Patent Application
20240406606
The present Application for Patent claims priority to and the benefit of pending Chinese Utility Model application No. 202321380573.2 filed Jun. 1, 2023, and hereby expressly incorporated by reference herein as if fully set forth below in its entirety and for all applicable purposes.
The present disclosure relates to the field of microphone equipment, in particular to a backpack microphone stand and recording system.
In typical filming setups, operators often hold a support rod with a recording microphone, a common device used for shooting, attached to stay close to the target, causing discomfort and fatigue during long-duration shoots or filming. For example, a recording microphone for broadcasting and television (e.g., Chinese patent application number: CN201821297949.2) may include a support rod, wherein one end is movably connected with a telescopic rod, one end of the telescopic rod away from the support rod is movably connected with a rotary connection port while the other end is inserted into the support rod. The interior of the rotary connection port is fixedly connected with a connecting shaft, its outer surface is sleeved with a movable rod fixing clamp with screws provided on the front. The microphone is subject to various limitations and drawbacks known in the existing art.
The following presents a summary of one or more implementations in order to provide a basic understanding of such implementations. This summary is not an extensive overview of all contemplated implementations and is intended to neither identify key or critical elements of all implementations nor delineate the scope of any or all implementations. Its sole purpose is to present some concepts of one or more implementations in a form as a prelude to the more detailed description that is presented later.
In order to solve the above problem, the present disclosure provides a backpack microphone stand that allows for easy operator use and convenient adjustment of the microphone angle of a microphone mounted on the microphone stand.
Additionally, the present disclosure provides a recording system that is easy to use and facilitates simple and convenient microphone angle adjustment.
In some aspects, the backpack microphone stand includes a support rod, an adjustment system, and a supporting component, wherein the supporting component, along with the adjustment mechanism, enables the operator to support the support rod, allowing rotational movement at the junction between the support rod and the adjustment system. The adjustment system controls vertical movement, facilitating pitch angle adjustment of the support rod and microphone height and angle modification.
In some aspects, a recording system includes a microphone, a recording device, and the backpack microphone stand. The operator uses a backpack mechanism, which works together with the supporting component, to support the support rod. By rotating the adjustment system, the support rod rotates through a transmission mechanism, enabling microphone angle and position adjustments.
The present disclosure has the advantages: by utilizing the support rod and backpack mechanism, the backpack microphone stand distributes weight to the shoulders, back, and chest of the operator, leaving one hand free for movement. The adjustment system allows control over the pitch motion of the support rod with the other hand, thus adjusting the microphone height. This eliminates the need to manually lift the support rod, significantly reducing operator workload and preventing hand fatigue.
In order to more clearly illustrate the embodiments of the present disclosure or the technical schemes in the prior art, the drawings used in the description of exemplary embodiments will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings in the following description are only examples of the present disclosure. For those ordinarily skilled in the art, other implementations can be obtained according to the structures shown in these drawings.
The implementation, functional features, and advantages of the present disclosure will be further described with reference to the accompanying drawings in conjunction with exemplary embodiments.
In the following, the technical schemes in the embodiments of the present disclosure will be clearly and completely described with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some examples rather than all embodiments of the present disclosure. Based on the embodiments in the present disclosure, all other embodiments obtained by those ordinarily skilled in the art without creative effort shall fall within the scope of the present disclosure.
It should be noted that all directional indications (such as up, down, left, right, front, back, etc.) in the embodiments of the present disclosure are only intended to describe a relative position relationship or a movement situation among components in a certain posture or orientation (as shown in the accompanying drawings). If the certain posture changes, the directional indications will also change accordingly.
In addition, descriptions referring to “first”, “second”, etc. in the present disclosure are only for descriptive purposes, and are not to be understood as indicating or implying their relative importance or implicitly indicating the number of indicated technical features. Therefore, the features defined as “first” and “second” can explicitly or implicitly include at least one of these features. In addition, “and/or” in the full text includes three schemes, for example, “A and/or B” includes a technical scheme of A, a technical scheme of B, and a technical scheme of both A and B. In addition, the technical schemes of each embodiment can be combined with each other, but they must be based on the implementation by those ordinarily skilled in the art. When the combination of technical schemes is contradictory or impossible, it should be considered that the combination of technical schemes does not exist and is not within the scope of protection claimed by the present disclosure.
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In some aspects, the combination of the support component 4 and the backpack mechanism 3 enables the operator to wear the backpack microphone stand. Moreover, since the support component 4 is rotatably connected to the support rod 1, it does not obstruct the rotation of the support rod 1 during operation. When using the backpack microphone stand, one hand of the operator can move freely, while the other hand only needs to hold the adjustment rod 21. There is no need to manually lift the support rod 1, thereby significantly reducing the operator's workload and preventing hand fatigue.
