Imaging device

Abstract

The utility model discloses a shooting device. The shooting device comprises a first surface; the second surface is parallel to the first surface; the lens is arranged on at least one of the first surface and the second surface at the first end of the shooting device, and at least part of the lens protrudes out of the first surface and / or the second surface; the side surface is connected between the first surface and the second surface; at least two of the side faces are provided with a first connector used for installing a first accessory and a second connector used for installing a second accessory different from the first accessory respectively.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of imaging technology, and more specifically to a shooting device. Background Technology

[0002] Most panoramic cameras currently available have flat curved or flat surfaces, which can cause some problems when using certain accessories.

[0003] For example, when the accessory is a lens silicone protective case, since there is no limiting structure around the lens, the silicone protective case is often made with a certain angle to ensure ease of installation and removal. When the protective case is put on the camera, it is fixed by the clamping force provided by the inward angle of the silicone protective case. However, if the clamping force is too large, the silicone protective case will be difficult to put on the camera. If the clamping force is too small, the silicone protective case will easily loosen after installation, and the silicone protective case will easily fall off when the camera with the silicone protective case is taken out of the pocket or bag.

[0004] For example, when noise-canceling and windproof accessories are used, multiple microphones are typically placed on various surfaces of the camera to ensure good sound pickup. However, in high-speed motion scenarios, such as when riding a motorcycle, wind speeds are high, and noise-canceling and windproof accessories are needed to reduce wind noise. However, there are no positioning structures around the microphone openings. Current solutions often use double-sided tape to attach the noise-canceling and windproof accessories to the microphone openings where wind noise reduction is needed. This can lead to misalignment due to lack of positioning and interference when used with other accessories.

[0005] Therefore, there is a need for a shooting device that is easy to assemble and disassemble and can be easily used with various accessories. Utility Model Content

[0006] According to one aspect of the present invention, a shooting device is provided, comprising: a first surface; a second surface disposed parallel to the first surface; at least one lens disposed at a first end of the shooting device on at least one of the first surface and the second surface, and at least partially protruding from the first surface and / or the second surface; and at least one side surface connected between the first surface and the second surface; wherein at least two of the at least one side surface are respectively provided with at least one first interface for mounting a first accessory and at least one second interface for mounting a second accessory different from the first accessory.

[0007] According to one embodiment, the shooting device further includes a display screen disposed at a second end of the shooting device opposite to the first end, and disposed on at least one of the first and second surfaces of the shooting device.

[0008] According to one embodiment, at least one lens includes a first lens and a second lens, respectively disposed on a first surface and a second surface;

[0009] The center planes of the first and second lenses are located on the same plane.

[0010] According to one embodiment, at least one side includes a first side and a second side, which are arranged parallel to each other; wherein the first side and the second side are each provided with at least one first interface.

[0011] According to one embodiment, at least one first interface respectively disposed on the first side and the second side satisfies at least one of the following conditions:

[0012] At least one first interface is symmetrically arranged on the first side and the second side, respectively.

[0013] At least one first interface, respectively located on the first side and the second side, is of the same type;

[0014] At least one first interface, respectively provided on the first side and the second side, has the same size;

[0015] At least one first interface, respectively disposed on the first side and the second side, has the same shape; and

[0016] The number of at least one first interface respectively provided on the first side and the second side is the same.

[0017] According to one embodiment, at least one first interface is symmetrically disposed on a first side and a second side, such that the geometric center of at least one first interface on the first side and the second side is on the central plane.

[0018] According to one embodiment, at least one side further includes a third side and a fourth side, the third side and the fourth side being arranged parallel to each other and extending in a direction perpendicular to the first side and the second side.

[0019] According to one embodiment, the fourth side is located at the second end of the shooting device, and at least one second interface is provided on the fourth side.

[0020] According to one embodiment, at least one first interface is provided on the third side.

[0021] According to one embodiment, at least one first interface satisfies at least one of the following conditions:

[0022] The first interface is constructed as a groove;

[0023] The first interface is constructed as a protrusion;

[0024] The first interface is equipped with a magnetic attachment; and

[0025] The first interface has a magnetic sensor inside.

[0026] According to one embodiment, the second interface satisfies at least one of the following conditions:

[0027] The second interface is configured to be threadedly connected to the second fitting.

[0028] The second interface is configured to connect with the second accessory via a snap-fit; and

[0029] The second interface is configured to magnetically connect with the second accessory.

[0030] According to one embodiment, when the first accessory is installed on the first interface, it covers one end of the shooting device.

[0031] According to one embodiment, the first accessory has a fastener that mates with the first interface on its side facing the first interface.

[0032] According to one embodiment, the first accessory includes at least one of a protective component, a noise reduction component, a lighting device, a radio device, a sound playback device, and a display device.

[0033] According to one embodiment, the shooting device further includes a microphone hole, and the first accessory includes a noise reduction element that covers at least one microphone hole when mounted on the first interface.

[0034] According to one embodiment, the second accessory includes at least one of a selfie stick, a magnetic adapter, a tripod, and a stabilizer. Attached Figure Description

[0035] The accompanying drawings, which are incorporated herein and form a part of this specification, illustrate the present invention and, together with the description, further serve to explain the principles of the present invention and enable those skilled in the art to make and use the embodiments described herein.

[0036] Figure 1 This is a perspective view of the imaging device according to an embodiment of the present utility model;

[0037] Figure 2 This is a perspective view of a noise reduction component according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0038] Figure 3 This is a 3D schematic diagram of a shooting device equipped with noise reduction components;

[0039] Figure 4 This is a front view of the noise reduction component;

[0040] Figure 5 This is a perspective view of the protective component according to an embodiment of the present utility model;

[0041] Figure 6 This is a three-dimensional schematic diagram of the shooting device with protective components installed;

[0042] Figure 7 This is a cross-sectional schematic diagram of the protective component;

[0043] Figure 8 This is a top view schematic diagram of a shooting device according to an embodiment of the present invention; and

[0044] Figure 9 This is a schematic diagram of the direction of the force applied by the fixing member of the first accessory inserted into the groove according to an embodiment of the present utility model.

