Connector and shooting system

Abstract

The utility model relates to a connector and a shooting system, the connector comprises a main body, an adjusting assembly, and a first connecting part and a second connecting part which are arranged on the main body, the connector is connected with shooting equipment through the first connecting part or the second connecting part, and the first connecting part and the second connecting part both have a use state and a storage state. The first connecting part or the second connecting part at least partially protrudes out of the main body in a use state and is accommodated in the main body in a storage state; the adjusting assembly drives the first connecting part or the second connecting part to be switched between the use state and the storage state, and when one of the first connecting part and the second connecting part is in the use state, the other one is in the storage state. The connector is provided with the first connecting part and the second connecting part which can be switched between the use state and the storage state, so that the connector can be connected with the shooting equipment through the first connecting part or the second connecting part, joint switching on the same connector is realized, and the convenience of the connector is improved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present application relates to the technical field of connection equipment, and in particular to a connector and a shooting system. Background Art

[0002] With the advancement of electronic device technology, the portability of camera devices has gradually increased. More and more users are choosing to use cameras to take photos and record videos in their daily lives and work. When users have higher requirements for image clarity or shooting distance, they can meet their needs by connecting their cameras to other accessories.

[0003] However, cameras typically connect to external accessories via connectors, but different cameras may have different types of interfaces, making universal connectors difficult to achieve. If a user carries multiple cameras and needs to switch between cameras, they often need to carry multiple connector types to swap between them, or use multiple connectors in combination. This can lead to problems such as difficulty storing multiple connectors, reduced portability, and increased risk of loss, resulting in a poor user experience. Summary of the Invention

[0004] In order to overcome the problems existing in the related art, the present application provides a connector and a shooting system.

[0005] According to a first aspect of the present application, a connector is provided, comprising a main body and a first connecting portion and a second connecting portion provided on the main body, wherein the connector is connected to a photographing device via the first connecting portion or the second connecting portion;

[0006] The first connecting portion and the second connecting portion both have a use state and a storage state. In the use state, the first connecting portion or the second connecting portion at least partially protrudes from the outside of the main body. In the storage state, the first connecting portion or the second connecting portion is accommodated inside the main body.

[0007] The connector also includes an adjustment component, which is used to drive the first connecting part or the second connecting part to switch between the use state and the storage state. When one of the first connecting part and the second connecting part is in the use state, the other is in the storage state.

[0008] In a possible embodiment, the adjustment assembly includes a first adjustment part and a second adjustment part arranged on the main body, the first adjustment part is used to drive the first connection part to switch between the use state and the storage state, and the second adjustment part is used to drive the second connection part to switch between the use state and the storage state.

[0009] In a possible implementation, the first connection portion includes a threaded connection, and the first adjustment portion includes a rotating wheel;

[0010] The threaded connector is connected to the rotating wheel, and the rotating wheel is used to drive the threaded connector to extend to the outside of the main body or retract into the inside of the main body, so that the threaded connector is converted between the use state and the storage state.

[0011] In a possible embodiment, the main body is provided with a first accommodating portion and a first mounting portion, the first accommodating portion is used to accommodate the threaded connector, the first mounting portion is used to accommodate the rotating wheel, and the first accommodating portion and the first mounting portion are in communication;

[0012] Wherein, the first accommodating portion is provided with a matching thread, and the matching thread cooperates with the threaded connector so that the threaded connector can extend to the outside of the main body or retract into the inside of the main body when rotating.

[0013] In a possible implementation, the second connecting portion includes a buckle, and the second adjusting portion includes a pressing member;

[0014] The push member has a natural state and a pressed state. When the push member is in the natural state, the buckle is accommodated inside the main body; when the push member is in the pressed state, the push member drives the buckle to extend to the outside of the main body.

