WO2021026823A1

WO2021026823A1 - Counterweight assembly and gimbal assembly

Info

Publication number: WO2021026823A1
Application number: PCT/CN2019/100603
Authority: WO
Inventors: 刘彦辰; 贝世猛
Original assignee: 深圳市大疆创新科技有限公司
Priority date: 2019-08-14
Filing date: 2019-08-14
Publication date: 2021-02-18
Also published as: CN112119256A; CN112119256B

Abstract

Provided are a counterweight assembly (100) and a gimbal assembly (400). The counterweight assembly (100) is used for a gimbal (200), the gimbal (200) comprises a shaft structure (210) and a connection joint (230), and the connection joint (230) is mounted on the shaft structure (210). The counterweight assembly (100) comprises a counterweight structure (110) and a support structure (130); the support structure (130) is used for mounting a photo-capture apparatus (300), and is configured to be detachably connected to the connection joint (230) at different positions such that the photo-capture apparatus (300) captures images in different orientations; the counterweight structure (110) is configured to connect to the support structure (130) and/or the shaft structure (210) so as to adjust the center of gravity of the gimbal (200).

Description

Counterweight components and pan/tilt components

Technical field

This application relates to the technical field of pan/tilt equipment, and in particular to a counterweight component and a pan/tilt component.

Background technique

Currently, pan-tilts and tripods are widely used for stabilization and posture adjustment of shooting devices to ensure the imaging quality of the shooting devices and the user's requirements for shooting angles. However, when some heavier shooting devices are installed on the gimbal, the overall center of gravity of the gimbal may become unstable, making it difficult to stabilize and/or adjust the posture of the camera.

Summary of the invention

The embodiment of the present application provides a counterweight component and a pan-tilt component.

An embodiment of the present application provides a counterweight assembly for a pan/tilt head, the pan/tilt head includes a shaft structure and a connecting seat, the connecting seat is installed on the shaft structure, and the counterweight component includes:

Counterweight structure and support structure;

The bracket structure is used to install a photographing device, and is configured to be detachably connected to the connecting seat at different positions, so that the photographing device captures images in different orientations;

The counterweight structure is configured to connect the support structure and/or the shaft structure to adjust the center of gravity of the pan/tilt.

The above-mentioned counterweight component adjusts the center of gravity of the pan/tilt by installing a counterweight structure on the support structure and/or the shaft structure, so that even if the pan/tilt is equipped with a heavier camera, it can easily increase the camera. Stability and/or posture adjustment.

An embodiment of the present application provides a pan/tilt assembly, where the pan/tilt assembly includes a pan/tilt and the counterweight assembly of the foregoing embodiment;

The pan/tilt head includes a shaft structure and a connecting seat, the support structure in the counterweight assembly is installed on the connecting seat, and the counterweight structure in the counterweight assembly is installed on the support structure and/or the shaft Structurally.

The above-mentioned pan-tilt assembly adjusts the center of gravity of the pan-tilt by installing a counterweight structure on the support structure and/or the shaft structure, so that even if the pan-tilt is equipped with a heavier photography device, it can easily increase the imaging device. Stability and/or posture adjustment.

The additional aspects and advantages of the present application will be partially given in the following description, and some will become obvious from the following description, or be understood through the practice of the present application.

Description of the drawings

The above and/or additional aspects and advantages of the present application will become obvious and easy to understand from the description of the embodiments in conjunction with the following drawings, in which:

Fig. 1 is a perspective exploded view of a counterweight assembly according to an embodiment of the present application;

Fig. 2 is a three-dimensional schematic diagram of a counterweight track according to an embodiment of the present application;

3 is a schematic side view of the first board of the embodiment of the present application;

Fig. 4 is another schematic side view of the first board of the embodiment of the present application;

Fig. 5 is a schematic side view of a second board of an embodiment of the present application;

Fig. 6 is another schematic side view of the second board of the embodiment of the present application;

Fig. 7 is a three-dimensional schematic diagram of a counterweight assembly according to an embodiment of the present application;

Fig. 8 is an enlarged schematic diagram of part X of the counterweight assembly of Fig. 1;

FIG. 9 is a schematic side view of the weight clamp of the embodiment of the present application;

Figure 10 is a schematic cross-sectional view of the weight clamp of Figure 9 along the C-C direction;

FIG. 11 is a three-dimensional schematic diagram of a pan-tilt assembly according to an embodiment of the present application;

Fig. 12 is a schematic side view of a pan-tilt assembly according to an embodiment of the present application;

FIG. 13 is another schematic side view of the pan-tilt assembly according to the embodiment of the present application;

FIG. 14 is another three-dimensional schematic diagram of the pan-tilt assembly according to the embodiment of the present application;

15 is another schematic side view of the pan-tilt assembly according to the embodiment of the present application;

FIG. 16 is another schematic side view of the pan-tilt assembly according to the embodiment of the present application;

FIG. 17 is another schematic side view of the pan-tilt assembly according to the embodiment of the present application.

Symbol description of main components:

Counterweight assembly 100, pan/tilt 200, camera 300, pan/tilt assembly 400;

Weight structure 110, weight rail 112, first side plate 1121, second side plate 1122, third side plate 1123, fourth side plate 1124, fifth side plate 1125, sixth side plate 1126, first connecting hole 113, second connecting hole 114, mounting hole 115, first connecting piece 116, weight clamp 117, fastener 1171, tightening block 11711, first block 117111, second block 117113, first groove 11711131, knob 11713, rod portion 117133, weight clamp body 1173, second groove 11731, receiving groove 11732, first member 11733, first groove 117331, boss 117333, second member 11735, second groove 117351, through hole 117353, Receiving space 11737, elastic member 1175, counterweight 118, counterweight body 1181, fourth connector 1183, support structure 130, first plate 131, first limiting hole 1311, third connector 13111, third connection Hole 1312, third limiting hole 1313, first hole 13131, second hole 13133, first surface 1315, first non-slip portion 13151, first receiving groove 13153, second surface 1317, second non-slip portion 13171, second Receiving groove 13173, first boss 1319, second plate 132, second limiting hole 1321, second boss 1323, adapter plate 150;

Handle 201, shaft structure 210, first shaft structure 211, first motor 2111, first shaft arm 2113, second shaft structure 213, second motor 2131, second shaft arm 2133, third shaft structure 214, third motor 2141, the third shaft arm 2142, the connecting seat 230, and the second connecting piece 231.

detailed description

The embodiments of the present application are described in detail below. Examples of the embodiments are shown in the accompanying drawings, wherein the same or similar reference numerals indicate the same or similar elements or elements with the same or similar functions. The following embodiments described with reference to the accompanying drawings are exemplary, and are only used to explain the present application, and cannot be understood as a limitation to the present application.

In the description of this application, the terms "first" and "second" are only used for descriptive purposes, and cannot be understood as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly indicating the number of indicated technical features. Therefore, the features defined with "first" and "second" may explicitly or implicitly include one or more of the features. In the description of this application, "multiple" means two or more than two, unless otherwise specifically defined.

In the description of this application, it should be noted that the terms "installation", "connection", and "connection" should be interpreted broadly unless otherwise clearly specified and limited. For example, it can be a fixed connection or a detachable connection. Connect, or connect in one piece. It can be a mechanical connection or an electrical connection. It can be directly connected, or indirectly connected through an intermediate medium, and it can be a communication between two elements or an interaction relationship between two elements. For those of ordinary skill in the art, the specific meanings of the above terms in this application can be understood according to specific circumstances.

The disclosure in this application provides many different embodiments or examples to realize the different structures of the application. To simplify the disclosure of the present application, the components and settings of specific examples are described below. Of course, they are only examples and are not intended to limit the application. In addition, the present application may repeat reference numerals and/or reference letters in different examples. Such repetition is for the purpose of simplification and clarity, and does not indicate the relationship between the various embodiments and/or settings discussed. In addition, this application provides examples of various specific processes and materials, but those of ordinary skill in the art may be aware of the application of other processes and/or the use of other materials.

1 to 11, a counterweight assembly 100 provided by the embodiment of the present application is used for a pan/tilt head 200. The pan/tilt head 200 includes a shaft structure 210 and a connecting seat 230. The connecting seat 230 is mounted on the shaft structure 210 and is assembled The piece 100 includes a counterweight structure 110 and a support structure 130. The support structure 130 is used to install the camera 300 and is configured to be detachably connected to the connecting seat 230 at different positions, so that the camera 300 can capture images in different orientations. The counterweight structure 110 is configured to detachably connect the support structure 130 and/or the shaft structure 210 to adjust the center of gravity of the pan/tilt head 200.