[0045] The features of this utility model will become more apparent from the following detailed description taken in conjunction with the accompanying drawings, wherein similar reference numerals always identify corresponding elements. In the drawings, similar reference numerals generally denote identical, functionally similar, and / or structurally similar elements. Unless otherwise stated, the drawings provided throughout this application should not be construed as being drawn to scale. Detailed Implementation

[0046] To make the objectives, technical solutions, and advantages of this utility model clearer, the present utility model will be further described in detail below with reference to specific embodiments and accompanying drawings.

[0047] However, it should be understood that these descriptions are exemplary only and are not intended to limit the scope of the present invention. In the following detailed description, numerous specific details are set forth to provide a comprehensive understanding of the embodiments of the present invention for ease of explanation. However, it will be apparent that one or more embodiments may be practiced without these specific details. Furthermore, descriptions of well-known technologies are omitted in the following description to avoid unnecessarily obscuring the concepts of the present invention.

[0048] The terminology used herein is for the purpose of describing particular embodiments only and is not intended to limit the scope of the invention. The term "comprising" as used herein indicates the presence of features, steps, or operations, but does not exclude the presence or addition of one or more other features.

[0049] The terms "first," "second," "third," and "fourth," etc., used herein are for descriptive purposes only, such as distinguishing different components, and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly specifying the number of technical features indicated. Features defined with "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include at least one feature. In the description of this application, the term "multiple" means at least two, such as two, three, etc., unless otherwise explicitly specified.

[0050] In this application, unless otherwise expressly specified and limited, the terms "installation," "connection," "joining," and "fixing," etc., should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral part; 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; they can refer to the internal communication of two components or the interaction between two components, unless otherwise expressly limited. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this application based on the specific circumstances.

[0051] In this application, unless otherwise expressly specified and limited, the use of descriptions such as "above" or "below" the second feature indicates that the first and second features are in direct contact, or indirect contact via an intermediate medium. Furthermore, "above," "on top of," and "over" the second feature can mean that the first feature is directly above or diagonally above the second feature, or simply that the first feature is at a higher horizontal level than the second feature. Similarly, "below," "below," and "under" the second feature can mean that the first feature is directly below or diagonally below the second feature, or simply that the first feature is at a lower horizontal level than the second feature. The use of terms such as "above" and "below" to describe relative positions in this application is not intended to limit absolute concepts; for example, it may be used to indicate the relative positions of several features in conjunction with the accompanying drawings.

[0052] All terms used herein (including technical and scientific terms) have the meanings commonly understood by those skilled in the art, unless otherwise defined. It should be noted that the terms used herein are to be interpreted in a manner consistent with the context of this specification, and not in an idealized or overly rigid way.

[0053] See Figures 1 to 7 This utility model discloses a shooting device 1000, which includes a panoramic camera and any other suitable type of camera and image acquisition device. The shooting device 1000 has, for example, a cuboid structure; in other embodiments of this utility model, the shooting device 1000 may have other shapes, such as a cylinder, an ellipse, a combination of two cuboids of different sizes, and other three-dimensional shapes with multiple planes. In one embodiment, the shooting device 1000 includes: a lens 1110, a first interface 1310, and a second interface. The shooting device 1000 may also include other devices, such as... Figure 1 The microphone hole 1320 is shown in the image. Figure 1 The imaging device 1000 shown is hexahedral in shape. As an example, for ease of description, the six faces of the imaging device 1000 are referred to as the first face 1100, the second face 1200 which is parallel to the first face 1100, and so on. Figure 1 , 3(Only one edge of the second face 1200 is shown in Figure 6), the four sides 1300, 1400, 1500, and 1600 connecting the first face 1100 and the second face 1200. Figure 1 , 3 (Only one edge of sides 1400 and 1600 is shown in section 6). Sides 1300, 1400, 1500, and 1600 can be referred to as: first side 1300, second side 1400, third side 1500, and fourth side 1600, respectively. First side 1300 and second side 1400 can be arranged parallel to each other, and third side 1500 and fourth side 1600 can also be arranged parallel to each other. It should be understood that... Figure 1 The shooting device 1000 shown may not necessarily include a microphone hole 1320.

[0054] exist Figure 1 In this embodiment, the lens 1110 is disposed on the first surface 1100 of the imaging device 1000. Figure 1 The image shows lens 1110 located at the first end of the shooting device (the upper end as shown). Lens 1110 may be a fisheye lens and at least partially protrudes from the first surface 1100 and / or the second surface 1200, thereby enabling wide-angle shooting of more than 180 degrees.

[0055] In another embodiment, a lens 1110 is provided on the first surface 1100, and a lens is also provided on the second surface 1200. The combination of the two lenses allows the shooting device 1000 to achieve 360-degree shooting without blind spots, and the images captured by the two lenses can be combined into a panoramic image by software. The center planes of the lens on the first surface 1100 and the lens on the second surface 1200 are located on the same plane, such as a horizontal plane, so that when the shooting device 1000 (e.g., supported by a second interface) performs shooting, the shooting height of the lens on the first surface 1100 and the lens on the second surface 1200 is the same. In one embodiment, the geometric centers of the lens on the first surface 1100 and the lens on the second surface 1200 are located on the same projection path.

