AT526677B1 - Devices for automated weighing of a payload - Google Patents

Abstract

The invention relates to an arrangement, a connecting device (2), a stabilizing device (27) and a method for the automated weighing of the camera device (1) on a stabilizing device (27), wherein the arrangement comprises a payload (28), a connecting device (2) and a stabilizing device (27), wherein the stabilizing device (27) comprises at least one rotation device (29), wherein the rotation device (29) is designed to rotate the payload (28) about a rotation axis (31), wherein the payload (28) has at least one mounting surface (30) on which the connecting device (2) is arranged, wherein the stabilizing device (27) comprises an adjustment device (8) which is arranged on the rotation device (29), wherein the adjustment device (8) is designed to be connected to the connecting device (2), and wherein the payload (28) is connected or connectable to the adjustment device (8) via the connecting device (2).

Description

Description

DEVICES FOR AUTOMATED WEIGHING OF A PAYLOAD

[0001] The invention relates to an arrangement, a connecting device, a stabilizing device and a method according to the preambles of the independent patent claims.

[0002] Various cardanic suspensions for stabilizing camera devices, so-called camera gimbals, are known from the prior art. Such conventional camera gimbals comprise various sensor devices that can measure the position and acceleration of the camera device in space essentially in real time. The sensor data determined is used to hold the camera device in position, in particular to stabilize it, so that the camera image of the camera device is essentially completely still, even when the camera gimbal is moving. If the sensor devices detect even a minimal change in position (e.g. a beginning tilt to the side), the corresponding electric motors on the cardanic suspension are controlled to move the camera device in the opposite direction in order to maintain the position.

[0003] Various arrangements for connecting a camera device to a cardanic suspension, in particular a so-called camera gimbal, are known from the prior art. For example, arrangements are known in which the camera device is connected to the camera gimbal via its base area. In particular, a 1/4 or 3/8 inch thread can be arranged on the base area of conventional camera devices, which can be connected to a screw from a conventional camera gimbal.

[0004] However, arrangements are also known in which the camera device must be connected to a specific housing for connection to the camera gimbal, which housing encloses the top surface, the side surfaces and the base surface of the camera device.

[0005] A disadvantage of conventional arrangements, however, is that conventional mounting plates, which are necessary, for example, for connecting the camera device to a tripod, have to be removed when the camera device is connected to a conventional camera gimbal.

[0006] Various methods for balancing a camera device on a camera gimbal are also known from the prior art. For example, methods are known in which the individual connecting elements of the camera gimbal must be adjusted manually in order to adapt the camera gimbal to the camera device or to enable balancing. However, these methods require a lot of time due to the necessary manual adjustment when changing the lens of the camera device.

[0007] The object of the invention is to overcome the disadvantages of the prior art. In particular, the object of the invention is to create an arrangement with which a camera device can be quickly and easily connected to a camera gimbal and then quickly balanced.

[0008] These and other objects are solved by the features of the independent patent claims.

[0009] An arrangement according to the invention comprises a payload, a connecting device and a stabilizing device for stabilizing the payload. The arrangement is designed to connect the payload to the stabilizing device. The payload can be in particular a camera device, a headlight device and/or a peripheral device such as a video radio device or a focus motor. The payload has at least one mounting surface. The stabilizing device can be a device for stabilizing the payload, in particular a cardanic suspension, preferably a gimbal, particularly preferably a camera gimbal.

[0010] The stabilization device comprises at least one rotation device, in particular at least one electric motor, which is designed to control the inclination of the payload, in particular the camera device. The stabilization device can optionally comprise two, three, four, five, six, seven, eight, nine or ten rotation devices, in particular electric motors.

[0011] The rotation device, in particular the electric motor, comprises a rotation axis, in particular a motor axis, and is designed for rotation, in particular for preferably circular rotation, of the payload about the rotation axis.

[0012] According to the invention, it is provided that the connecting device is arranged, in particular exclusively, on the mounting surface of the payload.

[0013] It is further provided that the stabilizing device comprises an adjustment device which is arranged on the rotation device and is designed for a positive connection to the connecting device. The adjustment device can be connected to the stabilizing device exclusively via the rotation device. The payload is thus connected or can be connected to the adjustment device and the rotation device via the connecting device.

[0014] As a result, the adjustment device, the connecting device and the payload can be moved, rotated and/or turned by the electric motor. In particular, the payload can be moved about its pitch axis.

[0015] Preferably, the adjustment device is designed for a connection to the connecting device, in particular a reversible and/or positive-locking connection. The connecting device can also be designed for a connection to the adjustment device, in particular a reversible and/or positive-locking connection.

[0016] Preferably, it is provided that the payload is connected or can be connected to the adjustment device, in particular exclusively, via the connecting device arranged on the mounting surface of the payload. If appropriate, it is provided that the payload is connected to the stabilizing device exclusively via the connecting device. If appropriate, the connecting device is only connected to the payload on one side of the mounting surface.

[0017] This allows conventional mounting plates to remain on the underside of the payload when it is connected to the stabilization device. This enables the payload to be quickly changed from the stabilization device, in particular a gimbal suspension, to a tripod or other device. In other words, the payload can be connected to the stabilization device and other commercially available accessories for camera devices, such as in particular a tripod plate.

