A neck-hanging support
By introducing a flexible cushioning structure into the neck brace, the problem of insufficient shock absorption by the cushioning silicone under strong exercise is solved, achieving higher wearing comfort and reduced production costs.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- SHEN ZHEN SCS TECHNOLOGY CO LTD
- Filing Date
- 2025-09-19
- Publication Date
- 2026-07-24
AI Technical Summary
Existing neck braces, when subjected to more intense sports or when the weight of the shooting equipment exceeds design expectations, cannot effectively absorb and mitigate external impacts due to the cushioning silicone, resulting in discomfort for users.
Design a neck brace that includes a mounting base, a fixing mechanism, a neck hanging component, and a flexible buffer structure. The flexible buffer structure forms a buffer space between the flexible main body and the mounting base. When the buffer part deforms under force, it abuts against the mounting base to absorb the impact force and improve wearing comfort.
The secondary cushioning effect of the flexible cushioning structure significantly improves the user's wearing comfort, and the one-piece molding and simplified assembly process reduce production costs and complexity.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model relates to the field of shooting equipment bracket technology, and in particular to a neck bracket. Background Technology
[0002] Currently, with the improvement of people's living standards, photography is becoming increasingly popular for recording people's lives. A neck mount has recently appeared on the market, which can be hung around the neck and can also connect to shooting devices such as mobile phones or cameras. When not using the shooting equipment, the device can be hung around the neck using the neck mount, freeing up the hands.
[0003] Existing neck braces typically include a mounting base for connecting shooting equipment and a neck strap attached to the mounting base. The mounting base has a cushioning silicone pad on the chest-facing side, forming a buffer cavity between the silicone pad and the mounting base. When subjected to external impact, the silicone pad deforms to cushion the impact, thereby improving wearing comfort. However, in the above structure, the deformation of the silicone pad is limited. In more intense sports scenarios, or when the weight of the attached shooting equipment exceeds the design expectations, the silicone pad cannot effectively absorb and mitigate external impact, causing greater discomfort to the user. Utility Model Content
[0004] This utility model provides a neck brace to solve the problem of poor comfort when users wear neck braces.
[0005] This utility model discloses a neck brace, comprising:
[0006] Mounting base;
[0007] A fixing mechanism is installed on the front of the mounting base, and the fixing mechanism is used to connect the shooting equipment;
[0008] The neck hanger has its two ends connected to the mounting base;
[0009] A flexible buffer structure includes a mounting portion and a flexible main body portion connected to the mounting portion. The mounting portion is connected to the mounting base. A buffer space is formed between the inner wall of the flexible main body portion and the back side of the mounting base. The inner wall of the flexible main body portion protrudes towards the mounting base to form a buffer portion. The buffer portion is used to abut against the mounting base and deform during the deformation of the flexible main body portion under stress, so as to further absorb the impact force.
[0010] Optionally, the buffer portion is a buffer ring, which protrudes from the inner wall of the flexible main body toward the mounting base and is located in the middle of the flexible main body.
[0011] Optionally, the mounting portion is integrally formed with the flexible main body portion.
[0012] Optionally, the mounting base includes a main body and a mounting plate. The back of the main body is provided with a mounting groove, and the mounting plate is installed in the mounting groove. The fixing mechanism is installed on the front of the main body. The two ends of the hanging neck piece are connected to the main body. The mounting part includes an extension wall and a limiting flange. The extension wall is disposed between the buffer part and the limiting flange. The extension wall is disposed circumferentially along the buffer part. The limiting flange is disposed circumferentially along the extension wall and extends to the middle of the buffer part to a preset length. The extension wall surrounds the outer periphery of the mounting plate and clamps between the mounting plate and the groove sidewall of the mounting groove. The limiting flange clamps between the mounting plate and the groove bottom wall of the mounting groove. The buffer space is formed between the mounting plate and the inner wall of the buffer part.
[0013] Optionally, the limiting protrusion is provided with a first notch and a second notch, the first notch and the second notch are symmetrically arranged at the center, and both extend from the inner peripheral surface of the limiting protrusion to the outer peripheral surface of the limiting protrusion.
