Pan-tilt camera

The innovative design of the gimbal camera solves the problems of power supply fixation and charging cable management in outdoor shooting, improves the device's battery life and shooting stability, and facilitates flexible adjustment of power banks and neat arrangement of charging cables.

CN224065160UActive Publication Date: 2026-03-31SHENZHEN MEYER PUBLIC RELATIONS CONSULTING CO LTD
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Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2025-05-26
Publication Date
2026-03-31

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Technical Problem

Existing gimbal devices lack a stable power supply structure when shooting outdoors, resulting in insufficient battery life. Furthermore, charging cables are prone to tangling or obstructing the lens, affecting shooting stability and convenience.

Method used

A gimbal shooting device was designed. Through components such as a fixed plate, connecting arm, clamping plate, U-shaped guide rail, slider, connecting plate, side plate, limiting plate, and buckle, the mobile power supply is stably fixed and the charging cable is reasonably routed, ensuring continuous power supply during shooting without affecting operation.

Benefits of technology

It achieves stable fixation of the power bank and neat arrangement of charging cables during outdoor shooting, improving the device's battery life and shooting stability and convenience, and avoiding equipment damage and shooting interruption caused by power bank shaking or cable tangling.

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Abstract

The utility model discloses a holder shooting device, which relates to the technical field of holders and comprises a fixing plate, and the top end of the fixing plate is fixedly provided with a clamping plate through a plurality of connecting arms which are connected end to end; a grip is fixedly installed on one side of the fixing plate, a U-shaped guide rail is fixedly installed on the other side of the fixing plate, a sliding block is slidably arranged in the U-shaped guide rail in a limited mode, a connecting plate is fixedly installed at the end, away from the U-shaped guide rail, of the sliding block, and side plates are movably arranged on the two sides of the connecting plate in a limited mode. Through linkage of the telescopic rod and the spring, the side plates are reset after being expanded outwards, and three-face limiting fixing is formed by the side plates and the limiting plates; the charging wire is fixed by the buckle to prevent winding; when the position is adjusted, the sliding block slides along the U-shaped guide rail and is positioned through the elastic limiting plate. According to the structure, the shooting equipment can be stably charged during shooting, the position of the mobile power supply can be flexibly adjusted along with the shooting angle, the power supply continuity is ensured, the power supply is prevented from interfering with the shooting operation, and the convenience and stability of outdoor shooting are improved.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of gimbal technology, and in particular to a gimbal camera. Background Technology

[0002] In recent years, with the development of domestic industrial design, the improvement of people's living standards, and the increasingly powerful functions of mobile phones and other camera devices, the demand for gimbals / selfie sticks to assist in video recording has been developing at an astonishing pace and has become a popular trend. At the same time, people's requirements for product performance are also getting higher and higher, demanding not only superior and practical functions, but also greater emphasis on innovative product design.

[0003] Currently, gimbal products are mainly used in outdoor shooting scenarios. However, due to the lack of a stable power supply in outdoor environments, users cannot continue using the gimbal for auxiliary shooting when the battery of their mobile phone or other camera equipment runs out, greatly limiting the device's battery life and ease of use. Furthermore, existing gimbal devices generally suffer from a significant design flaw: the lack of a secure mounting structure for power banks, making it difficult for users to charge their mobile phones or other camera equipment simultaneously during shooting. This problem is particularly pronounced during extended outdoor shooting sessions, forcing users to frequently interrupt shooting to switch equipment or find charging solutions, severely impacting shooting efficiency and user experience. Since power banks cannot be securely fixed to the gimbal, users are prone to experiencing shooting stability issues due to the power bank shaking or slipping during operation, potentially leading to accidental drops and damage to the equipment. Additionally, temporary external charging cables lack proper routing design, easily becoming tangled around the gimbal hinge or obstructing the lens, further interfering with the shooting process.

[0004] To address the aforementioned problems, this utility model proposes a gimbal camera. Utility Model Content

[0005] To address the problems existing in the background technology, this utility model proposes a gimbal camera.

