Folding mechanism, shooting equipment and shooting system

Abstract

The utility model discloses a folding mechanism, shooting equipment and a shooting system, relates to the technical field of shooting equipment, and solves the problem of inconvenient storage. The folding mechanism is used for connecting a shooting assembly and a supporting assembly to form a shooting system, the folding mechanism comprises a base body and a folding assembly, the folding assembly is connected to the base body, and the two ends of the folding assembly are connected with the first end of the supporting assembly and the third end of the shooting assembly respectively, so that the shooting system has a folded state and an unfolded state; in the folding state, the shooting assembly and the supporting assembly meet the parallel condition in the length direction, and the second end of the supporting assembly and the fourth end of the shooting assembly meet the flush condition; wherein the first end part and the second end part of the supporting assembly deviate from each other along the length direction, and the third end part and the fourth end part of the shooting assembly deviate from each other along the length direction.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application relates to, but is not limited to, the technical field of photographing devices, and particularly relates to a folding mechanism, a photographing device, and a photographing system. Background Art

[0002] A photographing system refers to various tools and technical equipment used to capture static images or dynamic videos. In related technologies, the structure of the photographing system is relatively complex and not convenient for storage. Summary of the Utility Model

[0003] The folding mechanism, photographing device, and photographing system provided by the embodiments of this application have a regular structure in the folded state and are convenient for storage.

[0004] In a first aspect, an embodiment of this application provides a folding mechanism for connecting a photographing component and a supporting component to form a photographing system. The folding mechanism includes a base body and a folding component. The folding component is connected to the base body, and two ends of the folding component are respectively connected to a first end of the supporting component and a third end of the photographing component, so that the photographing system has a folded state and an unfolded state. In the folded state, the photographing component and the supporting component satisfy the parallel condition along the length direction, and the second end of the supporting component and the fourth end of the photographing component satisfy the flush condition. Among them, the first end and the second end of the supporting component face away from each other along the length direction, and the third end and the fourth end of the photographing component face away from each other along the length direction.

[0005] The folding mechanism provided in the embodiment of the present application is used to connect the shooting component and the support component to form a shooting system, the shooting component is used for shooting, and the support component provides support for the shooting component to facilitate shooting. Among them, the support component has a first end and a second end that are mutually separated in the length direction, and the shooting component has a third end and a fourth end that are mutually separated in the length direction. The third end is connected to the first end through the folding mechanism, so that the shooting system has a folded state and an unfolded state. The folded state is a state in which the second end of the support component and the fourth end of the shooting component are relatively close, and the unfolded state is a state in which the second end of the support component and the fourth end of the shooting component are relatively far away. On this basis, in the folded state, the shooting component and the support component meet the parallel condition in the length direction, that is, the central axis of the shooting component and the central axis of the support component are parallel or approximately parallel, and the second end of the support component and the fourth end of the shooting component meet the flush condition, that is, the end face of the second end and the end face of the second end are in or approximately in the same plane. In this way, the shooting system has a more regular structure and a flatter outer contour in the folded state, presenting an approximately square contour, which is convenient for storage and can reduce the extra space occupied when stored. Compared with the solutions in the related art in which the shooting system occupies more space when stored, the shooting system in the embodiment of the present application has a more regular structure in the folded state, which is convenient for storage, because in the folded state, the shooting component and the supporting component meet the parallel condition along the length direction, and the second end of the supporting component and the fourth end of the shooting component meet the flush condition.

[0006] In a possible implementation of the present application, the length of the supporting assembly is equal to the length of the shooting assembly; or, the sum of the lengths of the shooting assembly and the folding mechanism is equal to the length of the supporting assembly; or, the sum of the lengths of the supporting assembly and the folding mechanism is equal to the length of the shooting assembly.

[0007] Here, the folding mechanism can cooperate with the shooting assembly or the supporting assembly to make the second end and the fourth end meet the flush adjustment, and the structure is more compact.

[0008] In a possible implementation of the present application, the folding assembly includes a structural side, and the structural side is located on the same side as the lens of the shooting assembly. In the folded state, the structural side faces the supporting assembly.

[0009] Here, when the shooting system is in a folded state, the structural side of the folding component faces the supporting component, so that the lens on the same side of the shooting component and the structural side faces the supporting component. The supporting component provides protection for the lens, reducing the possibility of damage to the lens due to bumps, etc.

[0010] In a possible implementation of the present application, the folding component includes a first connection end and a second connection end. The first connection end is used to coaxially connect the shooting component, and the second connection end is used to coaxially connect the support component; in the unfolded state, the first connection end and the second connection end are coaxially arranged along the length direction.

[0011] Here, in the unfolded state of the shooting system, the first connection end and the second connection end are coaxially arranged along the length direction, so that the shooting component and the support component are coaxially arranged along the length direction, which can reduce the perspective occlusion of the support component on the shooting component, so that the shooting component can obtain a wider perspective and improve the shooting effect.

[0012] In a possible implementation of the present application, the first connection end and the second connection end are rotatably arranged relative to each other, and the rotation axes of the first connection end and the second connection end are misaligned relative to the central axis of the support component.

[0013] Here, the folding component connects the shooting component through the first connection end and connects the support component through the second connection end, and the first connection end and the second connection end rotate relative to each other, so as to facilitate the relative folding and unfolding of the shooting component and the support component. The structure is simple and easy to manufacture. And because the rotation axes of the first connection end and the second connection end are misaligned relative to the central axis of the support component, it can not only avoid interference between the shooting component and the support component when the shooting system is in the folded state, but also reduce the perspective occlusion of the support component on the shooting component in the unfolded state.

[0014] In a possible implementation of the present application, the folding component includes a first rotating part and a second rotating part. The first rotating part is used to connect the shooting component, and the second rotating part is used to connect the support component; in the folded state, the rotation axis of the first rotating part is misaligned with the central axis of the support component, and the rotation axis of the second rotating part is misaligned with the central axis of the shooting component.

[0015] Here, by setting the first rotating part and the second rotating part, since in the folded state, the rotation axis of the first rotating part is misaligned with the central axis of the support component, and the rotation axis of the second rotating part is misaligned with the central axis of the shooting component, it is convenient to reduce the perspective occlusion of the support component on the shooting component.

[0016] In a possible implementation of the present application, the folding component includes a third rotating part. The third rotating part is used to connect the shooting component or the support component, and the shooting component and the support component are folded along a preset axis; in the unfolded state, the rotation axis of the third rotating part is arranged at an angle with the preset axis.

[0017] Here, the shooting component and the supporting component are folded along a preset axis to switch between a folded state and an unfolded state. On this basis, a third rotating part is provided, and the rotation axis of the third rotating part is provided at an angle to the preset axis, so that the shooting component can rotate relative to the supporting component around the rotation axis of the third rotating part, so that the shooting component has more postures relative to the supporting component to meet different shooting requirements.

[0018] In a possible implementation of the present application, the folding assembly includes a locking assembly and a moving part, the moving part is movably connected to the base to enable the shooting assembly and the supporting assembly to move relative to each other, the locking assembly is connected between the base and the moving part, and the locking assembly is used to lock or unlock the movement of the moving part relative to the base.

[0019] Here, the shooting component or the supporting component is connected to the moving part so that the moving part can move relative to the base, thereby realizing the relative folding and unfolding of the shooting component and the supporting component. The locking component can lock the moving part relative to the base, thereby allowing the shooting component and the supporting component to maintain a stable posture for easy use. The locking component locks the moving part relative to the base, thereby allowing the shooting component to move relative to the supporting component to change its posture.

[0020] In a possible implementation of the present application, the folding mechanism also includes a detection component, which is used to electrically connect to the shooting component; the detection component is configured to generate a first signal when it detects that the shooting system is switched to a folded state, and to generate a second signal when it detects that the shooting system is switched to an unfolded state; the detection component is configured to send the first signal or the second signal to the shooting component to turn on or off the shooting component.

[0021] Here, the detection component can detect the state of the shooting system, and generate a first signal when the shooting system is switched to a folded state, and the shooting component is shut down according to the first signal; when the shooting system is switched to an unfolded state, a second signal is generated, and the shooting component is turned on according to the second signal. The shutdown and startup operations of the shooting component are achieved by switching the folded state and the unfolded state of the shooting system, which makes the operation more convenient and improves the comfort of use.

[0022] In a second aspect, an embodiment of the present application provides a photographing device, comprising a supporting assembly and the folding mechanism of the first aspect, wherein the supporting assembly has a first end and a second end which are opposite to each other along a length direction, and the first end is connected to the folding mechanism.

[0023] The shooting device provided in the embodiment of the present application has the same technical effect as it includes the folding mechanism of the first aspect, that is, the folding mechanism can enable the shooting system to have a folded state and an unfolded state, and in the folded state, the shooting component and the supporting component meet the parallel condition along the length direction, and the second end of the supporting component and the fourth end of the shooting component meet the flush condition, so that the structure of the shooting system in the folded state is more regular and easy to store.

[0024] In a third aspect, an embodiment of the present application provides a photographing system, including the photographing device of the second aspect. The photographing assembly has a third end and a fourth end that face away from each other in the length direction, and the third end is connected to the first end through a folding mechanism.

[0025] For the photographing system provided by the embodiment of the present application, the photographing system includes a support assembly, a photographing assembly, and a folding mechanism. The folding mechanism can enable the photographing system to have a folded state and an unfolded state. In the folded state, the photographing assembly and the support assembly satisfy the parallel condition in the length direction, and the second end of the support assembly and the fourth end of the photographing assembly satisfy the flush condition, making the structure of the photographing system more regular in the folded state and facilitating storage. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0026] Figure 1 is a schematic structural diagram of the photographing system provided by the embodiment of the present application in the folded state;

[0027] Figure 2 is a schematic structural diagram of the photographing system provided by the embodiment of the present application in the unfolded state;

[0028] Figure 3 is a schematic structural diagram of the photographing system provided by the embodiment of the present application where the length of the support assembly is equal to the length of the photographing assembly;

[0029] Figure 4 is a schematic structural diagram of the photographing system provided by the embodiment of the present application where the sum of the lengths of the photographing assembly and the folding mechanism is equal to the length of the support assembly;

[0030] Figure 5 is a schematic structural diagram of the photographing system provided by the embodiment of the present application where the sum of the lengths of the support assembly and the folding mechanism is equal to the length of the photographing assembly;

[0031] Figure 6 is a schematic structural diagram of the lens in the photographing system provided by the embodiment of the present application;

[0032] Figure 7 is a schematic structural diagram of the first connection end and the second connection end in the photographing system provided by the embodiment of the present application;

[0033] Figure 8 is a schematic diagram of the positional relationship (front view) of the rotation axis of the first rotating part, the rotation axis of the second rotating part, the central axis of the support assembly, and the central axis of the photographing assembly in the photographing system provided by the embodiment of the present application;

[0034] Figure 9Schematic diagram of the positional relationship of the rotation axis of the first rotating part, the rotation axis of the second rotating part, the central axis of the support assembly, and the central axis of the shooting assembly in the shooting system provided by the embodiment of the present application (right view);

[0035] Figure 10 Schematic diagram of the positional relationship between the preset axis and the central axis of the support assembly in the shooting system provided by the embodiment of the present application;

[0036] Figure 11 Schematic diagram of the positional relationship between the preset axis and the rotation axis of the third rotating part in the shooting system provided by the embodiment of the present application;

[0037] Figure 12 Schematic diagram of the structure of the detection component in the shooting system provided by the embodiment of the present application;

[0038] Figure 13 Schematic diagram of the structure of the first type of shooting system provided by the embodiment of the present application in the unfolded state;

[0039] Figure 14 Schematic diagram of the structure of the first type of shooting system provided by the embodiment of the present application in the folded state;

[0040] Figure 15 Schematic diagram of the internal structure of the first type of shooting system provided by the embodiment of the present application;

[0041] Figure 16 Explosion diagram of part of the structure in the first type of shooting system provided by the embodiment of the present application;

[0042] Figure 17 Schematic diagram of the structure of the second type of shooting system provided by the embodiment of the present application in the unfolded state;

[0043] Figure 18 Schematic diagram of the sectional structure of the second type of shooting system provided by the embodiment of the present application;

[0044] Figure 19 Schematic diagram of the structure of the second type of shooting system provided by the embodiment of the present application in the unfolded state;

[0045] Figure 20 Schematic diagram of the structure of the third type of shooting system provided by the embodiment of the present application in the folded state;

[0046] Figure 21 Schematic diagram of the sectional structure of the third type of shooting system provided by the embodiment of the present application in the unfolded state;

[0047] Figure 22 Schematic diagram of the sectional structure of the third type of shooting system provided by the embodiment of the present application in the folded state;

[0048] Figure 23 A structural schematic diagram of the fourth type of shooting system provided by an embodiment of the present application in an unfolded state;

[0049] Figure 24 A structural schematic diagram inside the fourth type of shooting system provided by an embodiment of the present application;

[0050] Figure 25 An exploded schematic diagram of some structures in the fourth type of shooting system provided by an embodiment of the present application.