[0014] Optionally, the limiting protrusion is provided with a plurality of first limiting slots, the plurality of first limiting slots are distributed at intervals along the circumference of the mounting plate, and the mounting plate is provided with a plurality of first limiting protrusions corresponding one-to-one with the plurality of first limiting slots on the side facing the main body, the first limiting protrusions being adapted to be received in the first limiting slots.
[0015] Optionally, a limiting arm is provided on the side of the mounting plate facing the main body. When the limiting protrusion is clamped between the mounting plate and the bottom wall of the mounting groove, the inner circumferential surface of the limiting protrusion abuts against the limiting arm.
[0016] Optionally, a second limiting groove is provided circumferentially along the upper edge of the limiting protrusion, and a second limiting protrusion is provided on the side of the main body facing the mounting plate, the second limiting protrusion being adapted to be received in the second limiting groove.
[0017] Optionally, one of the mounting plate and the main body is provided with multiple buckles, and the other is provided with multiple locking holes corresponding to the buckles, and the buckles are engaged in the locking holes.
[0018] Optionally, the mounting plate and the main body having the buckle are provided with a plurality of through holes, each through hole corresponding to a buckle and located to the side of the buckle.
[0019] The beneficial effects of the neck hanger provided in this utility model embodiment are as follows: by installing a fixing mechanism on the front of the mounting base, the shooting equipment can be fixed on the neck hanger. The two ends of the neck hanger are connected to the mounting base, so the mounting base and the fixing mechanism can be suspended at the user's neck. The flexible buffer structure is installed on the mounting base through its mounting part. A buffer space is formed between the inner wall of its flexible main body and the back of the mounting base. The inner wall of the flexible main body protrudes towards the mounting base to form a buffer part. When the flexible buffer structure is subjected to a large impact force, the flexible main body deforms to absorb the impact force. The buffer part abuts against the mounting base and deforms to form a secondary buffer, further absorbing and mitigating the impact force, improving the user's wearing comfort. Moreover, the buffer part is formed by the flexible main body protruding from the inner wall of the flexible main body, that is, the flexible main body and the buffer part are an integral structure, which can save assembly costs. Attached Figure Description
[0020] The technical solution of this utility model will be further described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments. In the accompanying drawings:
[0021] Figure 1 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the neck brace according to an embodiment of the present utility model;
[0022] Figure 2 This is a partial exploded structural diagram of an embodiment of the present utility model;
[0023] Figure 3 This is a cross-sectional view of the flexible buffer structure of this utility model installed on the mounting base according to an embodiment of the present invention;
[0024] Figure 4 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the flexible buffer structure according to an embodiment of the present invention;
[0025] Figure 5 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the mounting plate according to an embodiment of the present utility model;
[0026] Figure 6 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the main body of this utility model embodiment.
[0027] The labels for the attached figures are as follows:
[0028] 10. Mounting base; 11. Main body; 11a. Mounting groove; 11b. Snap hole; 111. Second limiting protrusion; 12. Mounting plate; 12a. Through hole; 121. First limiting protrusion; 122. Limiting arm; 123. Buckle; 20. Fixing mechanism; 30. Neck hanger; 40. Flexible buffer structure; 41. Mounting part; 411. Limiting flange; 411a. First notch; 411b. Second notch; 411c. First limiting slot; 411d. Second limiting slot; 412. Extension wall; 42. Flexible main body; 43. Buffer part. Detailed Implementation
[0029] It should be noted that, unless otherwise specified, the embodiments and features described in this application can be combined with each other. The preferred embodiments of this utility model will now be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings.
[0030] This utility model embodiment provides a neck brace, such as Figures 1 to 4 As shown, the neck support includes a mounting base 10, a fixing mechanism 20, a neck support 30, and a flexible buffer structure 40.
[0031] The fixing mechanism 20 is installed on the front of the mounting base 10 and is used to connect the shooting device. The shooting device can be a mobile phone, action camera, or other device with shooting function. The fixing mechanism 20 can adopt a conventional structure for connecting and fixing shooting devices, and there are no specific restrictions.
[0032] The two ends of the neck hanger 30 are connected to the mounting base 10 respectively.
