Light supplementing lamp

Abstract

The utility model discloses a light supplementing lamp, belongs to light supplementing equipment for photography and video recording, and aims to solve the problem that the conventional light supplementing lamp is large in size, heavy in weight and not easy to carry. A flat-plate-shaped foldable covering cloth lamp is connected with the soft light box through a quick disassembly and assembly structure and covers the opening of the soft light box. The softbox is light in weight, and the volume can be reduced by times after the softbox is folded. The flat-plate-shaped and foldable covering cloth lamp serves as a light source, and the occupied area can be reduced in a multiplied mode after the covering cloth lamp is folded. And the weight can be greatly reduced while the brightness is ensured. Therefore, the light supplementing lamp is light in overall weight. And the assembly and the disassembly are convenient. And moreover, the soft light box and the covering cloth lamp can be folded, so that the size of the whole light supplementing lamp is reduced during storage, and the light supplementing lamp is easy to carry.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to supplementary lighting equipment for photography and videography, specifically a supplementary light. Background Technology

[0002] When taking photos or videos, fill lights are often used to compensate for insufficient natural light. However, existing fill lights are large, heavy, and inconvenient to carry. Utility Model Content

[0003] This invention addresses the technical problems of existing fill lights being large, heavy, and inconvenient to carry by providing a fill light that is easy to assemble, disassemble, and fold, aiming to reduce the size and weight of the fill light and make it easier to carry.

[0004] To achieve the above objectives, the supplementary lighting of this utility model includes:

[0005] The foldable softbox consists of a flexible box body supported by a frame, and the flexible box body has an opening.

[0006] A flat, foldable blindfold light covers the opening and is connected to a softbox via a quick-release mechanism.

[0007] Generally, softboxes are three-dimensional and large in size due to their fill light function, but they can be folded down to a smaller size. Moreover, softboxes are constructed with a flexible box body supported by a frame, making them lightweight.

[0008] This supplemental light uses a flat, foldable cloth lamp as its light source, which can be folded to reduce its footprint significantly. This ensures brightness while greatly reducing weight.

[0009] This fill light combines a softbox and a shield light via a quick-release mechanism, resulting in a lightweight design. It's easy to assemble and disassemble. Furthermore, both the softbox and shield light are foldable, reducing the overall size of the fill light when stored.

[0010] Preferably, the quick-release structure is Velcro. Velcro is a connecting accessory, also known as hook and loop fastener, snap fastener, or zip-lock fastener (it makes a squeaking sound when pulled, functioning as a button). It has two separate sides, the male and female sides, which are attached (e.g., sewn) to a softbox or shielding light. One side of the Velcro is made of fine, soft, round fibers (LOOP), and the other side is made of stiffer, hooked fibers (HOOK). When the two sides are glued together, the hooks of the hooks engage with the round fibers to achieve the connection. Tearing the two sides forcefully will detach the hooks from the round fibers. Velcro is lightweight, soft, and easy to fold, which helps to reduce the weight of the fill light and reduce its size through folding. In other embodiments, the Velcro can be replaced by a similar structure.

[0011] Preferably, the back of the flexible enclosure has a ring edge, and the opening is defined in the middle of the ring edge; the softbox includes an edge region and a light-emitting area distributed in the middle of the edge region; a quick-release structure is provided on the ring edge and the edge region, and when the softbox covers the opening, the edge region and the ring edge are attached together by the quick-release structure, and the light-emitting area corresponds to the opening. Accordingly, when the softbox is connected to the softbox, the volume of the fill light is basically not increased, making the volume of the fill light basically equivalent to that of the softbox. When the softbox covers the opening, the edge region and the ring edge are attached together by the quick-release structure to prevent light leakage.

[0012] Preferably, the flexible enclosure includes a front, a back, and a ring. The front end of the ring connects to the edge of the front and is connected to the front periphery, and the rear end of the ring connects to the edge of the back and is connected to the rear periphery. Accordingly, the softbox is cylindrical in shape. The front and rear peripheries can be independent structures, or they can be a structure formed by the front end of the ring connecting to the edge of the front and the rear end of the ring connecting to the edge of the back.

[0013] Preferably, the frame includes a first annular frame, a second annular frame, and a plurality of first support rods. The first annular frame supports the front periphery for tensioning the front, the second annular frame supports the rear periphery for tensioning the back, and the plurality of first support rods are spaced apart between the front and rear peripheries for tensioning the annular surfaces. Accordingly, through the support of the frame, the flexible housing is tensioned, ensuring that all parts of the softbox remain continuous and wrinkle-free, facilitating light transmission. For weight reduction, the first annular frame, the second annular frame, and the plurality of first support rods are made of lightweight materials; for example, the first and second annular frames are made of lightweight wire with a certain degree of rigidity, while the first support rods are made of plastic rods, etc.