[0015] In a possible embodiment, a connecting structure is provided inside the main body, the connecting structure is rotatably connected to the main body, and the connecting structure is fixedly connected to the first end of the buckle;

[0016] The connecting structure drives the first end of the buckle to rotate, thereby driving the second end of the buckle to extend to the outside of the main body or be accommodated in the interior of the main body, so that the buckle is converted between the use state and the storage state.

[0017] In a possible embodiment, an elastic member is further provided inside the main body, the elastic member is connected to the connecting structure, and the elastic member has a pre-tightening force;

[0018] When the push member is in the pressing state, the elastic member generates elastic deformation, and the push member drives the connecting structure to move, thereby driving the buckle to extend to the outside of the main body;

[0019] The push member recovers from the pressed state to the natural state, the elastic deformation of the elastic member recovers, and the pre-tightening force of the elastic member acts on the connecting structure, so that the buckle is accommodated inside the main body.

[0020] In a possible implementation, the adjustment assembly further includes a locking member provided on the main body;

[0021] The locking member is used to limit the other of the first connecting portion and the second connecting portion to the storage state when one of the first connecting portion and the second connecting portion is in the use state.

[0022] In a possible implementation, the connector further includes a third connection portion provided on the main body, and the third connection portion is used to connect to an external accessory.

[0023] In a possible implementation, the first connection portion and the second connection portion are located on a first side of the main body, and the third connection portion is located on a second side of the main body, where the first side is opposite to the second side.

[0024] According to a second aspect of the present application, a shooting system is provided, comprising a shooting device and the connector as described in the first aspect of the present application.

[0025] The technical solution provided by the embodiments of the present application may include the following beneficial effects: the present application provides a first connection part and a second connection part that can be converted between a use state and a storage state, so that the connector can be connected to the shooting device through the first connection part or the second connection part, realizing the connection conversion on the same connector, thereby improving the convenience of the connector.

[0026] It should be understood that the foregoing general description and the following detailed description are exemplary and explanatory only and are not restrictive of the present application. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0027] The accompanying drawings, which are incorporated in and constitute a part of this specification, illustrate embodiments consistent with the present application and, together with the description, serve to explain the principles of the present application.

[0028] Figure 1 is a schematic structural diagram of a connector according to an exemplary embodiment.

[0029] Figure 2 FIG. 1 is a rear view of a connector according to an exemplary embodiment.

[0030] Figure 3 FIG. 1 is a top view of a connector according to an exemplary embodiment.

[0031] Figure 4 is a bottom view of a connector according to an exemplary embodiment.

[0032] Figure 5 is an exploded view of a main body according to an exemplary embodiment.

[0033] Figure 6 FIG. 1 is a partial exploded view of a connector with a buckle in a retracted state according to an exemplary embodiment.

[0034] Figure 7 FIG1 is a partial exploded view of a connector with a buckle in use according to an exemplary embodiment.

[0035] Reference numerals:

[0036] 10. Main body; 101. First accommodating portion; 102. First mounting portion; 11. Threaded connector; 12. Buckle; 121. First end; 122. Second end; 123. Connecting structure; 1231. Connecting rod; 1232. Connecting plate; 124. Elastic member; 13. Third connecting portion; 131. Rotating shaft; 14. Decorative member; 20. Adjusting assembly; 21. Rotating wheel; 211. First limiting portion; 22. Pushing member; 221. Pressing portion; 222. Abutting portion; 223 Avoiding portion; 224. Pressing elastic member; 23. Locking member. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0037] Exemplary embodiments will be described in detail herein, with examples illustrated in the accompanying drawings. In the following description, when referring to the drawings, identical numerals in different figures represent identical or similar elements, unless otherwise indicated. The embodiments described in the following exemplary embodiments are not intended to represent all embodiments consistent with the present application. Rather, they are merely examples of apparatus and methods consistent with certain aspects of the present application, as detailed in the appended claims.

[0038] With the advancement of electronic device technology, the portability of camera devices has gradually increased. More and more users are choosing to use cameras to take photos and record videos in their daily lives and work. When users have higher requirements for image clarity or shooting distance, they can meet their needs by connecting their cameras to other accessories.

