Pipe fitting with clamping function and photography support

Abstract

The application discloses a pipe with clamping function and a photography support. The pipe comprises a pipe body, a mounting opening in communication with a pipe cavity of the pipe body is arranged on a side of the pipe body, and a clamping assembly is movably arranged at the mounting opening. The clamping assembly comprises a first body, a second body which can move along the length direction of the pipe cavity to approach or move away from the first body, and a first clamping jaw and a second clamping jaw which are respectively rotatably arranged on the first body and the second body. The first clamping jaw can be unfolded relative to the first body to extend from the side of the pipe body or be accommodated in the side of the first body, and the second clamping jaw can be unfolded relative to the second body to extend from the side of the pipe body or be accommodated in the side of the second body. The photography support comprises the pipe with clamping function. The pipe with clamping function and the photography support can accommodate at least part of the clamping assembly in the pipe cavity, are convenient to carry, and are also helpful to protect the clamping assembly.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to the field of photographic equipment technology, and in particular to a tubular fitting with clamping function and a photographic stand. Background Technology

[0002] In daily photography or live video streaming, some users use selfie sticks to mount their phones for shooting. Selfie sticks are typically equipped with a clamping device, usually located at the end of a tube. Even if the clamping device is rotated and stored at the end of the tube, it still results in a large selfie stick that is inconvenient to carry. Furthermore, the clamping device is easily damaged by collisions with external objects during transportation. Summary of the Invention

[0003] The present invention aims to at least solve one of the technical problems existing in the prior art. To this end, one of the objectives of the present invention is to provide a pipe fitting with a clamping function, wherein the clamping component of the pipe fitting can be at least partially housed in the pipe cavity, which facilitates carrying and also helps to protect the clamping component.

[0004] The second objective of this invention is to provide a photographic bracket having the aforementioned clamping function of a tubular component.

[0005] According to a first aspect of the present invention, a pipe fitting with a clamping function includes: a pipe body, wherein a mounting opening communicating with a cavity of the pipe body is provided on the side of the pipe body, and a clamping assembly is movably disposed at the mounting opening; wherein the clamping assembly includes a first body and a second body movable along the length direction of the cavity to approach or move away from the first body, the first body and the second body being rotatably provided with a first jaw and a second jaw; the first jaw can be unfolded relative to the first body to extend out of the side of the pipe body or be housed in the side of the first body, and the second jaw can be unfolded relative to the second body to extend out of the side of the pipe body or be housed in the side of the second body.

[0006] The pipe fitting with clamping function according to the first aspect of the present invention has at least the following beneficial effects:

[0007] The above-described clamping tube has an installation opening on the side of the tube body. A clamping component is provided at the installation opening. The first and second jaws of the clamping component extend out of the installation opening to clamp a mobile phone or other shooting tools. The first and second jaws are respectively housed in the first and second main bodies so that at least part of the clamping component is housed in the tube cavity, which is convenient for carrying and also helps to protect the clamping component.

[0008] In some embodiments of the present invention, a sleeve is sleeved on the outside of the tube body, which is retractable relative to the tube body and can accommodate the tube body and the clamping assembly within the sleeve.

[0009] In some embodiments of the present invention, the clamping assembly is detachably installed on the tube body, one end of the tube body is provided with a threaded connecting post, and the clamping assembly is provided with a threaded connecting hole that mates with the threaded connecting post.

[0010] In some embodiments of the present invention, the first body is provided with a stop portion, the tube body is provided with an elastic component that elastically abuts against the second body and drives the stop portion against the side wall of the mounting opening, and the second body can be separated from the elastic component to disassemble the clamping component from the tube body.

[0011] In some embodiments of the present invention, the threaded connection hole is located at the end of the second body away from the first body, and the elastic component includes a plug pin movably inserted into the threaded connection hole. The plug pin is connected to the tube body through a first elastic element to extend and retract relative to the tube body. The first body and the second body can move in the direction of compressing the first elastic element so that the stop portion can disengage from the tube body.

[0012] In some embodiments of the present invention, the end of the tube body is provided with a connecting assembly, the connecting assembly including a mounting base, the mounting base having a spherical cavity, a ball head being movably disposed in the spherical cavity, the threaded connecting post being connected to the ball head and extending out of the mounting base, and the mounting base or the ball head being provided with a locking mechanism capable of driving the ball head to press against the spherical cavity.

