Multi-mode camera support
By designing a multimodal camera bracket, support tubes and cantilever structures, multi-angle and multi-camera shooting can be achieved, overcoming the limitations of single-camera shooting, adapting to the multi-angle video needs of students' experimental assessments, and the bracket can be folded and stored to save space.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2025-05-14
- Publication Date
- 2026-03-06
AI Technical Summary
Current technology can only achieve single-camera shooting, which cannot meet the video needs of students' experimental assessments involving multiple angles and cameras.
A multimodal camera bracket is designed, including a base, a support tube, a first cantilever and a second cantilever. The support tube has two rotational degrees of freedom and is equipped with a first camera that slides up and down. The first and second cantilever can be rotatably connected to the camera to achieve multi-angle shooting. The support tube can be folded to save space.
It meets the needs of multi-angle and multi-camera shooting, adapts to people of different heights, and the stand can be folded and stored to save space.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model relates to the field of bracket technology, specifically to a multimodal camera bracket. Background Technology
[0002] Utility model patent CN217302282U provides a vertically sliding and hovering camera support structure, including a support tube, a slider, and a camera cover. The support tube has a strip-shaped hole on one side. The slider is slidably connected inside the support tube. A spring mounting block is provided on the slider, and the spring mounting block has a transverse through hole. A spring is installed inside the transverse through hole, and rubber posts are connected to both ends of the spring. The rubber posts abut against the inner wall of the support tube. The camera cover is connected to the slider through the strip-shaped hole. This utility model is simple to operate, easy to adjust the camera position and hover, and highly flexible in use.
[0003] However, the aforementioned utility model patent is only applicable to single-camera shooting needs. In the current student experiment assessment, multi-angle videos of the student's experimental operation process are often required. Therefore, it is necessary to develop a camera mechanism that can realize multi-camera shooting. Utility Model Content
[0004] To overcome the shortcomings of existing technologies, this utility model provides a multimodal camera bracket with multiple freely adjustable cameras, which can meet the shooting needs of multiple angles and multiple camera positions.
[0005] To achieve the above objectives, the technical solution adopted by this utility model is as follows:
[0006] A multimodal camera bracket includes a base, a support tube, a first cantilever, and a second cantilever. The bottom end of the support tube is rotatably connected to the base and has two rotational degrees of freedom: a degree of freedom to rotate about the axis of the support tube and a degree of freedom to rotate about the bottom edge of the support tube. A first camera that slides up and down is mounted on the support tube. One end of the first cantilever is rotatably connected to the top side of the support tube, and the other end of the first cantilever is rotatably connected to a second camera. One end of the second cantilever is rotatably connected to the top surface of the support tube, and the other end of the second cantilever is rotatably connected to a third camera.
[0007] Furthermore, the first cantilever is a folding arm.
[0008] Furthermore, the first cantilever includes a rotating rod and a folding rod. One end of the rotating rod is rotatably connected to the support tube. The rotating rod is provided with a storage groove. The folding rod is rotatably connected in the storage groove. The second camera is rotatably connected to the end of the folding rod. The length of the storage groove can accommodate the folding rod and the second camera.
[0009] Furthermore, a sliding member is slidably connected inside the support tube, and elastic members that abut against the inner wall of the support tube are provided on both sides of the sliding member. An axial slot is provided on the side of the support tube, and the first camera is connected to the sliding member through the slot.
[0010] Furthermore, the support tube is provided with an axial sliding cavity and a wire cavity, the sliding member is slidably connected in the sliding cavity, the strip hole communicates with the sliding cavity, and a wire passage is provided between the sliding cavity and the wire cavity.
[0011] Furthermore, the sliding member is connected to a limiting piece for inserting into the wire passage. The portion of the limiting piece located in the sliding cavity has a first wire hole, and the portion of the limiting piece located in the wire cavity has a second wire hole.
[0012] Furthermore, the first camera includes a connecting plate, an imaging module, and a faceplate. The connecting plate is connected to the sliding member, the imaging module is snapped into the connecting plate, and the faceplate is fastened to the imaging module.
[0013] Furthermore, the elastic element includes a spring and a rubber post connected to the end of the spring.
[0014] Furthermore, a connector is provided between the support tube and the base. The bottom of the connector is connected to the base via a disc-shaped rotating shaft, and the top of the connector is connected to the support tube via an L-shaped rotating shaft.
[0015] Furthermore, the first cantilever is connected to the support tube via a disc pivot, and the second camera is connected to the second cantilever via a two-way pivot; the second cantilever is connected to the support tube via a straight pivot, and the third camera is connected to the second cantilever via a disc pivot.
