Photographing handle and photographing kit

Abstract

This utility model discloses a camera handle and camera kit. The camera handle is used for multi-directional positioning of photographic equipment. The camera handle includes: a handle body with a receiving cavity; a gear assembly disposed in the receiving cavity, the gear assembly including a fixed gear and a rotating gear, the rotating gear being used to connect the photographic equipment and being separably engaged with the fixed gear through a meshing structure; a drive assembly configured to switch between a locked state and an unlocked state in response to external operation, wherein: in the locked state, the drive assembly is configured to engage the rotating gear with the fixed gear to prevent relative rotation between the two; in the unlocked state, the engagement between the rotating gear and the fixed gear is released to allow relative rotation between the two; and a first reset member disposed in the receiving cavity, the first reset member acting on the drive assembly to provide a force to reset the drive assembly. This utility model's camera handle angle adjustment and unlocking is effortless and flexible in operation.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of photographic equipment technology, and in particular to a photographic handle and photographic kit. Background Technology

[0002] As imaging technology becomes more widespread, users' creative demands for photography and videography are increasing, and the application scenarios for photography and videography equipment and their auxiliary devices are becoming more and more diverse.

[0003] In common shooting scenarios such as handheld, stabilizer, shoulder-mounted, and tripod shooting, in order to obtain diverse multi-angle shots, it is often necessary to use auxiliary devices such as magic adapters, quick-release plates, and handle-like devices to manually rotate and adjust the camera. Among these, handle-like devices such as top handles and side handles have become key components for achieving precise adjustment of the shooting angle of the shooting equipment.

[0004] However, the angle adjustment mechanism in related handle-type devices has significant drawbacks. Limited by traditional mechanical design, users may need to use both hands to twist the unlock knob before adjusting the shooting angle, or some devices may require multiple unlocking steps simultaneously. This unlocking process is time-consuming and laborious, hindering the quick and flexible adjustment of the shooting angle. In rapidly changing shooting scenarios, this lag severely limits users' creative inspiration and shooting efficiency, making it difficult to meet users' diverse and immediate shooting needs for different angles, thus affecting the quality and innovation of the work to some extent. Utility Model Content

[0005] The main purpose of this invention is to propose a camera handle that aims to solve the technical problems of difficult and inflexible angle adjustment and unlocking of camera handles.

[0006] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model proposes a camera handle for multi-directional positioning of photographic equipment, the camera handle comprising:

[0007] The handle body has a receiving cavity;

[0008] A toothed disc assembly is disposed in the accommodating cavity. The toothed disc assembly includes a fixed toothed disc and a rotating toothed disc disposed opposite to the fixed toothed disc. The rotating toothed disc is used to connect the photographic equipment and can be separably engaged with the fixed toothed disc through a meshing structure.

[0009] The driver component is configured to switch between locked and unlocked states in response to external operations, wherein:

[0010] In the locked state, the drive assembly is configured to engage the rotating gear with the fixed gear to prevent relative rotation between the two;

[0011] In the unlocked state, the meshing connection between the rotating gear and the fixed gear is released to allow them to rotate relative to each other;

[0012] A first reset member is disposed in the accommodating cavity. The first reset member acts on the driving assembly to provide a force to the driving assembly to reset it.

[0013] Optionally, the driving component includes:

[0014] A transmission rod is movably inserted through the fixed gear disk and acts on the rotating gear disk;

[0015] A lever is located on the side of the fixed gear plate opposite to the rotating gear plate and is rotatably connected to the transmission rod. The lever is used to drive the transmission rod to move. The lever is provided with a lever part, which is used to drive the lever to rotate when subjected to external force.

[0016] Wherein, the first reset member acts on the actuating lever, the actuating lever has a locked position and an unlocked position on its rotation path, the actuating lever tightens the transmission rod when it rotates to the locked position, so that the rotating toothed disk and the fixed toothed disk mesh in opposite directions to lock; and, the actuating lever releases the transmission rod when it rotates to the unlocked position, so that the rotating toothed disk and the fixed toothed disk separate in opposite directions to unlock.

[0017] Optionally, the actuating lever includes a first lever arm and a second lever arm integrally formed with the rotating part;

[0018] The rotating part is rotatably connected to the transmission rod. The first lever arm and the second lever arm extend from the rotating part in opposite directions. The extended end of the first lever arm is equipped with the actuating part. The second lever arm abuts against the fixed toothed disc when the actuating lever is rotated to the locked position, and releases abutment against the fixed toothed disc when the actuating lever is rotated to the unlocked position.

[0019] Optionally, the edge of the rotating part is provided with a protrusion;

[0020] The protrusion is used to press against the fixed gear when the actuating lever is rotated to the locking position, so that the actuating lever pulls the transmission rod.

[0021] Optionally, the first reset element is a coil spring;

[0022] The accommodating cavity is provided with a mounting bracket, which has clearance space for accommodating the rotating part. The coil spring is mounted on the mounting bracket, and the working part of the coil spring abuts against the first lever arm or the second lever arm.

[0023] Optionally, the camera handle further includes:

[0024] A magnetic attractor is disposed within the accommodating cavity and located on one side of the fixed toothed disc. The magnetic attractor is used to magnetically attract the extension end of the second lever arm when the actuating lever is rotated to the locking position.

[0025] Optionally, the camera handle further includes:

[0026] An unlock button is located on the surface of the handle body. The unlock button extends into the receiving cavity and is aligned with the actuating part of the lever. The unlock button is used to move when subjected to external force to squeeze the actuating part of the lever.

[0027] Optionally, the camera handle further includes:

[0028] A second reset member is disposed in the accommodating cavity. The second reset member acts on the unlock button to provide a force to reset the unlock button.

[0029] Optionally, the accommodating cavity is provided with a guide post, and the unlock button includes a pressing part and a guide part disposed around the pressing part. The guide part is sleeved on the guide post and slides with the guide post.

[0030] The second reset component is a spring, which is sleeved on the guide post and abuts against the guide portion.

[0031] Optionally, the actuating lever is rotatably connected to one end of the transmission rod, and the other end of the transmission rod passes through the rotating gear and is connected to a support member;

[0032] The abutment can move with the transmission rod to abut against the rotating gear disk so that the rotating gear disk meshes with the fixed gear disk in opposite directions, or to release the rotating gear disk so that the rotating gear disk separates from the fixed gear disk in opposite directions.

