Soft box

Abstract

The soft light box comprises a cover body formed by reflective cloth and soft light cloth arranged at the position of a cover opening, the edge of the cover body and the edge of the soft light cloth are connected in a sewing mode, the soft light cloth comprises a flat main body area and an edge area surrounding the main body area, the edge area is bent relative to the main body area, and the edge area is arranged on the cover body. And the main body area sinks to form a space for assembling the accessory device. The soft light cloth is sewn on the reflective cloth and partially sinks to form the space for installing the accessory device, other accessory devices such as a grating can be additionally installed under the condition that the soft light cloth is not removed, operation is convenient, the storage step is omitted to a certain degree, and daily use is facilitated.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application relates to the field of photographic equipment, and in particular to a softbox. Background Technology

[0002] Existing softboxes, such as the patent document with publication number CN104503191B, disclose a portable radome, in which the reflective cloth has adhesive tape fasteners on the inner side of the radome opening, which can be used to attach either the soft cloth or the grille. For example, when installing the grille, the soft cloth needs to be removed first, or when installing the soft cloth, the grille needs to be removed first. The operation remains the same, and the disassembled accessories need to be stored separately, which makes daily use inconvenient. Utility Model Content

[0003] This invention provides a softbox that is easy to operate and use in daily life.

[0004] This application provides a softbox, comprising a cover formed of reflective fabric and a softbox fabric disposed at the opening of the cover. The edges of the cover and the edges of the softbox fabric are sewn together. The softbox fabric includes a flat main body area and an edge area surrounding the main body area. The edge area is bent relative to the main body area, causing the main body area to sink and form a space for assembling auxiliary devices.

[0005] Several alternative methods are provided below, but they are not intended as additional limitations on the overall solution above. They are merely further additions or optimizations. Provided there are no technical or logical contradictions, each alternative method can be combined individually with respect to the overall solution above, or multiple alternative methods can be combined with each other.

[0006] Optionally, a connector for connecting auxiliary devices is provided on the inner side of the edge region.

[0007] Optionally, the connector is a Velcro strap.

[0008] Optionally, the connector may cover the edge area.

[0009] Optionally, the connector is sewn to the edge of the cover.

[0010] Optionally, the cover includes a plurality of first structural units arranged circumferentially, the edge area includes a plurality of second structural units arranged circumferentially, and the connector includes a plurality of third structural units arranged circumferentially. The first structural units, the second structural units, and the third structural units are connected by a first suture extending circumferentially.

[0011] Optionally, two adjacent first structural units, two adjacent second structural units, and two adjacent third structural units are all connected by a second suture line extending radially.

[0012] Optionally, the softbox includes a first edge extending circumferentially and a second edge extending radially.

[0013] Optionally, the edge area of ​​the soft light fabric is provided with multiple V-shaped notches, and two adjacent V-shaped notches form a structural unit. The connection between two adjacent structural units causes the edge area to bend relative to the main body area.

[0014] Optionally, the softbox includes a foldable frame, the frame including a chuck and support rods movably disposed on the chuck, the support rods being multiple and arranged radially around the chuck, and the cover being fitted onto the support rods.

[0015] The softbox of this application has a softbox with the softbox fabric sewn onto the reflective fabric and partially recessed to form a space for installing auxiliary devices. This allows for the installation of other auxiliary devices, such as grilles, without removing the softbox fabric, which facilitates operation and eliminates storage steps to some extent, making it beneficial for daily use. Attached Figure Description

[0016] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a softbox after installing auxiliary devices according to an embodiment of this application;

[0017] Figure 2 This is a front view of a softbox according to an embodiment of this application after the auxiliary devices have been removed;

[0018] Figure 3 for Figure 1 Exploded view of the medium softbox and its accessories;

[0019] Figure 4 This is an exploded view of the softbox housing, soft cloth, and connectors according to an embodiment of this application.

[0020] Figure 5 This is a structural view of the diffuser fabric of a softbox according to an embodiment of this application, after it has been laid flat.

[0021] Figure 6 This is a structural view of the connector of a softbox according to an embodiment of this application;

[0022] Figure 7 for Figure 3 Enlarged view of section B in the middle;

[0023] Figure 8 for Figure 2 Partial sectional view along the AA direction;

[0024] Figure 9 This is a schematic diagram of the radial stitching of two first structural units, a light-diffusing fabric, and a third structural unit according to an embodiment of this application.

[0025] The annotations in the figure are explained as follows:

[0026] 100. Frame; 101. Axis; 110. Support rod; 111. Free end;

[0027] 200, Cover body; 210, Reflective fabric; 211, Inner surface; 212, Outer surface; 220, First structural unit; 221, First circumferential edge; 222, First radial edge; 230, Cover opening;

[0028] 300. Soft light fabric; 310. Main body area; 320. Edge area; 330. Second structural unit; 331. Second circumferential edge; 332. Second radial edge; 333. Notch;

[0029] 400. Auxiliary devices;

[0030] 500, Connector; 510, Third structural unit; 511, Third circumferential edge; 512, Third radial edge; 610, First suture; 620, Second suture;

[0031] 710. First edge sealing; 720. Second edge sealing. Detailed Implementation

[0032] The technical solutions of the embodiments of this application will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of this application, and not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of this application, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative effort are within the scope of protection of this application.