[0018] If appropriate, it is provided that the stabilization device is designed for the, in particular electromechanical, stabilization of the payload, in particular the camera device and/or headlight device. The electric motors and the structures of the stabilization device can thus be designed such that the connecting device and the payload can only be connected to the stabilization device on one side. Thus, the design of the electric motors and/or the structures of the stabilization device can make the tilt axis of the stabilization device single-arm.

[0019] Preferably, the connecting device is designed or constructed for connection to the payload. In particular, it can be provided that the connecting device is connected to the payload, in particular exclusively, via a mounting surface of the payload.

[0020] Within the scope of the present invention, a horizontal displacement can be understood as a displacement orthogonal to the rotation axis of the rotation device. Likewise, a vertical displacement can be understood as a displacement orthogonal to the rotation axis of the rotation device.

[0021] In particular, horizontal displacement may mean a displacement along an axis

se which is parallel to the longitudinal extension of the adjustment device. On the other hand, vertical displacement can be understood as a displacement along an axis which is normal to the longitudinal extension of the adjustment device.

[0022] Optionally, the stabilization device comprises a first electric motor for rotating the payload about the pitch axis and/or a second electric motor for rotating the payload about the roll axis and/or a third electric motor for rotating the payload about the yaw axis.

[0023] The adjustment device can comprise a fastening device designed for fastening to the stabilizing device and an engagement device designed for fastening to the connecting device. The fastening device can be connected to the stabilizing device, in particular exclusively, via the rotation device. In particular, it can be provided that the fastening device is arranged or fastened to the rotation device. It can thus be achieved that the connecting device and the payload arranged thereon are connected and/or engaged with the stabilizing device, in particular exclusively, via the adjustment device, in particular the engagement device arranged on the fastening device.

[0024] The fastening device and the engagement device can be connected in a form-fitting and reversible manner. The fastening device can comprise a linear guide device and the engagement device a linear guide rail, wherein the linear guide rail is designed for a form-fitting connection with the linear guide device. The linear guide rail and the linear guide device can be designed such that the engagement device can preferably be displaced linearly relative to the fastening device. As a result, the engagement device can optionally be displaced along the longitudinal extent of the linear guide rail when the engagement device is connected to the fastening device and/or is in engagement.

[0025] In particular, it can be provided that the payload can be arranged on the stabilization device in such a way that the longitudinal extension of the linear guide rail corresponds to the longitudinal extension of the payload, in particular the optical axis of the camera device.

[0026] The engagement device can comprise an engagement electric motor, in particular a linear drive, for example a spindle motor, and a spindle arranged thereon, and the fastening device can comprise at least one spindle device, in particular a spindle nut, wherein the spindle device is in engagement with the spindle, so that when the spindle is actuated by the engagement electric motor, the engagement device can be displaced relative to the fastening device along the longitudinal extent of the spindle.

[0027] The arrangement can comprise several, in particular three, rotation devices. Thus, the fastening device can be arranged on a first rotation device for rotating the payload about the rotation axis of the first rotation device, in particular the pitch axis of the payload. However, the fastening device can also be arranged on the second rotation device for rotating the payload about the rotation axis of the second rotation device, in particular the roll axis of the payload. The fastening device can also be arranged on the third rotation device for rotating the payload about the rotation axis of the third rotation device, in particular the yaw axis of the payload.

[0028] It can be provided that the adjustment device, in particular the engagement device, is or can be connected in a form-fitting manner to the connecting device via a dovetail connection. If appropriate, the dovetail connection is designed such that the connecting device can be displaced relative to the engagement device, in particular along the longitudinal extension of the dovetail connection, when the connecting device is connected to the engagement device and/or is in engagement.

[0029] It can be provided that the connecting device is designed as a dovetail guide or comprises a dovetail guide, wherein the engagement device is designed as a dovetail or comprises a dovetail, and wherein the

Dovetail guide is designed for a positive connection with the dovetail. The dovetail can be designed for a reversible and positive connection with the dovetail guide. The dovetail connection can be formed from the dovetail guide and the dovetail. The connecting device can also be designed as a dovetail slide and the engagement device as a dovetail plate. In particular, the linear guide rail, the spindle, the longitudinal extension of the dovetail connection, the longitudinal extension of the dovetail guide and/or the longitudinal extension of the dovetail can be parallel to one another.

[0030] Optionally, it is provided that the connecting device comprises a blocking device, in particular a fixing screw. The blocking device can be designed to fix the position of the connecting device on the adjustment device, in particular the engagement device. Optionally, the blocking device can be brought from a clamping position into a release position. In particular, the blocking device can block a movement of the connecting device relative to the engagement device in the clamping position, whereby the position of the connecting device relative to the engagement device is fixed, and in the release position can release a movement of the connecting device relative to the engagement device, whereby the connecting device can be displaced relative to the engagement device.

[0031] The adjustment device, in particular the fastening device, can be connected to the stabilization device via screw devices or the like. The connecting device can be connected to the payload via screw devices, clamping devices or the like. For connection, the connecting device can thus be pushed onto the adjustment device via the dovetail connection. The connecting device can thus be arranged displaceably on the adjustment device.

