Folding type soft box chuck

Abstract

The utility model discloses a folding type soft light box chuck which comprises an annular seat, a first clamping part, a second clamping part and a clamping part. The annular seat is hollow and used for being connected with a light source, and the periphery of the annular seat is provided with a first inserting groove for a supporting rod to swing circumferentially. The folding seat is rotationally connected to the annular seat, the periphery of the folding seat is provided with a second slot for the supporting rod to swing in the circumferential direction, and the folding seat is provided with a second buckling part; the locking assembly is used for locking or unlocking the annular seat and the folding seat; when the locking assembly locks the annular base and the folding base, the annular base and the folding base are located on the same plane, and the first buckling part and the second buckling part are located on the same side and correspond to each other up and down. The soft box is provided with the first buckling part and the second buckling part, when the annular seat and the folding seat need to relatively rotate to the same plane, an operator can apply external force on the first buckling part and the second buckling part, so that the annular seat and the folding seat are mutually buckled through the locking assembly, and the soft box is convenient to unfold and use; the soft box chuck is folded and stored to be flat, so that the space occupied by storage is reduced, and the soft box chuck is convenient to transport and carry.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model belongs to the technical field of photographic auxiliary equipment, and in particular relates to a folding softbox chuck. Background Technology

[0002] A softbox typically consists of a central circular chuck, support rods movably connected to the chuck, and a diffuser attached to the support rods. When in use, it unfolds into an umbrella shape; when folded, the multiple support rods fold around the outer perimeter of the circular chuck, creating a three-dimensional structure. This results in a large storage volume, making it inconvenient to carry and transport. To address these issues, foldable softbox chucks have emerged on the market. However, due to the significant tension exerted by the diffuser, unfolding and folding these foldable softbox chucks is relatively laborious and inconvenient. Utility Model Content

[0003] In order to overcome the shortcomings of the prior art, this utility model provides a foldable softbox chuck, which is provided with a first buckle and a second buckle to facilitate the unfolding and folding of the softbox chuck.

[0004] The technical solution adopted by this utility model to solve its technical problem is: a foldable softbox chuck, comprising:

[0005] The ring-shaped seat is hollow for connecting the light source, and has a first slot on its outer periphery for the support rod to swing circumferentially, and has a first fastening part;

[0006] The folding seat is rotatably connected to the annular seat, and has a second slot on its outer periphery for the support rod to swing circumferentially, and a second buckle;

[0007] Locking components for locking or unlocking the ring seat and folding seat;

[0008] When the locking assembly locks the annular seat and the folding seat, the annular seat and the folding seat are located on the same plane, and the first buckle and the second buckle are located on the same side and correspond to each other vertically.

[0009] When the ring seat and the folding seat need to be rotated relative to each other to the same plane, the operator can apply external force to the first and second latches, so that the ring seat and the folding seat are locked together by the locking components, making it convenient to unfold and use the softbox; the operator can even apply force to the first and second latches simultaneously with one hand, so that the ring seat and the folding seat are locked in the same plane by the locking components, making the operation convenient and labor-saving; when the ring seat and the folding seat are unfolded to the same plane, the softbox chuck can be unfolded and used; when the ring seat and the folding seat are rotated to overlap, the softbox chuck can be folded into a flat shape for storage, reducing the space occupied by storage and making it convenient for transportation and carrying.

[0010] Furthermore, the locking component is provided corresponding to the first latch and / or the second latch. This arrangement ensures that when the operator applies external force through the first and second latches, the force is concentrated on the structure of the locking component, allowing the annular seat and the folding seat to engage and lock smoothly.

[0011] Furthermore, at least a portion of both the first and second fasteners extend at an angle, and when the first and second fasteners are located on the same side and correspond vertically, the distance between their angled portions gradually increases from the inside to the outside. This arrangement makes it easier and less strenuous to apply external force to the first and second fasteners, and makes the softbox chuck easier to unfold, use, and fold.

[0012] Furthermore, the folding seat has a clearance surface for accommodating the first buckle. The clearance surface increases the tilt of the first buckle, preventing it from tilting excessively upwards, resulting in a more compact overall structure.

[0013] Furthermore, the first buckle extends at an angle and includes two fixed ends connected to the outer periphery of the annular seat, and a closed end. The fixed ends, the annular seat, and the closed end form a hollow area, from which a portion of the locking component extends. The hollow area not only reduces the overall weight of the annular seat but also provides sufficient space for the locking component and allows the operator's hand to reach into the first buckle to apply force, making the opening and closing of the softbox chuck more convenient.

[0014] Furthermore, the closed end has a first arc-shaped operating part. The first arc-shaped operating part can improve the user's feel and also avoids the folding seat, thus preventing excessive interference between the first buckle and the folding seat.

