Lens clip and lens assembly

Abstract

This utility model relates to the field of photographic accessories technology, and particularly to a lens clip and lens device. The lens clip includes a clip body, an elastic element, and a locking element. The clip body includes a first clip body and a second clip body, which are rotatably connected. The elastic element is disposed between the first clip body and the second clip body and is configured to provide a force that allows the free ends of the first clip body and the second clip body to approach each other. The locking element connects the first clip body and the second clip body and is configured to lock the distance between the rotatable ends of the first clip body and the second clip body. A lens ring is provided at the free end of one of the first clip body and the second clip body, and the lens ring is configured to mount a filter. The main objective of this utility model is to provide a lens clip that improves clamping stability during shooting and ensures better shooting results.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of photographic accessories technology, and in particular to a lens clip and lens device. Background Technology

[0002] With social development and technological advancements, people's mobile phones have generally been upgraded to more advanced smartphones. Smartphones are generally equipped with cameras, and their photo and video recording functions are becoming increasingly powerful. However, due to the size limitations of mobile phones, the aperture and focal length of mobile phone cameras are generally small, which cannot meet the needs of some specific applications. Therefore, some people have equipped their phones with a lens clip to install external extended lenses to expand the phone's photo and video recording functions.

[0003] The lens clip mainly consists of a first clip and a second clip that are rotatably connected. A torsion spring is arranged between the first clip and the second clip near the rotating end. When the two clips are in the clamping state, the torsion spring provides a force to the two clips to bring their free ends closer together, thereby clamping the phone and fixing the lens clip to the device. However, when external factors such as device shaking occur, the torsion spring may move, causing the clamping effect to be unstable, thus affecting the shooting effect. Utility Model Content

[0004] The main purpose of this invention is to provide a lens clip that improves the clamping stability during shooting and ensures the shooting effect.

[0005] To solve the above problems, the lens clip includes:

[0006] The clamp body includes a first clamp body and a second clamp body, which are rotatably connected.

[0007] An elastic element, disposed between the first clamp and the second clamp, and configured to provide a force that allows the free ends of the first clamp and the second clamp to approach each other; and

[0008] A locking element, the locking element connecting the first clamp and the second clamp, and configured to lock the distance between the rotating ends of the first clamp and the second clamp;

[0009] The free end of one of the first clamp and the second clamp is provided with a lens ring, which is configured to mount a filter.

[0010] In one embodiment of the present invention, the locking member is screwed onto one of the first clamp body and the second clamp body, and abuts against the other of the first clamp body and the second clamp body.

[0011] In one embodiment of the present invention, the first clamp is provided with a screw connector, the screw connector having an internal thread, and the locking member passes through the screw connector and is screwed onto the internal thread.

[0012] In one embodiment of the present invention, the second clamp is provided with an abutment groove, and the end of the locking member away from the screw member abuts against the wall of the abutment groove.

[0013] In one embodiment of the present invention, the lens clip has an initial state in which the locking member is inclined to abut against the end wall of the abutment groove.

[0014] In one embodiment of the present invention, the free end of the first clamp is provided with a rotatable clamping component, and the free end of the second clamp is provided with the lens ring; wherein, the clamping component has a clamping surface, and the clamping surface is disposed corresponding to the lens ring.

[0015] In one embodiment of the present invention, the clamping assembly includes a rotating member and a flexible member. The rotating member is rotatably disposed at the free end of the first clamping body, and the flexible member is disposed on the rotating member and at least partially faces the lens ring.

[0016] In one embodiment of this utility model, the lens ring is a hollow structure; or, the lens ring has an eccentric portion that obscures part of the structure of the lens ring.

[0017] In one embodiment of this utility model, the elastic element is a torsion spring, and the rotating ends of the first clamp and the second clamp are each provided with a limiting groove, and the two ends of the torsion spring are respectively limited in one of the limiting grooves.

[0018] This utility model also proposes a lens device, which includes a filter device and the lens clip, wherein the filter device is detachably connected to the lens ring.

