A camera accessory

Abstract

The application discloses a camera accessory, comprising a base, a front panel and at least one side panel, the front panel is detachably connected with the base; the side panel is detachably connected with the base and is located at a different side of the base from the front panel, the front panel, the side panel and the base enclose an installation space for placing a camera; at least one of the front panel, the side panel and the base is used for connecting with the camera. Compared with the prior art, the application realizes the modular assembly of the camera accessory by detachably connecting the front panel and the side panel with the base, facilitates flexible adjustment of the size and the connection position of the front panel and the side panel according to the camera model, and improves the adaptation compatibility; in actual use, a user can select to install the front panel or the side panel according to a shooting task: when higher protection and expansibility are needed, the front panel and the side panel are simultaneously assembled to form a more complete enclosure; when lightweight or avoidance of specific accessories is needed, only the base and one of the front panel and the side panel can be reserved.

Description

Technical Field

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

[0002] Camera cages (also known as camera mounts or camera cages) are commonly used external mounting structures in fields such as cinematography, documentary filmmaking, and content creation. They are primarily used to provide multiple mounting points and structural protection for cameras. Traditional camera cages typically employ an integral frame or semi-frame design, forming a fixed frame around the camera body to provide expansion interfaces such as cold shoe mounts, 1 / 4"-20" and 3 / 8"-16" threaded holes, and ARRI positioning holes, for mounting accessories such as handles, side handles, quick-release plates for tripods, monitor brackets, follow focus devices, microphones, and lights.

[0003] However, most existing rabbit cages are non-removable or have low flexibility in assembly and disassembly. To ensure strength and expandability, the integrated cage often adopts a fully enclosed or multi-faceted reinforcement scheme, resulting in a large weight. This can cause significant burden when holding the cage for a long time or when using lightweight and stable equipment. At the same time, different shooting scenarios have different requirements for interface positions, grip methods, and the layout of surrounding equipment. Fixed structures are limited in terms of flexible component configuration, making it difficult to quickly "remove" or "add" components according to specific equipment combinations and camera positions. Utility Model Content

[0004] In view of the shortcomings of the existing technology, this application provides a camera accessory that offers a modular and detachable connection solution, allowing users to selectively install or remove the accessory according to different needs.

[0005] To achieve the above objectives, this application adopts the following technical solution: A camera accessory includes a base, a front panel, and at least one side panel. The front panel is detachably connected to the base. The side panel is detachably connected to the base and is located on different sides of the base, respectively. The front panel, the side panel, and the base enclose an installation space for placing a camera. At least one of the front panel, the side panel, and the base is used for connecting to the camera.

[0006] In one embodiment, the front panel is provided with at least one first connecting portion, and the side panel is provided with at least one second connecting portion, the first connecting portion and the second connecting portion being used to connect to a camera.

[0007] In one embodiment, the front panel includes a panel body and a fixing member. The panel body is detachably connected to the base. A receiving groove is formed on the side of the panel body away from the side panel. The fixing member is housed in the receiving groove and is detachably connected to the panel body. The fixing member is provided with the first connecting portion.

[0008] In one embodiment, the front panel includes a panel body and a clamping member. The panel body is detachably connected to the base, and the clamping member is detachably connected to the side of the panel body away from the side panel. The clamping member has a clamping space for clamping the camera's transmission cable harness.

[0009] In one embodiment, the clamping member includes a main body and a movable part. The main body is detachably connected to the panel body, and the movable part and the main body form the clamping space. The movable part is slidably connected to the main body to adjust the size of the clamping space.

[0010] In one embodiment, the main body includes a vertical part and a horizontal part connected to each other. The clamping space is formed between the vertical part and the moving part. The moving part has a first contact surface, and the horizontal part is in contact with the first contact surface. The horizontal part has a second contact surface, and the moving part is in contact with the second contact surface. Both the first contact surface and the second contact surface are L-shaped.

[0011] In one embodiment, the clamping member includes an adjusting bolt that passes through the moving part and is threadedly connected to the main body. The adjusting bolt drives the moving part to move relative to the main body to adjust the size of the clamping space.