[0056] In another embodiment, the center surfaces of the lens on the first surface 1100 and the lens on the second surface 1200 are located on the same horizontal plane; however, unlike the previous embodiment, their geometric centers are offset by a predetermined distance on the horizontal plane. In this embodiment, the width of the first surface of the imaging device 1000 is greater than... Figure 1 The width of the first surface shown is large. The lens 1110 on the first surface 1100 is located on the side of the first surface 1100, and the lens 1110 on the second surface 1200 is located on the side of the second surface 1200. The two lenses are offset by a predetermined distance on the horizontal plane.

[0057] In one embodiment, the shooting device may further include a display screen 1120. The display screen 1120 is disposed on at least one of the first surface 1100 and the second surface 1200 of the shooting device 1000, located at a second end (the second end being the opposite end of the first end, i.e., the lower end as shown in the figure). It should be understood that the statement that the lens 1110 is located at the first end and the display screen 1120 is located at the second end does not strictly limit the display screen to being positioned only near the second end and not exceeding the middle position of the shooting device 1000. Rather, it can be understood that the lens 1110 and the display screen 1120 are simultaneously arranged on the second surface of the shooting device 1000 (e.g., the lower end of the first surface 1100). Figure 1 As shown, on the first surface, the lens 1110 is closer to the first end of the shooting device 1000, while the display screen 1120 is closer to the second end of the shooting device 1000. In another embodiment, the lens and display screen are disposed on the second surface 1200, and their layout can be the same as that on the first surface 1100, but it can also be different. For example, the display screen can have a different size and / or type. The display screen 1120 can display information of interest to the user, such as power-on / power-off information, battery level information, and time information, and can also display images captured by the shooting device 1000. The display screen 1120 can be an LCD screen, an OLED screen, a touch screen, or other suitable display screen.

[0058] In one embodiment, the shooting device 1000 includes a first interface 1310 and a second interface 1610. The first interface is used to connect a first accessory, which improves the performance of the shooting device in capturing images / videos; the second interface is used to connect a second accessory, which expands the usage scenarios of the shooting device. For example, refer to... Figure 1 As shown, the first interface 1310 is disposed on the first side 1300, and the second interface 1610 ( Figure 1(Not shown in the image) is disposed on the fourth side 1600. The first interface 1310 is used to connect a first accessory to improve the image / video capture performance of the shooting device 1000 and / or provide protection for the shooting device 1000. For example, the first accessory can be a lens protector, which protects the lens of the shooting device 1000 when installed through the first interface. The second interface 1610 is used to connect a second accessory to expand the usage scenarios of the shooting device 1000. For example, the second accessory can be a support base or gimbal, and can also be used to extend the selfie stick of the shooting device 1000, hold and support the shooting device as a tripod, stabilizer, etc. For example, the second interface is used to connect a support base, allowing the screws of the support base to engage with the second interface in a threaded manner, thereby fixing the shooting device to the support base. The first accessory and the second accessory can be accessories with different functions, and the first interface 1310 and the second interface 1610 can be interfaces with different structures. In this embodiment, the first interface 1310 is arranged at the first end of the shooting device 1000, and the second interface 1610 is arranged at the second end of the shooting device 1000. The shooting device 1000 is fixedly connected to, for example, a support frame or shooting pole through the second interface, thereby enabling it to move with a vehicle or drone. Simultaneously, the first interface 1310 allows for the installation and connection of lighting devices, noise reduction components, sound playback devices, protective devices, etc. The first interface 1310 allows for the plugging and unplugging of the first accessory, thus enabling the shooting device 1000 to be freely replaced with new first accessories, allowing for flexible combination with various first accessories with different functions. The replacement process is convenient and simple, improving the user experience. Various implementations of the first interface 1310 are described below.

[0059] In one embodiment, such as Figure 1 As shown, the first interface 1310 of the imaging device 1000 can be a groove, disposed on the first side 1310. The first interface 1310 extends a certain depth from the first side 1300 toward the interior of the imaging device 1000. The sidewall of the first interface 1310 forms a 90-degree angle with the first side 1300, that is, the sidewall of the first interface 1310 extends substantially perpendicular to the first side 1300. The first interface 1310 can be a slender groove with rounded ends, such as... Figure 1As shown, its longitudinal axis is vertical. In another embodiment, the longitudinal axis of the first interface 1310 is horizontal. The first interface 1310 can also be a groove of other shapes, such as a rectangle, ellipse, pentagon, hexagon, or other polygonal hole. The first interface 1310 can be substantially arranged on the center line of the first side surface 1300. In one embodiment, the geometric center of the first interface 1310 can be substantially flush with the geometric center of the lens 1110 on the first side surface 1100. In one embodiment, the geometric center of the first interface 1310 can be located below the horizontal level of the geometric center (or center plane) of the lens 1110 on the first side surface 1100, that is, closer to the second end of the imaging device 1000.

[0060] For example, in one embodiment, the first accessory is, for instance, a camera cap. When the shooting device is not in use, the camera cap is connected to the first end of the shooting device 1000. A fastener provided on the inner side of one side of the camera cap is inserted into the first interface 1310, thereby restricting the fastener by the first interface 1310. In this embodiment, the setting and positioning of the first interface 1310 allows confirmation that the camera cap is properly fitted when the fastener on one side of the camera cap is inserted into the first interface 1310 during the process of fitting the camera cap onto the first end of the shooting device 1000. At this time, the first interface 1310 functions as a positioning component. Furthermore, after the camera cap is fitted onto the first end of the shooting device 1000, the first interface 1310 can restrict the displacement of the fastener, thereby preventing the camera cap from shifting or even slipping off the shooting device 1000 during movement or carrying. At this time, the first interface 1310 can improve the stability of the connection. Therefore, the camera cap can be easily fitted onto the first end of the shooting device 1000, which is provided with the first interface 1310. As the side of the camera cap elastically deforms, the fastener slides on the first side 1300 of the shooting device 1000 and snaps into the first interface 1310, making a "click" sound. The user can confirm that the camera cap is properly fitted. When removing the camera cap, the user can remove the fastener from the first interface 1310 with a little force and remove the camera cap without any additional action, thereby improving the user experience of using (including loading, unloading, and carrying) the camera cap.

