Holder

Abstract

The utility model discloses a holder which comprises a base, a holder body and a support. The first rotating seat is rotatably arranged on the base, the first rotating seat is connected with the mounting seat, and the mounting seat is used for mounting photographic equipment; the first driving motor is arranged on one of the base and the first rotating seat, and the first clutch structure is arranged on the other one of the base and the first rotating seat and is opposite to a power output part of the first driving motor; the first clutch structure is used for being separated from a power output part of the first driving motor so that driving connection between the first driving motor and the first rotating base can be canceled, or the first clutch structure is connected with the power output part of the first driving motor so that driving connection can be formed between the first driving motor and the first rotating base. When the pan-tilt is powered off, a user can switch the pan-tilt from an electric mode to a manual mode through the first clutch structure, so that the pan-tilt is manually operated to move to adjust the shooting angle, the operation is labor-saving, and the pan-tilt is convenient to use.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of photographic equipment, in particular to a pan head. Background Art

[0002] The pan / tilt head is a supporting device for installing and fixing the camera. It allows the camera to rotate within a certain angle range, thereby achieving flexible shooting angle adjustment.

[0003] At present, most of the gimbals on the market are electric gimbals, that is, the gimbals are driven by motors, and the motors have a self-locking function, which can automatically lock the output shaft when the gimbal fails or the power is cut off, preventing the machine loaded on the gimbal from tipping over and causing loss of position or even damage.

[0004] However, when the gimbal is powered off, the motor's output shaft is locked. If the user wants to manually operate the gimbal to adjust the shooting angle, it requires a lot of effort, which is inconvenient to use. Utility Model Content

[0005] The main purpose of the utility model is to provide a pan / tilt head, aiming to solve the technical problem that when the existing electric pan / tilt head is out of power, the user has to work hard and is inconvenient to use when manually operating the pan / tilt head.

[0006] To achieve the above-mentioned purpose, the present invention provides a pan / tilt platform, which comprises:

[0007] base;

[0008] a first rotating seat rotatably disposed on the base, the first rotating seat being connected to a mounting seat for mounting photographic equipment;

[0009] a first drive motor and a first clutch structure, wherein the first drive motor is disposed on one of the base and the first rotating base, and the first clutch structure is disposed on the other of the base and the first rotating base and is opposite to a power output portion of the first drive motor;

[0010] Wherein, the first clutch structure is used to separate from the power output part of the first drive motor to cancel the drive connection between the first drive motor and the first rotating seat, or to engage with the power output part of the first drive motor to form a drive connection between the first drive motor and the first rotating seat.

[0011] In some embodiments, the first drive motor is disposed on the first rotating base and the first clutch structure is disposed on the base;

[0012] The first clutch structure includes:

[0013] A clutch rod is slidably provided on the base and is fixed relative to the base in the circumferential direction. The clutch rod can slide along the axial direction of the power output part of the first drive motor to be separated from or engaged with the power output part of the first drive motor.

[0014] In some embodiments, a first slot is constructed on one end of the clutch lever facing the power output part of the first drive motor and one of the power output parts of the first drive motor, and a first plug-in portion adapted to the first slot is constructed on the other end. The clutch lever is plugged into the first slot through the first plug-in portion to engage with the power output part of the first drive motor.

[0015] In some embodiments, a first magnetic component is provided on the first plug-in portion, and a second magnetic component is provided on the slot wall of the first slot. When the first plug-in portion is plugged into the first slot, the first magnetic component and the second magnetic component are magnetically attracted to each other.

[0016] In some embodiments, the base is configured with a through hole, and the platform further comprises:

[0017] a support rod, which is hollow and at least partially extends into the through hole and is connected to the base;

[0018] Wherein, the clutch rod passes through the support rod and is slidably matched with the support rod so as to be slidably arranged on the base.

[0019] In some embodiments, a first handle is provided at an end of the clutch lever facing away from the output portion of the first drive motor.

[0020] In some embodiments, an annular groove is provided on the outer peripheral wall of the base, and an anti-slip component is provided on the first rotating seat. The anti-slip component extends into the annular groove and can move along the annular groove as the first rotating seat rotates.

[0021] In some embodiments, the pan-tilt platform further comprises:

[0022] a second rotating seat rotatably disposed on the first rotating seat and having a rotation direction different from that of the first rotating seat;

[0023] a second drive motor and a second clutch structure, wherein the second drive motor is disposed on one of the first rotating seat and the second rotating seat, and the second clutch structure is disposed on the other of the first rotating seat and the second rotating seat and is opposite to the power output portion of the second drive motor;

[0024] The mounting seat is connected with the first rotating seat through the second rotating seat. The second clutch structure is used to separate from the power output part of the second driving motor to cancel the driving connection between the second driving motor and the second rotating seat, or is used to engage with the power output part of the second driving motor to form the driving connection between the second driving motor and the second rotating seat.

[0025] In some embodiments, the second driving motor is arranged on the first rotating seat, and the second clutch structure is arranged on the second rotating seat.

[0026] The second clutch structure comprises:

[0027] A clutch frame is slidably arranged on the second rotating seat and is fixed in the circumferential direction with the second rotating seat. The clutch frame can slide along the axial direction of the power output part of the second driving motor to separate or engage with the power output part of the first driving motor.

