Camera tripod and storage device thereof
By designing an adjustable camera tripod and a dedicated storage device, the problems of difficulty in switching tripods and insufficient protection of the gimbal in the prior art are solved, and the effect of flexible fixing and efficient handling is achieved.
Patent Information
- Application Number
- CN202422594044.3
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2024-10-25
- Publication Date
- 2025-09-05
- Estimated Expiration
- 2034-10-25
AI Technical Summary
The existing camera tripod cannot be flexibly switched in different shooting scenes, resulting in the need of multiple tripods, which increases cost and time waste. At the same time, there is a lack of effective fixing capabilities and special storage devices, which can easily damage the gimbal.
An adjustable camera tripod is designed, equipped with suction cup feet and universal wheels, which can be switched between different floor types, and combined with storage devices to protect the gimbal, including the gimbal storage shell, protective cover and fixing ring to prevent gimbal damage.
It realizes flexible shooting and fixing in different scenarios, reduces the difficulty of handling, and protects the accuracy and integrity of the gimbal.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of photographic equipment, in particular to a camera tripod and a storage device thereof. Background Art
[0002] With the booming growth of self-media and short videos, camera tripods are widely used, with shooting locations ranging from indoors to outdoors and even in the mountains. Most commonly used camera tripods have rubber feet or separate wheels on the bottom, which cannot be flexibly replaced. Different camera tripods must be selected for different application scenarios. When shooting indoors and outdoors, the camera tripod needs to be replaced, which is time-consuming and requires preparing multiple camera tripods, which is expensive. When shooting on uneven slopes, beaches, etc., the camera tripod cannot be effectively fixed, making the shooting process difficult and requiring manual fixing.
[0003] In addition, current camera tripods do not have dedicated storage devices, and are generally equipped with ordinary storage bags that only serve to prevent dust. When storing or transporting, the handles are easily bumped, which will cause the gimbal to move relative to the handles. If there are other objects around, it is easy to damage the gimbal. After the handles are bumped for a long time, the gimbal's accuracy will be inaccurate and it cannot be used normally. Therefore, there is an urgent need for a storage device to protect the gimbal. Utility Model Content
[0004] In order to overcome the above-mentioned shortcomings, the purpose of the present invention is to provide a camera tripod and a storage device thereof.
[0005] The technical solution adopted by the utility model to solve its technical problems is: a camera tripod comprising a pan head, a pan head quick release plate, and a handle, the pan head is provided with a pan head quick release plate, the pan head is also provided with a handle, and also comprises a central axis rod, a central axis sleeve, a central axis locking ring, a connecting clamp, a tube pin, and a telescopic leg, the pan head is assembled at the top of the central axis rod, the central axis rod is sleeved in the central axis sleeve, the upper end of the central axis sleeve is provided with a central axis locking ring, a connecting clamp is provided outside the central axis sleeve, and three tube pins are evenly provided outside the connecting clamp, the upper end of the pin is assembled on the link clamp through a hinge axis, the telescopic leg is provided below the pin, and the telescopic leg can choose a multi-stage telescopic rod, the bottom of the telescopic leg is provided with a connecting foot plate, the connecting foot plate is provided with a suction cup foot, a first wire lever is provided above the suction cup foot, a first screw nut is provided on the connecting foot plate, the first wire lever is assembled in the first screw nut, and a universal wheel is provided below the connecting foot plate.
[0006] Specifically, a first limiting cap is provided on the top of the first wire lever.
[0007] Specifically, a pin is further provided on the connecting foot plate, the upper part of the pin is set as a second screw lever, a second screw nut is provided on the connecting foot plate, and the second screw lever is assembled in the second screw nut.
[0008] Specifically, the connecting foot plate is connected to the bottom of the telescopic leg through a ball assembly. The ball assembly includes a ball shell and a ball body. The ball shell is fixedly assembled on the connecting foot plate, the ball body is assembled in the ball shell, and the ball is fixedly connected to the lower end of the telescopic leg.
