WO2019205131A1 - Camera device - Google Patents

Abstract

Disclosed in the present application is a camera device (100). The camera device (100) comprises a machine body module (10), a battery (20) arranged on the machine body module (10), and a camera (30) electrically connected to the machine body module (10). The machine body module (10) is provided with a plurality of common interfaces (12), and functional modules (40) are detachably connected to the machine body module (10) by means of the plurality of common interfaces (12). The functional module (40) at least comprises one from among a cradle head (42), an image transfer module (44), a handle module (46) and a screen module (48).

Description

Camera Technical field

The present application relates to the field of photographing technology, and in particular, to a photographing device.

Background technique

The traditional shooting device has a single function and cannot meet the shooting needs of the photographer in different occasions. In order to adapt the camera to different shooting situations, the photographer often has to go through a very cumbersome operation to connect the camera to the corresponding device. For example, in order to obtain a more stable picture, the camera is usually mounted on the pan/tilt.

Application content

An embodiment of the present application provides an imaging device.

The photographing apparatus of the embodiment of the present application includes a body module, a battery disposed on the body module, and a camera electrically connected to the body module, wherein the body module is provided with a plurality of universal interfaces, and the function module passes The plurality of universal interfaces are detachably coupled to the body module, and the function module includes at least one of a pan/tilt, a picture transfer module, a handle module, and a screen module.

In the photographing apparatus of the embodiment of the present application, a plurality of different function modules may be installed on the body module, and each function module is detachably connected with the body module, so as to facilitate different combinations to suit different shooting scenes.

Additional aspects and advantages of the present invention will be set forth in part in the description which follows.

DRAWINGS

The above and/or additional aspects and advantages of the present application will become apparent and readily understood from

1 is a perspective view of a photographing apparatus according to an embodiment of the present application;

2 is an exploded perspective view of a photographing apparatus according to an embodiment of the present application;

3 is a left side view of the photographing apparatus of the embodiment of the present application;

4 is a right side view of the photographing apparatus of the embodiment of the present application

Figure 5 is a front elevational view of the image pickup apparatus of the embodiment of the present application;

Fig. 6 is a rear elevational view of the image pickup apparatus of the embodiment of the present application.

The main component symbol description:

The imaging device 100, the body module 10, the universal interface 12, the pan/tilt universal interface 122, the handle universal interface 124, the screen universal interface 126, the fuselage main body 14, the chute 142, the first arm 16, the connector 18, and the battery 20 , camera 30, function module 40, pan/tilt head 42, arm assembly 422, second arm 4222, third arm 4224, motor assembly 424, first motor 4242, second motor 4244, third motor 4246, connection end 426. The image transmission module 44, the antenna 442, the handle module 46, the handle 462, the screen module 48, the bracket 482, and the display screen 484.

detailed description

The embodiments of the present application are described in detail below, and the examples of the embodiments are illustrated in the drawings, wherein the same or similar reference numerals are used to refer to the same or similar elements or elements having the same or similar functions. The embodiments described below with reference to the accompanying drawings are intended to be illustrative, and are not to be construed as limiting.

In the description of the present application, it is to be understood that the terms "center", "longitudinal", "transverse", "length", "width", "thickness", "upper", "lower", "front", " Orientations of "post", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "top", "bottom", "inside", "outside", "clockwise", "counterclockwise", etc. The positional relationship is based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the drawings, and is merely for the convenience of describing the present application and the simplified description, and does not indicate or imply that the device or component referred to has a specific orientation, and is constructed and operated in a specific orientation. Therefore, it should not be construed as limiting the application. Moreover, the terms "first" and "second" are used for descriptive purposes only and are not to be construed as indicating or implying a relative importance or implicitly indicating the number of technical features indicated. Thus, features defining "first" or "second" may include one or more of the described features either explicitly or implicitly. In the description of the present application, the meaning of "a plurality" is two or more unless specifically and specifically defined otherwise.

In the description of the present application, it should be noted that the terms "installation", "connected", and "connected" are to be understood broadly, and may be fixed or detachable, for example, unless otherwise specifically defined and defined. Connected, or connected in one piece. It can be a mechanical connection or an electrical connection. It can be directly connected or indirectly connected through an intermediate medium, which can be the internal communication of two elements or the interaction of two elements. For those skilled in the art, the specific meanings of the above terms in the present application can be understood on a case-by-case basis.

Referring to FIGS. 1 and 2 , the photographing apparatus 100 of the embodiment of the present application includes a body module 10 , a battery 20 disposed on the body module 10 , and a camera 30 electrically connected to the body module 10 . The fuselage module 10 is provided with a plurality of universal interfaces 12, which are detachably connected to the fuselage module 10 through a plurality of universal interfaces 12. The function module 40 includes at least one of a pan/tilt head 42, a map transfer module 44, a handle module 46, and a screen module 48.

In the photographing apparatus 100 of the embodiment of the present application, a plurality of different function modules 40 may be mounted on the body module 10, and each function module 40 is detachably connected to the body module 10, so as to facilitate different combinations to suit different shooting scenes. .