[0032] By moving the connecting device and the payload arranged thereon relative to the stabilizing device, the payload can be weighed manually. In particular, by moving the connecting device relative to the stabilizing device, a rough weighing can be carried out. After that, an accurate weighing and/or a fine adjustment can be carried out via the engaging electric motor. In the context of the present invention, weighing can be understood as bringing the center of gravity of the payload into a position that is congruent with the axis of rotation of the first rotating devices, in particular the motor axis of the first electric motor, preferably the axes of rotation of the rotating devices, particularly preferably the motor axes of the electric motors, of the stabilizing device.

[0033] If necessary, it is provided that the payload can be moved orthogonally to the axis of rotation of the rotation device on which the adjustment device is arranged. This makes it possible to balance quickly and easily, in particular when changing the payload, in particular when changing a lens of the camera device. In practice, the direction of the optical axis can be particularly decisive for balancing when changing the lens.

[0034] If necessary, the engaging electric motor is designed to displace the engaging device relative to the fastening device. In particular, the connecting device arranged on the engaging device and the payload arranged thereon can be displaced by the engaging electric motor.

[0035] If necessary, such a displacement takes place along the longitudinal extension of the linear guide rail and/or the spindle.

[0036] The engagement device and the fastening device can be connected to one another via the linear guide rail, the linear guide device, the spindle device and the spindle. The engagement device and the fastening device can thus be connected to one another by actuating the engagement electric motor, in particular by rotating the spindle.

moved and/or shifted linearly. As a result, the connecting device attached to the engagement device and the payload attached to it can also be moved and shifted linearly relative to the fastening device. In order to control and/or operate the engagement electric motor, control elements can be provided on the engagement electric motor or on the stabilization device.

[0037] The invention also relates to a method for fastening a camera device to a stabilization device, in particular a gimbal suspension, of an arrangement according to the invention. The fastening method can preferably comprise the following steps:

[0038] Connecting the connecting device and the payload arranged thereon to the stabilizing device, in particular to the adjustment device, preferably to the engagement device, particularly preferably via the dovetail connection. If appropriate, it is provided that the connecting device is pushed onto the adjustment device, in particular the engagement device.

[0039] By displacing the connecting device relative to the adjusting device, in particular the engagement device, a first, so-called rough, weighing, preferably a so-called rough adjustment, of the payload can be carried out.

[0040] Subsequent actuation of the blocking device, in particular bringing the blocking device into its clamping position, whereby the position of the connecting device is fixed relative to the stabilizing device, in particular relative to the adjusting device, preferably the engagement device.

[0041] If necessary, actuation of the engagement electric motor in order to displace the engagement device and the payload attached thereto relative to the fastening device, in particular linearly. The displacement, in particular linear, of the engagement device relative to the fastening device can result in a second, so-called precise, weighing, preferably a so-called fine adjustment, of the payload.

[0042] In particular, the invention also relates to a method for removing a payload from a stabilizing device, an arrangement according to the invention. The method for removal can preferably comprise the following steps:

[0043] Releasing the blocking device, in particular bringing the blocking device into its release position, so that the connecting device is displaceable relative to the stabilizing device, in particular the adjusting device, preferably the engagement device.

[0044] Removing the connecting device connected to the payload from the stabilizing device, in particular from the adjusting device. If necessary, it is provided that the connecting device is pushed down from the adjusting device for removal.

[0045] According to the invention, a positioning device, in particular a so-called stop element, can be provided which is or can be connected in a form-fitting manner to the adjustment device, in particular to the engagement device, preferably via the dovetail connection.

[0046] The positioning device can be designed to mark and/or locate a position of the connecting device on the engagement device. Optionally, it is provided that the positioning device is designed as a dovetail guide or the positioning device comprises a dovetail guide.

[0047] In particular, it can be provided that the dovetail guide of the positioning device is designed for a connection, in particular a reversible and/or positive connection, to the dovetail of the adjustment device, in particular the engagement device. The positioning device can thus be pushed onto the adjustment device, in particular the engagement device.

[0048] The positioning device can comprise a position blocking device which is designed to fix the position of the positioning device on the adjustment device, in particular the engagement device. If necessary, the position blocking device can be brought from a clamping position into a release position. In the clamping position, the position blocking device can block a displacement of the positioning device relative to the engagement device. In the release position, the position blocking device can release a displacement of the connecting device relative to the engagement device.

[0049] In particular, it can be provided that the position of the positioning device can be fixed relative to the adjustment device. This may make it possible to quickly and easily find an already set position of the connecting device on the adjustment device after the connecting device has been removed from the adjustment device, in particular when removing and then reinstalling the payload on the stabilization device and/or when changing the lens of the camera device.

[0050] Optionally, it is provided that the payload is a camera device which has a base surface on which in particular at least one threaded connection, preferably a 1/4 or 3/8 inch thread, is provided, wherein the camera device has a lens surface on which in particular a lens connection of the camera device is provided.

[0051] The camera device may have a mounting surface, in particular a side surface, which is arranged substantially normal to the base surface and the lens surface.

