CN110325906B

CN110325906B - A coupling assembling reaches from rapping bar, shooting device for fixing camera

Info

Publication number: CN110325906B
Application number: CN201780087314.1A
Authority: CN
Inventors: 刘以奋; 郭盛家
Original assignee: SZ DJI Technology Co Ltd
Current assignee: SZ DJI Technology Co Ltd
Priority date: 2017-09-18
Filing date: 2017-11-23
Publication date: 2022-03-15
Anticipated expiration: 2037-11-23
Also published as: CN207198533U; WO2019052010A1; CN110325906A

Abstract

A connecting assembly (100) for fixing a camera (200) and a selfie stick (300) and a shooting device comprising the same are provided, wherein the connecting assembly (100) comprises a body (1), a sliding part (2) which is arranged on the body (1) and is used for sliding matching with the camera (200), and a limiting assembly (3) which is at least partially accommodated in the sliding part (2); the limiting assembly (3) can be selectively in a locking state or an unlocking state; when the limiting component (3) is switched to a locking state, part of the limiting component (3) is clamped into the camera (200) to lock the camera (200) on the sliding part (2); when the limiting component (3) is switched to the unlocking state, the limiting component (3) is released from the camera (200) so as to take down the camera (200) from the sliding part (2). Through setting up sliding part (2), assemble camera (200) preliminary on coupling assembling (100), through setting up spacing subassembly (3), further carry on spacingly to camera (200) to restriction camera (200) move on the sliding direction, thereby lock camera (200) on coupling assembling (100), realize the demountable assembly of camera (200) and coupling assembling (100), the assembly and the dismantlement mode of camera (200) are simple, swift.

Description

A coupling assembling reaches from rapping bar, shooting device for fixing camera

Technical Field

The invention relates to the field of camera mounting structures, in particular to a connecting assembly for fixing a camera, a selfie stick and a shooting device.

Background

Currently, in order to better control a camera for shooting, the camera needs to be fixed to some mounting structure (for example, a tripod, a bicycle stand, etc.). For example, the camera can be fixed on the carrying structure by matching threads and screws, so that the camera is prevented from falling off, and the camera is troublesome to mount and dismount.

Disclosure of Invention

The invention provides a connecting assembly for fixing a camera, a selfie stick and a shooting device.

Specifically, the invention is realized by the following technical scheme:

the invention provides a connecting assembly which is used for fixing a camera and comprises a body, a sliding part and a limiting assembly, wherein the sliding part is arranged on the body and is used for being in sliding fit with the camera, and at least part of the limiting assembly is accommodated in the sliding part; the limiting assembly can be selectively in a locking state or an unlocking state; when the limiting component is switched to the locking state, the limiting component is partially clamped into the camera to lock the camera on the sliding part; when the limiting assembly is switched to the unlocking state, the limiting assembly is loosened from the camera so as to take down the camera from the sliding part.

Optionally, the sliding portion is a sliding protrusion, the sliding protrusion includes a first guiding end and a first clamping end opposite to the first guiding end, and the first guiding end is used for guiding the camera to slide into the sliding protrusion.

Optionally, the width of the sliding protrusion gradually increases from the first guide end to the first clamping end; and/or the height of the sliding bulge is gradually increased from the first guide end to the first clamping end; the camera slides from the first guide end to the first clamping end, and a gap between the camera and the sliding bulge is gradually reduced; the camera slides to first joint end, the arch that slides with the camera joint is connected.

Optionally, an included angle formed by two sliding surfaces of the sliding protrusion along the sliding direction is 2 degrees; and/or the included angle formed by the top surface of the sliding protrusion and the horizontal plane is 0.5 degree.

Optionally, the sliding portion is a sliding groove, the sliding groove includes a second guiding end and a second clamping end opposite to the second guiding end, and the second guiding end is used for guiding the camera to slide into the sliding groove.

Optionally, the width of the sliding groove gradually decreases from the second guiding end to the second clamping end; and/or the depth of the sliding groove gradually decreases from the second guide end to the second clamping end; the camera slides from the second guide end to the second clamping end, and a gap between the camera and the sliding groove is gradually reduced; the camera slides to the second clamping end, and the sliding groove is connected with the camera in a clamping mode.

Optionally, the clamping end is provided with a containing groove, the limiting assembly comprises a limiting plunger, and the limiting plunger is at least partially contained in the containing groove.

Optionally, the limiting assembly further comprises a first elastic part connected with the limiting plunger, and the first elastic part is accommodated in the accommodating groove; when the limiting assembly is switched to the locking state, the limiting plunger partially protrudes out of the accommodating groove under the action of the elastic force of the first elastic part and is clamped into the camera; when the limiting assembly is switched to the unlocking state, the limiting plunger is completely accommodated in the accommodating groove under the action of the elastic force of the first elastic part and separated from the camera.

Optionally, the connecting assembly further comprises an unlocking assembly matched with the limiting plunger; the unlocking assembly is used for controlling the limiting assembly to be selectively in the locking state or the unlocking state.

Optionally, the unlocking assembly comprises an operating part, a second elastic part and a pressing part matched with the limiting plunger, one end of the second elastic part is connected with the operating part, and the other end of the second elastic part is connected with the pressing part; the operating part moves towards the direction close to the limiting plunger, and the extrusion part drives the limiting plunger to move towards the direction far away from the camera until the limiting plunger is completely contained in the containing groove; the operating part moves towards the direction far away from the limiting plunger, and the extrusion part drives the limiting plunger to move towards the direction close to the camera until the limiting plunger partially protrudes out of the accommodating groove.

Optionally, the pressing part comprises a first inclined surface, and the limiting plunger comprises a second inclined surface matched with the first inclined surface; the operating part moves towards the direction close to the limiting plunger, and the first inclined surface drives the second inclined surface to move towards the direction far away from the camera, so that the limiting plunger is completely accommodated in the accommodating groove; the operating part moves towards the direction far away from the limiting plunger, and the first inclined surface drives the second inclined surface to move towards the direction close to the camera, so that the limiting plunger partially protrudes out of the accommodating groove.

Optionally, the connecting assembly further comprises an electrical contact end provided on the sliding part; one end of the electric contact end is electrically connected with the camera, and the other end of the electric contact end is electrically connected with the carrying structure.

Optionally, the electrical contact end comprises a plurality of contacts to electrically connect with the camera.

The present invention also provides a selfie stick, comprising: a rod body; the handle is arranged at one end of the rod body; and the connecting component is arranged at the other end of the rod body and used for bearing the camera.

Optionally, the handle is provided with a control part, the selfie stick further comprises a wire, one end of the wire is electrically connected with the control part, the other end of the wire is electrically connected with the electrical contact end of the connecting assembly, and when the camera is fixed to the connecting assembly, the electrical contact end of the connecting assembly is electrically connected with the camera so that the wire is electrically connected with the camera; or,

the conducting wire is accommodated in the rod body, the rod body is a telescopic rod, and the conducting wire is a spiral conducting wire; or,

the connecting assembly is arranged at the other end of the rod body through a rotating shaft.

The invention also provides a shooting device which comprises a camera and the connecting assembly, wherein the connecting assembly is used for fixing the camera.

Optionally, the camera is provided with a matching part in sliding fit with the sliding part in the connecting assembly and a plunger hole arranged on the matching part and used for matching with the limiting assembly in the connecting assembly; when the limiting assembly is switched to the locking state, the limiting assembly is partially clamped into the plunger hole to lock the camera on the sliding part; when the limiting assembly is switched to the unlocking state, the limiting assembly is released from the plunger hole so as to take down the camera from the sliding part; or,

the camera contact is used for electrically matching with the contacts in the connecting component.

According to the technical scheme provided by the embodiment of the invention, the camera is preliminarily assembled on the connecting assembly by arranging the sliding part, and the camera is further limited by arranging the limiting assembly so as to limit the camera to move in the sliding direction, so that the camera is locked on the connecting assembly, the detachable assembly of the camera and the connecting assembly is realized, and the assembling and disassembling modes of the camera are simple and rapid.