It can be understood that the airframe module 10 is provided with a plurality of universal interfaces 12, and the universal interface 12 can be connected to a plurality of different functional modules 40, such as the cloud platform 42, the image transmission module 44, the handle module 46 or the screen module 48, and the plurality of functional modules 40. It is mounted on the fuselage module 10 through a plurality of universal interfaces 12 for easy disassembly. The photographer can configure different function modules 40 according to his shooting needs to adapt to different shooting scenes. Specifically, the photographer can select one, two, three or four of the pan/tilt 42, the image transmission module 44, the handle module 46, and the screen module 48 according to his own shooting needs. For example, when the photographer desires to obtain a more stable photographing screen, the pan head 42 may be mounted on the body module 10, and then the camera 30 is mounted on the pan head 42 for photographing. Or when the photographer wants to transfer the image to the external device, the image transmission module 44 can be installed on the body module 10 for image transmission. Or when the photographer wants to shoot a subject close to the ground, the handle module 46 can be mounted on the body module 10 to facilitate the photographer to operate the photographing device 100 to shoot at a lower angle. Or when the photographer wants to view the captured image in real time, the screen module 48 may be installed on the body module 10 to display an image taken by the camera 30.

Further, each functional module 40 is detachably connected to the airframe module 10 through the universal interface 12, so as to facilitate upgrading and replacing each functional module 40, for example, a better cloud platform 42, a map transmission module 44, and the like can be replaced in the future. The photographer can upgrade the photographing device 100 without repurchasing the fuselage module 10.

It should be noted that the structure of the plurality of universal interfaces 12 may be different, for example, the structure of the universal interface 12 connecting the pan/tilt head 42, the structure of the universal interface 12 connecting the image transmitting module 44, and the structure of the universal interface 12 connecting the handle module 46. The structure of the universal interface 12 that is connected to the screen module 48 is different. However, the universal interface 12 for connecting the functional modules 40 of the same kind meets certain relevant standards, so that the functional modules 40 of the same kind and different models can be connected to the airframe module 10. For example, the universal interface 12 connecting the pan/tilt head 42 can be Connect the pan/tilt heads produced by different manufacturers or different types of pan/tilt heads produced by the same manufacturer. The universal interface 12 connected to the handle module 46 can be connected with handles produced by different manufacturers or different types of handles produced by the same manufacturer. The structure of the universal interface 12 is, for example, a snap structure, a thread structure or a chute structure.

In some embodiments, the functional module 40 includes a pan/tilt head 42 on which the camera 30 is mounted.

It can be understood that the camera 30 is mounted on the pan/tilt head 42, so that the photographer can still take a smooth picture during the movement. At the same time, it is possible to control the movement of the pan/tilt head 42 to drive the camera 30 to a suitable angle for shooting.

Referring to FIG. 2, in some embodiments, the platform 42 includes a boom assembly 422 and a motor assembly 424. The arm assembly 422 is used to mount a camera 30 that is coupled to the arm assembly 422 and that is used to drive the arm assembly 422 to rotate.

It can be understood that the motor assembly 424 can drive the arm assembly 422 to rotate to drive the camera 30 mounted on the arm assembly 422 to rotate to a suitable angle for shooting.

In the embodiment of the present application, the pan/tilt head 42 may be a two-axis pan/tilt head (roll axis and pitch axis), or may be a three-axis pan/tilt head (yaw axis, roll axis, and pitch axis). Here, the gimbal 42 is schematically illustrated as a three-axis pan/tilt.

Referring to Figures 1 and 2, in some embodiments, the fuselage module 10 includes a fuselage body 14 and a first arm 16 coupled to the fuselage body 14. A pan-tilt universal interface 122 is disposed at one end of the first arm 16 away from the fuselage module 10. The pan/tilt 42 is connected to the fuselage module 10 via a pan/tilt universal interface 122. The arm assembly 422 includes a second arm 4222 that rotates about the yaw axis and connects the first arm 16 through the pan/tilt universal interface 122 and a third arm 4224 that is rotatably coupled to the second arm 4222 about the roll axis. The camera 30 is rotatably disposed on the third arm 4224 about the pitch axis. Motor assembly 424 includes a first motor 4242, a second motor 4244, and a third motor 4246. The first motor 4242 is configured to drive the second arm 4222 to rotate to drive the camera 30 to rotate about the yaw axis, the second motor 4244 is configured to drive the third arm 4224 to rotate to drive the camera 30 to rotate about the roll axis, and the third motor 4246 is used to drive the third arm 4224 to rotate. The camera 30 is driven to rotate about the pitch axis.

It can be understood that the pan/tilt universal interface 122 can be connected to various pan/tilt heads 42, such as a two-axis pan/tilt head, a three-axis pan/tilt head, and the like. In the example of the present application, the pan-tilt universal interface 122 is a mounting slot, and the connecting end 426 of the pan-tilt 42 is mounted in the mounting slot such that the pan-tilt 42 is coupled to the fuselage module 10.

