Frame of image capture device, external device and image capture system

Abstract

The utility model provides a frame of an image capture device, an external device and an image capture system, the frame of the image capture device comprises: a frame in which an installation space is defined, the installation space is used for accommodating the image capture device; the frame comprises a first wall plate and a second wall plate which are adjacent to each other, the first wall plate extends along a first direction, and the second wall plate extends along a second direction; the first magnetic part is arranged on the first wall plate; the second magnetic part is arranged on the second wall plate; the first magnetic part and the second magnetic part can be connected with external equipment in a magnetic attraction mode so as to achieve transverse shooting or vertical shooting of the image capturing equipment.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] At least one embodiment of this utility model relates to the field of image capture device technology, and more particularly to a frame, external device and image capture system for an image capture device. Background Technology

[0002] Based on different usage scenarios, the product range of image capture devices is becoming increasingly diverse. Some compact and lightweight image capture devices are increasingly being used in outdoor and / or sports scenarios to facilitate users' daily shooting. Outdoor and sports scenarios have more uncontrollable factors compared to static scenarios, and users are often in a state of movement or motion, which makes image capture devices more susceptible to impacts such as bumps and knocks.

[0003] To address this, a frame can be configured to house the image capture device, at least partially surrounding it to reduce impact on the device. For different outdoor and sports scenarios, the image capture device will not only be used with external devices but will also be adjusted to different shooting modes.

[0004] In view of this, there is a need to provide a frame for an image capture device, an external device, and an image capture system to meet the assembly requirements of the image capture device and the external device, and to adapt to different shooting requirements of the image capture device. Utility Model Content

[0005] To address at least one of the above-mentioned and other technical problems in the prior art, this utility model provides a frame for an image capture device, an external device, and an image capture system. The first magnetic part and the second magnetic part disposed on the frame can be magnetically connected to the external device, respectively.

[0006] An embodiment of this utility model provides a frame for accommodating an image capture device, comprising: a frame defining an installation space within the frame for accommodating the image capture device; the frame including adjacent first and second wall panels, the first wall panel extending along a first direction and the second wall panel extending along a second direction; a first magnetic part disposed on the first wall panel; and a second magnetic part disposed on the second wall panel; the first and second magnetic parts being magnetically connected to external devices respectively to enable horizontal or vertical shooting by the image capture device.

[0007] According to an embodiment of the present invention, the first magnetic part includes at least two magnets, which are arranged sequentially along the first direction, and the magnetic poles of adjacent magnets are opposite; and / or, the second magnetic part includes at least two magnets, which are arranged sequentially along the second direction, and the magnetic poles of adjacent magnets are opposite.

[0008] According to an embodiment of the present invention, the length of the first wall panel is configured to be greater than the length of the second wall panel; and / or, the magnets included in the first magnetic part are configured to be more than the magnets included in the second magnetic part.

[0009] According to an embodiment of the present invention, the external device includes an external bracket, wherein one of the first magnetic part and the second magnetic part is selectively attached to a third magnetic part of the external bracket; wherein the magnetic poles of the magnets in the first magnetic part correspond to the magnetic poles of all or part of the magnets in the third magnetic part; and / or, the magnetic poles of the magnets in the second magnetic part correspond to the magnetic poles of all or part of the magnets in the third magnetic part; and / or, the first magnetic part includes at least four magnets; and / or, the second magnetic part includes at least three magnets.

[0010] According to an embodiment of the present invention, the outer wall surface of the frame opposite to the first magnetic part and the second magnetic part is respectively provided with a first joint portion, and one of the first joint portions is selectively connected to the second joint portion of the external bracket; and / or, the first joint portion is provided on the outer wall surface of the first wall panel, the first joint portion includes at least two first connecting ends, the at least two first connecting ends are spaced apart along the first direction, and the first magnetic part is located between the at least two first connecting ends; and / or, the first joint portion is provided on the outer wall surface of the second wall panel, the first joint portion includes at least two first connecting ends, at least two upper... The first connecting ends are spaced apart along the second direction, and the second magnetic portion is located between at least two of the first connecting ends; and / or, the first joint includes at least two first connecting ends, one of the at least two first connecting ends is disposed on the second wall panel, and the other is disposed on the portion of the frame located outside the second wall panel, and the second magnetic portion is located between at least two of the first connecting ends; and / or, the first connecting end is configured to be detachably connected to the second connecting end of the second joint, and one of the first connecting end and the second connecting end forms a recess, and the other forms a protrusion that can engage with the recess.

[0011] According to an embodiment of the present invention, the frame includes: a first part having an opening; a second part, at least partially detachably connected to the first part, having a first state of closing the opening and a second state of opening the opening; wherein, when the second part is in the first state, the enclosed area of ​​the first part and the second part forms the installation space; and / or, the first part includes the first wall panel and the second wall panel; and / or, one of the first part and the second part includes the first wall panel, and the other includes the second wall panel; and / or, one end of the second part is pivotally disposed at the first end of the first part, and the other end of the second part is detachably connected to the second end of the first part, the second end being away from the first end.

[0012] According to an embodiment of the present invention, the frame of the image capture device further includes: an elastic portion disposed between the first portion and the second portion, configured to apply pressure to the second portion to move the other end of the second portion away from the second end of the first portion; and / or, a mating portion disposed at one of the other end of the second portion and the second end of the first portion, and an engaging portion disposed at the other of the other end of the second portion and the second end of the first portion, the engaging portion being configured to engage with the mating portion.

[0013] According to an embodiment of the present invention, the frame of the image capture device further includes: at least one button assembly; and / or, the frame is provided with at least one interface; and / or, a pad disposed on the inner wall surface of the frame, the pad being configured to cover the first magnetic part or the second magnetic part.

[0014] An embodiment of this utility model also provides an external device, including: an external bracket having a third magnetic part, wherein the third magnetic part is selectively attached to a first magnetic part and a second magnetic part of the frame of an image capture device.

[0015] An embodiment of this utility model also provides an image capture system, including: a frame for an image capture device; and an image capture device detachably mounted in the mounting space of the frame for the image capture device.

