A center shaft transverse tripod convenient to store

Abstract

The utility model discloses a three -legged frame of middle axle can be transversely placed convenient to store, this three -legged frame includes support leg and tripod base, one side of tripod base is provided with first turnover hinged seat, first turnover hinged seat hinged connection link's one end, the other end of link is hinged connection with middle axle sleeve pipe through second turnover hinged seat, first turnover hinged seat is provided with first fastening knob, second turnover hinged seat is provided with second fastening knob, middle axle sleeve pipe sleeve joint connection middle axle support pipe, the middle part of tripod base is provided with middle axle support pipe connection through -hole. This three -legged frame can only through the operation of the turnover of middle axle support pipe, make its positional change, can avoid the protruding of middle axle on tripod base under the storage state to the shrinkage product's packing size, in addition, the storage process of this three -legged frame is more simple and convenient compared with traditional fold -back type three -legged frame.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of camera equipment technology, and in particular to a central axis horizontal tripod that is easy to store. Background Technology

[0002] A tripod is a support used to stabilize photographic equipment to achieve certain photographic effects. For example, when shooting night scenes or photos with motion blur, a longer exposure time is needed, and the digital camera must not shake during this process; therefore, a tripod is required to stabilize the camera. Most tripods currently consist of components such as legs, a base, a center column, and a ball head. To enable the center column to be tilted horizontally, a tilting adapter is usually added to the center column or the base. However, this adapter increases the protruding height of the center column, making it inconvenient to store.

[0003] For example, the utility model patent with authorization announcement number CN220770700U discloses a tripod with a height-adjustable horizontal central shaft. This central shaft includes a mounting base and a central shaft mounted on the mounting base. A clearance through hole is provided at the center of the mounting base, and the mounting base is rotatably mounted on a hollow mounting frame. The tripod's support legs are evenly mounted on the mounting frame in a circular array. It also includes a flipping assembly that is matched and combined with the mounting base. The mounting component is fixed to the mounting base and has a first end face gear fixedly connected to it. The central shaft is slidably inserted into a guide sleeve. A second end face gear is fixedly connected to the wing plate on the outer edge of the guide sleeve. A positioning component passes through the first and second end face gears, and an operating knob is screwed onto the positioning component and abuts against the wing plate. Tripods using this type of center column can have their legs folded forward when stored, but this causes the center column to protrude too much from the tripod base, increasing the size of the packaging. To reduce the packaging size, the hinge joint between the tripod base and the support legs is designed as a reversible structure. That is, when storing, the center column is raised, and then the three support legs are folded in reverse to form a reverse-folded storage state. This structure can reduce the packaging size to some extent, but it makes the tripod storage process more cumbersome. Utility Model Content

[0004] The main purpose of this invention is to propose a central axis horizontal tripod that is easy to store, aiming to solve the technical problem of the cumbersome storage process of existing central axis horizontal tripods.

[0005] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model proposes a horizontally oriented tripod with an easily foldable central axis, comprising support legs and a tripod base. A first flip hinge seat is provided on one side of the tripod base, which is hinged to one end of a connecting rod. The other end of the connecting rod is hinged to a central axis sleeve via a second flip hinge seat. The first flip hinge seat is provided with a first fastening knob, and the second flip hinge seat is provided with a second fastening knob. The central axis sleeve is sleeved to a central axis support tube, and a central axis support tube connection through hole is provided in the middle of the tripod base.

[0006] Optionally, the second flip hinge seat is an L-shaped boss structure, the vertical end of the L-shaped boss structure is fixedly connected to the side wall of the central shaft sleeve along the axial direction, and the horizontal end of the L-shaped boss structure is provided with a second hinge lug.

[0007] Optionally, one end of the connecting rod is hinged to a first hinge lug and a first flip hinge seat via a first hinge lug, and the other end of the connecting rod is connected to a second hinge boss via a circumferential rotating seat, wherein the second hinge boss is hinged to a second hinge lug.

[0008] Optionally, the outer wall of the circumferential rotating seat is provided with a first positioning knob.

