Shooting support

Abstract

The invention discloses a shooting support which comprises a supporting leg assembly and a holder assembly connected to the supporting leg assembly, and the holder assembly is used for installing photographic equipment. The supporting leg assembly comprises a first supporting leg, the first supporting leg is connected with a clamping assembly, and the clamping assembly comprises a first clamping arm and a second clamping arm which are rotatably arranged around a rotating shaft. The first clamping arm and the second clamping arm have a folding state of being folded to the first supporting leg in the rotating process and an unfolding state of being unfolded outwards relative to the first supporting leg and forming a clamping space on one side of the first supporting leg in the rotating process. The clamping assembly capable of being unfolded and folded is additionally arranged on the first supporting leg, the first clamping arm and the second clamping arm of the clamping assembly can be clamped and fixed to an external object after being unfolded, and fixing of the shooting support is achieved; therefore, the position of the shooting support can be fixed in more scenes through the clamping assembly on the first supporting leg, and the use scene of the shooting support is wider.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to the field of photographic equipment technology, and more specifically to a shooting stand. Background Technology

[0002] A photography tripod mainly consists of three supporting legs and a ball head fixed above them. During shooting, the three supporting legs are extended and placed on the ground or a table, while the camera and other photographic equipment are fixed above the ball head. Current tripods require the three supporting legs to be extended and placed on a level surface (ground or table) for use, necessitating the presence of a water surface in the shooting environment. This significantly limits the usability of tripods. Summary of the Invention

[0003] In view of this, the purpose of the present invention is to provide a shooting bracket with a support leg and a clamping component, so as to solve the problem that the support leg of the existing tripod has a relatively simple function and needs to be placed in a scene with a horizontal support surface, thus limiting the use scenarios.

[0004] To solve the above-mentioned technical problems, the technical solution of the present invention is as follows: A shooting bracket includes a support leg assembly and a gimbal assembly connected to the support leg assembly, the gimbal assembly being used to mount photographic equipment; the support leg assembly includes a first support leg, the first support leg being connected to a clamping assembly, the clamping assembly including a first clamping arm and a second clamping arm respectively rotatably disposed around a pivot axis, the first clamping arm and the second clamping arm having a folded state retracted to the first support leg and an unfolded state that extends outward relative to the first support leg and forms a clamping space on one side of the first support leg during rotation.

[0005] Furthermore, the first support leg is provided with a sliding member slidably connected to the first support leg along the length direction of the first support leg; a first rotating shaft is connected between the first clamping arm and the first support leg, and the first clamping arm is rotatably configured about the axis of the first rotating shaft; a second rotating shaft is connected between the second clamping arm and the sliding member, and the second clamping arm is rotatably configured about the axis of the second rotating shaft; the first support leg is also provided with an adjustment component for driving the sliding member to slide, and when the first clamping arm and the second clamping arm are in the unfolded state, the adjustment component is used to drive the sliding and the movement of the second clamping arm to adjust the distance between the first clamping arm and the second clamping arm.

[0006] Furthermore, a storage groove is provided on one side of the first support leg, and the length direction of the storage groove is the same as the length direction of the first support leg. The sliding member is slidably connected to the storage groove along the length direction of the storage groove. When the clamping assembly is in a folded state, the first clamping arm and the second clamping arm are at least partially stored in the storage groove.

[0007] Furthermore, the sidewall of the storage groove is provided with a sliding guide groove, the length direction of which is the same as the length direction of the storage groove; the sliding member is provided with a sliding protrusion that is slidably connected to the sliding guide groove along the length direction of the sliding guide groove.

[0008] Furthermore, the adjustment assembly includes an adjustment screw and an adjustment knob; the adjustment screw is connected to the first support leg and is rotatable about its own axis, the axial direction of the adjustment screw is the same as the length direction of the first support leg, and the sliding member is threadedly connected to the portion of the adjustment screw located in the receiving groove; the adjustment knob is fixedly connected to the end of the adjustment screw extending out of the receiving groove, and the adjustment knob is used to drive the adjustment screw to rotate, so as to drive the sliding member to slide in the receiving groove along the axial direction of the adjustment screw.

[0009] Furthermore, the adjustment knob is connected to a hook, and a hook pivot is connected between the hook and the adjustment knob. The hook is rotatably configured around the axis of the hook pivot. The sliding member is provided with a hanging groove, and the end of the hook away from the hook pivot is provided with a hook-shaped part. The hook has a folded state and a unfolded state during rotation. When the hook is in the folded state, the hook-shaped part at the end of the hook is hooked into the hanging groove of the sliding member to restrict the movement of the adjustment knob and the sliding member. When the hook is in the unfolded state, the hook-shaped part at the end of the hook is suspended on one side of the adjustment knob and forms a suspension part that can be hung on an external component or a force-applying part that facilitates the rotation of the adjustment knob.

[0010] Furthermore, there is rotational damping between the first clamping arm and the first rotating shaft, and there is rotational damping between the second clamping arm and the second rotating shaft.

[0011] Furthermore, the support leg assembly also includes a pair of second support legs, wherein the first support leg and the pair of second support legs have an outwardly extended state and a closed state that is close together and can be gripped.

[0012] Furthermore, one end of the first support leg is connected to a fixing member, and the same end of the pair of second support legs is connected to a rotating member. The rotating member and the fixing member are fixed in the axial direction and rotate in the circumferential direction respectively. The pair of second support legs are rotatably connected to the rotating member around the pivot of one leg, and the ends of the pair of second support legs located inside the rotating member are meshed and connected to each other so that the pair of second support legs open and close synchronously during rotation.

[0013] Furthermore, the pair of support shafts of the pair of second support legs are set at an angle, and each pair of second support legs is provided with an oblique tooth structure centered on the axial direction of the support shaft within the rotating component, and the oblique teeth on the pair of oblique tooth structures engage in transmission.

