Handle for camera rabbit hutch and camera rabbit hutch

Abstract

The utility model discloses a camera rabbit hutch and a handle for the camera rabbit hutch, the camera rabbit hutch is provided with a quick-release interface, the handle comprises a main body and a fixing plate, the fixing plate is installed on the main body, and the main body is provided with a through hole. The two ends of the fixing plate are provided with a first buckle assembly and a second buckle assembly respectively, the first buckle assembly and the second buckle assembly are detachably matched with the quick release connector in a clamped mode, and a shifting rod assembly is arranged in the middle of the fixing plate and is in transmission connection with the first buckle assembly and the second buckle assembly respectively. The shifting rod assembly is operated to synchronously drive the first buckle assembly and the second buckle assembly to be disengaged from the quick release connector, the shifting rod assembly controls the upper buckle assembly and the lower buckle assembly to work synchronously in a switching mode, and quick disassembly and assembly are achieved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of camera accessories, and more specifically, to a handle for a camera cage and a camera cage. Background Technology

[0002] Currently, there are few camera cages on the market that come with a dedicated handle. There are mainly two methods for securing them. The first uses a screw to connect to the cage's 1 / 4-inch screw hole, requiring a special wrench, making assembly and disassembly inconvenient, and the wrench is easily lost. The second uses a magnetic quick-release accessory to connect to the cage, which is then fixed to the handle with screws. Removing it requires pressing the up and down buttons, but the top button is blocked by the button panel, requiring the button panel to be removed first before pressing the buttons at both ends, which is extremely inconvenient. Neither of these methods satisfies the need for quick assembly and disassembly, leading to a less than ideal user experience. Utility Model Content

[0003] The technical problem to be solved by this utility model is to provide a handle and camera cage that are easy to assemble and disassemble.

[0004] The objective of this utility model is achieved through the following technical solution:

[0005] A handle for a camera cage, the camera cage having a quick-release interface, the handle comprising a main body and a fixing plate, the fixing plate being mounted on the main body, the fixing plate having a first latching assembly and a second latching assembly at each end for detachable engagement with the quick-release interface, and a lever assembly at the middle of the fixing plate, the lever assembly being pulsatorically connected to the first latching assembly and the second latching assembly, the lever assembly being operated to synchronously drive the first latching assembly and the second latching assembly to disengage from the quick-release interface.

[0006] Furthermore, the first and second buckle assemblies are symmetrically disposed at both ends of the fixed plate, each including a limiting buckle, a buckle pivot, and a buckle torsion spring. The buckle pivot is fixedly disposed on the fixed plate, and the limiting buckle is rotatably mounted on the fixed plate via the buckle pivot. The buckle torsion spring is sleeved on the outer periphery of the buckle pivot and its two ends respectively abut against the fixed plate and the limiting buckle, for providing elastic restoring force for the limiting buckle.

[0007] Furthermore, one end of the limiting buckle is provided with an L-shaped hook that engages with the quick-release interface, and the other end of the limiting buckle is provided with an extension plate. The extension plate extends toward the middle of the fixed plate. The extension plates of the first buckle assembly and the second buckle assembly are respectively connected to the lever assembly for transmission. Operating the lever assembly synchronously drives the two extension plates to move, driving the corresponding L-shaped hook to move outward to release the engagement with the quick-release interface.

[0008] Furthermore, the lever assembly includes a lever member and a lever shaft. The lever shaft is fixedly mounted on the fixed plate, and the lever member is pivotally connected to the fixed plate via the lever shaft. One end of the lever member is provided with a lever key for applying force with a finger, and the other end of the lever member is provided with a transmission plate. The transmission plate is in contact with the extension plates of the first and second latching assemblies, respectively. The pivoting movement of the lever key causes the transmission plate to move, thereby driving the two extension plates to move synchronously to the outside of the quick-release interface to release the latching engagement.

[0009] Furthermore, the main body is provided with a first opening adapted to the pivoting movement of the lever key, and the main body is also provided with a first through hole for attaching a rope.

[0010] Furthermore, the fixing plate includes a mounting surface and a mating surface arranged opposite to each other. The first snap-fit ​​assembly, the second snap-fit ​​assembly, and the lever assembly are disposed on the mounting surface. The mating surface is provided with a silicone pad and a magnet that mates with the quick-release interface. The silicone pad covers the magnet and is bonded and fixed to the mating surface.

[0011] Furthermore, the main body is provided with a cavity, the mounting surface of the fixing plate faces the cavity when the fixing plate is installed, and the surface of the silicone pad is provided with several anti-slip protrusions.