[0033] Optionally, the handle body further includes an opening communicating with the receiving cavity, and the camera handle further includes:

[0034] A connector is located on one side of the handle body and extends into the receiving cavity from the opening. The connector is connected to the rotating gear and can rotate with the rotating gear. The rotating gear is connected to photographic equipment through the connector.

[0035] This utility model also proposes a photography kit, including photography equipment and a photography handle as described above.

[0036] This utility model's camera handle optimizes the angle adjustment experience through the coordinated operation of the drive component and the first reset component. When subjected to external operation (such as the action of the first reset component), the drive component can switch to a locked state, engaging the rotating and fixed gears to prevent relative rotation and achieve a secure lock. Alternatively, when subjected to external operation (such as single-handed operation), it can switch to an unlocked state, disengaging the rotating and fixed gears for quick unlocking, allowing for angle adjustment by rotating them relative to each other. Compared to traditional handles, this camera handle's drive component makes unlocking easier, faster, and less strenuous. Simultaneously, the first reset component provides a reset force to the drive component, ensuring automatic return to its initial state after each adjustment, facilitating subsequent operations and further enhancing operational flexibility and convenience. This results in smooth and precise angle adjustment, allowing users to quickly and flexibly adjust the shooting angle according to actual shooting needs, providing photographers and enthusiasts with a more efficient and comfortable user experience. Attached Figure Description

[0037] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the camera handle in one embodiment of the present invention;

[0038] Figure 2 for Figure 1 Exploded view of the camera handle in the embodiment;

[0039] Figure 3 for Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the internal structure of the camera handle in the embodiment;

[0040] Figure 4 for Figure 1 An exploded view of a portion of the camera handle structure in the embodiment;

[0041] Figure 5 for Figure 1 An exploded view of another part of the camera handle structure in the embodiment. Detailed Implementation

[0042] The solutions in the embodiments of this utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only a part of the embodiments of this utility model, and not all of them. Based on the embodiments of this utility model, all other embodiments obtained by those of ordinary skill in the art without creative effort are within the protection scope of this utility model.

[0043] It should be noted that all directional indicators (such as up, down, left, right, front, back, etc.) in this utility model embodiment are only used to explain the relative positional relationship and movement of each component in a certain specific posture (as shown in the figure). If the specific posture changes, the directional indicator will also change accordingly.

[0044] It should also be noted that when a component is described as "fixed to" or "set on" another component, it can be directly on the other component or there may be an intervening component present. When a component is described as "connected to" another component, it can be directly connected to the other component or there may be an intervening component present.

[0045] Furthermore, the use of terms such as "first" and "second" in this utility model is for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying their relative importance or implicitly specifying the number of technical features indicated. Therefore, a feature defined as "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include at least one of that feature. Additionally, the technical solutions of the various embodiments can be combined with each other, but only on the basis of being achievable by those skilled in the art. When the combination of technical solutions is contradictory or impossible to implement, such a combination of technical solutions should be considered non-existent and not within the scope of protection claimed by this utility model.

[0046] This utility model embodiment provides a camera handle 100 for multi-directional positioning of photographic equipment, see reference. Figures 1 to 3 The camera handle 100 includes:

[0047] The handle body 110 has a receiving cavity 110Q;

[0048] The toothed disc assembly 120 is disposed in the accommodating cavity 110Q. The toothed disc assembly 120 includes a fixed toothed disc 121 and a rotating toothed disc 122 disposed opposite to the fixed toothed disc 121. The rotating toothed disc 122 and the fixed toothed disc 121 are provided with meshing teeth that can cooperate with each other. The rotating toothed disc 122 is used to connect photographic equipment and can be separably engaged with the fixed toothed disc 121 through a meshing structure.

[0049] Driver component 130 is configured to switch between a locked state and an unlocked state in response to an external operation, wherein:

[0050] In the locked state, the drive assembly 130 is configured to engage the rotating gear 122 with the fixed gear 121 to prevent them from rotating relative to each other;

[0051] In the unlocked state, the meshing connection between the rotating gear 122 and the fixed gear 121 is released to allow them to rotate relative to each other;

[0052] The first reset member 140 is disposed in the accommodating cavity 110Q. The first reset member 140 acts on the drive assembly 130 to provide a force to the drive assembly 130 to reset it.

[0053] The camera handle 100 involved in this embodiment is a camera handle device, specifically it can be a top handle, or a side handle, etc., including but not limited to these. In this camera handle 100, the handle body 110 serves as the mounting carrier for other components, providing structural support and protection for the entire camera handle 100. The handle body 110 can be made of high-strength and lightweight materials, such as aluminum alloy or engineering plastics, ensuring structural strength while reducing overall weight, making it easy for the user to hold and operate. The handle body 110 is provided with a receiving cavity 110Q. The shape and size of the receiving cavity 110Q are precisely designed according to the size and installation requirements of the internal components, ensuring that each component is installed stably and has reasonable space for movement.

[0054] The gear assembly 120 is disposed within the accommodating cavity 110Q and consists of a fixed gear 121 and a rotating gear 122, which are arranged opposite to each other. The fixed gear 121 is securely installed at a specific position within the accommodating cavity 110Q using screws or other fixing methods to ensure it does not shift during use. The rotating gear 122 is arranged parallel to and opposite the fixed gear 121, and the distance between them is precisely controlled to ensure accurate meshing and disengagement of the meshing teeth. When the rotating gear 122 is meshing with the fixed gear 121, the rotating gear 122 is fixed relative to the fixed gear 121 and cannot rotate; when the rotating gear 122 is separated from the fixed gear 121, the rotating gear 122 is movable relative to the fixed gear 121 and can rotate.

[0055] The rotating gear 122 is used to connect photographic equipment, which can be a direct or indirect connection. For example, the rotating gear 122 may have mounting interfaces for connecting photographic equipment, such as threaded holes or bayonet mounts, facilitating direct connection with different types of photographic equipment. Alternatively, the rotating gear 122 may be connected to structural components (such as connectors in subsequent embodiments) for indirect connection with photographic equipment. The photographic equipment involved can be photographic devices (such as cameras) or accessories used to mount photographic devices.