[0061] In this embodiment, the geometric center of the first interface 1310 may be located at or near the center plane of the lens 1110, or below the horizontal plane of the geometric center of the lens 1110. When the first accessory is a camera cap, it allows the lens-covering portion of the camera cap to cover the lens 1110 when the side fastener of the camera cap is fastened into the first interface 1310 during the process of fitting the camera cap onto the first end of the shooting device 1000. The distance between the first interface 1310 and the shooting device 1000 is approximately equal to the length of the side portion of the camera cap.

[0062] The structure and design of a specific example groove of the first interface 1310 are described below. Figure 9 A cross-section of the groove is schematically shown, wherein the fastener of the first accessory is schematically depicted as being in a tight fit with the sidewall of the groove. However, according to embodiments of the present invention, this is not mandatory. In other embodiments of the present invention, the fastener of the first accessory can be any shape capable of being inserted into the first interface 1310 or 1410. When the fastener of the first accessory is fitted into the first interface 1310, the fastener abuts against the sidewall of the first interface 1310, and the sidewall exerts a supporting force on the fastener in a direction perpendicular to the sidewall, thus preventing movement of the first accessory in this direction. The sidewall of the first interface 1310 includes... Figure 9The four horizontally extending sections are: the first section of the sidewall, located above the first interface 1310, provides downward support (towards the second end of the imaging device 1000), preventing upward displacement of the first component; the second section of the sidewall, located to the left of the first interface 1310, provides rightward support, preventing leftward displacement of the first component; the third section of the sidewall, located to the right of the first interface 1310, provides leftward support, preventing rightward displacement of the first component; and the fourth section of the sidewall, located below the first interface 1310, provides upward support, preventing downward displacement of the first component. Furthermore, the bottom surface of the first interface 1310 provides support towards the outside of the first interface 1310; however, the fastener need not abut against the bottom surface of the first interface 1310. Due to the configuration of the first interface 1310, after the fixing member of the first accessory enters the first interface 1310, the displacement of the fixing member in the four directions of front, back, left, and right is restricted, thereby improving the positioning effect of the first accessory. According to the embodiments of this utility model, the advantage of the first interface 1310 is that the shape of the fixing member does not need to be strictly matched with the first interface 1310. As long as the fixing member can enter the first interface 1310 and contact one of the four parts of the side wall of the first interface 1310 when the first accessory is installed on the first end of the shooting device 1000, then, for example, the first part of the side wall of the first interface 1310 can restrict the displacement of the first accessory in the direction away from the shooting device 1000. The first interface 1310 thus has good adaptability; it does not need to have a fixed shape and is not constrained by the specific shape of a fixing member of a certain type of first accessory, thus achieving the effect of positioning and restricting the displacement of the first accessory.

[0063] Figure 9 The force applied to the fastener by a groove in the first interface 1310, 1410 according to an embodiment of the present invention is also schematically shown to understand the mechanical principle by which the first interface 1310, 1410 of the present invention achieves a good fixing effect on the first accessory. In the present invention, since the fastener can have any shape, no specific shape is shown.

[0064] like Figure 9 Schematic illustration: When the first accessory is fitted onto the shooting device 1000, the inner side of the upper part of the first accessory abuts against the third side 1500 of the shooting device 1000, and the first accessory is subjected to an upward supporting force from the shooting device 1000 (e.g., Figure 9(As shown by the upward arrow on the third side 1500); the fixing member of the first accessory is inserted / fitted into the first interfaces 1310 and 1410. When the first accessory is subjected to an upward force or moves upward due to inertia (moves upward away from the shooting device 1000), the first part of the sidewall of the first interface 1310 (groove) applies a downward force toward the fixing member, thereby restricting the upward displacement of the first accessory; when the first accessory is subjected to a lateral force or may rotate due to inertia (rotates along the outer periphery of the shooting device 1000), the second and third parts of the sidewall of the first interface 1310 (groove) apply a leftward or rightward force toward the fixing member, respectively, thereby restricting the rotational displacement of the first accessory. Figure 9 The forces perpendicular to the sidewalls are schematically shown at multiple locations on the sidewall of the groove using arrows. The forces at the second and third locations on the sidewall of the first interface 1310 are not shown, but should be conceived from the description herein. Furthermore, the displacement of the first fitting causes the fastener to be subjected to normal pressure from multiple locations on the sidewall, thereby generating friction between the multiple locations on the sidewall and the fastener. This friction prevents the fastener from displacing along the sidewall, thus making it difficult for the fastener to detach from the groove.

[0065] The inventors realized that when the first accessory is installed on the first end of the shooting device 1000, it contacts the third side 1500 (top side) of the shooting device 1000 and receives an upward supporting force. It can also contact the first side 1300 and the second side 1400 simultaneously and receive a lateral supporting force. Therefore, the first interface is designed to fit the shape of the top (first end) of the shooting device 1000. In other words, the third side 1500 (top side), the first side 1300, and the second side 1400 of the shooting device 1000 actually provide supporting surfaces. The displacement of the first accessory is restricted. The force exerted by the first interface on the first accessory is a small component of the resultant force on the first accessory. However, for the restricted displacement of the first accessory, the first interface only needs to provide a small force to achieve a firm installation and connection of the first accessory.