The above-mentioned counterweight assembly 100 adjusts the center of gravity of the pan/tilt head 200 by installing the counterweight structure 110 on the support structure 130 and/or the shaft structure 210, so that the pan/tilt head 200 can be easily equipped with a heavier camera 300 The stabilization and/or posture adjustment of the photographing device 300 can be realized.

Specifically, in order to meet the needs of users, other accessories are sometimes installed on the shooting device 300. For example, when the shooting device 300 is a camera, it is necessary to install a longer lens for the shooting device 300 to improve the shooting quality of the distant view, or The device 300 is replaced with a better performance but heavier shooting device as a whole. Thus, when the shooting device 300 adopts a different orientation for capturing images, the center of gravity of the shooting device 300 is shifted relative to the pan/tilt 200, which may be unfavorable for shooting. The stability of the device 300 on the pan-tilt 200. In this case, according to the different orientations of the photographing device 300, the counterweight structure 110 can be installed on the support structure 130 and/or the shaft structure 210 to rebalance the center of gravity of the photographing device 300 to ensure the Stability enhancement and/or attitude adjustment.

It can be understood that when the user uses the pan-tilt 200 to fix the camera 300 for operation, if the camera 300 has a large weight and/or is equipped with a long lens, it is likely that the center of gravity of the pan-tilt 200 is too high and/or forward, which makes it difficult for the user Maintain the balance of the PTZ 200 well. A counterweight assembly 100 is installed on the pan/tilt head 200, and the center of gravity of the pan/tilt head 200 is adjusted through the counterweight assembly 100, which makes it easier for the user to balance the center of gravity of the pan/tilt head 200 and improves the user's use effect.

The weight structure 110 is configured to detachably connect the support structure 130 and/or the shaft structure 210 to adjust the center of gravity of the pan/tilt head 200. The weight structure 110 may be configured to detachably connect the support structure 130 or the shaft structure 210 for adjustment. The center of gravity of the pan/tilt head 200 may also be that the counterweight structure 110 is configured to detachably connect the support structure 130 and the shaft structure 210 to adjust the center of gravity of the pan/tilt head 200. It should be pointed out that in the following embodiments, if there are similar descriptions, similar understandings should be made.

It can be understood that, in other embodiments, the counterweight structure 110 may also be configured to non-detachably connect the support structure 130 and/or the shaft structure 210 to adjust the center of gravity of the pan/tilt head 200. Specifically, the installation position of the counterweight structure 110 on the support structure 130 and/or the shaft structure 210 can be fixed, and the center of gravity of the pan/tilt head 200 can be adjusted by adjusting the installation position of the components or components of the counterweight structure 110 itself.

Please refer to FIG. 11, in the illustrated embodiment, the pan/tilt head 200 is a three-axis pan/tilt head 200, the pan/tilt head 200 includes a handle 201, and the shaft structure 210 includes a three-axis structure, which are respectively a yaw axis (YAW) structure and a roll The ROLL structure and the pitch axis (PITCH) structure, the yaw axis structure, the roll axis structure and the pitch axis structure are sequentially connected from the handle 201 in the upward direction. Each shaft structure includes a motor and a shaft arm. The connecting base 230 is installed on the shaft arm of the pitch shaft structure.

In the embodiment of the present application, the pan/tilt head 200 is a three-axis pan/tilt head 200 for illustration, and the rotation axis of the three-axis structure is a non-orthogonal structure. It can be understood that in other embodiments, the order of the three-axis structure can be adjusted. For example, the yaw axis structure, the pitch axis structure, and the roll axis structure are connected in an upward direction from the handle 201, and the rotation axis of the three-axis structure Can be orthogonal. In another embodiment, the gimbal 200 may also be a single-axis gimbal 200 or a dual-axis gimbal 200. The single-axis gimbal 200 includes one of a yaw axis structure, a roll axis structure, and a pitch axis structure. The axis platform 200 includes two of a yaw axis structure, a roll axis structure and a pitch axis structure.

Specifically, in the illustrated embodiment, the support structure 130 is equipped with a counterweight structure 110, and the camera 300 is installed and fixed on the support structure 130. When the camera 300 is oriented in the state shown in FIG. 11, the counterweight structure 110 can be installed and connected to the second surface 1317 of the support structure 130 to adjust the center of gravity of the pan/tilt head 200. In addition, the orientation of the photographing device 300 shown in FIG. 11 is horizontal, and the weight structure 110 is installed and connected to the first position of the second surface 1317.

In addition, please refer to FIG. 14, when the camera 300 is oriented in the state shown in the figure, the counterweight structure 110 is installed and connected to the support structure 130 and can be changed to the mounting position on the support structure 130 to adjust the pan/tilt head 200 The center of gravity. In addition, the orientation of the photographing device 300 shown in FIG. 14 is vertical, and the weight structure 110 is installed and connected to the second position of the second surface 1317. In an example, the counterweight structure 110 can also be installed and connected to the first position of the second surface 1317.

In some embodiments, the counterweight structure 110 includes a counterweight 118, and the counterweight structure 110 is configured to adjust the center of gravity of the pan/tilt head 200 by connecting the support structure 130 and/or the shaft structure 210 through the counterweight 118. In this way, the adjustment of the center of gravity of the pan/tilt head 200 is realized by the detachable counterweight 118, which has a simple structure and is easy to implement.

Specifically, in an example, the counterweight 118 may be connected to the support structure 130 and the shaft structure 210 through a threaded connection, or may be connected to the support structure 130 and the shaft structure 210 through other methods such as clamping or snapping.

In the embodiment of the present application, the counterweight structure 110 further includes a counterweight track 112, and the counterweight structure 110 is configured to detachably connect the counterweight track 112 with the counterweight 118 to adjust the center of gravity of the pan/tilt head 200, and/or The counterweight rail 112 is used to connect the support structure 130 to adjust the center of gravity of the pan/tilt head 200.

Specifically, referring to FIG. 2, the counterweight rail 112 is provided with a structure for installing the counterweight 118, such as a connecting hole structure, and the counterweight 118 can be detachably connected to the counterweight rail 112 through the connecting hole structure. More specifically, at least one surface of the counterweight rail 112 is provided with at least one first connecting hole 113, and the first connecting hole 113 is used to connect the counterweight 118.

In the illustrated embodiment, the weight rail 112 is a rectangular parallelepiped. The weight rail 112 includes a first side plate 1121, a second side plate 1122, a third side plate 1123, and a fourth side plate 1124. The first side plate 1121 Opposite the second side plate 1122, the third side plate 1123 is opposite the fourth side plate 1124, the surface of at least one of the first side plate 1121, the second side plate 1122, the third side plate 1123, and the fourth side plate 1124 At least one first connecting hole 113 is opened. In the example in the figure, the surfaces of the first side plate 1121, the second side plate 1122 and the third side plate 1123 are each provided with a plurality of first connecting holes 113. It can be understood that, in other embodiments, one or more first connecting holes 113 are provided on the surface of at least one of the first side plate 1121, the second side plate 1122, the third side plate 1123, and the fourth side plate 1124 as needed. . Opening the first connecting holes 113 from different sides can make the position of the counterweight 118 more flexible, so that multiple ways of adjusting the center of gravity of the pan/tilt head 200 can be realized.

Further, the counterweight rail 112 includes a fifth side plate 1125 and a sixth side plate 1126. The fifth side plate 1125 is connected to the first side plate 1121, the second side plate 1122, the third side plate 1123, and the fourth side plate 1124. One end, the sixth side plate 1126 is connected to the other end of the first side plate 1121, the second side plate 1122, the third side plate 1123, and the fourth side plate 1124, and at least one of the fifth side plate 1125 and the sixth side plate 1126 At least one first connecting hole 113 is opened on the surface. In this way, the flexibility in arranging the position of the counterweight 118 is further improved, so that multiple ways of adjusting the center of gravity of the pan/tilt head 200 can be realized.

Specifically, referring to FIG. 2, the fifth side plate 1125 and the sixth side plate 1126 are respectively connected to the first side plate 1121, the second side plate 1122, the third side plate 1123, and the second side plate 1123 at both ends in the length direction of the counterweight rail 112. The four side plates 1124, the fifth side plate 1125 and the sixth side plate 1126 are each provided with a first connecting hole 113, and the counterweight 118 can be connected to the fifth side plate 1125 and/or the sixth side through the first connecting hole 113板1126. In other embodiments, the fifth side plate 1125 or the sixth side plate 1126 may be provided with one or more first connecting holes 113, or both the fifth side plate 1125 and the sixth side plate 1126 may be provided with A plurality of first connection holes 113.

