A folding tripod interface for astronomical telescopes

Abstract

This utility model relates to the field of astronomical telescope support equipment, and discloses a foldable tripod interface for astronomical telescopes. The key technical features include a tripod top platform and a telescope base. The tripod top platform is fixedly connected to the top mounting rod of the foldable tripod, and the telescope base is fixedly mounted on the bottom of the fixing seat of the telescope's azimuth adjustment structure. A non-circular groove is provided at the center of the top surface of the tripod top platform, and a protrusion matching the groove is provided at the center of the bottom surface of the telescope base. When the protrusion falls into the groove, the two cannot rotate relative to each other in the horizontal direction. A vertical locking structure is provided between the side of the tripod top platform and the side of the telescope base, enabling quick alignment and stable connection between the telescope and the tripod, while preventing the loss of the locking components and reducing operational difficulty.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of astronomical telescope support equipment, and more specifically, it relates to a folding tripod interface for astronomical telescopes. Background Technology

[0002] The existing connection interfaces between astronomical telescopes and tripods generally have the following problems: horizontal relative rotation is prone to occur, affecting the stability of observation; the vertical locking structure is complex, and the installation and disassembly steps are cumbersome, which is not conducive to quick operation; locking components (such as locking pins) are easy to lose, and are easily affected by environmental interference (such as vibration causing loosening) when used outdoors; and precise alignment at a specific angle is required during installation, which raises the user's operating threshold.

[0003] To address the aforementioned problems, this invention designs a foldable tripod interface that combines stability, convenience, and reliability. Utility Model Content

[0004] The purpose of this invention is to provide a foldable tripod interface for astronomical telescopes, enabling quick alignment and stable connection between the telescope and the tripod, while preventing the loss of locking components and reducing operational difficulty.

[0005] The above-mentioned technical objective of this utility model is achieved through the following technical solution: 1. A folding tripod interface for an astronomical telescope, comprising a tripod top platform and a telescope base;

[0006] The tripod top platform is fixedly connected to the top mounting rod of the folding tripod, and the telescope base is fixedly installed at the bottom of the fixing seat of the telescope direction angle adjustment structure;

[0007] The top surface of the tripod platform has a non-circular groove at its center, and the bottom surface of the telescope base has a protrusion that matches the groove at its center. When the protrusion falls into the groove, the two cannot rotate relative to each other in the horizontal direction.

[0008] A vertical locking structure is provided between the side of the tripod top platform and the side of the telescope base.

[0009] As a preferred embodiment of this utility model, the vertical locking structure includes a receiving box, a receiving frame, a vertical locking pin, and a horizontal locking pin. One side of the receiving box is fixedly connected to the top side of the tripod top platform, and one side of the receiving frame is fixedly connected to the bottom side of the telescope base. The bottom of the vertical locking pin matches the inner groove of the receiving box. The pin rod of the vertical locking pin and one side plate of the receiving box have through holes, and the pin rod of the horizontal locking pin matches the through holes. The locking state is as follows: the pin rod of the vertical locking pin passes through the receiving frame and is inserted into the inside of the receiving box, and the pin rod of the horizontal locking pin passes through the through hole of the receiving box and is inserted into the through hole of the vertical locking pin.

[0010] As a preferred technical solution of this utility model, the bottom of the receiving box is provided with a magnetic absorbing piece, and the receiving box is also provided with a magnetic absorbing piece at the position corresponding to the end of the horizontal locking pin rod. The top of the pin rod of the horizontal locking pin and the vertical locking pin is provided with a metal block that can be magnetically attracted.

[0011] As a preferred embodiment of this utility model, the receiving box is a rectangular box body, and the pin rod portion of the horizontal locking pin and the pin rod portion of the vertical locking pin are both rectangular prisms.

[0012] As a preferred technical solution of this utility model, the side of the tripod top platform is provided with a first receiving groove and a second receiving groove at the position corresponding to the two sides of the receiving box. The first receiving groove matches the shape of the vertical locking pin and is used to receive the vertical locking pin. The second receiving groove matches the shape of the horizontal locking pin and is used to receive the horizontal locking pin. Magnetic suction pieces are provided on the innermost side of both the first receiving groove and the second receiving groove.

