Damping pan-tilt platform and recording mechanism

Abstract

The present invention relates to the field of camera technology, and discloses a damping pan-tilt head and a recording mechanism. The damping pan-tilt head comprises a pan-tilt head base, a pan-tilt head middle seat and a first damping adjustment member. A horizontal rotation axis is provided at the center of the pan-tilt head base, a horizontal damping groove is provided on the horizontal rotation axis, and the first damping adjustment member comprises a first adjustment slider and a first adjustment screw. The first adjustment screw is used to control the first adjustment slider to be embedded in or out of the horizontal damping groove to achieve damping adjustment. The top end of the horizontal rotation axis cooperates with the pressure cover to achieve axial fixation with the pan-tilt head middle seat. Through such a structural design, the stepless damping adjustment of the entire pan-tilt head in the horizontal direction can be completed by controlling the first adjustment screw, and can be quickly locked and fixed. The structure is simple and the operation is convenient and fast. It not only meets the adjustment requirements in the horizontal direction, but also achieves a dynamic balance effect in the entire pan-tilt head adjustment process.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to the field of camera technology, in particular to a damping pan-tilt platform and a camera-recording mechanism. Background Art

[0002] The pan / tilt head is a supporting device for video cameras, still cameras and other recording equipment. During the shooting process, the recording equipment needs to be quickly installed and fixed.

[0003] In order to meet different shooting needs, such as pitch shooting or rotating in different horizontal directions to shoot at different angles, the gimbal needs to be able to be adjusted in various directions during use. However, the gimbal adjustment structure of some existing recording mechanisms is complex and the operation is cumbersome, which makes the adjustment process not flexible and fast enough, affecting the user experience of the recording mechanism. Summary of the Invention

[0004] (1) Technical problems solved

[0005] In response to advances in mobile phone photography and video recording technology, the present invention provides a damping pan-tilt head and recording mechanism. The damping pan-tilt head features stepless damping adjustment in the horizontal direction, quick locking, and convenient operation. This solves the problems of complex adjustment mechanisms and cumbersome operation of existing recording mechanisms.

[0006] (2) Technical solution

[0007] In order to achieve the purpose of the above-mentioned self-contained locking mechanism, the present invention provides the following technical solutions: a damping gimbal, the damping gimbal includes a gimbal base, a gimbal middle seat and a first damping adjustment part, a horizontal rotation axis is provided at the center of the gimbal base, a horizontal damping groove is provided on the horizontal rotation axis, the first damping adjustment part includes a first adjustment slider and a first adjustment screw, the first adjustment slider is controlled by the first adjustment screw to embed into or disengage from the horizontal damping groove to achieve damping adjustment, and the top end of the horizontal rotation axis cooperates with the pressure cover to achieve axial fixation with the gimbal middle seat.

[0008] In one possible implementation, the damping gimbal further includes a pitch adjustment assembly, wherein the gimbal center seat is provided with a vertical axis hole and a horizontal axis hole perpendicular to each other, and the pitch adjustment assembly includes a pitch frame, a pitch crankshaft, a piston, and a spring, wherein the vertical axis hole is used to accommodate the piston and the spring, the pitch crankshaft passes through the horizontal axis hole and is fixed to the pitch frame by a screw, the eccentric axis of the pitch crankshaft is tangent to the piston, and one end of the spring abuts against the top of the piston, and the other end abuts against the top of the vertical axis hole.

[0009] In one possible implementation, a second damping adjustment member is also provided on the gimbal center seat, and the second damping adjustment member includes a second damping slider and a second adjusting screw. The second damping slider is controlled by the second adjusting screw to squeeze or disengage from the coaxial end of the pitch crankshaft to achieve stepless adjustment of the pitch adjustment process.

[0010] In a possible implementation, a telescopic mobile phone clamp is provided in a side wall of the pitch frame, and the telescopic mobile phone clamp can be extended upward or retracted downward relative to the pitch frame.

[0011] In a possible implementation, the telescopic mobile phone clamp includes two oppositely arranged telescopic tube groups and a pressure cover arranged on the top of the telescopic tube groups.

[0012] In a possible implementation, the telescopic tube set includes a first telescopic tube and a second telescopic tube, and the first telescopic tube is sleeved in the second telescopic tube and is slidably and telescopically adjusted relative to the second telescopic tube.

[0013] In a possible implementation, a pull rod spring is provided between top ends of the first telescopic tube and the second telescopic tube.

