WO2023092597A1

WO2023092597A1 - Adapting member, fixing device, and camera

Info

Publication number: WO2023092597A1
Application number: PCT/CN2021/134135
Authority: WO
Inventors: 孙毅峰
Original assignee: 深圳市大疆创新科技有限公司
Priority date: 2021-11-29
Filing date: 2021-11-29
Publication date: 2023-06-01

Abstract

An adapting member, a fixing device, and a camera. The adapting member comprises: an adapting member body (21), and at least two insertion members (22) movably provided on the adapting member body (21). The at least two insertion members (22) are oppositely provided at intervals on the adapting member body (21), and the insertion members (22) are configured to be in insertion fit connection to the fixing device; an adapting portion (23) is provided between the at least two insertion members (22), an adapting hole (24) is formed in the adapting portion (23), and the adapting hole (24) is configured to be connected to the fixing device in a first connection mode or a second connection mode in a matching manner, wherein the first connection mode and the second connection mode are different. When the insertion member (22) is in an unfolded state, the adapting member is in insertion fit connection to the fixing device by means of the insertion member (22). When the insertion member is in a storage state, the adapting hole (24) is exposed, and the adapting member is connected to the fixing device in the first connection mode or the second connection mode in a matching manner by means of the adapting hole (24).

Description

Adapters, holders and cameras

technical field

The present application relates to the field of camera technology, in particular to an adapter, a holding device and a camera.

Background technique

With the rapid development of digital technology, users have more and more needs for taking pictures. In order to improve user experience and meet various shooting needs, there are more and more camera accessories. For example, existing sports cameras are equipped with various functional adapters to meet various needs of users such as magnetic attraction and steering. However, the existing adapters not only have a large number, but also have a single adapter function, resulting in poor user experience.

application content

In view of the above problems, the present application is proposed in order to provide an adapter, a holding device and a camera that solve the above problems.

In one embodiment of the present application, an adapter for a camera is provided, the adapter is detachably connected between the camera and the holding device, and the adapter includes: an adapter a body, and at least two plug connectors movably arranged on the adapter body;

At least two of the connectors are disposed on the body of the adapter body at intervals, and the connectors are used to connect with the holding device through plug-fitting;

A transfer portion is provided between at least two of the connectors, and a transfer hole is provided on the transfer portion, and the transfer hole is used to connect with the holding device in the first connection mode or in the second connection mode. mating connection; wherein, the first connection method is different from the second connection method;

The connector has a storage state and an unfolded state;

When the plug connector is in the unfolded state, the adapter is connected to the holding device through the plug connector through plug fit;

When the plug connector is in the storage state, the transfer hole is exposed, and the transfer member is connected to the holding device through the transfer hole in the first connection mode or the second connection mode Mate connection.

The transfer hole includes: a first sub-hole and a second sub-hole;

The axis line of the first sub-hole and the axis line of the second sub-hole are arranged at a preset angle, and the first sub-hole communicates with the second sub-hole;

The first subhole is used to cooperate with the holding device in the first connection manner, and the second subhole is used to cooperate with the holding device in the second connection manner.

Optionally, the first sub-hole is a threaded hole, and the first connection method is a threaded connection;

And/or, the second sub-hole is a quick socket, and the second connection method is a clip connection.

Optionally, the adapter further includes: a quick release connection assembly, at least part of the quick release connection assembly is movably disposed in the second sub-hole;

The holding device protrudes into the second sub-hole through the first sub-hole and is snap-connected with the quick release connection assembly.

Optionally, the quick release connection assembly includes: a second elastic member and a quick release lever;

At least part of the quick release rod is passed through the second sub-hole;

Among the quick-release lever and the holding device, one is provided with a snap-in groove, and the other is provided with a snap-in protrusion, and the holding device extends into the second sub-hole through the first sub-hole. When in the sub-hole, the clamping protrusion is clamped in the clamping groove;

The second elastic member is disposed in the second sub-hole, and one end of the second elastic member is connected to the adapter body, and the other end is connected to the quick release lever, and the second elastic member It is used to provide an elastic clamping force to the quick release lever, so that the clamping projection is clamped in the clamping groove.

Optionally, the quick release connection assembly also includes: a quick release button;

One end of the quick-release button extends into the second sub-hole and is connected to the quick-release lever, and the other end is at least partially exposed, and the quick-release button is used for the user to apply an elastic force related to the second elastic member. An external force in opposite direction of the clamping force is used to release the clamping connection between the clamping groove and the clamping protrusion.

Optionally, the adapter body is also provided with an accommodation chamber, and the adapter part can be movably arranged in the accommodation chamber;

The socket is hinged to the adapter part through a connecting rod assembly;

During the switching process of the plug connector between the unfolded state and the stored state, the plug connector drives the connecting portion at least partially outside the accommodating cavity through the connecting rod assembly, To make the transition hole exposed, or retracted into the accommodation cavity.

Optionally, the connecting rod assembly includes: a first connecting rod and a second connecting rod;

The first end of the first connecting rod is hinged with the connector, the second end of the first connecting rod is hinged with the first end of the second connecting rod, and the second end of the second connecting rod is hinged. The end is hinged to the adapter part;

During the switching process of the plug connector between the unfolded state and the stored state, the plug connector drives the transition part at least partially through the first connecting rod and the second connecting rod. Exposed to the outside of the accommodation chamber, or retracted into the accommodation chamber.

Optionally, the plug connector is rotatably connected to the adapter body;

The body of the adapter is also provided with a receiving groove that matches the connector;

When the plug connector is in the storage state, the plug connector rotates and is stored in the storage groove;

When the plug connector is in the unfolded state, the plug connector is rotated out of the receiving groove and is arranged at a first preset angle with the first side of the adapter body, and the first side A side surface of the adapter hole is provided for the adapter body.

