WO2021114280A1

WO2021114280A1 - Follower and gimbal assembly

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Publication number: WO2021114280A1
Application number: PCT/CN2019/125359
Authority: WO
Inventors: 董欣; 贝世猛
Original assignee: 深圳市大疆创新科技有限公司
Priority date: 2019-12-13
Filing date: 2019-12-13
Publication date: 2021-06-17
Also published as: CN113748665A

Abstract

Provided are a follower and a gimbal assembly. The follower comprises a first power mechanism, a mounting mechanism and a fixing portion, wherein the fixing portion is configured to be detachably connected to a handheld gimbal, the mounting mechanism is used for the mounting of a functional part, and the first power mechanism provides rotation power to drive the mounting mechanism to rotate. The follower is configured to drive the functional part to rotate, such that the functional part obtains a better angle, and the functional part can better assist in photographing, which is conducive to the functional part realizing intelligent tracking.

Description

Follower and PTZ components

Technical field

This application relates to the technical field of pan/tilt, and specifically relates to a follower and a pan/tilt component.

Background technique

With the improvement of the quality of life, people's requirements for the quality of film and television are also improved, and more and more users will use the pan-tilt auxiliary camera to shoot, especially the pan-tilt components.

Generally, when using the pan-tilt component, a monitor or a supplementary light is needed to assist the camera. The monitor presents the captured image to the photographer, and the supplementary light is used to supplement the light.

However, when the pan/tilt assembly is used for mobile shooting, the angle of the fill light and the angle of the monitor orientation are fixed relative to the pan/tilt assembly, so when the pan/tilt assembly is moving, the light irradiated by the fill light is consistent with the object being photographed. If it fails to correspond, the monitor cannot face a better observation angle, which makes the supplemental light effect and monitoring effect poor.

Summary of the invention

The purpose of this application is to provide a follower and pan/tilt assembly that can solve the above-mentioned problems.

In order to achieve the purpose of this application, this application provides the following technical solutions:

In a first aspect, the present application provides a follower, the follower includes a first power mechanism, an installation mechanism, and a fixing part, the fixing part is used to detachably connect with the handheld platform, and the installation mechanism is used for For installing functional parts, the first power mechanism provides rotational power to drive the installation mechanism to rotate.

In a second aspect, the present application also provides a pan/tilt assembly, the pan/tilt assembly includes a handheld pan/tilt and the follower of any one of the embodiments of the first aspect, the follower is detachably fixed to the handheld cloud The handheld PTZ is used to carry the camera.

In a third aspect, the present application also provides a pan/tilt assembly, the pan/tilt assembly includes a handheld pan/tilt and a follower, the handheld pan/tilt is used to carry a photographing device, and the follower is detachably fixed on the In a handheld pan/tilt, the follower is used to install a functional component and drive the functional component to rotate.

By setting the follower to drive the functional member to rotate, the functional member obtains a better angle, so that the functional member can better perform auxiliary shooting, which is conducive to the realization of intelligent tracking of the functional member.

Description of the drawings

FIG. 1 is a schematic diagram of a three-dimensional structure of a pan-tilt assembly in use in an embodiment;

Fig. 2 is a schematic diagram of the three-dimensional structure of the follower of Fig. 1;

3 is a schematic diagram of the three-dimensional structure of the follower of FIG. 2 when it is unfolded;

Fig. 4a is a schematic structural diagram of a pan-tilt assembly in an embodiment;

Figure 4b is a schematic structural diagram of a pan-tilt assembly in another embodiment;

Fig. 5 is a schematic diagram of the structure of a pan-tilt assembly in an embodiment;

FIG. 6 is a schematic diagram of a three-dimensional structure from another angle of the use state of the pan-tilt assembly of an embodiment;

Figure 7 is a partial enlarged schematic diagram of the pan/tilt assembly at A.

Specific embodiment

The technical solutions in the embodiments of the present application will be clearly described below in conjunction with the drawings in the embodiments of the present application. Obviously, the described embodiments are only a part of the embodiments of the present application, rather than all the embodiments. Based on the embodiments in this application, all other embodiments obtained by those of ordinary skill in the art without creative work shall fall within the protection scope of this application.

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 a centered component may also exist. When a component is considered to be "connected" to another component, it can be directly connected to the other component or there may be a centered component at the same time.

Unless otherwise defined, all technical and scientific terms used herein have the same meaning as commonly understood by those skilled in the technical field of this application. The terms used in the specification of the application herein are only for the purpose of describing specific embodiments, and are not intended to limit the application. The term "and/or" as used herein includes any and all combinations of one or more related listed items.

Hereinafter, some embodiments of the present application will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. In the case of no conflict, the following embodiments and features in the embodiments can be combined with each other.