[0012] In one embodiment, the clamping member has a waist hole, and the panel body has a fixing hole at a position relative to the waist hole. The front panel includes a locking member that passes through the waist hole and the fixing hole to fix the clamping member and the panel body.

[0013] In one embodiment, the clamping member has a material reduction groove coaxially arranged with the waist hole, and the locking member is housed in the material reduction groove.

[0014] In one embodiment, the camera accessory includes a detachable component connected to the side of the base away from the mounting space. The base is provided with a magnetic component, and the detachable component engages with the slot and is magnetically attracted to the magnetic component.

[0015] The beneficial effects of this application are as follows: This application provides a camera accessory, including a base, a front panel, and at least one side panel. The front panel is detachably connected to the base; the side panel is detachably connected to the base and is located on different sides of the base, respectively. The front panel, side panel, and base enclose an installation space for placing a camera; at least one of the front panel, side panel, and base is used to connect to the camera. Compared with the prior art, this application achieves modular assembly of the camera accessory by detachably connecting the front panel and side panel to the base. This facilitates flexible adjustment of the size and connection position of the front panel and side panel according to the camera model, improving compatibility. In practical use, users can choose to install either the front panel or the side panel depending on the shooting task: when higher protection and expandability are required, the front panel and side panel can be installed simultaneously to form a more complete enclosure; when lightweighting or avoiding specific accessories is required, only the base and one of the front panel and side panel components can be retained, effectively improving the expandability and playability of the accessory. Attached Figure Description

[0016] Figure 1 An assembly diagram of a camera accessory according to this application is shown; Figure 2 A schematic diagram of the structure of a camera accessory according to this application is shown; Figure 3 An exploded view of the components of a camera accessory according to this application is shown; Figure 4 An exploded view of a clamping component according to this application is shown; Figure 5 A structural schematic diagram of a fastener according to this application is shown; Figure 6 A schematic diagram of the bottom structure of a camera accessory according to this application is shown; Figure 7 This invention provides a schematic diagram of the bottom structure of a camera accessory in another state. Attached reference numerals: 1. Base; 11. Expansion interface; 2. Front panel; 21. Panel body; 211. Fixing hole; 212. Receiving groove; 22. Fixing component; 221. First connecting part; 23. Clamping component; 231. Main body; 2311. Horizontal part; 2312. Vertical part; 2313. Second mating surface; 232. Moving part; 2321. First mating surface; 233. Adjusting bolt; 234. Waist hole; 235. Material reduction groove; 236. Clamping space; 24. Locking component; 25. Redundant hole; 3. Side plate; 31. Second connecting part; 4. Disassembly parts; 5. Magnetic components; 6. Baffles. Detailed Implementation

[0017] In this application, the terms "set up," "equipped with," and "connected" should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral structure; they can refer to a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; they can refer to a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium, or an internal connection between two devices, components, or parts. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this application based on the specific circumstances.

[0018] The terms “center,” “longitudinal,” “lateral,” “length,” “width,” “thickness,” “upper,” “lower,” “front,” “rear,” “left,” “right,” “vertical,” “horizontal,” “top,” “bottom,” “inner,” “outer,” “radial,” and “circumferential” indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings. They are used only for the convenience of describing this application and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation. Therefore, they should not be construed as limitations on this application.

[0019] To make the objectives, technical solutions, and advantages of this application clearer, the following detailed description is provided in conjunction with the accompanying drawings and embodiments. It should be understood that the specific embodiments described herein are merely illustrative and not intended to limit the scope of this application.

[0020] See Figure 1 This application provides a camera accessory, including a base 1, a front panel 2 and at least one side panel 3. The front panel 2 is detachably connected to the base 1. The side panel 3 is detachably connected to the base 1 and is located on different sides of the base 1, respectively. The front panel 2, the side panel 3 and the base 1 enclose an installation space for placing a camera. At least one of the front panel 2, the side panel 3 and the base 1 is used to connect to the camera.

