Patent Application
20240218961
This application is based upon and claims priority to Chinese Patent Applications No. 202223605917.3 filed on Dec. 29, 2022 and No. 202310013533.2 filed on Jan. 5, 2023, the entire contents of which are incorporated herein by reference.
The present application relates to the technical field of photographic accessories, and in particular to a gimbal and a photographic device stand.
With the development of social media, photographic devices such as digital single lens reflex (DSLR) cameras and mobile phones are increasingly appearing in people's daily lives. Photographic accessories play a crucial role in the quality of the photographic work. In shooting operations, the photographic device is stabilized through a gimbal and a tripod. The photographic device is mounted on the gimbal, and the gimbal is rotatably mounted on the tripod and can drive the photographic device to rotate relative to the tripod so as to adjust the shooting angle.
A precise shooting angle is important for further improving the quality of photographic works. However, at present, the adjustment range of the shooting angle and the assembly and disassembly of gimbals and photographic devices are limited.
In order to solve the above technical problem, the present disclosure provides a gimbal and a photographic device stand.
A first aspect of the present disclosure provides a gimbal, including:
In the technical solution of the gimbal, during use, the photographic device is connected to the external connection portion of the base. The tilt body is rotated relative to the first connection rod so as to drive the base and the photographic device to tilt. The second connection rod is rotated relative to the pan body so as to drive the tilt mechanism, the base, and the photographic device to pan. The fixed body is rotated relative to the third connection rod so as to drive the pan mechanism, the tilt mechanism, the base, and the photographic device to rotate spherically. The design enables control of the orientation of the photographic device from multiple directions and adjustment of the shooting angle of the photographic device, so as to improve the quality of the photographic work.
A second aspect of the present disclosure provides a gimbal, including:
In the technical solution gimbal, when it is not necessary to use the screwdriver for assembly and disassembly, the rocker arm serves as a rotating rod for the tilt body. For example, the rocker arm is swung to adjust the tilt angle of the photographic device mounted on the tilt body. The functional assembly of the rocker arm is detachable from the tilt body, and the functional assembly includes the handle and the screwdriver bit. Thus, when the functional assembly is detached from the tilt body, the handle and the screwdriver bit can be combined to form a screwdriver for assembly and disassembly. Therefore, the gimbal can adjust the shooting angle of the photographic device without the need for an external device, and can provide a tool for assembly and disassembly.
A third aspect of the present disclosure provides a photographic device stand, including:
In the technical solution of the photographic device stand, during use, the photographic device is connected to the external connection portion of the base. The tilt body is rotated relative to the first connection rod so as to drive the base and the photographic device to tilt. The second connection rod is rotated relative to the pan body so as to drive the tilt mechanism, the base, and the photographic device to pan. The fixed body is rotated relative to the third connection rod so as to drive the pan mechanism, the tilt mechanism, the base, and the photographic device to rotate spherically. The design enables control of the orientation of the photographic device from multiple directions and adjustment of the shooting angle of the photographic device, so as to improve the quality of the photographic work.
A fourth aspect of the present disclosure provides a photographic device stand, including:
In the technical solution of the photographic device stand, when it is not necessary to use the screwdriver for assembly and disassembly, the rocker arm serves as a rotating rod for the tilt body. For example, the rocker arm is swung to adjust the tilt angle of the photographic device mounted on the tilt body. The functional assembly of the rocker arm is detachable from the tilt body, and the functional assembly includes the handle and the screwdriver bit. Thus, when the functional assembly is detached from the tilt body, the handle and the screwdriver bit can be combined to form a screwdriver for assembly and disassembly.
To describe the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present application or in the prior art more clearly, the following briefly describes the drawings required for describing the embodiments or the prior art. Apparently, the drawings in the following description show some embodiments of the present application, and those of ordinary skill in the art may still derive other drawings from these drawings without creative efforts.
The typical implementations embodying the features and advantages of the present disclosure are described in detail below. It should be understood that the present disclosure may have various changes in different implementations, which do not depart from the scope of the present disclosure. The description and drawings herein are essentially used for the purpose of explanation, rather than to limit the present disclosure.
In addition, terms such as “first” and “second” are used merely for a descriptive purpose, and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance, or implicitly indicating the number of indicated technical features. Therefore, the features defined by “first” and “second” can explicitly or implicitly include one or more features. In the description of the present disclosure, “multiple” means two or more, unless otherwise specifically defined.
