Suction Cup Camera with Aperture for Removable Monitoring
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Solution Overview
Problem
The installation of multiple digital video cameras in various locations for security monitoring can be costly and inefficient when simultaneous monitoring of multiple locations is not necessary.
Innovation Solution
A suction cup camera apparatus that can be removably attached to any smooth surface, allowing for flexible placement and wireless communication, with features such as a compact design, vacuum attachment mechanism, and alert functionality if the device falls off.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If multiple separate cameras are installed in each location for security monitoring, then monitoring coverage is improved, but installation cost and complexity increase
Solution Approach 1:
The camera device is designed with a universal suction cup mounting mechanism that can attach to multiple different surfaces (windows, walls, dashboards, mirrors) using the same basic attachment system. This allows a single camera design to serve multiple monitoring locations without requiring separate installation hardware for each surface type, thereby reducing overall system complexity and cost while maintaining versatile monitoring coverage.
2Reliability
If a camera is permanently installed in one location, then monitoring of that specific location is reliable, but flexibility to move or reposition the camera is lost
Solution Approach 1:
The mounting system transitions from a static permanent installation to a dynamic removable attachment using suction cups. The camera can be reliably mounted when needed (creating a stable monitoring position) and easily relocated when requirements change. The suction cup mechanism provides reliable attachment during operation while enabling flexible repositioning, thus combining both reliability and adaptability in a single system.
3Adaptability or versatility
If cameras are installed in hard-to-reach locations, then monitoring coverage is expanded, but installation and maintenance difficulty increases
Solution Approach 1:
The suction cup mounting mechanism uses pneumatic principles (vacuum suction) to attach the camera to surfaces. This allows the camera to be securely mounted in elevated or hard-to-reach locations without requiring complex mechanical fastening systems. The simple push-to-attach and pull-to-release operation makes installation and maintenance easy even in difficult locations, as no tools or complex procedures are needed.
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
Enables cost-effective, versatile, and efficient image capture through various surfaces, including windows and vehicle dashboards, while reducing the need for multiple camera installations and providing alerts for device security.
Implementation Method 1
The suction cup has an aperture. The camera is attached to the suction cup such that the camera can capture images through the aperture of the suction cup and a surface to which the suction cup is attached
Data Source
AI summary
An apparatus comprising a suction cup and a camera. The suction cup has an aperture. The camera is attached to the suction cup such that the camera can capture images through the aperture of the suction cup and a surface to which the suction cup is attached while the suction cup is attached to the surface.