[0028] In some embodiments, one side of the clutch frame towards the power output part of the second driving motor is provided with a second slot on one of the power output parts of the second driving motor, and the other is provided with a second plug-in part matched with the second slot. The clutch frame is plugged into the second slot through the second plug-in part to engage with the power output part of the second driving motor.

[0029] In some embodiments, the second plug-in part is provided with a third magnetic attraction part, and the slot wall of the second slot is provided with a fourth magnetic attraction part. When the second plug-in part is plugged into the second slot, the third magnetic attraction part and the fourth magnetic attraction part are magnetically attracted.

[0030] In some embodiments, the second rotating seat comprises a support part and two connecting parts. The two connecting parts are oppositely arranged on the two sides of the support part. The mounting seat is arranged on the support part. The two connecting parts are respectively rotatably connected with the opposite two sides of the first rotating seat. The clutch frame is arranged on one of the two connecting parts.

[0031] In some embodiments, one side of the clutch frame away from the second driving motor is provided with a second handle.

[0032] In some embodiments, the holder further comprises:

[0033] A hand lever is connected with the second rotating seat. The hand lever is used for manual operation to drive the second rotating seat and / or the first rotating seat to rotate.

[0034] The gimbal of the utility model can be separated or engaged with the power output portion of the first drive motor by a first clutch structure, thereby correspondingly canceling or establishing a drive connection between the first drive motor and the first rotating seat. When the drive connection is established between the first drive motor and the first rotating seat, the gimbal is in electric mode, and the first drive motor can output power to drive the first rotating seat to rotate relative to the base, thereby electrically adjusting the shooting angle. When the drive connection between the first drive motor and the first rotating seat is canceled, the gimbal is in manual mode, and the user can manually rotate the first rotating seat relative to the base, thereby manually adjusting the shooting angle. In this way, when the gimbal is powered off, the user can switch the gimbal from electric mode to manual mode via the first clutch structure, so that the gimbal movement can be manually operated to adjust the shooting angle, which saves effort and is convenient to use. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0035] Figure 1 This is a structural diagram of a pan / tilt platform in one embodiment of the present invention;

[0036] Figure 2 for Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the structure of the pan / tilt platform in another embodiment from another perspective;

[0037] Figure 3 for Figure 2 Cross-sectional view of AA;

[0038] Figure 4 for Figure 3 Enlarged view of point B in the middle;

[0039] Figure 5 for Figure 3 Enlarged view of point C in the middle. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0040] The following will be combined with the drawings in the embodiments of the present invention to clearly and completely describe the schemes in the embodiments of the present invention. Obviously, the embodiments described are only part of the embodiments of the present invention, not all of the embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present invention, all other embodiments obtained by ordinary technicians in this field without making creative efforts are within the scope of protection of the present invention.

[0041] It should be noted that all directional indications (such as up, down, left, right, front, back, etc.) in the embodiments of the present invention are only used to explain the relative position relationship, movement status, etc. between the various components under a certain specific posture (as shown in the accompanying drawings). If the specific posture changes, the directional indication will also change accordingly.

[0042] It should also be noted that when an element is referred to as being "fixed on" or "disposed on" another element, it may be directly on the other element or there may be an intermediate element. When an element is referred to as being "connected to" another element, it may be directly connected to the other element or there may be an intermediate element.

[0043] In addition, the descriptions of "first," "second," etc. in this utility model are for descriptive purposes only and should not be understood as indicating or implying their relative importance or implicitly indicating the number of the technical features indicated. Therefore, the features defined as "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include at least one of such features. In addition, the technical solutions between the various embodiments can be combined with each other, but this must be based on the fact that they can be implemented by ordinary technicians in this field. When the combination of technical solutions is contradictory or cannot be implemented, it should be deemed that such combination of technical solutions does not exist and is not within the scope of protection required by this utility model.

[0044] The present invention provides a pan-tilt platform, referring to Figures 1 to 3 As shown, the pan-tilt platform includes:

[0045] base 100;

[0046] The first rotating base 210 is rotatably disposed on the base 100. The first rotating base 210 is connected to a mounting base for mounting photographic equipment.

[0047] A first drive motor 310 and a first clutch structure 410, wherein the first drive motor is disposed on one of the base 100 and the first rotating base 210, and the first clutch structure 410 is disposed on the other of the base 100 and the first rotating base 210 and is located opposite to the power output portion of the first drive motor 310;

[0048] Among them, the first clutch structure 410 is used to separate from the power output part of the first drive motor 310 to cancel the drive connection between the first drive motor 310 and the first rotating seat 210, or to engage with the power output part of the first drive motor 310 to form a drive connection between the first drive motor 310 and the first rotating seat 210.

[0049] The pan / tilt head of this embodiment is used to mount and stabilize photographic equipment (such as a camera or camcorder) to effectively reduce shake during filming. Based on usage, the pan / tilt head of this embodiment can be a tripod head, meaning it is mounted on a tripod and is used for scenes that require a fixed shooting position for a long period of time, such as capturing scenery, recording meetings, and conducting surveillance.