[0015] Furthermore, the tilt angle of the first buckle is 15-30°; the tilt angle of the second buckle is 4-10°. Within the above tilt angle range, the first and second buckles will not occupy too much space, and will also facilitate the operator's unfolding and folding operations.

[0016] Furthermore, the second buckle has a second arc-shaped operating part.

[0017] Furthermore, the annular seat is circular, and the folding seat is semi-circular, with both ends of the folding seat rotatably connected to the radial direction of the outer circumference of the annular seat. The circular annular seat and the semi-circular folding seat have a simple overall shape, and the closed annular seat provides more stable support.

[0018] Furthermore, the locking assembly includes a locking block slidably disposed radially on the annular seat, an elastic member abutting against the locking block, a lever block connected to the locking block and extending from the top surface of the annular seat, and a locking groove disposed on the folding seat; a protrusion is formed on the outer periphery of the annular seat, and a receiving groove is formed on the inner side of the folding seat that is interlocked with the protrusion.

[0019] The beneficial effects of this utility model are as follows: When the annular seat and the folding seat need to be rotated relative to each other to the same plane, the operator can apply external force to the first and second latches, so that the annular seat and the folding seat are locked together by the locking components, which facilitates the unfolding and use of the softbox; the operator can even apply force to the first and second latches simultaneously with one hand, so that the annular seat and the folding seat are locked in the same plane by the locking components, which is convenient and labor-saving; when the annular seat and the folding seat are unfolded to the same plane, the softbox chuck can be unfolded and used; when the annular seat and the folding seat are rotated to overlap, the softbox chuck can be folded and stored in a flat shape, which reduces the space occupied by storage and facilitates transportation and carrying. Attached Figure Description

[0020] Figure 1 This is an exploded structural diagram of the present invention.

[0021] Figure 2 The three-dimensional representation of this utility model Figure 1 .

[0022] Figure 3 The three-dimensional representation of this utility model Figure 2 .

[0023] Figure 4 The three-dimensional representation of this utility model Figure 3 At this time, the ring seat and the folding seat are located on the same plane.

[0024] Figure 5 The three-dimensional representation of this utility model Figure 4 At this point, the ring seat and the folding seat are stacked on top of each other.

[0025] Figure 6 This is a top view of the present invention, in which the annular seat and the folding seat are located on the same plane.

[0026] Figure 7 This is a cross-sectional view of the present invention.

[0027] Figure 8 This is a front view of the annular seat of this utility model.

[0028] Figure 9 This is a perspective view of the annular seat of this utility model.

[0029] Figure 10 This is a perspective view of the folding seat of this utility model.

[0030] Figure 11 This is a front view of the folding seat of this utility model.

[0031] Among them, 1-ring seat, 11-first slot, 12-protrusion, 2-folding seat, 21-second slot, 22-avoiding surface, 23-locking groove, 24-receiving groove, 31-first buckle, 311-fixed end, 312-closed end, 313-first arc-shaped operating part, 32-second buckle, 321-second arc-shaped operating part, 4-locking assembly, 41-locking block, 411-sloping surface, 42-pulling block, 5-cutout area. Detailed Implementation

[0032] To enable those skilled in the art to better understand the present invention, the technical solutions of the present invention will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings of the embodiments. Obviously, the described embodiments are only a part of the embodiments of the present invention, and not all of them. All other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art based on the embodiments of the present invention without creative effort should fall within the scope of protection of the present invention.

[0033] like Figures 1-7 As shown, a folding softbox chuck includes an annular base 1, a folding base 2 rotatably connected to the annular base 1, and a locking component 4 for locking or unlocking the annular base 1 and the folding base 2.

[0034] The middle part of the annular seat 1 is hollow for direct or indirect connection to a light source. The outer periphery of the annular seat 1 is provided with a first slot 11 for the support rod (not shown in the figure) to swing. The annular seat 1 is also provided with a first fastener 31. Specifically, in this embodiment, the annular seat 1 is circular, and the first fastener 31 is fixedly connected to the top surface of the outer periphery of the annular seat 1 or the junction of the top surface and the side surface of the outer periphery. At least half of the outer periphery of the annular seat 1 is provided with the first slot 11.

[0035] The folding seat 2 has a second slot 21 on its outer periphery for the support rod to swing, and a second fastening part 32 is also provided on the folding seat 2. Specifically, in this embodiment, the folding seat 2 is semi-circular, and its two open ends are rotatably connected to the radial direction of the outer periphery of the annular seat 1. That is, when the annular seat 1 and the folding seat 2 are assembled and connected, the line connecting the two open ends of the folding seat 2 passes through the radial center point of the annular seat 1. The inner diameter of the folding seat 2 is approximately equal to the outer diameter of the annular seat 1.