[0033] See Figures 1-3 A softbox includes a frame 100 and a cover 200 disposed on the frame 100. The frame 100 is a foldable structure, allowing the softbox to have an unfolded state and a folded state. This embodiment provides one type of frame structure. The frame 100 includes a chuck and multiple support rods 110 movably connected to the chuck. Each support rod 110 is arranged radially around the chuck. In the unfolded state, the shape enclosed by each support rod 110 is approximately hemispherical. In the folded state, the support rods 110 are close together, forming a shape approximately cylindrical. The softbox has an axis 101, a corresponding circumferential direction, and a radial direction along the extension direction of the support rods 110.

[0034] The number of support rods 110 can be adjusted as needed, for example, 8 rods as shown in the figure, corresponding to the shape of the cover opening 230 being a regular octagon. The support rods 110 have opposite fixed ends and free ends 111. The fixed ends are hinged to the chuck, and the free ends 111 are connected to the edge of the cover body 200.

[0035] like Figure 4 As shown, the cover 200 is formed by a reflective cloth 210. The reflective cloth 210 is a flexible material and has an inner surface 211 and an outer surface 212. The inner surface 211 is provided with a reflective layer that can reflect light. The chuck is a ring structure with a mounting hole in the central area. The mounting hole is used to install light-emitting lamps. The light emitted by the light-emitting lamps is emitted after passing through the reflective layer of the reflective cloth 210.

[0036] like Figures 2-5 As shown, to improve the light output effect, such as ensuring light uniformity, the softbox also includes a soft cloth 300 positioned at the aperture 230. The soft cloth 300 is a flexible material and includes a main body area 310 and an edge area 320 surrounding the main body area 310. For ease of carrying and use, the soft cloth 300 is located inside the enclosure 200, and its edge is fixedly connected to the edge of the enclosure 200, for example, by sewing the edges of the two together.

[0037] In its unfolded state, the main body area 310 is arranged flat, and the edge area 320 is bent relative to the main body area 310 so that the main body area 310 sinks relative to the cover opening 230, thereby forming a space for assembling the auxiliary device 400. The sinking space can reduce the distance by which the auxiliary device 400 protrudes from the cover opening 230, or make the auxiliary device 400 not protrude from the cover opening 230. The auxiliary device 400 is, for example, a grille. Therefore, the softbox of this application does not require removing the diffuser cloth 300 when installing the auxiliary device 400, which is convenient to use and reduces the number of items that need to be stored to a certain extent, making it convenient for daily use.

[0038] To facilitate the manufacture of the cover 200, in one embodiment, such as Figure 4 As shown, the cover 200 includes a plurality of first structural units 220 arranged circumferentially. Each first structural unit 220 has a first circumferential edge 221 and two first radial edges 222. After the first radial edges 222 of two adjacent first structural units 220 are attached together, they are then sewn together radially. The sewing path is as follows: Figure 9 The second suture line 620 (dashed line) is mentioned in the text. It should be noted that "adhesive" does not necessarily mean sticking and fixing; it can also simply mean that they touch each other.

[0039] For ease of maintenance and assembly, the support rod 110 is arranged on the outside of the cover 200 and is correspondingly positioned at the junction of the two first structural units 220. In one embodiment, a fastener is sewn onto the cover 200 at the cover opening 230 and at the junction of the two first structural units 220. The free end 111 of the support rod 110 is connected to the fastener, which is, for example, a fixing sleeve with an insertion hole. The free end 111 of the support rod 110 is inserted into the fixing sleeve. Further, in one embodiment, a second sealing edge 720 is sewn onto the outer surface 212 of the cover 200 and at the junction of the two first structural units. The support rod 110 passes through the second sealing edge 720.

[0040] In one embodiment, such as Figure 4 , Figure 5 and Figure 8 As shown, the edge region 320 includes multiple second structural units 330 arranged circumferentially. Due to the bending of the edge region 320, adjacent second structural units 330 are prone to stacking, resulting in wrinkles and a surge in thickness. There is a gap 333 between adjacent second structural units 330, so that the second structural unit 330 has a second circumferential edge 331 and two second radial edges 332. The shape of the gap 333 is a V-shape that gradually expands outward from the main body region 310 towards the edge.

[0041] During suturing, the second circumferential edge 331 and the first circumferential edge 221 pass through the first suture line 610 extending circumferentially. Figure 7 (The dotted lines in the diagram) are used for stitching connections. When stitching adjacent second structural units 330, the two adjacent second structural units 330 are first brought close together, then their second radial edges 332 are aligned and stitched together using a radially extending second stitching line 620. The edge area 320 is adaptively bent. Furthermore, the two second radial edges 332 and the two first radial edges 222 overlap and are stitched together using the second stitching line 620.