[0056] The drive assembly 130 is configured to respond to external operation to switch between a locked and unlocked state. The external operation may be a mechanical operation, in which the drive assembly 130 is a manual structure, by applying pressure, such as manually or through other components of a handle, to perform the corresponding locking or unlocking operation; or the external operation may be a signal operation, in which the drive assembly 130 is an electric structure, by receiving an external control signal to perform the corresponding locking or unlocking action.

[0057] As an example, the drive assembly 130 may employ an eccentric wheel drive structure, specifically including an eccentric wheel and a linkage rod. The eccentric wheel is mounted on the handle body 110 via a rotating shaft, with a portion exposed to form the operating part. One end of the linkage rod is hinged to the edge of the eccentric wheel, and the other end is axially linked to the rotating gear disk 122. The first reset member 140 employs a torsion spring sleeved on the rotating shaft, providing torque to return the eccentric wheel to its initial position.

[0058] Unlocking operation: Rotate the eccentric wheel, the change in eccentricity causes the linkage rod to move axially, pushing the rotating gear disk 122 down to separate from the fixed gear disk 121 and unlock;

[0059] Locking operation: Release the eccentric wheel, and under the torque of the torsion spring, the eccentric wheel drives the linkage rod back to its original position. The rotating gear 122 rises and engages with the fixed gear 121 for locking, and the torsion spring maintains the stability of the locked state.

[0060] The implementation structure of the drive component 130 provided above is only exemplary and not restrictive. Any drive structure that can realize the formation and disengagement of the meshing connection between the rotating gear disk 122 and the fixed gear disk 121 can be adapted and applied to the drive component of this embodiment.

[0061] Compared to the traditional handle unlocking operation, the camera handle 100 in this embodiment, through the provided drive component 130, makes the unlocking process easy, time-saving, and labor-saving. Simultaneously, the first reset member 140 provides a reset force to the drive component 130, ensuring that the drive component 130 automatically resets to its initial state after each adjustment, facilitating the user's next operation and further enhancing operational flexibility and convenience. In other words, it makes the angle adjustment process of the photographic equipment smooth and precise, allowing users to quickly and flexibly adjust the shooting angle of the device according to actual shooting needs, bringing a more efficient and comfortable user experience to photographers and enthusiasts.

[0062] In some embodiments, refer to Figure 2 and Figure 3 The drive component 130 includes:

[0063] The transmission rod 131 is movably inserted through the fixed gear disk 121 and acts on the rotating gear disk 122;

[0064] A lever 132 is located on the side of the fixed gear 121 facing away from the rotating gear 122 and is rotatably connected to the transmission rod 131. The lever 132 is used to drive the transmission rod 131 to move. A lever 132B is provided on the lever 132. The lever 132B is used to drive the lever 132 to rotate when subjected to external force.

[0065] The first reset member 140 acts on the actuating lever 132. The actuating lever 132 has a locked position and an unlocked position on its rotation path. When the actuating lever 132 rotates to the locked position, it pulls the transmission rod 131 to make the rotating gear 122 mesh with the fixed gear 121 to lock. When the actuating lever 132 rotates to the unlocked position, it releases the transmission rod 131 to make the rotating gear 122 separate from the fixed gear 121 to unlock.

[0066] Specifically, the transmission rod 131 is movably inserted through the fixed gear disk 121 and acts on the rotating gear disk 122. By transmitting the movement of the actuating lever 132, the engagement and disengagement between the rotating gear disk 122 and the fixed gear disk 121 are achieved. The fixed gear disk 121 may have a first central hole adapted to the transmission rod 131, through which the transmission rod 131 passes and can move along the central axis of the fixed gear disk 121. The transmission rod 131 can act on the rotating gear disk 122, causing it to move towards or away from the fixed gear disk 121 without interfering with its rotation. For example, the structure may include a bearing fitted onto the transmission rod 131, with the inner ring of the bearing connected to the transmission rod 131 and the outer ring connected to the rotating gear disk 122; that is, the transmission rod 131 is connected to the rotating gear disk 122 via a bearing. Other structures may be used besides this, and this embodiment does not limit the specific implementation.

[0067] The actuating lever 132 is generally lever-shaped or similar to a lever and is located on the side of the fixed gear disk 121 facing away from the rotating gear disk 122. The middle part of the actuating lever 132 is rotatably connected to the transmission rod 131 via a pivot or hinge, forming a pivot point. The actuating lever 132 drives the transmission rod 131 to move. The actuating lever 132 is provided with an actuating part 132B. When the actuating part 132B is subjected to an external force, it can drive the actuating lever 132 to rotate. Specifically, when the actuating part 132B is subjected to an external force, the actuating lever 132 rotates relative to the transmission rod 131 around its pivot point, and simultaneously transmits a force (such as downward pressure or upward pull) to the transmission rod 131 to drive the transmission rod 131 to move. Alternatively, a button may be correspondingly provided on the handle body 110. The user presses the button to compress the actuating part 132B, thereby driving the actuating lever 132 to rotate. Alternatively, the actuating part 132B of the lever 132 may be exposed on the surface of the handle body 110, and the user may directly press the actuating part 132B to rotate the lever 132. This embodiment does not limit this.

[0068] The first reset element 140 can be an elastic element such as a coil spring or a spring. When the lever 132 is rotated by an external force, the elastic element is compressed or stretched and deformed, storing elastic potential energy. After the external force disappears, the spring releases the elastic potential energy and pushes the lever 132 back to the initial position.

[0069] The toggle lever 132 has a locking position and an unlocking position on its rotation path. When the toggle lever 132 rotates to the locking position, it correspondingly tightens the transmission rod 131, causing the rotating gear 122 to engage with the fixed gear 121, thus firmly locking the angle of the photographic equipment. When the toggle lever 132 rotates to the unlocking position, it correspondingly releases the transmission rod 131, causing the rotating gear 122 to separate from the fixed gear 121, thereby unlocking the equipment. This allows the angle of the photographic equipment (which can also be considered as the relative angle between the camera handle 100 and the photographic equipment) to be adjusted by rotating the rotating gear 122 relative to the fixed gear 121.

