Spring Clamp Mount With Arcuate Jaws for Rough Outdoor Supports
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional camera mounting systems fail to securely attach heavy motion-activated cameras to various outdoor structures like trees and posts, especially in rough or uneven conditions, due to lack of adequate gripping mechanisms and adjustable positioning options.
Innovation Solution
A spring-loaded clamp with inward-facing arcuate jaws and threaded inserts, featuring a gripping tip and parabolic teeth pattern, which can securely grasp longitudinal structures and accommodate adjustable camera mounts for versatile positioning.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If a conventional camera mounting system is used, then the structure is simple, but it cannot securely attach heavy motion-activated cameras to rough or uneven outdoor structures
Solution Approach 1:
The clamp is divided into two separate arms that can independently engage with the support structure. Each arm has its own gripping surface with teeth, allowing the clamp to securely attach to rough or uneven outdoor structures like trees and posts while maintaining a relatively simple overall structure
Solution Approach 2:
The clamp incorporates different materials with complementary properties: the body is made of metal for strength and durability, while the gripping surfaces feature teeth patterns designed to咬合 into rough surfaces. This composite approach enables secure attachment to various outdoor structures without excessive complexity
2Adaptability or versatility
If a clamp with fixed positioning is used, then the structure is simple, but it cannot accommodate adjustable camera mounts for versatile positioning
Solution Approach 1:
The clamp is designed with multiple threaded inserts positioned at different locations and angles on the clamp body. These inserts can accommodate various camera mounting configurations and positioning requirements, making the clamp versatile for different camera orientations and angles without requiring multiple different clamp designs
Solution Approach 2:
The clamp incorporates an adjustable positioning mechanism that allows the camera mount to be moved and secured at different positions along the clamp arms. This dynamic adjustment capability enables versatile camera positioning while maintaining a relatively simple clamp structure
3Strength
If a lighter clamp is used, then the clamp is easier to install and handle, but it cannot support heavy motion-activated cameras with multiple batteries
Solution Approach 1:
The clamp uses metal construction specifically in critical load-bearing areas such as the arms and gripping surfaces, while other non-critical parts can use lighter materials. This localized application of strong materials provides the necessary strength to support heavy motion-activated cameras with multiple batteries without making the entire clamp excessively heavy
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 clamp provides a secure, adjustable, and versatile attachment solution for cameras, capable of gripping rough surfaces and supporting heavy devices, ensuring stable operation in diverse environmental conditions.
Implementation Method 1
spring-loaded clamp
Implementation Method 2
gripping teeth... capable of digging into tree bark or other soft material
Data Source
AI summary
A spring clamp for removably attaching a camera, decoy or other device to a structural support. The clamp includes two opposing arms, each including a handle component and a jaw component. The clamp can be attached to an apparatus when the two jaw components including Inward facing arcuate jaws with gripping teeth and notches are closed around the apparatus. The clamp is provided with a plurality of threaded inserts at selected positions for supporting a device such as a camera. An adjustable and positionable extension may be removably fastened to the camera mount and the camera is detachably coupled to the extension. This allows an article such as a camera to be situated at any desired angle for taking photographs.