Handheld gimbal

Abstract

The present disclosure relates to a handheld gimbal, which includes: a fixed bracket, a connecting bracket fixed on the fixed bracket, and a locking mechanism, wherein the connecting bracket is used to carry a shooting device, and the connecting bracket includes a connecting body and a first arm and a second arm extending along the two ends of the connecting body, wherein the first arm and the second arm cooperate to clamp the shooting device in a vertical direction; wherein, after the shooting device is assembled on the connecting bracket, the locking mechanism is used to lock the shooting device to the connecting bracket. The present disclosure designs a handheld gimbal that is easy to assemble a shooting device, and after the shooting device is assembled on the connecting bracket of the handheld gimbal, the shooting device is locked to the connecting bracket by a locking mechanism, which can ensure the stability of the shooting device assembled on the handheld gimbal and can meet the shooting needs of the user in any way.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present disclosure relates to the field of imaging technology, and in particular to a handheld gimbal. Background Art

[0002] The handheld gimbal is compact and easy to carry. It can be equipped with a small shooting device, such as a video camera, a still camera, a smart phone, etc., and can quickly and stably control the shooting device to maintain a certain posture when shooting on the move. However, the handheld gimbal on the market uses two clamping arms to clamp the shooting device, which can easily cause the shooting device to fall off the handheld gimbal during mobile shooting, thereby causing damage to the shooting device. Summary of the invention

[0003] In view of this, the present disclosure proposes a handheld gimbal for stably assembling a shooting device to solve the above technical problems.

[0004] In order to achieve the above objectives, the technical solution adopted by the present disclosure is:

[0005] According to an embodiment of the present disclosure, a handheld gimbal is provided, comprising: a fixed bracket, a connecting bracket fixed to the fixed bracket, and a locking mechanism, wherein the connecting bracket is used to carry a shooting device, the connecting bracket comprises a connecting body, and a first arm and a second arm are bent and extended along two ends of the connecting body, the first arm and the second arm cooperate to clamp the shooting device in a vertical direction;

[0006] Wherein, after the photographing device is assembled on the connecting frame, the locking mechanism is used to lock the photographing device on the connecting frame.

[0007] Furthermore, a limiting member is provided on the first arm for cooperating with the photographing device to limit the assembly direction of the photographing device on the connecting frame.

[0008] Furthermore, the limiting member includes limiting walls respectively bent and extended from two sides of the first arm; wherein the two limiting walls cooperate to limit the assembly direction of the shooting device on the connecting frame.

[0009] Furthermore, the limiting member includes a guide rail or a guide groove provided in the connecting frame, which is used to cooperate with the guide groove or the guide rail on the shooting device to limit the assembly direction of the shooting device on the connecting frame.

[0010] Furthermore, a convex rib is provided in the connecting frame for cooperating with a recessed portion on the photographing device so that the photographing device reaches a locking position.

[0011] Further, the locking mechanism includes a base, a connecting piece assembled on the base, and a knob connected to the connecting piece, the connecting piece is provided with a thread, and the first arm is provided with a connecting hole corresponding to the connecting piece;

[0012] Wherein, after the photographing device is assembled on the connecting frame, the connecting member passes through the base and the connecting hole and is screwed into the connecting portion of the photographing device through the knob, so that the photographing device is locked on the first arm.

[0013] Further, the locking mechanism comprises a locking pin provided on the first arm, and the first arm is provided with a connecting hole corresponding to the locking pin;

[0014] Wherein, after the photographing device is assembled on the connecting frame, the locking pin passes through the connecting hole under the action of external force to be inserted into the connecting portion of the photographing device, so that the photographing device is locked on the first arm.

[0015] Furthermore, the connecting frame is a silicone connecting frame.

[0016] Furthermore, the connecting frame is fixed to the fixing bracket through the connecting body and adhesive.

[0017] Furthermore, the fixing bracket includes a main body, a cover body assembled on the main body, and an electrical connection part provided on the cover body; wherein the connecting frame is fixed to the cover body.

[0018] Furthermore, the fixing bracket also includes a control circuit board arranged in the main body, and the electrical connection part is electrically connected to the control circuit board.

[0019] Furthermore, the connecting frame also includes a socket corresponding to the electrical connection part; wherein, after the connecting frame is fixed to the cover body, the electrical connection part protrudes from the socket into the connecting frame to communicate with the shooting device.

[0020] The technical solution provided by the embodiments of the present disclosure may include the following beneficial effects: the present disclosure designs a handheld gimbal that is easy to assemble with a shooting device, and after the shooting device is assembled on the connecting frame of the handheld gimbal, the shooting device is locked to the connecting frame through a locking mechanism, which can ensure the stability of the shooting device assembled on the handheld gimbal and can meet the user's shooting needs in any way.