[0021] In practical applications, the base 1 is preferably a one-piece molded metal structure, with threaded connection points and positioning structures (such as anti-slip pads) at its bottom for camera mounting. The front panel 2 is connected to the base 1 via a detachable connection mechanism, and at least one side panel 3 is also connected to the base 1 via a detachable connection mechanism. In the assembled state, the side panels 2 and 3 are positioned opposite to the front panel 2 on different sides of the base 1, so that the front panel 2, side panels 3, and base 1 enclose a mounting space for placing the camera. The three-dimensional boundary of the mounting space is defined by the upper surface of the base 1, the inner surface of the front panel 2, and the inner surface of the side panel 3, which can form a multi-faceted enclosure of the camera body without interfering with the camera's commonly used interfaces and buttons.

[0022] To enhance the secure connection between the camera and accessories, at least one of the front panel 2, side panel 3 and base 1 is provided with a structure for connecting to the camera. The connection structure can be a threaded hole that matches the standard mounting thread of the camera.

[0023] Compared to existing technologies, this application achieves modular assembly of camera accessories by detachably connecting the front panel 2 and side panel 3 to the base 1. This allows for flexible adjustment of the size and connection position of the front panel 2 and side panel 3 according to the camera model, improving compatibility. In actual use, users can choose to install either the front panel 2 or the side panel 3 depending on the shooting task: when higher protection and expandability are required, the front panel 2 and side panel 3 can be installed simultaneously to form a more complete enclosure; when lightweighting or avoiding specific accessories is required, only the base 1 and one of the front panel 2 or side panel 3 can be retained.

[0024] It should be noted that, for reference Figure 2 The base 1, front panel 2 and side panel 3 are all equipped with expansion interfaces 11 for accessory installation. The layout of the expansion interfaces 11 on each panel follows the general expansion standard. For example, the expansion interface 11 can be a threaded hole or a standard 38mm bayonet or other structure, which is convenient for connecting to external microphones, fill lights, handheld stands, camera stands and other accessories.

[0025] It should be noted again that the form of the expansion interface 11 is not limited in this application. The expansion interface 11 can be a general threaded hole, or it can adopt other forms of connection structure, such as magnetic attraction, snap-fit, plug-in, etc. The specific form depends on the actual accessory being adapted. If the accessory is a threaded connection, the expansion interface 11 is a threaded hole. If the accessory is a magnetic connection, the expansion interface 11 can be a magnetic adsorption component.

[0026] See Figure 2 The front panel 2 is provided with at least one first connecting part 221, and the side panel 3 is provided with at least one second connecting part 31. The first connecting part 221 and the second connecting part 31 are used to connect with the camera.

[0027] In practical applications, to adapt to different camera body and accessory layouts, the front panel 2 and the side panel 3 are respectively provided with a first connecting part 221 and a second connecting part 31. The first connecting part 221 and the second connecting part 31 can adopt camera universal mounting holes (such as 1 / 4"-20, 3 / 8"-16 threaded holes) to adapt to the connecting holes of the camera itself. The camera can be fixed to the first connecting part 221 and the second connecting part 31 by bolts or other structures.

[0028] The number of the first connecting part 221 or the second connecting part 31 can be one or more. When the number of the second connecting part 31 is one, the side plate 3 is only compatible with the same model of camera. When assembling different models of cameras, the side plate 3 can be disassembled and replaced with different side plates 3 to match the camera installation requirements.

[0029] It is understandable that there can be multiple second connecting parts 31, with different positions on the side panel 3 to accommodate the mounting hole distribution of different camera models, thus improving the versatility of the side panel 3. Similarly, there can also be multiple first connecting parts 221, distributed in different positions on the front panel 2, to match the mounting hole distribution of various cameras.

[0030] See again Figure 2 The front panel 2, base 1, and side panel 3 can all have multiple redundant holes 25. These redundant holes 25 can be used to install spare connectors, such as bolts or other fasteners. If the user's bolts are lost or damaged, the spare bolts in the redundant holes 25 can be used to secure the camera or accessories, preventing installation failure due to missing fasteners. Furthermore, the redundant holes 25 can be used for expansion parts. When additional fixing needs arise during installation, the redundant holes 25 can be used for auxiliary locking or extended connections, improving the device's expandability and playability. In addition, the redundant holes 25 reduce the overall structural weight, lightening the user's carrying burden while maintaining strength, thus improving portability.

