Sliding Gimbal Frame Assembly for Compact Handheld Storage
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Solution Overview
Problem
Handheld gimbal imaging devices occupy a large space when not in use, making them inconvenient for carrying and storage.
Innovation Solution
A gimbal assembly design where the gimbal frame is configured to contact or be partially received within the body, reducing the overall volume of the device.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Volume of moving object
If the gimbal frame is disposed to fit tightly or be partially received in the body during unused state, then the volume of the gimbal assembly is reduced, but the ease of operation may be affected
Solution Approach 1:
The gimbal frame is configured to be partially received within the body when not in use, creating a nested configuration that reduces the overall volume of the gimbal assembly. This nesting mechanism allows the frame to fit tightly into the body during storage while maintaining ease of operation when needed.
Solution Approach 2:
The gimbal frame is movably connected to the body, allowing it to transition between different positions (extended for operation, retracted for storage). This dynamic configuration enables the device to adapt its volume based on operational requirements while maintaining ease of use.
2Weight of moving object
If the gimbal frame is disposed to fit tightly or be partially received in the body, then the portability is enhanced, but the device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The gimbal frame is configured to be partially received within the body when not in use, creating a nested configuration that reduces the overall volume of the gimbal assembly. This nesting mechanism allows the frame to fit tightly into the body during storage while maintaining ease of operation when needed.
Solution Approach 2:
The gimbal frame is movably connected to the body, allowing it to transition between different positions (extended for operation, retracted for storage). This dynamic configuration enables the device to adapt its volume based on operational requirements while maintaining ease of use.
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AI summary
A gimbal assembly includes a body and a gimbal frame movably connected with the body. The gimbal frame is configured to completely fit with the body or partially fit with the body through a sliding mechanism to reduce a volume of the gimbal assembly. The sliding mechanism includes a first sliding member disposed at the body and a second sliding member disposed at the gimbal frame to match with the first sliding member, such that the gimbal frame slides from an extended position to a receiving position with respect to the body.