DE202014010075U1 - Multifunction Tripod Tripod - Google Patents

Abstract

A multifunctional tripod stand comprising a base unit (1), a support pole (3), a first adjustment unit (2), a second adjustment unit (4) and a connection arrangement (5), the base unit (1) further comprising a receiving unit Element (11), a first leg (12), a second leg (13) and a third leg (14), of which the first leg (12) is oblique and connected to the female element (11), the second one Leg (13) and the third leg (14) are coupled to the female element in different positions, and the two coupling positions have mutually parallel center lines, so that when the three legs (12, 13, 14) for position adjustment lengthened, the three legs with their floor surfaces are on the same level; the support pole (3) further having two ends, one of which is connected to the female element (11) by the first adjustment unit (2) so that the first adjustment unit (2) is able to adjust the angle between the support pole (3) and the receiving element (11) while the other end is connected to the connection arrangement (5) by the second adjustment unit (4) so that the second adjustment unit measures the angle between the connection arrangement (5) and the supporting mast (3), and finally, the connection assembly (5) can hold a portable electronic device to be held.

Description

Technical area

The present invention relates generally to a multifunctional tripod tripod useful for a mobile device to assist in taking selfies or reading.

Background of the invention

The well-known Tripod tripods for cameras often have a single function, which is to help with the taking of photos. A tripod tripod typically has three legs that can be extended or adjusted to provide a firm footing on a surface to provide stable support when shooting an image. For transport, the legs of the Tripod tripod are retracted or folded, thereby creating a cylinder-like shape. Although the known tripod tripod is convenient enough for transportation, it does not always offer the best possible convenience, for example for a user taking a selfie.

In addition, if the user intends to keep the light device nearby, such as for reading or watching video clips, the hand may become tired as the device is held close to it for an extended period of time. Therefore, there is a desire for an auxiliary device which provides additional convenience in exercising the holding function.

Summary of the invention

The disclosed exemplary embodiments of the invention relate to a multifunctional tripod tripod capable of operating as a conventional tripod tripod for taking photos with modern or mobile devices as well as serving as a selfie mast and as a reading aid ,

An exemplary embodiment forms a multifunction tripod comprising a base unit, a support pole, a first adjustment unit, a second adjustment unit, and a connection arrangement, the base unit further comprising a receiving element, a first leg, a second leg and a third leg is provided. The first leg is obliquely connected to the female member, while the second leg and the third leg are coupled to the female member in different positions, and the two coupling positions have axes parallel to each other. When the three legs are extended for position adjustment, they stand on ground surfaces at the same height. The support pole has two ends. With one end it is connected to the female member by the first adjustment unit, so that the first adjustment unit is able to adjust the angle between the support mast and the female member. The other end is connected to the connection arrangement by the second adjustment unit so that the second adjustment unit can adjust the angle between the connection arrangement and the support mast. The connection assembly is capable of holding a portable electronic device to be held.

Further, in the present embodiment, the first leg has a flat contact surface on the outer peripheral wall. In the folded-for-transport state, the second leg and the third leg mate with the contact surface so that the first leg, the second leg, and the third leg form a columnar body that is easy to hold. In addition, the columnar body, which is easy to hold, forms an inclined angle with the female member so that the user can comfortably hold the columnar body with a single hand to take selfies.

Moreover, the support pole of the present embodiment has an installation member and a belt. The installation element is arranged on the outer wall of the support mast, and the belt is connected to the support mast by the installation element. In use, the electronic device is attached to the connection assembly. The first leg, the second leg and the third leg of the base unit are extended. The first leg, the second leg and the third leg touch the abdominal area of the user. The strap hangs around the user's neck so that the strap pulls on the support post to tilt the support of the portable electronic device. As such, the multifunction tripod can serve as a reading aid that hangs in front of the chest.

Brief description of the drawings

1 shows a schematic view of an exemplary embodiment in an extended or extended state;

2 shows a schematic view of an exemplary embodiment in a folded state;

3 shows a schematic view of the exemplary embodiment from another perspective;

4A shows a schematic view of an exemplary embodiment in use (I);

4B shows a schematic view of an exemplary embodiment in use (II);

5 shows a cross-sectional view of the exemplary embodiment of 3 , along the AA perspective;

6 shows a schematic view of another exemplary embodiment;

7 shows a schematic view of another exemplary embodiment in use.