[0031] It should be noted that redundant hole position 25 refers to the hole position reserved on the basis of the existing structural design that is not used in the assembly of conventional parts. Its position layout can be optimized according to the installation rules of commonly used parts.

[0032] See Figure 3 The front panel 2 includes a panel body 21 and a fastener 22. The panel body 21 is detachably connected to the base 1. A receiving groove 212 is formed on the side of the panel body 21 away from the side panel 3. The fastener 22 is housed in the receiving groove 212 and is detachably connected to the panel body 21. The fastener 22 is provided with a first connecting part 221.

[0033] In practical applications, the fastener 22 is detachably installed within the receiving groove 212 of the panel body 21. The fastener 22 has a first connecting portion 221 for fixed connection with the camera. Therefore, the detachable connection between the fastener 22 and the panel body 21 allows users to replace different specifications of the fastener 22 according to the camera model to accommodate various positions of the first connecting portion 221. The opening of the receiving groove 212 faces away from the side panel 3, and the fastener 22 is housed within the receiving groove 212, forming a flat outer surface together with the panel body 21. This ensures structural strength and prevents the fastener 22 from protruding and affecting the grip or accessory installation. Simultaneously, the receiving groove 212 reduces the overall weight and improves portability.

[0034] It is understood that the fastener 22 and the panel body 21 can be quickly assembled and disassembled by means of clips, screws or magnetic attraction. The specific method can be set according to actual use, and this application does not limit it.

[0035] See again Figure 3 In one embodiment, the fastener 22 and the panel body 21 can be connected by bolts. The fastener 22 is fixed by using a threaded hole in the receiving groove 212 of the panel body 21 to cooperate with the through hole on the fastener 22 and locking it with bolts.

[0036] See Figure 5 The fastener 22 can have a material reduction groove 235 at the through hole, and the bolt head can be stored in the material reduction groove 235 so that the bolt head does not protrude from the surface of the fastener 22, maintaining the overall flatness, and further reducing the weight of the overall device.

[0037] See again Figure 3 The front panel 2 also includes a clamping member 23, which is detachably connected to the side of the panel body 21 away from the side panel 3. The clamping member 23 is provided with a clamping space 236, which is used to clamp the camera's transmission cable harness.

[0038] In practical applications, the clamp 23 is detachably mounted to the panel body 21, facilitating flexible assembly or disassembly according to wiring harness layout requirements. The clamping space 236 of the clamp 23 is adjustable to accommodate cables of different diameters, preventing loosening or crushing damage. The clamp 23 provides effective fixation for the wiring harness, preventing interface loosening or signal interruption due to shaking, thus improving the stability and reliability of device operation. Simultaneously, the detachable design of the clamp 23 allows for complete removal when wiring harness fixation is not required, reducing the weight of the front panel 2 and maintaining a clean appearance, adapting to the needs of different shooting scenarios.

[0039] See Figure 3 and Figure 4 The clamping member 23 includes a main body 231 and a moving part 232. The main body 231 is detachably connected to the panel body 21. A clamping space 236 is formed between the moving part 232 and the main body 231. The moving part 232 is slidably connected to the main body 231 to adjust the size of the clamping space 236.

[0040] In practical applications, the moving part 232 can slide towards or away from the main body 231, thereby changing the size of the clamping space 236 to accommodate wire harnesses of different thicknesses.

[0041] Specifically, see again Figure 3 and Figure 4The clamping member 23 includes an adjusting bolt 233, which passes through the moving part 232 and is threadedly connected to the main body 231. The adjusting bolt 233 drives the moving part 232 to move relative to the main body 231 to adjust the size of the clamping space 236.

[0042] In practical applications, the adjusting bolt 233 passes sequentially through the threaded holes on the moving part 232 and the main body 231. By rotating the adjusting bolt 233, the displacement distance of the moving part 232 can be precisely controlled, thereby achieving stepless adjustment of the clamping space 236. When the wire harness is clamped, the adjusting bolt 233 can be locked in position to prevent loosening due to vibration. The head of the adjusting bolt 233 is designed with an internal hexagon or cross-shaped structure, which facilitates operation with common tools and improves the ease of assembly and adjustment.