[0070] When a user needs to adjust the angle of the photographic equipment, an external force is applied to the actuating part 132B of the actuating lever 132, overcoming the force of the first reset member 140, causing the actuating lever 132 to rotate around its fulcrum. During the rotation, the actuating lever 132 drives the transmission rod 131 to move, and the transmission rod 131 then acts on the rotating gear disk 122.

[0071] When the lever 132 is rotated to the unlocked position, the transmission rod 131 is released and moved downwards, and the meshing teeth between the rotating gear 122 and the fixed gear 121 are separated in opposite directions. At this time, the rotating gear 122 is no longer restricted by the fixed gear 121 and can rotate freely relative to the fixed gear 121. Users can easily adjust the angle of the photography equipment according to shooting needs.

[0072] After the angle adjustment is completed, the external force applied to the actuating part 132B of the actuating lever 132 is removed. Under the force of the first reset member 140, the actuating lever 132 is reset to the locked position. At this time, the transmission rod 131 is pulled up and driven to move the rotating gear 122 towards the fixed gear 121, so that the meshing teeth of the two engage. Due to the mutual meshing of the meshing teeth, the rotating gear 122 is firmly locked, and the angle of the photographic equipment is also fixed, ensuring that the photographic equipment will not change its angle due to external force or shaking during the shooting process, thus ensuring the stability and clarity of the captured image.

[0073] The first reset component 140 plays an auxiliary reset role throughout the process. When the external force disappears, the first reset component 140 will provide a reset force to the lever 132, so that the lever 132 will automatically return to the initial position and prepare for the next angle adjustment operation.

[0074] In some embodiments, refer to Figure 3 and Figure 4 The actuating lever 132 includes a rotating part 1321 and a first lever arm 1322 and a second lever arm 1323 integrally formed with the rotating part 1321;

[0075] The rotating part 1321 is rotatably connected to the transmission rod 131. The first lever arm 1322 and the second lever arm 1323 extend from the rotating part 1321 in opposite directions. The extended end of the first lever arm 1322 is equipped with a toggle part 132B. The second lever arm 1323 forms abutment with the fixed gear plate 121 when the toggle lever 132 is rotated to the locked position, and releases abutment with the fixed gear plate 121 when the toggle lever 132 is rotated to the unlocked position.

[0076] In this embodiment, the rotating part 1321, as the core connecting component of the actuating lever 132, is rotatably connected to the transmission rod 131 via a high-precision rotating shaft or a low-friction bearing. This ensures smooth and unobstructed relative movement between the two, while effectively reducing wear and extending service life. The shape and dimensions of the rotating part 1321 are precisely calculated and designed. Its connection with the transmission rod 131 uses a suitable slot or nesting structure to ensure that force can be stably and efficiently transmitted to the transmission rod 131 during lever rotation, avoiding force loss or transmission deviation.

[0077] The first lever arm 1322 and the second lever arm 1323 extend from the rotating part 1321 in opposite directions, forming the two lever arms. The extended end of the first lever arm 1322 is constructed with an ergonomically designed actuating part 132B. Furthermore, the length of the first lever arm 1322 is optimized according to the principles of lever mechanics to ensure that the user can achieve effective displacement of the transmission rod 131 with a small amount of external force, thus fully leveraging the advantage of labor saving.

[0078] The second lever arm 1323 has unique functional characteristics in its structural design. Its end is specially treated to form a flat abutting surface. The abutting surface is made of engineering plastic or alloy material with high wear resistance and low coefficient of friction, which can ensure stability when abutting against the fixed gear plate 121 and reduce wear. When the actuating lever 132 is in different positions, the second lever arm 1323 and the fixed gear plate 121 have different engagement states: when the actuating lever 132 is rotated to the locked position, the abutting surface of the second lever arm 1323 abuts tightly against the fixed gear plate 121, thereby pulling the transmission rod 131 up through the rotating part 1321, keeping the transmission rod 131 in a taut state; when rotated to the unlocked position, the second lever arm 1323 disengages from the fixed gear plate 121, and the abutting state is released.

[0079] When the user needs to adjust the angle of the photographic equipment, an external force is applied to the actuating part 132B at the extension end of the first lever arm 1322. Since the first lever arm 1322 and the rotating part 1321 are integrally formed, the external force is transmitted to the rotating part 1321 through the first lever arm 1322, causing the rotating part 1321 to rotate around the connection point with the transmission rod 131. At the same time, the second lever arm 1323 gradually releases its contact with the fixed gear 121. After the angle adjustment is completed, the user stops applying external force, and under the action of the first reset member 140, the second lever arm 1323 gradually forms a contact with the fixed gear 121. Under this contact, the rotating part 1321 of the actuating lever 132 correspondingly tightens the transmission rod 131. This embodiment, through the precise cooperation of the contact and release between the second lever arm 1323 and the fixed gear 121, makes the positioning of the actuating lever 132 more accurate during rotation, ensuring that the rotating gear 122 is accurately positioned when unlocking and locking.

[0080] In some embodiments, refer to Figure 4 The edge of the rotating part 1321 is provided with a protrusion 1324;

[0081] The protrusion 1324 is used to abut against the fixed gear 121 when the actuating lever 132 is rotated to the locked position, so that the actuating lever 132 pulls the transmission rod 131.

[0082] The shape of the protrusion 1324 can be designed as a column, block, or wedge shape according to actual needs, or it can be designed as a raised point. Its size is precisely calculated to ensure that it can effectively resist the fixed toothed disc 121 when the lever 132 is rotated to the locked position, while avoiding the size from affecting the rotation flexibility of the lever 132. The surface of the protrusion 1324 is specially treated, such as hardening treatment or adding a wear-resistant coating, to enhance its wear resistance and extend its service life.

[0083] In terms of assembly, the protrusion 1324 corresponds to the abutment area reserved on the fixed gear 121. When the lever 132 is in different positions on the rotation path, the protrusion 1324 and the fixed gear 121 exhibit different engagement states. In the unlocked position, there is a certain gap between the protrusion 1324 and the fixed gear 121, preventing contact and ensuring that the lever 132 rotates without obstruction. When the lever 132 rotates to the locked position, the protrusion 1324 abuts tightly against the abutment area of ​​the fixed gear 121. Under this abutment, the rotating part 1321 of the lever 132 correspondingly tightens the transmission rod 131, so that the rotating gear 122 and the fixed gear 121 are tightly engaged. This prevents the photographic equipment from changing angle due to external force or shaking, improving the reliability and stability of operation.

