A stabilizer

Abstract

The stabilizer comprises a main body, a microphone module and a light supplement lamp module, the main body comprises an adjusting mechanism and a handheld part, the adjusting mechanism is rotatably connected with the handheld part, a fixing assembly is arranged on the adjusting mechanism, and the fixing assembly is used for fixing a shooting device; the microphone module is arranged in the adjusting mechanism, the light supplement lamp module is arranged on the adjusting mechanism, and the lens of the shooting device, the sound receiving opening of the microphone module and the light emitting surface of the light supplement lamp module are consistent in direction. The stabilizer, the microphone and the light supplement lamp are configured as a whole, so that the stabilizer has more functions to meet the use needs in more shooting scenes. The carrying of accessories is reduced, the connection of accessories is reduced, the entanglement problem between connection lines is avoided, the burden of the user during shooting is reduced, and a better use experience is brought to the user.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to the field of shooting auxiliary equipment technology, and more particularly to a stabilizer. Background Technology

[0002] A stabilizer is a tool used to improve the stability of handheld video recording, solving the problem of shaky or blurry footage caused by camera shake. As people increasingly use video recording devices to document their daily lives, the demands for handheld shooting are also growing, such as the need to record audio while filming video, and the need for supplemental lighting in low-light environments.

[0003] Because some video recording devices lack audio recording capabilities, and the built-in microphones of most video recording devices often capture noise exceeding human voice in many scenarios, external microphones are typically used. During shooting, the video recording device is connected to the external microphone for audio recording, and in low-light environments such as at night, a supplementary lighting device is connected next to the video recording device for illumination. Therefore, users often need to carry stabilizers, microphones, supplementary lighting devices, and other commonly used accessories when shooting outdoors. However, carrying numerous accessories is inconvenient and makes it easy to forget necessary items, resulting in unmet shooting needs in certain scenarios.

[0004] Furthermore, when a camera is connected to the stabilizer, it's necessary to connect an external microphone to the camera, or simultaneously connect an external microphone to the camera and a supplementary lighting device nearby. The connection cables between the external microphone and the camera, and between the supplementary lighting device and the camera, can interfere with the stabilizer's movement and normal operation. Moreover, the camera also needs to be connected to the stabilizer via a cable, and these cables can easily become tangled with the connection cable between the camera and the stabilizer. This makes connecting and storing the stabilizer and external accessories inconvenient, resulting in cumbersome use and a poor user experience. Summary of the Invention

[0005] In view of this, in order to overcome the shortcomings of the prior art, the present invention proposes a stabilizer that integrates radio recording and supplementary lighting functions.

[0006] The stabilizer includes a main body, a microphone module, and a fill light module. The main body includes an adjustment mechanism and a handheld component. The adjustment mechanism is rotatably connected to the handheld component. A fixing component is provided on the adjustment mechanism for fixing the shooting equipment.

[0007] The microphone module is housed within the adjustment mechanism, and the fill light module is mounted on the adjustment mechanism. The lens of the shooting device, the microphone module's sound-receiving port, and the fill light module's light-emitting surface face the same direction. When using the stabilizer of this invention to fix the shooting device for filming, the microphone module records audio and transmits the audio signal to the shooting device, thus meeting the recording requirements. The fill light module is provided to meet the lighting needs of the shooting device during filming, satisfying the need for filming in low-light environments. It also allows the microphone module to be aimed at the subject for recording audio, and the fill light module to be aimed at the subject for lighting. Therefore, by integrating the microphone module and fill light module onto the stabilizer, the stabilizer possesses both audio recording and lighting functions to meet more of the shooting device's needs, reducing the number of accessories required for stabilizer use, making the stabilizer easier to use, and providing a better user experience.

