Novel tripod structure

Abstract

The utility model discloses a novel tripod structure which comprises a center seat and a center shaft, a plurality of supporting legs are rotatably connected to the periphery of the center seat, a spherical hinge joint is connected to the top of the center shaft, a pedestal is arranged on the spherical hinge joint, and a holder assembly is connected to the upper end of the pedestal. A ball head lower pressing plate and a ball head upper pressing plate are arranged at the upper end of the spherical hinge joint in the pedestal, a double-conical-surface locking structure is arranged between the ball head lower pressing plate and the ball head upper pressing plate, and the pedestal is hinged with a pulling buckle for pushing the ball head upper pressing plate to realize locking. Due to the fact that the double-conical-surface locking structure is adopted, connection between the pedestal and the spherical hinge joint is more stable, and the service life is long. A center seat hole for the center shaft to penetrate through is formed in the middle of the center seat, and the center seat is provided with a pedestal storage groove capable of storing the pedestal. When the folding table is folded, the table base can be stored in the storage groove, and the folding height is reduced.

Description

[Technical Field]

[0001] This utility model relates to a new tripod structure. [Background Technology]

[0002] With the continuous improvement of people's living standards, the application of home digital camcorders is becoming increasingly widespread. People often use camcorders to film or record videos when traveling or gathering with family and friends. When filming or recording, a tripod is often needed for stability. The pan-tilt head assembly of the tripod directly connects the camera equipment to the tripod's center tube, so its stability is crucial for capturing high-quality photos. However, existing pan-tilt head assemblies have structural defects that can easily become loose after a period of use. [Summary of the Invention]

[0003] The purpose of this invention is to overcome the shortcomings of existing technologies and provide a new tripod structure that is more stable, has a longer service life, is easier to use, can further reduce the folding height of the tripod, and can hold both cameras or camcorders and mobile phones.

[0004] The purpose of this utility model is achieved as follows:

[0005] A new tripod structure is characterized by comprising a central seat and a central axis. Several support legs are rotatably connected around the periphery of the central seat. A spherical hinge joint is connected to the top of the central axis. A platform is provided on the spherical hinge joint. A gimbal assembly is connected to the upper end of the platform. A lower ball-head pressure plate and an upper ball-head pressure plate are provided at the upper end of the spherical hinge joint inside the platform. A double-cone locking structure is provided between the lower ball-head pressure plate and the upper ball-head pressure plate. The platform is hinged with a latch that pushes the upper ball-head pressure plate to achieve locking.

[0006] The novel tripod structure described above is characterized by a double-cone locking structure comprising two pushing inclined surfaces on the lower surface of the ball head pressure plate and two force-bearing inclined surfaces on the upper surface of the ball head pressure plate corresponding to the two pushing inclined surfaces of the ball head pressure plate.

[0007] The novel tripod structure described above is characterized in that two pushing inclined surfaces are arranged on one side and the opposite side of the buckling position on the lower surface of the ball head pressure plate, and two force-bearing inclined surfaces are arranged on one side and the opposite side of the buckling position on the upper surface of the ball head pressure plate.

[0008] The novel tripod structure described above is characterized in that the central base is provided with a base storage groove for storing the base.

[0009] The novel tripod structure described above is characterized by the following features: the central base has three connectors for connecting the support legs; each connector has a pin hole and several stepped limiting teeth; each support leg has a support leg connecting seat on its upper part, and each support leg connecting seat has a pin inserted into the pin hole on its upper part; each support leg connecting seat has a latch that can slide along the vertical direction of the leg and abut against the limiting teeth to prevent the leg from rotating, and a latch spring that drives the latch to reset; each support leg connecting seat has a push button that can drive the latch to disengage from the limiting teeth and has one end extending out of the support leg connecting seat.

