Rotating device for video camera equipment
By designing a rotating mechanism consisting of a base, guide, receiving plate, and sliding component, combined with a guiding and stopping system, the problems of insufficient speed, safety, and controllability in the rotating mechanisms of existing video photography equipment are solved, achieving stable and convenient operation of the equipment under different orientations.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Applications(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- VITEC IMAGING SOLUTIONS SPA
- Filing Date
- 2025-12-04
- Publication Date
- 2026-06-05
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] The present invention relates to a rotating device for video photography equipment, the rotating device comprising the features described in the preamble of the main claim. Background Technology
[0002] In the field of video photography, there is an increasing need to place devices horizontally (or "panoramic") or vertically (or "portrait") to create visual footage, depending on the specific visual effects required and / or the requirements of the video footage distribution platform itself.
[0003] Typically, the tools used to rotate such a device include a rotation guide and a support for placing the device. The rotation guide and the support can be separated and reconnected to achieve a variety of preset configurations.
[0004] However, these known technical solutions often have drawbacks such as being impractical, complex, slow, or low in accuracy.
[0005] Furthermore, the inconvenient connection and separation (also known as hooking and unhooking) between the support and guide poses a serious risk that the device may accidentally slip from the user's hand and fall, causing serious damage, especially when multiple orientation changes are required.
[0006] In fact, this contrasts sharply with the following need that is particularly urgent in the field of cinematography: cinematography requires the use of appropriate support systems to move equipment in a fast, controllable, safe and repeatable manner in order to capture shots or films of important events that are difficult to reproduce quickly, and to be able to quickly apply the required visual effects.
[0007] US10578953 describes an example of such a device. In this example, the system utilizes an arcuate component containing holes and a device mounting element with teeth (or pins) configured to engage with the holes, thereby allowing the mounting element to be disassembled and repositioned according to various predetermined configurations.
[0008] As mentioned above, it is clear that the disadvantage of this technical solution is that it is complex and difficult to implement quickly, especially in cases of frequent repetitive operations.
[0009] Furthermore, this technical solution is neither ergonomic nor safe for operators, as operators may lose control of the equipment during operation and the equipment may fall due to detachment from any support or safety system. Summary of the Invention
[0010] The technical problem of the present invention is to provide a rotating device for video photography equipment, which is designed in terms of structure and function to at least partially overcome the defects existing in the aforementioned prior art.
[0011] Specifically, the present invention aims to provide a rotating device for video photography equipment that can be used in a quick, simple, ergonomic, safe and effective manner in a horizontal or vertical orientation.
[0012] The present invention solves the above-mentioned problems and achieves the above-mentioned and other objectives by means of a rotating device made according to one or more claims.
[0013] Therefore, a first aspect of the present invention relates to a rotating device for a video photography equipment, the rotating device comprising a base.
[0014] The base is preferably configured to connect with the support of the video camera device.
[0015] Preferably, the rotating device includes a guide that extends from the base and has a generally circular extension about a first axis of rotation.
[0016] The rotating device preferably includes a receiving plate configured to connect with video recording equipment components.
[0017] The rotating device preferably includes a slider that is integrally connected to the receiving plate.
[0018] Preferably, the slider is configured to slide reversibly along the guide and rotate about a first axis of rotation between a panoramic orientation position and a longitudinal orientation position. In the panoramic orientation position, the receiving plate is oriented substantially parallel to the base, and in the longitudinal orientation position, the receiving plate is rotated about 90° about the first axis of rotation relative to the panoramic orientation position, thereby becoming substantially perpendicular to the base.
[0019] Preferably, the rotating device includes a guiding and stopping system, which includes a guiding device and a stopping device. The guiding device is configured to enable the slider to slide reversibly on the guiding device, and the stopping device is configured to enable the slider to be stopped relative to the guiding device.
[0020] Preferably, the guide device is at least partially housed within the receiving plate and configured to be removably engaged with the guide in a region at either the panoramic or longitudinal orientation position.
[0021] Therefore, thanks to this technical solution, a highly efficient rotating device can be manufactured, enabling operators to operate more safely, efficiently, and quickly.
[0022] In addition, this technical solution allows operators to easily and quickly access the guide and stop system, which is positioned on the receiving plate so as to be close to the video camera equipment that the operator usually operates.
