Photography tripod
By incorporating a main pole, tripod components, and elastic locking mechanism into the camera tripod design, the problem of the support legs not being able to be fixed when folded is solved, enabling stable switching of the support legs and convenient portability.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- SHENZHEN WEIJI TECHNOLOGY CO LTD
- Filing Date
- 2025-08-29
- Publication Date
- 2026-07-21
AI Technical Summary
Existing camera support legs cannot be secured by themselves when folded, and are prone to opening during carrying, affecting the convenience of storage and transport.
A photography tripod was designed, which consists of a main body, tripod components, and elastic locking components. The support legs are stably locked in both open and closed states through a hinged end and a sliding connection. The sliding and locking positions of the elastic locking components ensure that the support legs are fixed in different states.
The support legs can be opened and closed stably, preventing accidental opening during carrying and improving carrying convenience and safety.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model relates to the technical field of photography or videography, and specifically to a photography tripod. Background Technology
[0002] Cameras and mobile phones have gradually become more common in people's daily lives. These devices can capture moments of life or travel with family and friends, or interesting objects at any time.
[0003] During filming, to ensure stable and accurate images or videos, the camera often needs to be mounted on a tripod. The shooting equipment and tripod are only assembled during filming; otherwise, they are typically carried separately.
[0004] A prior art invention discloses a support stand, including a main pole and a support stand assembly for supporting the main pole. The support stand assembly includes several openable and retractable support legs; when retracted, the support legs are attached to the main pole, thus retracting the support legs to the main pole. In use, the support legs can be rotated and opened to adjust to a suitable position. The support stand has the advantages of being easy to carry and use.
[0005] The aforementioned support legs cannot be secured by themselves when folded, and they are easy to open when placed in a backpack, affecting storage and carrying. Utility Model Content
[0006] The purpose of this utility model is to provide a solution to the technical problems in the prior art.
[0007] To achieve the above objectives, the present invention provides a photographic support, comprising a main pole, a tripod assembly, and an elastic locking element. The top of the main pole has a mounting position for mounting a shooting device, and a connecting sleeve is fitted onto the main pole. The tripod assembly includes several supporting legs, one end of which is a hinged end and the other end is a free end. The connecting sleeve has a hinge position and a sliding position, with the hinged end hinged to the hinge position. The supporting legs can open and close. The elastic locking element is located at the sliding position and includes a first connecting section and a second connecting section. The first connecting section is connected to the hinged end, and the second connecting section is slidably connected to the sliding position. The sliding position has an open position and a locked position. The second connecting section can slide to the open position to stabilize the supporting leg in an open state, and the second connecting section can slide to the locked position to stabilize the supporting leg in a closed state.
[0008] Furthermore, the hinge end is rotatably connected to the hinge position via a hinge assembly. The end position of the hinge end is provided with one of a hook protrusion and a connecting groove, and the other of the two is provided in the first connecting segment. The hook protrusion is embedded in the connecting groove and can move within the connecting groove.
[0009] Furthermore, the connecting sleeve includes a sleeve body and a connecting platform. The connecting platform is located at one end of the sleeve body, and a notch is provided on the connecting platform to form the hinge position. The sliding position is located on the sleeve body.
[0010] Furthermore, the sleeve sidewall is provided with a locking protrusion, and the second connecting section is provided with a first locking groove and a second locking groove in the vertical direction. After the second connecting section slides, the locking protrusion can abut against the first locking groove or the second locking groove respectively.
[0011] Furthermore, the second connecting segment is a sleeve structure, which is sleeved on the outer wall of the sleeve and slidably connected to the sleeve.
[0012] Furthermore, each of the abutting positions of the locking protrusions is provided with a guide surface, the second connecting segment is provided with a relief groove, the position of the relief groove is provided with an elastic arm, and the elastic arm is provided with the first locking groove and the second locking groove.
[0013] Furthermore, there are multiple first connecting segments, which are configured to correspond to the hinge ends of multiple support legs, and there is at least one elastic arm.