It is to be understood that both the foregoing general description and the following detailed description are exemplary and explanatory only and are not restrictive of the invention, as claimed.

Drawings

In order to more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present invention, the drawings needed to be used in the description of the embodiments will be briefly introduced below, and it is obvious that the drawings in the following description are only some embodiments of the present invention, and it is obvious for those skilled in the art to obtain other drawings based on these drawings without inventive labor.

FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a connection assembly shown in accordance with one embodiment of the present invention;

FIG. 2 is a perspective view of the connecting assembly showing the mating relationship of the camera and the connecting assembly in accordance with one embodiment of the present invention;

FIG. 3 is a partial cross-sectional view of a connection assembly shown in accordance with one embodiment of the present invention;

FIG. 4 is a cross-sectional view of the coupling assembly showing the positional relationship of the unlocking assembly and the spacing assembly when the spacing assembly is in the locked condition in accordance with one embodiment of the present invention;

FIG. 5 is a cross-sectional view of the connecting assembly showing the positional relationship of the unlocking assembly and the spacing assembly when the spacing assembly is in the unlocked state in accordance with one embodiment of the present invention;

FIG. 6 is a schematic diagram of a partial structure of a camera according to an embodiment of the present invention;

FIG. 7 is a perspective view of a selfie stick in an extended state, according to an embodiment of the present invention;

FIG. 8 is a perspective view of the selfie stick in a collapsed state, according to an embodiment of the present invention;

FIG. 9 is a perspective view of the selfie stick in another direction shown in a collapsed state in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention;

FIG. 10 is a perspective view of a photographing apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention, showing a positional relationship of structures when the selfie stick is in an unfolded state;

FIG. 11 is a perspective view of a photographing apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention, showing a positional relationship of structures when the selfie stick is in a collapsed state;

fig. 12 is a perspective view of the photographing device in another direction showing the positional relationship of the structures when the selfie stick is in a collapsed state according to an embodiment of the present invention.

Reference numerals:

100: a connecting assembly;

1: a body;

2: a sliding part; 21: a first guide end; 22: a first clamping end; 23: a sliding surface;

3: a limiting component; 31: a limiting plunger; 32: a first elastic part;

4: an unlocking assembly; 41: an operation section; 42: a second elastic part; 43: a pressing section;

5: an electrical contact end;

200: a camera; 201: a camera body; 201 a: a fitting portion; 201 b: an electrical interface; 201 c: a plunger hole; 202: a holder assembly; 202 a: a yaw shaft assembly; 202 b: a pitch shaft assembly; 202 c: a transverse roller assembly; 203: a camera lens; 204: a rotating shaft; 205: a limiting member; 206: a support member;

300: a selfie stick; 301: a rod body; 302: a handle; 3021: a control unit; 3021 a: a trigger key; 3021 b: a shutter key; 3021 c: a video recording key; 3021 d: a rocker; 3022: an indicator light; 303: a wire; 304: a switching part;

400: a rotating shaft.

Detailed Description

Reference will now be made in detail to the exemplary embodiments, examples of which are illustrated in the accompanying drawings. When the following description refers to the accompanying drawings, like numbers in different drawings represent the same or similar elements unless otherwise indicated. The embodiments described in the following exemplary embodiments do not represent all embodiments consistent with the present invention. Rather, they are merely examples of apparatus and methods consistent with certain aspects of the invention, as detailed in the appended claims.

The terminology used herein is for the purpose of describing particular embodiments only and is not intended to be limiting of the invention. As used in this specification and the appended claims, the singular forms "a", "an", and "the" are intended to include the plural forms as well, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise. It should also be understood that the term "and/or" as used herein refers to and encompasses any and all possible combinations of one or more of the associated listed items.

It is to be understood that although the terms first, second, third, etc. may be used herein to describe various information, these information should not be limited to these terms. These terms are only used to distinguish one type of information from another. For example, first information may also be referred to as second information, and similarly, second information may also be referred to as first information, without departing from the scope of the present invention. The word "if," as used herein, may be interpreted as "when or" responsive to a determination, "depending on the context.

The connection assembly 100 for fixing the camera 200, the self-timer stick 300, and the photographing apparatus according to the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. The features of the following examples and embodiments may be combined with each other without conflict.

Example one

With reference to fig. 1 and fig. 2, a connection assembly 100 according to a first embodiment of the present invention can be used to fix a camera 200. The connection assembly 100 may include a body 1, a sliding portion 2, and a spacing assembly 3. Wherein, the sliding part 2 is provided on the body 1, and the sliding part 2 is in sliding fit with the camera 200, so as to preliminarily assemble the camera 200 on the connecting component 100. It should be noted that, in the embodiment of the present invention, the camera 200 is not limited to the camera 200 in the conventional sense, and may also be other electronic devices with a camera shooting function, such as a pan-tilt camera, a mobile phone, a tablet computer, and the like. In this embodiment, the camera 200 is a pan-tilt camera as an example.

After the camera 200 is slidably engaged with the sliding part 2, when a certain external force (the direction of the external force is the direction opposite to the direction in which the camera 100 is slidably engaged with the sliding part 2 when the camera 100 is assembled into the sliding part 2) is applied to the camera 100, the camera 100 can still be removed from the connecting component 100. For this, a stopper assembly 3 is provided to further stop the camera 100 after the camera 100 is assembled into the sliding part 2, and to restrict the camera 100 from sliding in a sliding direction (i.e., a direction in which the sliding part 2 is slidably fitted to the camera 200), thereby locking the camera 100 to the connecting assembly 100 and preventing the camera 100 from being accidentally slid out.

Specifically, the limiting component 3 is at least partially accommodated in the sliding part 2. In this embodiment, the limiting assembly 3 can be selectively in a locked state or an unlocked state. Referring to fig. 2, 4 and 5, when the position limiting assembly 3 is switched to the locking state (e.g., the position of the position limiting assembly 3 in fig. 4), the position limiting assembly 3 is partially snapped into the camera 200 to lock the camera 200 on the sliding part 2, and the camera 200 is further limited by the position limiting assembly 3, so that the camera 200 is limited from moving along the sliding direction, and the camera 200 is fixed by the connecting assembly 100. When the position limiting assembly 3 is switched to the unlocked state (e.g., the position of the position limiting assembly 3 in fig. 5), the position limiting assembly 3 is separated from the camera 200, so that the position limiting of the camera 200 in the sliding direction is released, and the camera 200 can be taken down from the sliding part 2, thereby realizing the quick separation of the camera 200 and the connecting assembly 100. By arranging the limiting component 3, the camera 200 is locked on the sliding part 2, and the camera 200 is limited to continuously slide along the sliding direction.

In the embodiment of the present invention, the camera 200 is preliminarily assembled on the connecting assembly 100 by providing the sliding portion 2, and the camera 200 is further limited by providing the limiting assembly 3 to limit the movement of the camera 200 in the sliding direction, so that the camera 200 is locked on the connecting assembly 100, the detachable assembly of the camera 200 and the connecting assembly 100 is realized, and the assembling and disassembling modes of the camera 200 are simple and fast.

The camera 200 and the sliding part 2 may be slidably engaged in a concave-convex engagement manner, may be slidably engaged in other manners, and may be specifically selected as required. For example, in one embodiment, referring to fig. 1, the sliding part 2 may be a sliding protrusion for fixing the camera 200. Accordingly, with reference to fig. 2 and 6, the camera 200 includes a chute. The spout with the protruding sliding fit that slides to with camera 200 demountable assembly to the protruding of sliding on, the assembly mode convenient and fast.

Wherein the sliding protrusion may include a first guide end 21 and a first catching end 22 opposite to the first guide end 21. The process of assembling the camera 200 to the sliding protrusion is: the sliding groove slides from the first guide end 21 into the first clamping end 22, so as to fix the camera 200 to the sliding protrusion preliminarily. Optionally, the edge of the first guiding end 21 is arc-shaped to guide the sliding groove to slide into the sliding protrusion, so as to quickly align the sliding groove and the sliding protrusion.