[0008] The adjustment mechanism includes a pitch arm with a first receiving cavity. The microphone module is disposed within the first receiving cavity, and a second receiving cavity is formed on the side of the pitch arm, with the fill light module disposed within the second receiving cavity. The microphone module and fill light module being positioned on the pitch arm ensure that the orientation adjustment range of the microphone module's sound pickup port and the fill light module's light-emitting surface matches the orientation adjustment range of the camera lens. This allows the microphone module and fill light module to remain aligned with the subject after the camera lens is adjusted, maintaining good sound pickup and fill light effects.

[0009] Specifically, the pitch arm includes a housing and a cover, the microphone module includes a microphone PCB and a microphone head, a first receiving cavity is formed on the housing, the microphone PCB is electrically connected to the microphone head, the microphone PCB and the microphone head are disposed in the first receiving cavity, and the cover is fitted onto the housing to cover the first receiving cavity.

[0010] The first receiving cavity has a mounting groove on its side wall, and the mounting groove has multiple through holes. The microphone is wholly or partially accommodated in the mounting groove. The mounting groove allows the microphone to be stably installed in a fixed position within the first receiving cavity.

[0011] In some embodiments, the adjustment mechanism is further provided with a connection port, through which the microphone module is connected to the shooting device to transmit the audio signal transmitted by the microphone module to the shooting device.

[0012] The supplementary lighting module includes a supplementary lighting PCB, a light-emitting component, and a light-transmitting component. The supplementary lighting PCB is electrically connected to the light-emitting component. The supplementary lighting PCB and the light-emitting component are disposed within a second receiving cavity, and the light-transmitting component covers the second receiving cavity. The light-transmitting component covering the second receiving cavity allows the light emitted by the light-emitting component to pass through, and also allows the supplementary lighting PCB and the light-emitting component to be disposed more stably within the second receiving cavity.

[0013] Preferably, the light-transmitting component includes a filter for filtering the light emitted by the light-emitting component. The filter filters the light emitted by the light-emitting component to make the light emitted by the supplementary lighting module more natural and improve the supplementary lighting effect.

[0014] Furthermore, the fill light module also includes an adjustment component, which is electrically connected to the fill light PCB and is used to adjust the fill light brightness of the fill light module.

[0015] In some embodiments, the adjustment component is a dial, which is used to roll in opposite first and second directions to adjust the brightness of the fill light module. Specifically, rolling the dial to one side of the first and second directions increases the brightness of the fill light, and rolling the dial to the other side of the first and second directions decreases the brightness of the fill light. Adjusting the brightness of the fill light module by rolling the dial is convenient and easy to use.

[0016] In some embodiments, a power module is provided within the microphone module and the fill light module for power supply;

[0017] And / or, the microphone module and the fill light module are connected to the power supply of the stabilizer.

[0018] The stabilizer proposed in this invention has the following advantages: by configuring a microphone module and a fill light module on the stabilizer, the stabilizer, microphone, and fill light are integrated into one unit, giving the stabilizer more functions to meet the needs of more shooting scenarios. Furthermore, the added audio recording and fill light functions of the stabilizer of this invention are commonly used functions during shooting, reducing the need to carry accessories and simplifying accessory connections, thus avoiding the problem of tangled connecting cables, reducing the burden on users during shooting, and providing a better user experience.

[0019] Furthermore, the microphone module and fill light module are housed within the main body of the stabilizer to make full use of the stabilizer's space, thereby increasing the additional functions of the stabilizer while minimizing its size for easy portability. Attached Figure Description

[0020] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of this application, the accompanying drawings used in the description of the embodiments will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the accompanying drawings described below are only some embodiments of this application. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort.

[0021] Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the stabilizer of the present invention;

[0022] Figure 2 This is a partial structural diagram of the stabilizer of the present invention;

[0023] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of a partial structure of the stabilizer of the present invention from another angle;

[0024] Figure 4 This is an exploded view of a partial structure of the present invention;

[0025] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of a partial structure of the present invention from another angle.