[0052] In particular, it can be provided that the mounting surface with the base surface and the lens surface encloses an angle in the range between 80° and 100° inclusive, in particular 90°. The connecting device can in particular be arranged exclusively on the mounting surface of the camera device, and the camera device can in particular be connected or connectable to the adjustment device exclusively via the connecting device.

[0053] A camera device can have six surfaces, in particular a lens surface, a back surface, a cover surface, a base surface and two side surfaces. In the context of the present invention, a cover surface can be understood as a side of the camera device on which at least one operating device, in particular the shutter release, of the camera device is arranged. A base surface can be understood as a side of the camera device on which a threaded connection and/or access to a battery of the camera device is provided. The cover surface and the base surface can optionally be arranged parallel to one another. A lens surface can be understood as a side of the camera device on which the lens connection of the camera device is arranged. A back surface can be understood as a side of the camera device on which a screen is arranged. The lens surface and the back surface can optionally be arranged parallel to one another.

[0054] The side surface can be understood as a side of the camera device that is free of operating devices, the threaded connection, access to a battery of the camera device, the lens connection and/or the screen. If appropriate, the mounting surface can be one of the side surfaces. As a result, when connected to a camera device, the top surface, the base surface, the lens surface and the back surface can remain free of the connecting device.

[0055] In the context of the present invention, the optical axis of the camera device can be understood as the axis of symmetry of the optical system, in particular of the lens arranged on the camera device.

[0056] According to the invention, it can be provided that the connecting device is arranged displaceably, in particular parallel to the mounting surface, on the mounting surface of the payload, wherein the connecting device is displaceable in particular orthogonal to the axis of rotation of the rotation device. In other words, by displacing the

Connecting device relative to the payload in an axis which lies on a plane orthogonal to the axis of the rotating device, a vertical balancing of the payload can take place.

[0057] The connecting device can be moved relative to the camera device by means of a further displacement device, in particular horizontally and/or vertically. This further displacement device can optionally be designed as a dovetail connection and/or as a pipe clamp construction. In other words, the connecting device can optionally be designed such that the position of the connecting device relative to the payload can be changed.

[0058] According to the invention, it can be provided that the connecting device comprises a payload electric motor which is designed to displace the payload relative to the connecting device, wherein the payload electric motor is optionally designed to displace the payload in a plane which is normal to the axis of rotation. In particular, it can be provided that the payload electric motor is designed for the automated displacement of the payload relative to the connecting device while the payload is connected to the connecting device.

[0059] Optionally, it is provided that the payload electric motor is designed to displace the payload relative to the connecting device in a plane which is normal to the axis of rotation of the rotating device, so that the payload can be displaced normal to the axis of rotation.

[0060] Optionally, it is provided that the plane is parallel to the mounting surface of the payload, so that the payload can be displaced parallel to the mounting surface.

[0061] Optionally, it is provided that the connecting device comprises a battery device which is designed to operate the payload, in particular the camera device or the headlight device.

[0062] If appropriate, it is provided that the adjustment device, in particular the engagement device, preferably the stabilization device, is designed for electrical connection to the connection device, in particular the payload. If appropriate, it is provided that the engagement device has at least one electrical sliding contact which extends in the longitudinal extension of the engagement device, so that the connection device, in particular the payload, is or can be electronically connected to the engagement device. The connection device can have a current collector device which is electrically connected to the at least one sliding contact when the connection device is connected to the engagement device. In particular, the connection device can be supplied with power via the sliding contact even when the connection device is displaced relative to the engagement device. In other words, the connection device and thus also the payload arranged on it can be supplied with power over the entire displacement path of the connection device without a plug connection.

[0063] It can thus be provided that the payload is supplied with power via the stabilization device when the payload is connected to the stabilization device via the connection device. The payload can be supplied with power by a battery device when the payload is not connected to the stabilization device. The battery device can be designed to supply the payload with power for about 3 to about 5 minutes.

[0064] If necessary, it is provided that an electronic socket, the battery device, a voltage converter and/or a plug device, such as in particular a so-called Lemo S, for supplying the payload, in particular the camera device, the headlight device and/or the peripheral device, such as in particular a video radio device and/or a focus motor, are arranged on the connection device remaining on the payload side.

[0065] The internal voltage of the stabilizing device may be in the range between about 11 V and about 26 V. The voltage converter of the connecting device may, in particular

separately regulated, 12 and 24 volts. If necessary, the voltage converter of the connecting device can provide, in particular, regulated, voltages in the range between about 3 and about 26 volts inclusive.

[0066] Optionally, it can be provided that the payload can be or is connected to the connecting device by means of a quick-release fastener.

[0067] The invention further relates to a connecting device for connecting a payload, in particular a camera device and/or a headlight device, to a stabilizing device, in particular a cardanic suspension, particularly preferably a camera gimbal. It is preferably provided that the connecting device is designed for reversible and positive connection to an adjustment device of the stabilizing device of an arrangement designed according to the invention. In particular, the connecting device can be connected or connectable to the stabilizing device, as stated above, via a dovetail connection.