[0023] More notably, the curved design of the guide is intended to keep the lens's optical axis as stationary as possible when switching from panoramic orientation mode to portrait orientation mode, thereby: Keep the perspective composition unchanged; Keep the equipment's center of gravity roughly in the center of the tripod to ensure maximum stability.
[0024] Furthermore, this invention allows for the quick removal and reassembly of the slider on the guide, which is particularly useful when the operator needs to quickly switch the shooting setup from stable shooting on a tripod to dynamic handheld shooting that requires rapid movement: in the case of dynamic handheld shooting, the operator can immediately start handheld shooting by simply sliding the slider attached to the video camera device off the guide without wasting any valuable time.
[0025] In the above respects, the rotating device of the present invention may have one or more of the following preferred features.
[0026] Preferably, the guide includes a recess defining a panoramic orientation position and a longitudinal orientation position.
[0027] This approach allows for the effective and economical control and restriction of the movement of the slider relative to the guide.
[0028] According to an equivalent alternative, the guide includes a hole or rib configured to restrict the movement of the slider on the guide itself.
[0029] Preferably, the recess is provided on the first lateral surface of the guide, which is perpendicular to the first axis of rotation and faces the receiving plate.
[0030] This technical solution allows for the use of smaller guide and stop systems that are closer to the operator's hand area. This makes it possible to implement a more convenient and faster technical solution.
[0031] Preferably, the guide device includes a pin.
[0032] Preferably, the pin is smoothly mounted on the receiving plate and has a first end configured to engage with the recess.
[0033] Preferably, the guiding device includes an elastic element configured to push the first end into contact with the recess and selectively contract to remove the first end from contact with the recess.
[0034] This technical solution can conveniently and effectively realize and control the contact between the guide device and the recess.
[0035] Preferably, the pin is accommodated within the elastic element in a manner that allows it to slide within the elastic element.
[0036] This results in a more compact and efficient technical solution that optimizes the arrangement of the pin relative to the receiving plate while ensuring an ideal fit between the pin itself and the elastic element.
[0037] Preferably, the elastic element is a spring.
[0038] This provides an effective, economical, and reliable technical solution.
[0039] According to the embodiment, the recess includes a first recess and a second recess in the panoramic orientation position and the longitudinal orientation position, respectively. The first recess and the second recess are configured to further engage with the first end of the pin, such that when the pin is aligned with the first recess or the second recess, the first end is pushed into the first recess or the second recess by an elastic element and engages with the first recess or the second recess, thereby forming a stop configuration.
[0040] Using this technical solution, operators can slide the equipment in a controllable manner and selectively stop it in the longitudinal or panoramic orientation direction by operating only the guide device (which also serves as a stop device).
[0041] Preferably, the stop device includes a cam mounted on the base and configured to rotate about a second axis of rotation so as to selectively achieve the stop configuration when the cam abuts against the slider.
[0042] In this way, the operation of guiding the slider on the guide member can be advantageously separated from the stop operation by the guide device engaged in the recess, thereby providing additional safety when using the rotating device.
[0043] Preferably, the stop device is positioned on the opposite side of the guide device relative to the slider.
[0044] This allows the slider to engage and be stopped in a favorable and efficient manner.
[0045] Preferably, the second axis of rotation is perpendicular to the first axis of rotation.
[0046] This makes the invention compact and ergonomic.
[0047] Preferably, the slider includes a box-shaped main component.
[0048] Preferably, the main component includes a cavity adapted to receive the guide at least partially therein.
[0049] Preferably, the main component includes an upper support surface configured to slide in contact with the guide when the guide is inserted into the cavity.
[0050] This provides a particularly advantageous and efficient connection between the slider and the guide.
[0051] Preferably, the main component includes a lower surface opposite the upper support surface, the lower surface including a lower opening configured to allow the guide to enter and exit the cavity.
[0052] Thanks to this technical solution, the disconnection and engagement between the guide and the slider can be achieved quickly, and the guide can then be removed from the cavity of the main component, allowing the operator to use the video camera device independently of the base of the device.
[0053] It is worth noting that this technical solution does not require removing the receiving plate from the device. Therefore, if the operator wishes to reuse the device using the rotating device described in this invention, the guide can be quickly reinserted into the cavity.