[0016] As shown in the illustrative embodiment of this utility model, the frame of the image capture device has adjacent first and second wall panels. When assembling the image capture device onto the frame, an external device can be magnetically connected to the first magnetic part to be mounted on the first wall panel; it can also be magnetically connected to the second magnetic part to be mounted on the second wall panel. In this way, the image capture device can be connected to the external device in different orientations, thereby adapting to the requirements of horizontal and vertical shooting of the image capture device. Attached Figure Description

[0017] Figure 1 An exploded view of the frame of an image capture device according to an embodiment of the present invention is shown schematically.

[0018] Figure 2 A perspective view schematically illustrating the frame of an image capture device according to an embodiment of the present invention is shown.

[0019] Figure 3 yes Figure 2 The image capture device shown is a front view.

[0020] Figure 4 yes Figure 3 The image capture device shown is in its left view.

[0021] Figure 5 yes Figure 3 The image capture device shown is shown from below.

[0022] Figure 6 yes Figure 3 A partial cross-sectional view of the image capture device shown;

[0023] Figure 7 The illustration shows a perspective view of an external device according to an embodiment of the present invention, showing the image capture device in a horizontal shooting state.

[0024] Figure 8 A perspective view of an external device according to an embodiment of the present invention is shown schematically, illustrating the image capture device in a vertical shooting state.

[0025] In the accompanying drawings, the meanings of the reference numerals are as follows:

[0026] 100. Framework;

[0027] 101. First part; 1011. First wall panel; 1012. Second wall panel; 1013. Shoulder; 1014. Columnar part; 1015. Fitting part; 1016. Receiving groove;

[0028] 102. Part Two;

[0029] 103. First magnetic section;

[0030] 104. Second magnetic section;

[0031] 105. Shaft;

[0032] 106. Elastic part;

[0033] 107. Gasket;

[0034] 108. Engaging part; 1081. Engaging component; 1082. Elastic component; 1083. Connecting component;

[0035] 109. Interface;

[0036] 110. Button assembly;

[0037] 111, First joint; 1111, First connecting end;

[0038] 200. External brackets;

[0039] 201. Third Magnetic Section. Detailed Implementation

[0040] To make the objectives, technical solutions, and advantages of this utility model clearer, the following detailed description is provided in conjunction with specific embodiments and the accompanying drawings.

[0041] 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 terms “comprising,” “including,” etc., as used herein indicate the presence of the stated features, steps, operations, and / or components, but do not exclude the presence or addition of one or more other features, steps, operations, or components.

[0042] 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.

[0043] When using expressions such as "at least one of A, B, and C," the meaning should generally be interpreted according to the understanding of someone skilled in the art. For example, "a system having at least one of A, B, and C" should include, but is not limited to, systems having A alone, having B alone, having C alone, having A and B, having A and C, having B and C, and / or having A, B, and C. Similarly, when using expressions such as "at least one of A, B, or C," the meaning should generally be interpreted according to the understanding of someone skilled in the art. For example, "a system having at least one of A, B, or C" should include, but is not limited to, systems having A alone, having B alone, having C alone, having A and B, having A and C, having B and C, and / or having A, B, and C.

[0044] Image capture devices include, but are not limited to, any type of device suitable for capturing images and / or videos, such as DSLR cameras, mirrorless cameras, point-and-shoot cameras, action cameras, and others. These image capture devices include at least a landscape shooting mode and a portrait shooting mode to adapt to different shooting scenarios. Landscape shooting can be understood as capturing a video or image where the width is greater than the height, with common aspect ratios such as 4:3 and 16:9; portrait shooting can be understood as capturing a video or image where the height is greater than the width, with common aspect ratios such as 3:4 and 9:16.

[0045] The frame of an image capture device defines an internal installation space. The image capture device is detachably mounted within this space, with the frame at least partially surrounding it to prevent bumps or impacts. To adapt to different shooting scenarios and requirements, the image capture device can also be configured with various external devices, such as selfie sticks, tripods, and connectors (e.g., connectors for helmets, backpacks, clothing, vehicles, and sporting goods). However, currently, the frame of image capture devices often only has one connection point for connecting to an external device. For example, if the connection point is located on the bottom surface along the length of the frame, when shooting horizontally, the frame and the image capture device are centered with the external device. When shooting vertically, the image capture device must be offset from the external device, or the frame or image capture device must be removed from the external device for handheld shooting.

[0046] In view of this, there is a need to provide a frame for an image capture device, an external device, and an image capture system to meet the assembly requirements of the image capture device and the external device, and to at least adapt to the shooting requirements of the image capture device for both horizontal and vertical shooting.

[0047] Figure 1 An exploded view of the frame of an image capture device according to an embodiment of the present invention is shown schematically.

[0048] The frame of the image capture device provided by this utility model is used to accommodate the image capture device (not shown in the figure), such as... Figure 1 As shown, the frame of the image capture device includes a frame 100, a first magnetic part 103, and a second magnetic part 104. The frame 100 defines an installation space for accommodating the image capture device. The frame 100 includes adjacent first wall panels 1011 and second wall panels 1012. The first wall panel 1011 extends along a first direction, and the second wall panel 1012 extends along a second direction. The first magnetic part 103 is disposed on the first wall panel 1011. The second magnetic part 104 is disposed on the second wall panel 1012. The first magnetic part 103 and the second magnetic part 104 can be magnetically connected to external devices to enable horizontal or vertical image capture.

[0049] In some illustrative embodiments, such as Figure 1 As shown, the frame 100 includes, but is not limited to, a frame structure configured as a generally rectangular parallelepiped, with an internal generally rectangular mounting space. Specifically, the mounting space defined within the frame 100 matches the external shape of the image capture device, and when the frame 100 is mounted on the image capture device, the frame 100 can be held on the image capture device and surrounds at least a portion of the outer wall surface of the image capture device.

[0050] The approximate cuboid can be understood as the frame 100 and the defined installation space visually resembling a cuboid, but not conforming to the strict geometric definition of a cuboid. For example, two opposite faces of the frame 100 are open to expose the imaging part (such as a camera) and display part (such as a display screen) of the image capturing device to the frame 100; the extending direction of one opposite set of wall panels of the frame 100 is angularly offset to accommodate the external shape of the image capturing device; the four corners of the frame 100 are rounded to distribute stress and enhance aesthetics, etc. It should be understood that the embodiments of this utility model are not limited to these.

