Modular motorized suction cup device and photographic equipment

Abstract

The application provides a modularized electric suction cup device and a photographic equipment. The modularized electric suction cup device comprises a plurality of electric suction cup units, a support frame, a back plate and a control module. The electric suction cup unit comprises a support body, a suction cup and a plurality of clamping parts, the suction cup is arranged at the bottom of the support body, the clamping parts are arranged at the side of the support body and comprise at least one clamping column and at least one clamping hole; the support frame is connected to the plurality of electric suction cup units; the back plate is installed at the upper part of the support frame; and the control module is installed on the back plate and forms an electrical connection with the electric suction cup unit. Wherein, adjacent electric suction cup units are connected through the clamping column and the corresponding clamping hole, and the plurality of electric suction cup units are spliced into a suction array through the clamping parts. Through the combinable and expandable structural design of the electric suction cup unit, flexible layout can be realized according to the shape of different vehicle body surfaces, so that efficient adaptation and stable suction are realized.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application relates to the field of photographic equipment, and more particularly to modular electric suction cup devices and photographic equipment. Background Technology

[0002] In recent years, vehicle-mounted multi-camera shooting systems have been widely used in film and television production, advertising shooting, and live sports broadcasts. With the increasing demands for shooting, the stability and flexibility of vehicle-mounted shooting equipment have become key factors in ensuring image quality. In vehicle-mounted shooting, to achieve multi-angle and highly stable shooting effects, the shooting unit needs to be able to be flexibly and stably fixed to the exterior surfaces of the vehicle (such as the hood, roof, fenders, and door pillars). However, existing vehicle-mounted shooting equipment fixing devices generally suffer from the following problems:

[0003] (1) Poor adaptability: Traditional suction cup structures have fixed dimensions and single shapes, making it difficult to adapt to complex curved surfaces of vehicles (such as curved roofs and narrow door pillars) and small irregular areas (such as fender corners), resulting in poor adsorption stability or inability to install.

[0004] (2) Insufficient assembly flexibility: Most existing suction cup units are integral designs, and their structure usually limits the arrangement and number of suction cup units, making it impossible to freely adjust them according to the specific needs of the shooting scene. For example, more suction cup units may be needed in large flat areas to increase load capacity, while a compact layout between suction cup units is needed in narrow areas to adapt to space constraints;

[0005] (3) Low operating efficiency: Existing suction cups rely on manual operation (such as vacuuming or pressing to lock) to achieve adsorption and release, making the installation and disassembly process cumbersome and time-consuming, especially when the shooting process requires frequent camera position switching, making it difficult to meet the needs of rapid response.

[0006] Therefore, there is an urgent need for a modular suction cup unit with electric adsorption control that can be flexibly configured according to the surface features of the vehicle body, thereby improving the installation stability and operational efficiency of vehicle-mounted shooting equipment. Utility Model Content

[0007] To overcome or mitigate at least one of the shortcomings of the prior art, one object of this application is to provide a modular electric suction cup device. This device employs a combinable and expandable structural design of electric suction cup units, enabling flexible layout according to the shape of different vehicle body surfaces, thereby achieving efficient adaptation and stable adhesion. Another object of this application is to provide a photographic device.

[0008] To achieve the above-mentioned objectives, the present application may adopt the following technical solutions.

[0009] This application provides a modular electric suction cup device, comprising: multiple electric suction cup units, each electric suction cup unit including a support body, a suction cup, and multiple snap-fit ​​parts; the suction cup is disposed at the bottom of the support body, and the snap-fit ​​parts are disposed on the side of the support body, including at least one snap-fit ​​post and at least one snap-fit ​​hole; a support frame connected to the multiple electric suction cup units; a back plate mounted on the upper part of the support frame; and a control module mounted on the back plate and electrically connected to the electric suction cup units; wherein adjacent electric suction cup units are connected by insertion through the snap-fit ​​posts and corresponding snap-fit ​​holes, and the multiple electric suction cup units are assembled into an adsorption array through the snap-fit ​​parts.

