Folding soft light column
By designing the chuck and support structure of folding soft light columns, the problems of traditional soft light boxes are easily leaked and inconvenient to fold, achieving convenient folding and storage, and suitable for carrying.
Patent Information
- Application Number
- CN202422243032.6
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2024-09-12
- Publication Date
- 2025-06-24
- Estimated Expiration
- 2034-09-12
AI Technical Summary
Traditional cylindrical soft box requires inflating to form a cavity, which has high air tightness requirements, is prone to air leakage, and is inconvenient to fold.
A folding soft light column is designed, through the structure of two chucks and multiple support members, and the rotation and assembly of the chucks is used to form an annular structure. The rotating end of the support member cooperates with the mounting groove of the chuck to achieve folding of the soft light column to a flat shape.
It realizes the convenient folding and storage of soft light columns, which are small in size, easy to carry, simple and fast in operation, and reduces processing costs.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] The utility model belongs to the technical field of photographic auxiliary equipment, and particularly relates to a folding soft light column. Background Art
[0002] Traditional cylindrical soft light boxes are in the form of air columns. Before use, they need to be inflated to form a cylindrical cavity, which has high requirements for airtightness. Air leakage often occurs, resulting in inability to be formed and used normally.
[0003] Chinese Patent CN219456703U discloses "Soft Light Box and Soft Light". It sets springs inside the light cloth, uses the springs to support the light cloth, and compresses the elastic parts when folding. Its light source is assembled on the light cloth, which is relatively inconvenient for disassembly and assembly. When folding, it is necessary to maintain the compression force on the elastic parts, and the storage is also relatively inconvenient. Content of the Utility Model
[0004] In order to overcome the deficiencies of the prior art, the utility model provides a folding soft light column, which can be folded into a flat shape, has a small storage volume, and is convenient to carry.
[0005] The technical solution adopted by the utility model to solve its technical problems is: a folding soft light column, including two chuck plates arranged oppositely, a plurality of support members circumferentially arranged between the two chuck plates, and a soft light cloth covering the outer periphery of the support members. The chuck plate includes a first disk body and a second disk body that are joined to form a ring, and the first disk body and the second disk body are rotatably connected. The first disk bodies and the second disk bodies of the two chuck plates can be rotated and folded in the same direction to be superposed, so that the soft light column is in a flat shape.
[0006] Both chuck plates of the utility model are formed by rotatably joining a first disk body and a second disk body. The first disk body and the second disk body can be rotated and folded to be superposed up and down, so that the soft light column can be folded into a flat shape, with a small storage volume and being convenient to carry; the rotation and folding structure of the first disk body and the second disk body is simple, and the operation is convenient, fast and labor-saving.
[0007] Furthermore, the support member has a rotating end, and the chuck plate has a mounting groove for the rotating end to be inserted into, and a movable groove communicated with the mounting groove, and the movable groove penetrates the surface of the chuck plate. The mounting groove is used to stabilize the rotating end and facilitate the relative rotation of the rotating end to realize the movement of the support member. When the support member rotates to the movable groove, it is convenient for the whole soft light column to be folded into a flat shape, and the overall thickness after storage is small.
[0008] Furthermore, the chuck is divided into a first chuck and a second chuck. The moving slots of the first chuck are distributed at intervals along its outer periphery, and the moving slots penetrate the outer peripheral surface of the first chuck; the moving slots of the second chuck are distributed at intervals along its inner periphery, and the moving slots penetrate the inner peripheral surface of the second chuck. The moving slots on the first chuck penetrate its outer peripheral surface, and the moving slots on the second chuck penetrate its inner peripheral surface, which facilitates the co-rotational superposition of the first disc and the second disc of the first chuck and the second chuck, enabling the flexible light column to be folded into a flat shape.
[0009] Furthermore, the first moving slots of the first chuck and the second moving slots of the second chuck extend along the radial direction of the chuck or in a direction parallel to the radial direction of the chuck. The extending direction of the moving slots adapts to the folding direction of the first chuck and the second chuck, and the support members of the first chuck and the second chuck can be received in a vertically superposed manner, reducing the storage volume.