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[0027] 1-Microphone module; 11-Microphone PCB; 12-Microphone head; 2-Fill light module; 21-Fill light PCB; 22-Fill light baffle; 23-Filter; 24-Dial; 3-Connection port; 30-Adjustment mechanism; 31-Shooting equipment; 300-Handheld component; 4-Tilt arm; 41-Housing; 42-Cover; 51-X-axis arm; 52-X-axis motor; 61-First receiving cavity; 611-Mounting slot; 612-Through hole; 62-Second receiving cavity; 7-IMU PCB. Detailed Implementation

[0028] The technical solutions of the embodiments of the present invention will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present invention, and not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present invention, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative effort are within the scope of protection of the present invention.

[0029] See the instruction manual appendix Figure 1This invention proposes a stabilizer, comprising a main body, a microphone module 1, and a fill light module 2. The main body of the stabilizer includes an adjustment mechanism 30 and a handheld component 300. The adjustment mechanism 30 is rotatably connected to the handheld component 300. A fixing component is provided on the adjustment mechanism 30. During use, the shooting device 31 is fixed to the stabilizer via the fixing component. The center of gravity of the shooting device 31 and / or the lens of the shooting device 31 are adjusted via the adjustment mechanism 30. The microphone module 1 is disposed inside the adjustment mechanism 30, and the fill light module 2 is disposed on the adjustment mechanism 30. The lens of the shooting device 31, the microphone port of the microphone module 1, and the light-emitting surface of the fill light module 2 face the same direction, enabling the microphone module 1 to be well-aimed at the subject for sound recording, and the fill light module 2 to be well-aimed at the subject for fill light.

[0030] The fill light module 2 can be detachably connected to the adjustment mechanism via a plug-in, snap-fit, or magnetic connection. Specifically, the fill light module 2 can be configured as an independent module, with corresponding connection structures on both the fill light module 2 and the adjustment mechanism. For example, a set of magnetic components can be provided on both the fill light module 2 and the adjustment mechanism, with corresponding positions, attracting each other to form a magnetic connection. Alternatively, a plug-in slot can be provided on one of the fill light module 2 and the adjustment mechanism, and a plug-in component on the other, with the slot and component engaging to achieve connection. Furthermore, the fill light module 2 and the adjustment mechanism 30 can also be an integrated structure, specifically, the outer shell of the fill light module 2 and the outer shell of the adjustment mechanism 30 are a single piece.

[0031] Furthermore, the heat-generating part of the supplementary lighting module 2 is placed in close contact with the adjustment mechanism 30 so that heat can be dissipated through the adjustment mechanism 30. This achieves better heat dissipation.

[0032] In some embodiments, the adjustment mechanism 30 is provided with a connection port 3, and the microphone module 1 is connected to the shooting device 31 through the connection port 3 to transmit the audio signal transmitted by the microphone module 1 to the shooting device 31.

[0033] See Figures 2-5 The adjustment mechanism 30 includes a pitch arm 4, an X-axis arm 51 and an X-axis motor 52. The microphone module 1 is located inside the pitch arm 4, and the fill light module 2 is located on the side of the pitch arm 4.