[0014] Furthermore, the sleeve sidewall is provided with a first protrusion and a second protrusion in the vertical direction, and the second connecting section is provided with a locking groove. After the second connecting section slides, the locking groove can abut against the first protrusion or the second protrusion respectively.
[0015] Furthermore, the first connecting segment extends into the notch, and the notch limits the sliding of the first connecting segment in the vertical direction.
[0016] Furthermore, the main rod is cylindrical, and the supporting legs are arc-shaped pieces, with several supporting legs able to surround the main rod and attach to its surface.
[0017] The beneficial effects of this utility model are as follows:
[0018] 1. The connecting sleeve has a sliding position, and an elastic locking element is located on the sliding position. The elastic locking element includes a first connecting section and a second connecting section. The first connecting section is connected to the hinge end, and the second connecting section is slidably connected to the sliding position. The sliding position has an open position and a locked position. When the tripod needs to be opened, the free end of the support leg is rotated, and the second connecting section slides along with the rotation of the support leg. The second connecting section can slide and lock to the open position, at which time the support leg is also locked to stabilize in the open state. When the tripod needs to be closed, the free end of the support leg is rotated and closed. The second connecting section slides along with the rotation of the support leg, and the second connecting section slides and locks to the locked position, at which time the support leg is also locked to stabilize in the closed state. The elastic locking element ensures that the support leg is fixed when open and closed, making it difficult to open even when placed in a backpack, and facilitating storage and carrying.
[0019] 2. The side wall of the sleeve is provided with a locking protrusion. The second connecting section is provided with a first locking groove and a second locking groove in the vertical direction. After the second connecting section slides, the locking protrusion can abut against the first locking groove or the second locking groove respectively, so that the second connecting section is stable in the open position or the locked position.
[0020] 3. The second connecting section is provided with a clearance groove, and an elastic arm is provided at the position of the clearance groove. The clearance groove leaves space for the deformation position of the elastic arm. The elastic arm is provided with a first locking groove and a second locking groove. The locking protrusion is provided with a guide surface. After the second connecting section slides, it can abut against the guide surface. Through the guiding effect of the guide surface and the elastic deformation of the elastic arm, the first locking groove and the second locking groove can be respectively engaged with the locking protrusion.
[0021] 4. The first connecting segment extends into the notch, which restricts the first connecting segment to slide vertically. This allows the second connecting segment to slide precisely to the open and locked positions. Attached Figure Description
[0022] To more clearly illustrate the specific embodiments of this utility model or the technical solutions in the prior art, the drawings used in the description of the specific embodiments or the prior art will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are some embodiments of this utility model. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained from these drawings without creative effort.
[0023] Figure 1 A three-dimensional structural diagram of a photography tripod in a folded state, provided for an embodiment of this utility model;
[0024] Figure 2 A cross-sectional view of the camera tripod in the folded state, as provided in an embodiment of this utility model.
[0025] Figure 3for Figure 2 Enlarged view of section A;
[0026] Figure 4 A three-dimensional structural diagram of a photography tripod in an open state, provided for an embodiment of this utility model;
[0027] Figure 5 A cross-sectional view of the photographic tripod in the open state provided in an embodiment of this utility model;
[0028] Figure 6 for Figure 5 Enlarged view of section B;
[0029] Figure 7 A schematic diagram of the overall structure of the elastic locking component used in the photography tripod provided in this embodiment of the utility model;
[0030] Figure 8 A cross-sectional view of the installation state of the elastic locking member used in the photography tripod provided in this embodiment of the utility model.
[0031] Explanation of reference numerals in the attached figures:
[0032] 1. Main rod body; 11. Mounting position; 12. Connecting sleeve; 121. Hinge position; 122. Sliding position; 123. Sleeve body; 124. Connecting platform; 125. Notch; 126. Locking protrusion; 127. Guide surface; 2. Leg assembly; 21. Support leg; 23. Hinge end; 24. Free end; 25. Connecting groove; 3. Elastic locking element; 31. First connecting section; 311. Hanging protrusion; 32. Second connecting section; 321. First locking groove; 322. Second locking groove; 323. Clearance groove; 324. Elastic arm. Detailed Implementation
[0033] The technical solution of this utility model will now be clearly and completely described with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some, not all, of the embodiments of this utility model. Based on the embodiments of this utility model, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative effort are within the scope of protection of this utility model.