In some embodiments, in at least one pair of opposite side plates among the first side plate 1121, the second side plate 1122, the third side plate 1123, and the fourth side plate 1124, one of them is provided with an elongated first side plate. Two connecting holes 114, the other is provided with an elongated mounting hole 115, the second connecting hole 114 corresponds to the mounting hole 115, and is used for the first connecting member 116 to pass through the mounting hole 115 and the second connecting hole 114 to connect to the support structure in turn 130 to fix the counterweight rail 112 on the support structure 130.

Please refer to Figures 2, 7 and 11, the first side plate 1121 and the second side plate 1122 are a pair of opposite side plates, and the third side plate 1123 and the fourth side plate 1124 are a pair of opposite side plates. The third side plate 1123 is provided with a second connecting hole 114 in a strip structure. Correspondingly, the fourth side plate 1124 is provided with a mounting hole 115 in a strip structure. The second connecting hole 114 and the mounting hole 115 are respectively in the first The three side plates 1123 and the fourth side plate 1124 correspond to each other. The second connecting hole 114 and the mounting hole 115 are used for the first connecting member 116 to pass through. When the counterweight rail 112 is installed and connected to the bracket structure 130, the first connecting member 116 The mounting hole 115 and the second connecting hole 114 are successively penetrated and connected to the bracket structure 130 to connect the counterweight rail 112 to the bracket structure 130. In this way, the counterweight rail 112 is connected to the bracket through the second connecting hole 114 and the mounting hole 115. Structure 130 is connected. In an example, the first connecting member 116 includes a connected head and a rod, the rod has a threaded section, the support structure 130 is provided with a screw hole, and the rod of the first connecting member 116 passes through the mounting hole 115 and the second Connect the hole 114, and the threaded section is connected with the screw hole, and the head abuts on the third side plate 1123 to install the counterweight track 112 on the support structure 130. In this way, the first connecting member 116 is connected to the support structure by a screw connection. 130. Simple implementation and low cost.

In some embodiments, the counterweight structure 110 is configured to adjust the position of the counterweight 118 on the counterweight track 112, the number of the counterweight 118 on the counterweight track 112, and/or the position of the counterweight track 112 The position on the support structure 130 adjusts the center of gravity of the pan/tilt head 200. In this way, the ways to adjust the center of gravity of the pan-tilt 200 are enriched.

Specifically, in combination with the structure of the aforementioned counterweight rail 112, the first side plate 1121, the second side plate 1122, the third side plate 1123, the fourth side plate 1124, the fifth side plate 1125, and the sixth side plate 1126 are all provided There is a first connecting hole 113, and the counterweight 118 can be connected to the first side plate 1121, the second side plate 1122, the third side plate 1123, the fourth side plate 1124, the fifth side plate 1125, and the One side plate or two side plates or more than two side plates in the sixth side plate 1126. One or more counterweights 118 can be connected to different first connecting holes 113 of the same side plate, or first connecting holes 113 of different side plates, to adjust the position of the counterweight 118, and the counterweight on each side plate The number of blocks 118 is increased or decreased according to requirements, and the number can be one, two, or more than two, so that the number of counterweight blocks 118 can be adjusted.

In addition, the elongated second connecting hole 114 is connected to the support structure 130, and the different connecting positions of the second connecting hole 114 are adjusted and fixed by the first connecting member 116, so that the counterweight rail 112 is mounted on the support structure 130 To adjust the center of gravity of the PTZ 200.

In some embodiments, the support structure 130 is configured to capture the image by the camera 300 in the first orientation or the second orientation. When the camera 300 captures the image in the first orientation, the weight rail 112 is configured to install Adjust the center of gravity of the pan/tilt head 200 at the first position of the support structure 130, and when the camera 300 captures images in the second orientation, the counterweight rail 112 is configured to be installed at the second position of the support structure 130 to adjust the pan/tilt head 200 The center of gravity, where the first position and the second position are different. In this way, the counterweight track 112 can also adjust the center of gravity of the pan/tilt head 200 to adapt to the different orientations of the photographing device 300 due to different usage scenarios.

Please refer to FIGS. 11-14, where the imaging device 300 in FIGS. 11-13 is in the first orientation state, the imaging device 300 in FIG. 14 is in the second orientation state, and the imaging device 300 is in the first orientation state. When the weight rail 112 is located on the lower side of the support structure 130, the lower side refers to the lower side of the support structure 130 after being fixed when the camera 300 is in and maintained in the first orientation; the camera 300 is in the second orientation In the state of, the counterweight rail 112 is located on the left side of the support structure 130, and the left side refers to the left side of the support structure 130 after being fixed when the camera 300 is in and maintains the second orientation state.

It should be pointed out that when the first connecting member 116 fixedly connects the counterweight rail 112 to the support structure 130, the counterweight rail 112 can be slidably connected to the support structure 130 through the mounting hole 115, specifically, by changing the first connecting member 116 At the specific position on the mounting hole 115, the sliding connection of the counterweight rail 112 is realized. In this way, the counterweight rail 112 can accurately adjust the center of gravity of the pan/tilt head 200 while minimizing the user's operation amount and facilitating the user's operation.

In addition, when the camera 300 is in the first orientation, the mounting hole 115 of the weight rail 112 faces downward, and when the camera 300 is in the second orientation, the mounting hole 115 of the weight rail 112 faces upward, which is convenient for users. Operate the first connection 116.

In some embodiments, the support structure 130 is configured to use the camera 300 to capture images in a first orientation or a second orientation. The support structure 130 includes a first plate 131 and a second plate 132, and the first plate 131 is used for mounting. The camera 300, when the camera 300 captures images in the first orientation, the first board 131 is also used to connect to the connecting base 230, and when the camera 300 captures images in the second orientation, the second board 132 is used to connect Seat 230. In this way, the application scenarios of the photographing device 300 can be enriched.

Please refer to Figures 3-6, the first plate 131 and the second plate 132 are fixedly connected, and the surfaces of the first plate 131 and the second plate 132 are both provided with a structure for connecting the connecting seat 230, such as a hole structure, when the camera When the camera 300 captures an image in the first orientation, the first plate 131 is used to connect the camera 300 and the connection base 230. When the camera 300 captures the image in the second orientation, the first plate 131 is used to connect the camera 300. The second plate 132 is used to connect the connecting base 230.

It can be understood that when the camera 300 captures images in different orientations, the support structure 130 may adopt a different or the same form for connecting the connecting seat 230. In the illustrated embodiment, the support structure 130 passes through the first plate 131 or the The two plates 132 are connected to the connecting base 230 and installed on the pan/tilt head 200 to meet the different needs of users and increase the applicability of the counterweight assembly 100.

In addition, referring to FIG. 11, the first position of the support structure 130 is the lower surface of the first plate 131, that is, the second surface 1317. Please refer to FIG. 14, the second position of the support structure 130 is located on the left side of the first plate 131 And close to the second board 132, the left side refers to the left side of the bracket structure 130 after being fixed when the camera 300 is in and maintained in the second orientation state. In this way, it is convenient to install the counterweight rail 112 on the support structure 130. That is, the first position and the second position may be the two ends of the first plate 131

In some embodiments, the first position and/or the second position of the support structure 130 may also be arranged on the second plate 132.

In some embodiments, the first orientation is perpendicular to the second orientation.

It can be understood that in actual use, the user has requirements for the orientation of the photographing device 300, such as setting the photographing device 300 for horizontal shooting and/or vertical shooting, or oblique shooting. When the camera 300 is fixed on the pan/tilt head 200 by connecting the weight assembly 100, the camera 300 can be set to a first orientation and a second orientation perpendicular to each other to capture images, which satisfies the orientation of the user on the camera 300 Demand.

In one example, when the camera 300 captures an image in a first orientation, the first orientation can set the camera 300 to be placed horizontally, and when the camera 300 captures an image in a second orientation, the second orientation can be set The photographing device 300 is placed vertically, so that the first orientation and the second orientation are perpendicular to each other. The first plate 131 and the second plate 132 are vertically connected to form an L-shaped support structure 130.

In some embodiments, referring to FIGS. 4 and 7, the first plate 131 is provided with a first limiting hole 1311, and the counterweight assembly 100 is configured to use the first limiting hole 1311 to detachably connect the connecting seat 230 to Adjust the center of gravity of the head 200, and/or, the second plate 132 is provided with a second limiting hole 1321, and the counterweight assembly 100 is configured to use the second limiting hole 1321 to be detachably connected to the connecting seat 230 to adjust the head 200 The center of gravity. In this way, connecting the connecting seat 230 through the hole structure has a simple structure and low cost.