Detailed description of the disclosed embodiments

In the following, exemplary embodiments will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings as may be readily realized by one of ordinary skill in the art. The concept on which the invention is based can be realized in various forms without being limited to the exemplary embodiments of the type mentioned. Descriptions of well-known parts are omitted for clarity, and like reference numerals refer to like elements throughout.

1 FIG. 12 shows a schematic view of an exemplary embodiment of the tripod multifunctional tripod in accordance with the present disclosure in an extended state. FIG. The tripod tripod has the following basis based on the connection sequence: a base unit 1 , a first setting 2 , a support pole 3 , a second adjustment unit 4 and a connection arrangement 5 , The base unit 1 is with a receiving element 11 , a first leg 12 , a second leg 13 and a third leg 14 Mistake. The first leg 12 is oblique and with the receiving element 11 connected, the second leg 13 and the third leg 14 are with the receiving element 11 coupled in different positions, and the two coupling positions have mutually parallel axes. During the rotation adjustment of the second leg 13 remain the bottom of the second leg 13 and the coupling position at the same vertical distance. Therefore, the bottoms of the three legs remain at the same level during adjustment.

The support pole 3 is a long mast with fixed or variable length. In the present embodiment, the support pole 3 a retractable mast with adjustable length. The support pole 3 has two ends, one end with the female element 11 through the first adjustment unit 2 , and the other end by the second adjustment unit 4 with the connection arrangement 5 connected is. The first adjustment unit 2 has a coupling device capable of adjusting angles. The axis of the coupling device is provided with a locking element 21 Mistake. The locking element 21 Used to fix the angle after adjustment or to release the angle for adjustment. The second adjustment unit 4 is a coupling device that can adjust angles. The axis of the coupling device is in the locking element 21 arranged. The locking element 21 Used to fix the angle after adjustment or to release the angle for adjustment. The centerline of the coupling device of the first adjustment unit 2 and the second adjustment unit 4 run perpendicular to the center line of the support pole 3 , Because the first adjustment unit 2 and the second adjustment unit 4 are able to adjust the angle between the base unit 1 , the support pole 3 and the connection arrangement 5 To adjust, the present embodiment in the extended state, as in 1 shown to be a sturdy tripod tripod or tripod. In the folded state, the present embodiment has a small volume and can be comfortably carried and stored as in 2 shown.

The connection arrangement 5 is used to attach the portable electronic device, and the structure of the connection arrangement 5 may be such that it fits the electronic device to be mounted, but is not limited to a specific type. In the present embodiment, the connection arrangement is 5 a screw button 51 which fits to the size and type of screw hole on the camera. However, other types of connection arrangement may be used 5 be used. For example, if the connection arrangement 5 a clamping device or a terminal for installing a clamping device is the connection arrangement 5 used to attach a smartphone or a tablet PC.

In the present embodiment, the base unit 1 certain characteristics. 3 shows a partial schematic view of an exemplary embodiment from another perspective. The first leg 12 is at the receiving element 11 attached, and the angle between the two is fixed and not adjustable. The second leg 13 and the third leg 14 are with the receiving element 11 coupled and both can be adjusted by turning. The receiving element 11 has a hemispherical cross section, while the second leg 13 and the third leg 14 have a quarter-spherical cross-section. The first leg 12 is with a flat touch surface 121 provided on the outer peripheral wall. When folded, fit the second leg 13 and the third leg 14 to the touch surface 121 so the first leg 12 , the second leg 13 and the third leg 14 form an easy-to-hold columnar body, as in 4A is shown. In 4A is to see that the connection arrangement 5 for setting the second setting unit 4 with the support pole 3 forms an angle of 90 °. A clamping device 6 is at the connection arrangement 5 arranged to be clamped to a portable electronic device 7 to enable. In this way, the user can comfortably hold the columnar body with one hand to take photos ( 4A ) or selfies ( 4B ).

On top of that, for comfortable adjustment of the second leg 13 and the third leg 14 the present embodiment also has other features. As in 5 shown are the second leg 13 and the third leg 14 in different positions on the receiving element 11 coupled, wherein the center lines of the two coupling positions are parallel to each other. On the outer peripheral wall partially the coupling position of the second leg 13 is a toothed part 131 arranged, and a teeth having part 141 is partially on the outer peripheral wall of the coupling position of the second leg 14 , The teeth part 131 and the teeth part 141 are engaged. Such a construction allows the second leg 13 and the third leg 14 be adjusted in an articulated manner. In other words, with adjustment of the second leg 13 moves the teeth-bearing part 131 the teeth having part 141 at the same time, leaving the third leg 14 also adjusted at the same time.

