Spring-Coupled Camera Holder for Vibration-Resistant Storage Lifts
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing camera mounts on storage lifts suffer from vibration-induced loosening and require complex adjustments, often necessitating cover removal for lens alignment, which is inefficient and costly.
Innovation Solution
A camera holder with a combination of a fastening device and spring elements, such as compression springs, provides a vibration-resistant and cost-effective mounting solution, allowing easy adjustment and stepless tilting of the camera in multiple axes.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Loss of information
If a camera is fastened to the storage lift to document damage, then documentation capability is improved, but the storage lift can be manipulated by unauthorized persons
Solution Approach 1:
The camera holder acts as an intermediary between the camera and the storage lift. It provides a standardized mounting interface that allows the camera to be securely attached while maintaining the integrity of the storage lift's locking mechanism. The holder itself can be locked to the storage lift, creating a secure chain of custody for the camera without compromising the storage lift's security features.
2Reliability
If the camera holder is locked to the storage lift, then unauthorized manipulation is prevented, but the camera holder cannot be removed for camera access
Solution Approach 1:
The camera holder is divided into separable components: a mounting portion that locks to the storage lift and a camera-receiving portion that can be independently accessed. This segmentation allows the camera holder to remain securely attached to the storage lift while enabling easy removal of the camera through a separate access mechanism, such as a removable cover or quick-release interface.
Solution Approach 2:
The camera holder incorporates dynamic access mechanisms that allow the locking state to change based on operational needs. For example, the holder may have a locked state for security during transport and an unlocked state for camera access during loading/unloading operations. This dynamic behavior enables the system to adapt between security and convenience requirements.
3Adaptability or versatility
If a standardized mounting portion is provided, then camera compatibility is improved, but the device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The mounting portion is designed with universal compatibility features, such as standardized thread patterns, universal locking mechanisms, or adaptive mounting interfaces that can accommodate different camera sizes and weights. This universality allows a single camera holder design to work with multiple camera models while maintaining relatively simple construction, avoiding the need for multiple specialized mounting solutions.
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AI summary
The invention relates to a camera holder (18) for fastening a camera (16) to a storage lift (10), comprising a holding device (20) for fastening the camera (16), a fastening device (22) for fastening the camera holder (18) to the storage lift (10), at least one fastening element (24) which connects the fastening device (22) to the holding device (20), and at least one spring element (26) which is disposed between the holding device (20) and the fastening device (22) and elastically couples the holding device (20) and the fastening device (22) to each other. The invention also relates to a storage lift (10) for storing storage goods, the storage lift having a camera holder (18) and a camera (16).