Pan-tilt camera

Abstract

The utility model provides a pan-tilt camera. The pan-tilt camera comprises a holding main body and a shooting part, the first rotating part is used for bearing the shooting part, and when the pan-tilt camera is in the storage state, the first rotating part is in contact with the top opening of the holding main body or is arranged above the top opening of the holding main body; the second rotating part is connected with the shooting part, and the second rotating part and the first rotating part rotate through a motor to control the shooting part to achieve stability augmentation shooting; and the connecting piece is telescopically connected between the holding main body and the first rotating piece, so that the first rotating piece can move relative to the holding main body to be far away from the holding main body, and more shooting mode selections are provided for self-shooting of the pan-tilt camera.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of cameras, and in particular to a gimbal camera. Background Technology

[0002] With the development of electronic imaging technology, gimbal cameras have emerged, bringing more diverse shooting experiences and support to video creators. However, existing gimbal cameras perform poorly in long-distance shooting. Most gimbal cameras on the market achieve long-distance shooting through external connection extension brackets, resulting in a subpar shooting experience. Utility Model Content

[0003] The purpose of this invention is to provide a handheld gimbal camera that improves the remote shooting experience.

[0004] This utility model provides a gimbal camera, comprising: a gripping body; a shooting component; a first rotating component, which carries the shooting component, and when the gimbal camera is in a retracted state, the first rotating component contacts or is placed on top of the top opening of the gripping body; a second rotating component, which connects to the shooting component and, together with the first rotating component, controls the shooting component to achieve stabilized shooting through motor rotation; and a connecting component, which is retractably connected between the gripping body and the first rotating component, allowing the first rotating component to move relative to the gripping body and away from the gripping body, thereby extending the first rotating component to a predetermined distance from the gripping body. The gripping body and the shooting component are provided with a signal interaction source, which enables remote control of the shooting component.

[0005] Preferably, the connector includes at least two telescopically connected connecting rods, one of which can be housed within another, larger connecting rod.

[0006] Preferably, the signal interaction source is an antenna, a receiving space is formed inside the connecting rod, the antenna is disposed in the receiving space, one end of the antenna is connected to the shooting component, and the other end extends into the inside of the holding body.

[0007] Preferably, the receiving space is further provided with a driving mechanism, through which the first rotating member drives the connecting member to move relative to the holding body.

[0008] Preferably, the gripping body has a hollow cavity inside to accommodate the connector, and when the connector is accommodated in the cavity, the first rotating member and the gripping body come into contact.

[0009] Preferably, the gripping body is provided with at least one control component, which is capable of acquiring user control commands and issuing control signals to control the first rotating component, the second rotating component, and the drive mechanism.

[0010] Preferably, the gripping body is provided with a control component, and the gimbal camera further includes a third rotating component, which, together with the first rotating component and the second rotating component, is used to control the shooting component to achieve stabilized shooting.

[0011] Preferably, the gimbal camera further includes a support member, which is detachably mounted on the grip body or integrally connected to the grip body; the support member includes multiple support arms and a support rod, the support rod is parallel to the extension direction of the connector, one end of the multiple support arms is fixedly connected to the support rod, and the other end is rotatable relative to the support rod.

[0012] Preferably, the support rod is equipped with a power source that can supply power to the gripping body.

[0013] Preferably, the gripping body has a first cavity and a second cavity inside, the second cavity is disposed inside the first cavity in an isolated manner, and the second cavity accommodates the connector.

[0014] As described above, the gimbal camera provided by this utility model makes the holding body and shooting component detachable. Through the connecting parts, the rotation of the first rotating part and the second rotating part can still be stabilized and shot normally according to the control signal after the shooting component is detached. This solves the problem of remote shooting with handheld gimbal cameras and provides more shooting methods for gimbal camera selfies. Attached Figure Description

[0015] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of this application or the prior art, the drawings used in the description of the embodiments or the prior art will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of this application. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained from these drawings without creative effort.

[0016] Figure 1 This is a three-dimensional schematic diagram of the gimbal camera involved in this utility model, with the connecting parts of the gimbal camera in an extended state.