[0050] In the gimbal of the embodiment, the base 100 serves as a structural foundation for disposing other components of the gimbal, such as the first rotating seat 210, and the like. In addition, when the gimbal is mounted on other objects (such as a tripod), the base 100 can be detachably connected to the corresponding objects to achieve the mounting. The base 100 is generally in the form of a seat body, and the shape can be, for example, a circular table shape, which is not limited in the embodiment.

[0051] The first rotating seat 210 is rotatably disposed on the base 100, that is, the first rotating seat 210 can rotate relative to the base 100, and the mounting seat is connected to the first rotating seat 210. The first rotating seat 210 can be rotatably disposed on the base 100 through rotating structures such as bearings and rotating tables. The mounting seat serves to mount the photographic equipment, and the mounting seat can be directly connected to the first rotating seat 210 or indirectly connected to the first rotating seat 210, that is, the mounting seat is disposed on other components connected to the first rotating seat 210 to achieve the connection between the mounting seat and the first rotating seat 210, which is not limited in the embodiment.

[0052] When the first rotating seat 210 is controlled to rotate, the first rotating seat 210 can drive the mounting seat to rotate, thereby achieving the adjustment of the shooting angle of the photographic equipment. The rotation of the first rotating seat 210 can be in the horizontal plane, that is, the first rotating seat 210 can drive the mounting seat to rotate in the azimuth to achieve the adjustment of the azimuth angle of the photographic equipment. In other embodiments, the rotation of the first rotating seat 210 can also be in the vertical plane, thereby achieving the adjustment of the pitch angle of the photographic equipment.

[0053] The first driving motor 310 and the first clutch structure 410 are separately disposed on the base 100 and the first rotating seat 210, and the power output part of the first driving motor 310 is opposite to the first clutch structure 410. The power output part of the first driving motor 310 can be the rotor or the output shaft of the first driving motor 310 for driving the power through the rotation output. Alternatively, the power output part of the first driving motor 310 is the rotor of the first driving motor 310.

[0054] As an example, the first driving motor 310 can be disposed on the first rotating seat 210, and the first clutch structure 410 can be disposed on the base 100. Alternatively, in other examples, the first driving motor 310 can be disposed on the base 100, and the first clutch structure 410 can be disposed on the first rotating seat 210.

[0055] In a specific application, the first clutch structure 410 can be controlled to separate or engage with the power output part of the first driving motor 310. In the separated state, the driving connection between the first driving motor 310 and the first rotating seat 210 is cancelled, and when the first driving motor 310 operates, the power output part idles and cannot drive the first rotating seat 210 to rotate. In the engaged state, the driving connection between the first driving motor 310 and the first rotating seat 210 is formed, and when the first driving motor 310 operates, the power output part rotates and correspondingly drives the first rotating seat 210 to rotate.

[0056] The driving connection between the first driving motor 310 and the first rotating seat 210 is a driving connection relationship, and when the power output part of the first driving motor 310 rotates, the output driving power can be transmitted to the first rotating seat 210 and make the first rotating seat 210 rotate.

[0057] The first clutch structure 410 of the gimbal can separate or engage with the power output part of the first driving motor 310, and correspondingly cancel or form the driving connection between the first driving motor 310 and the first rotating seat 210.

[0058] When the driving connection between the first driving motor 310 and the first rotating seat 210 is formed, the gimbal is in an electric mode, the first driving motor 310 can drive the first rotating seat 210 to rotate relative to the base 100 by outputting power, and then the shooting angle is electrically adjusted. When the driving connection between the first driving motor 310 and the first rotating seat 210 is cancelled, the gimbal is in a manual mode, and the user can manually rotate the first rotating seat 210 relative to the base 100, and then manually adjust the shooting angle.

[0059] In this way, when the gimbal is powered off, the user can switch the gimbal from the electric mode to the manual mode through the first clutch structure 410, so as to manually operate the gimbal to adjust the shooting angle, which is labor-saving and convenient to use.

[0060] In some embodiments, as shown in Figs. 1 to 3, the first driving motor 310 is arranged on the first rotating seat 210, and the first clutch structure 410 is arranged on the base 100. Figure 3 and Figure 4 The first clutch structure 410 includes:

[0061] The first clutch structure 410 includes:

[0062] The clutch rod 411 is slidably arranged in the base 100 and circumferentially fixed relative to the base 100, and can slide along the axial direction of the power output part of the first driving motor 310 to separate or engage with the power output part of the first driving motor 310.

[0063] In this embodiment, the first driving motor 310 is arranged on the first rotating seat 210, and the first clutch structure 410 is arranged on the base 100. The body of the first driving motor 310 is fixed to the first rotating seat 210. The first driving motor 310 can be separated from or engaged with the first clutch structure 410 on the base 100 through the power output part thereof, so as to correspondingly cancel or form the driving connection between the first driving motor 310 and the first rotating seat 210. In the engaged state, taking the base 100 as the static reference system, when the first driving motor 310 is operated, the power output part of the first driving motor 310 remains stationary, the body of the first driving motor 310 rotates relative to the power output part thereof, and further drives the first rotating seat 210 to rotate relative to the base 100.

