Submersible shooting device

Abstract

A diving shooting device is used for containing equipment, the equipment is provided with a camera, the diving shooting device comprises a shell assembly, the shell assembly comprises a first shell with an inner cavity, and the inner cavity is used for containing the equipment; the window is pervious to light and is arranged on the outer surface of the first shell, and when the equipment is contained in the inner cavity, the camera faces the window; the holding structure is installed in the inner cavity of the first shell and comprises two clamping pieces capable of clamping the two opposite sides of the equipment in the first direction of the equipment and an adjusting piece used for adjusting the distance between the two clamping pieces in the first direction; the diving shooting device can improve the compatibility of the accommodating equipment and keep the accommodating state of the equipment stable.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of underwater photography technology, and in particular to an underwater photography device. Background Technology

[0002] Underwater operations or diving activities often require the use of various equipment, such as camera-equipped filming devices. These devices need to be housed in a waterproof and protective enclosure to ensure proper operation in the underwater environment. However, for optimal filming results, existing underwater filming equipment is often customized to the structure of specific equipment models, leading to incompatibility with different models and unstable housing conditions. Utility Model Content

[0003] This invention addresses the aforementioned problems. Its purpose is to provide a diving photography device that improves the compatibility of the containment equipment and stably holds the equipment in place.

[0004] One aspect of this utility model relates to a diving filming device for housing an equipment having a camera. The diving filming device includes: a housing assembly comprising a first housing having an inner cavity for housing the equipment; a window that is light-transmitting and disposed on the outer surface of the first housing, wherein the camera faces the window when the equipment is housed within the inner cavity; and a retaining structure installed within the inner cavity of the first housing, comprising two clamping members capable of clamping opposite sides of the equipment along a first direction, and an adjusting member for adjusting the distance between the two clamping members in the first direction.

[0005] Furthermore, the shooting method of the device includes horizontal shooting and vertical shooting. The first direction is the direction in which the device is perpendicular to the ground when shooting horizontally. The first direction is referenced to the first housing. When the first housing rotates relative to the ground around one corner of the first housing, the first direction will also generate the same rotation angle relative to the ground. The maximum distance between the two clamping members is not less than the maximum width of the device in the first direction. The width of the first housing in the first direction is greater than the maximum distance.

[0006] Furthermore, the shooting method of the device includes horizontal shooting and vertical shooting. The first direction is the direction in which the device is parallel to the ground when shooting horizontally. The first direction is referenced to the first housing. When the first housing rotates relative to the ground around one corner of the first housing, the first direction will also generate the same rotation angle relative to the ground. The maximum distance between the two clamping members is not less than the maximum length of the device in the first direction. The length of the first housing in the first direction is greater than the maximum distance.

[0007] Furthermore, the two clamping members are configured as plate-like structures capable of abutting against opposite sides of the device.

[0008] Further, the adjusting member includes: a shaft connector rotatably mounted in the inner cavity of the first housing; two rack portions, each rack portion of the two rack portions bently connected to each clamping member of the two clamping members, the rack portions engaging with opposite sides on the outer periphery of the shaft connector, such that the two clamping members move relative to each other along the first direction; and two elastic members elastically connected to the two rack portions respectively, for applying a traction force close to each other to the two rack portions.

[0009] Furthermore, the shaft connector is a gear, and the two clamping members, the two rack portions, and the two elastic members are all rotationally symmetrical about each other with respect to the axis of rotation of the shaft connector.

[0010] Furthermore, the shaft connector is a gear, the two rack portions extend along the first direction, and one side of the two rack portions is provided with a plurality of teeth, the plurality of teeth of the two rack portions meshing with the shaft connector.

[0011] Furthermore, two limiting ribs are vertically formed on the bottom surface of the inner cavity of the first housing, and the two limiting ribs extend along the first direction. The bottom surfaces of the two rack portions are respectively formed with recessed sliding grooves. Each of the sliding grooves of the two rack portions is embedded in the limiting ribs of the two limiting ribs and moves along the first direction in which the two limiting ribs extend. Thus, the two rack portions drive the two clamping members to move along the first direction.

