Adapter base, quick-mounting assembly and photographic kit

Abstract

Provided in the present application are an adapter base, a quick-mounting assembly and a photographic kit. The adapter base comprises a base body, wherein a first slot is provided in the base body, a switching recess is provided in the bottom of the first slot, and a movable switching block is provided in the switching recess, such that the switching block is selectively accommodated in the switching recess or extends out of the switching recess and forms a second slot with one side of the first slot; a locking driving assembly slidably fits on the base body in an insertion direction perpendicular to the first slot, and an elastic driving member is provided between the locking driving assembly and the base body; and the locking driving assembly can lock or unlock quick-mounting plates inserted into the first slot and the second slot. The adapter base of the present application can be suitable for quick-mounting plates of two specifications; and the switching block rotationally fitting in the switching recess is flipped, and the quick-mounting plate inserted into the first slot or the second slot is locked and fixed by means of the locking driving assembly, thereby realizing quick-mounting assembly of the quick-mounting plate and the first slot or the second slot.

Description

Adapter bases, quick-release components, and photography kits Technical Field

[0001] The present application relates to the technical field of photography auxiliary equipment, and in particular to an adapter base, a quick-release assembly, and a photography kit. Background Art

[0002] The development of video technology has brought countless joys to ordinary people's lives. Some people prefer to shoot horizontal videos, while others prefer vertical videos. When shooting on a tripod or gimbal, switching between horizontal and vertical viewing is usually achieved by repositioning the camera L-plate or camera cage. Currently, most camera L-plates and camera cages on the market (which come standard with Arca inserts on the bottom) lack Arca-Swiss dovetail inserts due to the camera's side wiring ports. Instead, they almost all feature NATO accessory rails (using the NATO standardization protocol STANAG 4694) with small guides. Therefore, a base that can accommodate both Arca-Swiss dovetail inserts and NATO guides would greatly facilitate horizontal and vertical shooting with these camera L-plates and camera cages. Summary of the Invention

[0003] The main purpose of this application is to provide an adapter base, a quick-release assembly and a photography kit. The adapter assembly can match quick-release plates of different specifications, solving the problem of inconvenience in clamping most camera L-plates or camera cages on the market when switching between horizontal and vertical screens for shooting.

[0004] To achieve the above objectives, the present application provides an adapter base, comprising a base body, a first slot being defined on the base body, a switching groove being defined on the bottom of the first slot, a movable switching block being disposed within the switching groove, such that the switching block can be selectively received within the switching groove or extended from the switching groove to form a second slot between the switching block and one side of the first slot;

[0005] A locking drive assembly is slidably fitted on the base body along an insertion direction perpendicular to the first slot, and an elastic drive member is provided between the locking drive assembly and the base body; the locking drive assembly can lock or unlock the quick-release plate inserted into the first slot and the second slot.

[0006] Compared with the existing technology, this solution has the following advantages and beneficial effects: This solution is applicable to two specifications of quick-release plates. When used with an Aka-standard quick-release plate, the switching block is folded and stored in the switching groove, allowing the Aka-standard quick-release plate to be inserted into the first slot. The quick-release plate inserted into the first slot is locked and fixed by the locking drive assembly, thereby achieving quick assembly of the two. When used with a NATO-standard quick-release plate, the switching block is rotated in the switching groove to form a second slot with one side of the first slot. The NATO-standard quick-release plate is then inserted into the second slot and locked and fixed by the locking drive assembly to achieve quick assembly of the two.

[0007] This solution can adapt to quick-release plates of different specifications on the same adapter base. This technology can be used on camera L-plates and camera cages. As long as there is a NATO slider on the side of the camera (an additional NATO slider can also be installed), it is very convenient to achieve horizontal and vertical screen shooting, achieving dual purposes, greatly improving shooting efficiency and enhancing user experience.

[0008] Furthermore, the base body is provided with a first side groove and a second side groove on two opposite sides, and the first slot is formed between the first side groove and the second side groove; a conversion groove is opened on one side of the switching block, and after the switching block extends out of the switching groove, the second slot is formed between the conversion groove and the first side groove.

[0009] Beneficial Effects: In this solution, a switching block is inserted between the first side groove and the second side groove of the first slot. The switching block's conversion groove mates with the first side groove to form the second slot. This fully utilizes the first side groove of the first slot, simplifies the structure, and facilitates switching. Furthermore, the first and second slots share the same first side groove, allowing them to share the same locking drive assembly on the same base body.

[0010] Further, the locking drive assembly includes a locking mechanism, a button unlocking mechanism and a transition block;

[0011] The two ends of the transition block are respectively connected to the locking mechanism and the button unlocking mechanism;

[0012] The locking mechanism includes a limit block connected to the transition block;

[0013] The base body is provided with an accommodating cavity connected to the first side groove, and the limiting block slides out of the accommodating cavity under the action of the elastic driving member and is located inside the first side groove;

[0014] The button unlocking mechanism can be pressed to drive the limiting block to slide in the accommodating cavity, so that the button unlocking mechanism can compress the elastic driving member and push the limiting block to slide into the accommodating cavity.

[0015] Beneficial Effects: The adapter base of this solution can be used in conjunction with a quick-release plate in practical applications. The quick-release plate can be an auxiliary connector installed on a target device (such as a camera). The quick-release plate typically has a retaining groove that engages with a retaining block on the adapter. In this solution, the first slot provided on the base body is used to plug and mate with the quick-release plate, while the locking drive assembly on the base body is used to drive the base body and the quick-release plate to lock or release each other.

[0016] The locking drive assembly in this scheme is composed of three parts, among which the limit block in the locking mechanism is connected to the button unlocking mechanism through a transition block. In this way, when the elastic driving part is not compressed, the limit block slides out of the accommodating cavity of the base body and is located inside the first slot, which is convenient for plugging and cooperating with the quick-release plate. During the process of inserting the quick-release plate into the first slot, the elastic driving part will be compressed and the limit block will be pushed into the accommodating cavity until the limit groove on the quick-release plate is exactly opposite to the limit block. At this time, since the limit block is not subjected to the thrust of the quick-release plate, the limit block will be stuck in the groove of the quick-release plate under the action of the elastic driving part to lock the quick-release plate, thereby achieving the effect of quick installation.

[0017] When the adapter base needs to be disassembled from the quick-release plate, the button is pressed to unlock the mechanism, which compresses the elastic driving part again and pushes the limit block to slide into the accommodating cavity. At this time, the limit block is disengaged from the limit groove on the quick-release plate, and the quick-release plate can be separated from the quick-release base.

[0018] In the locking drive assembly of this solution, the locking mechanism, the button unlocking mechanism and the transition block are interconnected to form a whole. Its structure is simple, and the thickness and volume of the entire structure can be made thinner and smaller, which can meet the requirements of lightweight production. The quick-release base in this solution is easy to use and is used to install a matching quick-release plate or equipment with a quick-release plate interface to achieve the purpose of quick disassembly and assembly.

[0019] In addition, in this solution, after flipping the switching block, the conversion slot faces the limit block, so that the conversion slot is opposite to the slot on one side of the first slot, forming a second slot, which is convenient for snap-fitting with a quick-release plate of another specification. In this way, the first slot and the second slot on the same base body can share the same set of locking drive components.

[0020] Furthermore, the button unlocking mechanism includes a button and a button connector, the button and the button connector are laterally slidably matched, and the button connector is connected to the transition block;

[0021] A toggle slot is provided on one side of the base body, and the button passes through the toggle slot. The button can be laterally displaced in the toggle slot by toggling the button laterally and the end of the button can abut against the bottom of the toggle slot to prevent the button from being pressed.

[0022] Beneficial effects: The adapter base in this solution can be used in many devices, especially when the adapter base is used on relatively valuable items and equipment, it is necessary to ensure the stability of the locking state between the adapter base and the quick-release plate. The existing technology only has one layer of locking, that is, the locking state is achieved when the limit block on the base body is stuck in the limit groove on the quick-release plate, but this method is prone to misoperation of the button unlocking mechanism, which may cause the quick-release plate to separate from the base body.

[0023] To address the aforementioned issues, this solution, after the stopper is locked in place with the stopper groove on the quick-release plate, the button is laterally toggled so that its end abuts against the bottom of the toggle groove on the base body and becomes locked there. At this point, the button is blocked by the toggle groove bottom and cannot be pressed, effectively acting as a safety feature to prevent the base body from being separated from the quick-release plate due to accidental button operation in the locked state. This solution achieves a dual locking effect between the base body and the quick-release plate, providing greater security and safety, effectively preventing valuables from accidentally falling and causing financial losses.

