Camera frame

Abstract

The application provides a camera frame, which comprises a frame body for mounting a camera, and a handle detachably connected to the frame body, wherein the handle is internally provided with a containing cavity for containing a spare battery.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application relates to the field of camera frame technology, and in particular to a camera frame. Background Technology

[0002] A camera frame is a metal or plastic frame used to protect and expand the functionality of a camera. It provides additional mounting points, a protective shell, and facilitates the use of various accessories (such as external microphones, fill lights, grips, etc.), making it suitable for professional shooting or use in complex environments. However, existing cameras tend to drain their battery quickly when used outdoors, requiring the carrying of spare batteries for replacement. In current technologies, the spare battery storage structure and camera frame are usually integrated into a single unit, requiring users to carry both for outdoor shooting. This bulky structure takes up valuable storage space and is inconvenient to carry. Utility Model Content

[0003] The main purpose of this application is to provide a camera frame that solves the problems of existing spare battery storage structures and the inconvenience of carrying camera frames.

[0004] This application provides a camera frame, the camera frame including:

[0005] The frame is used to mount the camera;

[0006] A handle is detachably connected to the frame, and the handle has a receiving chamber for accommodating a spare battery.

[0007] In some embodiments, the handle includes a main body and a first protrusion. The main body includes a flange protruding toward the frame. The first protrusion includes a first arc surface and a second arc surface. The main body also includes a side plate. The first arc surface is connected to the side plate. The main body includes a top surface and a bottom surface opposite to the top surface. The top end of the second arc surface is connected to the top surface, and the bottom end of the second arc surface is connected to the bottom surface. The second arc surface includes a first side edge and a second side edge. The first side edge is connected to the first arc surface, and the second side edge is connected to the flange. The projection of the flange in the direction of the side plate is located within the side plate.

[0008] In some embodiments, the handle includes a first elastic member, a first buffer member, and a second buffer member. The first buffer member is attached to the side plate, the second buffer member is disposed between the second arc surface and the side plate, and the first elastic member is elastically disposed between the second buffer member and the first arc surface.

[0009] In some embodiments, the top surface includes an extension, a first groove is formed between the extension and the flange, a second groove is formed between the bottom surface and the flange, and the frame includes a first vertical beam, the top end of the first vertical beam being disposed in the first groove, and the bottom end of the first vertical beam being disposed in the second groove.

[0010] In some embodiments, the handle further includes a second protrusion connected to the side of the main body away from the first protrusion. The second protrusion includes a limiting surface facing the receiving chamber. The top end of the limiting surface is connected to the top surface, and the bottom end of the limiting surface is connected to the bottom surface. The limiting surface is capable of abutting against the backup battery.

[0011] In some embodiments, the second protrusion further includes a protruding surface and an inclined surface. The top end of the protruding surface is connected to the top surface, the bottom end of the protruding surface is connected to the bottom surface, and the inclined surface is connected to the side of the protruding surface near the frame and is inclined towards the frame.

[0012] In some embodiments, the top surface includes an extension section, a first clearance groove is formed between the extension section and the inclined surface, a second clearance groove is formed between the bottom surface and the inclined surface, and the frame includes a second vertical beam, the top end of the second vertical beam being disposed in the first clearance groove, and the bottom end of the second vertical beam being disposed in the second clearance groove.

[0013] In some embodiments, the camera frame further includes a latch, one of the frame body and the top surface is provided with the latch, and the other of the frame body and the top surface is provided with a corresponding locking groove. The latch can be locked into the locking groove to allow the handle to be installed on the frame body, and the latch can be unlocked from the locking groove to allow the handle to be removed from the frame body.

[0014] In some embodiments, the top surface is provided with the latch, the frame is provided with the lock groove, the latch includes a key and a lock body, the lock body is connected to the key, the top surface is provided with a mounting groove, the key is located in the mounting groove, a second elastic member is provided between the key and the groove wall of the mounting groove, the key can drive the lock body to move under the action of external force to compress the second elastic member, so that the latch is unlocked from the lock groove, the second elastic member can reset and transmit force to the lock body, so that the lock body extends into the lock groove.