[0012] Furthermore, the main body is made of aluminum alloy.

[0013] Another objective of this utility model is to provide a camera cage, which includes a frame and the aforementioned handle for the camera cage. The frame is provided with a cold shoe interface and a quick-release interface. The handle is installed on the quick-release interface, and the cold shoe interface is provided with a handle button panel for controlling the camera's shutter button.

[0014] Furthermore, the handle button panel includes a fixed part and an extension part. The fixed part is provided with a cold shoe mounting seat that mates with the cold shoe interface. The middle part of the extension part is provided with a pressing protrusion corresponding to the camera button. The end of the extension part extends to mate with the handle. When operating, pressing down on the end of the extension part causes the pressing protrusion to trigger the camera button. The extension part is provided with an SD card slot, and the inner wall of the SD card slot is provided with a silicone layer.

[0015] This invention allows the handle to be securely mounted on the camera body or camera cage by using a first and second latching assembly in conjunction with a quick-release interface on the camera body or camera cage. During disassembly, the operating lever assembly simultaneously drives the first and second latching assemblies to release their engagement with the quick-release interface, significantly saving user installation and disassembly time without the need for additional tools. This design utilizes the universal quick-release interface of the camera body or camera cage, integrating the traditional dual-button press-to-unlock method into a single lever assembly located on the side of the handle's center. This lever assembly controls the simultaneous operation of the upper and lower latching assemblies, enabling rapid installation and disassembly and further enhancing the user experience. Attached Figure Description

[0016] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the handle structure according to an embodiment of the present utility model;

[0017] Figure 2 This is an assembly diagram of the handle according to an embodiment of the present utility model;

[0018] Figure 3 This is an exploded view of the handle of this utility model embodiment;

[0019] Figure 4 This is a cross-sectional schematic diagram of the handle according to an embodiment of the present utility model;

[0020] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the camera cage according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0021] The components include: 10. Handle; 11. Main body; 111. First opening; 112. First through hole; 113. Cavity; 12. Fixing plate; 121. Mounting surface; 122. Mating surface; 13. Silicone pad; 131. Anti-slip protrusion; 14. Magnet; 20. First buckle assembly; 21. Second buckle assembly; 22. Limiting buckle; 221. L-shaped hook; 222. Extension plate; 23. Buckle pivot; 2 4. Clip-on torsion spring; 30. Toggle assembly; 31. Toggle piece; 32. Toggle shaft; 33. Toggle key; 34. Transmission plate; 40. Camera body; 50. Camera cage; 51. Cold shoe mount; 52. Quick-release mount; 53. Handgrip button plate; 54. Fixing part; 541. Cold shoe mount; 55. Extension part; 551. Pressing protrusion; 56. Frame; 57. SD card slot; 571. Silicone layer. Detailed Implementation

[0022] In the description of this utility model, it should be understood that the terms "center," "lateral," "upper," "lower," "left," "right," "vertical," "horizontal," "top," "bottom," "inner," and "outer," etc., indicating the orientation or positional relationship, are based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings and are only for the convenience of describing this utility model and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and therefore should not be construed as a limitation of this utility model. Furthermore, the terms "first" and "second" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly specifying the number of indicated technical features. Thus, a feature defined with "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include one or more of that feature.

[0023] In the description of this utility model, unless otherwise stated, "a plurality of" means two or more. Furthermore, the term "comprising" and any variations thereof are intended to cover non-exclusive inclusion.

[0024] In the description of this utility model, it should be noted that, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "installation," "connection," and "joining" should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; they can refer to a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; they can refer to a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; and they can refer to the internal connection of two components. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this utility model according to the specific circumstances.

[0025] The present invention will be further described below with reference to the accompanying drawings and preferred embodiments.

[0026] like Figures 1 to 4 This embodiment discloses a handle 10 for a camera cage 50. The camera cage 50 is provided with a quick-release interface 52. The handle 10 includes a main body 11 and a fixing plate 12. The fixing plate 12 is installed on the main body 11. The two ends of the fixing plate 12 are respectively provided with a first latch assembly 20 and a second latch assembly 21 that can be detachably engaged with the quick-release interface 52. The middle part of the fixing plate 12 is provided with a lever assembly 30. The lever assembly 30 is connected to the first latch assembly 20 and the second latch assembly 21 respectively. Operating the lever assembly 30 can synchronously drive the first latch assembly 20 and the second latch assembly 21 to disengage from the quick-release interface 52.

