Support for image capturing equipment

Abstract

The utility model discloses a support for image capturing equipment. The support comprises a mounting frame assembly, a rotating shaft assembly and a fixing frame assembly. The rotating shaft assembly is provided with a plurality of free rotating joints; the mounting frame assembly is connected with one end of the rotating shaft assembly, and the mounting frame assembly is used for fixing the mounting position of the support; the fixing frame assembly is connected with the other end of the rotating shaft assembly, and the fixing frame assembly is used for fixing image capturing equipment. The angle between the image capturing device and a shot scene is adjusted by adjusting the rotating joint of the rotating shaft assembly, and the support has no requirement for the occupied space and can be used in a relatively narrow space.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the technical field of image capture equipment accessories, specifically to a bracket for image capture equipment. Background Technology

[0002] Adjustable image capture equipment includes cameras, mobile phones, surveillance cameras, and other devices. Existing image capture equipment is mainly based on tripods. The horizontal height of the image capture equipment is adjusted by the angle of the tripod opening. By adjusting the angle between the mounting head of the image capture equipment and the horizontal plane, the angle of the scene being photographed can be adjusted to achieve the best shooting effect.

[0003] However, tripods have a strong independent structure and require a large space, necessitating sufficient room for flexible placement. Therefore, adjusting the tripod position to perfectly support the image capture equipment in a relatively narrow space is quite difficult. Furthermore, tripods have certain limitations when conditions require strong overall integration between the support and the subject being photographed, as well as high structural compatibility. Utility Model Content

[0004] In order to overcome the shortcomings of the prior art, this utility model provides a bracket that can meet the needs of image capture equipment in relatively narrow spaces.

[0005] The technical solution adopted by this utility model to solve its technical problem is:

[0006] A bracket for an image capture device includes: a mounting bracket assembly, a pivot assembly, and a fixing bracket assembly;

[0007] The rotating shaft assembly has multiple freely rotating joints;

[0008] The mounting bracket assembly is connected to one end of the rotating shaft assembly, and the mounting bracket assembly is used to fix the mounting position of the bracket;

[0009] The mounting bracket assembly is connected to the other end of the rotating shaft assembly, and the mounting bracket assembly is used to fix the image capture device.

[0010] As described above, in the bracket, the mounting bracket assembly is rotatably connected to one end of the rotating shaft assembly, and the fixing bracket assembly is rotatably connected to the other end of the rotating shaft assembly.

[0011] As described above, the mounting bracket assembly includes a mounting base and a base;

[0012] The rotating shaft assembly is rotatably connected to the base;

[0013] The mounting base is provided with an arc-shaped groove, one end of the base is rotatably connected to the mounting base, and the other end slides in the arc-shaped groove.

[0014] As described above, the mounting bracket assembly further includes a locking element; the locking element is used to restrict the movement of the mounting base plate within the arcuate groove.

[0015] As described above, the mounting bracket assembly further includes a base drive member for adjusting the rotation angle of the base within the arcuate groove.

[0016] As described above, the pivot assembly includes a primary upper cantilever and a primary upper cantilever locking element.

[0017] The primary upper cantilever is rotatably connected to the base;

[0018] The locking component of the first-stage upper cantilever is threadedly connected to the first-stage upper cantilever, and one end of the locking component of the first-stage upper cantilever abuts against the base.

[0019] As described above, the pivot assembly further includes a primary lower cantilever and a primary lower cantilever locking element;

[0020] The first-stage lower cantilever is rotatably connected to the base, the first-stage upper cantilever is arranged parallel to the first-stage lower cantilever, the first-stage lower cantilever locking member is threadedly connected to the first-stage lower cantilever, and the two ends of the first-stage lower cantilever locking member abut against the base.

[0021] As described above, the pivot assembly further includes a secondary cantilever, which is rotatably connected to the end of the primary upper cantilever away from the base and the end of the primary lower cantilever away from the base.

[0022] As described above, the pivot assembly further includes a rotating fixing rib and a sliding locking member. One end of the rotating fixing rib is hinged to the first-stage upper cantilever and the first-stage lower cantilever, and the other end of the rotating fixing rib slides on the second-stage cantilever. The sliding locking member is used to restrict the movement of the rotating fixing rib along the length direction of the second-stage cantilever.

[0023] As described above, the pivot assembly includes a joint drive for adjusting the rotation angle of each of the free-rotating joints.

[0024] The beneficial effects of this utility model are:

[0025] Before using this bracket, first fix the mounting bracket assembly to the scene to be photographed or any object, and fix the image capture device to the mounting bracket assembly. By adjusting the rotation joint of the rotating shaft assembly, the angle between the image capture device and the scene to be photographed can be adjusted. This bracket has no space requirements, as it can be used in relatively narrow spaces. Attached Figure Description

[0026] The present invention will be further described below with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments.