The present application provides a pan/tilt assembly, which can be used for handheld mobile photography, has auxiliary photography and mechanical stabilization functions, and can assist the camera to obtain smooth and stable clear images during mobile photography. Please refer to FIG. 1, the pan/tilt assembly includes a handheld pan/tilt and a follower 30, wherein the handheld pan/tilt includes a handheld 10 and a pan/tilt member 20. The pan-tilt member 20 and the follower 30 are respectively fixed to the handpiece 10, the pan-tilt member 20 is used to carry the photographing device 100, and the follower 30 is used to connect the functional member 40 and drive the functional member 40 to rotate. Specifically, the handpiece 10 has a handle portion 11 and a control portion 12, the control portion 12 is located between the handle portion 11 and the pan/tilt member 20, the operator grasps the pan/tilt assembly through the handle portion 11, and the control portion 12 has a control circuit to Control the movement of the pan-tilt component 20 and the functional component 40. The number of the functional components 40 may be one or more, and one or more of the functional components 40 can assist in shooting alone or at the same time to improve the shooting effect. This application does not limit the number of the functional components 40 and the follow-up system. The pan-tilt member 20 may be a single-axis, two-axis or three-axis pan/tilt. The number of the follower 30 may correspond to the function 40. When the number of the function 40 is multiple, the follower 30 respectively controls the multiple function 40 to move at the same time. In some embodiments, multiple followers 30 can also be used to control the same functional component 40, so that the functional component 40 can have multiple movement modes (such as translation plus rotation, etc.). In some embodiments, a single follower 30 can control multiple movement modes, such as translation plus rotation.

By setting the follower 30 to drive the functional member 40 to rotate, the functional member 40 can obtain a better angle, so that the functional member 40 can better perform auxiliary shooting, which is beneficial for the functional member 40 to realize intelligent tracking.

In one embodiment, please refer to FIGS. 1 and 3, the follower 30 includes a first power mechanism 31 and an installation mechanism 32. The first power mechanism 31 is directly or indirectly connected to the installation mechanism 32, and the installation mechanism 32 is used for assembling functional parts. 40. The follower 30 has a first output shaft 33, and the rotation power provided by the first power mechanism 31 drives the mounting mechanism 32 to rotate around the first output shaft 33. Specifically, the installation mechanism 32 is detachably connected with the functional part 40, such as magnetic connection, interference connection, adhesive connection, etc. The installation mechanism 32 can be provided with a groove, the functional part 40 is embedded and fixed in the groove, and the functional part 40 is fixed with the installation mechanism. The detachable connection of the 32 is easy to assemble. When the first power mechanism 31 is directly connected to the mounting mechanism 32, the first output shaft 33 is a part of the first power mechanism 31, and the first output shaft 33 of the first power mechanism 31 is directly connected to the mounting mechanism 32, and the first power mechanism 31. The first output shaft 33 directly outputs torque for the mounting mechanism 32, so that the functional parts 40 on the mounting mechanism 32 can rotate around the first output shaft 33. This method is preferably set when the rotation speed of the first power mechanism 31 is low. Down (when the rotation speed of the first power mechanism 31 is too high, it is difficult to grasp the angle of rotation of the functional member 40). By providing the first power mechanism 31, the follower 30 can drive the functional part 40 to rotate. The follower 30 is small in size and the pan-tilt assembly is compact in structure, which is convenient for carrying and moving and shooting. At the same time, the installation mechanism 32 and the functional part 40 are provided. The assembly enables the functional part 40 to be stably and fixedly connected with the follower 30.

In an embodiment, referring to Figures 1 and 3, the follower 30 further includes a first transmission mechanism 34, the first power mechanism 31 is connected to the first transmission mechanism 34, the first transmission mechanism 34 is connected to the mounting mechanism 32, and the first transmission mechanism 34 is connected to the mounting mechanism 32. A transmission mechanism 34 has a first output shaft 33, and the rotation power provided by the first power mechanism 31 drives the mounting mechanism 32 to rotate around the first output shaft 33, that is, the first power mechanism 31 and the first output shaft 33 are indirectly connected. Specifically, the transmission mode of the first transmission mechanism 34 may be chain transmission, gear transmission, and the like. By setting the first transmission mechanism 34 between the first power mechanism 31 and the mounting mechanism 32, the speed of the first power mechanism 31 is reduced and the output torque is increased, so that the mounting mechanism 32 can rotate at a low speed and with higher precision, which is beneficial to function Piece 40 realizes more accurate and intelligent tracking.

