Holder capable of controlling pitching course

Abstract

The utility model relates to the technical field of photography accessories, in particular to a cradle head capable of controlling the pitching course, which comprises a cradle head base, a cradle head support and a control device, the holder expansion platform is used for being connected with external photographic equipment; the pitch shaft is fixed on the pan-tilt expansion platform and is rotationally connected with the pan-tilt base; and the pitching control mechanism is connected between the holder base and the holder expansion platform. Through the arrangement of the holder base, the holder expansion platform, the pitch shaft and the pitch control mechanism, the overall structure of the holder is optimized, so that the holder is more compact and smaller in size, and the portability of the holder is greatly improved; meanwhile, due to the compact and small structure, the holder can be flexibly deployed and adjusted in a high-altitude narrow space, the capacity of the holder to adapt to the high-altitude operation environment is remarkably improved, and the load pressure during high-altitude operation is relieved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of photography accessories technology, specifically a gimbal that can control pitch and yaw. Background Technology

[0002] A camera tripod head is an important photographic aid that provides a stable shooting platform for photographic equipment and allows photographers to easily adjust the shooting angle to better capture the scene or image that needs to be recorded.

[0003] Currently, most gimbals on the market that can control pitch and yaw are too bulky, which not only increases the difficulty of transportation and installation but also limits their flexible application in different environments and scenarios. Furthermore, due to their excessive size, these gimbals are particularly inconvenient for high-altitude operations. The bulky gimbals may not only affect flight stability due to excessive wind resistance but may also limit the drone's flight altitude and payload capacity due to excessive weight. Therefore, we propose a gimbal that can control pitch and yaw to effectively solve the above-mentioned drawbacks. Utility Model Content

[0004] The purpose of this invention is to provide a gimbal that can control pitch and yaw, in order to solve the problem of the excessive bulkiness of existing gimbals mentioned in the background art.

[0005] This utility model is achieved through the following technical solution: a gimbal that can control pitch and yaw, comprising:

[0006] A gimbal base, which is used to connect to an external carrier;

[0007] A gimbal extension platform, which is used to connect to external photographic equipment;

[0008] A pitch axis, which is fixed to the gimbal extension platform and rotatably connected to the gimbal base;

[0009] A pitch control mechanism is connected between the gimbal base and the gimbal extension platform, and is used to rotate the gimbal extension platform along the central axis of the pitch axis.

[0010] Optionally, the bottom of the gimbal base is rotatably connected to an external gimbal connector, the central axis of which is perpendicular to the central axis of the pitch axis, and the gimbal base is connected to an external carrier through the external gimbal connector.

[0011] Optionally, a yaw motor is installed on the gimbal base, which is used to rotate the gimbal base along the central axis of the external gimbal connector.

[0012] Optionally, the top of the gimbal expansion platform shall have at least one expansion interface, through which the gimbal expansion platform shall be connected to external photographic equipment.

[0013] Optionally, the pitch control mechanism includes an electric actuator, one end of which is rotatably connected to the gimbal base via a first pin, and the other end of which is rotatably connected to the gimbal extension platform via a second pin. The central axes of the first and second pins are both parallel to the central axis of the pitch axis.

[0014] Optionally, the pitch control mechanism includes flexible cables connected to the gimbal extension platform. The number of flexible cables is even and they are symmetrically arranged on both sides of the pitch axis. A retraction and extension assembly connected to each flexible cable is provided on the gimbal base.

[0015] Optionally, the retraction assembly includes a pull-wire motor mounted on the gimbal base, the output end of the pull-wire motor being driven by a pull-wire wheel, the central axis of the pull-wire wheel being parallel to the central axis of the pitch axis, and the end of the flexible pull wire away from the gimbal extension platform being connected to the pull-wire wheel.

[0016] Compared with the prior art, this utility model provides a gimbal that can control pitch and yaw, which has the following advantages:

[0017] This invention optimizes the overall structure of the gimbal by incorporating a gimbal base, a gimbal extension platform, a pitch axis, and a pitch control mechanism. This results in a more compact and smaller gimbal, significantly improving its portability and fully considering the user's needs in practical applications, effectively reducing the user's load burden. Simultaneously, its compact structure allows for flexible deployment and adjustment even in confined spaces at high altitudes, significantly enhancing its adaptability to high-altitude working environments and reducing the load pressure during high-altitude operations. This ensures operational safety and stability, providing users with a more convenient and efficient shooting experience. Attached Figure Description

[0018] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of Embodiment 1;

[0019] Figure 2 This is a structural schematic diagram from another perspective of Embodiment 1;

[0020] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the assembly of Example 1 with a camera;

[0021] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the assembly of the camera with Example 1;

[0022] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of Example 2;

[0023] Figure 6 This is a structural schematic diagram from another perspective of Embodiment 2;

[0024] Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram of the camera assembly in Embodiment 2;

[0025] Figure 8 This is a schematic diagram of the assembly of the camera with Embodiment 2.