[0039] However, cameras typically connect to external accessories via connectors, but different cameras may have different types of interfaces, making universal connectors difficult to achieve. If a user carries multiple cameras and needs to switch between cameras, they often need to carry multiple connector types to swap between them, or use multiple connectors in combination. This can lead to problems such as difficulty storing multiple connectors, reduced portability, and increased risk of loss, resulting in a poor user experience.

[0040] In order to solve the problems existing in the related art, an embodiment of the present application provides a connector and a shooting system. The connector is provided with a first connection part and a second connection part that can be converted between a use state and a storage state, so that the connector can be connected to the shooting device through the first connection part or the second connection part, realizing the connection conversion on the same connector, thereby improving the convenience of the connector.

[0041] According to an exemplary embodiment, Figure 1-Figure 7 As shown, an embodiment of the present application provides a connector, which is used to connect to a shooting device (not shown in the figure). The shooting device can be, for example, a camera, a mobile phone, a tablet computer and other electronic devices with a shooting function. Of course, it can be understood that the connector in the embodiment of the present application can also be connected to other types of electronic devices. The embodiment of the present application does not impose too many restrictions on the specific application scenarios of the connector.

[0042] The connector includes a main body 10, a first connection portion, and a second connection portion. Both the first connection portion and the second connection portion are disposed on the main body 10. The connector can be connected to the camera via the first connection portion, or connected to the camera via the second connection portion. The first connection portion and the second connection portion each have an in-use state and a stowed state. When the first connection portion or the second connection portion is in the in-use state, the first connection portion or the second connection portion at least partially protrudes from the exterior of the main body 10. When the first connection portion or the second connection portion is in the stowed state, the first connection portion or the second connection portion is housed within the main body 10.

[0043] Furthermore, the first and second connecting parts have different structures. When one is in use, the other is stored, thus preventing any impact on the connection. Due to the different structures of the first and second connecting parts, two interchangeable connectors can be provided on the same connector, making the connector compatible with cameras with different interface types, achieving universal connector functionality.

[0044] The connector also includes an adjustment assembly 20, which is configured to drive the first connection portion or the second connection portion to switch between a use state and a storage state, so that when one of the first connection portion and the second connection portion is in the use state, the other is in the storage state. In one example, the adjustment assembly 20 can switch between the use state and the storage state of the first and second connection portions in a coordinated manner, i.e., the adjustment assembly 20 drives the first connection portion from the storage state to the use state while simultaneously driving the second connection portion from the use state to the storage state, or drives the second connection portion from the storage state to the use state while simultaneously driving the first connection portion from the use state to the storage state. In another example, the adjustment assembly 20 can switch between the use state and the storage state of the first and second connection portions independently, i.e., it drives the first connection portion to switch between the use state and the storage state, and it drives the second connection portion to switch between the use state and the storage state, respectively, so that the user can adjust the state of the first and second connection portions according to actual usage needs during use. The embodiments of the present application do not impose too many restrictions on the control method of the adjustment assembly 20 for switching the states of the first and second connection portions, and those skilled in the art can make configurations based on design needs.

[0045] In an embodiment of the present application, a first connection part and a second connection part that can be converted between a use state and a storage state are provided, so that the connector can be connected to the shooting device through the first connection part or the second connection part, realizing the conversion of the connectors on the same connector, so that the connector can be used to connect to shooting devices of different interface types, thereby avoiding the problem of needing to carry multiple connectors with different connectors, improving the convenience of the connector, and enhancing the user experience.

[0046] In some embodiments, the adjustment assembly 20 includes a first adjustment portion and a second adjustment portion. Figure 1-Figure 3 As shown, the first adjusting part and the second adjusting part are arranged on the main body 10, and the first adjusting part and the second adjusting part are respectively used to drive the first connecting part and the second connecting part. The first adjusting part is used to drive the first connecting part to switch between the use state and the storage state, and the second adjusting part is used to drive the second connecting part to switch between the use state and the storage state.