[0068] In particular, the invention relates to a use of a connecting device according to the invention for connecting a payload, in particular a camera device and/or a headlight device, to a stabilization device according to the arrangement according to the invention, wherein the connecting device is designed and/or arranged in particular for reversible and/or positive connection to the adjustment device of the stabilization device according to the invention.

[0069] Furthermore, the invention relates to a stabilization device, in particular a cardanic suspension, preferably a camera gimbal, for stabilizing a payload, in particular a camera device or a headlight device, according to the inventive arrangement described above.

[0070] In particular, the invention relates to a use of a stabilizing device according to the invention, in particular a gimbal suspension, for stabilizing a payload, in particular a camera device and/or headlight device, wherein the stabilizing device comprises an adjusting device according to the invention for connection to a connecting device according to the invention.

[0071] In particular, the invention relates to a method for the automated weighing of a payload, in particular a camera device and/or a headlight device, which is arranged on a stabilization device according to the invention, using an arrangement according to the invention. The method can preferably comprise the following steps:

Setting a limit motor current,

Measuring the motor current of the, in particular first, second or third, electric motor of the stabilization device, in particular the cardanic suspension,

Comparing the measured motor current with the specified limit motor current,

Actuating the engaging electric motor when the measured motor current is greater than the limit motor current, whereby the payload is displaced, in particular normal to the axis of rotation, in particular motor axis, of the electric motor, and again measuring the motor current of the, in particular first, second or third, electric motor, again comparing the measured motor current with the specified limit motor current and, if necessary, again actuating the engaging electric motor until the measured motor current is less than or equal to the limit motor current.

[0072] If appropriate, it is provided that the method steps of the method follow one another as described above.

[0073] If appropriate, it is provided that the method runs automatically, in particular in a control unit of the stabilization device, in particular the cardanic suspension.

[0074] If appropriate, it is provided that the steps, in particular the renewed measurement of the motor current of the, in particular first, second or third, electric motor, the renewed comparison of the measured motor current with the specified limit motor current and, if appropriate,

the renewed actuation of the intervention electric motor is repeated until the measured motor current is less than or equal to the limit motor current.

[0075] The automated weighing of the payload on a stabilization device, in particular according to the invention, is optionally achieved via the motor current value known to the control unit of the stabilization device.

[0076] The control device can be designed to control the electric motors of the stabilization device, in particular the cardanic suspension. In particular, the control device can be designed to control the first, second and/or third electric motor of the stabilization device, in particular the cardanic suspension, and the engaging electric motor.

[0077] If a payload is mounted unbalanced on the stabilization device, in particular the gimbal suspension, the motor current of the, in particular first, second or third, electric motor may be greater than if the payload is mounted balanced on the stabilization device, in particular the gimbal suspension. In particular, in an unbalanced state, a larger motor current is required in order to hold the payload by the stabilization device, in particular the gimbal suspension, in a position that is neutral to all axes and aligned with the horizon.

[0078] According to the method according to the invention, the engaging electric motor, the connecting device and the payload arranged thereon can be displaced until and/or in such a way that the measured motor current is less than or equal to the predetermined limit motor current.

[0079] In the context of the present invention, a balanced payload can be understood as a payload which is arranged on the stabilizing device, in particular the cardanic suspension, in such a way that the payload can be rotated into any position when the electric motors are switched off and holds this position, in other words is balanced.

[0080] At least one electric motor, in particular all electric motors of the stabilization device, can be designed as a geared motor.

[0081] Further features of the invention emerge from the claims, the description of the embodiments and the figures.

[0082] The invention will now be further explained using exemplary embodiments.

[0083] Fig. 1 shows a three-dimensional schematic representation of a first embodiment of the arrangement according to the invention;

[0084] Fig. 2a and Fig. 2b show different three-dimensional schematic representations of a first embodiment of the adjustment device according to the invention and the connecting device according to the invention;

[0085] Fig. 3a and Fig. 3b show different three-dimensional schematic representations of a first embodiment of the intervention device according to the invention;

[0086] Fig. 4 shows a three-dimensional schematic representation of a first embodiment of the positioning device according to the invention;

[0087] Figs. 5a - 5c show different three-dimensional schematic representations of a first embodiment of the connecting device according to the invention;

[0088] Fig. 6 shows a three-dimensional schematic graphic representation of a first embodiment of the fastening device according to the invention.

[0089] Figure 1 shows a three-dimensional schematic graphic representation of a first embodiment

embodiment of the arrangement according to the invention. The arrangement comprises a payload 28, a connecting device 2 and a stabilizing device 27, namely a gimbal suspension 3, for stabilizing the payload 28. The payload 28 is designed as a camera device 1.

[0090] The stabilization device 27 comprises three electric motors 4 as rotation devices. A first electric motor 26 has a rotation axis 31 which corresponds to its motor axis. The first electric motor 4 of the gimbal suspension 3 is designed to rotate the camera device 1 about the rotation axis 31, whereby the camera device 1 is rotatable about its pitch axis.

[0091] The second electric motor of the gimbal 3 has a second rotation axis which corresponds to the motor axis of the second electric motor. The second electric motor of the gimbal 3 is designed to rotate the camera device 1 about the second rotation axis, namely the motor axis of the second electric motor 26, whereby the camera device 1 is rotatable about its roll axis.