[0016] Compared with the prior art, the present invention has the following beneficial technical effects:
[0017] This utility model features a multimodal camera bracket. The support tube has two degrees of rotational freedom and is equipped with a first camera that slides vertically, enabling frontal shooting and accommodating users of different heights. The second camera allows for multi-angle side shots, and the third camera allows for multi-angle top shots, thus meeting the needs of multi-angle, multi-position shooting. Furthermore, the first and second cantilever arms can be folded with the support tube by rotation, and the support tube can be folded with the base by rotation, making storage convenient and space-saving. Attached Figure Description
[0018] Figure 1 This is a structural diagram of a multimodal camera bracket according to this utility model.
[0019] Figure 2 This is a cross-sectional view of the support tube of this utility model.
[0020] Figure 3 This utility model describes the usage state of a multimodal camera bracket. Figure 1 .
[0021] Figure 4 This utility model describes the usage state of a multimodal camera bracket. Figure 2 .
[0022] Figure 5 This is a diagram showing the folded state of a multimodal camera bracket according to this utility model.
[0023] The components are as follows: 1. Base; 2. Support tube; 201. Slot hole; 202. Sliding cavity; 203. Wire cavity; 204. Wire passage; 3. First cantilever; 301. Rotating rod; 302. Folding rod; 4. Second cantilever; 5. First camera; 501. Connecting plate; 502. Imaging module; 503. Face shell; 6. Second camera; 7. Third camera; 8. Sliding component; 801. Limiting piece; 8011. First wire hole; 8012. Second wire hole; 9. Elastic component; 10. Connecting component; 11. Disc shaft; 12. L-shaped shaft; 13. Two-way shaft; 14. Straight shaft. Detailed Implementation
[0024] Many specific details are set forth in the following description to provide a full understanding of the present invention. However, the present invention can be implemented in many other ways different from those described herein, and those skilled in the art can make similar extensions without departing from the spirit of the present invention. Therefore, the present invention is not limited to the specific embodiments disclosed below.
[0025] Example 1
[0026] like Figure 1-5 As shown, a multimodal camera bracket includes a base 1, a support tube 2, a first cantilever 3, and a second cantilever 4. The bottom end of the support tube 2 is rotatably connected to the base 1 and has two rotational degrees of freedom: a degree of freedom to rotate about the axis of the support tube 2 and a degree of freedom to rotate about the bottom edge of the support tube 2. A first camera 5 that slides up and down is mounted on the support tube 2. One end of the first cantilever 3 is rotatably connected to the top side of the support tube 2, and the other end of the first cantilever 3 is rotatably connected to a second camera 6. One end of the second cantilever 4 is rotatably connected to the top surface of the support tube 2, and the other end of the second cantilever 4 is rotatably connected to a third camera 7.
[0027] The first cantilever 3 can be a single arm or a folding arm; in this embodiment, a folding arm is preferred for easy storage. Specifically, the first cantilever 3 includes a rotating rod 301 and a folding rod 302. One end of the rotating rod 301 is rotatably connected to the support tube 2. The rotating rod 301 is provided with a storage groove. The folding rod 302 is rotatably connected to the storage groove. The second camera 6 is rotatably connected to the end of the folding rod 302. The length of the storage groove can accommodate the folding rod 302 and the second camera 6.
[0028] A sliding member 8 is slidably connected inside the support tube 2. Elastic members 9 are provided on both sides of the sliding member 8, abutting against the inner wall of the support tube 2. An axial slot 201 is provided on the side of the support tube 2, through which the first camera 5 is connected to the sliding member 8. The first camera 5 includes a connecting plate 501, an imaging module 502, and a faceplate 503. The connecting plate 501 is connected to the sliding member 8 by screws, the imaging module 502 is snapped into the connecting plate 501, and the faceplate 503 is fastened to the imaging module 502. The elastic member 9 includes a spring and a rubber post connected to the end of the spring.
[0029] The support tube 2 can be a single-cavity structure or a double-cavity structure; in this embodiment, a double-cavity structure is preferred. The support tube 2 has an axial sliding cavity 202 and a wire cavity 203. The sliding member 8 is slidably connected within the sliding cavity 202. The slot 201 communicates with the sliding cavity 202, and a wire passage 204 is provided between the sliding cavity 202 and the wire cavity 203. Thus, the wire of the first camera 5 can be led out of the support tube 2 from the wire cavity 203 through the wire passage 204, avoiding interference with the sliding of the sliding member 8 during use.