In the description of the present disclosure, it should be noted that, unless otherwise clearly specified and defined, meanings of terms “arrange”, “mount”, “connected to”, “connected to”, and “communicate” should be understood in a board sense. For example, the connection may be a fixed connection, a removable connection, or an integral connection; may be a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; may be a direct connection or an indirect connection by using an intermediate medium; or may be intercommunication between two components. Those of ordinary skill in the art may understand specific meanings of the foregoing terms in the present disclosure based on a specific situation.
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During use of the gimbal 10, the photographic device is connected to the external connection portion 110 of the base 100. The tilt body 210 is rotated relative to the first connection rod 220 so as to drive the base 100 and the photographic device to tilt. The second connection rod 320 is rotated relative to the pan body 310 so as to drive the tilt mechanism 200, the base 100, and the photographic device to pan. The fixed body 410 is rotated relative to the third connection rod 420 so as to drive the pan mechanism 300, the tilt mechanism 200, the base 100, and the photographic device to rotate spherically. The design enables control of the orientation of the photographic device from multiple directions and adjustment of the shooting angle of the photographic device, so as to improve the quality of the photographic work.
It should be noted that a rotation direction of the tilt body 210 is defined as a first direction (as indicated by the T arrow in
Specifically, in this embodiment, the first direction and the second direction are perpendicular to each other (a length direction of the first connection rod 220 is perpendicular to a length direction of the second connection rod 320). In an ideal state, the first direction is perpendicular to a horizontal plane, and the second direction is parallel to the horizontal plane.
Understandably, the design of the first direction perpendicular to the horizontal plane and the second direction parallel to the horizontal plane refer to a state where the second connection rod 320 is perpendicular to the horizontal plane (the first connection rod 220 is parallel to the horizontal plane). When the spherical mechanism 400 drives the pan mechanism 300, the tilt mechanism 200, and the base 100 to rotate to other state, the first direction and the second direction are still perpendicular to each other, but the first direction is not perpendicular to the horizontal plane, and the second direction is not parallel to the horizontal plane.
It should also be noted that the tilt body 210 is rotatable for 0-180º in the first direction relative to the first connection rod 220 (i.e. the first connection rod 220 is rotatable for 0-180° in the first direction relative to the tilt body 210). The pan body 310 is rotatable for 0-360° in the second direction relative to the second connection rod 320 (i.e. the second connection rod 320 is rotatable for 0-360° in the second direction relative to the pan body 310).
Furthermore, as shown in
In an embodiment, as shown in
Therefore, the damping of the groove 211 on the two ends of the first connection rod 220 can be reduced to adjust a tilt angle (i.e., an angle in the first direction) of the tilt body 210, the base 100, and the external photographic device when needed. Alternatively, the damping of the groove 211 on the two ends of the first connection rod 220 can be increased to fix the tilt angle (i.e., the angle in the first direction) of the tilt body 210, the base 100, and the external photographic device when the position relationship between the tilt body 210 and the first connection rod 220 needs to be fixed.
It should be noted that there are many ways, such as bolt fixation and buckle fixation, to control the damping of the left side wall and the right side wall of the groove 211 on the two ends of the first connection rod 220.
Specifically, in this embodiment, the tilt mechanism 200 includes first control element 230. The first control element 230 is connected to an outer side wall of the tilt body 210 and configured to control the damping of the left side wall and/or the right side wall on the first connection rod 220. For example, the user can control the first control element 230 to rotate clockwise (or counterclockwise if needed, without limitation), so as to move the first control element 230 toward the first connection rod 220, thereby increasing the damping of the groove 211 on the ends of the first connection rod 220. On the contrary, the user can control the first control element 230 to rotate in an opposite direction so as to move the first control element 230 away from the first connection rod 220, thereby reducing the damping of the groove 211 on the ends of the first connection rod 220.
It should also be noted that the base 100 is connected to the tilt body 210. When it is necessary to adjust the tilt angle of the photographic device (i.e. the angle in the first direction), the first connection rod 220 is not rotated itself. In fact, the tilt body 210 is rotated relative to the first connection rod 220, so as to drive the base 100 and the photographic device to rotate together.