[0051] For example, the frame 100 and / or the mounting space defined by the frame 100 may also be an elliptical cylinder, a racetrack cylinder, a cylindrical cylinder, a pentagonal cylinder, a hexagonal cylinder, or other cylindrical structures with thickness, specifically to meet the external shape of the image capture device.

[0052] It should be noted that the following framework 100 will be in the following manner: Figure 1 The frame 100, roughly a rectangular parallelepiped structure, has a first direction (X-direction), a second direction (Y-direction), and a third direction (Z-direction). The first direction can be understood as the length of the frame 100 (i.e., the image capture device), the second direction as the height of the frame 100 (i.e., the image capture device), and the third direction as the width of the frame 100 (i.e., the image capture device). Unless otherwise specified, the first, second, and third directions of the frame 100 can be referred to... Figure 1 As shown.

[0053] In this embodiment, the frame of the image capture device has adjacent first wall panels 1011 and second wall panels 1012. When the image capture device is mounted on the frame 100, the external device can be magnetically connected to the first magnetic part 103 to be mounted on the first wall panel 1011. When the image capture device is shooting horizontally, the center of the image capture device along the second direction (Y direction) is substantially coincident with the center of the first wall panel 1011; similarly, when the image capture device is shooting vertically, the center of the image capture device along the first direction (X direction) is substantially coincident with the center of the second wall panel 1012. This facilitates stable shooting with the image capture device, especially in scenarios where the user holds the external device, effectively preventing instability caused by the offset of the image capture device's center of gravity. Thus, the image capture device can be connected to the external device in different postures to at least meet the requirements of horizontal and vertical shooting.

[0054] Based on this, the frame 100 is connected to external devices via magnetic attraction, which effectively improves the convenience of connecting and disconnecting the frame 100 from the external devices. Furthermore, when the housing or internal components of the image capture device are made of materials that can be attracted by magnets (such as iron, cobalt, nickel, and alloys containing iron, cobalt, and nickel), the first magnetic part 103 and the second magnetic part 104 can also be attracted to the image capture device. This prevents the image capture device from detaching from the frame 100 due to accidental operation when removing or installing the frame 100, thereby further preventing damage to the image capture device.

[0055] According to embodiments of the present invention, such as Figure 1 As shown, the frame 100 includes a first part 101 and a second part 102. The first part 101 has an opening, and at least a portion of the second part 102 is detachably connected to the first part 101, having a first state of closing the opening and a second state of opening the opening. When the second part 102 is in the first state, the enclosed area of ​​the first part 101 and the second part 102 forms an installation space.

[0056] According to embodiments of the present invention, such as Figure 1 As shown, one end of the second part 102 is pivotally disposed at the first end of the first part 101 (e.g., Figure 1 (as shown on the right end), the other end of the second part 102 can be detachably connected to the second end of the first part 101 (as shown on the right end). Figure 1 (As shown on the left end), the second end is far away from the first end.

[0057] In some illustrative embodiments, such as Figure 1 As shown, the first part 101 is configured as a U-shaped structure, having opposing first ends (such as...). Figure 1 The right end shown) and the second end (as shown) Figure 1 (The left end is shown). Specifically, the first end forms two shoulders 1013 extending along a second direction (Y direction), which are spaced apart along a third direction (Z direction) and can be understood as protrusions. Furthermore, the second part 102 is provided with a shaft 105, which passes through the shoulders 1013 formed by the first part 101 to pivotally connect the second part 102 to the first part 101.

[0058] In this embodiment, the second part 102 can rotate about the axis of the shaft 105 in the plane formed by the first direction (X direction) and the second direction (Y direction), thereby closing (i.e., the first state) or opening (i.e., the second state) the opening formed by the first part 101. When the second part 102 is in the second state, the opening formed by the first part 101 is open, allowing the image capture device to be inserted into the first part 101 through the opening. Then, by adjusting the second part 102 to the first state, the opening is closed, so that the image capture device is held within the installation space. It should be understood that the embodiments of this utility model are not limited thereto.

[0059] For example, the second part 102 can also be configured to be completely detachable from the first part 101, thereby having a second state different from the above embodiment.

[0060] For example, the opening formed by the first part 101 can be set along the Z direction in addition to the second direction (Y direction). Specifically, the first part 101 can form a closed rectangular frame, and correspondingly, the second part 102 can also form a rectangular frame that matches the size of the first part 101. The rectangular frame of the first part 101 can be regarded as an unclosed box, which allows the image capture device to be inserted (to restrict the image capture device along the first and second directions) or removed along the third direction (Z direction). The rectangular frame of the second part 102 can be regarded as a cover that closes the box, thereby restricting the image capture device within the frame 100 along the third direction (Z direction).

[0061] According to an illustrative embodiment of the present invention, such as Figure 1 As shown, the first part 101 includes a first wall panel 1011 and a second wall panel 1012.

[0062] Based on such Figure 1 In the embodiment shown above, the first part 101, configured as a U-shaped structure, simultaneously has a first wall panel 1011 and a second wall panel 1012. The first wall panel 1011 can be considered as the bottom plate of the first part 101, and the second wall panel 1012 can be considered as a side plate of the first part 101. Simultaneously, the first part 101 also has another wall panel disposed on the first wall panel 1011 and opposite to the second wall panel 1012. It should be understood that the embodiments of this utility model are not limited thereto.

[0063] For example, the first part 101 and the second part 102 can be respectively configured as L-shaped structures, that is, the first part 101 has only a first wall panel 1011 and a second wall panel 1012, while the two wall panels of the second part 102 are respectively arranged opposite to the first wall panel 1011 or the second wall panel 1012.

[0064] According to another illustrative embodiment of the present invention (not shown in the figures), one of the first part 101 and the second part 102 includes a first wall panel 1011, and the other includes a second wall panel 1012.

[0065] For example, you can continue to refer to Figure 1 The structures of the first part 101 and the second part 102 shown can be understood as follows: in this embodiment, the second magnetic part 104 is still located in... Figure 1 The position shown, and the first magnetic part 103 is composed of, as shown Figure 1 The base plate shown is changed to be set in the second part 102 (that is, the second part is used as the second wall plate). Based on this, other components originally set in the second part 102, such as the button module 110, may interfere with the first magnetic part 103 and / or the first joint part 111 described below. The corresponding installation positions can be adjusted accordingly.

