Protective shell and shooting system

Abstract

The utility model is suitable for the technical field of electronic equipment, and provides a protective shell and a shooting system. The protective shell comprises a shell body and a movable part, a containing space is formed in the shell body, the containing space is configured to contain the shooting equipment, and the shooting equipment is movably connected with the shell body through the movable part. When the shooting equipment is connected to the shell, the shooting equipment has a storage state and a use state with different included angles relative to the shell, the storage state is a state that the shooting equipment is stored in the shell, and the use state is a state that at least part of a lens of the shooting equipment extends out of the shell. The protective shell not only can meet the storage requirement of the shooting equipment, but also can meet the shooting requirement of the shooting equipment, the functions are richer, when the shooting equipment is switched between the storage state and the use state, the shooting equipment does not need to be disassembled and assembled on the protective shell, and operation is convenient.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model belongs to the technical field of electronic equipment, and in particular relates to a protective shell and a shooting system. Background Art

[0002] In the related art, a protective case is provided to protect photographic equipment, providing storage space for the equipment. When the photographic equipment is not in use, it can be installed in the protective case to store the equipment. When the photographic equipment is used for shooting, it is necessary to separate the photographic equipment from the protective case and remove the photographic equipment from the protective case before use. This arrangement is not user-friendly, and the protective case only has a storage function, which is relatively simple and cannot meet the user's diverse shooting needs for different scenarios. Utility Model Content

[0003] In view of this, the present invention provides a protective case and a shooting system to solve the technical problem of how to increase the functions of the protective case to meet the shooting needs of users.

[0004] To solve the above problems, the technical solution provided by the embodiment of the present utility model is implemented as follows:

[0005] An embodiment of the present utility model provides a protective case, comprising: a shell having an accommodating space formed therein, the accommodating space being used to accommodate a photographing device; a movable portion, the photographing device being movably connected to the shell through the movable portion; when the photographing device is connected to the shell, the photographing device has a storage state and a use state with different angles relative to the shell; wherein, the storage state is a state in which the photographing device is stored in the shell, and the use state is a state in which at least part of the lens of the photographing device extends outside the shell.

[0006] In some embodiments, the movable portion includes: a connecting block, which is rotatably connected or slidably connected to the shell, and the shooting device is detachably connected to the connecting block.

[0007] In some embodiments, the protective shell further includes: a limiting portion, disposed on the shell, and the limiting portion is used to limit the movement of the photographing device relative to the shell when the photographing device is in the storage state or the use state.

[0008] In some embodiments, the limiting portion is movably connected to the shell to switch between a first position and a second position; wherein, when the limiting portion is in the first position, it is connected to the connecting block and blocks the movement of the connecting block; when the limiting portion is in the second position, it is separated from the connecting block to release the movement restriction of the connecting block.

[0009] In some embodiments, the shell includes a large diameter portion and a small diameter portion in the height direction, and the large diameter portion and the small diameter portion together form the accommodating space. In the height direction perpendicular to the shell, the cross-sectional size of the small diameter portion is smaller than the cross-sectional size of the large diameter portion.

[0010] In some embodiments, the protective shell further includes: a plurality of legs, movably connected to the shell and switchable between a hidden state and an expanded state; in the hidden state, the legs are stored inside the shell or outside the shell; in the expanded state, the legs are expanded relative to the shell and at least support the shell.

[0011] In some embodiments, in the hidden state, at least some of the legs are parallel and spaced apart.

[0012] In some embodiments, each of the legs is rotatably connected to the shell, at least a portion of each of the legs is provided with a first connecting member, and a second connecting member is provided on the shell; wherein, at least one of the first connecting member and the second connecting member is configured as a magnetic member, and is magnetically connected to the other of the first connecting member and the second connecting member in the hidden state.

[0013] In some embodiments, when the protective shell is in the storage state, the protective shell is configured to store the photographing device; and / or, when the protective shell is in the use state, the protective shell is configured as a handle for holding the photographing device; and / or, when the protective shell is in the use state and the legs are unfolded, the protective shell is configured to support the photographing device.

[0014] In a second aspect, an embodiment of the present invention provides a shooting system, which includes the protective shell described in the first aspect, and further includes a shooting device, wherein the shooting device has a storage state and a use state with different angles relative to the protective shell.

[0015] A protective case provided in an embodiment of the present application includes a shell and a movable portion. A storage space is formed inside the shell, and the storage space is configured to accommodate a photographing device. The photographing device is movably connected to the shell through the movable portion. When the photographing device is connected to the shell, the photographing device has a storage state and a use state with different angles relative to the shell. The storage state is a state in which the photographing device is stored in the shell, and the use state is a state in which at least part of the lens of the photographing device extends outside the shell. The protective case can not only meet the storage needs of the photographing device, but also meet the shooting needs of the photographing device. The protective case has more functions and is convenient for meeting the diverse needs of users. Moreover, when the photographing device switches between the storage state and the use state, there is no need to disassemble and assemble the photographing device on the protective case, which is convenient to operate and easy to use. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0016] Figure 1 A front view of a first structure of a shooting system provided by an embodiment of the present application, wherein the shooting device is in use;

[0017] Figure 2 A second structural diagram of the shooting system provided in an embodiment of the present application;

[0018] Figure 3 A third structural diagram of the shooting system provided in an embodiment of the present application;

[0019] Figure 4a for Figure 1 The protective shell in Figure 2 A cross-sectional view taken along the AA direction, wherein the limiting portion is in the first position and the movable portion can place the photographing device in a retracted state;

[0020] Figure 4b for Figure 1 The protective shell in Figure 2 A cross-sectional view taken along the AA direction, wherein the limiting portion is in the second position;

[0021] Figure 4c for Figure 1 The protective shell in Figure 2 A cross-sectional view taken along the AA direction, wherein the limiting portion is in the first position and the movable portion enables the photographing device to be in use;

[0022] Figure 5 A fourth structural diagram of the shooting system provided in an embodiment of the present application;

[0023] Figure 6a This is a fifth structural diagram of the shooting system provided in an embodiment of the present application, wherein each leg is in a hidden state;

[0024] Figure 6b This is a fifth structural diagram of the shooting system provided in an embodiment of the present application, wherein each leg is in an extended state;

[0025] Figure 7a This is a sixth structural diagram of the shooting system provided in an embodiment of the present application, wherein each leg is in a hidden state;

[0026] Figure 7b This is a sixth structural diagram of the shooting system provided in an embodiment of the present application, wherein each leg is in an extended state;

[0027] Figure 8 This is a seventh structural diagram of the shooting system provided in an embodiment of the present application;

[0028] Figure 9This is an eighth structural diagram of the shooting system provided in an embodiment of the present application, in which the shooting device is omitted and the protective shell is shown as an exploded diagram.

[0029] Description of reference numerals:

[0030] 10. Shooting equipment; 101. Lens; 20. Protective shell; 1. Shell; 11. Accommodating space; 12. Large diameter portion; 13. Small diameter portion; 14a. First surface; 14b. Second surface; 14c. Third surface; 14d. Fourth surface; 141. Second connecting member; 15a. First opening; 15b. Second opening; 16c. Third opening; 18a. First slide groove; 18b. Second slide groove; 2. Movable portion; 21. Connecting block; 22. Rotating shaft; 3. Limiting portion; 31. Clamping portion; 4. Door body; 5. Support legs; 5a. First support leg; 5b. Second support leg; 5c. Third support leg; 5d. Fourth support leg; 5e. Fifth support leg; 51. Cam structure; 52. Self-locking groove; 53. First connecting member; 6a. First damping member; 6b. Second damping member. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0031] In order to make the purpose, technical solutions and advantages of the present invention more clearly understood, the present invention is further described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments. It should be understood that the specific embodiments described herein are only used to explain the present invention and are not intended to limit the present invention.