In one embodiment, referring to FIG. 1, the pan-tilt component 20 includes a pan-tilt motor and a pan-tilt shaft arm. The pan/tilt motor may include a yaw axis motor 21, a roll axis motor 23, and a pitch axis motor 25, and the pan/tilt axis arm may include a yaw axis arm 22, a roll axis arm 24, and a pitch axis arm 26. The yaw axis motor 21, the yaw axis arm 22, the roll axis motor 23, the roll axis arm 24, the pitch axis motor 25, the pitch axis arm 26, and the carrier 27 are connected in sequence, and the yaw axis motor 21 is arranged on the handpiece 10 At the end of the yaw axis motor 21 is used to drive the yaw axis arm 22 to rotate, the roll axis motor 23 is used to drive the roll axis arm 24 to rotate, the pitch axis motor 25 is used to drive the pitch axis arm 26 to rotate, and the carrier 27 Used to carry the camera 100.

Specifically, the yaw axis arm 22, the roll axis arm 24, and the pitch axis arm 26 can be provided with a telescopic structure, so that the lengths of the yaw axis arm 22, the roll axis arm 24 and the pitch axis arm 26 can be adjusted, and the length of the yaw axis arm 22, the roll axis arm 24 and the pitch axis arm 26 can be adjusted. The center of gravity of the imaging device 100 is adjusted to the three axes (the axis of the yaw axis motor 21, the axis of the roll axis motor 23, and the axis of the pitch axis motor 25), so that the imaging device 100 can shoot stably. The yaw axis motor 21 is arranged between the control part 12 of the handpiece 10 and the yaw axis arm 22. The supporting member 27 and the imaging device 100 may be an integrated structure, or may be detachably connected, for example, connected by screw connection, pin connection, magnetic attraction connection, or the like. Preferably, the carrier 27 fixes the imaging device 100 by clamping, which is convenient to disassemble and has a simple structure. The photographing device 100 may be an electronic device with a photographing function, such as a mirrorless camera, a single-lens reflex camera, or a smart phone. In one embodiment, the photographing device 100 is a camera with a long lens such as a mirrorless camera and a single-lens reflex camera, and the carrier 27 fixes the body part of the camera.

Through the above arrangement, the yaw axis motor 21, the roll axis motor 23 and the pitch axis motor 25 respectively drive the yaw axis arm 22, the roll axis arm 24 and the pitch axis arm 26 to rotate, so that the camera 100 can rotate around the yaw axis motor 21. The axis rotation of the roll axis motor 23 and the pitch axis motor 25 is beneficial for the imaging device 100 to perform multi-angle imaging. At the same time, it can repair dynamic tremor and avoid dynamic tremor from affecting the stability of shooting.

In one embodiment, referring to FIGS. 1 to 3, the follower 30 further includes a housing 35, the housing 35 is connected to the handpiece 10, and the first power mechanism 31 and the first transmission mechanism 34 are arranged inside the housing 35. Specifically, the housing 35 is fixedly connected to the handpiece 10. The outer wall of the shell 35 may be coated with an insulating layer to avoid the leakage of the first power mechanism 31. By providing the housing 35, the housing 35 protects the first power mechanism 31 and the first transmission mechanism 34, which facilitates the stable operation of the first power mechanism 31 and the first transmission mechanism 34.

In one embodiment, referring to FIG. 3, the first power mechanism 31 includes a motor 311, the motor 311 has a drive shaft 3111, and the first transmission mechanism 34 includes a first gear 341, a second gear 342, and a first output shaft 33. A gear 341 is connected to the drive shaft 3111, the second gear 342 is connected to the first output shaft 33, the drive shaft 3111 is parallel to the first output shaft 33, the first gear 341 and the second gear 342 mesh, and the diameter of the second gear 342 Larger than the diameter of the first gear 341, the first output shaft 33 is rotatably connected with the housing 35 and is used to connect with the mounting mechanism 32. Specifically, when the first power mechanism 31 and the mounting mechanism 32 are directly connected, the drive shaft 3111 is the first output shaft 33, and the drive shaft 3111 directly provides driving force for the mounting mechanism 32 with the first output shaft 33. The first gear 341 and the drive shaft 3111 are connected by a key, so that the first gear 341 and the drive shaft 3111 are circumferentially fixed. The first output shaft 33 and the second gear 342 can be connected by a key or an interference connection, and the first output shaft 33 and the housing 35 can be connected by a bearing in rotation, the friction is low, and the consumption is reduced. The first gear 341 and the second gear 342 may be spur gears or helical gears.

It can be understood that the motor 311 transmits the torque to the first gear 341 through the drive shaft 3111, so that the first gear 341 rotates. The first gear 341 transmits torque to the second gear 342 meshed with the first gear 341, so that the second gear 342 rotates, and then the first output shaft 33 fixedly connected to the second gear 342 rotates, so that the The mounting mechanism 32 fixedly connected to the shaft 33 rotates around the first output shaft 33.

By providing the first transmission mechanism 34, the higher rotational speed of the driving shaft 3111 of the first power mechanism 31 is decelerated, so that the functional component 40 on the mounting mechanism 32 can rotate around the first output shaft 33 stably at a low speed.