[0013] In some embodiments of the present invention, the mounting base is provided with a movable channel communicating with the cavity of the tube body, the plug pin is telescopically movable in the movable channel, and the first elastic member is located within the movable channel and abuts against the end of the plug pin away from the threaded connection hole.

[0014] A photographic support according to a second aspect of the present invention includes a tubular component with clamping function according to any of the above technical solutions. A fixed seat is provided at one end of the tubular body away from the clamping component, and three support leg components that can be unfolded or retracted relative to the tubular body are rotatably connected to the fixed seat.

[0015] The photographic bracket according to the second aspect of the present invention has at least the following beneficial effects:

[0016] The above-mentioned camera bracket uses tubular components with clamping function. When the camera bracket needs to be stored, the support leg assembly is folded into the side of the tube body, and the first and second clamps are respectively stored in the first and second main bodies so that at least part of the clamping components are housed in the tube cavity, which is convenient to carry and also helps to protect the clamping components.

[0017] Additional aspects and advantages of the invention will be set forth in part in the description which follows, and in part will be obvious from the description, or may be learned by practice of the invention. Attached Figure Description

[0018] The above and / or additional aspects and advantages of the present invention will become apparent and readily understood from the description of the embodiments taken in conjunction with the following drawings, in which:

[0019] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the clamping assembly located at the installation opening in one embodiment of the pipe fitting with clamping function of the present invention.

[0020] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the clamping component disposed on the connecting component, which is another embodiment of the clamping pipe fitting with clamping function of the present invention;

[0021] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of one embodiment of the photographic support of the present invention when it is unfolded;

[0022] Figure 4 for Figure 3 A schematic diagram of the structure when the embodiment is stored away;

[0023] Figure 5 for Figure 4 A cross-sectional schematic diagram. Detailed Implementation

[0024] Embodiments of the present invention are described in detail below. Examples of these embodiments are shown in the accompanying drawings, wherein the same or similar reference numerals denote the same or similar elements or elements having the same or similar functions throughout. The embodiments described below with reference to the accompanying drawings are exemplary and are only used to explain the present invention, and should not be construed as limiting the present invention.

[0025] In the description of this invention, it should be understood that the orientation descriptions, such as the terms "upper", "lower", "front", "rear", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "top", "bottom", "inner", and "outer", indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings. They are only for the convenience of describing this invention and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation. Therefore, they should not be construed as limiting this invention.

[0026] In the description of this invention, "several" means one or more, "more than" means two or more, "greater than," "less than," and "exceeding" are understood to exclude the stated number, while "above," "below," and "within" are understood to include the stated number. The use of "first" and "second" in the description is merely for distinguishing technical features and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance, or implicitly indicating the number of indicated technical features, or implicitly indicating the order of the indicated technical features.

[0027] In the description of this invention, it should be noted that, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "installation," "connection," and "linking" should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; they can refer to a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; they can refer to a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; and they can refer to the internal connection of two components. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this invention based on the specific circumstances.

[0028] See Figure 1 and Figure 2 The present invention provides a pipe fitting with clamping function, comprising: a pipe body 100, wherein the side of the pipe body 100 is provided with an installation opening 110 communicating with the pipe cavity of the pipe body 100, and a clamping assembly 300 is movably disposed at the installation opening 110; wherein the clamping assembly 300 includes a first body 310 and a second body 320 movable along the length direction of the pipe cavity to approach or move away from the first body 310, the first body 310 and the second body 320 are respectively rotatably provided with a first gripper 330 and a second gripper 340; the first gripper 330 can be unfolded relative to the first body 310 to extend out of the side of the pipe body 100 or be stored in the side of the first body 310, and the second gripper 340 can be unfolded relative to the second body 320 to extend out of the side of the pipe body 100 or be stored in the side of the second body 320.

[0029] The above-described clamping tube has an installation opening on the side of the tube body, and a clamping component is provided at the installation opening. The first clamp 330 and the second clamp 340 of the clamping component extend out of the installation opening to clamp a mobile phone or other shooting tools. The first clamp 330 and the second clamp 340 are respectively housed in the first body 310 and the second body 320 so that at least part of the clamping component is housed in the tube cavity, which is convenient to carry and also helps to protect the clamping component.

