WO2017206393A1

WO2017206393A1 - Cradle head

Info

Publication number: WO2017206393A1
Application number: PCT/CN2016/099668
Authority: WO
Inventors: 严欣
Original assignee: 深圳市大疆灵眸科技有限公司
Priority date: 2016-05-30
Filing date: 2016-09-22
Publication date: 2017-12-07
Also published as: CN108700251A; CN205781793U; CN108700251B

Abstract

A cradle head (33), comprises a clamping component (100), the clamping component (100) being configured to clamp an electronic device (400) and comprising a base (10), an operation member (20), and two clamping members (30). The base (10) comprises a mounting shell (14) having an accommodating cavity provided; each clamping member (30) comprises a sliding plate (32) accommodated in the accommodating cavity; the operation member (20) is connected with the base (10) in a rotatable way; the operation member (20) comprises a turntable (23) having a guiding part, the turntable (23) being accommodated in the accommodating cavity, each sliding plate (32) having guiding member matched with the guiding part; the two clamping members (30) are capable of through the cooperation of the guiding part and the guiding members getting close to each other or departing from each other to clamp or release the electronic device (400) when the operation member (20) rotates. The cradle head is simple in structure and convenient to operate because the turntable (23) drives the clamping members (30) to get close to or depart from each other.

Description

Yuntai

Technical field

The invention relates to a pan/tilt for supporting an electronic device.

Background technique

Electronic devices such as mobile phones and tablet computers are increasingly used as shooting devices in combination with pan/tilt devices. Electronic devices such as mobile phones or tablets are fixed to the pan/tilt head by a clamping assembly, and the general clamping assembly is a spring-stretched structure. The spring stretching structure is difficult to provide sufficient clamping force when facing a small-sized electronic device, which is easy to cause the electronic device to slip and damage when used; and in the face of a larger-sized electronic device, a large external force is required. In order to complete the installation or disassembly action, it is inconvenient to use.

Summary of the invention

In view of the above, it is necessary to provide a gimbal that is structurally stable and convenient to install or disassemble electronic equipment.

A pan/tilt head includes a clamping assembly for clamping an electronic device, the clamping assembly comprising a base, an operating member and two clamping members, the base comprising a receiving cavity a mounting shell, each of the clamping members includes a sliding plate received in the receiving cavity, the operating member is rotatably connected to the base, and the operating member includes a turntable provided with a guiding portion The rotating disk is received in the receiving cavity, and the sliding plate is provided with a guiding member matched with the guiding portion, and the two clamping members can pass through the guiding portion and the guiding member The fit is relatively close or away when the operating member is rotated to clamp or release the electronic device.

Further, the guiding portion is a multi-annular continuous and equidistant guiding groove, the guiding The row member is set as a bump corresponding to the guide groove; or

The guiding portion is a planar convex thread, and the guiding member is correspondingly provided with an arcuate groove that cooperates with the guiding portion.

Further, the guiding portion is provided as a planar concave thread.

Further, the mounting shell is provided with a through hole communicating with the receiving cavity on a side adjacent to the turntable, and the operating member further includes a rotating shaft rigidly connecting the turntable, and the rotating shaft is rotatably received in the through hole hole.

Further, the operating member further includes a knob rigidly connected to the rotating shaft, and the knob is disposed outside the mounting shell.

Further, the knob and the rotating shaft are one of a threaded connection, a pin fit, an interference fit or a unitary structure.

Further, the periphery of the knob is provided with a non-slip structure.

Further, the anti-slip structure is a stripe structure or a bump structure.

Further, the end of the rotating shaft is provided with a screw hole, and the turntable is screwed to the screw hole through the screw member and connected to the rotating shaft; or

The turntable and the rotating shaft are one of a screw connection, a pin fit, an interference fit or a unitary structure.

Further, the base further includes a lands connected to the mounting case, the lands being used to connect the clamping assembly to the outside.

Further, the base is substantially L-shaped, the connecting plate is substantially perpendicularly connected to the mounting case, and the connecting plate is away from the side of the mounting case for connecting the clamping assembly to the outside.

Further, a side of the connecting disc adjacent to the mounting shell is provided with a latching portion for assisting in fixing the electronic device.