[0064] The first clutch structure 410 adopts a clutch rod 411. The clutch rod 411 is arranged through the base 100 and is in sliding fit with the base 100. In the circumferential direction of the base 100, the clutch rod 411 is relatively fixed with the base 100, that is, the clutch rod 411 cannot rotate relative to the base 100. As an example, a through hole is arranged on the base 100. The clutch rod 411 passes through the through hole and can slide along the through hole relative to the base 100. The cross-sectional shape of the through hole and the clutch rod 411 is a non-circular shape, such as a triangle, a quadrilateral and the like, which are matched with each other. In this way, the clutch rod 411 can be relatively fixed with the base 100 in the circumferential direction and will not interfere with the sliding of the clutch rod 411 on the base 100.

[0065] The clutch rod 411 is located in the axial direction of the power output part of the first driving motor 310 and at one end of the power output part of the first driving motor 310.

[0066] The switching principle of the gimbal between the manual mode and the electric mode is as follows:

[0067] When the initial state of the gimbal is the electric mode, the clutch rod 411 is controlled to slide along the axial direction of the power output part of the first driving motor 310 away from the power output part of the first driving motor 310, so as to separate the clutch rod 411 from the power output part of the first driving motor 310. The driving connection between the first driving motor 310 and the first rotating seat 210 is cancelled, and the gimbal is switched to the manual mode.

[0068] When the initial state of the gimbal is the manual mode, the clutch rod 411 is controlled to slide along the axial direction of the power output part of the first driving motor 310 towards the power output part of the first driving motor 310, so as to engage the clutch rod 411 with the power output part of the first driving motor 310. The driving connection between the first driving motor 310 and the first rotating seat 210 is formed, and the gimbal is switched to the electric mode.

[0069] In addition to this embodiment, in some other embodiments, the first drive motor 310 is disposed on the base 100 and the first clutch structure 410 is disposed on the first rotating base 210. In the engaged state, with the base 100 as the stationary reference system, since the power output unit of the first drive motor 310 is connected to the first clutch structure 410 on the first rotating base 210, when the first drive motor 310 is running, the power output unit of the first drive motor 310 rotates, thereby driving the first rotating base 210 to rotate relative to the base 100.

[0070] The connection and matching structure between the clutch lever 411 and the power output portion of the first drive motor 310 may be:

[0071] In some embodiments, reference Figure 3 and Figure 4 As shown, one end of the clutch rod 411 facing the power output part of the first drive motor 310 is configured with a first slot C1 on one of the power output parts of the first drive motor 310, and the other end is configured with a first plug-in part B1 adapted to the first slot C1. The clutch rod 411 is plugged into the first slot C1 through the first plug-in part B1 to engage with the power output part of the first drive motor 310.

[0072] In this embodiment, the clutch rod 411 may be configured with a first slot C1 at one end facing the power output portion of the first drive motor 310, and a first plug-in portion B1 may be configured on the power output portion of the first drive motor 310; or, the clutch rod 411 may be configured with a first plug-in portion B1 at one end facing the power output portion of the first drive motor 310, and a first slot C1 may be configured on the power output portion of the first drive motor 310. Either of the above two configurations may be selected according to actual needs. The cross-sectional shapes of the first slot C1 and the first plug-in portion B1 are mutually compatible non-circular shapes, such as a triangle, a quadrilateral, etc., so that when the first plug-in portion B1 is inserted into the first slot C1, the power output portion of the first drive motor 310 and the clutch rod 411 are plugged together to form a fixed relationship in the circumferential direction, and the two cannot rotate relative to each other.

[0073] When the clutch rod 411 moves toward the power output part of the first drive motor 310 and the first plug-in part B1 is plugged into the first slot C1, the clutch rod 411 engages with the power output part of the first drive motor 310 and the gimbal is in electric mode; and when the clutch rod 411 moves away from the power output part of the first drive motor 310 and the first plug-in part B1 withdraws from the first slot C1, the clutch rod 411 separates from the power output part of the first drive motor 310 and the gimbal is in manual mode.

[0074] In some embodiments, reference Figure 3 and Figure 4As shown, a first magnetic component J1 is provided on the first plug-in portion B1, and a second magnetic component J2 is provided on the groove wall of the first slot C1. When the first plug-in portion B1 is plugged into the first slot C1, the first magnetic component J1 and the second magnetic component J2 are magnetically attracted to each other. One of the first magnetic component J1 and the second magnetic component J2 is a magnet, and the other can be a metal block or magnet that can be magnetically attracted. Through the magnetic attraction of the first magnetic component J1 and the second magnetic component J2, the first plug-in portion B1 can be stably plugged into the first slot C1, thereby achieving a stable connection between the clutch lever 411 and the power output portion of the first drive motor 310, thereby ensuring the normal operation of the gimbal in electric mode.

[0075] In some embodiments, reference Figures 2 to 4 As shown, a through hole K is formed on the base 100, and the platform further includes:

[0076] The support rod 500 is hollow and at least partially extends into the through hole K and is connected to the base 100;

[0077] The clutch rod 411 passes through the support rod 500 and is slidably engaged with the support rod 500 , so as to be slidably disposed on the base 100 .