[0030] See Figure 1 , Figure 2 , Figure 5 In some embodiments of the present invention, a sleeve 400 is sleeved on the outside of the tube body 100, which can telescopically move relative to the tube body 100. The sleeve 400 can retract relative to the tube body 100 and accommodate the tube body 100 and the clamping assembly 300 within the sleeve 400.

[0031] It should be noted that when the sleeve 400 extends and is fixed relative to the tube body 100, it increases the length of the selfie stick or raises the height of the camera bracket. When the sleeve 400 retracts relative to the tube body 100, it closes the mounting opening 110, storing the tube body 100 and the clamping component 300 within the sleeve 400, thus protecting the clamping component 300. This results in a compact size for the retracted fitting, making it convenient to carry, transport, and use. There are various ways to fix the sleeve 400 relative to the tube body 100 after telescopic movement. For example, a positioning perforation can be provided on one of the sleeve 400 and the tube body 100, and an elastic protrusion that can enter and exit the positioning perforation can be provided on the other. Other methods of fixing the sleeve 400 relative to the tube body 100 after telescopic movement will not be elaborated here.

[0032] See Figure 1 , Figure 2 , Figure 5 In some embodiments of the present invention, the clamping assembly 300 is detachably installed on the tube body 100, one end of the tube body 100 is provided with a threaded connecting post 221, and the clamping assembly 300 is provided with a threaded connecting hole 321 that mates with the threaded connecting post 221.

[0033] Understandably, the clamping assembly 300 can be detached from the tube body 100, and the threaded connection hole 321 can be installed on the threaded connection post 221, thereby changing the position of the clamping assembly 300 to adapt to different usage requirements. Alternatively, the clamping assembly 300 can be detached from the threaded connection post 221 and installed inside the tube body 100, avoiding the need to carry the clamping assembly 300 separately and preventing loss.

[0034] See Figure 1 and Figure 5 In some embodiments of the present invention, the first body 310 is provided with a stop portion 311, and the tube body 100 is provided with an elastic component 500 that elastically abuts against the second body 320 and drives the stop portion 311 to abut against the side wall of the mounting opening 110. The second body 320 can be separated from the elastic component 500 to disassemble the clamping component 300 from the tube body 100.

[0035] Understandably, under the action of the elastic component 500, the second body 320 approaches and stabilizes the first body 310, and the stop 311 abuts against one end of the mounting opening 110. When it is necessary to clamp the mobile phone, one side of the mobile phone abuts against the second gripper 340, pushing the second body 320 away from the first body 310 so that the other side of the mobile phone can abut against the first gripper 330, thereby achieving the clamping and installation of the mobile phone. When it is necessary to remove the clamping component 300 from the tube 100, the clamping component 300 is moved in the direction of compressing the elastic component 500 as a whole. At this time, the stop 311 separates from the side wall of the mounting opening 110. Then, the first body 310 is lifted to disengage from the mounting opening 110, and then the second body 320 moves away from the elastic component 500. Subsequently, the elastic component 500 and the second body 320 separate, and the clamping component 300 can be removed from the mounting opening 110.

[0036] See Figure 5 In some embodiments of the present invention, the threaded connection hole 321 is located at the end of the second body 320 away from the first body 310. The elastic component 500 includes a plug 510 movably inserted into the threaded connection hole 321. The plug 510 is connected to the tube body 100 through the first elastic member 520 so as to move telescopically relative to the tube body 100. The first body 310 and the second body 320 can move in the direction of compressing the first elastic member 520 so that the stop 311 can be disengaged from the tube body 100.

