Universal spherical camera support device

Abstract

The utility model relates to a universal spherical camera support device which comprises a universal ball seat and a ball seat support, and the universal ball seat is fixedly connected with the ball seat support through a bolt. Wherein the universal ball seat is composed of a connecting plate, a connecting seat, a universal ball, a locking knob, an inner locking sleeve and an outer locking seat, one end of the connecting plate is connected with the camera, the other end of the connecting plate is connected with one end of the universal ball, the other end of the universal ball is installed between the inner locking sleeve and the outer locking seat, and the fixing screw is installed on one side of the outer locking seat. And the locking knob is mounted on the other side of the outer locking seat. The ball seat support is composed of a support universal ball, a support base, a universal ball sleeve and a hexagonal adjusting nut, one end of the support universal ball is in ball pair connection with the support base and the universal ball sleeve, and the hexagonal adjusting nut is installed at the other end of the support universal ball. The ball seat support is arranged in a triangular mode, and each corner is provided with a support universal ball. The device can realize concave-convex curved surface installation, and has the advantages of simple structure, good adaptability, wide visual angle range, convenience in adjustment and the like.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of photographic equipment, in particular to a universal spherical camera bracket device. Background Art

[0002] At present, most of the existing photographic equipment on the market are equipped with camera bracket devices. In order to adjust the camera angle better and more conveniently, manufacturers have designed universal spherical camera bracket devices; for example, a spherical pan head designed by Liang Xiaoying, Liang Guohui and others (patent publication number: CN117346032A), the universal spherical camera bracket device contains a quick-release seat, a universal ball and a ball seat, the universal ball is installed on the ball seat, and a locking knob on the outside of the ball seat is inserted and locked to the universal ball. This universal spherical camera bracket device has a poor locking effect on the universal ball, is unstable, and is easy to cause damage to the surface of the universal ball, affecting normal work, and the working environment is single. Another example is a spherical pan head device designed by Luo Chuanxin (patent publication number: CN218762427U), which adopts a traditional camera bracket design and is usually suitable for flat surfaces. In some applications, the camera needs to be installed on a curved surface to meet specific viewing angles or scene requirements. In order to meet this challenge, a camera bracket that can adapt to curved surfaces is needed. For this purpose, a universal spherical camera bracket device is designed, which has good development and application prospects. Utility Model Content

[0003] The purpose of the utility model is to provide a universal spherical camera bracket device to solve the above technical problems, so that the camera can shoot from multiple angles, quickly locate the target, and quickly adjust different angles during the shooting process.

[0004] To achieve the above-mentioned purpose, the technical scheme adopted by the utility model is: it is mainly composed of a camera, a universal ball seat, and a ball seat bracket, wherein the universal ball seat comprises a connecting plate, a connecting seat, a universal ball, a fixing screw, a locking knob, an inner locking sleeve, and an outer locking seat, and the ball seat bracket comprises a bracket base, a bracket universal ball, a universal ball sleeve, and a hexagonal adjustment nut, characterized in that: the camera is connected to one end of the connecting plate, the other end of the connecting plate is connected to one end of the connecting seat in the universal ball seat, the other end of the connecting seat is connected to one end of the universal ball by a threaded connection, the other end of the universal ball is installed inside the outer locking seat, one end of the inner locking sleeve contacts the spherical surface of the universal ball, the other end of the inner locking sleeve is fixedly connected to the bracket base, the fixing screw is installed on one side of the outer locking seat for limiting the inner locking sleeve, the locking knob is installed on the other side of the outer locking seat for fixing the inner locking sleeve and the universal ball, three bracket universal balls are installed on the bracket base, the universal ball sleeve is installed on the bracket base, and the hexagonal adjustment nut is installed on the bracket universal ball.

[0005] Furthermore, the bracket base on the ball seat bracket is approximately triangular in shape and has three spherical holes, and the three holes are arranged at 120 degrees between every two holes.

