Tripod Head Counterbalance Locking for Variable Camera Loads
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing tripod heads lack diverse load adjustment settings, making it difficult to accommodate photographic equipment with varying weights.
Innovation Solution
A tripod head with multiple energy storage components and locking assemblies, controlled by first and second actuating members, allowing for customizable counterweight adjustments to support a range of equipment weights.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If a single balancing structure is provided in the tripod head, then the structure is simple, but it cannot accommodate photographic equipment with varying weights
Solution Approach 1:
The balancing structure is divided into multiple energy storage components (first energy storage component and second energy storage component) that can be independently controlled. Each component has its own locking assembly, allowing the load bearing capacity to be adjusted in discrete steps by locking different combinations of components, thereby achieving diverse load settings without requiring a completely complex redesign
Solution Approach 2:
The energy storage components are designed to be movable relative to each other along the pivot shaft, with dynamic locking and unlocking capabilities. The locking assemblies can engage or disengage from the energy storage components to change the bearing capacity dynamically, allowing the tripod head to adapt to different equipment weights while maintaining operational flexibility
2Adaptability or versatility
If multiple energy storage components are added to provide diverse load settings, then load adaptability improves, but the device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The first and second actuating members serve multiple functions: they control the locking assemblies, adjust the bearing capacity, and can be operated independently or in combination. The locking assemblies themselves have dual functionality by既能 locking the energy storage components in place又能 releasing them when needed, reducing the need for separate control mechanisms for each function
Solution Approach 2:
The energy storage components are arranged in a nested or sequential configuration along the pivot shaft, with the first energy storage component and second energy storage component positioned to work together in a compact arrangement. The locking assemblies are integrated into this structure, with locking members that engage with features on the energy storage components, creating a space-efficient design that minimizes overall complexity
3Measurement precision
If locking assemblies are provided for each energy storage component, then load precision improves, but the ease of operation decreases
Solution Approach 1:
The first locking assembly and second locking assembly are controlled by the first actuating member and second actuating member respectively, which are integrated into the case structure. The locking members of both assemblies work in coordination to control the energy storage components, allowing precise load settings to be achieved through a unified control mechanism rather than separate independent controls for each component
Solution Approach 2:
The locking assemblies are designed with spring members that automatically engage with the energy storage components when the actuating members are positioned correctly. The spring members provide automatic locking force, and the trigger members allow for easy release when actuated, creating a self-locking system that maintains precise load settings without requiring continuous active control or complex adjustment procedures
Applied Scientific Principles
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Function Achieved in This Case
Enables the tripod head to accommodate various photographic equipment by providing precise load adjustments, enhancing stability and versatility.
Implementation Method 1
multiple energy storage components sleeved onto the pivot shaft; the multiple energy storage components are divided into multiple groups, and the multiple groups of locking assemblies correspond respectively to the multiple groups of energy storage components
Data Source
AI summary
The tripod head includes a case, a pivot shaft, and a mounting assembly. The mounting assembly is movably arranged on the case, and the pivot shaft is movably arranged inside the case and connected to the mounting assembly. Multiple energy storage components are sleeved onto the pivot shaft. The tripod head also includes multiple groups of locking assemblies, wherein the multiple energy storage components are divided into multiple groups, and the multiple groups of locking assemblies correspond respectively to the multiple groups of energy storage components. The case is also movably equipped with a first actuating member and a second actuating member, wherein the first actuating member is connected to one group of the locking assemblies, and the second actuating member is connected to another group of the locking assemblies.