[0037] Under the action of the first elastic element 520, the insertion post 510 is inserted into the threaded connection hole 321. The stop part 311 is pressed against one end sidewall of the mounting opening 110 by the force of the first elastic element 520. When the second body 320 moves away from the first body 310 so that the second gripper 340 moves away from the first gripper 330, the insertion post 510 moves along the length of the tube 100 to compress the first elastic element 520. When the mobile phone or tablet is placed in the clamping space, the first elastic element 520 drives the second body 320 and the insertion post 510 to move closer to the first body 310 together, thereby clamping the mobile phone or tablet. It should be noted that when the clamping assembly 300 is located at the mounting opening 110, the threaded connection hole 321 is only used for inserting the insertion post 510. When the insertion post 510 overcomes the action of the first elastic element 520, it can be directly pulled out from the threaded connection hole 321. When the clamping assembly 300 is installed on the threaded connecting post 221 on the connecting assembly 200, the threaded connecting hole 321 is threadedly connected to the threaded connecting post 221, thereby fixing the clamping assembly 300. The threaded connecting hole 321 serves a dual purpose and helps to simplify the structure of the pipe fitting with clamping function.

[0038] See Figure 5In some embodiments of the present invention, the end of the tube body 100 is provided with a connecting component 200. The connecting component 200 includes a mounting base 210, a spherical cavity is provided in the mounting base 210, a ball head 220 is movably disposed in the spherical cavity, a threaded connecting post 221 is connected to the ball head 220 and extends out of the mounting base 210, and a locking mechanism 230 is provided on the mounting base 210 or the ball head 220 to drive the ball head 220 to press against the spherical cavity.

[0039] Generally, the threaded connecting post 221 is used to connect the gimbal body, on which the camera or camcorder is mounted. When it is necessary to adjust the angle of the connecting assembly 200, the locking mechanism 230 is first unlocked, allowing the ball head 220 to rotate omnidirectionally within the spherical cavity. The threaded connecting post 221 is then deflected at a certain angle relative to the tube body 100. The locking mechanism 230 is then used to tighten the ball head 220 back into the spherical cavity. In this embodiment, the ball head 220 is provided with a connecting rod extending out of the spherical cavity of the mounting base 210. The locking mechanism 230 includes a push rod 231 passing through the ball head 220 and the connecting rod. A pusher 232 is threadedly connected to the connecting rod, which can push the push rod 231 to move. The pusher 232 drives the push rod 231 to protrude from the inside out from the surface of the ball head 220, thereby driving the ball head 220 to press against the opening edge of the spherical cavity. Of course, in other embodiments, the locking mechanism 230 can also be replaced by a screw that passes through the mounting base 210, and the screw feeds and presses the ball head 220 against the opening edge of the spherical cavity; the structural form of the locking mechanism 230 can be varied, and will not be described in detail here.

[0040] When the above-mentioned clamping tubular components are applied to selfie sticks, the clamping component 300 can be used to clamp a mobile phone, and the connecting component 200 can be used to install external devices such as microphones and fill lights to facilitate live video streaming. When the above-mentioned clamping tubular components are applied to camera brackets, the clamping component 300 can be used to clamp a mobile phone, and the connecting component 200 can be used to install a camera or camcorder to facilitate users to perform technical processing on files captured by the camera or camcorder, thereby improving the convenience of live video streaming or shooting.

[0041] See Figure 5 In some embodiments of the present invention, the mounting base 210 is provided with a movable channel 211 that communicates with the cavity of the tube body 100, the plug post 510 is telescopically movable in the movable channel 211, and the first elastic member 520 is located inside the movable channel 211 and abuts against the end of the plug post 510 away from the threaded connection hole 321.

[0042] It should be noted that the movable channel 211 is a countersunk hole structure provided on the mounting base 210. The movable channel 211 guides the telescopic movement of the insertion post 510. At the same time, the movable channel 211 provides an installation position for the first elastic member 520 without the need to add additional parts, which helps to simplify the structure of the pipe fitting with clamping function of the present invention.

[0043] See Figure 3 , Figure 4 and Figure 5 The present invention also discloses a photography bracket, including a tube with clamping function according to any of the above technical solutions. A fixed seat 120 is provided at one end of the tube body 100 away from the clamping component 300. Three support leg components 600 that can be unfolded or retracted relative to the tube body 100 are rotatably connected to the fixed seat 120.