[0012] Furthermore, the elastic member has two opposite ends, and the rack portion is provided with a first mounting portion for mounting one end of the elastic member. The inner cavity of the first housing is formed with a second mounting portion for mounting the other end of the elastic member. The elastic member is elastically connected between the first mounting portion and the second mounting portion, and the first mounting portion and the second mounting portion are arranged along the first direction.

[0013] Furthermore, the first housing is formed into a recessed groove shape, which defines the inner cavity of the first housing. The inner cavity of the first housing houses a bearing surface for placing the device. The bottom surface of the first housing is spaced apart from the bearing surface and is disposed opposite to it. The adjusting member is housed between the first housing and the bearing surface. One side of each of the two clamping members is connected to the adjusting member, and the opposite side extends outward from the bearing surface and extends vertically relative to the bearing surface.

[0014] According to one aspect of the present invention, the underwater photography device can improve the compatibility of the containment equipment and maintain the stability of the containment state of the equipment. Attached Figure Description

[0015] Figure 1 This is a perspective view showing the underwater photography device and equipment of this utility model.

[0016] Figure 2 This is an exploded view showing the underwater photography device of this utility model.

[0017] Figure 3 This is a perspective view showing the underwater photography device of this utility model.

[0018] Figure 4 This is a perspective view showing the holding structure of the underwater photography device of this utility model.

[0019] Figure 5 This is a diagram illustrating the operation of the holding structure of the underwater photography device of this invention.

[0020] Figure 6 This is a diagram illustrating the operation of the holding structure of the underwater photography device of this invention.

[0021] Figure 7 This diagram shows the underwater photography device of this utility model in use. Detailed Implementation

[0022] To better understand the above-mentioned objectives, features, and advantages of this utility model, the technical solutions of the embodiments of this utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. It should be noted that, unless otherwise specified, the embodiments of this utility model and the features thereof can be combined with each other.

[0023] like Figures 1 to 7 As shown, the underwater filming device 1 is used to house a device 2 with a camera 21. The device 2 is, for example, a mobile filming device, such as a smartphone, smartwatch, action camera, etc.

[0024] like Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, the underwater filming device 1 includes a housing assembly 100, a retaining structure 300, a window 500, and an operating section 900. The housing assembly 100 includes a first housing 110 with an inner cavity for housing the device 2. The retaining structure 300 is mounted within the inner cavity of the first housing 110 and includes features that allow it to move along a first direction (e.g., along a first direction of the device 2). Figure 5 The device 2 is clamped on two opposite sides (in the width direction shown), and an adjusting member is used to adjust the distance between the two clamping members 333 in the first direction. A window 500 and an operating part 900 are provided on the outer surface of the housing assembly 100, and the window 500 is light-transmitting. When the device 2 is housed in the inner cavity of the first housing 110 and clamped along the first direction of the device 2, the camera 21 faces the window 500 and can collect light transmitted through the window 500. At this time, the user can observe the camera 21 of the device 2 built into the housing assembly 100 through the window 500. The user can control the device 2 in the inner cavity of the first housing 110 to take pictures from the outside of the housing assembly 100 by operating the operating part 900. This utility model adjusts the distance between the two clamping members 333 by adjusting the adjusting member, so that the holding structure 300 can stably hold the device 2 of different sizes (specifications) and avoid the device 2 from shaking when housed in the housing assembly 100, which would affect the shooting effect. The shooting methods of device 2 include horizontal shooting and vertical shooting. The aforementioned first direction refers to the direction in which device 2 is perpendicular to the ground when shooting horizontally, and also to the direction in which device 2 is parallel to the ground when shooting vertically. This first direction is referenced to the first housing 110; when the first housing 110 rotates relative to the ground around an angle, the first direction will also rotate at the same angle relative to the ground. The maximum distance between the two clamping members 333 is not less than the maximum width of device 2 in the first direction, and the width of the first housing 110 in the first direction is greater than the maximum distance.

[0025] This invention is not limited to this; the two clamping members 333 of the retaining structure 300 can also clamp opposite sides of the device 2 along its length. That is, the aforementioned first direction can be parallel to the ground when the device 2 is shooting horizontally, and also perpendicular to the ground when the device 2 is shooting vertically. Similarly, this first direction refers to the first housing 110; when the first housing 110 rotates relative to the ground around an angle, the first direction will also generate the same rotation angle relative to the ground. The maximum distance between the two clamping members 333 is not less than the maximum length of the device 2 in the first direction, and the length of the first housing 110 in the first direction is greater than the maximum distance.