[0010] Furthermore, the moving slots are respectively formed on the opposite side surfaces of the first chuck and the second chuck.
[0011] Furthermore, the rotating end of the support member is L-shaped. The L-shaped structure is simple to process and facilitates the connection and rotational cooperation between the support member and the chuck.
[0012] Furthermore, a light source adapter is further included, which is connected to the first disc and the second disc to hold at least one chuck in a state where the first disc and the second disc are unfolded to the same plane. The light source adapter not only functions as a light source adapter but also can hold the first chuck or the second chuck in an unfolded state, thereby holding the flexible light column in a three-dimensional use state.
[0013] Furthermore, the soft light cloth includes a light-shielding surface and a soft light surface, and the light-shielding surface surrounds at least three sides of the soft light surface. The light-shielding surface can form a structure with top and side light shielding, resulting in a better final light effect.
[0014] Furthermore, the two chucks are concentrically and coaxially arranged and have equal outer diameters. The flexible light column is cylindrical, and its soft light effect is better.
[0015] The beneficial effects of the present utility model are as follows: The flexible light column can be folded into a flat shape, with a small storage volume and easy to carry; the two chucks can realize the rotational retraction of the support members by arranging the moving slots on the opposite side surfaces, with a simple structural design, and the storage and unfolding operations are fast and labor-saving; the light source adapter not only functions as a connection for the light source but also holds the first disc and the second disc of the chuck in a state where they are unfolded to the same plane, with a simplified structure, fewer components, and reduced processing costs; the flexible light column is cylindrical, and the light-shielding surface surrounds three sides of the soft light surface, resulting in a good soft light effect. Description of the Drawings
[0016] Figure 1 It is the front view of the present utility model.
[0017] Figure 2 This is a perspective view of the present utility model.
[0018] Figure 3 This is a perspective view of the present utility model with the soft light cloth omitted.
[0019] Figure 4 This is a partial perspective view of the present utility model.
[0020] Figure 5 This is a perspective view of the part where the second chuck is located in the present utility model.
[0021] Figure 6 This is a partial perspective view of the part where the first chuck is located in the present utility model.
[0022] Figure 7 This is a partial schematic view of the cooperation between the rotating end of the support member and the chuck in the present utility model.
[0023] Figure 8 This is a side schematic view of the process of the first and second disk bodies of the two chucks of the present utility model rotating and folding in the same direction.
[0024] Figure 9 This is a perspective schematic view of the process of the first and second disk bodies of the two chucks of the present utility model rotating and folding in the same direction.
[0025] Figure 10 This is a schematic illustration of the soft light column of the present utility model being flat Figure 1 .
[0026] Figure 11 This is a schematic illustration of the soft light column of the present utility model being flat Figure 2 .
[0027] Wherein, 1 - first chuck, 2 - second chuck, 3 - support member, 31 - rotating joint, 41 - first disk body, 42 - second disk body, 5 - installation groove, 61 - first movable groove, 62 - second movable groove, 7 - soft light cloth, 71 - light-shielding surface, 72 - soft light surface, 8 - light source adapter. Detailed implementation manners
[0028] In order to enable those skilled in the art of this technology to better understand the solution of the present utility model, the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present utility model will be clearly and completely described below in conjunction with the accompanying drawings in the embodiments of the present utility model. Obviously, the described embodiments are only a part of the embodiments of the present utility model, rather than all of the embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present utility model, all other embodiments obtained by those of ordinary skill in the art without making creative efforts shall fall within the protection scope of the present utility model.
[0029] Such as Figure 1 , Figure 2As shown in the figure, a folding soft light column includes two chucks arranged opposite to each other, a plurality of support members 3 circumferentially disposed between the two chucks, and a soft light cloth 7 covering the outer periphery of the support members 3. A single chuck includes a disk body one 41 and a disk body two 42 that are joined together to form a ring, and the disk body one 41 and the disk body two 42 are rotatably connected. The disk body one 41 and the disk body two 42 of the two chucks can be rotated and folded in the same direction until they are superposed, so that the soft light column is in a flat shape.