[0015] In some embodiments, the camera frame further includes a connecting shaft, the frame includes a first bottom beam and a second bottom beam spaced apart, the connecting shaft is connected between the first bottom beam and the second bottom beam, the bottom surface is provided with a shaft groove, and the connecting shaft is disposed in the shaft groove so that the handle can rotate around the connecting shaft.

[0016] Beneficial effects:

[0017] This application provides a camera frame, comprising a frame body for mounting a camera and a handle detachably connected to the frame body. The handle has a receiving chamber for accommodating a spare battery. This design, with the receiving chamber within the handle, allows users to detach the handle and store or remove the spare battery when using the camera outdoors. Compared to existing technologies, this design improves portability by allowing the camera frame to be carried when a spare battery is needed, and by allowing the user to use the frame alone when a spare battery is not required. Attached Figure Description

[0018] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of this application 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 application. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on the structures shown in these drawings without creative effort.

[0019] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the camera frame provided in this application.

[0020] Figure 2 for Figure 1 A schematic diagram of one possible structure of the provided handle.

[0021] Figure 3 for Figure 1 Another schematic diagram of the provided handle structure.

[0022] Figure 4 This is a front view of the camera frame provided in this application.

[0023] Figure 5 for Figure 4 A schematic cross-sectional view of the provided camera frame along line AA.

[0024] Figure 6 for Figure 4 A schematic cross-sectional view of the camera frame along BB is provided.

[0025] Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram of another structure of the camera frame provided in this application.

[0026] Figure 8 An exploded view of the camera frame provided in this application.

[0027] Icon description:

[0028] 100. Camera frame;

[0029] 10. Frame; 11. First vertical beam; 12. Second vertical beam; 13. First bottom beam; 14. Second bottom beam; 15. Connecting shaft; 16. Third vertical beam; 17. Fourth vertical beam;

[0030] 20. Handle; 21. Main body; 211. Flanged edge; 212. Top surface; 2121. Extension section; 213. Bottom surface; 2131. Shaft groove; 214. Side plate; 22. First protrusion; 2201. First groove; 2202. Second groove; 221. First arc surface; 222. Second arc surface; 2221. First side edge; 2222. Second side edge; 23. Second protrusion; 2301. First clearance groove; 2302. Second clearance groove; 231. Limiting surface; 232. Protruding surface; 233. Inclined surface;

[0031] 30. Snap latch; 301. Lock key; 302. Lock body; 31. Lock groove;

[0032] 40. First elastic element; 41. Second elastic element;

[0033] 50. First buffer component; 51. Second buffer component;

[0034] 60. Unlock the structure;

[0035] 200. Spare battery. Detailed Implementation

[0036] The technical solutions of the embodiments of this application 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 application, and not all of the embodiments. Based on the embodiments of this application, all other embodiments obtained by those of ordinary skill in the art without creative effort are within the scope of protection of this application.

[0037] It should be noted that all directional indicators (such as up, down, left, right, front, back, etc.) in the embodiments of this application are only used to explain the relative positional relationship and movement of each component in a certain specific posture (as shown in the figure). If the specific posture changes, the directional indicator will also change accordingly.

[0038] Furthermore, the descriptions using "first," "second," etc., in this application are for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying their relative importance or implicitly specifying the number of technical features indicated. Therefore, a feature defined with "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include at least one of those features. Additionally, "and / or" throughout the text includes three solutions; taking A and / or B as an example, it includes technical solution A, technical solution B, and a technical solution that simultaneously satisfies A and B. Furthermore, the technical solutions of various embodiments can be combined with each other, but this must be based on the ability of a person skilled in the art to implement them. When the combination of technical solutions is contradictory or impossible to implement, it should be considered that such a combination of technical solutions does not exist and is not within the scope of protection claimed in this application.