[0014] Preferably, the first annular frame is enclosed within the front periphery, and the second annular frame is enclosed within the rear periphery. A plurality of first support rods are detachably supported between the front and rear peripheries. The first and second annular frames are elastic and can be twisted and folded. Accordingly, the softbox can be folded by twisting and folding, reducing its size and facilitating storage. The first and second annular frames are preferably given their elasticity and twistability by linear springs.

[0015] Preferably, the front and rear periphery are provided with corresponding insertion parts, and the front and rear ends of the first support rod are inserted into the corresponding insertion parts. This facilitates the assembly and disassembly of the first support rod, allowing for quick switching between the folded and unfolded states of the softbox.

[0016] Preferably, the fill light also includes a storage bag; several first support rods and the flexible housing are detached and twisted and folded together with the first and second annular frames and then placed in the storage bag. The storage bag first stores all the components of the softbox and constrains the first and second annular frames to prevent the softbox from unfolding due to their own elasticity.

[0017] Preferably, the fill light also includes a foldable bracket that supports the softbox or shielding light. The bracket allows the softbox to be positioned where needed, such as mounting it on the top of a pole. Furthermore, the bracket's support helps ensure the softbox remains taut when unfolded.

[0018] Preferably, the softbox or shielding light has an insertion part, and the bracket includes a central plate and several second support rods. The several second support rods are radially distributed from the central plate and inserted one by one into the corresponding insertion part. The second support rods can be folded together by flipping. Accordingly, the bracket can be folded up, reducing the volume occupied and facilitating storage.

[0019] This invention features a foldable softbox constructed from a flexible, frame-supported housing. A flat, foldable shield light is attached to the softbox via a quick-release mechanism and covers its opening. The softbox is lightweight and its volume can be reduced significantly when folded. The flat, foldable shield light, serving as the light source, also occupies a significantly smaller area when folded. This design significantly reduces weight while maintaining brightness. Therefore, the overall weight of this fill light is relatively light, facilitating both assembly and disassembly. Furthermore, both the softbox and shield light are foldable, further reducing the overall size of the fill light during storage and making it easy to carry.

[0020] The frame of this invention includes a first annular frame and a second annular frame. The first annular frame is enclosed within the front periphery, and the second annular frame is enclosed within the rear periphery. Both the first and second annular frames are elastic and can be twisted and folded. Accordingly, the softbox can be folded by twisting and folding, reducing its size and making it easier to store. Preferably, the first and second annular frames are made of linear springs to give them elasticity and the ability to twist and fold.

[0021] The fill light of this utility model includes a storage bag; a twisted and folded first and second annular frame to store all the components of the softbox, and to constrain the first and second annular frames to prevent the softbox from unfolding due to their own elasticity.

[0022] This utility model's fill light includes a foldable bracket that supports a softbox or a shielding light. The bracket allows the softbox to be positioned as needed, such as mounting it on the top of a pole. Furthermore, the bracket's support helps ensure the softbox remains taut when unfolded. Attached Figure Description

[0023] Figure 1 This is an axonometric view of the supplementary light of this utility model from a rear perspective;

[0024] Figure 2 This is a frontal projection schematic diagram of the softbox of this utility model;

[0025] Figure 3 for Figure 1 The diagram shows the fill light with the cover lamp and softbox separated.

[0026] Figure 4 This is a frontal projection schematic diagram of the cover lamp of this utility model;

[0027] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the folding of the cover lamp of this utility model;

[0028] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the folded cloth lamp of this utility model;

[0029] Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram of the bracket of this utility model in its unfolded state;

[0030] Figure 8 This is a schematic diagram showing the change in the support of this utility model between the unfolded state and the retracted state.

[0031] Figure 9 This is a schematic diagram of the bracket of this utility model in a retracted state;

[0032] Figure 10 This is a schematic diagram of the softbox of this utility model in an unfolded state, supported by a frame.

[0033] Figure 11 This is a schematic diagram showing the front and back of the softbox of this utility model brought together.

[0034] Figure 12 A schematic diagram illustrating how the softbox is folded by twisting and folding the first and second annular frames of this invention.