[0034] In the description of this utility model, it should be noted that the terms "center," "upper," "lower," "left," "right," "vertical," "horizontal," "inner," and "outer," etc., indicating the orientation or positional relationship, are based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings and are only for the convenience of describing this utility model and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and therefore should not be construed as a limitation of this utility model. Furthermore, the terms "first," "second," and "third" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance.
[0035] In the description of this utility model, it should be noted that, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "installation," "connection," and "joining" should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; they can refer to a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; they can refer to a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; and they can refer to the internal connection of two components. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this utility model based on the specific circumstances.
[0036] Furthermore, the technical features involved in the different embodiments of this utility model described below can be combined with each other as long as they do not conflict with each other.
[0037] Reference Figures 1 to 5 As an embodiment of this utility model, a photographic tripod includes a main body 1, a tripod assembly 2, and an elastic locking member 3. The top of the main body 1 has a mounting position 11 for mounting a shooting device, and a connecting sleeve 12 is fitted onto the main body 1. The tripod assembly 2 includes several supporting legs 21, one end of which is a hinged end 23, and the other end is a free end 24. The connecting sleeve 12 has a hinge position 121 and a sliding position 122, with the hinged end 23 hinged to the hinge position 121. The foot 21 can open and close; the elastic locking member 3 is provided at the sliding position 122, including a first connecting section 31 and a second connecting section 32. The first connecting section 31 is connected to the hinge end 23, and the second connecting section 32 is slidably connected to the sliding position 122. The sliding position 122 is provided with an open position and a locking position. The second connecting section 32 can slide to the open position to stabilize the support foot 21 in the open state, and the second connecting section 32 can slide to the locking position to stabilize the support foot 21 in the closed state.
[0038] The connecting sleeve 12 has a sliding position 122, and an elastic locking element 3 is located on the sliding position 122. The elastic locking element 3 includes a first connecting section 31 and a second connecting section 32. The first connecting section 31 is connected to the hinge end 23, and the second connecting section 32 is slidably connected to the sliding position 122. The sliding position 122 has an open position and a locked position. When the tripod needs to be opened, the free end 24 of the support leg 21 is rotated, and the second connecting section 32 slides as the support leg 21 rotates. The second connecting section 32 can slide and lock to the open position, at which time the support leg 21 is also locked to stabilize in the open state. When the tripod needs to be closed, the free end 24 of the support leg 21 is rotated and closed, and the second connecting section 32 slides as the support leg 21 rotates. The second connecting section 32 can slide and lock to the locked position, at which time the support leg 21 is also locked to stabilize in the closed state. Through the elastic locking element 3, the support leg 21 is fixed when opened and closed, and it is not easy to open when placed in a backpack, making it convenient for storage and carrying.
[0039] Specifically, refer to Figures 2 to 6 The hinge end 23 is rotatably connected to the hinge position 121 via a hinge assembly. The end position of the hinge end 23 is provided with either a hook protrusion 311 or a connecting groove 25, the other of which is located in the first connecting section 31. The hook protrusion 311 is embedded in the connecting groove 25 and can move within the connecting groove 25. In this embodiment, the hinge assembly includes a hinge shaft and a hinge groove. The hinge end 23 is provided with a hinge shaft, and the hinge position 121 is provided with a hinge groove. The hinge shaft is embedded in the hinge groove, and the two are rotatably connected. The end position of the hinge end 23 is provided with a hook protrusion 311, and the first connecting section 31 is provided with a connecting groove 25, with the hook protrusion 311 embedded in the connecting groove 25. When the support foot 21 rotates along the hinge position 121, the hook protrusion 311 moves synchronously with the support foot 21. The hook protrusion 311 is always partially embedded in the connecting groove 25 and maintains abutment with the side wall of the connecting groove 25. After the connecting protrusion moves, it can synchronously drive the first connecting section 31 to rise and fall vertically, thereby moving the second connecting section 32 to the open position and the locked position.