Further, the holding portion is disposed in a U-shaped groove structure extending in a direction parallel to the mounting shell; or

The catch is provided as a magnet or an elastic memory structure.

Further, each of the clamping members includes a card plate connected to the sliding plate and disposed outside the mounting shell, and the card board is configured as a U-shaped groove structure, and is provided with a U-shaped card slot. The card slot is for holding an electronic device.

Further, the sliding plate is formed by extending a middle portion of one side edge of the card board, and the guiding member is disposed at a side of the sliding plate facing away from the card board.

Further, the mounting shell is provided with a buffer layer made of rubber or foam on the side facing away from the guide member.

Further, a cushion pad made of rubber or foam is disposed in the card slot.

Further, the housing is provided with two sliding grooves around the receiving cavity, and the sliding plate of the clamping member is slidable relative to the sliding groove.

Further, the pan/tilt further includes a connection assembly that connects the clamping assembly and the support mechanism, and the connection assembly is capable of adjusting an orientation of the clamping assembly.

Further, the connection assembly includes a connector that rotatably connects the clamping assembly and the support mechanism.

Further, the connecting member is disposed as a first connecting member and a second connecting member connected to each other, the first connecting member is rotatable relative to the second connecting member, and the second connecting member is rotatably connected to a support mechanism, the clamping assembly being rotatably coupled to the first connector.

Further, a direction in which the second connecting member rotates relative to the supporting mechanism is along a YAW axis of the pan/tilt, and a direction in which the first connecting member rotates relative to the second connecting member along a ROLL axis of the pan/tilt head a direction in which the clamping assembly rotates relative to the first connector along a PITCH axis of the pan/tilt; and/or

The pan/tilt head further includes a first driving component, a second driving component, and a third driving component, wherein a stator portion of the first driving component is fixedly disposed on the first connecting component, the first a rotor portion of the driving element is coupled to the clamping assembly, the first driving element is configured to drive the clamping assembly to rotate relative to the first connecting member; a stator portion of the second driving element is fixedly disposed at the a second connecting member, the rotor portion of the second driving member is coupled to the first connecting member, and the second driving member is configured to drive the first connecting member to rotate relative to the second connecting member The stator portion of the third driving element can be disposed on a support mechanism, the rotor portion of the third driving element is coupled to the second connecting member, and the third driving member is configured to drive the second connecting member Rotate relative to the support mechanism.

Further, the pan/tilt further includes a controller for controlling the first driving element, the second driving element, and the third driving element to control the clamping assembly, the first The connector and the second connector rotate.

The clamping assembly of the present invention is provided with a guiding portion on the turntable, and the guiding member is correspondingly provided with a guiding member that cooperates with the guiding portion, and the rotating of the operating dial can drive the clamping member relatively close to or away from each other. Conveniently clamp and release electronic devices.

DRAWINGS

FIG. 1 is a schematic diagram of a cloud platform provided by an embodiment of the present invention, the cloud platform including a clamping assembly.

2 is a schematic view of the clamping assembly of FIG. 1.

Figure 3 is a cross-sectional view taken along line III-III of Figure 2;

Figure 4 is a cross-sectional view taken along line IV-IV of Figure 2;

FIG. 5 is a schematic diagram of a use state of a pan/tilt head according to an embodiment of the present invention.

Main component symbol description

电子设备 Electronic equipment	400400
云台Yuntai	300300
连接组件 Connection component	200200

第一连接件 First connector	201201
第二连接件 Second connector	202202
第一驱动元件 First drive element	203203
第二驱动元件 Second drive element	204204
第三驱动元件 Third drive component	205205
夹持组件 Clamping component	100100
基座 Pedestal	1010
连接盘 Land	1212
卡持部 Holder	121121
安装壳 Mounting shell	1414
延伸板 Extension board	141141
壳体 case	142142
通孔Through hole	14211421
收容空间Containing space	14231423
滑动槽 Sliding slot	14241424
前盖The front cover	143143
缓冲层The buffer layer	14311431
操作件Operating part	2020
旋钮Knob	21twenty one
防滑结构 Anti-skid structure	212212
转盘Turntable	23twenty three
平面螺纹 Plane thread	231231

转轴Rotating shaft	24twenty four
螺孔 Screw hole	241241
螺纹件 Screw	2525
夹持件 Clamping piece	3030
卡板 Card board	3131
卡槽 Card slot	310310
缓冲垫Cushion	312312
滑动板 Sliding plate	3232
凸块 Bump	321321

The invention will be further illustrated by the following detailed description in conjunction with the accompanying drawings.

detailed description

The technical solutions in the embodiments of the present invention are clearly and completely described in the following with reference to the accompanying drawings in the embodiments of the present invention. It is obvious that the described embodiments are only a part of the embodiments of the present invention, but not all embodiments. All other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art based on the embodiments of the present invention without creative efforts are within the scope of the present invention.