[0035] Figure 13 A schematic diagram showing the reduced volume of the softbox of this utility model after folding;

[0036] Figure 14 A schematic diagram of the softbox of this utility model after folding and being placed into a storage bag;

[0037] Explanation of the labels in the diagram:

[0038] 100 softbox,

[0039] 110 Frame, 111 First ring frame, 112 Second ring frame, 113 First support rod.

[0040] 120 Flexible enclosure, 121 Opening, 122 Circumferential edge, 123 Front, 124 Back, 125 Circumferential surface, 126 Front perimeter, 127 Rear perimeter;

[0041] 200 Covering light, 201 Edge area, 202 Light-emitting area, 203 Insertion part;

[0042] 300 quick assembly / disassembly structure;

[0043] 400 storage bags;

[0044] 500 bracket, 510 center plate, 520 second support rod. Detailed Implementation

[0045] To make the objectives, technical solutions, and advantages 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.

[0046] The terms “comprising” and “having”, and any variations thereof, in the specification and claims of this utility model are intended to cover non-exclusive inclusion, such as a method or product that includes a series of technical features, not limited to those technical features explicitly listed, but also including other technical features that may be included in the method or product but not explicitly listed.

[0047] In the description of this utility model, it should be understood that the technical features defined by terms such as "first" and "second" which have a sequential concept are only for the purpose of clearly describing the defined technical features and making the defined technical features clearly distinguishable from other technical features, and do not represent that they are named in this way in actual implementation. Therefore, they should not be construed as limitations on this utility model.

[0048] The present invention will now be described in detail with reference to specific embodiments and accompanying drawings.

[0049] like Figure 1-3As shown, the fill light includes a foldable softbox 100, a flat and foldable cloth lamp 200, and a foldable bracket 500.

[0050] The softbox 100 is composed of a frame 110 supporting a flexible box 120, and the flexible box 120 has an opening 121.

[0051] A cover lamp 200 covers the opening 121 and is connected to the softbox 100 via a quick-release structure 300. The quick-release structure 300 in the figure is Velcro. Velcro is a connecting accessory, also known as hook and loop fastener, snap fastener, or zip fastener (it makes a squeaking sound when pulled, functioning as a button). It has two separate sides, a mother and a daughter, that adhere (as if sewn) to the softbox and the cover lamp. One side of the Velcro is made of fine, soft, round fibers (LOOP), and the other side is made of stiffer, hooked fibers (HOOK). When the two sides are glued together, the hooks of the hooks engage with the round fibers to achieve the connection. Pulling the two sides apart forces the hooks to detach from the round fibers. Velcro is lightweight, soft, and easy to fold, which helps reduce the weight and size of the fill light. In other embodiments, the Velcro can be replaced by a similar structure.

[0052] In particular, an insertion part 203 is provided on the edge of the back of the softbox 200. The bracket 500 includes a central disk 510 and a plurality of second support rods 520, which are radially distributed from the central disk 510 and inserted into the corresponding insertion parts 203. The second support rods 520 can be folded together by flipping. Accordingly, the softbox 200 is supported by the bracket 500. With the support of the bracket, the softbox can be placed in the required position, such as mounting the softbox on the top of the pole. Furthermore, the support of the bracket makes it easier for the softbox to be in a taut state when unfolded. The bracket can be folded up to reduce the volume occupied and facilitate storage.

[0053] In other embodiments, the softbox can be supported by a bracket. In this case, the insertion part can be located at the rear periphery or the back of the softbox.

[0054] Generally, softboxes are three-dimensional and large in size due to their fill light function, but they can be folded down to a smaller size. Moreover, softboxes are constructed with a flexible box body supported by a frame, making them lightweight.

[0055] This supplemental light uses a flat, foldable cloth lamp as its light source, which can be folded to reduce its footprint significantly. This ensures brightness while greatly reducing weight.

[0056] This fill light combines a softbox and a shield light via a quick-release mechanism, resulting in a lightweight design. It's easy to assemble and disassemble. Furthermore, both the softbox and shield light are foldable, reducing the overall size of the fill light when stored.

[0057] In other embodiments, the fill light may not include a bracket.

[0058] Figure 3 , Figure 10 In the structure shown, the back side 124 of the flexible box 120 is provided with a ring edge 122, and the opening 121 is limited in the middle of the ring edge 122, which is equivalent to cutting an opening on a piece of complete fabric. Figure 4 In the structure shown, the cover lamp 200 includes an edge region 201 and a light-emitting region 202 distributed in the middle of the edge region, with the remaining light-emitting area consisting of LED light strips. A quick-release structure 300 is provided on the ring edge 122 and the edge region 201. When the cover lamp 200 covers the opening 121, the edge region 201 and the ring edge 122 are attached together via the quick-release structure 300, and the light-emitting region 202 corresponds to the opening 121. Therefore, when the cover lamp is connected to a softbox, the volume of the fill light is essentially not increased, making the volume of the fill light approximately equivalent to that of the softbox. When the cover lamp covers the opening, the edge region and the ring edge are attached together via the quick-release structure, preventing light leakage.