[0014] Furthermore, the outrigger shaft is fixedly connected to the rotating component, and the second support leg is rotatably connected to the outrigger shaft with damping.

[0015] Furthermore, the rotating component includes a rotating disk with a circular outer contour and a connector fixedly connected to the rotating disk. A pair of second support legs are both connected to the connector. The fixing component is connected to the rotating disk. The outer periphery of the rotating disk is provided with multiple gear slots. The first support leg is provided with a gear adjustment assembly. The gear adjustment assembly includes a stop adjustment block that can extend into or move out of the gear slot. When the stop adjustment block extends into different gear slots, the rotating component can be locked in the current position after rotating relative to the fixing component at different angles.

[0016] Furthermore, the gear adjustment assembly also includes an elastic element and a toggle element. The elastic element is elastically disposed between the stop adjustment block and the first support leg. The elastic force of the elastic element drives the stop adjustment block to extend into the gear slot. The toggle element is fixedly connected to the stop adjustment block and exposed outside the first support leg.

[0017] Furthermore, the fixing member includes a fixed disk with a circular outer contour and a central shaft located at the central axis of the fixed disk, and an axial locking member is connected between the rotating disk and the central shaft to fix their axial positions; the gimbal assembly includes a mounting platform for mounting photographic equipment and a gimbal connecting disk fixedly connected to the mounting platform, and the gimbal connecting disk is coaxially disposed between the fixed disk and the rotating disk.

[0018] Furthermore, the gimbal connecting plate is axially rotatably connected to the fixing member about the central axis, and a gimbal locking assembly for locking or releasing the gimbal connecting plate is also connected between the rotating plate and the fixing plate.

[0019] Furthermore, the gimbal connecting plate has a first toothed ring on the side facing the fixed plate; the gimbal locking assembly includes a gimbal locking sleeve, a pressing cover, and a thrust spring; the gimbal locking sleeve includes a sleeve portion fitted around the outer periphery of the central shaft and a disc portion connected to the outer periphery of the sleeve portion with an outer diameter larger than the sleeve portion; both the gimbal connecting plate and the rotating plate have through holes for the sleeve portion to pass through; the disc portion is located on the side of the gimbal connecting plate facing the fixed plate, and the disc portion faces the gimbal connecting plate... A second gear ring is provided on one side to mesh with the first gear ring; the pressing cover is fixedly connected to the side of the sleeve portion near the rotating disk; the thrust spring is elastically disposed between the disc portion and the fixed disk, and its elastic force drives the first gear ring and the second gear ring to mesh to lock the gimbal connecting plate; the pressing cover is fixedly connected to the side of the sleeve portion near the rotating disk, and when the pressing cover is pressed down, it can drive the disc portion to separate from the gimbal connecting plate to allow the gimbal connecting plate to rotate around the central axis.

[0020] The shooting bracket provided by this invention has the following advantages: By additionally setting a foldable and unfoldable clamping component on the first support leg of the shooting bracket, the first and second clamping arms of the clamping component can form a clamping space on one side of the first support leg after unfolding outwards. This allows the first and second clamping arms to be clamped onto any external object after unfolding, thus fixing the shooting bracket. In use, besides being stably supported on a horizontal surface by the support leg assembly, this shooting bracket can also be clamped and fixed onto external objects by the clamping component on the first support leg, making it stable for use in any scenario and expanding its application range. Furthermore, the clamping component can also be used to clamp various photographic equipment or photographic accessories such as mobile phones, power supplies, power banks, and lamps, solving the technical problem that various photographic equipment or photographic accessories cannot be fixed on a small shooting bracket and used in conjunction with photographic equipment on a gimbal assembly. Without significantly increasing the size of the shooting bracket, the functionality of the first support leg is enriched, greatly improving the user experience. Attached Figure Description

[0021] To more clearly illustrate the specific embodiments of the present invention or the technical solutions in the prior art, the drawings used in the description of the specific embodiments or the prior art will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are some embodiments of the present invention. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained from these drawings without creative effort.

[0022] Figure 1 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the support leg assembly of the shooting bracket in the closed state in an embodiment of the present invention. Figure 2 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the shooting bracket in an embodiment of the present invention, showing the support leg assembly in an unfolded state, the clamping assembly in a folded state, and the hook in a retracted state. Figure 3 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the shooting bracket in an embodiment of the present invention, showing the support leg assembly in an unfolded state, the clamping assembly in a folded state, and the hook in an unfolded state. Figure 4 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the shooting bracket in an embodiment of the present invention when the support leg assembly, clamping assembly, and hook are in the unfolded state. Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of a pair of second support legs and a rotating component in an embodiment of the present invention; Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram illustrating the linkage relationship between a pair of second support legs in an embodiment of the present invention; Figure 7 This is a partial cross-sectional view of a pair of second support legs and a rotating member in an embodiment of the present invention; Figure 8 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of the first support leg, rotating component, gimbal assembly, and gimbal locking assembly in an embodiment of the present invention; Figure 9 for Figure 8 A cross-sectional view of the AA plane; Figure 10 for Figure 8 A cross-sectional view of the BB plane; Figure 11 This is an exploded view of the first support leg, fixing member, rotating member, gimbal assembly, and gimbal locking assembly in an embodiment of the present invention. Figure 12 This is a schematic diagram showing the connection relationship between the rotating component, the gimbal assembly, and the stop adjustment block in an embodiment of the present invention; Figure 13 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the first support leg clamping component in a folded state and the hook in a retracted state in an embodiment of the present invention. Figure 14 for Figure 13 A sectional view of the first side; Figure 15 for Figure 13 A sectional view on the second side; Figure 16 for Figure 13 Sectional view on the third side; Figure 17 This is a schematic diagram showing the connection relationship between the first support leg, the sliding member, and the adjusting screw in an embodiment of the present invention; Figure 18This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the first support leg clamping component in a folded state and the hook in an unfolded state in an embodiment of the present invention. Figure 19 This is a partial cross-sectional view of the shooting bracket in an embodiment of the present invention when the support leg assembly, clamping assembly, and hook are in the unfolded state. Figure 20 for Figure 19 A schematic diagram showing the middle sliding member sliding a certain distance towards the first clamping arm and the adjustment knob rotating at a certain angle.