[0024] Furthermore, a positioning recess is provided at the end of the button connector, and a positioning piece is provided at one end of the button. The positioning piece includes a positioning bead, a positioning cylinder and a positioning spring. The positioning cylinder is connected to the button, and the positioning spring is located in the positioning cylinder. The positioning bead and the positioning cylinder are connected via a positioning spring. When the button is toggled laterally, the positioning bead is stuck in the positioning recess to position the button and the button connector. Beneficial effect: The positioning recess provided at the end of the button connector in the button unlocking mechanism of this solution cooperates with the positioning piece provided at the end of the button. When the button is toggled laterally, the positioning bead can be moved and stuck in the positioning recess, providing the button with precise positioning and a clear gear feel. After the button is toggled, the moving position of the button can be positioned to prevent the button from sliding back and resetting by itself.

[0025] Furthermore, the locking mechanism includes a fixing part connected to the limit block, and a sliding hole communicating with the accommodating cavity is opened on one side of the base body. The axial direction of the sliding hole is consistent with the running direction of the limit block, and the fixing part is axially slidably matched with the sliding hole on the side wall of the base body.

[0026] Beneficial effects: The locking mechanism for positioning the fixing part in this solution is simple and compact, and the fixing part in this solution is connected to the limit block, and the fixing part is axially slidably matched with the sliding hole. The fixing part can provide precise positioning for the limit block and provide a force support point, so that the limit block can firmly lock the quick-release plate, making the limit block and the quick-release plate fit more stably and the locking effect better.

[0027] Furthermore, the fixing part is a fixing screw, the head of the fixing screw is located in the sliding hole and axially slides with the sliding hole, the rod of the fixing screw is threadedly connected to the limit block, the head of the fixing screw is a cylindrical structure with arc-shaped edges, and the width of the head of the fixing screw is greater than the width of the lower part of the limit block.

[0028] Beneficial effects: The fixing screw in this solution is connected to the limit block. The fixing screw can provide precise positioning for the limit block and provide a force support point. The arc-shaped edge of the fixing screw head can greatly reduce the friction during operation, ensuring smooth operation during use. The width of the fixing screw head is greater than the width of the lower part of the limit block. This ensures that the lower part of the limit block can slide in the sliding hole and the accommodating cavity. The space between the sliding hole and the accommodating cavity can be shared, which can reduce the volume of the base body while ensuring the normal movement of the limit block. The way the fixing screw is connected to the limit block can make the entire locking drive mechanism small and compact, which is convenient for achieving the requirements of lightness and thinness.

[0029] Furthermore, the upper portion of the limit block is in a convex structure, and the side of the limit block facing the transition block is an arc convex surface.

[0030] Beneficial Effects: Both the stopper and the quick-release plate's retaining groove in this solution are convex. This convex structure not only provides a secure locking function but also provides a tightening torque, ensuring the quick-release plate does not wobble once inserted into the base. The stopper's curved convex surface on one side reduces effort and makes quick-release plate insertion smoother. This curved convex surface also allows the quick-release plate to be inserted into any slot opening, significantly expanding the usable space of the quick-release base.

[0031] Furthermore, the limiting block is integrally formed with the transition block or is connected to the transition block via fixing screws.

[0032] Beneficial effect: This solution provides two ways to connect the limit block and the transition block. One is that the limit block and the transition block are directly formed as one piece, and the fixing screw is threadedly connected to the limit block to fix it. The other is that the rod of the fixing screw passes through the limit block and is threadedly connected to the transition block, that is, the fixing screw locks the limit block on the transition block, thereby realizing an indirect connection between the limit block and the transition block.

[0033] The button unlocking mechanism includes a button and a button connector, the button and the button connector are rotatably matched, and the button connector is connected to the transition block;

[0034] Furthermore, a toggle slot is provided on one side of the base body, and the button passes through the toggle slot. Rotating the button can cause the button to rotate in the toggle slot and cause the end of the button to abut against the bottom of the toggle slot to prevent the button from being pressed.

[0035] Beneficial Effects: In this solution, after the limit block is locked with the limit groove on the quick-release plate, the toggle button is rotated so that the end of the button abuts against the bottom of the toggle groove on the base body and is locked there. At this time, the button is blocked by the bottom of the toggle groove, resulting in the button being unable to be pressed, thereby effectively serving as a safety measure, preventing the base body from being separated from the quick-release plate due to accidental operation of the button in the locked state. This solution can achieve a double locking effect between the base body and the quick-release plate, providing greater security and safety, and can effectively prevent valuables from accidentally falling, thereby avoiding economic losses.

[0036] Furthermore, the switching block can be flipped 90 degrees to rotate between a folded position accommodated in the switching groove and a flipped position extended into the first slot, and a limiting member is connected to the base body for limiting the switching block in the folded position and the flipped position respectively.

[0037] Beneficial effect: In this solution, the switching block can form a second slot with one side of the first slot after being flipped 90 degrees, and the setting of the limiting member can play a role in positioning the position of the switching block after folding and flipping.

[0038] Furthermore, a first positioning hole and a second positioning hole are formed on the outer side of the switching block, and the first positioning hole and the second positioning hole are arranged at an angle of 90 degrees relative to the flip axis of the switching block;

[0039] The limiting member includes a mounting tube, a limiting bead and a limiting spring, wherein the limiting spring is located in the mounting tube and both ends of the limiting spring are connected to the mounting tube and the limiting bead respectively;

[0040] When the switching block is in the folded position, the limiting bead is inserted into the first positioning hole; when the switching block is in the flipped position, the limiting bead is inserted into the second positioning hole.

[0041] Beneficial effects: The limiting bead can be inserted into the first positioning hole and the second positioning hole to ensure the stability of the switching block, and the limiting spring in this solution can drive the limiting bead to provide positioning and a clear gear feel when flipping or folding the switching block.

[0042] Furthermore, an insert block is connected to the bottom of the base body, and the insert block and one side of the bottom of the base body form a single-sided groove, and both ends of the single-sided groove are connected to each other.

[0043] Beneficial effects: In this solution, the single-sided groove formed between the plug block and one side of the bottom of the base body can be embedded in the dovetail groove mounting seat of a stabilizer of specific specifications to meet the docking requirements, and the locking mechanism of the base body can be set on the outside of the single-sided groove. The single-sided groove can span one side of the dovetail groove of the stabilizer. Compared with the method of transferring by overlapping thickness, the single-sided groove structure of this solution can greatly reduce the height of the base body, thereby lowering the center of gravity of the camera and making the camera have more room to move on the stabilizer, which is of great significance for handheld camera stabilizers.

[0044] Furthermore, two adjacent sides of the bottom of the insert block are provided with grooves.

[0045] Beneficial effects: Currently, all stabilizers do not have the function of quick disassembly and installation with one button. For example, the DJI RS3 stabilizer has a special design for its dovetail groove mount. The ordinary Akka-specification quick-release adapter cannot be directly docked with the base of the DJI stabilizer, so it is more troublesome to implement the quick-release function on the RS3. In this solution, when the adapter base is docked with a base without a quick-release function (such as the DJI RS3 and RSmini stabilizers), the "anti-slip lever" in the dovetail groove base of the docking stabilizer can be slid into any of the two groove notches to complete the docking work, thereby enabling the DJI stabilizer quick-release base plate to have a quick-release function. The design of the two through-grooves allows the camera adapter base to switch between 0 and 90 degrees when used on the DJI RS3 stabilizer and the DJI RSmini stabilizer, ensuring that the long camera quick-release plate (the long quick-release plate can only be inserted into the stabilizer horizontally) can be used on the stabilizer.

[0046] Furthermore, an expansion slot communicating with one side of the switching groove is provided on the bottom of the first slot; a hand-held slot is provided on one side of the switching block, and when the switching block is accommodated in the switching groove, the hand-held slot faces the expansion slot.

[0047] Beneficial effects: The setting of the expansion slot in this solution makes it convenient to expose one side of the switch block, making it easier for the user to flip the switch block with his hand; a hand slot is opened on one side of the switch block to provide space for the user to apply force when flipping the switch block, facilitating the flipping operation and improving the user experience.

[0048] To achieve the above-mentioned purpose, the present application proposes a quick-release assembly, including a quick-release plate and the adapter base mentioned above that are plugged into each other, the quick-release plate slidingly cooperates with the first slot or the second slot, and a quick-release plate limiting groove is provided on the quick-release plate; the locking drive assembly includes a locking mechanism, a button unlocking mechanism and a transition block, the two ends of the transition block are respectively connected to the locking mechanism and the button unlocking mechanism, the locking mechanism includes a limiting block connected to the transition block, and the limiting block can be stuck in the limiting groove of the quick-release plate; the button unlocking mechanism can be pressed and drive the limiting block to slide, so that the button unlocking mechanism can compress the elastic driving part and drive the limiting block to exit the quick-release plate limiting groove.

[0049] Beneficial effects: This solution provides a quick-release assembly, which can achieve the locking and releasing states between the quick-release plate and the base body through the locking drive assembly on the quick-release base, thereby realizing rapid installation and disassembly between devices, allowing the device (camera) to be switched between various devices such as tripods and slide rails, which is convenient and fast, greatly improving shooting efficiency.

