A lever button and a camera protective frame for the lever button

Abstract

This utility model provides a lever button and a camera protective frame applicable to the lever button, belonging to the field of camera technology. It includes a lever plate, one end of which is provided with a mounting base. A press button is provided on the upper surface of the other end of the lever button. A mounting block is movably mounted on the lower end of the mounting base. The mounting block has rounded chamfers at its edges and corners, and symmetrical grooves are formed on both sides of the mounting block. A strip-shaped limiting groove is formed in the middle of the lever plate, and an end switch is slidably mounted within the limiting groove. This utility model, when assisting in camera use, not only ensures safety protection but also offers simple operation, flexible use, and easy disassembly and assembly, resulting in good overall performance.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of camera technology, and in particular to a lever button and a camera protective frame applicable to the lever button. Background Technology

[0002] In the field of sports photography equipment, action cameras are widely used in extreme sports, outdoor adventures, and other scenarios due to their portability and high impact resistance. To prevent damage to the equipment during strenuous exercise or accidental drops, the industry generally uses external protective frames to physically protect action cameras. Existing protective frames are mostly made of polycarbonate, ABS engineering plastic, or aluminum alloy in a single piece, forming a rigid protective layer on the surface of the device to disperse impact force.

[0003] However, some camera frames have limited functionality, mostly offering only basic protection. On one hand, when users need to operate the camera's control buttons, the frame obstructs their movement, making operation extremely inconvenient, especially in scenarios requiring frequent button presses, such as quickly adjusting parameters during shooting. On the other hand, existing frames lack a comfortable grip when handheld, leading to user fatigue over extended periods. Furthermore, operating the camera with one hand makes it difficult to simultaneously manage button operation and a stable grip, resulting in a poor shooting experience.

[0004] Therefore, this application provides a lever button and a camera protective frame applicable to the lever button to solve the above-mentioned technical problems. Utility Model Content

[0005] The technical problem to be solved by this utility model is to provide a lever button and a camera protective frame suitable for lever buttons to solve the problems of inconvenient operation of camera surface buttons due to obstruction by existing protective frames, and difficulty and fatigue of one-handed operation due to the lack of auxiliary hand-holding stability structure.

[0006] To solve the above-mentioned technical problems, this utility model provides the following technical solution: A lever button includes a lever plate, one end of which is provided with a mounting base, and the other end of the lever button has a pressing button on its upper surface. A mounting block is movably mounted on the lower end of the mounting base, and the mounting block has rounded chamfers at its edges and corners. Grooves are symmetrically formed on both sides of the mounting block.

[0007] Optionally, a strip-shaped limiting groove is provided in the middle of the lever plate, and an end switch is slidably installed in the limiting groove.

[0008] Optionally, the top end of the end switch is fitted with a bolt for positioning and fixing within the limiting groove.

[0009] Optionally, the mounting block is provided with a fixed shaft in the middle and is rotatably mounted in the middle of the mounting base.

[0010] Optionally, a washer is provided between the mounting base and the mounting block.

[0011] Optionally, the washer is an elastic washer.

[0012] A camera protective frame, applicable to the aforementioned lever button, includes a frame body, wherein the frame body is a protective frame adapted to the camera in the vertical direction. The upper end face of the frame body is provided with a mounting mechanism for the lever button to be movably installed, and the upper end face of the frame body has several openings for exposing the control button on the top of the camera. When the lever button is subjected to external force, the end switch presses to control the exposed control button on the top of the camera.

[0013] Optionally, the mounting mechanism is a square through hole into which the mounting block of the lever button is installed.

[0014] Optionally, the mounting mechanism is a clip-on mounting groove into which the mounting block of the lever button slides for installation.

[0015] Optionally, a handheld bracket can be detachably installed on one side of the frame body. The handheld bracket is a grip structure adapted to be held by one hand.

[0016] Compared with the prior art, this utility model has at least the following beneficial effects: In the above solution, thanks to the frame body, the opening, the handheld bracket, and the lever button, the frame body can be used to protect the camera, while the opening exposes the control buttons on the camera. At the same time, the handheld bracket allows the user to hold the camera with one hand, and the lever button allows the user to press the control buttons on the camera while holding it with one hand. This not only provides a high level of protection for the camera, but also makes it easy for the user to operate with one hand, making it more flexible and convenient to use.

[0017] In the above solution, thanks to the curved chamfer, the mounting block can be easily rotated out of the clip-on mounting groove on the frame body. In addition, the groove design ensures that the mounting block will not come into contact with the end corner of the clip-on mounting groove when it is rotated out, making the installation of the mounting block on the frame body more flexible and convenient.

[0018] In the above solution, thanks to the setting of the gasket, wear between the mounting base and the mounting block can be avoided, which helps to extend the service life of the device.

[0019] In summary, this utility model not only ensures safety protection when used with the auxiliary camera, but also is simple to operate, flexible to use, easy to assemble and disassemble, and has a good overall performance. Attached Figure Description

[0020] The accompanying drawings, which are incorporated herein and form part of the specification, illustrate embodiments of the present invention and, together with the specification, further serve to explain the principles of the present invention and enable those skilled in the art to implement and use the present invention.

