Adjustable Underwater Camera Mounting Bracket for Vibration Stability
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Solution Overview
Problem
Underwater camera systems attached to aquatic vehicles suffer from vibration and camera movement, leading to loss of visual acuity during vehicle movement.
Innovation Solution
A novel bracket system with adjustable positioning and hex-end screws is used to securely attach a waterproof camera to the transom of an aquatic vehicle, allowing for flexible camera orientation and stable video capture.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If the camera system is attached to the transom of an aquatic vehicle, then the camera can capture underwater video, but vibration and camera movement occur resulting in loss of visual acuity
Solution Approach 1:
The bracket incorporates adjustable positioning mechanisms with semi-circular slots that allow the camera to be positioned at multiple angles and locations. This dynamic adjustability enables the camera to be optimized for stability at different vehicle speeds and operating conditions, resolving the contradiction between capturing underwater video and maintaining visual acuity during movement.
Solution Approach 2:
The bracket allows changing of positional parameters (angle, height, horizontal position) of the camera on the transom. By adjusting these parameters, the camera can be positioned to minimize vibration and movement effects, thereby maintaining visual acuity while capturing underwater video during vehicle operation.
2Adaptability or versatility
If a fixed camera mounting is used, then installation is simple, but the camera cannot be adjusted for optimal positioning and stability
Solution Approach 1:
The bracket is divided into multiple functional segments: mounting holes for attachment to the transom, semi-circular slots for angular adjustment, and hex-end screw positions for securing the camera. This segmentation allows each feature to perform its specific function independently, providing positioning flexibility while keeping the overall structure relatively simple and manufacturable.
3Reliability
If the camera is positioned to reduce vibration, then visual acuity is maintained, but the camera may not be optimally positioned for video capture angle
Solution Approach 1:
The adjustable bracket allows dynamic repositioning of the camera to simultaneously achieve vibration reduction and optimal video capture angles. The semi-circular slots enable angular adjustment that can balance stability requirements with the need for effective underwater scene capture, resolving the contradiction between maintaining visual acuity and ensuring video capture effectiveness.
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AI summary
What is provided is an adjustable and specialized underwater observation system, crafted for the precise detection of fish, plant life and aquatic organisms. The system is designed specifically for mounting to a transom of an aquatic vehicle to ensure optimal submersion and stability. Complementing this system is a strategically positioned video display device that vividly presents the underwater imagery captured by the solid-state imager. This transom-mounted camera system provides an integrated and effective solution for immersive underwater exploration and observation.