[0092] The third electric motor of the gimbal suspension 3 has a third rotation axis which corresponds to the motor axis of the third electric motor. The third electric motor of the gimbal suspension 3 is designed to rotate the camera device 1 about the third rotation axis, in particular the motor axis of the third electric motor 26, whereby the camera device 1 can be rotated about its yaw axis.

[0093] The camera device 1 has a base surface 5, a cover surface 6, a lens surface 23, a back surface 24 and two side surfaces 7. The lens 25 is arranged on the lens surface 23. The cover surface 6 and the base surface 5 are arranged parallel to one another. The lens surface 23 and the back surface 24 are arranged parallel to one another. The two side surfaces 7 are arranged parallel to one another. The side surface 7, in particular the mounting surface 30, is arranged normal to the base surface 5 and the lens surface 23.

[0094] According to this embodiment, the connecting device 2 is arranged exclusively on a mounting surface 30, namely a side surface 7, of the camera device 1. In other words, the camera device 1 is connected exclusively via the connecting device 2 to the gimbal suspension 3, wherein the connecting device 2 is connected to the camera device 1 on a side surface 7, i.e. on one side.

[0095] The cardanic suspension 3 comprises an adjustment device 8, to which it is connected via the first electric motor 26. The adjustment device 8 is designed for reversible and positive connection to the connecting device 2. The camera device 1 is connected to the adjustment device 8 exclusively via the connecting device 2 arranged on the side surface 7. The adjustment device 8, the connecting device 2 and the camera device 1 can be rotated by the first electric motor 26.

[0096] The adjustment device 8 comprises a fastening device 9 (not shown) and an engagement device 10 (not shown). The fastening device 9 is connected to the cardanic suspension 3 exclusively via the first electric motor 26. The engagement device 10 is connected to the cardanic suspension exclusively via the fastening device 9.

[0097] The engagement device 10 is connected to the fastening device 9 via a linear guide rail 12 and a linear guide device 11. The engagement device 10 comprises an engagement electric motor 13 and a spindle 14 arranged thereon. The fastening device 9 comprises a spindle device 15, namely a spindle nut which is in engagement with the spindle 14.

[0098] When the spindle 14 is actuated, in particular rotated, by the engaging electric motor 13, the engaging device 10 is displaced relative to the fastening device 9, in particular along the longitudinal extension of the spindle 14 and the linear guide rails 12. As a result, the camera device 1 can be brought into a balanced position, in particular in an automated manner.

be brought into position.

[0099] According to this embodiment, the engagement device 10 and the connection device 2 are reversibly and positively connected to one another via a dovetail connection. As a result, the connection device 2 can be displaced relative to the engagement device 10, in particular along the longitudinal extension of the dovetail connection and/or the optical axis of the camera device 1.

[00100] According to this embodiment, the connecting device 2 comprises a dovetail guide 16 and the engagement device 10 comprises a dovetail 17. The dovetail guide 16 is designed for a reversible and positive connection to the dovetail 17. Furthermore, the connecting device 2 has a blocking device 18, in particular a fixing screw, which is designed to fix and/or hold the position of the connecting device 2 on the engagement device 10.

[00101] The arrangement further comprises a positioning device 19 which is reversibly and positively connected to the engagement device 10 via the dovetail connection. The positioning device 19 comprises a position blocking device 20 which is designed to fix and/or hold the position of the positioning device 19 on the engagement device 10.

[00102] Figures 2a and 2b show different three-dimensional schematic graphic representations of a first embodiment of an adjustment device 8 according to the invention and of a connecting device 2 according to the invention. The features of the embodiment according to Figures 2a and 2b can preferably correspond to the features of the embodiment according to Figure 1.

[00103] The adjustment device 8 comprises a fastening device 9 and an engagement device 10. The fastening device 9 is designed for connection to an electric motor 4 of the cardanic suspension 3 and comprises four linear guide devices 11. The engagement device 10 comprises two linear guide rails 12. The linear guide rails 12 can be connected to the linear guide devices 11 in a reversible and form-fitting manner.

[00104] The engagement device 10 is thereby displaceable relative to the fastening device 9 along the longitudinal extension of the linear guide rails 12.

[00105] Figures 3a and 3b show different three-dimensional schematic graphic representations of a first embodiment of an intervention device 10 according to the invention. The features of the embodiment according to Figures 3a and 3b can preferably correspond to the features of the embodiments according to Figures 1, 2a and/or 2b.

[00106] According to this embodiment, the engagement device 10 comprises two linear guide rails 12 and an engagement electric motor 13 on which a spindle 14 is arranged. The engagement device 10 is designed for electrical connection to the connection device 2 and comprises eight sliding contacts 22 which extend in the longitudinal direction of the engagement device 10. The connection device 2 has a current collector device (not shown) which can be brought into engagement with the eight sliding contacts 22. The connection device 2 can thus be electronically connected to the engagement device 10.

[00107] Furthermore, the engagement device 10 comprises a dovetail 17, which is designed for reversible and positive connection with the dovetail guide 16 of the connecting device 2.