[0054] Preferably, the guide device is configured with an additional release configuration in which the first end of the pin is located outside the recess, thereby achieving selective separation between the slider and the guide.
[0055] Thanks to this solution, the slider can be quickly released from the guide, thereby improving the convenience and ease of use of the rotating device, especially in situations where the guide needs to be repeatedly inserted and removed from the slider.
[0056] Preferably, the cam is configured such that the slider is disconnected from the guide only when it is not in a stop configuration.
[0057] This improves safety when using the device by preventing video camera components from accidentally detaching from the base.
[0058] Preferably, the guide includes a lateral flange projecting from a second lateral surface opposite to the first lateral surface.
[0059] Preferably, the lateral flange has a first thickness measured along the first axis of rotation from the second lateral surface.
[0060] Preferably, the guide has a second thickness measured along a first axis of rotation and defined between a first lateral surface and a second lateral surface.
[0061] Preferably, the lower opening has a width measured along a first axis of rotation and greater than or equal to the sum of a first thickness and a second thickness. Preferably, the lower opening is configured such that the slider can only be released from the guide after the first stop has moved to the release configuration and the slider has moved a displacement along the first axis of rotation greater than or equal to the first shim, thereby bringing the receiving plate closer to the first sidewall of the guide. Due to this technical solution, the video recording device can be used more safely because this embodiment prevents the slider from accidentally releasing from the guide.
[0062] Preferably, the slider includes a bracket protruding from the main member, the bracket having a generally circular extension about a first axis of rotation.
[0063] Preferably, the bracket is configured to abut against the guide when the slider moves between a panoramic orientation position and a longitudinal orientation position.
[0064] This allows the slider to move more controllably and efficiently on the guide at different orientation positions.
[0065] Preferably, the bracket has a generally inverted U-shaped profile, and the arm of the bracket is configured to abut against the guide while allowing sliding.
[0066] Thanks to this technical solution, the movement of the slider can be optimized by limiting unnecessary lateral displacement of the slider relative to the main direction of motion of the guide.
[0067] Preferably, the diameter of the arcuate portion of the slider is designed to accommodate multiple optical elements with different diameters, and the heights between the optical axes of these optical elements and the base surface of the camera are different, thereby giving the device of the present invention "versatility".
[0068] Preferably, the bracket having a generally circular extension about a first axis of rotation has an arc shape with an arc angle of less than 180°.
[0069] This technical solution allows for easy mounting of the camera onto the receiving plate without removing the optical components from the video recording equipment components.
[0070] Preferably, the guide is asymmetrically unfolded relative to the centerline of the base plane parallel to the first axis of rotation.
[0071] In other words, the first end of the guide—preferably attached to a position identified as longitudinally oriented—is further away from the base than the second end—preferably closer to a position identified as panoramicly oriented—thereby forming an arcuate structure that extends asymmetrically relative to the centerline of the base.
[0072] In this way, the arc-shaped structure unfolds at the smallest possible angle, allowing the operator to move their hands freely when operating the camera or lens buttons located near the slider. Attached Figure Description
[0073] The features and advantages of the invention will become clearer from the detailed description of the illustrated embodiments shown by way of non-limiting example with reference to the accompanying drawings, in which: Figure 1 This is a side perspective view of a rotating device manufactured according to the present invention, on which an exemplary video recording device is mounted. Figure 2a yes Figure 1 Another perspective view of the rotating device shown, in which the receiving plate is in a panoramic orientation position; Figure 2b yes Figure 1 Another perspective view of the rotating device shown, in which the receiving plate is in a longitudinal orientation position; Figure 3 yes Figure 1 Perspective views of the rotating device shown, viewed from above and from the side; Figure 4a yes Figure 3 A sectional view of the IV-IV plane shown; Figure 4b yes Figure 4a Enlarged images of details within; Figure 5 yes Figure 4a A perspective view of the cross-section shown from another side; Figure 6 From Figure 2a A three-dimensional view of the rear of the rotating device as seen from the bottom of the panoramic orientation position; Figure 7 From Figure 2b A perspective view taken from below the rotating device in a longitudinal orientation position; Figure 8 From Figure 4a A side-view stereoscopic view taken from above; Figure 9 yes Figure 8 A magnified view of the details. Detailed Implementation
[0074] Referring to the accompanying drawings, the rotating device for video photography equipment 2 manufactured according to the present invention is collectively referred to as 1.