[0010] In at least one embodiment, the support body is a cubic structure, with two of its four sides having snap-fit ​​posts and the other two sides having snap-fit ​​holes, the snap-fit ​​posts and snap-fit ​​holes being positioned corresponding to each other.

[0011] In at least one embodiment, the outer surface of the snap-fit ​​post is provided with an anti-detachment protrusion, and the inner wall of the snap-fit ​​hole is provided with a groove that matches the anti-detachment protrusion.

[0012] In at least one embodiment, the support body has an electric actuator inside for controlling the adsorption and release of the suction cup; the suction cup is made of silicone and has a pressure sensor inside, and the electric actuator is electrically connected to the pressure sensor.

[0013] In at least one embodiment, the backplate includes a plurality of spaced mounting holes, the mounting holes including 1 / 4-inch or 3 / 8-inch threaded holes.

[0014] In at least one embodiment, the support frame is provided with a pressing groove, the width of which corresponds to the width of the support body; the support frame also includes a plurality of threaded holes, which correspond to the mounting holes of the back plate, and the back plate is connected to the top plate of the support frame by screws passing through the mounting holes.

[0015] In at least one embodiment, the inside of the snap-fit ​​post is provided with a conductive contact, and the inner wall of the snap-fit ​​hole is provided with a conductive contact component that contacts the conductive contact. The conductive contact and the conductive contact component cooperate to achieve an electrical connection.

[0016] In at least one embodiment, the inner end of the snap-fit ​​post is provided with a cylindrical power terminal, and the bottom of the inner wall of the snap-fit ​​hole is provided with an annular conductive sheet, and the power terminal and the conductive sheet form an elastic contact when inserted.

[0017] In at least one embodiment, the device includes a solar panel mounted on the backplate and electrically connected to the control module.

[0018] This application also provides a photographic device, which includes the above-described modular electric suction cup device and photographic unit, the photographic unit being mounted on the back plate.

[0019] By adopting the above technical solution, this application provides a modular electric suction cup device and a photographic equipment. This device, through the snap-fit ​​portion of the electric suction cup unit, allows multiple electric suction cup units to be flexibly combined to form suction arrays with different arrangements, meeting the suction needs of vehicle surfaces of different sizes and shapes, and possessing good adaptability and expandability. Attached Figure Description

[0020] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of a modular electric suction cup device according to an embodiment of this application;

[0021] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of a modular electric suction cup device according to another embodiment of this application;

[0022] Figure 3 A top view of an electric suction cup unit;

[0023] Figure 4A , Figure 4B , Figure 4C Top view of multiple motorized suction cup units arranged in different ways;

[0024] Figure 5 for Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the modular electric suction cup device installed on the fender of a car.

[0025] Figure 6 for Figure 2 A schematic diagram of the modular electric suction cup device installed on the hood of a car.

[0026] Explanation of reference numerals in the attached figures

[0027] 10 motorized suction cup units;

[0028] 11. Support structure;

[0029] 12 suction cups;

[0030] 13. Connecting part;

[0031] 131 Card-connecting post;

[0032] 132 card slots;

[0033] 20 Back panel;

[0034] 21 mounting holes;

[0035] 22. Handle;

[0036] 30. Control module;

[0037] 40 Solar panels;

[0038] 50 photography units;

[0039] 60 Supporting framework;

[0040] 61 Threaded hole Detailed Implementation

[0041] Exemplary embodiments of this application are described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. It should be understood that these specific descriptions are for teaching those skilled in the art how to implement this application only, and are not intended to exhaust all possible methods of this application, nor to limit the scope of this application.

[0042] Embodiments of this application provide a modular electric suction cup device (hereinafter, sometimes simply referred to as the "device").

[0043] The present application will be further described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings and specific embodiments.

[0044] like Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, embodiments of this application provide a modular electric suction cup device for providing efficient and stable fixing force for a vehicle-mounted shooting system. The device may include at least one electric suction cup unit 10, a backplate 20, a control module 30, and a support frame 60.

[0045] In some other embodiments, the electric suction cup unit 10 may be configured as a single unit to meet the needs of small-area adsorption.