[0042] To facilitate the installation of auxiliary devices 400, such as Figure 1 , Figure 3 The inner side of the edge area 320 is provided with a connector 500 for connecting the auxiliary device 400, such as Velcro. For ease of manufacturing, such as... Figure 4 , Figure 6 Figure 8 As shown, the edges of the connector 500 and the cover 200 are stitched together. Specifically, the connector 500 includes a plurality of third structural units 510 arranged circumferentially. Each third structural unit 510 has a third circumferential edge 511 and two third radial edges 512. The third circumferential edge 511, the second circumferential edge 331 and the first circumferential edge 221 are stitched together by a first stitching line 610.

[0043] After the third radial edges 512 of two adjacent third structural units 510 are attached together, they are then stitched together by the second stitching line 620. Furthermore, the two third radial edges 512, the second radial edges 332 and the two first radial edges 222 overlap and are then stitched together by the second stitching line 620.

[0044] In one embodiment, the outer contour of the connector 500 is roughly trapezoidal. Due to its poor flexibility, after the edges are sewn, the connector 500 bends against the edge area 320, allowing the main body area 310 to remain flat even without the auxiliary device 400 installed. Due to the size limitations of the diffuser fabric 300, in the unfolded state, the edge area 320 gradually moves away from the cover 200 from its own edge towards the main body area 310. Utilizing the size of the diffuser fabric 300 and the structural characteristics and sewing positions of the connector 500, only one circumferential stitch between the diffuser fabric 300 and the cover 200 is needed to keep the main body area 310 flat, improving manufacturing efficiency.

[0045] To improve aesthetics and durability, in one embodiment, such as Figure 8 and Figure 9 As shown, the softbox includes a first edge 710 extending circumferentially and a second edge 720 extending radially. The first edge 710 surrounds the inner side of the edge of the connector 500 and the outer side of the edge of the cover 200, and is stitched together by a first stitch 610. The second edge 720 surrounds the junction of the two first structural units 220 and is stitched together by a second stitch 620. The support rod 110 passes through the second edge 720.

[0046] The softbox of this application has a softbox with the softbox fabric sewn onto the reflective fabric and partially recessed to form a space for installing auxiliary devices. This allows for the installation of other auxiliary devices, such as grilles, without removing the softbox fabric, which facilitates operation and eliminates storage steps to some extent, making it beneficial for daily use.

[0047] The technical features of the above embodiments can be combined arbitrarily. For the sake of brevity, not all possible combinations of the technical features in the above embodiments are described. However, as long as the combination of these technical features does not contradict each other, it should be considered to be within the scope of this specification. When technical features of different embodiments are embodied in the same drawing, it can be regarded as the drawing also disclosing examples of combinations of the various embodiments involved.

[0048] The above embodiments are merely illustrative of several implementation methods of this application, and their descriptions are quite specific and detailed. However, they should not be construed as limiting the scope of the patent application. It should be noted that those skilled in the art can make various modifications and improvements without departing from the concept of this application, and these modifications and improvements all fall within the protection scope of this application.

Claims

1. A softbox, comprising a cover constructed of reflective fabric and a softbox fabric disposed at the opening of the cover, characterized in that, The edges of the cover and the edges of the light-diffusing fabric are sewn together. The light-diffusing fabric includes a flat main body area and an edge area surrounding the main body area. The edge area is bent relative to the main body area, causing the main body area to sink and form a space for assembling auxiliary devices.

2. The softbox according to claim 1, characterized in that, A connector for connecting auxiliary devices is provided on the inner side of the edge area.

3. The softbox according to claim 2, characterized in that, The connector is a Velcro strap.

4. The softbox according to claim 2, characterized in that, The connector covers the edge area.

5. The softbox according to claim 2, characterized in that, The connector is sewn to the edge of the cover.

6. The softbox according to claim 4, characterized in that, The cover includes multiple first structural units arranged circumferentially, the edge area includes multiple second structural units arranged circumferentially, and the connector includes multiple third structural units arranged circumferentially. The first structural units, the second structural units, and the third structural units are connected by a first suture extending circumferentially.

7. The softbox according to claim 6, characterized in that, Two adjacent first structural units, two adjacent second structural units, and two adjacent third structural units are all connected by a second suture line extending radially.

8. The softbox according to claim 7, characterized in that, The softbox includes a first edge extending circumferentially and a second edge extending radially.

9. The softbox according to claim 1, characterized in that, The edge area of ​​the soft light fabric has multiple V-shaped notches. Two adjacent V-shaped notches form a structural unit, and the connection between two adjacent structural units causes the edge area to bend relative to the main body area.

10. The softbox according to claim 1, characterized in that, The device includes a foldable frame, which includes a chuck and support rods movably mounted on the chuck. The support rods are multiple and arranged radially around the chuck, and the cover is fitted onto the support rods.

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