[0066] According to embodiments of the present invention, such as Figure 1 As shown, the frame 100 also includes an elastic portion 106 and / or a mating portion 1015. The elastic portion 106 is disposed between the first portion 101 and the second portion 102 and is configured to apply pressure to the second portion 102 to move the other end of the second portion 102 away from the second end of the first portion 101. The mating portion 1015 is disposed at one of the other end of the second portion 102 and the second end of the first portion 101, and an engaging portion 108 is disposed at the other of the other end of the second portion 102 and the second end of the first portion 101, and the engaging portion 108 is configured to engage with the mating portion 1015.

[0067] In some illustrative embodiments, such as Figure 1 As shown, the elastic part 106 includes, but is not limited to, the connection position between the first part 101 and the second part 102. Specifically, the elastic part 106 includes, but is not limited to, a torsion spring, which can be sleeved outside the shaft 105 connecting the first part 101 and the second part 102, with each of its two arms (such as a long arm and a short arm) pressing against the facing portions of the first part 101 and the second part 102, thereby applying a pressure to the second part 102 to adjust it from a second state to a first state. Furthermore, to maintain the second part 102 in the first state, the supports for the first part 101 and the second part 102 should also be provided with a locking part 108 and a mating part 1015, respectively.

[0068] In some illustrative embodiments, such as Figure 1 As shown, the engaging portion 108 is provided at the second end of the second portion 102 facing the first portion 101 (as shown). Figure 1 The portion shown (left end) includes a locking part 108, specifically a locking member 1081, a connecting member 1083, and a resilient member 1082. Specifically, one end of the connecting member 1083 (e.g., the left end)... Figure 1 The upper end shown is connected to the second part 102 (or the first part 101) and serves as the mounting base for the engaging part 108, while the other end of the connector 1083 (as shown) Figure 1 The lower end shown is configured to be detachably connected to the first part 101 (or the second part 102), that is, when the second part 102 is in the first state, it is located inside the first part 101 (or the second part 102), and when the second part 102 is in the second state, it is located outside the first part 101 (or the second part 102).

[0069] Based on this, the engaging portion 108 includes, but is not limited to, two engaging members 1081, which are symmetrically arranged on both sides of the connector 1083 along the third direction (Z direction). At least one elastic member 1082 is provided between each engaging member 1081 and the connector 1083 to apply pressure to the engaging member 1081 along the third direction (Z direction) away from the connector 1083. Specifically, the portion of the engaging member 1081 located in the second portion 102 (or the first portion 101) forms a protruding structure exposed to the second portion 102 (or the first portion 101), and the portion of the engaging member 1081 away from the second portion 102 (or the first portion 101) is configured as a hook-shaped structure. The mating portion 1015 provided in the first portion 101 (or the second portion 102) is adaptively formed in the groove of the hook-shaped structure. The elastic member 1082 includes, but is not limited to, a compression spring extending along the third direction (Z direction).

[0070] In this embodiment, when the second part 102 is in the first state, the engaging members 1081 located on both sides of the connector 1083, under the action of the elastic member 1082, have their hook-shaped structures hooked into the mating part 1015, thereby connecting the second part 102 with the first part 101 to maintain the first state of the second part 102. When the second part 102 needs to be adjusted from the first state to the second state, the user only needs to press the part of the engaging member 1081 exposed outside the second part 102 (or the first part 101) along the third direction (Z direction), thereby disengaging the hook-shaped structure from the mating part 1015. The user can then rotate the second part 102 to the second state around the axis of the shaft 105, thereby removing the image capture device from the frame 100. It should be understood that the embodiments of this utility model are not limited thereto.

[0071] Based on the different mating methods between the second part 102 and the first part 101, the elastic part 106 can also adopt different elastic elements.

[0072] For example, when the second part 102 is detachably connected to the first part 101, that is, when both ends of the second part 102 are detachable from the first end and the second end of the first part 101 respectively, then both ends of the second part 102 (or the first end and the second end of the first part 101) can be provided with engaging parts 108, and correspondingly, both the first end and the second end of the first part 101 (or both ends of the second part 102) can be provided with mating parts 1015.

[0073] For example, in the case of the engagement method where the second part 102 can be completely separated from the first part 101, the elastic part 106 can be a compression spring provided along the second direction (Y direction).

[0074] For example, in addition to the engagement of the engaging part 1081 and the elastic part 1082, the engaging part 108 can also be replaced by an elastic spring sheet and other elastic elements.

[0075] According to embodiments of the present invention, such as Figure 1 As shown, the frame 100 also includes at least one button component 110.

[0076] In some illustrative embodiments, such as Figure 1 As shown, the button assembly 110 is disposed in the first part 101 and / or the second part 102. Specifically, its placement should correspond to the position of the buttons on the image capture device. That is, when the frame 100 is located outside the image capture device, the buttons on the image capture device covered by the frame 100 can be indirectly pressed or operated by the user pressing the button assembly 110, causing the image capture device to perform the corresponding function. Specifically, the button assembly 110 includes, but is not limited to, a button structure, a button connection structure, and an elastic structure (such as an elastic membrane, rubber parts, springs, etc.). The button structure is exposed outside the frame 100 for user operation, while the button connection structure is located inside the frame 100 and presses against (or faces) the buttons on the image capture device itself. Thus, when the user presses the button structure of the corresponding button assembly 110, the button connection structure moves synchronously closer to the buttons on the image capture device itself, such as the shutter button, causing the image capture device to be operated. When the user releases the button structure, the button structure returns to its initial position under the action of the elastic structure, ready for the next operation.

[0077] In some illustrative embodiments, such as Figure 1As shown, the frame 100 includes, but is not limited to, at least three button components 110. Specifically, these three button components 110 correspond to any three of the following on the image capture device: a shutter button, a power button, a quick mode selection button, a selection button, and an unlock button. The shutter button, when pressed, can be used to take a single photo or start / stop video recording; the power button, when pressed, can be used to power on / off the image capture device; the quick mode selection button, when pressed, can put the image capture device into a user-preset mode, such as photo taking, video recording, or HDR photo taking; and the unlock button, when pressed, can keep or leave the image capture device in a certain mode. It should be understood that the embodiments of this utility model are not limited thereto.

