Quick release assembly

Abstract

The utility model belongs to the technical field of auxiliary parts related to photography, and discloses a quick release assembly, which comprises a mounting seat and a clamping mechanism movably arranged on the mounting seat, and further comprises a trigger mechanism movably arranged on the mounting seat, the trigger mechanism is linked with the clamping mechanism, and the clamping mechanism is connected with the trigger mechanism. When the trigger mechanism moves for a first stroke, the clamping mechanism moves in a first direction synchronously, and when the trigger mechanism moves for a second stroke, the clamping mechanism moves in a second direction synchronously. Through triggering of different strokes, the triggering mechanism can synchronously trigger the clamping mechanism to achieve movement of two different squares, so that the clamping mechanism has multiple movement trends, and a foundation is provided for tight assembly with other mechanisms and the like.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of quick-release components in photography and other auxiliary applications, and particularly to quick-release components. Background Technology

[0002] In existing quick-release components, the clamping mechanism is only fully considered for clamping or releasing during use. However, the assembly of the clamping mechanism with the fixed base after assembly is not fully considered, which causes the quick-release component to wobble after clamping, affecting the use of the entire device. Utility Model Content

[0003] The purpose of this invention is to provide quick-release components and photographic accessories, which fully consider the multi-directional movement of the quick-release components, thereby ensuring both clamping and overall assembly stability.

[0004] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model is implemented through the following technical solution.

[0005] The quick-release assembly includes a mounting base and a clamping mechanism movably mounted on the mounting base, and also includes a triggering mechanism movably mounted on the mounting base. The triggering mechanism is linked to the clamping mechanism. The triggering mechanism moves in a first stroke in sync with the clamping mechanism moving in a first direction, and the triggering mechanism moves in a second stroke in sync with the clamping mechanism moving in a second direction.

[0006] Furthermore, during the first stroke of the trigger mechanism, the clamping mechanism is clamped or released; during the second stroke of the trigger mechanism, the clamping mechanism and the trigger mechanism are moved closer or further apart.

[0007] Furthermore, during the rotational motion of the triggering mechanism, a continuous first stroke and a second stroke are formed.

[0008] Furthermore, during the first and second strokes, the triggering mechanism drives the clamping mechanism to move along the first and second directions, respectively.

[0009] Furthermore, the first direction is the lateral movement of the clamping mechanism towards or away from the clamping mechanism, and the second direction is the longitudinal movement of the clamping mechanism rising or falling.

[0010] Furthermore, the triggering mechanism is a knob, which has a locking section and a clamping section. When the knob rotates, the locking section and the clamping section sequentially trigger the movement of the clamping mechanism in the first direction and the second direction.

[0011] Furthermore, the locking section and the clamping section are respectively disposed on the side wall of the knob and on the side near the mounting base or clamping mechanism.

[0012] Furthermore, the locking segment is an arc-shaped protrusion extending inward along the inner wall of the knob or outward along the outer wall of the knob, and the arc-shaped trend causes the clamping mechanism to move closer to or away from the center position of the knob.

[0013] Furthermore, the locking section is a raised section that protrudes from the surface of the knob, and the raised section has an upward movement tendency along the circumference of the knob.

[0014] Furthermore, in the triggering mechanism and the mounting base, one is provided with a limiting part, and the other is provided with a limiting hole corresponding to the limiting part.

[0015] Furthermore, a triggering part is provided inside the limiting hole. When the limiting part matches the limiting hole, the triggering mechanism is locked on the mounting base. When the triggering part is triggered to make the limiting part exit the limiting hole, the triggering mechanism rotates along the mounting base.

[0016] Furthermore, the clamping mechanism includes a first clamping member and a second clamping member symmetrically arranged on the mounting base. The first clamping member and the second clamping member are connected by a guide rod, and a compression spring is sleeved on the guide rod.

[0017] Furthermore, the first clamping member and the second clamping member have the same structure, and their cross-section is S-shaped with reverse openings.