Specifically, referring to FIGS. 3 and 4, the first plate 131 is provided with a first limiting hole 1311, and the support structure 130 is fixed on the connecting seat 230 by connecting the first limiting hole 1311 through the second connecting member 231. When When the camera 300 captures images in the first orientation, the counterweight assembly 100 is connected to the pan/tilt head 200 through the support structure 130 connected to the connecting seat 230. Similarly, the second plate 132 is provided with a second limiting hole 1321, and the support The structure 130 is fixed on the connecting seat 230 by the second connecting member 231 connected to the second limiting hole 1321. When the camera 300 captures an image in the second orientation, the counterweight assembly 100 is connected to the connecting seat 230 through the support structure 130 Connected to the PTZ 200 in a way. In this way, the counterweight assembly 100 can be detachably connected to the second connecting member 231 through the first limiting hole 1311 and/or the second limiting hole 1321 to realize the image capture of the camera 30 in different orientations or positions. The center of gravity of the pan/tilt 200 can be adjusted.

In addition, the first limit hole 1311 and the second limit hole 1321 are connected to the connecting seat 230 by at least one of screw connection, pin connection, and snap connection. In one example, the second connecting member 231 is provided with a thread. Section, the first limiting hole 1311 and/or the second limiting hole 1321 are provided with internal threads, and the first limiting hole 1311 and/or the second limiting hole 1321 are threadedly connected to the threaded section of the second connecting member 231 It is connected to the connecting seat 230 in a way, so that it is convenient for the user to quickly install the fixed weight assembly 100 to the connecting seat 230. Of course, in other embodiments, the manner in which the first board 131 and/or the second board 132 are connected to the connecting base may also be in other manners, which is not specifically limited herein.

In addition, the surface of the first plate 131 and/or the second plate 132 is provided with a recessed structure, which is beneficial to the weight reduction of the first plate 131 and/or the second plate 132.

In some embodiments, the number of the first limiting holes 1311 is multiple, the plurality of first limiting holes 1311 are arranged along the length direction of the first plate 131, and the number of the second limiting holes 1321 is multiple. The second limiting holes 1321 are arranged along the length direction of the second plate 132.

Please refer to FIG. 4, the first plate 131 is arranged with a plurality of first limiting holes 1311 along the length direction AA. When the camera 300 captures an image in the first orientation, the first plate 131 is used to connect the second connector through transformation. The first limiting hole 1311 of 231 realizes the lateral movement of the camera 300 on the pan-tilt 200. Similarly, please refer to FIG. 5, the second plate 132 is arranged with a plurality of second limiting holes 1321 along the length direction BB. When the photographing device 300 captures an image in the second orientation, the second plate 132 can also realize the lateral movement of the photographing device 300 on the pan/tilt head 200 by changing the second limit hole 1321 for connecting the second connecting member 231 In this way, the flexibility when using the counterweight assembly 100 is improved.

It can be understood that since the counterweight assembly 100 is connected and fixed to the pan/tilt head 200 through the first limiting hole 1311 and/or the second limiting hole 1321, a plurality of first limiting holes 1311 and/or are provided on the support structure 130 The second limiting hole 1321 is used for mounting and connecting to the connecting seat 230. Accordingly, the connecting seat 230 may be provided with a plurality of first limiting holes 1311 and/or second limiting holes 1321 corresponding to the connecting holes (multiple Or a strip-shaped connecting hole), the connecting seat 230 is connected to the first plate 131 and the second plate 132 through the second connecting member 231 passing through the connecting hole and connecting with the limiting hole.

In addition, a plurality of first limiting holes 1311 and a plurality of second limiting holes 1321 are arranged along the length direction of the first plate 131 and the second plate 132, respectively. In the illustrated embodiment, the user can adjust for connecting the first plate 131 and the second plate 132. The first limiting hole 1311 and/or the second limiting hole 1321 of the second connecting member 231 can be used to adjust the position of the camera 300 on the counterweight assembly 100 to adjust the center of gravity of the pan-tilt 200.

In addition, the first limiting hole 1311 and the second limiting hole 1321 are both through-hole structures.

In some embodiments, referring to FIGS. 3 and 4, the first plate 131 is further provided with a third connecting hole 1312, and the third connecting hole 1312 is used to connect the weight structure 110 (as shown in FIG. 7).

It can be understood that when the third connecting hole 1312 is used to connect the weight structure 110, a position for connecting the weight structure 110 on the surface of the support structure 130 can be increased, and at the same time, it is avoided that the weight structure 110 is installed in other positions of the support structure 130. The situation that the center of gravity of the pan-tilt 200 cannot be adjusted effectively at the time, the adaptability of the counterweight assembly 100 is improved. In the illustrated embodiment, the number of third connecting holes 1312 is two.

Optionally, in some embodiments, the inner wall of the third connecting hole 1312 may be provided with internal threads. Correspondingly, the counterweight 118 is provided with a threaded section. In this way, the counterweight 118 is connected to the third through a threaded connection. Connect the inner wall of the hole 1312.

In addition, in an example, the second limiting hole 1321 and the first connecting hole 113 have the same size structure. Thus, when the camera 300 captures an image in the second orientation, the second limiting hole 1321 can be used for connecting and configuring. The heavy structure 110 improves the flexibility of the counterweight structure 110 in use.

In some embodiments, the first plate 131 is further provided with a third limiting hole 1313, and the first plate 131 is configured to use the third limiting hole 1313 to detachably connect the camera 300 to adjust the camera 300 in the first plate. Position on the board 131.

4 and 7, when the third limiting hole 1313 is used to connect the camera 300, the camera 300 is connected and fixed to the camera through the third connecting member 13111 through the third limiting hole 1313 and connected to the camera 300 On the first board 131, at the same time, the position of the third connecting member 13111 through the third limiting hole 1313 can be moved back and forth to adjust the position of the camera 300 on the support structure 130. The two third connecting holes 1312 are respectively located on two sides of the third limiting hole 1313 along the length direction A-A of the first plate.

In some embodiments, the first limiting hole 1311 and the third limiting hole 1313 are arranged in parallel, the third limiting hole 1313 is elongated, and the third limiting hole 1313 includes a first hole 13131 and a first hole 13131 penetrating therethrough. Two holes 13133, the size of the first hole 13131 is larger than the size of the second hole 13133.

It can be understood that the first limiting hole 1311 and the third limiting hole 1313 are arranged in parallel, so that the second connecting member 231 is used to connect the first limiting hole 1311 and/or the second limiting hole 1321 When the three connecting members 13111 are used to connect the third limiting hole 1313, it can facilitate the fixing operation of the camera 300 and the counterweight assembly 100 on the pan/tilt head 200.

4 and 7, the first plate 131 includes a first surface 1315 and a second surface 1317 opposite to each other, the second surface 1317 is provided with a first hole 13131, the first surface 1315 is provided with a second hole 13133, The hole 13133 is included in the orthographic projection of the first hole 13131 in the orthographic projection of the height direction of the first plate 131. The first hole 13131 and the second hole 13133 communicate with each other and form a third limiting hole 1313 penetrating the first plate 131. The first surface 1315 is used for mounting the camera 300.

It can be understood that a first hole 13131 and a second hole 13133 are provided on the first plate 131. When the first plate 131 is used to install and fix the camera 300, the first hole 13131 can be used to receive other protruding structures on the connecting seat 230 As well as the partial structure of the third connecting member 13111, this is beneficial to maintain the horizontal orientation of the photographing device 300 and avoid wear of the third connecting member 13111. In addition, the provision of the second hole 13133 is also beneficial to reduce the weight of the support structure 130.

In some embodiments, the first surface 1315 is provided with a first non-slip portion 13151, the first non-slip portion 13151 is used to contact the camera 300, and/or the two sides are provided with a second non-slip portion 13171, the second non-slip portion 13171 Used to contact the weight structure 110.

1, it can be understood that a first non-slip portion 13151 is provided on the first surface 1315. When the first plate 131 is used to install the camera 300, the first non-slip portion 13151 can prevent the first plate 131 from the camera 300 The wear problem caused by the installation connection. Similarly, when the second plate 132 is used to install the weight structure 110, the second non-slip portion 13171 can prevent the wear problem caused by the installation connection between the first plate 131 and the weight structure 110.

In addition, for the first non-slip portion 13151 and the second non-slip portion 13171, materials that are soft and not easy to wear should be selected. For example, the first non-slip portion 13151 and the second non-slip portion 13171 can both be made of silicone material. Since the silicone material has good abrasion resistance and low manufacturing cost, in this embodiment, the first anti-slip portion 13151 and the second anti-slip portion 13171 are both silicone pads with anti-slip function. There is no specific limitation on other embodiments here.