[0051] Reference numerals:

[0052] 100 - Support assembly; 110 - First end; 120 - Second end; 200 - Shooting assembly; 210 - Third end; 220 - Fourth end; 230 - Lens; 300 - Folding mechanism; 310 - Substrate; 311 - Protrusion; 312 - Rib; 313 - Through hole; 314 - Slide groove; 315 - Limit protrusion; 320 - Folding assembly; 321 - First rotating part; 322 - Second rotating part; 323 - Third rotating part; 3211 - Ball hinge part; 3212 - Connecting part; 3213 - Limit hole; 324 - First connecting end; 325 - Second connecting end; 330 - Locking assembly; 331 - Operating part; 332 - Elastic part; 333 - Locking part; 3331 - Recess; 3332 - Sliding part; 3333 - Abutting part; 340 - Reversing structure; 341 - Abutting end; 342 - Guiding surface; 400 - Detection assembly; 500 - Damping assembly; 510 - Damping part; 520 - Reset part; 530 - End face gear; 600 - Synchronization assembly; 610 - First gear; 620 - Second gear; 630 - Auxiliary gear; 700 - Abutting surface; 800 - Flexible part; 810 - Groove; 900 - Auxiliary assembly; 910 - First magnetic part; 920 - Second magnetic part; L1 - Length of the support assembly; L2 - Length of the shooting assembly; L3 - Length of the folding mechanism; M1 - Axis of rotation of the first rotating part; M2 - Axis of rotation of the second rotating part; M3 - Axis of rotation of the third rotating part; M4 - Central axis of the support assembly; M5 - Central axis of the shooting assembly; X - Preset axis. Detailed implementation manners

[0053] To make the objectives, technical solutions, and advantages of the embodiments of the present application clearer, the following will further describe the specific technical solutions of the present application in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings in the embodiments of the present application. The following embodiments are used to illustrate the present application but are not used to limit the scope of the present application.

[0054] In the embodiments of the present application, the terms "first" and "second" are only used for descriptive purposes and cannot be construed as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly specifying the quantity of the indicated technical features. Thus, features defined with "first" and "second" may explicitly or implicitly include one or more of such features. In the description of the embodiments of the present application, unless otherwise specified, the meaning of "a plurality" is two or more.

[0055] In addition, in the embodiments of the present application, orientation terms such as "upper", "lower", "left", and "right" are defined relative to the orientation in which the components in the drawings are schematically placed. It should be understood that these directional terms are relative concepts, which are used for relative description and clarification and can change accordingly with the change of the orientation in which the components in the drawings are placed.

[0056] In the embodiments of the present application, unless otherwise clearly specified and limited, the term "connection" should be understood in a broad sense. For example, "connection" can be a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or integrated; it can be directly connected or indirectly connected through an intermediate medium.

[0057] In the embodiments of the present application, the terms "include", "comprise", or any other variant thereof are intended to cover non-exclusive inclusion, such that a process, method, article, or device including a series of elements not only includes those elements but also includes other elements not expressly listed, or further includes elements inherent to such process, method, article, or device. Without further limitation, an element defined by the statement "including a..." does not exclude the existence of additional identical elements in the process, method, article, or device including such element.

[0058] In the embodiments of the present application, words such as "exemplary" or "for example" are used to mean for example, illustration, or explanation. Any embodiment or design solution described as "exemplary" or "for example" in the embodiments of the present application should not be construed as being more preferred or having more advantages than other embodiments or design solutions. Rather, the use of words such as "exemplary" or "for example" is intended to present related concepts in a specific manner.

[0059] The embodiments of the present application provide a shooting system, which refers to various tools and technical equipment for capturing static images or dynamic videos. The shooting system is widely used in multiple fields such as photography, film production, television broadcasting, video production, and content creation in daily life. The shooting system may include mobile phones, cameras, video cameras, action cameras, etc.

[0060] In some technical solutions, the photographing system includes a supporting component and a photographing component. The supporting component provides support for the photographing component. The photographing component and the supporting component can be folded relative to each other. However, due to structural limitations, the outer contour of the folded photographing system is relatively complex and not convenient for storage.

[0061] Based on this, an embodiment of the present application provides a folding mechanism. Referring to Figure 1 , Figure 2 and Figure 3 , the folding mechanism 300 is used to connect the photographing component 200 and the supporting component 100 to form a photographing system. The folding mechanism 300 includes a base body 310 and a folding component 320. The folding component 320 is connected to the base body 310. Two ends of the folding component 320 are respectively connected to a first end portion 110 of the supporting component 100 and a third end portion 210 of the photographing component 200, so that the photographing system has a folded state and an unfolded state. In the folded state, the photographing component 200 and the supporting component 100 satisfy the parallel condition along the length direction, and a second end portion 120 of the supporting component 100 and a fourth end portion 220 of the photographing component 200 satisfy the flush condition. Wherein, the first end portion 110 and the second end portion 120 of the supporting component 100 face away from each other along the length direction, and the third end portion 210 and the fourth end portion 220 of the photographing component 200 face away from each other along the length direction.

[0062] In an embodiment of the present application, the folding mechanism 300 can be a hinge-type folding mechanism, a hinge-type folding mechanism, a slide rail-type folding mechanism, a telescopic folding mechanism, etc. The folded state of the photographing system means that the photographing component 200 and the supporting component 100 are relatively close to each other, that is, a state where the second end portion 120 of the supporting component 100 and the fourth end portion 220 of the photographing component 200 are relatively close to each other. The unfolded state of the photographing system means that the photographing component 200 and the supporting component 100 are relatively dispersed, that is, a state where the second end portion 120 of the supporting component 100 and the fourth end portion 220 of the photographing component 200 are relatively far away from each other.

[0063] In an embodiment of the present application, the length direction refers to the direction with a larger dimension of a component (such as the folding component 320, the supporting component 100, the folding mechanism 300, etc.). For example, when the component is a long rod-shaped structure, the length direction is its central axis direction; when the component is a cuboid structure, the length direction is the extension direction of its long side.

[0064] In an embodiment of the present application, the photographing component 200 and the supporting component 100 satisfy the parallel condition along the length direction. Specifically, the central axis of the photographing component 200 along the length direction and the central axis of the supporting component 100 along the length direction satisfy the parallel condition. Satisfying the parallel condition means that the two central axes are parallel or approximately parallel. Approximately parallel means that within the allowable process error range, there is a small included angle between the two central axes, for example, the included angle is within 3 degrees.

[0065] In the embodiment of the present application, the second end 120 and the fourth end 220 meet the flush condition, specifically, the second end 120 includes an end face away from the first end 110, and the fourth end 220 includes an end face away from the third end 210. In the folded state, the end face of the second end 120 is parallel or approximately parallel to the end face of the fourth end 220, and the two end faces overlap or approximately overlap. Approximate overlap means that within the allowable range of process error, the two end faces have a smaller spacing, for example, the spacing is within 3 mm.

[0066] In the embodiment of the present application, the base 310 provides a mounting base for the folding assembly 320, and the base 310 may be a block structure, a rod structure, a cage structure, a shell structure, etc. For example, the base 310 is a shell structure, and a receiving space is formed, and the folding assembly 320 and the like are arranged in the receiving space. The outer contour of the base 310 may be square, circular, oval, etc., and the embodiment of the present application does not limit this.

[0067] In the embodiment of the present application, the folding assembly 320 and the base 310 may be fixedly connected or movably connected. It should be noted that the two ends of the folding assembly 320 are respectively connected to the shooting assembly 200 and the support assembly 100, and the connection may be a direct connection or an indirect connection. Therefore, when the folding assembly 320 is movably connected to the base 310, one of the shooting assembly 200 and the support assembly 100 may be connected to the base 310, and the other may be connected to the folding assembly 320, or both the shooting assembly 200 and the support assembly 100 may be connected to the folding assembly 320.

[0068] In the embodiment of the present application, the folding component 320 can be a hinge-type folding structure, a hinge-type folding structure, a slide-type folding structure, a telescopic folding structure, etc. In addition, the folding component 320 can also be a flexible component, which can be deformed freely to achieve relative folding or unfolding of the shooting component 200 and the support component 100.

[0069] In the technical solution provided by the embodiment of the present application, the folding mechanism 300 is used to connect the shooting assembly 200 and the supporting assembly 100 to form a shooting system, the shooting assembly 200 is used for shooting, and the supporting assembly 100 provides support for the shooting assembly 200 to facilitate shooting. Among them, the supporting assembly 100 has a first end 110 and a second end 120 that are separated from each other along the length direction, and the shooting assembly 200 has a third end 210 and a fourth end 220 that are separated from each other along the length direction. The third end 210 is connected to the first end 110 through the folding mechanism 300, so that the shooting system has a folded state and an unfolded state. The folded state is a state in which the second end 120 of the supporting assembly 100 and the fourth end 220 of the shooting assembly 200 are relatively close to each other, and the unfolded state is a state in which the second end 120 of the supporting assembly 100 and the fourth end 220 of the shooting assembly 200 are relatively far away from each other.

[0070] On this basis, in the folded state, the photographing assembly 200 and the supporting assembly 100 satisfy the parallel condition along the length direction, that is, the central axis of the photographing assembly 200 and the central axis of the supporting assembly 100 are parallel or approximately parallel, and the second end portion 120 of the supporting assembly 100 and the fourth end portion 220 of the photographing assembly 200 satisfy the flush condition, that is, the end face of the second end portion 120 and the end face of the second end portion 120 are in or approximately in the same plane. Such a setting makes the structure of the photographing system more regular and the outer contour flatter in the folded state, presenting an approximately square contour, which is convenient for storage and can reduce the additional space occupied during storage.

[0071] Compared with the solution in the related art where the photographing system occupies more space during storage, the folding mechanism of the embodiment of the present application makes the photographing assembly 200 and the supporting assembly 100 satisfy the parallel condition along the length direction in the folded state, and the second end portion 120 of the supporting assembly 100 and the fourth end portion 220 of the photographing assembly 200 satisfy the flush condition, making the structure of the photographing system more regular and convenient for storage in the folded state.

[0072] Refer to Figure 3 、 Figure 4 and Figure 5 In some possible embodiments of the present application, the length L1 of the supporting assembly 100 and the length L2 of the photographing assembly 200 satisfy the equal condition; or, the sum of the lengths of the photographing assembly 200 and the folding mechanism 300 and the length L1 of the supporting assembly 100 satisfy the equal condition; or, the sum of the lengths of the supporting assembly 100 and the folding mechanism 300 and the length L2 of the photographing assembly 200 satisfy the equal condition.