Optionally, at least one of the plug connector and the storage slot is provided with a magnetic piece, and when the plug connector is stored in the storage slot, the plug connector and the storage slot They are magnetically adsorbed and connected by the magnetic parts.

Optionally, the adapter further includes: a first elastic member;

The first elastic member is respectively connected to the socket and the adapter body, and the first elastic member is used to provide an elastic restoring force to the socket so that the socket can be The unfolded state is reset to the stored state.

Correspondingly, the present application also provides a holding device, and the holding device is detachably connected to the camera through the adapter described above.

Optionally, the holding device includes: a base;

The base is provided with at least two slots for accommodating the connectors, and at least two of the slots are spaced apart;

The base is plugged and connected with the connector of the adapter through the slot.

Optionally, the holding device further includes: an adapter seat, and a connecting rod movably arranged on the adapter seat;

The connecting rod is threaded through the transfer hole and connected with the transfer hole through thread connection or clamping connection.

Correspondingly, the present application also provides a camera, the camera comprising: a camera body, and the adapter described in the foregoing content;

The adapter is detachably installed on the camera body.

In the technical solution provided by the embodiment of the present application, the adapter is detachably connected between the camera and the holding device, and at least two plug-in pieces and at least one adapter hole are provided on the adapter, so that it can be connected with the holding device Realize at least three kinds of mating connections of different connection methods (including but not limited to plug connection, screw connection, clip connection, etc.), with higher compatibility and stronger adaptability; moreover, the connector has two types of expansion and storage. state, which can effectively reduce the volume of the adapter and improve the portability of the adapter. The adapter in the embodiment of the present application can not only reduce the number and types of camera accessories, make the camera more compatible and adapt to more scenes, but also reduce the number and types of external interfaces of the camera, reducing the difficulty of camera design , more compact structure, smaller size and lighter weight.

Description of drawings

In order to more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present application or the prior art, the following will briefly introduce the drawings that need to be used in the description of the embodiments or the prior art. Obviously, the accompanying drawings in the following description These are some embodiments of the present application. Those skilled in the art can also obtain other drawings based on these drawings without creative work.

Fig. 1 is a schematic diagram of the installation structure of an adapter provided in the embodiment of the present application;

Fig. 2 is an exploded schematic diagram of the installation of the adapter shown in Fig. 1;

Fig. 3 is one of the structural schematic diagrams of an adapter provided in the embodiment of the present application;

Fig. 4 is the second structural diagram of an adapter provided in the embodiment of the present application;

Fig. 5 is a schematic diagram of the installation structure of an adapter and a holding device provided in an embodiment of the present application;

Fig. 6 is a schematic cross-sectional structure diagram along the A-A direction in Fig. 5;

Fig. 7 is one of the structural schematic diagrams of another adapter provided in the embodiment of the present application;

Fig. 8 is the second structural diagram of another adapter provided by the embodiment of the present application;

FIG. 9 is a schematic diagram of an assembly structure of a base and a card holder provided by an embodiment of the present application.

Explanation of reference signs:

10: Camera; 20: Adapter; 21: Adapter body; 22: Connector; 23: Adapter; 24: Adapter hole; 241: First sub-hole; 242: Second sub-hole; 25 : quick release connection assembly; 251: second elastic member; 252: quick release lever; 253: quick release button; 210: accommodation chamber; 26: connecting rod assembly; 261: first connecting rod; 262: second connecting rod; 211: Storage slot; 212: Magnetic parts; 213: Rotating shaft; 27: Clamping parts; 221: Avoidance gap; 30: Holding device; 31: Connecting rod; 32: Adapter seat; 33: Base; 34: Holder ; 35: a buffer pad; 36: a third elastic member.

Detailed ways

In order to enable those skilled in the art to better understand the solutions of the present application, the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present application will be clearly and completely described below in conjunction with the drawings in the embodiments of the present application. Apparently, the described embodiments are some of the embodiments of the present application, but not all of them. Based on the embodiments in this application, all other embodiments obtained by persons of ordinary skill in the art without making creative efforts belong to the scope of protection of this application.

It should be noted that in the description of the present application, the terms "first" and "second" are only used to describe different components conveniently, and should not be understood as indicating or implying a sequence relationship, relative importance, or implicit indication. The number of technical characteristics. Thus, the features defined as "first" and "second" may explicitly or implicitly include at least one of these features.

Unless otherwise defined, all technical and scientific terms used herein have the same meaning as commonly understood by one of ordinary skill in the technical field to which this application belongs. The terms used herein in the specification of the application are only for the purpose of describing specific embodiments, and are not intended to limit the application.

The technical solutions in the embodiments of the present application will be clearly and completely described below in conjunction with the drawings in the embodiments of the present application. In the case of no conflict, the following embodiments and features in the embodiments can be combined with each other. Apparently, the described embodiments are only some 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 skilled in the art without making creative efforts belong to the scope of protection of this application.

Referring to FIG. 1 , it shows a schematic diagram of an installation structure of an adapter described in an embodiment of the present application. Referring to FIG. 2 , it shows an exploded schematic diagram of installation of the adapter shown in FIG. 1 .

As shown in FIG. 1 and FIG. 2 , in the embodiment of the present application, the adapter 20 is detachably connected between the camera 10 and the holding device 30 , so as to function as a connection between the camera 10 and the holding device 30 . In practical applications, when the camera 10 has different shooting requirements, it may need to be connected to different holding devices 30. Since the external connection methods of different holding devices 30 may be different, in order to reduce the types and quantities of external interfaces of the camera 10, the camera 10 can be transferred through the adapter 20 described in the embodiment of the present application, so that the camera 10 can be connected with the holding device 30 in a variety of different ways.