2 and 3, the housing 35 includes a rotor housing 351, a stator base 352, and a cover plate 353. The rotor housing 351 is provided with a first cavity 301 in a cylindrical shape, and the motor 311 is installed in In the first cavity 301, the open end of the rotor housing 351 is fixed to the stator base 352. The side of the stator base 352 facing away from the rotor housing 351 is provided with a second cavity 302, and the drive shaft 3111 of the motor 311 extends into the second cavity 302 , The first gear 341 and the second gear 342 are arranged in the second cavity 302, the cover plate 353 is arranged on the stator base 352 to close the second cavity 302, the cover plate 353 is provided with a first connection hole 80, and the first connection The hole 80 corresponds to the first end 331 of the first output shaft 33. Specifically, the stator base 352 is provided with a through hole through which the drive shaft 3111 extends into the stator base 352 (the second cavity 302). The cover plate 353 can be fixed on the stator base 352 by means of screw connection or the like. The first end 331 of the first output shaft 33 is located outside the second cavity 302 or in the cover plate 353, and a bearing (the bearing is not shown) may be provided in the first connecting hole 80, so that the first output shaft 33 and the cover plate 353 In a rotational connection, the first output shaft 33 is rotationally connected to the stator base 352 through a bearing, and the second gear 342 is fixed to the first output shaft 33 so that the second gear 342 is rotationally connected to the stator base 352.

With the above arrangement, the first power mechanism 31 in the first cavity 301 transmits the torque to the mounting mechanism 32 outside the housing 35 through the first output shaft 33 of the first transmission mechanism 34 in the second cavity 302, The functional component 40 on the mounting mechanism 32 can rotate around the first output shaft 33 stably at a low speed. In addition, the follower 30 has a compact structure and a small volume, and the pan/tilt assembly is easy to carry.

In one embodiment, referring to FIGS. 1 to 3, the stator base 352 includes a side plate 3521, a peripheral plate 3522 and a fixing portion 3520. The peripheral plate 3522 protrudes from the side plate 3521, and the peripheral plate 3522 is in a ring shape connected end to end. The side plate 3521, the peripheral plate 3522 and the cover plate 353 jointly enclose a second cavity 302. The rotor housing 351 is connected to the side plate 3521, and the fixing portion 3520 is located outside the second cavity 302 and is connected to the side plate 3521 or the peripheral plate 3522. For connection, the fixing part 3520 is used for detachably connecting with the handheld pan/tilt.

Specifically, the fixing portion 3520 is detachably connected to the hand piece 10 of the handheld pan/tilt. The plane on which the side plate 3521 is located is parallel to the plane on which the cover plate 353 is located, a through hole of the stator base 352 is opened on the side plate 3521, and the drive shaft 3111 of the first power mechanism 31 extends into the second cavity 302 through the through hole. It is fixedly connected with the first gear 341. The fixing portion 3520 is located at the protruding part of the peripheral plate 3522 of the stator base 352 protruding from the side plate 3521. The fixing portion 3520 is fixedly connected to the hand piece 10, so that the stator base 352 and the hand piece 10 are relatively fixed, so that the housing 35 and the hand piece 10 are relatively fixed.

By providing a fixing portion 3520 in the circumferential direction of the stator base 352, the housing 35 of the follower 30 and the handpiece 10 are relatively fixed, and the fixing effect is good. At the same time, the structure of the follower 30 and the handpiece 10 is made compact, and the portability of the pan/tilt assembly is improved. .

In one embodiment, referring to FIGS. 1 and 2, the fixing portion 3520 includes a connecting plate 3523, the connecting plate 3523 is provided with a second connecting hole 81, and the hand piece 10 is provided with a connecting portion 123 corresponding to the second connecting hole 81, The second connecting hole 81 cooperates with the connecting portion 123 to achieve fixation. Specifically, the second connecting hole 81 is a through hole without threads, the connecting portion 123 is provided with a threaded hole, and the screw connects the second connecting hole 81 with the threaded hole on the connecting portion 123, so that the fixing portion 3520 is fixed to the connecting portion 123 , So that the housing 35 and the hand piece 10 are fixed. The number of the second connecting holes 81 may be one, two, three or more, and the number of threaded holes on the connecting portion 123 corresponds to the number of the second connecting holes 81 1:1. The connecting portion 123 is arranged on the peripheral surface of the hand piece 10, and the connecting portion 123 is fixed to the hand piece 10 by screw connection. It can be understood that the connecting plate 3523 is provided on the part of the peripheral plate 3522 protruding from the side plate 3521, the plane where the connecting plate 3523 is located is parallel to the plane where the side plate 3521 is located, and the connecting plate 3523 is thicker than the side plate 3521 to ensure rigidity. The connecting plate 3523 may be integrated with the peripheral plate 3522 or the side plate 3521, or the connecting plate 3523, the peripheral plate 3522, and the side plate 3521 may be integrated. Through the above arrangement, the fixing effect is further improved.