[0032] The various specific technical features described in the specific embodiments may be combined in any suitable manner, unless they are inconsistent. For example, different embodiments and technical solutions may be formed by combining different specific technical features. To avoid unnecessary repetition, the various possible combinations of the specific technical features in this utility model will not be described separately.

[0033] In the following description, the terms "first, second, etc." are used solely to distinguish different objects and do not imply any similarities or connections between the objects. It should be understood that the directions "above," "below," "outside," and "inside" refer to directions during normal use. The directions "left" and "right" refer to the left-right directions shown in the corresponding schematic diagrams, which may or may not be the left-right directions during normal use.

[0034] It should be noted that the terms "comprises," "includes," or any other variations thereof are intended to encompass non-exclusive inclusion, such that a process, method, article, or apparatus comprising a list of elements includes not only those elements but also other elements not explicitly listed, or elements inherent to such process, method, article, or apparatus. In the absence of further limitations, an element defined by the phrase "comprising a ..." does not preclude the presence of additional identical elements in the process, method, article, or apparatus comprising that element. "A plurality" means greater than or equal to two.

[0035] In a first aspect, the embodiment of the present application provides a protective shell 20, such as Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, the protective case 20 includes a housing 1, a movable portion 2, and a limiting portion 3. The housing 1 has an accommodating space 11 formed therein for accommodating the photographing device 10. The protective case 20 and the photographing device 10 may constitute a photographing system in the second aspect below.

[0036] It should be noted that the outline of the housing 1 defines the shape and size of the accommodating space 11. In other words, the height of the accommodating space 11 (e.g. Figure 2 The length in the z direction shown in FIG. 1 does not exceed the height of the housing 1, and the width of the accommodating space 11 (as shown in FIG. Figure 2 The length in the xy plane shown in FIG. 1 does not exceed the width of the housing 1; when the camera 10 is accommodated in the accommodating space 11, the height of the camera 10 (as shown in FIG. Figure 2 The length in the z direction shown in FIG. 1 does not exceed the maximum height of the housing 1, and the width of the shooting device 10 (as shown in FIG. Figure 2 The length in the y direction shown in FIG. 1 does not exceed the maximum width of the housing 1, and the length of the shooting device 10 (as shown in FIG. Figure 2 The x-direction length shown does not exceed the maximum length of the housing 1. The camera 10 is covered by the housing 1, and at least part of the outline of the camera 10 cannot be observed with the naked eye from the outside of the housing 1.

[0037] like Figure 2 and Figure 3As shown, the shooting device 10 is movably connected to the shell 1 through the movable part 2. When the shooting device 10 is connected to the shell 1, the shooting device 10 has a storage state and a use state with different angles relative to the shell 1. Specifically, in the storage state, the shooting device 10 is stored in the storage space 11, and the shell 1 protects the shooting device 10, reducing the possibility of accidental damage to the shooting device 10 such as falling and wear. In the use state, at least part of the lens 101 of the shooting device 10 extends out of the storage space 11. Specifically, at least the field of view of the lens 101 that can record the picture extends out of the shell 1, so that the field of view of the lens 101 can be used to perform shooting tasks. The "storage state" can be understood as the state in which the shooting device 10 is stored in the shell 1, and the "use state" can be understood as the state in which at least part of the lens 101 of the shooting device 10 extends out of the shell 1. It can be understood that since the photographing device 10 is hidden in the accommodating space 11 in the stored state, the height of the shell 1 is greater than or equal to the height of the photographing device 10, and the height dimension of the shell 1 is relatively long, then in the use state, the user can support the photographing device 10 by holding the shell 1 to shoot, so as to increase the field of view that the photographing device 10 can shoot. Therefore, the shell 1 can be simply understood as a "handle" that can support the photographing device 10 in the use state, and the shell 1 provides a position for the user to hold. And because the photographing device 10 is movably connected to the shell 1 through the movable part 2, there is no need to separate the photographing device 10 and the protective shell 20 when using the photographing device 10 for shooting tasks, which improves shooting efficiency and simplifies user operations.

[0038] It should be explained that the angle between the camera 10 and the housing 1 represents the angle between the two target vectors when the connection position (movable part 2) of the camera 10 and the housing 1 is taken as the coordinate origin and the camera 10 and the housing 1 are regarded as the target vector. Among them, the direction pointing to the free end of the camera 10 (lens 101 end) with the coordinate origin as the starting point represents the first target vector, such as Figure 1-Figure 3 The direction pointing to the free end of the shell 1 (the bottom end in the three-dimensional coordinate system) with the coordinate origin as the starting point represents the second target direction, such as Figure 1-Figure 3 The angle between N2 and N1 represents the angle between the shooting device 10 and the housing 1. Figure 1 The angle between the shooting device 10 and the housing 1 is 180 degrees. Figure 2 The angle between the shooting device 10 and the housing 1 is 0 degrees. Figure 3 The included angle is 180 degrees.

[0039] Specifically, the phase difference of the angle of the shooting device 10 relative to the shell 1 between the storage state and the use state can be any value greater than 0 degree and less than or equal to 360 degrees. For example, the specific value of the phase difference is 30 degrees, 60 degrees, 90 degrees, 120 degrees, 150 degrees, 180 degrees, 210 degrees, 240 degrees, 270 degrees or 360 degrees, or any other value within the above range. Taking the phase difference of 180 degrees as an example, the shooting device 10 can be a moving part that moves within the range of 0-180 degrees relative to the shell 1, or the shell 1 can be a moving part that moves within the range of 0-180 degrees relative to the shooting device 10. For example, in Figure 1-Figure 3 In the embodiment, the camera 10 acts as a moving component and moves relative to the housing 1. It should be noted that regardless of whether the camera 10 moves relative to the housing 1 or the housing 1 moves relative to the camera 10, and regardless of the range within which the angle between the camera 10 and the housing 1 changes, as long as the angle between the camera 10 and the housing 1 is different in the stored state and in the used state, it is sufficient.

[0040] A protective case 20 provided in an embodiment of the present application comprises a housing 1 and a movable portion 2. The housing 1 defines a storage space 11 for accommodating a camera 10, which is movably connected to the housing 1 via the movable portion 2. When the camera 10 is connected to the housing 1, the camera 10 can be positioned in a storage state and in a use state at different angles relative to the housing 1. The storage state is when the camera 10 is stored within the housing 1, and the use state is when at least the lens 101 of the camera 10 is extended outside the housing 1. The protective case 20 not only meets the storage needs of the camera 10 but also meets the needs of capturing images with the camera 10. The protective case 20 can serve as a filming medium, offering a wider range of functions to meet the diverse needs of users. Switching between the storage and use states eliminates the need to remove the camera 10 from the protective case 20, making it convenient and user-friendly. Furthermore, removing and removing the camera 10 from the protective case 20 is simplified, allowing for more efficient and timely capture of images with the camera 10.