[0010] A novel tripod structure as described above is characterized by a quick-release plate assembly connected to the gimbal assembly. The quick-release plate assembly includes a quick-release plate body. The long sides of the front and rear sides of the quick-release plate body are provided with first wedge-shaped platforms that can mate with the dovetail groove of the gimbal. The top surface of the first wedge-shaped platform is a first inclined surface that slopes downward from the inside to the outside. The right end of the two long sides of the quick-release plate body is provided with second wedge-shaped platforms that can mate with the dovetail groove of the gimbal. The second wedge-shaped platform and the first wedge-shaped platform are spaced apart in the left and right direction, serving as clearance space for the dovetail groove. The left end surface of the second wedge-shaped platform is a second inclined surface that slopes to the right from the inside to the outside. The quick-release plate body is also provided with a mobile phone clamping assembly. When the quick-release plate body is placed flat with its top surface facing upward, the first inclined surface of the first wedge-shaped platform can be inserted into the dovetail groove of the gimbal. When the quick-release plate body is placed upright, the second inclined surface of the second wedge-shaped platform can be inserted into the dovetail groove of the gimbal.

[0011] The novel tripod structure described above is characterized in that the mobile phone clamping assembly includes a right clamping jaw rotatably connected to the right end of the quick-release plate body, and a slider slidably connected to the quick-release plate body in the left-right direction. A left clamping jaw is rotatably connected to the slider, and a reset elastic element capable of pressing the slider to the right is provided between the slider and the quick-release plate body; the bottom surface of the quick-release plate body is provided with a receiving space for accommodating the right clamping jaw and the left clamping jaw.

[0012] The novel tripod structure described above is characterized in that the outer contour of the cross-section of the central axis is a non-circular contour to achieve circumferential limiting.

[0013] The novel tripod structure described above is characterized in that the central axis includes a long axis and a short axis detachably connected to the upper end of the long axis.

[0014] The novel tripod structure described above is characterized in that a connecting screw is provided between the long axis and the short axis to connect the two, and a hook is detachably connected to the lower end of the long axis.

[0015] The beneficial effects of this utility model are:

[0016] 1. Because this utility model adopts a double conical locking structure, the connection between the base and the spherical hinge joint is more stable and has a longer service life.

[0017] 2. The central seat of this utility model has a central seat hole in the middle for the central shaft to pass through, and a pedestal storage groove for storing the pedestal. When folded, the pedestal can be stored in the storage groove, reducing the folded height.

[0018] 3. The quick-release plate assembly features a unique design, cleverly integrating the functions of a quick-release plate and a phone clamp. In the flat position, the first wedge-shaped stage engages with the dovetail groove of the gimbal to function as a quick-release plate for holding a camera or camcorder. In the upright position, the second wedge-shaped stage also engages with the dovetail groove of the gimbal, acting as a phone clamp to secure and hold the phone. This design makes this invention multifunctional, meeting the needs of users in different scenarios. [Attached Image Description]

[0019] Figure 1 This is a perspective view of the present invention;

[0020] Figure 2 This is a partial structural diagram of the present invention;

[0021] Figure 3 yes Figure 2 Exploded view of the structure;

[0022] Figure 4 This is a structural diagram of the base, gimbal assembly, and quick-release plate assembly of this utility model;

[0023] Figure 5 This is an exploded view of the structure of the base of this utility model;

[0024] Figure 6 This is a structural diagram of the ball head lower pressure plate and the ball head upper pressure plate of this utility model;

[0025] Figure 7 This is a side view of the ball head lower pressure plate and the ball head upper pressure plate of this utility model;

[0026] Figure 8 This is a structural diagram of the central seat and supporting legs of this utility model;

[0027] Figure 9 This is an exploded view of the structure of the support leg connector of this utility model;

[0028] Figure 10 This is a structural diagram of the quick-release plate assembly of this utility model;

[0029] Figure 11 This is an exploded view of the quick-release plate assembly of this utility model;

[0030] Figure 12 This is a schematic diagram of the quick-release plate assembly in use. Figure 1 (When the quick-release plate is in use);

[0031] Figure 13 This is a schematic diagram of the quick-release plate assembly in use. Figure 2 (When the phone clip is in use.)