In one embodiment, referring to FIG. 2, the connecting plate 3523 is connected to the side plate 3521, the fixing portion 3520 further includes a reinforcing plate 3524, and the reinforcing plate 3524 connects the connecting plate 3523 and the peripheral plate 3522. Specifically, the reinforcing plate 3524 is perpendicular to the connecting plate 3523 and the peripheral plate 3522, the reinforcing plate 3524 is in a triangular shape, and the number of the reinforcing plate 3524 may be multiple or single. By providing the reinforcing plate 3524, the rigidity of the fixing portion 3520 is improved, and the connection between the fixing portion 3520 and the connecting plate 3523 is more stable.

In one embodiment, please refer to Figures 2 and 3, the side plate 3521 is provided with a first bearing 3524, the first output shaft 33 includes a second end 332 opposite to the first end 331, and the first end 331 rotates with the cover plate 353 Connected, the second end 332 is connected with the first bearing 3524. Specifically, the second end 332 of the first output shaft 33 is an interference fit with the inner ring of the first bearing 3524 of the stator base 352, and the outer ring of the first bearing 3524 of the stator base 352 is fixed on the side plate 3521 of the stator base 352 , The first bearing 3524 and the stator base 352 are connected in rotation. The side plate 3521 of the stator base 352 is provided with an annular protrusion for accommodating the first bearing 3524, and the first bearing 3524 is arranged on the inner ring of the annular protrusion, and interference connection is fixed. Through the above arrangement, the first end 331 and the second end 332 of the first output shaft 33 are axially fixed, which prevents the first output shaft 33 from forming a cantilever beam and reduces the load on the first output shaft 33.

In one embodiment, referring to FIG. 4a, the mounting mechanism 32 is arranged on the axial direction of the first output shaft 33, and the centerline 321 of the mounting mechanism 32 coincides with the axis of the first output shaft 33. At this time, the functional member 40 is equivalent to Rotate around the centerline 321 of the mounting mechanism 32

In another embodiment, referring to Fig. 4b, the mounting mechanism 32 is arranged in the circumferential direction of the first output shaft 33, and the center line 321 of the mounting mechanism 32 is perpendicular to the axis of the first output shaft 33. The axis of an output shaft 33 rotates.

It can be understood that the mounting mechanism 32 is arranged on the axial direction of the first output shaft 33, the rotation amplitude of the functional part 40 is small, and the functional part 40 is unlikely to interfere with the external environment; the mounting mechanism 32 is arranged on the first output shaft 33 In the circumferential direction, the turning radius of the functional part 40 is larger and the turning angle is larger, which can adapt to more complex applications. . With the above arrangement, the functional part 40 can rotate around the first output shaft 33 in multiple ways, which improves the adaptability of the functional part 40.

In an embodiment, please refer to FIG. 5, the follower 30 includes a first part 38 and a second part 39, the first part 38 includes the first power mechanism 31, the second part 39 is connected to the first output shaft 33, and the second part 39 There is a second output shaft 37, the second output shaft 37 is not parallel to the first output shaft 33, the mounting mechanism 32 is connected with the second output shaft 37, and the mounting mechanism 32 rotates around the second output shaft 37. In some embodiments, the second output shaft 37 is perpendicular to the first output shaft 33.

It can be understood that the follower 30 in this embodiment is fixed to the handpiece 10 through the first part 38, the first part 38 drives the second part 39 to rotate around the first output shaft 33, and the second part 39 drives the mounting mechanism 32 around the first output shaft 33. The second output shaft 37 rotates, so that the functional component 40 on the mounting mechanism 32 has various rotation directions. When the first part 38 is working and the second part 39 is not working, the functional part 40 rotates around the first output shaft 33; when the second part 39 is working but the first part 38 is not working, the functional part 40 rotates around the second output shaft 37; When the first part 38 and the second part 39 work at the same time, the functional part 40 simultaneously rotates around the first output shaft 33 and the second output shaft 37; when the first part 38 and the second part 39 are not working, the functional part 40 Relative to the hand piece 10 is stationary.

By providing the first part 38 and the second part 39 to provide the functional part 40 with biaxial rotation, it is beneficial for the functional part 40 to obtain a better angle and position, and the auxiliary effect of the functional part 40 is further enhanced.