[0050] To achieve the above-mentioned purpose, the present application proposes a photography kit, including a combined camera cage and an adapter base as described above, wherein the combined camera cage includes an L-plate, the L-plate includes a horizontal plate and a vertical plate vertically connected to each other, and one end of the horizontal plate is connected to the base body of the adapter base.

[0051] Beneficial effects: The combined camera cage horizontal plate of the present invention is connected to the base body. When in use, it is only necessary to install a matching quick-release plate at the bottom of the camera, and the camera can be inserted into the base body and quickly connected to the camera cage. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0052] FIG1 is a perspective view of a switching block in a first embodiment of the adapter base of the present application after being folded;

[0053] FIG2 is a perspective view of the first embodiment of the adapter base of the present application after the switching block is removed;

[0054] FIG3 is a perspective view II of the switching block after being folded in the first embodiment of the adapter base of the present application;

[0055] FIG4 is a perspective view of the switching block after being flipped over in the first embodiment of the adapter base of the present application;

[0056] FIG5 is a perspective view of the locking drive assembly in the first embodiment of the adapter base of the present application;

[0057] FIG6 is a longitudinal cross-sectional view of the locking drive assembly of the first embodiment of the adapter base of the present application;

[0058] FIG7 is a top view of the locking drive assembly and the switching block in the first embodiment of the adapter base of the present application;

[0059] FIG8 is a longitudinal cross-sectional view of the switching block after being folded in the first embodiment of the adapter base of the present application;

[0060] FIG9 is a longitudinal cross-sectional view of the switching block after being turned over in the first embodiment of the adapter base of the present application;

[0061] FIG10 is a bottom view of the first embodiment of the adapter base of the present application;

[0062] FIG11 is a perspective view 1 of a second embodiment of the adapter base of the present application;

[0063] FIG12 is a side view of a second embodiment of the adapter base of the present application;

[0064] FIG13 is a perspective view II of the second embodiment of the adapter base of the present application;

[0065] FIG14 is a partial enlarged view of point A in FIG11;

[0066] FIG15 is a top view of the locking drive assembly in the second embodiment of the adapter base of the present application;

[0067] FIG16 is an exploded schematic top view of the locking drive assembly in the second embodiment of the adapter base of the present application;

[0068] FIG17 is an exploded side view of the locking drive assembly of the second embodiment of the adapter base of the present application;

[0069] FIG18 is a side view of the locking drive assembly in the second embodiment of the adapter base of the present application;

[0070] FIG19 is a schematic diagram of a second embodiment of the adapter base of the present application in which a locking drive assembly is mounted on a base body;

[0071] FIG20 is a perspective view of the first embodiment of the quick-install assembly of the present application;

[0072] FIG21 is a bottom perspective view of the quick release plate of the first embodiment of the quick release assembly of the present application;

[0073] FIG22 is a front view of the quick release plate in the first embodiment of the quick release assembly of the present application;

[0074] FIG23 is a perspective view of the combined camera cage of the first embodiment of the photography kit of the present application;

[0075] FIG24 is a schematic diagram of a state where the L-plate of the combined camera cage in the first embodiment of the photographic kit of the present application is folded;

[0076] FIG25 is a perspective view of a combined camera cage according to a second embodiment of the photographic kit of the present application;

[0077] FIG26 is a side view of a combined camera cage according to a second embodiment of the photographic kit of the present application;

[0078] FIG27 is a schematic diagram of a state where the L-plate of the third embodiment of the photographic kit of the present application is closed;

[0079] FIG28 is a schematic diagram of the third embodiment of the photographic kit of the present application with the L-plate extended;

[0080] FIG29 is a perspective view of a cold shoe docking station in a fourth embodiment of a photographic kit of the present application;

[0081] FIG30 is a perspective view of the locking drive assembly when the transition block is in the shape of a circular or square long rod;

[0082] FIG31 is a perspective view of a double-headed snail head in a fifth embodiment of the photography kit of the present application;

[0083] FIG32 is a perspective view of a camera side handle in a sixth embodiment of a photographic kit of the present application;

[0084] FIG33 is a perspective view of a camera handle in a seventh embodiment of a photographic kit of the present application;

[0085] FIG34 is a perspective view of a third embodiment of the adapter base of the present application;

[0086] FIG35 is a perspective view of a fourth embodiment of the adapter base of the present application;

[0087] FIG36 is a perspective view of a locking drive assembly in the fourth embodiment of the adapter base of the present application;

[0088] FIG37 is a perspective view of a fifth embodiment of the adapter base of the present application;

[0089] FIG38 is a front view of the fifth embodiment of the adapter base of the present application;

[0090] FIG39 is a side view of a fifth embodiment of the adapter base of the present application;

[0091] FIG40 is a cross-sectional view taken along the AA direction in FIG39;

[0092] FIG41 is a cross-sectional view taken along line BB in FIG39;

[0093] FIG42 is a perspective view of the switching block of the fifth embodiment of the adapter base of the present application in the folded position;

[0094] FIG43 is a three-dimensional view of the switching block of the fifth embodiment of the adapter base of the present application in the flipped position. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0095] The following will be combined with the drawings in the embodiments of this application to clearly and completely describe the schemes in the embodiments of this application. Obviously, the embodiments described are only part of the embodiments in this application, not all of the embodiments. Based on the embodiments in this application, all other embodiments obtained by ordinary technicians in this field without making creative efforts are within the scope of protection of this application.

[0096] Example 1

[0097] As shown in Figures 1 to 4, this embodiment 1 provides an adapter base 100, including a base body 110. The base body 110 is provided with a first slot 1111, which is a dovetail slot and a through slot structure. The bottom of the first slot 1111 is recessed downward to provide a switching groove 116, which is located in the middle of the first slot 1111 and is a rectangular groove. Specifically, the base body 110 is provided with a first side groove 1111a and a second side groove 111b on two opposite sides, respectively. The length directions of the first side groove 1111a and the second side groove 111b are parallel and the slots are symmetrically arranged, thereby forming a dovetail-shaped first slot 1111 between the first side groove 1111a and the second side groove 111b.

[0098] A switching block 120 is rotatably fitted in the switching groove 116. The switching block 120 can be folded in the switching groove 116, or it can be flipped 90 degrees around the flip axis in the switching groove 116 to form a second slot 1112 between the switching block 120 and the first side groove 1111a. When the switching block 120 is folded in the switching groove 116, its height is lower than the notch at the top of the switching groove 116, thereby ensuring the flatness of the bottom of the first slot 1111.

[0099] As shown in Figure 2, in this embodiment, both ends of the switching block 120 are threadedly connected to the fixed screws 119, and one end of the fixed screw 119 is coaxially connected to the screw head 1191. Through holes communicating with the switching groove 116 are opened on both sides, and the screw head 1191 is located in the through hole and rotates with the through hole. The switching block 120 rotates with the two sides of the switching groove 116 through the two fixed screws 119 and the screw head 1191, thereby facilitating the flipping or folding of the switching block 120.

[0100] An expansion slot 117 is defined at the bottom of the first slot 1111 and communicates with one side of the switching groove 116. The expansion slot 117 is arc-shaped and facilitates the user's manual rotation of the switching block 120, allowing one end of the switching block 120 to flip out of the switching groove 116. As shown in FIG3 , a long, strip-shaped carrying slot 121 is defined on one side of the switching block 120. When the switching block 120 is folded within the switching groove 116, the carrying slot 121 faces the expansion slot 117. This facilitates flipping the switching block 120 by inserting a finger into the carrying slot 121 and flipping the switching block 120 upward, making operation more convenient.

[0101] As shown in Figure 4, a conversion groove 122 is opened on one side of the switching block 120. After flipping the switching block 120, the conversion groove 122 can be symmetrically arranged with the first side groove 1111a of the first slot 1111. The bottom of the conversion groove 122 is a plane, and one side of the conversion groove 122 is an inclined surface. In this way, when the switching block 120 is flipped, the second slot 1112 formed by the conversion groove 122 of the switching block 120 and the first side groove 1111a is also a dovetail groove structure.

[0102] A locking drive assembly (with a label) is slidably fitted on the base body 110 along an insertion direction perpendicular to the first slot 1111 (the direction indicated by the arrow in Figures 3 and 4). The base body 110 has a cavity inside to accommodate the locking drive assembly 180, and the locking drive assembly 180 can slide in the cavity. As shown in Figures 5, 6 and 7, an elastic drive member 138 is provided between the locking drive assembly 180 and the base body 110. In this embodiment, the elastic drive member 138 is a spring; the locking drive assembly 180 can lock or unlock the quick-release plate inserted into the first slot 1111 and the second slot 1112.