Further, in some examples, the width of the sliding protrusion gradually increases from the first guiding end 21 to the first clamping end 22, so as to ensure smooth feeling of the sliding groove sliding in and out of the sliding protrusion. In the process that the camera 200 is assembled to the sliding protrusion, the camera 200 slides from the first guide end 21 to the first clamping end 22, and a gap between the camera 200 and the sliding protrusion is gradually reduced. When the camera 200 slides to the first clamping end 22, the sliding protrusion is connected with the camera 200 in a clamping manner, so that the initial assembly of the camera 200 is realized. In the embodiment, the size of the first guiding end 21 is slightly smaller than that of the first clamping end 22, so that the sliding groove can be guided to slide into the sliding protrusion from the first guiding end 21 relatively quickly. Camera 200 slides extremely during first joint end 22, first joint end 22 top surface with the top surface of spout the lateral wall of first joint end 22 with the lateral wall of spout butt cooperation respectively, thereby will the protruding joint of slip is in the spout, with camera 200 preliminary assembly to coupling assembling 100 on.

With reference to fig. 1 to 3, the sliding protrusion further includes two sliding surfaces 23 disposed between the first guiding end 21 and the first clamping end 22, and the two sliding surfaces 23 are disposed opposite to each other. In the embodiment of the present invention, the width of the sliding protrusion refers to the distance between the two sliding surfaces 23 of the sliding protrusion.

The width variation of the sliding projection can be regular or irregular. For example, in one embodiment, an included angle between the two sliding surfaces 23 of the sliding protrusion along the sliding direction is a first predetermined angle, such as 2 degrees. Of course, the first preset angle may be set to other angle sizes, such as 1 degree, 3 degrees, 4 degrees, 5 degrees, and so on. In this embodiment, the first guiding end 21 and the first engaging end 22 have approximately the same size.

In this embodiment, the cross section of the sliding protrusion is approximately trapezoidal. Specifically, the top surface of the sliding protrusion is approximately parallel to the bottom surface thereof, and the width of the sliding protrusion gradually decreases from the top surface to the bottom surface thereof, thereby more firmly fitting the camera 200 on the sliding protrusion. Preferably, the two sliding surfaces 23 are arranged symmetrically.

In other examples, the height of the sliding protrusion gradually increases from the first guiding end 21 to the first fastening end 22, so as to further ensure the smooth feeling of the sliding groove sliding in and out of the sliding protrusion. In the process that the camera 200 is assembled to the sliding protrusion, the camera 200 slides from the first guide end 21 to the first clamping end 22, and a gap between the camera 200 and the sliding protrusion is gradually reduced. When the camera 200 slides to the first clamping end 22, the sliding protrusion is connected with the camera 200 in a clamping manner, so that the initial assembly of the camera 200 is realized. In the embodiment, the size of the first guiding end 21 is slightly smaller than that of the first clamping end 22, so that the sliding groove can be guided to slide into the sliding protrusion from the first guiding end 21 relatively quickly. Camera 200 slides extremely during first joint end 22, first joint end 22 top surface with the top surface of spout the lateral wall of first joint end 22 with the lateral wall of spout butt cooperation respectively, thereby will the protruding joint of slip is in the spout, with camera 200 initial assembly on coupling assembling 100. It should be noted that, in the embodiment of the present invention, the height of the sliding protrusion refers to a distance between the top surface of the sliding protrusion and a horizontal plane.

The height variation mode of the sliding protrusion can be regular or irregular. For example, in one embodiment, with reference to fig. 4 and 5, the top surface of the sliding protrusion forms a second predetermined angle with the horizontal plane, such as 0.5 degrees. Of course, the second predetermined angle may be set to other angles. In this embodiment, the first guiding end 21 and the first engaging end 22 are approximately equal in size, for example, 0.2 degrees, 0.3 degrees, 0.4 degrees, etc., i.e., the top surface of the sliding protrusion is approximately parallel to the bottom surface thereof.

In still other examples, the width and height of the sliding protrusion gradually increase from the first guiding end 21 to the first fastening end 22, so as to ensure smooth sliding of the sliding groove into and out of the sliding protrusion. The size of the first guiding end 21 is set to be slightly smaller than that of the first clamping end 22, so that the sliding chute can be rapidly guided to slide into the sliding protrusion from the first guiding end 21.

In addition, the length of the sliding protrusion (the length of the sliding protrusion in the sliding direction) can be set according to actual requirements so as to meet different assembly requirements.

In another embodiment, the sliding part 2 is a sliding groove. Accordingly, the camera 200 includes a protrusion. The protrusion is in sliding fit with the sliding groove, so that the camera 200 can be detachably assembled on the body 1, and the assembling mode is convenient and fast.

The sliding groove may include a second guide end and a second clamping end opposite to the second guide end, and the second guide end is used to guide the camera 200 to slide into the sliding groove. The process of assembling the camera 200 to the sliding groove is: the protrusion slides into the second clamping end from the second guide end, so that the camera 200 is initially fixed in the sliding groove.

Further, in some examples, the width of the sliding groove gradually decreases from the second guide end to the second clamping end, so that smooth feeling of the protrusion sliding into and out of the sliding groove is ensured. In the process that the camera 200 is assembled to the sliding groove, the protrusion slides from the second guide end to the second clamping end, and a gap between the protrusion and the sliding groove is gradually reduced. When the protrusion slides to the second clamping end, the sliding groove is connected with the protrusion in a clamping mode, and preliminary assembly of the camera 200 is achieved. The size of the second guide end is slightly larger than that of the second clamping end, so that the protrusion can be rapidly guided to slide into the sliding groove from the second guide end. The arch slide to when the second joint was held, second joint end bottom surface with bellied bottom surface the lateral wall of second joint end with bellied lateral wall butt cooperation respectively, thereby will the protruding joint is in the slip recess, will camera 200 initial assembly extremely on coupling assembling 100.

In other examples, the depth of the sliding groove gradually decreases from the second guiding end to the second clamping end, so as to further ensure the smooth feeling of the protrusion sliding into and out of the sliding groove. In the process that the camera 200 is assembled to the sliding groove, the protrusion slides from the second guide end to the second clamping end, and a gap between the protrusion and the sliding groove is gradually reduced. When the protrusion slides to the second clamping end, the sliding groove is connected with the protrusion in a clamping mode, and preliminary assembly of the camera 200 is achieved. Through, set up the size of second spigot end slightly more than the size of second joint end to can comparatively guide fast the arch follow the second spigot end slides in the slip recess. The arch slide to when the second joint was held, second joint end bottom surface with bellied bottom surface the lateral wall of second joint end with bellied lateral wall butt cooperation respectively, thereby will the protruding joint is in the slip recess, will camera 200 initial assembly extremely on coupling assembling 100. In the embodiment of the present invention, the depth of the sliding groove refers to a distance between a bottom surface of the sliding groove and an opening of the sliding groove.

In addition, the length of the sliding groove (the length of the sliding groove in the sliding direction) can be set according to actual requirements so as to meet different assembly requirements.

The following embodiment will further explain the structure of the connecting assembly 100 by taking the sliding part 2 as the sliding protrusion as an example.

With reference to fig. 3 to 5, a receiving groove (not labeled) is disposed on the sliding protrusion, and the limiting assembly 3 includes a limiting plunger 31 at least partially received in the receiving groove. When the limiting assembly 3 is switched to the locking state, the limiting plunger 31 partially protrudes out of the accommodating groove and is clamped into the camera 200, so that the camera 200 is locked on the sliding protrusion. When the limiting assembly 3 is switched to the unlocking state, the limiting plunger 31 is completely accommodated in the accommodating groove and separated from the camera 200, so that the camera 200 is separated from the sliding protrusion, and the camera 200 is detachably assembled with the sliding protrusion.

In this embodiment, the accommodating groove is disposed on the first clamping end 22. The top surface of the chute is provided with a locking portion for locking the stopper plunger 31. Optionally, the locking portion is a plunger hole 201 c. The sliding groove slides into the first clamping end 22 from the first guiding end 21, and the limiting plunger 31 is partially clamped into the plunger hole 201c to lock the camera 200 on the sliding protrusion.