In one embodiment, referring to FIG. 5, the second part 39 is connected to the circumferential or axial direction of the first output shaft 33. Specifically, the manner in which the second part 39 is connected in the axial or circumferential direction of the first output shaft 33 can refer to the manner in which the mounting mechanism 32 is arranged in the axial or circumferential direction of the first output shaft in the previous embodiment. The structure is roughly the same. When the second part 39 is arranged in the circumferential direction of the first output shaft 33, the size of the follower 30 in the axial direction of the first output shaft 33 is smaller, and the overall structure of the pan/tilt assembly is more compact; the second part 39 is arranged in the first output shaft 33. When an output shaft 33 is in the axial direction, the second part 39 rotates in a small amplitude, and it is not easy to interfere with the external environment.

In one embodiment, referring to FIG. 5, the second part 39 has a second power mechanism, and the power provided by the second power mechanism drives the mounting mechanism 32 to rotate around the second output shaft 37. Specifically, the structure of the second power mechanism may refer to the first power mechanism 31, and the structures of the two are substantially the same. In addition, the second power mechanism may not be provided in the second part 39, and the function member 40 may be manually adjusted to rotate around the second output shaft 37. By providing the second power mechanism, the second power mechanism drives the functional component 40 on the mounting mechanism 32 to rotate around the second output shaft 37, which is beneficial to realize the intelligent tracking of the functional component 40.

In one embodiment, referring to FIG. 5, the second part 39 further includes a second transmission mechanism, the second transmission mechanism has a second output shaft 37, and the second power mechanism is connected to the second transmission mechanism. Specifically, the second transmission mechanism may refer to the first transmission mechanism 34, and the structures of the two are substantially the same. Through the above arrangement, the second transmission mechanism decelerates the rotation speed output by the second power mechanism, so that the functional component 40 can rotate at a stable low speed around the second output shaft 37, which is beneficial to realize the intelligent tracking of the functional component 40.

In one embodiment, referring to FIG. 1, the functional component 40 is a monitor or a supplementary light. Specifically, the monitor is used to display a picture taken by the photographing device 100, and the fill light is used to fill light for the photographed object. It is understandable that when the pan/tilt assembly is moving and shooting, the monitor needs to change its angle so that the operator can observe the subject with a better perspective (the operator's line of sight is perpendicular to the monitor screen); the fill light is also The angle needs to be changed in order to keep the light continuously projected on the object to be photographed, and to achieve a better fill light effect. Through the above settings, the functional effects of the monitor and fill light can be optimized.

In one embodiment, referring to FIG. 1 and FIG. 6, the functional component 40 is communicatively connected with the photographing device 100. Specifically, the photographing device 100 can be connected to the functional part 40 by means of wireless transmission such as Bluetooth, WiFi, or an external data cable; or the hand piece 10 can be electrically connected to the functional part 40 and the photographing device 100, so as to be hand-held The component 10 connects the functional component 40 with the photographing device 100 in communication. Through the above setting, the camera 100 can exchange information with the functional component 40, which is beneficial to realize the intelligent tracking of the functional component 40.

In one embodiment, please refer to Figures 6 and 7, the follower 30 is provided with a first data interface 83 and a controller (not shown), the first data interface 83 is electrically connected to the controller, and the first data interface 83 is used for In electrical connection with the hand piece 10 or the functional piece 40, the controller is used to control the rotation of the first power mechanism 31, and the hand piece 10 supplies power to the follower 30. In one embodiment, the controller is disposed in the second cavity 302 of the housing 35 of the follower 30. In one embodiment, the side plate 3521 or the peripheral plate 3522 of the housing 35 of the follower 30 is provided with a cavity, and the controller is housed in the cavity. The first data interface 83 may be provided on the side plate 3521 or the peripheral plate 3522 of the stator base 352. Through the above settings, the controller can accurately control the angle of rotation of the functional component 40, and the first data interface 83 communicates with the handpiece 10 or the functional component 40, which is beneficial to realize the intelligent tracking of the functional component 40.

In one embodiment, referring to FIG. 1, the handheld pan/tilt includes an operation button 121, and the operation button 121 is used to control the follower 30 to switch between the lock mode and the follow mode. Specifically, the operation button 121 is provided on the handpiece 10, and when the operation button 121 is pressed, a control instruction is triggered to switch the mode of the follower 30. Among them, the follow mode includes pan-tilt follow mode and face follow mode. The functional component 40 is provided with a second data interface (not shown), and the second data interface is used to electrically connect with the first data interface 83. The operation button 121 is set on the control part 12 of the handpiece 10. The operation button 121 can be a button, a rotary lever or a rocker. By operating the button 121, the camera 100 can be controlled to start shooting, stop shooting, zoom, etc., and can also control the pan/tilt device. The pitch axis motor 25, the yaw axis motor 21, and the roll axis motor 23 of 20 drive the imaging device 100 to rotate, and can also control the follower 30 to drive the functional unit 40 to rotate. The operation button 121 is arranged on the handpiece 10 for easy control. At the same time, the second data interface is electrically connected to the first data interface 83, so that the function part 40 can communicate with the follower 30, which is beneficial to realize the intelligent tracking of the function part 40 .