In an embodiment, as shown in
Therefore, the second control element 330 can be moved away from the second connection rod 320 so as to reduce or eliminate an abutting force (i.e. damping) between the second control element 330 and the second connection rod 320. This design facilitates adjusting the angle of the second connection rod 320, the tilt mechanism 200, the base 100, and the external photographic device in the second direction. Of course, the second control element 330 can also be moved close to the second connection rod 320 so as to increase the abutting force (i.e. damping) between the second control element 330 and the second connection rod 320. This design facilitates fixing the angle of the second connection rod 320, the tilt mechanism 200, the base 100, and the external photographic device in the second direction after adjustment.
Specifically, in this embodiment, the second control element 330 penetrates a portion of the pan body 310, and is bolted with the pan body 310. The design facilitates the movement of the second control element 330 relative to the pan body 310. In addition, the design can also maintain the constraint on the second control element 330 after the second control element 330 is disengaged from the second connection rod 320, so as to avoid the separation of the second control element 330 from the pan body 310, thereby facilitating subsequent operations.
Furthermore, as shown in
It should be noted that during the mounting and use of the gimbal 10, the photographic device is located at an upper end of the base 100, the base 100 is located at an upper end of the tilt mechanism 200, the tilt mechanism 200 is located at an upper end of the pan mechanism 300, the pan mechanism 300 is located at an upper end of the spherical mechanism 400, and the spherical mechanism 400 is located at an upper end of the external stand. Therefore, the two second protrusions 321 of the second connection rod 320 can effectively support the first connection rod 220 and drive the first connection rod 220, the tilt mechanism 200, the base 100, and the external photographic device to rotate together during the rotation process of the second connection rod 320.
Understandably, when it is necessary to adjust a pan angle of the photographic device (i.e. an angle in the second direction), the pan body 310 is not rotated itself. In fact, the second connection rod 320 is rotated relative to the pan body 310 so as to drive the tilt mechanism 200, the base 100, and the photographic device to rotate together.
Furthermore, a mark (not shown in the figure) may be provided on the second connection rod 320, and a scale (not shown in the figure) may be provided on a periphery of the pan body 310. When the photographic device is rotated in the second direction, the mark is rotated accordingly, corresponding to the scale, to display a rotation angle in real time. The scale on the periphery of the pan body 310 is 0-360°.
In an embodiment, as shown in
Therefore, the fixed body 410 is rotatable along a spherical surface of the spherical head 440, thereby flexibly adjusting the orientation of the fixed body 410, the pan mechanism 300, the tilt mechanism 200, the base 100, and the photographic device.
The end of the fixed body 410 facing the third connection rod 420 is provided with socket 412. The maximum diameter d of the socket 412 is smaller than the diameter D of the spherical head 440. The design facilitates the rotation of the spherical head 440 with the third connection rod 420, and also prevents the spherical head 440 from detaching from the holding space 411 at the socket 412, improving the flexibility and stability of the spherical mechanism 400.
Understandably, larger maximum diameter d of the socket 412 indicates a greater rotational space formed for the third connection rod 420, and a larger rotation range of the spherical head 440 and the third connection rod 420 relative to the fixed body 410, that is, a larger rotation range of the fixed body 410 with the pan mechanism 300, the tilt mechanism 200, the base 100, and the photographic device.
In an embodiment, as shown in
It should be noted that the guide groove may be straight or curved, and its shape can be adjusted by the user when needed. Specifically, in this embodiment, the guide groove 413 is straight.
It should also be noted that in this embodiment, the lower end of the third connection rod 420 is connected to a flat plate, and a lower end of the flat plate can be placed on a desktop.
In an embodiment, as shown in
In an embodiment, as shown in
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Furthermore, the support frame 20 includes support seat 21 and support leg 22. The support seat 21 is connected below a second external connection end, and one end of each of the support legs 22 is rotatably connected to the support seat 21.
In the present disclosure, the positional and structural relationships between the components of the photographic device stand 1 in operation are further explained as follows.
A preparation process is performed. The end of the third connection rod 420 away from the spherical head 440 is fixed with the support frame 20 (generally, the third connection rod 420 is partially inserted into a connection hole of the support frame 20). The positions of the support legs 22 are adjusted so as to adjust the height and position of the gimbal 10. The photographic device is placed at the connection portion. The two clamping elements are controlled to move close to each other to grip an outer side wall of the photographic device, thereby firmly securing the photographic device to the gimbal 10.