[0026] The housing assembly 100 also includes a second housing 120 and a locking member 140 that closably connects the first housing 110 and the second housing 120. The second housing 120 can sealably cover the interior cavity of the first housing 110, thereby forming the housing assembly 100 in a box shape. For example, the housing assembly 100 is surrounded by six faces, including a first main face 101, a second main face 102, and four side faces that are opposite to each other and are connected to the first main face 101 and the second main face 102. Here, the cavity of the first housing 110 can be defined by the space formed by the four side faces of the housing assembly 100 surrounding and connecting the first main face 101. That is, the first housing 110 is formed into a recessed groove shape that is recessed away from the second housing 120 (i.e., away from the second housing 120). The bottom of the groove shape of the first housing 110 is formed into a first main surface 101, which is a generally plate-like structure. The sidewalls of the groove shape of the first housing 110 are formed into the four sides mentioned above, and the inner side of the first main surface 101 is formed into the bottom surface of the groove shape of the first housing 110. Furthermore, the second housing 120 is formed into a generally plate-like structure, which is configured as a second main surface 102.

[0027] Furthermore, an opening is provided through the first main surface 101 or the second main surface 102 of the housing assembly 100, in Figure 1 In the example shown, the first main surface 101 of the first housing 110 is provided with a first opening 113 ( Figure 2 A sealing material 150 is provided between the window 500 and the housing assembly 100 to seal the window 500 and the housing assembly 100. The size of the window 500 can be arbitrarily set according to actual needs, for example, occupying approximately half the area of ​​the long side of the first main surface 101 to accommodate the installation position of the camera 21 of different existing devices 2. Furthermore, the present invention is not limited to this; the window 500 is formed as part of the first main surface 101, that is, the first main surface 101 and the window 500 are formed as one piece. In addition, the first main surface 101 as a whole or the housing assembly 100 as a whole can also be made of light-transmitting material, so that there is no need to set the first opening 113 and manufacture the window 500 separately.

[0028] A bearing surface 104 is housed within a recessed shape in the first housing 110, and the bearing surface 104 supports the device 2. The bearing surface 104 is formed into a recessed shape that faces away from the second housing 120, facilitating the support of the device 2. The depth of the recess in the bearing surface 104 is shallower than the depth of the recess in the first housing 110, and the bottom surface of the bearing surface 104 is spaced apart from the first main surface 101. To establish the spacing between the bottom surface of the bearing surface 104 and the first main surface 101, the first main surface 101, which serves as the bottom surface of the first housing 110, can be formed in an arc shape. Multiple ribs for spacing can be formed on the surfaces of the first main surface 101 or the bearing surface 104 that face each other. The sidewalls of the first housing 110 can support the sidewalls of the bearing surface 104, but are not limited to this, and can be appropriately designed according to actual needs.

[0029] The bearing surface 104 has a second opening 1041 that extends through one side along its long side and substantially overlaps with the window 500. The second opening 1041 substantially overlaps with the first opening 113. Preferably, there is a certain distance between the bearing surface 104 and the window 500, so that when the camera 21 protrudes from the outer surface of the device 2, it will not come into contact with the window 500 even if it is located in the second opening 1041 when the device 2 is supported on the bearing surface 104.

[0030] The gap between the bearing surface 104 and the first main surface 101 accommodates the retaining structure 300. Within this gap, a movable groove 111 is formed on the first main surface 101 or the bearing surface 104 for the installation and movement of the retaining structure 300. Figure 2 In the example shown, the movable groove 111 is defined by a sidewall erected on the first main surface 101 facing the bearing surface 104. For example... Figure 2 and Figure 5 As shown, the movable slot 111 is a centrally symmetrical structure. The retaining structure 300 moves within the movable slot 111, thus preventing interference between the device 2 and the movable part of the retaining structure 300 when the device 2 is placed.

[0031] The bearing surface 104 has two movable openings 1043 that are far apart from each other at its two opposite ends in the short side direction. The movable openings 1043 are separated from the second opening 1041 by a certain distance. The movable openings 1043 are used to allow the retaining structure 300 to extend between the bearing surface 104 and the second main surface 102 so that the retaining structure 300 can retain the device 2.