[0041] In some embodiments, as Figure 2 and Figure 5 As shown, the movable part 2 includes a connecting block 21, which is connected to the housing 1 in a rotating or sliding manner, and the shooting device 10 is connected to the connecting block 21. The connecting block 21 forms the coordinate origin of the first target vector and the second target vector. Figure 2In some embodiments, the connecting block 21 is rotatably connected to the shell 1, and the connecting block 21 is rotated to different angles to rotate the shooting device 10 relative to the shell 1. The shooting device 10 is detachably connected to the connecting block 21. Specifically, the shooting device 10 can be detachably connected to the connecting block 21 through a threaded connector, a buckle, a magnetic element, or the like. The shooting device 10 and the shell 1 can be separated for maintenance and repair. In some possible embodiments, one protective shell 20 can be provided with multiple shooting devices 10 with different functions. For example, one protective shell 20 is provided with a panoramic camera and a gimbal camera, both of which can be installed on the protective shell 20, and different cameras are installed on the shell 1 to meet different shooting needs of users.

[0042] In some embodiments, as shown in Figure 1 and Figure 4a-4c , the limiting part 3 is arranged on the shell 1, and the limiting part 3 is configured to limit the movement of the shooting device 10 relative to the shell 1 in the storage state or the use state, so that the shooting device 10 can maintain the positional stability relative to the shell 1 in the storage state and the use state, and reduce the possibility of loosening and shaking between the shooting device 10 and the protective shell 20. Specifically, the shooting device 10 remains fixed in position in the storage state and is stably stored in the accommodation space 11, reducing the possibility that at least part of the shooting device 10 extends out of the shell 1 and is scratched or bumped. The shooting device 10 remains fixed in position in the use state, so that at least the lens 101 of the shooting device 10 stably extends out of the shell 1 and reliably captures images. The arrangement of the limiting part 3 improves the stability of the relative position between the shooting device 10 and the protective shell 20 in the storage state and the use state, thereby improving the service life and use reliability of the shooting device 10 and enhancing the user experience.

[0043] In some embodiments, as shown in Figure 1 and Figure 4a-4c , the limiting part 3 is movably connected to the shell 1 to switch between the first position and the second position. Specifically, the limiting part 3 can swing or rotate relative to the shell 1, or can slide relative to the shell 1, as long as the limiting part 3 can switch between the first position and the second position. When the limiting part 3 is in the first position, it is connected to the connecting block 21 and blocks the movement of the connecting block 21, so that the shooting device 10 connected to the connecting block 21 remains in the storage state or the use state. When the limiting part 3 is in the second position, it is separated from the connecting block 21 to release the movement limitation of the connecting block 21, so that the shooting device 10 connected to the connecting block 21 switches between the storage state and the use state. It can be understood that Figure 1 , Figure 4a and Figure 4cThe limiting part 3 in the first position and the connecting block 21 remain stationary, so that the shooting device 10 connected to the connecting block 21 is relatively stable and remains unchanged in position. Figure 4b The limiting part 3 in the second position and the connecting block 21 can move relative to the shell 1, so that the shooting device 10 switches from the storage state to the use state or from the use state to the storage state. The limiting part 3 has two positions, which block and avoid the movement of the connecting block 21, respectively. The user can intuitively determine whether the connecting block 21 can move through the position of the limiting part 3. The limiting part 3 as a physical feedback simplifies the operation difficulty of the user and is convenient for the user to use.

[0044] In some embodiments, as shown in Figure 1 and Figure 4a-4c , the limiting part 3 is provided with a clamping part 31. The limiting part 3 is slidingly connected with the shell 1 to switch between the first position and the second position. The movable part 2 further includes a rotating shaft 22 connected with the connecting block 21. The rotating shaft 22 is hinged to the shell 1, that is, the rotating shaft 22 is rotatably connected with the shell 1. The rotating shaft 22 drives the connecting block 21 to rotate, so that the shooting device 10 connected to the connecting block 21 rotates. When the limiting part 3 is in the first position, the clamping part 31 abuts against the rotating shaft 22 (see Figure 4a and Figure 4c ), and the rotating shaft 22 remains stationary and cannot rotate relative to the shell 1, so that the shooting device 10 remains stationary; when the limiting part 3 is in the second position, the clamping part 31 is separated from the rotating shaft 22 (see Figure 4b ), and the rotating shaft 22 can drive the connecting block 21 to rotate, thereby driving the shooting device 10 to rotate. The sliding connection of the limiting part 3 with the shell 1 makes the position of the limiting part 3 more intuitive, and it is easier to arrange a structure (such as a sliding groove) capable of limiting the movement of the limiting part 3, thereby simplifying the arrangement difficulty of the limiting part 3 and reducing the assembly difficulty of the protective case 20.

[0045] In some embodiments, as shown in Figure 2 , the protective case 20 further includes a door body 4. The door body 4 is movably connected with the shell 1. The door body 4 forms an openable opening to open or close the accommodation space 11. The opening is provided for the shooting device 10 to pass through. When the door body 4 closes the opening, the accommodation space 11 is in a closed state, and the shooting device 10 accommodated in the accommodation space 11 is separated from the external environment, thereby better protecting the shooting device 10 and reducing the possibility of damage to the shooting device 10. At the same time, after the door body 4 closes the opening, the shooting device 10 cannot pass through the opening to the outside of the accommodation space 11, so that the shooting device 10 is relatively stably accommodated in the accommodation space 11, thereby further improving the position stability of the shooting device 10 relative to the shell 1 in the storage state. In addition, in the circumferential height direction, after the door body 4 closes the opening, the door body 4 and the shell 1 together form an annular contour, thereby increasing the area available for the user to hold and improving the comfort of the user holding the protective case 20.

[0046] In some embodiments, as Figure 2 As shown, door body 4 is configured as a flexible body. A flexible body is an object that can return to its original state after the external force is removed. It is understood that a flexible body has a certain degree of elasticity and softness. The softness of the flexible body can improve the user's grip comfort; the elasticity of the flexible body can provide a cushion for the camera 10, reducing the impact of vibration or falling on the camera 10, and improving the protective effect of the protective case 20 on the camera 10.

[0047] In some embodiments, as Figure 1 As shown, the housing 1 includes a large diameter portion 12 and a small diameter portion 13 in the height direction, and the large diameter portion 12 and the small diameter portion 13 together form a receiving space 11 (refer to Figure 2 ). In the height direction perpendicular to the housing 1, the cross-sectional dimensions of the small-diameter portion 13 are smaller than those of the large-diameter portion 12. This can be simply understood as the outer diameter of the small-diameter portion 13 being smaller than the outer diameter of the large-diameter portion 12. Either the large-diameter portion 12 or the small-diameter portion 13 can be configured for the user to grasp. Regardless of which of the large-diameter and small-diameter portions 12 and 13 is grasped by the user, the different sizes of the large-diameter and small-diameter portions 12 and 13 provide intuitive physical feedback to the user, making it easier for the user to quickly determine where to apply force, thereby reducing the difficulty of the user in grasping the protective case 20.

[0048] In some embodiments, as Figure 2 As shown, when the camera 10 is in the stored state, the lens 101 of the camera 10 is accommodated in the large-diameter portion 12. The large-diameter portion 12, which has a larger outer diameter, forms a larger space inside. When the camera 10 moves relative to the housing 1, or when the housing 1 moves relative to the camera 10, the large-diameter portion 12 avoids the lens 101, thereby reducing the possibility of scratches or collisions between the housing 1 and the lens 101, which may cause wear to the lens 101, and can better protect the lens 101.

