7-Shaped Stabilizer Handle for Lighter Multi-Mode Gimbal Use

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing hand-held gimbal stabilizers are heavy and limited in application modes, leading to user fatigue and restricted usage due to their traditional straight-rod design, which does not allow for versatile handling positions.

Innovation Solution

A lightweight hand-held stabilizer with a 7-shaped handle featuring a gimbal, movable connectors, and a motor structure that reduces thickness and weight, enabling multiple holding modes and adjustable angles for improved user experience.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Device complexity

If a traditional straight-rod handle configuration is used, then the structure is simple, but the self-weight is heavy and user fatigue increases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvehandle structureVSAvoidstabilizer weight
Core Design Contradiction:
Device complexityVSWeight of moving object

Solution Approach 1:

The handle is divided into multiple segments (first connection arm, second connection arm, third connection arm) that can be independently positioned and adjusted. This segmentation allows the handle to achieve lightweight design while maintaining structural integrity and providing multiple holding positions without requiring a heavy monolithic structure.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

The handle employs dynamic adjustment mechanisms including movable connectors and adjustable connection arms that allow the handle configuration to change based on user needs. This dynamic capability enables the handle to adapt to different holding positions and orientations, reducing user fatigue without adding excessive weight.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #15Dynamics

2Device complexity

If a traditional straight-rod handle is used, then the structure is simple, but the application modes are limited and user experience is restricted

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvehandle structureVSAvoidapplication modes
Core Design Contradiction:
Device complexityVSAdaptability or versatility

Solution Approach 1:

The handle is designed with universal adaptability through multiple connection arms, movable connectors, and adjustable angles, enabling it to serve multiple functions and support various application modes including different holding positions, orientations, and mounting configurations, thereby significantly enhancing versatility without excessive structural complexity.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

Solution Approach 2:

The handle extends beyond the traditional single-axis straight-rod design by incorporating connection arms that can move in multiple dimensions and orientations. This dimensional expansion allows the handle to achieve diverse holding positions and application modes, transforming a one-dimensional structure into a multi-dimensional versatile system.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #17Another dimension (Dimensionality change)

3Device complexity

If the encoder is installed on the top of the magnet, then the motor structure is simple, but the motor thickness increases and overall weight increases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvemotor structureVSAvoidmotor thickness
Core Design Contradiction:
Device complexityVSLength of moving object

Solution Approach 1:

The encoder installation position is changed from the top (vertical dimension) to the side (horizontal dimension) of the magnet. This dimensional repositioning allows the encoder to be installed in a different spatial orientation, reducing motor thickness in the vertical direction while maintaining functional simplicity.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #17Another dimension (Dimensionality change)

Solution Approach 2:

The motor structure employs local quality optimization by installing the encoder at a specific location (side of the magnet) rather than uniformly on top. This localized installation approach reduces the overall motor thickness and weight while maintaining the simplicity of the motor structure through targeted component placement.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #3Local quality

Data Source

PatentUS11971137B2Lightweight hand-held stabilizer
Publication Date: 2024.04.30 GUILIN ZHISHEN INFORMATION TECH CO LTD
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AI summary

The invention provides a lightweight hand-held stabilizer comprising a gimbal and a 7-shaped handle. The 7-shaped handle comprises a first connection arm (1) and a second connection arm (2), one end of the first connection arm (1) is rigidly connected to one end of the second connection arm (2), and a movable connector(s) is arranged at the end face of the other end of the first connection arm (1) and/or the second connection arm (2). The present invention can provide multiple using modes of the stabilizer handle, and the user experience of a stabilizer product is enhanced.