In the embodiment of the present application, the adapter 20 can not only reduce the number and types of accessories of the camera 10, but also enable the camera 10 to be connected with a variety of holding devices 30 in a variety of different connection modes through a single accessory of the adapter 20. , better compatibility, and more adaptable scenarios; and the configuration of the adapter 20 can also reduce the number and types of external interfaces of the camera 10, so that the design difficulty of the camera 10 is reduced, the structure is more compact, the volume is smaller, and the weight is lighter .

It should be noted that, in the embodiment of the present application, the holding device 30 includes but is not limited to a camera bracket, a selfie stick, etc., and may also be a bicycle bracket, a tripod, a camera mount on a vehicle, and the like.

Referring to FIG. 3 , it shows one of the structural schematic diagrams of an adapter provided by the embodiment of the present application. Referring to FIG. 4 , it shows the second structural schematic diagram of an adapter provided by the embodiment of the present application.

The embodiment of the present application provides an adapter 20 for a camera 10. The adapter 20 may specifically include: an adapter body 21, and at least two sockets movably arranged on the adapter body 21. piece 22; at least two plug-in pieces 22 are arranged on the adapter body 21 at intervals, and the plug-in pieces 22 are used to connect with the holding device 30 through plug-in fit; at least two plug-in pieces 22 are provided with an adapter portion 23. The transfer part 23 is provided with a transfer hole 24, and the transfer hole 24 is used to cooperate with the holding device 30 in the first connection method or with the second connection method; wherein, the first connection method and the second connection method are different ; The plug connector 22 has a storage state and an unfolded state; when the plug connector 22 is in the unfolded state, the adapter 20 is connected to the holding device 30 through the plug connector 22 by plugging; when the plug connector 22 is in the storage state , the transfer hole 24 is exposed, and the transfer member 20 is connected with the holding device 30 through the transfer hole 24 in a first connection manner or a second connection manner.

In the embodiment of the present application, when the adapter 20 can be connected with the holding device 30 by plugging and fitting through at least two plug-in parts 22 provided, the way of plugging and fitting connection can be similar to that between the male head and the female body of the socket. Docking. For example, the adapter 20 is plugged and connected to the corresponding slot on the holding device 30 through the socket 22, and the insertion of the two is realized through the interference fit between the socket and the socket 22 and the assistance of other connectors. connection. The sockets 22 may have a one-to-one correspondence with the sockets, or the number of sockets may be greater than that of the sockets 22 to provide more sockets for the sockets 22 .

In the embodiment of the present application, in order to improve the stability of the plugging and mating between the plug connector 22 and the holding device 30 , the number of the plug connector 22 may be two or more. In the case of multiple sockets 22, multiple sockets 22 can be arranged in sequence along a certain direction on the adapter body 21, and the distance between two adjacent sockets 22 can be the same or different; or, in the case of a plurality of plug connectors 22, a plurality of plug connectors 22 can also be misplaced to enhance the stability of the plug-fit connection between the plug connector 22 and the holding device 30 sex. Specifically, those skilled in the art can set according to the actual situation. The embodiment of the present application only takes the relative arrangement of two connectors as an example for explanation, and other references can be implemented.

In the embodiment of the present application, by movably disposing the plug connector 22 on the adapter body 21 , including but not limited to the slidable or rotatable connection methods of the plug connector 22 on the adapter body 21 , thereby Switching of the plug connector 22 between the stored state and the unfolded state is realized. As shown in FIG. 3 , when the connectors 22 are in the expanded state, the adapter 20 is equivalent to being sandwiched between two connectors 22 . Plug-in fit connection, convenient and quick. When the adapter 20 needs to be stored or needs to be connected through the adapter hole 24, the socket 22 can be rotated so that the socket 22 is in the storage state as shown in Figure 4. At this time, the volume of the adapter 20 is smaller , It is more convenient for users to store and carry. Moreover, when the plug connector 22 is in the storage state, the transfer hole 24 is exposed, which also enables the user to cooperate with the first connection method or the second connection method of the holding device 30 through the transfer hole 24 more conveniently and quickly.

In the embodiment of the present application, the transfer hole 24 is disposed between the two plug connectors 22 , which can make the transfer member 20 more compact in structure and smaller in size. In practical applications, when there are two plug connectors 22, the adapter 23 is arranged between the two plug connectors 22, and when there are multiple connectors 22, the transfer The portion 23 can be disposed between any two adjacent connectors 22 . In the embodiment of the present application, only the case where the number of connectors 22 is two is used for explanation, and other references can be implemented.

In the embodiment of the present application, by setting the transfer hole 24 on the transfer part 23, the transfer member 20 and the holding device 30 can be connected in the first connection mode or the second connection mode through a single external interface through the transfer hole 24. The number of external interfaces of the adapter 20 in the embodiment of the present application is less, and the structure can be more compact. In the embodiment of the present application, the adapter 20 can be mated with the holding device 30 in at least three different connection modes, or in other words, the camera 10 can be compatible with at least three connection modes through the adapter 20 described in the embodiment of the present application. The holding device 30 is more applicable.

Referring to FIG. 5 , it shows a schematic diagram of an installation structure of an adapter and a holding device according to an embodiment of the present application. Referring to FIG. 6 , it shows a schematic cross-sectional structure diagram along the A-A direction in FIG. 5 .