[0006] Furthermore, the outer locking seat is provided with a through hole. To facilitate the installation of the inner locking sleeve, the diameter of the hole at one end of the outer locking seat is smaller than the diameter of the universal ball, and the diameter of the hole at the other end of the outer locking seat is larger than the diameter of the universal ball. An azimuth groove is provided near the end of the small hole. The azimuth groove is located directly above the fixing screw and is used to expand the adjustment range of the universal ball.

[0007] Furthermore, the bracket universal ball is connected with the bracket base and the universal ball sleeve to form a ball pair, wherein the bracket universal ball part is exposed from the top of the bracket base.

[0008] Furthermore, a hexagonal countersunk hole is provided at one end of the universal ball of the bracket, and the universal ball of the bracket is rotated by a hexagonal wrench to adjust the tightness and angle of installation.

[0009] Furthermore, the three spherical holes of the bracket base on the ball seat bracket can be replaced by two spherical holes, and the two holes are arranged at 180 degrees.

[0010] The utility model has the advantages that the device can realize not only flat surface installation but also concave and convex surface installation, and has the advantages of simple structure, good adaptability, wide viewing angle adjustment range, convenient adjustment, etc.

[0011] In addition to the above-described purposes, features and advantages, the present invention has other purposes, features and advantages. The present invention will be further described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0012] Figure 1 It is an overall schematic diagram of the utility model.

[0013] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the disassembled state of the device of the utility model.

[0014] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the convex surface installation of the device of the utility model.

[0015] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the concave installation of the device of the utility model.

[0016] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the initial state of the device of the utility model.

[0017] Figure 6 It is a schematic diagram of the moment when the device of the utility model rotates clockwise around the X-axis (seen from the positive direction of the X-axis) to the limit position.

[0018] Figure 7It is a schematic diagram of the moment when the device of the utility model rotates counterclockwise around the Y axis (seen from the positive direction of the Y axis) to the limit position.

[0019] Figure 8 For the utility model device Figure 7 Schematic diagram of the moment when the base rotates clockwise around the Z axis (viewed from the positive direction of the Z axis) to the extreme position.

[0020] Fig. 9 For the utility model device Figure 7 Schematic diagram of the moment when the base rotates counterclockwise around the Z axis (viewed from the positive direction of the Z axis) to the extreme position.

[0021] The markings in the accompanying drawings are as follows: camera 1, universal ball seat 2, ball seat bracket 3, connecting plate 21, connecting seat 22, universal ball 23, fixing screw 24, locking knob 25, inner locking sleeve 26, outer locking seat 27, orientation groove 271, bracket base 31, bracket universal ball 32, universal ball sleeve 33, hexagonal adjustment nut 34, hemispherical convex surface 4, concave surface 5, coordinate axis and rotation arrow. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0022] The following will be combined with the drawings in the embodiments of the utility model to clearly and completely describe the technical solutions in the embodiments of the utility model. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the utility model, not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the utility model, all other embodiments obtained by ordinary technicians in this field without creative work are within the scope of protection of the utility model.

[0023] Implementation Case 1, please refer to Figure 1-Figure 2 A universal spherical camera bracket device is mainly composed of a camera 1, a universal ball seat 2, and a ball seat bracket 3, wherein the universal ball seat 2 includes a connecting plate 21, a connecting seat 22, a universal ball 23, a fixing screw 24, a locking knob 25, an inner locking sleeve 26, and an outer locking seat 27, and the ball seat bracket 3 includes a bracket base 31, a bracket universal ball 32, a universal ball sleeve 33, and a hexagonal adjustment nut 34, characterized in that: the camera 1 is connected to one end of the connecting plate 21, the other end of the connecting plate 21 is connected to one end of the connecting seat 22 in the universal ball seat 2, and the other end of the connecting seat 22 is connected to the universal ball 2 One end of the bracket 27 is threadedly connected, the other end of the universal ball 23 is installed in the outer locking seat 27, one end of the inner locking sleeve 26 contacts the spherical surface of the universal ball 23, and the other end of the inner locking sleeve 26 is fixedly connected to the bracket base 31. The fixing screw 24 is installed on one side of the outer locking seat 27 for limiting the position of the inner locking sleeve 26. The locking knob 25 is installed on the other side of the outer locking seat 27 for fixing the inner locking sleeve 26 and the universal ball 23. Three bracket universal balls 32 are installed on the bracket base 31. The universal ball sleeve 33 is installed on the bracket base 31, and the hexagonal adjustment nut 34 is installed on the bracket universal ball 32.