[0049] In some embodiments, as Figure 1 As shown, when the photographing device 10 is in use, the small diameter portion 13 is configured for the user to hold, and the large diameter portion 12 is connected to the small diameter portion 13 on one side in the height direction of the housing 1 (for example, Figure 1The upper end of the large-diameter portion 12) is configured to block or abut the user's hand. The small-diameter portion 13, with its smaller outer diameter, provides a position for the user to grip. In the vertical height direction, the force generated by gripping the small-diameter portion 13 is smaller, making the gripping force more concentrated and the resultant force larger, making it easier for the user to grip the housing 1 more securely and more comfortably. The large-diameter portion 12, with its larger outer diameter, provides a limit to confine the user's hand to the height range of the small-diameter portion 13, reducing the possibility of the small-diameter portion 13 falling out of the user's hand due to hand slippage, further improving the reliability of the user's grip on the housing 1.

[0050] In some possible embodiments, such as Figure 2 As shown, the large-diameter portion 12 can be composed of two roughly hemispherical hemispheres. The openings of the two hemispheres are positioned opposite each other in a direction perpendicular to the height of the housing 1, meaning that the large-diameter portion 12 has a curved surface that bulges outward relative to the small-diameter portion 13. It should be noted that the diameters from the center of the hemispheres to the edges at various locations along their contours may differ from one another. In other words, the hemispheres are not required to be absolutely hemispherical, and contour irregularities due to manufacturing errors are permitted. The shape of the large-diameter portion 12 is roughly similar to that of the lens 101. At every point along the contour of the lens 101, the large-diameter portion 12 maintains a roughly equal distance from the lens 101, thereby better protecting the lens 101.

[0051] In some embodiments, as Figure 1 As shown, a flexible body is provided at the edge of the small-diameter portion 13. An edge represents the intersection of two planes on an object. Therefore, an edge is located at a corner formed by the intersection of two planes. The area available for user contact at an edge is small, and the reaction force experienced by the user when gripping the edge is concentrated, which can easily cause discomfort. Providing a flexible body at the edge of the small-diameter portion 13 utilizes its softness to provide a comfortable grip for the user. Furthermore, the flexible body's elasticity can be used to cushion vibrations or impacts, thereby better protecting the camera 10.

[0052] In some embodiments, as Figure 1-Figure 3 As shown, the movable portion 2 is rotatably connected to the housing 1. The housing 1 has a first surface 14a in the height direction, and a second surface 14b and a third surface 14c, both connected to the first surface 14a and arranged opposite to each other. It can be understood that the second surface 14b and the third surface 14c are spaced apart and roughly parallel in the xy plane. The camera 10 is arranged between the second surface 14b and the third surface 14c in the storage state. The first surface 14a forms an end surface of the housing 1 in the height direction, and the second surface 14b and the third surface 14c form two side surfaces of the housing 1. The movable portion 2 is rotatably connected to the housing 1. The movable portion 2 can drive the camera 10 to rotate relative to the housing 1, so that the camera 10 moves relative to the housing 1 to the storage state or the use state.

[0053] like Figure 2 As shown, the first surface 14a begins to have a first opening 15a, and the second surface 14b is provided with a second opening 15b. The photographing device 10 is exposed to or retracted into the accommodation space 11 through the first opening 15a and the second opening 15b. It is understood that, in addition to the position where the second surface 14b is located, the first surface 14a can be provided with edges at three other positions. When the first surface 14a is perpendicular to the height direction, the photographing device 10 can rotate within a range of 0-180 degrees. Specifically, the first opening 15a can at least avoid the rotation of the movable part 2 in the height direction; the second opening 15b can avoid the rotation of the movable part 2 in the width direction ( Figure 2 In this way, in the width direction of the housing 1 ( Figure 2 The user can only rotate toward the side where the second opening 15b is located, that is, the camera 10 can only rotate on one side relative to the housing 1. The housing 1 is fixed in position for the camera 10 to rotate, and the physical feedback provided is more intuitive, which helps the user to intuitively judge the rotation direction of the camera 10. Figure 2 The shell 1 has a smaller number of openings, and the shell 1 can cover a larger area of ​​the shooting device 10, thereby better accommodating and protecting the shooting device 10.

[0054] like Figure 3 As shown, a first opening 15a is provided on the first surface 14a, a second opening 15b is provided on the second surface 14b, and a third opening 16c is provided on the third surface 14c. The photographing device 10 is exposed or retracted into the accommodating space 11 via the first opening 15a, the second opening 15b and the third opening 16c. It can be understood that, in addition to the positions where the second surface 14b and the third surface 14c are located, the first surface 14a can be provided with edges at two other positions. When the first surface 14a is perpendicular to the height direction, the photographing device 10 can rotate within a range greater than 0 degrees and less than or equal to 360 degrees. Specifically, the first opening 15a can at least avoid the rotation of the movable part 2 in the height direction; the second opening 15b and the third opening 16c can avoid the rotation of the movable part 2 in the width direction ( Figure 2 In this way, in the width direction of the housing 1 ( Figure 2The user can rotate towards the side where the second opening 15b is located or rotate towards the side where the third opening 16c is located, that is, the photographing device 10 can rotate on both sides. The photographing device 10 can rotate out of the accommodation space 11 via any one of the second opening 15b and the third opening 16c and be re-stored in the accommodation space 11 along the original path, for example, the photographing device 10 can rotate out of the shell 1 via the second opening 15b and be re-stored in the shell 1 via the second opening 15b; the photographing device 10 can also rotate out of the accommodation space 11 via one of the second opening 15b and the third opening 16c and then be re-stored in the accommodation space 11 via the other one of the second opening 15b and the third opening 16c, for example, the photographing device 10 can rotate out of the shell 1 via the second opening 15b and be re-stored in the shell 1 via the third opening 16c. There are more positions on the shell 1 for the user to rotate, the angle range that the photographing device 10 can adjust is larger, and the flexibility is higher, which further facilitates the user operation and use.

[0055] In some embodiments, as shown in Figure 5 , the movable part 2 is in sliding connection with the shell 1, and the shell 1 is provided with a first opening 15a for the photographing device 10 to pass through, and the first opening 15a is located at one end of the shell 1 in the height direction. Specifically, the first opening 15a is provided on the first face 14a, and the shell 1 is provided with an opening only on the first face 14a, while the photographing device 10 in the storage state is covered on the other faces, and the shell 1 surrounding the photographing device 10 has more outline and larger area, which is convenient for better protecting the photographing device 10 in the storage state. Figure 5 In addition, the area of the shell 1 in the xy plane is larger, and the area for the user to hold is increased, which is also convenient for the user to hold the shell 1 to more stably support the photographing device 10 in the use state to perform the photographing task.