[0021] It is to be understood that the foregoing general description and the following detailed description are exemplary and explanatory only and are not restrictive of the present disclosure. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0022] Figure 1is a structural schematic diagram of a handheld gimbal shown in an exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure;

[0023] Figure 2 is a schematic diagram of an exploded structure of a handheld gimbal shown in an exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure;

[0024] Figure 3 is a structural schematic diagram of a connecting frame of a handheld gimbal shown in an exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure;

[0025] Figure 4 This is a structural intention of a shooting device assembled on a handheld gimbal shown in an exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0026] The present disclosure will be described in detail below in conjunction with the specific embodiments shown in the accompanying drawings. However, these embodiments do not limit the present disclosure, and any structural, methodological, or functional changes made by a person skilled in the art based on these embodiments are all within the scope of protection of the present disclosure.

[0027] The terms used in this disclosure are for the purpose of describing specific embodiments only and are not intended to limit the disclosure. The singular forms of "a", "said" and "the" used in this disclosure and the appended claims are also intended to include plural forms unless the context clearly indicates otherwise. It should also be understood that the term "and / or" used herein refers to and includes any or all possible combinations of one or more associated listed items.

[0028] Some embodiments of the present disclosure are described in detail below in conjunction with the accompanying drawings. In the absence of conflict, the following embodiments and features in the embodiments may be combined with each other.

[0029] like Figure 1 As shown, the handheld gimbal 100 of the embodiment of the present disclosure includes: a fixing bracket 1, a connecting bracket 2 fixed on the fixing bracket 1, and a locking mechanism 3. The connecting bracket 2 is used to carry a shooting device 20, and the locking mechanism 3 is used to fix the shooting device 20 on the connecting bracket 2, so that the user can shoot at any angle during mobile shooting without worrying about the shooting device 20 falling off the handheld gimbal 100.

[0030] like Figures 1 to 3As shown, the connecting frame 2 includes a connecting body 23 and a first arm 21 and a second arm 22 extending from both ends of the connecting body 23, and the first arm 21 and the second arm 22 cooperate to clamp the camera device 20 in the vertical direction. The connecting body 23, the first arm 21 and the second arm 22 constitute a U-shaped accommodation space for accommodating the camera device 20. After the camera device 20 is assembled on the connecting frame 2, the locking mechanism 3 is used to lock the camera device 20 to the connecting frame 2. Specifically, the locking mechanism 3 is provided on the first arm 21, and is used to cooperate with the first arm 21 to lock the camera device 20 on the first arm 21, so that the camera device 20 is locked on the connecting frame 2. Of course, in another embodiment, the locking mechanism 3 can also be provided on the second arm 22.

[0031] In the following embodiments, a specific description is given by taking the locking mechanism 3 being arranged on the first arm 21 as an example.

[0032] Furthermore, a stopper is provided on the first arm 21 to cooperate with the camera 20 to limit the assembly direction of the camera 20 on the connecting frame 2. In the present disclosure, the stopper cooperates with the camera 20 to not only limit the assembly direction of the camera 20, but also cooperates with the first arm 21 and the second arm 22 to limit the assembly position of the camera 20, thereby preventing the camera 20 from being out of the assembly position or being installed crookedly.

[0033] like Figure 2 and Figure 3 As shown, in one embodiment, the limiting member may include limiting walls 211 respectively bent and extended from both sides of the first arm 21. The two limiting walls 211 cooperate to limit the assembly direction of the camera device 20 on the connecting frame 2. In this embodiment, the limiting wall 211 extends in a direction toward the second arm 22, and the two limiting walls 211 cooperate with the arm surface of the first arm 21 to form a U-shape, so that the camera device 20 is assembled in the U-shaped space, while limiting the assembly direction of the camera device 20.

[0034] The limiting wall 211 may be made of an elastic vertical wall structure. Specifically, the limiting wall 211 may be made of elastic plastic or elastic silicone, so that the wall surface of the limiting wall 211 is in elastic contact with the surface of the camera 20 and maintains a pressing force, thereby playing a role in initially stabilizing the camera 20, making it easier for users to assemble the camera 20.

[0035] Furthermore, a convex rib 24 is provided in the connecting frame 2 for cooperating with a recessed portion (not shown) on the camera 20; or a recessed portion is provided in the connecting frame 2 for cooperating with the convex rib 24 of the camera 20. When the convex rib 24 is cooperating with the recessed portion, the convex rib 24 can be in elastic contact with the camera 20 and provide a pressing force, that is, the camera 20 is determined to reach the locking position, and the camera 20 can be locked on the connecting frame 2 by the locking mechanism 3.