[0014] In a possible implementation, the telescopic tube assembly further includes a third telescopic tube, and the second telescopic tube is sleeved in the third telescopic tube and is slidably and telescopically adjusted relative to the third telescopic tube.

[0015] In one possible implementation, conversion cards are provided on opposite sides of the telescopic tube group, a spring is provided between the two conversion cards, and an opening notch is provided on one side of the conversion card corresponding to the telescopic tube group. The tube diameter of the opening notch gradually widens from the inside to the opening direction, and the innermost tube diameter is adapted to the outer diameter of the second telescopic tube.

[0016] In order to solve the above technical problems, the present invention also provides a technical solution, providing a recording mechanism, which includes the above-mentioned damping pan-tilt head and a supporting assembly for supporting the damping pan-tilt head.

[0017] (3) Beneficial effects

[0018] Compared with the prior art, the present invention provides a damping pan-tilt head and recording mechanism, which has the following beneficial effects:

[0019] This damping gimbal includes a gimbal base, a gimbal center seat, and a first damping adjustment member. A horizontal rotation axis is disposed at the center of the gimbal base, which is provided with a horizontal damping groove. The first damping adjustment member includes a first adjustment slider and a first adjustment screw. The first adjustment screw controls the first adjustment slider to engage or disengage from the horizontal damping groove to achieve damping adjustment. The top end of the horizontal rotation axis cooperates with a pressure cap to achieve axial fixation with the gimbal center seat. This structural design allows for stepless horizontal damping adjustment of the entire gimbal through the control of the first adjustment screw, and enables quick locking and fixation. The structure is simple and operation is quick and convenient, meeting both horizontal adjustment requirements and achieving a dynamic balancing effect throughout the gimbal adjustment process. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0020] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the damping pan / tilt head in a disassembled state according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0021] Figure 2 1 is a schematic diagram of the internal structure of the damping pan / tilt platform according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0022] Figure 3 2. It is a schematic cross-sectional view of the center seat of the pan / tilt platform according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0023] Figure 4 is a schematic diagram of the internal cross-section of a damping pan / tilt head according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0024] Figure 5 1 is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of the damping pan / tilt platform according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0025] Figure 6 Schematic diagram of the pitch crankshaft structure in an embodiment of the present invention;

[0026] Figure 7 This is a schematic structural diagram of the telescopic mobile phone holder in the horizontal shooting state according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0027] Figure 8 2. This is a schematic diagram of a horizontal shot of a mobile phone using a damping gimbal according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0028] Figure 9 This is a schematic structural diagram of the telescopic mobile phone holder in a vertical shooting state according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0029] Figure 10 Schematic diagram of vertical photography with a mobile phone using a damping gimbal according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0030] In the figure: 41, gimbal base; 42, gimbal middle seat; 43, first damping adjustment member; 44, second damping adjustment member; 411, horizontal rotation axis; 412, horizontal damping groove; 421, vertical axis hole; 422, horizontal axis hole; 431, first adjustment slider; 432, first adjustment screw; 441, second damping slider; 442, second adjustment screw; 5, pitch adjustment assembly; 51, pitch frame; 52, pitch crankshaft; 53, piston; 54, spring; 55, screw; 521, eccentric shaft; 6, quick-release docking port; 7, telescopic mobile phone clamp; 71, telescopic tube group; 72, pressure cover; 711, first telescopic tube; 712, second telescopic tube; 713, third telescopic tube; 714, conversion card; 715, spring; 716, opening notch. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0031] The following will clearly and completely describe the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present invention in conjunction with the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only part of the embodiments of the present invention, not all of the embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present invention, all other embodiments obtained by ordinary technicians in this field without making creative efforts are within the scope of protection of the present invention.

[0032] See also Figure 1-9 , is a structural schematic diagram of the damping gimbal in the present invention and its specific components. The damping gimbal includes a gimbal base 41, a gimbal middle seat 42 and a first damping adjustment member 43. A horizontal rotation axis 411 is provided at the center of the gimbal base 41. A horizontal damping groove 412 is provided on the horizontal rotation axis 411. The first damping adjustment member 43 includes a first adjustment slider 431 and a first adjustment screw 432. The first adjustment screw 432 is used to control the first adjustment slider 431 to be embedded in or out of the horizontal damping groove 412 to achieve damping adjustment. The top end of the horizontal rotation axis 411 cooperates with the pressure cover to achieve axial fixation with the gimbal middle seat.