[0027] By using the quick-release interface 52 on the camera body 40 or camera cage 50 with the first latch component 20 and the second latch component 21, the handle 10 can be securely installed on the camera body 40 or camera cage 50. When disassembling, the operating lever component 30 can simultaneously drive the first latch component 20 and the second latch component 21 to release their engagement with the quick-release interface 52, significantly saving users' installation and disassembly time without the need for additional tools. This design utilizes the universal quick-release interface 52 of the camera body 40 or camera cage 50 to integrate the traditional dual-button press-to-unlock method into a single lever component 30 located on the side of the middle of the handle 10. The lever component 30 controls the simultaneous operation of the upper and lower latch components, enabling quick installation and disassembly and further enhancing the user experience.

[0028] The first latching assembly 20 and the second latching assembly 21 are symmetrically disposed at both ends of the fixed plate 12. Each assembly includes a limiting latch 22, a latching pivot 23, and a latching torsion spring 24. The latching pivot 23 is fixedly disposed on the fixed plate 12. The limiting latch 22 is rotatably mounted on the fixed plate 12 via the latching pivot 23. The latching torsion spring 24 is sleeved on the outer periphery of the latching pivot 23, with its two ends abutting against the fixed plate 12 and the limiting latch 22, respectively, to provide elastic restoring force for the limiting latch 22. In the initial engagement state, the elastic force of the latching torsion spring 24 keeps the limiting latch 22 engaged with the quick-release interface 52, thereby securely mounting the handle 10 onto the camera body 40 or the camera cage 50. When the user needs to disassemble the handle 10, he / she only needs to operate the lever assembly 30. The lever assembly 30 drives the limiting buckle 22 of the first buckle assembly 20 and the second buckle assembly 21 to rotate synchronously through the transmission mechanism, so that the limiting buckle 22 disengages from the quick-release interface 52, thereby easily realizing the quick disassembly of the handle 10. This not only simplifies the installation and disassembly steps, but also improves the convenience of operation.

[0029] One end of the limiting buckle 22 is provided with an L-shaped hook 221 that engages with the quick-release interface 52. The design of the L-shaped hook 221 makes the engagement between the buckle and the quick-release interface 52 more secure, effectively preventing the handle 10 from accidentally falling off during use. The other end of the limiting buckle 22 is provided with an extension plate 222, which extends towards the middle of the fixed plate 12. This not only enhances the structural strength of the buckle assembly but also allows the lever assembly 30 to transmit power more smoothly, ensuring stability and reliability during operation. The extension plates 222 of the first buckle assembly 20 and the second buckle assembly 21 are respectively connected to the lever assembly 30 for transmission. This allows the user to simultaneously move the L-shaped hooks 221 of the two buckle assemblies outward when operating the lever assembly 30, achieving a fast and synchronous unlocking process and greatly improving the convenience of disassembling and installing the handle 10.

[0030] The lever assembly 30 includes a lever 31 and a lever shaft 32. The lever shaft 32 is fixedly mounted on the fixed plate 12. The lever 31 is pivotally connected to the fixed plate 12 through the lever shaft 32. One end of the lever 31 is provided with a lever key 33 for applying force with a finger, and the other end of the lever 31 is provided with a transmission plate 34. The transmission plate 34 is in contact with the extension plate 222 of the first latch assembly 20 and the extension plate 222 of the second latch assembly 21, respectively. The pivoting movement of the lever key 33 drives the transmission plate 34 to move, thereby driving the two extension plates 222 to move synchronously to the outside of the quick-release interface 52 to release the latching engagement. When the lever key 33 is operated, the lever key 33 rotates, causing the transmission plate 34 to rotate the limit buckle 22 around the buckle shaft 23, overcoming the elastic restoring force of the buckle torsion spring 24, and causing the limit buckle 22 to disengage from the quick-release interface 52, achieving synchronous unlocking; after the lever is released, the buckle torsion spring 24 drives the limit buckle 22 to automatically reset, driving the lever component 31 to automatically reset; this transmission design ensures the convenience of single-point operation during the installation and disassembly of the handle 10, while the symmetrical layout maintains structural balance and improves overall stability.

[0031] Specifically, the tail of the transmission plate 34 contacts the tails of the two extension plates 222. After installation, the lever 31 and the limiting buckle 22 form a 90-degree horizontal and vertical direction. The buttons on both sides are converted to the middle lever button 33 to realize one-button operation. To prevent accidental operation, the exposed lever button 33 of the lever 31 is located on the left side of the lever shaft 32. When the hand is gripping normally, the thumb is at the top of the lever button 33. When gripping normally, the pressure of the thumb is exactly on the top of the lever button 33, which is the locking direction of the pressure. At this time, it is in a safe state. Only by pushing the lever button 33 to the right can the limiting buckle 22 be opened, so that the handle 10 is separated from the camera cage 50. This part solves the possibility of accidental operation and improves the safety of use.

