Supporting frame with suction cup

Abstract

The supporting frame comprises a base and a plurality of supporting legs rotationally connected to the base, at least one suction cup is arranged on the inner side of each supporting leg in the radial direction of the supporting leg, when the supporting legs are in a folded close state, the suction cups are located in the space defined by the supporting legs, and when the inner sides of the supporting legs are exposed, the suction cups are located in the space defined by the supporting legs. And the sucker can provide a plane adsorption function for the support frame.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of bracket support and connection technology, and in particular to a support bracket with suction cups. Background Technology

[0002] With the continuous improvement of living standards, the number of photography enthusiasts is growing rapidly. Supports such as tripods are essential tools for photography enthusiasts. Tripods stabilize shooting equipment, preventing hand or arm discomfort from prolonged handheld use and ensuring stability for better shooting results. Tripods are commonly used to support cameras in photography, and most tripods can switch between extended and folded states, suitable for both handle grip and stand support scenarios. For many indoor activities (such as gyms or dance studios) requiring video recording, the best support method is to magnetically attach the shooting equipment to a wall or mirror. In this case, users will need to purchase a separate shooting stand with magnetic attachment. Utility Model Content

[0003] The present invention provides a support frame with suction cups to expand the support state of the support frame, so as to meet the support needs of users in more shooting scenarios.

[0004] This utility model discloses a support frame with suction cups. The support frame includes a base and multiple legs rotatably connected to the base. Each leg is provided with at least one suction cup on its radial inner side. When the multiple legs are in a folded and close-up state, all suction cups are located within the space enclosed by the multiple legs.

[0005] In one embodiment, the outrigger includes a flexible metal strip that can be bent and shaped freely under external force.

[0006] In one embodiment, each of the legs includes a rubber sleeve wrapped around the outside of the flexible metal strip, and the suction cup is disposed on the outer side wall of the rubber sleeve; the suction cup and the rubber sleeve are injection molded as a single unit.

[0007] In one embodiment, the rubber sleeve is provided with a plurality of spaced notches along the axial direction of the leg, and the notches extend radially outward along the leg to the edge of the rubber sleeve to open, and the notches provide deformation space for the bending and changing of the flexible metal strip.

[0008] In one embodiment, in any one of the legs, the notch is arranged radially symmetrically with respect to the leg.

[0009] In one embodiment, the inner wall of the notch is connected to the outer wall of the rubber sleeve by an arc-shaped chamfer.

[0010] In one embodiment, the multiple legs can rotate relative to the base to a flat position. In the flat position, the inner walls of the multiple legs are in the same plane, the suction surface of the suction cup protrudes from the bottom surface of the base, and the suction cup can adhere to the support plane.

[0011] In one embodiment, the base includes a seat body and an outer ring. The outer ring is rotatably fitted onto the side periphery of the base. The side periphery of the seat body is provided with a mounting groove. The outer ring is provided with a plurality of circumferentially spaced notches. The number of mounting grooves, legs, and notches are all multiple and equal. The notches are misaligned with the mounting grooves. The outer ring restricts the maximum outward unfolding angle of the legs. When the outer ring rotates to the point where any of the notches aligns with the mounting groove, the notches provide swing space for the legs to continue to unfold, so that the legs can pass through the notches to switch to a flat state.

[0012] In one embodiment, the number of suction cups on any of the legs is multiple and they are arranged at intervals along the axial direction of the legs.

[0013] In one embodiment, the maximum lateral width of the suction cup in the radial direction perpendicular to the leg is not greater than the lateral width of the corresponding leg.

[0014] As can be seen from the above technical solution, the embodiments of this utility model have at least the following advantages and positive effects:

[0015] This utility model provides a support frame with suction cups. The inner side of the legs is equipped with suction cups. When the legs are folded and close together, the suction cups are located within the space enclosed by the legs, protecting the suction surface. When the inner side of the legs is exposed, the suction cups can adhere to a supporting surface, such as a mirror or tiled wall, to fix the support frame to the supporting surface, facilitating the user to install shooting equipment on the base. This suction cup support frame offers flexible and versatile use, adapting to various shooting scenarios and possessing strong practicality. Attached Figure Description

[0016] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of this utility model or the prior art, the drawings used in the description of the embodiments or the prior art will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of this utility model. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on the structures shown in these drawings without creative effort.