[0047] In some embodiments, the first connection portion and the first adjustment portion may have different settings. The first adjustment portion is connected to the first connection portion, and the first connection portion can be driven to be accommodated in the main body 10, or at least partially extended outside the main body 10, through the first adjustment portion, that is, to switch between the storage state and the use state. Among them, the first connection portion and the first adjustment portion cooperate with each other, for example, the first connection portion and the first adjustment portion can be fixedly connected and both are slidably connected to the main body 10, etc., so as to realize the conversion between the storage state and the use state by the first adjustment portion. The embodiments of the present application do not impose too many restrictions on the specific settings and transmission forms of the two.

[0048] In one example, the first connection portion includes a threaded connection member 11, and the first adjustment portion includes a rotating wheel 21. Figure 1-Figure 3 As shown, the threaded connector 11 is connected to the wheel 21. By rotating the wheel 21 in different directions, the threaded connector 11 can be driven to rotate along the Figure 2 The threaded connector 11 moves in the up and down directions shown, extending to the outside of the main body 10 or retracting into the inside of the main body 10, so that the threaded connector 11 can be converted between the use state and the storage state. When the threaded connector 11 is extended to the outside of the main body 10, it can be connected to the screw hole on the shooting device through a thread, thereby realizing the connection between the connector and the shooting device.

[0049] In one example, the rotation direction of the wheel 21 can have different effects on the state of the threaded connector 11. Specifically, the threaded connector 11 and the wheel 21 can be configured so that when the wheel 21 is rotated clockwise, the threaded connector 11 extends to the outside of the main body 10, and when the wheel 21 is rotated counterclockwise, the threaded connector 11 is retracted into the inside of the main body 10; or the threaded connector 11 and the wheel 21 can be configured so that when the wheel 21 is rotated counterclockwise, the threaded connector 11 extends to the outside of the main body 10, and when the wheel 21 is rotated clockwise, the threaded connector 11 is retracted into the inside of the main body 10. The embodiments of the present application do not impose excessive restrictions on the manner in which the rotation direction of the wheel 21 affects the state of the threaded connector 11, and those skilled in the art can make choices based on actual needs.

[0050] In one example, the main body 10 is further provided with a first receiving portion 101 and a first mounting portion 102. Figure 1-Figure 5As shown, the first receiving portion 101 is used to accommodate the threaded connector 11, and the first mounting portion 102 is used to accommodate the rotating wheel 21. The connector also includes a first limiting portion 211, which is used to install and limit the rotating wheel 21 within the first mounting portion 102. The first receiving portion 101 and the first mounting portion 102 are connected, and the first receiving portion 101 is provided with a mating thread that mates with the threaded connector 11 so that the threaded connector 11 can be extended from the first receiving portion 101 to the outside of the main body 10 or retracted into the inside of the main body 10 when it rotates. For example, the threaded connector 11 and the mating thread can be 1 / 4 threads. The first receiving portion 101 is located on one side of the rotating wheel 21. It is worth noting that to facilitate production and processing, a through hole can be provided through the main body 10 when forming the first receiving portion 101. The through hole located only on one side of the rotating wheel 21 is used to accommodate the threaded connector 11, i.e., the first receiving portion 101. The through hole located on the other side of the rotating wheel 21 can help reduce the overall weight.

[0051] In one example, the first connecting portion includes a threaded connector 11, and the first adjusting portion includes an adjusting member (not shown in the figure). The adjusting member is provided on the main body 10, and the adjusting member cooperates with the threaded connector 11 to control the threaded connector 11 to extend out of the main body 10 through the adjusting member. A reset spring (not shown in the figure) can also be provided on the adjusting member. When the threaded connector 11 is in the retracted state, the reset spring is in a compressed state. Pressing the adjusting member releases the reset spring to drive the threaded connector 11 to extend out of the main body 10. When the threaded connector 11 needs to be restored to the retracted state, the threaded connector 11 can be directly pressed to retract and fix it in the main body 10. At this time, the reset spring returns to a compressed state. Of course, it can be understood that the arrangement of the first connecting portion and the second connecting portion is not limited to the above-mentioned manner listed in the embodiment of the present application. Those skilled in the art can make adjustments as needed to achieve similar technical effects.