[0017] Figure 2 This is a three-dimensional schematic diagram of the gimbal camera involved in this utility model, with the gimbal camera's connector in a retracted state.

[0018] Figure 3 This is a cross-sectional view of the gimbal camera involved in this utility model after removing the support components.

[0019] Figure 4 This is a signal transmission diagram of the grip body and shooting component of the gimbal camera involved in this utility model.

[0020] Explanation of main component symbols

[0021] 100. Gimbal camera; 10. Holding body; 11. Control component; 13. Display screen; 15. First cavity; 151. Second cavity; 1511. Through hole; 152. Circuit board; 30. Connector; 31. First connecting rod; 33. Second connecting rod; 35. Third connecting rod; 37. Reception space; 371. Antenna; 373. Motor; 375. Gearbox; 377. Shaft; 50. First rotating component; 51. Second rotating component; 70. Shooting component; 71. Sensor; 73. Bluetooth module; 90. Support component; 91. Support arm; 93. Support rod. Detailed Implementation

[0022] To make the objectives, technical solutions, and advantages of the embodiments of this utility model clearer, the technical solutions of the embodiments of this utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of this utility model, not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of this utility model, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative effort are within the protection scope of this utility model.

[0023] Please see Figures 1-4 The gimbal camera 100 provides users with handheld shooting functionality and convenience. The gimbal camera 100 includes a grip body 10, a connector 30, a first rotating component 50, a second rotating component 51, a shooting component 70, and a support component 90.

[0024] One end of the connector 30 is connected to the grip body 10, and the other end is connected to the first rotating member 50. The connector 30 is a telescopic structure. When the gimbal camera changes from the retracted state to the extended state, the movement of the connector will drive the first rotating member 50 to be positioned at a predetermined distance from the grip body 10. This distance can be adjusted according to user needs, such as 30cm, 60cm, etc.

[0025] More specifically, the shooting component 70 is mounted on the first rotating component 50. In addition to the first rotating component 50, a second rotating component 51 is also mounted around the shooting component 70. The first and second rotating components 50 and 51 drive the shooting component 70 to rotate, enabling it to perform functions such as fixed-point shooting, tracking shooting, and image stabilization. Furthermore, the two rotating components are used to adjust the shooting effect of the shooting component 70 as a basic setting. A third, fourth, or other rotating components can also be added on top of this, without limitation. These rotating components are connected to different positions and axial directions of the shooting component 70, and serve to increase the shooting stability of the shooting component 70.

[0026] Furthermore, the end of the gripping body 10 furthest from the connector 30 is detachably mounted on the support member 90. In one usage scenario, the support member 90 is mounted on the gripping body 10, allowing the user to handhold the gimbal camera 100. In another usage scenario, the support member 90 is detached from the gripping body 10, allowing the user to directly hold the body 10 for handheld shooting. In yet another scenario, the gripping body 10 and connector 30 are integrated and inseparable, allowing the user to directly open the support member 90 for floor shooting, or hold the support member 90 for handheld shooting.

[0027] In one embodiment, the gripping body 10 has a hollow interior forming a first cavity 15, which is used to accommodate functional components, such as a circuit board 152. Specifically, the gripping body 10 may also be equipped with a control component 11 and a display screen 13. The control component 11 is positioned corresponding to the circuit board 152 and is electrically connected to the circuit board 152 to transmit commands to it. The control component 11 can acquire user control commands and send electrical signals to control the drive mechanism, the first rotating component 50, and the second rotating component 51. Understandably, the control component 11 may include control keys and joystick control keys. The display screen 13 is located on the upper part of the control component 11 or in other peripheral areas. In this embodiment, the display screen 13 has a large display area, with its width matching the width of the gripping body 10, for convenient viewing. The display screen 13 can rotate relative to the gripping body 10, with a rotation angle reaching 360°, thus supporting multi-angle viewing, such as landscape mode.