[00108] Figure 4 shows a three-dimensional schematic graphic representation of a first embodiment of the positioning device 19 according to the invention. The positioning device 19 is designed for reversible and positive connection with the engagement device 10 and

Furthermore, the positioning device 19 comprises a position blocking device 20, which is designed to fix the position of the positioning device 19 on the engagement device 10, as shown in Figs. 2a - 2b.

[00109] Figures 5a - 5c show different three-dimensional schematic graphic representations of a first embodiment of the connecting device 2 according to the invention.

[00110] The features of the embodiment according to Figures 5a, 5b and 5c can preferably correspond to the features of the embodiments according to Figures 1, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b and/or 4.

[00111] The connecting device 2 can be connected to the camera device 1 via a pipe clamp construction (not shown). The connecting device 2 is designed to be able to move the camera device 1 normal to the rotation axis 31, in particular normal to the motor axis of the first electric motor 26, when the connecting device 2 is connected to the camera device 1. The connecting device 2 comprises a battery device 21, which is designed to operate the camera device 1.

[00112] Figure 6 shows a three-dimensional schematic graphic representation of a first embodiment of the fastening device 9 according to the invention. According to this embodiment, the fastening device 9 comprises four linear guide devices 11 and a spindle device 15. The linear guide devices 11 are designed for reversible and positive connection with the two linear guide rails 12 of the engagement device 10. The spindle device 15 is designed for positive connection with the spindle 14 of the engagement electric motor 13. By actuating the engagement electric motor 13, in particular by rotating the spindle 14, the engagement device can be moved relative to the fastening device 9.

[00113] The invention is not limited to the embodiments shown, but includes any arrangement, any connecting device, any stabilizing device, in particular gimbal suspension, and any method according to the following patent claims.

LIST OF REFERENCE SYMBOLS

1 camera device

2 Connecting device

3 Cardanic suspension 4 Electric motor

5 Floor area

6 Deck area

7 Side surface

8 Adjustment device

9 Fastening device 10 Engagement device

11 Linear guide device 12 Linear guide rail

13 Electric motor

14 spindle

15 Spindle device

16 Dovetail guide 17 Dovetail

18 Blocking device

19 Positioning device

20 Position locking device 21 Battery device

22 Sliding contact

23 Lens surface

24 Back area

25 Lens

26 First electric motor

27 Stabilization device 28 Payload

29 Rotation device

30 Mounting area

31 Rotation axis

Claims (1)