Detailed Implementation Methods

[0032] The present invention will be further described below with reference to the accompanying drawings:

[0033] A novel tripod structure includes a central base 1 and a central axis 2. Several supporting legs 3 are rotatably connected around the central base 1. A spherical hinge joint 4 is connected to the top of the central axis 2. A platform 5 is mounted on the spherical hinge joint 4, and a gimbal assembly 6 is connected to the upper end of the platform 5. The upper end of the spherical hinge joint within the platform 5 has a lower ball-head pressure plate 71 and an upper ball-head pressure plate 72. A double-cone locking structure is provided between the lower ball-head pressure plate 71 and the upper ball-head pressure plate 72. The platform 5 is hinged to a latch 8 that pushes the upper ball-head pressure plate to achieve locking. The latch 8 is connected to the platform 5 via a latch shaft 81. Because this invention uses a double-cone locking structure, the connection between the platform 5 and the spherical hinge joint 4 is more stable and has a longer service life.

[0034] The double-cone locking structure includes two pushing inclined surfaces 721 on the lower surface of the ball head pressure plate 72, and two force-bearing inclined surfaces 711 on the upper surface of the ball head pressure plate 71 corresponding to the two pushing inclined surfaces of the ball head pressure plate.

[0035] Two pushing inclined surfaces 721 are set on one side and the opposite side of the buckle 8 position on the lower surface of the ball head pressure plate 72, and two force-bearing inclined surfaces 711 are set on one side and the opposite side of the buckle 8 position on the upper surface of the ball head lower pressure plate 71.

[0036] like Figure 6 , Figure 7 As shown, the outer side of the pushing ramp 721 located near the buckle 8 is higher than the inner side, while the outer side of the pushing ramp 721 located opposite the buckle 8 is lower than the inner side. The outer side of the force-bearing ramp 711 located near the buckle 8 is lower than the inner side, while the outer side of the force-bearing ramp 711 located opposite the buckle 8 is higher than the inner side.

[0037] The bottom wall of the ball head pressure plate 71 of this utility model is provided with a spherical groove 712 that matches the spherical hinge joint 4.

[0038] The central seat 1 of this utility model has a central seat hole 10 in the middle for the central shaft 2 to pass through, and a base storage groove 11 for storing the base 5. The upper edge of the central seat 1 extends upward in an arc-shaped ring to form the storage groove 11. When folded, the base 5 can be stored in the storage groove 11, reducing the folding height.

[0039] The center base 1 has three connectors 12 for connecting the support legs 3. Each connector 12 has a pin hole 13 and several stepped limiting teeth 14. Each support leg 3 has a support leg connecting seat 31 on its upper part, and each support leg connecting seat 31 has a pin 32 inserted into the pin hole. Each support leg connecting seat 31 has a buckle 33 that can slide along the vertical direction of the support leg and can abut against the limiting teeth 14 to prevent the support leg from rotating, and a buckle spring 34 that drives the buckle 33 to reset. Each support leg connecting seat 31 has a push button 35 that can drive the buckle 33 to disengage from the limiting teeth and extend one end out of the support leg connecting seat. Adjusting the push button 35 can drive the buckle 33 to move and engage with different teeth of the limiting teeth 14, thereby adjusting the rotation angle of the support leg 3 and locking it.

[0040] The connecting seat 31 has a connecting seat storage space 36 for storing the buckle 33 and the buckle spring 34. The upper part of the connecting seat 31 has a connecting seat lug 37, which has a lug hole 371. The pin 32 is connected to the lug hole 371 and the pin hole 13. The push button 35 is connected to a push rod 351 that can push the buckle 33. The buckle 33 has a groove for the buckle spring 34 to be engaged.

[0041] The center seat 1 is also provided with a hook connection hole 15, in which a hook for hanging heavy objects can be connected, and a hexagonal wrench is built into the hook.

[0042] The lower part of the gimbal assembly 6 can be fixed to the base 5. The gimbal assembly 6 is provided with a gimbal fixing post 61. The lower part of the quick-release plate assembly is provided with a fixing groove for the gimbal fixing post 61 to be inserted. The quick-release plate assembly is provided with a locking nut 62 for locking the fixing post.