[0032] like Figures 4 to 6The specific configuration of the retaining structure 300 is illustrated below. The retaining structure 300 is a centrally symmetrical structure, with its center coinciding with the center of the movable groove 111. The retaining structure 300 has two clamping members 333 and an adjusting member. The adjusting member includes a shaft connector 310, two rack portions 331, and two elastic members 350. The shaft connector 310 is located at the center of the retaining structure 300 and the center of the adjusting member. The two movable members 330 and the two elastic members 350 are located on both sides of the shaft connector 310. The pivot of the shaft connector 310 is located at the center of the movable groove 111. The two movable members 330 are rotationally symmetrical about the pivot of the shaft connector 310, and the two elastic members 350 are rotationally symmetrical about the pivot of the shaft connector 310. Figure 3 and Figure 6 In the top view of the shaft connector 310, two movable members 330 are respectively connected to the upper left and lower right of the shaft connector 310, and two elastic members 350 are respectively elastically connected to the movable members 330 on the left and right sides of the shaft connector 310, and the two elastic members 350 are located on the outer side of the shaft connector 310 than the two movable members 330.

[0033] The shaft connector 310 is a self-rotating gear and is rotatably connected between the first main surface 101 and the bearing surface 104. By engaging two movable members 330 on opposite sides of the outer periphery of the shaft connector 310, the two movable members 330 can move relative to each other.

[0034] The movable member 330 has a rack portion 331 and a clamping member 333 that are bent and connected to each other. The rack portion 331 is an elongated plate-like structure extending along the short side of the housing assembly 100, and the bottom surface of the rack portion 331 is parallel to the surface of the bottom surface of the first housing 110 that contacts the first main surface 101. A plurality of teeth 331T are formed on the side edge of one long side of the rack portion 331 for engaging with the shaft connector 310. The clamping member 333 is provided at one end of the rack portion 331, connected to one end of the rack portion 331, and extends vertically relative to the thickness direction of the housing assembly 100. The clamping member 333 is a plate-like structure that can abut against opposite sides of the device 2. One side of the clamping member 333 is connected to one end of the rack portion 331 of the adjusting member, and the opposite side extends outward from the bearing surface 104 and extends vertically relative to the bearing surface 104. Extending from the bearing surface 104, the clamping member 333 is perpendicular or substantially perpendicular to the bearing surface 104, and is used to clamp the device 2 in one direction (e.g., both sides in the long side direction). "Substantially perpendicular" means that the clamping member 333 can have a slight angle with the bearing surface 104, and the clamping member 333 can also have a certain curvature, which helps to increase the holding stability of the device 2. Additionally, a pair of wall portions 1045 can be vertically extended from the bearing surface 104 in the long side direction of the housing assembly 100. The wall portions 1045 can be part of the sidewall of the bearing surface 104, or can be members formed inside the sidewall of the bearing surface 104. The wall portions 1045 are plate-like structures, perpendicular or substantially perpendicular to the bearing surface 104, and are used to clamp the device 2 in the other direction (e.g., both sides in the short side direction). The device 2 is housed in a receiving space defined by the pair of wall portions 1045 and the pair of clamping members 333. By changing the spacing between the two clamping members 333, the size of this receiving space changes, thereby enabling the adaptation of devices 2 of various sizes.

[0035] A first mounting portion 331G is formed on the side edge of the other long side of the rack portion 331. The first mounting portion 331G is used to connect one end of the elastic member 350. The bottom surface of the rack portion 331 facing the first main surface 101 slides in contact with the bottom surface of the movable groove 111. Preferably, the bottom surface of the rack portion 331 is recessed to the opposite side to form a sliding groove 331S. The bottom surface of the movable groove 111 is vertically formed with two limiting ribs 115 facing the bearing surface 104. The two limiting ribs 115 extend along the width direction of the housing assembly 100 and are rotationally symmetrical with respect to the center of the movable groove 111. The limiting ribs 115 are connected to the sliding groove 331S of the rack portion 331 in a cooperating manner. Thus, the rack portion 331 can move relative to the first main surface 101 along the width direction of the housing assembly 100. Two movable components 330 are engaged with each other on both sides of the shaft connector 310 in such a way that the side edges of the rack portion 331, which has multiple teeth, are facing each other. Two clamping members 333 are arranged opposite each other at a distance. Soft material pads may be provided on the opposing surfaces of the clamping members 333, which can prevent damage to the device 2 and help increase the stability of the device 2.