[0059] In the illustrated structure, the flexible enclosure 120 includes a front surface 123, a back surface 124, and a ring surface 125. Generally, the front surface is translucent, while the back surface 124 and the ring surface 125 are opaque. The front end of the ring surface 125 connects to the edge of the front surface 123 at the front perimeter 126, and the rear end of the ring surface 125 connects to the edge of the back surface 124 at the rear perimeter 127. Accordingly, the softbox is cylindrical in shape as a whole, as shown in the figure. The cylindrical shape of the softbox depends on the shape of the front and back surfaces. The front and rear perimeters can be independent structures, or they can be structures formed by the front end of the ring surface connecting to the front edge and the rear end of the ring surface connecting to the edge of the back surface. More precisely, the front and rear perimeters are positional orientations used to support the flexible enclosure by the frame.

[0060] In the illustrated structure, the frame 110 includes a first annular frame 111, a second annular frame 112, and several first support rods 113. The first annular frame 111 supports the front periphery 126 for tensioning the front 123, and the second annular frame 112 supports the rear periphery 127 for tensioning the back 124. The several first support rods 113 are spaced apart between the front periphery 126 and the rear periphery 127 for tensioning the annular surface 125. Accordingly, through the support of the frame, the flexible enclosure is tensioned, ensuring that all parts of the softbox remain continuous and wrinkle-free, facilitating light transmission. For weight reduction, the first annular frame, the second annular frame, and the several first support rods are made of lightweight materials; for example, the first and second annular frames use lightweight wires with a certain degree of rigidity, while the first support rods are made of plastic rods.

[0061] In the illustrated structure, the first annular frame 111 is enclosed within the front periphery 126, and the second annular frame 112 is enclosed within the rear periphery 127. Several first support rods 113 are detachably supported between the front and rear peripheries. The first and second annular frames 111 and 112 are elastic and can be twisted and folded. Accordingly, the softbox can be folded by twisting and folding, reducing its size and facilitating storage. Preferably, the first and second annular frames are made of linear springs to provide their elasticity and twistability.

[0062] In the illustrated structure, the front periphery 126 and the rear periphery 127 are provided with corresponding insertion parts. These insertion parts can be similar to the insertion structure on the back of the softbox, or other similar structures. The front and rear ends of the first support rod 113 are inserted into the corresponding insertion parts. This facilitates the assembly and disassembly of the first support rod, allowing for quick switching between the folded and unfolded states of the softbox.

[0063] In the illustrated structure, the fill light also includes a storage bag 400. Several first support rods 113 and flexible housing 120 are removed and twisted and folded together with the first annular frame 111 and the second annular frame 112, and then placed in the storage bag 400. The storage bag houses all the components of the softbox and constrains the first and second annular frames, preventing the softbox from unfolding due to their own elasticity.

[0064] The aforementioned supplementary lighting can be as follows: Figure 3 The diagram shows the softbox 100 and the light shield 200 connected together or separately. Furthermore, although... Figure 3 The light fixture in the image has a 500mm bracket attached to its back; however, in actual operation, the bracket is not required. Furthermore, as... Figure 5 The lampshade 200 is shown to be folded in half. Figure 6 As shown, this folding is generally done along the gaps between the LED strips on the cover light to avoid damaging the LED strips. Furthermore, because the LED strips are distributed throughout the light-emitting area, the cover light can be folded multiple times as needed to make it smaller.

[0065] Will Figure 7 The second support rod 520 of the bracket 500 shown is pulled outward and flipped upward, allowing it to be accessed via... Figure 8 The state shown is such that each of the second support rods 520 is as follows: Figure 9 As shown, they are brought together to reduce the volume occupied by the support. Conversely, from... Figure 9 The shown convergence state is via Figure 8 Each of the second support rods can be unfolded to Figure 7 The state shown. In Figure 7In the indicated state, the second support rod is positioned on the central plate, maintaining a fixed positional relationship with it. At this point, the outer ends of each second support rod are inserted one by one into the corresponding insertion part on the back of the light shield to assemble it with the light shield. To maintain tension, the second support rod is flexible enough to bend, thus facilitating insertion into the insertion part and tightening the light shield.