[0103] Specifically, the locking drive assembly 180 includes a locking mechanism 140, a button unlocking mechanism 130 and a transition block 150; the two ends of the transition block 150 are respectively connected to the locking mechanism 140 and the button unlocking mechanism 130, and the locking mechanism 140 and the button unlocking mechanism 130 are movably arranged on both sides of the base body 110, and the position between the two can be flexibly set according to actual needs.

[0104] The locking mechanism 140 includes a stopper 141 and a fixing screw 142, the rod of which is threadedly connected to the transition block 150. As shown in FIG1 , the upper portion of the stopper 141 in this embodiment is convex-shaped, with the side of the stopper 141 facing the transition block 150 being a circular convex surface. Both symmetrical surfaces on the top of the stopper 141 are inclined, allowing for a tighter engagement with the stopper groove of the quick-release plate and better positioning.

[0105] After flipping the switch block 120, the conversion slot 122 faces the stopper 141, thereby facilitating locking of the quick-release plate inserted into the second slot 1112. The stopper 141 is connected to the transition block 150. In this embodiment, the stopper 141 and the transition block 150 are integrally formed or connected to the transition block 150 via fixing screws 142.

[0106] As shown in Figure 8, in this embodiment, a receiving cavity 114 and a sliding hole 115 are provided on one side of the base body 110. The receiving cavity 114 and the sliding hole 115 are in communication, and the receiving cavity 114 is connected to the first side groove 1111a. The limit block 141 can move within the receiving cavity 114 along an insertion direction perpendicular to the first slot 1111. The axial direction of the sliding hole 115 is consistent with the running direction of the limit block 141. The head of the fixing screw 142 is located within the sliding hole 115 and slides in axial engagement with the sliding hole 115. The head of the fixing screw 142 is a cylindrical structure with curved edges on both sides. The width of the head of the fixing screw 142 is greater than the width of the lower portion of the limiting block 141. The fixing screw 142 is threadedly connected to the lower portion of the limiting block 141.

[0107] When the button unlocking mechanism 130 is not pressed, that is, when no external force is applied, the stopper 141 slides out of the accommodating cavity 114 under the action of the elastic driving member 138 and locates inside the first side groove 1111a. The button unlocking mechanism 130 can be pressed, driving the stopper 141 to slide within the accommodating cavity 114. Pressing the button unlocking mechanism 130 compresses the elastic driving member 138 and pushes the stopper 141 to slide into the accommodating cavity 114. When the elastic driving member 138 is reset, the stopper 141 can slide out of the accommodating cavity 114 and locate inside the first side groove 1111a.

[0108] As shown in Figures 6 and 7, the button unlocking mechanism 130 includes a button 131 and a button connector 132. The button 131 and the button connector 132 slide together horizontally, and the button connector 132 is connected to the transition block 150. In this embodiment, a T-shaped slot is provided at one end of the button 131, and one end of the button connector 132 is T-shaped. The T-shaped end of the button connector 132 is inserted into the T-shaped slot of the button 131 and slides together horizontally (perpendicular to the pressing direction of the button 131).

[0109] A toggle slot 112 is provided on one side of the base body 110, and the button 131 can pass through the toggle slot 112. Laterally toggling the button 131 can cause the button 131 to shift laterally in the toggle slot 112 so that the end of the button 131 abuts against the bottom of the toggle slot 112, thereby locking the button 131. In this way, when a locked state is required, the button 131 can be protected from misoperation and cannot be pressed, thereby achieving a double locking effect, and the connection between accessories is safer and more stable.

[0110] In this embodiment, the end of the button connector 132 is provided with a plurality of laterally distributed positioning recessed holes 133, and one end of the button 131 is provided with a positioning member 139. The number of the positioning members 139 is less than the number of the positioning recessed holes 133. The positioning member 139 includes a positioning bead 134, a positioning cylinder 136 and a positioning spring 135. The positioning cylinder 136 is connected to the button 131. In this embodiment, the positioning cylinder 136 is inserted into one side of the T-slot of the button 131, and the positioning spring 135 is located in the positioning cylinder 136, and the positioning bead 134 and the positioning cylinder 136 are connected by the positioning spring 135; when the positioning spring 135 is not compressed, a part of the positioning bead 134 protrudes from the T-slot of the button 131. Laterally toggling the button 131 can make the positioning bead 134 stuck in the positioning recessed hole 133 to position the button 131 and the button connector 132, thereby preventing the button 131 from sliding back on its own after toggling the button 131 to the specified position.

[0111] In this embodiment, the first slot 1111 and the second slot 1112 share the same locking drive mechanism (button unlocking mechanism 130 and locking mechanism 140), that is, when the switching block 120 is flipped, the conversion groove 122 on the switching block 120 is opposite to the side of the first slot 1111 having the limit block 141 (the first side groove 1111a).

[0112] The specific implementation process is as follows: The base body 110 in this embodiment can be used with two specifications of quick-release plates (Aka-standard quick-release plates and NATO-standard quick-release plates, with the Aka-standard quick-release plates being wider than the NATO-standard quick-release plates). One side of the quick-release plate generally has a retaining groove that engages with the retaining block 141. When using the Aka-standard quick-release plate, the switching block 120 is folded into the switching groove 116, and the Aka-standard quick-release plate is directly inserted into the first slot 1111. During insertion into the first slot 1111, when the quick-release plate contacts the retaining block 141, it gradually squeezes the retaining block 141 and compresses the elastic drive member 138, causing the retaining block 141 to gradually retract into the accommodating cavity 114, allowing the quick-release plate to pass smoothly. When the retaining groove on the quick-release plate moves to a position directly opposite the retaining block 141, the retaining block 141 is reset under the action of the elastic drive member 138 and snaps into the retaining groove, locking the quick-release plate in place.

[0113] When using a NATO-standard quick-release plate, flip the switch block 120 so that the conversion slot 122 on the switch block 120 is aligned with the side of the first slot 1111 with the stopper 141 (the first side groove 1111a), thereby forming a second slot 1112. The narrower NATO-standard quick-release plate can then be inserted into the second slot 1112 and locked in place by the stopper 141 in the plate's stopper groove.

[0114] During the above operation, when the button 131 needs to provide an insurance against accidental operation in the locked state, the button 131 is laterally shifted in the toggle groove 112 by toggling the button 131 horizontally, and is stuck on the bottom of the toggle groove 112. At this time, the button 131 cannot be pressed, thereby playing a double insurance role, preventing the quick-release plate from being separated from the base body 110 due to accidental pressing of the button 131, resulting in losses such as the device falling.

[0115] When the quick-release plate is to be removed, the button 131 is toggled in the opposite direction so that the button 131 can be pressed. Then, by pressing the button 131, the button 131 drives the button connector 132 to push the transition block 150 and the limit block 141 toward the outside of the limit groove of the quick-release plate. When the limit block 141 is completely out of the limit groove of the quick-release plate, the quick-release plate can be smoothly removed and the disassembly work is completed.

[0116] In this embodiment, the same quick-release mechanism can accommodate the use of various quick-release plates. Normally, the switch block 120 is hidden within the switch recess 116. When the camera uses an Arca-standard quick-release plate, it can be quickly installed and removed from the base body 110. By opening the center switch block 120, the base body 110 becomes equipped with a NATO-standard slider (quick-release plate). When a NATO-standard slider is installed on the side of the camera cage, the camera can quickly install the NATO-standard slider into the second slot 1112 on the base body 110 for portrait shooting.

[0117] In the above embodiment, the switching block 120 is rotated out of the switching groove 116 and extends into the first slot 1111, thereby separating the second slot 1112 from the first slot 1111. In other embodiments, the switching block 120 can be extended from the switching groove 116 in other ways. For example, the switching block 120 can be movably installed in the switching groove 116 so as to be liftable. By retracting the switching block 120 downward into the switching groove 116, the first slot 1111 is formed between the first side slot 1111a and the second side slot 1111b. By lifting the switching block 120 upward until it is opposite the first side slot 1111a, the second slot 1112 is formed. In other words, a movable switching block 120 is provided in the switching groove 116, so that the switching block 120 can be selectively accommodated in the switching groove 116 or extended from the switching groove 116 to form the second slot 1112 between one side of the first slot 1111, thereby achieving switching.

[0118] In this embodiment, the camera can use the Arca-specification quick-release plate under the cage and the NATO-specification slider on the side to quickly switch between horizontal and vertical screen shooting, greatly improving shooting efficiency and enhancing user experience.

[0119] Example 2

[0120] As shown in FIG8 and FIG9 , the difference between this embodiment and embodiment 1 is that the switching block 120 can be flipped 90 degrees around the flip axis, and a limiting member 160 is connected to the base body 110 for limiting the folding position and flipping position of the switching block 120 .

