Adjustable foot stool

By designing an adjustable extension rod structure on the photography tripod, the problem of limited light range and distance during lamp installation is solved, and flexible adjustment of the angle and light intensity of the lamp is achieved, which is suitable for industrial photography.

CN223242670UActive Publication Date: 2025-08-19TAIZHOU YUQUAN VIDEO EQUIP CO LTD
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Patent Information

Application Number
CN202422559790.9
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-10-22
Publication Date
2025-08-19
Estimated Expiration
2034-10-22

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Technical Problem

When the existing photography tripod is installed, the lighting range, distance and strength are limited and cannot be adjusted flexibly.

Method used

An adjustable tripod is designed, and the multi-angle mount of the lamp is achieved by sliding the extension rod on the vertical rod and using a combination structure of locking bolts, brake pads and positioning pins.

Benefits of technology

It realizes flexible adjustment of the angle and light distance of the lamp, avoids interference with the shooting composition, and is suitable for industrial production.

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Abstract

The utility model relates to an adjustable foot stool which comprises a base, a vertical rod is fixed on the base, an extension rod is inserted in the vertical rod in a sliding mode, two opposite outer side clamping pieces are clamped on the peripheral face of the free end of the vertical rod, and a first locking bolt is inserted between the bottoms of the two outer side clamping pieces in a penetrating mode. Two opposite inner side clamping pieces are clamped to the peripheral face of the bottom of the extension rod, a brake pad is arranged between each outer side clamping piece and the corresponding inner side clamping piece, a second locking bolt is inserted between the two outer side clamping pieces and the two inner side clamping pieces in a penetrating mode, and the free end of the second locking bolt is rotationally connected with an adjusting handle; according to the device, by adjusting the positions of the adjusting handle and the positioning pin, the extension rod can be extended or adjusted from the vertical position to the transverse position, so that the lamp erecting angle is wider, the light distance and intensity are easier to adjust, the lamp can be hung over a photographer through the transversely-arranged extension rod, picture composition and view finding of the photographer cannot be hindered, and convenience is brought to the photographer. The method is suitable for industrial production and has very high practicability.
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Technical Field

[0001] The utility model belongs to the technical field of photographic equipment, and in particular relates to an adjustable tripod. Background Art

[0002] The existing Chinese patent database discloses a patent titled "A Photo Tripod," with application number CN202021921012.5 and application date September 4, 2020. This utility model discloses a photographic tripod designed to address the problem of relative sliding between the two devices when larger film and television equipment is mounted on the tripod's upper end and lacks a position-limiting function. The key technical features of the tripod are as follows: a connecting ring hingedly connected to the outer side of the connecting ring to which the tripod legs are attached, and a main rod slidably connected to the center of the connecting ring. The main rod has a plurality of positioning holes, a through-groove defined on the outer peripheral wall of the connecting ring, and an annular groove defined on the inner wall of the through-groove. A positioning rod slidably connected within the through-groove to engage with the positioning hole. A plug is fixedly connected to one end of the positioning rod, and a sliding block is fixedly connected to the positioning rod. An elastic member is provided between the sliding block and the annular groove to push the plug into the positioning hole. In the utility model, the positioning rod is inserted into the positioning hole of the main rod, ensuring vertical contact between the two, significantly enhancing the clamping support effect and preventing the main rod from sliding during support.

[0003] In the process of photography, light control is particularly important. In addition to the intensity of light, angle and direction are also important factors. Common upright light stands have the lamp mounted directly above the center pole, which limits the range and distance of the light. Therefore, this proposal aims to propose an adjustable tripod with an extendable crossbar, which allows for a wider angle of mounting the lamp and makes it easier to adjust the distance and intensity of the light. Utility Model Content

[0004] The technical problem to be solved by the present invention is that the control of light is particularly important during the photography process. In addition to the intensity of light, angle and direction are also important factors. In common upright light stands, the lamp is installed just above the center pole, which limits the range and distance of the light. In order to improve this deficiency, the present invention provides an adjustable tripod.

[0005] To achieve the above-mentioned purpose, the present invention is realized through the following technical solutions:

[0006] The two lever arrangement comprises a first end mounted on the bottom surface of the second support frame, and a second end mounted on the bottom surface of the second support frame, wherein the first and second side levers are connected along the longitudinal direction of the swing arm to form a loop of motion.