It can be understood that both the first connection mode and the second connection mode are different from the plug-fitting connection of the plug connector 22. In the embodiment of the present application, there are many ways to realize the specific structure of the transfer hole 24, and in one of the realizable embodiments, the transfer hole 24 may specifically include: a first sub-hole 241 and a second sub-hole 242; The axis line of the first sub-hole 241 and the axis line of the second sub-hole 242 are set at a preset angle, and the first sub-hole 241 communicates with the second sub-hole 242; the first sub-hole 241 is used to connect with the holding device 30 is mated and connected in the first connection manner, and the second subhole 242 is used for mating connection with the holding device 30 in the second connection manner.

In practical application, the preset angle between the axis line of the first sub-hole 241 and the axis line of the second sub-hole 242 may be any value within the range of 0-360°. In the embodiment of the present application, the axis line of the first sub-hole 241 and the axis line of the second sub-hole 242 form an angle of 90° or approximately 90° as an example to explain it, and other references can be implemented.

It should be noted that, in the case that the transfer hole 24 includes a first sub-hole 241 and a second sub-hole 242 , the transfer hole 24 can pass through any one of the first sub-hole 241 and the second sub-hole 242 as an exposed interface. Since the first sub-hole 241 communicates with the second sub-hole 242, when the first sub-hole 241 is used as an exposed interface, the holding device 30 needs to extend into the second sub-hole 242 through the first sub-hole 241, In order to realize the mating connection with the second sub-hole 242 in the second connection mode, similarly, when the second sub-hole 242 is used as an exposed interface, the holding device 30 needs to extend into the first sub-hole 241 through the second sub-hole 242 , so as to be connected with the first sub-hole 241 through the first connection method, which can be set by those skilled in the art according to the situation.

Specifically, the first sub-hole 241 may be a threaded hole, and the first connection mode is a threaded connection; the second sub-hole 242 is a quick insertion hole, and the second connection mode is a clip connection (also can be understood as a quick plug-in connection). That is to say, in the embodiment of the present application, the adapter 20 can be externally implemented in at least three connection modes including plug connection, screw connection and clip connection.

In practical applications, threaded holes include but are not limited to G1 1/4" threaded holes, NPT 1/4 threaded holes, etc. It can be understood that, when the first sub-hole 241 is a threaded hole, the holding device 30 has the same The threaded hole matches the external thread, and the threaded connection between the internal thread and the external thread is realized.

In the embodiment of the present application, the adapter 20 may further include: a quick release connection assembly 25, at least part of the quick release connection assembly 25 is movably disposed in the second sub-hole 242; the holding device 30 extends through the first sub-hole 241; into the second sub-hole 242 and snap connected with the quick release connection assembly 25. In the embodiment of the present application, through the quick release connection assembly 25 , the fast clamping or unclamping between the adapter 20 and the holding device 30 can be realized.

Specifically, the quick release connection assembly 25 may include: a second elastic member 251 and a quick release lever 252; at least part of the quick release lever 252 is passed through the second sub-hole 242; both the quick release lever 252 and the holding device 30, One is provided with a snap-in slot, and the other is provided with a snap-in protrusion, when the holding device 30 extends into the second sub-hole 242 through the first sub-hole 241, the snap-in protrusion snaps into the snap-in slot; The second elastic member 251 is disposed in the second sub-hole 242, and one end of the second elastic member 251 is connected with the adapter body 21, and the other end is connected with the quick release lever 252, and the second elastic member 251 is used to provide an elastic card Relay the force to the quick release lever 252, so that the snap-in protrusion snaps into the snap-in groove. In the embodiment of the present application, the clamping connection between the quick release lever 252 and the holding device 30 is realized through the clamping fit between the clamping groove and the clamping protrusion, which has a simple structure and high reliability; through the second elastic The member 251 provides an elastic clamping force for the quick release lever 252, which can realize the automatic clamping connection between the holding device 30 and the quick release lever 252 when it extends into the second sub-hole 242, which is simple and fast.

In the embodiment of the present application, the second elastic member 251 may be any one of a compression elastic member or a stretch elastic member. Specifically, the second elastic member 251 may include at least one of the following: a spring, a shrapnel, and an elastic column.

In practical applications, the quick-release connection assembly 25 also includes: a quick-release button 253; one end of the quick-release button 253 extends into the second sub-hole 242 to connect with the quick-release lever 252, and the other end is at least partially exposed, and the quick-release button 253 is used The user applies an external force opposite to the direction of the elastic locking force of the second elastic member 251 to release the locking between the locking groove and the locking protrusion. In the embodiment of the present application, the quick release button 253 can effectively improve the operation convenience when the adapter 20 and the holding device 30 are released from the clamping connection.

It should be noted that, in order to reduce the number of parts of the quick-release connection assembly 25 , the quick-release button 253 and the quick-release lever 252 can be combined into one. Specifically, the quick-release lever 252 is partly exposed outside the second sub-hole 242 , and the user needs to press the exposed end of the quick-release lever 252 when the connection between the adapter 20 and the holding device 30 needs to be released. In order to improve the user experience, a pressing part can also be provided on the exposed end of the quick release lever 252, and/or a rough thread can be provided on the pressing part to increase the contact area and friction between the finger and the quick release lever 252 , making it more accurate for the user to release the snap connection by pressing.

In the embodiment of the present application, in order to make the structure of the adapter 20 more compact and smaller in size, an avoidance notch 221 may be provided on the end of the connector 22 close to the adapter hole 24; The escape notch 221 on the component 22 is opposite, so that when the plug connector 22 is in the storage state, the transfer hole 24 can be exposed through the avoidance notch 221 .