To adjust the angle of the microphone 7, the operator can rotate the adjusting rod 21, for example, by hand. This rotation of the adjusting rod 21 engages the transmission mechanism 22, which subsequently rotates the support rod 1 around its axis. As a result, the angle and position of the microphone 7 mounted on the support rod 1 can be controlled or adjusted. This feature enables the backpack microphone stand to achieve direction or orientation adjustment of the microphone 7 while minimizing strain on the operator's wrist.
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In an embodiment, the transmission components includes a transmission rope 224 and multiple pulleys 225 (e.g., two pulleys shown in the drawings). The pulleys 225 are movably arranged on both sides of the first connecting portion 221 or the second connecting portion 222. The ends of the transmission rope 224 can be respectively attached to the support rod 1 and the adjustment rod 21, while both sides of the middle portions of the transmission rope 224 can be supported by the pulleys 225. The pulleys 225 guide the movement of the transmission rope 224 and enable it to rotate without impeding its transmission. In some aspects, when the adjustment rod 21 rotates, one end of the transmission rope 224 attached to it is driven, thereby synchronously rotating the other end of the transmission rope 224, which in turn rotates the support rod 1. This mechanism converts the rotation (e.g., horizontal rotation) of the adjustment rod 21 into the rotation (e.g., axial rotation) of the support rod 1, enabling the adjustment of the microphone 7 direction along with the rotation of the support rod 1. This configuration simplifies and expedites the process of adjusting the microphone 7 direction or orientation, thereby enhancing the efficiency of sound recording.
In some aspects, the transmission rope 224 is set on the support rod 1 and the adjustment rod 21 as follows: the transmission rope 224 includes a first rope section 2241 and a second rope section 2242. One end of the first rope section 2241 is fixedly connected to one end of the second rope section 2242, and the fixed or connected end is attached to the adjustment rod 21. The other end of the first rope section 2241 is fixedly connected to the other end of the second rope section 2242, and the fixed or connected end is attached to the support rod 1. The middle portions of the first rope section 2241 and the second rope section 2242 pass through and are supported by the multiple pulleys 225.
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In an embodiment, the upper end of the adjustment rod 21 can be equipped with a disc 211 or turntable, which is movably connected to the upper end of the adjustment rod 21 through a universal joint. The first connecting portion 221 is rotatably fitted outside the disc 211, and one end of the first rope section 2241 and one end of the second rope section 2242 are fixedly attached to the disc 211. A bearing can be positioned between the first connecting portion 221 and the disc 211. The first annular groove 212 is located on the outer side of the disc 211, above the connection between the first connecting portion 221 and the disc 211. One end of the first rope section 2241 and one end of the second rope section 2242 are fixedly fitted inside the first annular groove 212. The universal joint facilitates controlling the relative angle between the adjustment rod 21 and the support rod 1, providing convenience and control over the adjustment rod 21. For instance, when the support rod 1 tilts upward during use, the adjustment rod 21 can stay in a vertical state.
In an embodiment, the backpack microphone stand can be further equipped with a first connecting component including a connecting part 12 and a locking part 13. The connecting part 12 can be movably fitted onto the support rod 1, while the locking part 13 is connected to the connecting part 12 to secure its attachment to the support rod 1. The first connecting portion 222 is rotatably fitted outside the connecting part 12, and the fixing point between the other end of the first rope section 2241 and the other end of the second rope section 2242 can be attached to the connecting part 12. In some aspects, a bearing can be positioned between the first connecting portion 222 and the connecting part 12. The second annular groove 11 is located on the outer side of the connecting part 12, and the fixing point between one end of the first rope section 2241 and the other end of the second rope section 2242 are fitted inside the second annular groove 11. The connection between the first connecting portion 222 and the connecting part 12 is situated between the second annular groove 11 and the locking part 13. In some aspects, the connecting part 12 is locked and secured on the support rod 1 by the locking part 13. By controlling the rotation of the adjustment rod 21, the adjustment rod 21 drives the connecting part 12 to rotate through the transmission rope 224, thereby rotating the support rod 1 and converting the rotation (e.g., horizontal rotation) of the adjustment rod 21 into the rotation (e.g., axial rotation) of the support rod 1. This facilitates easy control over the microphone direction and enhances the audio recording process.
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In some aspects, the support rod 41 and the support ring 42 can be indirectly and movably connected or directly and movably connected. When indirectly and movably connected, one end of the support rod 41 can be affixed with a triangular fork 43, and the other two ends of the triangular fork 43 are hinged to both sides of the support ring 42.