[0075] To be more detailed, Figure 1A rotating device 1 is shown, which includes a receiving plate 40 for positioning the video camera device 2 in a panoramic orientation position.
[0076] Now refer to Figure 3 The rotating device 1 includes a base 10, a guide 20 extending from the base 10, a receiving plate 40, and a sliding member 30 coupled with the receiving plate 40.
[0077] In addition, such as Figure 4a As schematically shown, the rotating device 1 also includes a guide and stop system, generally designated 50, which includes a guide device 51 and a stop device 60. The guide device 51 is configured to implement a sliding configuration CS, wherein the slider 30 can slide reversibly on the guide 20. The stop device 60 is configured to implement a stop configuration CB, wherein the slider 30 is stopped relative to the guide 20. The base 10 is configured to be connected to the support 11 of the video recording device 2, preferably in a removable manner. Advantageously, the base 10 has one or more lower holes, such as... Figure 6 and Figure 7 As shown, so as to be connected to the support 11 by screws, stop bars or similar technical solutions.
[0078] Furthermore, the base 10 preferably has a generally parallelepiped shape, with its plane being a square or rectangular shape, and has a free first end 12 and a second end 13 opposite to the first end, at which the guide 20 extends.
[0079] like Figure 3 As shown, the guide 20 has a generally circular extension about a first rotation axis X1.
[0080] For example, observation Figure 6 and Figure 7 It is known that the guide 20 includes a circular recess 21, which contains a panoramic orientation position OP and a longitudinal orientation position OR.
[0081] The slider 30 is configured to slide reversibly along the guide 20 while rotating about the first rotation axis X1, thereby reversibly moving between the panoramic orientation position OP and the longitudinal orientation position OR defined in the recess 21.
[0082] The receiving plate 40 also includes one or more holes, such as through holes, which allow the video recording device 2 to be removably attached to the receiving plate by means of screws, stop bars or similar means.
[0083] Figure 6 An exemplary embodiment is shown in which the holes extend in an elongated slit shape along a first axis of rotation X1.
[0084] like Figure 3 , Figure 6 and Figure 7 As shown, the panoramic orientation position OP indicates that the receiving plate 40 is substantially parallel to the base 10, while the longitudinal orientation position OR indicates that the receiving plate 40 has been rotated about 90° about the first rotation axis X1 relative to the panoramic orientation position OP, and is substantially perpendicular to the base 10.
[0085] It will be apparent to those skilled in the art that, under normal and preferred conditions of use, the panoramic orientation position OP corresponds to the orientation of the receiving plate (and the video camera equipment mounted thereon) being substantially horizontal relative to the ground, while the longitudinal orientation position OR corresponds to the orientation of the receiving plate being substantially vertical relative to the ground.
[0086] The guide 20 is an arc-shaped plate-like element that extends along a circular crown defined around a first axis of rotation X1.
[0087] like Figure 4a As shown, the guide 20 has a generally rectangular cross-section, on which a first lateral surface 22 and a second lateral surface 23 are identifiable. The first lateral surface 22 is perpendicular to the first axis of rotation X1 and faces the receiving plate 40; the second lateral surface 23 is defined on the side opposite to the first lateral surface 22.
[0088] The guide 20 includes an upper abutment surface 25 connecting the first lateral surface 22 to the second lateral surface 23. Furthermore, the upper abutment surface 25 is configured to define a support portion on which the slider 30 can slide. (See reference) Figure 3 and Figure 4b It can be seen that the plane of the upper contact surface 25 is approximately parallel to and close to the first rotation axis X1.
[0089] The recess 21 is defined as a concave portion formed on the first lateral surface 22, the concave portion being located at a longitudinal orientation position OR (e.g., as shown in the figure). Figure 6 As shown on the right, the part near the first end of the guide 20 extends in a circular pattern to the panoramic orientation position OP (e.g., as shown on the right). Figure 6 As shown, the second end of the guide 20 is opposite to the first end.
[0090] According to a preferred embodiment, and with Figure 6 and Figure 7The non-limiting example shown in the figure illustrates that the guide 20 can be unfolded asymmetrically with respect to the centerline of the base 10, which is parallel to the first axis of rotation X1.