The tripod stand of the present invention can also be used as a reading aid device. As in 6 shown, the support pole points 3 furthermore an installation element 31 and a belt 32 on. The installation element 31 is on the outer wall of the support pole 3 arranged and capable of on the outer wall of the support mast 3 to slide along in the axial direction. The belt 32 is with the support pole 3 through the installation element 31 connected. In the present embodiment, the installation element is 31 with a ring element 311 provided by the belt 32 can slide and with which he is engaged.

7 shows a schematic view of another exemplary embodiment in use. When using the smartphone 7 through the clamping device 6 clamped, and this clamping device is on the connection arrangement 5 attached. The first leg 12 , the second leg 13 and the third leg 14 the base unit 1 are extended, leaving the first leg 12 , the second leg 13 and the third leg 14 touch the abdominal area of the user. The belt 32 hangs over the neck of the user, leaving the strap 32 pulls on the support pole, so that he is inclined to the smartphone 7 to wear. In that regard, the multifunction tripod can also serve as a reading aid device that hangs in front of the user's chest.

In summary, therefore, the present description of the invention provides a multifunction tripod capable of serving as a tripod, selfie mast, reading assist device and so on. With the present invention, the user can work with the smartphone or other portable devices to take photos, selfies, or use them for reading indoors or out. Thus, a multifunctional tripod tripod is provided having a base unit, a first adjustment unit, a supporting mast, a second adjustment unit and a connection arrangement. The base unit is provided with a female element, a first leg, a second leg and a third leg. The first leg is slanted and connected to the female element, the second and third legs are coupled to the female element at various locations, and the two coupling positions have parallel centerlines. The support mast has two ends, one end of which is connected to the female member by the first adjustment unit so that the first adjustment unit can fix an angle between the support mast and the female member, while the other end communicates with the connector assembly second adjustment unit is connected so that the second adjustment unit can adjust the angle between the connection arrangement and the support pole. The connection arrangement fastens an electronic device.

Those skilled in the art will understand that many changes and modifications can be made to the disclosed embodiments. It is intended that the specification and examples be considered as exemplary in nature, with the true scope of the invention described being indicated by the following claims and their equivalents.

Claims (5)

Multifunction tripod, comprising a base unit ( 1 ), a support pole ( 3 ), a first adjustment unit ( 2 ), a second adjustment unit ( 4 ) and a connection arrangement ( 5 ), the base unit ( 1 ) a receiving element ( 11 ), a first leg ( 12 ), a second leg ( 13 ) and a third leg ( 14 ), of which the first leg ( 12 ) is oblique and with the receiving element ( 11 ), the second leg ( 13 ) and the third Leg ( 14 ) are coupled to the receiving element in different positions, and the two coupling positions have mutually parallel center lines, so that when the three legs ( 12 . 13 . 14 ) are extended to position adjustment, the three legs with their bottom surfaces are at the same level; further wherein the support pole ( 3 ) has two ends, one of which with the female element ( 11 ) by the first setting unit ( 2 ), so that the first setting unit ( 2 ) is able to adjust the angle between the support mast ( 3 ) and the receiving element ( 11 ), while the other end with the connection arrangement ( 5 ) by the second adjustment unit ( 4 ) is connected so that the second adjustment unit the angle between the connection arrangement ( 5 ) and the supporting mast ( 3 ) and finally the connection arrangement ( 5 ) can hold a portable electronic device to be held. Multifunction tripod according to claim 1, characterized in that the first leg further comprises a flat contact surface ( 121 ) on the outer peripheral wall, that the second leg ( 13 ) and the third leg ( 14 ), when folded for portability, to match the contact surface so that the first leg ( 12 ), the second leg ( 13 ) and the third leg ( 14 ) form an easy-to-hold columnar body. Multifunction tripod according to claim 1, characterized in that the supporting mast ( 3 ) is a retractable mast of adjustable length. Multifunction tripod according to claim 1, characterized in that the supporting mast ( 3 ) an installation element ( 31 ) and a belt ( 32 ), and that the installation element on the outer wall of the support mast ( 3 ) and the belt ( 32 ) with the support mast ( 3 ) by the installation element ( 31 ) connected is. Multifunction tripod according to claim 4, characterized in that the installation element ( 31 ) along the outer wall of the support mast ( 3 ) can slide.

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