[0036] In another embodiment, the limiting member may further include a guide rail (not shown) or a guide groove (not shown) provided in the connecting frame 2, and the limiting member is used to cooperate with the guide groove (not shown) or the guide rail (not shown) on the photographing device 20 to limit the assembly direction of the photographing device 20 on the connecting frame 2. In this embodiment, when a guide rail is provided in the connecting frame 2, a guide groove is correspondingly provided on the photographing device 20; when a guide groove is provided in the connecting frame 2, a guide rail is correspondingly provided on the photographing device 20. Among them, when the guide rail cooperates with the guide groove, the photographing device 20 can be assembled in the connecting frame 2, so that the photographing device 20 can be assembled on the connecting frame 2.

[0037] Furthermore, a convex rib 24 is provided in the connecting frame 2 for cooperating with a recessed portion (not shown) on the photographing device 20; or a recessed portion is provided in the connecting frame 2 for cooperating with the convex rib 24 of the photographing device 20. When the convex rib 24 is matched with the recessed portion, it is determined that the photographing device 20 has reached the locking position, and at this time, the photographing device 20 can be locked on the connecting frame 2 by the locking mechanism 3.

[0038] like Figures 1 to 4 In one embodiment, the locking mechanism 3 includes a base 31, a connecting member 32 mounted on the base 31, and a knob 33 connected to the connecting member 32. The base 31 is matched with the first arm 21, the connecting member 32 is provided with a thread, the knob 33 is located on the side of the base 31 opposite to the first arm 21, the connecting member 32 passes through the base 31, and the first arm 21 is provided with a connecting hole 212 corresponding to the connecting member 32, so that the connecting member 32 passes through the connecting hole 212 to lock the camera 20, thereby preventing the camera 20 from sliding out in the reverse direction.

[0039] After the camera 20 is assembled on the connecting frame 2 (i.e., the camera 20 reaches the locked position), the connecting member 32 passes through the base 31 and the connecting hole 212 and is screwed into the connecting portion 201 of the camera 20 through the knob 33, so that the camera 20 is locked on the first arm 21. In this embodiment, the connecting portion 201 is a threaded hole on the camera 20 corresponding to the connecting member 32.

[0040] In another embodiment, the locking mechanism 3 includes a locking pin (not shown) provided on the first arm 21, and a connecting hole 212 corresponding to the locking pin is provided on the first arm 21. After the camera 20 is assembled on the connecting frame 2, the locking pin passes through the connecting hole 212 under the action of an external force to be inserted into the connecting portion 201 of the camera 20, so that the camera 20 is locked to the first arm 21. In this embodiment, the connecting portion 201 is a pin hole on the camera 20 corresponding to the locking pin. Specifically, the locking pin is an elastic locking pin, which can be locked to the camera 20 by pressing the locking pin, and can be withdrawn from the connecting portion 201 of the camera 20 by pressing the locking pin again.

[0041] In the present disclosure, the connecting frame 2 can preferably be a silicone connecting frame. Through the close fit between the silicone connecting frame and the shooting device 20, the connecting frame 2 can be elastically contacted with the shooting device 20 and maintain a clamping force to avoid scratching the surface of the shooting device 20. It can also play a shock-absorbing role for the shooting device 20 and enhance the shooting effect of the shooting device 20.

[0042] The connecting frame 2 is fixed to the fixed bracket 1 by the connecting body 23 in combination with glue, that is, the connecting frame 2 is fixed to the cover 12 of the fixed bracket 1 by glue. Of course, other parts of the connecting frame 2 can also be fixed by glue. In addition, the connecting frame 2 of the present disclosure can also be assembled on the fixed bracket 1 by interference fit so that the first arm 21 and / or the second arm 22 and / or the connecting body 23 are assembled, and then a part of the structure is further fixed by glue.

[0043] Further, the fixing bracket 1 of the present disclosure includes a main body 11, a cover 12 assembled on the main body 11, and an electrical connection portion 13 provided on the cover 12. The electrical connection portion 13 can be any type of communication interface, and the shooting device 20 has an electrical matching portion 202 that cooperates with the electrical connection portion 13 for communication connection. Among them, the connecting frame 2 is fixed to the cover 12, and the matching and fixing method of the connecting frame 2 and the cover 12 is as shown in the above embodiment, which will not be repeated here.

[0044] In the present disclosure, the main body 11 is provided with a first auxiliary arm 111 that is assembled or connected to the first arm 21, and a second auxiliary arm 112 that is assembled or connected to the second arm 22, so that the main body 11 has a accommodating space that matches the connecting frame 2.

[0045] The main body 11 includes a receiving cavity, and the fixing bracket 1 also includes a control circuit board 14 disposed in the main body 11. The control circuit board 14 is located in the receiving cavity, and the cover 12 is used to close the receiving cavity. The cover 12 is provided with an opening 121 corresponding to the electrical connection portion 13, so that the electrical connection portion 13 protrudes from the opening 121, and the electrical connection portion 13 is electrically connected to the control circuit board 14, so that data processing, sending control instructions to the shooting device 20, and other operations are performed through the control circuit board 14.

