A folding foot for a sports camera

Abstract

The utility model relates to the technical fields of sports camera accessories, specifically relates to a folding foot stand for sports camera, including installation department and support part, and installation department is provided with the accommodation space, support part includes support leg subassembly and support seat, and support seat rotatory connection is in one end of installation department, and support leg subassembly rotatory connection is in the other end of installation department, and support leg subassembly can be accomodated to the accommodation space after rotating, and the connecting stud is equipped on the support seat, and the connecting stud can be accomodated to the accommodation space after rotating, when support leg subassembly is located outside the accommodation space, can be unfolded and form multiple foot support frame, when the connecting stud is located outside the accommodation space, can be used for camera installation. The folding foot stand realizes folding accomodation in whole, and the volume is small, and it is convenient for user to place the backpack or pocket and carry. And the connecting stud can be accomodated to the accommodation space and not leak, and it is not easy to hang the cloth or other articles in the backpack and pocket.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the technical field of action camera accessories, specifically to a folding tripod for action cameras. Background Technology

[0002] With the rise of outdoor sports in recent years, action cameras have also been continuously iterated and developed. Compared with traditional cameras, action cameras are smaller and easier to carry, and more and more users are using them.

[0003] For users, action cameras are generally handheld and require a tripod for use in various shooting scenarios. However, existing action camera tripods are bulky and inconvenient to store and carry in a backpack. Utility Model Content

[0004] The purpose of this invention is to provide a folding tripod for action cameras to solve the problem that existing tripods are inconvenient to fold and store.

[0005] To achieve the above objectives, the present invention provides a folding tripod for action cameras, comprising a mounting part and a support part. The mounting part has a storage space. The support part includes a support leg assembly and a support base. The support base is rotatably connected to one end of the mounting part, and the support leg assembly is rotatably connected to the other end of the mounting part. The support leg assembly can be folded into the storage space after rotation. The support base is provided with a connecting stud. After the support base rotates, the connecting stud can be folded into the storage space. When the support leg assembly is outside the storage space, it can be unfolded to form a multi-legged support frame. When the connecting stud is outside the storage space, it can be used for camera mounting.

[0006] Furthermore, the mounting part includes two mounting rods arranged parallel to each other, forming the storage space between the two mounting rods. The support leg assembly and the support base are both disposed between the two mounting rods. The support leg assembly is rotatably connected to one end of the mounting rod, and the support base is rotatably connected to the other end of the mounting rod.

[0007] Furthermore, the length of the support leg assembly is less than the length of the mounting rod. After the support leg assembly is rotated and stored in the storage space, the other end of the support leg assembly has reserved clearance space for the connection stud to be stored.

[0008] Furthermore, the support base includes a base body and a connecting sleeve. The connecting sleeve is fixed to one side of the base body, and a transition shaft is provided inside the connecting sleeve. The transition shaft is connected to the end of the mounting rod so that the connecting sleeve is rotatably connected to the mounting rod.

[0009] Furthermore, the adapter shaft is fixed on the mounting rod, and the connecting sleeve is rotatably connected to the adapter shaft.

[0010] Furthermore, the support leg assembly includes a main support leg, a first support leg, and a second support leg. The main support leg is rotatably connected to the inner wall of the storage space, and both the first and second support legs are rotatably connected to the main support leg. The main support leg, the first support leg, and the second support leg together form a multi-leg support frame.

[0011] Furthermore, the main support leg includes a leg and a connecting seat. The connecting seat is provided with a mounting groove, and one end of the leg is embedded in the mounting groove. The inner sidewall of the storage space is provided with a connecting shaft, which passes through the connecting seat and the leg. Both the connecting seat and the leg can rotate relative to the connecting shaft.

[0012] Furthermore, the connecting seat is provided with a first mounting position and a second mounting position. The first support leg is rotatably connected to the first mounting position, and the second support leg is rotatably connected to the second mounting position. The first mounting position and the second mounting position are located on the same plane so that the first support leg and the second support leg can be rotated and then closed.

[0013] Furthermore, the plane of the rotation direction of the first support leg and the second support leg is perpendicular to the plane of the rotation direction of the connecting seat, so that the first support leg and the second support leg can be folded to one side of the leg after being closed.

[0014] Furthermore, both the first mounting position and the second mounting position are provided with limit blocks.

[0015] The beneficial effects of this utility model are as follows:

[0016] 1. Because the mounting section has a storage space, the support leg assembly can be folded into the storage space after rotation. Similarly, the connecting studs can be folded into the storage space after the support base rotates. At this point, the entire folding tripod is folded and stored, making it compact and easy for users to carry in a backpack or pocket. Furthermore, the connecting studs are not exposed when stored in the storage space, preventing them from snagging fabrics or other items when placed in a backpack or pocket.