[0009] A camera tripod storage device includes a pan head storage shell, a protective cover, a storage bag, and a fixing ring. The top of the pan head storage shell is hinged to the protective cover via a hinge. A storage bag is provided below the storage shell, and a fixing ring is provided at the bottom of the storage bag. The pan head storage shell, protective cover, and fixing ring are all made of hard materials. The protective bag is made of waterproof fabric such as non-woven fabric and Oxford cloth. The fixing ring includes a first half fixing ring and a second half fixing ring. The first half fixing ring and the second half fixing ring are fastened together by a buckle or a magnetic buckle. A fixing groove is provided inside the fixing ring.
[0010] Specifically, a limiting through hole is provided at a position of the storage shell corresponding to the handle.
[0011] Specifically, a lower handle shell is provided on the outside of the storage shell at a position corresponding to the handle, and an upper handle shell is provided on the outside of the protective cover.
[0012] The beneficial effects of the present invention are as follows: the present invention has a simple structure, is not only capable of fixed shooting indoors, but can also be quickly converted into mobile shooting, and can also adapt to uneven land outdoors; the storage device can effectively store and protect the camera tripod from damage; during transportation, the universal wheels can also be used to reduce the carrying intensity. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
[0013] Figure 1 This is a structural diagram of Example 1 of the present utility model.
[0014] Figure 2 This is a bottom view of the supporting leg portion of Example 1 of the present utility model.
[0015] Figure 3 This is a structural diagram of Example 1 of the present invention when using the suction cup support.
[0016] Figure 4 This is a schematic structural diagram of Example 1 of the present invention when using universal wheels for mobile shooting.
[0017] Figure 5 This is a schematic structural diagram of the support leg portion of Example 2 of the present utility model.
[0018] Figure 6This is a structural diagram of Example 3 of the present utility model.
[0019] Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram of the fixing ring structure of Example 3 of the present utility model.
[0020] Figure 8 This is a structural diagram of Example 4 of the present utility model.
[0021] In the figure, 1 is the central axis rod, 101 is the gimbal, 102 is the gimbal quick release plate, 103 is the handle, 2 is the central axis sleeve, 3 is the central axis locking ring, 4 is the connecting clamp, 5 is the pin, 6 is the telescopic leg, 7 is the connecting foot plate, 701 is the suction cup foot, 701 is the first wire lever, 7012 is the first limit cap, 7013 is the first wire screw nut, 702 is the universal wheel, 8 is the connecting component, 901 is the protective cover, 9012 is the hinge, 902 is the gimbal storage shell, 903 is the storage bag, 904 is the lower fixing ring, 9041 is the card slot, 9042 is the connecting slot, 905 is the limit through hole, and 906 is the upper handle shell. DETAILED DESCRIPTION
[0022] The present invention will now be described in further detail with reference to the accompanying drawings.
[0023] Example 1
[0024] like Figures 1 to 4 A camera tripod is shown, comprising a pan head 101, a pan head quick release plate 102, and a handle 103. The pan head 101 is provided with a pan head quick release plate 102, and the pan head 101 is also provided with a handle. It also comprises a central axis rod, a central axis sleeve, a central axis locking ring, a connecting clamp, a tube pin, and a telescopic leg. The pan head is assembled on the top of the central axis rod 1, and the central axis rod 1 is sleeved in the central axis sleeve 2. The upper end of the central axis sleeve 2 is provided with a central axis locking ring 3. The central axis locking ring 3 can be a clamp or other locking buckle. The purpose is to adjust the central axis rod 1 to a suitable height and then lock it. The selection is based on the situation. This is a prior art and will not be described in detail.