[0019] In this utility model's technical solution, the lens clip is used to mount filters and fix them to the mobile phone. By locking the spacing of the rotating ends with a locking component, it effectively prevents changes in the relative positions of the free ends of the first and second clamping bodies caused by external shaking, thus ensuring clamping stability and preventing interference from phone shake during shooting, thereby improving shooting quality. Simultaneously, the elastic component between the clamping bodies provides a proximity force, making the clamping force more stable and uniform. This ensures even force distribution when clamping phones of different thicknesses, reducing problems such as phone slippage or insecure clamping caused by uneven clamping pressure. Furthermore, the lens ring at the free end of the clamping body facilitates filter installation, enabling various shooting effects, such as using a polarizing filter to eliminate reflections and a neutral density filter to extend exposure time, expanding the phone's shooting functions, meeting the needs of different shooting scenarios, and improving shooting results. In summary, this technical solution, through the cooperation of the locking and elastic components, solves the problem of unstable clamping effect of traditional lens clips in shaking scenarios, improves clamping stability and applicability, and expands functionality through the lens ring, providing more reliable support and richer effects for mobile phone shooting. Attached Figure Description

[0020] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of this utility model or the prior art, the drawings used in the description of the embodiments or the prior art will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of this utility model. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on the structures shown in these drawings without creative effort.

[0021] Figure 1 A schematic diagram of one embodiment of the lens clip provided by this utility model;

[0022] Figure 2 for Figure 1 Exploded view of the structure;

[0023] Figure 3 An exploded view of another embodiment of the lens clip provided by this utility model;

[0024] Figure 4 This is an exploded view of another embodiment of the lens clip provided by this utility model.

[0025] Explanation of icon numbers:

[0026] 10. Clamping body; 101. First clamping body; 102. Second clamping body; 102a. Abutment groove; 103. Screw connector; 10a. Limiting groove; 104. Lens ring; 1041. Eccentric part; 20. Elastic component; 30. Locking component; 40. Clamping assembly; 41. Rotating component; 42. Flexible component.

[0027] The realization of the purpose, functional features and advantages of this utility model will be further explained in conjunction with the embodiments and with reference to the accompanying drawings. Detailed Implementation

[0028] The technical solutions of the present utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings of the embodiments. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present utility model, and not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present utility model, all other embodiments obtained by those of ordinary skill in the art without creative effort are within the protection scope of the present utility model.

[0029] 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.

[0030] 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 with "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include at least one of those features. Additionally, the meaning of "and / or" throughout the text includes three parallel solutions; for example, "A and / or B" includes solution A, solution B, or a solution where both A and B are satisfied simultaneously. Furthermore, the technical solutions of the various embodiments can be combined with each other, but this must be based on the ability of a person skilled in the art to implement them. 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.

[0031] To resolve the above issues, please refer to [link / reference]. Figure 1 and Figure 2 The lens clip includes:

[0032] The clamp 10 includes a first clamp 101 and a second clamp 102, which are rotatably connected.

[0033] An elastic element 20 is disposed between the first clamping body 101 and the second clamping body 102, and is configured to provide a force that allows the free ends of the first clamping body 101 and the second clamping body 102 to approach each other; and

[0034] Locking member 30 connects the first clamp 101 and the second clamp 102 and is configured to lock the distance between the rotating ends of the first clamp 101 and the second clamp 102.

[0035] The free end of one of the first clamp 101 and the second clamp 102 is provided with a lens ring 104, which is configured to mount a filter.

[0036] In this utility model, the lens clip is used to mount filters and fix them to the mobile phone. The locking element 30 locks the spacing between the rotating ends, effectively preventing changes in the relative positions of the free ends of the first clamping body 101 and the second clamping body 102 caused by external vibrations. This ensures clamping stability, prevents interference from phone shaking during shooting, and improves shooting quality. Simultaneously, the elastic element 20, positioned between the clamping bodies 10, provides a proximity force, making the clamping force more stable and uniform. This ensures even force distribution when clamping phones of different thicknesses, reducing problems such as phone slippage or insecure clamping caused by uneven clamping pressure. Furthermore, the lens ring 104 at the free end of the clamping body 10 facilitates filter installation, enabling various shooting effects, such as using a polarizing filter to eliminate reflections and a neutral density filter to extend exposure time. This expands the phone's shooting capabilities, meets the needs of different shooting scenarios, and improves shooting results. In summary, this technical solution solves the problem of unstable clamping effect of traditional lens clamps in shaky scenarios by cooperating with the locking component 30 and the elastic component 20, thereby improving clamping stability and applicability. Furthermore, the lens ring 104 enables functional expansion, providing more reliable support and richer effects for mobile phone shooting.