[0023] Explanation of reference numerals in the attached figures: 100. First support leg; 101. Storage slot; 102. Sliding guide channel; 200. Second supporting leg; 210. Main body of the supporting leg; 220. Supporting leg pivot; 230. Angled tooth structure; 240. Supporting leg pad; 300. Gimbal assembly; 310. Mounting platform; 320. Gimbal connection plate; 321. First gear ring; 330. Threaded connecting rod; 400. Clamping assembly; 410. First clamping arm; 420. Second clamping arm; 430. Sliding member; 431. Sliding protrusion; 432. Hanging groove; 440. First rotating shaft; 450. Second rotating shaft; 460. Adjusting screw; 470. Adjusting knob; 480. Hook; 481. Hook-shaped part; 490. Hook rotating shaft; 500. Fixing component; 510. Fixing plate; 520. Central shaft; 600. Rotating component; 610. Rotating disc; 611. Gear slot; 620. Connector; 630. Gear adjustment assembly; 700. Gear adjustment assembly; 710. Stop adjustment block; 720. Elastic element; 730. Toggle element; 810. Axial locking components; 900. Gimbal locking assembly; 910. Gimbal locking sleeve; 911. Sleeve body; 912. Disc; 913. Second gear ring; 920. Press cover; 930. Thrust spring; 940. Locking screw. Detailed Implementation

[0024] The technical solution of the present invention will now be clearly and completely described with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some, not all, of the embodiments of the present invention. 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.

[0025] In the description of this invention, it should be noted that the terms "center," "upper," "lower," "left," "right," "vertical," "horizontal," "inner," and "outer," etc., indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings. They are used only for the convenience of describing the invention and for 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 limitations on the invention. Furthermore, the terms "first," "second," and "third" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance.

[0026] 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.

[0027] like Figure 1 , Figure 2 and Figure 3 The shooting bracket shown includes a support leg assembly and a gimbal assembly 300 connected to the support leg assembly. The gimbal assembly 300 is used to mount photographic equipment such as cameras, and the support leg assembly is used to provide support for the gimbal assembly 300.

[0028] like Figure 1 , Figure 2 and Figure 3 As shown, in some embodiments, the shooting support is a tripod, and the support leg assembly includes a first support leg 100 and a pair of second support legs 200. The first support leg 100 and the pair of second support legs 200 have an outwardly extended state and a closed state that allows them to be held. It should be noted that this shooting support is a small tripod that can be used handheld or placed on a table. When the first support leg 100 and the pair of second support legs 200 are in the closed state, they can be held by hand for shooting; alternatively, the closed support leg assembly can be fixed to other components for shooting. When the first support leg 100 and the pair of second support legs 200 are in the extended state, they can be supported on a table for shooting. In other alternative embodiments, the shooting support can also be a monopod with only the first support leg 100, or a multipod with three or more second support legs 200.

[0029] like Figure 1 , Figure 2 and Figure 3 As shown, in some embodiments, the pair of second support legs 200 have the same structural size, and the outer diameter of the second support leg 200 is smaller than the outer diameter of the first support leg 100. The outer diameter of the pair of second support legs 200 is less than or equal to the outer diameter of the first support leg 100. Since the outer diameter of the handheld support leg assembly in its closed state cannot be too large, otherwise it would be inconvenient for hand gripping. This application designs the outer diameter of the first support leg 100 in the support leg assembly to be relatively large, while the outer diameter of the pair of second support legs 200 is designed to be relatively small. With the overall outer diameter of the support leg assembly limited, this allows for a sufficiently large installation space inside the first support leg 100 to install the clamping component 300. The clamping component 300 can be securely clamped and fixed to any external object, achieving positional fixation of the shooting bracket. This allows the shooting bracket to be stably fixed for use in any scenario, solving the technical problem that existing tripods can only be used in scenarios with a level ground or tabletop, limiting their usability. Furthermore, the clamping component 300... It can also be used to mount various photography accessories, including mobile phones, power banks / power supplies, and lights. When used with photography equipment mounted on the gimbal assembly 300, it can enhance the user experience. For example, when a mobile phone is mounted on the clamping assembly 300 of the first support leg 100, the phone and the photography equipment on the gimbal assembly 300 can achieve dual-lens shooting on a single shooting bracket. At night, the phone's lighting function can also provide illumination for the photography equipment on the shooting bracket. When a power bank, power supply, or light is mounted on the clamping assembly 300 of the first support leg 100, the power bank or power supply can power the photography equipment on the shooting bracket, improving its battery life. The light can provide illumination for the photography equipment on the shooting bracket, eliminating the need for an additional bracket to provide a mounting location for the power bank, power supply, or light during shooting.

[0030] like Figure 1 , Figure 2 , Figure 3 and Figure 4 As shown, in some embodiments, one end of the first support leg 100 is fixedly connected to a fixing member 500. The first support leg 100 and the fixing member 500 can be an integral structure or a separate assembly structure. The same end of a pair of second support legs 200 is hinged to the same rotating member 600. The rotating member 600 and the fixing member 500 are fixed axially and rotate relative to each other circumferentially. The expansion and contraction of the support leg assembly are achieved through the relative rotation of the rotating member 600 and the fixing member 500. In other embodiments, one end of the first support leg 100 and the pair of second support legs 200 are both hinged to the outer periphery of the same mounting plate. The first support leg 100 and the pair of second support legs 200 can expand or contract synchronously, or expand or contract independently.

