A mobile phone photography rabbit cage integrated with a multifunctional docking station

Abstract

This utility model discloses a mobile phone photography cage integrating a multi-functional expansion dock, belonging to the field of mobile phone photography accessories. It aims to solve the problems of existing mobile phone cages that only offer mechanical expansion, require an external expansion dock leading to messy and easily detached cables, and cannot meet the power supply needs of multiple devices. It includes a cage body and an embedded expansion dock module; the cage body is a square frame with a back support, screw holes, and a cold shoe interface, and partial protrusions on the inner side wall to enhance phone stability; one side wall has a cavity in which the expansion dock module is embedded and enclosed by a cover plate, with at least two interfaces such as HDMI, USB-A, USB-C, and an SD card reader leading out. This cage integrates mechanical and data / power expansion, avoids messy cables, adapts to professional creative needs, has a reliable structure, and retains the expansion capabilities of traditional accessories, making it suitable for professional mobile phone shooting, live streaming, and Vlog creation scenarios.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of mobile phone photography accessories, specifically to a mobile phone photography cage that integrates a multi-functional expansion dock. Background Technology

[0002] With the rapid improvement of mobile phone camera performance, using mobile phones for professional video shooting, live streaming, and vlog creation has become mainstream. To meet the needs of professional shooting, mobile phone cages have emerged. By providing a cold shoe interface and multiple screw holes, they allow users to easily connect external accessories such as microphones, fill lights, and handheld stabilizers, greatly enhancing the expandability and holding stability of the mobile phone.

[0003] However, existing mobile phone camera cages primarily focus on mechanical expansion. When creators need to connect external storage devices such as SSDs, wired networks, external displays, or power multiple devices simultaneously, they still must rely on external docking stations. This makes the entire shooting system cumbersome: the phone connects to the cage, the cage connects to an external docking station via cables, and various devices are then connected to the docking station. These tangled cables not only look messy but are also prone to pulling and detaching during mobile shooting, severely impacting creative efficiency and the reliability of the final footage. Furthermore, the high power demands of high-powered lighting, extended recording sessions, and external devices cannot be met by traditional camera cages. Utility Model Content

[0004] The purpose of this invention is to overcome the shortcomings of the existing technology and provide a highly integrated, feature-rich, and multifunctional mobile phone photography cage that can effectively solve the problems of messy cables and power supply.

[0005] To achieve the above objectives, the present invention adopts the following technical solution:

[0006] A mobile phone photography cage with an integrated multi-functional expansion dock includes a cage body, in which an expansion dock module is embedded. The expansion dock module is equipped with a multi-functional main control circuit board and multiple interfaces.

[0007] Furthermore, the rabbit cage body has a square frame structure, which is formed by four side walls, and a back support is connected between the two long side walls; both the side walls and the back support are provided with screw holes for connecting external devices, and the side walls are also provided with cold shoe interfaces.

[0008] Furthermore, the inner side of the sidewall is provided with a partial protrusion to increase the friction and clamping firmness of the mobile phone.

[0009] Furthermore, one of the side walls has a cavity inside, in which the expansion dock module is embedded and fixed, and is encapsulated by a cover plate, which is fixedly connected to the side wall by screws.

[0010] Furthermore, the types of interfaces include HDMI interface, USB-A interface, USB-C data interface, SD card reader interface, 3.5mm audio interface, and RJ45 network interface.

[0011] Furthermore, the interface types are at least two.

[0012] Furthermore, the number of interfaces of any of the aforementioned types is at least one.

[0013] The beneficial effects are as follows.

[0014] 1. High integration: The expansion dock functional modules are completely embedded inside the cage body, realizing the integration of mechanical expansion and data / power expansion, avoiding the problems of messy cables and poor portability caused by external independent expansion docks.

[0015] 2. Comprehensive functionality: It offers a wide variety of interface options and can produce different docking station modules to meet all the needs of professional creators.

[0016] 3. Reasonable and reliable structure: The built-in cavity and cover design isolate the circuit board from the external mechanical structure, protecting the docking station module while maintaining the overall structural strength and aesthetics of the cage. The protrusions on the inner sidewalls enhance the stability of the phone's mounting.

[0017] 4. Excellent expandability: The cage body retains the standard cold shoe interface and multiple screw holes, allowing users to install various traditional accessories without interfering with the functions of this integrated docking station, complementing each other perfectly. Attached Figure Description

[0018] Figure 1 , Figure 2 These are schematic diagrams of the three-dimensional structure from different perspectives in this application;

[0019] Figure 3 , Figure 4 These are schematic diagrams of the structure exploded from different perspectives in this application;

[0020] Reference numerals: 1. Rabbit cage body; 101. Back support; 102. Screw hole; 103. Cold shoe interface; 104. Partial protrusion; 105. Cavity; 106. Cover plate; 2. Expansion dock module; 201. Multifunctional main control circuit board; 202. USB-A interface; 203. USB-C interface. Detailed Implementation

[0021] 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.