[0037] Understandably, a lens clip is a photography accessory used to fix mobile terminals with shooting functions, such as mobile phones and tablets, and to install external filters. Its selection can be determined according to the size of the mobile phone and shooting needs. The lens clip achieves a stable clamping of the mobile phone through the clamp body 10. It is mainly composed of modules such as the clamp body 10, elastic element 20 and locking element 30. It is widely used in mobile phone photography scenarios, such as travel shooting and product display.

[0038] Specifically, the clamp 10 includes a first clamp 101 and a second clamp 102, which are rotatably connected. The mobile phone provides a clamping base for the two. The clamping size can be adjusted by rotation to accommodate mobile phones of different thicknesses. The two clamps 10 are arranged opposite each other, with one end being a rotatable connection end and the other end being a free end. One free end is provided with a lens ring 104 for installing a filter, and the other free end is used to abut against the front of the mobile phone. The clamp 10 can be made of lightweight and durable plastic or metal materials, and the surface can be treated with anti-slip treatment to improve clamping stability.

[0039] The elastic element 20 is disposed between the first clamping body 101 and the second clamping body 102, providing a force to bring the free ends of the two clamping bodies 10 closer together, ensuring that the clamping bodies 10 can fit tightly against the mobile phone and preventing loosening due to external forces. The elastic element 20 has a certain elastic deformation capability and can be an elastic element such as a torsion spring. The two ends of the torsion spring are respectively connected to the two clamping bodies 10, and the clamping force is generated through its own elastic potential energy.

[0040] The locking element 30 connects the first clamp 101 and the second clamp 102. After the clamp 10 is fixed to the mobile phone, rotating the locking element 30 can lock the distance between the two clamps 10 at the rotating end, thereby locking the elastic effect of the elastic element 20 and preventing unstable clamping effect due to external vibration. Its structural feature is that it has a locking structure, and bolts, buckles or other locking elements can be used to achieve a stable locking function through cooperation with the clamp 10.

[0041] Specifically, the elastic element 20 provides a force that brings the free ends of the two clamping bodies 10 closer together, allowing the clamping bodies 10 to initially hold the phone; the locking element 30 further locks the distance between the rotating ends of the clamping bodies 10, preventing them from loosening under external vibrations and ensuring stable clamping force. In use, the lens clip is first placed on the phone, and the elasticity of the elastic element 20 causes the free ends of the clamping bodies 10 to initially adhere to the phone; then, the locking element 30 locks the relative positions of the clamping bodies 10, ensuring even and stable clamping force. To unlock, the locking element 30 is first released, and the elastic element 20 provides a certain amount of rebound force, facilitating adjustment of the opening and closing angle of the clamping bodies 10.

[0042] Furthermore, the locking member 30 is screwed onto one of the first clamping body 101 and the second clamping body 102, and abuts against the other of the first clamping body 101 and the second clamping body 102. In one embodiment, the first clamping body 101 has a threaded hole adapted to the locking member 30, the threaded hole being located at the rotating end of the first clamping body 101, the lens ring 104 being located at the free end of the second clamping body 102, the locking member 30 passing through the first clamping body 101, its end abutting against the second clamping body 102, the position of the locking member 30 in the first clamping body 101 is adjusted by rotating the locking member 30. When external factors cause the rotating ends of the first clamping body 101 and the second clamping body 102 to have a relatively distant movement tendency, the locking member 30 can restrain the relative movement between them. The deformation of the locking elastic element 20 is controlled to resist the tendency of the two to move away from each other, preventing the lens clip from opening and effectively preventing the mobile phone lens clip from falling off or being accidentally touched. Since both the first clamp 101 and the second clamp 102 can provide a mounting base for the threaded hole and the lens ring 104, it is not limited whether the threaded hole and the lens ring 104 are located in the first clamp 101 or the second clamp 102. The locking element 30 is screwed into the clamp 10 by threads and abuts against the other clamp 10 to form a stable mechanical locking structure. This structure can effectively prevent the clamp 10 from loosening due to external shaking and other factors during shooting, improve the reliability and stability of clamping, ensure that the shooting effect is not affected, and meet the user's demand for high-quality mobile phone photography.