[0031] like Figure 1 , Figure 2 , Figure 3 and Figure 4 As shown, in some embodiments, the gimbal assembly 300 is sandwiched between the rotating member 600 and the fixed member 500, and the gimbal assembly 300 is rotatably configured about an axis parallel to the connection direction of the rotating member 600 and the fixed member 500. A gimbal locking assembly 900 is also connected between the gimbal assembly 300, the fixed member 500, and the rotating member 600, and is used to lock the gimbal assembly 300 between the rotating member 600 and the fixed member 500. When the gimbal locking assembly 900 is unlocked, the gimbal assembly 300 can rotate about the axis where the connection direction of the rotating member 600 and the fixed member 500 is located, thereby adjusting the mounting position of the shooting equipment on the gimbal assembly 300, providing greater flexibility. It is understood here that in other embodiments, the gimbal assembly 300 can be fixed to either the fixed member 500 or the rotating member 600.

[0032] like Figure 1 , Figure 5 , Figure 6 and Figure 7 As shown, the rotating component 600 includes a rotating disk 610 with a circular outer contour and a connector 620 connected to the rotating disk 610. The rotating disk 610 and the connector 620 can be an integral structure or a separate assembly structure. One end of a pair of second support legs 200 is connected to the connector 620 via support leg shafts 220, which are set at an included angle. The support leg shafts 220 are fixedly connected to the connector 620, and the second support legs 200 are rotatable about the axial direction of the support leg shafts 220. One end of the pair of second support legs 200 is connected by a pair of helical gear structures 230 for meshing transmission, so that the pair of second support legs 200 open and close synchronously during rotation. This facilitates the control of the pair of second support legs 200 to rotate at the same angle, ensuring that the foot pads of the pair of second support legs 200 and the first support leg 100 of the support leg assembly are always on the same water surface after deployment, thus facilitating stable support after the support leg assembly is deployed. In an alternative implementation, the pair of second support legs 200 can also be rotated independently.

[0033] like Figure 6 , Figure 7 and Figure 8 As shown, in some embodiments, the connector 620 has a pair of first inclined surfaces on both sides, each pair of first inclined surfaces having a threaded hole and an arcuate cavity surrounding the threaded hole, the pair of arcuate cavities being interconnected. Figure 5 , Figure 6 and Figure 7As shown, the second support leg 200 includes a leg body 210 with a second inclined surface at its end and an oblique tooth structure 230 integrally connected to the second inclined surface of the leg body 210. The second inclined surface of the leg body 210 engages with the first inclined surface of the connector 620. The oblique tooth structure 230 is arc-shaped and extends into one of the arc-shaped cavities of the connector 620 with the axial direction of the leg shaft 220 as its center. The pair of oblique tooth structures 230 of the pair of second support legs 200 are meshed and connected in the connector 620. When one of the second support legs 200 is rotated, the other second support leg 200 rotates synchronously, thereby realizing the synchronous opening and closing of the pair of second support legs 200.

[0034] like Figure 5 , Figure 6 and Figure 7 As shown, the support leg body 210 has a connecting through hole that vertically penetrates the second inclined surface. The support leg pivot 220 is specifically a screw, which passes through the connecting through hole of the second support leg 200, and one end of the screw is threaded into the threaded hole of the connector 620. The second support leg 200 is rotatably connected to the support leg pivot 220 with damping. Specifically, a washer located on the outer periphery of the screw is placed in the gap between the second support leg 200 and the connector 620, and a washer located on the outer periphery of the screw is also placed in the gap between the second support leg 200 and the screw nut. When the second support leg 200 rotates, a friction fit is formed between the second support leg 200 and the washer, so that the second support leg 200 has rotational damping when rotating, which makes it easy for the second support leg 200 to maintain stability in the current state after rotating at any angle.

[0035] like Figure 1 and Figures 8 to 11 As shown, in some embodiments, the fixing member 500 is integrally connected to one end of the first support leg 100. The fixing member 500 includes a fixing disk 510 with a circular outer contour and a central shaft 520 located at the central axis of the fixing disk 510. The fixing disk 510 and the rotating disk 610 are coaxially arranged and have the same outer diameter. An axial locking member 810 is connected between the rotating disk 610 and the central shaft 520 to achieve axial position fixation and circumferential relative movement between the two.

[0036] like Figure 1 and Figures 8 to 11As shown, in some embodiments, the gimbal assembly 300 includes a mounting platform 310 for mounting photographic equipment. The mounting platform 310 is provided with a threaded connection end 330, and the photographic equipment is threadedly connected to the threaded connection end 330 to fix the position of the photographic equipment on the gimbal assembly 300. The gimbal assembly 300 also includes a gimbal connecting plate 320 fixedly connected to the mounting platform 310. The gimbal connecting plate 320, the fixed plate 510, and the rotating plate 610 are three coaxially arranged discs with the same outer diameter. The gimbal connecting plate 320 is clamped between the fixed plate 510 and the rotating plate 610. An axial locking member 810 passes through the inner holes of the rotating plate 610 and the gimbal connecting plate 320 and is fixedly connected to the central shaft 520 on the fixed plate 510. In some embodiments, the gimbal connection disk 320 is axially rotatable about the central axis 520, and the gimbal locking assembly 900 is connected between the rotating disk 610 and the fixed disk 510. The gimbal locking assembly 900 is used to lock or unlock the gimbal connection disk 320.