[0013] As a preferred embodiment of this utility model, the height of the innermost side of the first receiving groove / second receiving groove is lower than the height of the opening of the first receiving groove / second receiving groove.

[0014] As a preferred embodiment of this utility model, both the vertical locking pin and the horizontal locking pin are composed of a pin rod portion, a limiting portion and a handle portion. One end of the pin rod portion and the handle portion are respectively fixedly installed on both sides of the limiting portion, and the handle portion is a fan-shaped handle.

[0015] As a preferred embodiment of this utility model, an elastic rope is connected between the handle and the tripod top. One end of the elastic rope is connected to the handle, and the other end of the elastic rope is connected to the bottom of the opening of the first receiving groove / second receiving groove. The second receiving groove is located on the other side of the receiving box where the through hole is provided.

[0016] As a preferred embodiment of this utility model, the groove is a "Y"-shaped groove, and three sub-grooves are provided in the groove. The angle between two adjacent sub-grooves is 120°. The protrusion is a "Y"-shaped protrusion that matches the groove. Three sets of vertical locking structures are provided between the tripod top platform and the telescope base. The positions of the sub-grooves correspond to the positions of the vertical locking structures.

[0017] In summary, this utility model has the following beneficial effects: by matching the shapes of the "Y"-shaped protrusion and the groove, horizontal positioning can be quickly achieved, realizing the rapid alignment of the telescope base and the tripod top, while restricting horizontal rotation;

[0018] The vertical locking pin passes through the receiving frame and inserts into the receiving box, while the horizontal locking pin passes through the hole in the receiving box and the vertical locking pin, locking the vertical displacement through mechanical cooperation; the magnetic attraction between the magnetic plate and the metal block enhances the locking stability.

[0019] When not in use, the locking pin is placed in the receiving slot and secured by gravity and magnetism, and is also prevented from being lost by an elastic cord. Attached Figure Description

[0020] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the installation of this utility model on a telescope;

[0021] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of this utility model;

[0022] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the vertical locking structure of this utility model;

[0023] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the top surface of the tripod platform and the bottom surface of the telescope base of this utility model;

[0024] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the receiving groove of this utility model.

[0025] In the diagram: 1. Tripod top platform; 2. Telescope base; 3. Top mounting rod; 4. Fixing base; 5. Groove; 6. Protrusion; 7. Vertical locking structure; 8. Receiving box; 9. Receiving frame; 10. Vertical locking pin; 11. Horizontal locking pin; 12. Magnetic plate; 13. Metal block; 14. First receiving groove; 15. Second receiving groove; 16. Pin rod part; 17. Limiting part; 18. Handle part; 19. Elastic rope. Detailed Implementation

[0026] To make the objectives, technical solutions, and advantages of the embodiments of this utility model clearer, the technical solutions of 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, not all of them. Therefore, the following detailed description of the embodiments of this utility model provided in the drawings is not intended to limit the scope of the claimed utility model, but merely represents selected embodiments of this utility model. All other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art based on the embodiments of this utility model without inventive effort are within the scope of protection of this utility model.

[0027] like Figure 1 As shown, this utility model provides a folding tripod interface for astronomical telescopes. This interface includes a tripod top platform 1 and a telescope base 2, with the specific structure as follows:

[0028] like Figure 4 As shown, the horizontal anti-rotation structure includes: a non-circular groove 5, preferably "Y"-shaped, with three sub-grooves at a 120° angle between adjacent grooves, and a "Y"-shaped protrusion 6 matching the groove 5 at the center of the bottom surface of the telescope base 2; when the protrusion 6 falls into the groove 5, the two restrict relative horizontal rotation through their shape matching. Furthermore, rubber buffer pads are provided on the contact surfaces of the groove 5 and the protrusion 6 to reduce collision noise during installation and prevent wear caused by long-term use.