It should be noted that when a component is referred to as being "fixed" to another component, it can be directly on the other component or the component can be present. When a component is considered to "connect" another component, it can be directly connected to another component or possibly a central component. When a component is considered to be "set to" another component, it can be placed directly on another component or possibly with a centered component. The terms "vertical," "horizontal," "left," "right," and the like, as used herein, are for illustrative purposes only.

Unless otherwise defined, all technical and scientific terms used herein are associated with this publication. Those skilled in the art of the art generally understand the same meaning. The terminology used in the description of the present invention is for the purpose of describing particular embodiments and is not intended to limit the invention. The term "and/or" used herein includes any and all combinations of one or more of the associated listed items.

Some embodiments of the present invention are described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings. The features of the embodiments and examples described below can be combined with each other without conflict.

Referring to FIG. 1 , an embodiment of the present invention provides a pan/tilt 300 that includes a connection assembly 200 and a clamping assembly 100 that connects the clamping assembly 100 and a support mechanism (not shown), for example. A handle, a telescopic rod, a tripod, etc., the clamping assembly 100 is used to hold an electronic device 400 (see FIG. 5) such as a cell phone, a tablet, or the like.

The connection assembly 200 can adjust the orientation of the clamping assembly 100 to further adjust the orientation of the electronic device 400, and/or the connection assembly 200 can compensate for the vibration received by the electronic device 400 by rotation, thereby stabilizing the electronic device. The role of 400.

The connection assembly 200 includes a connector. Specifically, in the illustrated embodiment, the connection assembly 200 includes a first connector 201 and a second connector 202 that are connected to each other, and the first connector 201 can be opposite to the first connector 201. The second connecting member 202 rotates. The second connector 202 is rotatably coupled to a support mechanism, such as a handle, a fuselage of the drone, or the like. The clamping assembly 100 is rotatably coupled to the first connector 201. In other embodiments, the connection assembly 200 includes one connector, and the two ends of the connector are rotatably coupled to the support mechanism and the clamp assembly 100, respectively.

The connection assembly 200 further includes a first driving element 203, a second driving element 204, and a third driving element 205. The stator portion of the first driving element 203 is fixedly disposed on the first connecting member 201, and the rotor portion of the first driving component 203 is connected to the clamping assembly 100, and the first driving component 203 is used. Rotating the clamping assembly 100 relative to the first connecting member 201; the stator portion of the second driving member 204 is fixedly disposed on the second connecting member 202, and the second driving member 204 is Rotor section Connected to the first connecting member 201, the second driving element 204 is configured to drive the first connecting member 201 to rotate relative to the second connecting member 202; the stator portion of the third driving member 205 is fixed Provided on the support mechanism, and the rotor portion of the third driving member 205 is coupled to the second connecting member 202, and the third driving member 205 is configured to drive the second connecting member 202 to rotate relative to the supporting mechanism. In this embodiment, the stator portion of the third driving element 205 is detachably coupled to the support mechanism.

a direction in which the second connecting member 202 rotates relative to the supporting mechanism along a YAW axis of the pan/tilt head 300, and a direction in which the first connecting member 201 rotates relative to the second connecting member 202 along a ROLL axis of the pan/tilt head 300 The direction in which the clamping assembly 100 rotates relative to the first connecting member 201 is along the PITCH axis of the platform 300.

The pan/tilt head 300 may further include a controller (not shown) for controlling the first driving component 203, the second driving component 204, and the third driving component 205 to control the clip The holding assembly 100, the first connecting member 201 and the second connecting member 202 are rotated, thereby achieving the purpose of adjusting the position, orientation and stabilizing the electronic device of the clamping assembly 100.