In the embodiment of the present application, the connection manner between the plug connector 22 and the adapter body 21 may include rotational connection, sliding connection and the like. For example, the plug connector 22 and the adapter body 21 can be rotatably connected through the rotating shaft 213 to realize switching of the plug connector 22 between the unfolded state and the stored state. Alternatively, the two plug connectors 22 can be slid to the first position of the adapter body 21 by approaching each other on the adapter body 21, wherein, when the plug connectors 22 are located at the first position of the adapter body 21 , the plug connector 22 is in the unfolded state, the plug connector 22 is approximately perpendicular to the first side of the adapter body 21, and the first side can be the side where the adapter body 21 is provided with the transfer hole 24; or, two The connectors 22 can be moved away from each other to slide to the second position of the adapter body 21; when the connectors 22 are in the second position of the adapter body 21, the connectors 22 are in a storage state, and the adapter hole 24 is exposed ; When the connector 22 is located at the second position of the adapter body 21, the connector 22 is in a storage state;

In the embodiment of the present application, when the plug connector 22 is rotatably connected to the adapter body 21, the adapter body 21 is also provided with a receiving groove 211 matching the plug connector 22; the plug connector 22 is in the In the storage state, the plug connector 22 rotates and is stored in the storage groove 211; when the plug connector 22 is in the unfolded state, the plug connector 22 rotates out of the storage groove 211 and is aligned with the first side of the adapter body 21. A preset angle is set, and the first side is the side of the adapter body 21 provided with the adapter hole 24 . In the embodiment of the present application, by providing the receiving groove 211 on the adapter body 21, the structure of the adapter 20 can be made more compact. Easy to store or carry.

In the embodiment of the present application, the first preset angle may be any angle within a range of 0° to 180°. In some optional embodiments of the present application, it can be set that when the first preset angle is 90°, the plug connector 22 is in an unfolded state, and the structure is more stable; when the first preset angle is 0° or 180°, The plug connector 22 is parallel to the first side. At this time, the plug connector 22 can be accommodated in the receiving groove 211 and is in the accommodated state, and the volume of the adapter 20 is smaller.

It should be noted that, in the case of a sliding connection between the plug connector 22 and the adapter body 21, the angle between the plug connector 22 and the first side can remain unchanged, for example, when the plug connector 22 is in the unfolded state , the plug connector 22 slides out from the receiving groove 211 and can be at an angle of 90 degrees to the first side. The receiving slot 211 of the adapter body 21 allows the plug connector 22 to freely switch between the storage state and the unfolded state.

In practical application, in order to make the state of the plug connector 22 in the storage groove 211 more stable, at least one of the plug connector 22 and the storage groove 211 is provided with a magnetic piece 212, and the plug connector 22 is stored in the storage slot 211. When inside the slot 211 , the plug connector 22 is connected to the receiving slot 211 through magnetic adsorption. For example, when the connector 22 is a metal connector 22 that can be magnetically adsorbed, a magnetic member 212 such as a permanent magnet or an electromagnet can be set in the storage groove 211, so that the connector 22 is accommodated in the storage groove 211 At this time, through the magnetic adsorption connection between the permanent magnet and the metal connector 22 , the metal connector 22 can be stored in the receiving groove 211 more stably and reliably. Alternatively, a magnetic piece 212 can be provided on the connector 22 , and the groove bottom or groove wall of the storage groove 211 is made of metal such as stainless steel, so that the connector 22 can be automatically absorbed in the storage groove 211 by the magnetic piece 212 . Certainly, the magnetic piece 212 can be provided in both the plug connector 22 and the storage groove 211. When the plug connector 22 is stored in the storage groove 211, the polarities of the two magnetic pieces 212 are opposite to make the magnetic force between the two Stronger and more stable adsorption.

Optionally, the adapter 20 may also include: a first elastic member; the first elastic member is connected to the socket 22 and the adapter body 21 respectively, and the first elastic member is used to provide an elastic restoring force to the socket 22, so that the plug connector 22 can be reset from the unfolded state to the stored state.

Specifically, the first elastic member may also be any one of a compression elastic member or a stretch elastic member. Specifically, the first elastic member may include at least one of the following: a spring, a shrapnel, an elastic column, and the like. In practical applications, the first elastic member provides elastic recovery force for the connector 22, so that the connector 22 can be automatically stored, and has a simple structure, low cost and high reliability.

In the embodiment of the present application, in order to allow the transfer hole 24 to be exposed or accommodated as the state of the plug connector 22 is switched, the transfer portion 23 and the plug connector 22 can also be set as a linkage structure. Specifically, the adapter body 21 is also provided with an accommodation chamber 210, and the adapter portion 23 is movably disposed in the accommodation chamber 210; the inserter 22 is hinged to the adapter portion 23 through the connecting rod assembly 26; the inserter 22 is In the process of switching between the expanded state and the stored state, the connector 22 drives the connecting part 23 to at least partially expose outside the receiving cavity 210 through the connecting rod assembly 26, so that the connecting hole 24 is exposed or retracted into the receiving cavity within 210. In the embodiment of the present application, through the linkage between the connecting rod assembly 26 and the socket 22 through the connecting part 23, the connecting part 23 is exposed or accommodated according to the state switching of the connecting part 22, and the structure is simple and reliable. High, and by accommodating the adapter portion 23 in the accommodating cavity 210 , it can effectively prevent the adapter hole 24 from being exposed, causing impurities such as water and dust to enter the adapter hole 24 .

