A soft light box light supplementing lamp

The modular design of the softbox fill light solves the problems of complex structure of high-end lightboxes and insufficient light effect of ordinary fill lights, achieving convenient installation, high stability and uniform light effect, thus improving shooting quality and economy.

CN224383575UActive Publication Date: 2026-06-19ZHEJIANG DEEP PHOTOGRAPHIC EQUIP CO LTD

Patent Information

Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
ZHEJIANG DEEP PHOTOGRAPHIC EQUIP CO LTD
Filing Date
2025-07-04
Publication Date
2026-06-19

AI Technical Summary

Technical Problem

Existing high-end light boxes have complex structures, are cumbersome to install, and have low stability. Ordinary fill lights provide uneven and insufficient light, resulting in a decline in shooting quality.

Method used

Design a modular softbox fill light with a simplified structure, including a box, a light body, a reflector, a power cord socket, and an adapter. It supports multi-angle adjustment and light control, is compatible with different light stands, and integrates reflection and soft light functions.

Benefits of technology

It achieves convenient installation, high stability, and uniform light effect, reduces equipment configuration costs, and improves shooting quality and ease of use.

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Abstract

This utility model proposes a softbox fill light, including a box body, inside which a light body is installed. The light body is connected to a support plate located inside the box body. A power cord socket is installed outside the box body and connected to the support plate. The power cord connecting the light body extends outward through the power cord socket. A bracket is installed on the power cord socket, and an adapter is rotatably connected to the bracket. The adapter is configured to match and connect different light stands and can rotate and adjust around the bracket. The structure of this utility model is simplified, and the overall components adopt a modular combination method. The size is moderate, and it can be transported to the site as a whole. It eliminates the cumbersome process of disassembling and assembling traditional photography equipment and complicated installation. Users only need to unfold or fix it to complete the installation, which significantly improves the convenience of use. It is especially suitable for temporary setups or mobile shooting scenes and meets the needs of fast-paced work.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of shooting auxiliary light technology, and in particular to a softbox fill light. Background Technology

[0002] In the field of photography equipment, a photography studio is a commonly used shooting tool. Its main function is to conduct photography in an environment with uniform and soft lighting to ensure the quality of the captured images. In terms of scene setup, to achieve the requirement of uniform ambient lighting, multiple sets of lights are needed in combination to enhance the quality of the captured images.

[0003] While some high-end photography studios on the market can achieve relatively ideal lighting environments through large light boxes and high color rendering index light sources, such equipment generally suffers from complex structures, large size, cumbersome installation and debugging processes, poor portability, and low stability. This makes them unsuitable for flexible deployment or rapid setup, and their usage costs and barriers to entry are relatively high. On the other hand, portable fill lights commonly used by ordinary photographers or in small to medium-sized shooting scenarios are often designed with lightweight and cost control in mind. This results in significant deficiencies in light uniformity, light spot diffusion range, and soft light performance, easily causing problems such as localized overexposure, harsh shadows, or color temperature shifts, thereby affecting the overall image quality and post-processing flexibility. Utility Model Content

[0004] This utility model proposes a softbox fill light to solve the problems mentioned in the background art, such as the complex structure, cumbersome installation, low stability of existing high-end lightboxes, and the uneven and insufficient softness of ordinary fill lights.

[0005] The technical solution of this utility model is implemented as follows:

[0006] A softbox fill light includes a housing, an internal lamp body installed inside the housing, the lamp body being connected to a support plate located inside the housing, a power cord socket installed outside the housing, the power cord socket being connected to the support plate, a power cord connecting the lamp body extending outward through the power cord socket, a bracket mounted on the power cord socket, and an adapter rotatably connected to the bracket, the adapter being configured to match and connect different lamp holders and being able to rotate and adjust around the bracket.

[0007] Preferably, the box body is a cylindrical structure with one end open, which includes a side frame consisting of multiple partitions connected end to end and forming a circle, and an end plate installed at the end of the side frame. The outer wall of the side frame is provided with a support member for fixing the side frame.

[0008] Preferably, the support member is made of fabric.

[0009] Preferably, a reflective back panel is installed on the inner side of the end plate of the enclosure, and a reflective side panel is installed on the inner wall of the side frame of the enclosure.

[0010] Preferably, the lamp body is disc-shaped, the lamp body is connected to the reflective back plate and together they are connected to the support plate, and the outer edge of the lamp body is set close to the inner wall of the box.

[0011] Preferably, the lamp body is circular in shape, the lamp body is installed on the inner wall of the side frame of the housing, and the reflective side plate is installed on the support plate along with the lamp body.

[0012] Preferably, a light-diffusing cloth is installed at the open end of the box.

[0013] Preferably, a light-controlling grille is provided at one end of the open end of the box, and the light-controlling grille is located on the outside of the diffuser cloth.

[0014] Preferably, the center of the box body has a hollow section.

[0015] Preferably, the cross-sectional profile of the box is circular, square, or a square structure with curved edges.