[0066] Because the shooting device 1000 is constrained by the upward supporting force of the third side 1500 and the lateral supporting force of the first side 1300 and the second side 1400, when the first accessory displaces from the shooting device 1000, due to the design structure of the groove sidewall perpendicular to the first / second side, the direction of the force generated by the displacement of the fixing member on the sidewall of the groove or the reaction force received by the sidewall is perpendicular to the sidewall. The direction of the force is perpendicular to the direction of displacement, which forms a locking force for the fixing member. Therefore, the groove design can achieve a firm fixing and supporting effect for the first accessory with a smaller structure and force. In some embodiments, the shooting device 1000 is configured to provide a first interface 1310 on the first side 1300, and the distance between the first interface and the third side 1500 (top side) is set such that the direction of displacement of the fixing member within the first interface 1310 caused by the displacement of the first accessory is substantially perpendicular to the direction of the sidewall of the first interface; it should be understood that this is only an example to describe the principle of the present invention. In some embodiments, the imaging device 1000 may also provide a first interface 1410 on the second side 1400, either alone or simultaneously.

[0067] Figure 9 The diagram schematically illustrates that when the first interface 1310 and 1410 are symmetrically arranged on the first side 1300 and the second side 1400, the bottom surfaces of the first interface 1310 and 1410 apply opposing forces to the fixing member, thus restricting the lateral displacement of the first accessory along the shooting device 1000, further improving the fixing effect. When the sidewall has an inclined angle, multiple parts of the sidewall can apply normal forces, the horizontal component of which is opposite to the displacement direction of the fixing member, further improving the fixing effect. Furthermore, since the elastic deformation of the fixing member will increase during displacement, the resulting sidewall reaction force increases, further increasing the resistance to the fixing member.

[0068] According to an embodiment of this utility model, the first interfaces 1310 and 1410 can also be protrusions, such as protrusions that project vertically outward along the first side surface 1300, having sidewalls. For example, the protrusion is a tetrahedral block with four parts on the sidewall, opposite to the groove embodiment described above. In this case, the first accessory corresponding to the shooting device 1000 has a groove, and the protrusion of the shooting device 1000 enters the groove of the first accessory. In this embodiment, the protrusion can achieve the same or similar effects as the aforementioned groove embodiment, and their mechanical principles are similar, so they will not be described again here.

[0069] In one embodiment, a first portion (located on the upper side) of the sidewall of the first interface 1310 includes a first sill protruding downward from the first portion of the sidewall. During the installation of the first accessory onto the first end of the imaging device 1000, the fastener of the first accessory deforms over the first sill and enters the first interface 1310, the first sill preventing the fastener of the first accessory from disengaging from the first interface 1310. This is advantageous because the dimensions of the first interfaces 1310, 1410 can be enlarged to accommodate more fasteners of different sizes (in other words, fasteners that do not fit well with the first interface), while the first sill prevents the fastener from disengaging from the first interface 1310, thus improving reliability while enhancing compatibility. In other embodiments of this utility model, the second portion (located on the left side) of the sidewall of the first interface 1310 includes a second sill; in another embodiment, the third portion (located on the right side) of the sidewall of the first interface 1310 includes a third sill; in another embodiment, the fourth portion (located on the lower side) of the sidewall of the first interface 1310 includes a fourth sill; in one embodiment, the sidewall of the first interface 1310 includes one or more of the first sill, second sill, third sill, and fourth sill. In one embodiment, the sidewall of the first interface 1310 includes the above four sills, and the four sills form a continuous structure, thereby improving the strength of the sill structure. In one embodiment, the sidewall of the first interface 1310 includes the above four sills, and the four sills are not a continuous structure but are separated from each other, thereby allowing for greater deformation of each sill and improving adaptability.

[0070] In one embodiment, the first portion of the sidewall of the first interfaces 1310, 1410 is inclined, for example, extending obliquely upward. In other words, the first portion of the sidewall forms an angle with the horizontal direction. This is advantageous because when the fastener of the first accessory enters the first interface, since the fastener elastically deforms upon entry into the first interface, the first portion of the sidewall allows the elastic deformation of the fastener of the first accessory to decrease as the fastener slides deeper into the first interface along the first portion of the sidewall, i.e., the fastener returns to its original state. This is advantageous because, due to the inclined arrangement of the first portion of the sidewall, the fastener of the first accessory undergoes elastic deformation under the action of the inclined sidewall as it leaves the first interface 1310, increasing the pressure and friction between the fastener and the sidewall, thus increasing the resistance to the displacement of the fastener, and further improving the effect of limiting the first accessory.

[0071] In one embodiment, a first portion of the sidewall of the first interface is inclined, and a second and / or third and / or fourth portion of the sidewall of the first interface is also inclined. For example, in this embodiment, the (upward) fourth portion of the sidewall is inclined downward, and the fastener of the first accessory, upon entering the first interface, only contacts the (upward) fourth portion of the sidewall due to its size and is subjected to upward pressure. In this case, as the fastener of the first accessory exits the first interface, it will be subjected to upward pressure, increasing friction and the resistance to the fastener's exit, further improving the effect of limiting the first accessory.

[0072] In one embodiment, in addition to the second interface 1610 on the fourth side 1600, the imaging device 1000 includes two first interfaces 1310 and 1410, namely, a first interface 1310 disposed on the first side 1300 and a first interface 1410 disposed on the second side 1400. Figure 1 (Not shown). In one embodiment, the positions of the first interface 1310 on the first side 1300 and the first interface 1410 on the second side 1400 are symmetrical about the central axis of the shooting device 1000. The symmetrical arrangement of the two first interfaces 1310 and 1410 facilitates accurate positioning of the first accessory and force balance after installation, thereby further improving stability and robustness. In one embodiment, the shooting device 1000 may include different types of first interfaces 1310 disposed on the first side 1300 and first interfaces 1410 disposed on the second side 1400. The first interface 1310 on the first side 1300 may be a groove as described in the foregoing embodiments, and the first interface 1410 on the second side 1400 may be other types of grooves. More types of first interfaces will be described in subsequent embodiments herein.