[0024] Specifically, the bracket base 31 on the ball seat bracket 3 is approximately triangular in shape and has three spherical holes, and the three holes are arranged at 120 degrees between every two holes.

[0025] Specifically, the outer locking seat 27 is provided with a through hole. To facilitate the installation of the inner locking sleeve 26, the diameter of the hole at one end of the outer locking seat 27 is smaller than the diameter of the universal ball 23, and the diameter of the hole at the other end of the outer locking seat 27 is larger than the diameter of the universal ball 23. An orientation groove 271 is provided near the end of the small hole. The orientation groove 271 is located directly above the fixing screw 24 and is used to expand the adjustment range of the universal ball 23.

[0026] Specifically, the bracket universal ball 32 is connected with the bracket base 31 and the universal ball sleeve 33 to form a ball pair, wherein a portion of the bracket universal ball 32 is exposed from the top of the bracket base 31 .

[0027] Specifically, a hexagonal countersunk hole is formed at one end of the universal ball 32 of the bracket, and the universal ball 32 of the bracket is rotated by a hexagonal wrench to adjust the tightness and angle of installation.

[0028] Specifically, the three spherical holes of the bracket base 31 on the ball seat bracket 3 can be replaced by two spherical holes, and the two holes are arranged at 180 degrees.

[0029] Implementation Case 2, please refer to Figure 1-Figure 3 A universal spherical camera bracket device can be installed on convex surfaces with different curvature radii. The installation process is described using a hemispherical convex surface as an example: first, the angle of the bracket universal ball 32 is adjusted to adapt to the hemispherical convex surface and the mounting hole, then the bracket universal ball 32 is screwed into the hemispherical convex surface with a threaded hole through the hexagonal countersunk hole, and finally the hexagonal adjustment nut 34 is tightened on the hemispherical convex surface to complete the installation of the universal spherical camera bracket device on the hemispherical convex surface. The device is not limited to the regular convex surface shown in the figure, and can adapt to convex surfaces with a variety of different curvature radii by adjusting the angle of the bracket universal ball 32 and the position of the hexagonal adjustment nut 34.

[0030] Implementation Case 3, please refer to Figure 1-Figure 2 , Figure 4 A universal spherical camera bracket device can be installed on concave surfaces with different curvature radii. The installation process is described using a certain concave surface as an example: first, the angle of the bracket universal ball 32 is adjusted to adapt to the concave surface and the mounting hole, then the bracket universal ball 32 is screwed into the concave surface with a threaded hole through the hexagonal countersunk hole, and finally the hexagonal adjustment nut 34 is tightened on the concave surface to complete the installation of the universal spherical camera bracket device on the concave surface. The device is not limited to regular concave surfaces, and can adapt to concave surfaces with a variety of different curvature radii by adjusting the angle of the bracket universal ball 32 and the position of the hexagonal adjustment nut 34.