Referring to FIG. 1 to FIG. 3 together, the clamping assembly 100 includes a base 10 , an operating member 20 , and a clamping member 30 . The base 10 is coupled to the connection assembly 200. The operating member 20 and the clamping member 30 are mounted to the base 10, and the operating member 20 can control the clamping member 30 to clamp or release the electronic device 400.

The base 10 includes a lands 12 and a mounting shell 14 that interfaces with the lands 12. The lands 12 are used to connect the clamping assembly 10 to the outside. The lands 12 are rotatably coupled to the first connector 201 of the connection assembly 200. The mounting shell 14 is used to mount the operating member 20 and the clamping member 30.

The base 10 has a substantially L shape, and the lands 12 are substantially perpendicularly connected to the mounting case 14. The end of the lands 12 away from the mounting shell 14 can be rotatably connected to the first connecting member 201, that is, the stator portion of the second driving member 204 The first connecting member 201 is mounted away from one end of the second connecting member 202, and the rotor portion of the second driving member 204 is mounted to the clamping assembly 100. The ferrule 12 is provided with a latching portion 121 on the side of the mounting shell 14 for assisting in fixing the electronic device 400. In the present embodiment, the holding portion 121 is provided in a U-shaped groove structure extending in a direction parallel to the surface of the mounting case 14.

It can be understood that in other embodiments, the holding portion 121 may be omitted, and the structure may be changed, for example, a magnet or an elastic memory structure.

The mounting shell 14 includes an extension plate 141, a housing 142, and a front cover 143. The extension plate 141 is connected to the lands 12.

Referring to FIG. 4 , the housing 142 is formed by extending an end of the extension plate 141 toward a side adjacent to the connecting plate 12 , and a central portion of the housing 142 defines a through hole 1421 along the extending direction. . The outer edge of the housing 142 has an expanded step shape along the extending direction, and a receiving space 1423 perpendicular to the through hole 1421 is disposed on a side away from the extending plate 141. The housing 142 is provided with a sliding groove 1424 around the receiving space 1423. Specifically, the housing 142 is opened away from the side edge of the extension plate 141 (not shown), and the housing 142 can be covered by the front cover 143. Correspondingly, the notch can be The front cover 143 is closed to form a closed sliding groove 1424. In this embodiment, the number of the sliding grooves 1424 is two, and the two sliding grooves 1424 are symmetrically disposed with respect to the center line of the casing 142. It can be understood that in other embodiments, the side edge of the housing 142 can also directly open the sliding slot 1424.

The front cover 143 can be covered by the housing 142. The front cover 143 is provided with a buffer layer 1431 facing away from the side of the housing 142. The buffer layer 1431 may be made of rubber or a foam material.

The operating member 20 includes a knob 21, a turntable 23, and a rotating shaft 24 connecting the knob 21 and the turntable 23. The knob 21 is rigidly connected to the rotating shaft 24. The knob 21 and the rotating shaft 24 are screwed, latched, interference fit or integrated structure. One kind. The turntable 23 is rigidly connectable to the rotating shaft 24. In the embodiment, the end of the rotating shaft 24 away from the knob 21 is provided with a screw hole 241 through which a screw member 25 can be screwed to the screw hole 241 to make the turntable 23 and the rotating shaft 24 rigid connection.

It can be understood that the screw member 25 and the screw hole 241 can be omitted, and the turntable 23 and the rotating shaft 24 are one of a screw connection, a pin fit, an interference fit or a unitary structure.

The knob 21 is disposed outside the extension plate 141. The rotating shaft 24 is received in the through hole 1421 of the casing 142 . The turntable 23 is received in the receiving space 1423 of the housing 142. The periphery of the knob 21 is provided with a non-slip structure 212, such as a stripe structure and a bump structure. The turntable 23 is provided with a guiding portion on the outer side surface. In the embodiment, the guiding portion is a plurality of annular continuous and equidistant guiding grooves. Preferably, the guiding groove is a planar thread 231. Further, the planar thread 231 is a female thread.