[0025] The middle shaft sleeve 2 is provided with a connecting clamp 4 on the outside, and three tube pins 5 are evenly provided on the outside of the connecting clamp 4. The upper end of the tube pin 5 is assembled on the connecting clamp 4 through a hinge shaft 501. It is best to use a damping hinge shaft or a hinge shaft with a locking adjustment function. This is the existing technology and will not be repeated here. A telescopic support leg 6 is provided below the tube pin 5. The telescopic support leg 6 can choose a multi-stage telescopic rod. A connecting foot plate 7 is provided at the bottom of the telescopic support leg 6. A suction cup support foot 701 is provided on the connecting foot plate 7. A first wire lever 7011 is provided above the suction cup support foot 701, and a first screw nut 7013 is provided on the connecting foot plate 7. The first wire lever 7011 is assembled in the first screw nut 7013. The height of the first wire lever 7011 is adjusted by rotating to further adjust the height of the suction cup support foot 701. A universal wheel 702 is provided below the connecting foot plate 7.
[0026] Specifically, a first limiting cap 7012 is provided on the top of the first screw lever 7011 to prevent the first screw from falling out and to prevent parts from being lost. A hexagonal nut 7014 is also provided on the first screw lever 7011 to facilitate tightening the first screw lever 7011.
[0027] Its working principle is: according to the use requirements, when fixed shooting is required on a smooth field, the first wire lever 7011 can be rotated downward to lower the suction cup support foot 701 to the bottom of the universal wheel 702, and the suction cup support foot 701 touches the ground to achieve a fixed effect; when mobile shooting is required, the first wire lever 7011 can be rotated upward to raise the suction cup support foot 701 to above the bottom surface of the universal wheel 702, and the universal wheel touches the ground to push the tripod for smooth mobile shooting.
[0028] Example 2
[0029] like Figure 5 A camera tripod is shown, and the connecting foot plate 7 is also provided with a pin 703, the upper part of the pin 703 is set as a second wire lever 7031, and the connecting foot plate 7 is provided with a second screw nut 7032. The second wire lever 7031 is assembled in the second screw nut 7032, and the top of the second wire lever 7031 is provided with a second limiting cap. The second wire lever 7031 is fixed with a hexagonal nut to facilitate the rotation of the second wire lever 7031.
[0030] Specifically, the connecting foot plate 7 is connected to the bottom of the telescopic leg 6 through a ball assembly. The ball assembly includes a ball shell and a ball body. The ball shell is fixedly assembled on the connecting foot plate 7, and the ball body is assembled in the ball shell. The ball is fixedly connected to the lower end of the telescopic leg 6, so that the connecting foot plate 7 can rotate around the telescopic leg. When the deployment angle of the telescopic leg 6 changes, its angle with the connecting foot plate 7 will also change accordingly.
[0031] Its working principle is that the height of the pin can be adjusted by rotating the second wire lever 7031. When live broadcasting or shooting on uneven ground such as outdoors or on a hillside, the pin 703 can be rotated down, and then the angle between the connecting foot plate 7 and the telescopic leg 6 can be adjusted, and the pin 703 can be inserted into the soil to achieve a fixing effect.
[0032] Example 3
[0033] A camera tripod storage device includes a pan head storage shell 902, a protective cover 901, a storage bag 903, and a fixing ring 904. The top of the pan head storage shell 902 is hinged to the protective cover 901 through a hinge. A storage bag 903 is provided below the storage shell 902, and a fixing ring 904 is provided at the bottom of the storage bag 903. The pan head storage shell 902, the protective cover 901, and the fixing ring 904 are all made of hard materials. The protective bag 903 is made of waterproof fabric such as non-woven fabric and Oxford cloth, which is also convenient for folding and storage. The fixing ring 904 includes a first half fixing ring and a second half fixing ring. The first half fixing ring and the second half fixing ring are fastened together by a buckle or a magnetic buckle. Figure 7 In the figure, the two ends of the first half of the fixing ring are provided with a card slot 9042, and the two ends corresponding to the second half of the fixing slot are provided with a buckle. The fixing ring 904 is provided with a fixing slot 9041 inside, and the connecting foot plate 7 is clamped in the fixing slot to achieve the bottom fixing function.
[0034] Specifically, the storage shell 902 is provided with a limiting through hole at the position corresponding to the handle 103, and the handle leaks out of the storage shell, but the limiting hole can limit and fix the handle 103 to prevent the handle 103 from being hit during transportation or storage, which would affect the position of the gimbal and cause damage or inaccuracy.