[0056] In some embodiments, as shown in Figure 6a-Figure 8 , the protective shell 20 further includes a plurality of legs 5, each of which is in movable connection with the shell 1 and can be switched between a hidden state and a deployed state. Figure 6a In the hidden state (with reference to Figure 8 ), each leg 5 can be stored inside the shell 1 (with reference to Figure 6a-Figure 7a , Figure 7b ) or outside the shell 1 (with reference to Figure 6b , Figure 7b and Figure 8), each leg 5 is deployed relative to the housing 1 and at least supports the housing 1. Specifically, when each leg 5 is retracted relative to the housing 1, the extended length of each leg 5 does not exceed the outline of the housing 1 in the direction of the leg 5's length. When each leg 5 is deployed relative to the housing 1, one end of each leg 5 is connected to the housing 1, and the other end extends outside the housing 1, spaced apart from the housing 1, with the length of the other end extending outside the housing 1 being approximately equal to the length of the leg 5. When each leg 5 is deployed relative to the housing 1, it supports the housing 1, or, by supporting the housing 1, the camera 10 connected to the housing 1. The legs 5 can be placed on a surface such as the ground or a tabletop, freeing the user's hands. The movement of the legs 5 is independent of the movement of the camera 10 or the housing 1. That is, regardless of whether the camera 10 is retracted relative to the housing 1 or in use, the legs 5 can switch between the deployed and retracted positions relative to the housing 1. In other words, the legs 5 can support the camera 10 in either the retracted or in use position.

[0057] The shell 1 provided in the embodiment of the present application is provided with a support foot 5. In both states, the shell 1 can be supported by the support foot 5 to support the shooting device 10 connected to the shell 1. The user does not need to hold the shell 1 continuously when using it, which reduces the user's fatigue in hand-held shooting and facilitates use.

[0058] In some embodiments, as Figure 6a As shown, when the photographing device 10 is in the storage state, the support leg 5 is located at the top of the photographing device 10, that is, the support leg 5 is close to the top of the photographing device 10. Specifically, the top of the photographing device 10 refers to the end of the photographing device 10 close to the lens 101, which is also the upper end of the photographing device 10 when it is actually in use. It can be understood that when the photographing device 10 is rotatably connected to the housing 1, the end of the photographing device 10 connected to the movable part 2 is the bottom end of the photographing device 10 (refer to Figure 6b ), the free end of the camera 10 is the top of the camera 10. In the stored state, the top of the camera 10 is suspended in the air, and the legs 5 are switched to the extended state near the free end of the camera 10, so that the top of the camera 10 is facing downward. The center of gravity of the camera 10 is below the movable portion 2, and no torsional torque is applied to the movable portion 2. In the stored state, the camera 10 is more securely stored in the housing 1 and has better stability.

[0059] In some embodiments, the protective shell 20 has at least one of the following features: when the protective shell 20 is in the storage state, the protective shell 20 is configured to store the shooting device 10 (e.g., Figure 6a and Figure 7a When the protective shell 20 is in use, the protective shell 20 is configured as a handle to hold the shooting device 10 (as shown); Figure 6b 、 Figure 7b and Figure 8 When the protective shell 20 is in use and the legs 5 are unfolded, the protective shell 20 is configured to support the shooting device 10 (as shown); Figure 6b 、 Figure 7b and Figure 8 shown).

[0060] That is, the protective case 20 in the stowed state can be configured to accommodate the camera 10. In this case, the legs 5 can be deployed or retracted relative to the housing 1. Regardless of whether the legs 5 are deployed or retracted, the protective case 20 can protect the camera 10 from the outside of the camera 10, making it easier to carry and more protective. The protective case 20 in the use state can also be configured as a handle for holding the camera 10. In this case, the legs 5 can be deployed or retracted relative to the housing 1. Regardless of whether the legs 5 are deployed or retracted, the protective case 20 provides a position for the user to apply force, increasing the field of view of the camera 10 and facilitating the user's use of the camera 10. When the legs 5 are deployed relative to the housing 1, the protective case 20 in the use state can also be configured to support the camera 10. When the camera 10 is in use and performing a shooting task, the legs 5 can be switched to the extended state and abutted against the surface of an object, so that the camera 10 remains in a fixed position, effectively reducing vibration caused by handheld shooting or environmental factors, allowing the camera 10 to capture images more stably and allowing the photographer to focus and frame more accurately. For example, when shooting scenes that require long exposure (such as night scenes), the possibility of image blur can be reduced; when shooting the same scene multiple times, it is easier to maintain the same composition.

[0061] In some embodiments, as Figure 6a-Figure 8 As shown, each leg 5 is connected to the housing 1 in a rotational connection or a sliding connection. Each leg 5 is connected to the housing 1 in either a rotational connection or a sliding connection. Each leg 5 is connected to the housing 1 in a rotational connection or a sliding connection. Figure 6a-Figure 7b In the embodiment, each leg 5 is rotatably connected to the housing 1; Figure 8 In the embodiment, each leg 5 is slidably connected to the housing 1. Each leg 5 is connected to the housing 1 in the same manner, and thus has a similar connection structure, which reduces the difficulty of connecting each leg 5 to the housing 1 and facilitates implementation. Each leg 5 can move in either rotation or sliding, and the user's operation for deploying each leg 5 is the same, which also simplifies the user's operation of switching each leg 5 to the deployed state or the stored state.

[0062] Specifically, in an embodiment in which all legs 5 rotate relative to the housing 1, the rotation axis of at least some of the legs 5 is arranged in the height direction, and the rotation axis of at least some of the legs 5 can also be arranged perpendicular to the height direction. For example, Figure 6a and Figure 6b As shown, the rotation axis of the first leg 5a and the second leg 5b is in the height direction, and the rotation axis of the third leg 5c is set perpendicular to the height direction; Figure 7a and Figure 7b As shown, the rotation axes of the first leg 5a, the second leg 5b and the third leg 5c are all arranged perpendicular to the height direction. No matter in which direction the rotation axes of the legs 5 are, as long as the legs 5 are rotatably connected to the housing 1, it will be sufficient.

[0063] In some embodiments, as Figure 9 As shown, each leg 5 is rotatably connected to the housing 1, and at least a portion of each leg 5 is provided with a first connector 53. For example, if the protective shell 20 is provided with N legs, each of the N legs 5 may be provided with a first connector 53, or one, two, three, ... (N-1) legs 5 may be provided with a first connector 53. The housing 1 is provided with a second connector 141. At least one of the first connector 53 and the second connector 141 is configured as a magnetic member and, in the hidden state, magnetically connects to the other of the first connector 53 and the second connector 141. It is understood that the number of second connectors 141 is the same as the number of first connectors 53, and when each leg 5 is switched to the hidden state, each first connector 53 is magnetically connected to a second connector 141. Specifically, the first connector 53 may be configured as a magnetic member and the second connector 141 may be configured as a ferromagnetic metal; the second connector 141 may be configured as a magnetic member and the first connector 53 may be configured as a ferromagnetic metal; or both the first connector 53 and the second connector 141 may be configured as magnetic members.

[0064] Regardless of the specific number and position of the first connector 53 and the second connector 141, in the hidden state, the first connector 53 and the second connector 141 can keep at least a portion of the legs in the hidden state. This allows at least a portion of the legs 5 to be stably stored inside or outside the housing 1 in the hidden state, reducing the possibility of at least one leg 5 switching to the deployed state due to accidental contact or vibration from external forces, thereby injuring the user. Furthermore, the magnetic attraction between the first connector 53 and the second connector 141 can create an attractive force that quickly draws the legs 5 equipped with the first connector 53 toward the housing 1, allowing at least a portion of the legs 5 to be quickly stored.