[0036] Two second mounting portions 113, for example, columnar in shape, are formed vertically on the bottom surface of the movable groove 111 facing the bearing surface 104. The two second mounting portions 113 are rotationally symmetrical with respect to the center of the movable groove 111 (coinciding with the axis of rotation of the shaft connector 310), and are located further outward than the two movable members 330 relative to the shaft connector 310. The second mounting portions 113 and the first mounting portions 331G on the same side are arranged along the width direction of the housing assembly 100, and the two second mounting portions 113 are located between the two first mounting portions 331G. One end of the elastic member 350 is connected to the first mounting portion 331G, and the other end is connected to the second mounting portion 113, allowing the movable member 330 to be forcefully applied towards the second mounting portion 113. The elastic member 350 is, for example, a spring.

[0037] like Figure 6As shown, when an external force is applied upward to the clamping member 333 of a movable member 330, for example, the upper left movable member 330, the applied external force is greater than the traction force of the elastic member 350. Therefore, the upper left movable member 330 moves upward and away from the shaft connector 310. At this time, the rack portion 331 of the movable member 330 also moves upward, pushing the left periphery of the shaft connector 310 upward, causing the shaft connector 310 to rotate clockwise. The right periphery of the shaft connector 310 pushes the rack portion 331 of the lower right movable member 330 downward. Therefore, the clamping member 333 of the lower right movable member 330 also moves downward and away from the shaft connector 310. As a result, the two movable members 330 move relative to each other in a first direction in a manner away from each other, and the distance between the two movable members 330 increases. After adjusting to a suitable spacing (e.g., greater than the width of device 2), device 2 is placed flat on the bearing surface 104. When the external force on the clamping member 333 is removed, because the two movable members 330 are subjected to a pulling force towards each other by the two elastic members 350, one end of each elastic member 350 connected to the first mounting part 331G of the two elastic members 350 moves towards the other end connected to the second mounting part 113 along the first direction. Therefore, the two elastic members 350 contract, and the two elastic members 350 drive the two movable members 330 to move relative to each other along the first direction in a way that brings them closer together, until the two clamping members 333 of the two movable members 330 abut against the opposite sides of device 2. Thus, as Figure 7 As shown, device 2 is stably held within the cavity of housing assembly 100.

[0038] The operating unit 900 of this invention is disposed on one side of the underwater filming device 1, as shown in the figure, allowing for easy one-handed operation by the user. In addition, the underwater filming device 1 also includes electrical structures (not shown) that assist the operating unit 900 in performing actions. These electrical structures can be housed within the housing assembly 100, and may include, for example, a power supply module, a communication module, and a control module. The communication module can communicate with (e.g., via Bluetooth) or electrically connect the operating unit 900 and the device 2. The control module can control the operation of the communication module; when the communication module receives a signal based on user input to the operating unit 900, the control module controls the communication module to send a signal to the device 2, thereby enabling the device 2 to perform filming.

[0039] Furthermore, the operation unit 900 of this utility model is not limited to the above-described manner. It can also be configured to trigger a physical button or a virtual button displayed on the screen by physically contacting the device 2. As long as the button settings correspond to the device 2, it is not limited to any position on the outer surface of the housing assembly 100.

[0040] Furthermore, the operation unit 900 can be omitted from the underwater filming device 1 of this invention. Filming can be performed through the device 2's own filming settings, such as pre-activating video recording, timed shooting, or gesture shooting before placing it into the underwater filming device 1.

[0041] In addition, the underwater filming device 1 also includes a one-way valve 700. Before being submerged, the one-way valve 700 allows for unidirectional gas discharge, which can actively reduce the internal pressure of the underwater filming device 1. This helps to avoid excessive compression of the internal structure of the device due to a rapid increase in pressure difference, reduces the risk of deformation or damage to the seals due to pressure impact, and ensures stable operation of the device underwater.