[0040] In other embodiments, a connecting groove 25 can be provided at the end of the hinge end 23, and a protrusion 311 can be attached to the first connecting segment 31 to ensure that the attached protrusion 311 is embedded in the connecting groove 25, and that the rotation of the hinge end 23 can drive the second connecting segment 32 to rise and fall vertically.
[0041] In other embodiments, a hinge groove may be provided on the hinge end 23, and a hinge shaft may be provided on the hinge position 121.
[0042] Furthermore, the connecting sleeve 12 includes a sleeve body 123 and a connecting platform 124. The connecting platform 124 is located at one end of the sleeve body 123. The connecting platform 124 has a notch 125 and forms a hinge position 121. The sliding position 122 is located on the sleeve body 123.
[0043] Specifically, refer to Figure 7 and Figure 8 The sleeve 123 has a locking protrusion 126 on its side wall. The second connecting section 32 has a first locking groove 321 and a second locking groove 322 in the vertical direction. After the second connecting section 32 slides, the locking protrusion 126 can abut against the first locking groove 321 or the second locking groove 322 respectively, so that the second connecting section 32 is stably in the open position or the locked position. In this embodiment, the second connecting section 32 is a sleeve structure. The second connecting section 32 is sleeved on the outer side wall of the sleeve 123 and slidably connected to the sleeve 123. The second connecting section 32 is provided with a relief groove 323, and an elastic arm 324 is provided at the position of the relief groove 323. The relief groove 323 leaves space for the deformation position of the elastic arm 324. The elastic arm 324 is provided with a first locking groove 321 and a second locking groove 322. The locking protrusion 126 is provided with a guide surface 127. After the second connecting section 32 slides, it can abut against the guide surface 127. Through the guiding effect of the guide surface 127 and the elastic deformation of the elastic arm 324, the first locking groove 321 and the second locking groove 322 can be respectively engaged with the locking protrusion 126.
[0044] The first connecting segment 31 extends into the notch 125, which restricts the first connecting segment 31 from sliding vertically. This allows the second connecting segment 32 to slide precisely to the open and locked positions.
[0045] In other embodiments, a first protrusion and a second protrusion may be provided on the side wall of the sleeve 123 in the vertical direction, and a locking groove may be provided on the second connecting section 32. After the second connecting section 32 slides, the locking groove may abut against the first protrusion or the second protrusion respectively.
[0046] Furthermore, there are multiple first connecting segments 31, which are correspondingly arranged with the hinge ends 23 of multiple support legs 21, and there is at least one elastic arm 324.
[0047] Specifically, in this embodiment, there are three support legs 21. The main body 1 is cylindrical, and the three support legs 21 are all arc-shaped. The support legs 21 can surround the main body 1 and attach to its surface, making the overall appearance of the frame more compact and aesthetically pleasing. There are also three first connecting sections 31, and each first connecting section 31 corresponds to the hinge end 23 of the support leg 21, so that the hook protrusion 311 on the first connecting section 31 can be inserted into the connecting groove 25 on the junction end, allowing each support leg 21 to move in conjunction with the first connecting section 31. At least one elastic arm 324 is provided to meet the basic functional requirement that the locking protrusion 126 abuts against the first locking groove 321 or the second locking groove 322 respectively. To further enhance the stability after locking, there are also three elastic connecting arms, which corresponds to the number of support legs 21.
[0048] In other embodiments, if the number of support legs 21 changes, the number of first connecting segments 31 and the number of elastic arms 324 also change accordingly.