[0043] See again Figure 4 The main body 231 includes a vertical part 2312 and a horizontal part 2311 connected to each other. A clamping space 236 is formed between the vertical part 2312 and the movable part 232. The movable part 232 has a first contact surface 2321, and the horizontal part 2311 is in contact with the first contact surface 2321. The horizontal part 2311 has a second contact surface 2313, and the movable part 232 is in contact with the second contact surface 2313. Both the first contact surface 2321 and the second contact surface 2313 are L-shaped.

[0044] In practical applications, to ensure stable guidance of the moving part 232 during sliding and prevent skewing or jamming, a clamping space 236 is formed between the vertical portion 2312 of the main body 231 and the moving part 232 for clamping the wire harness; while the L-shaped contact surface formed by the horizontal portion 2311 closely fits the L-shaped contact surface of the moving part 232, forming a stable sliding guide structure, effectively limiting the degree of freedom of the moving part 232 during adjustment and ensuring its smooth sliding along a predetermined trajectory. This L-shaped contact surface design increases the contact area, improves structural rigidity, and avoids misalignment or loosening caused by external force vibration, further ensuring clamping reliability.

[0045] Furthermore, with this configuration, no additional sliding mating parts are added between the main body 231 and the moving part 232. The guidance and limiting are achieved solely by the unique structure formed by itself, which simplifies the overall structure and further reduces the overall frame mass.

[0046] See again Figure 4 The clamping member 23 has a waist hole 234, and the panel body 21 has a fixing hole 211 at a position relative to the waist hole 234. The front panel 2 includes a locking member 24, which passes through the waist hole 234 and the fixing hole 211 to fix the clamping member 23 and the panel body 21.

[0047] In practical applications, the waist hole 234 can extend along the thickness direction of the front panel 2, that is, along the normal direction of the panel body 21. This allows the locking member 24 to be finely adjusted within the waist hole 234 during assembly, thereby compensating for manufacturing or installation errors and ensuring the precise positioning of the clamping member 23 and the panel body 21. This design also allows the clamping member 23 to be slightly translated before fixing, facilitating alignment with the fixing hole 211 and improving assembly efficiency; at the same time, it facilitates fine-tuning the position of the clamping member 23 relative to the front panel 2 to better adapt to the wiring harnesses of different camera models.

[0048] It should be noted that the waist hole 234 can also be an elongated hole extending in the vertical direction to accommodate the vertical adjustment requirements of the clamping part 23 and ensure that it can still accurately match the fixing hole 211 at different installation heights.

[0049] See again Figure 4 The clamping member 23 has a material reduction groove 235 coaxially arranged with the waist hole 234, and the locking member 24 is housed in the material reduction groove 235.

[0050] In practical applications, the material reduction groove 235 effectively reduces the local mass of the clamping component 23, while preventing the locking component 24 from protruding from the outer surface of the clamping component 23, ensuring a compact overall structure and facilitating installation and operation in confined spaces. The material reduction groove 235 and the waist hole 234 are coaxially arranged, ensuring that the locking component 24 remains stably retracted during adjustment, preventing rotational interference or damage from external collisions. This design also improves the overall neatness of the appearance, preventing the locking component 24 from protruding and affecting the installation of external accessories.

[0051] The locking component 24 can be a standard fastener such as a bolt, rivet, or self-tapping screw, and the appropriate type can be selected according to the actual assembly requirements.

[0052] See Figure 6 and Figure 7 The camera accessories also include a disassembly piece 4, which is connected to the side of the base 1 away from the installation space. The base 1 is provided with a magnetic attachment piece 5, which engages with the card slot and magnetically attaches to the magnetic attachment piece 5.

[0053] In practical applications, to avoid users lacking suitable installation tools when installing the camera, this application includes a disassembly piece 4 at the base 1 as an emergency tool. Users can remove the disassembly piece 4 by engaging it with the slot, and utilize its structural characteristics to disassemble or tighten bolts and other components for quick maintenance. When not in use, the disassembly piece 4 can be inserted into the slot and attracted to the magnetic piece 5, ensuring secure storage when not in use and preventing loss. It also facilitates one-handed access, improving operational convenience. Furthermore, the disassembly piece 4 is positioned on the side of the base 1 away from the installation space, so it does not affect the installation and disassembly of the camera body and avoids interference with other accessories.