In addition, the first anti-skid portion 13151 and the second anti-skid portion 13171 respectively contact the camera 300 and the counterweight structure 110 when the first plate 131 is used to connect the camera 300 and/or the counterweight structure 110, thereby increasing friction and buffering. effect.

In some embodiments, referring to FIGS. 1 and 4, the first surface 1315 is provided with a first receiving groove 13153, the first receiving groove 13153 extends along the length of the first plate 131, and the first non-slip portion 13151 is provided on the first plate 131. A receiving groove 13153, the second surface 1317 is provided with a second receiving groove 13173, the second receiving groove 13173 extends along the width direction perpendicular to the first plate 131, and the second anti-skid portion 13171 is provided in the second receiving groove 13173.

1, 3 and 4, the first receiving groove 13153 has a certain length on the first surface 1315 along the length of the first plate 131, and the second receiving groove 13173 is perpendicular to the first surface 1317 along the second surface 1317. A certain length is set in the length direction of the one board 131, and the specific length should be determined according to actual conditions.

The provision of the first receiving groove 13153 and the second receiving groove 13173 can enhance the fixing effect of confining the first non-slip portion 13151 on the first surface 1315 and the second non-slip portion 13171 on the second surface 1317. In this way, the provision of the receiving groove can realize the positioning and installation of the non-slip part, and in addition, the overall thickness of the first plate 131 can be reduced.

In some embodiments, the number of the second receiving groove 13173 is two, and the first receiving groove 13153 is located between the two second receiving grooves 13173 in an orthographic projection along the direction perpendicular to the length of the first plate 131.

Please refer to Figure 1, Figure 3 and Figure 4, the second receiving groove 13173 is provided with two and they are respectively provided in different positions of the support structure 130, the first receiving groove 13153 is arranged in the third longitudinal direction perpendicular to the first plate 131 The side of the limit hole 1313. It can be understood that the two second receiving grooves 13173 can be respectively provided at both ends of the first plate 131 along the length direction, and the third limiting hole 1313 is provided at the center position of the first plate 131 along the length direction, effectively using space. It also has enough operating space during operation, which is also conducive to the process processing during production.

In some embodiments, the second receiving groove 13173 can also be provided on the two end surfaces of the first plate 131 along its length. Accordingly, the first position and the second position can also be provided on the first plate 131 along its length. Correspondence on the two end faces in the length direction.

In some embodiments, the two outer side walls of the first plate 131 and/or the two outer side walls of the second plate 132 respectively have bosses extending outward, and the bosses are used to detachably mount the support structure 130 on the external support device. On the chute.

Please refer to FIGS. 3-6. The two outer side walls of the first plate 131 respectively extend outwardly with first bosses 1319 protruding from the first plate 131, and the first bosses 1319 have a certain length along the length direction of the first plate 131 , The first plate 131 has a left-right symmetrical structure with respect to the central axis of the first plate 131 along the first bosses 1319 on the two outer side walls. Thus, when the support structure 130 is installed to the external support device through the first plate 131, the first The first boss 1319 of the plate 131 is used to connect with the sliding groove of the external support device, so that the applicability of the counterweight assembly 100 is increased.

Similarly, referring to FIGS. 3-6, the two outer side walls of the second plate 132 respectively extend outwardly with second bosses 1323 protruding from the second plate 132, and the second bosses 1323 are along the length direction of the second plate 132 With a certain length, the second plate 132 has a left-right symmetrical structure about the central axis of the second plate 132 along the second bosses 1323 on the two outer side walls. In this way, when the support structure 130 is installed to the external support device through the second plate 132 The second boss 1323 of the second plate 132 is used to connect with the sliding groove of the external support device, so that the applicability of the counterweight assembly 100 is also increased.

It should be noted that the first boss 1319 and the second boss 1323 have a tenon structure, which increases the stability of the connection between the first plate 131 and the external support device.

Specifically, the external support device may be a tripod. The tripod is provided with a sliding groove structure for correspondingly connecting the first boss 1319 and the second boss 1323. When the counterweight assembly 100 is used to connect to the tripod, the first boss 1319 Or the second boss 1323 is used to connect to the chute structure of the external support device in an interference-limited manner. At this time, the counterweight assembly 100 is constrained and fixed on the tripod. In this way, the counterweight assembly 100 does not need to be connected to a fixing member. It can be installed to an external support device, which improves the adaptability of the counterweight assembly 100. The sliding groove of the external support device may be a dovetail groove.

In some embodiments, the counterweight assembly 100 further includes an adapter plate 150, one end of the adapter plate 150 is detachably connected to the support structure 130, and the other end of the adapter plate 150 is detachably connected to the counterweight structure 110.

Please refer to FIG. 1, the surface of the adapter plate 150 is provided with a through hole structure that can be used to connect the support structure 130 and the counterweight structure 110. The adapter plate 150 can be installed and connected to the support structure 130. The second position is located on the adapter plate 150. A connecting member 116 can also be used to connect to the adapter plate 150. When the adapter plate 150 is connected and fixed to the support structure 130, the adapter plate 150 is used to install the counterweight structure 110 that is connected in a detachable manner. When the plate 150 is connected to the counterweight structure 110, the adapter plate 150 and the counterweight structure 110 are connected by installing the first connecting member 116, and the adapter plate 150 is used to connect the bracket structure 130 in a detachable manner.

It can be understood that, in order to satisfy the function of the counterweight assembly 100 for adjusting the center of gravity of the pan/tilt head 200, the adapter plate 150 is installed on the support structure 130 to expand the installation space of the counterweight structure 110 and make the counterweight assembly 100 applicable In the case of the imaging device 300 having a larger weight.

In some examples, the adapter plate 150 can be used to directly install the counterweight 118, thus saving the user's operating time.

In addition, the surface of the adapter plate 150 is provided with a plurality of through-hole structures, so that the overall weight of the adapter plate 150 can be reduced.

In some embodiments, the adapter plate 150 is L-shaped.

Please refer to Figure 1, the adapter plate 150 has two end faces along the L-shaped structure. The two end faces of the adapter plate 150 are used to connect the counterweight rail 112 and the support structure 130 respectively. When one end face of the adapter plate 150 is connected to In the case of the support structure 130, the other end surface of the adapter plate 150 can be connected to the first connector 116 to install and fix the weight structure 110 on the side.

It should be pointed out that the two outer side walls of the adapter plate 150 are also provided with bumps. When the adapter plate 150 is connected to the support structure 130, the bumps of the adapter plate 150 are connected with the second boss 1323 to form a whole bump As shown in FIG. 14, this is equivalent to extending the length of the second boss 1323, so that the counterweight assembly 100 has a larger adjustment space when connected to an external support device, and also enhances the stability of the connection.

In some embodiments, referring to Figures 11 and 12, the shaft structure 210 includes a first shaft structure 211 and a second shaft structure 213. The first shaft structure 211 includes a first motor 2111 and a first shaft arm 2113. The shaft structure 213 includes a second motor 2131 and a second shaft arm 2133. One end of the first shaft arm 2113 is connected to the rotor of the first motor 2111, the other end is connected to the stator of the second motor 2131, and one end of the second shaft arm 2133 is connected to the second shaft. The other end of the rotor of the motor 2131 is used to connect the support structure 130. The weight structure 110 includes a weight clamp 117 and a weight block 118. The first shaft arm 2113 and/or the second shaft arm 2133 are used to connect the weight clamp 117, The counterweight 118 is detachably mounted on the counterweight clamp 117, and the counterweight clamp 117 is configured to adjust the center of gravity of the pan/tilt head 200 by adjusting the position of the counterweight clamp 117 on the first shaft arm 2113 or the second shaft arm 2133.