In practical applications, there may be various linkage structures realized by the linkage assembly 26, as shown in FIG. 7 or FIG. Schematic. Specifically, as shown in FIGS. 7 and 8 , the connecting rod assembly 26 may specifically include: a first connecting rod 261 and a second connecting rod 262; the first end of the first connecting rod 261 is hinged to the socket 22, and the first The second end of the connecting rod 261 is hinged to the first end of the second connecting rod 262, and the second end of the second connecting rod 262 is hinged to the adapter part 23; the process of switching the connector 22 between the deployed state and the stored state Among them, the plug connector 22 drives the adapter portion 23 to be at least partially exposed outside the accommodating cavity 210 through the first connecting rod 261 and the second connecting rod 262 , or retracted into the accommodating cavity 210 . As shown in Figure 7, when the connector 22 is in the storage state, the connector 22 drives the adapter part 23 to protrude from the accommodation cavity 210 through the first connecting rod 261 and the second connecting rod 262, so that the adapter hole 24 is exposed; as shown in Figure 8, when the plug connector 22 is switched from the storage state to the unfolded state, the plug connector 22 drives the adapter part 23 to retract into the accommodation cavity 210 through the first connecting rod 261 and the second connecting rod 262 On the one hand, it can prevent the interfering part 23 from interfering with the plug-in connection between the plug-in piece 22 and the holding device 30, avoid setting the avoidance gap 221 on the plug-in piece 22, and increase the connection between the plug-in piece 22 and the adapter body 21. On the other hand, it can also prevent water and dust from entering the transfer hole 24, so as to improve the service life of the transfer hole 24.

It can be understood that the first end and the second end are two ends in the length direction of the first connecting rod 261 or the second connecting rod 262 .

It should be noted that, in the embodiment of the present application, the adapter portion 23 is exposed outside the accommodating cavity 210, including that the first side of the adapter portion 23 is flush with the second side of the adapter body 21, or protrudes beyond the second side. Case. The second side is the outer side of the adapter body 21 close to the holding device 30 . When the transfer portion 23 is retracted into the receiving chamber 210 , the first side surface of the transfer portion 23 may be recessed inward from the second side face.

In the embodiment of the present application, the adapter 20 and the camera 10 can be detachably connected through various connection methods. Specifically, according to the external interface form of the camera 10 side, the adapter 20 can be provided with a matching interface. . As shown in FIG. 1 to FIG. 4 , the adapter 20 and the camera 10 may be connected by snap-fitting. Specifically, the adapter body 21 may be provided with at least two oppositely arranged clips 27, the clips 27 may be provided with a hook structure, and the position of the camera 10 opposite to the clips 27 is provided with a slot. , when the adapter 20 is connected to the camera 10 , the engaging member 27 is engaged in the engaging slot. Specifically, the clips 27 can be arranged at opposite ends of the adapter body 21, the hook structures of the two clips 27 are opposite, and the housing of the camera 10 is provided with a slot, the slot and the hook structure are aligned. One-to-one correspondence, when the adapter 20 is connected to the camera 10, the clamping component 27 is clamped in the slot, which has a simple structure and high reliability.

It can be understood that the adapter 20 and the camera 10 can also be connected through various connection methods such as threaded connection and magnetic adsorption connection, which will not be described in this embodiment of the present application.

In summary, the adapter described in the embodiment of the present application can at least include the following advantages:

In the embodiment of the present application, the adapter is detachably connected between the camera and the holding device, and at least two sockets and at least one adapter hole are provided on the adapter, so that at least three connections with the holding device can be realized. A mating connection with different connection methods (including but not limited to plug connection, screw connection, snap connection, etc.), has higher compatibility and stronger adaptability; moreover, the connector has two states of expansion and storage, which can be Effectively reduce the volume of the adapter and improve the portability of the adapter. The adapter in the embodiment of the present application can not only reduce the number and types of camera accessories, make the camera more compatible and adapt to more scenes, but also reduce the number and types of external interfaces of the camera, reducing the difficulty of camera design , more compact structure, smaller size and lighter weight.

The embodiment of the present application also provides a holding device, and the holding device is detachably connected to the camera through the above-mentioned adapter. The holding device includes, but is not limited to, a camera bracket, a selfie stick, etc., and may also be a bicycle bracket, a tripod, a vehicle mount, and the like.

It should be noted that the structure and principle of the adapters described in the embodiments of the present application are the same as those of the aforementioned embodiments, and their beneficial effects are also the same or similar to those of the aforementioned adapters, which will not be repeated here.

As shown in Fig. 1, Fig. 2, Fig. 5 and Fig. 6, in the embodiment of the present application, the holding device 30 may include: an adapter seat 32, and a connecting rod 31 movably arranged on the adapter seat 32; the connecting rod 31 The connecting hole 24 and the connecting hole 24 are threaded or clamped. It can be understood that, in the case of threaded connection between the connecting rod 31 and the transfer hole 24, the transfer hole 24 is a threaded hole, and the connecting rod 31 is provided with an external thread matching the threaded hole. The structure is simple and easy to disassemble. Easy installation and maintenance.

In the embodiment of the present application, in the case of a snap connection between the connecting rod 31 and the transfer hole 24, a quick-release connection assembly 25 is also provided in the transfer hole 24. The structure and principle of the clamp connection between the holes 24 are briefly described.

As shown in Figures 5 and 6, one end of the connecting rod 31 is provided with a clamping groove, and the other end is provided with a ball shaft structure; the adapter seat 32 is provided with a ball groove matching the ball shaft structure; the ball shaft structure can be rotated set in the ball groove. One end of the connecting rod 31 provided with the snap-in groove can extend into the transfer hole 24 and be snap-connected with the quick-release lever 252 of the quick-release connection assembly 25 . It can be understood that, when the connecting rod 31 is provided with a snap-in groove, the quick-release lever 252 is provided with a snap-in protrusion, and when the connecting rod 31 is snap-connected with the quick-release rod 252, the snap-in protrusion snaps into place. Connected to the clamping slot. The clamping principle of the connecting rod 31 and the clamping groove is the same as that of the above-mentioned embodiment, and those skilled in the art can refer to it for implementation, so it will not be repeated here.