In some examples, the stopper plunger 31 may automatically snap into the plunger hole 201c to lock the camera 200. In other examples, the stopper plunger 31 partially snaps into the plunger hole 201c under external force to lock the camera 200. The manner of the stopper plunger 31 being inserted into the plunger hole 201c may be set as required, for example, in one embodiment, the stopper plunger 31 is an elastic member or the stopper plunger 31 includes a first elastic portion 32 (the first elastic portion 32 is a part of the stopper plunger 31), the sliding slot slides from the first guiding end 21 into the first latching end 22, when the sliding slot slides to a specific position of the first latching end 22, the stopper plunger 31 automatically pops into the plunger hole 201c under the action of its own elastic force, and the sliding slot is limited to continue sliding along the sliding direction, so as to lock the camera 200.

In another embodiment, the position-limiting assembly 3 further includes a first elastic portion 32 connected to the position-limiting plunger 31 (the first elastic portion 32 is independent from the position-limiting plunger 31), and the first elastic portion 32 is received in the receiving groove and is directly or indirectly connected to the inner wall of the sliding protrusion. When the limiting assembly 3 is switched to the locking state, the limiting plunger 31 partially protrudes out of the accommodating groove (as shown in fig. 4) under the elastic force of the first elastic portion 32 and is clamped in the camera 200. When the limiting assembly 3 is switched to the unlocking state, the limiting plunger 31 is completely accommodated in the accommodating groove (as shown in fig. 5) under the action of the elastic force of the first elastic portion 32 and is released from the camera 200. The first elastic portion 32 of the present embodiment may be selected to be a spring or other type of elastic member.

The connecting assembly 100 may further include an unlocking assembly 4 cooperating with the stopper plunger 31, and the stopper assembly 3 may be selectively controlled to be in the locked state or the unlocked state by the unlocking assembly 4. Specifically, referring to fig. 3 to 5, the unlocking assembly 4 may include an operating portion 41, a second elastic portion 42, and a pressing portion 43 cooperating with the stopper plunger 31. One end of the second elastic part 42 is connected to the operation part 41, and the other end is connected to the pressing part 43. The operation portion 41 protrudes from the end of the first clip end 22, so as to facilitate the operation of the user. The user operates the operation portion 41 so that the operation portion 41 moves in a direction approaching the stopper plunger 31 or in a direction separating from the stopper plunger 31. Alternatively, the operating portion 41 is a pressing portion that is pressed by a user, so that the pressing portion moves toward the stopper plunger 31 or moves away from the stopper plunger 31. Of course, the operation portion 41 is not limited to the pressing portion, and may be another type of operation portion, and the operation portion 41 may be operated in another manner so that the operation portion 41 moves in a direction approaching the stopper plunger 31 or in a direction away from the stopper plunger 31.

In this embodiment, the second elastic portion 42 and the pressing portion 43 are accommodated in the sliding protrusion, and the pressing portion 43 is in abutting engagement with the stopper plunger 31. With reference to fig. 4 and 5, when the operation portion 41 moves toward a direction close to the limiting plunger 31, the pressing portion 43 drives the limiting plunger 31 to move toward a direction away from the camera 200 until the limiting plunger 31 is completely accommodated in the accommodating groove, and the limiting assembly 3 is in an unlocked state. In the process that the operation portion 41 moves toward the direction approaching the limiting plunger 31, the limiting plunger 31 is released from the plunger hole 201c of the camera 200 by the pressing portion 43, so that the limiting of the limiting component 3 on the camera 200 in the sliding direction is released.

Referring to fig. 4 and 5, when the operation portion 41 moves away from the limiting plunger 31, the pressing portion 43 drives the limiting plunger 31 to move toward the camera 200 until the limiting plunger 31 partially protrudes out of the accommodating groove, and the limiting assembly 3 is in a locked state. In the process that the operating portion 41 moves away from the limiting plunger 31, the limiting assembly 3 is ejected out of the accommodating groove by the lower portion of the pressing portion 43 and is clamped into the plunger hole 201c of the camera 200, so that the camera 200 can be limited from continuously sliding in the sliding direction by the limiting assembly 3.

Referring to fig. 4 to 5, the pressing portion 43 includes a first inclined surface (not shown), and the stopper plunger 31 includes a second inclined surface (not shown) that cooperates with the first inclined surface. The operation portion 41 moves toward a direction close to the limiting plunger 31, the first inclined surface drives the second inclined surface to move toward a direction away from the camera 200, so that the limiting plunger 31 is completely accommodated in the accommodating groove, the limitation of the camera 200 in the sliding direction is released, and the camera 200 can slide relative to the connecting assembly 100, so that the camera 200 is taken down from the connecting assembly 100. The operation portion 41 moves in a direction away from the limiting plunger 31, and the first inclined surface drives the second inclined surface to move in a direction close to the camera 200, so that the limiting plunger 31 partially protrudes out of the accommodating groove, thereby limiting the sliding direction of the camera 100 and locking the camera 200 on the connecting assembly 100.

In this embodiment, the first inclined surface is in sliding fit with the second inclined surface, and the first inclined surface can move relative to the second inclined surface, so as to drive the second inclined surface to move toward a direction close to or away from the camera 200, and further drive the limiting plunger 31 to partially protrude from the accommodating groove or be completely accommodated in the accommodating groove. Also referring to fig. 4 and 5, from the first catching end 22 to the first guiding end 21, the distance between the first inclined surface and the top surface of the pressing portion 43 gradually decreases, and the inclination direction of the second inclined surface is opposite to the inclination direction of the first inclined surface, so that the first inclined surface can be slidably engaged with the second inclined surface to control the position-limiting plunger 31 to be switched to the locking state or the unlocking state.

And the second elastic part 42 may be selected as a spring or other type of elastic member.

The connection assembly 100 may further include an electrical contact end 5. The electric contact end 5 is arranged on the sliding part 2, one end of the electric contact end 5 is electrically connected with the camera 200, the other end of the electric contact end 5 is electrically connected with the carrying structure, and the electric connection between the camera 200 and the carrying structure is realized through the electric connection between the electric contact end 5 and the camera 200, so that the camera 200 can be controlled by the carrying structure, or the camera 200 is fixed on the carrying structure through the switching of the connecting component 100.

The connection assembly 100 is assembled on and electrically connected to the mounting structure. In this embodiment, when the camera 200 is fixed to the connection assembly 100, the electrical contact terminal 5 of the connection assembly 100 is electrically connected to the camera 200. This embodiment is through setting up electric contact end 5 on sliding part 2, during the use, assembles coupling assembling 100 on the carrying structure to install camera 200 on coupling assembling 100, can realize carrying structure and camera 200's electricity and be connected convenient operation is swift. The camera 200 can be mounted and the mounting structure can be electrically connected with the camera 200, so that trouble caused by inserting the camera 200 through leading out the lead 303 on the mounting structure is avoided, and time and labor are saved.

The connecting assembly 100 may be fixedly connected or rotatably connected to the mounting structure, and may be selected according to actual requirements, for example, in one embodiment, the connecting assembly 100 is fixedly connected to the mounting structure. Wherein the connecting assembly 100 can be fixed to the carrying structure by means of screw thread and screw fit or other means.

In another embodiment, referring to fig. 7, the connecting assembly 100 is rotatably connected to the mounting structure via a rotating shaft 400. Through control the rotation of pivot 400, can adjust in a flexible way coupling assembling 100 is relative carry on the angle of structure, and then the regulation is born the camera 200 on coupling assembling 100 is relative carry on the angle of structure. The rotation mode of the rotating shaft 400 can be controlled according to needs, for example, the rotating shaft 400 can be manually rotated to adjust the angle of the camera 200 carried on the connecting assembly 100 relative to the connecting assembly 100. Of course, the rotation of the rotating shaft 400 can also be controlled electrically.

With reference to fig. 2 and 6, an electrical interface 201b is disposed on the top surface of the chute. When the sliding groove slides to a specific position of the sliding protrusion, the electrical interface 201b is electrically connected with the electrical contact terminal 5, so that the camera 200 is electrically connected with the mounting structure, and the camera 200 can be controlled by the mounting structure, for example, the camera 200 is controlled to execute corresponding functions (photographing, recording, etc.), the rotation of the camera 200 is controlled, and the photographing requirement of a user is met.