[0121] In this embodiment, the outer side of the switching block 120 is provided with a first positioning hole 123 and a second positioning hole 124, which are arranged at a 90-degree angle relative to the flip axis. The limiting member 160 includes a mounting tube 163, a limiting bead 161, and a limiting spring 162. The base body 110 is connected to the connecting seat 118 by screws. The mounting tube 163 is connected to the connecting seat 118. The mounting tube 163 and the connecting seat 118 are integrally formed or fixed by screw connection or adhesive connection. The limiting spring 162 is located in the mounting tube 163, and the two ends of the limiting spring 162 are respectively connected to the mounting tube 163 and the limiting bead 161. As shown in FIG7, when the switching block 120 is in the folded position, the limiting bead 161 can be snapped into the first positioning hole 123. As shown in FIG8, when the switching block 120 is in the flipped position, the limiting bead 161 can be snapped into the second positioning hole 124.

[0122] In this embodiment, after folding and flipping the switching block 120, the first positioning hole 123 and the second positioning hole 124 can be aligned with the limiting bead 161 in sequence, so that the limiting bead 161 can be easily inserted into the first positioning hole 123 or the second positioning hole 124, thereby providing positioning and a clear gear feel during the folding and flipping process of the switching block 120, effectively improving the user experience, and improving the stability of the switching block 120 in the folded position and the flipped position.

[0123] Example 3

[0124] As shown in Figures 1 and 10, the difference between this embodiment and Example 1 is that an insert block 170 is connected to the bottom of the base body 110, and the insert block 170 is integrally formed with the base body 110 or connected to it as a whole by other connection methods. The insert block 170 and one side of the bottom of the base body 110 form a single-sided groove 171, and the two ends of the single-sided groove 171 are interconnected, that is, one side of the base body 110 extends downward to form a through groove structure with one side of the insert block 170.

[0125] In addition, in this embodiment, grooves and notches 172 are formed on two adjacent sides of the bottom of the insert block 170 . In this embodiment, the insert block 170 is a rectangular block structure as a whole, and the two grooves and notches 172 are located on two adjacent right-angled sides of the insert block 170 .

[0126] In this embodiment, when the base body 110 is docked with a stabilizer base without a quick-release function, the "anti-detachment lever" in the stabilizer base (i.e., the lever structure at the bottom of the stabilizer used to dock with the adapter base) can smoothly slide into any one of the two notches to complete the docking work.

[0127] In addition, in this embodiment, the single-sided groove 171 formed between the insert block 170 and one side of the bottom of the base body 110 can be embedded with a stabilizer of specific specifications to meet the docking requirements. The setting of the embedded structure can greatly reduce the height of the base body 110, lower the center of gravity of the camera, and maximize the installation space of the stabilizer, which is of great significance for handheld camera stabilizers.

[0128] Example 4

[0129] As shown in Figures 11 to 13, this embodiment 4 provides an adapter base 100, including a base body 110. A slot 111 is provided on the base body 110. In the embodiment, the slot 111 is a dovetail slot, and the slot 111 is a through slot structure with both ends connected.

[0130] As shown in FIG15 , a locking drive assembly 180 is slidably engaged with the base body 110 in a direction perpendicular to the slot 111. The base body 110 has a cavity within it for accommodating the locking drive assembly, within which the locking drive assembly 180 can slide. An elastic drive member 138 is disposed between the locking drive assembly 180 and the base body 110. In this embodiment, the elastic drive member 138 is a spring. The locking drive assembly 180 includes a locking mechanism 140, a button unlocking mechanism 130, and a transition block 150.

[0131] The locking mechanism 140 and the button unlocking mechanism 130 are movably arranged on both sides of the base body 110, and the position between the two can be flexibly set according to needs. The two ends of the transition block 150 are respectively connected to the locking mechanism 140 and the button unlocking mechanism 130; because the locking drive assembly 180 is extremely compact, the shape of the transition block 150 is not limited to one type. The transition block 150 can be an irregular structure or a round or square long rod.

[0132] A special-shaped transition block 150 allows for greater flexibility in the placement of the elastic driver and button unlocking mechanism 130. Combined with its compact size and structure, the entire lock drive assembly 180 is widely applicable in the photography field, particularly in camera accessories. Its adaptability allows it to be used in a variety of specific accessories through simple shape adaptation. A circular or rectangular transition block 150 can be used in simpler, smaller quick-release accessories.

[0133] The shape of the transition block 150 can be reasonably designed according to the actual shape and size of the base body 110 so that the transition block 150 can be used to connect the locking mechanism 140 and the button unlocking mechanism 130 .

[0134] 14, 15, 16 and 17, the locking mechanism 140 includes a limit block 141 and a fixing member. In this embodiment, the fixing member is a fixing screw 142. As shown in FIG14, the upper part of the limit block 141 is a convex structure, and the lower part of the limit block 141 is semi-cylindrical (not shown in the figure), and the side of the limit block 141 facing the transition block 150 is an arc convex surface. The two symmetrical surfaces at the top of the limit block 141 are both limit block inclined surfaces 1411, and the two limit block inclined surfaces 1411 are inclined toward the lower part of the middle raised part of the limit block 141. In this embodiment, the head of the fixing screw 142 is a cylindrical structure with arc-shaped edges on both sides. The width of the head of the fixing screw 142 is greater than the width of the lower part of the limit block 141, and the fixing screw 142 is threadedly connected to the lower part of the limit block 141.

[0135] As shown in FIG14 , a receiving cavity 114 is defined on one side of the base body 110. A stopper 141 is movable within this cavity 114 in a direction perpendicular to the slot 111. As shown in FIG13 , a sliding hole 115 is defined on one side of the base body 110 and communicates with the cavity 114. The axial direction of the sliding hole 115 aligns with the direction of movement of the stopper 141. In this embodiment, the sliding hole 115 is a circular hole. The head of a fixing screw 142 slides axially in engagement with the sliding hole 115 on the side wall of the base body 110.

[0136] The limit block 141 is connected to the transition block 150. The limit block 141 and the transition block 150 are integrally formed or connected to the fixed block through a fixing screw 142, that is, the limit block 141 and the transition block 150 can be combined into one and directly designed as a whole before being connected to the button unlocking mechanism 130. The limit block 141 can also be threadedly connected to the transition block 150 through the fixing screw 142 to realize an indirect connection between the limit block 141 and the transition block 150, and then connected to the button unlocking mechanism 130.

[0137] In this embodiment, pressing the button unlocking mechanism 130 can compress the elastic driving member and push the limit block 141 to slide into the accommodating cavity 114. When the button unlocking mechanism is not subject to force or the quick-release plate is not inserted into the base body, the limit block 141 can slide out of the accommodating cavity 114 under the action of the elastic driving member and be located inside the slot 111.

[0138] As shown in Figures 15, 16 and 17, the button unlocking mechanism 130 in this embodiment includes a button 131 and a button connector 132. The button 131 is a rectangular button 131 structure. The button 131 and the button connector 132 slide together horizontally. The button 131 can pass through one side of the base body 110. In this embodiment, a slide groove 137 is provided at the end of the button 131. The slide groove 137 can be set as a T-shaped slide groove. The end of the button connector 132 matches the shape of the slide groove 137. One end of the button connector 132 is inserted into the slide groove 137 of the button 131 to achieve sliding cooperation with the button 131. In this embodiment, the button connector 132 is connected to the transition block 150.

[0139] A positioning recess 133 is provided at the end of the button connector 132, and a positioning member 139 is provided at one end of the button 131. The positioning member 138 includes a positioning bead 134, a positioning cylinder 136 and a positioning spring 135. The positioning cylinder 136 is connected to the button 131. In this embodiment, the positioning cylinder 136 is inserted on one side of the slide groove 137 of the button 131, and the positioning spring 135 is located in the positioning cylinder 136. The positioning bead 134 and the positioning cylinder 136 are connected by the positioning spring 135. As shown in Figure 17, when the positioning spring 135 is not compressed, a part of the positioning bead 134 protrudes into the slide groove 137.

[0140] As shown in Figure 11, a toggle slot 112 is provided on one side of the base body 110, and the button 131 can pass through the toggle slot 112. The width of the toggle slot 112 is greater than the width of the button 131, so that there is space for movement between the toggle slot 112 and the button 131. Laterally toggling the button 131 can cause the button 131 to shift laterally in the toggle slot 112, and the end of the button 131 is against the bottom of the toggle slot 112, so that the button 131 can be locked. In this way, when the locked state needs to be achieved, the button 131 can be protected from misoperation, so that the button 131 cannot be pressed, thereby achieving a double locking effect, and the connection between accessories is safer and more stable.

[0141] The number of positioning members 139 and positioning recesses 133 can be flexibly arranged according to the width and feel of the button 131. It is only necessary to design according to the principle that there are at least two positioning recesses 133 and the number of positioning members 139 is less than the number of positioning recesses 133. The positioning recesses 133 are spaced side by side, as shown in Figures 15 and 16. In this embodiment, three positioning members 139 and six positioning recesses 133 are set as an example. In this embodiment, the three positioning members 139 include three positioning beads 134. The three positioning beads 134 can ensure that when the button 131 is turned, the accuracy of small-distance displacement can be precisely controlled, and a clearer gear feel can be provided.