[0029] like Figure 2 and 3 As shown, the vertical locking structure 7 consists of three sets of vertical locking structures 7 evenly distributed around the tripod top platform 1, corresponding to the slot positions of the "Y"-shaped groove 5. Each set includes: a receiving box 8, which is a rectangular box body, fixed to the top side of the tripod top platform 1 on one side, and equipped with magnetic plates 12 at the bottom and the insertion position of the corresponding horizontal locking pin 11 end; a receiving frame 9 fixed to the bottom side of the telescope base 2 on one side, used to receive the vertical locking pin 10; the vertical locking pin 10 consists of a rectangular column pin part 16, a limiting part 17 and a fan-shaped handle, and the top of the pin part 16 is equipped with a magnetically attracted metal block 13; the structure of the horizontal locking pin 11 is the same as that of the vertical locking pin 10, used to lock the vertical locking pin 10.

[0030] like Figure 5 As shown, the locking pin storage structure is as follows: the side of the tripod top platform 1 is provided with a first receiving groove 14 matching the vertical locking pin 10 and a second receiving groove 15 matching the horizontal locking pin 11. A magnetic plate 12 is provided inside the groove, and the height of the inside of the groove is lower than the height of the groove opening. The locking pin is fixed by gravity and magnetic attraction. An elastic rope 19 is connected between the handle 18 and the tripod top platform 1 to prevent the locking pin from falling off.

[0031] The working principle and technical advantages of this utility model are as follows: by matching the shape of the "Y"-shaped protrusion 6 with the groove 5, horizontal positioning can be quickly achieved, realizing the rapid alignment of the telescope base 2 and the tripod top platform 1, while restricting horizontal rotation.

[0032] The vertical locking pin 10 passes through the receiving frame 9 and inserts into the receiving box 8. The horizontal locking pin 11 passes through the hole in the receiving box 8 and the vertical locking pin 10, and the vertical displacement is locked by mechanical cooperation. The magnetic attraction plate 12 and the metal block 13 enhance the locking stability.

[0033] When not in use, the locking pin is placed in the receiving slot and secured by gravity and magnetism, and is also prevented from being lost by the elastic cord 19.

[0034] The installation steps of this utility model are as follows: Align the "Y"-shaped protrusion 6 of the telescope base 2 with the "Y"-shaped groove 5 of the tripod top platform 1, so that the protrusion 6 falls into the groove 5. At this time, the receiving frame 9 and the receiving box 8 are in the same position. Take out the vertical locking pin 10 in the first receiving groove 14 and the horizontal locking pin 11 in the second receiving groove 15. During this process, overcome the magnetic attraction and pull it out through the handle 18. Hold the handle 18 of the vertical locking pin 10 and insert its pin rod 16 through the receiving frame 9 into the receiving box 8. It is necessary to overcome the attraction of the magnetic suction piece 12 on the side of the receiving box 8 and insert it downward forcefully. Hold the handle 18 of the horizontal locking pin 11 and insert its pin rod 16 through the through hole of the receiving box 8 and the vertical locking pin 10 until the limiting part 17 fits against the side of the receiving box 8. At the same time, the metal block 13 is attracted by the magnetic suction piece 12 to enhance the fixation. Repeat the above steps to complete the installation of the other two sets of locking structures.

[0035] The corresponding disassembly steps are as follows: Hold the handle 18 of the horizontal locking pin 11 and pull it outward to overcome the magnetic attraction and place it into the second receiving groove 15, where it is fixed by gravity and magnetic attraction; Hold the handle 18 of the vertical locking pin 10 and pull it upward to separate it from the receiving box 8 and the receiving frame 9, and place it into the first receiving groove 14; Repeat the above steps to complete the disassembly of the other two sets of locking structures; Lift the telescope upward to disengage the protrusion 6 from the groove 5, thus completing the separation.

[0036] The above description is only a preferred embodiment of the present utility model and is not intended to limit the present utility model. For those skilled in the art, the present utility model can have various modifications and variations. 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 folding tripod mount for an astronomical telescope, characterized in that: Includes a tripod top (1) and a telescope base (2); The tripod top platform (1) is fixedly connected to the top mounting rod (3) of the folding tripod, and the telescope base (2) is fixedly installed at the bottom of the fixed seat (4) of the telescope direction angle adjustment structure; The top surface of the tripod top platform (1) is provided with a non-circular groove (5) at the center, and the bottom surface of the telescope base (2) is provided with a protrusion (6) that matches the groove (5). When the protrusion (6) falls into the groove (5), the two cannot rotate relative to each other in the horizontal direction. A vertical locking structure (7) is provided between the side of the tripod top platform (1) and the side of the telescope base (2).