[0043] In one embodiment, please refer to Figure 2The first clamp 101 is fitted with a screw connector 103, which has an internal thread. The locking member 30 passes through the screw connector 103 and is screwed onto the internal thread. Specifically, the screw connector 103 can be made of metal or a plastic with high hardness. It is tapped to form a threaded hole that matches the locking member 30. The first clamp 101 has a mounting hole near the rotating end. The screw connector 103 is inserted into the mounting hole, thereby enabling the position adjustment of the locking member 30 on the first clamp 101 and locking the distance between the two clamps 10 at the rotating end. When the screw connector 103 in the mounting hole has a stripped thread problem, the user can remove the screw connector 103 and replace it with a new one, thereby avoiding the need to replace the entire lens clamp due to direct damage to the first clamp 101 caused by frequent use, and reducing the cost of use.

[0044] To facilitate the rotation of the locking member 30 with the first clamp 101, the second clamp 102 is provided with an abutment groove. The end of the locking member 30 away from the screw connector 103 abuts against the groove wall. Specifically, the cross-sectional dimension of the abutment groove is circular, and its cross-sectional dimension gradually decreases from the groove opening to the groove bottom. In this way, the groove wall of the abutment groove forms a curved surface. When the lens clamp needs to be rotated, the distal end of the locking member 30 can slide back and forth in the abutment groove, thereby realizing that the locking member 30 rotates with the first clamp 101 to adapt to different opening and closing degrees of the lens clamp.

[0045] Furthermore, for easier rotation of the locking element 30, please refer to... Figure 1 The lens clip has an initial state in which the locking member 30 is tilted to abut against the groove end of the abutment groove. In this way, when the user begins to tighten the locking member 30, the tilted locking member 30 can smoothly guide its end into the abutment groove, achieving a smooth abutment transition. This avoids jamming or misalignment caused by the initial position of the locking member 30 not corresponding to the abutment groove, greatly improving the user's operating experience and making the installation and adjustment process of the lens clip smoother and more convenient.

[0046] In one embodiment, the free end of the first clamping body 101 is provided with a rotatable clamping component 40, and the free end of the second clamping body 102 is provided with a lens ring 104. The clamping component 40 is configured corresponding to the lens ring 104. The clamping component 40 has a clamping surface that corresponds to the lens ring 104. Thus, the clamping component 40 can cooperate with the lens ring 104 through its clamping surface to achieve stable clamping of devices such as mobile phones. The rotatable clamping component 40 can adaptively adjust according to the shape and size of the device, thereby improving the stability and applicability of the clamping. This design allows the lens clamp to better adapt to devices of different sizes and shapes, providing a more reliable clamping effect.

[0047] Specifically, the clamping assembly 40 includes a rotating member 41 and a flexible member 42. The rotating member 41 is rotatably disposed at the free end of the first clamping body 101, and the flexible member 42 is disposed on the rotating member 41 and at least partially faces the lens ring 104. Please refer to [link to relevant documentation]. Figure 1 The flexible component 42 has an open structure, allowing it to be fitted onto the rotating component 41 and thus rotate with it. Alternatively, please refer to section 3 and... Figure 4 The rotating component 41 has a receiving groove on the side facing away from the first clamping body 101. The flexible component 42 is stuck in the receiving groove and fixed by adhesive, so that it rotates with the rotating component 41. It can be understood that the clamping surface of the flexible component 42 is a smooth surface to avoid scratching the mobile phone shell or screen.

[0048] For compatibility with different lens sizes, please refer to [link / reference]. Figure 3 The lens ring 104 has a hollow structure. This allows users to quickly insert filters into the lens ring 104 without complicated alignment operations, improving shooting efficiency. Alternatively, please refer to... Figure 4 The lens ring 104 has an eccentric portion 1041, which obscures part of the structure of the lens ring 104. After a filter is installed, the eccentric portion 1041 can obscure part of the lens ring 104. By adjusting the relative position of the filter and the lens ring 104, special shooting effects can be achieved, such as highlighting the light and shadow in a certain direction when shooting buildings, thus enhancing the artistic feel of the photo.