[0032] The main body 11 has a first opening 111 adapted to the pivoting movement of the lever 33. The design of the first opening 111 ensures that the lever 33 can move smoothly and stably during rotation without jamming, further improving the convenience and comfort of user operation. The main body 11 also has a first through hole 112 for attaching a lanyard. The setting of the first through hole 112 takes into account the diverse needs of users in actual use. By attaching a lanyard, users can more flexibly fix the handle 10 to their wrist or other positions, effectively preventing accidental drops and enhancing the safety and convenience of use.

[0033] The fixing plate 12 includes a mounting surface 121 and a mating surface 122 arranged opposite to each other. A first latch assembly 20, a second latch assembly 21, and a lever assembly 30 are disposed on the mounting surface 121. The mating surface 122 is provided with a silicone pad 13 and a magnet 14 that mates with the quick-release interface 52. The magnet 14 makes the connection between the handle 10 and the camera cage 50 more secure. Even when not fully locked, it can maintain a certain connection state through magnetic force, making it convenient for users to quickly align and install the handle 10. Furthermore, the magnet 14 on the mating surface 122 mates with the quick-release interface... The tight fit of the opening 52 and the cushioning effect of the silicone pad 13 together form a stable and secure connection between the handle 10 and the camera cage 50, providing users with a more convenient and efficient user experience. The silicone pad 13 covers the magnet 14 and is bonded and fixed to the mating surface 122. The setting of the silicone pad 13 not only improves the user's grip but also increases friction, effectively preventing the handle 10 from sliding or falling off during use. In addition, the silicone pad 13 has a certain cushioning effect, which can reduce the damage to the handle 10 and the camera cage 50 from accidental collisions to a certain extent.

[0034] The main body 11 has a cavity 13. When the fixing plate 12 is installed, the mounting surface 121 faces the cavity 13. The design of the cavity 13 not only reduces the overall weight of the handle 10, but also provides more space for its internal structure layout, allowing the handle 10 to maintain its sturdiness and durability while achieving a more compact design. The surface of the silicone pad 13 has several anti-slip protrusions 131, which further enhance the anti-slip effect of the silicone pad 13, making it more stable and reliable for users to hold the handle 10. The main body 11 is made of aluminum alloy. The choice of aluminum alloy not only ensures the lightweight nature of the handle 10, but also allows the handle 10 to maintain a good condition after long-term use, and is not easily deformed or damaged.

[0035] like Figure 5As shown, this embodiment discloses a camera cage 50, which includes a frame 56 and the aforementioned handle 10 for the camera cage 50. The frame 56 is provided with a cold shoe interface 51 and a quick-release interface 52. The design of the cold shoe interface 51 allows the camera cage 50 to be compatible with various types of accessories, increasing the expandability and practicality of the camera. The quick-release interface 52 makes the installation and removal of the handle 10 simple. Users can quickly install or remove the handle 10 with simple operations, greatly improving the efficiency of use. The handle 10 is installed on the quick-release interface 52, and the cold shoe interface 51 is provided with a handle button plate 53 for controlling the camera's shutter button. The handle button panel 53 includes a fixed part 54 and an extension part 55. The fixed part 54 is provided with a cold shoe mounting base 541 that mates with the cold shoe interface 51. The middle part of the extension part 55 is provided with a pressing protrusion 551 corresponding to the shutter button. The end of the extension part 55 extends to mate with the handle 10. The extension part 55 allows users to easily trigger the shutter button and take pictures even without directly touching the camera, providing users with more shooting angles and flexibility. When operating, pressing down on the end of the extension part 55 drives the pressing protrusion 551 to trigger the shutter button, making the shutter button triggering operation more precise and effectively avoiding the possibility of accidental triggering, further improving the user's shooting experience. At the same time, the frame 56 of the camera cage 50 is made of high-strength material to ensure that it can remain stable when bearing weight and pressure, providing safe protection for the camera.