The tilt angle is adjusted. The first control element 230 is rotated to reduce the damping of the groove 211 on the ends of the first connection rod 220. The user can rotate the tilt body 210 along the first direction with the first connection rod 220 as the axis (understandably, the user can also rotate the base 100 and the photographic device so as to adjust the tilt angle). When a target angle is reached, the first control element 230 is rotated in an opposite direction to fix the position of the tilt body 210 relative to the first connection rod 220. Thus, the adjustment of the tilt angle is completed.
The pan angle is rotated. The second control element 330 is rotated to move away from the second connection rod 320, so as to reduce or eliminate the damping of the second control element 330 on the second connection rod 320. The user can rotate the second connection rod 320 in the second direction (understandably, the user can also rotate the tilt mechanism 200, the base 100, and the photographic device to adjust the pan angle). When a target angle is reached (the adjustment can be assisted by observing the scale corresponding to the mark), the second control element 330 is rotated in an opposite direction, such that the second control element 330 moves toward the second connection rod 320. The damping of the second control element 330 on the second connection rod 320 is increased to fix the position of the second connection rod 320 relative to the pan body 310. Thus, the adjustment of the pan angle is completed.
A spherical angle is adjusted. The lever 432 is rotated toward the unlocking position to reduce the compression force of the fixed ring 431 on the fixed body 410, so as to reduce the damping of the inner side wall of the fixed body 410 on the spherical head 440. The user can rotate the fixed body 410 relative to the spherical head 440 (understandably, the user can also rotate the pan mechanism 300, the tilt mechanism 200, the base 100, and the photographic device to adjust the spherical angle). The user can also control the third connection rod 420 to move along the guide groove 413 (in fact, due to the fixed connection between the third connection rod 420 and the support frame, the guide groove 413 is controlled to move along the third connection rod 420). When a target position is reached, the lever 432 is rotated toward the locking position to increase the compression force of the fixed ring 431 on the fixed body 410. The damping of the inner side wall of the fixed body 410 on the spherical head 440 is increased so as to fix the position of the fixed body 410 relative to the spherical head 440. Thus, the spherical angle adjustment is completed.
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The rocker arm 3 is configured to control the gimbal body 2 to rotate, so as to change the perspective of the photographic device. Specifically, a free end of the rocker arm 3 (i.e. an end away from the gimbal body 2) is configured to be gripped by the user. When the user grips the rocker arm 3, the rocker arm 3 can be driven to swing relative to the gimbal body 2, and the rocker arm 3 swings to change the shooting angle of the photographic device mounted on the gimbal body 2. The gimbal body 2 includes at least one of the base 100, the tilt mechanism 200, the pan mechanism 300, and the spherical mechanism 400 in the first embodiment. In this embodiment, for example, if the gimbal body 2 includes at least the tilt mechanism 200, the rocker arm 3 is connected to the tilt body 210 and configured to control the tilt body 210 to tilt around the first connection rod 220.
The rocker arm 3 is detachable from the gimbal body 2. When the rocker arm 3 is detached from the gimbal body 2, it can be used as a screwdriver tool. The screwdriver tool is configured to disassemble and assemble screw parts on the gimbal body 2 or on other device, achieving rapid assembly and disassembly without the need for an external tool.
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The end cover 3001 is configured to close the mounting chamber 3002. The end cover 3001 is detachable from the functional assembly 5 to open the mounting chamber 3002, allowing the screwdriver bit 301 stored in the mounting chamber 3002 to be mounted in the mounting port 3003b. Understandably, in some embodiments, the rocker arm 3 may not be provided with the end cover 3001. When the screwdriver bit 301 is not needed, the screwdriver bit 301 stored in the mounting chamber 3002 is always exposed to the mounting chamber 3002. Obviously, when the rocker arm 3 is provided with the end cover 3001, the end cover can prevent the screwdriver bit 301 from oxidizing and rusting. Therefore, the end cover 3001 provided for the rocker arm 3 can achieve a better usage effect.