[0017] 2. The length of the support leg assembly is less than the length of the mounting rod. After the support leg assembly is rotated and stored in the storage space, the other end of the support leg assembly has a clearance space. After the support base is rotated, the connecting stud of the support base can be rotated and stored in the clearance space.

[0018] 3. The support leg assembly includes a main support leg, a first support leg, and a second support leg. The main support leg is rotatably connected to the inner wall of the storage space. The first and second support legs are both rotatably connected to the main support leg. The main support leg, the first support leg, and the second support leg can be unfolded at a certain angle to form a multi-leg support frame. Attached Figure Description

[0019] To more clearly illustrate the specific embodiments of this utility model or the technical solutions in the prior art, the drawings used in the description of the specific embodiments or the prior art will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are some embodiments of this utility model. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained from these drawings without creative effort.

[0020] Figure 1 A three-dimensional structural diagram of a folding tripod for an action camera in a folded state, provided for an embodiment of this utility model;

[0021] Figure 2 A three-dimensional structural diagram of the unfolded state of the folding tripod for an action camera provided in an embodiment of this utility model;

[0022] Figure 3 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of a folding tripod for an action camera in its fully unfolded state, provided as an embodiment of the present invention.

[0023] Explanation of reference numerals in the attached figures:

[0024] 1. Mounting section; 11. Storage space; 12. Mounting rod; 13. Clearance space; 2. Support section; 21. Support leg assembly; 211. Main support leg; 2111. Leg; 2112. Connecting seat; 2113. Mounting groove; 2114. Connecting shaft; 2115. First mounting position; 2116. Second mounting position; 2117. Limiting block; 212. First support leg; 213. Second support leg; 22. Support base; 221. Connecting stud; 222. Base body; 223. Connecting sleeve; 224. Adapter shaft. Detailed Implementation

[0025] The technical solution of this utility model will now be clearly and completely described with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some, not all, of the embodiments of this utility model. Based on the embodiments of this utility model, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative effort are within the scope of protection of this utility model.

[0026] In the description of this utility model, it should be noted that the terms "center," "upper," "lower," "left," "right," "vertical," "horizontal," "inner," and "outer," etc., indicating the orientation or positional relationship, are based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings and are only for the convenience of describing this utility model 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, and therefore should not be construed as a limitation of this utility model. Furthermore, the terms "first," "second," and "third" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance.

[0027] In the description of this utility model, it should be noted that, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "installation," "connection," and "joining" should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; 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; and they can refer to the internal connection of two components. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this utility model based on the specific circumstances.

[0028] Furthermore, the technical features involved in the different embodiments of this utility model described below can be combined with each other as long as they do not conflict with each other.

[0029] Reference Figures 1 to 3 This utility model provides a folding tripod for an action camera, comprising a mounting part 1 and a support part 2. The mounting part 1 has a storage space 11. The support part 2 includes a support leg assembly 21 and a support base 22. The support base 22 is rotatably connected to one end of the mounting part 1, and the support leg assembly 21 is rotatably connected to the other end of the mounting part 1. The support leg assembly 21 can be folded into the storage space 11 after rotation. The support base 22 is provided with a connecting stud 221. After the support base 22 is rotated, the connecting stud 221 can be folded into the storage space 11. When the support leg assembly 21 is outside the storage space 11, it can be unfolded to form a multi-leg support frame. When the connecting stud 221 is outside the storage space 11, it can be used for camera mounting.

[0030] Because the mounting section 1 has a storage space 11, the support leg assembly 21 can be stored inside the storage space 11 after rotation. Similarly, the support base 22 can be rotated to store the connecting stud 221 inside the storage space 11. At this point, the entire folding tripod is folded and stored, making it compact and convenient for users to carry in a backpack or pocket. Furthermore, the connecting stud 221 is stored in the storage space 11 and not exposed, preventing it from easily snagging fabrics or other items when placed in a backpack or pocket.

[0031] Specifically, the mounting part 1 includes two parallel mounting rods 12, forming a storage space 11 between them. A support leg assembly 21 and a support base 22 are both disposed between the two mounting rods 12. The support leg assembly 21 is rotatably connected to one end of each mounting rod 12, and the support base 22 is rotatably connected to the other end of each mounting rod 12. The length of the support leg assembly 21 is less than the length of the mounting rod 12. After the support leg assembly 21 is rotated and stored in the storage space 11, a clearance space 13 is reserved at the other end of the support leg assembly 21. After the support base 22 rotates, the connecting stud 221 of the support base 22 can be rotated and stored within the clearance space 13.