[0065] In some embodiments, as Figure 9As shown, each leg 5 is provided with a first connecting member 53, and both the first connecting member 53 and the second connecting member 141 are configured as magnetic members. The strong magnetic attraction between the two magnetic members allows each leg 5 to be reliably positioned within or outside the housing 1 when hidden, maintaining the positional stability of each leg 5 when hidden. This also further increases the storage efficiency of each leg 5.

[0066] For ease of explanation, Figure 9 The example shown shows that the protective case 20 is provided with three legs 5: a first leg 5a, a second leg 5b, and a third leg 5c. The three legs 5 are rotatably connected to the fourth surface 14d of the housing 1, which also serves as the bottom surface of the housing 1 in actual use. The first leg 5a, the second leg 5b, and the third leg 5c are each provided with a first connector 53. Three second connectors 141 are correspondingly provided on the fourth surface 14d. When the first connector 53 gradually approaches the second connector 141 until a magnetic attraction is generated between the first connector 53 and the second connector 141, the magnetic attraction causes the first connector 53 to quickly approach the second connector 141, thereby quickly completing the storage of each leg 5.

[0067] In some embodiments, as Figure 6a As shown, in the hidden state, at least some of the legs 5 are parallel and spaced apart. It is understood that due to manufacturing or assembly errors, the legs 5 may have positional deviations after being attached to the housing 1. This means that absolute parallelism is not required. In the hidden state, at least some of the legs 5 are generally parallel. That is, ignoring the volume of the legs 5, consider the two legs 5 as two straight lines. These lines can be spaced apart and non-intersecting, or they can intersect at a small acute angle, for example, at least 1 degree and less than 3 degrees, such that the two lines are generally parallel.

[0068] Specifically, in the hidden state, some of the legs 5 may be parallel and spaced apart, or all of the legs 5 may be parallel and spaced apart. Figure 6a The housing 1 is provided with three legs 5, all of which are hidden. Two of the three legs 5 can be parallel and spaced apart, or all three legs 5 can be parallel and spaced apart. Regardless of which embodiment is used, at least some of the legs 5 are parallel and spaced apart when hidden, and their positions are regular. When the legs 5 are hidden, the housing 1 has a more coordinated appearance.

[0069] In some embodiments, as Figure 6a-Figure 7bAs shown, the protective shell 20 includes a first leg 5a, a second leg 5b, and a third leg 5c. The first leg 5a and the second leg 5b are respectively arranged on opposite sides of the shell 1, and the third leg 5c is arranged between the first leg 5a and the second leg 5b. That is, the first leg 5a is located on one side of the third leg 5c, and the second leg 5b is located on the other side of the third leg 5c. In the expanded state, the first leg 5a, the second leg 5b, and the third leg 5c all extend away from the accommodating space 11. In other words, in the expanded state, one end of the first leg 5a, the second leg 5b, and the third leg 5c is connected to the shell 1, and the other end (free end) is away from the shell 1. The three free ends are separated from each other, so that the three legs 5 are arranged in a direction opposite to each other.

[0070] Specifically, the three legs 5 can jointly support the housing 1 (refer to Figure 7b ), the three legs 5 together form three supporting positions. The three legs 5 in the unfolded state can be simply understood as a "tripod". The three legs 5 form a stable triangle, which makes the center of gravity of the shell 1 lower, reduces the possibility of the shell 1 tipping over, and makes the shooting image of the shooting device 10 more stable and clear. The free ends of the three legs 5 form three fulcrums, and the area that can be abutted against the surface of the object is small, and can be compatible with the surface of the object with bumps or slopes. That is, although the contact area of ​​the three legs 5 with the surface of the object is small after unfolding, the stability of the triangle can still be used to support the shell 1 more reliably. In some possible implementation schemes, the three legs 5 can also abut against the surface of the object together with the bottom surface of the shell 1 in the unfolded state (refer to Figure 6a and Figure 6b ), the area where the protective shell 20 can contact the surface of an object is expanded from the bottom surface of the housing 1 to the diameter of the circle enclosed by the free ends of the three legs 5 after they are unfolded. The three unfolded legs 5 increase the area where the protective shell 20 can contact the surface of an object, and the free ends of the legs 5 are farther away from the housing 1, forming a longer support arm, which can also more stably support the camera 10.

[0071] In some embodiments, as Figure 8 As shown, the protective shell 20 includes a fourth leg 5d and a fifth leg 5e arranged opposite to each other. In the unfolded state, the fourth leg 5d, the fifth leg 5e and a portion of the shell 1 together form a support plane. The free ends of the fourth leg 5d and the fifth leg 5e in the unfolded state and a portion of the shell 1 form three support positions. This implementation structure can also be simply understood as a "tripod" support structure. The three support positions are connected together to form a roughly horizontal plane, which ( Figure 8The xy plane in FIG. 1 is the aforementioned support plane. This embodiment utilizes only two legs 5 to form a "tripod" support structure. The number of legs 5 required is relatively small, making assembly easier. Furthermore, the number of structures connecting the legs 5 to the housing 1 is relatively small, resulting in a simpler structure and easier implementation.

[0072] like Figure 8 As shown, for ease of explanation, the bottom surface of the housing 1 in actual usage scenarios is defined as the fourth surface 14d. Specifically, the fourth leg 5d and the fifth leg 5e are both connected to the fourth surface 14d. This can be a surface-to-surface contact between the fourth surface 14d and the surface of the object, in which case the fourth leg 5d, the fifth leg 5e, and the fourth surface 14d abut against the surface of the object; or a line-to-surface contact between the edges provided on the fourth surface 14d and the surface of the object, in which case the free ends of the fourth leg 5d and the fifth leg 5e, as well as the edges provided on the fourth surface 14d, abut against the surface of the object. Regardless of which of the aforementioned arrangements is used, at least a portion of the housing 1 and the unfolded fourth leg 5d and the fifth leg 5e abut against the surface of the object, forming a "tripod" support structure. This arrangement reduces the number of legs 5 while maintaining relatively stable support for the camera 10, resulting in a simpler structure.

[0073] In some embodiments, as Figure 8 As shown, the housing 1 is provided with a first chute 18a and a second chute 18b. The first chute 18a allows the fourth leg 5d to slide, while the second chute 18b allows the fifth leg 5e to slide. In the concealed state, the fourth leg 5d is received in the first chute 18a, and the fifth leg 5e is received in the second chute 18b. That is, in the concealed state, both ends of the fourth leg 5d are located in the first chute 18a, and both ends of the fifth leg 5e are located in the second chute 18b. In this state, each leg 5 is housed within the housing 1 in the concealed state.

[0074] The protective case 20 provided in the embodiment of the present application is provided with slots for receiving the legs 5, so that the legs 5 are housed within the housing 1 when hidden. In other words, in the hidden state, the longitudinal outlines of the legs 5 cannot be seen with the naked eye from the outside of the housing 1, giving the protective case 20 a neater appearance and a more coordinated and aesthetically pleasing appearance of the housing 1.