[0017] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the support frame with suction cup in the handle state according to an embodiment of this application;

[0018] Figure 2for Figure 1 The diagram shows the support frame in its support state.

[0019] Figure 3 for Figure 1 The diagram shows the support frame in a flat state.

[0020] Figure 4 for Figure 3 A schematic diagram of the partial exploded structure in the support frame shown;

[0021] Figure 5 for Figure 2 A partially enlarged structural diagram of point A in the support frame shown;

[0022] Figure 6 for Figure 3 A partially enlarged structural diagram of point B in the support frame shown.

[0023] The annotations in the attached figures are explained as follows:

[0024] 10. Support frame; 100. Base; 110. First side; 120. Second side; 130. Mounting part; 131. Magnetic adapter ring; 132. Swing arm; 140. Seat body; 141. Mounting groove; 150. Outer ring; 151. Notch; 200. Leg body; 210. Support leg; 211. Rotating end; 212. Support end; 213. Mounting block; 220. Flexible metal strip; 230. Rubber sleeve; 240. Notch groove; 300. Suction cup. Detailed Implementation

[0025] Typical embodiments embodying the features and advantages of this utility model will be described in detail in the following description. It should be understood that this utility model can have various variations in different embodiments, all of which do not depart from the scope of this utility model, and the descriptions and illustrations therein are for illustrative purposes only and not intended to limit this utility model.

[0026] Furthermore, the terms "first" and "second" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly specifying the number of technical features indicated. Thus, a feature defined as "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include one or more of the stated features. In the description of this application, "a plurality of" means two or more, unless otherwise explicitly specified.

[0027] In the description of this application, it should be noted that, unless otherwise expressly specified and limited, the terms "installation," "setup," and "connection" should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; they can refer to a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; they can refer to a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; and they can refer to the internal connection of two components. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this application based on the specific circumstances.

[0028] Reference Figures 1-3 This application provides a support frame 10 with suction cups, including a base 100 and multiple legs 210 rotatably connected to the base 100. The base 100 is used to directly or indirectly mount shooting equipment; the multiple legs 210 form a tripod body 200 as a support component. Each leg 210 is provided with at least one suction cup 300 along its radial inner side. When the multiple legs 210 are in a folded and close-up state, the suction cup 300 is located within the space enclosed by the multiple legs 210. Figure 1 (As shown). When the inner side of the support leg 210 is exposed, the suction cup 300 can adhere to the supporting surface, such as a mirror or tiled wall, to fix the support frame 10 to the supporting surface, making it convenient for users to install the shooting equipment on the base 100 for use. The support frame with suction cup of this application has flexible and versatile usage, can adapt to various shooting scenarios, and has strong practicality.

[0029] Preferably, in conjunction with reference Figures 1-3 The base 100 has a first surface 110 and a second surface 120. The first surface 110 is used to mount external photographic components. In one embodiment, the first surface 110 is provided with a mounting portion 130, which includes a magnetic adapter ring 131. The edge of the magnetic adapter ring 131 is rotatably connected to the first surface 110 via a swing arm 132. The swing arm 132 can swing relative to the base 100, and the magnetic adapter ring 131 swings synchronously relative to the base 100 until the magnetic adapter ring 131 abuts against the outer wall of the support leg 210. Figure 1 (As shown). Alternatively, the mounting part 130 can also be a telescopic clamp (not shown). Optionally, in other embodiments, the mounting part 130 can also be a cold shoe mount, a gimbal, a dovetail plate, or other structures. Therefore, in this application, the inclusion or exclusion of the swing arm 132 and the magnetic adapter ring 131 is not limited.