[0030] A limiting piece 801 is connected to the sliding member 8 for inserting the wire passage 204. The portion of the limiting piece 801 located in the sliding cavity 202 has a first wire hole 8011, and the portion of the limiting piece 801 located in the wire cavity 203 has a second wire hole 8012. The wire of the first camera 5 passes through the first wire hole 8011 and the second wire hole 8012, so that the length of the wire in the sliding cavity 202 remains unchanged during the sliding process.
[0031] A connector 10 is provided between the support tube 2 and the base 1. The bottom of the connector 10 is connected to the base 1 via a disc-shaped rotating shaft 11, and the top of the connector 10 is connected to the support tube 2 via an L-shaped rotating shaft 12. The first cantilever 3 is connected to the support tube 2 via the disc-shaped rotating shaft 11, and the second camera 6 is connected to the second cantilever 4 via a two-way rotating shaft 13. The second cantilever 4 is connected to the support tube 2 via a straight rotating shaft 14, and the third camera 7 is connected to the second cantilever 4 via the disc-shaped rotating shaft 11.
[0032] The above are merely preferred embodiments of the present utility model and are not intended to limit the present utility model. Although the present utility model has been described in detail with reference to the embodiments, those skilled in the art can still modify the technical solutions described in the foregoing embodiments or make equivalent substitutions for some of the technical features. However, any modifications, equivalent substitutions, improvements, etc., made within the spirit and principles of the present utility model should be included within the protection scope of the present utility model.
Claims
1. A multi-modal camera holder, characterized by: The application relates to a camera device, which comprises a base, a support tube, a first cantilever and a second cantilever, the bottom end of the support tube is rotationally connected with the base and has two rotation degrees of freedom, the two rotation degrees of freedom are respectively a rotation degree of freedom around the axis of the support tube and a rotation degree of freedom around the bottom edge of the support tube, and a first camera with adjustable height is arranged on the support tube; one end of the first cantilever is rotationally connected with the top side of the support tube, and a second camera is rotationally connected with the other end of the first cantilever; one end of the second cantilever is rotationally connected with the top surface of the support tube, and a third camera is rotationally connected with the other end of the second cantilever.
2. The multi-modal camera mount of claim 1, wherein: The first cantilever is a folding arm.
3. The multi-modal camera mount of claim 2, wherein: The first cantilever comprises a rotating rod and a folding rod, one end of the rotating rod is rotationally connected with the support tube, a receiving groove is arranged on the rotating rod, the folding rod is rotationally connected in the receiving groove, the second camera is rotationally connected at the end of the folding rod, and the receiving groove can accommodate the folding rod and the second camera in length.
4. The multi-modal camera mount of any of claims 1-3, wherein: A sliding piece is slidingly connected in the support tube, elastic pieces are arranged on the two sides of the sliding piece and abut against the inner wall of the support tube, an axial strip hole is arranged on the side surface of the support tube, and the first camera is connected with the sliding piece through the strip hole.
5. The multi-modal camera mount of claim 4, wherein: An axial sliding cavity and a wire cavity are arranged in the support tube, the sliding piece is slidingly connected in the sliding cavity, the strip hole is communicated with the sliding cavity, and a wire passing channel is arranged between the sliding cavity and the wire cavity.
6. The multi-modal camera mount of claim 5, wherein: A limiting piece which is inserted into the wire passing channel is connected on the sliding piece, a first wire hole is arranged in the part of the sliding cavity where the limiting piece is located, and a second wire hole is arranged in the part of the wire cavity where the limiting piece is located.
7. The multi-modal camera mount of claim 6, wherein: The first camera comprises a connecting plate, an imaging module and a surface shell, the connecting plate is connected with the sliding piece, the imaging module is clamped with the connecting plate, and the surface shell is buckled with the imaging module.
8. The multi-modal camera mount of claim 7, wherein: The elastic piece comprises a spring and a rubber column which is connected with the end of the spring.
9. The multi-modal camera mount of claim 8, wherein: A connecting piece is arranged between the support tube and the base, the bottom of the connecting piece is connected with the base through a disc rotating shaft, and the top of the connecting piece is connected with the support tube through an L-shaped rotating shaft.
10. The multi-modal camera mount of claim 9, wherein: The first cantilever is connected with the support tube through a disc rotating shaft, the second camera is connected with the second cantilever through a two-way rotating shaft, the second cantilever is connected with the support tube through a one-way rotating shaft, and the third camera is connected with the second cantilever through a disc rotating shaft.
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Vertical sliding hovering type camera bearing structure
CN217302282U