[0052] In some embodiments, the second connection portion and the second adjustment portion can have different settings. The second adjustment portion cooperates with the second connection portion, and the second connection portion can be driven to be accommodated in the main body 10, or at least partially extended outside the main body 10, through the second adjustment portion, that is, to switch between the storage state and the use state. Among them, the second connection portion and the second adjustment portion can be driven by the second adjustment portion to switch between the storage state and the use state through a worm gear transmission, a rotating wheel and a threaded connection, or a movable connection through a connecting structure. The embodiment of the present application does not impose too many restrictions on the specific settings and transmission forms of the two, and those skilled in the art can make settings according to actual needs.

[0053] In one example, the second connection portion includes a buckle 12, and the second adjustment portion includes a push member 22. The push member 22 has a natural state and a pressed state. When the push member 22 is in the natural state, the buckle 12 is accommodated within the main body 10. When the push member 22 is in the pressed state, the push member 22 drives the buckle 12 to extend outside the main body 10. By pressing or releasing the push member 22, the buckle 12 can be extended to the outside of the main body 10 or accommodated inside the main body 10, thereby realizing the transition of the second connection portion between the in-use state and the stored state.

[0054] In one example, a connecting structure 123 is provided inside the main body. Figure 6-Figure 7 As shown, the connection structure 123 and Figure 1-Figure 5 The main body 10 is rotatably connected, and the connecting structure 123 is fixedly connected to the first end 121 of the buckle 12. The connecting structure 123 includes a connecting rod 1231 and a connecting plate 1232. The connecting rod 1231 is connected to the connecting plate 1232. The connecting plate 1232 is movably connected to the main body 10. When the connecting plate 1232 moves relative to the main body 10, it can drive the connecting rod 1231 to rotate. When the connecting rod 1231 of the connecting structure 123 rotates, it can drive the first end 121 of the buckle 12 to rotate, thereby driving the second end 122 of the buckle 12 to extend to the outside of the main body 10 or be accommodated inside the main body 10, so that the buckle 12 can be switched between the use state and the storage state. After the second end 122 of the buckle 12 extends to the outside of the main body 10, the buckle 12 can be connected to the card slot on the camera device, thereby realizing the connection between the connector and the camera device.

[0055] In one example, an elastic member 124 is further provided inside the main body 10. Figure 6-Figure 7 As shown, the elastic member 124 is connected to the connecting structure 123, and the elastic member 124 has a pre-tightening force. The elastic member 124 is sleeved on the connecting rod 1231. When the user presses the pressing member 22, the pressing member 22 is in a pressed state. At this time, the elastic member 124 produces elastic deformation. The pressing member 22 drives the connecting structure 123 to move under the action of external force, and then drives the buckle 12 to extend to Figure 1-Figure 5 On the outside of the main body 10, the buckle 12 can be connected to the card slot of the shooting device. When the buckle 12 is connected to the shooting device, the elastic member 124 maintains an elastic deformation state; when the user releases the pressing member 22, the pressing member 22 recovers from the pressed state to the natural state, and the elastic deformation of the elastic member 124 is restored. The pre-tightening force of the elastic member 124 acts on the connecting structure 123, so that the buckle 12 is accommodated in the interior of the main body 10, that is, the second connecting part is restored to the storage state, which is convenient for storing the connector and avoids bumps and damage.