[0046] Specifically, the electric suction cup unit 10 is the core component of this device. For example... Figure 3 As shown, each electric suction cup unit 10 may include a support body 11, a suction cup 12, and a locking part 13. The support body 11 may integrate an electric actuator to control the suction and release functions of the suction cup 12. The suction cup 12, preferably made of silicone, can be mounted on the bottom of the support body 11 and is driven by the electric actuator to perform suction or release, thereby providing a reliable fixing effect.

[0047] Preferably, in some embodiments, a pressure sensor may be embedded inside the suction cup 12, and the electric actuator in the support body 11 may be electrically connected to the pressure sensor, so that the electric actuator can adjust the adsorption state according to the real-time pressure feedback and improve the adsorption reliability.

[0048] Furthermore, such as Figure 3 As shown, each electric suction cup unit 10 can have multiple snap-fit ​​parts 13 on its side of the support body 11 for connecting multiple electric suction cup units 10. Specifically, each snap-fit ​​part 13 can include at least one snap-fit ​​post 131 and at least one snap-fit ​​hole 132, and the snap-fit ​​post 131 and snap-fit ​​hole 132 can be respectively provided on different sides of the support body 11. When adjacent electric suction cup units 10 are engaged with the corresponding snap-fit ​​hole 132 through the snap-fit ​​post 131, a detachable connection can be achieved, and multiple electric suction cup units 10 can be spliced ​​into an adsorption array through the snap-fit ​​parts 13. Of course, the same side of the support body 11 can have both snap-fit ​​post 131 and snap-fit ​​hole 132.

[0049] In this embodiment, the support body 11 of the electric suction cup unit 10 can adopt a cubic structure, and the arrangement of the snap-fit ​​part 13 has a variety of options.

[0050] For example, such as Figure 3 As shown, on the four sides of the support body 11, two adjacent sides are provided with snap-fit ​​posts 131, and the other two sides are provided with snap-fit ​​holes 132. The snap-fit ​​posts 131 and the corresponding snap-fit ​​holes 132 are centrally symmetrically distributed. Specifically, snap-fit ​​posts 131 can be provided on the left side and the front side, and snap-fit ​​holes 132 can be provided on the right side and the rear side, so that the snap-fit ​​posts 131 of adjacent electric suction cup units 10 can be inserted and engaged with the corresponding snap-fit ​​holes 132.

[0051] In some other embodiments, two opposing sides of the support 11 are provided with snap-fit ​​posts 131, and the other two sides are provided with snap-fit ​​holes 132. Specifically, snap-fit ​​posts 131 can be provided on the left and right sides, and snap-fit ​​holes 132 can be provided on the front and rear sides, so that adjacent electric suction cup units 10 can be fixed by inserting and fixing with snap-fit ​​posts 131 and snap-fit ​​holes 132 after one of them is rotated 90°, and the electric suction cup units 10 can still maintain the matching relationship after rotating 180°.

[0052] Furthermore, the snap-fit ​​portion 13 of the support body 11 can also be arranged in another way: each side is provided with snap-fit ​​posts 131 and snap-fit ​​holes 132, and the snap-fit ​​portions 13 on the support body 11, or the support body 11, can be centrally symmetrically distributed. For example, snap-fit ​​posts 131 and snap-fit ​​holes 132 are provided on the left side, and snap-fit ​​posts 131 and snap-fit ​​holes 132 are correspondingly provided on the right side. In this way, no matter what angle the electric suction cup unit 10 rotates, its snap-fit ​​portion 13 can form an insertion engagement with the corresponding snap-fit ​​portion 13 of the adjacent unit.

[0053] Preferably, in this embodiment, such as Figure 3The support body 11 has two snap-fit ​​posts 131 on two adjacent sides and two snap-fit ​​holes 132 on the other two sides.

[0054] See Figure 3 The snap-fit ​​post 131 can be cylindrical or conical to facilitate insertion into the snap-fit ​​hole 132. Furthermore, the outer surface of the snap-fit ​​post 131 can be provided with anti-detachment protrusions, and the inner wall of the snap-fit ​​hole 132 can be provided with grooves matching the anti-detachment protrusions, ensuring that the snap-fit ​​post 131 can be smoothly inserted and fixed within the snap-fit ​​hole 132 after insertion, preventing loosening or detachment due to vibration or external force.