[0049] In this embodiment, when the tripod needs to be opened, the free end 24 of the support leg 21 is rotated, and the second connecting section 32 slides as the support leg 21 rotates. The second connecting section 32 can slide and lock to the open position, at which time the support leg 21 is also locked to stabilize in the open state. When the tripod needs to be closed, the free end 24 of the support leg 21 is rotated and closed, and the second connecting section 32 slides as the support leg 21 rotates. The second connecting section 32 can slide and lock to the locked position, at which time the support leg 21 is also locked to stabilize in the closed state. The elastic locking element 3 ensures that the support leg 21 is fixed when open and closed, making it difficult to open even when placed in a backpack, and facilitating storage and carrying.
[0050] The embodiments described herein are preferred embodiments of this utility model and are not intended to limit the scope of protection of this utility model. Therefore, all equivalent changes made to the structure, shape, and principle of this utility model should be included within the scope of protection of this utility model.
Claims
1. A photographic tripod, characterized in that, include: The main rod (1) has a mounting position (11) at the top for mounting the shooting device, and a connecting sleeve (12) is fitted on it; The tripod assembly (2) includes several support legs (21), one end of each support leg (21) is a hinged end (23) and the other end is a free end (24). The connecting sleeve (12) is provided with a hinge position (121) and a sliding position (122). The hinged end (23) is hinged to the hinge position (121). The several support legs (21) can open and close. An elastic locking member (3) is provided in the sliding position (122), including a first connecting section (31) and a second connecting section (32). The first connecting section (31) is connected to the hinge end (23), and the second connecting section (32) is slidably connected to the sliding position (122). The sliding position (122) is provided with an open position and a locking position. The second connecting section (32) can slide to the open position to stabilize the support leg (21) in the open state, and the second connecting section (32) can slide to the locking position to stabilize the support leg (21) in the closed state.
2. The camera tripod as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The hinge end (23) is rotatably connected to the hinge position (121) through the hinge assembly. The end position of the hinge end (23) is provided with one of the two, the hook protrusion (311) and the connecting groove (25), and the other of the two is provided in the first connecting section (31). The hook protrusion (311) is embedded in the connecting groove (25) and can move within the connecting groove (25).
3. The camera tripod as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The connecting sleeve (12) includes a sleeve body (123) and a connecting platform (124). The connecting platform (124) is located at one end of the sleeve body (123). The connecting platform (124) has a notch (125) and forms the hinge position (121). The sliding position (122) is located on the sleeve body (123).
4. The camera tripod as described in claim 3, characterized in that, The sleeve (123) has a locking protrusion (126) on its side wall. The second connecting section (32) has a first locking groove (321) and a second locking groove (322) in the vertical direction. After the second connecting section (32) slides, the locking protrusion (126) can abut against the first locking groove (321) or the second locking groove (322) respectively.
5. The camera tripod as described in claim 4, characterized in that, The second connecting section (32) is a sleeve structure. The second connecting section (32) is sleeved on the outer side wall of the sleeve (123) and slidably connected to the sleeve (123).
6. The camera tripod as described in claim 5, characterized in that, The locking protrusion (126) has a guide surface (127) at the contact position. The second connecting section (32) has a relief groove (323). The relief groove (323) has an elastic arm (324) at the position of the elastic arm (324). The elastic arm (324) has a first locking groove (321) and a second locking groove (322).
7. The camera tripod as described in claim 6, characterized in that, The first connecting segment (31) is multiple and is provided corresponding to the hinge ends (23) of the multiple support feet (21), and the elastic arm (324) is at least one.
8. The camera tripod as described in claim 3, characterized in that, The sleeve (123) has a first protrusion and a second protrusion on its side wall in the vertical direction. The second connecting section (32) has a locking groove. After the second connecting section (32) slides, the locking groove can abut against the first protrusion or the second protrusion respectively.
9. The camera tripod as described in claim 3, characterized in that, The first connecting segment (31) extends into the notch (125), which limits the first connecting segment (31) to slide in the vertical direction.
10. The photographic tripod as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The main rod (1) is cylindrical, and the support feet (21) are arc-shaped. Several of the support feet (21) can surround the main rod (1) and be attached to the surface of the main rod (1).