[0027] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the three-dimensional structure of the support frame;

[0028] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the three-dimensional structure of the bracket without the fixing frame components;

[0029] Figure 3 This is a front view of the mounting bracket assembly;

[0030] Figure 4 This is a diagram showing the usage status of the bracket;

[0031] The attached figures are labeled as follows:

[0032] Mounting bracket assembly 1, pivot assembly 2, fixing bracket assembly 3, mounting base 11, base 12, arc groove 111, first-stage upper cantilever 21, first-stage upper cantilever locking component 22, first upper assist handle 221, first-stage lower cantilever 23, first-stage lower cantilever locking component 24, second lower assist handle 241, second-stage cantilever 25, rotating fixing rib 26, slider 27, sliding locking component 28, third assist handle 281, image capture device 4, subject 5. Detailed Implementation

[0033] The following will clearly and completely describe the concept, specific structure, and technical effects of this utility model in conjunction with embodiments and accompanying drawings, so as to fully understand the purpose, features, and effects of this utility model. Obviously, the described embodiments are only a part of the embodiments of this utility model, not all of them. Other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art based on the embodiments of this utility model without creative effort are all within the scope of protection of this utility model. Furthermore, all connections / linkages involved in the patent do not simply refer to direct contact between components, but rather to the ability to form a better connection structure by adding or reducing connecting accessories according to specific implementation conditions. The various technical features in this utility model can be combined interactively without contradicting each other.

[0034] Reference Figure 1 , Figure 2 as well as Figure 4 A bracket for an image capture device includes: a mounting bracket assembly 1, a pivot assembly 2, and a fixing bracket assembly 3;

[0035] The rotating shaft assembly 2 has multiple freely rotating joints;

[0036] The mounting bracket assembly 1 is connected to one end of the rotating shaft assembly 2, and the mounting bracket assembly 1 is used to fix the mounting position of the bracket;

[0037] The mounting bracket 3 is connected to the other end of the rotating shaft assembly 2, and the mounting bracket 3 is used to fix the image capture device 4.

[0038] Before use, first fix the mounting bracket assembly 1 to the subject or any object being photographed, and then fix the image capture device to the fixing bracket assembly 3. Adjust the angle between the image capture device and the subject by adjusting the rotation joint of the swivel assembly 2. Compared to tripods which require sufficient space, this bracket has no space requirements and can be used in relatively narrow spaces. It can even be mounted on objects other than the ground using the mounting bracket assembly 1, and can be directly fixed to the subject, maintaining a strong sense of unity with it. Therefore, this bracket has high structural compatibility, overcomes the shortcomings of tripods, and has a wider range of applications.

[0039] As will be understood by those skilled in the art, the mounting bracket assembly 1 can be fixed to the photographed object 5 or any other object by conventional fixing methods such as screws or adhesives.

[0040] It is understood that multiple free-rotating joints are arranged along the length of the rotating shaft assembly 2, and the shooting angle of the image capture device can be adjusted by adjusting the angle between each free-rotating joint.

[0041] In one embodiment, the mounting bracket assembly 1 is rotatably connected to one end of the rotating shaft assembly 2, and the fixing bracket assembly 3 is rotatably connected to the other end of the rotating shaft assembly 2. Besides the rotating shaft assembly 2 itself having an angle adjustment function, the connection points between the mounting bracket assembly 1 and the rotating shaft assembly 2, and between the fixing bracket assembly 3 and the rotating shaft assembly 2, are also rotatable, further expanding the rotation range of the fixing bracket assembly 3 and improving the flexibility of the bracket.

[0042] Reference Figure 2 and Figure 3 In one embodiment, the mounting bracket assembly 1 includes a mounting base 11 and a base 12;

[0043] The rotating shaft assembly 2 is rotatably connected to the base 12;

[0044] The mounting base 11 has an arc-shaped groove 111. One end of the base 12 is rotatably connected to the mounting base 11, and the other end slides within the arc-shaped groove 111. In addition to the rotating shaft assembly 2, an adjustable fixing bracket assembly 3 and a structure for adjusting the shooting angle of the image capture device are added, further expanding the shooting range of the fixing bracket assembly 3, enriching the ways to adjust the shooting angle of the image capture device, and improving the accuracy of adjusting the shooting angle.

[0045] Specifically, one end of the base 12 is fixed to the mounting base 11 via a first rotating shaft (not shown in the figure), and the other end of the base 12 slides within the arc-shaped groove 111 via a second limiting member (not shown in the figure). Rotating the base 12 with the first rotating shaft as the rotation center can drive the second limiting member to slide within the arc-shaped groove 111.