[0035] When in use, fold up the tripod's tube feet and telescopic legs, adjust the suction cup feet 701 and the plug pins to the uppermost position, then lower the tripod from the pan head storage shell 902 into the storage bag, and then snap the lower fixing ring onto the outside of the connecting foot plate 7, and then fix the first half of the fixing ring and the second half of the fixing ring together to achieve the fixing effect, and buckle the top protective cover on top of the storage shell 902. At this time, the universal wheel 702 is exposed at the bottom and can be dragged, making transportation easier.
[0036] Example 4
[0037] Specifically, a lower handle shell is provided on the outside of the storage shell 902 at the position corresponding to the handle, and an upper handle shell 906 is provided on the outside of the protective cover. When the protective cover 901 is buckled onto the gimbal storage shell 902, the upper handle shell 906 can be buckled onto the lower handle shell to protect and fix the handle 103, preventing it from being collided during transportation or storage, and protecting the gimbal from damage.
[0038] The present invention is not limited to the described implementation modes. Anyone should be aware of the structural changes made under the inspiration of the present invention. Any technical solutions that are the same or similar to those of the present invention fall within the scope of protection of the present invention.
[0039] The technology, shape and structure that are not described in detail in this utility model are all well-known technologies.
Claims
1. A camera tripod comprising a pan head, a pan head quick release plate, and a handle, wherein the pan head is provided with a pan head quick release plate and a handle, and further comprising a central axis rod, a central axis sleeve, a central axis locking ring, a connecting clamp, pins, and telescopic legs. The pan head is assembled on the top of the central axis rod, the central axis rod is sleeved in the central axis sleeve, the upper end of the central axis sleeve is provided with a central axis locking ring, the central axis sleeve is provided with a connecting clamp on the outside, and three pins are evenly arranged outside the connecting clamp, the upper ends of the pins are assembled on the link clamp via a hinged axis, and telescopic legs are provided below the pins, characterized in that: A connecting foot plate is provided at the bottom of the telescopic leg, a suction cup foot is provided on the connecting foot plate, a first screw lever is provided above the suction cup foot, a first screw nut is provided on the connecting foot plate, the first screw lever is assembled in the first screw nut, and a universal wheel is provided below the connecting foot plate.
2. A camera tripod according to claim 1, characterized in that: A first limiting cap is provided on the top of the first wire lever.
3. The camera tripod according to claim 1, characterized in that: The connecting foot plate is also provided with a pin, the upper part of the pin is set as a second screw lever, the connecting foot plate is provided with a second screw nut, and the second screw lever is assembled in the second screw nut.
4. A camera tripod according to claim 1, 2 or 3, characterized in that: The connecting foot plate is connected to the bottom of the telescopic leg through a ball assembly. The ball assembly includes a ball shell and a ball body. The ball shell is fixedly assembled on the connecting foot plate, the ball body is assembled in the ball shell, and the ball is fixedly connected to the lower end of the telescopic leg.
5. A camera tripod storage device, characterized by: The camera tripod comprises the camera tripod according to any one of claims 1 to 4, and further comprises a pan head storage shell, a protective cover, a storage bag, and a fixing ring, wherein the top of the pan head storage shell is hinged to the protective cover by a hinge, a storage bag is provided below the storage shell, and a fixing ring is provided at the bottom of the storage bag, wherein the pan head storage shell, the protective cover, and the fixing ring are all made of hard materials, the protective bag is made of non-woven fabric or Oxford cloth, the fixing ring comprises a first half fixing ring and a second half fixing ring, the first half fixing ring and the second half fixing ring are fastened together by a buckle or a magnetic buckle, and a fixing groove is provided inside the fixing ring.
6. The camera tripod storage device according to claim 5, characterized in that: The storage shell is provided with a limiting through hole at a position corresponding to the handle.
7. The camera tripod storage device according to claim 5, characterized in that: A lower handle shell is provided on the outside of the storage shell at a position corresponding to the handle, and an upper handle shell is provided on the outside of the protective cover.