[0073] In the embodiment of the present application, the supporting assembly 100 can be set to a fixed length or can be telescopic. The telescopic setting specifically means that the dimension of the supporting assembly 100 along the length direction can be adjusted, and the dimension of the supporting assembly 100 along the length direction in the contracted state is smaller than its dimension along the length direction in the extended state. Among them, the supporting assembly 100 can include a spiral telescopic structure, a nested telescopic structure, a folding telescopic structure, a pneumatic / hydraulic telescopic structure, a magnetostrictive structure, etc. to achieve the telescopic function.

[0074] It should be noted that when the supporting assembly 100 is not telescopic, the length L1 of the supporting assembly 100 is its dimension along the length direction. When the supporting assembly 100 is telescopic, the length L1 of the supporting assembly 100 is its dimension along the length direction in the contracted state ( Figure 3 the solid line in represents the supporting assembly 100 in the contracted state, and the dotted line represents the supporting assembly 100 in the extended state).

[0075] In the embodiments of the present application, the length L1 of the support assembly 100 is the dimension of the support assembly 100 along its length direction; correspondingly, the length L2 of the shooting assembly 200 is the dimension of the shooting assembly 200 along its length direction; the sum of the lengths of the shooting assembly 200 and the folding mechanism 300 is specifically the sum of the dimension L2 of the shooting assembly 200 along its length direction and the dimension L3 of the folding mechanism 300 along the length direction of the shooting assembly 200; the sum of the lengths of the support assembly 100 and the folding mechanism 300 is specifically the sum of the dimension L1 of the support assembly 100 along its length direction and the dimension L3 of the folding mechanism 300 along the length direction of the support assembly 100.

[0076] In the embodiments of the present application, meeting the equal condition means that the dimensions of two components (such as the folding assembly 320, the support assembly 100, the folding mechanism 300, etc.) are equal or approximately equal. Approximately equal means that within the allowable process error range, the two dimensions have a small gap, for example, the gap is within 3 millimeters.

[0077] Referring to Figure 3 , in one example, the length L1 of the support assembly 100 and the length L2 of the shooting assembly 200 meet the equal condition; referring to Figure 4 , in another example, the sum of the lengths of the shooting assembly 200 and the folding mechanism 300 (L2 + L3) and the length L1 of the support assembly 100 meet the equal condition; referring to Figure 5 , in yet another example, the sum of the lengths of the support assembly 100 and the folding mechanism 300 (L1 + L3) and the length L2 of the shooting assembly 200 meet the equal condition.

[0078] The technical solution provided by the embodiments of the present application is that the retractable support assembly 100 can provide more diverse supports when the shooting system is in use, and can be retracted to reduce space occupation when the shooting device is stored, and the folding mechanism 300 can cooperate with the shooting assembly 200 or the support assembly 100 to enable the second end 120 and the fourth end 220 to meet the flush adjustment, making the structure more compact.

[0079] Referring to Figure 6 and Figure 14 , in some possible embodiments of the present application, the folding assembly 320 includes a structural side, and the structural side is on the same side as the lens 230 of the shooting assembly 200. Exemplarily, the shooting assembly 200 is a cylindrical structure, and the lens 230 of the shooting assembly 200 is located on its circumferential side. In the folded state, the structural side faces the support assembly, that is, the lens 230 of the shooting assembly 200 faces the support assembly 100.

[0080] In the embodiments of the present application, the photographing assembly 200 may include a housing, a lens 230, an image sensor, etc. The lens 230 is connected to the housing. The housing may be a columnar structure, such as a cylinder, a square column, a triangular prism, etc. The lens 230 is disposed on the circumferential side of the housing, that is, the lens 230 is disposed on one side of the housing parallel to its length direction.

[0081] In the embodiments of the present application, in the folded state, the lens 230 faces the support assembly 100. Specifically, when the photographing system is in the folded state, the photographing assembly 200 and the support assembly 100 have a side close to each other. The lens 230 is located on the side of the photographing assembly 200 close to the support assembly 100, that is, the lens 230 is located between the housing of the photographing assembly 200 and the support assembly 100.

[0082] In the technical solution provided by the embodiments of the present application, when the photographing system is in the folded state, the structural side of the folding assembly 320 faces the support assembly 100, so that the lens 230 on the same side as the structural side of the photographing assembly 200 faces the support assembly 100. The support assembly 100 provides protection for the lens 230, reducing the possibility of damage to the lens 230 such as being knocked or bumped.

[0083] Referring to Figure 7 、 Figure 8 、 Figure 18 and Figure 23 , in some possible embodiments of the present application, the folding assembly 320 includes a first connection end 324 and a second connection end 325. The first connection end 324 is used to coaxially connect the photographing assembly 200, and the second connection end 325 is used to coaxially connect the support assembly 100; in the unfolded state, the first connection end 324 and the second connection end 325 are coaxially arranged along the length direction. That is, in the unfolded state, the photographing assembly 200 and the support assembly 100 are coaxially arranged along the length direction.

[0084] In the embodiments of the present application, the coaxial arrangement specifically means that the extension lines of the two axes overlap. The coaxial connection means that two components are connected and the extension lines of the central axes of the two components overlap. For example, the first connection end 234 is coaxially connected to the photographing assembly 200, the two are connected, and the extension lines of the central axes overlap. Correspondingly, the second connection end 325 and the support assembly 100 are connected to each other, and the extension lines of the central axes overlap. The photographing assembly 200 and the support assembly 100 are coaxially arranged along the length direction, that is, the extension line of the central axis M4 of the photographing assembly 200 along the length direction overlaps with the extension line of the central axis M5 of the support assembly 100 along the length direction.

[0085] In the embodiments of the present application, the connection between the photographing assembly 200 and the first connection end 324 can be a fixed connection such as snap connection, bonding, welding, threaded connection, etc., or an active connection such as sliding connection, rotational connection, flexible connection, etc.; correspondingly, the connection between the support assembly 100 and the second connection end 325 can be a fixed connection such as snap connection, bonding, welding, threaded connection, etc., or an active connection such as sliding connection, rotational connection, flexible connection, etc.

[0086] In the embodiments of the present application, the first connection end 324 can be provided on one of the base 310, the first rotating part 321, the second rotating part 322, and the third rotating part 323. Correspondingly, the second connection end 325 is provided on another one of the base 310, the first rotating part 321, the second rotating part 322, and the third rotating part 323.

[0087] It can be understood that when the lens 230 is disposed on the periphery of the photographing assembly 200, since the photographing assembly 200 and the support assembly 100 are coaxially arranged along the length direction, the support assembly 100 is closer to the central axis M5 of the photographing assembly 200 along the length direction, thereby reducing the view angle occlusion of the support assembly 100 on the lens 230.

[0088] In the technical solution provided by the embodiments of the present application, when the photographing system is in the unfolded state, the photographing assembly 200 and the support assembly 100 are coaxially arranged along the length direction, which can reduce the view angle occlusion of the support assembly 100 on the photographing assembly 200, so that the photographing assembly 200 can obtain a wider view angle and improve the photographing effect.

[0089] Refer to Figure 7 、 Figure 8 、 Figure 9 and Figure 10 , in some possible embodiments of the present application, the first connection end 324 and the second connection end 325 are rotatably arranged relative to each other, and the rotation axis of the first connection end 324 and the second connection end 325 is offset relative to the central axis of the support assembly 100. That is, the photographing assembly 200 and the support assembly 100 rotate relative to each other through the folding mechanism 300, and the rotation axis X of the photographing assembly 200 relative to the support assembly 100 is offset from the central axis M4 of the support assembly 100.

[0090] In the embodiments of the present application, the first connection end 324 and the second connection end 325 are rotatably arranged relative to each other. The folding assembly 320 can include one or more rotatable shafts arranged in parallel to rotatably connect the first connection end 324 and the second connection end 325, so that the folding mechanism 300 can drive the photographing assembly 200 and the support assembly 100 to rotate relative to each other.

[0091] In the embodiments of the present application, the shooting component 200 and the support component 100 rotate relative to each other through the folding mechanism 300. The folding mechanism 300 may include a rotating shaft body or may include a plurality of parallel rotating shaft bodies. The shooting component 200 and the support component 100 are connected to the corresponding rotating shaft bodies to rotate relative to each other.

[0092] In the embodiments of the present application, the rotation axis of the shooting component 200 relative to the support component 100 is a preset axis X. The preset axis X may be coaxial with the central axis of the rotating shaft body. Or, in the case where the folding mechanism 300 includes a plurality of rotating shaft bodies, the shooting component 200 and the support component 100 perform relative rotational motion, and their motion trajectories are arc trajectories (refer to Figure 10 , the dotted line with arrows is the arc trajectory). The preset axis X is the axis where the center of the relative motion trajectory of the two is located. The rotation axis of the shooting component 200 relative to the support component 100 is parallel to the central axis of the rotating shaft body and passes through the center of the arc trajectory.

[0093] In the embodiments of the present application, the rotation axis of the shooting component 200 relative to the support component 100 is misaligned with the central axis M4 of the support component 100, that is, the preset axis X and the central axis M4 of the support component 100 have an included angle, and the two are located in different planes, and the preset axis X and the central axis M4 of the support component 100 do not intersect.

[0094] In the technical solution provided by the embodiments of the present application, the folding mechanism 300 is connected to the shooting component 200 through the first connection end 324 and is connected to the support component 100 through the second connection end 325, and the first connection end 324 and the second connection end 325 rotate relative to each other, so as to facilitate the relative folding and unfolding of the shooting component 200 and the support component 100. The structure is simple and convenient for production. By misaligning the rotation axis of the shooting component 200 relative to the support component 100 with the central axis M4 of the support component 100, it can effectively solve the problem of interference between the shooting component 200 and the support component 100 when the shooting system is in the folded state, and can also reduce the viewing angle occlusion of the support component 100 on the shooting component 200 when the shooting system is in the unfolded state.

[0095] Refer to Figure 8 、 Figure 9 and Figure 10 , in some possible embodiments of the present application, the folding component 320 includes a first rotating part 321 and a second rotating part 322. The first rotating part 321 is used to connect the shooting component 200, and the second rotating part 322 is used to connect the support component 100; in the folded state, the rotation axis M1 of the first rotating part 321 is misaligned with the central axis M4 of the support component 100, and the rotation axis M2 of the second rotating part 322 is misaligned with the central axis M5 of the shooting component 200.

[0096] In the embodiment of the present application, the shooting assembly 200 is rotatably connected to the first rotating part 321, so that the shooting assembly 200 can rotate relative to the folding mechanism 300 around the rotation axis M1 of the first rotating part 321. Correspondingly, the support assembly 100 is rotatably connected to the second rotating part 322, so that the support assembly 100 can rotate relative to the folding mechanism 300 around the rotation axis M2 of the second rotating part 322, thereby enabling relative movement between the shooting assembly 200 and the folding mechanism 300.

[0097] In the embodiment of the present application, in the folded state, the rotation axis M1 of the first rotating part 321 is misaligned with the central axis M4 of the support assembly 100, that is, the rotation axis M1 of the first rotating part 321 and the central axis M4 of the support assembly 100 form an angle and are located in different planes. Correspondingly, in the folded state, the rotation axis M2 of the second rotating part 322 and the central axis M5 of the shooting assembly 200 form an angle and are located in different planes.

[0098] In the embodiment of the present application, the first rotating part 321 and the second rotating part 322 can be the above-mentioned rotating shafts. The central axis M4 of the support assembly 100 can be the axis of the support assembly 100 along the length direction, and the central axis M5 of the shooting assembly 200 can be the axis of the shooting assembly 200 along the length direction.