[0036] The annular seat 1 and the folding seat 2 have at least two states. When the softbox needs to be unfolded for use, the folding seat 2 rotates relative to the annular seat 1 until they are on the same plane, that is, the folding seat 2 is located on the radial outside of the annular seat 1, and the annular seat 1 and the folding seat 2 are locked in this state by the locking component 4. At this time, the first slot 11 on the outer periphery of the annular seat 1 is used to connect part of the support rod, and the second slot 21 on the outer periphery of the folding seat 2 is used to connect part of the support rod. After the annular seat 1 and the folding seat 2 are in cooperation, the support rods around the circumference are evenly spaced to stretch the softbox.

[0037] When the softbox needs to be folded and stowed, unlock the locking component 4, and the folding base 2 rotates relative to the ring base 1 until the two overlap, i.e. Figure 5 As shown, the folding seat 2 is located axially below the ring seat 1. At this time, the support rod connected to the ring seat 1 and the support rod connected to the folding seat 2 are on the same side, so that the softbox is folded into a flat shape.

[0038] As described above, when the locking assembly 4 locks the annular seat 1 and the folding seat 2, the annular seat 1 and the folding seat 2 are located on the same plane, and the first latch 31 and the second latch 32 are located on the same side and correspond vertically. Figure 4 As shown. Here, "up" and "down" are relative concepts. Of course, the first latch 31 and the second latch 32 can also correspond to each other left and right. This is just to illustrate the relative position of the first latch 31 and the second latch 32. So that when the annular seat 1 and the folding seat 2 need to be rotated relative to each other to the same plane, the operator can apply external force to the first latch 31 and the second latch 32, so that the annular seat 1 and the folding seat 2 are fastened to each other by the locking component 4, which facilitates the unfolding and use of the softbox. The operator can even apply force to the first latch 31 and the second latch 32 simultaneously with one hand, so that the annular seat 1 and the folding seat 2 are locked in the same plane by the locking component 4, which is convenient and labor-saving.

[0039] Locking components 4 are disposed corresponding to the first latch 31 and / or the second latch 32. Specifically, locking components 4 are all disposed on the annular seat 1 near the first latch 31, or all disposed on the folding seat 2 near the second latch 32, or partially disposed on the annular seat 1 near the first latch 31 and partially disposed on the folding seat 2 near the second latch 32. In this embodiment, most of the structure of the locking components 4 is disposed on the annular seat 1 near the first latch 31, and a small portion of the structure is disposed on the folding seat 2 near the second latch 32. This arrangement ensures that when the operator applies external force through the first latch 31 and the second latch 32, the external force is concentrated on the structure of the locking components 4, allowing the annular seat 1 and the folding seat 2 to engage and lock smoothly.

[0040] Similarly, when the softbox needs to be folded and retracted, since the locking component 4 is set with the first buckle 31 and the second buckle 32, the operator can operate the first buckle 31 at the same time when the locking component 4 is turned to unlock it, or even operate the first buckle 31 and the second buckle 32 at the same time, so that the first buckle 31 and the second buckle 32 move away from each other, that is, help the annular seat 1 and the folding seat 2 rotate relative to each other, so that the folding seat 2 can rotate to overlap with the annular seat 1, and the softbox is folded and retracted.

[0041] At least a portion of the first buckle portion 31 and the second buckle portion 32 extend obliquely. When the first buckle portion 31 and the second buckle portion 32 are located on the same side and correspond vertically, the distance between their oblique portions gradually increases from the inside to the outside. Figure 7 Taking the direction shown as an example, the first fastener 31 extends outward from the center of the softbox chuck and tilts upward, while the second fastener 32 extends outward from the center of the softbox chuck and tilts downward. The two fasteners extend in opposite directions.

[0042] like Figure 8 , Figure 9 As shown, the first buckle 31 extends at an angle and includes two fixed ends 311 connected to the outer periphery of the annular seat 1, and a closed end 312. The fixed ends 311, the annular seat 1, and the closed end 312 form a hollow area 5, from which a portion of the locking component 4 protrudes. The hollow area 5 not only reduces the overall weight of the annular seat 1 but also provides sufficient space for the locking component 4 and allows the operator's hand to reach into the first buckle 31 and apply force, making the opening and closing of the softbox chuck more convenient.

[0043] In this embodiment, the tilt angle of the first buckle 31 is 15-30°, that is... Figure 8 The angle α is 15-30°. The closed end 312 of the first buckle 31 has a first arc-shaped operating part 313, which can improve the user's feel. The side of the first buckle 31 facing the folding seat 2 is horizontal, and its first arc-shaped operating part 313 is mainly concentrated on the side away from the folding seat 2, which makes the user experience better and also avoids the folding seat 2, thus avoiding excessive interference between the first buckle 31 and the folding seat 2.

[0044] In order to increase the degree of inclination of the first buckle 31 relative to the vertical plane, such as Figure 10 As shown, a clearance surface 22 is formed on the inner side of the folding seat 2. It is an inclined surface that extends from the inside out and from the bottom up, so that part of the first buckle 31 is accommodated in the clearance surface 22.