[0018] The beneficial effects of this utility model are as follows:

[0019] In this invention, the clamping mechanism is driven by a triggering mechanism to generate two movements in two directions. This allows the clamping mechanism to perform other movements and assembly processes while simultaneously clamping the object. Consequently, the clamping mechanism can be more securely assembled with the mounting fixture in another direction, thus improving stability. Attached Figure Description

[0020] Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the structure of the quick-release assembly provided by this utility model;

[0021] Figure 2 A cross-sectional view of the quick-release assembly provided by this utility model;

[0022] Figure 3 A cross-sectional view of the trigger mechanism provided by this utility model when it is locked and cannot rotate;

[0023] Figure 4 A schematic diagram of the clamping mechanism in the unlocked state provided by this utility model;

[0024] Figure 5 A schematic diagram of the clamping mechanism in the locked state provided by this utility model;

[0025] Figure 6 A front view of the triggering mechanism provided by this utility model;

[0026] Figure 7 One of the structural schematic diagrams of the triggering mechanism provided by this utility model;

[0027] Figure 8 The second schematic diagram of the triggering mechanism provided by this utility model;

[0028] Figure 9 A schematic diagram of the structure of the clamping member provided by this utility model;

[0029] Figure 10 A schematic diagram of the structure of the quick-release assembly provided by this utility model in electronic device assembly applications;

[0030] In the picture:

[0031] 100. Mounting base; 110. Limiting part; 200. Clamping mechanism; 210. First clamping member; 220. Second clamping member; 230. Guide rod; 231. Compression spring; 300. Triggering mechanism; 310. Locking section; 320. Locking section; 330. Limiting hole; 331. Triggering part; 340. Drive knob; 350. Liner; 400. Lower housing; 410. Torsion spring; 500. Quick-release plate; 510. Electronic equipment; 600. Mechanical structure; 610. Damping shaft. Detailed Implementation

[0032] The present invention will now be described in detail with reference to the embodiments shown in the accompanying drawings. However, it should be noted that these embodiments are not intended to limit the present invention. Equivalent transformations or substitutions in function, method, or structure made by those skilled in the art based on these embodiments are all within the protection scope of the present invention.

[0033] See attached document Figure 1-9 As shown, the quick-release assembly in this embodiment includes a mounting base 100 and a clamping mechanism 200 movably disposed on the mounting base 100. The mounting base 100 can be a ring assembly structure, which facilitates the clamping mechanism 200 to move closer to clamp or move away from release along the mounting base 100.

[0034] To facilitate movement, a trigger mechanism 300 is also included, movably mounted on the mounting base 100. The trigger mechanism 300 is linked to the clamping mechanism 200. The trigger mechanism 300 moves in a first stroke, synchronizing with the clamping mechanism 200's movement in a first direction. The trigger mechanism 300 moves in a second stroke, synchronizing with the clamping mechanism 200's movement in a second direction. Therefore, in this embodiment, firstly, the trigger mechanism 300 generates a driving force, enabling the clamping mechanism 200 to move in at least two directions. Secondly, regarding the driving relationship between the trigger mechanism and the clamping mechanism 200, compared to the prior art which only drives the clamping mechanism to clamp or release, movement is also performed in another direction. This allows the clamping mechanism 200 to move closer to or further away from the trigger mechanism 300, or its gap with other components to be adjusted. In the prior art, due to the structure of the clamping mechanism 200, there are assembly gaps with the assembled structure, which can cause shaking during use and affect stability. The structural design in this embodiment effectively solves the above problems.

[0035] In actual use, the two strokes correspond to two different actions and functions, as detailed below:

[0036] During the first stroke of the trigger mechanism 300, the clamping mechanism 200 is clamped or released. During the second stroke, the clamping mechanism 200 moves closer to or further away from the trigger mechanism 300. Thus, under the driving action of the trigger mechanism, the clamping control of the clamping mechanism and the movement of the clamping mechanism 200 as a whole in other directions are respectively achieved, allowing for its assembly with the outer periphery, or adjusting the distance between it and the trigger mechanism 300. In this embodiment, both the first and second strokes can be reciprocating motions, thus completing opposite action processes in the reciprocating motion.

[0037] To facilitate user operation, the triggering mechanism 200 in this embodiment is in continuous motion, forming a continuous first stroke and a second stroke during its continuous rotation. This continuous motion is seamless, making it more convenient to use. Furthermore, the user can first rotate it to lock it in place, and then continue rotating it to ensure a tight fit between the triggering mechanism 300 and the clamping mechanism 200, achieving multiple effects.