[0099] The technical solution provided by the embodiment of the present application, by setting the first rotating part 321 and the second rotating part 322, since in the folded state, the rotation axis M1 of the first rotating part 321 is misaligned with the central axis M4 of the support assembly 100, and the rotation axis M2 of the second rotating part 322 is misaligned with the central axis M5 of the shooting assembly 200, it is convenient to reduce the visual angle occlusion of the support assembly 100 on the shooting assembly 200.

[0100] Referring to Figure 11 , in some possible embodiments of the present application, the folding assembly 320 includes a third rotating part 323. The third rotating part 323 is used to connect the shooting assembly 200 or the support assembly 100, and the shooting assembly 200 and the support assembly 100 are folded along a preset axis X; in the unfolded state, the rotation axis M3 of the third rotating part 323 is arranged at an angle with the preset axis X.

[0101] In the embodiment of the present application, the third rotating part 323 can be rotatably connected to the shooting assembly 200, so that the shooting assembly 200 rotates relative to the folding mechanism 300 along the rotation axis M3 of the third rotating part 323. Or, the third rotating part 323 is rotatably connected to the folding assembly 320, so that the folding assembly 320 rotates relative to the folding mechanism 300 along the rotation axis M3 of the third rotating part 323.

[0102] In the embodiments of the present application, the photographing component 200 and the supporting component 100 are folded along a preset axis X. The preset axis X may be the axis of a rotating shaft body, or the axis where the centers of the relative movement trajectories of the photographing component 200 and the supporting component 100 are located when the photographing component 200 makes a relative rotational movement with respect to the supporting component 100.

[0103] In the embodiments of the present application, in the unfolded state, the included angle between the rotation axis M3 of the third rotating part 323 and the preset axis X may be an acute angle, an obtuse angle or a right angle. Refer to Figure 11 , in a possible embodiment of the present application, the rotation axis M3 of the third rotating part 323 and the preset axis X form a right angle or an approximately right angle.

[0104] In the technical solution provided by the embodiments of the present application, the photographing component 200 and the supporting component 100 are folded along the preset axis X to switch between the folded state and the unfolded state. On this basis, a third rotating part 323 is provided, and the rotation axis M3 of the third rotating part 323 is arranged at an included angle with the preset axis X, so that the photographing component 200 can rotate relative to the supporting component 100 around the rotation axis M3 of the third rotating part 323, so that the photographing component 200 has more postures relative to the supporting component 100 to meet different photographing requirements.

[0105] Refer to Figure 14 , Figure 16 , Figure 18 , Figure 21 and Figure 24 , in some possible embodiments of the present application, the folding mechanism 300 includes a locking component 330 and a moving part. The moving part is movably connected to the base body 310 to enable relative movement between the photographing component 200 and the supporting component 100. The locking component 330 is connected between the base body 310 and the moving part and is used to lock or unlock the movement of the moving part relative to the base body.

[0106] In the embodiments of the present application, the moving part is movably connected to the base body 310, that is, a component that can move relative to the base body 310. The moving part and the base body 310 may be slidably connected, rotatably connected, etc. The moving part and the base body 310 may move reciprocally along a straight line or an arc trajectory, or may rotate relative to the base body 310.

[0107] In the embodiments of the present application, the moving part may be the above-mentioned first rotating part 321, second rotating part 322, third rotating part 323, etc. The moving part may be any component that is movably connected to the base body 310 and can drive the photographing component 200 and / or the supporting component 100 to move relative to the base body 310.

[0108] In the embodiment of the present application, one of the shooting component 200 and the support component 100 is connected to the moving member, and the other is connected to the base body 310; or, the shooting component 200 and the support component 100 are respectively connected to the base body through the moving member, so that the shooting component 200 and the support component 100 move relative to each other.

[0109] In the embodiment of the present application, one of the shooting component 200 and the support component 100 is connected to the moving member, and the other is connected to the base body 310, so that when the moving member moves relative to the base body 310, the shooting component 200 and the support component 100 move relative to each other, and when the moving member is locked by the locking component 330 relative to the base body 310, the shooting component 200 and the support component 100 are also locked relative to each other.

[0110] In the embodiment of the present application, the locking component 330 can be one or a combination of a threaded locking structure, a ratchet locking structure, a snap locking structure, a pin locking structure, a magnetic locking structure, a friction damping locking structure, a pneumatic / hydraulic locking structure, etc.

[0111] In the embodiment of the present application, the locking component 330 locks the shooting component 200 relative to the support component 100, that is, the positions of the shooting component 200 and the support component 100 are relatively fixed. For example, when the shooting system is in the folded state, the locking component 330 keeps the shooting component 200 and the support component 100 in a relatively parallel and flush-end posture; for another example, when the shooting system is in the unfolded state, the locking component 330 keeps the shooting component 200 coaxial with the support component 100. The locking component 330 unlocks the shooting component 200 relative to the support component 100, that is, the shooting component 200 can move relative to the support component 100, such as relative rotation, etc., so that the shooting system can switch between the folded state and the unfolded state.

[0112] In the technical solution provided by the embodiment of the present application, the shooting component 200 or the support component 100 is connected to the moving member to move relative to the base body 310 through the moving member, so as to realize the relative folding and unfolding of the shooting component 200 and the support component 100. The locking component 330 can lock the moving member relative to the base body 310, so that the shooting component 200 and the support component 100 maintain a stable posture, which is convenient for use. The locking component 330 locks the moving member relative to the base body 310, so that the shooting component 200 can move relative to the support component 100 to change the posture.

[0113] Refer to Figure 12, in some possible embodiments of the present application, the folding mechanism further includes a detection component 400, and the detection component 400 is used for electrically connecting to the shooting component; the detection component 400 is configured to generate a first signal when detecting that the shooting system switches to the folded state, and generate a second signal when detecting that the shooting system switches to the unfolded state; the detection component is configured to send the first signal or the second signal to the shooting component 200 to turn on or off the shooting component 200, that is, the shooting component 200 is configured to turn on in response to the second signal and turn off in response to the first signal.

[0114] In the embodiments of the present application, the detection component 400 can detect the state of the shooting system according to the angle change, distance change, etc. between the shooting component 200 and the support component 100. The detection component 400 can be a Hall distance sensor, an optoelectronic distance sensor, a contact proximity sensor, an angle sensor, etc.

[0115] In the embodiments of the present application, the power-on of the shooting component 200 means that the lens 230, controller, image sensor, etc. included therein are activated and enter the working state, and the shooting component 200 can implement functions such as taking pictures and recording videos in response to the operation of the operator. Correspondingly, the power-off of the shooting component 200 means that the lens 230, controller, and image sensor stop running, or standby in the low-power mode, and the shooting component 200 does not respond to the operations of the operator such as taking pictures and recording videos to reduce power consumption and extend the life of the shooting component 200.

[0116] In the embodiments of the present application, the shooting component 200 can include a controller, a power supply component, etc. The power supply component is electrically connected to the image sensor, controller, etc. The detection component 400 can be electrically connected to the controller, and the controller controls the opening or closing of the power supply component according to the first signal and the second signal. The detection component 400 can also be directly electrically connected to the power supply component to directly control the opening or closing of the power supply component, thereby realizing the power-on or power-off of the shooting component 200.

[0117] The technical solution provided by the embodiments of the present application is provided with a detection component 400. The detection component 400 can detect the state of the shooting system, generate a first signal when the shooting system switches to the folded state, and the shooting component 200 shuts down according to the first signal; generate a second signal when the shooting system switches to the unfolded state, and the shooting component 200 turns on according to the second signal. The power-off and power-on operations of the shooting component 200 are realized by switching the folded state and the unfolded state of the shooting system, and the operation is more convenient, improving the use comfort.

[0118] Refer to Figure 15 、 Figure 16 、 Figure 18 、 Figure 21 and Figure 24, in some possible embodiments of the present application, the locking assembly 330 includes an operating member 331. The operating member 331 is movably connected to the base body 310. The operating member 331 can move relative to the base body 310 to a first position for locking the folding assembly 320 and a second position for unlocking the folding assembly 320.

[0119] In the embodiments of the present application, the movable connection between the operating member 331 and the base body 310 can be a sliding connection, a rotational connection, etc. The operating member 331 can be a button, that is, the operating member 331 can move towards or away from the base body 310; alternatively, the operating member 331 is a slider, that is, the operating member 331 can slide along the outer surface of the base body 310; or, the operating member 331 is a knob or a rocker, that is, the operating member 331 rotates relative to the base body 310.

[0120] In the embodiments of the present application, the first position and the second position have various different settings according to the type of the operating member 331. For example, when the operating member 331 is a button, the first position is the position where the operating member 331 is close to the base body 310, and the second position is the position where the operating member 331 is far from the base body 310; for another example, when the operating member 331 is a knob, the first position is the position where the operating member 331 is parallel to the central axis of the support assembly 100, and the second position is the position where the operating member 331 is perpendicular to the central axis of the support assembly 100.

[0121] The technical solution provided by the embodiments of the present application, by setting the operating member 331, the operator moves the operating member 331 relative to the base body 310 to the first position or the second position to lock and unlock the folding assembly 320. The locking and unlocking are controlled by the operator, which is convenient for the operator to operate according to the usage requirements and has high flexibility.

[0122] Referring to Figure 15 , Figure 18 , Figure 21 , Figure 22 , Figure 24 and Figure 25 , in some possible embodiments of the present application, the locking assembly 330 further includes an elastic member 332. The elastic member 332 is connected between the operating member 331 and the base body 310. The elastic member 332 is used to drive the operating member 331 to move from the second position towards the first position.

[0123] In the embodiments of the present application, the elastic member 332 refers to a component that can generate elastic deformation under the action of an external force and return to the shape before deformation after the external force is withdrawn. The elastic member 332 can be made of a metal material with a large elastic modulus, rubber, plastic, synthetic material, etc. The form of the elastic member 332 can be a spring, a coil spring, a leaf spring, a rubber pad, a rubber band, an elastic belt, an elastic airbag, etc.

[0124] In the embodiments of the present application, the elastic member 332 is connected between the operating member 331 and the base body 310. The elastic member 332 and the operating member 331 can be in abutting connection, clamping connection, bonding connection, welding connection, riveting connection, threaded connection, etc. The elastic member 332 and the base body 310 can also be in abutting connection, clamping connection, bonding connection, welding connection, riveting connection, threaded connection, etc.

[0125] Exemplarily, the elastic member 332 is a spring. The two ends of the elastic member 332 in its telescopic direction respectively abut against the operating member 331 and the base body 310. When the operator operates the operating member 331 to move from the first position towards the second position, the elastic member 332 undergoes elastic deformation. When the operator releases the operating member 331, the elastic member 332 elastically recovers, thereby driving the operating member 331 to move from the second position towards the first position, so as to keep the operating member 331 relative to the base body 310 in the first position.

[0126] In the technical solution provided by the embodiments of the present application, an elastic member 332 is provided in the locking assembly 330. The elastic member 332 can drive the operating member 331 to move from the second position towards the first position, that is, keep the operating member 331 in the first position of the locking and folding assembly 320. In this way, the operation of the operator can be simplified and it is more convenient to use.

[0127] In some possible embodiments of the present application, when the operating member 331 moves relative to the base body 310 to the second position, at least one of the photographing assembly 200 and the supporting assembly 100 can move relative to the base body 310.

[0128] In the embodiments of the present application, the locking assembly 330 can be used to lock or unlock the movement of the photographing assembly 200 relative to the base body 310, and can also lock or unlock the movement of the supporting assembly 100 relative to the base body 310. When the movement of at least one of the photographing assembly 200 and the supporting assembly 100 relative to the base body 310 is unlocked, the photographing assembly 200 and the supporting assembly 100 can move relative to each other; when the photographing assembly 200 and the supporting assembly 100 are both locked relative to the base body 310, the photographing assembly 200 and the supporting assembly 100 are correspondingly locked by the locking assembly 330.