[0009] Optionally, the vertical end of the L-shaped boss structure is provided with a vertical material reduction through hole, and the horizontal end of the L-shaped boss structure is provided with a horizontal material reduction through hole.

[0010] Optionally, a gasket is fitted between the central shaft sleeve and the central shaft support tube, and a second positioning knob is provided on the side wall of the central shaft sleeve.

[0011] Optionally, the outer side of the central support tube is provided with an axial guide groove, and the inner side of the sleeve is provided with a guide block that matches the guide groove.

[0012] Optionally, the outer wall of the tripod is connected to the support leg via three support leg connecting seats, and an axial material reduction through hole is provided between the support leg connecting seats and the central shaft support tube connecting through hole.

[0013] Optionally, the axial material reduction through holes are herringbone shaped and radially symmetrical about each other along the axial direction.

[0014] The beneficial effects of this utility model are:

[0015] The present invention provides a storage-friendly, horizontally oriented tripod with a central axis. This tripod can be repositioned simply by rotating the central axis support tube, thus preventing the central axis from protruding from the tripod base in the storage state and reducing the packaging size of the product. In addition, the storage process of this tripod is simpler than that of the traditional folding tripod. Attached Figure Description

[0016] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of this utility model or the prior art, the drawings used in the description of the embodiments or the prior art will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of this utility model. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on the structures shown in these drawings without creative effort.

[0017] Figure 1This is a schematic diagram of a central axis horizontally oriented tripod, which is easy to store, according to an embodiment of the present invention. Figure 1 ;

[0018] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of a central axis horizontally oriented tripod, which is easy to store, according to an embodiment of the present invention. Figure 2 ;

[0019] Figure 3 This is an exploded view of the parts of a horizontally oriented tripod with a central axis that is easy to store, according to an embodiment of the present utility model.

[0020] Figure 4 This is a storage view of a central axis horizontally oriented tripod according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0021] Figure 5 This is a top-positioned view of a central axis of a horizontally oriented tripod, which is easy to store according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0022] Figure 6 This is a view of the horizontally positioned central axis of a tripod with a central axis that is easy to store, according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0023] Figure 7 This is a view of the externally positioned central axis of a tripod with a central axis that can be horizontally placed, which is easy to store according to an embodiment of the present utility model.

[0024] Explanation of icon numbers:

[0025] 01 Support leg, 02 Tripod, 021 Support leg connecting seat, 022 First flip hinge seat, 023 First fastening knob, 024 Central shaft support tube connecting through hole, 025 Axial material reduction through hole, 03 Connecting rod, 031 First hinge lug, 032 Second hinge boss, 033 Circumferential rotating seat, 034 First positioning knob, 05 Central shaft sleeve, 051 Second flip hinge seat, 052 Second fastening knob, 053 Second hinge lug, 055 Vertical end, 056 Vertical material reduction through hole, 057 Horizontal end, 058 Horizontal material reduction through hole, 059 Second positioning knob, 06 Central shaft support tube, 061 Sleeve, 062 Guide groove, 063 Guide block, 065 Gimbal connector, 066 Screw fixing plate, 067 Gimbal connecting screw.

[0026] The realization of the purpose, functional features and advantages of this utility model will be further explained in conjunction with the embodiments and with reference to the accompanying drawings. Detailed Implementation

[0027] The technical solutions of the present utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings of the embodiments. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present utility model, and not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present utility model, all other embodiments obtained by those of ordinary skill in the art without creative effort are within the protection scope of the present utility model.

[0028] It should be noted that if the embodiments of this utility model involve directional indicators (such as up, down, left, right, front, back, etc.), the directional indicators are only used to explain the relative positional relationship and movement of the components in a specific posture. If the specific posture changes, the directional indicators will also change accordingly.

[0029] Furthermore, if the embodiments of this utility model involve descriptions such as "first" or "second," these descriptions are for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying their relative importance or implicitly specifying the number of indicated technical features. Therefore, features defined with "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include at least one of those features. Additionally, the technical solutions of the various embodiments can be combined with each other, but this must be based on the ability of those skilled in the art to implement them. If the combination of technical solutions is contradictory or impossible to implement, it should be considered that such a combination of technical solutions does not exist and is not within the scope of protection claimed by this utility model.