[0033] The flexible buffer structure 40 includes a mounting part 41 and a flexible main body part 42 connected to the mounting part 41. The mounting part 41 is connected to the mounting base 10. A buffer space is formed between the inner wall of the flexible main body part 42 and the back of the mounting base 10. A buffer part 43 is formed by the inner wall of the flexible main body part 42 protruding towards the mounting base 10. The buffer part 43 is used to abut against the mounting base 10 and deform during the deformation of the flexible main body part 42 under force, so as to further absorb the impact force.
[0034] The neck brace of this embodiment can fix the shooting device on the neck brace by installing the fixing mechanism 20 on the front of the mounting base 10. The two ends of the neck brace 30 are connected to the mounting base 10, so that the mounting base 10 and the fixing mechanism 20 can be suspended at the user's neck. The flexible buffer structure 40 is installed on the mounting base 10 through its mounting part 41. The inner wall of its flexible main body 42 forms a buffer space with the back of the mounting base 10. The inner wall of the flexible main body 42 protrudes towards the mounting base 10 to form a buffer part 43. When the flexible buffer structure 40 is subjected to a large impact force, the flexible main body 42 deforms to absorb the impact force, and the buffer part 43 abuts against the mounting base 10 and deforms to form a secondary buffer, further absorbing and mitigating the impact force and improving the user's wearing comfort. Moreover, the buffer part 43 is formed by protruding from the flexible main body 42 on the inner wall of the flexible main body 42, that is, the flexible main body 42 and the buffer part 43 are an integral structure, which can save assembly costs.
[0035] In an optional embodiment of this application, reference is made to Figures 2 to 4The mounting section 41 and the flexible main body 42 are integrally formed. This eliminates the possibility of loosening between the mounting section 41 and the flexible main body 42, strengthens the overall structural strength of the flexible buffer structure 40, and improves its reliability. In terms of assembly, the flexible buffer structure 40 can be formed in one step through injection molding, compression molding, and other processes, reducing the assembly steps of the neck bracket, lowering production complexity and labor costs, reducing the number of parts, simplifying supply chain management and quality control, and making mass production easier.
[0036] Optionally, the flexible buffer structure 40 may be made of flexible materials such as silicone or rubber.
[0037] In an optional embodiment of this application, reference is made to Figures 2 to 4 The buffer part 43 is a buffer ring, which protrudes from the inner wall of the flexible main body 42 toward the mounting base 10 and is located in the middle of the flexible main body 42.
[0038] The middle part of the flexible main body 42 is the area where the impact energy of the flexible buffer structure 40 is most concentrated. By placing the buffer ring in the middle of the flexible main body 42, it can be precisely aligned with the core stress point, so that the buffer ring can directly bear and absorb most of the impact energy when deformed, avoiding the buffer loss caused by the diffusion of energy to non-core areas, making the secondary buffering effect more focused and efficient, and greatly improving the user's wearing comfort.
[0039] The buffer ring has a ring-shaped structure, which can be circular, rectangular, racetrack-shaped, or square, etc.
[0040] In other embodiments, the buffer portion 43 may also be a plurality of protrusions extending toward the mounting base 10 from the inner wall of the flexible main body portion 42, with the plurality of protrusions spaced apart circumferentially along the flexible main body portion 42. When the flexible buffer structure 40 is subjected to an impact force, the plurality of protrusions may also form a secondary buffer, further absorbing the impact force and improving the user's wearing comfort.
[0041] In an optional embodiment of this application, reference is made to Figures 2 to 4The mounting base 10 includes a main body 11 and a mounting plate 12. The back of the main body 11 is provided with a mounting groove 11a. The mounting plate 12 is installed in the mounting groove 11a. The fixing mechanism 20 is installed on the front of the main body 11. The two ends of the hanging neck piece 30 are connected to the main body 11. The mounting part includes a limiting flange 411 and an extension wall 412. The extension wall 412 is located between the buffer part 42 and the limiting flange 411. The extension wall 412 is arranged circumferentially along the buffer part 42. The limiting flange 411 is arranged circumferentially along the extension wall 412 and extends to the middle of the buffer part 42 to a preset length. The extension wall 412 surrounds the outer periphery of the mounting plate 12 and clamps it between the mounting plate 12 and the groove side wall of the mounting groove 11a. The limiting flange 411 is clamped between the mounting plate 12 and the groove bottom wall of the mounting groove 11a. A buffer space is formed between the mounting plate 12 and the inner wall of the flexible main body 42.