The electric contact end 5 and the electric interface 201b may be selected as a way of matching a slot with a plug, or may be selected as a way of matching a contact, and the types of the electric contact end 5 and the electric interface 201b may be selected according to actual situations. In this embodiment, the electrical contact terminal 5 may include a plurality of contacts disposed on the sliding protrusion to electrically connect with the camera 200, and the electrical interface 201b may include a plurality of contacts disposed on the top surface of the sliding groove to electrically connect with the connecting assembly 100. The electric contact end 5 and the electric interface 201b are matched in a contact mode to realize the electric connection between the camera 200 and the connecting component 100, and the electric connection process is simple and quick. The number of the contacts arranged on the sliding protrusion is the same as that of the contacts arranged on the top surface of the sliding chute (for example, 4 contacts) and the contacts are correspondingly matched, so that the electrical connection between the carrying structure and the camera 200 is realized.

In addition, the mounting structures may be respective fixed brackets, such as bicycle brackets, tripods, selfie stick brackets, and the like. Of course, in other embodiments, the mounting structure may be replaced by a part of the human body, such as the chest, and the connecting assembly 100 may be worn on the chest of the human body, so that the camera 200 may be worn on the front of the chest of the human body, thereby facilitating the use of the camera 200.

The second embodiment will be further described by taking the mounting structure as a self-timer stick bracket.

Example two

With reference to fig. 7 to 12, a second embodiment of the present invention provides a self-stick 300. The selfie stick 300 may include a stick body 301, a handle 302 (the stick body 301 and the handle 302 form a selfie stick stand), and the connection assembly 100 implemented as described above. Wherein, the handle 302 is arranged at one end of the rod body 301, and the connecting component 100 is arranged at the other end of the rod body 301. The connecting assembly 100 may be fixedly connected or rotatably connected to the rod 301, and may be selected according to actual requirements, for example, in one embodiment, the connecting assembly 100 is fixedly connected to the rod 301. The connecting assembly 100 may be fixed to the rod 301 by a screw and thread fit or other methods.

In another embodiment, referring to fig. 7 and 10, the connecting assembly 100 is rotatably connected to the rod 301 through a rotating shaft 400. Through control the rotation of pivot 400, can adjust in a flexible way coupling assembling 100 is relative the angle of the body of rod 301, and then the regulation bears camera 200 on coupling assembling 100 is relative the angle of the body of rod 301. The rotation mode of the rotating shaft 400 can be selected according to the requirement, for example, the rotating shaft 400 can be manually rotated to adjust the angle of the connecting part 100 relative to the rod 301, and further adjust the angle of the camera 200 carried on the connecting assembly 100 relative to the rod 301. Of course, the rotation of the rotating shaft 400 can also be controlled electrically.

Further, the handle 302 is provided with a control portion 3021, and the self-timer stick 300 may further include a wire 303. One end of the wire 303 is electrically connected to the control part 3021, and the other end is electrically connected to the electrical contact terminal 5 of the connection assembly 100, so that the control part 3021 is electrically connected to the connection assembly 100. The lead 303 may be directly electrically connected to the control portion 3021, or the lead 303 and the control portion 3021 may be indirectly electrically connected through another element. Similarly, the wires 303 and the connection assembly 100 may be directly electrically connected, or the wires 303 and the connection assembly 100 may be indirectly electrically connected through other elements.

In this embodiment, when the camera 200 is fixed to the connecting assembly 100, the electrical contact terminal 5 of the connecting assembly 100 is electrically connected to the camera 200 so that the conductive wire 303 is electrically connected to the camera 200, thereby electrically connecting the selfie stick 300 to the camera 200.

The wire 303 may include a communication wire 303 (not shown), and the communication wire 303 is used for transmitting a control signal of the control part 3021 to the camera 200, so that the operation of the camera 200 is controlled by the control part 3021. When the selfie stick 300 is used to control the operation of the camera 200, the user directly operates the control section 3021 to control the camera 200 to perform corresponding functions (photographing, recording, etc.) and to control the rotation of the camera 200.

This embodiment is through setting up electrical contact end 5 on coupling assembling 100, when using from rapping bar 300, installs camera 200 on coupling assembling 100 and can realize being connected from rapping bar 300 and camera 200's electricity, and convenient operation is swift. The electrical connection between the selfie stick 300 and the camera 200 can be realized while the camera 200 is installed, the trouble caused by leading out the lead 303 in the selfie stick 300 to plug the camera 200 is avoided, and the time and the labor are saved.

In some embodiments, the wires 303 may include power wires 303 (not shown) in addition to the communication wires 303. The control part 3021 takes power from the camera 200 through the power lead 303, on one hand, the control part 3021 is powered without arranging a battery on the handle 302, and the weight of the selfie stick 300 is reduced. On the other hand, the handle 302 does not need an external power supply (power supply equipment other than the camera 200) to supply power to the control part 3021, and the trouble caused by power getting from the external power supply is avoided. In other embodiments, a battery is provided in the handle 302, and the control portion 3021 is powered by the battery.

The selfie stick 300 may further include a main control panel (not shown) disposed within the handle 302. The control part 3021 is electrically connected to the communication wire 303 through the main control board, and the main control board transmits a control signal of the control part 3021 to the camera 200 through the communication wire 303 to control the camera 200 to perform a corresponding function. Specifically, after the control unit 3021 is operated by a user, the main control board may send a control signal from the control unit 3021 to the camera 200 through the communication wire 303 to control the operation of the camera 200, for example, the control signal may be a signal for controlling an operation mode of the camera 200, a signal for controlling an angle of the camera 200 with respect to the connection assembly 100 (herein, the angle of the camera 200 with respect to the connection assembly 100 refers to a shooting angle of the camera 200, i.e., a direction of the camera lens 203, i.e., an angle of the camera lens 203 with respect to the connection assembly 100), and the like. In addition, the control unit 3021 is electrically connected to the power supply lead 303 via the main control board, so that power can be taken from the camera 200 through the power supply lead 303 to the main control board, and power can be supplied to the control unit 3021 through the main control board.

In this embodiment, the conductive wire 303 is a copper wire capable of transmitting signals. The number of the wires 303 can be set according to specific situations, for example, in a specific implementation, one communication wire 303 is provided, and two power wires 303 are provided.

Referring to fig. 7 and 10, the wire 303 is accommodated inside the rod body 301, so that the exterior of the selfie stick 300 is wireless, the wire 303 is prevented from being damaged by pulling, and the service life of the selfie stick 300 is prolonged.

Referring to fig. 10 to 12, the rod 301 is a telescopic rod, so that the length of the rod 301 can be flexibly adjusted to meet the requirements of different shooting distances. The length of the rod body 301 can be adjusted manually or electrically. Correspondingly, the lead 303 is a spiral lead and is matched with the telescopic rod in a telescopic way. The helical wire can be correspondingly extended and retracted along with the length change of the rod body 301 so as to match the length of the rod body 301. Specifically, when the length of the rod 301 is increased, the spiral wire is stretched. When the length of the rod 301 is reduced, the helical wire is compressed.

The control portion 3021 may be of a button, rocker, or the like type. Referring to fig. 8, the control section 3021 may include a trigger key 3021 a. The trigger key 3021a is used to control the angle of the pan/tilt/zoom camera with respect to the connecting assembly or the shooting mode of the camera, so as to realize rapid control of the pan/tilt/zoom camera. The angle of the pan/tilt head camera with respect to the connecting assembly or the shooting mode of the camera can be set by the number of times the trigger key 3021a is pressed or the length of time the trigger key 3021a is pressed. For example, in one embodiment, the trigger key 3021a is pressed twice and the pan/tilt camera is back in the middle (i.e., camera reset, wherein the camera lens 203 is facing straight ahead when the pan/tilt camera is reset). The trigger key 3021a is pressed three times, and the pan/tilt camera is rotated 180 ° so that the camera lens 203 faces the user's face, and the pan/tilt camera is in the self-timer mode. By pressing the trigger key 3021a for a long time, the pan/tilt camera is locked, and the user cannot adjust the orientation of the camera lens 203.