[0028] The gripping body 10 extends from the upper wall of the first rotating member 50 into the first cavity 15, thus isolating the first cavity 15 and forming a second cavity 151. The second cavity 151 is used to accommodate the connector 30, and part of the shape of the second cavity 151 is the same as that of the connector 30. A through hole 1511 is provided at the bottom of the second cavity 151, thereby communicating with the first cavity 15. Since the second cavity 151 is isolated from the first cavity 15, when the connector 30 moves relative to the second cavity 151, the connector 30 will not come into contact with or collide with the electronic components in the first cavity 15. In the case of limited space in the gripping body, it can be ensured that the circuitry in the space is not affected each time the connector 30 moves.

[0029] In this embodiment, the connector 30 can specifically be a telescopic rod structure. The connector 30 includes a first connecting rod 31, a second connecting rod 33, and a third connecting rod 35 that are telescopically connected in sequence. Each connecting rod has a hollow cavity forming a receiving space 37, with the receiving spaces 37 corresponding to the first connecting rod 31, the second connecting rod 33, and the third connecting rod 35 gradually decreasing in size. The receiving space 37 of the first connecting rod 31 is used to receive the second connecting rod 33. When the second connecting rod 33 is received within the first connecting rod 31, the receiving spaces corresponding to the two connecting rods overlap. The receiving space 37 of the second connecting rod 33 is used to receive the third connecting rod 35. When the third connecting rod 35 is received within the second connecting rod 33, the receiving spaces corresponding to the two connecting rods overlap. A driving mechanism is provided within the receiving space 37 of the third connecting rod 35 to control the movement of the connector 30. An antenna 371 is also provided within the receiving space 37, with one end of the antenna 371 connected to the imaging component 70 and the other end extending to the first cavity 15 and connected to the circuit board 152. Signals can be transmitted through antenna 371, gripping body 10, and camera device 70. It is understood that connector 30 can also be other telescopic structures, such as a threaded rotation telescopic structure, where threads are provided on the inner wall of the second cavity 151, and reverse threads are provided on the connector, achieving telescopic connection through the threads.

[0030] In some embodiments, in addition to the antenna design through the connector 30 described above, wireless communication methods such as Bluetooth can also be used. By setting a signal generator and a signal receiver on the holding body 10 and the shooting component 70 respectively, remote control can still be achieved through the control unit 11 of the holding body 10 even in the extended state. That is, after the connector 30 is extended, the user can still input control commands through the control unit 11 to enable the first rotating member 50 and the second rotating member 52 to stabilize the shooting component 70. Specifically, the shooting component 70 is provided with an image capture unit and connected to a Bluetooth module 73. The Bluetooth module 73 of the holding body 10 is connected to the Bluetooth module 73 on the shooting component 70 via Bluetooth, enabling the holding body 10 to control the shooting component 70. When a user needs to take a selfie or group photo, there is no need to reach for the shooting component 70 or activate the time-lapse function. The user can directly send a control signal to the Bluetooth module 73 by holding the main body 10. The Bluetooth module 73 transmits this control signal to the main control circuit, which processes it and controls the image capture unit to take the picture. The user can control the shooting component 70 after the connector 30 extends. The operation is simple, the control is safe and reliable, and it is highly practical. It should be noted that this embodiment of the invention is not limited to Bluetooth control. Specifically, other wireless connection control methods or other wired connections (such as using a Type-C connection for control operation) can also be used.

[0031] In this embodiment, the first rotating member 50 contacts one end of the gripping body 10. When the connecting member 30 is extended and pulled out from inside the gripping body 10, the first rotating member 50 moves away from the gripping body 10, so that the first rotating member 50 can move away from the gripping body 10 relative to the gripping body 10, and then the first rotating member 50 extends to a predetermined distance from the gripping body 10.

[0032] The drive mechanism is used to move the connector 30. When the user needs to extend or retract the connector 30, the drive mechanism can be operated by inputting corresponding control commands on the control unit 11. Specifically, the connector 30 can be changed from a retracted state to an extended state or vice versa by electric drive.