[0021] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the camera protection frame structure; Figure 2 A schematic diagram of the lever button for use with a camera protective frame; Figure 3 A structural diagram of the lever button for use with a camera protective frame from another angle; Figure 4 A structural breakdown diagram of the lever button for use with a camera protective frame.

[0022] [Figure Labels] 1. Frame body; 2. Through port; 3. Handheld bracket; 4. Mounting mechanism; 401. Lever plate; 402. Mounting base; 403. Limiting groove; 404. Press button; 405. Mounting block; 4051. Chamfered corner; 4052. Groove; 406. Washer; 407. Fixed shaft; 5. End switch.

[0023] As shown in the figure, specific structures and devices are marked in the figure to clearly illustrate the structure of the embodiment of this utility model. However, this is only for illustrative purposes and is not intended to limit this utility model to this specific structure, device and environment. Those skilled in the art can adjust or modify these devices and environments according to specific needs. Detailed Implementation

[0024] The present invention provides a lever button and a camera protective frame applicable to the lever button, with reference to the accompanying drawings and specific embodiments. It should be noted that, to make the embodiments more detailed, the following embodiments are the best and preferred embodiments; those skilled in the art can also use other alternative methods to implement some known technologies; and the accompanying drawings are only for more specific description of the embodiments and are not intended to specifically limit the present invention.

[0025] It should be noted that the use of terms such as "an embodiment," "an embodiment," "an exemplary embodiment," and "some embodiments" in the specification indicates that the described embodiment may include a specific feature, structure, or characteristic, but not every embodiment necessarily includes that specific feature, structure, or characteristic. Furthermore, when a specific feature, structure, or characteristic is described in connection with an embodiment, implementing such a feature, structure, or characteristic in conjunction with other embodiments (whether explicitly described or not) should be within the knowledge of those skilled in the art.

[0026] Generally, terms can be understood at least partly from their use in context. For example, depending at least partly on the context, the term "one or more" as used herein can be used to describe any feature, structure, or characteristic in a singular sense, or a combination of features, structures, or characteristics in a plural sense. Additionally, the term "based on" can be understood not necessarily to convey an exclusive set of factors, but rather, alternatively, depending at least partly on the context, to allow for the presence of other factors that are not necessarily explicitly described.

[0027] It is understood that the meanings of “on”, “above”, and “above” in this utility model should be interpreted in the broadest manner, such that “on” not only means “directly on” something, but also includes the meaning of being “on” something with an intervening feature or layer, and that “above” or “above” not only means “on” something, but also includes the meaning of being “on” something without an intervening feature or layer.

[0028] Furthermore, spatially related terms such as “below,” “under,” “lower,” “above,” and “upper” are used herein for convenience to describe the relationship of one element or feature to one or more other elements or features, as illustrated in the accompanying drawings. Spatially related terms are intended to cover different orientations in the use or operation of the device other than those depicted in the accompanying drawings. The device may be oriented in other ways, and the spatially related descriptive terms used herein can be interpreted similarly.

[0029] like Figure 1-4 As shown, an embodiment of this utility model provides a lever button and a camera protective frame applicable to the lever button, wherein: like Figure 4As shown, the camera protective frame includes a frame body 1, which is a protective frame adapted to the camera in the vertical direction. Specifically, it can be made of high-strength plastic material, possessing a certain degree of toughness and impact resistance, effectively protecting the camera from external collisions and scratches. A lever button is movably mounted in the center of the upper surface of the frame body 1. The upper surface of the frame body 1 is provided with a mounting mechanism 4 for mounting the lever button. In this embodiment, this mounting mechanism 4 is a clip-on mounting groove; in other embodiments, the mounting mechanism 4 can also be a square through-hole structure.

[0030] The upper surface of the frame body 1 is symmetrically provided with at least two openings 2. The shape and size of the openings 2 are adapted to the control buttons on the camera surface, so that the control buttons on the camera surface can be exposed from the openings 2 for easy operation by the user.

[0031] Meanwhile, a handheld bracket 3 can be detachably installed on one side of the frame body 1. The handheld bracket 3 is a grip structure adapted to the human hand for one-handed holding. It adopts an ergonomic design and has a surface with an arc and texture that conforms to the hand grip, which can provide a comfortable grip and make it convenient for users to hold the camera with one hand for shooting.

[0032] like Figure 1-3 As shown, the lever button described above includes a lever plate 401, which is made of metal and possesses a certain degree of strength and elasticity. One end of the lever plate 401 is provided with a mounting base 402 for engaging with the mounting mechanism 4 (a clip-on mounting groove) on the frame body 1. The shape of the mounting base 402 matches the clip-on mounting groove. The other end of the lever plate 401 has a press button 404 on its upper surface. The surface of the press button 404 is frosted to increase friction and facilitate user operation.