Further, referring to fig. 9, the control portion 3021 may further include a rocker 3021 d. The rocker 3021d is used to control the rotation of the camera lens 203. The user can control the camera lens 203 to rotate in different directions by toggling the remote control. For example, the user can toggle the rocker 3021d to rotate in the up, down, left, and right directions, and correspondingly control the camera lens 203 to rotate in the up, down, left, and right directions, so that the camera lens 203 can be controlled conveniently and quickly.

Referring to fig. 9, the control unit 3021 may further include a shutter key 3021b, a recording key 3021c, and the like. The shutter key 3021b is configured to control the pan/tilt camera to perform a photographing function, and the recording key 3021c is configured to control the pan/tilt camera to perform a recording function. Of course, the control unit 3021 may also include other buttons or keys for controlling the pan/tilt head camera to perform corresponding functions.

The shutter key 3021b, the record key 3021c, the rocker 3021d, and the trigger key 3021a may be arranged according to the usage habit of the user. With reference to fig. 8 and 9, the shutter key 3021b, the video recording key 3021c, and the rocker 3021d are disposed on the front surface of the handle 302, and the trigger key 3021a is disposed on the back surface of the handle 302, so as to facilitate the user to operate.

Still referring to fig. 9, further, the selfie stick may further include an indicator light 3022. The indicator light 3022 is used to indicate the working state of the handle 302 or the pan/tilt head camera. The number of the indicator lights 3022 may be set as required, for example, the number of the indicator lights 3022 may be two, and the two indicator lights are respectively used for indicating the operating state of the handle 302 and the operating state of the pan/tilt head camera. Of course, the number of the indicator lights 3022 may be two or more, and the two or more indicator lights are respectively used for indicating the operating states of different components or other information. In this embodiment, the indicator light 3022 is one for indicating the operating status of the handle 302 and the pan/tilt head camera.

The operating state of the handle 302 and the operating state of the pan/tilt head camera may be determined by the light emitting color, the light emitting time length, or the blinking state of the indicator light 3022, or may be determined by a combination of at least two of the light emitting color, the light emitting time length, and the blinking state of the indicator light 3022. Of course, the working state of the handle 302 and the working state of the pan/tilt head camera may be determined in other manners. For example, in one specific implementation, the handle 302 includes a power-on state and a power-off state, and the pan/tilt camera includes a video recording state, a shooting state, and a power-down state. When the handle 302 is in the power-off state, the indicator light 3022 is not illuminated. When the handle 302 is in the energized state, the indicator light 3022 is green. After the handle 302 is in the power-on state, when the pan/tilt head camera is in the shooting state, the indicator light 3022 is green and flashes at an interval of 5 s. When the pan/tilt/zoom camera is in a video recording state, the indicator light 3022 is green and flashes at an interval of 1 s. When the pan/tilt camera is in a state of insufficient power, the indicator light 3022 is flash red.

Further, the indicator light 3022 may be disposed on the front surface of the handle 302 for easy viewing by a user.

Referring to fig. 10 and 12, the selfie stick 300 may further include an adaptor 304. The adapter 304 is sleeved on one side of the rod body 301 close to the handle 302. The adapter 304 is provided with heat dissipation holes, and the heat dissipation holes are communicated with an inner cavity (not shown) of the rod 301 to dissipate heat of the wires 303 contained in the inner cavity.

The adapter 304 may also be connected to a handset cradle. When the stick body 301 is unfolded to a certain length, since the camera 200 is far away from the user, the photographed image of the camera 200 is difficult to be recognized by the user. At this time, the shooting pictures transmitted by the camera 200 can be received by the mobile phone placed on the mobile phone support frame, so that the user can conveniently watch the real-time shooting pictures of the camera 200 in a short distance. The camera 200 is in communication connection with the mobile phone through wireless communication modes such as wifi and can also be in communication connection through a wired communication mode. When the camera 200 is in communication connection with the mobile phone in a wired manner, a signal line connecting the camera 200 and the mobile phone is accommodated in the inner cavity of the rod body 301, so that the exterior of the rod body 301 is wireless.

EXAMPLE III

Referring to fig. 2, the third invention provides a photographing apparatus. The photographing device may include the camera 200 and the connecting component 100 of the above embodiment. Wherein, the connecting component 100 is used for fixing the camera 200.

Referring to fig. 2 and 6, the camera 200 may be provided with a fitting portion 201a and a plunger hole 201 c. Wherein the fitting portion 201a is slidably fitted with the slide portion 2 in the connection assembly 100, thereby initially connecting (movably connecting) the camera 200 to the slide portion 2.

The matching portion 201a and the sliding portion 2 can be in sliding fit in a concave-convex fit mode, and the camera 200 is preliminarily connected to the connecting assembly 100. For example, in one embodiment, the sliding part 2 is a sliding protrusion, and the engaging part 201a is a sliding groove engaged with the sliding protrusion. In another embodiment, the sliding part 2 is a sliding groove, and the matching part 201a is a protrusion which is matched with the sliding groove in a sliding manner.

The plunger hole 201c is disposed on the engaging portion 201a and engages with the stopper member 3 in the connecting member 100, so that after the camera 200 is primarily connected to the connecting member 100, the camera 200 is locked on the connecting member 100 by the engagement of the plunger hole 201c with the stopper member 3, and the sliding of the camera 200 in the sliding direction is restricted. Specifically, when the stopper member 3 is switched to the locked state, the stopper member 3 is partially caught in the plunger hole 201c to lock the camera 200 to the slide portion 2. When the limiting component 3 is switched to the unlocking state, the limiting component 3 is released from the plunger hole 201c, so that the camera 200 is taken down from the sliding part 2, the camera 200 and the connecting component 100 can be detachably assembled, and the assembling and disassembling processes of the camera 200 are simple and quick.

The camera 200 may also be provided with an electrical interface 201 b. The electrical interface 201b is provided on the mating portion 201 a. When the fitting portion 201a is fixed to the connection assembly 100, the electrical interface 201b is electrically connected to the electrical contact terminal 5 of the connection assembly 100, so that the camera 200 is electrically connected to the connection assembly 100.

Wherein the type of the electrical interface 201b can be set according to requirements. Alternatively, the electrical interface 201b may include a plurality of contacts disposed on the mating portion 201 a. The plurality of contacts of the connecting assembly 100 are matched with the plurality of contacts of the camera 200, so that the camera 200 is electrically connected with the connecting assembly 100, and the realization mode is simple and quick.

The type of the camera 200 may be selected as desired. In this embodiment, the camera 200 is not limited to the conventional camera 200, and may also be other electronic devices with a camera function, such as a pan-tilt camera, a mobile phone, a tablet computer, and the like.

The structure of the shooting device of the present embodiment will be further described with the camera 200 selected as the pan/tilt camera.

With reference to fig. 10-12, the pan-tilt camera may include a camera body 201, a pan-tilt assembly 202, and a camera lens 203. Wherein the pan/tilt assembly 202 is disposed on the camera body 201, and the camera lens 203 is disposed on the pan/tilt assembly 202, so that the steering of the camera lens 203 can be controlled by the pan/tilt assembly 202.

In this embodiment, the camera body 201 is detachably disposed on the connecting assembly 100, so as to facilitate the replacement of the pan/tilt camera. The matching part 201a and the electrical interface 201b are both arranged on the camera body 201, the camera body 201 is assembled on the connecting component 100 through the matching part 201a, and the electrical interface 201b is used for realizing the electrical connection between the camera 200 and the connecting component 100.

In addition, the camera body 201 may further include a display screen (not shown) for displaying the current shooting picture in real time. Further, the camera body 201 may further be provided with a control button (not shown) for controlling operations of the pan/tilt camera, such as setting shooting parameters, setting shooting modes, and the like.