[0038] In this embodiment, the movements of the two strokes do not interfere with each other, and the motion control process of the clamping mechanism driven in the two strokes is also independent. That is, when the triggering mechanism 300 forms the first stroke and the second stroke, it drives the clamping mechanism 200 to move along the first direction and the second direction respectively. At this time, the triggering mechanism 300 can move along a certain direction, but it does not affect the clamping mechanism 200 to generate movements in two directions.

[0039] In practical use, the first direction and the second direction are perpendicular to each other. That is, the first direction is the lateral movement of the clamping mechanism 200 towards or away from the clamping mechanism 200, and the second direction is the longitudinal movement of the clamping mechanism 200 rising or falling. Here, the lateral direction can be understood as the X-axis direction, and the longitudinal direction can be understood as the Y-axis direction.

[0040] See attached document Figure 6-8 As shown, to facilitate user operation and save assembly space as much as possible, the trigger mechanism 300 in this embodiment is a knob. The knob has a locking section 310 and a tightening section 320. When the knob rotates, the locking section 310 and the tightening section 320 sequentially trigger the movement of the clamping mechanism 200 in the first direction and the second direction. At this time, by adjusting the structure of the trigger mechanism 300, it can be locked and tightened, which are used to lock the clamping mechanism and to lock the clamping mechanism with other structures that must be triggered.

[0041] In selecting the position, the locking section 310 can be set on the side wall of the knob, such as the inner wall of the ring knob or the outer wall of the round knob. At this time, it can directly contact the side wall of the clamping mechanism 200 for related guidance and control. The locking section 320 is for subsequent vertical movement guidance, and is therefore set on the side close to the mounting base 100 or the clamping mechanism 200, specifically in the vertical direction.

[0042] Since the knob operates by turning, the locking segment 310 is an arc-shaped protrusion extending inward along the inner wall of the knob or outward along the outer wall of the knob. During rotation, when the arc-shaped protrusion contacts the inner or outer walls of the clamping mechanism, it moves inward toward the center of the knob or outward away from the center, thus completing the clamping action control. The accompanying drawings in this embodiment only show the case where the arc-shaped protrusion is set inward in a ring structure. Of course, a circular knob can also be used, with the outer wall of the knob extending outward to form the corresponding arc-shaped protrusion.

[0043] For vertical movement, the locking section 320 is a raised section protruding from the surface of the knob, and the raised section has an upward movement tendency along the circumference of the knob. At this time, the locking section is set at the upper and lower surfaces of the knob, and as can be seen from the figure, the height of the raised section is not constant. As it contacts and interferes with the clamping mechanism 200, the clamping mechanism 200 moves upward or downward along the raised section.

[0044] In order to allow the knob to rotate in the rotating position and stop rotating in the locked position, a limiting part 110, for example, a trigger pin is used to form the trigger part, and a limiting hole 330 corresponding to the limiting part 110 is provided in the trigger mechanism 300 and the mounting base 100. At this time, the rotation can be stopped or allowed to rotate by inserting the limiting part 110 into or away from the limiting hole 330.

[0045] In this embodiment, a trigger part 331 is provided inside the limiting hole 330. When the limiting part 110 matches the limiting hole 330, the trigger mechanism 300 is locked on the mounting base 100. When the trigger part 331 is triggered, causing the limiting part to exit the limiting hole 330, the trigger mechanism 300 rotates along the mounting base 100. In this embodiment, the up-and-down movement of the limiting part 110 allows the mounting base 100 and the trigger mechanism 300 to form different states, thereby avoiding the inconvenience caused by continuous rotation or inability to rotate.

[0046] In this embodiment, the clamping mechanism 200 includes a first clamping member 210 and a second clamping member 220 symmetrically arranged on the mounting base. The first clamping member 210 and the second clamping member 220 are connected by a guide rod 230, and a compression spring 231 is sleeved on the guide rod 230. In this embodiment, through holes are respectively provided on the first clamping member 210 and the second clamping member 220. The guide rod 230 is inserted into the through holes. As the first clamping member and the second clamping member move closer or further apart, the compression spring 231 is compressed or reset, completing the clamping or releasing formed by the first clamping member and the second clamping member.