[0007] As a preferred solution, the outer clip includes a first clipping portion clipped onto the vertical rod, the outer end surface of the first clipping portion is integrally provided with a first connection portion connected to the inner clip, the inner clip includes a second clipping portion clipped onto the extension rod, the outer peripheral surface of the second clipping portion is integrally provided with a second connection portion connected to the outer clip, and the brake pad is located between the first connection portion and the second connection portion.

[0008] As a preferred solution, vertical waist-shaped grooves are opened on the side surfaces of the two outer clips, and the pressing part is slidably connected in the waist-shaped grooves.

[0009] As a preferred solution, a protrusion is provided on the inner surface of the outer clamp, the brake pad is sleeved on the protrusion, and the end surface of the brake pad protruding from the protrusion abuts against the outer end surface of the inner clamp.

[0010] As a preferred solution, the base includes a first hinged seat that is detachably connected to the middle part of the vertical rod, each first hinged seat is hinged with an inclined support rod, each support rod is hinged with a connecting rod in the middle, a second hinged seat is sleeved on the bottom of the vertical rod, and the free end of the connecting rod is hinged to the corresponding second hinged seat.

[0011] Compared with the prior art, the present invention has the following beneficial effects: the device can extend the extension rod or adjust it from a vertical position to a horizontal position by adjusting the position of the handle and the positioning pin, so that the angle of the lamp is wider and the distance and intensity of the light are easier to adjust. The horizontally arranged extension rod can suspend the lamp directly above the photographer without hindering the photographer's composition and framing. It is suitable for industrial production and has strong practicality. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0012] Figure 1 It is a front structural schematic diagram of the present utility model.

[0013] Figure 2 for Figure 1 A partial enlarged view of point A in the middle.

[0014] Figure 3 This is an exploded view of the part structure at the connection between the vertical rod and the extension plate.

[0015] In the figure: 1 base, 2 vertical rod, 3 extension rod, 4 outer clip, 401 first clamping part, 402 first connecting part, 403 protrusion, 5 first locking bolt, 6 inner clip, 601 second clamping part, 602 second connecting part, 7 brake pad, 8 second locking bolt, 9 adjustment handle, 10 positioning pin, 11 compression spring, 12 pressing part, 13 waist-shaped groove, 14 first hinge seat, 15 support rod, 16 connecting rod, 17 second hinge seat. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0016] The technical solution of the present application is further described below with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments.

[0017] like Figure 1-3As shown, an adjustable tripod includes a base 1, a vertical rod 2 is fixed on the base 1, an extension rod 3 is slidably inserted in the vertical rod 2, two outer clips 4 arranged opposite to each other are clamped on the outer circumference of the free end of the vertical rod 2, a first locking bolt 5 is inserted between the bottoms of the two outer clips 4, two inner clips 6 arranged opposite to each other are clamped on the outer circumference of the bottom of the extension rod 3, a brake pad 7 is provided between the outer clip 4 and the corresponding inner clip 6, and a second locking bolt is inserted between the two outer clips 4 and the two inner clips 6. The bolt 8 and the second locking bolt 8 are screwed onto an adjustment handle 9 at their free ends. The end faces of the adjustment handles 9 abut against the outer end faces of the corresponding outer clips 4. A vertical positioning pin 10 is disposed between the two outer clips 4. A compression spring 11 is connected to the bottom of the positioning pin 10, the other end of which abuts against the inner end faces of the outer clips 4. A pressing portion 12 is integrally formed on the side faces of the positioning pin 10. Pin holes are provided on the outer surfaces of the two inner clips 6 located directly above the positioning pin 10, into which the upper ends of the positioning pins 10 are inserted. The outer clips 4 include a first clamping portion 401 that is clamped to the vertical rod 2. A first connecting portion 402 that connects to the inner clips 6 is integrally formed on the outer end faces of the first clamping portion 401. The inner clips 6 include a second clamping portion 601 that is clamped to the extension rod 3. A second connecting portion 602 that connects to the outer clips 4 is integrally formed on the outer circumference of the second clamping portion 601. The brake pad 7 is disposed between the first connecting portion 402 and the second connecting portion 602. The sides of the two outer clips 4 are provided with vertical waist-shaped grooves 13, into which the pressing portion 12 is slidably connected. The inner surface of the outer clips 4 is provided with protrusions 403, and the brake pad 7 is sleeved on the protrusions 403. The end surface of the brake pad 7 protruding from the protrusions 403 abuts against the outer end surface of the inner clip 6. The base 1 includes a first hinge seat 14 detachably connected to the middle portion of the vertical rod 2. Each first hinge seat 14 is hingedly connected to an inclined support rod 15. Each support rod 15 is hingedly connected to the middle portion of the rod 16. A second hinge seat 17 is sleeved on the bottom of the vertical rod 2, and the free end of the connecting rod 16 is hinged to the corresponding second hinge seat 17.