[0084] In some embodiments, refer to Figure 2The first reset component 140 is a coil spring;

[0085] The accommodating cavity 110Q is provided with a mounting bracket 111, which has clearance space for accommodating the rotating part 1321. A coil spring is mounted on the mounting bracket 111, and the working part 151 of the coil spring abuts against the first lever arm 1322 or the second lever arm 1323.

[0086] In this embodiment, the first reset member 140 adopts a coil spring structure. The coil spring has good elasticity and fatigue resistance, and can maintain a stable elastic restoring force during frequent expansion and contraction deformation. A mounting bracket 111 is provided inside the accommodating cavity 110Q. The mounting bracket 111 is made of high-strength metal or engineering plastic material and is securely installed inside the accommodating cavity 110Q by means of screw fixing, snap-fit ​​connection, etc. The shape and size of the mounting bracket 111 are designed according to the installation requirements of the rotating part 1321, the actuating lever 132, and the coil spring. It has a special clearance space inside, the shape of which is adapted to the rotating part 1321, which can provide sufficient room for the rotation of the rotating part 1321, ensuring that the rotating part 1321 can rotate flexibly under the drive of the actuating lever 132 without interfering with the mounting bracket 111.

[0087] like Figure 2 As shown, the active part 141 of the coil spring (usually the free end of the coil spring) extends out of the mounting bracket 111 and forms an abutment relationship with the first lever arm 1322 or the second lever arm 1323 of the actuating lever 132. The specific abutment position is precisely designed to ensure that the active part 141 of the coil spring can always maintain stable contact with the lever arm during the rotation of the actuating lever 132, and that the direction of the abutment force can effectively cause the actuating lever 132 to return to its original position.

[0088] This embodiment cleverly integrates the reset structure into the receiving cavity 110Q through the cooperation design of the mounting bracket 111 and the coil spring, making full use of the internal space of the handle. The clearance space design of the mounting bracket 111 not only provides ample range of motion for the rotating part 1321, but also makes the entire reset structure layout compact, avoiding the problem of increased handle size or structural complexity caused by the reset element, thus ensuring the overall portability and operational comfort of the camera handle 100.

[0089] In some embodiments, the camera handle 100 further includes:

[0090] The magnetic attractor 150 is disposed in the accommodating cavity 110Q and located on one side of the fixed toothed disc 121. The magnetic attractor 150 is used to magnetically attract the extension end of the second lever arm 1323 when the lever 132 is rotated to the locked position.

[0091] In this embodiment, to further enhance the reliability of the camera handle 100's angle locking and prevent angle deviation due to external forces such as vibration during shooting, the structure of the camera handle 100 is optimized and upgraded by adding a magnetic chuck 150. The magnetic chuck 150 is made of high-performance magnetic materials, such as neodymium iron boron permanent magnets, possessing strong magnetic strength and good magnetic stability, and can maintain stable magnetic force during long-term use. The magnetic chuck 150 is disposed within the receiving cavity 110Q, located on one side of the fixed toothed disc 121, and is securely installed on the inner wall of the receiving cavity 110Q or at a specific position through methods such as adhesive bonding, screw fixing, or snap-fit ​​installation, ensuring that it will not shift during use.

[0092] The extension end of the second lever arm 1323 is specifically designed using materials that can be attracted by the magnetic component 150, such as magnetic metals like iron or nickel, or by embedding a magnetic metal sheet at the end. Simultaneously, the shape and size of the extension end of the second lever arm 1323 are precisely designed so that when the lever 132 is rotated to the locked position, it can be precisely aligned and tightly fitted with the magnetic component 150 to achieve the best magnetic attraction effect.

[0093] The distance between the magnetic 150 and the extension end of the second lever arm 1323 is strictly controlled. The design fully considers the magnetic range and adsorption strength of the magnetic 150 to ensure sufficient adsorption force between the magnetic 150 and the extension end of the second lever arm 1323 when the lever 132 reaches the locked position, while preventing the lever 132 from rotating too slowly due to insufficient spacing. Furthermore, to prevent the magnetic 150 from attracting impurities that could affect its performance, a protective coating or cover can be applied to its surface.

[0094] The magnetic attachment 150 works in conjunction with components such as the lever 132 and the fixed gear 121 to form a dual locking mechanism of mechanical resistance and magnetic attraction, which significantly improves the usability of the camera handle 100.

[0095] In some embodiments, refer to Figures 1 to 3 The camera handle 100 also includes:

[0096] The unlock button 160 is located on the surface of the handle body 110. The unlock button 160 extends into the receiving cavity 110Q and is aligned with the actuating part 132B of the actuating lever 132. The unlock button 160 is used to move when subjected to external force to squeeze the actuating part 132B of the actuating lever 132.

[0097] In this embodiment, to further optimize the user experience of the camera handle 100 and improve the convenience of angle adjustment, an unlock button 160 is added to the camera handle 100. This unlock button 160 works in conjunction with components such as the toggle lever 132 and the transmission rod 131 to unlock the handle through a simple and efficient operation, providing users with a more comfortable and smooth user experience. Specifically, the unlock button 160 is made of high-strength and wear-resistant engineering plastic or metal to ensure good structural strength and service life even under frequent pressing operations. The unlock button 160 is located on the surface of the handle body 110, and its shape is ergonomically designed, typically a raised circular, oval, or square structure, with anti-slip textures or markings on the surface for easy user identification and operation.

[0098] The unlock button 160 extends into the receiving cavity 110Q through a mounting hole that passes through the handle body 110. The size of the mounting hole is precisely matched with the unlock button 160, ensuring that the unlock button 160 can move smoothly within the hole while preventing it from shaking or shifting during use. The unlock button 160 is aligned with the actuating part 132B of the toggle lever 132. The positional relationship between the two is precisely designed to ensure that when the unlock button 160 is subjected to external force and moves downward, it can accurately press the actuating part 132B, thereby driving the toggle lever 132 to rotate.

