Tripod Mounting Plate With Hidden Tracker Retention

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Solution Overview

Problem

Consumers face challenges in mounting wireless tracking devices to objects they wish to track, as existing solutions require additional hardware and are not compatible with standard tripod systems.

Innovation Solution

Tripod mounting plates with a housing and coupler that securely attach tracking devices to a to-be-tracked device and a tripod, utilizing standard dimensions for compatibility and hiding the device from view.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Reliability

If additional mounting hardware is used to attach tracking devices, then the tracking device can be mounted, but the device complexity increases and compatibility with standard systems decreases

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvemounting securityVSAvoidhardware requirements

Core Design Contradiction:

ReliabilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent combines the mounting plate and tracking device housing into a single integrated unit. The recess in the mounting plate is designed to selectively receive and retain the tracking device, eliminating the need for separate mounting hardware while maintaining secure attachment through the tripod interface

Inventive Principle:

Principle #5Merging (Combining)

Solution Approach 2:

The mounting plate is designed with standard tripod interface dimensions, allowing it to be universally compatible with standard tripod systems. The same structure serves multiple functions: providing a secure mounting interface, housing the tracking device, and enabling easy attachment/detachment without requiring device-specific hardware

Inventive Principle:

Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

2Reliability

If the tracking device is mounted securely, then unauthorized removal is prevented, but the ease of operation for legitimate users decreases

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveanti-theft securityVSAvoiddevice accessibility

Core Design Contradiction:

ReliabilityVSEase of operation

Solution Approach 1:

The mounting system provides dynamic security through a simple insert-secure mechanism. The tracking device is easily inserted into the recess for legitimate users, but once positioned, the recess geometry and retention features create a secure fit that prevents unauthorized removal without requiring tools or complex operations

Inventive Principle:

Principle #15Dynamics

3Adaptability or versatility

If standard tripod dimensions are used, then compatibility with existing tripods is improved, but the ability to conceal the tracking device is reduced

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvetripod compatibilityVSAvoiddevice visibility

Core Design Contradiction:

Adaptability or versatilityVSObject-affected harmful factors

Solution Approach 1:

The tracking device is nested within the recess of the mounting plate, which itself is attached to the tripod. This nested arrangement allows the smaller tracking device to be concealed within the larger mounting structure, hiding it from view while maintaining standard tripod interface dimensions for compatibility

Inventive Principle:

Principle #7Nested doll (Nesting)

Data Source

PatentUS20250224069A1Tripod mounting plates for housing tracking devices

Publication Date: 2025.07.10 ELEVATION LAB INC

AI summary

Tripod mounting plates for mounting a tracking device on a to-be-tracked device comprise a housing and a coupler. The housing is configured to be operatively coupled to a tripod, and the housing defines a recess configured to selectively receive and retain the tracking device. The coupler is operatively coupled to the housing and configured to be operatively coupled to the to-be-tracked device. In some examples, the to-be-tracked device comprises a camera and/or any other suitable device configured to be mounted on the tripod. The tripod mounting plates are configured to facilitate mounting the tracking device on the to-be-tracked device and mounting the to-be-tracked device on the tripod.