[0039] In existing technology, the spare battery 200 storage structure and the camera frame 100 are usually integrated into one unit. Users need to carry both for outdoor shooting, but the large size of the structure occupies the user's storage space, and users may choose not to carry the spare battery 200 due to inconvenience. Please refer to [reference needed]. Figures 1-3 , Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the camera frame provided in this application. Figure 2 for Figure 1 A schematic diagram of one possible structure of the provided handle. Figure 3 for Figure 1 Another structural schematic diagram of the provided handle. This application provides a camera frame 100, which can be applied to action cameras, vlog cameras, wearable cameras, etc. The camera frame 100 includes a frame body 10 for mounting the camera, and a handle 20 detachably connected to the frame body 10. The handle 20 has a receiving chamber for accommodating a spare battery 200. In related technologies, the spare battery 200 usually requires separate storage space, which is inconvenient for users to access. In this application, the handle 20 has a receiving chamber, allowing users to detach the handle 20 and store or remove the spare battery 200 when using the camera outdoors. Compared to existing technologies, when a spare battery 200 is needed, the handle 20 can be installed for carrying; when the spare battery 200 is not needed, the user can detach the handle 20 and use the frame body 10 alone, improving the portability of the camera frame 100 and expanding the application scenarios of the camera.

[0040] In some embodiments, the handle 20 includes a main body 21 and a first protrusion 22. The main body 21 includes a flange 211 protruding toward the frame 10. The first protrusion 22 includes a first arc surface 221 and a second arc surface 222. The main body 21 includes a side plate 214. The first arc surface 221 is connected to the side plate 214 of the main body 21. The main body 21 includes a top surface 212 and a bottom surface 213 opposite to the top surface 212. The top end of the second arc surface 222 is connected to the top surface 212, and the bottom end of the second arc surface 222 is connected to the bottom surface 213. The second arc surface 222 includes a first side edge 2221 and a second side edge 2222. The first side edge 2221 is connected to the first arc surface 221, and the second side edge 2222 is connected to the flange 211. The projection of the flange 211 in the direction of the side plate 214 is located within the side plate 214.

[0041] Specifically, one side of the first arc surface 221 is connected to the side plate 214, and the other side of the first arc surface 221 extends away from the main body 21 and toward the frame 10. When the handle 20 does not need to be disassembled, the user can hold the side plate 214 and the first arc surface 221. The first arc surface 221 can conform to the grip curvature of the user's palm, making it convenient for the user to use the handle 20. The main body 21 includes a top surface 212 and a bottom surface 213 connected to both ends of the side plate 214. The top surface 212 and the bottom surface 213 are arranged opposite to each other. The top end of the second arc surface 222 is connected to the top surface 212, and the bottom end of the second arc surface 222 is connected to the bottom surface 213. The first side 2221 of the second arc surface 222 is connected to the side of the first arc surface 221 away from the side plate 214, and the second side 2222 is connected to the flange 211 protruding from the main body 21. The first arc surface 221 extends outward and connects to the second arc surface 222, and the second arc surface 222 extends inward and connects to the flange 211, so that the first protrusion 22 forms a covering structure, and the spare battery 200 can be placed inside the covering structure to prevent the battery from coming loose.

[0042] Please refer to Figures 4-5 , Figure 4 This is a front view of the camera frame provided in this application. Figure 5 for Figure 4A cross-sectional view of the provided camera frame along AA. In some embodiments, the handle 20 includes a first elastic member 40, a first buffer member 50, and a second buffer member 51. The first buffer member 50 is attached to the side plate 214, and the second buffer member 51 is disposed between the second arc surface 222 and the side plate 214. The first elastic member 40 is elastically disposed between the second buffer member 51 and the first arc surface 221. The first elastic member 40 can be a spring, a rubber block, or a similar structure. The stretchable nature of the first elastic member 40 allows for compatibility with spare batteries 200 of slightly different sizes and provides elasticity to the battery, offsetting displacement of the battery during vibration or movement and preventing poor contact. The first buffer member 50 and the second buffer member 51 can be sponge pads, which can effectively absorb the vibration and impact generated when the battery is installed.