[0091] In this sense, the first end of the guide 20—preferably identified as the longitudinal orientation position OR near the first end—is further away from the base 10 than the second end (preferably identified as the panoramic orientation position OP near the second end), thereby forming an arcuate element that extends asymmetrically relative to the centerline of the base 10.
[0092] As described above, the recess 21 extends from the panoramic orientation position OP to the longitudinal orientation position OR, and its width (measured along a direction perpendicular to the first rotation axis X1) allows the guide device 51 included in the guide and stop system 50 to be embedded in the recess.
[0093] like Figure 4a As shown in more detail, the guide device 51 is partially housed within the receiving plate 40, and the guide device 51 includes a pin 53 slidably mounted within the receiving plate 40, and the first end 53a of the pin is configured to engage with the recess 21.
[0094] In addition, the guide device 51 also includes an elastic element 54 configured to push the first end 53a into contact with the recess 21 and selectively contract to prevent the first end 53a from contacting the recess 21.
[0095] Figure 5 The pin 53 is shown to include a second end 53b opposite to the first end 53a, on which a knob 52 is fixed, which protrudes at least partially from the receiving plate 40.
[0096] The pin 53 is slidably accommodated within the elastic element 54, which is preferably a spring or a similar reversible deformation structure.
[0097] Therefore, in this sense, pin 53 and spring 54 together constitute a telescopic elastic element that can reversibly and effectively engage and disengage from recess 21.
[0098] Clearly, the operator can decide whether to engage the pin 53 into the recess 21 by pulling or releasing the knob 54. In this sense, as... Figure 4b As shown in detail, the first end 53a of the pin 53 has a cross section defined in a plane perpendicular to the first axis of rotation X1, the cross section being generally circular and sized such that at least one of its edges abuts against the recess 21.
[0099] According to another embodiment not shown in the figure, the first end 53a of the pin 53 has a cross section defined in a plane perpendicular to the first axis of rotation X1, the cross section being annularly fan-shaped and configured to abut against the recess 21 at least with the proximal edge and / or distal edge relative to the first axis of rotation.
[0100] In an embodiment not shown in the figure, the recess 21 includes a first recess and a second recess in the panoramic orientation position OP and the longitudinal orientation position OR region, respectively. The first recess and the second recess are configured to further engage with the first end 53a of the pin 53, such that when the pin 53 is aligned with the first recess or the second recess, the first end 53a of the pin 53 is pushed by the elastic element 54 into the first recess or the second recess that engages with it, thereby forming a stop configuration CB.
[0101] according to Figures 1 to 7 In the illustrated embodiment, the guide and stop system 50 includes a stop device 60 comprising a cam 61 mounted on the base 10. The cam 61 is configured to rotate about a second axis of rotation X2 to form a stop configuration CB when it abuts against the slider 30. Under various typical operating conditions, when the cam 61 is not abutting the slider 30, the pin 53 engages in the recess 21, thereby enabling the slider 30 to achieve a sliding configuration CS on the guide 20.
[0102] More specifically, such as Figure 3 As shown, cam 61 is in a stop configuration CB, wherein a portion of the central member of the cam radially away from the second rotation axis X2 is in contact with the slider 30.
[0103] The operator can achieve the clamping configuration CB by rotating the cam 61 and bringing it into contact with the slider 30, thereby forcing the slider 30 to abut against the guide 20 on the second surface 23, and / or by using materials such as those that generate sufficient friction between the surface of the cam 61 and the slider 30 to prevent unnecessary movement.
[0104] For the sake of completeness, Figure 2a The dashed line in the figure is used to indicate the possible position of cam 61 when it rotates about the second rotation axis X2, at which point no part of cam 61 abuts against the slider 30.
[0105] Now for reference Figure 3 , Figure 4a and Figure 4b As can be seen, the clamping device 60 is positioned on the other side of the guide device 51 relative to the slider 30, and the second rotation axis X2 is perpendicular to the first rotation axis X1.
[0106] Technical alternatives to cam 61 (not shown in the figure) can be identified in devices that include a telescoping elastic element as previously described with respect to guide 51, a threaded pin operated by a pawl, or similar technical solutions, combinations of which are considered herein.