[0018] When the extension rod 3 is in a vertical state, the adjusting handle 9 is in a tightened state. At this time, the upper end of the positioning pin 10 is inserted into the pin hole at the bottom of the inner clamp 6. When the extension rod 3 needs to be rotated to a horizontal position, the adjusting handle 9 is loosened counterclockwise and the extension rod 3 is pulled upward to the highest point. The operator presses the pressing part 12 downward to make the upper end of the positioning pin 10 disengage from the inner clamp 6, and then rotates the extension rod 3 clockwise to adjust the angle between the extension rod 3 and the vertical rod 2. When it is rotated to the required angle and length, the adjusting handle 9 is turned clockwise to lock it, and the clamping work is completed by the friction between the brake pad 7 and the inner clamp 6, and the friction between the inner clamp 6 and the extension rod 3.

[0019] The present invention is not limited to the above-mentioned embodiments. On the basis of the technical solutions disclosed in the present invention, technicians in this field can make some substitutions and deformations of some technical features therein according to the disclosed technical content without creative labor, and these substitutions and deformations are all within the protection scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. An adjustable tripod, characterized by: The invention comprises a base (1), a vertical rod (2) is fixed on the base (1), an extension rod (3) is slidably inserted in the vertical rod (2), two outer clips (4) arranged opposite to each other are clamped on the outer peripheral surface of the free end of the vertical rod (2), a first locking bolt (5) is inserted between the bottoms of the two outer clips (4), two inner clips (6) arranged opposite to each other are clamped on the outer peripheral surface of the bottom of the extension rod (3), a brake pad (7) is arranged between the outer clip (4) and the corresponding inner clip (6), a second locking bolt (8) is inserted between the two outer clips (4) and the two inner clips (6), and the The free end of the second locking bolt (8) is screwed with an adjusting handle (9), the end face of the adjusting handle (9) abuts against the outer end face of the corresponding outer clamp (4), a vertical positioning pin (10) is provided between the two outer clamps (4), the bottom of the positioning pin (10) is connected to a compression spring (11), the other end of the compression spring (11) abuts against the inner side of the outer clamp (4), a pressing portion (12) is integrally provided on the side of the positioning pin (10), and pin holes are provided on the outer surfaces of the two inner clamps (6) located directly above the positioning pin (10), and the upper end of the positioning pin (10) is inserted into the pin holes.

2. The adjustable tripod according to claim 1, characterized in that: The outer clip (4) includes a first clamping portion (401) clamped on the vertical rod (2), the outer end surface of the first clamping portion (401) is integrally provided with a first connecting portion (402) connected to the inner clip (6), the inner clip (6) includes a second clamping portion (601) clamped on the extension rod (3), the outer peripheral surface of the second clamping portion (601) is integrally provided with a second connecting portion (602) connected to the outer clip (4), and the brake pad (7) is arranged between the first connecting portion (402) and the second connecting portion (602).

3. The adjustable tripod according to claim 2, characterized in that: The sides of the two outer clips (4) are provided with vertical waist-shaped grooves (13), and the pressing portion (12) is slidably connected in the waist-shaped grooves (13).

4. The adjustable tripod according to claim 3, characterized in that: A protrusion (403) is provided on the inner surface of the outer clamp (4), the brake pad (7) is sleeved on the protrusion (403), and the end surface of the brake pad (7) protruding from the protrusion (403) abuts against the outer end surface of the inner clamp (6).

5. The adjustable tripod according to any one of claims 1 to 4, characterized in that: The base (1) includes a first hinge seat (14) detachably connected to the middle of the vertical rod (2), each first hinge seat (14) is hinged with an inclined support rod (15), and the middle of each support rod (15) is hinged with a connecting rod (16), and a second hinge seat (17) is sleeved on the bottom of the vertical rod (2), and the free end of the connecting rod (16) is hinged with the corresponding second hinge seat (17).

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