In an embodiment, the backpack microphone stand includes a second connecting component that is fitted onto the support rod 1, allowing the support component to be movably attached to it. Specifically, the structure of the second connecting component can be essentially the same as that of the first connecting component, and the annular groove may not be present on the second connecting component.
In an embodiment, the support rod 41 can be an extendable telescopic rod 44, which includes multiple interconnected rod bodies. Rotating any two rod bodies enables extension or contraction of the telescopic rod. The telescopic rod 44 offers the advantage of adjusting the length of the support rod 41 as needed, providing enhanced convenience during use.
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In some aspects, the backpack component 31 includes a backpack 311 and a first gear 312 (a first toothed disc) fixed to the former. On the end of the support rod 41 far away from the support ring 42, a second gear 45 (a second toothed disc) is provided. The angle adjustment component can be threaded onto the first gear 312 and the second gear 45, enabling them to engage. In an embodiment, when angle adjustment is required, the angle adjustment component 32 can be rotated to loosen the engagement between the first gear 312 and the second gear 45. This allows the support rod 41 to rotate relative to the backpack 311, facilitating adjustment of the support rod's inclination angle. Once the desired angle is achieved, the angle adjustment component 32 is reversed to tighten the engagement between the first gear 312 and the second gear 45, ensuring a secure connection.
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To adjust the inclination angle between the support rod 41 and the backpack 311, the angle adjustment component 32 is loosened, allowing the second gear 45 to rotate relative to the first gear 312. Subsequently, the angle adjustment component 32 is tightened. For instance, when individuals of varying body sizes wear the backpack 311, it may result in different inclinations. Thus, by adjusting the rotation angle of the second gear 45 and the first gear 312, the inclination of the support rod 41 can be further adjusted to ensure optimal audio recording to accommodate operators of different body sizes.
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In an embodiment, the counterweight bracket 6 can be detachably secured to the other end of the support rod 1 using a locking ring 63.
In an embodiment, interfaces can be present at both ends of the support rod 1, allowing electrical connection between them through the interior of the support rod. Communication lines for the interfaces are set inside the support rod. The interface of the support rod 1 corresponding to the end of the counterweight bracket serves as an audio interface for connecting an external recording device. The interface at the other end of the support rod 1, corresponding to the mounting position, serves as an interface for connecting an external microphone 7.
Furthermore, this embodiment provides a recording structure, which includes a microphone 7 detachably secured to the mounting position, a microphone support, and a recording device electrically connected to the microphone 7. The recording device can be a camera with recording functionality or any existing recording device.
The above are only the exemplary embodiments of the present disclosure and are not intended to limit the present disclosure. Any modification, equivalent substitution and improvement made within the spirit and principle of the present disclosure should fall within the protection scope of the present disclosure.
The terminology used herein is for the purpose of describing particular examples only and is not intended to be limiting. As used herein, the singular forms “a”, “an” and “the” are intended to include the plural forms as well, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise. It will be further understood that the terms “comprises”, “comprising,”, “includes” and/or “including”, when used herein, specify the presence of stated features, integers, processes, operations, elements, and/or components, but do not preclude the presence or addition of one or more other features, integers, processes, operations, elements, components, and/or groups thereof.
Any reference to an element herein using a designation e.g., “first,” “second,” and so forth does not generally limit the quantity or order of those elements. Rather, these designations are used herein as a convenient way of distinguishing between two or more elements or instances of an element. Thus, a reference to first and second elements does not mean that only two elements can be employed, or that the first element must precede the second element.
Within the present disclosure, the word “exemplary” is used to mean “serving as an example, instance, or illustration.” Any implementation or aspect described herein as “exemplary” is not necessarily to be construed as preferred or advantageous over other aspects of the disclosure. Likewise, the term “aspects” does not require that all aspects of the disclosure include the discussed feature, advantage, or mode of operation. The term “coupled” is used herein to refer to the direct or indirect electrical or other communicative coupling between two structures. Also, the term “approximately” means within ten percent of the stated value.
The previous description of the disclosure is provided to enable any person skilled in the art to make or use the disclosure. Various modifications to the disclosure will be readily apparent to those skilled in the art, and the generic principles defined herein may be applied to other variations without departing from the spirit or scope of the disclosure. Thus, the disclosure is not intended to be limited to the examples described herein but is to be accorded the widest scope consistent with the principles and novel features disclosed herein.
| Number | Date | Country | Kind |
|---|---|---|---|
| 202321380573.2 | Jun 2023 | CN | national |