[0043] Please combine Figure 7 refer to Figure 2 , 3 , Figure 7 This is another structural schematic diagram of the camera frame provided in this application. In some embodiments, the top surface 212 includes an extension 2121, a first groove 2201 is formed between the extension 2121 and the flange 211, a second groove 2202 is formed between the bottom surface 213 and the flange 211, and the frame 10 includes a first vertical beam 11, the top end of the first vertical beam 11 is disposed in the first groove 2201, and the bottom end of the first vertical beam 11 is disposed in the second groove 2202.

[0044] Specifically, when the frame 10 and the handle 20 are installed, the top end of the first vertical beam 11 is installed in the first groove 2201, so that the handle 20 can be installed on the top of the frame 10; at the same time, the bottom end of the first vertical beam 11 is installed in the second groove 2202, and the first vertical beam 11 abuts against the flange 211.

[0045] Please combine Figure 2 refer to Figure 3 In some embodiments, the handle 20 further includes a second protrusion 23 connected to the side of the main body 21 away from the first protrusion 22. The second protrusion 23 includes a limiting surface 231 facing the receiving chamber. The top end of the limiting surface 231 is connected to the top surface 212, and the bottom end of the limiting surface 231 is connected to the bottom surface 213. The limiting surface 231 can abut against the backup battery 200.

[0046] Specifically, the second protrusion 23 protrudes away from the main body 21, and the limiting surface 231 faces the backup battery 200. The height of the limiting surface 231 is the same as the length of the side plate 214 of the main body 21. When the backup battery 200 is installed in the receiving cavity, the limiting surface 231 can abut against the backup battery 200 disposed in the receiving cavity. In some examples, the limiting surface 231 may not be completely attached to the backup battery 200, but may be attached to the backup battery 200 at the top and bottom.

[0047] In some embodiments, the second protrusion 23 further includes a protruding surface 232 and an inclined surface 233. The top end of the protruding surface 232 is connected to the top surface 212, the bottom end of the protruding surface 232 is connected to the bottom surface 213, and the inclined surface 233 is connected to the side of the protruding surface 232 near the frame 10 and is inclined towards the frame 10.

[0048] Specifically, the protruding surface 232, the inclined surface 233, and the limiting surface 231 form a triangular structure. The protruding surface 232 is vertically arranged, with its top end connected to the edge of the top surface 212 by a rounded transition, and its bottom end being firmly connected to the bottom surface 213 by a rounded transition. The inclined surface 233 extends at an angle from the side of the protruding surface 232 near the frame 10. When the user needs to use the handle 20, the thumb can be placed on the inclined surface 233.

[0049] Please combine Figure 7 refer to Figure 2 , 3 In some embodiments, the top surface 212 includes an extension 2121, a first clearance groove 2301 is formed between the extension 2121 and the inclined surface 233, a second clearance groove 2302 is formed between the bottom surface 213 and the inclined surface 233, the frame 10 includes a second vertical beam 12, the second vertical beam 12 may be spaced apart from the first vertical beam 11, the top end of the second vertical beam 12 is located in the first clearance groove 2301, and the bottom end of the second vertical beam 12 is located in the second clearance groove 2302.

[0050] Specifically, when the frame 10 and the handle 20 are installed, the top end of the first vertical beam 11 is installed in the first groove 2201, and the top end of the second vertical beam 12 is installed in the first clearance groove 2301, so that the handle 20 can be installed on the top of the frame 10; at the same time, the bottom end of the first vertical beam 11 is installed in the second groove 2202, and the bottom end of the second vertical beam 12 is installed in the second clearance groove 2302, so that the handle 20 can be securely connected to the frame 10 from all sides.

[0051] Please combine Figure 3 , 4 refer to Figure 6 , Figure 6 for Figure 4 A cross-sectional view of the provided camera frame along BB. In some embodiments, the camera frame 100 further includes a latch 30, one of the frame body 10 and the top surface 212 is provided with the latch 30, and the other of the frame body 10 and the top surface 212 is provided with a corresponding locking groove 31. The latch 30 can be locked into the locking groove 31 to allow the handle 20 to be mounted on the frame body 10, and the latch 30 can be unlocked from the locking groove 31 to allow the handle 20 to be detached from the frame 10.