[0142] The horizontal toggle button 131 can make the positioning bead 134 stuck in the positioning recess 133 to position the button 131 and the button connector 132, thereby preventing the button 131 from sliding back on its own after the button 131 is toggled to the designated position.

[0143] As shown in Figure 18, button connector 132 is screwed to one end of transition block 150, and limit block 141 is integrally connected to the other end of transition block 150 or connected via set screw 142, thereby forming a complete structure of locking drive assembly 180. As shown in Figure 19, locking drive assembly 180 is installed within the internal cavity of base body 110, with one end of button 131 extending out of the cavity of base body 110. Button 131 and set screw 142 respectively slide with two sides of base body 110 in a direction perpendicular to slot 111.

[0144] Example 5

[0145] As shown in Figures 20 and 21, this embodiment discloses a quick-release assembly, including a quick-release plate 200 and an adapter base 100 of the above-mentioned embodiment 4 that are plugged into each other. The quick-release plate 200 slides in conjunction with the slot 111, the slot 111 is a dovetail groove, and the shape of the quick-release plate 200 matches the shape of the slot 111.

[0146] The quick-release plate 200 is provided with a quick-release plate retaining groove 201. The locking drive assembly 180 on the base body is used to lock or release the quick-release plate 200 and the base body 110. The retaining block 141 can be engaged in the quick-release plate retaining groove 201 to achieve a locked state. The button unlocking mechanism 130 can be pressed, causing the retaining block 141 to slide. Pushing the button unlocking mechanism 130 compresses the elastic drive member and causes the retaining block 141 to exit the quick-release plate retaining groove 201, achieving an unlocked state.

[0147] The upper part of the limit block 141 is a convex structure, and the side of the limit block 141 facing the transition block 150 is a circular arc convex surface. Therefore, the shape of the quick-release plate limit groove 201 in this embodiment is designed to match the shape of the limit block 141, that is, the quick-release plate limit groove 201 is a convex structure limit groove.

[0148] As shown in Figure 14, the symmetrical surfaces on both sides of the top of the limit block 141 in the adapter base 100 are the limit block inclined surfaces 1411. Combined with Figure 22, the symmetrical surfaces on both sides of the quick-release plate limit groove 201 in this embodiment are also inclined surfaces, and the limit block inclined surfaces 1411 and the inclined surfaces of the quick-release plate limit groove 201 abut against each other.

[0149] In this embodiment, an adapter base 100 can cooperate with an existing quick-release plate 200. It is only necessary to install the quick-release plate 200 on a target device (such as a camera 700). When the base needs to be installed with the target device, the base body 110 and the quick-release plate 200 are plugged together so that the quick-release plate 200 is plugged into the slot 111.

[0150] As shown in Figure 20, the corners of the quick-release plate 200 are all rounded structures, so that the quick-release plate 200 is smoother when inserted into the slot 111, which can reduce the obstruction when inserting it into the slot 111. Moreover, when the quick-release plate 200 abuts against the arc convex surface of the limit block 141, the resistance between the quick-release plate 200 and the limit block 141 is smaller, making it easier to push the limit block 141 to move, thereby achieving quick installation.

[0151] In this embodiment, both sides of the quick-release plate 200 are quick-release plate inclined surfaces 202 arranged to be inclined with respect to each other. The quick-release plate inclined surfaces 202 are arranged to facilitate precise matching with the dovetail-shaped slot 111 .

[0152] A quick-release plate retaining groove 201 is defined on one or both sides of the quick-release plate 200. There is at least one quick-release plate retaining groove 201. In this embodiment, both sides of the quick-release plate 200 are defined with a quick-release plate retaining groove 201. Multiple quick-release plate retaining grooves 201 are provided on each side of the quick-release plate 200. The multiple quick-release plate retaining grooves 201 are evenly spaced along the length of the quick-release plate 200.

[0153] The specific implementation process is as follows: When the quick-release plate 200 is not inserted into the slot 111 of the base body 110, the limit block 141 moves out of the accommodating cavity 114 under the action of the elastic driving member and is located on the inner side of the slot 111 (this state is the initial position of the limit block 141). In this embodiment, the limit block 141 is located near the middle of the slot 111. When the quick-release plate 200 is inserted into the slot 111, an arcuate edge of the quick-release plate 200 contacts an edge of the arcuate convex surface of the limit block 141 and presses the limit block 141 outward. As the quick-release plate 200 continues to slide, the limit block 141 moves along the arcuate edge of the quick-release plate 200 toward the outside of the slot 111 and gradually enters the accommodating cavity 114 on the side of the base body 110, while the elastic driving member is compressed.

[0154] As the quick-release plate 200 continues to be inserted, when the quick-release plate limiting groove 201 on the quick-release plate 200 runs to the initial position of the limiting block 141, since the limiting block 141 is not subjected to the squeezing force of the quick-release plate at this time, the limiting block 141 will be stuck in the quick-release plate limiting groove 201 on the quick-release plate 200 under the resetting action of the elastic driving member. At this time, the limiting block inclined surfaces 1411 on both sides of the limiting block 141 abut against the inclined surfaces on the quick-release plate 200 to provide a locking torque, and the middle raised part of the limiting block 141 will be stuck in the middle of the quick-release plate limiting groove 201, playing a locking role, so that it is fixed and does not fall off.

[0155] When the button 131 needs to provide an accidental operation insurance in the locked state, by toggling the button 131, the button 131 is displaced laterally in the slide groove 137 and is stuck on the bottom of the toggle groove 112. At this time, the button 131 cannot be pressed, thereby playing a double insurance role, preventing the quick-release plate 200 from being separated from the base body 110 due to accidental pressing of the button 131, resulting in damage such as the device falling.

[0156] When the quick-release plate 200 is to be removed, the square button 131 is pressed. The button 131 pushes the transition block 150 and the limit block 141 toward the outside of the quick-release plate limit groove 201 through the button connector 132. When the limit block 141 is completely out of the quick-release plate limit groove 201, the quick-release plate 200 can be removed smoothly and the disassembly work is completed.

[0157] Example 6

[0158] As shown in Figure 23, this embodiment provides a photography kit, including a combined camera cage and an adapter base 100 in the embodiment. The combined camera cage includes an L-plate 600, and the L-plate 600 includes a horizontal plate 601 and a vertical plate 602 vertically connected to each other. One end of the horizontal plate 601 is connected to the base body 110 in the above-mentioned embodiment 4.

[0159] The horizontal plate 601 and the vertical plate 602 are rotatably connected via a rotating shaft 608. Folding the vertical plate 602 enables the vertical plate 602 to be interlocked with the base body 110. Specifically, an interlocking groove 113 is provided on the base body 110, and a notch is provided on the side of the vertical plate 602. The base body 110 and the vertical plate 602 are interlocked through the notch and the interlocking groove 113.

[0160] As shown in Figure 24, the part between the notch of the vertical plate 602 and the end of the vertical plate 602 can be inserted into the fitting groove 113, and the part on one side of the fitting groove 113 of the base body 110 is just inserted into the notch, thereby realizing the fitting between the vertical plate 602 and the base body 110. In this way, the vertical plate 602 can be completely fastened in the slot 111 of the base body 110, so that the vertical plate 602 and the base body 110 are face to face and close to each other, reducing the thickness and volume after folding, reducing the physical size, and making it easy to carry.

[0161] Example 7

[0162] A photographic kit, as shown in Figures 25 and 26, differs from Example 6 in that: first insertion slots 606 are defined along the length of the left and right sides of a vertical plate 602, with the two first insertion slots 606 forming a dovetail groove shape. A second insertion slot 607 is defined along the length of the vertical plate 602 between the left and right sides. The portion between the first insertion slots 606 on either side of the vertical plate 602 forms a first insertion block 604. The portion between the second insertion slot 607 on the vertical plate 602 and the first insertion slot 606 on one side of the vertical plate 602 forms a second insertion block 605, with the second insertion slot 607 and the first insertion slot 606 forming a dovetail groove shape. A vertical plate retaining groove 603 is defined on one side of the second insertion block 605. In this embodiment, the vertical plate retaining groove 603 is defined on a side shared by the first and second insertion blocks 604, 605. As shown in Figure 26, the vertical plate retaining groove 603 is located on the left side of the vertical plate 602.

[0163] At least one vertical plate limiting groove 603 is provided. In this embodiment, a plurality of vertical plate limiting grooves 603 are provided, and the plurality of vertical plate limiting grooves 603 are distributed in sequence and at equal intervals along the length direction of the second inserting block 605 .