[0006] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model provides the following technical solution: a gimbal camera, including a fixed plate, with a clamping plate fixedly mounted on the top of the fixed plate via multiple connecting arms; a handle is fixedly mounted on one side of the fixed plate, and a U-shaped guide rail is fixedly mounted on the other side of the fixed plate; a slider is slidably mounted inside the U-shaped guide rail, and a connecting plate is fixedly mounted on the end of the slider away from the U-shaped guide rail; side plates are slidably mounted on both sides of the connecting plate, and guide slopes are provided at the top of each side plate; a limit plate is integrally formed at the bottom of the connecting plate.

[0007] The present invention is further configured such that there are three connecting arms, the three connecting arms are rotatably connected at both ends, the connecting arm on the bottom side is rotatably connected to the top end of the fixing plate, and the connecting arm at the top end is rotatably connected to the clamping plate.

[0008] The present invention is further provided that buckles are fixedly installed on the side walls of both the fixing plate and the connecting arm.

[0009] The present invention is further configured such that there are two U-shaped guide rails, and the inner side of the U-shaped guide rail corresponding to the fixed plate away from the handle and the two sides are provided with limit components; the limit components include four elastic limit plates, and the four elastic limit plates are fixedly installed in pairs on the upper and lower sides of the inner side of the U-shaped guide rail; the slider is engaged with the four elastic limit plates.

[0010] The present invention is further configured such that telescopic rods are embedded and installed on both sides of the connecting plate, the telescopic ends of the telescopic rods are fixedly connected to the side plates, and springs are sleeved on the outer side of the telescopic rods, with the two ends of the springs being fixedly connected to the connecting plate and the side plates respectively.

[0011] The present invention is further provided that heat dissipation holes are provided on the side plate.

[0012] The present invention is further provided that the fixing plate has an arc-shaped relief groove on the side corresponding to the grip.

[0013] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of this utility model are:

[0014] This gimbal camera consists of a fixed plate, connecting arm, clamping plate, grip, U-shaped guide rail, slider, connecting plate, side plate (with guide ramp), limiting plate, buckle, elastic limiting plate, telescopic rod, and spring. In use, the power bank slides in along the guide ramp of the side plate. The telescopic rod and spring work together to expand the side plate outwards and then return it to its original position, forming a three-sided limiting and fixing with the limiting plate. The charging cable is secured by a buckle to prevent tangling. When adjusting the position, the slider slides along the U-shaped guide rail and is positioned by the elastic limiting plate. This structure allows the camera to charge stably during shooting, and the power bank can be flexibly adjusted according to the shooting angle, ensuring continuous power supply while avoiding power interference with shooting operations, thus improving the convenience and stability of outdoor shooting. Attached Figure Description

[0015] The present invention will be further described below with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments:

[0016] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of this utility model;

[0017] Figure 2 This is a side view of the structure of this utility model;

[0018] Figure 3 This is a partial cross-sectional view of the present invention.

[0019] Figure 4 This utility model Figure 3Enlarged diagram of point A in the middle.

[0020] Reference numerals: 1. Fixing plate; 2. Connecting arm; 3. Clamping plate; 4. Handle; 5. U-shaped guide rail; 6. Slider; 7. Connecting plate; 8. Side plate; 9. Guide slope; 10. Limiting plate; 11. Buckle; 12. Elastic limiting plate; 13. Telescopic rod; 14. Spring; 15. Heat dissipation hole; 16. Arc-shaped clearance groove. Detailed Implementation

[0021] It should be noted that, unless otherwise specified, the embodiments and features described in this application can be combined with each other. The present invention will now be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments.

[0022] It should be noted that, unless otherwise specified, all technical and scientific terms used in this application have the same meaning as commonly understood by one of ordinary skill in the art to which this application pertains.