[0052] In some embodiments, the frame 10 is provided with a latch 30, and the top surface 212 is provided with a locking groove 31. In some embodiments, the top surface 212 is provided with a latch 30, and the frame 10 is provided with a locking groove 31.

[0053] In some embodiments, the top surface 212 includes an extension 2121, the frame 10 is provided with a buckle 30, and the extension 2121 is provided with a locking groove 31. In some embodiments, the extension 2121 is provided with a buckle 30, and the frame 10 is provided with a locking groove 31.

[0054] In some embodiments, the frame 10 includes a first horizontal beam connected to a first vertical beam 11 and a second horizontal beam connected to a second vertical beam 12, with a locking groove 31 structure on the first or second horizontal beam. When assembly is required, the latch 30 deforms under external force and embeds into the locking groove 31, achieving a stable connection through mechanical interlocking, thereby reliably mounting the handle 20 onto the frame 10 structure. When disassembly and maintenance are required, the latching part of the latch 30 disengages from the locking groove 31, at which point the handle 20 can be completely separated from the frame 10 along a preset disassembly direction. This detachable connection structure ensures structural stability during use and facilitates independent maintenance or replacement of the handle 20 or the frame 10 in the future.

[0055] In some embodiments, the latch 30 includes a key 301 and a lock body 302. The lock body 302 is connected to the key 301. A mounting groove is provided on the top surface 212. The key 301 is located in the mounting groove. A second elastic element 41 is provided between the key 301 and the groove wall of the mounting groove. The key 301 can drive the lock body 302 to move under the action of external force to compress the second elastic element 41, so that the latch 30 is unlocked in the lock groove 31. The second elastic element 41 can reset and transmit force to the lock body 302, so that the lock body 302 extends into the lock groove 31.

[0056] Specifically, an installation groove is provided in the extension section 2121, and the main body of the lock key 301 is assembled in the installation groove. A second elastic element 41 is provided between the side wall of the lock key 301 and the inner wall of the installation groove. The second elastic element 41 can be a spring, rubber block, or other structure. The second elastic element 41 is kept in a pre-compressed state in its natural state. The lock body 302 is fixedly installed at one end of the lock key 301. When the user applies an external force (such as manual pressing or mechanical drive) to move the lock key 301 towards the first protrusion 22, the lock key 301 will generate axial displacement in the installation groove, thereby driving the lock body 302 connected to it to move synchronously. During this process, the second elastic element 41 is further compressed and stores energy, so that the lock body 302 completely disengages from the lock groove 31 to achieve unlocking. When the external force is removed, the compressed first elastic element 40 releases the stored elastic potential energy, and pushes the lock key 301 back to its original position through elastic restoring force, while driving the lock body 302 to re-enter the lock groove 31, realizing the automatic reset and locking function of the latch 30. The entire mechanism achieves a repeatable locking and unlocking cycle through the mechanical principle of elastic deformation recovery.

[0057] Please refer to Figure 8 , Figure 8 This is an exploded view of a camera frame provided in this application. In some embodiments, the camera frame 100 includes a connecting shaft 15, the frame body 10 includes a first bottom beam 13 and a second bottom beam 14 spaced apart, the connecting shaft 15 connects the first bottom beam 13 and the second bottom beam 14, the bottom surface 213 is provided with a shaft groove 2131, the connecting shaft 15 is disposed in the shaft groove 2131, and the handle 20 is rotatable around the connecting shaft 15.

[0058] Specifically, the connecting shaft 15 is located in the shaft groove 2131. When the top of the handle 20 is unlocked, the top of the frame 10 can be separated from the first groove 2201 and the first clearance groove 2301 of the handle 20. At this time, the handle 20 rotates along the connecting shaft 15, and the bottom of the frame 10 can be separated from the second groove 2202 and the second clearance groove 2302 of the handle 20, so that the handle 20 and the frame 10 are completely separated.

[0059] Please continue to refer to this. Figure 7 In some embodiments, the camera frame 100 also includes a third vertical beam 16, a fourth vertical beam 17, and an unlocking structure 60. The unlocking structure 60 is located on the top of the frame 10 and on the side away from the handle 20. By pressing the unlocking structure 60, the third vertical beam 16 and the fourth vertical beam 17 of the frame 10 can be released to form an opening, allowing the camera to be inserted into the frame 10 through the opening.