[0107] Now, special reference Figure 4a and Figure 4b It can be seen that the sliding component 30 includes a box-shaped main component 31.
[0108] More specifically, the main member 31 includes a cavity 35 and an upper support surface 32, the cavity being adapted to receive the guide 20 at least partially therein, the upper support surface 32 being configured to slide in contact with the guide 20 when the guide 20 is inserted into the cavity 35. Preferably, the support surface 32 slides in contact with the upper abutment surface 25 of the guide 20.
[0109] The main component 31 also includes a lower surface 34 opposite to the upper support surface 32. The lower surface 34 includes a lower opening 34a configured to allow the guide 20 to pass through the insertion cavity 35 and during withdrawal from the cavity 35.
[0110] To better understand the insertion and removal of the guide 20 in the cavity 35, please refer to... Figure 4b This includes a configuration where the guide 51 is in a separate release state CR, in which the first end 53a of the pin 53 is located outside the recess 21, thereby allowing selective disconnection between the slider 30 and the guide 20. Figure 4b In the embodiment shown, the separation of the guide 20 from the cavity 35 of the slider 30 is carried out in the pull-out direction D as indicated by the arrow in the figure.
[0111] In typical user operation, advantageously, the pull-out direction D can be vertical relative to the ground.
[0112] Figure 5 A portion of the release configuration CR is schematically depicted, and the corresponding position of the knob 52 when the first end 53a of the pin 53 is outside the recess 21 is shown in dashed lines.
[0113] To further improve operational safety, and according to a preferred embodiment, the cam 61 is configured such that it allows the slider 30 to disconnect from the guide 20 only when it is not in the stop configuration CB.
[0114] Furthermore, to achieve the ideal design of the rotating device 1 for providing different levels of operational safety to the user, the guide 20 includes a lateral flange 24 that protrudes from the second lateral surface 23 and has a first thickness Th1 measured along the first rotation axis X1 from the second lateral surface 23. Additionally, the guide also has a second thickness Th2 measured along the first rotation axis X1, which is defined between the first lateral surface 22 and the second lateral surface 23. It should be noted that... Figure 4b The embodiment shown envisions that the width W of the lower opening 34a, measured along the first rotation axis X1, is greater than or equal to the sum of the first thickness Th1 and the second thickness Th2, and the same lower opening 34a is configured such that the slider 30 is preferably released vertically from the guide 20 only when the first stop device 51 moves to the release configuration CR and the displacement of the slider 30 along the first rotation axis X1 is greater than or equal to the first thickness Th1, thereby bringing the receiving plate 40 closer to the first sidewall 22 of the guide 20.
[0115] Figure 8 and Figure 9 A facilitated access portion 22a of the guide 20 is shown, which identifies an inclined plane defined at the edge between the first lateral surface 22 and the upper abutment surface 25.
[0116] When the slider 30 is inserted into the guide 20, the technical advantages of the convenient operation part 22a are realized.
[0117] In practice, in this configuration, the convenient operation portion 22a is configured to abut the first end 53a of the pin 53 and, as the guide 20 enters the cavity 35, pushes the pin 53 further toward the elastic element 54, thereby moving the guide device 51 toward the release position CR.
[0118] In this way, by moving the slider 30 from the other side toward the guide 20 (i.e., inserting the guide 20 into the cavity 3 from below), the guide 20 can be easily inserted into the slider 30 without having to retract the guide device 51 by using the knob 52.
[0119] Obviously, through the continued connecting movement between the slider 30 and the guide 20, the first end 53a will come into contact with the first lateral surface 22 and then be fitted into the recess 21.
[0120] Now, preferred reference Figure 3 , Figure 6 and Figure 7As can be seen, the slider 30 includes a bracket 36 protruding from the main member 31. The bracket 36 has a generally circular extension about a first axis of rotation X1 and is configured to abut against the guide 20 when the slider 30 moves between the panoramic orientation position OP and the longitudinal orientation position OR.
[0121] In other words, the bracket 36 is shaped to remain in contact with the guide 20 as the slider 30 moves according to the desired configuration selected by the user.
[0122] Specifically, refer to again Figure 3 The bracket 36 has a generally inverted U-shaped profile, and the arms 36a and 36b of the bracket 36 are configured to abut against the guide 20 and allow sliding.