[0046] The connecting frame 2 also includes a socket 25 corresponding to the electrical connection portion 13. After the connecting frame 2 is fixed to the cover body 12, the electrical connection portion 13 protrudes from the socket 25 into the connecting frame 2 to communicate with the camera 20. In another embodiment, the connection port of the electrical connection portion 13 can be provided on the surface of the cover body 12, and the camera 20 is provided with a protruding communication interface (not shown). When the camera 20 is assembled on the connecting frame 2, the communication interface is inserted from the socket 25 into the electrical connection portion 13 to achieve communication connection.

[0047] Furthermore, the handheld gimbal 100 of the present disclosure may also include a control handle (not shown) connected to the main body 11, so that the user can hold it easily, and the control handle can be used to control the shooting of the shooting device 20. Of course, the handheld gimbal 100 can also be used to be assembled on other auxiliary shooting equipment, such as a tripod, a three-axis gimbal, etc.

[0048] The present invention discloses a handheld gimbal that is easy to assemble with a shooting device. After the shooting device is assembled on a connecting frame of the handheld gimbal, the shooting device is locked to the connecting frame through a locking mechanism, thereby ensuring the stability of the shooting device assembled on the handheld gimbal and satisfying the user's shooting needs in any manner.

[0049] Those skilled in the art will readily appreciate other embodiments of the present disclosure after considering the specification and practicing the disclosure disclosed herein. This application is intended to cover any modification, use or adaptation of the present disclosure, which follows the general principles of the present disclosure and includes common knowledge or customary techniques in the art that are not disclosed in the present disclosure. The specification and examples are intended to be exemplary only, and the true scope and spirit of the present disclosure are indicated by the claims of the present application.

[0050] It should be understood that the present disclosure is not limited to the exact structures that have been described above and shown in the drawings, and that various modifications and changes may be made without departing from the scope thereof. The scope of the present disclosure is limited only by the appended claims.

Claims

1. A handheld gimbal, characterized in that: include: A fixed bracket, a control handle or other auxiliary shooting equipment connected to the fixed bracket, a connecting frame fixed to the fixed bracket, and a locking mechanism, wherein the connecting frame is used to carry a shooting device, and the connecting frame includes a connecting body and a first arm and a second arm bent and extended along two ends of the connecting body, wherein the first arm and the second arm cooperate to clamp the shooting device in a vertical direction; The first arm is provided with a limiting member, the limiting member comprises limiting walls respectively bent and extended from the front and rear sides of the first arm, the limiting walls extend in a direction toward the second arm, and the two limiting walls cooperate with the arm surface of the first arm to form a U-shape, so that the camera device can be assembled in the U-shaped space, and the assembly direction of the camera device is limited to the left and right direction; the limiting walls are made of an elastic vertical wall structure; The connecting frame is provided with a convex rib for cooperating with a concave portion on the photographing device so that the photographing device reaches a locking position; The locking mechanism comprises a base, a connecting piece assembled on the base, and a knob connected to the connecting piece, the connecting piece is provided with a thread, and the first arm is provided with a connecting hole corresponding to the connecting piece; after the photographing device is assembled on the connecting frame, the connecting piece passes through the base and the connecting hole and is screwed into the connecting part of the photographing device through the knob, so that the photographing device is locked to the first arm; Alternatively, the locking mechanism includes a locking pin provided on the first arm, and a connecting hole corresponding to the locking pin is provided on the first arm; after the photographing device is assembled on the connecting frame, the locking pin penetrates the connecting hole under the action of an external force and is inserted into the connecting portion of the photographing device, so that the photographing device is locked on the first arm; Wherein, the locking pin is an elastic locking pin, and the locking pin is locked to the photographing device by pressing the locking pin, and the locking pin is withdrawn from the connecting portion of the photographing device by pressing the locking pin again.

2. The handheld gimbal according to claim 1, characterized in that: The connecting frame is a silicone connecting frame.

3. The handheld gimbal according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that: The connecting frame is fixed to the fixing bracket through the connecting body and adhesive.

4. The handheld gimbal according to claim 1, characterized in that: The fixing bracket comprises a main body, a cover body assembled on the main body, and an electrical connection part arranged on the cover body; wherein the connecting frame is fixed to the cover body.

5. The handheld gimbal according to claim 4, characterized in that: The fixing bracket also includes a control circuit board arranged in the main body, and the electrical connection part is electrically connected to the control circuit board.

6. The handheld gimbal according to claim 4, characterized in that: The connecting frame also includes a socket corresponding to the electrical connection part; wherein, after the connecting frame is fixed to the cover body, the electrical connection part protrudes from the socket into the connecting body to communicate with the shooting device.

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