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The handle 6 is configured to be adjusted to achieve the rotation of the gimbal body 2, thereby indirectly adjusting the shooting angle of the photographic device. Specifically,
The handle 6 is further configured to hold the screwdriver bit 301. The handle 6 is provided with the mounting chamber 3002 and the mounting port 3003b. The handle 6 is provided with opening 3000 for the screwdriver bit 301 to enter and exit the mounting chamber 3002. An end of the handle 6 away from the opening 3000 is provided with the mounting port 3003b to achieve the mounting of the screwdriver bit 301.
In an embodiment, one of the mounting chamber 3002 and the screwdriver bit 301 is provided with a first magnet (not shown in the figure), and the other is provided with a second magnet (not shown in the figure). The first magnet is magnetically connected to the second magnet. One of the first magnet and the second magnet may be iron, and the other may be a magnet. The first magnet and the second magnet may also be two unlike magnets, respectively. Understandably, the screwdriver bit 301 can be magnetically attracted to an inner wall of the mounting chamber 3002. Specifically, the plurality of screwdriver bits 301 can be magnetically attracted to the inner wall of the mounting chamber 3002 around the handle 6. Obviously, the magnetic connection between the screwdriver bits 301 and the handle 6 is intended to facilitate the removal and placement of the screwdriver bits 301. In other embodiments, the screwdriver bits 301 may also be arranged in the mounting chamber 3002 through other means, and there may also be only one screwdriver bit 301 provided.
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In an embodiment, a peripheral side of the other end of the end cover 3001 is retracted to form connection portion 3001a. The connection portion 3001a is configured to connect the handle 6. A peripheral side of the connection portion 3001a is provided with first screw thread 3001d to thread the end cover 3001 with the handle 6. In other embodiments, the end cover 3001 may not be provided with the connection portion 3001a.
Specifically, the connection portion 3001a is provided with limiting groove 3001b to hold the screwdriver bit 301. Since there may be a plurality of screwdriver bits 301 and the screwdriver bits 301 may be roughly hexagonal, there may be a plurality of limiting grooves 3001b and the limiting grooves 3001b may be provided with a hexagonal cross-section. The limiting grooves 3001b are spaced on an outer side of the connection portion 3001a to hold the plurality of screwdriver bits 301. In other embodiments, the connection portion 3001a may not be provided with the limiting grooves 3001b, and other method may be used to arrange the screwdriver bits 301 in the handle 6.
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The sleeve rod 3003 is provided with the screwdriver mounting element 3003a The screwdriver mounting element 3003a is configured to mount the screwdriver bit 301. More specifically, one of two ends of the screwdriver mounting element 3003a is detachably connected to the handle 6 to separate the screwdriver mounting element 3003a from the gimbal 10, and the other is provided with the mounting port 3003b to mount the screwdriver bit 301. It should be noted that when the screwdriver mounting element 3003a independent of the gimbal 10 is provided with the screwdriver bit 301 to form the screwdriver tool, since the screwdriver mounting element 3003a is shorter than the handle 6, the screwdriver tool is easy to use. In other embodiments, the sleeve rod 3003 may be connected to the screwdriver mounting element 3003a through other means.
In this embodiment, when it is not necessary to use the screwdriver for assembly and disassembly, the rocker arm 3 serves as a rotating rod for the gimbal body 2 of the gimbal 10. For example, the rocker arm 3 is swung to adjust the shooting angle of the photographic device mounted on the gimbal body 2. The functional assembly 5 of the rocker arm 3 is detachable from the gimbal body 2, and the functional assembly 5 includes the handle 6 and the screwdriver bit 301. Thus, when the functional assembly 5 is detached from the gimbal body 2, the handle 6 and the screwdriver bit 301 can be combined to form a screwdriver for assembly and disassembly. Therefore, the gimbal 10 can adjust the shooting angle of the photographic device without the need for an external device, and can provide a tool for assembly and disassembly.
The present disclosure is described above with reference to several typical implementations. It should be understood that the terms used herein are intended for illustration, rather than limiting. The present disclosure may be specifically implemented in many forms without departing from the spirit or essence of the present disclosure. Therefore, it should be understood that the above embodiments are not limited to any of the above-mentioned details, but should be broadly interpreted according to the spirit and scope defined by the appended claims. Therefore, any changes and modifications falling within the claims or the equivalent scope thereof should be covered by the appended claims.
| Number | Date | Country | Kind |
|---|---|---|---|
| 202223605917.3 | Dec 2022 | CN | national |
| 202310013533.2 | Jan 2023 | CN | national |
