Quick conversion shooting holder
By incorporating a snap-fit and sliding connection structure on the shooting gimbal, the problem of cumbersome switching between vertical and horizontal shooting on existing gimbals has been solved, enabling rapid conversion and stable connection, making it suitable for dynamic shooting scenarios.
Patent Information
- Application Number
- CN202522318737.4
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2025-10-31
- Publication Date
- 2026-08-25
- Estimated Expiration
- 2035-10-31
AI Technical Summary
Existing shooting gimbals are cumbersome to operate when switching between vertical and horizontal shooting, and the conversion speed is slow, which affects the ease of use.
A quick-change shooting gimbal was designed. By setting a snap-fit connection structure and a sliding connection structure between the slides, a stable connection and sliding between the slides and the support can be achieved. With the help of limit fixing components and scale, the operation steps are simplified and quick conversion can be achieved.
It enables quick connection and disassembly between the slide and the support, simplifies the adjustment of shooting composition, shortens the shooting adjustment time, is suitable for dynamic shooting scenarios, and ensures the stability and accuracy of shooting.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model relates to the technical field of shooting accessories, specifically to a quick-change shooting gimbal. Background Technology
[0002] Currently, photography auxiliary equipment mainly includes tripod heads and intelligent stabilization heads. To achieve quick mounting and dismounting of photography equipment on these auxiliary devices, the camera is typically mounted on a quick-release plate, which is then mounted on the tripod head or intelligent stabilization head. However, most existing quick-release plates are single plates, generally supporting only one shooting mode: horizontal or vertical. Even those with horizontal / vertical switching capabilities require removing and installing the entire quick-release plate, a complex, cumbersome, time-consuming, and laborious process. When using intelligent stabilization heads or tripod heads to shoot photos or videos, especially vlogs, users frequently need to switch between vertical and horizontal shooting modes, a requirement that existing quick-release plates cannot meet. Therefore, some L-shaped quick-release plates have emerged in the existing technology. These are quick-release plates formed by splicing two single plates into an L shape, such as Chinese patents CN204268003U and CN206272709U, which disclose this type of quick-release plate structure. Although it can realize the function of switching between vertical and horizontal shooting, it also has the following drawbacks: When it is necessary to switch between vertical and horizontal shooting, the camera needs to be separated from the quick-release plate structure. After the switch is completed, the camera needs to be reinstalled on the quick-release plate structure to realize the function switch. This method is cumbersome to operate, slow to switch, and uses screw locking for connection. The installation and disassembly steps are cumbersome and affect the convenience of use. Utility Model Content
[0003] This utility model addresses the shortcomings of current technology by providing a quick-change shooting gimbal, aiming to solve the technical problems of cumbersome steps, slow conversion speed, and reduced ease of use in existing shooting gimbals for switching between vertical and horizontal shooting.
[0004] The technical solution adopted by this utility model to achieve the above objectives is as follows: A quick-change shooting gimbal includes a support for connecting an external bracket and a slide for fixing a camera. A sliding connection structure is provided between the support and the slide, and the sliding connection structure is provided with a limiting and fixing component. The slide includes a first slide and a second slide, and a snap-fit connection structure is provided between the first slide and the second slide for vertical or horizontal connection of the second slide to the first slide. The bottom of the support is also provided with a connecting groove and a locking structure.
[0005] As a further improvement, the snap-fit connection structure includes a snap-fit assembly and a snap-hole assembly, wherein the snap-fit assembly is disposed at one end of the second slide, and the snap-hole assembly is disposed at one end of the first slide.
[0006] As a further improvement, the buckle assembly includes two buckles, which are disposed on the outer wall of the end of the second slide in a relative manner, and each buckle is provided with a hook portion, with the two hook portions facing the front and rear outer sides respectively.
[0007] As a further improvement, the buckle hole group includes two buckle holes, which are arranged opposite to each other on the end of the first slide. The buckle holes are L-shaped and each buckle hole is provided with two insertion ends, which are respectively provided on the surface of the first slide and the outer wall of the end. Each buckle hole is also provided with a first through hole and a second through hole, which form an L-shape and extend through to the front and rear outer walls of the first slide to the outside.