[0030] Preferably, in conjunction with reference Figure 3 and Figure 4In one embodiment, the support leg 210 includes a flexible metal strip 220 extending axially along the support leg 210. The flexible metal strip 220 utilizes the ductility and rigidity of metal to bend and shape freely under external force, allowing the user to freely twist and deform the support leg 210 and fix it in the desired state. Therefore, regardless of the tripod body 200's state, the suction cup 300 can always be exposed for suction surface support. For example, when the tripod body 200 is in the support state, the support end 212 can be bent and deformed to fix it, allowing the suction cup 300 located at the support end 212 to adhere to the support surface, thereby improving the overall support stability of the support frame 10 in the support state. Furthermore, the user can individually bend and deform different support legs to flexibly change the support space position of the support frame 10 to adjust the shooting angle of the shooting device. Moreover, the support leg 210 can also be bent and deformed to wrap around a railing for fixed attachment, etc. Therefore, the flexible metal strip 220 greatly increases the flexibility and usability of the entire support frame 10, meeting and adapting to more shooting needs of the user. Optionally, the flexible metal strip 220 can be made of materials with good ductility, such as aluminum or iron. It should be noted that in other embodiments, the support leg 210 can also be rigid and cannot be arbitrarily bent, deformed, or fixed. The support height of the entire support frame 10 can be controlled by controlling the swing angle of the support leg 210, and the shooting angle can be adjusted by adjusting the spatial position of the mounting part 130.

[0031] Preferably, in conjunction with reference Figure 3 and Figure 4 In one embodiment, the support leg 210 includes a rubber sleeve 230 covering the outside of the flexible metal strip 220, and a suction cup 300 is disposed on the side wall of the rubber sleeve 230. The suction cup 300 and the rubber sleeve 230 are integrally injection molded. The flexible metal strip 220 will be corroded and damaged if exposed to air for a long time, so the rubber sleeve 230 is used to protect the flexible metal strip 220. Furthermore, the rubber sleeve 230 is elastic; when the flexible metal strip 220 is straightened, the rubber sleeve 230 can fix the flexible metal strip 220 in shape and restore it to a certain extent, reducing damage to the flexible metal strip 220 during twisting. Optionally, the flexible metal strip 220 can be detachably inserted into the rubber sleeve 230, which facilitates the replacement of the rubber sleeve 230, thereby allowing for the replacement of the suction cup 300. It should be noted that the presence or absence of the rubber sleeve 230 is not limited if the protection of the flexible metal strip 220 is not a consideration. Of course, in other embodiments, the suction cup 300 may also be detachably mounted on one side of the rubber sleeve 230.

[0032] Preferably, in conjunction with reference Figure 3 and Figure 4In one embodiment, the rubber sleeve 230 is provided with a plurality of spaced notches 240 along the axial direction of the support leg 210. The notches 240 extend radially outward along the support leg 210 to the edge of the rubber sleeve 230. Since the edge of the rubber sleeve 230 is stretched and elastically deformed during the bending deformation of the flexible metal strip 220, the notches 240 provide deformation space for the bending change of the flexible metal strip 220, greatly reducing elastic damage to the rubber sleeve 230. Here, the user can bend the flexible metal strip 220 more easily and effortlessly, without having to overcome the elastic force of the rubber sleeve 230 to bend and deform the flexible metal strip 220. Further, preferably, the notches 240 are radially symmetrically arranged relative to the support leg 210 to enhance the bending flexibility of the flexible metal strip 220. It should be noted that in this application, the presence or absence of notches 240 is not limited; the arrangement of notches 240 is also not limited.

[0033] Preferably, in one embodiment, in conjunction with reference to Figure 3 and Figure 4 The inner wall of the notch 240 and the outer wall of the rubber sleeve 230 are connected by an arc-shaped chamfer, i.e., a smooth connection. This effectively reduces the sharpness of the entire support leg and improves the user's comfort in using the entire support frame 10 (e.g., grip comfort, or comfort when operating the support leg 210). On the other hand, the smooth connection between the surfaces also increases the overall smoothness of the lines and the aesthetic appearance of the support frame 10. It should be noted that, without considering the user's comfort or aesthetics of the entire support frame 10, it is not limited whether the inner wall of the notch 240 and the outer wall of the rubber sleeve 230 are connected by an arc-shaped chamfer.