[0037] like Figures 8 to 11 As shown, the gimbal connecting plate 320 has a first toothed ring 321 on the side facing the fixed plate 510. The gimbal locking assembly 900 includes a gimbal locking sleeve 910, a pressing cover 920, and a thrust spring 930. The gimbal locking sleeve 910 includes a sleeve body 911 and a disc part 912, which are integral structures. The sleeve body 911 is sleeved on the outer periphery of the central shaft 520 and can slide along the axial direction of the central shaft 520 and rotate around the circumference of the central shaft 520. The disc part 912 is fixedly connected to the outer periphery of the sleeve body 911 and has a disc-shaped structure with an outer diameter larger than that of the sleeve body 911. Both the gimbal connecting plate 320 and the rotating plate 610 have through holes for the sleeve portion 911 to pass through. The disc portion 912 is located on the side of the gimbal connecting plate 320 facing the fixed plate 510. The side of the disc portion 912 facing the gimbal connecting plate 320 has a second gear ring 913 that meshes with the first gear ring 321. The end of the sleeve portion 911 facing the rotating plate 610 has a pair of screw connection holes. The pressing cover 920 is fixedly connected to the end of the sleeve portion 911 near the rotating plate 610 by a pair of locking screws 940, and the pressing cover 920 can move within the annular cavity inside the fixed plate 510. The thrust spring 930 is elastically disposed between the disc portion 912 of the gimbal locking sleeve 910 and the fixed plate 510. The elastic force of the thrust spring 930 drives the first gear ring 321 and the second gear ring 913 to mesh to lock the gimbal connecting plate 320.

[0038] like Figures 8 to 11As shown, when the angle of the gimbal assembly 300 needs to be adjusted, press the press cover 920. When the press cover 920 is pressed down, it causes the gimbal locking sleeve 910 to move towards the fixed plate 510 against the elastic force of the thrust spring 930. The second toothed ring 913 on the disc portion 912 of the gimbal locking sleeve 910 separates from the first toothed ring 321 on the gimbal connecting plate 320. At this time, the gimbal connecting plate 320 can be rotated circumferentially around the central axis 520 to adjust the angle of the gimbal assembly 300. After the angle of the gimbal assembly 300 is adjusted to the correct position, release the press cover 920. The elastic force of the thrust spring 930 drives the gimbal locking sleeve 910 to reset. The second toothed ring 913 on the disc portion 912 of the gimbal locking sleeve 910 engages with the first toothed ring 321 on the gimbal connecting plate 320, thereby locking the gimbal connecting plate 320 and the gimbal assembly 300. The gimbal locking component 900 is designed to facilitate the adjustment and locking of the gimbal component at a 300-degree angle. Adjustment can be performed simply by pressing down on the cover 920, making the operation quite convenient.

[0039] like Figures 8 to 11 As shown, in some embodiments, damping washers are provided at the gaps between the gimbal connection plate 320 and the fixed plate 510, and at the gaps between the gimbal connection plate 320 and the rotating plate 610. When the gimbal connection plate 320 rotates, frictional damping is generated between the gimbal connection plate 320 and the damping washers, which facilitates precise adjustment of the rotation angle of the gimbal connection plate 320 and keeps the gimbal connection plate 320 and the mounting platform 310 in the current angular state.

[0040] like Figure 1 , Figure 12 and Figure 13 As shown, the outer periphery of the rotating disk 610 is provided with multiple gear slots 611, and the first support leg 100 is provided with a gear adjustment assembly 700. The gear adjustment assembly 700 includes a stop adjustment block 710 that can extend into or out of the gear slots 611. When the stop adjustment block 710 extends into different gear slots 611, the rotating disk 610 can rotate relative to the fixed disk 510 at different angles and then be locked in the current position. That is, the pair of second support legs 200 can rotate relative to the first support leg 100 at a certain angle and then be locked in the current position. With this configuration, the support leg assembly can be locked in various different postures.

[0041] like Figure 1 , Figure 12 and Figure 13As shown, in some embodiments, there are three gear slots 611: a first gear slot 611, a second gear slot 611, and a third gear slot 611. The angle between the second gear slot 611 and the first gear slot 611 is 50 degrees, and the angle between the third gear slot 611 and the first gear slot 611 is 90 degrees. When the stop adjustment block 710 extends into the first gear slot 611, a pair of second support legs 200 and first support legs 100 are locked in a closed state, that is... Figure 1 The state of the pair of second support legs 200 and first support legs 100. When the stop adjustment block 710 extends into the second stop slot 611, the connector 620 connecting the pair of second support legs 200 and the first support leg 100 are locked in a 50-degree unfolded state, that is... Figure 2 and Figure 3 The state of the pair of second support legs 200 and first support legs 100. When the stop adjustment block 710 extends into the third stop slot 611, the connector 620 connecting the pair of second support legs 200 and the first support leg 100 are locked in a 90-degree unfolded state, that is... Figure 4 The state of the second supporting leg 200 and the first supporting leg 100.

[0042] like Figure 1 , Figure 13 , Figure 15 and Figure 16 As shown, in some embodiments, the gear adjustment assembly 700 further includes an elastic element 720 and a toggle element 730. The elastic element 720 is elastically disposed between the stop adjustment block 710 and the first support leg 100. The elastic force of the elastic element 720 drives the stop adjustment block 710 to extend into the gear slot 611. The toggle element 730 is fixedly connected to the stop adjustment block 710 and exposed outside the first support leg 100. During operation, the toggle element 730 is pushed by hand, and the toggle element 730 drives the stop adjustment block 710 to overcome the elastic force of the elastic element 720, thereby moving the stop adjustment block 710 out of the gear slot 611 and releasing the circumferential position lock of the rotating disk 610. When the toggle element 730 is released, the stop adjustment block 710 is reset under the action of the elastic force of the elastic element 720, and the circumferential position of the rotating disk 610 is restored again.