[0129] In the embodiments of the present application, when the operating member 331 moves relative to the base body 310 to the second position, it can be that the movement of the photographing assembly 200 relative to the base body 310 is unlocked, and the photographing assembly 200 can move relative to the base body 310; or, the movement of the supporting assembly 100 relative to the base body 310 is unlocked, and the supporting assembly 100 can move relative to the base body 310; or, the movements of both the photographing assembly 200 and the supporting assembly 100 relative to the base body 310 are unlocked, and the two can move relative to the base body 310 respectively.

[0130] When the operating member 331 moves to the second position to unlock the folding assembly 320 in the technical solution provided by the embodiment of the present application, the photographing assembly 200 can be unlocked, or the supporting assembly 100 can be unlocked, or both the photographing assembly 200 and the supporting assembly 100 can be unlocked relative to the base body 310. With multiple unlocking methods, the design is more flexible.

[0131] Referring to Figure 16 , Figure 18 , Figure 21 , Figure 22 , Figure 24 and Figure 25 , in some possible embodiments of the present application, the locking assembly 330 further includes a locking member 333, and the locking member 333 is connected to the operating member 331; the locking member 333 is movably connected to the base body 310. When the operating member 331 moves relative to the base body 310 to the second position, the locking member 333 is engaged with the moving member; or, the locking member 333 is movably connected to the moving member. When the operating member 331 moves relative to the base body 310 to the second position, the locking member 333 is engaged with the base body 310.

[0132] In the embodiment of the present application, the connection between the locking member 333 and the operating member 331 can be a fixed connection such as snap connection, bonding, welding, riveting, etc., or a movable connection such as sliding connection, rotational connection, transmission connection, etc. For example, the locking member 333 is slidably connected to the operating member 331, and the locking member 333 can drive the operating member 331 to move relative to the base body 310.

[0133] In the embodiment of the present application, the locking member 333 can be connected to the base body 310 or the moving member. For example, the locking member 333 is connected to the first rotating portion 321, the second rotating portion 322, etc. The locking member 333 is engaged with the base body 310 or the moving member, that is, when the operating member 331 moves relative to the base body 310 to the second position, the locking member 333 abuts against the base body 310 or the moving member at least in one direction to limit the movement of the two in the corresponding direction.

[0134] In the embodiment of the present application, when the locking member 333 is engaged with the moving member, it can be that the locking member 333 is provided with a clamping groove or a clamping hole, and the moving member is provided with a clamping protrusion 311. Or, the moving member is provided with a clamping groove or a clamping hole, and the locking member 333 is provided with a clamping protrusion 311. The clamping protrusion 311 extends into the clamping groove or the clamping hole to realize the engagement between the locking member 333 and the moving member. Correspondingly, when the locking member 333 is engaged with the base body 310, it can be that the locking member 333 is provided with a clamping groove or a clamping hole, and the base body 310 is provided with a clamping protrusion 311. Or, the base body 310 is provided with a clamping groove or a clamping hole, and the locking member 333 is provided with a clamping protrusion 311. The clamping protrusion 311 extends into the clamping groove or the clamping hole to realize the engagement between the locking member 333 and the base body 310.

[0135] In the technical solution provided by the embodiment of the present application, the locking member 333 can be connected to the base body 310 to achieve locking by engaging with the moving member, or the locking member 333 is connected to the moving member. The locking member 333 moves relative to the base body 310 following the moving member and engages with the base body 310 to achieve locking. The locking member 333 achieves locking and unlocking through engagement, with a reliable structure and easy production.

[0136] Referring to Figure 10 、 Figure 21 and Figure 22 In some possible embodiments of the present application, a commutation structure 340 is provided between the operating member 331 and the locking member 333 to enable the operating member 331 and the locking member 333 to move in different directions.

[0137] In the embodiment of the present application, the commutation structure 340 is used to change the relative movement direction of the operating member 331. For example, the operating member 331 moves parallel to the preset axis X, and drives the locking member 333 to move perpendicular to the preset axis X through the commutation structure 340; or for another example, the operating member 331 moves perpendicular to the preset axis X, and drives the locking member 333 to move parallel to the preset axis X through the commutation structure 340.

[0138] In the embodiment of the present application, the commutation structure 340 can be a worm and worm gear mechanism, a gear and rack mechanism, a cam mechanism, a connecting rod mechanism, etc. Referring to Figure 21 and Figure 22 In a possible embodiment of the present application, the commutation structure 340 includes a guiding surface 342 provided on the locking member 333. The guiding surface 342 is inclined with respect to the movement direction of the locking member 333, and the movement direction of the operating member 331 is inclined with respect to the movement direction of the locking member 333. When the operating member 331 moves towards the locking member 333, the operating member 331 abuts against the guiding surface 342, thereby causing the operating member 331 to move relative to the base body 310.

[0139] In the technical solution provided by the embodiment of the present application, by providing the commutation structure 340, the operating member 331 and the locking member 333 can move in different directions, facilitating the layout of the operating member 331 and the locking member 333, and thus making the operation mode of the operating member 331 more flexible.

[0140] Referring to Figure 21 、 Figure 22 and Figure 25 In some possible embodiments of the present application, the folding mechanism 300 further includes a damping assembly 500. The damping assembly 500 is disposed between the support assembly 100 and the photographing assembly 200, and the damping structure is used to provide hovering damping of the photographing assembly 200 relative to the support assembly 100.

[0141] In the embodiments of the present application, the damping assembly 500 can be connected between the base body 310 and the support assembly 100, or between the base body 310 and the shooting assembly 200. Or, the damping assembly 500 is connected between the base body 310 and the first rotating part 321, the damping member 510 is connected between the base body 310 and the second rotating part 322, or the damping assembly 500 is connected between the base body 310 and the third rotating part 323.

[0142] In the embodiments of the present application, the hovering damping provided by the damping assembly 500 can be frictional damping, for example, providing hovering damping through materials with a relatively large friction coefficient such as rubber; it can also be electromagnetic damping, for example, providing hovering damping through electromagnetic force; or, the hovering damping is fluid damping, for example, the hovering damping provided by gas, liquid, etc.

[0143] In the embodiments of the present application, the hovering damping specifically means that when the locking assembly 330 does not lock the shooting assembly 200 and the support assembly 100 relative to each other, the damping assembly 500 hinders the relative movement of the shooting assembly 200 and the support assembly 100, that is, keeps the shooting assembly 200 and the support assembly 100 at a preset included angle. The preset included angle can be any included angle between 0 degrees and 180 degrees. The operator needs to overcome the hovering damping to drive the relative movement of the shooting assembly 200 and the support assembly 100.

[0144] The technical solution provided by the embodiments of the present application sets that the damping assembly 500 can provide the hovering damping of the shooting assembly 200 relative to the support assembly 100, that is, it is convenient to maintain the shooting assembly 200 relative to the support assembly 100 at a stable position for easy use. And because the hovering damping can be overcome by applying an external force, it is also more convenient to switch the postures of the shooting assembly 200 and the support assembly 100.

[0145] Refer to Figure 21 、 Figure 22 、 Figure 24 and Figure 25 , in some possible embodiments of the present application, the damping assembly 500 includes a damping member 510 and a reset member 520. The reset member 520 is connected to the damping member 510 and is used to provide an elastic force to drive the damping member 510 to move relative to the base body 310.

[0146] In the embodiments of the present application, the damping member 510 can be a rubber damping member 510, using friction to provide the hovering damping of the shooting assembly 200 relative to the support assembly 100; the damping member 510 can also be a pneumatic damper, using gas pressure to provide the hovering damping of the shooting assembly 200 relative to the support assembly 100.

[0147] In the embodiment of the present application, the reset member 520 can be a component that can produce elastic deformation. The reset member 520 can be made of metal materials, rubber, plastic, synthetic materials, etc. with a large elastic modulus. The reset member 520 can be in the form of a spring, a coil spring, a leaf spring, a rubber pad, a rubber band, an elastic band, an elastic airbag, etc.

[0148] In the embodiment of the present application, the damping member 510 can be arranged on one or more of the first rotating part 321, the second rotating part 322, the third rotating part 323, the operating member 331 and the locking member 333 to provide damping for the corresponding components. The reset member 520 is used to provide elastic force to drive the damping member 510 to move relative to the base 310. Specifically, the reset member 520 is connected between the damping member 510 and the base 310, and the elastic force of the reset member 520 presses the damping member 510 against the corresponding component to which damping needs to be applied.

[0149] The technical solution provided in the embodiment of the present application is to connect the reset member 520 to the damping member 510, and to maintain the relative position of the damping member 510 and the base 310 through the elastic force of the reset member 520, so that the damping member 510 can provide sufficient hovering damping.

[0150] Reference Figure 8 and Figure 15 In some possible embodiments of the present application, the folding mechanism 300 further includes a synchronization component 600 , which is transmission-connected between the shooting component 200 and the supporting component 100 , and is used to enable the shooting component 200 and the supporting component 100 to move synchronously relative to the base 310 .

[0151] In the embodiment of the present application, the synchronization component 600 can be a belt drive mechanism, a chain drive mechanism, a gear mechanism, a gear rack mechanism, a worm gear mechanism, a connecting rod mechanism, etc. The synchronization component 600 enables one of the shooting component 200 and the supporting component 100 to move relative to the base 310 while the other also moves synchronously relative to the base 310.

[0152] In an embodiment of the present application, the synchronization component 600 can be connected between the shooting group component and the supporting component 100, the synchronization component 600 can also be connected between the first rotating part 321 and the supporting component 100, or the synchronization component 600 is connected between the second rotating part 322 and the shooting component 200, or the synchronization component 600 is connected between the first rotating part 321 and the second rotating part 322.

[0153] According to the technical solution provided in the embodiment of the present application, the synchronization component 600 can make the shooting component 200 and the supporting component 100 move synchronously relative to the base 310. The operator only needs to operate one of them to move relative to the base 310, and the other will also move accordingly, thereby simplifying the operation and facilitating the shooting system to switch between the folded state and the unfolded state.

[0154] Reference Figure 15 Figure 15 , in some possible embodiments of the present application, the synchronization component 600 includes a first gear 610, a second gear 620 and an even number of auxiliary gears 630 that are drivingly connected; the shaft body of the first gear 610 is fixedly connected to the photographing component 200, and the shaft body of the second gear 620 is fixedly connected to the support component 100; the even number of auxiliary gears 630 are sequentially meshed between the first gear 610 and the second gear 620.

[0155] In the embodiments of the present application, the fixed connection between the shaft body of the first gear 610 and the photographing component 200 can be a direct connection between the two or an indirect connection between the two. For example, they are connected through the first rotating part 321, that is, the first gear 610 and the photographing component 200 can rotate synchronously relative to the base body 310; correspondingly, the fixed connection between the shaft body of the second gear 620 and the support component 100 can be a direct connection between the two or an indirect connection between the two. For example, they are connected through the second rotating part 322, that is, the second gear 620 and the support component 100 can rotate synchronously relative to the base body 310.

[0156] In the embodiments of the present application, the even number of auxiliary gears 630 are 2, 4 or other even numbers of auxiliary gears 630, or no auxiliary gears 630 are provided between the first gear 610 and the second gear 620. It can be understood that the more the number of auxiliary gears 630, the smaller the radial dimension of a single gear. Correspondingly, when the first gear 610, the second gear 620 and the auxiliary gears 630 are arranged in sequence along the length direction of the base body 310, the space occupied by the synchronization component 600 in the width direction of the base body 310 can be reduced, where the length direction of the base body 310 is perpendicularly arranged to the width direction.