[0026] In the diagram: 1. Gimbal base; 2. Gimbal extension platform; 3. Pitch axis; 4. Pitch control mechanism; 401. Flexible cable; 402. Retraction and extension assembly; 4021. Cable motor; 4022. Cable reel; 5. External connectors for the gimbal; 6. Yaw motor; 7. Extension interface. Detailed Implementation

[0027] The technical solutions of the present utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings of the embodiments. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present utility model, and not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present utility model, all other embodiments obtained by those of ordinary skill in the art without creative effort are within the protection scope of the present utility model.

[0028] Example 1: Please refer to Figures 1 to 4 A gimbal capable of controlling pitch and yaw includes: a gimbal base 1, a gimbal extension platform 2, a pitch axis 3, and a pitch control mechanism 4. The pitch axis 3 is fixed to the gimbal extension platform 2 and rotatably connected to the gimbal base 1. The pitch control mechanism 4 controls the rotation of the gimbal extension platform 2 along the pitch axis 3, thereby adjusting the pitch direction of the gimbal extension platform 2. In this embodiment, the gimbal has a simple and compact structure, is easy to maintain, and is simple and convenient to use; furthermore, the gimbal is small in size, easy to carry, reduces the user's burden, and can easily handle high-altitude operations.

[0029] The following is an introduction to the gimbal base 1:

[0030] The gimbal base 1 is used to connect to an external carrier. Specifically, an external gimbal connector 5 is rotatably connected to the bottom of the gimbal base 1. The central axis of the external gimbal connector 5 is perpendicular to the central axis of the pitch axis 3. The gimbal base 1 is connected to the external carrier through the external gimbal connector 5. For example, by selecting different models of external gimbal connectors 5, the gimbal base 1 can be mounted on external carriers such as tripods, handheld devices, or drones.

[0031] It should be added that a yaw motor 6 is installed on the gimbal base 1, which is used to rotate the gimbal base 1 along the central axis of the external gimbal connector 5. In use, the external gimbal connector 5 is fixed to the external platform, and then the yaw motor 6 drives the gimbal base 1 to rotate left and right, so as to adjust the yaw of the gimbal base 1 to provide a full range of shooting angles.

[0032] The following is an introduction to the PTZ expansion platform 2:

[0033] The gimbal extension platform 2 is used to connect to external photographic equipment. Specifically, the top of the gimbal extension platform 2 has at least one type of expansion interface 7, through which the gimbal extension platform 2 connects to external photographic equipment. If only one type of expansion interface 7 is provided on the top of the gimbal extension platform 2, it can only connect to corresponding external photographic equipment according to the type of expansion interface 7, which limits the types of external devices that can be connected. If multiple different types of expansion interfaces 7 are provided on the top of the gimbal extension platform 2, it can support more different types of external devices; for example, it can connect to various external photographic equipment such as camcorders, cameras, and mobile phones through different types of expansion interfaces 7, making it convenient to switch between photographic equipment according to the actual needs of the scene.

[0034] The following is a description of pitch control mechanism 4:

[0035] The pitch control mechanism 4 is connected between the gimbal base 1 and the gimbal extension platform 2, and is used to rotate the gimbal extension platform 2 along the central axis of the pitch axis 3. Specifically, the pitch control mechanism 4 includes an electric push rod, one end of which is rotatably connected to the gimbal base 1 via a first pin, and the other end of which is rotatably connected to the gimbal extension platform 2 via a second pin. The central axes of both the first and second pins are parallel to the central axis of the pitch axis 3. Therefore, when the electric push rod extends or retracts, it can drive the gimbal extension platform 2 to rotate along the pitch axis 3, thereby adjusting the pitch angle of the gimbal extension platform 2 to provide a wider shooting range.

[0036] In this embodiment, an electric actuator is used as the control mechanism for the pitch axis 3, which improves the dynamic stability of the gimbal and makes angle control more precise. Furthermore, the high torque reduces the motor load, thus decreasing the control burden on the motor.

[0037] Example 2: Please refer to Figures 5 to 8 The difference between this embodiment and Embodiment 1 is that:

[0038] The pitch control mechanism 4 includes flexible cables 401 connected to the gimbal extension platform 2. The number of flexible cables 401 is even, and they are symmetrically arranged on both sides of the pitch axis 3, enabling control of the pitch of the gimbal extension platform 2. A retraction and extension assembly 402 is provided on the gimbal base 1, connected to each flexible cable 401 individually, for controlling the retraction and extension of each flexible cable 401.