[0033] A mounting block 405 is movably mounted on the lower end of the mounting base 402. The edges and corners of the mounting block 405 have rounded chamfers 4051. The design of the rounded chamfers 4051 makes it easier for the mounting block 405 to rotate out of or into the clip-on mounting groove, reducing contact and friction with the edge corners of the clip-on mounting groove. The mounting block 405 has symmetrical grooves 4052 on both sides, which further facilitate the sliding and installation / removal of the mounting block 405 in the clip-on mounting groove. A fixed shaft 407 is provided in the middle of the mounting block 405, which is rotatably mounted in the middle of the mounting base 402. The mounting block 405 slides into the mounting mechanism 4 (clip-on mounting groove) in the middle of the upper end face of the frame body 1. A washer 406 is provided between the mounting base 402 and the mounting block 405. The washer 406 is an elastic washer made of rubber, which has good elasticity and wear resistance, and can effectively prevent wear between the mounting base 402 and the mounting block 405, thus extending the service life of the equipment.

[0034] In addition, a strip-shaped limiting groove 403 is provided in the middle of the lever plate 401, and an end switch 5 for pressing the camera control button is provided in the middle of the lever plate 401. The top end of the end switch 5 is slidably installed in the limiting groove 403, and the top end of the end switch 5 is fitted with a bolt for positioning and fixing in the limiting groove 403. By adjusting the position of the bolt, the position of the end switch 5 in the limiting groove 403 can be adjusted to adapt to the control button positions of different cameras. In actual use, when the lever button is subjected to external force (such as when the user presses down on the button 404), the lever plate 401 will press the control button exposed on the top of the camera through the end switch 5.

[0035] The working principle provided by this utility model is as follows: In practical use, the camera protective frame and the lever button applicable to it are designed so that the user first places the camera into the frame body 1, exposing the control buttons on the camera surface through the opening 2. Then, the lever button is installed into the snap-fit ​​mounting groove in the middle of the upper surface of the frame body 1 via the mounting base 402 and mounting block 405. The position of the end switch 5 within the limiting groove 403 is adjusted according to the actual camera, and then secured with bolts. Next, the handheld bracket 3 is installed on one side of the frame body 1. When the user holds the handheld bracket 3 with one hand, they can press the press button 404 on the lever plate 401 with their thumb, which in turn drives the end switch 5 to press down on the camera's control buttons, thus operating the camera. When it is necessary to disassemble or replace the lever button, simply rotate the mounting block 405 out of the snap-fit ​​mounting groove with a little force; the operation is convenient and quick.

[0036] In summary, this utility model not only ensures safety protection when used with the auxiliary camera, but also is simple to operate, flexible to use, easy to assemble and disassemble, and has a good overall performance.

[0037] This utility model encompasses any substitutions, modifications, equivalent methods, and solutions made within the spirit and scope of this utility model. To provide the public with a thorough understanding of this utility model, specific details are described in detail in the following preferred embodiments; however, those skilled in the art will fully understand this utility model even without these detailed descriptions. Furthermore, to avoid unnecessary confusion regarding the essence of this utility model, well-known methods, processes, procedures, components, and circuits are not described in detail.

[0038] The above description is only a preferred embodiment of the present utility model. It should be noted that for those skilled in the art, several improvements and modifications can be made without departing from the principle of the present utility model, and these improvements and modifications should also be considered within the protection scope of the present utility model.

Claims

1. A lever key, characterized in that The device includes a lever plate (401), one end of which is provided with a mounting base (402), and the other end of which is provided with a pressing button (404). A mounting block (405) is movably mounted on the lower end of the mounting base (402). The mounting block (405) has rounded chamfers (4051) at its corners, and grooves (4052) are symmetrically provided on both sides of the mounting block (405).

2. Lever key according to claim 1, characterized in that The lever plate (401) has a strip-shaped limiting groove (403) in the middle, and an end switch (5) is slidably installed in the limiting groove (403).

3. The lever key according to claim 2, wherein The top of the end switch (5) is fitted with a bolt for positioning and fixing within the limiting slide (403).

4. The lever key according to claim 3, wherein The mounting block (405) has a fixed shaft (407) in the middle and is rotatably mounted on the middle of the mounting base (402).

5. The lever key according to claim 4, wherein A washer (406) is provided between the mounting base (402) and the mounting block (405).

6. The lever key according to claim 5, wherein The washer (406) is an elastic washer.

7. A camera protection frame, suitable for use with a lever button according to any one of claims 1-6, comprising a frame body (1), characterized in that, The frame body (1) is a protective frame for the camera in the vertical direction. The upper end face of the frame body (1) is provided with a mounting mechanism (4) for the lever button to be installed. The upper end face of the frame body (1) is provided with several openings (2). The openings (2) are used to expose the control button on the top of the camera. When the lever button is subjected to external force, the end switch (5) is used to press and control the control button exposed on the top of the camera.

8. The camera protector according to claim 7, wherein The mounting mechanism is a square through hole into which the mounting block (405) of the lever button is installed.

9. The camera protector according to claim 7, wherein, The mounting mechanism is a card-type mounting groove into which the mounting block (405) of the lever button slides for installation.

10. The camera protector according to claim 7, wherein A handheld bracket (3) is detachably installed on one side of the frame body (1), and the handheld bracket (3) is a grip structure adapted to be held by one hand.

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