[0023] In this utility model, unless otherwise stated, the orientations used, such as "up" and "down", usually refer to the direction shown in the accompanying drawings, or to the vertical, perpendicular, or gravitational direction; similarly, for ease of understanding and description, "left" and "right" usually refer to the left and right shown in the accompanying drawings; "inner" and "outer" refer to the inner and outer contours of each component itself, but the above directional terms are not used to limit this utility model.

[0024] Please see Figure 1-4 This utility model provides a technical solution: a gimbal camera, including a fixed plate 1, with a clamping plate 3 fixedly mounted on the top of the fixed plate 1 via multiple connecting arms 2 connected end-to-end; specifically, there are three connecting arms 2, all three of which are rotatably connected end-to-end, with the bottom connecting arm 2 rotatably connected to the top of the fixed plate 1; and the top connecting arm 2 rotatably connected to the clamping plate 3. The multi-segment rotating connecting arms 2 allow for flexible multi-angle adjustment of the clamping plate 3, facilitating adaptation to different shooting angle requirements.

[0025] A handle 4 is fixedly installed on one side of the fixed plate 1, and a U-shaped guide rail 5 is fixedly installed on the other side of the fixed plate 1. A slider 6 is slidably configured inside the U-shaped guide rail 5. A connecting plate 7 is fixedly installed at the end of the slider 6 opposite to the U-shaped guide rail 5. Side plates 8 are slidably configured on both sides of the connecting plate 7. Specifically, telescopic rods 13 are embedded in both sides of the connecting plate 7. The telescopic ends of the telescopic rods 13 are fixedly connected to the side plates 8. Springs 14 are sleeved on the outside of the telescopic rods 13. The two ends of the springs 14 are fixedly connected to the connecting plate 7 and the side plates 8, respectively. Through the cooperation of the U-shaped guide rail 5 and the slider 6, the connecting plate 7 can be stably slidably adjusted, facilitating the flexible positioning of the power bank. Through the elastic cooperation of the telescopic rods 13 and the springs 14, the side plates 8 have self-adjusting capabilities, ensuring the power bank is securely clamped.

[0026] Each side plate 8 has a guide ramp 9 at its top; the guide ramp 9 facilitates the insertion of the power bank between the two side plates 8. The ramp guides the power bank to slide smoothly and be accurately positioned. A limiting plate 10 is integrally formed at the bottom of the connecting plate 7. The limiting plate 10 provides bottom support, prevents the power bank from slipping, and enhances stability.

[0027] In this embodiment of the invention, heat dissipation holes 15 are provided on the side plate 8. The heat dissipation holes 15 enhance the heat dissipation performance of the power bank and prevent overheating caused by prolonged charging.

[0028] In this embodiment of the invention, buckles 11 are fixedly installed on the side walls of both the fixing plate 1 and the connecting arm 2. The charging cable is secured by the buckles 11 to prevent the cable from getting tangled or interfering with shooting.

[0029] In this embodiment of the invention: two U-shaped guide rails 5 are provided. Limiting components are provided on the side of the fixing plate 1 opposite to the handle 4 and on both sides of the U-shaped guide rail 5. The limiting components include four elastic limiting plates 12, which are fixedly installed in pairs on the upper and lower sides of the U-shaped guide rail 5. The slider 6 engages with the four elastic limiting plates 12. The elastic limiting plates 12 achieve precise positioning of the slider 6, ensuring the power bank can be stably fixed in different positions.

[0030] In this embodiment of the invention, an arc-shaped relief groove 16 is provided on one side of the fixed plate 1 corresponding to the grip 4. The arc-shaped relief groove 16 optimizes the grip comfort and facilitates natural hand grip operation.

[0031] Working principle:

[0032] In use, with the charging port of the power bank facing upwards, slide it smoothly into the gap between the two side plates 8. As the power bank descends, it first contacts the guide ramp 9 at the top of the side plate 8. With continued downward pressure, the inclined structure of the guide ramp 9 forces the two side plates 8 to move outwards synchronously, thereby causing the telescopic rods 13 connected on both sides to gradually extend, while simultaneously causing the spring 14 to undergo tensile deformation. After the power bank has completely slid past the guide ramp 9, under the rebound force of the spring 14, the two side plates 8 return to their original position inwards, forming a stable three-sided limiting structure together with the bottom limiting plate 10, ensuring that the power bank accurately lands on the bottom plane of the connecting plate 7. At this time, the charging port of the power bank remains facing upwards, making it easy to plug in the charging cable.