[0034] In this embodiment, one end of the pitch arm 4 is rotatably connected to an X-axis motor 52, which in turn drives an X-axis arm 51. At the end of the pitch arm 4 furthest from the X-axis motor 52, a first receiving cavity 61 is formed inside the pitch arm 4. A microphone module 1 is disposed within the first receiving cavity 61, and a connection port 3 is provided on the first receiving cavity 61. The shooting device 31 is electrically connected to the microphone module 1 through the connection port 3. At the end of the pitch arm 4 near the X-axis motor 52, a second receiving cavity 62 is formed on the side of the pitch arm 4. The opening of the second receiving cavity 62 is aligned with the lens orientation of the shooting device 31, and a fill light module 2 is disposed within the second receiving cavity 62. When the stabilizer of this invention is used to fix the shooting device 31 for shooting, the microphone module 1 picks up audio, and then transmits the audio signal to the shooting device 31, thereby meeting the audio pickup requirements of the shooting device 31. The fill light module 2 disposed on the side of the pitch arm 4 can meet the fill light requirements of the shooting device 31 during shooting, satisfying the need for the shooting device 31 to shoot in low-light environments. Therefore, by utilizing the space of the tilt arm 4 to integrate the microphone module 1 and the fill light module 2 onto the stabilizer, the stabilizer gains both audio recording and fill light functions to meet the diverse shooting needs of the shooting device 31. This reduces the number of accessories required for the stabilizer's use, making it easier to operate and providing a better user experience. Furthermore, the placement of the microphone module 1 and the fill light module 2 on the tilt arm 4 ensures that the orientation adjustment range of the microphone module 1's microphone port and the fill light module 2's light-emitting surface matches the orientation adjustment range of the shooting device 31's lens. This allows the microphone module 1 and the fill light module 2 to remain aligned with the subject after the shooting device 31's lens is adjusted, maintaining good audio recording and fill light effects.

[0035] See the instruction manual appendix Figure 4 In this embodiment, the pitch arm 4 includes a housing 41 and a cover 42. A first receiving cavity 61 is formed on the housing 41. Each part of the structural components of the microphone module 1 is disposed in the first receiving cavity 61. The cover 42 covers the housing 41 to cover the first receiving cavity 61, thereby assembling each part of the structural components of the microphone module 1 inside the pitch arm 4.

[0036] The microphone module 1 includes a microphone PCB 11 and a microphone head 12, which are electrically connected. The microphone PCB 11 is disposed at the bottom of the first receiving cavity 61, and the side wall of the first receiving cavity 61 is provided with a connection port 3 and a plurality of through holes 612. The microphone head 12 is disposed corresponding to the through holes 612 of the first receiving cavity 61, and the through holes 612 are the sound receiving ports of the microphone module 1. In some embodiments, the side wall of the first receiving cavity 61 is provided with a protruding structure to form a mounting groove 611 for mounting the microphone head 12 in the first receiving cavity 61. The mounting groove 611 is provided with a plurality of through holes 612, and the microphone head 12 is wholly or partially accommodated in the mounting groove 611 to stably mount the microphone head 12 in a fixed position in the first receiving cavity 61.

[0037] In some embodiments, the microphone module 1 is further provided with a noise reduction structure, which is positioned corresponding to the microphone head 12, and is used to reduce wind noise and other noises when the microphone module picks up sound. The noise reduction structure can be formed by using sponge, windproof cover, etc. For example, sponge is placed inside the mounting slot 611, directly opposite the microphone head 12, to achieve the effect of reducing noise when the microphone module picks up sound.

[0038] Preferably, multiple through holes 612 are disposed on one side wall of the first receiving cavity 61, and the connection port 3 is disposed on the other side wall of the first receiving cavity 61, so as to avoid interference between the connection structure between the microphone module 1 and the shooting device 31 and the microphone pickup structure. The microphone module 1 installed in the manner provided in this embodiment points in the same direction as the lens of the shooting device 31, and the housing rotates synchronously with the shooting device 31 to achieve a good and stable sound pickup effect.

[0039] Furthermore, the stabilizer is also equipped with a switch assembly, which is electrically connected to the microphone module 1 and is used to turn the microphone module 1 on or off.

[0040] The stabilizer typically includes a circuit board for an inertial measurement unit (IMU PCB7), which is electrically connected to an adjustment motor for adjusting the pitch arm, allowing the motor to adjust the adjustment mechanism 30 based on the measurement information from the IMU PCB7. Optionally, the IMU PCB7 can also be housed within the first receiving cavity 61 to maximize the use of the space inside the pitch arm 4. In this embodiment, as in the example, the microphone PCB11 and the IMU PCB7 are sequentially housed within the first receiving cavity 61.