[0022] Reference Figures 1 to 4 The mobile phone photography cage shown includes a cage body 1 and an expansion dock module 2 embedded therein.

[0023] The cage body 1 is preferably made of aluminum alloy and has a square frame structure consisting of four side walls. To enhance the overall structural strength, a back support 101 is connected between two long side walls. Both the side walls and the back support 101 have multiple standard screw holes 102 for mounting accessories such as handles and tripods. Additionally, at least one side wall has a cold shoe mount 103 for mounting devices such as fill lights and microphones. On the inner side of the side walls, there are also partial protrusions 104. When a mobile phone is placed in the cage, these protrusions 104 increase pressure and tighten the grip, effectively preventing the phone from falling out.

[0024] In this embodiment, one side wall of the rabbit cage body 1 is locally thickened, and an internal cavity 105 is machined inside. The expansion dock module 2 is embedded and fixed in the cavity 105 in the form of a circuit board. A cover plate 106 with a shape matching the cavity 105 is fastened to the cavity 105 with multiple screws, completely sealing the opening of the cavity 105, thereby protecting the internal expansion dock module 2 and preventing dust and splashes.

[0025] The core of the expansion dock module 2 is a multi-functional main control circuit board 201, which integrates control chips, protocol chips, video processing chips, network chips, etc. This circuit board leads out multiple different types of interfaces, which penetrate the cavity 105 and are exposed to the external environment for easy user connection. The interfaces provided in this embodiment include, but are not limited to: HDMI interface, USB-A interface 202, USB-B interface, USB-C interface 203, SD card reader interface, 3.5mm audio interface, and RJ45 network interface.

[0026] like Figure 3 As shown, this embodiment provides a dual USB-C and dual USB-A interface 202. One interface serves as an input port, and the other as an output port, allowing simultaneous connection and charging of a mobile phone. The dual USB-A interface 202 can also accommodate the simultaneous connection of multiple traditional USB devices.

[0027] In this embodiment, there are multiple types of interfaces, and some types are multiple in number. It is understood that, based on different costs and requirements, at least two types of interfaces can be selected, and the number of any type can be at least one. These variations all fall within the protection scope of this utility model.

[0028] In use, the user inserts their phone into the main body 1 of the cage and secures it using the protruding part 104. A single cable connects the phone to the USB-C input port on the cage, achieving a "one-cable connection." Subsequently, all peripherals such as monitors, hard drives, network cables, SD cards, and monitoring headphones can be directly connected to the corresponding ports on the side of the cage without any adapters, resulting in a very clean setup. The cold shoe on the side of the cage and the screw holes 102 around it remain functional for installing accessories such as microphones and carrying handles.

[0029] Although embodiments of the present invention have been shown and described, it will be understood by those skilled in the art that various changes, modifications, substitutions and alterations can be made to these embodiments without departing from the principles and spirit of the present invention, the scope of which is defined by the appended claims and their equivalents.

Claims

1. A mobile phone photography rabbit cage integrated with a multifunctional docking station, characterized in that, The device includes a rabbit cage body (1), which has an embedded docking station module (2). The docking station module (2) is equipped with a multi-functional main control circuit board (201) and multiple interfaces.

2. The rabbit hutch of claim 1, wherein: The rabbit cage body (1) has a square frame structure, which is formed by four side walls, and a back support (101) is connected between the two long side walls; the side walls and the back support (101) are provided with screw holes (102) for external devices, and the side walls are also provided with cold shoe interfaces (103).

3. The rabbit hutch of claim 2, wherein, Its features are: The inner side of the sidewall is provided with a partial protrusion (104).

4. The rabbit hutch of claim 2, wherein, One of the side walls has a cavity (105) inside, and the expansion dock module (2) is embedded and fixed in the cavity (105) and encapsulated by a cover plate (106). The cover plate (106) is fixedly connected to the side wall by screws.

5. The rabbit hutch of claim 1, wherein, The types of interfaces include HDMI interface, USB-A interface (202), USB-B interface, USB-C interface (203), SD card reader interface, 3.5mm audio interface, and RJ45 network interface.

6. The rabbit hutch of claim 5, wherein, There must be at least two types of interfaces.

7. The rabbit hutch of claim 6, wherein, The number of interfaces of any of the aforementioned types is at least one.

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