[0047] See attached document Figure 9 As shown, for ease of assembly, the first clamping member 210 and the second clamping member 220 have identical structures, with an S-shaped cross-section forming reverse openings. One opening is used to assemble a quick-release plate, etc., and the other opening is used to assemble the triggering mechanism 300. This allows the mounting base 100 and the triggering mechanism 300 to be located on opposite sides. Due to the two reverse openings of the S-shaped assembly cavities, the two structures are well assembled and positioned on opposite sides, forming a relatively symmetrical assembly that makes full use of space.

[0048] The usage process in this embodiment is as follows:

[0049] In this embodiment, a knob forms the trigger mechanism 300, and the side of the knob extends outward to form a drive knob 340. An upper housing is formed by a mounting base 100. The trigger mechanism 300, formed by the knob, has a drive arc-shaped groove (i.e., locking section 310) and a spiral protrusion (i.e., locking section 320). An assembly space is provided on the upper housing to mate with these features, allowing the subsequent trigger mechanism and clamping mechanism to be assembled within the assembly space of the mounting base. In this embodiment, the arc-shaped groove in the subsequent trigger mechanism mates with the side walls of the two clamping members, thereby driving the locking claws to retract inward or open outward, achieving locking.

[0050] Furthermore, regarding the trigger mechanism 300, the spiral protrusion on it cooperates with the rotating protrusion inside the upper housing to drive (push or pull) the locking pawl to move along the central axis direction, eliminating the locking gap. At this time, the trigger mechanism 300 will move up and down, thereby eliminating the gap on its outer side.

[0051] In controlling the rotation of the trigger mechanism 300, a limit pin (i.e., trigger part 311) is provided on the drive dial. A limit hole is provided on the upper housing, and a trigger pin (i.e., limit part 110) is provided inside the limit hole.

[0052] In actual use, by rotating the drive dial to the unlock position, the protruding limit pin enters the limit hole, locking the drive dial and preventing it from rotating. Then, by pressing down the trigger pin, the limit pin is pushed out of the limit hole, unlocking the drive dial. At this time, the trigger mechanism 300 can continue to rotate and operate.

[0053] In this embodiment, in order to form a complete assembly space, a lower housing 400 corresponding to the mounting base 100 is also included. The two match to form a relatively closed assembly cavity, so that the triggering mechanism and part of the clamping mechanism are located in the assembly cavity. Then, a torsion spring 410 is provided at the bottom of the triggering mechanism 300 and between it and the lower housing. When the triggering mechanism rotates, the torsion spring has the function of assisting in driving the movement of the drive knob.

[0054] In this embodiment, the quick-release component enables rapid locking and unlocking of photographic equipment, preventing shaking or detachment, ensuring shooting stability and image quality, and improving the user experience.

[0055] See attached document Figure 10 As shown, when the quick-release component in this embodiment is used in the assembly of electronic devices, a quick-release plate 500 is provided in the clamping cavity formed by the clamping mechanism 200 at the top of the mounting base 100. Then, electronic devices such as mobile phones 510 are assembled through the quick-release plate 500. At this time, the clamping mechanism 200 can be locked or unlocked on the mounting base 100 through the locked or unlocked state.

[0056] Of course, the electronic device here can also be replaced by one of the following: filter holder, docking station, light, power bank, microphone, and handle.

[0057] In this embodiment, the entire triggering mechanism 300 is in a rotating working state, while the clamping mechanism 200 moves horizontally in both the first and second directions.

[0058] In this embodiment, two assembly parts can be formed by the upper and lower housings of the mounting base, namely, a first assembly part and a second assembly part are formed on the mounting base and the lower housing, respectively. In use, the first assembly part is a quick-release plate for assembling electronic devices, and the second assembly part is connected to a damping shaft 610, which is used to connect mechanical structures 600, such as a mobile phone mount and a handle mount.

[0059] In this embodiment, an inner liner 350 is also provided. The inner liner 350, together with the triggering mechanism, fills the space between the upper and lower shells, which is equivalent to a local support.