[0060] The above description is merely a preferred embodiment of this application and does not limit the patent scope of this application. Any equivalent structural transformations made based on the concept of this application and the contents of the specification and drawings of this application, or direct / indirect applications in other related technical fields, are included within the patent protection scope of this application.

Claims

1. A camera frame, characterized in that, The camera frame includes: The frame is used to mount the camera; A handle is detachably connected to the frame, and the handle has a receiving chamber for accommodating a spare battery.

2. The camera frame according to claim 1, characterized in that, The handle includes a main body and a first protrusion. The main body includes a flange protruding towards the frame. The first protrusion includes a first arc surface and a second arc surface. The main body also includes a side plate. The first arc surface is connected to the side plate. The main body includes a top surface and a bottom surface opposite to the top surface. The top end of the second arc surface is connected to the top surface, and the bottom end of the second arc surface is connected to the bottom surface. The second arc surface includes a first side edge and a second side edge. The first side edge is connected to the first arc surface, and the second side edge is connected to the flange. The projection of the flange in the direction of the side plate is located within the side plate.

3. The camera frame according to claim 2, characterized in that, The handle includes a first elastic element, a first buffer element, and a second buffer element. The first buffer element is attached to the side plate, the second buffer element is disposed between the second arc surface and the side plate, and the first elastic element is elastically disposed between the second buffer element and the first arc surface.

4. The camera frame according to claim 2, characterized in that, The top surface includes an extension section, a first groove is formed between the extension section and the flange, a second groove is formed between the bottom surface and the flange, and the frame includes a first vertical beam, the top end of the first vertical beam is disposed in the first groove, and the bottom end of the first vertical beam is disposed in the second groove.

5. The camera frame according to claim 2, characterized in that, The handle also includes a second protrusion connected to the side of the main body away from the first protrusion. The second protrusion includes a limiting surface facing the receiving chamber. The top end of the limiting surface is connected to the top surface, and the bottom end of the limiting surface is connected to the bottom surface. The limiting surface can abut against the spare battery.

6. The camera frame according to claim 5, characterized in that, The second protrusion further includes a protruding surface and an inclined surface. The top end of the protruding surface is connected to the top surface, the bottom end of the protruding surface is connected to the bottom surface, and the inclined surface is connected to the side of the protruding surface near the frame and is inclined towards the frame.

7. The camera frame according to claim 6, characterized in that, The top surface includes an extension section, a first clearance groove is formed between the extension section and the inclined surface, a second clearance groove is formed between the bottom surface and the inclined surface, and the frame includes a second vertical beam, the top end of the second vertical beam is located in the first clearance groove, and the bottom end of the second vertical beam is located in the second clearance groove.

8. The camera frame according to claim 2, characterized in that, The camera frame also includes a latch, one of the frame body and the top surface is provided with the latch, and the other of the frame body and the top surface is provided with a corresponding locking groove. The latch can be locked into the locking groove to allow the handle to be installed on the frame body, and the latch can be unlocked from the locking groove to allow the handle to be removed from the frame body.

9. The camera frame according to claim 8, characterized in that, The top surface is provided with the latch, the frame is provided with the lock groove, the latch includes a key and a lock body, the lock body is connected to the key, the top surface is provided with a mounting groove, the key is located in the mounting groove, a second elastic element is provided between the key and the groove wall of the mounting groove, the key can drive the lock body to move under the action of external force to compress the second elastic element, so that the latch is unlocked in the lock groove, the second elastic element can reset and transmit force to the lock body, so that the lock body extends into the lock groove.

10. The camera frame according to claim 2, characterized in that, The camera frame also includes a connecting shaft. The frame includes a first bottom beam and a second bottom beam spaced apart. The connecting shaft connects the first bottom beam and the second bottom beam. The bottom surface is provided with a shaft groove. The connecting shaft is disposed in the shaft groove so that the handle can rotate around the connecting shaft.

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