[0030] Taking Figure 8 、 Figure 9 the direction shown as an example, the disk body one 41 and the disk body two 42 of the two chucks can both be rotated and folded downward. As Figure 10 shown, until the disk body one 41 and the disk body two 42 of the two chucks are folded until they are completely superposed, and the soft light column is folded from the Figure 4 three-dimensional state to the Figure 10 flat shape, the storage volume becomes smaller and it is convenient to carry.
[0031] The chuck is divided into a first chuck 1 and a second chuck 2, and the two are concentric, coaxial, and have the same outer diameter. The first chuck 1 is formed by rotatably connecting the disk body one 41 and the disk body two 42, and the second chuck 2 is also formed by rotatably connecting the disk body one and the disk body two. The disk body one 41 and the disk body two 42 are joined together to form a circular ring, and their rotation axes are arranged below the open end, so as to ensure that the disk body one 41 and the disk body two 42 can only be rotated and folded downward as Figure 8 shown and cannot be rotated upward. And the disk body one of the first chuck 1 and the second chuck 2 are arranged opposite to each other, and the disk body two of the first chuck 1 and the second chuck 2 are arranged opposite to each other.
[0032] As Figure 7 shown, the support member 3 has a rotating end 31. In this embodiment, the support member 3 is selected as a steel wire, and the rotating end 31 can be an L-shaped structure formed by bending the steel wire. Of course, in other embodiments, the rotating end 31 can be any structure, such as a T-shaped structure or a ball head structure, and no specific limitation is made. The rotating end 31 can be stably installed in the installation groove 5 and can also rotate relative to the installation groove 5.
[0033] The chuck has an installation groove 5 for the rotating end 31 to be inserted into, and a movable groove communicated with the installation groove 5, and the movable groove penetrates the surface of the chuck. Specifically, the movable groove on the first chuck 1 is defined as the first movable groove 61, and the movable groove on the second chuck 2 is defined as the second movable groove 62.
[0034] As Figure 4 、 Figure 6 shown, the first movable grooves 61 are distributed at intervals along the outer periphery of the first chuck 1, and the first movable grooves 61 penetrate the outer peripheral surface of the first chuck 1. Specifically, the first chuck 1 includes an upper body and a lower body that are joined together up and down, and the first movable grooves 61 penetrate the lower surface and the outer peripheral surface of the lower body of the first chuck 1.
[0035] As Figure 3 shown, the second movable slots 62 are distributed at intervals along the inner circumference of the second chuck 2, and the second movable slots 62 penetrate the inner circumferential surface of the second chuck 2. Specifically, the second chuck 2 includes an upper body and a lower body that are spliced up and down, and the second movable slots 62 penetrate the upper surface and the inner circumferential surface of the second chuck 2.
[0036] In other words, the first movable slot 61 penetrates the surface of the first chuck 1 facing the second chuck 2 and the outer peripheral side surface, and the second movable slot 62 penetrates the surface of the second chuck 2 facing the first chuck 1 and the inner peripheral side surface.
[0037] As Figure 10 、 Figure 11 、 Figure 5 shown, in order to enable the support member 3 to be folded when the first chuck 1 and the second chuck 2 are completely and directly superposed, the first movable slot 61 extends along the radial direction of the first chuck 1, or extends along a direction parallel to the diameter of the first chuck 1, and the first movable slots 61 on the first disk body 41 and the second disk body 42 are arranged opposite to each other; the second movable slot 62 extends along the radial direction of the second chuck 2, or extends along a direction parallel to the diameter of the second chuck 2, and the second movable slots 62 on the first disk body and the second disk body are arranged opposite to each other.