[0008] As a further improvement, both the first slide and the second slide are strip blocks, and both the first slide and the second slide are provided with straight slot holes. The tail end of the straight slot hole of the first slide passes through the end of the first slide, and the head end of the straight slot hole of the second slide passes through the end of the second slide. As a further improvement, both ends of the straight slot hole are provided with threaded insertion parts, and the bottom of the straight slot hole is provided with a straight slot-shaped groove. The two straight slot-shaped grooves are connected to each other. The straight slot-shaped groove is provided with a ring screw. The ring screw is provided with a connecting post that can move along the direction of the straight slot hole and a threaded limiting part for preventing disengagement after insertion.
[0009] As a further improvement, anti-detachment pins are provided at the other end of the first slide and the other end of the second slide; and two anti-slip pads are provided in a relatively arrayed manner for both the first slide and the second slide.
[0010] As a further improvement, the support is provided with a sliding groove, and the sliding connection structure includes two sets of first sliding groove groups and a first guide block group. Each first sliding groove group includes two opposing first sliding grooves, and the two first sliding grooves are respectively arranged on the front and rear sides of the first slide table and the front and rear sides of the second slide table. The first guide block group includes two guide block posts, and the two guide block posts are respectively arranged on the two inner walls of the first sliding groove, and the ends of the guide block posts are respectively inserted into the first sliding groove.
[0011] As a further improvement, the front and rear outer walls of the slide groove are provided with a plurality of threaded holes arranged in an array. The limiting and fixing component includes at least two wrench screws, which are respectively disposed in the threaded holes and the ends of the wrench screws are inserted into the slide groove.
[0012] As a further improvement, the connecting groove is disposed at the bottom of the support, the connecting groove is a rectangular groove, both ends of the rectangular groove are provided with a first through-hole, the rectangular groove is provided with a strip-shaped protrusion, the strip-shaped protrusion is provided with at least one positioning post, the locking structure is disposed on the strip-shaped protrusion, and the locking structure includes a plurality of threaded holes arranged in an array.
[0013] As a further improvement, the support is also provided with scales on both the front and rear sides.
[0014] As a further improvement, the support is also provided with a storage groove, the storage groove is provided with a magnet, and the storage groove is provided with a magnetic hexagonal wrench.
[0015] Compared with the prior art, the above-mentioned technical solutions of the fast switching shooting gimbal provided in this utility model embodiment have at least one of the following technical effects: 1. This utility model features a snap-fit connection structure between the first and second slides. The snap-fit of the second slide can be aligned with the snap hole of the first slide and inserted to form a stable right-angle connection (for vertical shooting). Pressing the snap-fit releases the second slide from the snap hole, allowing it to be detached and combined with the first slide to form a straight line (for horizontal shooting). This snap-fit connection structure enables rapid switching, eliminating the need for camera disassembly and reassembly. The simplified operation significantly reduces shooting adjustment time, making it particularly suitable for dynamic shooting scenarios.
[0016] 2. A sliding connection structure enables a smooth sliding connection between the slide and the support. Combined with the locking and unlocking action of the limiting and fixing components, users can easily and smoothly move the slide and camera horizontally by simply releasing the limiting and fixing components, allowing for fine-tuning of the shooting composition. The scale on the side of the support allows for precise displacement control. After adjustment, the screws can be quickly tightened using a wrench, ensuring absolute stability during shooting. Attached Figure Description
[0017] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of this utility model, 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 utility model. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort.
[0018] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of the fast switching shooting gimbal in this embodiment; Figure 2 This is a low-angle view of the quick-change shooting gimbal in this embodiment; Figure 3This is an exploded view of the quick-switching shooting gimbal in this embodiment; Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the first slide in this embodiment; Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the second slide in this embodiment; Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram illustrating another usage state of the quick-change shooting gimbal in this embodiment. Detailed Implementation
[0019] The following description is only a preferred embodiment of the present invention and does not limit the scope of protection of the present invention.
