Vehicle Camera Mount With Motorized Angle Control and Stable Attachment
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing vehicle attachable camera mounts are unstable due to vibrations and wind forces, making manual angle adjustments difficult during fast-moving vehicle operations.
Innovation Solution
A vehicle attachable camera mount utilizing suction cups and/or magnetic forces for stable attachment, combined with motors and electrical components for automated 360-degree rotation and vertical movement, controlled via a mobile application using Wi-Fi or Bluetooth.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If manual camera adjustment is used, then device complexity is reduced, but ease of operation deteriorates due to difficulty in adjusting camera angle during fast-moving vehicle operations
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements automated camera angle adjustment through a motorized mounting mechanism that can dynamically change the camera's position and orientation. The system includes a motor assembly that rotates the camera assembly to adjust angles automatically, transforming the static manual adjustment system into a dynamic automated one, thereby improving ease of operation while accepting increased device complexity.
Solution Approach 2:
The system incorporates sensors and control circuits that enable the camera mount to automatically detect and adjust its position based on vehicle motion and desired framing. The automated adjustment mechanism serves itself by using feedback from motion sensors and GPS data to make real-time angle corrections without requiring manual intervention during fast-moving operations.
2Ease of operation
If automated camera movement is implemented, then ease of operation is improved, but device complexity increases due to motors and electrical components
Solution Approach 1:
The motor assembly serves multiple functions: it rotates the camera for angle adjustment, positions the camera at different heights, and stabilizes the camera during vehicle motion. By consolidating these multiple functions into a single integrated motorized system rather than separate mechanisms, the patent improves ease of operation while managing device complexity through functional integration.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent introduces a control circuit as an intermediary between the user interface and the motor assembly. This intermediary layer processes user inputs and sensor data, then translates them into appropriate motor commands, thereby simplifying the user interface and improving ease of operation while containing the complexity within the automated control system rather than exposing it to the user.
3Stability of the object's composition
If suction cups and magnetic forces are used for attachment, then stability is improved, but ease of manufacture deteriorates due to specialized components
Solution Approach 1:
The attachment system is divided into separate functional modules: suction cup assemblies for adhering to smooth surfaces and magnetic attachment components for metallic surfaces. This segmentation allows the manufacturer to produce different attachment variants independently and assemble them into the final product, thereby improving stability across different vehicle surfaces while managing manufacturing complexity through modular production.
4Object-affected harmful factors
If streamlined design is implemented, then aerodynamics is improved, but manufacturing precision requirements increase
Solution Approach 1:
The aero arms are designed with curved, streamlined cross-sections that follow aerodynamic principles. The curved geometry reduces turbulence and drag force when the device is mounted on a moving vehicle. While curved surfaces do require manufacturing precision, the consistent radial symmetry of the streamlined cross-section simplifies the manufacturing process compared to arbitrary complex shapes, as it can be produced using rotational molding or CNC machining with radial tool paths.
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
Provides stable and automated camera movements, improving aerodynamics and reducing drag force while enabling remote control of camera angles and positions.
Implementation Method 1
pressure forces from a plurality of suction cups
Implementation Method 2
magnetic forces from a plurality of magnets
Data Source
AI summary
The vehicle attachable camera mount device is intended to provide users with an automated vehicle attachable camera mount that allows automated camera movements, while being stably attached to an outer surface of a vehicle. To accomplish this, the device utilizes pressure forces from a plurality of suction cups and/or magnetic forces from a plurality of magnets. A streamlined design of the device enables improved aerodynamics and reduced drag force. Further a plurality of motors and electrical components help with the rotational and vertical motion of the camera while being attached to a moving vehicle. More specifically, a user can wirelessly rotate the mounted camera and move the camera vertically up and down using a pre-programmed motherboard and an application. The application can be connected to the camera mount device through a remote-control device via Wi-Fi or Bluetooth.