[0033] The charging cable is secured by clips 11. The arc-shaped clamping surface of clips 11 tightly wraps around the outer sheath of the charging cable, preventing it from coming loose during gimbal movement and avoiding the cable from getting tangled in the gimbal hinge or obstructing the lens view due to shaking. When the shooting angle changes and the position of the power bank needs to be adjusted, the user applies a lateral pushing force to the connecting plate 7, causing the slider 6 to overcome the frictional resistance of the four elastic limiting plates 12 and slide smoothly in the inner groove of the U-shaped guide rail 5. When the slider 6 moves to the side of the fixed plate 1 or other preset positions, the hemispherical protrusions of the four elastic limiting plates 12 briefly contract under pressure and then re-engage with the corresponding grooves on the side of the slider 6, achieving precise positioning through elastic reset. Throughout the adjustment process, the telescopic rod 13 and the spring 14 remain in a linked state, ensuring that the side plate 8 always applies a moderate clamping force to the power bank, preventing the power bank from shaking and ensuring smooth adjustment.

[0034] The embodiments of the present utility model have been described in detail above with reference to the accompanying drawings. However, the present utility model is not limited to the above embodiments. Within the scope of knowledge possessed by those skilled in the art, various changes can be made without departing from the spirit of the present utility model.

Claims

1. A cloud platform camera, comprising a fixed plate (1), the top end of the fixed plate (1) is fixedly provided with a clamping plate (3) through a plurality of connected connecting arms (2); One side of the fixed plate (1) is fixedly provided with a handle (4), characterized in that: The other side of the fixed plate (1) is fixedly provided with a U-shaped guide rail (5), the inside of the U-shaped guide rail (5) is slidingly provided with a sliding block (6), one end of the sliding block (6) away from the U-shaped guide rail (5) is fixedly provided with a connecting plate (7), both sides of the connecting plate (7) are movably provided with side plates (8), and the top ends of the side plates (8) are all provided with guide inclined surfaces (9); and the bottom end of the connecting plate (7) is integrally provided with a limiting plate (10).

2. The camera holder of claim 1, wherein: The connecting arm (2) is provided with three, the three connecting arms (2) are rotationally connected in series, the connecting arm (2) at the bottom side is rotationally connected with the top end of the fixed plate (1), and the connecting arm (2) at the top end is rotationally connected with the clamping plate (3).

3. The camera holder of claim 1, wherein: The side wall of the fixed plate (1) and the connecting arm (2) is fixedly provided with a buckle (11).

4. The camera holder of claim 1, wherein: The U-shaped guide rail (5) is provided with two, the inside of the U-shaped guide rail (5) is provided with a limiting assembly corresponding to the side away from the handle (4) of the fixed plate (1) and two sides; the limiting assembly comprises four elastic limiting plates (12), two of the four elastic limiting plates (12) are fixedly installed on the upper and lower sides of the inside of the U-shaped guide rail (5) respectively; and the sliding block (6) is in clamping connection with the four elastic limiting plates (12).

5. The camera holder of claim 1, wherein: Both sides of the connecting plate (7) are inlaidly provided with telescopic rods (13), the telescopic ends of the telescopic rods (13) are fixedly connected with the side plates (8), the outer sides of the telescopic rods (13) are provided with springs (14), and both ends of the spring (14) are fixedly connected with the connecting plate (7) and the side plate (8).

6. The camera holder of claim 1, wherein: The side plate (8) is provided with a heat dissipation hole (15).

7. The camera holder of claim 1, wherein: The fixed plate (1) is provided with an arc-shaped accommodation groove (16) corresponding to the side of the handle (4).