[0073] In one embodiment, see Figures 2 to 4In addition to the first interfaces 1310 and / or 1410, the shooting device 1000 also includes at least one microphone hole 1320, shown as one, but may also include two, respectively disposed on the first side 1300 and the second side 1400 of the shooting device 1000. In this embodiment, the first accessory may be a noise reduction component 2000. During operation of the shooting device 1000, the noise reduction component 2000 may be installed or connected to the first end of the shooting device 1000, covering the microphone hole 1320. In this embodiment, the noise reduction component 2000 includes: two first arms 2210, and a noise reduction arm fixing member 2210 connected between the two first arms 2210, wherein the two first arms 2210 are respectively provided with noise reduction arm fixing members 2210 that cooperate with the first interfaces 1310 and 1410 on their inner sides, that is, on the side facing the first interface 1310. When the noise-reducing component 2000 is fixed to the shooting device 1000, the noise-reducing arm fixing component 2210 is snapped into the first interfaces 1310 and 1410. Since the noise-reducing arm fixing component 2210 is received and restricted in the first interfaces 1310 and 1410, the noise-reducing component 2000 is securely fitted onto the first end of the shooting device 1000. Even if the shooting device 1000 is moved or vibrated quickly, the noise-reducing component 2000 is not easily detached from the shooting device 1000. Furthermore, since the noise-reducing arm fixing component 2210 is received in the first interfaces 1310 and 1410, the noise-reducing component 2000 will not shift. Therefore, the fit between the noise-reducing component 2000 and the shooting device 1000 is tighter, and the interference of external airflow and noise on the microphone hole 1320 of the shooting device 1000 is significantly reduced. According to embodiments of the present invention, the noise reduction component 2000 may have one noise reduction arm fixing component 2210 or two noise reduction arm fixing components 2210. The noise reduction arm fixing component 2210 may have a convex-concave mating relationship with the first interface 1310 and / or 1410; however, it is understood that this is not mandatory, and the shape of the noise reduction arm fixing component 2210 does not necessarily have to be completely complementary to the first interface 1310. The shape of the first fixing component 2100 allows it to be received at the first interface 1310 to achieve the function of positioning and fixing the noise reduction component 2000. In one embodiment, the first interface 1310 is located below the microphone hole 1320, that is, the first end of the first interface 1310 is furthest from the shooting device 1000 relative to the microphone hole 1320. The first interface 1310 and the microphone hole 1320 may be located on the central axis of the first side surface 1300.

[0074] Figure 2 A perspective view of the noise reduction component 2000 is shown. Figure 4 A front view of the noise reduction component 2000 is shown. The noise reduction component 2000 includes two noise reduction arms 2200 and a connecting portion 2100 connecting the two noise reduction arms 2200. A noise reduction arm fixing member 2210 is provided on the noise reduction arm 2200. Figure 2 In the diagram, a noise-reducing arm fixing member 2210 is schematically shown on a noise-reducing arm 2200 of the noise-reducing component 2000. The noise-reducing arm fixing member 2210 has a fixing body 2211 and a fixing tongue 2212 extending from the fixing body 2211. The noise-reducing arm fixing member 2210 is formed of a material such as silicone, and the fixing tongue 2212 is therefore elastic and has a high coefficient of friction.

[0075] In this embodiment, when the noise reduction component 2000 is mounted on the first end of the shooting device 1000, the noise reduction arm fixing component 2210 is snapped into the first interface 1310 of the shooting device 1000. The fixing tab 2212 abuts against the fourth portion of the side wall of the first interface 1310. The elastic fixing tab 2212 allows it to be received by the first interface 1310 in a deformed state, and thus remains within the first interface 1310 in the deformed state. The friction between the fixing tab 2212 and the fourth portion of the side wall of the first interface 1310 is further increased. In one embodiment, the fourth portion of the side wall of the first interface 1310 is provided with a recess. When the noise reduction arm fixing component 2210 with the fixing tab 2212 is inserted into the first interface 1310, the fixing tab 2212 can abut against the recess, thereby further increasing the resistance encountered by the fixing tab 2212 when it leaves the first interface 1310. In this embodiment, the shooting device 1000 with the first interface 1310 and / or 1410 allows the noise reduction component 2000 to be easily installed without distinguishing the orientation, making the operation simple. It also enables a firm connection between the noise reduction component 2000 and the shooting device 1000. Even when the shooting device 1000 is in motion, the noise reduction component 2000 will not fall off. Therefore, it can effectively ensure the good working condition of the shooting device 1000 and improve the user experience.

[0076] Figure 2-4 The noise reduction element 2000 is schematically shown in the shape of a headphone; however, the noise reduction element 2000 may have other shapes. It should be understood that the first interface 1310 and / or 1410 of the shooting device 1000 of this invention are also adapted to other shapes or forms of noise reduction elements 2000.

[0077] In other embodiments of this utility model, the first interface 1310 may also have other structures.

[0078] In embodiments where the first interface 1310 has a groove, hole, or notch, the first interface 1310 also has a magnetic material, which can be disposed at the bottom of the groove or hole, or on the sidewall. In one embodiment, the first interface 1510 of the shooting device 1000 is provided with a third side 1500. The first accessory can be, for example, a lighting device. According to this embodiment, the bottom of the lighting device has a supporting fastener with a shape complementary to the first interface, and the supporting fastener is made of a ferromagnetic material. In this embodiment, the supporting fastener of the lighting device can be directly inserted into the first interface 1510. Since the groove shape of the first interface 1510 is complementary to the supporting fastener, the supporting fastener can be easily inserted into the first interface 1510. At the same time, the magnetic material of the first interface 1510 attracts the ferromagnetic material of the supporting fastener, producing a "click" sound when in contact. The user can thus determine that the lighting device is installed in place. The strong magnetic attraction between the magnetic material of the first interface 1510 and the ferromagnetic material of the supporting fastener can securely mount the lighting device onto the shooting device 1000. In one embodiment, the first interface and the support fastener of the lighting device have a circular shape, and the support fastener of the lighting device can rotate in the first interface to adjust the orientation of the lighting device; in another embodiment, the first interface and the support fastener of the lighting device have a non-circular shape, the orientation of the lighting device is fixed, and the front and rear orientation of the lighting device can be automatically determined according to whether it is installed in place when the user installs the lighting device in the first interface.