[0157] The technical solution provided by the embodiments of the present application sets the first gear 610, the second gear 620 and an even number of auxiliary gears 630 to achieve synchronous movement. The gear transmission accuracy is relatively high, which can improve the effect of synchronous movement, and the setting of the auxiliary gears 630 can effectively reduce the space occupied by the synchronization component 600 in the width direction of the base body 310.

[0158] Reference Figure 11 、 Figure 23 and Figure 24 Figure 24 , in some possible embodiments of the present application, the folding mechanism 300 further includes a rotating member, and the photographing component 200 or the support component 100 is connected to the folding component 320 through the rotating member; in the unfolded state, the rotation axis of the rotating member is arranged at an angle to the preset axis X; wherein, the preset axis X is the relative folding axis of the photographing component 200 and the support component 100.

[0159] In the embodiments of the present application, the rotating member may be connected between the photographing assembly 200 and the base body 310, or the rotating member is connected between the photographing assembly 200 and the first rotating portion 321; correspondingly, the rotating member may also be connected between the folding assembly 320 and the base body 310, or the rotating member is connected between the folding assembly 320 and the second rotating portion 322.

[0160] In the embodiments of the present application, in the unfolded state, the included angle between the rotation axis of the rotating member and the preset axis X may be an acute angle, an obtuse angle or a right angle. Refer to Figure 11 and Figure 23 , in a possible embodiment of the present application, the folding mechanism 300 includes a third rotating portion 323, the third rotating portion 323 is connected to the photographing assembly 200 or the supporting assembly 100, and the photographing assembly 200 and the supporting assembly 100 are folded along the preset axis X; in the unfolded state, the rotation axis M3 of the third rotating portion 323 is arranged at an included angle with the preset axis X. The rotating member may be the third rotating portion 323, and the included angle between the rotation axis of the third rotating portion 323 and the preset axis X is a right angle or an approximately right angle.

[0161] In the embodiments of the present application, the third rotating portion 323 may be rotatably connected to the photographing assembly 200, so that the photographing assembly 200 rotates relative to the folding mechanism 300 along the rotation axis M3 of the third rotating portion 323, or the third rotating portion 323 is rotatably connected to the folding assembly 320, so that the folding assembly 320 rotates relative to the folding mechanism 300 along the rotation axis M3 of the third rotating portion 323.

[0162] In the embodiments of the present application, the photographing assembly 200 and the supporting assembly 100 are folded along the preset axis X. The preset axis X may be the axis of the rotating shaft body, or the preset axis X is the axis where the center of the relative movement trajectory of the photographing assembly 200 relative to the supporting assembly 100 is located when the photographing assembly 200 makes a relative rotational movement with respect to the supporting assembly 100.

[0163] In the embodiments of the present application, in the unfolded state, the included angle between the rotation axis M3 of the third rotating portion 323 and the preset axis X may be an acute angle, an obtuse angle or a right angle. Refer to Figure 11 , in a possible embodiment of the present application, the included angle between the rotation axis M3 of the third rotating portion 323 and the preset axis X is a right angle or an approximately right angle.

[0164] In the technical solution provided by the embodiments of the present application, the photographing assembly 200 and the supporting assembly 100 are folded along the preset axis X to switch between the folded state and the unfolded state. On this basis, a rotating member (such as the third rotating portion 323) is provided, and the rotation axis of the rotating member is arranged at an included angle with the preset axis X, so that the photographing assembly 200 can rotate relative to the supporting assembly 100 around the rotation axis of the rotating member, so that the photographing assembly 200 has more postures relative to the supporting assembly 100 to meet different photographing requirements.

[0165] Referring to Figure 18 、 Figure 20 and Figure 21 In some possible embodiments of the present application, the folding mechanism 300 further includes a limiting structure provided with an abutting surface 700 for limiting the stroke of the photographing assembly 200 and / or the supporting assembly 100 relative to the base body 310.

[0166] In the embodiments of the present application, the limiting structure is provided with an abutting surface 700, and the abutting surface 700 can be correspondingly arranged for moving parts such as the first rotating part 321, the second rotating part 322, the third rotating part 323, the operating part 331, the locking part 333, etc. It can be understood that the abutting surface 700 is arranged at an angle with the moving direction of the moving part, such as an acute angle, an obtuse angle or a right angle.

[0167] In one example, the abutting surface 700 is correspondingly arranged for a rotatably arranged component. For example, the abutting surface 700 is correspondingly arranged for the first rotating part 321, and the abutting surface 700 can be arranged along the radial direction of the first rotating part 321. For example, the inner wall of the sliding groove 314 forms the abutting surface 700, so as to circumferentially abut against the first rotating part 321 to limit the rotation angle of the first rotating part 321.

[0168] In another example, the abutting surface 700 is correspondingly arranged for a linearly moving component. For example, the abutting surface 700 is correspondingly arranged for the auxiliary gear 630, and the abutting surface 700 is arranged on the end face of the auxiliary gear 630, that is, the abutting surface 700 is perpendicular to the central axis of the auxiliary gear 630, so as to limit the movement of the auxiliary gear 630 relative to the base body 310 along its central axis.

[0169] The technical solution provided by the embodiments of the present application is provided with a limiting structure, and the abutting surface 700 of the limiting structure can abut against the photographing assembly 200 and / or the supporting assembly 100, so as to limit the stroke of the photographing assembly 200 and / or the supporting assembly 100 relative to the base body 310, so as to relatively position the photographing assembly 200 and the supporting assembly 100.

[0170] Referring to Figure 17 and Figure 19 In some possible embodiments of the present application, the folding mechanism 300 further includes a flexible member 800. The flexible member 800 is connected to one of the photographing assembly 200 and the supporting assembly 100, and the base body 310 is connected to the other of the photographing assembly 200 and the supporting assembly 100; the flexible member 800 is sleeved on the base body 310, and the flexible member 800 and the base body 310 can slide along the length direction, and the stiffness of the base body 310 is greater than the stiffness of the flexible member 800.

[0171] In the embodiments of the present application, the flexible member 800 refers to a member with good deformation ability that can be freely bent under the action of an external force. The flexible member 800 can be made of metal, rubber, fiber materials, etc. It can be understood that since the photographing assembly 200 and the supporting assembly 100 need to be relatively fixed during use, the flexible member 800 should have good flexibility, that is, after the external force is removed, the flexible member 800 can maintain the posture when bearing the external force without undergoing elastic recovery, and the supporting force provided by this flexibility is greater than the force exerted on the flexible member by the photographing assembly 200 or the supporting assembly 100 under the action of gravity. So that when the operator bends the flexible member 800 to a suitable posture, the flexible member 800 can maintain the relative positioning of the photographing assembly 200 and the supporting assembly 100.

[0172] In the embodiments of the present application, the flexible member 800 is sleeved with the base body 310. It can be that the flexible member 800 is sleeved on the outer peripheral side of the base body 310, or alternatively, the base body 310 is sleeved on the outer peripheral side of the flexible member 800. Exemplarily, the base body 310 is a tubular structure, and the radial dimension of the flexible member 800 is smaller than the radial dimension of the base body 310. The flexible member 800 is inserted into the base body 310 to achieve the sleeving of the two.

[0173] In the embodiments of the present application, the stiffness of the base body 310 is greater than the stiffness of the flexible member 800, that is, relative to the flexible member 800, the base body 310 is not easily bent, and relative to the base body 310, the flexible member 800 is more likely to generate deformation. For example, the base body 310 is made of materials such as steel and plastic, and the flexible member 800 is made of materials such as rubber and flexible metal.

[0174] In the embodiments of the present application, the radial cross-section of the flexible member 800 can be circular, square, triangular, rhombic, trapezoidal, etc. Correspondingly, the radial cross-section of the base body 310 can also be circular, square, triangular, rhombic, trapezoidal, etc. The radial cross-section of the flexible member 800 and the radial cross-section of the base body 310 can be adapted or not adapted. In the case where both adopt a circular cross-section, in order to prevent relative rotation between the two, a limiting rib 312 and a limiting groove 810 can be provided between the base body 310 and the flexible member 800, and the limiting rib 312 and the limiting groove 810 are adapted to limit the relative rotation between the two.

[0175] The technical solution provided by the embodiments of the present application sets the flexible member 800. The flexible member 800 is sleeved with the base body 310, and the two can slide along the length direction. The part of the flexible member 800 that slides into the base body 310 is supported by the base body 310, and the part of the flexible member 800 that slides out of the base body 310 can be freely deformed to change the relative posture of the photographing assembly 200 and the supporting assembly 100. The structure is more flexible and enriches the posture of the photographing system.

[0176] Refer to Figure 24, in some possible embodiments of the present application, the folding mechanism 300 further includes an auxiliary component 900. The auxiliary component 900 includes a first magnetic member 910 and a second magnetic member 920. The first magnetic member 910 and the second magnetic member 920 are respectively connected to the relatively moving parts of the folding component 320 to relatively lock the movements of the shooting component 200 and the support component 100, or drive the shooting component 200 and the support component 100 to move relatively.

[0177] In the embodiments of the present application, the first magnetic member 910 and the second magnetic member 920 can be permanent magnets or electromagnets. It can be understood that when the polarities of the first magnetic member 910 and the second magnetic member 920 are opposite on the side where they are close to each other, they attract each other and can be used to relatively lock the movements of the shooting component 200 and the support component 100; when the polarities of the first magnetic member 910 and the second magnetic member 920 are the same on the side where they are close to each other, they repel each other and can be used to drive the shooting component 200 and the support component 100 to move relatively.

[0178] In the embodiments of the present application, the first magnetic member 910 and the second magnetic member 920 have various possible installation positions, such as being connected to the shooting component 200, the support component 100, the base body 310, the first rotating member, the second rotating member, the third rotating member, the operating member 331, the locking member 333, the flexible member 800, etc. It can be understood that the first magnetic member 910 and the second magnetic member 920 are respectively connected to two relatively movable components. Exemplarily, the first magnetic member 910 is connected to the shooting component 200, and the second magnetic member 920 is connected to the support component 100.

[0179] The technical solution provided by the embodiments of the present application is provided with an auxiliary component 900. The auxiliary component 900 includes a first magnetic member 910 and a second magnetic member 920. The first magnetic member 910 and the second magnetic member 920 attract and repel each other, and can be used for relative locking and relative movement of the shooting component 200 and the support component 100, thereby improving the convenience of operation and being easy to use.

[0180] It should be noted that the moving member can also be the flexible member 800, the first magnetic member 910 or the second magnetic member 920, etc. The limiting structure can also be correspondingly provided for the flexible member 800, the first magnetic member 910, the second magnetic member 920, etc. Exemplarily, the limiting surface is arranged on the inner wall of the base body 310 and is used to abut against the flexible member 800 to limit the movement stroke of the flexible member 800 and prevent the flexible member 800 from slipping out of the base body 310.

[0181] In addition, the embodiments of the present application also provide a shooting device, referring to Figure 1 and Figure 2, the photographing device includes a support assembly 100 and a folding mechanism 300 according to an embodiment of the present application. The support assembly 100 has a first end 110 and a second end 120 that face away from each other in the length direction, and the first end 110 is connected to the folding mechanism 300.

[0182] According to the technical solution provided by the embodiment of the present application, the folding mechanism 300 can enable the photographing system to have a folded state and an unfolded state. In the folded state, the photographing assembly 200 and the support assembly 100 satisfy the parallel condition in the length direction, and the second end 120 of the support assembly 100 and the fourth end 220 of the photographing assembly 200 satisfy the flush condition, making the structure of the photographing system more regular in the folded state and facilitating storage.