[0043] The gimbal assembly 6 of this utility model is connected to a quick-release plate assembly 9. The quick-release plate assembly 9 includes a quick-release plate body 91. The long sides of the front and rear sides of the quick-release plate body 91 are provided with first wedge-shaped platforms 911 that can mate with the dovetail grooves of the gimbal. The top surface of the first wedge-shaped platform 911 is a first inclined surface 9111 that slopes downward from the inside to the outside. The right ends of the long sides of the quick-release plate body 91 are provided with second wedge-shaped platforms 912 that can mate with the dovetail grooves of the gimbal. The second wedge-shaped platform 912 and the first wedge-shaped platform 911 are connected. The first wedge-shaped platform 911 has a gap in the left and right directions, which serves as a dovetail groove clearance space 913. The left end face of the second wedge-shaped platform 912 is a second inclined surface 9121 that slopes to the right from the inside out. The quick-release plate body 91 is also provided with a mobile phone clamping assembly 92. When the quick-release plate body 91 is placed flat with its top surface facing up, the first inclined surface 9111 of the first wedge-shaped platform 911 can be inserted into the dovetail groove of the gimbal. When the quick-release plate body is placed upright, the second inclined surface of the second wedge-shaped platform 912 can be inserted into the dovetail groove of the gimbal.

[0044] The mobile phone clamping assembly 92 includes a right gripper 921 rotatably connected to the right end of the quick-release plate body 91, and a slider 922 slidably connected to the quick-release plate body in the left-right direction. A left gripper 923 is rotatably connected to the slider 922, and a reset elastic element 924 that can push the slider to the right is provided between the slider 922 and the quick-release plate body 91. In order to accommodate the folded right gripper 921 and left gripper 923 and reduce the volume occupied, the bottom surface of the quick-release plate body 91 is provided with a receiving space 925 for accommodating the right gripper 921 and left gripper 923.

[0045] The slider 922 is provided with a guide rod 9221, and the quick-release plate body 1 is provided with a guide hole arranged along its length direction (i.e., left and right direction). The guide rod 9221 is inserted into the corresponding guide hole and can slide left and right therein.

[0046] Preferably, the reset elastic element 924 is a spring, which is sleeved on the guide rod 9221. A limiting screw is also provided at the end of the guide rod 9221. One end of the reset elastic element 924 (spring) is limited by the inner end face of the guide hole, and the other end is limited by the limiting screw.

[0047] The quick-release plate body 1 has a detachable gimbal screw 95 protruding from its top surface and capable of connecting to a camera. The gimbal screw 95 is typically a quarter-inch or three-eighths-inch screw and can be used to connect to a camera or camcorder.

[0048] Preferably, the outer contour of the cross-section of the central shaft 2 is a non-circular contour to achieve circumferential positioning. The non-circular contour is a shape such as a polygon or a triangle. Setting such a non-circular shape is mainly to use the shape to circumferentially position the central shaft 2 and restrict the rotation of the central shaft 2 relative to the center seat 1; secondly, it also facilitates the quick insertion of the central shaft 2 into the center seat hole 10, that is, quick positioning.

[0049] The central shaft 2 includes a long shaft 21 and a short shaft 22 detachably connected to the upper end of the long shaft 21. A connecting screw 23 is provided between the long shaft 21 and the short shaft 22 to connect the two, and a hook 24 is detachably connected to the lower end of the long shaft 21.

Claims

1. A new tripod structure, characterized in that It includes central seat (1) and central axis (2), the central seat (1) periphery rotationally connected with several support legs (3), the central axis (2) top is connected with spherical hinge joint (4), is equipped with pedestal (5) on spherical hinge joint (4), pedestal (5) upper end is connected with cloud platform subassembly (6), the spherical hinge joint in the pedestal (5) upper end is equipped with ball head lower pressing plate (71) and ball head upper pressing plate (72), ball head lower pressing plate (71) and ball head upper pressing plate (72) between be equipped with double taper face locking structure, the pedestal (5) is articulated with the buckle (8) of pushing ball head upper pressing plate and realizing locking.