[0036] The camera cage 50 uses a universal cold shoe mount 51 on its frame 56 as a mounting point. A matching fixing part 54 serves as the fixed end of the handle 10. An extension part 55 extends to the handle 10 as a long button, facilitating index finger pressing for taking photos. The middle part contacts the camera's shutter button via a pressing protrusion. Utilizing the lever principle and the slight deformation properties of metal, pressing the tail end of the extension part 55 triggers the camera's shutter button, resulting in a clear button click, moderate pressure, and easy control. The long button on the extension part 55 has an SD card slot for storing spare cards. Both the top and bottom surfaces are made of silicone 571 for contact, preventing metal wear and providing an anti-slip effect to prevent cards from falling out.

[0037] The above description, in conjunction with specific preferred embodiments, provides a further detailed explanation of the present invention. It should not be construed that the specific implementation of the present invention is limited to these descriptions. For those skilled in the art, various simple deductions or substitutions can be made without departing from the concept of the present invention, and all such modifications and substitutions should be considered within the protection scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. A handle for a camera cage, characterized in that, The camera cage is equipped with a quick-release interface. The handle includes a main body and a fixing plate. The fixing plate is mounted on the main body. The two ends of the fixing plate are respectively provided with a first latch assembly and a second latch assembly that can be detachably engaged with the quick-release interface. The middle part of the fixing plate is provided with a lever assembly. The lever assembly is pulsatorically connected to the first latch assembly and the second latch assembly. Operating the lever assembly can synchronously drive the first latch assembly and the second latch assembly to disengage from the quick-release interface.

2. A handle for a camera cage according to claim 1, characterized in that, The first and second buckle assemblies are symmetrically disposed at both ends of the fixed plate, each including a limiting buckle, a buckle pivot, and a buckle torsion spring. The buckle pivot is fixedly disposed on the fixed plate, and the limiting buckle is rotatably mounted on the fixed plate through the buckle pivot. The buckle torsion spring is sleeved on the outer periphery of the buckle pivot and its two ends respectively abut against the fixed plate and the limiting buckle, for providing elastic restoring force for the limiting buckle.

3. A handle for a camera cage according to claim 2, characterized in that, One end of the limiting buckle is provided with an L-shaped hook that engages with the quick-release interface, and the other end of the limiting buckle is provided with an extension plate. The extension plate extends toward the middle of the fixed plate. The extension plates of the first buckle assembly and the second buckle assembly are respectively connected to the lever assembly for transmission. Operating the lever assembly synchronously drives the two extension plates to move, thereby driving the corresponding L-shaped hook to move outward.

4. A handle for a camera cage according to claim 3, characterized in that, The lever assembly includes a lever member and a lever shaft. The lever shaft is fixedly mounted on the fixed plate, and the lever member is pivotally connected to the fixed plate via the lever shaft. One end of the lever member is provided with a lever key for applying force with a finger, and the other end of the lever member is provided with a transmission plate. The transmission plate is in contact with the extension plates of the first and second snap-fit ​​assemblies, respectively. The pivoting movement of the lever key causes the transmission plate to move, driving the two extension plates to move synchronously to the outside of the quick-release interface.

5. A handle for a camera cage according to claim 4, characterized in that, The main body is provided with a first opening adapted to the pivoting movement of the lever key, and the main body is also provided with a first through hole for attaching a rope.

6. A handle for a camera cage according to claim 1, characterized in that, The fixing plate includes a mounting surface and a mating surface arranged opposite to each other. The first snap fastener assembly, the second snap fastener assembly, and the lever assembly are disposed on the mounting surface. The mating surface is provided with a silicone pad and a magnet that mates with the quick-release interface. The silicone pad covers the magnet and is bonded and fixed to the mating surface.

7. A handle for a camera cage according to claim 6, characterized in that, The main body has a cavity, and when the fixing plate is installed, the mounting surface faces the cavity. The surface of the silicone pad has several anti-slip protrusions.

8. A handle for a camera cage according to claim 1, characterized in that, The main body is made of aluminum alloy.

9. A camera cage, characterized in that, The camera cage includes a frame and a handle for the camera cage as described in any one of claims 1 to 8. The frame is provided with a cold shoe interface and a quick-release interface. The handle is installed on the quick-release interface. The cold shoe interface is provided with a handle button panel for controlling the camera's shutter button.

10. The camera cage according to claim 9, characterized in that, The handle button panel includes a fixed part and an extension part. The fixed part is provided with a cold shoe mounting seat that mates with the cold shoe interface. The middle part of the extension part is provided with a pressing protrusion corresponding to the photo button. The end of the extension part extends to mate with the handle. When operating, pressing down on the end of the extension part causes the pressing protrusion to trigger the photo button. The extension part is provided with an SD card slot, and the inner wall of the SD card slot is provided with a silicone layer.

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