[0079] In this embodiment, the shooting device 1000 with the first interface 1510 allows for convenient and quick installation and removal of the lighting device, and facilitates the expansion of external lighting devices, thereby expanding the application scenarios of the shooting device 1000, such as shooting activities at night, and avoiding the trouble of users needing to carry or equip additional installation equipment or needing to carry a hand-held lighting device, thus improving the user experience.

[0080] In one embodiment, the shooting device 1000 with a first interface 1510 allows a small radio or playback device to be connected to the first end of the shooting device 1000, enabling listening to music or providing external audio during shooting. Due to the first interface 1510, devices such as lighting devices, radios, and playback devices can be easily connected and disconnected to the shooting device 1000, ensuring simple and easy operation without detachment or displacement during operation. The first interface 1310 or 1510 has the groove shape of the aforementioned embodiment, meaning the sidewall of the first interface 1310 or 1510 comprises four parts, each providing upward, downward, leftward, and rightward forces respectively. This restricts the displacement of the fastener fitted within it in four directions, preventing rotation or displacement of the fastener within the first interface. The first interface of this invention, combined with magnetic materials, further provides forces in the normal directions along the four directions of the first interface, further improving the connection with the first accessory and expanding its application.

[0081] In one embodiment of this utility model, the first interface with magnetic material can be a protrusion, which can be easily conceived by referring to the above-described groove embodiment.

[0082] The first interface can also be a magnetic sensor installed on the first side 1300 or the second side 1400 of the shooting device 1000.

[0083] like Figure 5-7 As shown, the first accessory is the protective component 3000, which can be fitted onto the first end of the shooting device 1000. Figure 5 A schematic perspective view of the protective component 3000 is shown. Figure 6 The protective element 3000 is schematically shown mounted on the first end of the shooting device 1000. The protective element 3000 includes: two protective arms 3200, a protective connecting portion 3100 connected between the two protective arms 3200, and protruding protective portions 3300 and 3400 located between the two protective arms 3200.

[0084] In this embodiment, the protective component 3000 includes a protective component fixing component 3210, which is provided with a magnetic material or a sensing element. When the protective component 3000 is installed on the shooting device 1000, the protective component 3000 is identified based on the change in the magnetic force and / or magnetic field generated between the magnetic sensing element of the protective component fixing component 3210 and the paired magnetic sensing element of the first interface 1310 (e.g., a change in the magnitude and direction of the magnetic force and / or magnetic field), and the sleep mode of the shooting device 1000 is automatically triggered. When the protective component 3000 is removed from the shooting device 1000, the removal of the protective component 3000 is identified based on the change (disappearance) of the magnetic force and / or magnetic field generated between the magnetic sensing element of the protective component fixing component 3210 and the paired magnetic sensing element of the first interface 1310, and the shooting mode of the shooting device 1000 is automatically triggered. This greatly promotes the automation and intelligence level of the shooting device 1000 and improves the user experience. In this embodiment, the first interface 1310 can be of any shape, and it only needs to trigger the start-up or standby of the shooting device 1000 through the magnetic induction effect; however, the first interface 1310 in this embodiment can also have the shape of a groove or a protrusion in the aforementioned embodiment, which provides a mechanical fixing function while realizing the magnetic induction function.

[0085] In another embodiment, the first accessory is a lighting device. When the lighting device is installed at the first end of the shooting device 1000, the supporting fastener of the lighting device engages with the first interface 1510 (protrusion) on the third side 1500 of the shooting device 1000. The magnetic attraction sensor of the protrusion is attracted by the magnetic material or the magnetic force of the sensor on the supporting fastener of the first accessory, thereby triggering the shooting device 1000 to power on, for example. For example, when the shooting device 1000 is in standby mode and the lighting device is installed on the first interface, the supporting fastener of the lighting device is inserted into the first interface. The magnetic attraction sensor of the first interface is attracted by the magnetic material or the sensor on the supporting fastener of the lighting device, triggering the shooting device 1000 to power on. Thus, the installation of the lighting device and the automatic power-on and shooting of the shooting device 1000 are realized by receiving an action of the supporting fastener of the lighting device through the first interface.

[0086] This utility model also includes multiple implementations. Regarding the first interface described above, the shooting device 1000 may include a first interface 1310 on a first side 1300 and a first interface 1410 on a second side 1400, both being identical in shape and structure. In another embodiment, the first interface 1310 on the first side 1300 and the first interface 1410 on the second side 1400 are symmetrical about the central axis of the shooting device 1000. This configuration can achieve symmetrical and balanced forces, further improving installation stability. In another embodiment, the first interface 1310 on the first side 1300 and the first interface 1410 on the second side 1400 are only symmetrically positioned, but their structures are different. For example, the first interface 1310 on the first side 1300 has an inclined sidewall or sill, while the first interface 1410 on the second side 1400 does not have an inclined sidewall. This configuration allows for the identification of the first accessory installation; only when the first accessory is correctly installed can a memory effect be achieved. In another embodiment, the position of the first interface may be asymmetrical.

[0087] In one embodiment, two or more first interfaces are provided on a first side 1300 of the imaging device 1000; in another embodiment, two or more first interfaces are provided on a third side 1500 of the imaging device 1000. It is also advantageous to provide two or more first interfaces on one side, as the lateral displacement of the first accessory on that side is further stabilized; in some cases, it is also possible to allow multiple different sizes of first accessories to be mounted on the imaging device 1000, and multiple first interfaces allow for the insertion selection of fasteners for different sizes of first accessories.