[0099] The unlock button 160 simplifies the angle adjustment unlocking operation to a one-button press. Users no longer need complicated hand movements or large operating force; simply pressing the unlock button 160 unlocks the handle, greatly improving operational efficiency. This convenient operation method is especially suitable for scenarios requiring rapid angle adjustments during shooting, helping users capture wonderful moments in time and enhancing the shooting experience.

[0100] In some embodiments, refer to Figure 2 and Figure 3 The camera handle 100 also includes:

[0101] The second reset member 170 is disposed in the accommodating cavity 110Q. The second reset member 170 acts on the unlock button 160 to provide a force to reset the unlock button 160.

[0102] In this embodiment, to further ensure the stability and reliability of the unlock button 160 operation of the camera handle 100 and optimize the user experience, a second reset component 170 is added within the receiving cavity 110Q of the camera handle 100. This second reset component 170 works in conjunction with the unlock button 160, the toggle lever 132, and other components to form a dual reset protection mechanism, effectively improving the overall performance of the camera handle 100's angle adjustment function. Specifically, the second reset component 170 is made of a material with high elasticity and fatigue resistance, commonly a coil spring, disc spring, or elastic rubber body. It is installed within the receiving cavity 110Q of the handle body 110 and fixed by a specific mounting structure, such as a mounting post on the inner wall of the receiving cavity 110Q, with the second reset component 170 sleeved on the mounting post to ensure that it will not shift or fall off during use.

[0103] The unlock button 160, extending through the handle body 110 into the receiving cavity 110Q, has a mating portion adapted to the second reset member 170. This mating portion can be a protrusion, a groove, or a stepped structure. One end of the second reset member 170 is fixedly connected to the inner wall of the receiving cavity 110Q or a mounting structure, and the other end is tightly abutted against the mating portion of the unlock button 160. When the unlock button 160 is moved by an external force, the second reset member 170 undergoes elastic deformation, storing elastic potential energy. Simultaneously, to ensure that the reset force of the second reset member 170 can act accurately and stably on the unlock button 160, the elastic coefficient, installation position, and compression stroke of the second reset member 170 are precisely calculated during the design. Furthermore, the installation layout of the second reset member 170 fully considers the spatial positions of other components within the receiving cavity 110Q, avoiding interference with components such as the transmission rod 131 and the toggle lever 132, ensuring that each component operates without interference and coordinates during operation.

[0104] The addition of the second reset component 170 provides dual reset protection for the unlock button 160. Compared with relying on a single reset structure, even if one of the reset components fails or its performance deteriorates, the other reset component can still ensure that the unlock button 160 is reset normally, effectively reducing the risk of operational failure due to reset failure and greatly improving the reliability and stability of the camera handle 100 angle adjustment system.

[0105] In some embodiments, refer to Figure 2 , Figure 3 and Figure 5 The cavity 110Q is provided with a guide post 112. The unlock button 160 includes a pressing part 161 and a guide part 162 located around the pressing part 161. The guide part 162 is sleeved on the guide post 112 and slides with the guide post 112.

[0106] The second reset member 170 is a spring, which is sleeved on the guide post 112 and abuts against the guide part 162.

[0107] In this embodiment, a guide post 112 is vertically fixed inside the accommodating cavity 110Q. The guide post 112 is made of high-strength metal (such as stainless steel) or wear-resistant engineering plastic, and its surface is finely polished to ensure a smooth surface, thereby reducing frictional resistance when mating with other components. The guide portion 162 surrounds the outer side of the pressing portion 161, and its inner wall is adapted to the shape of the outer wall of the guide post 112 to form a clearance fit. The guide portion 162 is made of engineering plastic with certain toughness and wear resistance, and is integrally molded with the pressing portion 161 through injection molding, ensuring structural strength while ensuring that the guide portion 162 can be tightly and flexibly fitted onto the guide post 112 to achieve a sliding fit with the guide post 112.

[0108] The second reset element 170 is a spring, which has good elasticity and fatigue resistance. The inner diameter of the spring matches the outer diameter of the guide post 112, allowing it to be smoothly fitted onto the guide post 112. One end of the spring abuts against the limiting boss or fixing seat on the inner wall of the accommodating cavity 110Q, and the other end abuts against the bottom of the guide portion 162. In its natural state, the spring is in a freely extended state, providing initial support force for the unlock button 160; when the unlock button 160 is moved by force, the spring is compressed, storing elastic potential energy.

[0109] Among them, such as Figure 5 As shown, the unlock button 160 can have two guide portions 162, located on opposite sides of the pressing portion 161. Correspondingly, two guide posts 112 and two springs are provided, with each guide portion 162 sleeved on one guide post 112 and a corresponding spring sleeved on the guide post 112. The actuating portion 132B of the toggle lever 132 is located in the space between the two guide posts 112 and can move within this space.

[0110] Specifically, when a user needs to adjust the angle of the photographic equipment, they press the pressing part 161 of the unlock button 160. At this time, under the pressure of the pressing force, the unlock button 160 overcomes the elastic resistance of the spring and slides downwards along the guide post 112. Due to the sliding cooperation between the guide part 162 and the guide post 112, the unlock button 160 is precisely guided and constrained during movement, only able to move along the axial direction of the guide post 112, preventing the button from shifting or wobbling during movement. After the angle adjustment is completed, the user releases their finger from the unlock button 160, at which point the elastic potential energy stored in the spring is released. The spring recovers its deformation, generating an upward elastic restoring force. This elastic restoring force acts on the bottom of the guide part 162, pushing the unlock button 160 to slide upwards and reset along the guide post 112. Due to the guiding effect of the guide post 112, the unlock button 160 can accurately return to its initial position, ensuring the consistency of the button position after each operation.

[0111] In some embodiments, refer to Figures 2 to 4 The lever 132 is rotatably connected to one end of the transmission rod 131, and the other end of the transmission rod 131 passes through the rotating gear 122 and is connected to the abutment 1311;

[0112] The abutment 1311 can move with the transmission rod 131 to press against the rotating gear 122 so that the rotating gear 122 meshes with the fixed gear 121 in opposite directions, or to release the rotating gear 122 so that the rotating gear 122 separates from the fixed gear 121 in opposite directions.