[0032] The support base 22 includes a base body 222 and a connecting sleeve 223. The connecting sleeve 223 is fixed to one side of the base body 222. A transition shaft 224 is provided inside the connecting sleeve 223. The transition shaft 224 is connected to the end of the mounting rod 12, allowing the connecting sleeve 223 to be rotatably connected to the mounting rod 12. In this embodiment, the transition shaft 224 is fixed to the mounting rod 12, and the connecting sleeve 223 is damped and rotatably connected to the transition shaft 224, allowing the base body 222 to be fixed after rotating at any angle. The damping rotation method is a conventional damping structure, and therefore will not be described in detail.

[0033] In other embodiments, the adapter shaft 224 may be rotatably connected to the mounting rod 12, in which case the connecting sleeve 223 is fixedly sleeved on the adapter shaft 224, and the adapter shaft 224 and the mounting rod 12 maintain damped rotation.

[0034] Furthermore, the support leg assembly 21 includes a main support leg 211, a first support leg 212, and a second support leg 213. The main support leg 211 is rotatably connected to the inner wall of the storage space 11. The first support leg 212 and the second support leg 213 are both rotatably connected to the main support leg 211. The main support leg 211, the first support leg 212, and the second support leg 213 together form a multi-leg support frame.

[0035] Specifically, the main support leg 211 includes a leg portion 2111 and a connecting seat 2112. The connecting seat 2112 is provided with a mounting groove 2113. One end of the leg portion 2111 is embedded in the mounting groove 2113. The inner side wall of the storage space 11 is provided with a connecting shaft 2114. The connecting shaft 2114 passes through the connecting seat 2112 and the leg portion 2111. Both the connecting seat 2112 and the leg portion 2111 can rotate relative to the connecting shaft 2114, and the rotation is damped. After the leg portion 2111 rotates, it can be folded and stored on one side of the connecting seat 2112.

[0036] In other embodiments, an embedding groove may be provided at one end of the leg 2111, and an embedding protrusion may be provided at one end of the connecting seat 2112. The embedding protrusion is embedded in the embedding groove, and the connecting shaft 2114 passes through the connecting seat 2112 and the leg 2111, so that both the connecting seat 2112 and the leg 2111 can rotate relative to the connecting shaft 2114. The rotation is damped, and after the leg 2111 rotates, it can be folded and stored on one side of the connecting seat 2112.

[0037] Furthermore, the connecting seat 2112 is provided with a first mounting position 2115 and a second mounting position 2116. The first support leg 212 is rotatably connected to the first mounting position 2115, and the second support leg 213 is rotatably connected to the second mounting position 2116. The first mounting position 2115 and the second mounting position 2116 are located on the same plane so that the first support leg 212 and the second support leg 213 can be rotated and then closed.

[0038] Specifically, the connecting seat 2112 has a flat surface, with a first mounting position 2115 formed on one side and a second mounting position 2116 formed on the other side. The first support leg 212 is rotatably connected to the first mounting position 2115 via a pivot, and the second support leg 213 is rotatably connected to the second mounting position 2116 via a pivot, wherein the pivot is a damping pivot. The first support leg 212 and the second support leg 213 rotate within the same plane, and can be folded together for storage after rotation. The plane of rotation of the first support leg 212 and the second support leg 213 is perpendicular to the plane of rotation of the connecting seat 2112, so that the first support leg 212 and the second support leg 213 can be folded to one side of the leg portion 2111 after folding, thus achieving overall storage of the support leg assembly 21.

[0039] The first mounting position 2115 and the second mounting position 2116 are both provided with limiting blocks 2117. Through the limiting effect of the limiting blocks 2117, the unfolding angle of the first support leg 212 and the second support leg 213 is limited, so that the first support leg 212, the second support leg 213 and the main support leg 211 can form a stable support.

[0040] In this embodiment, the folding tripod is used in the following manner:

[0041] When the folding leg is used as a desktop stand, the support base 22 can be rotated to be perpendicular to the mounting rod 12. At this point, the connecting stud 221 can face either upwards or downwards, depending on the actual usage. The support leg assembly 21 can then be folded into its stowed state. See the attached diagram for details. Figure 2At this point, the folding tripod is L-shaped and can be placed upright on a table. After mounting the camera, it can be used for shooting directly. When it is necessary to adjust the shooting angle of the camera, the support leg assembly 21 can be unscrewed, and the unfolding angles of the main support leg 211, the first support leg 212, and the second support leg 213 can be adjusted to stably support the tripod on the table.

[0042] When using the folding tripod as a selfie stick, the support leg assembly 21 can be unscrewed from the storage space 11. At this time, the support leg assembly 21 is in a folded state and does not need to be unfolded. The support leg assembly 21 can be adjusted to a position horizontal with the mounting rod 12, and then the support base 22 can be unscrewed from the storage space 11. The camera can then be mounted on the connecting stud 221. At this point, you can hold the support leg assembly 21 with your hand to take a selfie.