[0049] In one embodiment of this utility model, the elastic element 20 is a torsion spring. Each rotating end of the first clamping body 101 and the second clamping body 102 is provided with a limiting groove 10a. Both ends of the torsion spring are respectively confined within a limiting groove 10a. Specifically, both ends of the torsion spring are inserted into the limiting grooves 10a at the rotating ends of the first clamping body 101 and the second clamping body 102. The shape of the limiting groove 10a is adapted to the ends of the torsion spring, achieving a tight fit between them. The groove wall of the limiting groove 10a can restrict the movement of the torsion spring in the axial and circumferential directions. When the clamping body 10 rotates, the torsion spring undergoes torsional deformation, generating an elastic force that restores its original shape. This elastic force is transmitted through the free end of the clamping body 10, forming a clamping force, causing the clamping body 10 to fit tightly against the mobile phone.

[0050] This utility model also proposes a lens device, which includes a filter device and a lens clip. The filter device is detachably connected to a lens ring 104. In one embodiment, the outer surface of the filter device is provided with an external thread, and the lens ring 104 is provided with an internal thread. The two are detachably connected by a screw connection. In another embodiment, the filter device is provided with a first magnetic element, and the inner surface of the lens ring 104 is provided with a second magnetic element. The first magnetic element and the second magnetic element have opposite magnetic properties, thereby achieving a detachable connection between the two. The specific structure of the lens clip is the same as described in the above embodiments. Since the lens device proposed by this utility model adopts all the technical solutions of the above embodiments, it has at least all the beneficial effects brought about by the technical solutions of the above embodiments, which will not be elaborated here.

[0051] The above are merely preferred embodiments of this utility model and do not limit the patent scope of this utility model. Any equivalent structural transformations made based on the inventive concept of this utility model and the contents of the specification and drawings of this utility model, or direct / indirect applications in other related technical fields, are included within the patent protection scope of this utility model.

Claims

1. A lens clip, characterized in that, The lens clip includes: The clamp (10) includes a first clamp (101) and a second clamp (102), which are rotatably connected. An elastic element (20) is disposed between the first clamping body (101) and the second clamping body (102) and is configured to provide a force that allows the free ends of the first clamping body (101) and the second clamping body (102) to approach each other; and A locking member (30) connects the first clamp (101) and the second clamp (102) and is configured to lock the distance between the rotating ends of the first clamp (101) and the second clamp (102); The free end of one of the first clamp (101) and the second clamp (102) is provided with a lens ring (104), which is configured to mount a filter.

2. The lens clip as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The locking member (30) is screwed onto one of the first clamp (101) and the second clamp (102) and abuts against the other of the first clamp (101) and the second clamp (102).

3. The lens clip as described in claim 2, characterized in that, The first clamp (101) is fitted with a screw connector (103), the screw connector (103) has an internal thread, and the locking member (30) passes through the screw connector (103) and is screwed onto the internal thread.

4. The lens clip as described in claim 3, characterized in that, The second clamp (102) is provided with an abutment groove (102a), and the end of the locking member (30) away from the screw member (103) abuts against the groove wall of the abutment groove (102a).

5. The lens clip as described in claim 4, characterized in that, The lens clip has an initial state in which the locking member (30) is inclined to abut against the groove end of the abutment groove (102a).

6. The lens clip as described in any one of claims 1-5, characterized in that, The free end of the first clamp (101) is provided with a rotatable clamping component (40), and the free end of the second clamp (102) is provided with the lens ring (104); wherein the clamping component (40) has a clamping surface, and the clamping surface is provided corresponding to the lens ring (104).

7. The lens clip as described in claim 6, characterized in that, The clamping assembly (40) includes a rotating member (41) and a flexible member (42). The rotating member (41) is rotatably disposed at the free end of the first clamping body (101), and the flexible member (42) is disposed on the rotating member (41) and is at least partially facing the lens ring (104).

8. The lens clip as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The lens ring (104) is a hollow structure; or, the lens ring (104) has an eccentric portion (1041) that obscures part of the structure of the lens ring (104).

9. The lens clip as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The elastic element (20) is a torsion spring. The rotating ends of the first clamp (101) and the second clamp (102) are each provided with a limiting groove (10a). The two ends of the torsion spring are respectively limited in one of the limiting grooves (10a).

10. A lens device, characterized in that, The lens assembly includes a filter assembly and a lens clip as claimed in any one of claims 1 to 9, wherein the filter assembly is detachably connected to the lens ring (104).

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