[0042] Specifically, the extension wall 412 extends circumferentially along the flexible main body 42. The mounting part 41 forms a radial constraint by fitting the extension wall 412 around the outer periphery of the mounting plate 12, and also achieves axial limitation by clamping the limiting flange 412 between the mounting plate 12 and the main seat 11. This ensures that the flexible buffer structure 40 is securely connected to the mounting base 10, preventing the flexible buffer structure 40 from falling off due to shaking or squeezing. On the other hand, the circumferentially distributed limiting flange 411 and extension wall 412 evenly distribute the connection force between the flexible buffer structure 40 and the mounting plate 12 on their contact surfaces, rather than concentrating it at a single point. This reduces local stress, prevents breakage at the connection between the flexible buffer structure 40 and the mounting base 10, and improves overall durability. Meanwhile, the neck hanger 30 is connected to the main seat 11 at both ends, and the fixing mechanism 20 is mounted on the front of the main seat 11. The main seat 11, as the core load-bearing component, integrates all parts to ensure that the neck hanger is balanced under force when suspended. In terms of assembly, the operator can first put the limiting flange 411 on the outer periphery of the mounting plate 12, and then fix the mounting plate 12 on the main body 11 to realize the installation of the flexible buffer structure 40 on the mounting base 10 without complicated tools, which greatly simplifies the production line operation and improves the assembly efficiency.
[0043] In an optional embodiment of this application, reference is made to Figure 2 , Figure 4 and Figure 5A limiting arm 122 is provided on the side of the mounting plate 12 facing the main body 11. When the limiting protrusion 411 is fitted onto the outer periphery of the mounting plate 12, the inner circumferential surface of the limiting protrusion 411 abuts against the limiting arm 122. With this configuration, the limiting arm 122 provides a radial positioning reference for the limiting protrusion 411. During assembly, the limiting protrusion 411 is fitted onto the outer periphery of the mounting plate 12 until its inner circumferential surface abuts against the limiting arm 122, indicating that the limiting protrusion 411 has been properly assembled. This avoids excessive pulling on the flexible main body 42 and prevents the limiting protrusion 411 from shifting due to human error. This ensures that when the mounting plate 12 and the main body 11 are subsequently fitted together, the size of the buffer space and the clamping force of the protrusion meet the design standards, and the buffering performance is stable.
[0044] In an optional embodiment of this application, reference is made to Figure 3 , Figure 4 and Figure 6 The upper edge of the limiting protrusion 411 is provided with a second limiting groove 411d along its own circumference, and the main body 11 is provided with a second limiting protrusion 111 on the side facing the mounting plate 12. The second limiting protrusion 111 is adapted to be received in the second limiting groove 411d.
[0045] The second limiting protrusion 111 on the main body 11 is adapted to be received in the second limiting groove 411d on the limiting protrusion 411. In this way, the limiting protrusion 411 can be restricted from sliding outward in the radial direction, preventing the flexible buffer structure 40 from detaching from the main body 11 axially under the action of external force, thereby further preventing the flexible buffer structure 40 from detaching from the mounting base 10 axially. In terms of assembly, it also facilitates the assembly and alignment between the main body 11 and the flexible buffer structure 40.
[0046] In an optional embodiment of this application, reference is made to Figure 4 The limiting protrusion 411 is provided with a first notch 411a and a second notch 411b. The first notch 411a and the second notch 411b are symmetrically arranged and both penetrate the inner peripheral surface, the outer peripheral surface and the end face of the limiting protrusion 411 that abuts against the mounting plate 12.
[0047] By providing a first notch 411a and a second notch 411b on the limiting flange 411, a stronger elastic adjustment space is provided for the limiting flange 411, greatly simplifying the assembly process with the mounting plate 12. Specifically, the first notch 411a and the second notch 411b penetrate the inner circumferential surface, the outer circumferential surface, and the end face of the limiting flange 411 that abuts against the mounting plate 12, allowing the limiting flange 411 to open and close flexibly. During assembly, the operator only needs to gently pry the limiting flange 411 portions on both sides of the first notch 411a and the second notch 411b to quickly expand the inner circumferential diameter of the limiting flange 411, easily fitting it onto the outer circumferential side of the mounting plate 12, without the need for forced compression or tool assistance.