[0078] For example, the button module 110 of the frame 100 may also correspond to other buttons of the image capture device, such as a mode switching button for switching between at least two modes, a custom button that supports user-defined functions, and a wireless connection button for connecting with other electronic devices.

[0079] For example, if the button assembly 110 of the frame 100 corresponds to the virtual button of the image capture device (such as the operation position of the display screen), then the button connection structure of the button assembly 110 can be made of a touch-enabled material, specifically a conductive material (or a capacitor) so that the virtual button can be operated by the user when the button connection structure contacts the virtual button.

[0080] According to embodiments of the present invention, such as Figure 1 As shown, the framework 100 also includes at least one interface 109.

[0081] In some illustrative embodiments, such as Figure 1 As shown, the interface 109 provided on the frame 100 can be at least one of a hot shoe interface and a cold shoe interface. Specifically, if the interface 109 is a hot shoe interface, it should be electrically connected to the image capture device, thereby electrically connecting an external device (such as a flash) that should be located on the image capture device to the image capture device via the hot shoe interface; if the interface 109 is a cold shoe interface, it only provides a fixing function (i.e., it is not electrically connected to the image capture device or the external device) to fix the external device (such as an external microphone) to the frame 100.

[0082] According to an embodiment of the present invention, the frame 100 further includes a gasket 107 disposed on the inner wall surface of the frame 100, the gasket 107 being configured to cover the first magnetic part 103 or the second magnetic part 104.

[0083] In some illustrative embodiments, such as Figure 1As shown, the gasket 107 includes, but is not limited to, a sheet structure configured as a generally rectangular shape. Specifically, the gasket 107 is made of, but is not limited to, rubber, silicone, or any other elastic material.

[0084] In some illustrative embodiments, such as Figure 1 As shown, the gasket 107 is configured to be disposed on the inner wall surfaces of the first wall panel 1011 and the second wall panel 1012 to at least partially cover the first magnetic part 103 and the second magnetic part 104. Furthermore, the other wall panels of the frame 100 opposite to the first wall panel 1011 and the second wall panel 1012 are also provided with gaskets 107. Thus, when the image capturing device is located in the frame 100, the image capturing device is isolated from the inner wall surfaces of the frame 100 to prevent wear on the image capturing device and / or the frame 100 caused by hard contact between the frame 100 and the image capturing device.

[0085] Further, continue to refer to Figure 1 As shown, the inner wall surface of the first wall panel 1011 is further provided with an upwardly protruding cylindrical portion 1014. Specifically, the first wall panel 1011 includes, but is not limited to, having at least two cylindrical portions 1014, which are spaced apart along a first direction (X direction). A positioning groove is provided at the position of the image capture device corresponding to the cylindrical portion 1014, so that when the image capture device is positioned on the first part 101, the cylindrical portion 1014 is fitted into the positioning groove to prevent the image capture device from shifting from the frame 100. Furthermore, to allow the cylindrical portion 1014 to pass through, the gasket 107 has a through hole corresponding to the position of the cylindrical portion 1014, allowing the cylindrical portion 1014 to pass through. The cylindrical portion 1014 includes, but is not limited to, being configured as any one of a cylindrical, elliptical, triangular, quadrangular, or other polygonal prism structures.

[0086] According to embodiments of the present invention, such as Figure 1 As shown, the first magnetic part 103 includes at least two magnets, which are arranged sequentially along a first direction, with adjacent magnets having opposite magnetic poles. And / or, the second magnetic part 104 includes at least two magnets, which are arranged sequentially along a second direction, with adjacent magnets having opposite magnetic poles.

[0087] In some illustrative embodiments, such as Figure 1 As shown, the first magnetic section 103 has a plurality of magnets arranged sequentially along a first direction (X direction). Specifically, these magnets can be permanent magnets, such as AlNiCo, ferrite, neodymium iron boron, rubber magnets, and other permanent magnets. Furthermore, the magnets in the first magnetic section 103 include, but are not limited to, magnetization along a second direction (Y direction), that is, one end of the magnet along the second direction (Y direction) is the N pole, and the other end is the S pole.

[0088] Similarly, in some illustrative embodiments, such as Figure 1 As shown, the second magnetic section 104 has multiple magnets arranged sequentially along the second direction (Y direction). Specifically, these magnets can be permanent magnets, such as AlNiCo, ferrite, neodymium iron boron, rubber magnets, and other permanent magnets. Furthermore, the magnets in the second magnetic section 104 include, but are not limited to, magnetization along the first direction (X direction), that is, one end of the magnet along the first direction (X direction) is the N pole, and the other end is the S pole.

[0089] In this embodiment, the multiple magnets of the first magnetic part 103 and / or the second magnetic part 104 are arranged sequentially, and the magnetic poles of adjacent magnets are opposite, which can generate a stronger magnetic field in a specific direction (such as the second direction). This improves the stability and reliability of the first magnetic part 103 or the second magnetic part 104 when it is attracted to the external device. Furthermore, if a magnet falls off or fails, the first magnetic part 103 and / or the second magnetic part 104 can still maintain a certain attraction force, thereby holding the frame 100 (i.e., the image capture device) to the external device. It should be understood that the embodiments of this utility model are not limited thereto.

[0090] For example, the magnet of the first magnetic part 103 can also be magnetized along the first direction (X direction); similarly, the magnet of the second magnetic part 104 can also be magnetized along the second direction (Y direction).

[0091] For example, the first magnetic part 103 and / or the second magnetic part 104 may also include only one magnet.

[0092] According to embodiments of the present invention, such as Figure 1 As shown, the length of the first wall panel 1011 is configured to be greater than the length of the second wall panel 1012. And / or, the magnets included in the first magnetic section 103 are configured to be more than the magnets included in the second magnetic section 104.