[0033] Furthermore, as another possible implementation scheme, the damping gimbal of the present invention may further include a pitch adjustment assembly 5, wherein the gimbal center seat 42 is provided with a vertical axis hole 421 and a horizontal axis hole 422 perpendicular to each other, and the pitch adjustment assembly 5 includes a pitch frame 51, a pitch crankshaft 52, a piston 53, and a spring 54. The vertical axis hole 421 is used to accommodate the piston 53 and the spring 54. The pitch crankshaft 52 passes through the horizontal axis hole 422 and is fixed to the pitch frame 51 by a screw 55. The eccentric axis 521 of the pitch crankshaft 52 is tangent to the piston 53. One end of the spring 54 abuts the top of the piston 53, and the other end abuts the top of the vertical axis hole 421. When the gimbal performs a pitch motion, the eccentric axis of the crankshaft drives the piston to compress the spring, thereby providing a reverse torque to achieve a dynamic balancing function.

[0034] Through the design of the pitch adjustment component, the damping gimbal can further meet the pitch adjustment requirements of the gimbal. During the rotation adjustment of the pitch frame, the eccentric shaft part of the crankshaft pushes the piston to compress the spring, providing reverse rotation torque to achieve dynamic balance.

[0035] Among them, in a possible implementation scheme, a second damping adjustment member 44 is also provided on the gimbal center seat 42, and the second damping adjustment member 44 includes a second damping slider 441 and a second adjusting screw 442. The second damping slider 441 is controlled by the second adjusting screw 442 to squeeze or disengage from the coaxial end of the pitch crankshaft 52 to achieve stepless damping adjustment of the pitch adjustment process.

[0036] The second adjustment screw can be used to lock the tilt bracket at any angle during the pitch adjustment process. In conjunction with the first damping adjustment element, this allows for stepless damping adjustment in both the horizontal and pitch directions, making operation simple and convenient while achieving dynamic balancing. This ensures convenience and safety throughout the entire gimbal adjustment process.

[0037] In addition, it should be emphasized that the first damping adjustment member and the second damping adjustment member are referred to in the present invention only for the convenience of description. In actual application, their specific structures can be adjusted based on specific needs. For example, the first damping adjustment member can be applied to the position of the second damping adjustment member described in the above embodiment to achieve the same damping adjustment effect, or the second damping adjustment member can be applied to the position of the first damping adjustment member to achieve the same damping adjustment effect. In other words, the specific structural design of the two damping adjustment members above is only an example for the purpose of illustrating a specific embodiment and is not intended to limit the specific structure of the damping adjustment member.

[0038] The damping gimbal design of the present invention is a two-dimensionally adjustable gimbal with dynamic balancing capabilities. A first damping adjustment element enables stepless damping adjustment in the horizontal direction of the gimbal's movement, while a second damping adjustment element enables stepless damping adjustment in the pitch direction. The second damping adjustment element controls the pitch frame to be fixed at any position, achieving stepless damping adjustment throughout the pitch adjustment process. As the pitch frame rotates, a piston compresses the spring, providing a reverse torque to achieve dynamic balancing.

[0039] In one possible implementation, a quick-release docking port 6 is provided on the top of the tilt frame 51 for fixing a recording device, such as a camera or a quick-release plate of a video camera.

[0040] Among them, in order to make the damping gimbal of the present invention adapt to the needs of mobile phone shooting, in a possible implementation scheme, a telescopic mobile phone clamp 7 is provided in the side wall of the pitch frame 51 of the present invention, and the telescopic mobile phone clamp 7 can be extended upward or contracted downward relative to the pitch frame 51.

[0041] The present invention does not limit the specific structural design of the retractable mobile phone clamp, and the conventional mobile phone clamp structural design for mobile phone shooting in the prior art can be used, as long as it can be retracted and clamped to shoot the mobile phone.

[0042] In an embodiment of the present invention, a specific implementation structure of a telescopic mobile phone clamp is further provided. The telescopic mobile phone clamp 7 includes two oppositely arranged telescopic tube groups 71 and a pressure cover 72 arranged at the top of the telescopic tube group 71.

[0043] In a specific implementation, each telescopic tube set 71 includes a first telescopic tube 711 and a second telescopic tube 712 . The first telescopic tube 711 is sleeved in the second telescopic tube 712 and is slidably and telescopically adjusted relative to the second telescopic tube 712 .

[0044] Due to size limitations, the telescopic tube group composed of the first telescopic tube and the second telescopic tube can be adapted to the mobile phone clamping in mobile phone shooting scenarios through telescopic adjustment.