[0088] One aspect of this utility model also provides an application system, including the aforementioned shooting device 1000. This utility model's system is a user expansion system, allowing users to freely combine devices with different functions according to their needs to obtain a multi-functional system. In one embodiment, the application system includes the shooting device 1000, a shooting rod, and a lighting device. In this embodiment's application system, the shooting device 1000 performs shooting while providing a connection function. The second interface of the fourth side 1600 of the shooting device 1000 is connected to the shooting rod via, for example, a threaded connection, a snap-fit ​​connection, or a magnetic connection. Simultaneously, the first end of the shooting device 1000 is fitted with the lighting device through a first interface 1510, which receives a support fastener for the lighting device. Therefore, in this utility model's application system, the shooting device 1000 also functions as a connector or expansion port. The application system in this embodiment may also include other accessories. By replacing the lighting device with a noise-reducing component, the application system can capture images during movement; by replacing the protective component with a lighting device, the application system can begin capturing and illuminating in dark environments; by replacing the noise-reducing component with an external display screen or a mobile phone, shooting and navigation functions can be realized, etc.

[0089] The embodiments of this utility model have been described in detail above with reference to the accompanying drawings. It should be noted that implementations not illustrated or described in the drawings or the main text of the specification are forms known to those skilled in the art and have not been described in detail. Furthermore, the definitions of the components described above are not limited to the various specific structures, shapes, or methods mentioned in the embodiments, and those skilled in the art can easily modify or substitute them.

[0090] Those skilled in the art will understand that the features described in the various embodiments and / or claims of this utility model can be combined and / or combined in various ways, even if such combinations or combinations are not explicitly described in this utility model. In particular, the features described in the various embodiments and / or claims of this utility model can be combined and / or combined in various ways without departing from the spirit and teachings of this utility model. All such combinations and / or combinations fall within the scope of this utility model.

[0091] The specific embodiments described above further illustrate the purpose, technical solution, and beneficial effects of this utility model. It should be understood that the above description is only a specific embodiment of this utility model and is not intended to limit this utility model. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, improvements, etc., made within the spirit and principles of this utility model should be included within the protection scope of this utility model.

Claims

1. A shooting device, characterized in that, include: First impression; The second side is set parallel to the first side; At least one lens is disposed at a first end of the shooting device on at least one of a first surface and a second surface of the shooting device, and at least partially protrudes from the first surface and / or the second surface; and At least one side is connected between the first and second sides; Wherein, at least two of the at least one side are respectively provided with at least one first interface for installing a first accessory and at least one second interface for installing a second accessory different from the first accessory.

2. The shooting device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The shooting device also includes a display screen, which is disposed at a second end of the shooting device opposite to the first end and disposed on at least one of the first and second surfaces of the shooting device.

3. The shooting device according to claim 2, characterized in that, The at least one lens includes a first lens and a second lens, which are respectively disposed on the first surface and the second surface; The center planes of the first lens and the second lens are located on the same plane.

4. The shooting device according to claim 3, characterized in that, The at least one side includes a first side and a second side, wherein the first side and the second side are arranged parallel to each other; The first side and the second side are each provided with at least one first interface.

5. The shooting device according to claim 4, characterized in that, The at least one first interface respectively disposed on the first side and the second side satisfies at least one of the following conditions: The at least one first interface, respectively disposed on the first side and the second side, is symmetrically arranged; The at least one first interface respectively disposed on the first side and the second side is of the same type; The at least one first interface respectively disposed on the first side and the second side has the same size; The at least one first interface respectively disposed on the first side and the second side has the same shape; as well as The number of the at least one first interface respectively provided on the first side and the second side is the same.

6. The shooting device according to claim 5, characterized in that, The at least one first interface is symmetrically arranged on the first side and the second side, such that the geometric center of the at least one first interface on the first side and the second side is on the central plane.

7. The shooting device according to claim 4, characterized in that, The at least one side also includes a third side and a fourth side, the third side and the fourth side being arranged parallel to each other and extending in the direction perpendicular to the first side and the second side.

8. The shooting device according to claim 7, characterized in that, The fourth side is located at the second end of the shooting device, and the at least one second interface is provided on the fourth side.

9. The shooting device according to claim 7, characterized in that, The third side is provided with at least one first interface.

10. The imaging apparatus according to any one of claims 1 to 9, characterized in that, The at least one first interface satisfies at least one of the following conditions: The first interface is constructed as a groove; The first interface is configured as a protrusion; The first interface is provided with a magnetic suction element; and The first interface is equipped with a magnetic attraction sensor.

11. The imaging apparatus according to any one of claims 1 to 9, characterized in that, The second interface satisfies at least one of the following conditions: The second interface is configured to be threadedly connected to the second fitting; The second interface is configured to connect with the second accessory snap-fit; and The second interface is configured to magnetically connect with the second accessory.

12. The shooting device according to claim 10, characterized in that, When the first accessory is installed on the first interface, it covers one end of the shooting device.

13. The shooting device according to claim 10, characterized in that, The first accessory has a fastener that mates with the first interface on the side facing the first interface.

14. The shooting device according to claim 10, characterized in that, The first accessory includes at least one of a protective component, a noise reduction component, a lighting device, a radio device, a sound playback device, and a display device.

15. The shooting device according to claim 13, characterized in that, The shooting device also includes a microphone hole, and the first accessory includes a noise reduction component that covers at least one of the microphone holes when mounted on the first interface.

16. The imaging apparatus according to any one of claims 1 to 9, characterized in that, The second accessory includes at least one of the following: selfie stick, magnetic adapter, tripod, and stabilizer.

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