[0164] In this embodiment, the width of the first insert 604 is greater than the width of the second insert 605. These first and second inserts 604 and 605 enable the same riser 602 to accommodate bases of varying sizes. In actual use, the first insert 604 is an Akka-sized insert for connecting to Akka-sized devices, while the second insert 605 is a NATO-sized insert for connecting to devices with NATO interfaces. In this embodiment, the two inserts can share the same locking drive assembly 180 and the same riser retaining grooves 603, significantly improving the device's versatility and expandability.

[0165] In this embodiment, the camera cage structure allows the camera 700 to be mounted on a stabilizer or other device for landscape photography. The quick-release plate 200 on the camera's bottom can be used to secure the camera to the supporting device, or the camera can be mounted on the base body 110 on the horizontal plate 601 (with the quick-release plate mounted below the base body) and then secured to the device. For portrait photography, the camera cage can be secured directly to the gimbal on the device using the first insert 604 on the vertical plate 602.

[0166] When shooting videos, other accessories such as the camera side handle and the cold shoe expansion mount can be directly installed on the second plug-in block 605 on the vertical plate 602, achieving a dual-purpose effect.

[0167] Example 8

[0168] As shown in Figures 27 and 28, the difference from Example 6 is that this embodiment provides a photography kit, including a combined camera cage and an adapter base 100 of Application Example 5, including an L-plate 600, the L-plate 600 includes a horizontal plate 601 and a vertical plate 602 vertically connected to each other, and one end of the horizontal plate 601 is connected to the base body 110 in Example 4.

[0169] There are multiple quick-release plate limiting grooves 201 on the quick-release plate 200, and the multiple quick-release plate limiting grooves 201 are equidistantly distributed along the length direction of the quick-release plate 200. By pulling the L-plate 600, the locking position between the base body 110 and the quick-release plate 200 can be adjusted. The arrangement of the multiple quick-release plate limiting grooves 201 makes it convenient for the limiting block 141 to be inserted into another quick-release plate limiting groove 201 for locking and fixing after the L-plate 600 is pulled open.

[0170] As shown in Figure 27, the quick release plate 200 is installed at the bottom of the camera 700, and the base body 110 on the L-plate 600 is plugged into the quick release plate 200. The quick release plate 200 and the base body 110 are locked by the locking drive assembly 180 on the base body 110, thereby achieving the purpose of installing the entire camera cage on the camera 700.

[0171] As shown in FIG27 , this state is a schematic diagram showing that the L-plate 600 and the camera 700 are close to each other when the L-plate 600 is not pulled open. However, when various accessories need to be installed on the camera cage, a cold shoe expansion seat 800 needs to be installed on the vertical plate 602. The cold shoe expansion seat 800 has two expansion interfaces for external microphones, monitors and other devices. In order to facilitate the installation of various audio cables and video cables on these external devices, the button 131 is pressed to make the limit block 141 withdraw from the quick-release plate limit groove 201, as shown in FIG27 , and then the L-plate 600 is pulled open to leave a certain distance between the L-plate 600 and the camera 700 for the convenience of installing audio cables and video cables.

[0172] After the L-plate 600 is pulled open to a certain distance, the button 131 is released, so that the limit block 141 is again locked into the corresponding quick-release plate limit groove 201 for locking and fixing. In this way, various audio cables and video cables can be installed without removing the L-plate 600, which is convenient to operate.

[0173] Example 9

[0174] As shown in Figure 29, this embodiment discloses a photography kit including a cold shoe docking station, which is an adapter base 100 described in Example 4. A locking drive assembly 180 is horizontally slidably mounted on the base of the cold shoe docking station. The cold shoe docking station 800 is provided with two cold shoe interfaces for attaching devices such as a microphone and a display. In actual use, the cold shoe docking station 800 can be connected to the second plug on the L-plate 600 of the camera cage described in Example 6 via a slot.

[0175] As shown in FIG30 , the transition block 150 in the locking drive assembly 180 of the cold shoe extension 800 in this embodiment is designed to be in the shape of a circular or square long rod.

[0176] Example 10

[0177] As shown in Figure 31, this embodiment discloses a photography kit, including a double-headed snail head and an adapter base 100 as in Example 4. The two ends of the double-headed snail head 900 are connected to the base body 110 of the adapter base 100 through an angle adjustment shaft 901. The double-headed snail head 900 is connected to the second plug on the L plate 600 of the camera cage in Example 6 or the quick-release slide on the top of the camera cage through the base body.

[0178] As shown in Figure 30, the structure of the locking drive assembly 180 on the double-headed snail pan-tilt head 900 in this embodiment is the same as the structure of the locking drive assembly 180 of the cold shoe expansion seat in Example 9, that is, the shape of the transition block 150 in the double-headed snail pan-tilt head 900 in this embodiment is also designed to be a round or square long rod.

[0179] Example 11

[0180] As shown in Figure 32, this embodiment discloses a photography kit, including a camera side handle 1000 and an adapter base 100 as in Example 4. The camera side handle 1000 is connected to the base body 110 of the adapter base 100, and the camera side handle 1000 is connected to the second plug block 605 on the L plate 600 of the camera cage in Example 6 through the base body 110.

[0181] The camera side handle 1000 in this embodiment is used to connect to the camera 700 to facilitate controlling the stability of the camera 700. As shown in FIG30 , the structure of the locking drive assembly 180 on the camera side handle 1000 in this embodiment is the same as the locking drive assembly 180 of the cold shoe dock 800 in Example 9. That is, the transition block 150 in the camera side handle 1000 in this embodiment is designed to be a round or square long rod.

[0182] Example 12

[0183] As shown in Figure 33, this embodiment discloses a photography kit, including a camera handle 1100 and an adapter base 100 as in Example 4. The camera handle 1100 is connected to the base body of the adapter base 100, and the camera handle 1100 is connected to the second plug on the L plate 600 of the camera cage in Example 6 or the quick-release slide on the top of the camera cage through the base body 110.

[0184] In this embodiment, the camera handle 1100 is used to hand-carry a camera, facilitating low-angle lens photography. The structure of the locking actuator assembly 180 on the camera handle 1100 is identical to the locking actuator assembly 180 of the cold shoe dock in Example 9. Specifically, the transition block 150 in the camera handle 1100 is also designed as a round or square elongated rod.

[0185] Example 13

[0186] As shown in Figure 34, this embodiment discloses a photography kit, including a quick-release base that can be used for horizontal and vertical shooting. The quick-release base that can be used for horizontal and vertical shooting is the adapter base 100 in Example 4, and the locking drive assembly 180 is horizontally slidably set on the base body 110 on the quick-release base that can be used for horizontal and vertical shooting.

[0187] The structure of the locking drive assembly 180 on the camera quick-release base in this embodiment is the same as the structure of the locking drive assembly 180 of the cold shoe expansion base 800 in Example 9, that is, the transition block in the camera quick-release base in this embodiment is designed to be a round or square long rod.

[0188] The camera quick-release base capable of 90-degree shooting in this embodiment can be used as a disassembly and assembly accessory for vertical screen shooting, and can be flipped and folded 90 degrees.

[0189] Example 14

[0190] As shown in Figure 35 , this embodiment discloses a photographic kit including an Akka quick-release adapter. The Akka quick-release adapter is the adapter base 100 described in Example 4. This Akka quick-release adapter is suitable for use with Akka-standard quick-release accessories. A locking drive assembly 180 is horizontally slidably mounted on the base of the Akka adapter. As shown in Figure 36 , the transition block 150 in the locking drive assembly 180 of the Akka adapter in this embodiment is designed to have a special-shaped structure.

[0191] Example 15

[0192] As shown in Figures 37 to 43, this embodiment discloses an adapter base 100. The difference between this embodiment and Example 1 is that the locking method of the button 131 in the button unlocking mechanism 130 is different. The button 131 is in the shape of a non-rotating body and can rotate in the toggle groove 112. That is, the button 131 is special-shaped, the toggle groove 112 is a stepped groove and movably cooperates with the button 131, and the bottom of the toggle groove 112 has an opening that matches the shape of the button 131. Only when the button 131 is rotated to an angle aligned with the opening can the button 131 pass through the opening and be pressed; when the button 131 is rotated to other angles, the button 131 is stopped by the bottom of the toggle groove 112 and cannot be pressed.

[0193] When the protruding indicator position of the button 131 points to the left in Figure 39, when inserted into the Aka dovetail slot, the arcuate guide edge of the stopper 141 contacts the arcuate bevel edge of the first side groove 1111a. Under the force of insertion and the assistance of the arcuate surface, the stopper 141 moves outward along the accommodating cavity 114, while the elastic driving member 138 is compressed. When the groove on the Aka dovetail slot is inserted into the corresponding position of the stopper 141, the stopper 141 moves outward within the accommodating cavity 114 under the force of the elastic driving member 138, engaging the groove on the dovetail slot and locking the dovetail slot.