[0016] By adopting the above technical solution, the beneficial effects of this utility model are as follows:

[0017] This utility model features a simplified design with modular assembly of components, resulting in a moderate size that allows for complete transport to the site. This eliminates the cumbersome process of disassembling and assembling traditional photography equipment, which requires complex installation. Users can easily install the equipment by simply unfolding or fixing it, significantly improving ease of use. It is especially suitable for temporary setups or mobile shooting scenarios, meeting the demands of fast-paced operations.

[0018] This invention employs a multi-component direct-connection structure, ensuring a firm bond and high precision between connecting parts. The overall assembly exhibits excellent structural stability, preventing wobbling or displacement. Furthermore, the adapter design allows for compatibility with various light stands and features multi-angle tilt adjustment, enabling flexible adjustment of the light projection direction according to actual shooting needs. This allows for both vertical and horizontal supplementary lighting control, achieving more uniform light coverage. High-quality lighting effects can be achieved without the need for additional supplementary lights or reflectors, reducing the overall configuration cost of lighting equipment and improving cost-effectiveness. Attached Figure Description

[0019] 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 these drawings without creative effort.

[0020] Figure 1 This is a perspective view of Embodiment 1 of the present utility model;

[0021] Figure 2 This is an exploded view of Embodiment 1 of the present invention;

[0022] Figure 3 This is a partial structural diagram of Embodiment 1 of the present utility model;

[0023] Figure 4 This is a perspective view of Embodiment 2 of the present invention;

[0024] Figure 5 This is an exploded view of Embodiment 2 of the present invention;

[0025] Figure 6 This is a partial structural diagram of Embodiment 2 of the present invention;

[0026] Figure 7 This is a partial explosion diagram of Embodiment 3 of the present invention;

[0027] Figure 8 This is a structural diagram of the box body according to Embodiment 3 of this utility model;

[0028] Figure 9 This is a structural diagram of Embodiment 4 of the present utility model;

[0029] Figure 10 This is a structural diagram of Embodiment 5 of the present invention;

[0030] Figure 11 This is a structural diagram of Embodiment Six of the present invention;

[0031] Figure 12 This is a structural diagram of Embodiment Seven of this utility model.

[0032] in:

[0033] 1. Cabinet; 101. Side frame; 1011. Divider; 1012. Support; 102. End plate; 2. Reflective back panel; 3. Support plate; 4. Lamp body; 5. Soft light cloth; 6. Reflective side panel; 7. Light control grid; 8. Power cord socket; 9. Bracket; 10. Adapter; 11. Hollowed-out section. Detailed Implementation

[0034] 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. Example

[0035] like Figure 1-3 As shown, a softbox fill light includes a box body 1, which is a cylindrical structure with one end open. It includes a side frame 101 consisting of multiple partitions connected end to end and forming a circle, and an end plate 102 installed at the end of the side frame 101. The outer wall of the side frame 101 is provided with a support member 1012 for fixing the side frame 101. Specifically, the partitions 1011 connected end to end are a whole flat plate with multiple parallel notches. The flat plate is folded and wrapped around the notches to form a circular structure, and then tightened by the support member 1012. More specifically, the support member 1012 is made of fabric, that is, the circular structure composed of multiple partitions 1011 is fixed with fabric, which has the advantages of good integrity and high strength.

[0036] The cabinet 1 houses a lamp body 4. A reflective back plate 2 is installed on the inner side of the end plate 102 of the cabinet 1, and a reflective side plate 6 is installed on the inner wall of the side frame 101 of the cabinet 1. The two reflective plates can create a uniform and soft supplementary lighting effect. More specifically, in this example, the lamp body 4 is disc-shaped. The lamp body 4 is connected to the reflective back plate 2 and together they are connected to the support plate 3. The outer edge of the lamp body 4 extends towards the inner wall of the cabinet 1. This cabinet 1 structure allows the lamp body 4 to be installed at the inner edge of the cabinet 1, so as to avoid the problem of uneven lighting caused by the lamp beads being in the middle position.

[0037] The lamp body 4 is connected to the support plate 3 located inside the housing 1. A power cord socket 8 is installed on the outside of the housing 1. The power cord socket 8 is connected to the support plate 3. The power cord connecting the lamp body 4 extends outward through the power cord socket 8. In this example, the support plate 3 has an L-shaped structure and is mainly used to connect the reflector back plate 2 and the lamp body 4, and connect them together to the power cord socket 8 to achieve a stable connection of the overall structure. Furthermore, the power cord socket 8 prevents the power cords from the lamp board from becoming tangled. The power cord socket 8 has space inside to accommodate the power cords, allowing excess power cords to be stored before connecting to an external power source. On the other hand, it also prevents the power cords from being inside the housing 1 and close to the lamp beads, thus preventing overheating and improving safety.

