Handheld Stabilizer Folding Lock Structure for Compact Storage

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Solution Overview

Problem

Handheld stabilizers face challenges in storage due to their large size and instability, leading to potential collision damage during storage, necessitating a convenient folding mechanism for easy storage and use.

Innovation Solution

A stabilizer folding structure that rotationally connects a motor base and a rocker arm using an elastic member and a snap structure, allowing for easy switching between unfolded and stored states, with a rotating shaft, stop sleeve, and limiting structure to ensure stability and facilitate assembly and disassembly.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Stability of the object's composition

If the stabilizer is designed with a fixed structure to ensure stability during use, then the stability is improved, but the storage space requirement increases and collision damage occurs during storage

Engineering Contradiction:

ImprovestabilityVSAvoidstorage space

Core Design Contradiction:

Stability of the object's compositionVSVolume of moving object

Solution Approach 1:

The stabilizer structure is divided into separable components that can be disconnected during storage, allowing the parts to be stored separately or folded together, thereby reducing the overall storage volume while maintaining structural integrity during use

Inventive Principle:

Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

The stabilizer employs a dynamic folding mechanism with rotating shafts and snap structures that allow the structure to transition between extended (stable) and folded (compact) states, enabling adaptability between operational and storage conditions

Inventive Principle:

Principle #15Dynamics

2Stability of the object's composition

If the stabilizer is designed with a fixed structure to ensure stability, then the stability is improved, but the convenience for folding and storage deteriorates

Engineering Contradiction:

ImprovestabilityVSAvoidconvenience for folding and storage

Core Design Contradiction:

Stability of the object's compositionVSEase of operation

Solution Approach 1:

The snap structure automatically engages and locks the folding components in place during the folding operation, eliminating the need for manual locking mechanisms and making the folding process self-completing and convenient

Inventive Principle:

Principle #25Self-service

Solution Approach 2:

The rotating shaft with snap structure enables easy transition between folded and unfolded states through simple rotational motion, making the folding operation convenient while maintaining structural stability when extended

Inventive Principle:

Principle #15Dynamics

3Ease of operation

If the stabilizer components are allowed to rotate freely for easy folding, then the ease of operation is improved, but the stability during rotation deteriorates due to shaking

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveease of foldingVSAvoidstability during rotation

Core Design Contradiction:

Ease of operationVSStability of the object's composition

Solution Approach 1:

The elastic member is pre-installed in the mounting slot to provide continuous elastic force that cushions and stabilizes the rotating components during the folding rotation, preventing shaking and collision before they can cause damage

Inventive Principle:

Principle #11Beforehand cushioning (Prior cushioning)

Solution Approach 2:

The elastic member acts as an intermediary element between the rotating shaft and the snap structure, mediating the interaction by providing elastic force that maintains stability during rotation while allowing the folding motion to proceed

Inventive Principle:

Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

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 folding structure enables the stabilizer to be easily folded and stored, maintaining stability during use and storage by engaging and disengaging the snap structure, preventing shaking and enhancing user convenience.

Implementation Method 1

an elastic member that applies an elastic force that abuts the motor base and the rocker arm

Methodology Applied

Scientific EffectElastic force: Elasticity

Data Source

PatentUS11675255B2Holding mechanism for stabilizer and handheld stabilizer

Publication Date: 2023.06.13 GUANGDONG SIRUI OPTICAL CO LTD

AI summary

A stabilizer folding structure and a handheld stabilizer. a stabilizer folding structure for rotationally connecting the motor base and the rocker arm such that the motor base and the rocker arm have an unfolded first state and a stored second state during relative rotation, comprising: an elastic member, applying An elastic force for abutting the motor base and the rocker arm; and a snap structure at a position where the motor base abuts the rocker arm, in the first state and the second state, The snap structure is engaged to restrict relative rotation of the motor base and the rocker arm. In other states, the snap structure is disengaged such that the motor base and the rocker arm are relatively rotatable. The folding structure of aspects of the invention facilitates the folding and storage of the stabilizer, and is convenient for the user to use.