[0093] In some illustrative embodiments, such as Figure 1 As shown, the first wall panel 1011 can be regarded as the long side of the frame 100, and the second wall panel 1012 can be regarded as the short side (or a part of the short side) of the frame 100. For this purpose, the first magnetic part 103 and the second magnetic part 104 can have different numbers of magnets depending on the length of the first wall panel 1011 (the dimension between the two ends along the first direction) and the length of the second wall panel 1012 (the dimension between the two ends along the second direction).

[0094] In this embodiment, the first magnetic part 103 located on the long side has more magnets, which increases the magnetic attraction area with the third magnetic part 201 of the external device, thereby more firmly attaching the frame 100 to the external device when the image capture device is shooting horizontally. It should be understood that the embodiments of this utility model are not limited thereto.

[0095] For example, the first magnetic part 103 and the second magnetic part 104 may be configured to have the same number of magnets.

[0096] For example, the number of magnets disposed in the second magnetic section 104 may also be configured to be greater than the number of magnets in the first magnetic section 103.

[0097] According to an embodiment of this utility model, the external device includes an external support 200, and a first magnetic part 103 and a second magnetic part 104 are selectively attached to a third magnetic part 201 of the external support 200. The magnetic poles of the magnet in the first magnetic part 103 correspond to the magnetic poles of all or part of the magnets in the third magnetic part 201. And / or, the magnetic poles of the magnet in the second magnetic part 104 correspond to the magnetic poles of all or part of the magnets in the third magnetic part 201.

[0098] In some illustrative embodiments, such as Figure 1 As shown, the magnetic pole directions of the magnets disposed in the first magnetic part 103 and the second magnetic part 104 should be arranged in the manner of the arrangement of the third magnetic part 201 of the external device to which they are magnetically connected (this will be explained in detail in the following embodiments).

[0099] For example, if the third magnetic section 201 has four magnets arranged from left to right along the first direction (X direction), and the upper poles of the four magnets along the second direction (Y direction) are S pole, N pole, S pole, and N pole respectively, then the first magnetic section 103 should be arranged with four magnets from left to right, and the lower poles of the four magnets along the second direction (Y direction) are N pole, S pole, N pole, and S pole respectively. Similarly, the second magnetic section 104 should also be configured to have four magnets arranged from top to bottom along the second direction (Y direction), and the left poles of the four magnets along the first direction (X direction) are N pole, S pole, N pole, and S pole respectively.

[0100] According to embodiments of the present invention, such as Figure 1 As shown, the first magnetic part 103 includes at least four magnets. And / or, the second magnetic part 104 includes at least three magnets.

[0101] Limited by the length difference between the first wall panel 1011 and the second wall panel 1012, that is, in the case of Figure 1In the illustrated embodiment, the length of the first wall panel 1011 is configured to be greater than the length of the second wall panel 1012, and the second wall panel 1012 also needs to accommodate some other components (such as the button assembly 110 described below) and / or interference caused by the installation of some interfaces. Therefore, the space of the second wall panel 1012 is insufficient to accommodate the same number of magnets as the first magnetic section 103. Based on this, the second magnetic section 104 can omit a portion of its magnets, while the arrangement of the remaining magnets should be the same as the aforementioned magnet arrangement. Thus, when the first magnetic section 103 is attracted to the third magnetic section 201, each magnet of the first magnetic section 103 can be attracted to each magnet of the third magnetic section 201, while when the second magnetic section 104 is attracted to the third magnetic section 201, the second magnetic section 104 can be attracted to only a portion of the magnets of the third magnetic section 201.

[0102] In some illustrative embodiments, such as Figure 1 As shown, the first magnetic part 103 includes, but is not limited to, having four magnets. Furthermore, the second magnetic part 104 includes, but is not limited to, having three magnets. It should be understood that the embodiments of this utility model are not limited thereto.

[0103] For example, the first magnetic part 103 may have 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, or any other number of magnets. Similarly, the second magnetic part may also have 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, or any other number of magnets.

[0104] Alternatively, the first magnetic section 103 may have the same number of magnets as the second magnetic section 104.

[0105] Figure 2 A perspective view of the frame of an image capture device according to an embodiment of the present invention is shown schematically. Figure 3 yes Figure 2 The image capture device shown is a front view. Figure 4 yes Figure 3 The image capture device shown is viewed from the left. Figure 5 yes Figure 3 The image capture device shown is viewed from below. Figure 6 yes Figure 3 A partial cross-sectional view of the image capture device shown.

[0106] According to embodiments of the present invention, such as Figures 2 to 6 As shown, the outer wall surface of the frame 100 opposite to the first magnetic part 103 and the second magnetic part 104 is provided with a first joint part 111, and the first joint part 111 is selectively connected to the second joint part of the external bracket 200.

[0107] According to embodiments of the present invention, such as Figures 2 to 6As shown, the first connecting end 1111 is configured to be detachably connected to the second connecting end of the second joint, and one of the first connecting end 1111 and the second connecting end forms a recess, and the other forms a protrusion that can engage with the recess.

[0108] According to embodiments of the present invention, such as Figure 2 and Figure 4 As shown, the first joint 111 includes at least two first connecting ends 1111, one of which is disposed on the second wall panel 1012 and the other is disposed on the portion of the frame outside the second wall panel 1012. The second magnetic part 104 is located between the at least two first connecting ends 1111.

[0109] In some illustrative implementations, such as Figure 2 and Figure 4 As shown, the first joint 111 includes, but is not limited to, having two first connecting ends 1111. Specifically, the two first connecting ends 1111 are arranged opposite each other along the second direction (Y direction) and form a recess. Further, one of the first connecting ends 1111 is disposed on the second wall panel 1012, and the other first connecting end 1111 is disposed on the second part 102.

[0110] Correspondingly, the second connecting end (not shown in the figure) of the peripheral bracket 200 should be adapted to the shape of the recess formed by the first connecting end 1111 to form a protrusion that mates with the recess. Specifically, the distance between the two protrusions should be approximately the same as the distance between the two recesses (i.e., the first connecting end 1111). Furthermore, at least one of the protrusions and recesses should be an elastic component (such as a spring, a locking block that mates with a spring, etc.). When the protrusions and recesses are mated, the user can apply pressure to deform the elastic components of the protrusions and recesses (or displace the protrusion along the mating direction with the recess), thereby fitting the protrusion into the recess to further limit the positioning of the frame 100 and the peripheral bracket. In this way, the attraction between the first magnetic part 103 (or the second magnetic part 104) and the third magnetic part 201 can be compensated, thereby limiting the frame 100 and the peripheral support 200 in directions other than the attraction direction of the magnetic parts (such as along the first direction or the second direction), so as to prevent the frame 100 (including the image capture device) from detaching from the peripheral support 200 due to inertia or other reasons during use.