[0055] In this embodiment, the insertion and engagement of the snap-fit ​​post 131 and the snap-fit ​​hole 132 not only achieves mechanical connection, but also provides electrical and communication connection functions.

[0056] The inside of the snap-fit ​​post 131 can be fitted with conductive contacts, while the inner wall of the snap-fit ​​hole 132 can be equipped with corresponding conductive contact components. The conductive contacts and conductive contact components can work together to achieve electrical connection.

[0057] Furthermore, the inner end of the snap-fit ​​post 131 is provided with a cylindrical power terminal, and the bottom of the inner wall of the snap-fit ​​hole 132 is provided with an annular conductive sheet. When the power terminal and the conductive sheet are inserted, they form an elastic contact, thereby realizing power supply and signal transmission.

[0058] By setting conductive contacts and conductive contact components, multiple electric suction cup units 10 can be constructed into a unified electrical control network to achieve centralized power supply and communication. This network not only transmits power but also exchanges data through communication signals, enabling the control module 30 to uniformly control and monitor the adsorption status of each electric suction cup unit 10 in real time through a communication protocol.

[0059] On the other hand, through the cooperative design of the locking post 131 and the locking hole 132, the electric suction cup unit 10 can be combined into different arrangements, such as a rectangular array or a triangular array, by plugging them in. In this way, users can flexibly choose the arrangement of the electric suction cup unit 10 according to the shape of the vehicle surface and shooting requirements, which has a high degree of adaptability.

[0060] Specifically, such as Figures 4A to 4C As shown, the array combination of electric suction cup units 10 can include various arrangements, such as triangular arrays and rectangular arrays.

[0061] For example, such as Figure 4AIn the triangular array arrangement shown, multiple electric suction cup units 10 are arranged as follows: one electric suction cup unit 10 is set in the first row, two electric suction cup units 10 are set in the second row, and three electric suction cup units 10 are set in the third row, that is, arranged in a 1-2-3 pattern.

[0062] This arrangement forms an isosceles triangle structure, suitable for small, irregular areas on the vehicle's surface, such as the roof corners or fenders. This arrangement maximizes the use of limited space and adapts to the irregular shapes of the vehicle's surface, thus providing excellent fixation.

[0063] like Figure 4B In the triangular array arrangement shown, the multiple motorized suction cup units 10 can also be arranged as follows: one motorized suction cup unit 10 in the first row, three motorized suction cup units 10 in the second row, five motorized suction cup units 10 in the third row, and so on. This arrangement is suitable for areas with gradually increasing surface width, such as the middle of a car roof or other parts of the car body with significant width variations.

[0064] Furthermore, multiple motorized suction cup units 10 can also be arranged in a rectangular array. For example... Figure 4C As shown, the six motorized suction cup units 10 can be arranged in a 2×3 rectangular array. Alternatively, in some other embodiments, the sixteen motorized suction cup units 10 can be arranged in a 4×4 rectangular array.

[0065] This arrangement is suitable for large, flat areas, such as car hoods or roofs. The rectangular arrangement ensures that the adsorption force is evenly distributed over a large area, guaranteeing the stability and load-bearing capacity of the equipment, making it particularly suitable for scenarios requiring high stability and high load-bearing capacity.

[0066] Figure 5 and Figure 6 Schematic diagrams are shown of multiple electric suction cup units 10 arranged in triangular and rectangular arrays, installed in different areas of the vehicle body.

[0067] Through the flexible array-style combination design described above, the motorized suction cup unit 10 can select an appropriate arrangement according to the shape of the vehicle surface and shooting requirements. Whether it is a triangular array or a rectangular array, it can provide reliable fixing force, ensuring the stability and safety of the equipment during vehicle-mounted shooting.