[0039] In this embodiment, two flexible pull cables 401 are provided. When one of the flexible pull cables 401 is retracted, the gimbal extension platform 2 can be rotated along the pitch axis 3 towards the flexible pull cable 401. When the other flexible pull cable 401 is retracted, the gimbal extension platform 2 can be rotated along the pitch axis 3 towards this flexible pull cable 401.

[0040] It should be added that the retraction and extension assembly 402 includes a pull-wire motor 4021 mounted on the gimbal base 1. The output end of the pull-wire motor 4021 is connected to a pull-wire wheel 4022. The central axis of the pull-wire wheel 4022 is parallel to the central axis of the pitch axis 3. The end of the flexible pull wire 401 away from the gimbal extension platform 2 is connected to the pull-wire wheel 4022. When the pull-wire motor 4021 is working, the flexible pull wire 401 can be retracted and extended through the pull-wire wheel 4022.

[0041] In this embodiment, a wire-operated motor 4021 is used as the control mechanism for the pitch axis 3, which reduces the need for motor control and facilitates the overall maintenance of the gimbal. Furthermore, it reduces the likelihood of the motor stalling and burning out under impact, making the motor less prone to damage.

[0042] It should be noted that, in this document, relational terms such as "first" and "second" are used merely to distinguish one entity or operation from another, and do not necessarily require or imply any such actual relationship or order between these entities or operations. Furthermore, the terms "comprising," "including," or any other variations thereof are intended to cover non-exclusive inclusion, such that a process, method, article, or apparatus that comprises a list of elements includes not only those elements but also other elements not expressly listed, or elements inherent to such a process, method, article, or apparatus. Without further limitations, an element defined by the phrase "comprising one..." does not exclude the presence of other identical elements in the process, method, article, or apparatus that includes the element.

[0043] Although embodiments of the present invention have been shown and described, it will be understood by those skilled in the art that various changes, modifications, substitutions and alterations can be made to these embodiments without departing from the principles and spirit of the present invention, the scope of which is defined by the appended claims and their equivalents.

Claims

1. A gimbal capable of controlling pitch and yaw, characterized in that, include: A gimbal base (1) is used to connect to an external carrier; Gimbal extension platform (2), the gimbal extension platform (2) is used to connect with external photographic equipment; The pitch axis (3) is fixed on the gimbal extension platform (2) and rotatably connected to the gimbal base (1); Pitch control mechanism (4), which is connected between gimbal base (1) and gimbal extension platform (2), is used to make gimbal extension platform (2) rotate along the central axis of pitch axis (3).

2. A gimbal capable of controlling pitch and yaw according to claim 1, characterized in that: The bottom of the gimbal base (1) is rotatably connected to an external gimbal connector (5). The central axis of the external gimbal connector (5) is perpendicular to the central axis of the pitch axis (3). The gimbal base (1) is connected to an external carrier through the external gimbal connector (5).

3. A gimbal capable of controlling pitch and yaw according to claim 2, characterized in that: A yaw motor (6) is installed on the gimbal base (1), and the yaw motor (6) is used to rotate the gimbal base (1) along the central axis of the gimbal external connector (5).

4. A gimbal capable of controlling pitch and yaw according to claim 1, characterized in that: The top of the gimbal expansion platform (2) has at least one expansion interface (7) reserved, and the gimbal expansion platform (2) is connected to external photography equipment through the expansion interface (7).

5. A gimbal capable of controlling pitch and yaw according to claim 1, characterized in that: The pitch control mechanism (4) includes an electric push rod. One end of the electric push rod is rotatably connected to the gimbal base (1) via a first pin, and the other end of the electric push rod is rotatably connected to the gimbal extension platform (2) via a second pin. The central axis of the first pin and the central axis of the second pin are both parallel to the central axis of the pitch axis (3).

6. A gimbal capable of controlling pitch and yaw according to claim 1, characterized in that: The pitch control mechanism (4) includes flexible cables (401) connected to the gimbal extension platform (2). The number of flexible cables (401) is even and they are symmetrically arranged on both sides of the pitch axis (3). A retraction and extension assembly (402) connected to each flexible cable (401) is provided on the gimbal base (1).

7. A gimbal capable of controlling pitch and yaw according to claim 6, characterized in that: The retraction and extension assembly (402) includes a pull-wire motor (4021) mounted on the gimbal base (1). The output end of the pull-wire motor (4021) is connected to a pull-wire wheel (4022). The central axis of the pull-wire wheel (4022) is parallel to the central axis of the pitch axis (3). The end of the flexible pull wire (401) away from the gimbal extension platform (2) is connected to the pull-wire wheel (4022).

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