The follower 30 has at least the following three modes:

Lock mode:

In one embodiment, referring to Figures 1, 6 and 7, the first data interface 83 is electrically connected to the handpiece 10. The handpiece 10 issues a lock control instruction to the controller through the first data interface 83, and the controller controls The first power mechanism 31 stops rotating. The handpiece 10 is provided with a third data interface 122, and the communication between the handpiece 10 and the function piece 40 is realized through the electrical connection between the first data interface 83 and the third data interface 122. In some embodiments, wireless communication via Bluetooth, WiFi or the like can also be used.

It can be understood that, in this embodiment, the functional element 40 is generally a monitor, and the monitor is stationary relative to the follower 30, which is suitable for the case where the operator adjusts the angle of the camera 100 while the handpiece 10 does not move. Can better monitor the subject. Through the above settings, it is beneficial for the pan/tilt assembly to perform fixed-point and multi-angle shooting.

PTZ follow mode:

In one embodiment, referring to Figure 1, Figure 6 and Figure 7, the handheld pan/tilt head sends a control instruction to the follower 30 according to the rotation angle of the pan/tilt motor, and the follower 30 receives the control instruction, and according to the Control commands to rotate. Specifically, the first data interface 83 is electrically connected to the handpiece 10. The handpiece 10 issues a follow-up control command to the first data interface 83 according to the rotation angles of the yaw axis motor 21, the roll axis motor 23, and the pitch axis motor 25 , The controller controls the first power mechanism 31 to drive the functional component 40 to follow the photographing device 100 to rotate.

It can be understood that, in this embodiment, the first data interface 83 of the follower 30 is electrically connected to the handpiece 10. The follower 30 obtains the rotation angle of the tilt axis motor 25 of the pan/tilt member 20 from the handpiece 10, and the follower The controller 30 controls the rotation of the functional part 40 at the same angle as the rotation of the photographing device 100, so that the functional part 40 and the photographing device 100 can maintain a fixed relative angle, which is suitable for the vertical movement of the functional part 40 with little angular change. In this case, the monitor can always maintain an observation angle that is more friendly to the operator, and the fill light can also follow the imaging device 100 to fill in light for the changed subject in time. Through the above setting, it is beneficial for the pan-tilt assembly to perform mobile shooting.

Face follow mode:

In one embodiment, referring to FIG. 1, FIG. 6 and FIG. 7, the follower 30 includes a camera (not shown). The follower 30 takes a picture through the camera, and follows and rotates according to the face information in the picture. Specifically, the functional component 40 is a monitor.

In one embodiment, the functional component 40 includes a face recognition component, and the first data interface 83 is electrically connected to the second data interface. The face recognition component obtains the angle of the user's face through a camera, and sends the first data interface to the first data interface. The data interface 83 issues a control command for face locking, and the controller controls the first power mechanism 31 to drive the functional part 40 to follow the face to rotate. It can be understood that, in this embodiment, the functional element 40 is a monitor with a front camera, the first data interface 83 of the follower 30 is electrically connected to the second data interface of the monitor, and the follower 30 can obtain the monitor. The captured face information. When the operator moves in the pitch direction of the operating pan/tilt, the follower 30 will follow the face of the operator in real time through the face recognition of the controller, so that the monitor remains facing the operator, which solves the need to add multiple monitors and also The problem of not being able to obtain the best monitoring angle. Through the above setting, it is beneficial for the pan-tilt assembly to perform mobile shooting.

In addition, a plurality of indicator lights 3525 are provided on the side plate 3521 of the stator base 352, and the indicator lights can indicate the mode of the follower 30.

The above gives a detailed introduction to a pan/tilt component provided by this application. In this article, specific examples are used to describe the principles and embodiments of this application. The description of the above embodiments is only used to help understand the method and the method of this application. Core idea; At the same time, for those of ordinary skill in the art, according to the idea of this application, there will be changes in the specific embodiments and application scope. In summary, the content of this specification should not be construed as a limitation to this application.