[0020] For examples, see the appendix. Figures 1-6 A quick-change shooting gimbal 1 includes a support 2 for connecting an external bracket and a slide 3 for fixing a camera. A sliding connection structure 4 is provided between the support 2 and the slide 3, and the sliding connection structure 4 is provided with a limiting and fixing component 5. The slide 3 includes a first slide 30 and a second slide 31. A snap-fit connection structure 5 is provided between the first slide 30 and the second slide 31 for vertically or horizontally connecting the second slide 31 to the first slide 30. The bottom of the support 2 is also provided with a connecting groove 20 and a locking structure 21.
[0021] The snap-fit connection structure 5 includes a snap-fit assembly 50 and a snap-hole assembly 51. The snap-fit assembly 50 is disposed at one end of the second slide 31, and the snap-hole assembly 51 is disposed at one end of the first slide 30. The snap-fit assembly 50 includes two snaps 500, which are disposed opposite to each other on the outer wall of the end of the second slide 31. Each snap 500 has a hook portion 501, which faces outwards on the front and rear sides respectively. The snap 500 is an elastic connection part, and the hook portion 501 has a beveled surface. The snap-hole assembly 51 includes two snap holes 510, which are disposed opposite to each other on the end of the first slide 30. The snap holes have an internal space for easy insertion and removal of the snap 500 during disengagement. Each snap hole 510 is L-shaped and has two insertion ends 510a, which are respectively disposed on the surface of the first slide 30. The buckle holes 510 are also provided with a first through hole 511 and a second through hole 512 on the outer wall of the end. The first through hole 511 and the second through hole 512 form an L-shape and extend to the front and rear outer walls of the first slide to the outside. The insertion end 510a is provided with an inclined surface for guiding the buckle hook 501 to be snapped in. The buckle 500 connection structure is used to make the first slide 30 and the second slide 31 detachably connected. It can be configured as a straight slide 3 or a right-angle slide 3 as needed, so as to quickly continue to set the camera to horizontal or vertical shooting as needed, improving the convenience of operation. The first through hole 511 and the second through hole 512 are provided for the operation of the buckle hook 501 by tools during disassembly, so as to facilitate the disassembly and separation of the first slide 30 and the second slide 31.
[0022] Both the first slide 30 and the second slide 31 are strip-shaped blocks. Both the first slide 30 and the second slide 31 are provided with straight slot holes 6. The tail end of the straight slot hole 6 of the first slide 30 passes through the end of the first slide 30, and the head end of the straight slot hole 6 of the second slide 31 passes through the end of the second slide 31. When the first slide 30 and the second slide 31 are connected in a straight line, the two straight slot holes 6 are connected to facilitate the sliding of the ring screw 62. After being loosened, the camera can be moved towards the second slide 31, which improves the convenience of operation and does not require the camera to be completely detached, thus improving the efficiency of operation. Both ends of the straight slot hole 6 are provided with threaded insertion portions 60, and the bottom of the straight slot hole 6 is provided with a straight slot-shaped groove 61. The two straight slot-shaped grooves 61 are interconnected. The straight slot-shaped groove 61 is provided with a ring screw 62. The ring screw 62 is provided with a connecting post that can move along the direction of the straight slot hole 6 and a threaded limiting portion for preventing disengagement after insertion. The ring screw 62 is also provided with an operating ring. The operating ring and the ring screw 62 are rotatably connected. The rotatable connection is used to allow the operating ring to be opened or retracted. The ring screw 62 is also provided with an internal hexagonal hole. The internal hexagonal hole is used for the insertion of a magnetic hexagonal wrench. The straight slot-shaped groove 61 is used for the retraction and sliding of the ring screw 62. The ring screw 62 is used to lock the camera and fix it on the first slide 30 and the second slide 31.