[0078] The support rod 500 extends into the through hole K of the base 100 and is connected to the base 100 so as to be fixed on the base 100. Optionally, the support rod 500 is threadedly matched with the through hole K of the base 100 to achieve connection and fixation with the base 100. The clutch rod 411 passes through the support rod 500 and is coaxially arranged with the support rod 500. When the user manipulates the clutch rod 411 to switch the mode of the gimbal, the clutch rod 411 slides accordingly along the support rod 500. The support rod 500 can be used as a mounting structure for the gimbal. When the gimbal is installed on other structural bodies (such as a tripod socket), the support rod 500 passes through the corresponding structural body and cooperates with it to achieve the installation of the gimbal.

[0079] In some embodiments, reference Figures 1 to 3 As shown, a first handle 412 is provided on the end of the clutch lever 411 facing away from the output of the first drive motor 310. The first handle 412 can be integrally formed with the clutch lever 411 or detachably connected to the clutch lever 411. Removable connection methods include screw connections, snap connections, and other options, depending on actual needs. By pinching the first handle 412, the user can operate the clutch lever 411 to switch the gimbal mode, making it simple and convenient to use.

[0080] In some embodiments, reference Figure 1 and Figure 2As shown, the outer peripheral wall of the base 100 is provided with an annular groove H, and the first rotating seat 210 is provided with an anti-slip member F, which extends into the annular groove H and can move along the annular groove H as the first rotating seat 210 rotates. Among them, the first rotating seat 210 extends into the annular groove H of the base 100 through the anti-slip member F, which can limit the first rotating seat 210 from being separated from the base 100, ensuring the rotation setting of the first rotating seat 210 on the base 100. When the first rotating seat 210 rotates relative to the base 100, the anti-slip member F moves along the annular groove H accordingly, and will not interfere with the rotation of the first rotating seat 210. Optionally, a plurality of anti-slip members F are provided, and the plurality of anti-slip members F are arranged in sequence along the circumference of the first rotating seat 210 and extend into the annular groove H, which helps to enhance the anti-slip effect of the first rotating seat 210. The anti-slip member F can be a bolt, which has a simple structure and is easy to disassemble and assemble.

[0081] In some embodiments, reference Figures 1 to 3 、 Figure 5 As shown, the gimbal also includes:

[0082] The second rotating base 220 is rotatably disposed on the first rotating base 210 and has a rotation direction different from that of the first rotating base 210;

[0083] A second drive motor 320 and a second clutch structure 420, wherein the second drive motor 320 is disposed on one of the first rotating base 210 and the second rotating base 220, and the second clutch structure 420 is disposed on the other of the first rotating base 210 and the second rotating base 220 and is located opposite to the power output portion of the second drive motor 320;

[0084] Among them, the mounting seat is connected to the first rotating seat 210 through the second rotating seat 220; the second clutch structure 420 is used to separate from the power output part of the second drive motor 320 to cancel the drive connection between the second drive motor 320 and the second rotating seat 220, or to engage with the power output part of the second drive motor 320 to form a drive connection between the second drive motor 320 and the second rotating seat 220.

[0085] The second rotating base 220 is rotatably mounted on the first rotating base 210. That is, the second rotating base 220 can rotate relative to the base 100. The mounting base is mounted on the second rotating base 220 to connect with the first rotating base 210. When the second rotating base 220 is rotated, the second rotating base 220 drives the mounting base to rotate accordingly, thereby adjusting the shooting angle of the camera.

[0086] The second rotating base 220 rotates in a different direction than the first rotating base 210. For example, the first rotating base 210 can rotate horizontally, while the second rotating base 220 can rotate vertically. Accordingly, the azimuth angle of the camera can be adjusted by manipulating the rotation of the first rotating base 210, and the pitch angle can be adjusted by manipulating the rotation of the second rotating base 220.

[0087] It can be understood that the rotation of either the first rotating base 210 or the second rotating base 220 can drive the mounting base to rotate, thereby adjusting the angle of the photographic device mounted on the mounting base. The only difference is that the angles adjusted in the two different directions. In other words, the pan / tilt head of this embodiment can adjust the photographic angle in at least two directions.

[0088] The second drive motor 320 and the second clutch structure 420 are separately disposed on the first rotating base 210 and the second rotating base 220, with the power output portion of the second drive motor 320 positioned opposite the second clutch structure 420. The power output portion of the second drive motor 320 can be a rotor or output shaft of the second drive motor 320, configured to output driving power through rotation. Alternatively, the power output portion of the second drive motor 320 can be the rotor of the second drive motor 320.

[0089] As an example, the second drive motor 320 may be disposed on the first rotating base 210, and the second clutch structure 420 may be disposed on the second rotating base 220. Alternatively, in other examples, the second drive motor 320 may be disposed on the second rotating base 220, and the second clutch structure 420 may be disposed on the first rotating base 210.