11-17, the first axis structure 211 is the roll axis structure of the gimbal 200, and the second axis structure 213 is the pitch axis structure of the gimbal 200. The gimbal 200 also includes a third axis structure 214. The shaft structure 214 includes a third motor 2141 and a third shaft arm 2142. The third shaft arm 2142 connects the rotor of the third motor 2141 and the stator of the first motor 2111. The third motor 2141 is mounted on the top of the handle 201. The third shaft structure 214 is the yaw axis structure of the pan/tilt head 200, and the shaft structure 210 is used to stabilize or adjust the attitude of the camera 300 by rotating the motor with a shaft arm. The first shaft structure 211, the second shaft structure 213, and the third shaft structure 214 each have two degrees of freedom. When the first shaft structure 211 starts to work, the forward and reverse rotation of the first motor 2111 drives the first shaft arm 2113 Two degrees of freedom are generated by rotation. When the second shaft structure 213 starts to work, the forward and reverse rotation of the second motor 2131 drives the second shaft arm 2133 to rotate to generate two degrees of freedom. When the third shaft structure 214 starts to work At this time, the forward and reverse rotations of the third motor 2141 drive the third shaft arm 2142 to rotate to produce two degrees of freedom, and the rotation axes of the first shaft structure 211 and the second shaft structure 213 are non-orthogonal, and the second shaft structure The rotation axes of the 213 and the third axis structure 214 are orthogonal. In this way, the camera 300 can have six degrees of freedom, so that the pan/tilt head 200 has a better rotation effect during operation. It can be understood that in other embodiments, the first shaft structure 211 and the second shaft structure 213 may be other shaft structures, and the rotation axes of the first shaft structure 211 and the second shaft structure 213 may also be orthogonal or other ways.

In the illustrated embodiment, the first shaft arm 2113 is connected to the weight clamp 117. The position of the weight clamp 117 on the first shaft arm 2113 is changeable, so that the center of gravity of the pan/tilt head 200 can be adjusted. It can be understood that in other embodiments, the second shaft arm 2133 may be connected to the weight clamp 117, or the first shaft arm 2113 and the second shaft arm may be connected to the weight clamp 117.

In some embodiments, please refer to Figures 1 and 8-10. The weight clamp 117 includes a weight clamp body 1173 and a fastener 1171. The fastener 1171 is provided on the weight clamp body 1173 and can be connected to the weight clamp body 1173. The clamp body 1173 cooperates to lock the weight clamp 117 on the first shaft arm 2113 or the second shaft arm 2133.

Specifically, the fastener 1171 includes a tightening block 11711 and a knob 11713, and the tightening block 11711 can press the first shaft arm 2113 or the second shaft arm 2133 under the driving of the knob 11713.

Please refer to Figure 10, where the knob 11713 has a rod portion 117133, the rod portion 117133 passes through the weight clamp body 1173, and a part of the structure of the tightening block 11711 is provided in the weight clamp body 1173 and contacts the rod portion 117133. When the knob 11713 is used to rotate back and forth, the rod portion 117133 is used to screw in or out of the weight clamp body 1173. Accordingly, the clamping block 11711 is set to be driven to slide under the drive of the knob 11713, such as when the knob 11713 When used for screwing, the clamping block 11711 slides toward the inner side of the weight clamp body 1173, and the weight clamp 117 can be pressed against the first shaft arm 2113 or the second shaft arm 2133.

In addition, the corresponding connection part of the weight clamp body 1173 and the rod portion 117133 is provided with a thread structure. In this way, the knob 11713 is fixedly connected to the weight clamp body 1173 by a threaded connection. When the knob 11713 is used for screwing in, the knob 11713 The rod 117133 can be screwed into the weight clamp body 1173 through a threaded structure.

The tightening block 11711 includes a first block 117111 and a second block 117113 that are connected to each other. The first block 117111 is at least partially housed in the accommodating space 11737 formed by the weight clamp body 1173. The knob 11713 can drive the second block 117113 to move to make the second block 117113 move. The two blocks 117113 abut against the first shaft arm 2113 or the second shaft arm 2133.

Please refer to Figure 10, the lever portion 117133 of the knob 11713 can be connected to the second block 117113. The first block 117111 is partially contained in the receiving space 11737 formed inside the weight clamp body 1173, and the second block 117113 can also be partially set in the receiving space In 11737, the first block 117111 and the second block 117113 can be formed as an integral structure. When the weight clamp 117 is used to lock the first shaft arm 2113 or the second shaft arm 2133, the second block 117113 is attached to the first On the shaft arm 2113 or the second shaft arm 2133, at this time, the knob 11713 is used for screwing in, the second block 117113 drives the first block 117111 to slide in the containing space 11737, and the second block 117113 slides to the inside of the weight clamp body 1173 and The tightening block 11711 is finally pressed against the first shaft arm 2113 or the second shaft arm 2133.

In some embodiments, the side of the second block 117113 facing the knob 11713 is provided with a first groove 11711131, and the knob 11713 can be partially disposed in the first groove 11711131.

Specifically, the rod portion 117133 of the knob 11713 is partially located in the first groove 1171131. This facilitates the connection and positioning with the second block 117113 during rotation, and prevents the knob 11713 from deviating when the clamping block 11711 is driven to move.

In some embodiments, the weight clamp body 1173 is provided with a second groove 11731 through which the first shaft arm 2113 or the second shaft arm 2133 passes. The second block 117113 is located in the second groove 11731. 117113 cooperates with the second groove 11731 to form a receiving groove 11732. The knob 11713 penetrates the weight clamp body 1173 and can drive the clamping block 11711 to move, so that at least part of the inner surface of the receiving groove 11732 and the first shaft arm 2113 or The outer surface of the two-axis arm 2133 fits tightly or stays away.

The knob 11713 drives the movement of the tightening block 11711, so that the size of the receiving slot 11732 can be changed, and the weight clamp 117 can be clamped or loosened by the first shaft arm 2113 and/or the second shaft arm 2133.

Specifically, referring to FIG. 10, the second groove 11731 has a U-shaped structure, the second groove 11731 communicates with the receiving space 11737, and the second block 117113 is partially located in the second groove 11731. When the weight clamp 117 is used to lock on the first shaft arm 2113 or the second shaft arm 2133, the knob 11713 is screwed in, and the second piece 117113 slides toward the inside of the weight clamp body 1181 in the receiving space 11737. At this time, the second The block 117113 is used to shrink the space in the receiving groove 11732 so that the surface of the receiving groove 11732 is pressed against the outer surface of the first shaft arm 2113 or the second shaft arm 2133.

Similarly, when the weight clamp 117 is used to unlock the first shaft arm 2113 or the second shaft arm 2133, the knob 11713 is used to rotate out, and the second block 117113 slides to the outside of the weight clamp body 1181. , The size of the receiving groove 11732 becomes larger, so that the inner surface of the receiving groove 11732 is gradually away from the outer surface of the first shaft arm 2113 or the second shaft arm 2133. At this time, the weight clamp 117 can be removed from the first shaft arm 2113 or the second shaft arm 2133. The shaft arm 2133 is completely removed.

In some embodiments, the weight clamp 117 further includes an elastic member 1175, and the elastic member 1175 is connected to the clamping block 11711. When the weight clamp 117 is installed on the first shaft arm 2113 or the second shaft arm 2133, the elastic member 1175 is used for In order to maintain the tendency of the tightening block 11711 to be away from or close to the first shaft arm 2113 or the second shaft arm 2133.

It can be understood that when the weight clamp 117 is switched between locking and loosening, the elastic member 1175 is used to drive the tightening block 11711 to move. In this way, the tightening block 11711 can be prevented from loosening the first axle arm 2113 in the weight clamp 117. Or the second shaft arm 2133 shakes. In the illustrated embodiment, the elastic member 1175 keeps the tightening block 11711 away from the first shaft arm 2113 or the second shaft arm 2133. When the knob 11713 is screwed in, the clamping block 11711 compresses the elastic member 1175. When the knob 11713 is screwed out, the elastic member 1175 drives the clamping block 11711 to move away from the first shaft arm 2113 or the second shaft arm 2133. In other embodiments, the elastic member 1175 maintains the tendency of the clamping block 11711 to approach the first shaft arm 2113 or the second shaft arm 2133. When the knob 11713 is screwed in, the elastic member 1175 also drives the clamping block 11711 to move to the first shaft arm 2113 or the second shaft arm 2133. When the knob 11713 is screwed out, the clamping block can be driven away from the first shaft arm or the second shaft arm. Moving, the elastic member 1175 is compressed by the tightening block.

Please refer to FIG. 10, the elastic member 1175 is disposed in the receiving space 11737, and the structure of the weight clip body 1173 in the receiving space 11737 abuts one end of the elastic member 1175.

In some embodiments, the weight clip body 1173 includes a first part 11733 and a second part 11735 that are connected. The first part 11733 is provided with a first groove 117331, and the second part 11735 is provided with a second groove 117351. The 117331 and the second groove 117351 are connected to form a receiving space 11737 for receiving the elastic member 1175. In this way, the installation of the elastic member 1175 is facilitated.