[0111] According to embodiments of the present invention, such as Figure 5 and Figure 6 As shown, the first joint portion 111 is disposed on the outer wall surface of the first wall panel 1011. The first joint portion 111 includes at least two first connecting ends 1111, which are spaced apart along a first direction. The first magnetic portion 103 is located between the at least two first connecting ends 1111.

[0112] like Figure 5 and Figure 6 As shown, similar to the above embodiment, the outer wall surface of the first wall panel 1011 is also provided with another first joint portion 111. The first connecting end 1111 of the first joint portion 111 is arranged opposite to each other along the first direction (X direction) so that it can cooperate with the corresponding second connecting end (not shown in the figure) when the first wall panel 1011 is connected to the external bracket 200. Furthermore, the outer wall surface of the first wall panel 1011 is also provided with a receiving groove 1016 recessed into the outer wall surface. When the first wall panel 1011 is connected to the external bracket 200, a portion of the second joint portion of the external bracket 200 is located within the receiving groove 1016 to prevent the joint portion between the second joint portion and the first wall panel 1011 from being too thick, and also to achieve a tight connection between the external bracket 200 and the first wall panel 1011. It should be understood that the embodiments of this utility model are not limited thereto.

[0113] According to some other embodiments of this utility model, such as Figures 2 to 6 As shown, the first joint portion 111 is disposed on the outer wall surface of the second wall panel 1012. The first joint portion 111 includes at least two first connecting ends 1111, which are spaced apart along the second direction. The second magnetic portion 104 is located between the at least two first connecting ends 1111.

[0114] In the above embodiments, limitations such as Figures 1 to 6 In the structure of the frame 100 shown, the length of the second wall panel 1012 (the distance between the two ends along the second direction (Y direction)) does not meet the spacing requirement of the two second connecting ends of the second joint (not shown in the figure). Therefore, one first connecting end 1111 is provided on the second wall panel 1012, and the other first connecting end 1111 is provided on the second part 1012. That is to say, when the length of the second wall panel 1012 meets the spacing requirement of the two second connecting ends of the second joint, both first connecting ends 1111 can be provided on the second wall panel 1012. The rest is similar to the first joint 111 and the first connecting end 1111 described above, so it will not be described again.

[0115] Figure 7 A perspective view of an external device according to an embodiment of the present invention is shown schematically, illustrating the image capture device in a horizontal shooting state. Figure 8 A perspective view of an external device according to an embodiment of the present invention is shown schematically, illustrating the image capture device in a vertical shooting state.

[0116] Based on the same inventive concept, this utility model also provides an external device, such as... Figure 7 and Figure 8As shown, the external device includes a peripheral bracket 200. The peripheral bracket 200 has a third magnetic part 201, which is selectively attached to a first magnetic part 103 and a second magnetic part 104 of the frame 100 of the image capture device.

[0117] Reference Figure 7 and Figure 8 As shown, Figure 7 and Figure 8 Only the portion where the external device is connected to the frame 100 is shown, and the selfie stick (not shown) when the external device is a selfie stick is not shown. The selfie stick (not shown) includes, but is not limited to, being located at the lower end of the T-shaped structure and pivotally connected to the T-shaped structure shown in the figure.

[0118] In some illustrative embodiments, the T-shaped structure of the external device (i.e., the peripheral bracket 200) is used to connect to the frame 100. The upper end of this T-shaped structure is provided with a third magnetic part 201, suitable for adsorption with the first magnetic part 103 or the second magnetic part 104, thereby holding the frame 100 in a position such as... Figure 7 The posture shown is adapted to the landscape shooting mode of the image capture device; or, it is maintained as shown in the image capture device. Figure 8 The poses shown are adapted to the vertical shooting mode of image capture devices. Horizontal shooting can be understood as the width of the captured video or image being greater than its height, with common aspect ratios such as 4:3 and 16:9; vertical shooting can be understood as the height of the captured video or image being greater than its width, with common aspect ratios such as 3:4 and 9:16.

[0119] In some illustrative embodiments, the third magnetic section 201 has four magnets arranged from left to right along the first direction (X direction), and the upper magnetic poles of the four magnets along the second direction (Y direction) are S pole, N pole, S pole, and N pole, respectively. Therefore, the first magnetic section 103 should be arranged with four magnets from left to right, and the lower magnetic poles of the four magnets along the second direction (Y direction) are N pole, S pole, N pole, and S pole, respectively. Similarly, the second magnetic section 104 should be configured to have three magnets arranged from top to bottom along the second direction (Y direction).

[0120] In this embodiment, the frame of the image capture device has adjacent first wall panels 1011 and second wall panels 1012. When the image capture device is mounted on the frame 100, the external device can be magnetically connected to the first magnetic part 103 to be mounted on the first wall panel 1011. When the image capture device is shooting horizontally, the center of the image capture device along the second direction (Y direction) is substantially coincident with the center of the first wall panel 1011; similarly, when the image capture device is shooting vertically, the center of the image capture device along the first direction (X direction) is substantially coincident with the center of the second wall panel 1012. This facilitates stable shooting with the image capture device, especially in scenarios where the user holds the external device, effectively preventing unstable holding due to the center offset of the image capture device. Thus, the image capture device can be connected to the external device (i.e., the external bracket 200) in different postures to at least meet the requirements of horizontal and vertical shooting with the image capture device.

[0121] Based on the same inventive concept, this utility model also provides an image capture system, not shown in the figure, including a frame 100 of an image capture device and an image capture device (not shown in the figure), wherein the image capture device is detachably mounted in the mounting space of the frame 100 of the image capture device.