[0043] like Figures 2 to 4 , Figures 13 to 20 As shown, the first support leg 100 has a storage groove 101 with an opening on one side inside. The length direction of the storage groove 101 is the same as the length direction of the first support leg 100. When the first support leg 100 and the pair of second support legs 200 are in a closed state, the pair of second support legs 200 block the side opening of the storage groove 101. When the first support leg 100 and the pair of second support legs 200 are in an extended state, the side opening of the storage groove 101 is fully open.

[0044] like Figures 2 to 4 and Figures 13 to 20 As shown, the first support leg 100 is connected to a clamping assembly 400, which includes a first clamping arm 410, a second clamping arm 420, a sliding member 430, a first rotating shaft 440, and a second rotating shaft 450. The sliding member 430 is slidably connected to the storage groove 101 along its length. The first rotating shaft 440 is connected to the end of the first support leg 100 near the fixing member 500, and one end of the first clamping arm 410 is rotatably connected to the first rotating shaft 440 about its axial direction. The second rotating shaft 450 is connected to the sliding member 430, and one end of the second clamping arm 420 is rotatably connected to the second rotating shaft 450 about its axial direction. During rotation, the first clamping arm 410 and the second clamping arm 420 have a folded state (folded towards the first support leg 100) and an unfolded state (outwardly extended relative to the first support leg 100).

[0045] When the first clamping arm 410 and the second clamping arm 420 are in the folded state, at least a portion of the first clamping arm 410 and at least a portion of the second clamping arm 420 are housed in the storage groove 101, which can make full use of the internal space of the first support leg 100 and is conducive to the miniaturization and compact design of the entire support leg assembly. When the first clamping arm 410 and the second clamping arm 420 are in the unfolded state, the first clamping arm 410 and the second clamping arm 420 are perpendicular to or almost perpendicular to the length direction of the first support leg 100. The first clamping arm 410 and the second clamping arm 420 form a clamping space on one side of the first support leg 100, so that the clamping assembly 300 has a clamping and fixing function. The first support leg 100 and the entire shooting bracket can be fixed to any external object using the clamping assembly 300. In this state, the slider 430 slides along the length direction of the storage groove 101, which can adjust the distance between the first clamping arm 410 and the second clamping arm 420 to adapt to the clamping needs of external objects of different sizes. In addition, when the support leg assembly is extended and rests on a horizontal ground or tabletop, the clamping assembly 300 can also be used to clamp various photographic equipment or photographic auxiliary equipment such as mobile phones, power supplies, power banks, and lamps.

[0046] like Figures 13 to 20 As shown, in some embodiments, a first elastic pad is provided on the inner side of the first clamping arm 410, and a second elastic pad is provided on the inner side of the second clamping arm 420. When the first clamping arm 410 and the second clamping arm 420 form a clamping space on one side of the first support leg 100, the first elastic pad is located on the side of the first clamping arm 410 facing the clamping space, and the second elastic pad is located on the side of the second clamping arm 420 facing the clamping space. The first and second elastic pads can provide a certain amount of cushioning, facilitating better clamping of objects located within the clamping space.

[0047] like Figures 13 to 20As shown, the first support leg 100 is also connected to an adjustment assembly for adjusting the movement position of the slider 430. When the first clamping arm 410 and the second clamping arm 420 are in the folded state, they need to be brought into contact to limit their rotation and unfolding. When the first clamping arm 410 and the second clamping arm 420 are in the unfolded state, the positions of the slider 430 and the second clamping arm 420 need to be adjusted and maintained at the adjusted positions to adjust the distance between the first clamping arm 410 and the second clamping arm 420, ensuring that the first clamping arm 410 and the second clamping arm 420 can clamp the object located in the clamping space.

[0048] like Figures 13 to 20 As shown, the adjustment assembly includes an adjustment screw 460 and an adjustment knob 470. Both ends of the adjustment screw 460 are connected to the first support leg 100, and the adjustment screw 460 is rotatable about its own axis. The axial direction of the adjustment screw 460 is the same as the length direction of the first support leg 100. A sliding member 430 is threadedly connected to the portion of the adjustment screw 460 located within the receiving groove 101. The adjustment knob 470 is fixedly connected to the end of the adjustment screw 460 extending out of the receiving groove 101, and the adjustment knob 470 abuts against the end of the first support leg 100 away from the fixing member 500. Rotating the adjustment knob 470 causes the adjustment screw 460 to rotate about its own axis, and the sliding member 430 slides within the receiving groove 101 along the axial direction of the adjustment screw 460, thereby adjusting the position of the sliding member 430 and the second clamping arm 420. The first clamping arm 410 and the second clamping arm 420 achieve tension control and position adjustment by rotating the adjustment knob 470, making it easy to clamp objects of different sizes. At the same time, since the sliding member 430 and the adjusting screw 460 are connected by a thread, the clamping assembly 300 can have a large clamping force, and the second clamping arm 420 is not easy to loosen when subjected to external pushing force, so as to achieve reliable fixation of the shooting bracket.

[0049] like Figures 13 to 20 As shown, in some embodiments, a pair of recessed sliding guide grooves 102 are provided on the sidewalls of the receiving groove 101. The cross-section of the sliding guide groove 102 is conical, and the length direction of the sliding guide groove 102 is the same as the length direction of the receiving groove 101. Sliding protrusions 431 are provided on opposite sides of the slider 430. The cross-section of the sliding protrusions 431 is conical, the same as the shape of the sliding guide groove 102. The sliding protrusions 431 are slidably connected to the sliding guide groove 102 along the guiding direction of the sliding guide groove 102. The sliding guide groove 102 and the sliding protrusions 431 ensure that the slider 430 does not swing left and right when sliding, resulting in better motion stability.