[0090] In specific applications, the second clutch structure 420 can be manipulated to separate or engage with the power output part of the second drive motor 320. In the separated state, the drive connection between the second drive motor 320 and the second rotating seat 220 is cancelled. When the second drive motor 320 is running, the power output part is idling and cannot drive the second rotating seat 220 to rotate; in the engaged state, a drive connection is formed between the second drive motor 320 and the second rotating seat 220. When the second drive motor 320 is running, the power output part rotates, which correspondingly drives the second rotating seat 220 to rotate.

[0091] Among them, the so-called drive connection, that is, the connection between the second drive motor 320 and the second rotating seat 220 is a connection relationship that can realize drive. When the power output part of the second drive motor 320 rotates, the output driving power can be transmitted to the second rotating seat 220, and the second rotating seat 220 can be rotated.

[0092] The pan / tilt platform of the present invention can separate or engage the power output portion of the second drive motor 320 through the second clutch structure 420 , thereby canceling or forming a drive connection between the second drive motor 320 and the second rotating seat 220 .

[0093] Among them, when a driving connection is formed between the second drive motor 320 and the second rotating base 220, the gimbal is in electric mode, and the second drive motor 320 can output power to drive the second rotating base 220 to rotate relative to the first rotating base 210, thereby electrically adjusting the shooting angle; when the driving connection between the second drive motor 320 and the second rotating base 220 is cancelled, the gimbal is in manual mode, and the user can manually operate the second rotating base 220 to rotate relative to the first rotating base 210, thereby manually adjusting the shooting angle.

[0094] In this way, when the gimbal is powered off, the user can switch the gimbal from electric mode to manual mode through the second clutch structure 420 so as to manually operate the gimbal movement to adjust the shooting angle, which is labor-saving and easy to use.

[0095] That is, the pan / tilt platform of this embodiment can be switched between manual mode and electric mode in two angular directions.

[0096] In some embodiments, reference Figure 3 and Figure 5 As shown, the second driving motor 320 is disposed on the first rotating base 210 and the second clutch structure 420 is disposed on the second rotating base 220;

[0097] The second clutch structure 420 includes:

[0098] The clutch frame 421 is slidably disposed on the second rotating base 220 and is fixed relative to the second rotating base 220 in the circumferential direction. The clutch frame 421 can slide along the axial direction of the power output part of the second driving motor 320 to separate from or engage with the power output part of the first driving motor 310.

[0099] In this embodiment, a second drive motor 320 is disposed on the first rotating base 210 and a second clutch structure 420 is disposed on the second rotating base 220. The body of the second drive motor 320 is fixed to the first rotating base 210. The second drive motor 320 can be separated from or engaged with the second clutch structure 420 on the second rotating base 220 via its power output portion to correspondingly cancel or establish a drive connection with the second rotating base 220. In the engaged state, with the first rotating base 210 as a stationary reference system, since the power output portion of the second drive motor 320 is connected to the second clutch structure 420 on the second rotating base 220, when the second drive motor 320 is running, the power output portion of the second drive motor 320 rotates, thereby driving the second rotating base 220 to rotate relative to the first rotating base 210.

[0100] The second clutch structure 420 uses a clutch frame 421, which is in sliding engagement with the second rotating seat 220. The clutch frame 421 and the second rotating seat 220 remain relatively fixed in the circumferential direction of the second rotating seat 220, that is, the clutch frame 421 cannot rotate relative to the second rotating seat 220. As an example, the second rotating seat 220 is provided with a through slot, through which the clutch frame 421 passes and can slide relative to the second rotating seat 220 along the through slot. The cross-sectional shapes of the through slot and the clutch frame 421 are mutually compatible non-circular shapes, such as a triangle, a quadrilateral, etc. In this way, the clutch frame 421 and the second rotating seat 220 can remain relatively fixed in the circumferential direction without interfering with the sliding of the clutch frame 421 on the second rotating seat 220.

[0101] The clutch frame 421 is located in the axial direction of the power output portion of the second drive motor 320 and at one end of the power output portion of the second drive motor 320 .

[0102] The switching principle between manual mode and electric mode of the gimbal is as follows:

[0103] When the gimbal is initially in electric mode, the clutch 421 is operated to slide along the axial direction of the power output portion of the second drive motor 320 away from the power output portion of the second drive motor 320, thereby separating the clutch 421 from the power output portion of the second drive motor 320. This disconnects the drive connection between the second drive motor 320 and the second rotating base 220, thereby switching the gimbal to manual mode.

[0104] When the initial state of the gimbal is manual mode, the clutch frame 421 is manipulated to slide along the circumference of the power output part of the second drive motor 320 toward the power output part of the second drive motor 320, so that the clutch frame 421 is engaged with the power output part of the second drive motor 320, and a drive connection is formed between the second drive motor 320 and the second rotating seat 220, thereby switching the gimbal to electric mode.

[0105] In addition to this embodiment, in some other embodiments, the second drive motor 320 is disposed on the second rotating base 220 and the second clutch structure 420 is disposed on the first rotating base 210. In the engaged state, with the first rotating base 210 as the stationary reference system, since the power output portion of the second drive motor 320 is connected to the second clutch structure 420 on the first rotating base 210, when the second drive motor 320 is running, the power output portion of the second drive motor 320 remains stationary, and the body of the second drive motor 320 rotates relative to its power output portion, thereby driving the second rotating base 220 to rotate relative to the first rotating base 210.