[0183] Referring to Figure 3 、 Figure 4 and Figure 5 , in some possible embodiments of the present application, the support assembly 100 is telescopically arranged. When the support assembly 100 is in the retracted state ( Figure 6 the dashed line in

[0184] represents the support assembly 100 in the extended state), the length L1 of the support assembly 100 and the length L2 of the photographing assembly 200 satisfy the equal condition; or, the sum of the lengths of the photographing assembly 200 and the folding mechanism 300 and the length L1 of the support assembly 100 satisfy the equal condition; or, the sum of the lengths of the support assembly 100 and the folding mechanism 300 and the length L2 of the photographing assembly 200 satisfy the equal condition.

[0185] Referring to Figure 1 and Figure 2 , the photographing system according to the embodiment of the present application includes a support assembly 100 and a photographing assembly 200. The support assembly 100 has a first end 110 and a second end 120 that face away from each other in the length direction; the photographing assembly 200 has a third end 210 and a fourth end 220 that face away from each other in the length direction. The third end 210 is connected to the first end 110 through the folding mechanism 300, so that the photographing system has a folded state and an unfolded state; in the folded state, the photographing assembly 200 and the support assembly 100 satisfy the parallel condition in the length direction, and the second end 120 and the fourth end 220 satisfy the flush condition.

[0186] In the embodiments of the present application, the shooting component 200 may be a mobile phone, a camera, a video camera, an action camera, etc. Exemplarily, the shooting component 200 is an action camera, which is a compact digital camera designed to capture high-speed and intense movement scenes, and generally includes a lens assembly, an image sensor, a processor, a memory, etc.

[0187] In the embodiments of the present application, the support component 100 may be a tripod, a monopod, a shoulder support, a gimbal, a fixed soft strap, a selfie stick, etc. Exemplarily, the support component 100 is a selfie stick, which generally includes a hand-held handle, a telescopic rod, a connecting seat, etc.

[0188] In the technical solution provided by the embodiments of the present application, the shooting system includes a support component 100, a shooting component 200, and a folding mechanism 300. The folding mechanism 300 can enable the shooting system to have a folded state and an unfolded state. In the folded state, the shooting component 200 and the support component 100 satisfy the parallel condition along the length direction, and the second end 120 of the support component 100 and the fourth end 220 of the shooting component 200 satisfy the flush condition, so that the structure of the shooting system in the folded state is more regular and convenient for storage.

[0189] Refer to Figure 6 and Figure 14 , in some possible embodiments of the present application, the lens 230 of the shooting component 200 is located on its peripheral side. In the folded state, the lens 230 faces the support component 100. In some possible embodiments of the present application, the shooting component 200 is configured to power on in response to a second signal and power off in response to a first signal.

[0190] Refer to Figure 2 , Figure 13 , Figure 17 and Figure 23 , in some possible embodiments of the present application, in the unfolded state, the shooting component 200 and the support component 100 are coaxially arranged along the length direction.

[0191] Refer to Figure 13 , Figure 14 , Figure 15 and Figure 16 , in a possible embodiment of the present application, the folding mechanism 300 of the shooting system includes a base body 310, a first rotating part 321, and a second rotating part 322. The base body 310 includes two parts that are relatively buckled to form an accommodating space, and the contour of the base body 310 is in a runway shape. The first rotating part 321 and the second rotating part 322 are respectively rotatably connected to both ends of the base body 310 along the length direction. The first connecting end 324 of the first rotating part 321 is connected to the shooting component 200, and the second connecting end 325 of the second rotating part 322 is connected to the support component 100.

[0192] On this basis, a synchronization component 600 is further provided on the base body 310. The synchronization component 600 includes a first gear 610, a second gear 620, and two auxiliary gears 630 arranged between the first gear 610 and the second gear 620. The first gear 610, the second gear 620, and the two auxiliary gears 630 are linearly arranged along the length direction of the base body 310 and are engaged in sequence. Among them, the first gear 610 is coaxially arranged and fixedly connected with the first rotating part 321, and the second gear 620 is coaxially arranged and fixedly connected with the second rotating part 322, so that the first gear 610 and the first rotating part 321 rotate coaxially and synchronously, and the second gear 620 and the second rotating part 322 rotate coaxially and synchronously.

[0193] It can be understood that when one of the shooting component 200 and the supporting component 100 rotates relative to the base body 310, the gears in the synchronization component 600 transmit power to the other of the shooting component 200 and the supporting component 100, so that the shooting component 200 and the supporting component 100 can rotate synchronously. And since there are two auxiliary gears 630, the rotation directions of the first gear 610 and the second gear 620 are opposite, that is, the synchronous movement of the shooting component 200 and the supporting component 100 is a movement of approaching or departing from each other.

[0194] In addition, a moving part and a locking component 330 are further provided on the base body 310. One of the two auxiliary gears 630 is connected to the moving part. The moving part and the auxiliary gear 630 can slide relative to each other along the axial direction and rotate synchronously. The moving part is formed with a non-circular connecting hole, such as an elliptical hole. The rotating shaft of the auxiliary gear 630 is slidably connected in the connecting hole of the moving part. One end of the moving part extending out of the base body 310 is connected to an operating part 331. The operating part 331 is in the form of a button. The locking component 330 includes a locking part 333 in the form of a disc. The locking part 333 is sleeved on the periphery of the moving part, and the moving part, the operating part 331, and the locking part 333 are integrally formed.

[0195] Among them, three groups of recesses 3331 are provided on the end surface of the locking member 333 facing the operating member 331. Each group of recesses 3331 includes two recesses 3331 that are symmetric about the rotation center of the locking member 333. Correspondingly, two protrusions 311 that are symmetric about the rotation center of the moving member are provided on the inner wall of the base body 310 at the position corresponding to the locking member 333. The three groups of recesses 3331 on the locking member 333 can be respectively engaged with the protrusions 311 on the base body 310, so that the recesses 3331 and the protrusions 311 are abutted along the circumferential direction of the locking member 333, thereby restricting the rotation of the auxiliary gear 630 relative to the base body 310, and further locking the relative movement between the photographing assembly 200 and the support assembly 100. Here, the three groups of recesses 3331 on the locking member 333 can be provided at an angle of 45 degrees or 90 degrees, so that the locking assembly 330 can lock the photographing assembly 200 relative to the support assembly 100 at the folded position, the unfolded position, and the position where the length direction of the photographing assembly 200 is perpendicular to the length direction of the support assembly 100.

[0196] In addition, the locking member 333 assembly further includes an elastic member 332. The elastic member 332 is connected between the auxiliary gear 630 and the base body 310. The elastic member 332 is a spring. The elastic member 332 moves along the central axis direction of the auxiliary gear 630. When the operating member 331 moves towards the auxiliary gear 630, the elastic member 332 undergoes elastic deformation. When the operating member 331 is not subject to external force, the elastic member 332 undergoes elastic recovery to drive the locking member 333 towards the engagement of the recess 3331 and the protrusion 311.

[0197] Referring to Figure 17 、 Figure 18 and Figure 19 In another possible embodiment of the present application, the folding mechanism 300 of the photographing system includes a base body 310 and a flexible member 800. The base body 310 is a tubular structure made of materials such as metal, and the flexible member 800 is a rod-shaped structure made of materials such as rubber. The flexible member 800 is inserted into the base body 310. The first connection end 324 of the base body 310 away from the flexible member 800 is connected to the photographing assembly 200, and the second connection end 325 of the flexible member 800 away from the base body 310 is connected to the support assembly 100, and the flexible member 800 can slide relative to the base body 310 along the length direction.

[0198] Among them, a groove 810 extending along its length direction is provided on the outer peripheral side of the flexible member 800, and a rib 312 extending along its length direction is provided on the inner peripheral side of the base body 310. The rib 312 of the base body 310 is connected in the groove 810 of the flexible member 800 to restrict the relative rotation between the flexible member 800 and the base body 310.

[0199] On this basis, a locking assembly 330 is further provided between the flexible member 800 and the base body 310. The locking assembly 330 includes two locking members 333. The locking members 333 are arranged at one end of the flexible member 800 opposite to the second connecting end portion 325. The two locking members 333 are arranged opposite to each other along the radial direction of the flexible member 800. The locking member 333 includes a sliding portion 3332 that slides along the radial direction of the flexible member 800, and an abutting portion 3333 that can abut against the inner wall of the flexible member 800 to limit the sliding. An elastic member 332 is abutted between the two flexible members 800. The elastic force of the elastic member 332 causes the abutting portions 3333 of the two locking members 333 to respectively abut against the inner wall of the flexible member 800, so that the sliding portion 3332 extends out to the outside of the flexible member 800.

[0200] Correspondingly, through holes 313 are correspondingly arranged at both ends of the base body 310. The through holes 313 can allow the locking members 333 to pass through. When the locking members 333 are aligned with the through holes 313, the sliding portions 3332 of the locking members 333 extend into the corresponding through holes 313 under the action of the elastic member 332, so as to abut against the inner wall of the through holes 313 along the length direction of the base body 310 to limit the relative sliding between the flexible member 800 and the base body 310. The sliding portion 3332 of the locking member 333 can also be used as an operating member 331. By pressing the sliding portion 3332 of the operating member 331, the sliding portion 3332 enters the flexible member 800 and causes the elastic member 332 to generate elastic deformation, thereby unlocking the movement of the flexible member 800 relative to the base body 310. Wherein, a rounded transition is provided on the side of the sliding portion 3332 of the operating frame away from the abutting portion 3333, so that the sliding portion 3332 can enter the through hole 313.

[0201] It can be understood that since the flexible member 800 can be freely bent, when the locking member 333 enters the through hole 313 at one end of the base body 310 close to the photographing assembly 200, except for the second connecting end portion 325, the flexible member 800 is located inside the base body 310. The base body 310 provides support for the flexible member 800 and limits the bending of the flexible member 800. At this time, the photographing assembly 200 and the support assembly 100 are respectively located at both ends of the base body 310, and the photographing system is in an unfolded state; when the locking member 333 enters the through hole 313 at one end of the base body 310 far from the photographing assembly 200, the main body portion of the flexible member 800 extends out of the base body 310, and the flexible member 800 can be freely bent, so as to change the relative positions of the photographing assembly 200 and the support assembly 100. When the flexible member 800 is bent into a "U" shape, the photographing assembly 200 can be opposite to the support assembly 100, that is, the photographing system is in a folded state.

[0202] Refer to Figure 20 、 Figure 21 and Figure 22, in another possible embodiment of the present application, the folding mechanism 300 of the shooting system includes a base body 310, a first rotating part 321 and a second rotating part 322. The outer contour of the base body 310 is pill-shaped. The first rotating part 321 and the second rotating part 322 are respectively rotatably connected to both ends of the base body 310 along the length direction. The first connecting end part 324 of the first rotating part 321 is connected to the shooting component 200, and the second connecting end part 325 of the second rotating part 322 is connected to the supporting component 100.

[0203] Wherein, a receiving space is formed in the base body 310. The first rotating part 321 and the second rotating part 322 have similar structures. Both of them include a ball hinge part 3211 and a connecting part 3212. The ball hinge part 3211 is ball-hinged in the receiving space, and the connecting part 3212 extends outside the base body 310. Since the first rotating part 321 and the second rotating part 322 are respectively ball-hinged to the base body 310, both of them can rotate relative to the base body 310, and their rotation axes can be the central axis of the base body 310 along the length direction. Or, sliding grooves 314 are respectively formed at both ends of the base body 310. The sliding grooves 314 extend from the ends of the base body 310 to the circumferential side of the base body 310. When the first rotating part 321 and the second rotating part 322 move along the extension directions of the corresponding sliding grooves 314, the shooting system can be switched between the folded state and the unfolded state. It can be understood that when the first rotating part 321 and the second rotating part 322 are respectively located at both ends of the base body 310, the shooting system is in the unfolded state. When the first rotating part 321 and the second rotating part 322 both rotate to the circumferential side of the base body 310, the shooting component 200 is in the folded state.