[0045] To further facilitate and quickly adjust the telescopic tube assembly to clamp the phone, a pull rod spring (not shown) is installed between the first and second telescopic tubes. Due to the elastic force of the pull rod spring, as the first telescopic tube slides upward relative to the second telescopic tube, the pull rod spring is simultaneously stretched. This elastic force exerts a downward pull on the first telescopic tube, thereby generating a clamping force on the phone. This pull rod spring design allows the telescopic tube assembly to accommodate phones of varying sizes while ensuring a secure and secure hold.

[0046] Of course, due to the large difference between the horizontal width and vertical length of the mobile phone, the structural design based on the above telescopic tube group can also adapt to a certain extent to the clamping of the mobile phone when taking horizontal and vertical photos.

[0047] Furthermore, to achieve a better grip for vertical phone photography, in another possible implementation, the telescopic tube assembly 71 may further include a third telescopic tube 713. The second telescopic tube 712 is sleeved within the third telescopic tube 713 and can slide and retract relative to the third telescopic tube. The third telescopic tube 713, in conjunction with the first and second telescopic tubes 711, 712, and the gland at the top, forms a three-section telescopic phone clamp for securing a phone in vertical photography, better suited for vertical phone photography.

[0048] When a third telescopic tube is provided, in order to facilitate quick switching between horizontal and vertical shooting of the mobile phone, as a possible implementation method, conversion cards 714 are arranged opposite to each other on the inner side of the telescopic tube group, a spring piece 715 is arranged between the two conversion cards 714, and an opening notch 716 is provided on the side of the conversion card 714 corresponding to the telescopic tube group. The diameter of the opening notch 716 gradually widens from the inside to the opening direction, and the innermost diameter is adapted to the outer diameter of the second telescopic tube 712.

[0049] Based on the above telescopic mobile phone clamp design, when the mobile phone is not needed for shooting, the entire telescopic tube group is retracted and stored inside the pitch frame. In the natural state, due to the tube diameter restriction of the opening notch 716 on the conversion card 714, only the second telescopic tube 712 is allowed to pass through, that is, only the first and second telescopic tubes can be extended to clamp the mobile phone in the horizontal state. When vertical shooting is required, just press the conversion card inward to release the tube diameter restriction, and the third telescopic tube can be extended upward to form a telescopic tube group consisting of three sections of telescopic tubes, which meets the requirements of clamping the mobile phone in the vertical state. When the three sections of telescopic tubes are all retracted, the conversion card is reset based on the action of the V-shaped spring clip, and the through hole again restricts the pulling out of the third telescopic tube, so that the telescopic mobile phone clamp is in the horizontal clamping state.

[0050] In addition, the design of this mobile phone clamp further adapts to the current market environment where the size of cameras and camcorders are gradually shrinking and the functions of mobile phones are gradually becoming stronger. The design of the mobile phone clamp can also be used for clamping and fixing small cameras and camcorders, making the gimbal more versatile.

[0051] From the above detailed description of the damping gimbal of the present invention in conjunction with the drawings in the specification, it can be understood that the damping gimbal of the present invention includes a gimbal base, a gimbal middle seat, and a first damping adjustment member. A horizontal rotation axis is provided at the center of the gimbal base, and a horizontal damping groove is provided on the horizontal rotation axis. The first damping adjustment member includes a first adjustment slider and a first adjustment screw. The first adjustment screw is used to control the first adjustment slider to engage or disengage from the horizontal damping groove to achieve damping adjustment. The top end of the horizontal rotation axis cooperates with the pressure cover to achieve axial fixation with the gimbal middle seat. Through such a structural design, the entire gimbal can be controlled to achieve stepless damping adjustment in the horizontal direction through the control of the first adjustment screw, and can be quickly locked and fixed. It has a simple structure and is convenient and quick to operate. It not only meets the adjustment requirements in the horizontal direction, but also achieves a dynamic balancing effect during the entire gimbal adjustment process.

[0052] When the damping gimbal further includes a pitch adjustment component, the damping gimbal can further meet the needs of rapid adjustment and fixation in the pitch direction, and cooperate with the second damping adjustment part on the pitch adjustment component to achieve the adjustment and fixation requirements of any angle in the pitch direction, and achieve a dynamic balance effect during the adjustment process.

[0053] The design of the retractable mobile phone clamp enables the damping gimbal of the present invention to also meet the needs of mobile phone shooting. When not in use, the entire retractable mobile phone clamp can be stored in the pitch frame without taking up any storage space, thereby maximizing the utilization of the structure while also meeting the needs of various shooting scenes.