[0106] The connection and matching structure between the clutch frame 421 and the power output part of the second drive motor 320 can be:

[0107] In some embodiments, reference Figure 3 and Figure 5 As shown, a second slot C2 is constructed on one side of the clutch frame 421 facing the power output part of the second drive motor 320 and the power output part of the second drive motor 320, and a second plug-in portion B2 adapted to the second slot C2 is constructed on the other side. The clutch frame 421 is plugged into the second slot C2 through the second plug-in portion B2 to engage with the power output part of the second drive motor 320.

[0108] In this embodiment, the second slot C2 can be constructed on one end of the clutch frame 421 facing the power output part of the second drive motor 320, and the second plug-in portion B2 can be constructed on the power output part of the second drive motor 320; or, the second plug-in portion B2 can be constructed on one end of the clutch frame 421 facing the power output part of the second drive motor 320, and the second slot C2 can be constructed on the power output part of the second drive motor 320. The above two settings can be selected according to actual needs. The cross-sectional shapes of the second slot C2 and the second plug-in portion B2 are mutually compatible non-circular shapes, such as triangles, quadrilaterals, etc., so that when the second plug-in portion B2 is inserted into the second slot C2, the power output part of the second drive motor 320 and the clutch frame 421 are plugged together to form a fixed relationship in the circumferential direction, and the two cannot rotate relative to each other.

[0109] When the clutch frame 421 moves toward the power output part of the second drive motor 320 and the second plug-in part B2 is plugged into the second slot C2, the clutch frame 421 is engaged with the power output part of the second drive motor 320, and the gimbal is in electric mode; and when the clutch frame 421 moves away from the power output part of the second drive motor 320 and the second plug-in part B2 is withdrawn from the second slot C2, the clutch frame 421 is separated from the power output part of the second drive motor 320, and the gimbal is in manual mode.

[0110] In some embodiments, reference Figure 3 and Figure 5 As shown, the second connector B2 is provided with a third magnetic component J3, and the groove wall of the second slot C2 is provided with a fourth magnetic component J4. When the second connector B2 is plugged into the second slot C2, the third magnetic component J3 and the fourth magnetic component J4 are magnetically attracted to each other. One of the third magnetic component J3 and the fourth magnetic component J4 is a magnet, and the other can be a metal block or magnet that can be magnetically attracted. Through the magnetic attraction of the third magnetic component J3 and the fourth magnetic component J4, the second connector B2 can be stably plugged into the second slot C2, thereby achieving a stable connection between the clutch frame 421 and the power output of the second drive motor 320, ensuring the normal operation of the gimbal in electric mode.

[0111] In some embodiments, reference Figure 1 and Figure 5 As shown, the second rotating base 220 includes a support portion 221 and two connecting portions 222. The two connecting portions 222 are disposed oppositely on either side of the support portion 221. A mounting seat is disposed on the support portion 221. The two connecting portions 222 are rotatably connected to opposite sides of the first rotating base 210, respectively. The clutch frame 421 is disposed on one of the two connecting portions 222. In this embodiment, the second rotating base 220 is a gantry-style structure, comprising a support portion 221 and two connecting portions 222. The second rotating base 220 is rotatably connected to opposite sides of the first rotating base 210 via the two connecting portions 222. This compact structure allows for a stable rotational fit with the first rotating base 210, thereby enabling smooth rotation on the first rotating base 210. Furthermore, the second rotating base 220 is provided with a mounting seat via the support portion 221, providing stable support for the mounting seat and the photographic equipment thereon. The clutch frame 421 is provided on one of the two connecting parts 222. When the clutch frame 421 is engaged with the power output part of the second drive motor 320, a driving connection is formed between the second drive motor 320 and the corresponding connecting part 222 on which the clutch frame 421 is provided. The second drive motor 320 can drive the connecting part 222 to rotate, thereby driving the second rotating base 220 to rotate as a whole.

[0112] In some embodiments, reference Figures 1 to 3 As shown, a second handle 422 is provided on the side of the clutch frame 421 facing away from the second drive motor 320. The second handle 422 can be integrally formed with the clutch frame 421 or detachably connected to the clutch frame 421. Removable connection methods include screw connections, snap connections, and other options, depending on actual needs. By pinching the second handle 422, the user can operate the clutch frame 421 to switch the gimbal mode, making it easy to use and convenient to operate.

[0113] In some embodiments, the gimbal further includes: a hand crank connected to the second rotating seat 220, and the hand crank is used for manual operation to drive the second rotating seat 220 and / or the first rotating seat 210 to rotate. The hand crank and the second rotating seat 220 may be detachably connected, and the connection structure of the detachable connection may be a clamp structure, etc., so as to facilitate disassembly and storage. In other embodiments, the hand crank may be a telescopic rod, and the user may adjust the length of the hand crank for retraction and storage. When the gimbal is switched to manual mode, the user can operate the second rotating seat 220 and / or the first rotating seat 210 to rotate by holding the hand crank to adjust the shooting angle of the photographic equipment accordingly. The operation is simple, easy and labor-saving.