[0068] In this embodiment, the support frame can be installed around the support body 11 of multiple electric suction cup units 10 to fix and connect the multiple electric suction cup units 10, providing support. The support frame 60 can be designed as rectangular, square, or ring-shaped, etc., and its specific shape can be customized according to the arrangement of the electric suction cup units 10 and the usage requirements. The support frame 60 can have one or more pressing grooves inside, the width of which is the same as the width of the electric suction cup unit 10, for overall fixing of the electric suction cup unit 10. That is, multiple electric suction cup units 10 can be pressed and fixed into the pressing groove. The peripheral wall of the pressing groove can be arranged around the side of the multiple electric suction cups. The top wall of the pressing groove can be connected to the back plate 20.

[0069] In some examples, only one side of a portion of the electric suction cup unit 10 may have a snap-fit ​​post 131 and / or a snap-fit ​​hole 132, so that when not snapping with an adjacent electric suction cup unit 10, the side of the electric suction cup unit 10 can be a relatively flat surface, which facilitates engagement with the pressing groove.

[0070] In another example, the peripheral wall of the pressing groove may have a recess for accommodating the snap-fit ​​post 131.

[0071] In addition, the top plate and surrounding sides of the support frame 60 can be provided with multiple threaded holes 61, which can be of standard size for the photography field. The threaded holes 61 on the top plate correspond to the mounting holes 21 (described below) on the back plate 20. This allows users to install other modular components on the sides of the support frame as needed.

[0072] In other embodiments, the support frame 60 may also be provided with one or more clamps or slots, using spring clips, screw clamps, or adjusting bolts to increase pressure and fix the electric suction cup unit 10 within the support frame 60. Alternatively, the inner side of the support frame 60 may be designed with a spring-loaded structure, using spring force to press the support body 11 of the electric suction cup unit 10 together, ensuring its stable fixation.

[0073] See Figure 1 and Figure 2 The backplate 20 can be mounted on the upper part of the support frame 60. The backplate 20 can have multiple spaced mounting holes 21. The size of the mounting holes 21 can conform to standard mounting hole sizes in the photography field, such as ARRI positioning holes, or 1 / 4-inch or 3 / 8-inch threaded holes. This allows users to install other modular components as needed, such as camera units, camera brackets, tripods, or lighting brackets. The connection between the backplate 20 and the support frame 60 is achieved by screwing screws through the mounting holes 21 of the backplate 20 into the threaded holes 61 of the top plate of the support frame 60. The motorized suction cup unit 10 can be fixed to the backplate 20, thereby enhancing the overall stability of the device.

[0074] Preferably, such as Figure 2 As shown, in some embodiments, two symmetrically distributed handles 22 may be provided on both sides of the back panel 20 to facilitate the user to pick up and move the device as a whole, thereby improving the ease of operation.

[0075] like Figure 1 As shown, the control module 30, as the core component of the device, can be installed on the back plate 20. The control module 30 is electrically connected to the electric suction cup unit 10 and can send electrical signals to control the working state of each electric suction cup unit 10, thereby controlling the suction and release functions of the electric suction cup unit 10.

[0076] Furthermore, the control module 30 can independently adjust the adsorption force of each motorized suction cup unit 10, so that each motorized suction cup unit 10 has an adjustable adhesion force. Through this independent control, the device can achieve the optimal adsorption force of each motorized suction cup unit 10 on complex surfaces, such as uneven or irregularly shaped areas, thereby ensuring stable adhesion of the entire device on different surfaces.

[0077] The control module 30 can also have signal transmission and monitoring functions, receiving real-time operating status information from each electric suction cup unit 10, such as suction status and battery level, and providing feedback to the user. This feedback information allows the user to ensure the stability and safety of the equipment during use.

[0078] Furthermore, the operating interface of the control module 30 may include buttons, a touch screen, or a software interface, through which users can manually control the adsorption and release of the electric suction cup unit 10.

[0079] In this way, multiple electric suction cup units 10 can be managed and controlled efficiently and uniformly through a single control module 30. The control module 30 can not only issue suction and release commands, but also monitor the power supply and operating status to ensure the stability and safety of the system.

[0080] In some other embodiments, the device may also include a solar panel 40 and a power cord. The solar panel 40 may be mounted on the back panel 20 and may be electrically connected to the control module 30 via the power cord to provide power to the control module 30. Simultaneously, the solar panel 40 may also provide power to other devices on the device.