The number of the holding members 30 is set to two, and each of the holding members 30 includes a card board 31 and a sliding board 32. The card plate 31 is provided in a U-shaped groove structure, and is provided with a U-shaped card slot 310 formed by extending a central portion of one side edge of the card plate 31. A cushion 312 is disposed in the card slot 310, and the cushion 312 may be made of rubber or foam material. A guide member matching the guide portion is disposed in a middle portion of the sliding plate 32 away from the side of the card plate 31. In the embodiment, the guide member is a protrusion 321 . The protrusion 321 has a substantially circular arc shape in cross section.

The two clamping members 30 are symmetrically disposed to cooperate with the turntable 23, and the two protrusions 321 are respectively received in the planar thread 231. Two of the protrusions 321 are in contact with the wall of the planar thread 231, and the contact angle thereof is smaller than the friction angle. The rotation of the turntable 23 can drive the clamping member 30 to move, and the clamping member 30 cannot be pushed against The turntable 23 is rotated. The card plates 31 of the two holding members 30 are facing away from the turntable 23, and the two card plates 31 are perpendicular to the connecting plate 12.

The front cover 143 is closed to the housing 142. The receiving space 1434 of the front cover 143 accommodates the two sliding plates 32, and the two sliding grooves 1435 of the front cover 143 are slid by the two. The plates 32 pass through respectively.

Referring to FIG. 5, in use, the knob 21 is rotated to drive the turntable 23 to rotate, so that the two clamping members 30 are opened to an appropriate position. The back side of the electronic device 400 is placed against the buffer layer 1431, and the two sides are disposed between the card slots 310 of the two clamping members 30, and the other side is abutted against the holding portion 121. The knob 21 is rotated in the opposite direction to drive the turntable 23 to rotate in the opposite direction, so that the two clamping members 30 are relatively close until the cushions 312 of the two clamping members 30 are deformed. At this time, the positions of the two holding members 30 are fixed, and the electronic device 400 is firmly clamped, and the pan/tilt 300 holding the electronic device 400 can be further used.

It can be understood that the connecting assembly 200 can be omitted, and the connecting disc of the clamping assembly 100 is directly connected to the supporting mechanism.

It can be understood that the lands 12 can be omitted, and the mounting shell 14 of the clamping assembly 100 is directly connected to the connecting assembly 200 or directly connected to the supporting mechanism.

It can be understood that the holding portion 121 can be omitted, and the electronic device 400 only has the clamping member 30 fixed.

It can be understood that the buffer layer 1431 can be omitted.

It can be understood that the guiding portion can be provided as a male thread, and the guiding member is provided with an arcuate groove that cooperates with the guiding portion.

It can be understood that the housing 142 and the front cover 143 are a unitary structure.

The clamping assembly 100 adopts a turntable 23 provided with a guiding portion, and a guiding member is correspondingly disposed on the clamping member. By rotating the operating dial 23, the clamping member 30 can be driven relatively close to or away from each other, thereby facilitating convenient use of the electronic device. Clamping and release.

The above embodiments are only intended to illustrate the technical solutions of the present invention, and are not intended to be limiting, although the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the above embodiments, It is to be understood that modifications and equivalents may be made without departing from the spirit and scope of the invention.

Claims

A pan/tilt head includes a clamping assembly for clamping an electronic device, the clamping assembly comprising a base, an operating member and two clamping members, the base comprising a receiving cavity a mounting shell, each of the clamping members includes a sliding plate received in the receiving cavity, wherein the operating member is rotatably connected to the base, and the operating member includes a guide a turntable of the row portion, the turntable is received in the receiving cavity, the sliding plate is provided with a guiding member matched with the guiding portion, and the two clamping members can pass through the guiding portion and the The engagement of the guide members is relatively close or distant as the operating member rotates to clamp or release the electronic device.
The pan/tilt head according to claim 1, wherein the guiding portion is a plurality of annular continuous and equidistant guiding grooves, and the guiding member is disposed as a convex block corresponding to the guiding groove; or