[0050] like Figures 13 to 20As shown, the adjusting knob 470 is equipped with a hook shaft 490, and a hook 480 is connected to the hook shaft 490. One end of the hook 480 is rotatable around the axial direction of the hook shaft 490. A hanging groove 432 is provided on one side of the sliding member 430, and a hook-shaped portion 481 is provided at the end of the hook 480 away from the hook shaft 490. The hook 480 has a folded state and a unfolded state during rotation around the hook shaft 490. When the hook 480 is in the folded state, the hook-shaped portion 481 at the end of the hook 480 hooks into the hanging groove 432 of the sliding member 430, forming a limiting fit, preventing the adjusting knob 470 from rotating, thus locking the adjusting knob 470. When the hook 480 is in the hook-out state, the hook-shaped part 481 at the end of the hook 480 is suspended on one side of the adjustment knob 470. At this time, the suspended hook 480 can increase the rotation arm of the adjustment knob 470, forming an auxiliary force part that makes it easier to operate the rotation of the adjustment knob 470, making the rotation operation of the adjustment knob 470 more effortless. In addition, the suspended hook 480 can also be used as a hanging part, so that the shooting bracket can be hung on the wall or other positions to realize the mantis-style wall-mounted storage function, which is convenient for temporary placement of the shooting bracket.

[0051] like Figures 13 to 20 As shown, in some embodiments, rotational damping exists between the first clamping arm 410 and the first rotating shaft 440. The first rotating shaft 440 includes a pair of short screws coaxially arranged, which connect the first support leg 100 and the first clamping arm 410. A pair of first damping washers are sleeved on the outer periphery of the short screws and pressed against opposite sides of the first support leg 100. When the first clamping arm 410 rotates, a frictional fit is formed between the first clamping arm 410 and the first damping washers, providing rotational damping when the first clamping arm 410 rotates. Rotational damping also exists between the second clamping arm 420 and the second rotating shaft 450. In some embodiments, the second rotating shaft 450 includes a long screw connected between the sliding member 430 and the first clamping arm 410. A pair of second damping washers are sleeved on the outer periphery of the long screw. The pair of second damping washers are pressed into the gap between the sliding member 430 and the first clamping arm 410. When the second clamping arm 420 rotates, a frictional fit is formed between the second clamping arm 420 and the second damping washers, so that the second clamping arm 420 has rotational damping when it rotates.

[0052] In summary, the shooting bracket provided by this invention, by additionally providing a foldable and unfoldable clamping component 300 on the first support leg 100 of the shooting bracket, allows the first clamping arm 410 and the second clamping arm 420 of the clamping component 300 to form a clamping space on one side of the first support leg 100 after unfolding outwards. This enables the clamping component 300 to have a clamping function, and the first clamping arm 410 and the second clamping arm 420 can be clamped onto any external object after unfolding outwards, thus serving to fix the shooting bracket. When using this shooting bracket, in addition to being stably supported on a horizontal surface using the support leg assembly, the clamping component 300 on the first support leg 100 can also be clamped and fixed onto an external object, allowing the shooting bracket to be stably fixed for use in any scenario, thus broadening its application scenarios. In addition, the clamping component 300 can also be used to clamp various photography equipment or photography auxiliary equipment such as mobile phones, power supplies, power banks, and lamps. It solves the technical problem that various photography equipment or photography auxiliary equipment cannot be fixed on a small shooting bracket and used together with the photography equipment on the gimbal component 300 for shooting. Without significantly increasing the size of the shooting bracket, it enriches the function of the first support leg 100 and can greatly improve the user experience.

[0053] Obviously, the above embodiments are merely illustrative examples for clear explanation and are not intended to limit the implementation. Those skilled in the art will recognize that other variations or modifications can be made based on the above description. It is neither necessary nor possible to exhaustively list all possible implementations here. However, obvious variations or modifications derived therefrom are still within the scope of protection of this invention.

Claims

1. A shooting stand, characterized in that, The system includes a support leg assembly and a gimbal assembly (300) connected to the support leg assembly. The support leg assembly includes a first support leg (100), which is connected to a clamping assembly (400). The clamping assembly (400) includes a first clamping arm (410) and a second clamping arm (420) that are rotatably disposed around a pivot. During rotation, the first clamping arm (410) and the second clamping arm (420) have a folded state that is retracted to the first support leg (100) and an unfolded state that is extended outward relative to the first support leg (100) and forms a clamping space on one side of the first support leg (100).

2. The shooting bracket according to claim 1, characterized in that, The first support leg (100) is provided with a sliding member (430) slidably connected to the first support leg (100); a first rotating shaft (440) is connected between the first clamping arm (410) and the first support leg (100), and the first clamping arm (410) is rotatably arranged around the axis of the first rotating shaft (440); a second rotating shaft (450) is connected between the second clamping arm (420) and the sliding member (430), and the second clamping arm (420) is rotatably arranged around the axis of the second rotating shaft (450); the first support leg (100) is also provided with an adjustment component for driving the sliding member (430) to slide.

3. The shooting bracket according to claim 2, characterized in that, The first support leg (100) has a storage groove (101) on one side. The length direction of the storage groove (101) is the same as the length direction of the first support leg (100). The sliding member (430) is slidably connected to the storage groove (101) along the length direction of the storage groove (101). When the clamping assembly (400) is in a folded state, the first clamping arm (410) and the second clamping arm (420) are at least partially stored in the storage groove (101).

4. The shooting bracket according to claim 3, characterized in that, The storage groove (101) has a sliding guide groove (102) on its side wall. The length direction of the sliding guide groove (102) is the same as that of the storage groove (101). The slider (430) has a sliding protrusion (431) that is slidably connected to the sliding guide groove (102) along the length direction of the sliding guide groove (102).