[0038] In order to keep the soft light column of the first chuck 1 in the unfolded state and also for the convenience of the transfer of the light source, a light source adapter 8 is further included, which is connected to the first disk body 41 and the second disk body 42 of the first chuck 1, so as to keep the first chuck 1 in the state where the first disk body 41 and the second disk body 42 are unfolded to the same plane. Of course, the light source adapter 8 can also be connected to the first disk body and the second disk body of the second chuck 2, so as to keep the second chuck 2 in the state where the first disk body 41 and the second disk body 42 are unfolded to the same plane.
[0039] As Figure 1 、 Figure 2 shown, the soft light cloth 7 includes a light-shielding surface 71 made of a light-impermeable material and a soft light surface 72 made of a light-transmitting material. The light-shielding surface 71 surrounds at least three sides of the soft light surface 72, that is, the length of the soft light surface 72 is less than the overall length of the soft light column, so that the light-shielding surface 71 can form a structure with top light shielding and side light shielding, and the finally presented light effect is better.
[0040] The folding and storage process of the present utility model is as follows: the light source adapter 8 is removed, the disk body one 41 and the disk body two 42 of the first chuck 1 are turned downward until they overlap, the support member 3 rotates from a state perpendicular to the first chuck 1 to partially fall into the first movable groove 61 and protrude from the outer peripheral surface of the first chuck 1; at the same time, the disk body one and the disk body two of the second chuck 2 also turn downward until they overlap, the support member 3 rotates from a state perpendicular to the second chuck 2 to partially fall into the second movable groove 62 and protrude from the inner peripheral surface of the second chuck 2, and the flexible light column is folded from a three-dimensional shape to a flat shape, which is convenient for storage.
[0041] The above specific embodiments are used to explain and illustrate the present utility model, rather than to limit the present utility model. Any modification and change made to the present utility model within the spirit and scope of the claims of the present utility model fall within the protection scope of the present utility model.
Claims
1. A folding soft light column, comprising two chucks arranged opposite to each other, a plurality of support members arranged circumferentially between the two chucks, and a soft light cloth covering the outer circumference of the support members, characterized in that: The chuck comprises a disk body 1 and a disk body 2 which are assembled to form a ring, and the disk body 1 and the disk body 2 are connected in rotation, and the disk body 1 and the disk body 2 of the two chucks can be rotated in the same direction and folded to overlap, so that the soft light column is flat.
2. The folding soft light column according to claim 1, characterized in that: The support member has a rotating end head, and the chuck has a mounting groove for the rotating end head to be clamped in, and a movable groove connected with the mounting groove, and the movable groove runs through the surface of the chuck.
3. The folding soft light column according to claim 2, characterized in that: The chuck is divided into a first chuck and a second chuck. The movable grooves of the first chuck are distributed at intervals along its outer circumference and penetrate the outer circumference of the first chuck; the movable grooves of the second chuck are distributed at intervals along its inner circumference and penetrate the inner circumference of the second chuck.
4. The folding soft light column according to claim 3, characterized in that: The first active groove of the first chuck and the second active groove of the second chuck extend along the radial direction of the chuck or in a direction parallel to the radial direction of the chuck.
5. The folding soft light column according to claim 3, characterized in that: The movable grooves are formed on opposite sides of the first chuck and the second chuck respectively.
6. The folding soft light column according to claim 2, characterized in that: The rotating end of the support member is L-shaped.
7. The folding soft light column according to claim 1, characterized in that: It also includes a light source adapter, which is connected to the first disk body and the second disk body to keep at least one chuck in a state where the first disk body and the second disk body are unfolded to the same plane.
8. The folding soft light column according to claim 1, characterized in that: The soft light cloth comprises a light shielding surface and a soft light surface, and the light shielding surface at least surrounds three sides of the soft light surface.
9. The folding soft light column according to claim 1, characterized in that: The two chucks are concentrically and coaxially arranged and have the same outer diameters.
Citation Information
Patent Citations
Soft light box and soft light lamp
CN219456703U