A 360-degree rotating quick-release magnetic base for action cameras

Abstract

This utility model belongs to the technical field of action camera accessories, and discloses a 360-degree rotating quick-release magnetic base for action cameras. It includes a clamping body and a positioning seat. The front side of the clamping body is a magnetic surface with an embedded permanent magnet and a sponge pad on the surface. Clamping parts and clips mounted via spring shafts are provided on both sides. The positioning seat is connected to the clamping body via a rotating mechanism, which includes a locking nut and a locking screw. A rotating locking mechanism is provided between the clamping body and the positioning seat, including a guide groove centered on the locking screw, a hemispherical positioning groove with equal intervals, and a hemispherical locking block that can move along the guide groove and engage with the hemispherical positioning groove. This utility model enables quick magnetic installation, 360-degree rotation adjustment, and multi-angle positioning of the camera. It has a compact structure, is easy to operate, and has strong stability.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of action camera accessories technology, and in particular to a 360-degree rotating quick-release magnetic base for action cameras. Background Technology

[0002] Currently, with the popularization of outdoor sports, short video creation, and first-person perspective (FPV) shooting, action cameras are being used in increasingly diverse scenarios. During use, users frequently need to mount the camera on various complex and irregular locations such as bicycle handlebars, motorcycle bodies, car dashboards, helmets, and railings, and quickly adjust it to the optimal shooting angle. Common camera mounts on the market mainly suffer from the following problems: Insufficient rotation function: Traditional mounts often use screw clamping or slider braking structures, which cannot achieve effective angle positioning, or have uneven damping during rotation, resulting in uneven twisting and wear after long-term use, leading to wobbling. Summary of the Invention

[0003] To overcome the technical defects of the existing technology, this utility model provides a 360-degree rotating quick-release magnetic base for action cameras.

[0004] The technical solution adopted by this utility model is: a 360-degree rotating quick-release magnetic base for action cameras, including a clamp body and a positioning base. The front side of the clamp body is provided with a magnetic surface. A permanent magnet is embedded in the magnetic surface of the clamp body. A sponge pad is provided on the surface of the magnetic surface. Clamping parts are provided on both sides of the magnetic surface. Clips are installed on both sides of the clamp body via spring shafts. The positioning seat and the clamp body are connected by a rotating mechanism, and the rotating mechanism includes a locking nut provided on the clamp body, and a locking screw with its end inserted into the locking nut is installed on the positioning seat; The positioning seat and the clamping body are directly provided with a rotating locking mechanism. The rotating locking mechanism includes a plurality of hemispherical positioning grooves arranged at equal intervals on the contact surface of the positioning seat and the clamping body, with the locking screw as the center. The clamping body is provided with a pair of hemispherical locking blocks that are inserted into the hemispherical positioning grooves. The clamping body is provided with a rotating cavity for storing the locking nut.

[0005] Preferably, there are two permanent magnets distributed on both sides of the magnetic attraction surface, and the clamp body is provided with a positioning cavity for positioning the permanent magnets.

[0006] Preferably, the magnetic surface of the clamp body is further provided with a mounting groove for storing and positioning the sponge pad.

[0007] Preferably, the clamp body is provided with an installation cavity for installing the positioning seat, the positioning seat has arc-shaped rotating parts on both sides, and the clamp body is provided with an arc-shaped groove that matches the arc-shaped rotating parts.

[0008] Preferably, the positioning seat is provided with a settling hole for installing a locking screw.

[0009] Preferably, a spring washer is provided between the locking nut and the clamp body, and the spring washer is sleeved on the locking screw.

[0010] Preferably, the positioning seat is provided with an auxiliary handle.

[0011] Preferably, the clamp body is equipped with a mounting post, and the hemispherical locking block is disposed at the inner end of the mounting post.

[0012] Preferably, the clamp body is provided with a positioning block, and the positioning seat is provided with a cavity for the positioning block to be inserted, and the locking nut passes through the center of the positioning block and the cavity.

[0013] The beneficial effects of this utility model are: 1. By combining the magnetic surface with the clamping part, the action camera can be quickly installed and removed. The rotating mechanism and the rotating locking mechanism work together to support 360-degree rotation and multi-position angle positioning. The operation is simple and the stability is high. Attached Figure Description

[0014] One or more embodiments are illustrated by way of example with reference numerals in the accompanying drawings. These illustrations do not constitute a limitation on the embodiments. Elements with the same reference numerals in the drawings are denoted as similar elements. Unless otherwise stated, the figures in the drawings are not to be limited by scale.

[0015] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of this utility model; Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the installation of the locking nut of this utility model; Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the rotating cavity of this utility model; Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the hemispherical card block of this utility model; Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the hemispherical positioning groove of this utility model; Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the settling hole structure of this utility model.