[0113] In this embodiment, the rotating gear disk 122 may have a second central hole adapted to the transmission rod 131. The transmission rod 131 passes through the second central hole and can move along the central axis of the rotating gear disk 122. After passing through the rotating gear disk 122, the transmission rod 131 is connected to a support member 1311. The support member 1311 is designed to be disc-shaped, block-shaped, or other adaptable structures, and is made of metal or engineering plastic with high hardness and wear resistance. The connection between the support member 1311 and the transmission rod 131 can be a threaded connection, a snap-fit ​​connection, or an interference fit to ensure a firm connection and prevent loosening during the movement of the transmission rod 131. Alternatively, the support member 1311 can also be integrally formed with the transmission rod 131; this embodiment does not limit this.

[0114] When the user needs to adjust the angle of the photographic equipment, they operate the actuating part 132B on the actuating lever 132, causing the actuating lever 132 to rotate around the connection point with the transmission rod 131. Since the actuating lever 132 is rotatably connected to the transmission rod 131, the rotation of the actuating lever 132 drives the transmission rod 131 to move. At this time, the transmission rod 131 drives the holding member 1311 to move away from the fixed gear 121, causing the holding member 1311 to release the rotating gear 122. The holding member 1311 no longer applies pressure to the rotating gear 122. After the rotating gear 122 loses its holding force, it separates from the fixed gear 121, and the meshing teeth of the two no longer engage. The rotating gear 122 is unlocked, and the user can freely rotate the photographic equipment to adjust it to the desired angle.

[0115] After the angle adjustment is completed, the user stops operating the lever 132. Under the action of the first reset element 140 (such as a coil spring), the lever 132 rotates to the locked position, which in turn causes the transmission rod 131 to drive the abutment 1311 to move closer to the fixed gear disk 121. The abutment 1311 then approaches the rotating gear disk 122 and gradually presses against it. The pressure applied by the abutment 1311 pushes the rotating gear disk 122 towards the fixed gear disk 121, causing the meshing teeth of the rotating gear disk 122 and the fixed gear disk 121 to engage. The interlocking of the meshing teeth securely locks the angle of the photographic equipment. Throughout the shooting process, the abutment 1311 continuously presses against the rotating gear disk 122, ensuring that the rotating gear disk 122 and the fixed gear disk 121 remain tightly engaged, preventing angle deviation due to external force.

[0116] In some embodiments, refer to Figures 1 to 3 The handle body 110 also has a cavity communicating with the receiving cavity 110Q, and the camera handle 100 also includes:

[0117] The connector 180 is located on one side of the handle body 110 and extends into the receiving cavity 110Q from the cavity opening. The connector 180 is connected to the rotating gear 122 and can rotate with the rotating gear 122. The rotating gear 122 is connected to the photographic equipment through the connector 180.

[0118] The handle body 110 has an opening on its side that communicates with the receiving cavity 110Q. The shape of the opening is usually circular, square, or other suitable shapes. Its size is precisely designed according to the size of the connector 180 to ensure that the connector 180 can pass smoothly through the opening and maintain a suitable gap with the inner wall of the opening. This prevents the connector 180 from shaking due to excessive gap or affecting the rotation of the connector 180 due to insufficient gap. In addition, the edges of the opening can be rounded or smoothed to prevent scratching the connector 180.

[0119] The connector 180 is a rod-shaped or plate-shaped structure with a certain strength and rigidity, and can be made of metal materials such as aluminum alloy and stainless steel, or high-strength engineering plastics. One end of the connector 180 extends into the receiving cavity 110Q from the cavity opening and is fixedly connected to the rotating gear disk 122 by means of screw connection, snap-fit ​​connection, or other methods. The connection part is designed with positioning structures, such as positioning pins and positioning grooves, to ensure that the connector 180 and the rotating gear disk 122 are accurately positioned and can rotate synchronously when installed.

[0120] The other end of connector 180 is located on the outside of handle body 110 and is used to connect photographic equipment. This end is equipped with a variety of standard mounting interfaces, such as common 1 / 4-inch threaded holes, 3 / 8-inch threaded holes, or quick-release plate mounts, cold shoe mounts, etc., which can be used with a variety of photographic equipment and accessories such as cameras, camcorders, monitors, and fill lights.

[0121] When the user needs to adjust the angle of the photographic equipment, they operate the lever 132 to unlock the rotating gear 122, allowing it to rotate freely relative to the fixed gear 121. Since the connector 180 is fixedly connected to the rotating gear 122, the rotation of the gear 122 will cause the connector 180 to rotate synchronously. The user manually operates the photographic equipment, using the connector 180 as a medium to transmit the rotational motion to the rotating gear 122, thus achieving multi-angle adjustment of the photographic equipment. After the angle adjustment is completed, the user operates the lever 132 again to rotate it to the locked position, tightening the transmission rod 131 to engage the rotating gear 122 with the fixed gear 121, locking the angle. At this point, the rotating gear 122 remains stationary, and the connector 180 is also fixed, thus stably fixing the photographic equipment at the current angle.

[0122] During the shooting process, the connector 180 not only serves to connect the photographic equipment, but also transmits the external force on the photographic equipment to the rotating gear 122 and the handle body 110. Due to the meshing and locking of the rotating gear 122 and the fixed gear 121, the photographic equipment remains stable during the shooting process and will not change its angle due to external force.

[0123] This utility model embodiment also proposes a photography kit, which includes photography equipment and a photography handle 100 as described in the foregoing embodiments. The specific structure of the photography handle 100 is as described in the above embodiments. Since the photography handle 100 adopts all the technical solutions of all the above embodiments, it has at least all the technical effects brought about by the technical solutions of the above embodiments, which will not be described in detail here.

[0124] The photographic equipment can be a rabbit cage, which houses the photographic equipment, such as a camera. A camera handle 100 serves as a top handle and is detachably connected to the rabbit cage. Alternatively, the photographic equipment can be a mounting frame, which encloses a space to house the photographic equipment, such as a mobile phone. The camera handle 100 serves as a side handle and is detachably mounted to the side of the mounting frame. Furthermore, one or more camera handles 100 can be provided, and they can be mounted on one or more sides of the frame, allowing users to configure them according to their shooting habits.