[0046] More specifically, the first pivot is a screw.

[0047] Specifically, the mounting bracket assembly 1 also includes a locking element (not shown in the figure); the locking element is used to restrict the movement of the base 12 within the arc-shaped groove 111, thereby improving the stability of the bracket and reducing changes in the shooting angle caused by the rotation of the base 12 during the shooting process.

[0048] As an example, the locking component is a screw and nut assembly. One end of the screw is fixedly connected to the base 12, and the other end passes through the arc-shaped groove 111. When the base 12 is adjusted to a suitable position, the nut and screw are used to fix the base 12, thereby restricting the movement of the base 12 within the arc-shaped groove 111.

[0049] As an example, the locking element is a damping element and the locking element is interference-fitted with the arc-shaped groove 111.

[0050] More specifically, the mounting bracket assembly 1 also includes a base drive (not shown in the figure) for adjusting the rotation angle of the base 12.

[0051] It is understood that the fixed end of the base drive component is hinged to the mounting base 11, and the output end of the base drive component is hinged to the base 12. By controlling the extension and retraction length of the output end of the base drive component, the rotation range of the base 12 can be controlled.

[0052] More specifically, the base drive component has self-locking properties, which eliminates the need for the arc groove 111 and the locking component, reduces the work steps of carving the arc groove 111 on the mounting base plate 11, lowers the manufacturing cost of the mounting base plate 11, and improves the automation level of the bracket by replacing manual control and adjustment with mechanical control.

[0053] As an example, the base drive component is a stepper motor.

[0054] Reference Figure 2 Specifically, the pivot assembly 2 includes a primary upper cantilever 21, a first pin, and a primary upper cantilever locking member 22;

[0055] The primary upper cantilever 21 and the base 12 are rotatably connected by the first pin;

[0056] The primary upper cantilever locking member 22 is threadedly connected to the primary upper cantilever 21, and one end of the primary upper cantilever locking member 22 abuts against the base 12. By rotating the primary upper cantilever locking member 22, the extension amount of the primary upper cantilever locking member 22 between the primary upper cantilever 21 and the base 12 is controlled, thereby adjusting the included angle between the primary upper cantilever 21 and the base 12, so as to adjust the angle of the fixing frame assembly 3 and the shooting angle of the image capture device, further enriching the adjustment structure of the bracket.

[0057] More specifically, the first-stage upper cantilever locking member 22 is provided with a first assist handle 221, which is fixedly connected to the first-stage upper cantilever locking member 22. The first assist handle 221 is used to assist in turning the first-stage upper cantilever locking member 22, which is convenient for manual operation.

[0058] More specifically, the pivot assembly 2 also includes a primary lower cantilever 23 and a primary lower cantilever locking member 24;

[0059] The first-stage lower cantilever 23 is rotatably connected to the base 12 via a first pin. The first-stage upper cantilever 21 is arranged parallel to the first-stage lower cantilever 23. The first-stage lower cantilever locking member 24 is threadedly connected to the first-stage lower cantilever 23, and the two ends of the first-stage lower cantilever locking member 24 abut against the base 12.

[0060] The working principle of the first-stage lower cantilever 23 and the first-stage lower cantilever locking component 24 is the same as that of the first-stage upper cantilever 21 and the first-stage upper cantilever locking component 22, and will not be described in detail here. The addition of the first-stage lower cantilever 23 and the first-stage lower cantilever locking component 24 strengthens the connection between the rotating shaft assembly 2 and the mounting bracket assembly 1, and improves the robustness of this bracket structure.

[0061] More specifically, the first-stage lower cantilever locking member 24 is provided with a second assist handle 241, and the second assist handle 241 is fixedly connected to the first-stage lower cantilever locking member 24.

[0062] Reference Figure 2 More specifically, the rotating shaft assembly 2 further includes a secondary cantilever 25, which is rotatably connected to the end of the primary upper cantilever 21 away from the base 12 and the end of the primary lower cantilever 23 away from the base 12.

[0063] It is understandable that the connection between the secondary cantilever 25 and the primary upper cantilever 21, as well as the connection between the secondary cantilever 25 and the primary lower cantilever 23, is a free-rotating joint.

[0064] Reference Figure 1More specifically, the rotating shaft assembly 2 further includes a rotating fixing rib 26 and a sliding locking member 28. One end of the rotating fixing rib 26 is hinged to the first-stage upper cantilever 21 and the first-stage lower cantilever 23, and the other end of the rotating fixing rib 26 slides on the second-stage cantilever 25. The sliding locking member 28 is used to restrict the movement of the rotating fixing rib 26 along the length direction of the second-stage cantilever 25.