[0056] Of course, it is understandable that in the embodiment of the present application, when the user presses the pressing member 22, the pressing member 22 drives the buckle 12 to extend to the outside of the main body 10, and when the user releases the pressing member 22, the buckle 12 is accommodated inside the main body 10. During actual design and production, the pressing member 22 and the buckle 12 can also be set so that the buckle 12 extends when the pressing member 22 is released and retracts when pressed, or set so that the buckle 12 extends when the pressing member 22 is pressed for the first time and retracts when pressed again. Those skilled in the art can achieve different control effects by adjusting the connection method and structure between the pressing member 22, the buckle 12 and the elastic member 124, and the embodiment of the present application does not impose too many restrictions on this.

[0057] In some embodiments, the push member 22 includes a pressing portion 221, a contact portion 222, and a relief portion 223. Figure 6-Figure 7 As shown, the pressing portion 221 is connected to the abutting portion 222. The pressing portion 221 is partially located outside the main body 10 to facilitate the user to perform a pressing operation. The abutting portion 222 is located at Figure 1-Figure 5 As shown in the figure, when a user presses the pressing portion 221, the pressing portion 221 drives the abutting portion 222 to move. The abutting portion 222 pushes the connecting plate 1232 of the connecting structure 123. The connecting plate 1232 drives the connecting rod 1231 to rotate, thereby driving the buckle 12 to rotate. The abutting portion 222 is also provided with an avoidance portion 223, which is used to avoid the threaded connector 11 to avoid interfering with the extension or retraction of the threaded connector 11.

[0058] In one example, the pressing member 22 may further include a pressing elastic member 224. The pressing elastic member 224 is connected to the pressing portion 221. When the user presses the pressing portion 221, the pressing elastic member 224 elastically deforms under the action of an external force and maintains the deformed state. When the user releases the pressing portion 221, the external force on the pressing elastic member 224 disappears, and the elastic deformation is restored, thereby causing the pressing portion 221 to return to its original position.

[0059] In some embodiments, the number of push members 22 and buckles 12 can be set as needed.

[0060] In one example, there is one pressing member 22 and two buckles 12. The rotation directions of the two buckles 12 can be the same or different. The pressing member 22 can simultaneously drive the two buckles 12 to rotate in the same direction, or transmit through other structures to drive the two buckles 12 to rotate in opposite directions, so as to extend out of the main body 10 or be accommodated in the main body 10.

[0061] In another example, the number of the pressing members 22 and the number of the buckles 12 are both two, and the two pressing members 22 are each used to drive one buckle 12 to rotate.

[0062] In another example, Figure 1-Figure 7 As shown, there are two pressing members 22 and four buckles 12, wherein two buckles 12 are driven by one pressing member 22 and the other two buckles 12 are driven by another pressing member 22. The two buckles 12 driven by the same pressing member 22 are linked to each other, and the buckles 12 driven by the two pressing members 22 are independent of each other.

[0063] It is worth noting that the number and control methods of the push members 22 and the buckles 12 are not limited to the above methods listed in the embodiments of the present application. Those skilled in the art can make settings according to actual needs, and the embodiments of the present application do not impose too many restrictions on this.

[0064] In some embodiments, the adjustment assembly 20 further includes a locking member 23. Figure 1-Figure 5 As shown, the locking member 23 is provided on the main body 10, and the locking member 23 is used to limit the other of the first connection part and the second connection part to the storage state when one of the first connection part and the second connection part is in the use state, thereby avoiding interference between the first connection part and the second connection part. In one example, the locking member 23 can be a sliding member, and when the locking member 23 slides to one end, it is used to limit the first connection part to the storage state, and when the locking member 23 slides to the other end, it is used to limit the second connection part to the storage state. In another example, the locking member 23 can be a rotating member, and when the locking member 23 is rotated to the first position, it is used to limit the first connection part to the storage state, and when the locking member 23 is rotated to the second position, it is used to limit the first connection part to the storage state. It is understandable that the locking member 23 can also be set in other ways, and the embodiments of the present application do not impose too many restrictions on the specific form of the locking member 23.

