Electronic Equipment Mounting Post With Weather-Protected Computing Base
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing camera mounting systems for outdoor environments, such as driving ranges and golf courses, face challenges in ensuring the stability, protection from weather conditions, and ease of installation, while also requiring efficient data processing capabilities due to the increasing sophistication of cameras and the need for local computing power.
Innovation Solution
A post system comprising a base, tube mast, and camera mount with integrated computing equipment protected by a cabinet, featuring adjustable attachment members, flanges for stability, and ventilation/cooling systems, allowing for easy installation and maintenance, and distributed computing.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Power
If computing equipment is placed outdoors near cameras, then local processing power is improved, but the equipment is exposed to weather conditions causing damage
Solution Approach 1:
The computing equipment is nested inside the base structure of the post system. The base contains an equipment compartment that houses the computing equipment, positioning it within the protected structure rather than exposing it externally. This nesting approach allows the equipment to benefit from the structural protection of the base while maintaining functional proximity to the cameras for local processing.
Solution Approach 2:
The base structure serves as an intermediary between the outdoor environment and the computing equipment. It provides a protective barrier that shields the equipment from weather conditions while still allowing the system to function outdoors. The base acts as a mediator that enables the equipment to operate in an outdoor setting without direct exposure to harmful environmental factors.
2Reliability
If the post structure is made sturdy and stable, then reliability is improved, but the installation complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The post system is segmented into distinct modular components: the base with equipment compartment, the tube mast, the camera mount, and adjustable attachment members. This segmentation allows each component to be manufactured, tested, and installed independently, simplifying the overall installation process while maintaining the structural integrity and stability of the complete assembly.
Solution Approach 2:
The post system incorporates adjustable attachment members that allow for dynamic adjustment during installation to ensure proper vertical alignment and stability. The adjustable flanges and mounting mechanisms enable the structure to be adapted to different installation conditions, making the installation process more straightforward while ensuring reliable and stable operation once installed.
3Stability of the object's composition
If the base is made heavier for stability, then post stability is improved, but transportation and installation difficulty increases
Solution Approach 1:
The base is designed with local quality optimization, concentrating weight in the lower portion where it provides maximum stabilizing effect. The equipment compartment and attachment members are positioned to create a low center of gravity, enhancing stability without requiring excessive overall weight. This strategic distribution of mass improves stability while minimizing transportation and installation difficulties.
Data Source
AI summary
A post for mounting electronic equipment includes: a base configured to hold computing equipment; a mount configured to hold the electronic equipment; a tube mast comprising a first portion configured to connect with the base and a second portion configured to connect with the mount, wherein the tube mast is configured to receive wiring that passes through the tube mast from the computing equipment to the electronic equipment; and a cabinet configured to enclose the base and the computing equipment to protect the computing equipment from exposure to weather. The first portion of the tube mast can include one or more hinges that allow the tube mast to fold relative to the base. The base can include at least one through hole, and the second portion of the tube mast can include at least one ventilation hole, to provide passive cooling of the computing equipment.