[0038] A bracket 9 is installed on the power cord socket 8. An adapter 10 is rotatably connected to the bracket 9. The adapter 10 is configured to match and connect different lamp holders and can rotate and adjust around the bracket 9. The adapter 10 and the bracket 9 are connected by a screw and nut, and they can rotate relative to each other. In actual use, the bracket 9 can be rotated to a specified angle relative to the adapter 10 and then tightened by the screw and nut to adjust the angle of the housing 1. This can meet the multi-angle needs of parallel supplementary lighting, upward supplementary lighting, and downward supplementary lighting, which helps to expand the scope of application and improve work efficiency.

[0039] In this example, a light-diffusing cloth 5 is installed at the open end of the box 1 to soften the light and provide uniform illumination.

[0040] In this example, a light-controlling grille 7 is provided at one open end of the housing 1. The light-controlling grille 7 is located on the outside of the diffused light cloth 5 to limit the diffusion of light and improve the accuracy of lighting. The light-controlling grille 7 can be adaptively matched according to different scenarios and needs. Example

[0041] like Figure 4-6 As shown, the difference between this embodiment and the first embodiment above is only that: in this embodiment, the lamp body 4 is circular in shape, the lamp body 4 is installed on the inner wall of the side frame 101 of the housing 1, the reflective back plate 2 and the lamp body 4 are installed on the support plate 3, and the center of the housing 1 is provided with a hollow part 11, that is, the lamp body 4 is placed on the side wall of the housing 1, and a uniform and soft supplementary light effect can also be formed through the reflective back plate 2 and the reflective side plate 6. Example

[0042] like Figure 7-8 As shown, the only difference between this embodiment and the above embodiment 2 is that in this embodiment, the center of the box 1 is not provided with a hollow part 11. Figure 8 The molded structure of the side frame 101 of the box 1 is shown. Example

[0043] like Figure 9 As shown, the only difference between this embodiment and the first embodiment above is that the cross-sectional outline of the box 1 is square in this embodiment. Example

[0044] like Figure 10 As shown, the only difference between this embodiment and the above embodiment four is that in this embodiment, the cross-sectional outline of the box 1 is a square structure with arc edges. Specifically, the arc edges are located on two opposite sides of the box 1, and the power cord socket 8 is installed on the outer position of one of the sides. Example

[0045] like Figure 11As shown, the only difference between this embodiment and the above embodiment five is that the cross-sectional outline of the box 1 is a square structure with arc edges. Specifically, the arc edges are located on two opposite sides of the box 1, and the power cord socket 8 is installed on the outer position of one of the arc surfaces. Example

[0046] like Figure 12 As shown, the only difference between this embodiment and the first embodiment above is that the box 1 in this embodiment has a rectangular parallelepiped structure.

[0047] The above description is only a preferred embodiment of the present utility model and is not intended to limit the present utility model. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, improvements, etc., made within the spirit and principles of the present utility model should be included within the protection scope of the present utility model.

Claims

1. A softbox fill light, characterized in that, Includes a housing (1), inside which a lamp body (4) is installed, the lamp body (4) is connected to a support plate (3) located inside the housing (1), and a power cord socket (8) is installed outside the housing (1), the power cord socket (8) is connected to the support plate (3), the power cord connecting the lamp body (4) extends outward through the power cord socket (8), a bracket (9) is installed on the power cord socket (8), and an adapter (10) is rotatably connected to the bracket (9), the adapter (10) is configured to match and connect different lamp holders and can be rotated and adjusted around the bracket (9).

2. The softbox fill light according to claim 1, characterized in that, The box body (1) is a cylindrical structure with one end open. It includes a side frame (101) consisting of multiple partition pieces connected end to end and forming a circle, and an end plate (102) installed at the end of the side frame (101). The outer wall of the side frame (101) is provided with a support member (1012) for fixing the side frame (101).

3. A softbox fill light according to claim 2, characterized in that, The support member (1012) is made of fabric.

4. A softbox fill light according to claim 1, characterized in that, A reflective backplate (2) is installed on the inner side of the end plate (102) of the box (1), and a reflective sideplate (6) is installed on the inner wall of the side frame (101) of the box (1).

5. A softbox fill light according to claim 4, characterized in that, The lamp body (4) is disc-shaped. The lamp body (4) is mounted on the reflective back plate (2) and connected to the support plate (3). The outer edge of the lamp body (4) is set close to the inner wall of the box (1).

6. A softbox fill light according to claim 4, characterized in that, The lamp body (4) is circular in shape. The lamp body (4) is installed on the inner wall of the side frame (101) of the box body (1). The reflective side plate (6) and the lamp body (4) are installed on the support plate (3).

7. A softbox fill light according to claim 1, characterized in that, A light-diffusing cloth (5) is installed at one open end of the box (1).

8. A softbox fill light according to claim 7, characterized in that, The box (1) has a light control grille (7) at one open end, and the light control grille (7) is located on the outside of the light-diffusing cloth (5).

9. A softbox fill light according to claim 1, characterized in that, The box body (1) has a hollow section (11) at its center.

10. A softbox fill light according to claim 1, characterized in that, The cross-sectional profile of the box (1) is circular, square, or square with curved edges.