The pan-tilt assembly 202 can be two-axis, three-axis, etc., so as to satisfy various requirements for steering control of the camera lens 203. Optionally, the pan/tilt assembly 202 may include at least one of a yaw axis assembly 202a, a pitch axis assembly 202b, and a roll axis assembly 202c to control the angle of the camera lens 203 in at least one of the yaw axis, the pitch axis, and the roll axis direction, so as to meet different shooting requirements. In a specific implementation, referring to fig. 10 and 11, the pan-tilt assembly 202 includes a yaw axis assembly 202a, a pitch axis assembly 202b, and a roll axis assembly 202c, and the angle of the camera lens 203 can be adjusted from multiple dimensions of the yaw axis, the pitch axis, and the roll axis, which is flexible.

Further, referring to fig. 10 and 11, the pan/tilt head assembly 202 is disposed on the top of the camera body 201 and is connected to the camera body 201 through a rotating shaft 204, so that the pan/tilt head assembly 202 is foldably connected to the camera body 201. When not using the cloud platform camera, will cloud platform subassembly 202 is folding, can reduce the volume of cloud platform camera, and is convenient the accomodating of cloud platform camera. The driving method of the rotating shaft 204 may be selected according to the requirement, for example, the rotating shaft 204 may be rotated manually, or the rotating shaft 204 may be rotated electrically.

The pan-tilt camera may further include a stopper 205. The limiting member 205 is disposed on the top of the camera body 201 and located on one side of the rotating shaft 204, and the limiting member 205 is connected to the top of the camera body 201 along a direction perpendicular to the rotating direction of the rotating shaft 204, so that the rotating direction of the rotating shaft 204 is limited by the limiting member 205.

In this embodiment, the pan/tilt head assembly 202 may include an expanded state (the state of the pan/tilt head assembly 202 shown in fig. 10) and a folded state (the state of the pan/tilt head assembly 202 shown in fig. 11). The rotational shaft 204 is controlled to rotate, so as to drive the pan/tilt head assembly 202 to selectively assume an unfolded state and a folded state. Specifically, before the pan/tilt head camera takes a picture, the pan/tilt head assembly 202 may be driven by the rotation shaft 204 to rotate to the extended state, and the rotation shaft 204 abuts against the limiting member 205, so that the pan/tilt head assembly 202 is maintained in the extended state, and the camera lens 203 mounted on the pan/tilt head assembly 202 is convenient to view a view. When needing to accomodate during the cloud platform camera, the accessible axis of rotation 204 drives cloud platform subassembly 202 rotates to fold condition, cloud platform subassembly 202 with camera lens 203 laminate in the top of camera body 201, thereby reduce the volume of cloud platform camera, it is convenient the accomodating of cloud platform camera.

Referring to fig. 10 and 11, two sides of the limiting member 205 are respectively provided with a supporting member 206. The holder assembly 202 is disposed between two supporting members 206, two ends of the holder assembly 202 are rotatably connected to the two supporting members 206, and the two supporting members 206 and the limiting member 205 form a structure in which three surfaces surround the rotating shaft 204, so as to limit the rotating direction of the rotating shaft 204. In addition, a gap is formed between the ends of the two supporting members 206, which are far away from the limiting member 205, through which the pan/tilt assembly 202 passes when driven by the rotating shaft 204 to rotate, so that the pan/tilt assembly 202 can be conveniently switched between the unfolded state and the folded state.

In this embodiment, the two supporting members 206 and the limiting member 205 are integrally formed, so as to improve the structural strength. Of course, in other embodiments, the two supporting members 206 and the limiting member 205 may also be separately disposed.

In addition, the top of the camera body 201 may be opened with an accommodating cavity. The axis of rotation 204 drives cloud platform subassembly 202 rotates to fold condition, cloud platform subassembly 202 with camera lens 203 can partially or all be acceptd accept the intracavity, it is right cloud platform subassembly 202 with camera lens 203 is accomodate, prolongs cloud platform camera's life.

The camera may further include a mounting structure. The connection assembly 100 is assembled on and electrically connected to the mounting structure. This embodiment is through setting up electric contact end 5 on sliding part 2, during the use, assembles coupling assembling 100 on the carrying structure to install camera 200 on coupling assembling 100, can realize carrying structure and camera 200's electricity and be connected convenient operation is swift. The camera 200 can be mounted and the mounting structure can be electrically connected with the camera 200, so that trouble caused by inserting the camera 200 through leading out the lead 303 on the mounting structure is avoided, and time and labor are saved.

In another embodiment, referring to fig. 7 and 10, the connecting assembly 100 is rotatably connected to the mounting structure by a rotating shaft 400. Through control the rotation of pivot 400, can adjust in a flexible way coupling assembling 100 is relative carry on the angle of structure, and then the regulation is born the camera 200 on coupling assembling 100 is relative carry on the angle of structure. The rotation mode of the rotating shaft 400 can be controlled to be selected according to needs, for example, the rotating shaft 400 can be rotated manually to adjust the angle of the connecting part 100 relative to the carrying structure, and then the angle of the camera 200 carried on the connecting component 100 relative to the carrying structure can be adjusted. Of course, the rotation of the rotating shaft 400 can also be controlled electrically.

The mounting structures may be respective fixed brackets, such as bicycle brackets, tripods, selfie stick brackets, and the like. Of course, in other embodiments, the mounting structure may be replaced by a part of the human body, such as the chest, and the connecting assembly 100 may be worn on the chest of the human body, so that the camera 200 may be worn on the front of the chest of the human body, thereby facilitating the use of the camera 200. Wherein, the carrying structure can refer to the selfie stick 300 of the second embodiment for the implementation of the selfie stick bracket, and is not repeated here.

It should be noted that the connection assembly 100 of the first embodiment can be used to further explain the self-timer stick 300 of the second embodiment and the camera of the third embodiment. Of course, the connection assembly 100 of the first embodiment can be further explained with reference to the self-timer stick 300 of the second embodiment and the photographing device of the third embodiment.

In the description of the present invention, "up", "down", "front", "back", "left" and "right" should be understood as "up", "down", "front", "back", "left" and "right" directions of the photographing apparatus formed by the camera 200, the connection assembly 100 and the self-timer stick 300 in order from top to bottom.

The above description is only for the purpose of illustrating the preferred embodiments of the present invention and is not to be construed as limiting the invention, and any modifications, equivalents, improvements and the like made within the spirit and principle of the present invention should be included in the scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. The connecting assembly comprises a body, and is characterized by further comprising a sliding part which is arranged on the body and is in sliding fit with the camera, and a limiting assembly which is at least partially accommodated in the sliding part, wherein the limiting assembly comprises a limiting plunger; wherein,

the sliding part is a sliding bulge, the sliding bulge comprises a first guide end and a first clamping end opposite to the first guide end, and the first guide end is used for guiding the camera to slide into the sliding bulge; or the sliding part is a sliding groove, the sliding groove comprises a second guide end and a second clamping end opposite to the second guide end, and the second guide end is used for guiding the camera to slide into the sliding groove;

the limiting assembly can be selectively in a locking state or an unlocking state;

when the limiting component is switched to the locking state, the limiting component is partially clamped into the camera to lock the camera on the sliding part;

when the limiting assembly is switched to the unlocking state, the limiting assembly is loosened from the camera so as to take down the camera from the sliding part.

2. The connection assembly of claim 1, wherein an edge of the first guide end is arcuate;

the width of the sliding bulge is gradually increased from the first guide end to the first clamping end;

and/or the height of the sliding bulge is gradually increased from the first guide end to the first clamping end;

the camera slides from the first guide end to the first clamping end, and a gap between the camera and the sliding bulge is gradually reduced; the camera slides to first joint end, the arch that slides with the camera joint is connected.

3. The connecting assembly according to claim 2, wherein the angle formed by the two sliding surfaces of the sliding protrusion along the sliding direction is 2 degrees; and/or the presence of a gas in the gas,

the top surface of the sliding protrusion forms an included angle of 0.5 degrees with the horizontal plane.

4. The connection assembly of claim 1, wherein the second guide end is sized larger than the second snap end;

the width of the sliding groove is gradually reduced from the second guide end to the second clamping end; and/or the depth of the sliding groove gradually decreases from the second guide end to the second clamping end;

the camera slides from the second guide end to the second clamping end, and a gap between the camera and the sliding groove is gradually reduced; the camera slides to the second clamping end, and the sliding groove is connected with the camera in a clamping mode.