Specifically, please refer to Figures 8-10, the first part 11733 is provided with a hollow boss 117333, the second part 11735 is provided with a through hole 117353, and the first part 11733 and the second part 11735 are fixedly connected to each other by screw connection. At this time, the protruding post 117333 passes through the through hole 117353, and the weight 118 is partially connected in the protruding post 117333.

Please refer to FIG. 10, the protrusion 117333 corresponds to the through hole 117353 in structure. When the first part 11733 is connected to the second part 11735, the protrusion 117333 penetrates through the through hole 117353, and the outer edges of the protrusion 117333 and the through hole 117353 are mutually The protruding post 117333 is provided with a first connecting hole 113 in the hollow position for connecting the weight block 118. The first part 11733 and the second part 11735 form the weight clamp body 1173. In this way, the weight clamp 117 can be used to connect the weight The weight 118 enhances the function of the counterweight clamp 117 to adjust the center of gravity of the pan/tilt head 200.

It can be understood that because the elastic element 1175 is generally made of metal materials, the elastic element 1175 has the problem of metal fatigue. In actual use, the elastic element 1175 may also be attenuated due to improper use. At this time, it needs to be replaced with a new one. The elastic member 1175 to ensure the structural function of the weight clamp 117. The counterweight clamp body 1173 is arranged in the form of the first part 11733 connected to the second part 11735, which facilitates the replacement of the elastic member 1175 and other parts inside the counterweight clamp 117, so that the user can directly repair the counterweight assembly 100, which improves User experience.

In some embodiments, please refer to FIG. 1, the counterweight 118 includes a counterweight body 1181 and a fourth connector 1183 mounted on the counterweight body 1181, and the fourth connector 1183 is provided with a threaded section.

1 and 10, the weight body 1181 has a cylindrical structure as a whole. The weight body 1181 and the fourth connecting piece 1183 can form an integrated structure or a split structure. The fourth connecting piece 1183 is provided with a threaded section. The inner wall of the connecting hole 113 is provided with threads. In this way, the counterweight 118 can be connected to any first connecting hole 113 of the counterweight assembly 100 through a threaded connection, which facilitates the user to quickly install and/or remove the counterweight 118.

It should be pointed out that the counterweight body 1181 can have different models. For different models of the counterweight 118, corresponding weights can be configured. For example, the counterweight body 1181 can be configured with 10g, 20g, 50g, 100g. The weight, in this way, increases the diversity and flexibility of the user to configure the counterweight 118, and improves the applicability of the counterweight assembly 100.

In addition, the edge of the weight body 1181 is edged, so that the user is not easily cut or scratched by the edge of the weight body 1181 when operating the weight body 118, and at the same time, it also avoids the weight body 1181. The problem of non-compliance with the set weight due to the easy wear of the edge. The counterweight 118 can be made of metal or plastic.

An embodiment of the present application provides a pan/tilt assembly 400. The pan/tilt assembly 400 includes the pan/tilt 200 and the counterweight assembly 100 of any of the above embodiments. The pan/tilt 200 includes a shaft structure 210 and a connecting seat 230. The bracket structure 130 is installed on the connecting seat 230, and the counterweight structure 110 in the counterweight assembly 100 is installed on the bracket structure 130 and/or the shaft structure 210.

Please refer to Figures 11-17, the pan-tilt assembly 400 includes a pan-tilt 200 and a counterweight assembly 100. The shaft structure 210 is used to adjust and/or adjust the angle of the captured image of the camera 300 fixed on the counterweight assembly 100. The seat 230 is used to install and fix the bracket structure 130 of the counterweight assembly 100. The counterweight structure 110 includes a counterweight rail 112, a counterweight clamp 117, and a counterweight block 118. The counterweight rail 112 is mounted on the bracket structure 130, and the counterweight The clamp 117 is mounted on the first shaft arm 2113, and the counterweight rail 112 and the counterweight clamp 117 are both mounted with a counterweight 118 on the surface.

It can be understood that when the pan/tilt assembly 400 is used to install the camera 300, the pan/tilt 200 can adjust the center of gravity of the pan/tilt 200 by adjusting the weight assembly 100, specifically, when the pan/tilt assembly 400 is adjusted by the weight assembly 100 When the center of gravity of the pan/tilt head 200, the counterweight rail 112 can be installed on the support structure 130 and the installation position of the counterweight rail 112 can be changed. The counterweight 118 can be installed on the support structure 130 and the position of the counterweight 118 can be configured with Quantity, the counterweight 118 can be directly installed on the first plate 131, or the counterweight clamp 117 can be fixed on the first shaft arm 2113 and/or the second shaft arm 2133. In this way, the adjustment can be achieved by the counterweight assembly 100 The center of gravity of PTZ 200.

Specifically, please refer to FIG. 11, the camera 300 is fixed on the first plate 131, the camera 300 captures images in a first orientation, and the weight assembly 100 is fixed on the second axis through the first plate 131 connected to the connecting seat 230. On the arm 2133, the first plate 131 fixes the counterweight rail 112 at the first position of the support structure 130 through the first connecting member 116 through the mounting hole 115 and the second connecting hole 114, and the counterweight rail 112 is connected with optional After the counterweight 118 is fixed, the first axle arm 2113 is installed with a counterweight clamp 117 connected to the counterweight 118. When the pan/tilt head 200 is used to capture images by the camera 300, the position of the first limiting hole 1311 of the connection base 230 can be changed to realize the lateral movement of the camera 300 on the pan/tilt head 200.

In the illustrated embodiment, the imaging device 300 is in the first orientation state. When the imaging device 300 is converted from the first orientation state to the second orientation state, the gap between the first limiting hole 1311 and the connecting seat 230 is released. At this time, the connection between the support structure 130 and the connecting seat 230 is also released. The second plate 132 is connected to the connecting seat 230 by connecting the second connecting member 231 through the second limiting hole 1321, and the support structure 130 is reconnected to the connecting seat 230. At this time, please refer to FIG. 14 again. The device 300 is transformed into the state of the second orientation, connects the counterweight track 112 from the first position to the second position, and reconfigures the counterweight 118 according to the specific situation. In this way, the camera 300 can be completed in the first orientation and the second position. State transition between the two orientations.

In one example, the camera 300 for the first orientation is placed in a horizontal state, and the camera 300 for the second orientation is placed in a vertical state.

In another example, the camera 300 for the first orientation is placed vertically, and the camera 300 for the second orientation is placed horizontally.

In some embodiments, the connecting seat 230 is detachably connected to the shaft structure 210 and can move relative to the shaft structure 210 to adjust the center of gravity of the pan/tilt head 200.

It can be understood that the counterweight assembly 100 and the photographing device 300 are integrally connected to the connecting base 230. By adjusting the installation position of the connecting base 230 on the shaft structure 210, the counterweight assembly 100 has a larger adjustment range.

In some embodiments, the connecting seat 230 and the shaft structure 210 are in a sliding groove connection structure.

In the description of this specification, reference is made to the terms “one embodiment”, “some embodiments”, “certain embodiments”, “exemplary embodiments”, “examples”, “specific examples”, or “some examples”, etc. The description means that the specific feature, structure, material, or characteristic described in combination with the embodiment or example is included in at least one embodiment or example of the present application. In this specification, the schematic representations of the above-mentioned terms do not necessarily refer to the same embodiment or example. Moreover, the described specific features, structures, materials, or characteristics can be combined in any one or more embodiments or examples in an appropriate manner.

Although the embodiments of the present application have been shown and described, those of ordinary skill in the art can understand that various changes, modifications, substitutions, and modifications can be made to these embodiments without departing from the principle and purpose of the present application. The scope of the application is defined by the claims and their equivalents.