[0023] The other end of the first slide 30 and the other end of the second slide 31 are provided with anti-detachment pins 7; the first slide 30 and the second slide 31 are each provided with two anti-slip pads 8 arranged in a relatively opposite array. The anti-slip pads 8 are used to provide anti-slip during installation and ensure the fixed stability of the camera.
[0024] The support 2 is provided with a sliding groove 22. The sliding connection structure 4 includes two sets of first sliding groove groups 40 and first guide block groups 41. Each first sliding groove group 40 includes two opposing first sliding grooves. The two first sliding grooves are respectively provided on the front and rear sides of the first slide table 30 and the front and rear sides of the second slide table 31. The first guide block group 41 includes two guide block posts. The two guide block posts are respectively fixed on the two inner walls of the sliding groove 22 by screws. The ends of the guide block posts are respectively inserted into the first sliding groove. The ends of the guide block posts are all cylindrical. The cylindrical ends are slidably connected to the inner wall of the first sliding groove. The sliding connection structure 4 is used to perform sliding adjustment actions of the first slide table 30 and the second slide table 31 in a flat state.
[0025] The front and rear outer walls of the slide groove 22 are provided with a plurality of arrayed threaded holes 220. The limiting and fixing component 5 includes at least two wrench screws, which are respectively disposed in the threaded holes 220, and the ends of the wrench screws are inserted into the slide groove 22. The wrench screws facilitate quick tightening operations, thereby locking and pressing the first slide 30 and the second slide 31 in the slide groove 22, thereby ensuring the stability after sliding adjustment.
[0026] The connecting groove 20 is disposed at the bottom of the support 2. The connecting groove 20 is a rectangular groove with a first through-hole at both ends. The rectangular groove has a strip-shaped protrusion 200, and the strip-shaped protrusion 200 has at least one positioning post 201. The locking structure 21 is disposed on the strip-shaped protrusion 200. The locking structure 21 includes a plurality of threaded holes arranged in an array. The connecting groove 20 is used for positioning and fixing with the connecting seat of the external bracket. The positioning post 201 is provided to facilitate alignment. The threaded holes facilitate the provision of locking positions with different spacings, which facilitates the subsequent fixing connection between the bracket and the quick-change shooting gimbal 1.
[0027] The support 2 is also provided with scales 23 on both the front and rear sides. The scales 23 are scales, which facilitate observation for fine-tuning and correction.
[0028] The support 2 is also provided with a storage groove 24, which is equipped with a magnet and a magnetic hexagonal wrench 25. One end of the magnetic hexagonal wrench 25 is hexagonal, and the other end is flat. The edge of the storage groove 24 is provided with an arc groove, which facilitates the retrieval of the magnetic hexagonal wrench 25. The storage groove 24 is used to store the magnetic hexagonal wrench 25, which serves as a tool to facilitate the tightening or loosening of internal hexagonal screws.
[0029] This invention features a snap-fit connection structure between the first and second slides. The snap-fit of the second slide can be aligned with the snap hole of the first slide and inserted to form a stable right-angle connection (for vertical shooting). Pressing the snap-fit releases the second slide from the snap hole, allowing it to be detached and combined with the first slide to form a straight line (for horizontal shooting). This snap-fit connection structure enables quick switching between vertical and horizontal shooting without disassembling or installing the camera, simplifying the operation and significantly reducing shooting adjustment time, making it particularly suitable for dynamic shooting scenarios. A sliding connection structure allows for a sliding connection between the slide and the support. Combined with the locking and unlocking action of the limiting and fixing components, users can easily push the slide and camera together for smooth horizontal movement by simply releasing the limiting and fixing components, enabling fine-tuning of the shooting composition. The scale on the side of the support allows for precise displacement control. After adjustment, the screw can be quickly tightened with a wrench to ensure absolute stability during shooting.
[0030] This utility model is not limited to the above-described embodiments. Other gimbals for rapid switching shooting obtained by using the same or similar structures or devices as the above-described embodiments of this utility model are all within the protection scope of this utility model.