[0194] When the protruding indicator position of the button 131 points upward in Figure 39, the Aka dovetail slot is locked for the second time due to the abutment between the button 131 and the bottom of the toggle slot 112, preventing the button 131 from being accidentally touched, preventing the camera from falling to the ground, and reducing unnecessary cost losses.

[0195] The above description is only a partial or preferred embodiment of the present application. Neither the text nor the drawings can limit the scope of protection of the present application. Any equivalent structural transformation made by using the contents of the present application specification and drawings under the overall concept of the present application, or direct / indirect application in other related technical fields, is included in the scope of protection of the present application.

Claims

1. A transfer base, comprising a base body, characterized in that: The base body is provided with a first slot, a switching groove is provided on the bottom of the first slot, and a movable switching block is provided in the switching groove, so that the switching block can be selectively accommodated in the switching groove or extended out of the switching groove to form a second slot between the switching block and one side of the first slot; A locking drive assembly is slidably fitted on the base body along an insertion direction perpendicular to the first slot, and an elastic drive member is provided between the locking drive assembly and the base body; the locking drive assembly can lock or unlock the quick-release plate inserted into the first slot and the second slot.

2. The adapter base according to claim 1, wherein: The base body is provided with a first side groove and a second side groove on two opposite sides, respectively, and the first slot is formed between the first side groove and the second side groove; a conversion groove is opened on one side of the switching block, and after the switching block extends out of the switching groove, the second slot is formed between the conversion groove and the first side groove.

3. The adapter base according to claim 2, characterized in that: The locking drive assembly includes a locking mechanism, a button unlocking mechanism and a transition block; The two ends of the transition block are respectively connected to the locking mechanism and the button unlocking mechanism; The locking mechanism includes a limit block connected to the transition block; The base body is provided with an accommodating cavity connected to the first side groove, and the limiting block slides out of the accommodating cavity under the action of the elastic driving member and is located inside the first side groove; The button unlocking mechanism can be pressed to drive the limiting block to slide in the accommodating cavity, so that the button unlocking mechanism can compress the elastic driving member and push the limiting block to slide into the accommodating cavity.

4. The adapter base according to claim 3, characterized in that: The button unlocking mechanism includes a button and a button connector, wherein the button and the button connector are in transverse sliding engagement, and the button connector is connected to the transition block; A toggle slot is provided on one side of the base body, and the button passes through the toggle slot. The button can be laterally displaced in the toggle slot by toggling the button laterally and the end of the button can abut against the bottom of the toggle slot to prevent the button from being pressed.

5. The adapter base according to claim 4, characterized in that: A positioning recess is provided at the end of the button connector, and a positioning piece is provided at one end of the button. The positioning piece includes a positioning bead, a positioning cylinder and a positioning spring. The positioning cylinder is connected to the button, and the positioning spring is located in the positioning cylinder. The positioning bead and the positioning cylinder are connected via a positioning spring. Horizontally toggling the button can cause the positioning bead to be stuck in the positioning recess to position the button and the button connector.

6. The adapter base according to claim 3, characterized in that: The locking mechanism includes a fixing piece connected to the limit block, a sliding hole communicating with the accommodating cavity is opened on one side of the base body, the axial direction of the sliding hole is consistent with the running direction of the limit block, and the fixing piece is axially slidably matched with the sliding hole on the side wall of the base body.

7. The adapter base according to claim 6, characterized in that: The fixing part is a fixing screw, the head of the fixing screw is located in the sliding hole and axially slides with the sliding hole, the rod of the fixing screw is threadedly connected to the limit block, the head of the fixing screw is a cylindrical structure with arc-shaped edges, and the width of the head of the fixing screw is greater than the width of the lower part of the limit block.

8. The adapter base according to claim 3, wherein: The upper portion of the limit block is in a convex shape, and the side of the limit block facing the transition block is an arc convex surface.

9. The adapter base according to claim 3, characterized in that: The limiting block is integrally formed with the transition block or is connected to the transition block via fixing screws.

10. The adapter base according to claim 3, wherein: The button unlocking mechanism includes a button and a button connector, the button and the button connector are rotatably matched, and the button connector is connected to the transition block; A toggle slot is provided on one side of the base body, and the button passes through the toggle slot. Rotating the button allows the button to rotate in the toggle slot and causes the end of the button to abut against the bottom of the toggle slot to prevent the button from being pressed.

11. The adapter base according to claim 1, wherein: The switching block can be flipped 90 degrees to rotate between a folded position accommodated in the switching groove and a flipped position inserted into the first slot, and a limiting member is connected to the base body for limiting the switching block at the folded position and the flipped position respectively.

12. The adapter base according to claim 11, wherein: A first positioning hole and a second positioning hole are formed on the outer side of the switching block, and the first positioning hole and the second positioning hole are arranged at an angle of 90 degrees relative to the flip axis of the switching block; The limiting member includes a mounting tube, a limiting bead and a limiting spring, wherein the limiting spring is located in the mounting tube and both ends of the limiting spring are connected to the mounting tube and the limiting bead respectively; When the switching block is in the folded position, the limiting bead is inserted into the first positioning hole; when the switching block is in the flipped position, the limiting bead is inserted into the second positioning hole.

13. The adapter base according to claim 1, wherein: An inserting block is connected to the bottom of the base body, and the inserting block and one side of the bottom of the base body form a single-sided groove, and two ends of the single-sided groove are connected to each other.

14. The adapter base according to claim 13, wherein: Two adjacent sides of the bottom of the insert block are both provided with grooves and gaps.

15. The adapter base according to claim 1, wherein: An expansion slot communicating with one side of the switching groove is provided on the bottom of the first slot; a hand-held slot is provided on one side of the switching block, and when the switching block is accommodated in the switching groove, the hand-held slot faces the expansion slot.

16. A quick-install assembly, characterized in that: It includes a quick-release plate that is plugged into each other and an adapter base according to any one of claims 1 to 15, the quick-release plate slidingly cooperates with the first slot or the second slot, and a quick-release plate limiting groove is provided on the quick-release plate; the locking drive assembly includes a locking mechanism, a button unlocking mechanism and a transition block, the two ends of the transition block are respectively connected to the locking mechanism and the button unlocking mechanism, the locking mechanism includes a limiting block connected to the transition block, and the limiting block can be stuck in the limiting groove of the quick-release plate; the button unlocking mechanism can be pressed and drive the limiting block to slide, so that the button unlocking mechanism can compress the elastic driving part and drive the limiting block to exit the quick-release plate limiting groove.

17. The quick-install assembly according to claim 16, characterized in that: The upper portion of the limiting block is in a convex shape, and the side of the limiting block facing the transition block is an arc convex surface. The shape of the limiting groove of the quick-release plate matches the shape of the limiting block.

18. The quick-install assembly according to claim 16, characterized in that: The first slot and the second slot are dovetail slots, and the shape of the quick-release plate matches the shape of the first slot or the second slot.

19. A photography kit, characterized in that: It comprises a combined camera cage and an adapter base as described in any one of claims 1 to 15, wherein the combined camera cage comprises an L-plate, the L-plate comprises a horizontal plate and a vertical plate vertically connected to each other, and one end of the horizontal plate is connected to the base body of the adapter base.

20. The photographic kit according to claim 19, wherein: The horizontal plate and the vertical plate are rotatably connected via a rotating shaft, an engaging groove is provided on the base body, and a notch is provided on the side of the vertical plate. The vertical plate and the base body can be engaged with each other through the notch and the engaging groove when the vertical plate is folded.

21. The photographic kit according to claim 19, wherein: A first plug-in block groove is provided on both side surfaces of the vertical plate along its length direction, a second plug-in block groove is provided between the two side surfaces of the vertical plate along its length direction, a first plug-in block is formed between the first plug-in block grooves on both sides of the vertical plate, a second plug-in block is formed between the second plug-in block groove on the vertical plate and the first plug-in block groove on one side of the vertical plate, and a vertical plate limiting groove is provided on the side shared by the first plug-in block and the second plug-in block.

22. The photographic kit according to claim 21, wherein: There is at least one vertical plate limiting groove. When there are multiple vertical plate limiting grooves, the multiple vertical plate limiting grooves are distributed in sequence along the length direction of the second inserting block.

23. A photography kit, characterized in that: It comprises a combined camera cage and a quick-release assembly as claimed in claim 19, wherein the combined camera cage comprises an L-plate, the L-plate comprises a horizontal plate and a vertical plate vertically connected to each other, one end of the horizontal plate is connected to the base body of the adapter base; a plurality of quick-release plate limiting grooves are provided on the quick-release plate of the quick-release assembly, and the plurality of quick-release plate limiting grooves are distributed in sequence along the length direction of the quick-release plate. After pressing the button unlocking mechanism, the locking position between the base body and the quick-release plate can be adjusted by pulling the L-plate.

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