Claims

A counterweight assembly for a pan/tilt head, the pan/tilt head includes a shaft structure and a connecting seat, the connecting seat is installed on the shaft structure, and is characterized in that the weight component includes:

Counterweight structure and support structure;

The bracket structure is used to install a photographing device, and is configured to be detachably connected to the connecting seat at different positions, so that the photographing device captures images in different orientations;

The counterweight structure is configured to connect the support structure and/or the shaft structure to adjust the center of gravity of the pan/tilt.
The counterweight assembly according to claim 1, wherein the counterweight structure comprises a counterweight, and the counterweight structure is configured to connect the support structure and/or the shaft through the counterweight. Structure to adjust the center of gravity of the pan/tilt.
The counterweight assembly of claim 2, wherein the counterweight structure further comprises a counterweight track, and the counterweight structure is configured to use the counterweight block to connect the counterweight track to adjust the The center of gravity of the pan/tilt, and/or the support structure is connected with the counterweight track to adjust the center of gravity of the pan/tilt.
The counterweight assembly according to claim 3, wherein the counterweight structure is configured to adjust the position of the counterweight on the counterweight track, and the counterweight in the counterweight The number of tracks and/or the position of the counterweight track on the support structure adjusts the center of gravity of the pan/tilt.
The counterweight assembly of claim 3, wherein at least one surface of the counterweight rail is provided with at least one first connecting hole, and the first connecting hole is used to connect the counterweight.
The counterweight assembly of claim 5, wherein the counterweight track includes a first side plate, a second side plate, a third side plate, and a fourth side plate, the first side plate and the The second side plate is opposite, and the third side plate is opposite to the fourth side plate;

The surface of at least one of the first side plate, the second side plate, the third side plate and the fourth side plate is provided with at least one first connection hole.
The counterweight assembly according to claim 6, wherein the counterweight track includes a fifth side plate and a sixth side plate, and the fifth side plate is connected to the first side plate and the second side plate. Plate, one end of the third side plate and the fourth side plate, the sixth side plate connects the first side plate, the second side plate, the third side plate and the fourth side plate The other end of the side panel;

At least one first connecting hole is opened on the surface of at least one of the fifth side plate and the sixth side plate.
The counterweight assembly of claim 6, wherein at least one pair of opposite sides of the first side plate, the second side plate, the third side plate, and the fourth side plate In the board, one is provided with a long second connecting hole, and the other is provided with a long installation hole;

The second connecting hole corresponds to the mounting hole, and is used for the first connecting member to pass through the mounting hole in turn, and the second connecting hole is connected to the support structure to fix the counterweight rail on the On the support structure.
The counterweight assembly of claim 3, wherein the support structure is configured to capture the image with the camera in a first orientation or a second orientation;

When the camera captures an image in the first orientation, the counterweight track is configured to be installed at the first position of the support structure to adjust the center of gravity of the pan/tilt;

When the camera captures the image in the second orientation, the counterweight track is configured to be installed at the second position of the support structure to adjust the center of gravity of the pan/tilt;

Wherein, the first position and the second position are different.
The counterweight assembly of claim 1, wherein the support structure is configured to capture the image with the camera in a first orientation or a second orientation;

The support structure includes a first board and a second board, and the first board is used to install the camera;

When the photographing device captures an image in the first orientation, the first board is also used to connect to the connecting base;

When the photographing device captures an image in the second orientation, the second board is used to connect the connecting base.
The counterweight assembly of claim 9 or 10, wherein the first orientation is perpendicular to the second orientation.
The counterweight assembly of claim 10, wherein the first plate is provided with a first limiting hole, and the counterweight assembly is configured to use the first limiting hole to detachably connect the Connecting the base to adjust the center of gravity of the pan-tilt; and/or,

The second plate is provided with a second limiting hole, and the counterweight assembly is configured to use the second limiting hole to detachably connect to the connecting seat to adjust the center of gravity of the pan/tilt.
The counterweight assembly according to claim 12, wherein the number of the first limiting holes is multiple, and the plurality of first limiting holes are arranged along the length direction of the first plate;

The number of the second limiting holes is multiple, and the multiple second limiting holes are arranged along the length direction of the second plate.
The counterweight assembly according to claim 12, wherein a third connecting hole is formed on the first plate, and the third connecting hole is used to connect the counterweight structure.
The counterweight assembly of claim 12, wherein the first plate is further provided with a third limiting hole, and the first plate is configured to use the third limiting hole to detachably connect the The photographing device is used to adjust the position of the photographing device on the first board.
The counterweight assembly of claim 15, wherein the first limiting hole and the third limiting hole are arranged in parallel;

The third limiting hole is elongated, and the third limiting hole includes a first hole and a second hole penetrating therethrough, and the size of the first hole is larger than the size of the second hole.
11. The counterweight assembly of claim 10, wherein the first plate comprises a first surface and a second surface opposite to each other, and the first surface is used for mounting the camera;

The first surface is provided with a first non-slip part, the first non-slip part is used to contact the camera, and/or the two surfaces are provided with a second non-slip part, the second non-slip part is used The counterweight structure contacts.
The counterweight assembly of claim 17, wherein the first surface is provided with a first receiving groove, the first receiving groove extends along the length direction of the first plate, and the first non-slip portion Set in the first receiving slot;

The second surface is provided with a second receiving groove, the second receiving groove extends in a width direction perpendicular to the first plate, and the second anti-skid portion is provided in the second receiving groove.
The counterweight assembly according to claim 18, wherein the number of the second receiving slot is two, and the first receiving slot is located in an orthographic projection along the length direction perpendicular to the first plate Between the two second receiving slots.
The counterweight assembly according to claim 10, wherein the two outer side walls of the first plate and/or the two outer side walls of the second plate respectively have bosses extending outward, and the bosses are used for The support structure is detachably installed on the sliding groove of the external support device.
The counterweight assembly according to claim 1, wherein the counterweight assembly further comprises an adapter plate, one end of the adapter plate is detachably connected to the support structure, and the other end of the adapter plate The counterweight structure is detachably connected.
The counterweight assembly of claim 21, wherein the adapter plate is L-shaped.
The counterweight assembly according to claim 1, wherein the shaft structure includes a first shaft structure and a second shaft structure, the first shaft structure includes a first motor and a first shaft arm, and the second shaft structure The shaft structure includes a second motor and a second shaft arm;

One end of the first shaft arm is connected to the rotor of the first motor, and the other end is connected to the stator of the second motor;

One end of the second shaft arm is connected to the rotor of the second motor, and the other end is used to connect to the support structure;

The counterweight structure includes a counterweight clamp and a counterweight, the first shaft arm and/or the second shaft arm is used to connect the counterweight clamp, and the counterweight is detachably mounted on the On the counterweight clamp, the counterweight clamp is configured to adjust the center of gravity of the pan/tilt by adjusting the position of the counterweight clamp on the first shaft arm or the second shaft arm.
The counterweight assembly according to claim 23, wherein the counterweight clamp comprises a counterweight clamp body and a fastener, and the fastener is provided on the counterweight clamp body and can be connected to the counterweight. The clamp body cooperates to lock the counterweight clamp on the first shaft arm and/or the second shaft arm.
The counterweight assembly according to claim 24, wherein the fastener comprises a clamping block and a knob, and the clamping block can press against the first shaft arm and/or under the driving of the knob. Or the second shaft arm.
The weight assembly according to claim 25, wherein the jacking block comprises a first block and a second block that are connected to each other, and the first block is at least partially accommodated in the receiving body formed by the weight clip body. In the space, the knob can drive the second block to move so that the second block abuts the first shaft arm and/or the second shaft arm.
The weight assembly according to claim 26, wherein the side of the second block facing the knob is provided with a first groove, and the knob can be partially disposed in the first groove.
The counterweight assembly according to claim 26, wherein the counterweight clamp body is provided with a second groove for the first shaft arm and/or the second shaft arm to pass through, and the first Two pieces are located in the second groove, and the second piece cooperates with the second groove to form a receiving groove;

The knob penetrates the weight clamp body and can drive the tightening block to move, so that at least part of the inner surface of the receiving groove is in contact with the outer surface of the first shaft arm and/or the second shaft arm. The side fits tightly or away.
The counterweight assembly of claim 25, wherein the counterweight clip further comprises an elastic member, and the elastic member is connected to the jacking block;

When the weight clamp is installed on the first shaft arm and/or the second shaft arm, the elastic member is used to keep the jacking block away from or close to the first shaft arm and/or the second shaft arm. Describe the trend of the second axle arm.
The counterweight assembly according to claim 29, wherein the counterweight clip body comprises a first part and a second part connected, the first part is provided with a first groove, and the second part is provided with A second groove, the first groove and the second groove are connected to form a receiving space for receiving the elastic member.
The counterweight assembly of claim 30, wherein the first part is provided with a hollow protruding column, the second part is provided with a through hole, the protruding post is provided with the through hole, and the The counterweight is partially connected in the boss.
The counterweight assembly according to claim 2 or 23, wherein the counterweight includes a counterweight body and a fourth connecting piece mounted on the counterweight body, and the fourth connecting piece is provided with There are threaded sections.
A pan/tilt assembly, wherein the pan/tilt assembly comprises a pan/tilt and the counterweight assembly according to any one of claims 1 to 32;

The pan/tilt head includes a shaft structure and a connecting seat, the support structure is installed on the connecting seat, and the counterweight structure is installed on the support structure and/or the shaft structure.
33. The pan-tilt assembly according to claim 33, wherein the connecting seat is detachably connected to the shaft structure, and can move relative to the shaft structure to adjust the center of gravity of the pan-tilt.