[0204] In order to facilitate the limitation of the first rotating part 321 and the second rotating part 322, limiting protrusions 315 are further arranged in the sliding grooves 314. The limiting protrusions 315 are used to limit the movement of the first rotating part 321 or the second rotating part 322 along the corresponding sliding grooves 314. It can be understood that the structure of the limiting protrusions 315 is relatively small. When the first rotating part 321, the second rotating part 322 and the limiting protrusions 315 bear a large external force, they can deform so that the first rotating part 321 and the second rotating part 322 can cross the limiting protrusions 315, and thus move along the sliding grooves 314 to change their positions.

[0205] In addition, the photographing system is further provided with a damping mechanism. The damping structure is arranged in the accommodating space, and damping structures are correspondingly arranged on both the first rotating part 321 and the second rotating part 322. Taking the damping structure arranged on the first rotating part 321 as an example, the damping structure includes a damping member 510 and a reset member 520. The damping member 510 abuts against the ball hinge part 3211 of the first rotating part 321. The damping member 510 can be made of a material with a relatively large coefficient of friction, such as rubber. The reset member 520 is a spring, which abuts between the damping member 510 and the base body 310, so as to press the damping member 510 against the ball hinge part 3211. The operator needs to overcome the frictional force provided by the damping member 510 and the elastic force provided by the reset member 520, so as to drive the first rotating part 321 to move relative to the base body 310.

[0206] On this basis, the photographing system further includes a locking assembly 330. The locking assembly 330 includes two locking members 333. The two locking members 333 are respectively arranged corresponding to the first rotating part 321 and the second rotating part 322. Taking the first rotating part 321 and the corresponding locking member 333 as an example, a limiting hole 3213 is formed in the ball hinge part 3211 of the first rotating part 321. The central axis of the limiting hole 3213 is arranged along the length direction of the connecting part 3212, that is, in the unfolded state, the limiting hole 3213 is arranged parallel to the length direction of the base body 310. The locking member 333 can slide relative to the base body 310 along the length direction of the base body 310. One end of the locking member 333 close to the ball hinge part 3211 can extend into the limiting hole 3213, so as to limit the rotation of the first rotating part 321 relative to the base body 310. In order to further limit the rotation of the first rotating part 321, the locking member 333 can be set in a square shape, a triangular shape, etc. The radial cross section of the limiting hole 3213 is set to a corresponding shape to limit the circumferential rotation of the first rotating part 321 along the limiting hole 3213.

[0207] In addition, the locking component 330 further includes an operating member 331, a commutation structure 340, and an elastic member 332. The operating member 331 is a button disposed on the base body 310. The elastic member 332 is disposed between the two locking members 333. The commutation structure 340 includes an abutting end 341 disposed on the operating member 331 and a guiding surface 342 disposed on the locking member 333. The guiding surface 342 is disposed at an angle with respect to the central axis of the base body 310, and the guiding surface 342 gradually approaches the central axis of the base body 310 along the direction toward the corresponding ball hinge portion 3211. It can be understood that when the operating member 331 moves toward the locking member 333, the abutting portion abuts against the guiding surface 342, causing the locking member 333 to move away from the corresponding ball hinge portion 3211 and causing the elastic member 332 to undergo elastic deformation. Conversely, under the elastic recovery action of the elastic member 332, the two locking members 333 move away from each other and can enter the corresponding limiting holes 3213, thereby locking the first rotating portion 321 and the second rotating portion 322 relative to the base body 310 and driving the operating member 331 to move away from the locking member 333. To further facilitate the resetting of the operating member 331, an elastic member 332 can also be disposed between the operating member 331 and the base body 310.

[0208] Referring to Figure 23 , Figure 24 and Figure 25 , in another possible embodiment of the present application, the folding mechanism 300 of the photographing system includes a base body 310 (only a partial structure of the base body 310 is shown in the figure) and a second rotating portion 322. One side of the base body 310 is connected to the photographing assembly 200, and the second rotating portion 322 is disposed on the other side of the base body 310. The base body 310 is rotatably connected to the second rotating portion 322, and the second rotating portion 322 is connected to the support assembly 100.

[0209] Wherein, the rotation axes of the base body 310 and the second rotating portion 322 are disposed on one side of the base body 310 along the width direction of the photographing assembly 200. When the side of the base body 310 away from the photographing assembly 200 and the side of the second rotating portion 322 away from the support assembly 100 are opposite to each other, the photographing system is in an unfolded state. When the side of the base body 310 away from the photographing assembly 200 and the side of the second rotating portion 322 away from the support assembly 100 are flush with each other, the photographing system is in a folded state.

[0210] On this basis, the photographing system further includes a locking assembly 330. The locking assembly 330 includes a locking member 333, an operating member 331, and an elastic member 332. The locking member 333 is slidably connected to the base body 310. The locking member 333 is a buckle. One end of the locking member 333 along its sliding direction is provided with an operating member 331. The operating member 331 is a button. The operating member 331 and the locking member 333 are integrally formed. A clamping hole is formed in the second rotating portion 322 corresponding to the position of the locking member 333. The elastic member 332 is connected between the locking member 333 and the base body 310. When the operating member 331 moves towards the base body 310, the locking member 333 withdraws from the clamping hole and drives the elastic member to generate elastic deformation. The photographing assembly 200 and the support assembly 100 can rotate relative to each other. Conversely, when the locking member 333 is clamped in the clamping hole, the photographing system can be locked in the unfolded state.

[0211] In addition, the photographing system further includes a third rotating portion 323. The third rotating portion 323 is connected between the base body 310 and the photographing assembly 200. The rotation axis of the third rotating portion 323 is perpendicular to the preset axis X and perpendicular to the central axis of the photographing assembly 200 along the length direction. The third rotating portion 323 can drive the photographing assembly 200 to rotate relative to the base body 310, so that the side of the photographing assembly 200 provided with the lens 230 faces towards or away from the support assembly 100.

[0212] Wherein, a damping assembly 500 is provided between the third rotating portion 323 and the base body 310. The damping assembly 500 includes a damping member 510 coaxially arranged with the third rotating portion 323. End face gears 530 are provided on both sides of the damping member 510 and the third rotating portion 323 close to each other. And the damping member 510 can slide relative to the base body 310 along the rotation axis of the third rotating portion 323. A reset member 520 is provided between the damping member 510 and the base body 310. The reset member 520 is a spring. The elastic force of the reset member 520 abuts the damping member 510 against the third rotating portion 323, so that the end face gears 530 of the damping member 510 and the third rotating portion 323 are engaged, thereby restricting the rotation of the third rotating portion 323 relative to the base body 310. The operator needs to overcome the elastic force of the reset member 520 to separate the engagement between the damping member 510 and the third rotating portion 323, so that the photographing assembly 200 rotates relative to the base body 310 through the third rotating portion 323.

[0213] In addition, the photographing assembly 200 further includes an auxiliary assembly 900. The auxiliary assembly 900 includes a first magnetic member 910 and a second magnetic member 920. The first magnetic member 910 is connected to the base body 310, and the second magnetic member 920 is connected to the second rotating portion 322. The auxiliary assembly 900 can be provided in two groups. One group of the auxiliary assemblies 900 is provided on one side of the base body 310 along the width direction of the photographing assembly 200. When the photographing system is in the folded state, the first magnetic member 910 on the base body 310 and the second magnetic member 920 on the second rotating portion 322 are attracted to each other to keep the photographing system in the folded state. The other group of the photographing assemblies 200 is provided on the side of the base body 310 away from the photographing assembly 200. When the photographing system is in the unfolded state, the first magnetic member 910 on the base body 310 and the second magnetic member 920 on the second rotating portion 322 repel each other. When the locking member 333 unlocks the photographing assembly 200 and the support assembly 100, the first magnetic member 910 and the second magnetic member 920 drive the photographing assembly 200 to rotate away from the support assembly 100, that is, the auxiliary photographing system is switched from the unfolded state to the folded state.

[0214] The serial numbers of the embodiments of the present application above are only for description and do not represent the advantages or disadvantages of the embodiments. The above are only the preferred embodiments of the present application, and thus do not limit the patent scope of the present application. Any equivalent structure or equivalent process transformation made by using the specification and drawings of the present application, or directly or indirectly applied in other related technical fields, shall be equally included in the patent protection scope of the present application.

Claims

1. A folding mechanism for connecting a shooting assembly and a supporting assembly to form a shooting system, characterized in that: The folding mechanism comprises: matrix; A folding assembly connected to the base, wherein two ends of the folding assembly are respectively connected to the first end of the supporting assembly and the third end of the shooting assembly, so that the shooting system has a folded state and an unfolded state; In the folded state, the shooting assembly and the supporting assembly meet a parallel condition along the length direction, and the second end of the supporting assembly and the fourth end of the shooting assembly meet a flush condition; The first end and the second end of the support assembly are separated from each other along the length direction, and the third end and the fourth end of the shooting assembly are separated from each other along the length direction.

2. The folding mechanism according to claim 1, characterized in that: The length of the supporting assembly and the length of the shooting assembly meet the equal condition; or, The sum of the lengths of the photographing assembly and the folding mechanism is equal to the length of the supporting assembly; or, The sum of the lengths of the supporting assembly and the folding mechanism is equal to the length of the shooting assembly.

3. The folding mechanism according to claim 1, characterized in that: The folding assembly includes a structural side, which is located on the same side as the lens of the shooting assembly. In the folded state, the structural side faces the supporting assembly.

4. The folding mechanism according to claim 1, characterized in that: The folding assembly includes a first connecting end and a second connecting end, the first connecting end is used to coaxially connect to the shooting assembly, and the second connecting end is used to coaxially connect to the supporting assembly; In the expanded state, the first connection end portion and the second connection end portion are coaxially arranged along the length direction.

5. The folding mechanism according to claim 4, characterized in that: The first connection end portion and the second connection end portion are arranged to rotate relative to each other, and the rotation axes of the first connection end portion and the second connection end portion are arranged to be offset relative to the central axis of the support assembly.

6. The folding mechanism according to claim 1, characterized in that: The folding assembly includes a first rotating part and a second rotating part, the first rotating part is used to connect the shooting assembly, and the second rotating part is used to connect the supporting assembly; In the folded state, the rotation axis of the first rotating part is staggered with the central axis of the supporting assembly, and the rotation axis of the second rotating part is staggered with the central axis of the shooting assembly.

7. The folding mechanism according to claim 1, characterized in that: The folding assembly includes a third rotating part, and the third rotating part is used to connect the shooting assembly or the supporting assembly, and the shooting assembly and the supporting assembly are folded along a preset axis; In the unfolded state, the rotation axis of the third rotating part is arranged at an angle with the preset axis.

8. The folding mechanism according to claim 1, characterized in that: The folding mechanism includes a locking assembly and a moving part, wherein the moving part is movably connected to the base to enable the shooting assembly and the supporting assembly to move relative to each other, and the locking assembly is connected between the base and the moving part to lock or unlock the movement of the moving part relative to the base.

9. The folding mechanism according to any one of claims 1 to 8, characterized in that: It also includes a detection component, which is used to electrically connect to the shooting component; The detection component is configured to generate a first signal when detecting that the camera system is switched to the folded state, and to generate a second signal when detecting that the camera system is switched to the unfolded state; The detection component is configured to send the first signal or the second signal to the shooting component to turn on or off the shooting component.

10. A photographing device, characterized in that: include: The folding mechanism according to any one of claims 1 to 9; The support assembly has a first end and a second end which are separated from each other along the length direction, and the first end is connected to the folding mechanism.

11. A shooting system, characterized in that: include: The photographing device according to claim 10; The shooting assembly has a third end and a fourth end which are separated from each other along the length direction, and the third end is connected to the first end through a folding mechanism.

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