[0034] Preferably, in conjunction with reference Figures 1-3 In one embodiment, if the support legs 210 are made of rigid material and cannot be bent or deformed, in order to achieve the adsorption function of the suction cup 300, multiple support legs 210 can rotate relative to the base 100 to a flat state. In the flat state, the inner walls of the multiple support legs 100 are in the same plane, and the adsorption surface of the suction cup 300 protrudes from the bottom surface of the base 100 (i.e., the second surface 120). The suction cup 300 can adhere to the supporting plane. When the suction cup 300 adheres to the plane, the second surface 120 is lower than the adsorption surface of the suction cup 300 and will not create a convex feeling that would affect the adsorption function of the suction cup 300. Optionally, the support legs 210 here can be made of flexible metal strips 220 (…). Figure 4 As shown), it is not limited whether the support leg 210 can be rotated to a flat position; the support leg can also be made of rigid material that cannot be bent or deformed, and the suction cup 300 can be used to attach to the support plane in a flat position.

[0035] Specifically, the tripod body 200 includes multiple legs 210, each leg 210 having a rotating end 211 and a supporting end 212 that are opposite each other along its axial direction. The rotating end 211 is rotatably connected to the base 100 and the leg 210 can swing up and down relative to the base 100 to change the angle between the leg 210 and the second surface 120, so that the tripod body 200 can switch between a handle state, a support state, and a flat state. Figure 1 This indicates that the tripod body 200 is in the handle position, and the multiple legs 210 are arranged side by side (i.e., in a folded and close-up position). At this time, the user can hold the entire support frame 10 and use it as a selfie stick. Figure 2 This illustrates that the tripod body 200 is in a support state, with multiple legs 210 in an angled position. At this time, the user can support the entire support frame 10 on a flat or uneven support surface and use it as a support. Figure 3 The illustration shows the tripod body 200 in a flat position, with multiple legs 210 spread out along the sides of the base 100. Each leg 210 has one or more suction cups 300 on its inner side. In the flat position, the suction surfaces of the suction cups 300 face away from the first surface 110, allowing them to adhere to a supporting surface, including but not limited to mirrors, smooth tabletops, and walls. Optionally, there are at least three legs 210, and the support frame 10 is a tripod, providing strong stability in its supported state. The rotating end 211 is rotatably connected to the edge of the second surface 120, minimizing the size of the base 100.

[0036] Preferably, in conjunction with reference Figures 4-6 In one embodiment, one of the rotating end 211 and the side periphery of the base 100 is provided with a mounting block 213, and the other is provided with a mounting groove 141. The mounting block 213 is confined within the mounting groove 141, and the mounting block 213 can rotate on the inner side wall of the mounting groove 141 and drive the support leg 210 to swing, so that the rotating end 211 is rotatably connected to the base 100. It should be noted that in other embodiments, the mounting groove 141 and the mounting block 213 may not be provided. As long as the rotating end 211 can be rotatably connected to the side of the base 100, the structure should be protected.

[0037] Preferably, in conjunction with reference Figures 4-6In one embodiment, the base 100 includes a base body 140 and an outer ring 150. The outer ring 150 is rotatably fitted around the side periphery of the base body 140. A mounting groove 141 is provided on the side periphery of the base body 140. The outer ring 150 has a plurality of circumferentially spaced notches 151. The number of mounting grooves 141, support legs 210, and notches 151 are all multiple and equal. When the notches 151 are misaligned with the mounting grooves 141, the outer ring 150 limits the maximum outward unfolding angle of the support legs 210. When the outer ring 150 rotates to the point where any notch 151 aligns with the mounting groove 141, the notches 151 provide swing space for the support legs 210 to continue to unfold outward, so that the support legs 210 can pass through the notches 151 to switch to a flat state. Specifically, when the support frame 10 is in the handle or bracket state, the mounting groove 141 and the notch 151 are offset circumferentially along the base 100, and the outer ring 150 covers the side opening of the mounting groove 141, which can prevent the support leg 210 from swinging outward to a flat state; when the outer ring 150 rotates to any position where the notch 151 is aligned with the mounting groove 141, the notch 151 provides a sufficiently large swing space for the support leg 210, at which point the support leg 210 can swing outward to a flat state. Figure 6 It should be noted that the cooperation between the base 140 and the mounting groove 141, the outer ring 150 and the notch 151 is a specific way to achieve the switching between different states of the tripod body 200, that is, to control the angle between the support leg 210 and the second surface 120 (the unfolding angle of the support leg 210). In other embodiments, the unfolding angle of the support leg 210 can also be controlled by the limiting grooves spaced along the thickness direction of the base 100. Therefore, in this application, the presence or absence of the base 140 and the mounting groove 141, the outer ring 150 and the notch 151 is not limited, and any structure that can control the unfolding angle of the support leg 210 should be included.