[0044] See Figure 3 When the camera bracket needs to be placed on a flat surface, the leg assembly 600 rotates relative to the fixed base 120 to unfold. At this time, the unfolded angle of the leg assembly 600 relative to the fixed base 120 is fixed, and the three leg assemblies 600 can be stably placed on the corresponding flat surface. See also Figure 4 When the support assembly 600 is not needed, the support assembly 600 rotates toward the side of the tube body 100 to fold into the side of the tube body 100. The folded support assembly 600 does not extend the length of the tube, making it easy to carry and transport.

[0045] The above-mentioned camera bracket uses tubular components with clamping function. When the camera bracket needs to be stored, the support leg assembly is folded into the side of the tube body. The first clamp 330 and the second clamp 340 are respectively stored in the first body 310 and the second body 320 so that at least part of the clamping component is housed in the tube cavity, which is convenient to carry and also helps to protect the clamping component.

[0046] The technical features of the above embodiments can be combined in any way. For the sake of brevity, not all possible combinations of the technical features in the above embodiments are described. However, as long as there is no contradiction in the combination of these technical features, they should be considered to be within the scope of this specification.

[0047] Although embodiments of the invention have been shown and described, those skilled in the art will understand that various changes, modifications, substitutions and alterations can be made to these embodiments without departing from the principles and spirit of the invention, the scope of which is defined by the claims and their equivalents.

Claims

1. A pipe fitting with clamping function, characterized in that, include: The tube body (100) has an installation opening (110) on its side that communicates with the lumen of the tube body (100), and a clamping assembly (300) is movably disposed at the installation opening (110). The clamping assembly (300) includes a first body (310) and a second body (320) that can move along the length of the cavity to approach or move away from the first body (310). The first body (310) and the second body (320) are respectively rotatably provided with a first gripper (330) and a second gripper (340). The first gripper (330) can be unfolded relative to the first body (310) to extend out of the side of the tube (100) or stored in the side of the first body (310), and the second gripper (340) can be unfolded relative to the second body (320) to extend out of the side of the tube (100) or stored in the side of the second body (320); the clamping assembly (300) is detachably installed on the tube (100), one end of the tube (100) is provided with a threaded connecting post (221), and the clamping assembly (300) is provided with a threaded connecting hole (321) that mates with the threaded connecting post (221); the first body (310) is provided with a stop (311), and the tube (100) is provided with a part that elastically abuts against the second body (320) and drives the stop (311) to abut. The elastic component (500) on the side wall of the mounting opening (110) allows the second body (320) to be separated from the elastic component (500) to disassemble the clamping component (300) from the tube body (100); the threaded connection hole (321) is located at the end of the second body (320) away from the first body (310); the elastic component (500) includes a plug (510) movably inserted into the threaded connection hole (321); the plug (510) is connected to the tube body (100) via a first elastic element (520) to extend and retract relative to the tube body (100); the first body (310) and the second body (320) are movable in the direction of compressing the first elastic element (520) so that the stop (311) can disengage from the tube body (100).

2. A pipe fitting with clamping function according to claim 1, characterized in that: The tube body (100) is sleeved on the outside of a sleeve (400) that can telescopically move relative to the tube body (100). The sleeve (400) can retract relative to the tube body (100) and house the tube body (100) and the clamping assembly (300) within the sleeve (400).

3. A pipe fitting with clamping function according to claim 1, characterized in that: The end of the tube body (100) is provided with a connecting assembly (200). The connecting assembly (200) includes a mounting base (210). The mounting base (210) has a spherical cavity. A ball head (220) is movably disposed in the spherical cavity. A threaded connecting post (221) is connected to the ball head (220) and extends out of the mounting base (210). The mounting base (210) or the ball head (220) is provided with a locking mechanism (230) that can drive the ball head (220) to press against the spherical cavity.

4. A pipe fitting with clamping function according to claim 3, characterized in that: The mounting base (210) is provided with a movable channel (211) that communicates with the cavity of the tube body (100). The plug post (510) is telescopically moved in the movable channel (211). The first elastic element (520) is located in the movable channel (211) and abuts against the end of the plug post (510) away from the threaded connection hole (321).

5. A photographic stand, characterized in that, The tube fitting with clamping function as described in any one of claims 1-4 is provided with a fixed seat (120) at one end of the tube body (100) away from the clamping assembly (300), and three support leg assemblies (600) that can be unfolded or retracted relative to the tube body (100) are rotatably connected to the fixed seat (120).

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