5. The connection assembly according to any one of claims 2 to 4, wherein the snap end is provided with a receiving groove, and the limiting plunger is at least partially received in the receiving groove.

6. The connecting assembly according to claim 5, wherein the limiting assembly further comprises a first elastic portion connected with the limiting plunger, and the first elastic portion is accommodated in the accommodating groove;

when the limiting assembly is switched to the locking state, the limiting plunger partially protrudes out of the accommodating groove under the action of the elastic force of the first elastic part and is clamped into the camera;

when the limiting assembly is switched to the unlocking state, the limiting plunger is completely accommodated in the accommodating groove under the action of the elastic force of the first elastic part and separated from the camera.

7. The connection assembly of claim 5, further comprising an unlocking assembly that mates with the limit plunger;

the unlocking assembly is used for controlling the limiting assembly to be selectively in the locking state or the unlocking state.

8. The connecting assembly of claim 7, wherein the unlocking assembly comprises an operating portion, a second elastic portion and a pressing portion matched with the limiting plunger, one end of the second elastic portion is connected with the operating portion, and the other end of the second elastic portion is connected with the pressing portion;

the operating part moves towards the direction close to the limiting plunger, and the extrusion part drives the limiting plunger to move towards the direction far away from the camera until the limiting plunger is completely contained in the containing groove;

the operating part moves towards the direction far away from the limiting plunger, and the extrusion part drives the limiting plunger to move towards the direction close to the camera until the limiting plunger partially protrudes out of the accommodating groove.

9. The connection assembly according to claim 8, wherein the pressing portion includes a first ramp, and the restraining plunger includes a second ramp that cooperates with the first ramp;

the operating part moves towards the direction close to the limiting plunger, and the first inclined surface drives the second inclined surface to move towards the direction far away from the camera, so that the limiting plunger is completely accommodated in the accommodating groove;

the operating part moves towards the direction far away from the limiting plunger, and the first inclined surface drives the second inclined surface to move towards the direction close to the camera, so that the limiting plunger partially protrudes out of the accommodating groove.

10. The connection assembly of claim 1, further comprising an electrical contact end disposed on the sliding portion;

one end of the electric contact end is electrically connected with the camera, and the other end of the electric contact end is electrically connected with the carrying structure.

11. The connection assembly of claim 10, wherein the electrical contact end comprises a plurality of contacts to electrically connect with the camera.

12. A selfie stick, comprising:

a rod body;

the handle is arranged at one end of the rod body; and

the connecting assembly is arranged at the other end of the rod body and used for bearing a camera, the connecting assembly comprises a body, the connecting assembly further comprises a sliding part which is arranged on the body and used for being in sliding fit with the camera, and a limiting assembly which is at least partially accommodated in the sliding part, and the limiting assembly comprises a limiting plunger; the sliding part is a sliding bulge, the sliding bulge comprises a first guide end and a first clamping end opposite to the first guide end, and the first guide end is used for guiding the camera to slide into the sliding bulge; or the sliding part is a sliding groove, the sliding groove comprises a second guide end and a second clamping end opposite to the second guide end, and the second guide end is used for guiding the camera to slide into the sliding groove;

the limiting assembly can be selectively in a locking state or an unlocking state; when the limiting component is switched to the locking state, the limiting component is partially clamped into the camera to lock the camera on the sliding part; when the limiting assembly is switched to the unlocking state, the limiting assembly is loosened from the camera so as to take down the camera from the sliding part.

13. A self-timer stick as recited in claim 12, wherein the edge of the first guide end is arc-shaped;

14. A self-timer stick according to claim 13, wherein an angle formed by two sliding surfaces of said sliding protrusion along the sliding direction is 2 degrees; and/or the presence of a gas in the gas,

15. A self-timer stick according to claim 12, wherein the second guide end is sized larger than the second catching end;

the width of the sliding groove is gradually reduced from the second guide end to the second clamping end;

and/or the depth of the sliding groove gradually decreases from the second guide end to the second clamping end;

16. A self-timer stick as claimed in any one of claims 13-15, wherein the said snap-in end is provided with a receiving slot, and the said limiting plunger is at least partially received in the receiving slot.

17. A self-timer stick as recited in claim 16, wherein the position-limiting assembly further comprises a first resilient portion connected to the position-limiting plunger, the first resilient portion being received in the receiving cavity;

18. A self-timer stick as recited in claim 16, wherein the connection assembly further comprises an unlocking assembly cooperating with the limit plunger;

19. A self-timer stick as recited in claim 18, wherein the unlocking assembly comprises an operating portion, a second elastic portion and a pressing portion cooperating with the limiting plunger, one end of the second elastic portion being connected to the operating portion, the other end being connected to the pressing portion;

20. A self-timer stick according to claim 19, wherein the pressing portion includes a first inclined surface, and the stopper plunger includes a second inclined surface cooperating with the first inclined surface;

21. A self-timer stick as recited in claim 12, wherein the connection assembly further comprises an electrical contact provided on the sliding portion;

22. A self-timer stick as recited in claim 21, wherein the electrical contact end comprises a plurality of contacts for electrically connecting with the camera.

23. A self-timer stick according to any of claims 12-15, 17-22, wherein said handle is provided with a control portion, said self-timer stick further comprising a wire having one end electrically connected to said control portion and the other end electrically connected to an electrical contact of said connecting assembly, said electrical contact of said connecting assembly electrically connecting with said camera when said camera is secured to said connecting assembly so that said wire is electrically connected with said camera; or,

24. A shooting device is characterized by comprising a camera and a connecting assembly, wherein the connecting assembly is used for fixing the camera and comprises a body, the connecting assembly further comprises a sliding part which is arranged on the body and is used for being in sliding fit with the camera, and a limiting assembly which is at least partially accommodated in the sliding part and comprises a limiting plunger; the sliding part is a sliding bulge, the sliding bulge comprises a first guide end and a first clamping end opposite to the first guide end, and the first guide end is used for guiding the camera to slide into the sliding bulge; or the sliding part is a sliding groove, the sliding groove comprises a second guide end and a second clamping end opposite to the second guide end, and the second guide end is used for guiding the camera to slide into the sliding groove;

25. The camera of claim 24, wherein an edge of said first guide end is arcuate;

26. The camera of claim 25, wherein an angle formed by two sliding surfaces of the sliding protrusion along the sliding direction is 2 degrees; and/or the presence of a gas in the gas,

27. The camera of claim 24, wherein the second guide end is sized larger than the second clip end;

28. The camera of any one of claims 25 to 27, wherein the snap-in end is provided with a receiving groove, and the limiting plunger is at least partially received in the receiving groove.

29. The camera of claim 28, wherein the limiting assembly further comprises a first elastic portion connected to the limiting plunger, the first elastic portion being received in the receiving groove;

30. The camera of claim 28, wherein the coupling assembly further comprises an unlocking assembly that cooperates with the limit plunger;

31. The shooting device of claim 30, wherein the unlocking assembly comprises an operating part, a second elastic part and a pressing part matched with the limiting plunger, one end of the second elastic part is connected with the operating part, and the other end of the second elastic part is connected with the pressing part;

32. The camera of claim 31, wherein the pressing portion comprises a first inclined surface, and the stopper plunger comprises a second inclined surface cooperating with the first inclined surface;

33. The camera of claim 24, wherein the connection assembly further comprises an electrical contact disposed on the sliding portion;

34. The camera of claim 33, wherein said electrical contact includes a plurality of contacts for electrically connecting with said camera.

35. The camera of any one of claims 24 to 27 and 29 to 34, wherein the camera is provided with an engaging portion slidably engaged with a sliding portion of the connecting member and a plunger hole provided on the engaging portion to be engaged with a stopper member of the connecting member;

when the limiting assembly is switched to the locking state, the limiting assembly is partially clamped into the plunger hole to lock the camera on the sliding part;

when the limiting assembly is switched to the unlocking state, the limiting assembly is released from the plunger hole so as to take down the camera from the sliding part; or,