[0065] The fixing rib 26, together with the secondary cantilever 25, the primary upper cantilever 21, and the primary lower cantilever 23, forms a triangular structure, which is stable under force and further reduces the possibility of changes in the shooting angle of the image capture device during the shooting process.

[0066] More specifically, the rotating shaft assembly 2 further includes a slider 27, which slides along the length of the secondary cantilever 25. The rotating fixing rib 26 is hinged to the slider 27, and the sliding locking member 28 is threadedly connected to the slider 27. Tightening the sliding locking member 28 causes one end of the sliding locking member 28 to abut against the secondary cantilever 25, thereby restricting the movement of the rotating fixing rib 26 along the length of the secondary cantilever 25.

[0067] More specifically, the sliding locking member 28 is provided with a third assist handle 281, which is fixedly connected to the sliding locking member 28.

[0068] In one embodiment, the pivot assembly 2 includes a joint drive (not shown) for adjusting the rotation angle of each of the freely rotating joints. Joint drive adjustment replaces manual adjustment, improving the automation level of the support.

[0069] As an example, the fixed end of the joint drive is hinged to the first-stage upper cantilever 21, and the output end of the joint drive is hinged to the second-stage cantilever 25.

[0070] As an example, the joint drive component is a stepper motor.

[0071] The above is a detailed description of the preferred embodiments of the present utility model. However, the present utility model is not limited to the described embodiments. Those skilled in the art can make various equivalent modifications or substitutions without departing from the spirit of the present utility model. All such equivalent modifications or substitutions are included within the scope defined by the claims of this application.

Claims

1. A bracket for an image capture device, characterized in that, include: Mounting bracket assembly (1), pivot assembly (2), and fixing bracket assembly (3); The rotating shaft assembly (2) has multiple freely rotating joints; The mounting bracket assembly (1) is connected to one end of the rotating shaft assembly (2), and the mounting bracket assembly (1) is used to fix the mounting position of the bracket; The mounting bracket assembly (3) is connected to the other end of the rotating shaft assembly (2), and the mounting bracket assembly (3) is used to fix the image capture device (4).

2. The bracket as described in claim 1, characterized in that: The mounting bracket assembly (1) is rotatably connected to one end of the rotating shaft assembly (2), and the fixing bracket assembly (3) is rotatably connected to the other end of the rotating shaft assembly (2).

3. The bracket as described in claim 1, characterized in that: The mounting bracket assembly (1) includes a mounting base plate (11) and a base (12); The rotating shaft assembly (2) is rotatably connected to the base (12); The mounting base (11) is provided with an arc-shaped groove (111). One end of the base (12) is rotatably connected to the mounting base (11), and the other end slides in the arc-shaped groove (111).

4. The bracket as described in claim 3, characterized in that: The mounting bracket assembly (1) further includes a locking element; the locking element is used to restrict the movement of the mounting base plate (11) within the arcuate groove (111).

5. The bracket as described in claim 4, characterized in that: The mounting bracket assembly (1) also includes a base drive, which is used to adjust the rotation angle of the base (12) within the arcuate groove (111).

6. The stent as described in claim 3, characterized in that: The pivot assembly (2) includes a primary upper cantilever (21) and a primary upper cantilever locking member (22); The primary upper cantilever (21) is rotatably connected to the base (12); The primary upper cantilever locking member (22) is threadedly connected to the primary upper cantilever (21), and one end of the primary upper cantilever locking member (22) abuts against the base (12).

7. The bracket as described in claim 6, characterized in that: The pivot assembly (2) also includes a primary lower cantilever (23) and a primary lower cantilever locking member (24); The first-stage lower cantilever (23) is rotatably connected to the base (12), the first-stage upper cantilever (21) is parallel to the first-stage lower cantilever (23), the first-stage lower cantilever locking member (24) is threadedly connected to the first-stage lower cantilever (23), and the two ends of the first-stage lower cantilever locking member (24) abut against the base (12).

8. The stent as described in claim 7, characterized in that: The rotating shaft assembly (2) further includes a secondary cantilever (25), which is rotatably connected to the end of the primary upper cantilever (21) away from the base (12) and the end of the primary lower cantilever (23) away from the base (12).

9. The bracket as described in claim 8, characterized in that: The rotating shaft assembly (2) further includes a rotating fixing rib (26) and a sliding locking member (28). One end of the rotating fixing rib (26) is hinged to the first-stage upper cantilever (21) and the first-stage lower cantilever (23), and the other end of the rotating fixing rib (26) slides on the second-stage cantilever (25). The sliding locking member (28) is used to restrict the rotating fixing rib (26) from moving along the length direction of the second-stage cantilever (25).

10. The bracket as described in claim 1, characterized in that: The rotating shaft assembly (2) includes a joint drive component, which is used to adjust the rotation angle of each of the free-rotating joints.

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