Patent claims 1. Arrangement comprising a payload (28), in particular a camera device (1) or a headlight device, a connecting device (2) and a stabilizing device (27) for stabilizing the payload (28), in particular a cardanic suspension (3), preferably a camera gimbal, wherein the stabilizing device (27) comprises at least one rotation device (29), in particular at least one electric motor (4), - wherein the rotation device (29) has a rotation axis (31), in particular a motor axis, - wherein the rotation device (29) is designed to rotate the payload (28) about the rotation axis (31), and wherein the payload (28) has at least one mounting surface (30), characterized in that - the connecting device (2) is arranged, in particular exclusively, on the mounting surface (30) of the payload (28), and - the stabilizing device (27) has an adjusting device (8) which is arranged on the rotation device (29) and is designed for a positive connection with the connecting device (2), and wherein - the payload (28) is or can be connected to the adjusting device (8), in particular exclusively, via the connecting device (2). 2. Arrangement according to claim 1, characterized in that - the adjustment device (8) comprises a fastening device (9) and an engagement device (10) connected or connectable thereto, wherein - the fastening device (9) is connected to the stabilizing device (27), in particular exclusively, via the rotation device (29), and the engagement device (10) is connected to the stabilizing device (27), in particular exclusively, via the fastening device (9), and wherein - the fastening device (9) comprises at least one linear guide device (11) and the engagement device (10) comprises at least one linear guide rail (12), wherein the linear guide rail (12) is designed for a positive connection to the linear guide device (11). 3. Arrangement according to claim 2, characterized in that - the engagement device (10) comprises an engagement electric motor (13), in particular a spindle motor, and a spindle (14) arranged thereon, and the fastening device (9) comprises at least one spindle device (15), in particular a spindle nut, wherein - the spindle device (15) is in engagement with the spindle (14), so that upon actuation, in particular rotation, of the spindle (14) by the engaging electric motor (13), the engaging device (10) is displaceable relative to the fastening device (9), in particular along the longitudinal extent of the spindle (14). 4. Arrangement according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the adjusting device (8), in particular the engagement device (10), is positively connected or connectable to the connecting device (2) via a dovetail connection. 5. Arrangement according to claim 4, characterized in that - the connecting device (2) is designed as a dovetail guide (16) or comprises a dovetail guide (16), wherein - the engagement device (10) is designed as a dovetail (17) or comprises a dovetail (17), and wherein - the dovetail guide (16) is designed for a positive connection with the dovetail (17). 10. 11. 12. Austrian AT 526 677 B1 2024-06-15 Arrangement according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the connecting device (2) comprises a blocking device (18), in particular a fixing screw, which is designed to fix the position of the connecting device (2) on the adjusting device (8), in particular on the engagement device (10). Arrangement according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that - a positioning device (19) is provided which is or can be connected in a form-fitting manner to the adjusting device (8), in particular to the engagement device (10), preferably via the dovetail connection, wherein - the positioning device (19) comprises a position blocking device (20) which is designed to fix the position of the positioning device (19) on the adjustment device (8), in particular the engagement device (10). Arrangement according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that - the payload (28) is a camera device (1) which has a base surface (5) on which in particular at least one threaded connection, preferably a % or 3/8 inch thread, is provided, wherein - the camera device (1) has a lens surface (23) on which in particular a lens connection of the camera device (1) is provided, wherein - the camera device (1) has a mounting surface (30), in particular a side surface (7), which is arranged substantially normal to the base surface (5) and the lens surface (23), wherein - the connecting device (2), in particular exclusively, is arranged on the mounting surface (30) of the camera device (1), and wherein - the camera device (1), in particular exclusively, is connected or can be connected to the adjustment device (8), in particular the intervention device (10), via the connecting device (2). Arrangement according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that - the connecting device (2) is arranged displaceably, in particular parallel to the mounting surface (30), on the mounting surface (30) of the payload (28), wherein - the connecting device (2) is displaceable in particular orthogonally to the axis of rotation (31) of the rotating device (29). Arrangement according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that - the connecting device (2) comprises a payload electric motor which is designed to displace the payload (28) relative to the connecting device (2), wherein - the payload electric motor is optionally designed to displace the payload (28) in a plane which is normal to the axis of rotation (31). Arrangement according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the connecting device (2) comprises a battery device (21) which is designed to operate the payload (28), in particular the camera device (1) or the headlight device. Arrangement according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that - the adjusting device (2), in particular the engagement device (10), is designed for electrical connection to the connecting device (2) and in particular also to the payload (28), wherein - the adjustment device (2), in particular the engagement device (10) comprises at least one sliding contact (22), in particular at least one copper contact track, so that the connecting device (2) and in particular also the payload (28) is or can be electronically connected to the adjustment device (2). 13. Arrangement according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the payload (28) is or can be connected to the connecting device (2) by means of a quick-release fastener. 14. Connecting device (2) for connecting a payload (28), in particular a camera device (1) or a headlight device, to a stabilizing device (27), in particular a cardanic suspension (3), preferably a camera gimbal, characterized in that the connecting device (2) is designed for reversible and positive connection to an adjustment device (8) of the stabilizing device (27) according to the arrangement according to one of claims 1 to 13. 15. Stabilization device (27), in particular a cardanic suspension (3), preferably a camera gimbal, for stabilizing a payload (28), in particular a camera device (1) or a headlight device, wherein the stabilization device (27) comprises at least one rotation device (29), in particular at least one electric motor (4), characterized in that - the stabilization device (27) comprises an adjustment device (8), in particular a fastening device (9) and an engagement device (10), wherein - the adjusting device (8), in particular the fastening device (9), is arranged on the rotation device (29), and wherein - the adjusting device (8), in particular the engagement device (10), is designed for connection to the connecting device (2) according to the arrangement according to one of claims 1 to 13. 16. Method for the automated weighing of a payload (28), in particular a camera device (1) or headlight device, on a stabilization device (27) according to claim 15, - wherein the stabilizing device (27) comprises an electric motor (4), - wherein the electric motor (4) is designed to rotate the payload (28) about the rotation axis (31), in particular about the motor axis of the electric motor (4), preferably the pitch axis, the yaw axis and/or the roll axis of the payload (28), - wherein the connecting device (2) is arranged, in particular exclusively, on a mounting surface (30) of the payload (28), in particular on a side surface (7) of the camera device (1), - wherein the adjusting device (8) comprises a fastening device (9) and an engagement device (10), - wherein the payload (28) is connected to the engagement device (10) via the connecting device (2), - wherein the fastening device (9) is connected to the stabilizing device (27), in particular exclusively, via the electric motor (4), - wherein the engagement device (10) is connected, in particular exclusively, to the electric motor (4) via the fastening device (9), - wherein the engagement device (10) comprises an engagement electric motor (13), in particular a spindle motor, and a spindle (14) arranged thereon, - wherein the fastening device (9) comprises at least one spindle device (15), in particular a spindle nut, - wherein the spindle device (15) is in engagement with the spindle (14), so that upon actuation, in particular rotation, of the spindle (14) by the engagement electric motor (13), the engagement device (10) is displaced relative to the fastening device (9), in particular along the longitudinal extent of the spindle (14), characterized in that the method comprises the following steps, - Setting a limit motor current, - Measuring the motor current of the electric motor (4), - Comparing the measured motor current with the specified limit motor current, - Actuation of the engagement electric motor (13) if the measured motor current is greater than is the limit motor current, whereby the payload (28) is displaced relative to the fastening device (9), and again measuring the motor current of the electric motor (4), again comparing the measured motor current with the specified limit motor current and, if necessary, again actuating the engaging electric motor (13) until the measured motor current is less than or equal to the limit motor current. 5 sheets of drawings