[0038] Preferably, refer to Figure 2 or Figure 3 In one embodiment, on any leg 210, there are multiple suction cups 300 arranged at intervals along the axial direction of the leg 210. Multiple suction cups 300 arranged at intervals can increase the adsorption force and improve the adsorption stability. It should be noted that, without considering the adsorption stability, the number of suction cups 300 on a single leg 210 is not limited.

[0039] Preferably, refer to Figure 3In one embodiment, during the adsorption process on the plane, the suction cup 300 needs to be pressed to expel air, which changes the diameter of the suction cup 300. The maximum radial dimension of the suction cup 300 is not greater than the radial dimension of the corresponding support leg 210, so that the inner side of the support leg 210 provides a sufficiently wide mounting surface for the suction cup 300. This design ensures that the adsorption of the suction cups 300 on each support leg 210 does not interfere with each other, thereby improving the adsorption effect. It should be noted that, without considering the adsorption effect, the relative radial dimensions of the suction cup 300 and the support leg 210 are not limited in this application.

[0040] Although the present invention has been described with reference to several typical embodiments, it should be understood that the terminology used is descriptive and exemplary, and not restrictive. Since the present invention can be embodied in many forms without departing from the spirit or essence of the invention, it should be understood that the above embodiments are not limited to any of the foregoing details, but should be interpreted broadly within the spirit and scope defined by the appended claims. Therefore, all variations and modifications falling within the scope of the claims or their equivalents should be covered by the appended claims.

Claims

1. A support frame with suction cups, characterized in that, The support frame includes a base and multiple legs rotatably connected to the base. Each leg is provided with at least one suction cup on its radial inner side. When the multiple legs are in a folded and close-up state, all suction cups are located within the space enclosed by the multiple legs.

2. The support frame according to claim 1, characterized in that, The outrigger includes a flexible metal strip that can be bent and shaped freely under external force.

3. The support frame according to claim 2, characterized in that, Each of the legs includes a rubber sleeve that wraps around the outside of the flexible metal strip, and the suction cup is disposed on the outer side wall of the rubber sleeve; the suction cup and the rubber sleeve are injection molded as a single unit.

4. The support frame according to claim 3, characterized in that, The rubber sleeve has multiple spaced notches and grooves along the axial direction of the support leg. The notches and grooves extend radially outward to the edge of the rubber sleeve and open, providing deformation space for the bending and changing of the flexible metal strip.

5. The support frame according to claim 4, characterized in that, In any one of the legs, the notch slots are arranged radially symmetrically with respect to the leg.

6. The support frame according to claim 4, characterized in that, The inner wall of the notch is connected to the outer wall of the rubber sleeve by an arc-shaped chamfer.

7. The support frame according to claim 1, characterized in that, The multiple legs can rotate relative to the base to a flat position. In the flat position, the inner walls of the multiple legs are in the same plane, the suction surface of the suction cup protrudes from the bottom surface of the base, and the suction cup can be attached to the support plane.

8. The support frame according to claim 7, characterized in that, The base includes a seat body and an outer ring. The outer ring is rotatably fitted around the side of the base. The side of the seat body is provided with a mounting groove. The outer ring is provided with multiple circumferentially spaced notches. The number of mounting grooves, legs, and notches are all multiple and equal. The notches are misaligned with the mounting grooves. The outer ring limits the maximum outward unfolding angle of the legs. When the outer ring rotates to the point where any of the notches aligns with the mounting groove, the notches provide swing space for the legs to continue to unfold, allowing the legs to pass through the notches and switch to a flat position.

9. The support frame according to claim 1, characterized in that, On any of the legs, there are multiple suction cups arranged at intervals along the axial direction of the leg.

10. The support frame according to claim 1, characterized in that, The maximum lateral width of the suction cup in the radial direction perpendicular to the support leg is not greater than the lateral width of the corresponding support leg.

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