[0125] The above description is merely an example product; the photography kit can also be other types of products, and this embodiment does not limit this.

[0126] The above description is only a part or preferred embodiment of this utility model. Neither the text nor the drawings should limit the scope of protection of this utility model. All equivalent structural transformations made using the content of this utility model specification and drawings under the overall concept of this utility model, or direct / indirect applications in other related technical fields, are included within the scope of protection of this utility model.

Claims

1. A camera handle (100) for multi-directional positioning of photographic equipment, characterized in that, The camera handle (100) includes: The handle body (110) has a receiving cavity (110Q); A toothed disc assembly (120) is disposed in the accommodating cavity (110Q). The toothed disc assembly (120) includes a fixed toothed disc (121) and a rotating toothed disc (122) disposed opposite to the fixed toothed disc (121). The rotating toothed disc (122) is used to connect the photographic equipment and can be separably engaged with the fixed toothed disc (121) through an engagement structure. The driver component (130) is configured to switch between a locked state and an unlocked state in response to an external operation, wherein: In the locked state, the drive assembly (130) is configured to engage the rotating gear (122) with the fixed gear (121) to prevent them from rotating relative to each other; In the unlocked state, the meshing connection between the rotating toothed disk (122) and the fixed toothed disk (121) is released to allow them to rotate relative to each other; A first reset member (140) is disposed in the accommodating cavity (110Q). The first reset member (140) acts on the driving assembly (130) to provide a force to the driving assembly (130) to reset it.

2. The camera handle (100) according to claim 1, characterized in that, The drive component (130) includes: The transmission rod (131) is movably inserted through the fixed gear plate (121) and acts on the rotating gear plate (122); A lever (132) is provided on the side of the fixed gear disc (121) facing away from the rotating gear disc (122) and is rotatably connected to the transmission rod (131). The lever (132) is used to drive the transmission rod (131) to move. The lever (132) is provided with a lever part (132B). The lever part (132B) is used to drive the lever (132) to rotate when subjected to external force. The first reset member (140) acts on the actuating lever (132), which has a locking position and an unlocking position on its rotation path. When the actuating lever (132) rotates to the locking position, it pulls the transmission rod (131) to engage the rotating gear (122) with the fixed gear (121) to lock it. When the actuating lever (132) rotates to the unlocking position, it releases the transmission rod (131) to separate the rotating gear (122) from the fixed gear (121) to unlock it.

3. The camera handle (100) according to claim 2, characterized in that, The actuating lever (132) includes a rotating part (1321) and a first lever arm (1322) integrally formed with the rotating part (1321), and a second lever arm (1323); The rotating part (1321) is rotatably connected to the transmission rod (131). The first lever arm (1322) and the second lever arm (1323) extend from the rotating part (1321) in opposite directions. The extended end of the first lever arm (1322) is provided with the actuating part (132B). The second lever arm (1323) abuts against the fixed toothed disc (121) when the actuating lever (132) rotates to the locked position, and releases the abutment against the fixed toothed disc (121) when the actuating lever (132) rotates to the unlocked position.

4. The camera handle (100) according to claim 3, characterized in that, The edge of the rotating part (1321) is provided with a protrusion (1324); The protrusion (1324) is used to abut against the fixed gear plate (121) when the actuating lever (132) is rotated to the locking position, so that the actuating lever (132) pulls the transmission rod (131).

5. The camera handle (100) according to claim 3, characterized in that, The first reset element (140) is a coil spring; The accommodating cavity (110Q) is provided with a mounting bracket (111), the mounting bracket (111) is provided with clearance space for accommodating the rotating part (1321), the coil spring is mounted on the mounting bracket (111), and the working part of the coil spring abuts against the first lever arm (1322) or the second lever arm (1323).

6. The camera handle (100) according to claim 3, characterized in that, The camera handle (100) also includes: A magnetic attractor (150) is disposed in the accommodating cavity (110Q) and located on one side of the fixed toothed disc (121). The magnetic attractor (150) is used to magnetically attract the extension end of the second lever arm (1323) when the actuating lever (132) is rotated to the locking position.

7. The camera handle (100) according to any one of claims 2 to 6, characterized in that, The camera handle (100) also includes: An unlock button (160) is located on the surface of the handle body (110). The unlock button (160) extends into the receiving cavity (110Q) and is aligned with the actuating part (132B) of the actuating lever (132). The unlock button (160) is used to move when subjected to external force to squeeze the actuating part (132B) of the actuating lever (132).

8. The camera handle (100) according to claim 7, characterized in that, The camera handle (100) also includes: A second reset member (170) is disposed in the accommodating cavity (110Q). The second reset member (170) acts on the unlock button (160) to provide a force to the unlock button (160) to reset it.

9. The camera handle (100) according to claim 8, characterized in that, The cavity (110Q) is provided with a guide post (112), and the unlock button (160) includes a pressing part (161) and a guide part (162) located around the pressing part (161). The guide part (162) is sleeved on the guide post (112) and slides with the guide post (112). The second reset member (170) is a spring, which is sleeved on the guide post (112) and abuts against the guide part (162).

10. The camera handle (100) according to any one of claims 2 to 6, characterized in that, The actuating lever (132) is rotatably connected to one end of the transmission rod (131), and the other end of the transmission rod (131) passes through the rotating gear (122) and is connected to a retaining member (1311); The abutment (1311) can move with the transmission rod (131) to abut against the rotating toothed disk (122) so that the rotating toothed disk (122) and the fixed toothed disk (121) mesh in opposite directions or to release the rotating toothed disk (122) so that the rotating toothed disk (122) and the fixed toothed disk (121) separate in opposite directions.

11. The camera handle (100) according to any one of claims 2 to 6, characterized in that, The handle body (110) is further provided with a cavity opening communicating with the receiving cavity (110Q), and the camera handle (100) also includes: A connector (180) is located on one side of the handle body (110) and extends into the receiving cavity (110Q) from the cavity opening. The connector (180) is connected to the rotating gear (122) and can rotate with the rotating gear (122). The rotating gear (122) is connected to photographic equipment through the connector (180).

12. A photographic kit, characterized in that, Includes photographic equipment and a camera handle (100) as described in any one of claims 1 to 11.

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