[0114] The above description is only part or preferred embodiments of the present invention. Neither the text nor the drawings can limit the scope of protection of the present invention. All equivalent structural transformations made by using the contents of the present invention specification and drawings under the overall concept of the present invention, or direct / indirect application in other related technical fields are included in the scope of protection of the present invention.

Claims

1. A pan / tilt head, characterized in that: include: base; a first rotating seat rotatably disposed on the base, the first rotating seat being connected to a mounting seat for mounting photographic equipment; a first drive motor and a first clutch structure, wherein the first drive motor is disposed on one of the base and the first rotating base, and the first clutch structure is disposed on the other of the base and the first rotating base and is opposite to a power output portion of the first drive motor; Wherein, the first clutch structure is used to separate from the power output part of the first drive motor to cancel the drive connection between the first drive motor and the first rotating seat, or to engage with the power output part of the first drive motor to form a drive connection between the first drive motor and the first rotating seat.

2. The pan / tilt head according to claim 1, wherein: The first driving motor is disposed on the first rotating seat and the first clutch structure is disposed on the base; The first clutch structure includes: A clutch rod is slidably provided on the base and is fixed relative to the base in the circumferential direction. The clutch rod can slide along the axial direction of the power output part of the first drive motor to be separated from or engaged with the power output part of the first drive motor.

3. The pan / tilt head according to claim 2, wherein: A first slot is constructed on one end of the clutch lever facing the power output part of the first drive motor and one of the power output parts of the first drive motor, and a first plug-in portion adapted to the first slot is constructed on the other end. The clutch lever is plugged into the first slot through the first plug-in portion to engage with the power output part of the first drive motor.

4. The pan / tilt head according to claim 3, wherein: A first magnetic member is provided on the first plug-in portion, and a second magnetic member is provided on the slot wall of the first slot. When the first plug-in portion is plugged into the first slot, the first magnetic member and the second magnetic member are magnetically attracted to each other.

5. The pan / tilt head according to claim 2, wherein: The base is provided with a through hole, and the platform further comprises: a support rod, which is hollow and at least partially extends into the through hole and is connected to the base; Wherein, the clutch rod passes through the support rod and is slidably matched with the support rod so as to be slidably arranged on the base.

6. The pan / tilt head according to claim 2, wherein: A first handle is provided on one end of the clutch lever facing away from the output portion of the first drive motor.

7. The pan / tilt head according to any one of claims 1 to 6, characterized in that: An annular groove is provided on the outer peripheral wall of the base, and an anti-slip component is provided on the first rotating seat. The anti-slip component extends into the annular groove and can move along the annular groove as the first rotating seat rotates.

8. The pan / tilt head according to any one of claims 1 to 6, characterized in that: The pan-tilt platform further comprises: a second rotating seat rotatably disposed on the first rotating seat and having a rotation direction different from that of the first rotating seat; a second drive motor and a second clutch structure, wherein the second drive motor is disposed on one of the first rotating seat and the second rotating seat, and the second clutch structure is disposed on the other of the first rotating seat and the second rotating seat and is opposite to the power output portion of the second drive motor; In which, the mounting seat is connected to the first rotating seat through the second rotating seat; the second clutch structure is used to separate from the power output part of the second drive motor to cancel the drive connection between the second drive motor and the second rotating seat, or to engage with the power output part of the second drive motor to form a drive connection between the second drive motor and the second rotating seat.

9. The pan / tilt head according to claim 8, characterized in that: The second driving motor is disposed on the first rotating seat and the second clutch structure is disposed on the second rotating seat; The second clutch structure includes: The clutch frame is slidably disposed on the second rotating seat and is fixed relative to the second rotating seat in the circumferential direction. The clutch frame can slide along the axial direction of the power output part of the second drive motor to separate from or engage with the power output part of the first drive motor.

10. The pan / tilt head according to claim 9, wherein: A second slot is constructed on one of the side of the clutch frame facing the power output part of the second drive motor and the power output part of the second drive motor, and a second plug-in portion adapted to the second slot is constructed on the other side. The clutch frame is plugged into the second slot through the second plug-in portion to engage with the power output part of the second drive motor.

11. The pan / tilt head according to claim 10, wherein: A third magnetic element is provided on the second plug-in portion, and a fourth magnetic element is provided on the slot wall of the second slot. When the second plug-in portion is plugged into the second slot, the third magnetic element and the fourth magnetic element are magnetically attracted to each other.

12. The pan / tilt head according to claim 9, wherein: The second rotating seat includes a supporting portion and two connecting portions, the two connecting portions are relatively arranged on both sides of the supporting portion, the mounting seat is arranged on the supporting portion, the two connecting portions are respectively rotatably connected to the opposite sides of the first rotating seat, and the clutch is mounted on one of the two connecting portions.

13. The pan / tilt head according to claim 9, wherein: A second handle is provided on a side of the clutch frame facing away from the second drive motor.

14. The pan / tilt head according to claim 8, wherein: Also includes: A hand crank is connected to the second rotating seat, and the hand crank is used for manual operation to drive the second rotating seat and / or the first rotating seat to rotate.

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