[0041] The fill light module 2 includes a fill light PCB 21, a light-emitting component, and a light-transmitting component. The fill light PCB 21 is electrically connected to the light-emitting component. The fill light PCB 21 and the light-emitting component are sequentially disposed inside the second receiving cavity 62. The light-transmitting component is detachably fitted over the opening of the second receiving cavity 62 to allow light emitted by the light-emitting component to pass through, and to ensure a more stable placement of the fill light PCB 21 and the light-emitting component within the second receiving cavity 62. The light emission direction of the light-emitting component is aligned with the lens orientation of the imaging device 31.

[0042] In some embodiments, the light-transmitting component is detachably fitted onto the opening of the second receiving cavity 62 via a magnetic attraction structure. For example, a set of magnetic elements is respectively provided at the openings of the light-transmitting component and the second receiving cavity 62, the two sets of magnetic elements being positioned opposite each other and magnetically connected by adsorption between the two sets of magnetic elements; or, a metal is provided on one of the openings of the light-transmitting component and the second receiving cavity 62, and a magnetic element is provided on the other of the openings of the light-transmitting component and the second receiving cavity 62, and a magnetic connection is formed by adsorption between the metal and the magnetic element; and so on.

[0043] Preferably, the light-transmitting component includes a filter 23, which is used to filter the light emitted by the light-emitting component so that the light emitted by the supplementary light module 2 is more natural and the supplementary lighting effect is better.

[0044] The filters that can be used in the solutions of the present invention can be of various types. In some embodiments, the filter 23 can be a color filter, such as a blue filter, a yellow filter, a red filter, etc., and different color filters are applied so that they can pass light of the corresponding color for application.

[0045] In addition, the light-transmitting component may consist only of the filter 23, or it may include other structures such as the filter 23 and the light-transmitting plate.

[0046] If the light-transmitting assembly only includes the filter 23, then the filter 23 is detachably connected to the second receiving cavity 62. If the light-transmitting assembly includes the filter 23, a light-transmitting plate, and other structures, the light-transmitting filter 23 can also be detachably connected to the second receiving cavity 62. Furthermore, the light-transmitting filter 23 can also be detachably connected to other structures of the light-transmitting assembly, thereby allowing different filters 23 to be replaced as needed for application.

[0047] Furthermore, the fill light module 2 also includes an adjustment component, which is electrically connected to the fill light PCB 21. The adjustment component is used to adjust the fill light brightness of the fill light module 2. Therefore, when using the stabilizer provided in this embodiment, not only can fill light be provided through the fill light module 2 mounted on the stabilizer, but the brightness of the fill light module 2 can also be adjusted through the adjustment component. Different fill light brightness levels can be selected for different usage scenarios to better meet the needs of the application.

[0048] See Figure 4 and Figure 5 In this embodiment, the light-emitting module is a fill light baffle 22, and the adjustment component is a dial 24. Specifically, the fill light PCB 21 and the fill light baffle 22 are disposed within the second receiving cavity 62, the filter 23 covers the second receiving cavity 62, and the dial 24 is disposed on the stabilizer and electrically connected to the fill light PCB 21. The dial 24 is used to roll in opposite first and second directions to adjust the fill light brightness of the fill light module 2. Specifically, the dial 24 rolls to one side of the first and second directions to increase the fill light brightness, and rolls to the other side of the first and second directions to decrease the fill light brightness. Adjusting the fill light brightness of the fill light module 2 by rolling the dial 24 is convenient and easy to use.

[0049] In this embodiment, the dial 24 is rolled in the first direction to increase the brightness of the fill light, and the dial 24 is rolled in the second direction to decrease the brightness of the fill light.

[0050] In some embodiments, the dial 24 can also control the opening and closing of the fill light module 2. The dial 24 can be pressed down, and pressing and holding it for a preset duration will turn the fill light module 2 on or off. For example, if the preset duration is set to 2 seconds, when the fill light module 2 is in the off state, pressing and holding the dial 24 for 2 seconds will turn the fill light module 2 on, and when the fill light module 2 is in the on state, pressing and holding the dial 24 for 2 seconds will turn the fill light module 2 off.