[0048] In an optional embodiment of this application, reference is made to Figure 2 , Figure 4 and Figure 5 The limiting protrusion 411 is provided with a plurality of first limiting slots 411c, which are distributed at intervals along the circumference of the mounting plate 12. The mounting plate 12 is provided with a plurality of first limiting protrusions 121 corresponding one-to-one with the plurality of first limiting slots 411c on the side facing the main body 11. The first limiting protrusions 121 are adapted to be received in the first limiting slots 411c.
[0049] The first limiting slot 411c corresponds one-to-one with the first limiting protrusion 121 and is distributed circumferentially to achieve circumferential anti-rotation positioning of the limiting protrusion 411 and the mounting plate 12. During assembly, the first limiting protrusion 121 of the mounting plate 12 precisely engages with the first limiting slot 411c of the limiting protrusion 411. This design directly restricts the relative rotation in the circumferential direction and the relative movement in the radial direction between the two. Multiple first limiting slots 411c and first limiting protrusions 121 also add multiple auxiliary fixing points in the circumferential direction, making the connection between the flexible buffer structure 40 and the mounting base 10 tighter. In terms of assembly, the first limiting slots 411c and first limiting protrusions 121 provide a visual alignment reference during the assembly process of the limiting protrusion 411 and the mounting plate 12, reducing operational difficulty and ensuring consistency in mass production. During assembly, operators can quickly position the device by intuitively aligning the first limiting protrusion 121 with the first limiting slot 411c, eliminating the need for repeated adjustments to the circumferential angle between the limiting protrusion 411 and the mounting plate 12, thus significantly reducing assembly time. Furthermore, the one-to-one correspondence between the first limiting slot 411c and the first limiting protrusion 121 ensures consistent fit between the flexible buffer structure 40 and the mounting base 10, preventing issues such as circumferential loosening or excessive tightness of the flexible buffer structure 40 due to manual alignment deviations, thereby improving overall production quality.
[0050] refer to Figure 5 and Figure 6 In an optional embodiment of this application, one of the mounting plate 12 and the main body 11 is provided with a plurality of buckles 123, and the other is provided with a plurality of holes 11b corresponding to the buckles 123, and the buckles 123 are engaged in the holes 11b.
[0051] The main body 11 and the mounting plate 12 can be quickly assembled using the snap-fit 123 and the locking hole 11b, significantly reducing the complexity of the assembly operation. During assembly, the operator only needs to align the snap-fit 123 of the mounting plate 12 with the locking hole 11b of the main body 11 and gently press or push to complete the assembly and fixation of the main body 11 and the mounting plate 12 without the need for additional tools, thus improving production efficiency. In addition, the snap-fit 123 and the locking hole 11b can achieve a reliable mechanical lock, reducing the possibility of loosening between the main body 11 and the mounting plate 12 during use. When it is necessary to replace the flexible buffer structure 40, the main body 11 and the mounting plate 12 can also be separated, which is very convenient. Through the cooperation of multiple snap-fit 123 and the corresponding locking hole 11b, a multi-point distributed mechanical lock is formed to ensure the stability of the connection between the main body 11 and the mounting plate 12. When the buckle 123 is engaged in the buckle hole 11b, the barb structure of the buckle 123 will form an independent reverse constraint with the mounting plate 12. Multiple sets of engagement can jointly resist axial separation force and radial shear force from different positions, preventing the main body 11 from separating from the mounting plate 12 as a whole, and achieving stable clamping of the limiting protrusion 411 of the flexible buffer structure 40.
[0052] The latch 123 can be disposed on the main body 11, and the corresponding latch hole 11b can be disposed on the mounting plate 12; or, the latch 123 can be disposed on the mounting plate 12, and the corresponding latch hole 11b can be disposed on the main body 11. For example, the latch 123 is disposed on the mounting plate 12, and the corresponding latch hole 11b is disposed on the main body 11.