Claims

A follower, characterized in that, the follower includes a first power mechanism, an installation mechanism, and a fixed part, the fixed part is used to detachably connect with a handheld pan/tilt, and the installation mechanism is used to install a functional part, The first power mechanism provides rotational power to drive the installation mechanism to rotate.
The follower according to claim 1, wherein the first power mechanism is directly or indirectly connected to the mounting mechanism, the follower has a first output shaft, and the rotation power provided by the first power mechanism The installation mechanism is driven to rotate around the first output shaft.
The follower according to claim 2, wherein the follower further comprises a first transmission mechanism, the first power mechanism is connected to the first transmission mechanism, and the first transmission mechanism is connected to the mounting mechanism The first transmission mechanism has the first output shaft, and the rotational power provided by the first power mechanism drives the mounting mechanism to rotate around the first output shaft.
The follower according to claim 3, wherein the follower further comprises a housing, the first power mechanism and the first transmission mechanism are provided in the housing, and the first power mechanism comprises a motor, The motor has a drive shaft, the first transmission mechanism includes a first gear, a second gear, and the first output shaft, the first gear is connected to the drive shaft, and the second gear is connected to the first output shaft. An output shaft is connected, the drive shaft is parallel to the first output shaft, the first gear and the second gear mesh, and the diameter of the second gear is larger than the diameter of the first gear, the The first output shaft is rotatably connected with the housing, and is used to connect with the mounting mechanism.
The follower according to claim 4, wherein the housing includes a rotor shell, a stator base and a cover plate, the rotor shell is provided with a first cavity and is cylindrical, and the motor is installed in the In the first cavity, one end of the rotor housing opening is fixed to the stator base, a second cavity is provided on the side of the stator base facing away from the rotor housing, and the drive shaft of the motor extends into The second cavity, the first gear and the second gear are arranged in the second cavity, the cover plate is arranged on the stator base to close the second cavity, the The cover plate is provided with a first connecting hole, and the first connecting hole corresponds to the first end of the first output shaft.
The follower according to claim 5, wherein the stator base includes a side plate, a peripheral plate, and the fixing portion, the peripheral plate protrudes from the side plate, and the peripheral plate is connected end to end Ring shape, the side plate, the peripheral plate and the cover plate jointly enclose the second cavity, the rotor case is connected to the side plate, and the fixing part is located in the second cavity Outside, and connected with the side plate or the peripheral plate.
The follower according to claim 6, wherein the fixing portion comprises a connecting plate, the connecting plate is provided with a second connecting hole, and the hand piece is provided with a connecting portion corresponding to the second connecting hole , The second connecting hole cooperates with the connecting portion to achieve fixation.
The follower according to claim 7, wherein the connecting plate is connected to the side plate, and the fixing portion further comprises a reinforcing plate, and the reinforcing plate connects the connecting plate and the peripheral plate.
The follower according to claim 6, wherein the side plate is provided with a bearing, the first output shaft includes a second end opposite to the first end, and the first end is connected to the cover The plate is connected in rotation, the second end is connected with the bearing, and the mounting mechanism is connected in the axial or circumferential direction of the first output shaft.
The follower according to claim 2, wherein the follower comprises a first part and a second part, the first part comprises the first power mechanism, and the second part is connected to the first output shaft Connected, the second part has a second output shaft, the second output shaft is not parallel to the first output shaft, the mounting mechanism is connected with the second output shaft, and the mounting mechanism surrounds the first output shaft. The second output shaft rotates.
The follower according to claim 10, wherein the second part is connected in the circumferential direction or the axial direction of the first output shaft.
The follower according to claim 10, wherein the second part has a second power mechanism and a second transmission mechanism, and the power provided by the second power mechanism drives the mounting mechanism around the second output The shaft rotates, the second transmission mechanism has the second output shaft, and the second power mechanism is connected to the second transmission mechanism.
The follower according to claim 1, wherein the follower is provided with a first data interface and a controller, the first data interface is electrically connected to the controller, and the first data interface is used for It is electrically connected with the handheld pan/tilt or the functional component, and the controller is used to control the rotation of the first power mechanism.
The follower according to claim 1, wherein the functional element is a monitor or a supplementary light.
A pan/tilt assembly, wherein the pan/tilt assembly comprises a handheld pan/tilt and the follower according to any one of claims 1 to 14, and the follower is detachably fixed to the handheld pan/tilt, so The handheld PTZ is used to carry the camera.
A pan/tilt assembly, characterized in that, the pan/tilt assembly includes a handheld pan/tilt and a follower, the handheld pan/tilt is used to carry a photographing device, the follower is detachably fixed on the handheld pan/tilt, so The follower is used to install the functional part and drive the functional part to rotate.
The pan/tilt assembly of claim 16, wherein the handheld pan/tilt is communicatively connected with the follower.
The pan/tilt assembly of claim 17, wherein the handheld pan/tilt includes a pan/tilt motor, and the handheld pan/tilt transmits a control instruction to the follower according to a rotation angle of the pan/tilt motor, and the The follower receives the control instruction and rotates according to the control instruction.
The pan-tilt assembly according to claim 16, wherein the follower includes a camera, and the follower takes a picture through the camera, and follows and rotates according to the face information in the picture.
The pan/tilt assembly according to claim 16, wherein the handheld pan/tilt includes an operation button, and the operation button is used to control the follower to switch between locked and following modes.