[0051] Preferably, the switch assembly and adjustment assembly can be disposed on the handheld part 300 of the stabilizer to facilitate the user to switch or adjust the microphone assembly and the fill light module 2 during use.

[0052] Alternatively, a power module can be installed inside the microphone module 1 and the fill light module 2 to supply power to the microphone module 1 and the fill light module 2; or the microphone module 1 and the fill light module 2 can be connected to the power module of the stabilizer and supplied with power through the power module of the stabilizer; or the microphone module 1 and the fill light module 2 can have a power module installed inside them and be connected to the power module of the stabilizer. Both methods can supply power to the microphone module 1 and the fill light module 2.

[0053] In summary, this invention proposes a stabilizer that integrates a microphone module and a fill light module, combining the stabilizer, microphone, and fill light into a single unit. This allows the stabilizer to offer more functions to meet the needs of various shooting scenarios. Furthermore, the added audio recording and fill light functions of this invention are commonly used features during shooting, reducing the need for carrying accessories and simplifying connection links to avoid tangled cables, thus lightening the user's load and providing a better user experience.

[0054] Furthermore, the microphone module and fill light module are housed within the main body of the stabilizer to make full use of the stabilizer's space, thereby increasing the additional functions of the stabilizer while minimizing its size for easy portability.

[0055] The above description is only a preferred embodiment of the present invention and is not intended to limit the present invention. In addition to the above embodiments, there may be different modifications. The technical features of the above embodiments can be combined with each other. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, improvements, etc. made within the spirit and principles of the present invention should be included within the protection scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. A stabilizer, characterized in that, The device includes a main body, a microphone module, and a fill light module. The main body includes an adjustment mechanism and a handheld component. The adjustment mechanism is rotatably connected to the handheld component. A fixing component is provided on the adjustment mechanism for fixing the shooting device. The microphone module is located inside the adjustment mechanism, the fill light module is located on the adjustment mechanism, and the lens of the shooting device, the microphone port of the microphone module, and the light-emitting surface of the fill light module face the same direction. The adjustment mechanism includes a pitch arm, a first receiving cavity is provided on the pitch arm, the microphone module is disposed in the first receiving cavity, a second receiving cavity is formed on the side of the pitch arm, and the fill light module is disposed in the second receiving cavity; The pitch arm includes a housing and a cover, the microphone module includes a microphone PCB and a microphone head, the microphone PCB is electrically connected to the microphone head, a first receiving cavity is formed on the housing, the microphone PCB and the microphone head are disposed in the first receiving cavity, and the cover is fitted onto the housing to cover the first receiving cavity; The first receiving cavity has a mounting groove on its side wall, and the mounting groove has multiple through holes. The microphone is wholly or partially housed in the mounting groove. The adjustment mechanism is also provided with a connection port, through which the microphone module is connected to the shooting device to transmit the audio signal transmitted by the microphone module to the shooting device.

2. The stabilizer according to claim 1, characterized in that, The fill light module includes a fill light PCB, a light-emitting component, and a light-transmitting component. The fill light PCB is electrically connected to the light-emitting component. The fill light PCB and the light-emitting component are disposed in the second receiving cavity, and the light-transmitting component covers the second receiving cavity.

3. The stabilizer according to claim 2, characterized in that, The light-transmitting component includes a filter, which is used to filter the light emitted by the light-emitting component.

4. The stabilizer according to claim 2, characterized in that, It also includes an adjustment component, which is electrically connected to the fill light PCB and is used to adjust the fill light brightness of the fill light module.

5. The stabilizer according to claim 4, characterized in that, The adjustment component is a dial, which is used to roll in opposite first and second directions to adjust the brightness of the fill light module.

6. The stabilizer according to claim 1, characterized in that, The microphone module and the fill light module are equipped with power modules for power supply; And / or, the microphone module and the fill light module are connected to the power supply of the stabilizer.

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