As shown in FIG. 6 , when connecting the connecting rod 31 and the transfer hole 24 through snap-fit connection to realize quick insertion and removal, one end of the connecting rod 31 provided with a snap-fit groove extends into the second sub-hole through the first sub-hole 241 242, under the action of the second elastic member 251, the locking protrusion is engaged in the locking groove; when the locking between the locking protrusion and the locking groove needs to be released, a quick release button 253 is applied An external force opposite to the direction of the elastic locking force of the second elastic member 251 can release the locking between the locking groove and the locking protrusion.

In the embodiment of the present application, the adapter base 32 includes, but is not limited to, a plastic base, a metal base, and the like.

In the embodiment of the present application, the connecting rod 31 rotates in the ball groove through the ball shaft structure, so that the camera 10 connected by the connecting rod 31 through the adapter 20 can be adjusted in multiple directions of freedom, so that the camera 10 has a multi-axis Degree of freedom, simple structure, high reliability.

In practical application, a buffer pad 35 is also provided in the ball groove, and the buffer pad 35 is arranged at the groove bottom of the ball groove and at least partially surrounds the ball shaft structure, so that the buffer pad 35 can play a buffering role. Specifically, the buffer pad 35 includes, but is not limited to, a polyoxymethylene (polyformaldehyde, POM) pad, a rubber pad, and the like.

In the embodiment of the present application, the holding device 30 may further include a base 33 , the base 33 is disposed at an end of the adapter base 32 away from the connecting rod 31 , and is detachably connected to the adapter base 32 . There are many ways of detachable connection between the base 33 and the adapter seat 32 , including but not limited to clip connection, screw connection and the like. For example, among the base 33 and the adapter seat 32, one of them is provided with a threaded hole, and the other is provided with an external thread structure matching the threaded hole, and the external thread structure is penetrated in the threaded hole, so that the base 33 and the adapter seat 32 are detachably connected.

In the embodiment of the present application, the holding device 30 further includes: a third elastic member 36; a mounting portion protruding toward the connecting rod 31 is provided on the base 33; the third elastic member 36 is sheathed on the mounting portion, and the third One end of the elastic member 36 is connected to the base 33 , and the other end is connected to the buffer pad 35 . In the embodiment of the present application, the third elastic member 36 is connected to the ball shaft structure through the buffer pad 35, which can increase the friction between the ball shaft structure and the buffer pad 35, improve the stability of the ball shaft structure in the ball groove, and reduce the The shaking of the shaft structure in the ball groove. Specifically, the third elastic member 36 includes but not limited to a spring.

In the embodiment of the present application, the holding device 30 can be fixed on a vehicle, a table, etc. or connected with other accessories of the camera 10 through the base 33 . Specifically, the connection between the base 33 and the vehicle, the desktop, or other accessories of the camera 10 can be through adhesive connection, thread connection, snap connection, or the like.

For example, the end of the base 33 away from the connecting rod 31 may be provided with a connecting portion, and the base 33 may be connected with other accessories of the camera 10 through the connecting portion. Specifically, the connection part may be provided with structures such as external threads or threaded holes, and the connection part is connected with other accessories through the external thread structure or threaded holes.

As shown in FIG. 9 , in the embodiment of the present application, the holding device 30 may further include: a card seat 34 sleeved on the base 33 or at least partially disposed around the base 33 to avoid exposure of the connecting portion.

In practical applications, the holding device 30 may also include: a base, on which at least two slots for receiving the plug connector 22 are arranged, and at least two of the slots are arranged at intervals; The socket is plugged and connected with the socket 22 of the adapter 20 . It can be understood that, when the number of plug connectors 22 is two, there are at least two slots, and the plug connectors 22 can be set in one-to-one correspondence with the slots, or the number of slots is three or more One, the connector 22 can be plugged and connected with two of the slots.

It should be noted that, in practical applications, a holding device can be provided with the above-mentioned transfer hole and the slot at the same time, that is, it is compatible with the above-mentioned three connection methods (plug connection, screw connection and card connection); or, each The holding device is detachably connected to the adapter through one or two of the connection methods, which can be set by those skilled in the art according to the actual situation, which is not limited in the embodiment of the present application.

In the embodiment of the present application, the holding device is detachably connected to the camera through an adapter. Since the adapter is provided with at least two plugs and at least one adapter hole, at least three different The mating connection of the connection method (including but not limited to plug connection, screw connection, clip connection, etc.), therefore, the selection range of the holding device described in the embodiment of the present application is wider.

An embodiment of the present application also provides a camera, the camera comprising: a camera body, and the above-mentioned adapter; the adapter is detachably mounted on the camera body.

In this embodiment of the application, the camera includes but is not limited to an action camera.

Optionally, the camera may further include the above-mentioned holding device, and the camera is detachably connected to the holding device through the adapter.

In the embodiment of the present application, the camera can achieve at least three different connection modes of mating connection (including but not limited to plug connection, screw connection, snap connection, etc.) with the holding device through the adapter, which has higher compatibility. Stronger adaptability, not only can reduce the number and types of camera accessories, so that the camera can adapt to more scenes, but also can reduce the number and types of external interfaces of the camera, so that the design difficulty of the camera is reduced, the structure is more compact, and the volume is smaller. Small and lightweight.