[0031] Implementation Case 4, please refer to Figure 1-Figure 2 , Figure 5-Figure 9 , a universal spherical camera bracket device, with a large viewing angle adjustment range, now the working principle of its adjustment is described by rotating around the X-axis, Y-axis, and Z-axis: the device can increase the viewing angle of the camera by rotating around the X-axis, Figure 5 This is the initial state of the universal spherical camera bracket device. Loosen the locking knob 25, rotate the universal ball 23 around the X-axis to a suitable angle, and tighten the locking knob 25 to complete the viewing angle adjustment of the camera around the X-axis. Figure 6 The schematic diagram is a diagram of the moment when the camera rotates clockwise (from the positive direction of the X-axis) to the limit position. The device can increase the viewing angle of the camera by rotating around the Y-axis. Loosen the locking knob 25, rotate the universal ball 23 around the Y-axis to a suitable angle, and tighten the locking knob 25 to complete the viewing angle adjustment of the camera rotating around the Y-axis. Figure 7 For Figure 5 In addition, the device can increase the viewing angle of the camera by rotating around the Z axis. Loosen the locking knob 25, rotate the universal ball 23 around the Z axis to a suitable angle, and tighten the locking knob 25 to complete the viewing angle adjustment of the camera around the Z axis. Figure 8 For Figure 7 Based on the above, a schematic diagram of the moment when the azimuth slot 271 rotates clockwise around the Z axis (from the positive direction of the Z axis) to the limit position is provided. Fig. 9 For Figure 7 Based on the above, a schematic diagram of the moment when the azimuth slot 271 is rotated counterclockwise around the Z axis (from the positive direction of the Z axis) to the limit position. In order to meet the multi-angle field of view requirements, the rotation around the X axis, Y axis, and Z axis can be adjusted to a suitable angle.

[0032] Although the embodiments of the present invention have been shown and described, it will be appreciated by those skilled in the art that various changes, modifications, substitutions and variations may be made to the embodiments without departing from the principles and spirit of the present invention, and that the scope of the present invention is defined by the appended claims and their equivalents.

Claims

1. A universal spherical camera support device, mainly composed of a camera (1), a universal ball seat (2), and a ball seat support (3), wherein: The universal ball seat (2) comprises a connecting plate (21), a connecting seat (22), a universal ball (23), a fixing screw (24), a locking knob (25), an inner locking sleeve (26), and an outer locking seat (27); the ball seat bracket (3) comprises a bracket base (31), a bracket universal ball (32), a universal ball sleeve (33), and a hexagonal adjustment nut (34); the camera (1) is connected to one end of the connecting plate (21); the other end of the connecting plate (21) is connected to one end of the connecting seat (22) in the universal ball seat (2); the other end of the connecting seat (22) is connected to one end of the universal ball (23) by a thread; the other end of the universal ball (23) is connected to one end of the universal ball (23) by a thread. The end of the inner locking sleeve (26) is installed inside the outer locking seat (27), one end of the inner locking sleeve (26) contacts the spherical surface of the universal ball (23), the other end of the inner locking sleeve (26) is fixedly connected to the bracket base (31), a fixing screw (24) is installed on one side of the outer locking seat (27) for limiting the inner locking sleeve (26), a locking knob (25) is installed on the other side of the outer locking seat (27) for fixing the inner locking sleeve (26) and the universal ball (23), three bracket universal balls (32) are installed on the bracket base (31), the universal ball sleeve (33) is installed on the bracket base (31), and the hexagonal adjustment nut (34) is installed on the bracket universal ball (32).

2. The universal spherical camera bracket device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The support base (31) on the ball seat support (3) is approximately triangular in shape and has three spherical holes, with the three holes arranged at 120 degrees between every two holes.

3. The universal spherical camera bracket device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The outer locking seat (27) is provided with a through hole. To facilitate the installation of the inner locking sleeve (26), the diameter of the hole at one end of the outer locking seat (27) is smaller than the diameter of the universal ball (23), and the diameter of the hole at the other end of the outer locking seat (27) is larger than the diameter of the universal ball (23). An orientation groove (271) is provided near the end of the small hole. The orientation groove (271) is located directly above the fixing screw (24) and is used to expand the adjustment range of the universal ball (23).

4. The universal spherical camera bracket device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The bracket universal ball (32) forms a ball pair connection with the bracket base (31) and the universal ball sleeve (33), wherein the bracket universal ball (32) partially protrudes from the top of the bracket base (31).

5. The universal spherical camera bracket device according to claim 1, characterized in that: A hexagonal countersunk hole is formed at one end of the universal ball (32) of the bracket, and the universal ball (32) of the bracket is rotated by a hexagonal wrench to adjust the tightness and angle of installation.

6. The universal spherical camera bracket device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The three spherical holes of the support base (31) on the ball seat support (3) can be replaced by two spherical holes, and the two holes are arranged at 180 degrees.

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