2. The folding tripod interface for an astronomical telescope according to claim 1, characterized in that: The vertical locking structure (7) includes a receiving box (8), a receiving frame (9), a vertical locking pin (10), and a horizontal locking pin (11). One side of the receiving box (8) is fixedly connected to the top side of the tripod top platform (1), and one side of the receiving frame (9) is fixedly connected to the bottom side of the telescope base (2). The bottom of the vertical locking pin (10) matches the inner groove of the receiving box (8). The pin rod part (16) of the vertical locking pin (10) and one side plate of the receiving box (8) are provided with through holes. The pin rod part (16) of the horizontal locking pin (11) matches the through holes. The locking state is as follows: the pin rod part (16) of the vertical locking pin (10) passes through the receiving frame (9) and is inserted into the receiving box (8). The pin rod part (16) of the horizontal locking pin (11) passes through the through hole of the receiving box (8) and is inserted into the through hole of the vertical locking pin (10).

3. The folding tripod interface for an astronomical telescope according to claim 2, characterized in that: The bottom of the receiving box (8) is provided with a magnetic absorbing piece (12), and the receiving box (8) is also provided with a magnetic absorbing piece (12) at the position corresponding to the end of the pin part (16) of the horizontal locking pin (11). The top of the pin part (16) of the horizontal locking pin (11) and the vertical locking pin (10) is provided with a metal block (13) that can be magnetically attracted.

4. The folding tripod interface for an astronomical telescope according to claim 3, characterized in that: The receiving box (8) is a rectangular box, and the pin part (16) of the horizontal locking pin (11) and the pin part (16) of the vertical locking pin (10) are both rectangular columns.

5. The folding tripod interface for an astronomical telescope according to claim 4, characterized in that: The tripod top platform (1) has a first receiving groove (14) and a second receiving groove (15) on its side corresponding to the two sides of the receiving box (8). The first receiving groove (14) matches the shape of the vertical locking pin (10) and is used to receive the vertical locking pin (10). The second receiving groove (15) matches the shape of the horizontal locking pin (11) and is used to receive the horizontal locking pin (11). Magnetic plates (12) are arranged on the innermost side of both the first receiving groove (14) and the second receiving groove (15).

6. The folding tripod interface for an astronomical telescope according to claim 5, characterized in that: The height of the innermost side of the first receiving groove (14) / second receiving groove (15) is lower than the height of the opening of the first receiving groove (14) / second receiving groove (15).

7. The folding tripod interface for an astronomical telescope according to claim 6, characterized in that: The vertical locking pin (10) and the horizontal locking pin (11) are both composed of a pin rod part (16), a limiting part (17) and a handle part (18). One end of the pin rod part (16) and the handle part (18) are respectively fixedly installed on both sides of the limiting part (17). The handle part (18) is a fan-shaped handle.

8. The folding tripod interface for an astronomical telescope according to claim 7, characterized in that: An elastic rope (19) is connected between the handle (18) and the tripod top (1). One end of the elastic rope (19) is connected to the handle (18), and the other end of the elastic rope (19) is connected to the bottom of the opening of the first receiving groove (14) / the second receiving groove (15). The second receiving groove (15) is located on the other side of the receiving box (8) where the perforation is provided.

9. A folding tripod interface for an astronomical telescope according to claim 8, characterized in that: The groove (5) is a "Y" shaped groove (5), and three sub-grooves are provided in the groove (5). The angle between two adjacent sub-grooves is 120°. The protrusion (6) is a "Y" shaped protrusion (6) that matches the groove (5). Three sets of vertical locking structures (7) are provided between the tripod top platform (1) and the telescope base (2). The position of the sub-grooves corresponds to the position of the vertical locking structure (7).

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