[0030] Please refer to Figures 1 to 7This utility model provides a conveniently stored tripod with a horizontally oriented central axis (hereinafter referred to as the tripod). The tripod includes support legs 01 and a tripod base 02. Three support leg connecting seats 021 are provided on the outer wall of the tripod base, and are connected to the support legs 01 via the support leg connecting seats. The support leg connecting seats and the support legs can be structures that support or do not support folding. A first flip hinge seat 022 is provided on one side of the tripod base 02. The first flip hinge seat 022 is hinged to one end of a connecting rod 03. The other end of the connecting rod 03 is hinged to a central axis sleeve 05 via a second flip hinge seat 051. The second flip hinge seat 051 is an L-shaped boss structure. The vertical end of the L-shaped boss structure is axially fixedly connected to the side wall of the central axis sleeve 05, and the horizontal end of the L-shaped boss structure is provided with a second hinge lug 053. Specifically, the connecting... One end of the rod 03 is hinged to the first flip hinge seat 022 via the first hinge lug 031, and the other end of the rod 03 is hinged to the second hinge lug 053 via the second hinge boss 032. The first flip hinge seat 022 is provided with a first fastening knob 023, and the second flip hinge seat 051 is provided with a second fastening knob 052. The central shaft sleeve 05 is sleeved and connected to the central shaft support tube 06, and the middle part of the tripod 02 is provided with a central shaft support tube connecting through hole 024. Both the first and second fastening knobs are fastening knob screws with handles. By rotating the screws, the first flip hinge seat and the second flip hinge seat are compressed or loosened. Specifically, the threaded end of the knob screw is threaded to the far handle end of the hinge seat, and the near handle end of the knob screw is compressed by a compression plate to press the hinge lug. This part is a commonly used technique by those skilled in the art and will not be elaborated here.

[0031] Taking a tripod that supports reverse folding as an example, when using the tripod, extend the support legs, loosen the first and second fastening knobs, and then flip the center column support tube downwards with the second flip hinge seat on one side of the center column sleeve as the flip center. Then, by flipping it upwards together with the connecting rod with the first reverse hinge seat as the flip center, the center column support tube changes from the position below the tripod (storage ready state) to the position above the tripod (see usage ready state). Figure 5When using the center support tube vertically, insert it into the connecting hole of the tripod, and then tighten the first and second fastening knobs. To use the center support tube horizontally, first loosen the second fastening knob, then rotate the center support tube upwards around the second hinge on one side of the center support tube, finally keeping it horizontal, and then tighten the second fastening knob. To fold up the tripod, loosen the first and second fastening knobs, then rotate the center support tube and connecting rod downwards around the first hinge, and then rotate the center support tube upwards around the second hinge on one side of the center support tube. At this point, the center support tube changes from above the tripod (ready to use) to below the tripod (ready to fold up). Figure 4 Then tighten the first and second fastening knobs.

[0032] This type of tripod can prevent the central axis from protruding from the tripod base when stored by simply rotating the central support tube, thus reducing the packaging size of the product. In addition, the storage process of this tripod is simpler than that of traditional folding tripods.

[0033] To allow the central shaft support tube to rotate circumferentially in a horizontal position, the second hinge boss 032 of the connecting rod 03 is connected to the first hinge lug 031 via a circumferential rotating seat 033. That is, when the central shaft support tube is in a horizontal position, the connecting rod is perpendicular to the tripod, and the central shaft support tube can rotate circumferentially in a plane parallel to the tripod via the circumferential rotating seat (see...). Figure 6 Meanwhile, the outer wall of the circumferential rotating seat 033 is equipped with a first positioning knob 034, which is used to lock the rotation of the circumferential rotating seat. By rotating the circumferential rotating seat, the central axis can be rotated to the outside of the tripod for use, such as in macro photography. It is worth noting that the circumferential rotating seat is a mechanical device that realizes 360-degree rotation in the horizontal direction (circumferential direction). Currently, it is mostly used only on the central axis connecting seat of the tripod to realize the circumferential rotation of the central axis in a vertical state.