[0016] Explanation of reference numerals in the attached drawings: 1. Clamping body; 2. Permanent magnet; 3. Sponge pad; 4. Clamping part; 5. Clamp; 6. Positioning seat; 7. Locking nut; 8. Locking screw; 11. Hemispherical positioning groove; 12. Hemispherical locking block; 13. Positioning cavity; 14. Mounting groove; 15. Mounting cavity; 16. Arc-shaped rotating part; 17. Arc-shaped groove; 18. Settling hole; 19. Rotating cavity; 20. Auxiliary handle; 21. Mounting column; 22. Positioning round block; 23. Round cavity; 24. Spring pad; 25. Magnetic block; 26. Iron bolt. Detailed Implementation

[0017] To make the objectives, technical solutions, and advantages of this utility model clearer, the various embodiments of this utility model will be described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings. However, those skilled in the art will understand that many technical details have been provided in the various embodiments of this utility model to facilitate a better understanding of this application. However, the technical solutions claimed in the claims of this application can be implemented even without these technical details and with various variations and modifications based on the following embodiments.

[0018] like Figures 1 to 6 As shown, this embodiment provides a 360-degree rotating quick-release magnetic mount for action cameras, consisting of a clamp body 1 and a positioning base 6. The bottom of the positioning base 6 typically features a standard interface (such as a 1 / 4-inch threaded hole or a GoPro-compatible mounting clip) for connecting various extension rods, tripods, or pre-installed mounts at target locations (such as bicycle handlebars). After quickly mounting the action camera onto the clamp body 1, the user can finely adjust the camera's shooting angle by rotating the clamp body 1.

[0019] The front side of the clamp body 1 forms a composite fixing surface. At its core are two permanent magnets 2 embedded within the body, symmetrically arranged in positioning cavities 13 on either side of the center line. This symmetrical dual-magnet layout generates uniform and strong magnetic lines of force, ensuring a stable attraction with cameras equipped with iron backplates or magnetic accessories. The magnetic force is calculated to prevent camera slippage during vigorous activity (such as mountain biking), while allowing the user to easily remove the camera laterally with slight force when needed, achieving "quick release."

[0020] The magnetic surface has a mounting groove 14, and a layer of sponge pad 3 is tightly adhered to the magnetic surface. This pad has two key functions: first, as a buffer layer, it protects the camera backplate and the magnetic surface from scratches; second, its high coefficient of friction surface works in synergy with the magnetic force to greatly enhance the ability to resist torsion and slippage.

[0021] Clamping portions 4 are located on the left and right sides of the magnetic surface. Each clamping portion 4 is hinged to a clip 5 via a spring shaft. The inner side of the clip 5 is usually lined with soft rubber. In its natural state, the torque of the spring shaft causes the two clips 5 to close inward. When the user needs to install a camera, simply push the bottom of the camera between the two clips 5. The clips 5 are opened and, under the action of the spring, tightly hold the side or bottom flange of the camera, forming a second mechanical lock. This design, which prioritizes magnetic attraction and supplements it with clamping, ensures both fast installation (magnetic attraction in one second) and foolproof safety (clamping prevents accidental fall), making it particularly suitable for high-risk scenarios such as high altitudes and underwater.

[0022] A positioning block 22 protrudes backward on the back of the clamp body 1. Correspondingly, a cavity 23 that precisely matches the positioning block 22 is machined at the center of the front of the positioning seat 6. During assembly, the positioning block 22 is inserted into the cavity 23. This matching structure ensures that the rotation centers of the two are highly coincident and can effectively share the radial load generated during rotation, prevent swaying, and make the rotation movement more stable.

[0023] The locking nut 7 is housed in a rotating cavity 19 on the back of the clamp body 1. The locking screw 8 passes through the sinking hole 18 on the back of the positioning seat 6, and its front end passes through the base of the positioning seat 6 and the cavity 23 in sequence before being screwed into the locking nut 7 at the center of the positioning block 22. By tightening the locking screw 8, the clamp body 1 and the positioning seat 6 can be axially tightened, thus achieving angular positioning. A spring washer is provided between the locking nut 7 and the clamp body 1. An elastic washer (not shown in the figure, but a conventional technical means) can be provided between the cap of the locking screw 8 and the bottom surface of the sinking hole of the positioning seat 6. The pressure generated by tightening the locking screw 8 causes friction between the contact surfaces of the clamp body 1 and the positioning seat 6, and this friction constitutes the rotational damping force. The user can adjust the tightness of the locking screw 8 to personalize the required rotational force and damping feel, and ensure that the camera position remains stable after being released at any angle.