[0042] The above description is merely a specific embodiment of this utility model, but the protection scope of this utility model is not limited thereto. Any variations or substitutions that can be easily conceived by those skilled in the art within the technical scope disclosed in this utility model should be included within the protection scope of this utility model. Therefore, the protection scope of this utility model should be determined by the scope of the claims.

Claims

1. A diving filming device, the diving filming device being used to house equipment, the equipment having a camera, the diving filming device being characterized in that it comprises: A housing assembly, the housing assembly including a first housing having an inner cavity for housing the device; A window is disposed on the outer surface of the first housing. When the device is housed in the inner cavity and clamped along a first direction of the device, the camera faces the window and captures light transmitted through the window. as well as The retaining structure is installed in the inner cavity of the first housing and includes two clamping members capable of clamping opposite sides of the device along the first direction of the device, and an adjusting member for adjusting the distance between the two clamping members in the first direction.

2. The underwater filming device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The device's shooting methods include horizontal shooting and vertical shooting. The first direction is the direction in which the device is perpendicular to the ground when shooting horizontally. The first direction is referenced to the first housing. When the first housing rotates relative to the ground around one corner of the first housing, the first direction will also generate the same rotation angle relative to the ground. The maximum distance between the two clamping members is not less than the maximum width of the device in the first direction. The width of the first housing in the first direction is greater than the maximum distance.

3. The underwater filming device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The device's shooting methods include horizontal shooting and vertical shooting. The first direction is the direction in which the device is parallel to the ground when shooting horizontally. The first direction is referenced to the first housing. When the first housing rotates relative to the ground around one corner of the first housing, the first direction will also generate the same rotation angle relative to the ground. The maximum distance between the two clamping members is not less than the maximum length of the device in the first direction. The length of the first housing in the first direction is greater than the maximum distance.

4. The underwater filming apparatus according to any one of claims 1 to 3, characterized in that, The two clamping members are configured as plate-like structures capable of abutting against opposite sides of the device.

5. The underwater filming apparatus according to any one of claims 1 to 3, characterized in that, The adjusting element includes: A shaft connector, which is rotatably mounted in the inner cavity of the first housing; Two rack portions, each rack portion of which is bently connected to each of the two clamping members, the rack portions engaging with opposite sides of the outer periphery of the shaft connector, such that the two clamping members can move relative to each other along the first direction; and Two elastic members are elastically connected to two rack portions respectively, and are used to apply a traction force to the two rack portions, bringing them closer together.

6. The underwater filming device according to claim 5, characterized in that, The shaft connector is a gear, and the two clamping members, the two racks, and the two elastic members are all rotationally symmetrical about each other with respect to the axis of rotation of the shaft connector.

7. The underwater filming device according to claim 5, characterized in that, The shaft connector is a gear, and the two rack portions extend along the first direction. One side of the two rack portions is provided with multiple teeth, and the multiple teeth of the two rack portions mesh with the shaft connector.

8. The underwater filming device according to claim 5, characterized in that, Two limiting ribs are vertically formed on the bottom surface of the inner cavity of the first housing. The two limiting ribs extend along the first direction. The bottom surfaces of the two rack portions are respectively formed with recessed sliding grooves. Each of the sliding grooves of the two rack portions is embedded in the limiting ribs of the two limiting ribs and moves along the first direction in which the two limiting ribs extend. Thus, the two rack portions drive the two clamping members to move along the first direction.

9. The underwater filming device according to claim 5, characterized in that, The elastic member has two opposite ends. The rack portion is provided with a first mounting portion for mounting one end of the elastic member. The inner cavity of the first housing is formed with a second mounting portion for mounting the other end of the elastic member. The elastic member is elastically connected between the first mounting portion and the second mounting portion. The first mounting portion and the second mounting portion are arranged along the first direction.

10. The underwater filming device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The first housing is formed in the shape of a recessed groove, which defines the inner cavity of the first housing. The inner cavity of the first housing houses a bearing surface for placing the device. The bottom surface of the first housing is disposed opposite to the bearing surface at a distance. The adjusting member is disposed between the first housing and the bearing surface. One side of each of the two clamping members is connected to the adjusting member, and the opposite side extends outward from the bearing surface and extends vertically relative to the bearing surface.

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