming and diving aids face challenges in making video recordings in the direction of travel with low flow resistance and simple operation, particularly due to the limitations of camera alignment and the increased flow resistance caused by camera mounts and optical elements.
Innovation Solution
The integration of a front camera facing forward into the hull of the swimming and diving aid, connected to control electronics, allows for video recordings in the direction of travel. This setup includes a switching element on the handle for starting and stopping recordings, enabling simple operation. Additionally, a rear camera can be integrated for selfie-style recordings, with control electronics managing both cameras and displaying the current recording.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If a camera is mounted on the hull using a receiving sleeve with flanges and sealing rings, then the camera can be securely attached, but the flow resistance increases and the hull must have flat penetration areas which are not available in aerodynamically optimized watercraft
Solution Approach 1:
The camera mounting function is merged with the hull structure itself. The camera is integrated into a recess in the hull, and the transparent cover serves dual purposes as both a protective window and a structural component that maintains the aerodynamic shape. This eliminates the need for separate receiving sleeves and flanges that would increase flow resistance.
Solution Approach 2:
The camera mounting system is segmented into modular components: the hull recess, the camera housing, the transparent cover, and the sealing element. This allows each component to be optimized independently - the hull maintains its aerodynamic shape while the camera assembly provides secure mounting functionality.
2Object-affected harmful factors
If the camera is integrated into the hull, then flow resistance is minimized, but the camera alignment is restricted to the surface normal direction
Solution Approach 1:
The camera mounting system incorporates a rotatable camera housing that can be adjusted to different angular positions. This dynamic adjustment capability allows the camera to be aligned in various directions while maintaining integration with the aerodynamic hull structure, resolving the conflict between flow resistance and alignment flexibility.
3Speed
If flooding compartments are provided for weight balancing, then the watercraft can switch quickly from surface to submerged, but the dead weight increases for transport
Solution Approach 1:
The flooding compartments are designed to be emptied of water during transport phases, converting the watercraft to a lighter configuration. When diving operations are required, water is reintroduced into the compartments to provide ballast and enable quick submersion. This cyclical discarding and recovering of water allows the system to adapt its weight characteristics to operational requirements.
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
This solution enables video recordings in the direction of travel with low flow resistance, maintaining the aerodynamic efficiency of the swimming and diving aid. The simple operation through handle-mounted switching elements ensures intuitive control, even during sporty activities. The dual-camera setup provides versatile recording options without increasing flow resistance.
Implementation Method 1
a motor-driven water acceleration arrangement, in particular a propeller, is assigned to the flow channel
Implementation Method 2
The front camera is integrated into the hull in front of the support surface in the direction of travel
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AI summary
The invention relates to a swimming and diving aid, comprising a hull, which includes a flow channel or is associated with a flow channel, the flow channel being associated with a motor-driven water-acceleration system, in particular a propeller; comprising a support surface for a torso on an upper side of the hull; comprising hand grips attached to the swimming and diving aid, with operating elements on the hand grips for controlling the water-acceleration system by means of an associated motor control; and comprising a display facing the support surface for displaying operating parameters of the swimming and diving aid. According to the invention a forward-facing camera is integrated into the hull in front of the support surface as seen looking in the direction of travel and connected to an electronic control system; the electronic control system is configured to control the forward-facing camera and receive the camera signals; and a switch element for starting and ending a video recording is disposed on at least one hand grip. The invention allows video recordings to be made looking in the direction of travel of the swimming and diving aid.