5. The shooting bracket according to claim 3, characterized in that, The adjustment assembly includes an adjustment screw (460) and an adjustment knob (470); the adjustment screw (460) is connected to the first support leg (100) and is rotatable about its own axis; the sliding member (430) is threadedly connected to the portion of the adjustment screw (460) located in the storage groove (101); the adjustment knob (470) is fixedly connected to one end of the adjustment screw (460), and the adjustment knob (470) is used to drive the adjustment screw (460) to rotate, so as to drive the sliding member (430) to slide in the storage groove (101) along the axial direction of the adjustment screw (460).

6. The shooting bracket according to claim 5, characterized in that, The adjustment knob (470) is connected to a hook (480), and a hook pivot (490) is connected between the hook (480) and the adjustment knob (470). The hook (480) is rotatably arranged around the axis of the hook pivot (490). The sliding member (430) is provided with a hanging groove (432). The hook (480) has a folded state and a unfolded state during rotation. When the hook (480) is in the folded state, one end of the hook (480) is hooked in the hanging groove (432) of the sliding member (430) to restrict the rotation of the adjustment knob (470). When the hook (480) is in the unfolded state, one end of the hook (480) is suspended on one side of the adjustment knob (470) to form a suspension part that can be hung on an external component or a force-applying part that facilitates the rotation of the adjustment knob (470).

7. The shooting bracket according to any one of claims 1-6, characterized in that, The support leg assembly also includes a pair of second support legs (200), wherein the first support leg (100) and the pair of second support legs (200) have an outwardly extended state and a closed state that is close together and can be gripped.

8. The shooting bracket according to claim 7, characterized in that, One end of the first support leg (100) is connected to a fixing member (500), and the same end of the pair of second support legs (200) is connected to a rotating member (600). The rotating member (600) and the fixing member (500) are fixed in the axial direction and rotate in the circumferential direction respectively. The pair of second support legs (200) are rotatably connected to the rotating member (600) around a leg pivot (220), and one end of the pair of second support legs (200) is engaged and connected to drive each other so that the pair of second support legs (200) open and close synchronously during rotation.

9. The shooting bracket according to claim 8, characterized in that, A pair of support shafts (220) of a pair of second support legs (200) are set at an angle, and one end of each pair of second support legs (200) is provided with an oblique tooth structure (230) centered on the axial direction of the support shaft (220), and the oblique teeth on the pair of oblique tooth structures (230) mesh and drive.

10. The shooting bracket according to claim 8, characterized in that, The outrigger shaft (220) is fixedly connected to the rotating component (600), and the second support leg (200) is rotatably connected to the outrigger shaft (220) with damping.

11. The shooting bracket according to claim 8, characterized in that, The rotating component (600) includes a rotating disk (610) with a circular outer contour and a connector (620) fixedly connected to the rotating disk (610). A pair of second support legs (200) are both connected to the connector (620). The fixing component (500) is connected to the rotating disk (610). The outer periphery of the rotating disk (610) is provided with a plurality of gear slots (611). The first support leg (100) is provided with a gear adjustment component (700). The gear adjustment component (700) includes a stop adjustment block (710) that can extend into or move out of the gear slot (611). When the stop adjustment block (710) extends into different gear slots (611), the rotating component (600) can rotate relative to the fixing component (500) at different angles and then be locked in the current position.

12. The shooting bracket according to claim 11, characterized in that, The gear adjustment assembly (700) further includes an elastic element (720) and a toggle element (730). The elastic element (720) is elastically disposed between the stop adjustment block (710) and the first support leg (100). The elastic force of the elastic element (720) drives the stop adjustment block (710) to extend into the gear slot (611). The toggle element (730) is fixedly connected to the stop adjustment block (710) and exposed outside the first support leg (100).

13. The shooting bracket according to claim 11, characterized in that, The fixing member (500) includes a fixing plate (510) with a circular outer contour and a central shaft (520) located at the central axis of the fixing plate (510). An axial locking member (810) for fixing the axial position of the rotating plate (610) and the central shaft (520) is connected. The gimbal assembly (300) includes a mounting platform (310) for mounting photographic equipment and a gimbal connecting plate (320) fixedly connected to the mounting platform (310). The gimbal connecting plate (320) is coaxially arranged between the fixing plate (510) and the rotating plate (610).

14. The shooting bracket according to claim 13, characterized in that, The gimbal connecting plate (320) is rotatably connected to the fixing member (500) about the central axis (520). A gimbal locking assembly (900) for locking or releasing the gimbal connecting plate (320) is also connected between the rotating plate (610) and the fixing plate (510).

15. The shooting bracket according to claim 14, characterized in that, The gimbal connecting plate (320) has a first toothed ring (321) on the side facing the fixed plate (510); the gimbal locking assembly (900) includes a gimbal locking sleeve (910), a pressing cover (920), and a thrust spring (930); the gimbal locking sleeve (910) includes a sleeve portion (911) sleeved on the outer periphery of the central shaft (520) and a disc portion (912) connected to the outer periphery of the sleeve portion (911) and having an outer diameter larger than the sleeve portion (911); both the gimbal connecting plate (320) and the rotating plate (610) have through holes for the sleeve portion (911) to pass through; the disc portion (912) is located on the side of the gimbal connecting plate (320) facing the fixed plate (510), and the disc portion (912) faces the gimbal connecting plate (320). A second gear ring (913) is provided on one side to mesh with the first gear ring (321); the pressing cover (920) is fixedly connected to the side of the sleeve part (911) near the rotating disk (610); the thrust spring (930) is elastically disposed between the disc part (912) and the fixed disk (510), and its elastic force drives the first gear ring (321) and the second gear ring (913) to mesh to lock the gimbal connecting disk (320); the pressing cover (920) is fixedly connected to the side of the sleeve part (911) near the rotating disk (610), and when the pressing cover (920) is pressed down, it can drive the second gear ring (913) to separate from the first gear ring (321) so as to allow the gimbal connecting disk (320) to rotate around the central axis (520).

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