2. A new tripod structure as claimed in claim 1, wherein Double taper face locking structure includes in the lower surface of ball head upper pressing plate (72) is equipped with two push top inclined plane (721), the upper surface of ball head lower pressing plate (71) is equipped with two force inclined plane (711) corresponding with the two push top inclined plane of ball head upper pressing plate.

3. A new tripod structure as claimed in claim 2, wherein Two push top inclined plane is arranged in the lower surface of ball head upper pressing plate on one side and opposite side of buckle position, two force inclined plane is arranged in the upper surface of ball head lower pressing plate on one side and opposite side of buckle position.

4. A new tripod structure as claimed in claim 1, wherein Central seat (1) is equipped with pedestal (5) can be stored pedestal storage recess (11).

5. A new tripod structure as claimed in claim 1, wherein Central seat (1) is equipped with three connecting heads (12) for connecting support leg (3), each connecting head (12) is equipped with pin hole (13), each connecting head (12) is equipped with several ladder-shaped distribution limit teeth (14), each support leg (3) upper part is equipped with support leg connecting seat (31), each support leg connecting seat (31) upper part is equipped with pin (32) inserted into pin hole;Each support leg connecting seat (31) is equipped with buckle (33) that can slide along the direction of support leg and can resist limit tooth (14) to prevent support leg rotation, and buckle spring (34) that drives buckle (33) reset;Each support leg connecting seat (31) is equipped with push button (35) that can drive buckle to be separated from limit tooth and one end extends support leg connecting seat.

6. A new tripod structure as claimed in claim 1, wherein The cloud platform subassembly (6) is connected with quick mounting plate assembly (9), and the quick mounting plate assembly (9) includes a quick mounting plate body (91), the long sides of the front and rear sides of the quick mounting plate body (91) are provided with first wedge-shaped tables (911) capable of cooperating with the dovetail grooves of the cloud platform, and the top surfaces of the first wedge-shaped tables (911) are inclined downward from inside to outside as first inclined surfaces (9111), the right ends of the long sides of the two sides of the quick mounting plate body (91) are provided with second wedge-shaped tables (912) capable of cooperating with the dovetail grooves of the cloud platform, the second wedge-shaped tables (912) and the first wedge-shaped tables (911) have a spacing in the left-right direction and serve as dovetail groove avoidance spaces (913), and the left end surfaces of the second wedge-shaped tables (912) are inclined rightward from inside to outside as second inclined surfaces (9121), and the quick mounting plate body (91) is further provided with a mobile phone clamping assembly (92); when the top surface of the quick mounting plate body (91) is placed upward, the first inclined surfaces (9111) of the first wedge-shaped tables (911) can be inserted into the dovetail grooves of the cloud platform; when the quick mounting plate body is vertically placed, the second inclined surfaces of the second wedge-shaped tables (912) can be inserted into the dovetail grooves of the cloud platform.

7. A new tripod structure as claimed in claim 6, wherein The mobile phone clamping assembly (92) comprises a right clamping jaw (921) rotatably connected to the right end of the quick mounting plate body (91), and a sliding block (922) slidably connected to the quick mounting plate body in the left-right direction, the sliding block (922) is rotatably connected with a left clamping jaw (923), and a reset elastic member (924) capable of pressing the sliding block to the right is arranged between the sliding block (922) and the quick mounting plate body (91); the bottom surface of the quick mounting plate body (91) is provided with a containing space (925) for containing the right clamping jaw (921) and the left clamping jaw (923).

8. A new tripod structure as claimed in claim 1, wherein The cross-section outer contour of the middle shaft (2) is a non-circular contour to realize circumferential limiting.

9. A new tripod structure according to claim 1 or 8, characterized in that The middle shaft (2) comprises a long shaft (21) and a short shaft (22) detachably connected to the upper end of the long shaft (21).

10. A new tripod structure according to claim 9, characterized in that The long shaft (21) and the short shaft (22) are provided with a connecting screw (23) connecting the two, and the lower end of the long shaft (21) is detachably connected with a hook (24).

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