[0123] To provide a more complete and clearer explanation, some preferred operating modes of the present invention are described below.
[0124] First, attach the base 10 to the support 11 and attach the plate 40 to the video camera device 2.
[0125] At this time, when cam 61 is in Figure 2a In the sliding configuration CS shown by the dashed line, the slider 30 moves toward the guide 20, preferably from top to bottom, to achieve the panoramic orientation position OP. The upper abutment surface 25 of the guide 20 passes through the lower opening 34a of the main component 31 of the slider 30.
[0126] When the first end 53a of the pin 53 comes into contact with the guide 20, this occurs at the convenient operation portion 22a, which is an inclined surface, and thus automatically pushes the pin 53 into contact with the elastic element 54, thereby compressing the elastic element 54.
[0127] As the slider 30 descends further onto the guide 20, the pin 53 gradually moves away from the convenient operation portion 22a until it reaches the recess 21.
[0128] At this point, after the slider 30 has fully descended, the first end 53a enters and engages in the recess 21, thereby determining the position of the video recording device 2 relative to the support 11. In this case, the upper support surface 32 of the slider 30 contacts the upper abutment surface 25 of the guide 20.
[0129] The operator can now stably fix the slider 30 relative to the guide 20 by moving the cam 61 to the stop configuration CB, causing the cam to rotate about the second rotation axis X2.
[0130] refer to Figures 1 to 9As shown in the preferred embodiment, the operator can quickly and reversibly switch the video camera device 2 between the longitudinal position OR and the panoramic orientation position OP by simply operating the cam 61, according to their needs, to achieve the stop configuration CB. During these operations, the first end 53a of the pin 53 remains engaged with the recess 21.
[0131] Subsequently, in order to remove the video camera device 2 from the support 11, the operator continued to restore the video camera device 2 to the panoramic shooting position OP, and then rotated the cam 61 to a position where the cam no longer abuts against the slider 30.
[0132] At this time, the operator pushes the slider 30 toward the cam 61, so that the lower opening 34a is vertically aligned with the guide 20 and its lateral flange 24.
[0133] Next, the operator pulls knob 52 to move pin 53 into release configuration CR and disengage the first end 53a of pin 53 from recess 21.
[0134] Now, the slider can be separated from the guide 20 by lifting the slider 30 in the vertical direction.
[0135] Of course, those skilled in the art can make further modifications and changes to the above invention to meet specific and occasional application needs, but any variations and modifications made in any case fall within the protection scope defined by the successive claims.
Claims
1. A rotating device (1) for a video recording device (2), the rotating device (1) comprising: - Base component (10), the base component (10) is configured to be connected to the support (11) of the video camera device (2); - Guide (20), the guide (20) extends from the base member (10) and the guide (20) has a generally circular extension about a first axis of rotation (X1); - A receiving plate (40), the receiving plate (40) being configured to be connected to the video recording device (2); - A slider (30) integrally connected to the receiving plate (40) and configured to slide reversibly along the guide (20), the slider (30) rotating about the first rotation axis (X1) between a panoramic orientation position (OP) and a longitudinal orientation position (OR), in which the receiving plate (40) is oriented substantially parallel to the base member (10), and in the longitudinal orientation position (OR) the receiving plate (40) is rotated about 90° about the first rotation axis (X1) relative to the panoramic orientation position (OP), such that the receiving plate (40) is substantially perpendicular to the base member (10). - A guide and stop system (50) comprising a guide device (51) and a stop device (60), the guide device (51) being configured to achieve a sliding configuration (CS) in which the slider (30) slides reversibly on the guide (20), and the stop device (60) being configured to achieve a stop configuration (CB) in which the slider (30) is stopped relative to the guide (20). The guide device (51) is at least partially received in the receiving plate (40), and the guide device (51) is configured to be removably engaged on the guide (20) in the region of the panoramic orientation position (OP) or the region of the longitudinal orientation position (OR).
2. The apparatus according to the preceding claim, wherein, The guide (20) includes a recess (21) that defines the panoramic orientation position (OP) and the longitudinal orientation position (OR).
3. The apparatus (1) according to the preceding claim, wherein, The recess (21) is formed in the first lateral surface (22) of the guide (20), the first lateral surface (22) being perpendicular to the first rotation axis (X1) and facing the receiving plate (40).