Claims
1. A quick-change shooting gimbal, characterized in that: The quick-change shooting gimbal includes a support for connecting an external bracket and a slide for fixing the camera. A sliding connection structure is provided between the support and the slide, and the sliding connection structure is provided with a limiting and fixing component. The slide includes a first slide and a second slide, and a snap-fit connection structure is provided between the first slide and the second slide for vertical or horizontal connection of the second slide to the first slide. The bottom of the support is also provided with a connecting groove and a locking structure.
2. The quick-change shooting gimbal according to claim 1, characterized in that: The snap-fit connection structure includes a snap-fit assembly and a snap-hole assembly. The snap-fit assembly is disposed at one end of the second slide, and the snap-hole assembly is disposed at one end of the first slide. The buckle assembly includes two buckles, which are disposed opposite to each other on the outer wall of the end of the second slide. Each buckle is provided with a hook portion, and the two hook portions face the front and rear outer sides respectively. The buckle hole group includes two buckle holes, which are arranged opposite to each other on the end of the first slide. The buckle holes are L-shaped and each buckle hole has two insertion ends, which are respectively arranged on the surface of the first slide and the outer wall of the end. Each buckle hole also has a first through hole and a second through hole, which form an L-shape and extend through to the front and rear outer walls of the first slide to the outside.
3. The quick-change shooting gimbal according to claim 2, characterized in that: Both the first slide and the second slide are strip-shaped blocks, and both the first slide and the second slide are provided with straight slot holes. The tail end of the straight slot hole of the first slide passes through the end of the first slide, and the head end of the straight slot hole of the second slide passes through the end of the second slide.
4. The quick-change shooting gimbal according to claim 3, characterized in that: Both ends of the straight slot hole are provided with threaded insertion parts, and the bottom of the straight slot hole is provided with a straight slot-shaped groove. The two straight slot-shaped grooves are connected to each other. The straight slot-shaped groove is provided with a ring screw. The ring screw is provided with a connecting post that can move along the direction of the straight slot hole and a threaded limiting part for preventing disengagement after insertion.
5. The quick-change shooting gimbal according to claim 4, characterized in that: The other end of the first slide and the other end of the second slide are provided with anti-detachment pins; the first slide and the second slide are each provided with two anti-slip pads arranged in a relatively opposite array.
6. The quick-change shooting gimbal according to claim 5, characterized in that: The support is provided with a sliding groove. The sliding connection structure includes two sets of first sliding groove groups and a first guide block group. Each first sliding groove group includes two opposing first sliding grooves. The two first sliding grooves are respectively arranged on the front and rear sides of the first slide table and the front and rear sides of the second slide table. The first guide block group includes two guide block posts. The two guide block posts are respectively arranged on the two inner walls of the first sliding groove, and the ends of the guide block posts are respectively inserted into the first sliding groove.
7. The quick-change shooting gimbal according to claim 6, characterized in that: The front and rear outer walls of the slide groove are provided with a plurality of threaded holes arranged in an array. The limiting and fixing component includes at least two wrench screws, which are respectively disposed in the threaded holes and the ends of the wrench screws are inserted into the slide groove.
8. The quick-change shooting gimbal according to claim 7, characterized in that: The connecting groove is disposed at the bottom of the support. The connecting groove is a rectangular groove. Both ends of the rectangular groove are provided with a first through-hole. The rectangular groove is provided with a strip-shaped protrusion. The strip-shaped protrusion is provided with at least one positioning post. The locking structure is disposed on the strip-shaped protrusion. The locking structure includes a plurality of threaded holes arranged in an array.
9. The quick-change shooting gimbal according to claim 8, characterized in that: The support is also provided with scales on both the front and rear sides.
10. The quick-change shooting gimbal according to claim 9, characterized in that: The support is also provided with a storage groove, the storage groove is provided with a magnet, and the storage groove is provided with a magnetic hexagonal wrench.
Citation Information
Patent Citations
Split-type L-shaped fast-assembling plate
CN204268003U
Two formula L type fast -assembling plate
CN206272709U