[0043] After use, the support leg assembly 21 can be rotated and stored in the storage space 11. Similarly, the support base 22 can be rotated to retract the connecting stud 221 into the storage space 11. At this point, the entire folding tripod is folded and stored, making it compact and easy for users to carry in a backpack or pocket. Furthermore, the connecting stud 221 is concealed within the storage space 11, preventing it from snagging fabrics or other items when placed in a backpack or pocket.

[0044] The embodiments described herein are preferred embodiments of this utility model and are not intended to limit the scope of protection of this utility model. Therefore, all equivalent changes made to the structure, shape, and principle of this utility model should be included within the scope of protection of this utility model.

Claims

1. A folding tripod for an action camera, characterized in that, include: The installation section (1) is equipped with a storage space (11); The support part (2) includes a support leg assembly (21) and a support base (22). The support base (22) is rotatably connected to one end of the mounting part (1), and the support leg assembly (21) is rotatably connected to the other end of the mounting part (1). After the support leg assembly (21) rotates, it can be stored in the storage space (11). The support base (22) is provided with a connecting stud (221). After the support base (22) rotates, the connecting stud (221) can be stored in the storage space (11). When the support leg assembly (21) is outside the storage space (11), it can be unfolded to form a multi-leg support frame. When the connecting stud (221) is outside the storage space (11), it can be used for camera mounting.

2. The folding tripod for an action camera as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The mounting part (1) includes two mounting rods (12) arranged parallel to each other, and the storage space (11) is formed between the two mounting rods (12). The support leg assembly (21) and the support base (22) are both arranged between the two mounting rods (12). The support leg assembly (21) is rotatably connected to one end of the mounting rod (12), and the support base (22) is rotatably connected to the other end of the mounting rod (12).

3. The folding tripod for an action camera as described in claim 2, characterized in that, The length of the support leg assembly (21) is less than the length of the mounting rod (12). After the support leg assembly (21) is rotated and stored in the storage space (11), the other end of the support leg assembly (21) is reserved with a clearance space (13) for the connection stud (221) to be stored.

4. The folding tripod for an action camera as described in claim 2, characterized in that, The support base (22) includes a base body (222) and a connecting sleeve (223). The connecting sleeve (223) is fixed to one side of the base body (222). The connecting sleeve (223) is provided with a transition shaft (224). The transition shaft (224) is connected to the end of the mounting rod (12) so that the connecting sleeve (223) is rotatably connected to the mounting rod (12).

5. The folding tripod for an action camera as described in claim 4, characterized in that, The adapter shaft (224) is fixed on the mounting rod (12), and the connecting sleeve (223) is damped and rotatably connected to the adapter shaft (224).

6. The folding tripod for an action camera as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The support leg assembly (21) includes a main support leg (211), a first support leg (212), and a second support leg (213). The main support leg (211) is rotatably connected to the inner wall of the storage space (11). The first support leg (212) and the second support leg (213) are both rotatably connected to the main support leg (211). The main support leg (211), the first support leg (212), and the second support leg (213) together form a multi-leg support frame.

7. The folding tripod for an action camera as described in claim 6, characterized in that, The main support leg (211) includes a leg (2111) and a connecting seat (2112). The connecting seat (2112) is provided with a mounting groove (2113). One end of the leg (2111) is embedded in the mounting groove (2113). The inner sidewall of the storage space (11) is provided with a connecting shaft (2114). The connecting shaft (2114) passes through the connecting seat (2112) and the leg (2111). Both the connecting seat (2112) and the leg (2111) can rotate relative to the connecting shaft (2114).

8. The folding tripod for an action camera as described in claim 7, characterized in that, The connecting seat (2112) is provided with a first mounting position (2115) and a second mounting position (2116). The first support leg (212) is rotatably connected to the first mounting position (2115), and the second support leg (213) is rotatably connected to the second mounting position (2116). The first mounting position (2115) and the second mounting position (2116) are located on the same plane so that the first support leg (212) and the second support leg (213) can be rotated and then closed.

9. The folding tripod for an action camera as described in claim 8, characterized in that, The plane of the rotation direction of the first support leg (212) and the second support leg (213) is perpendicular to the plane of the rotation direction of the connecting seat (2112), so that the first support leg (212) and the second support leg (213) can be folded to one side of the leg (2111) after being closed.

10. The folding tripod for an action camera as described in claim 8, characterized in that, Both the first mounting position (2115) and the second mounting position (2116) are provided with limiting blocks (2117).

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