[0054] See again Figure 6 and Figure 7 The camera accessory also includes a cover 6, which is rotatably connected to the base 1. The cover 6 can rotate relative to the base 1 to cover or expose the camera's battery compartment. By rotating, the cover 6 can selectively cover the camera's battery compartment, effectively protecting it. When it's time to replace the camera battery, simply rotate the cover 6 to the unobstructed position. Simultaneously, the position of the cover 6 is precisely at the natural contact point for the user's fingers when holding the camera. Due to the camera's structure, the user's little finger often gets stuck in the recessed area of ​​the grip and body, which is extremely uncomfortable and easily causes fatigue. The design of the cover 6 fills this gap, improving the fit and comfort of the grip. When closed, the cover 6 protects the battery compartment and also serves as a grip aid, preventing fingers from being stuck in the recessed area, further optimizing the ergonomic experience.

[0055] Furthermore, the terms "first" and "second" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly specifying the number of technical features indicated. Thus, a feature defined as "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include at least one of that feature. In the description of this application, "multiple" means at least two, such as two, three, etc., unless otherwise explicitly specified.

[0056] Furthermore, in addition to indicating location or positional relationship, some of the aforementioned terms may also have other meanings. For example, the term "above" may also be used in some cases to indicate a certain dependency or connection relationship. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of these terms in this application based on the specific circumstances.

[0057] The above description is only a specific embodiment of this application. It should be noted that for those skilled in the art, several improvements and modifications can be made without departing from the principle of this application, and these improvements and modifications should also be considered within the scope of protection of this application.

Claims

1. A camera accessory characterized in that, include: Base; The front panel is detachably connected to the base; as well as At least one side panel is detachably connected to the base and is located on different sides of the base, respectively, along with the front panel. The front panel, the side panel, and the base enclose an installation space for placing a camera. At least one of the front panel, the side panel, and the base is used for connecting to the camera.

2. The camera accessory of claim 1, wherein, The front panel is provided with at least one first connecting part, and the side panel is provided with at least one second connecting part, the first connecting part and the second connecting part being used to connect to a camera.

3. The camera accessory of claim 2, wherein, The front panel includes a panel body and a fixing member. The panel body is detachably connected to the base. A receiving groove is formed on the side of the panel body away from the side panel. The fixing member is housed in the receiving groove and is detachably connected to the panel body. The fixing member is provided with the first connecting part.

4. The camera accessory of claim 1, wherein, The front panel includes a panel body and a clamping member. The panel body is detachably connected to the base. The clamping member is detachably connected to the side of the panel body away from the side panel. The clamping member has a clamping space for clamping the camera's transmission cable harness.

5. The camera accessory of claim 4, wherein, The clamping member includes a main body and a movable part. The main body is detachably connected to the panel body. The movable part and the main body form the clamping space. The movable part is slidably connected to the main body to adjust the size of the clamping space.

6. The camera accessory of claim 5, wherein, The main body includes a vertical part and a horizontal part connected to each other. The clamping space is formed between the vertical part and the moving part. The moving part has a first contact surface, and the horizontal part is in contact with the first contact surface. The horizontal part has a second contact surface, and the moving part is in contact with the second contact surface. Both the first contact surface and the second contact surface are L-shaped.

7. The camera accessory of claim 5, wherein, The clamping member includes an adjusting bolt, which passes through the moving part and is threadedly connected to the main body. The adjusting bolt drives the moving part to move relative to the main body to adjust the size of the clamping space.

8. The camera accessory of claim 4, wherein, The clamping member has a waist hole, and the panel body has a fixing hole at a position relative to the waist hole. The front panel includes a locking member that passes through the waist hole and the fixing hole to fix the clamping member and the panel body.

9. The camera accessory of claim 8, wherein, The clamping member has a material reduction groove coaxially arranged with the waist hole, and the locking member is housed in the material reduction groove.

10. The camera accessory of any one of claims 1 to 9, wherein, The camera accessory includes a disassembly piece connected to the side of the base away from the mounting space. The base is provided with a magnetic attachment and a slot. The disassembly piece engages with the slot and is magnetically attracted to the magnetic attachment.

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