[0066] In other embodiments, the support 500 may be other similar structures.

[0067] like Figure 10 As shown, removing the first support rod 113 will allow the front 123 and back 124, which lack support, to be exposed as shown. Figure 11 As shown, they are easily joined together. Furthermore, the joined first annular frame 111 and second annular frame 112 are as follows... Figure 12 The twisting and folding shown can reduce the outline of the softbox to become Figure 13 The state shown. Then... Figure 13 The softbox, after being disassembled and folded, is inserted into... Figure 14 The storage bag is shown. To unfold the softbox, remove the folded softbox from the storage bag. The softbox will return to its original shape thanks to the elasticity of the first and second ring frames. Figure 11 As shown in the diagram, then place the first support rod as follows: Figure 10 As shown, it can be supported at intervals between the front and rear perimeters to tension the toroidal surface.

[0068] As mentioned above, the softbox, shield light, and stand can all be unfolded and folded, so they can be unfolded and assembled together for fill light as needed, or disassembled, folded, and stored away. Figure 5 and Figure 6 The comparison Figure 7 and Figure 9 The comparison and Figure 10 and Figure 14 In comparison, the folded softbox, shaded light, and stand all significantly reduce the space they occupy.

[0069] Among them, such as 3, Figure 5 , Figure 7-8 , Figure 10-13 The arrows indicate the direction of assembly and disassembly.

Claims

1. A light supplement lamp characterized in that The utility model relates to a light supplementing lamp, which comprises: a foldable soft light box (100) composed of a skeleton (110) supporting a flexible box body (120), the flexible box body (120) having an opening (121); a flat and foldable cloth lamp (200) covering the opening (121) and connected to the soft light box through a quick dismounting structure (300).

2. The light supplement lamp of claim 1, wherein: The quick dismounting structure (300) is a magic tape.

3. The light supplement lamp according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that: The back (124) of the flexible box body is provided with a ring edge (122), and the opening (121) is defined in the middle of the ring edge (122); the cloth lamp (200) comprises an edge area (201) and a light-emitting area (202) distributed in the middle of the edge area (201); the quick dismounting structure (300) is arranged on the ring edge (122) and the edge area (201), and when the cloth lamp (200) covers the opening (121), the edge area (201) and the ring edge (122) are attached together through the quick dismounting structure (300), and the light-emitting area (202) corresponds to the opening (121).

4. The light supplement lamp of claim 1 or 2, wherein: The flexible box body (120) comprises a front face (123), a back face (124) and a ring face (125), the front end of the ring face (125) is connected to the front periphery (126) of the edge of the front face (123), and the rear end of the ring face (125) is connected to the rear periphery (127) of the edge of the back face (124).

5. The light supplement lamp of claim 4, wherein: The skeleton (110) comprises a first ring skeleton (111), a second ring skeleton (112) and a plurality of first support rods (113), the first ring skeleton (111) supports the front periphery (136) for tensioning the front face, the second ring skeleton (112) supports the rear periphery (127) for tensioning the back face, and the plurality of first support rods (113) are supported at intervals between the front periphery (126) and the rear periphery (127) for tensioning the ring face.

6. The light supplement lamp of claim 5, wherein: The first ring skeleton (111) is covered in the front periphery (126), the second ring skeleton (112) is covered in the rear periphery (127), and the plurality of first support rods (113) are detachably supported between the front periphery (126) and the rear periphery (127); the first ring skeleton (111) and the second ring skeleton (112) are elastic and can be twisted and folded.

7. The light supplement lamp of claim 6, wherein: The front periphery (126) and the rear periphery (127) are provided with corresponding plug-in parts, and the front end and the rear end of the first support rod (113) are plugged into the corresponding plug-in parts.

8. The light supplement lamp of claim 6, wherein: The light supplementing lamp further comprises a storage bag (400); after the plurality of first support rods (113), the flexible box body (120), the first ring skeleton (111) and the second ring skeleton (112) are twisted and folded, they are all loaded into the storage bag (400).

9. The light supplement lamp of claim 1 or 2, wherein: The light supplementing lamp further comprises a foldable support (500) supporting the soft light box (100) or the cloth lamp (200).

10. The light supplement lamp of claim 9, wherein: The soft light box or the cloth lamp (200) is provided with plug-in parts (203), the support (500) comprises a center disc (510) and a plurality of second support rods (520), the plurality of second support rods (520) are distributed and expanded radially from the center disc (510) and are plugged into the corresponding plug-in parts (203) one by one, and the second support rods (520) can be folded together through turning over.

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