[0065] In some embodiments, the connector further includes a third connecting portion 13. Figure 1-Figure 5 As shown, the third connecting portion 13 is provided on the main body 10 and is used to connect to an external accessory (not shown in the figure). The third connecting portion 13 and the external accessory can be locked by a nut and a 1 / 4 thread, or can be connected by other methods such as snap-on connection, plug-in connection, or a combination of multiple connection methods. Among them, the external accessory can be, for example, a tripod, a selfie stick, a quick-release adapter, a gimbal, or other accessories that can clamp, support, or stabilize the shooting equipment. Users can connect the connector to different external accessories according to actual usage requirements, and the embodiments of the present application do not impose too many restrictions on this.

[0066] In one example, the third connection portion 13 has a use state and a storage state. Figure 1-Figure 5As shown, one end of the third connection part 13 is rotatably connected to the main body 10 through a rotating shaft 131. When the other end of the third connection part 13 rotates relative to the main body 10, it can be stored inside the main body 10 or extended to the outside of the main body 10, thereby reducing the space occupied by the connector when it is not in use and improving the portability of the connector.

[0067] In some embodiments, the first connection portion and the second connection portion are located on the same side of the main body 10, and the first connection portion and the third connection portion 13 are located on different sides of the main body 10. Figure 1-Figure 2 As shown, the first connecting portion and the second connecting portion are located on the first side of the main body 10, that is, Figure 2 The third connection portion 13 is located on the second side of the main body 10, that is, Figure 2 As shown in the figure, the first side is located on the lower side, and the second side is opposite to the first side. By arranging the first and third connecting portions 13 on opposite sides of the main body 10, it is possible to facilitate connecting the camera device to the external accessories through the connector. Of course, it is understandable that the first and third connecting portions 13 can also be located on adjacent sides of the main body 10, as long as they are not located on the same side and do not affect the normal use of the connector.

[0068] In some embodiments, a decorative element 14 is further provided on the main body 10. Figure 1-Figure 3 As shown, a decorative member 14 is provided on the main body 10 to conceal the internal structure of the main body 10 and the mounting hole, thereby enhancing the aesthetics of the connector. The decorative member 14 may be one or more, and may be circular, square, triangular, teardrop-shaped, or other shapes, and may be made of materials such as rubber and resin. The specific form of the decorative member 14 is not particularly limited in this embodiment of the present application, and those skilled in the art may configure it based on actual needs.

[0069] According to an exemplary embodiment, still referring to Figure 1-Figure 7 As shown, an embodiment of the present application provides a shooting system, which includes a shooting device (not shown) and a connector as described in the above embodiment. The connector can connect the shooting device to an external accessory such as a tripod, a selfie stick, a quick-release adapter, a gimbal, etc. that can clamp, support, or stabilize the shooting device. The shooting device can be, for example, an electronic device with a shooting function, such as a camera, a mobile phone, a tablet computer, or other types of electronic devices. The embodiment of the present application does not impose too many restrictions on the specific application scenarios of the connector.

[0070] The connector includes a main body 10, a first connection part, and a second connection part. The connector can be connected to the camera through the first connection part, or connected to the camera through the second connection part. The first connection part and the second connection part both have a use state and a storage state. When the first connection part or the second connection part is in the use state, the first connection part or the second connection part at least partially protrudes from the outside of the main body 10; when the first connection part or the second connection part is in the storage state, the first connection part or the second connection part is accommodated inside the main body 10. The connector also includes an adjustment component 20, which is used to drive the first connection part or the second connection part to switch between the use state and the storage state, so that when one of the first connection part and the second connection part is in the use state, the other is in the storage state, so as to avoid interference between the first connection part and the second connection part when connected to the camera.

[0071] Those skilled in the art will readily appreciate other embodiments of the present application after considering the specification and practicing the invention disclosed herein. This application is intended to cover any variations, uses, or adaptations of the present application that follow the general principles of the present application and include common knowledge or customary techniques in the art not disclosed herein. The description and examples are to be considered as exemplary only, and the true scope and spirit of the present application are indicated by the following claims.