[0075] In some embodiments, as Figure 8As shown, the protective shell 20 further includes a first damping member 6a and a second damping member 6b. The first damping member 6a is disposed in the first chute 18a and connected to one end of the fourth leg 5d; the second damping member 6b is disposed in the second chute 18b and connected to one end of the fifth leg 5e. That is, one end of the fourth leg 5d is connected to the first chute 18a via the first damping member 6a, and one end of the fifth leg 5e is connected to the second chute 18b via the second damping member 6b. In the height direction of the shell 1 ( Figure 8 In the z direction shown in FIG. 1 , the fourth leg 5d can extend relative to the first slide groove 18a and adjust the support angle between the leg 5d and the housing 1 through the first damping member 6a; the fifth leg 5e can extend relative to the second slide groove 18b and adjust the support angle between the leg 5e and the housing 1 through the second damping member 6b. That is, the first slide groove 18a and the second slide groove 18b can be arranged in the height direction of the housing 1. It should be noted that Figure 8 The two dotted frames in the figure roughly represent the positions of the first chute 18a and the second chute 18b, respectively, but do not refer to the structures of the first chute 18a and the second chute 18b.

[0076] Specifically, after the fourth leg 5d extends out of the first slot 18a in the height direction, the free end of the fourth leg 5d can move in the xy plane away from the housing 1, causing the length direction of the fourth leg 5d to tilt relative to the height direction and allowing it to hover due to the damping force of the first damping member 6a. Correspondingly, after the fifth leg 5e extends out of the second slot 18b in the height direction, the free end of the fifth leg 5e can move in the xy plane away from the housing 1, causing the length direction of the fifth leg 5e to tilt relative to the height direction and allowing it to hover due to the damping force of the second damping member 6b. It will be understood that at this point, the edge of the fourth surface 14d, the free end of the fourth leg 5d, and the free end of the fifth leg 5e abut against the surface of the object.

[0077] The protective shell 20 provided in the embodiment of the present application can extend the fourth leg 5d and the fifth leg 5e in the height direction, and by adjusting the support angle between the fourth leg 5d and the shell 1 in the height direction, and the support angle between the fifth leg 5e and the shell 1 in the height direction, the apex of the "tripod" is lowered, thereby lowering the center of gravity of the "tripod" so that it can be more stably abutted against the surface of the object, reducing the possibility of the protective shell 20 tipping over, so that each leg 5 can more reliably support the shooting equipment 10.

[0078] In some possible embodiments, such as Figure 8 As shown, along the direction of the height direction of the vertical housing 1 ( Figure 8The fourth leg 5d can extend relative to the first slide 18a, and the fifth leg 5e can extend relative to the second slide 18b, that is, the first slide 18a and the second slide 18b can also be arranged on the horizontal plane. Figure 8 The fourth support leg 5d can be rotated toward a direction away from the fifth support leg 5e by the first damping member 6a, and the fifth support leg 5e can be rotated toward a direction away from the fourth support leg 5d by the second damping member 6b.

[0079] Specifically, after the fourth leg 5d extends horizontally out of the first slot 18a and the fifth leg 5e extends horizontally out of the second slot 18b, the free end of the fourth leg 5d can rotate in the xy plane away from the fifth leg 5e and remain suspended due to the damping force provided by the first damping element 6a. Similarly, the free end of the fifth leg 5e can rotate in the xy plane away from the fourth leg 5d and remain suspended due to the damping force provided by the second damping element 6b. In other words, the angle between the fourth leg 5d and the fifth leg 5e can be increased in the xy plane. It will be understood that in this embodiment, the longitudinal profile of the fourth leg 5d, the longitudinal profile of the fifth leg 5e, and the fourth surface 14d are in surface-to-surface contact with the surface of the object.

[0080] The protective shell 20 provided in the embodiment of the present application can make the fourth leg 5d and the fifth leg 5e extend perpendicularly to the height direction, and form an angle between the fourth leg 5d and the fifth leg 5e in the xy plane. The angle between the fourth leg 5d and the fifth leg 5e can be adjusted to adjust the three support positions in the "tripod", so that the support force arms formed by the three support positions can be evenly spaced in the xy plane, thereby increasing the support stability and reducing the possibility of the protective shell 20 tipping over, so that the protective shell 20 can more reliably fix the position of the shooting device 10.

[0081] In some possible embodiments, a first receiving groove and a second receiving groove may be formed on two opposing outer sides of the housing 1. That is, the first receiving groove and the second receiving groove are arranged opposite each other and spaced apart, and are both located on the outer side of the housing 1. It is understood that the outer diameter of the housing 1 where the first and second receiving grooves are formed is smaller than the outer diameter of the housing 1 at other locations. The fourth leg 5d and the fifth leg 5e are hinged to the housing 1, and in the hidden state, the fourth leg 5d is stored in the first receiving groove, and the fifth leg 5e is stored in the second receiving groove. In the hidden state, the volume of the fourth leg 5d can at least fill part of the space within the first receiving groove, and the volume of the fifth leg 5e can at least fill part of the space within the second receiving groove, so that the fourth leg 5d and the fifth leg 5e in the hidden state are roughly flush with the housing 1 at other locations, forming a whole.

[0082] The protective shell 20 provided in the embodiment of the present application has a first receiving groove on the outside of the shell 1 to receive the fourth leg 5d, and a second receiving groove on the outside of the shell 1 to receive the fifth leg 5e, so that the fourth leg 5d and the fifth leg 5e are stored on the outside of the shell 1 in a hidden state, which can provide physical feedback to the user more intuitively. The structure is more intuitive and convenient for the user to apply force, so that the user can operate the fourth leg 5d and the fifth leg 5e to expand or store relative to the shell 1.

[0083] In some possible embodiments, the protective case 20 further includes an unlocking mechanism that is connected to the legs 5 and drives at least one leg 5 to unfold relative to the housing 1. The unlocking mechanism can be connected to each leg 5, and actuating the unlocking mechanism can cause each leg 5 to unfold relative to the housing 1. That is, all legs 5 can be unlocked with a single operation, allowing each leg 5 to automatically unfold relative to the housing 1, simplifying the user's operation of manually unfolding each leg 5 one by one and facilitating user use. The unlocking mechanism can also be connected to some of the legs 5. For example, if the protective case 20 includes N legs 5, the unlocking mechanism can be connected to 1, 2, 3...(N-1) legs 5 to drive at least one of the legs 5 to unfold relative to the housing 1. However, regardless of how the unlocking mechanism is configured, the unlocking mechanism can drive at least one leg 5 to automatically unfold relative to the housing 1, thereby reducing the user's operation of unfolding at least one leg 5. In addition, it can be understood that the setting positions of each leg 5 are adjacent and roughly concentrated in one place of the shell 1. Even if only one leg 5 can be driven to unfold relative to the shell 1 through the unlocking mechanism, the unfolded leg 5 can provide position feedback to the user more intuitively, so that it can be observed by the user's naked eyes. Through the position of the automatically unfolded leg 5, the user can more quickly determine the position of other legs 5, which is also convenient for the user to unfold each leg 5.

[0084] In some possible embodiments, the protective shell 20 further includes at least one limiting structure. In the hidden state, the legs 5 are connected to each other by limiting structures and are housed inside the shell 1 or outside the shell 1, that is, the limiting structure can limit the position of each leg 5 so that each leg 5 is limited inside the shell 1 or outside the shell 1. It can be understood that in the hidden state, both ends of each leg 5 in the length direction are set within the outline of the shell 1, forming a state in which each leg 5 is roughly combined with the outline of the shell 1 to form a whole, that is, each leg 5 is constrained by the limiting structure in the hidden state and its relative position is limited. Specifically, there can be one limiting structure connecting each leg 5 in the hidden state, or there can be multiple limiting structures connecting each leg 5 in the hidden state, but in short, in the hidden state, each leg 5 is limited in relative position by the limiting structure and is connected to each other. When the limiting structure releases the limitation on the support leg 5, the unlocking mechanism drives at least one support leg 5 to unfold relative to the shell 1. It can be understood that even if the unlocking mechanism only drives one support leg 5 to automatically unfold relative to the shell 1, the remaining support legs 5 connected to the automatically unfolded support leg 5 through the limiting structure can also be subjected to the traction force of the unfolding, so that the automatic unfolding of each support leg 5 relative to the shell 1 is feasible.