4. The apparatus (1) according to claim 1, wherein, The guide device (51) includes a pin (53) and an elastic element (54), the pin (53) being slidably mounted in the receiving plate and having a first end (53a) configured to engage in the recess (21), and the elastic element (54) being configured to push the first end (53a) into contact with the recess (21); And selectively contracting so that the first end (53a) does not come into contact with the recess (21).
5. The apparatus (1) according to the preceding claim, wherein, The guide device (51) is configured to adopt an alternative release configuration (CR) in which the first end (53a) of the pin (53) is located outside the recess (21), thereby enabling selective disconnection between the slider (30) and the guide device (20).
6. The apparatus (1) according to claim 4, wherein, The pin (53) is received in the elastic element (54) in such a way that it can slide inside the elastic element (54).
7. The apparatus (1) according to claim 4, wherein, The recess (21) includes a first recess and a second recess in the region of the panoramic orientation position (OP) and the region of the longitudinal orientation position (OR), respectively, the first recess and the second recess being configured to further engage with the first end (53a) of the pin (53) such that when the pin (53) is aligned with the first recess or the second recess, the first end (53a) is pushed into the first recess or the second recess by the elastic element (54) to engage with the first recess or the second recess, thereby forming the stop configuration (CB).
8. The apparatus (1) according to claim 1, wherein, The stop device (60) includes a cam (61) mounted on the base member (10) and configured to rotate about a second axis of rotation (X2) to selectively form the stop configuration (CB) when the cam (61) abuts against the slider (30).
9. The apparatus (1) according to the preceding claim, wherein, The stop device (60) is positioned on the opposite side of the guide device (51) relative to the slider (30).
10. The apparatus (1) according to claim 1, wherein, The slider (30) includes a box-shaped main component (31), the box-shaped main component including a cavity (35) and an upper support surface (32), the cavity (35) being adapted to receive the guide (20) at least partially in the cavity (35), the upper support surface (32) being configured to slide in contact with the guide (20) when the guide (20) is inserted into the cavity (35).
11. The apparatus (1) according to claim 1, wherein, The main component (31) includes a lower surface (34) opposite to the upper support surface (32), the lower surface (34) including a lower opening (34a) configured to allow the guide (20) to pass through during insertion into / withdrawal from the cavity (35).
12. The apparatus (1) according to claim 8, wherein, The cam (61) is configured such that the cam (61) allows the disconnection between the slider (30) and the guide (20) only when it is not in the stop configuration (CB).
13. The apparatus (1) according to claim 10, wherein, The recess (21) is formed on a first lateral surface (22) of the guide (20), the first lateral surface (22) being perpendicular to the first axis of rotation (X1) and facing the receiving plate (40), wherein the guide (20) includes a lateral flange (24) projecting from a second lateral surface (23) opposite to the first lateral surface (22), the lateral flange (24) having a first thickness (Th1) measured from the second lateral surface (23) along the first axis of rotation (X1), the guide having a second thickness (Th2) measured along the first axis of rotation (X1) and the second thickness (Th2) being defined on the first lateral surface (22). Between the first stop (51) and the second lateral surface (23), the lower opening (34a) has a width (W) that is measured along the first axis of rotation (X1) and is greater than or equal to the sum of the first thickness (Th1) and the second thickness (Th2), and the lower opening (34a) is configured such that the slider (30) can only be vertically disengaged from the guide (20) after the first stop (51) moves to the release configuration (CR) and the slider (30) moves by a translational amount greater than or equal to the first thickness (Th1) along the first axis of rotation (X1), thereby causing the receiving plate (40) to move toward the first sidewall (22) of the guide (20).
14. The apparatus (1) according to claim 10, wherein, The slider (30) includes a bracket (36) that protrudes from the main member (31) and has a circular extension about the first axis of rotation (X1), and the bracket (36) is configured to abut against the guide (20) when the slider (30) moves between the panoramic orientation position (OP) and the longitudinal orientation position (OR).
15. The apparatus (1) according to the preceding claim, wherein, The bracket (36) has a generally inverted U-shaped profile, and the arms (36a, 36b) of the bracket (36) are configured to abut against the guide (20) while allowing sliding.