[0054] The retractable mobile phone clamp is easy and convenient to adjust, and can meet the needs of horizontal and vertical shooting of mobile phones. It has a simple structure and diversified functions.

[0055] Therefore, when the gimbal is integrated with the above components at the same time, through the gimbal base, gimbal middle seat, eccentric shaft spring group, damping adjustment part and docking card seat with pull rod telescopic clamp, a two-dimensional gimbal with dynamic balance and stepless adjustable damping that is common to mobile phones and video cameras is realized.

[0056] On the basis of the damping pan-tilt head provided in the above embodiment, the present invention further provides a recording mechanism, which includes the above-mentioned damping pan-tilt head and a supporting assembly for supporting the damping pan-tilt head.

[0057] It should be noted that the terms "comprises," "includes," or any other variations thereof are intended to encompass non-exclusive inclusion, such that a process, method, article, or apparatus that includes a series of elements includes not only those elements but also other elements not explicitly listed, or elements inherent to such process, method, article, or apparatus. In the absence of further limitations, an element defined by the phrase "comprises a ..." does not preclude the presence of other identical elements in the process, method, article, or apparatus that includes the element.

[0058] While embodiments of the present invention have been shown and described, it will be appreciated by those skilled in the art that various changes, modifications, substitutions, and variations may be made to these embodiments without departing from the principles and spirit of the invention, and that the scope of the invention is defined by the appended claims and their equivalents.

Claims

1. A damping pan / tilt head, characterized in that: The damping gimbal includes a gimbal base, a gimbal middle seat and a first damping adjustment member, a horizontal rotation axis is provided at the center of the gimbal base, a horizontal damping groove is provided on the horizontal rotation axis, the first damping adjustment member includes a first adjustment slider and a first adjustment screw, the first adjustment slider is controlled by the first adjustment screw to embed or disengage from the horizontal damping groove to achieve damping adjustment, the top of the horizontal rotation axis cooperates with the pressure cover to achieve axial fixation with the gimbal middle seat, the damping gimbal also includes a pitch adjustment component, the gimbal middle seat is provided with a horizontal axis hole, the pitch adjustment component includes a pitch frame and a pitch crankshaft, the pitch crankshaft passes through the horizontal axis hole and is fixed to the pitch frame by screws, a telescopic mobile phone clamp is provided in the side wall of the pitch frame, the telescopic mobile phone The clamp can be extended upward or retracted downward relative to the pitch frame, and the telescopic mobile phone clamp includes two oppositely arranged telescopic tube groups and a pressure cover arranged at the top of the telescopic tube group. The telescopic tube group is a first telescopic tube and a second telescopic tube. The first telescopic tube is sleeved in the second telescopic tube and can be slid and telescoped relative to the second telescopic tube. The telescopic tube group also includes a third telescopic tube, the second telescopic tube is sleeved in the third telescopic tube and can be slid and telescoped relative to the third telescopic tube. Conversion cards are relatively arranged on the inner sides of the telescopic tube group, and a spring is arranged between the two conversion cards. An open notch is provided on one side of the conversion card corresponding to the telescopic tube group, and the diameter of the opening notch gradually widens from the inside to the opening direction, and the innermost diameter is adapted to the outer diameter of the second telescopic tube.

2. The damping pan / tilt head according to claim 1, characterized in that: The center seat of the gimbal is also provided with a vertical axis hole, and the vertical axis hole and the horizontal axis hole are perpendicular to each other. The pitch adjustment assembly also includes a piston and a spring. The vertical axis hole is used to accommodate the piston and the spring. The eccentric axis of the pitch crankshaft is tangent to the piston. One end of the spring abuts the top of the piston, and the other end abuts the top of the vertical axis hole.

3. The damping pan / tilt head according to claim 2, characterized in that: A second damping adjustment member is also provided on the center seat of the gimbal, and the second damping adjustment member includes a second damping slider and a second adjusting screw. The second damping slider is controlled by the second adjusting screw to squeeze or disengage from the coaxial end of the pitch crankshaft to achieve stepless adjustment of the pitch adjustment process.

4. The damping pan / tilt head according to claim 1, characterized in that: A pull rod spring is provided between the top ends of the first telescopic tube and the second telescopic tube.

5. A recording mechanism, characterized in that: The recording mechanism includes the damping pan-tilt head according to any one of claims 1 to 4 and a supporting assembly for supporting the damping pan-tilt head.

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