Finally, it should be noted that: the above embodiments are only used to illustrate the technical solutions of the present application, rather than limiting them; although the present application has been described in detail with reference to the foregoing embodiments, those of ordinary skill in the art should understand that: it can still Modifications are made to the technical solutions described in the foregoing embodiments, or equivalent replacements are made to some of the technical features; and these modifications or replacements do not make the essence of the corresponding technical solutions deviate from the spirit and scope of the technical solutions of the various embodiments of the present application.

Claims

An adapter for a camera, characterized in that the adapter is detachably connected between the camera and a holding device, and the adapter includes: an adapter body, and a movably arranged at least two plug connectors on the adapter body;

At least two of the connectors are disposed on the body of the adapter body at intervals, and the connectors are used to connect with the holding device through plug-fitting;

A transfer portion is provided between at least two of the connectors, and a transfer hole is provided on the transfer portion, and the transfer hole is used to connect with the holding device in the first connection mode or in the second connection mode. mating connection; wherein, the first connection method is different from the second connection method;

The connector has a storage state and an unfolded state;

When the plug connector is in the unfolded state, the adapter is connected to the holding device through the plug connector through plug fit;

When the plug connector is in the storage state, the transfer hole is exposed, and the transfer member is connected to the holding device through the transfer hole in the first connection mode or the second connection mode Mate connection.
The adapter according to claim 1, wherein the adapter hole comprises: a first sub-hole and a second sub-hole;

The axis line of the first sub-hole and the axis line of the second sub-hole are arranged at a preset angle, and the first sub-hole communicates with the second sub-hole;

The first subhole is used to cooperate with the holding device in the first connection manner, and the second subhole is used to cooperate with the holding device in the second connection manner.
The adapter according to claim 2, wherein the first sub-hole is a threaded hole, and the first connection method is a threaded connection;

And/or, the second sub-hole is a quick socket, and the second connection method is a clip connection.
The adapter according to claim 2, characterized in that, the adapter further comprises: a quick release connection assembly, at least part of the quick release connection assembly is movably arranged in the second sub-hole;

The holding device protrudes into the second sub-hole through the first sub-hole and is snap-connected with the quick release connection assembly.
The adapter according to claim 4, wherein the quick release connection assembly comprises: a second elastic member and a quick release lever;

At least part of the quick release rod is passed through the second sub-hole;

Among the quick-release lever and the holding device, one is provided with a snap-in groove, and the other is provided with a snap-in protrusion, and the holding device extends into the second sub-hole through the first sub-hole. When in the sub-hole, the clamping protrusion is clamped in the clamping groove;

The second elastic member is disposed in the second sub-hole, and one end of the second elastic member is connected to the adapter body, and the other end is connected to the quick release lever, and the second elastic member It is used to provide an elastic clamping force to the quick release lever, so that the clamping projection is clamped in the clamping groove.
The adapter according to claim 5, wherein the quick release connection assembly further comprises: a quick release button;

One end of the quick-release button extends into the second sub-hole and is connected to the quick-release lever, and the other end is at least partially exposed, and the quick-release button is used for the user to apply an elastic force related to the second elastic member. An external force in opposite direction of the clamping force is used to release the clamping connection between the clamping groove and the clamping protrusion.
The adapter according to claim 1, wherein the body of the adapter is further provided with an accommodation chamber, and the adapter part can be movably arranged in the accommodation chamber;

The socket is hinged to the adapter part through a connecting rod assembly;

During the switching process of the plug connector between the unfolded state and the stored state, the plug connector drives the connecting portion at least partially outside the accommodating cavity through the connecting rod assembly, To make the transition hole exposed, or retracted into the accommodation cavity.
The adapter according to claim 7, wherein the connecting rod assembly comprises: a first connecting rod and a second connecting rod;

The first end of the first connecting rod is hinged with the connector, the second end of the first connecting rod is hinged with the first end of the second connecting rod, and the second end of the second connecting rod is hinged. The end is hinged to the adapter part;

During the switching process of the plug connector between the unfolded state and the stored state, the plug connector drives the transition part at least partially through the first connecting rod and the second connecting rod. Exposed to the outside of the accommodation chamber, or retracted into the accommodation chamber.
The adapter according to claim 1, wherein the plug-in member is rotatably connected to the adapter body;

The body of the adapter is also provided with a receiving groove that matches the connector;

When the plug connector is in the storage state, the plug connector rotates and is stored in the storage groove;

When the plug connector is in the unfolded state, the plug connector is rotated out of the receiving groove and is arranged at a first preset angle with the first side of the adapter body, and the first side A side surface of the adapter hole is provided for the adapter body.
The adapter according to claim 9, wherein at least one of the plug-in piece and the storage slot is provided with a magnetic piece, and when the plug-in piece is stored in the storage slot , the plug-in piece is magnetically attached to the receiving slot through the magnetic piece.
The adapter according to claim 9, further comprising: a first elastic member;

The first elastic member is respectively connected to the socket and the adapter body, and the first elastic member is used to provide an elastic restoring force to the socket so that the socket can be The unfolded state is reset to the stored state.
A holding device, characterized in that the holding device is detachably connected to the camera through the adapter according to any one of claims 1 to 11.
The holding device according to claim 12, characterized in that, the holding device comprises: a base;

The base is provided with at least two slots for accommodating the connectors, and at least two of the slots are spaced apart;

The base is plugged and connected with the connector of the adapter through the slot.
The holding device according to claim 12, characterized in that, the holding device further comprises: an adapter seat, and a connecting rod movably arranged on the adapter seat;

The connecting rod is threaded through the transfer hole and connected with the transfer hole through thread connection or clamping connection.
A camera, characterized in that the camera comprises: a camera body, and the adapter according to any one of claims 1 to 11;

The adapter is detachably installed on the camera body.