[0053] Further reference Figure 5 and Figure 6 The mounting plate 12 and the main body 11 are provided with a buckle 123. Multiple through holes 12a are provided on one of them. The through holes 12a correspond one-to-one with the buckle 123 and are located on the side of the corresponding buckle 123.
[0054] The buckle 123 is a typical undercut structure. By setting a through hole 12a on the side of the buckle 123, when injection molding the mounting plate 12 or main body 11 with the buckle 123, the through hole 12a can be used to break the limitation of the undercut structure on the mold, without the need to add an additional inclined ejector, simplifying the mold design and processing flow, and reducing the mold manufacturing cost and subsequent maintenance cost.
[0055] It should be understood that the above embodiments are only used to illustrate the technical solutions of this utility model, and are not intended to limit it. Those skilled in the art can modify the technical solutions described in the above embodiments, or make equivalent substitutions for some of the technical features; and all such modifications and substitutions should fall within the protection scope of the appended claims of this utility model.
Claims
1. A neck brace, characterized in that, include: Mounting base; A fixing mechanism is installed on the front of the mounting base, and the fixing mechanism is used to connect the shooting equipment; The neck hanger has its two ends connected to the mounting base; A flexible buffer structure includes a mounting portion and a flexible main body portion connected to the mounting portion. The mounting portion is connected to the mounting base. A buffer space is formed between the inner wall of the flexible main body portion and the back side of the mounting base. The inner wall of the flexible main body portion protrudes towards the mounting base to form a buffer portion. The buffer portion is used to abut against the mounting base and deform during the deformation of the flexible main body portion under stress, so as to further absorb the impact force.
2. The neck brace according to claim 1, characterized in that, The buffer portion is a buffer ring, which protrudes from the inner wall of the flexible main body towards the mounting base and is located in the middle of the flexible main body.
3. The neck brace according to claim 2, characterized in that, The mounting part is integrally formed with the flexible main body.
4. The neck brace according to claim 1, characterized in that, The mounting base includes a main body and a mounting plate. A mounting groove is provided on the back of the main body, and the mounting plate is installed in the mounting groove. The fixing mechanism is installed on the front of the main body. The two ends of the hanging neck piece are connected to the main body. The mounting part includes an extension wall and a limiting flange. The extension wall is located between the buffer part and the limiting flange. The extension wall is arranged circumferentially along the buffer part. The limiting flange is arranged circumferentially along the extension wall and extends to the middle of the buffer part to a predetermined length. The extension wall surrounds the outer periphery of the mounting plate and clamps between the mounting plate and the groove sidewall of the mounting groove. The limiting flange is clamped between the mounting plate and the groove bottom wall of the mounting groove. The buffer space is formed between the mounting plate and the inner wall of the buffer part.
5. The neck brace according to claim 4, characterized in that, The limiting protrusion is provided with a first notch and a second notch, which are symmetrically arranged at the center and both extend from the inner peripheral surface of the limiting protrusion to the outer peripheral surface of the limiting protrusion.
6. The neck brace according to claim 5, characterized in that, The limiting protrusion is provided with a plurality of first limiting slots, which are distributed at intervals along the circumference of the mounting plate. The mounting plate is provided with a plurality of first limiting protrusions on the side facing the main body, which correspond one-to-one with the plurality of first limiting slots. The first limiting protrusions are adapted to be received in the first limiting slots.
7. The neck brace according to claim 4, characterized in that, The mounting plate is provided with a limiting arm on the side facing the main body. When the limiting protrusion is clamped between the mounting plate and the bottom wall of the mounting groove, the inner circumferential surface of the limiting protrusion abuts against the limiting arm.
8. The neck brace according to claim 7, characterized in that, The upper edge of the limiting protrusion is provided with a second limiting groove in its circumference, and the main body is provided with a second limiting protrusion on the side facing the mounting plate. The second limiting protrusion is adapted to be received in the second limiting groove.
9. The neck brace according to any one of claims 4-8, characterized in that, One of the mounting plate and the main body is provided with multiple buckles, and the other has multiple locking holes that correspond one-to-one with the buckles, and the buckles are engaged in the locking holes.
10. The neck brace according to claim 9, characterized in that, The mounting plate and the main body are provided with a plurality of through holes on one of the buckles, and the through holes correspond one to one of the buckles and are located on the side of the corresponding buckle.