Camera Tripod with Integrated Surge Protected Outlets
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing camera tripods are cumbersome and inefficient in providing continuous power to multiple electronic devices, as they require multiple batteries and extensive cabling, which can be impractical and pose tripping hazards.
Innovation Solution
A camera tripod with telescopically adjustable legs, surge-protected outlets, and a battery compartment that allows for minimal cabling by connecting to an external power source, reducing the need for multiple batteries and cables through a central shaft with a cap and retractable cable system.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Duration of action of stationary object
If multiple batteries are used to power electronic devices during an event, then continuous power supply is improved, but device complexity and portability deteriorate due to carrying and managing multiple heavy battery banks
Solution Approach 1:
The patent combines multiple power outlets and USB ports into a single tripod structure, allowing multiple electronic devices to be powered simultaneously from one location. This eliminates the need to manage multiple separate battery banks while maintaining continuous power supply capability throughout the event.
Solution Approach 2:
The tripod is designed with universal power supply capability, incorporating both AC outlets and USB ports that can power various types of electronic devices (cameras, lights, monitors, etc.). This multi-functional design allows a single tripod to replace multiple specialized power sources.
2Adaptability or versatility
If multiple electronic devices are connected to existing wall outlets, then power supply capability is improved, but safety and aesthetics deteriorate due to extensive cabling creating tripping hazards and unsightly appearances
Solution Approach 1:
The patent extracts the power connection point from distant wall outlets and relocates it to the tripod structure itself. By incorporating outlets and USB ports directly on the tripod, the system eliminates the need for long extension cords and cables that create tripping hazards, while still providing power to multiple devices.
3Reliability
If surge protection is added to the power outlets on the tripod, then device safety is improved, but device complexity increases due to additional electrical components and wiring
Solution Approach 1:
The surge protection functionality is merged into the existing power outlet structure of the tripod. Rather than adding separate surge protection devices, the protection circuitry is integrated directly into the outlets and USB ports, providing safety without significantly increasing overall system complexity.
Data Source
AI summary
A camera tripod with surge protector outlets is provided. The device includes a central shaft affixed to a base. A plurality of support legs is pivotally affixed to the base, wherein each of the plurality of support legs is telescopically adjustable in length. The base removably secures a camera thereto via a threaded connection. At least one surge protected outlet is affixed to one of the plurality of support legs, wherein the surge protected outlet is electrically connected to an external power source. In some embodiments, the surge protected outlet is electrically connected to one or more batteries removably secured within a battery compartment defined within an interior volume of the central shaft.