The guiding portion is a planar convex thread, and the guiding member is correspondingly provided with an arcuate groove that cooperates with the guiding portion.
A pan/tilt head according to claim 2, wherein said guide portion is provided as a planar concave thread.
The pan/tilt head according to claim 1, wherein the mounting shell is provided with a through hole communicating with the receiving cavity on a side adjacent to the turntable, and the operating member further comprises a rotating shaft rigidly connecting the turntable. The rotating shaft is rotatably received in the through hole.
The pan/tilt head according to claim 4, wherein the operating member further comprises a knob rigidly coupled to the rotating shaft, the knob being disposed outside the mounting case.
The pan/tilt head according to claim 5, wherein the knob and the rotating shaft are one of a screw connection, a pin fit, an interference fit or a unitary structure.
The pan/tilt head according to claim 5, characterized in that the periphery of the knob is provided with a non-slip structure.
The platform according to claim 7, wherein said anti-slip structure is strip Grain structure or bump structure.
The pan/tilt head according to claim 4, wherein the end of the rotating shaft is provided with a screw hole, and the turntable is screwed to the screw hole through the screw member to be connected to the rotating shaft; or

The turntable and the rotating shaft are one of a screw connection, a pin fit, an interference fit or a unitary structure.
A platform according to claim 1, wherein said base further comprises a land connected to said mounting case, said land being for connecting said clamp assembly to the outside.
A pan/tilt head according to claim 10, wherein said base is substantially L-shaped, said land is substantially perpendicularly connected to said mounting case, said land being remote from said side of said mounting case for The clamping assembly is coupled to the exterior.
The pan/tilt head according to claim 11, wherein a side of the land adjacent to the mounting case is provided with a catching portion for assisting in fixing the electronic device.
The pan/tilt head according to claim 12, wherein the holding portion is provided in a U-shaped groove structure extending in a direction parallel to the mounting shell; or

The catch is provided as a magnet or an elastic memory structure.
The pan/tilt head according to claim 1, wherein each of the clamping members comprises a card plate connected to the sliding plate and disposed outside the mounting shell, the card plate being U-shaped. The slot structure is provided with a U-shaped card slot for holding the electronic device.
The pan/tilt head according to claim 14, wherein the sliding plate is formed by a middle portion of a side edge of the card board, and the guiding member is disposed at a side of the sliding plate facing away from the card board.
The platform according to claim 14, wherein said mounting case is provided with a buffer layer made of rubber or foam on a side facing away from said guide member.
The pan/tilt head according to claim 14, wherein the card slot is provided A cushion made of rubber or foam.
The platform according to claim 1, wherein said housing is provided with two sliding grooves, and a sliding plate of said holding member is slidable relative to said sliding groove.
A pan/tilt head according to claim 1, wherein said pan/tilt head further comprises a connection assembly, said connection assembly connecting said clamp assembly and said support mechanism, said connection assembly being capable of adjusting said clamp assembly The orientation.
A platform according to claim 19, wherein said connecting member comprises a connecting member rotatably coupled to said clamping assembly and said support mechanism.
The platform according to claim 20, wherein the connecting member is disposed as a first connecting member and a second connecting member connected to each other, and the first connecting member is rotatable relative to the second connecting member. The second connector is rotatably coupled to the support mechanism, and the clamp assembly is rotatably coupled to the first connector.
The pan/tilt head according to claim 21, wherein a direction in which the second connecting member rotates relative to the supporting mechanism is along a YAW axis of the pan/tilt, and the first connecting member rotates relative to the second connecting member. Direction along the ROLL axis of the pan/tilt, the direction of rotation of the clamping assembly relative to the first connector along the PITCH axis of the pan/tilt; and/or

The pan/tilt head further includes a first driving component, a second driving component, and a third driving component, wherein a stator portion of the first driving component is fixedly disposed on the first connecting component, and a rotor portion of the first driving component Connected to the clamping assembly, the first driving element is configured to drive the clamping assembly to rotate relative to the first connecting member; the stator portion of the second driving element is fixedly disposed on the second connecting member Upper portion, the rotor portion of the second driving element is coupled to the first connecting member, and the second driving member is configured to drive the first connecting member to rotate relative to the second connecting member; The stator portion of the driving element can be disposed on the support mechanism, the rotor portion of the third driving element is coupled to the second connecting member, and the third driving member is configured to drive the second connecting member to rotate relative to the supporting mechanism .
The pan/tilt head according to claim 22, wherein said pan/tilt head further comprises a controller for controlling the first driving element, the second driving element, and the third driving element to control the clamping assembly, the first connecting member, and the second connecting member Turn.