[0085] The embodiment of the present application provides a limiting structure so that each support leg 5 is limited on the shell 1 in a hidden state. Each support leg 5 maintains a high position stability and is more reliably fixed to the outside of the shell 1 or the inside of the shell 1, thereby reducing the possibility of each support leg 5 being unfolded relative to the shell 1 due to accidental touch, thereby reducing the possibility of each support leg 5 accidentally touching the user when unfolded, and improving the user's comfort and safety.

[0086] In some embodiments, the unlocking mechanism includes an elastic member, and an elastic member is provided between at least some of the legs 5 and the shell 1. That is, elastic members may be provided between all the legs 5 and the shell 1, or elastic members may be provided between some of the legs 5 and the shell 1. In other words, the number of elastic members may be one or more. However, no matter how the number and position of the elastic members are set, in the hidden state, when the legs 5 are connected by the limiting structure, the movement of the elastic members is limited. When the limiting structure releases the limit on the legs 5, the elastic member can drive the corresponding legs 5 to unfold relative to the shell 1, and limit the corresponding legs 5 in the unfolded state. In other words, the elastic force of the elastic member can drive at least one leg 5 to unfold relative to the shell 1, and limit at least one leg 5 in the unfolded state, thereby reducing the possibility of the legs 5 moving in the unfolded state and causing the protective shell 20 to fall over.

[0087] In some embodiments, the unlocking mechanism includes at least one linkage structure, each leg 5 is connected through the linkage structure. It can be understood that the linkage structure can be provided with only one or multiple, but no matter how many linkage structures are provided, each leg 5 can be connected through the linkage structure, and when one leg 5 moves relative to the shell 1, the moving leg 5 can pull the other leg 5 to move through the linkage structure. When the limiting structure is removed from the limiting of the leg 5, each leg 5 is unfolded relative to the shell 1 through the linkage structure, and each leg 5 is unfolded and switched from the hidden state to the unfolded state synchronously; the linkage structure limits each leg 5 in the unfolded state, so that each leg 5 is unfolded relative to the shell 1 and remains stationary.

[0088] In order to facilitate explanation, the above-mentioned "unlocking mechanism includes a resilient member" is defined as an implementation structure S6, and the above-mentioned "unlocking mechanism includes a linkage mechanism" is defined as an implementation structure S7. It should be noted that the implementation structure S6 and the implementation structure S7 can be implemented alternatively or simultaneously, that is, a resilient member and a linkage structure can be provided simultaneously in one embodiment, or only a resilient member or a linkage structure can be provided. For example, in some possible embodiments, the limiting structure can be controlled to automatically extend or retract through a button, all the legs 5 are connected through a linkage structure, and at least one leg 5 is provided with a resilient member relative to the shell 1. When the limiting structure is retracted, the movement of each leg 5 is released, at least one leg 5 is unfolded relative to the shell 1 under the driving of the resilient member, and each leg 5 is unfolded relative to the shell 1 through the linkage structure. It can be simply understood that the unlocking mechanism "one-key unlocks" each leg 5.

[0089] In the second aspect, as shown in the Figure 1-4c embodiments of the present application provide a shooting system, which includes a shooting device 10 and a protective shell 20. It can be understood that the protective shell 20 in the shooting system of the second aspect has the same or similar features as the protective shell 20 of the first aspect, which can be mutually referred to or cited, and will not be described in detail in the description of the second aspect.

[0090] As shown in the Figure 1-4c The protective shell 20 is provided with a movable part 2 and a shell 1, and the inside of the shell 1 forms an accommodation space 11 configured to accommodate the shooting device 10. The shooting device 10 is movably connected to the shell 1 through the movable part 2, and when the shooting device 10 is connected to the shell 1, the shooting device 10 has different angles relative to the shell 1 in the storage state and the use state. The protective shell 20 not only meets the storage needs of the shooting device 10, but also meets the shooting needs of the shooting device 10. The protective shell 20 can be used as a shooting carrier, and has more functions to adapt to the diversified needs of users.

[0091] The above description is only a preferred embodiment of the present invention and is not intended to limit the present invention. Any modifications, equivalent replacements and improvements made within the spirit and principles of the present invention should be included in the scope of protection of the present invention.

Claims

1. A protective case, characterized in that: include: The housing has a storage space formed therein for storing the photographing device; a movable portion, wherein the photographing device is movably connected to the housing through the movable portion; when the photographing device is connected to the housing, the photographing device has a storage state and a use state with different angles relative to the housing; The stored state refers to a state in which the photographing device is stored in the housing, and the used state refers to a state in which at least a portion of the lens of the photographing device is extended out of the housing.

2. The protective case according to claim 1, wherein: The activities include: The connecting block is rotatably connected or slidably connected to the shell, and the shooting device is detachably connected to the connecting block.

3. The protective case according to claim 2, wherein: The protective shell further comprises: A limiting portion is provided on the shell, and is used to limit the movement of the photographing device relative to the shell when the photographing device is in the storage state or the use state.

4. The protective case according to claim 3, characterized in that: The limiting portion is movably connected to the housing to switch between a first position and a second position; When the limiting portion is in the first position, it is connected to the connecting block and blocks the movement of the connecting block; when the limiting portion is in the second position, it is separated from the connecting block to release the movement restriction of the connecting block.

5. The protective case according to claim 1, wherein: The shell includes a large diameter portion and a small diameter portion in the height direction, the large diameter portion and the small diameter portion together form the accommodating space, and in the height direction perpendicular to the shell, the cross-sectional dimension of the small diameter portion is smaller than the cross-sectional dimension of the large diameter portion.

6. The protective case according to claim 1, wherein: The protective shell further comprises: A plurality of legs are movably connected to the shell and can be switched between a hidden state and an expanded state; in the hidden state, the legs are stored inside the shell or outside the shell; in the expanded state, the legs are expanded relative to the shell and at least support the shell.

7. The protective case according to claim 6, characterized in that: In the hidden state, at least some of the supporting legs are parallel and spaced apart.

8. The protective case according to claim 6, wherein: Each of the legs is rotatably connected to the housing, at least a portion of each leg is provided with a first connecting member, and the housing is provided with a second connecting member; Wherein, at least one of the first connecting member and the second connecting member is configured as a magnetic member, and is magnetically connected to the other of the first connecting member and the second connecting member in the hidden state.

9. The protective case according to claim 6, wherein: When the protective shell is in the storage state, the protective shell is configured to store the photographing device; and / or, when the protective shell is in the use state, the protective shell is configured as a handle for holding the photographing device; And / or, when the protective shell is in the use state and the legs are unfolded, the protective shell is configured to support the shooting device.

10. A shooting system, characterized in that: The protective case according to any one of claims 1 to 9 is included in the shooting system, wherein the shooting system further includes a shooting device, and the shooting device has a storage state and a use state with different angles relative to the protective case.

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