[0033] It should be noted that the first rotating member 50 and the second rotating member 51 are also equipped with drive modules. When the sensor 71 of the shooting component 70 detects a change in the position of the subject, it transmits a signal to the holding body 10. The holding body 10 then activates the signal to cause the rotating component to drive the shooting component 70 to rotate, thereby achieving a shooting effect that always follows the movement of the subject. In this embodiment, the drive mechanism can be implemented by a rotating structure consisting of a motor 373, a gearbox 375, and a rotating shaft 377, which will not be described in detail here. The drive modules of the first rotating member 50 and the second rotating member 51 can specifically be electric drive modules such as brushless motors.

[0034] The support member 90 is a tripod structure, including three support arms 91 and one support rod 93. The support rod 93 is roughly cylindrical, and its extension direction is parallel to the extension direction of the connector 30. One end of each of the three support arms 91 is fixedly connected to the end of the support rod 93 near the grip body 10, and the other end can rotate relative to the support rod 93. When the gimbal camera 100 is placed on a flat surface such as a table, the support rod 93 provides upright support for the grip body 10 and other components. The support arms 91 are radially distributed around the support rod 93, providing multi-directional support for the grip body 10 and other components. When the user grips the support member 90, the support arms 91 fit against and cover the support rod 93, and the user grips the support arms 91 to hold the gimbal camera 100. Furthermore, a power source (not shown) is provided inside the support rod 93 to supply power to the gimbal camera 100.

[0035] The technical solution of this utility model has been described in conjunction with the preferred embodiments shown in the accompanying drawings. However, it will be readily understood by those skilled in the art that the protection scope of this utility model is obviously not limited to these specific embodiments. Without departing from the principle of this utility model, those skilled in the art can make equivalent changes or substitutions to the relevant technical features, and the technical solutions after these changes or substitutions will all fall under the protection of this utility model.

Claims

1. A gimbal camera, characterized in that, The gimbal camera includes: Hold the main body and shooting components; The first rotating component carries the shooting component. When the gimbal camera is in the retracted state, the first rotating component is in contact with or placed on the top opening of the grip body. The second rotating component is connected to the shooting component and, together with the first rotating component, controls the shooting component to achieve stabilized shooting through motor rotation. A connector, retractably connected between the gripping body and the first rotating member, allows the first rotating member to move relative to the gripping body away from it, thereby extending the first rotating member to a predetermined distance from the gripping body. The gripping body and the shooting component are equipped with a signal interaction source, which enables remote control of the shooting component.

2. The gimbal camera according to claim 1, characterized in that, The connector includes at least two telescopically connected connecting rods, one of which can be housed within another, larger connecting rod.

3. The gimbal camera according to claim 2, characterized in that, The signal interaction source is an antenna. A receiving space is formed inside the connecting rod, and the antenna is disposed in the receiving space. One end of the antenna is connected to the shooting component, and the other end extends into the inside of the holding body.

4. The gimbal camera according to claim 3, characterized in that, The receiving space is also provided with a driving mechanism, through which the first rotating member drives the connecting member to move relative to the holding body.

5. The gimbal camera according to claim 1, characterized in that, The gripping body has a hollow interior cavity for accommodating the connector. When the connector is received in the cavity, the first rotating member and the gripping body come into contact.

6. The gimbal camera according to claim 4, characterized in that, The gripping body is provided with at least one control component, which can acquire user control commands and send control signals to control the first rotating component, the second rotating component, and the drive mechanism.

7. The gimbal camera according to claim 1, characterized in that, The gimbal camera also includes a third rotating component, which, together with the first and second rotating components, is used to control the shooting component to achieve stabilized shooting.

8. The gimbal camera according to claim 2, characterized in that, The gimbal camera also includes a support member, which is detachably mounted on the grip body or integrally connected to the grip body; The support member includes multiple support arms and a support rod. The support rod is parallel to the extension direction of the connector. One end of each of the multiple support arms is fixedly connected to the support rod, and the other end is rotatable relative to the support rod.

9. The gimbal camera according to claim 8, characterized in that, The support rod contains a power source that can supply power to the gripping body.

10. The gimbal camera according to any one of claims 1-9, characterized in that, The gripping body has a first cavity and a second cavity inside. The second cavity is disposed inside the first cavity in an isolated manner. The second cavity houses the connector.

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