[0045] like Figure 11As shown, the inclination angle of the second buckle 32 is 4-10°, that is, β in the figure is 4-10°. The second buckle 32 is fixedly installed at the junction of the bottom surface and the side surface of the outer ring of the folding seat 2, and it has a second arc-shaped operating part 321.

[0046] like Figure 1 , Figure 7 As shown, the locking assembly 4 includes a locking block 41 slidably disposed radially on the annular seat 1, an elastic element (not shown) abutting against the locking block 41, a lever 42 connected to the locking block 41 and extending from the top surface of the annular seat 1, and a locking groove 23 disposed on the folding seat 2. The lever 42 extends from the aforementioned hollow portion 5. When an external force is applied to the lever 42, the locking block 41 moves and disengages from the locking groove 23, and the annular seat 1 and the folding seat 2 disengage from the locked state. The folding seat 2 can then rotate freely relative to the annular seat 1. At this time, the elastic element is compressed by the locking block 41. When the folding seat 2 rotates to approximately the same plane as the annular seat 1, the folding seat 2 rotates against the inclined surface of the locking block 41, compressing the locking block 41 into the annular seat 1 until the folding seat 2 and the annular seat 1 are on the same plane. At this time, the locking block 41 automatically enters the locking groove 23 of the folding seat 2 under the action of the elastic element, thus locking the annular seat 1 and the folding seat 2.

[0047] To increase the installation space for locking component 4, and to make the structure more stable when the ring seat 1 and folding seat 2 are locked, such as Figure 4 As shown, a protrusion 12 is formed on the outer periphery of the annular seat 1, and a receiving groove 24 is formed on the inner side of the folding seat 2. The protrusion 12 and the receiving groove 24 are interlocked.

[0048] The above specific embodiments are used to explain and illustrate the present utility model, and are not intended to limit the present utility model. Any modifications and changes made to the present utility model within the spirit and scope of the claims shall fall within the protection scope of the present utility model.

Claims

1. A folding softbox chuck, characterized in that, include: The ring seat (1) is hollow and used to connect the light source. The outer periphery is provided with a first slot (11) for the support rod to swing in the circumferential direction, and a first buckle (31) is provided. The folding seat (2) is rotatably connected to the ring seat (1), and has a second slot (21) on its outer periphery for the support rod to swing circumferentially, and a second buckle (32); Locking component (4) for locking or unlocking the ring seat (1) and the folding seat (2); When the locking component (4) locks the annular seat (1) and the folding seat (2), the annular seat (1) and the folding seat (2) are located on the same plane, and the first buckle (31) and the second buckle (32) are located on the same side and correspond vertically.

2. The folding softbox chuck according to claim 1, characterized in that: The locking component (4) is provided corresponding to the first buckle (31) and / or the second buckle (32).

3. The folding softbox chuck according to claim 1, characterized in that: At least a portion of the first buckle (31) and the second buckle (32) extend obliquely. When the first buckle (31) and the second buckle (32) are located on the same side and correspond vertically, the distance between their oblique portions gradually increases from the inside to the outside.

4. The folding softbox chuck according to claim 3, characterized in that: The folding seat (2) has a clearance surface (22) for accommodating the first buckle (31).

5. The folding softbox chuck according to claim 1, characterized in that: The first buckle (31) extends at an angle and includes two fixed ends (311) connected to the outer periphery of the annular seat (1) and a closed end (312). The fixed ends (311), the annular seat (1) and the closed end (312) form a hollow area (5), and part of the locking component (4) extends out from the hollow area (5).

6. The folding softbox chuck according to claim 5, characterized in that: The closed end (312) has a first arc-shaped operating part (313).

7. The folding softbox chuck according to claim 5, characterized in that: The first buckle (31) has an inclination angle of 15-30°; the second buckle (32) has an inclination angle of 4-10°.

8. The folding softbox chuck according to claim 1, characterized in that: The second buckle (32) has a second arc-shaped operating part (321).

9. The folding softbox chuck according to claim 1, characterized in that: The annular seat (1) is circular, and the folding seat (2) is semi-circular. The two ends of the folding seat (2) are rotatably connected to the radial direction of the outer periphery of the annular seat (1).

10. The folding softbox chuck according to claim 1, characterized in that: The locking assembly (4) includes a locking block (41) slidably disposed radially on the annular seat (1), an elastic member abutting against the locking block (41), a lever (42) connected to the locking block (41) and extending from the top surface of the annular seat (1), and a locking groove (23) disposed on the folding seat (2); a protrusion (12) is formed on the outer periphery of the annular seat (1), and a receiving groove (24) is formed on the inner side of the folding seat (2) that is interlocked with the protrusion (12).

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