[0072] It should be understood that the present application is not limited to the exact structures described above and shown in the drawings, and that various modifications and changes may be made without departing from the scope thereof. The scope of the present application is limited only by the appended claims.

Claims

1. A connector, characterized in that: The connector includes a main body and a first connecting portion and a second connecting portion provided on the main body, and the connector is connected to the photographing device via the first connecting portion or the second connecting portion; The first connecting portion and the second connecting portion both have a use state and a storage state. In the use state, the first connecting portion or the second connecting portion at least partially protrudes from the outside of the main body. In the storage state, the first connecting portion or the second connecting portion is accommodated inside the main body. The connector also includes an adjustment component, which is used to drive the first connecting part or the second connecting part to switch between the use state and the storage state. When one of the first connecting part and the second connecting part is in the use state, the other is in the storage state.

2. The connector according to claim 1, wherein: The adjustment assembly includes a first adjustment portion and a second adjustment portion provided on the main body, the first adjustment portion being used to drive the first connection portion to switch between the use state and the storage state, and the second adjustment portion being used to drive the second connection portion to switch between the use state and the storage state.

3. The connector according to claim 2, wherein: The first connecting portion includes a threaded connector, and the first adjusting portion includes a rotating wheel; The threaded connector is connected to the rotating wheel, and the rotating wheel is used to drive the threaded connector to extend to the outside of the main body or retract into the inside of the main body, so that the threaded connector is converted between the use state and the storage state.

4. The connector according to claim 3, wherein: The main body is provided with a first accommodating portion and a first mounting portion, the first accommodating portion is used to accommodate the threaded connector, the first mounting portion is used to accommodate the rotating wheel, and the first accommodating portion and the first mounting portion are in communication; Wherein, the first accommodating portion is provided with a matching thread, and the matching thread cooperates with the threaded connector so that the threaded connector can extend to the outside of the main body or retract into the inside of the main body when rotating.

5. The connector according to claim 2, wherein: The second connecting portion includes a buckle, and the second adjusting portion includes a pressing member; The push member has a natural state and a pressed state. When the push member is in the natural state, the buckle is accommodated inside the main body; when the push member is in the pressed state, the push member drives the buckle to extend to the outside of the main body.

6. The connector according to claim 5, wherein: A connecting structure is provided inside the main body, the connecting structure is rotatably connected to the main body, and the connecting structure is fixedly connected to the first end of the buckle; The connecting structure drives the first end of the buckle to rotate, thereby driving the second end of the buckle to extend to the outside of the main body or be accommodated in the interior of the main body, so that the buckle is converted between the use state and the storage state.

7. The connector according to claim 6, wherein: An elastic member is further provided inside the main body, the elastic member is connected to the connecting structure, and the elastic member has a pre-tightening force; When the push member is in the pressing state, the elastic member generates elastic deformation, and the push member drives the connecting structure to move, thereby driving the buckle to extend to the outside of the main body; The push member recovers from the pressed state to the natural state, the elastic deformation of the elastic member recovers, and the pre-tightening force of the elastic member acts on the connecting structure, so that the buckle is accommodated inside the main body.

8. The connector according to any one of claims 1 to 7, characterized in that: The adjustment assembly further includes a locking member provided on the main body; The locking member is used to limit the other of the first connecting portion and the second connecting portion to the storage state when one of the first connecting portion and the second connecting portion is in the use state.

9. The connector according to any one of claims 1 to 7, characterized in that: The connector further includes a third connecting portion provided on the main body, and the third connecting portion is used to connect to an external accessory.

10. The connector according to claim 9, wherein: The first connection portion and the second connection portion are located on a first side of the main body, and the third connection portion is located on a second side of the main body, wherein the first side is opposite to the second side.

11. A shooting system, characterized in that: The invention comprises a photographing device and the connector according to any one of claims 1 to 10.

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