[0081] A battery may also be installed on the back panel 20, or the control module 30 may include a battery.

[0082] This application provides a modular electric suction cup device. Through the adjustable number and shape combination of the electric suction cup units 10, it can efficiently adapt to the shapes of different vehicle body surfaces. For example, a rectangular layout can be used on the hood of a car, while a triangular array layout can be used on the fenders. Furthermore, through an integrated control module 30, multiple electric suction cup units 10 can be effectively managed and controlled to adapt to constantly changing vehicle surfaces and shooting requirements.

[0083] In addition, this application embodiment also provides a photographic device, which may include the above-described modular electric suction cup device and photographic unit 50, wherein the photographic unit 50 can be bolted to the back plate 20.

[0084] It is understood that, in this application, when the number of parts or components is not specifically limited, the number can be one or more, where multiple refers to two or more. For cases where the number of parts or components shown in the drawings and / or described in the specification is, for example, two, three, four, etc., this specific number is generally exemplary and not restrictive, and can be understood as multiple, i.e., two or more; however, this does not mean that this application excludes the case of one.

[0085] It should be understood that the above-described embodiments, examples, or examples are merely exemplary and are not intended to limit this application. Those skilled in the art can make various modifications and changes to the above-described embodiments, examples, or examples under the teachings of this application without departing from the scope of this application.

Claims

1. A modular electric suction cup device, characterized in that, include: Multiple electric suction cup units, each electric suction cup unit includes a support body, a suction cup and multiple locking parts, the suction cup is disposed at the bottom of the support body, the locking parts are disposed on the side of the support body and include at least one locking post and at least one locking hole; A support frame is connected to the plurality of electric suction cup units; Backplate, installed on the upper part of the support frame; as well as The control module is mounted on the back panel and is electrically connected to the electric suction cup unit; The adjacent electric suction cup units are connected to the corresponding snap-fit ​​holes through the snap-fit ​​posts, and the multiple electric suction cup units are spliced ​​together to form an adsorption array through the snap-fit ​​parts.

2. The modular electric suction cup device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The support body is a cubic structure, with two of its four sides having snap-fit ​​posts and the other two sides having snap-fit ​​holes, the snap-fit ​​posts and snap-fit ​​holes being positioned corresponding to each other.

3. The modular electric suction cup device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The outer surface of the snap-fit ​​post is provided with anti-detachment protrusions, and the inner wall of the snap-fit ​​hole is provided with grooves that are adapted to the anti-detachment protrusions.

4. The modular electric suction cup device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The support body has an electric actuator inside, which is used to control the adsorption and release of the suction cup; the suction cup is made of silicone, and a pressure sensor is installed inside the suction cup, and the electric actuator is electrically connected to the pressure sensor.

5. The modular electric suction cup device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The backplate includes a plurality of spaced mounting holes, including 1 / 4-inch or 3 / 8-inch threaded holes.

6. The modular electric suction cup device according to claim 5, characterized in that, The support frame is provided with a pressing groove, the width of which corresponds to the width of the support body; the support frame also includes a plurality of threaded holes, which correspond to the mounting holes of the back plate, and the back plate is connected to the top plate of the support frame by screws passing through the mounting holes.

7. The modular electric suction cup device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The snap-fit ​​post has a conductive contact inside, and the inner wall of the snap-fit ​​hole has a conductive contact component that contacts the conductive contact. The conductive contact and the conductive contact component work together to achieve an electrical connection.

8. The modular electric suction cup device according to claim 7, characterized in that, The inner end of the snap-fit ​​post is provided with a cylindrical power terminal, and the bottom of the inner wall of the snap-fit ​​hole is provided with an annular conductive sheet. The power terminal and the conductive sheet form an elastic contact when inserted.

9. The modular electric suction cup device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The device includes a solar panel mounted on the back panel and electrically connected to the control module.

10. A photographic device, characterized in that, The device includes a modular electric suction cup device and a camera unit according to any one of claims 1 to 9, wherein the camera unit is mounted on the back plate.

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