[0024] On the end face of the clamp body 1 that contacts the positioning seat 6 (specifically, it can be set on the end face of the positioning block 22 or the bottom surface of the cavity 23), a plurality of hemispherical positioning grooves 11 are distributed at equal angular intervals (e.g., every 30 degrees or 45 degrees) with the axis of the locking screw 8 as the center. At the corresponding position of the positioning seat 6, the clamp body 1 is equipped with a mounting post 21. A hemispherical locking block 12 is installed at the inner end of the mounting post 21 (the end facing the positioning seat 6). After assembly, when the hemispherical locking block 12 is rotated to a certain position, i.e., when it slides to a certain hemispherical positioning groove 11, under the axial pressure generated by the aforementioned locking screw 8, the hemispherical locking block 12 will be pressed into the hemispherical positioning groove 11, producing a clear "click" sound and a tactile feedback, thus achieving angle locking. Reverse rotation requires a slightly larger force to disengage the locking block from the groove. The clamp body 1 is provided with a mounting port for mounting the mounting post 21. To facilitate user rotation, especially when it is necessary to overcome the locking force, the positioning seat 6 is provided with an auxiliary handle 20. The auxiliary handle 20 is provided with a magnetic block 25, and the clamp body 1 is provided with an iron bolt 26 that magnetically attracts the magnetic block. This enables the auxiliary handle 20 to be positioned when using the device.

[0025] The back periphery of the clamp body 1 is provided with an annular mounting cavity 15. The top two sides of the positioning seat 6 are provided with arc-shaped rotating parts 16, the shape of which precisely matches the arc-shaped grooves 17 on the side wall of the mounting cavity 15. This structure constrains the rotational movement within the aesthetically pleasing housing, further improving the overall compactness and torsional strength.

[0026] Those skilled in the art will understand that the above embodiments are specific examples of implementing the present invention, and in practical applications, various changes can be made to them in form and detail without departing from the spirit and scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. A 360-degree rotating quick-release magnetic base for an action camera, characterized in that: The clamp body (1) and the positioning seat (6) are provided. The front side of the clamp body (1) is provided with a magnetic surface. A permanent magnet (2) is embedded in the magnetic surface of the clamp body (1). A sponge pad (3) is provided on the surface of the magnetic surface. Clamping parts (4) are provided on both sides of the magnetic surface. Clamps (5) are installed on both sides of the clamp body (1) via spring shafts. The positioning seat (6) is connected to the clamp body (1) via a rotating mechanism, and the rotating mechanism includes a locking nut (7) provided on the clamp body (1), and a locking screw (8) with its end inserted into the locking nut (7) is installed on the positioning seat (6). The positioning seat (6) and the clamping body (1) are directly provided with a rotating locking mechanism. The rotating locking mechanism includes multiple hemispherical positioning grooves (11) arranged at equal intervals on the contact surface between the positioning seat (6) and the clamping body (1) with the locking screw (8) as the center. The clamping body (1) is provided with a pair of hemispherical locking blocks (12) that are inserted into the hemispherical positioning grooves (11). The clamping body (1) is provided with a rotating cavity (19) for storing the locking nut (7).

2. The 360-degree rotating quick-release magnetic base for an action camera according to claim 1, characterized in that: Two permanent magnets (2) are provided and distributed on both sides of the magnetic attraction surface. The clamp body (1) is provided with a positioning cavity (13) for positioning the permanent magnets (2).

3. The 360-degree rotating quick-release magnetic base for an action camera according to claim 1, characterized in that: The magnetic surface of the clamp body (1) is also provided with an installation groove (14) for storing and positioning the sponge pad (3).

4. The 360-degree rotating quick-release magnetic base for an action camera according to claim 1, characterized in that: The clamp body (1) is provided with an installation cavity (15) for installing the positioning seat (6), and the positioning seat (6) is provided with arc-shaped rotating parts (16) on both sides, and the clamp body (1) is provided with an arc-shaped groove (17) that is adapted to the arc-shaped rotating parts (16).

5. The 360-degree rotating quick-release magnetic base for an action camera according to claim 1, characterized in that: The positioning seat (6) is provided with a sink hole (18) for installing the locking screw (8).

6. The 360-degree rotating quick-release magnetic base for an action camera according to claim 1, characterized in that: A spring washer (24) is provided between the locking nut (7) and the clamp body (1), and the spring washer (24) is fitted on the locking screw (8).

7. The 360-degree rotating quick-release magnetic base for an action camera according to claim 1, characterized in that: The positioning seat (6) is provided with an auxiliary handle (20).

8. The 360-degree rotating quick-release magnetic base for an action camera according to claim 1, characterized in that: The mounting post (21) is installed on the main body (1) of the clamp, and the hemispherical locking block (12) is located at the inner end of the mounting post (21).

9. The 360-degree rotating quick-release magnetic base for an action camera according to claim 1, characterized in that: The clamp body (1) is provided with a positioning block (22), and the positioning seat is provided with a cavity (23) for the positioning block (22) to be inserted. The locking nut (7) passes through the center of the positioning block (22) and the cavity (23).

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