[0122] In some illustrative embodiments, the image capture device includes, but is not limited to, any device suitable for capturing images and / or videos, such as a DSLR camera, mirrorless camera, point-and-shoot camera, action camera, and others. These image capture devices include at least a horizontal shooting mode and a vertical shooting mode to adapt to different shooting scenarios. Horizontal shooting can be understood as capturing a video or image where the width is greater than the height, with common aspect ratios including 4:3 and 16:9; vertical shooting can be understood as capturing a video or image where the height is greater than the width, with common aspect ratios including 3:4 and 9:16.

[0123] The frame of the image capture device defines an installation space, in which the image capture device is detachably mounted, such that the frame at least partially surrounds the image capture device to prevent it from being bumped or to mitigate the impact on it.

[0124] In this embodiment, the frame 100 is connected to the external device via a magnetic connection, thereby facilitating the connection of the image capture device to the external device. Furthermore, when the housing or internal components of the image capture device are made of a material that can be attracted by magnets (such as iron, cobalt, nickel, and alloys containing iron, cobalt, and nickel), the first magnetic part 103 and the second magnetic part 104 can also be attracted to the image capture device. This prevents the image capture device from uncontrollably detaching from the frame 100 due to misoperation when removing or installing the frame 100 onto the image capture device, further preventing damage to the image capture device.

[0125] It should also be noted that the directional terms mentioned in the embodiments, such as "up," "down," "front," "back," "left," and "right," are only for reference in the accompanying drawings and are not intended to limit the scope of protection of this utility model. Throughout the drawings, the same elements are represented by the same or similar reference numerals. Conventional structures or constructions will be omitted where they may cause confusion in understanding this utility model.

[0126] The embodiments of the present invention have been described above. However, these embodiments are for illustrative purposes only and are not intended to limit the scope of the present invention. Although various embodiments have been described above, this does not mean that the measures in the various embodiments cannot be used advantageously in combination. The scope of the present invention is defined by the appended claims and their equivalents. Various substitutions and modifications can be made by those skilled in the art without departing from the scope of the present invention, and all such substitutions and modifications should fall within the scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. A frame for an image capture device, for accommodating the image capture device, characterized in that, include: A frame, within which an installation space is defined for accommodating the image capture device; the frame includes adjacent first and second wall panels, the first wall panel extending along a first direction and the second wall panel extending along a second direction. A first magnetic component is disposed on the first wall panel; A second magnetic component is disposed on the second wall panel; The first magnetic part and the second magnetic part can be magnetically connected to an external device to enable the image capture device to capture images horizontally or vertically.

2. The frame of the image capture device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The first magnetic part includes at least two magnets, which are arranged sequentially along the first direction, and the magnetic poles of adjacent magnets are opposite. And / or, the second magnetic part includes at least two magnets, which are arranged sequentially along the second direction, with adjacent magnets having opposite magnetic poles.

3. The frame of the image capture device according to claim 2, characterized in that, The length of the first wall panel is configured to be greater than the length of the second wall panel; And / or, the magnets included in the first magnetic section are configured to be more than the magnets included in the second magnetic section.

4. The frame of the image capture device according to claim 3, characterized in that, The external device includes an external bracket, and one of the first magnetic part and the second magnetic part is selectively attached to the third magnetic part of the external bracket; Wherein, the magnetic poles of the magnet in the first magnetic part correspond to the magnetic poles of all or part of the magnets in the third magnetic part; And / or, the magnetic poles of the magnet in the second magnetic part correspond to the magnetic poles of all or part of the magnet in the third magnetic part; And / or, the first magnetic part includes at least four of the said magnets; And / or, the second magnetic part includes at least three of the said magnets.

5. The frame of the image capture device according to any one of claims 1-4, characterized in that, The outer wall surface of the frame opposite to the first magnetic part and the second magnetic part is provided with a first joint part, and one of the first joint parts is selectively connected to the second joint part of the external bracket. And / or, the first joint is disposed on the outer wall surface of the first wall panel, the first joint includes at least two first connecting ends, the at least two first connecting ends are spaced apart along the first direction, and the first magnetic part is located between the at least two first connecting ends; And / or, the first joint is disposed on the outer wall surface of the second wall panel, the first joint includes at least two first connecting ends, the at least two first connecting ends are spaced apart along the second direction, and the second magnetic part is located between the at least two first connecting ends; And / or, the first joint includes at least two first connecting ends, one of the at least two first connecting ends being disposed on the second wall panel and the other being disposed on a portion of the frame located outside the second wall panel, and the second magnetic portion being located between the at least two first connecting ends; And / or, the first connecting end is configured to be detachably connected to the second connecting end of the second engagement portion, wherein one of the first connecting end and the second connecting end forms a recess and the other forms a protrusion that can engage with the recess.

6. The frame of the image capture device according to any one of claims 1-4, characterized in that, The framework includes: The first part has an opening; The second part is at least partially detachably connected to the first part, and has a first state that closes the opening and a second state that opens the opening. When the second part is in the first state, the area enclosed by the first part and the second part forms the installation space; And / or, the first part includes the first wall panel and the second wall panel; And / or, one of the first part and the second part includes a first wall panel, and the other includes a second wall panel; And / or, one end of the second part is pivotally disposed at the first end of the first part, and the other end of the second part is detachably connected to the second end of the first part, the second end being away from the first end.

7. The frame of the image capture device according to claim 6, characterized in that, Also includes: An elastic portion is disposed between the first portion and the second portion and is configured to apply pressure to the second portion to move the other end of the second portion away from the second end of the first portion. And / or, a mating portion is disposed at one end of the second portion and at one end of the first portion, and an engaging portion is disposed at the other end of the second portion and at one end of the first portion, wherein the engaging portion is configured to engage with the mating portion.

8. The frame of the image capture device according to claim 1, characterized in that, Also includes: At least one button component; And / or, the framework is provided with at least one interface; And / or, a gasket disposed on the inner wall surface of the frame, the gasket being configured to cover the first magnetic portion or the second magnetic portion.

9. An external device, characterized in that, include: An external bracket having a third magnetic part, the third magnetic part being selectively attached to a first magnetic part and a second magnetic part of the frame of the image capture device as described in any one of claims 1 to 8.

10. An image capture system, characterized in that, include: The frame of the image capture device as described in any one of claims 1 to 8; An image capture device, detachably mounted in the mounting space of the frame of the image capture device.

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