[0034] In one embodiment, the vertical end 055 of the L-shaped boss structure is provided with a vertical material reduction through hole 056, and the horizontal end 057 of the L-shaped boss structure is provided with a horizontal material reduction through hole 058. The vertical and horizontal material reduction through holes can achieve lightweighting while ensuring the structural strength of the connection structure, making the tripod easier to use, store, and carry.

[0035] To facilitate the raising and lowering of the central shaft support tube, a sleeve 061 is fitted between the central shaft sleeve 05 and the central shaft support tube 06. A second positioning knob 059 is provided on the side wall of the central shaft sleeve 05. The second positioning knob can press the sleeve to lock the central shaft support tube and thus lock its position.

[0036] To further facilitate the lifting and lowering of the central shaft support tube, the outer side of the central shaft support tube 06 is provided with an axial guide groove 062, and the inner side of the sleeve 061 is provided with a guide block 063 that matches the guide groove 062.

[0037] In addition, a gimbal connector 065 is provided at the top of the central support tube 06, the gimbal connector 065 including a screw fixing plate 066 and a gimbal connecting screw 067.

[0038] To further reduce the weight of this tripod, an axial material reduction through hole 025 is provided between the leg connecting seat 021 and the central support tube connecting through hole 024. The axial material reduction through hole is herringbone shaped and radially symmetrical with respect to each other along the axial direction.

[0039] The above description is only an optional embodiment of the present utility model and does not limit the patent scope of the present utility model. All equivalent structural transformations made under the inventive concept of the present utility model using the contents of the present utility model specification and drawings, or direct / indirect applications in other related technical fields, are included within the patent protection scope of the present utility model.

Claims

1. A centrally mounted horizontal tripod that is easy to store, comprising support legs and a tripod base, characterized in that, A first flip hinge seat is provided on one side of the tripod, and one end of the connecting rod is hinged to the first flip hinge seat. The other end of the connecting rod is hinged to the central shaft sleeve through a second flip hinge seat. The first flip hinge seat is provided with a first fastening knob, and the second flip hinge seat is provided with a second fastening knob. The central shaft sleeve is sleeved to the central shaft support tube, and the central shaft support tube is provided with a connecting through hole in the middle of the tripod.

2. The easily foldable, horizontally positioned tripod with a central axis as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The second flip hinge seat is an L-shaped boss structure. The vertical end of the L-shaped boss structure is fixedly connected to the side wall of the central shaft sleeve along the axial direction, and the horizontal end of the L-shaped boss structure is provided with a second hinge lug.

3. The easily foldable, horizontally positioned tripod with a central axis as described in claim 2, characterized in that, One end of the connecting rod is hinged to the first flip hinge seat via the first hinge lug, and the other end of the connecting rod is connected to the second hinge boss via the circumferential rotating seat. The second hinge boss is hinged to the second hinge lug.

4. The easily foldable, horizontally positioned tripod with a central axis as described in claim 3, characterized in that, The outer wall of the circumferential rotating seat is provided with a first positioning knob.

5. The easily foldable, horizontally positioned tripod with a central axis as described in claim 2, characterized in that, The vertical end of the L-shaped boss structure is provided with a vertical material reduction through hole, and the horizontal end of the L-shaped boss structure is provided with a horizontal material reduction through hole.

6. The easily foldable, horizontally positioned tripod with a central axis as described in claim 1, characterized in that, A gasket is fitted between the central shaft sleeve and the central shaft support tube, and a second positioning knob is provided on the side wall of the central shaft sleeve.

7. The easily foldable, horizontally positioned tripod with a central axis as described in claim 6, characterized in that, The outer side of the central support tube is provided with an axial guide groove, and the inner side of the sleeve is provided with a guide block that matches the guide groove.

8. The easily foldable, horizontally positioned tripod with a central axis as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The outer wall of the tripod is connected to the support leg through three support leg connecting seats, and an axial material reduction through hole is provided between the support leg connecting seats and the central shaft support tube connecting through hole.

9. The easily foldable, horizontally positioned tripod with a central axis as described in claim 8, characterized in that, The axial material reduction through holes are herringbone shaped and radially symmetrical about each other along the axial direction.

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