[0060] The quick-release assembly in this embodiment cleverly utilizes the rotation range of the knob to create two strokes, simultaneously controlling the clamping mechanism and eliminating the assembly gap between the clamping mechanism and the quick-release base, thus improving stability during shooting.

[0061] The detailed descriptions listed above are merely specific descriptions of feasible implementations of this utility model, and are not intended to limit the scope of protection of this utility model. All equivalent implementations or modifications made without departing from the spirit of this utility model should be included within the scope of protection of this utility model.

[0062] It will be apparent to those skilled in the art that this invention is not limited to the details of the exemplary embodiments described above, and that it can be implemented in other specific forms without departing from the spirit or essential characteristics of this invention. Therefore, the embodiments should be considered illustrative and non-limiting in all respects, and the scope of this invention is defined by the appended claims rather than the foregoing description. Thus, it is intended that all variations falling within the meaning and scope of equivalents of the claims be included within this invention. No reference numerals in the claims should be construed as limiting the scope of the claims.

[0063] Furthermore, it should be understood that although this specification describes embodiments, not every embodiment contains only one independent technical solution. This narrative style is merely for clarity. Those skilled in the art should consider the specification as a whole, and the technical solutions in each embodiment can also be appropriately combined to form other embodiments that can be understood by those skilled in the art.

Claims

1. A quick-release assembly, comprising a mounting base and a clamping mechanism movably disposed on the mounting base, characterized in that, It also includes a trigger mechanism that is movably mounted on the mounting base. The trigger mechanism is linked to the clamping mechanism. The first stroke of the trigger mechanism is synchronized with the movement of the clamping mechanism in a first direction, and the second stroke of the trigger mechanism is synchronized with the movement of the clamping mechanism in a second direction.

2. The quick-release assembly according to claim 1, characterized in that, During the first stroke of the trigger mechanism, the clamping mechanism is clamped or released. During the second stroke of the trigger mechanism, the clamping mechanism moves closer to or further away from the trigger mechanism.

3. The quick-release assembly according to claim 1, characterized in that, During the rotational motion of the triggering mechanism, a continuous first stroke and a second stroke are formed.

4. The quick-release assembly according to claim 1, characterized in that, During the first and second strokes, the triggering mechanism drives the clamping mechanism to move along the first and second directions, respectively.

5. The quick-release assembly according to claim 4, characterized in that, The first direction is the lateral movement of the clamping mechanism towards or away from the clamping mechanism, and the second direction is the longitudinal movement of the clamping mechanism rising or falling.

6. The quick-release assembly according to claim 1, characterized in that, The triggering mechanism is a knob, which has a locking section and a clamping section. When the knob is rotated, the locking section and the clamping section sequentially trigger the clamping mechanism to move in the first direction and the second direction.

7. The quick-release assembly according to claim 6, characterized in that, The locking section and the clamping section are respectively located on the side wall of the knob and on the side near the mounting base or clamping mechanism.

8. The quick-release assembly according to claim 7, characterized in that, The locking section is an arc-shaped protrusion extending inward along the inner wall of the knob or outward along the outer wall of the knob. The arc-shaped trend causes the clamping mechanism to move closer to or away from the center position of the knob.

9. The quick-release assembly according to claim 7, characterized in that, The locking section is a raised section that protrudes from the surface of the knob, and the raised section has an upward movement tendency along the circumference of the knob.

10. The quick-release assembly according to claim 1, characterized in that, In the triggering mechanism and the mounting base, one is provided with a limiting part, and the other is provided with a limiting hole corresponding to the limiting part.

11. The quick-release assembly according to claim 10, characterized in that, A triggering part is provided inside the limiting hole. When the limiting part matches the limiting hole, the triggering mechanism is locked on the mounting base. When the triggering part is triggered to make the limiting part exit the limiting hole, the triggering mechanism rotates along the mounting base.

12. The quick-release assembly according to claim 1, characterized in that, The clamping mechanism includes a first clamping member and a second clamping member symmetrically arranged on the mounting base. The first clamping member and the second clamping member are connected by a guide rod, and a compression spring is sleeved on the guide rod.

13. The quick-release assembly according to claim 12, characterized in that, The first clamping member and the second clamping member have the same structure, and their cross-section is S-shaped with reverse openings.

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