In the example of FIGS. 1 and 2, the pan/tilt head 42 is a three-axis pan/tilt head 42. The three axes of the gimbal 42 refer to the yaw axis, the roll axis, and the pitch axis. The second arm 4222 is a yaw (yaw) shaft bracket, and the third arm 4224 is a roll (roll) shaft bracket. The first motor 4242 is a yaw motor disposed at one end of the second arm 4222 near the pan-tilt universal interface 122, the second motor 4244 is a tumbling motor disposed at a middle position of the third arm 4224, and the third motor 4246 is set. A pitch motor at one of the ends of the third arm 4224. The yaw motor can drive the second arm 4222 to rotate to drive the camera 30 to rotate around the yaw axis, and the roll motor can drive the third arm 4224 to rotate to drive the camera 30 to rotate around the roll axis. The camera 30 can be driven to rotate about a pitch axis.

In some embodiments, the front side of the fuselage main body 14 extends to the rear side and the top side of the fuselage main body 14 with a chute 142, and the first arm 16 is disposed in the chute 142. The first arm 16 drives the pan head 42 to move in the axial direction of the yaw axis under the driving of the fuselage main body 14.

It can be understood that the first arm 16 can drive the axial movement of the pan head 42 along the yaw axis under the driving of the fuselage main body 14, so that the height of the pan/tilt head 42 can be adjusted to suit different shooting requirements.

In another embodiment, the fuselage module includes a fuselage body and a pan/tilt universal interface disposed on the fuselage body. The Yuntai is connected to the main body of the fuselage through the universal interface of the PTZ. The gimbal includes an arm assembly and a motor assembly. The arm assembly includes a first arm, a second arm, and a third arm that are rotatably coupled in sequence. The first arm is movable relative to the body of the body in the axial direction of the yaw axis, the second arm is rotatable about the yaw axis with respect to the first arm, and the third arm is rotatable about the roll axis with respect to the second arm. The camera is supported on the third arm and is rotatable relative to the third arm about the pitch axis. The motor assembly includes a first motor, a second motor, and a third motor. The first motor is used to drive the second arm to rotate to drive the camera to rotate around the yaw axis, the second motor is used to drive the third arm to rotate to drive the camera to rotate around the roll axis, and the third motor is used to drive the camera to rotate about the pitch axis.

Referring to FIGS. 3 and 4 , in some embodiments, the platform 42 is disposed on the front side of the fuselage module 10 and the battery 20 is disposed on the rear side of the fuselage module 10 .

It can be understood that the pan/tilt head 42 is disposed on the front side of the fuselage module 10, and the battery 20 is disposed on the rear side of the fuselage module 10, and is reasonably arranged to optimize the structure. The battery 20 is electrically connected to the body module 10, the camera 30, the pan/tilt head 42, and other functional modules 40, and supplies power thereto. Of course, in other embodiments, the pan/tilt head 42 and the battery 20 can be disposed at other locations of the fuselage module 10, such as the left side, the right side, and the bottom side.

In some embodiments, the function module 40 includes a map transfer module 44 for receiving image signals of the camera 30, and the map transfer module 44 can be disposed between the pan/tilt head 42 and the battery 20 via a map transfer universal interface.

It can be understood that after the camera 30 completes the shooting, it is usually required to transmit the image to an external device for image processing or storage. At this time, a picture transmission module 44 needs to be installed on the body module 10 for receiving the image signal of the camera 30 and the image. The signal is transmitted to an external device. The image transmission module 44 can be detachably coupled to the body module 10 through a common interface (not shown). In the example of the present application, the image transmission module 44 is disposed between the pan/tilt head 42 and the battery 20, and the image transmission module 44 is next to the battery 20.

In some embodiments, the image transmission module 44 is wirelessly coupled to the camera 30, and the image transmission module 44 is provided with an antenna 442 for transmitting image signals.

It will be appreciated that the image transmission module 44 is wirelessly coupled to the camera 30 to receive image signals from the camera 30. In the example of the present application, the image transmission module 44 is provided with two antennas 442, one of which is a receiving antenna 442 and the other of which is a transmitting antenna 442. The receiving antenna 442 is for receiving an image signal of the camera 30, and the transmitting antenna 442 is for transmitting an image signal to an external device.

Referring to FIGS. 2, 5, and 6, in some embodiments, the functional module 40 includes a handle module 46 that includes at least one handle 462 that can be disposed through the handle universal interface 124 to the fuselage module 10 sides and / or top.

It can be understood that the handle module 46 can facilitate the photographer to move the photographing device 100 or control the posture of the photographing device 100 at the time of photographing. The handle module 46 can be a handle 462, two handles 462 or a plurality of handles 462. In the example of the present application, the left and right sides of the body module 10 are respectively provided with a handle 462, and the top of the body module 10 is provided with a handle 462. When the handles 462 are respectively disposed on the left and right sides of the body module 10, the photographer can grasp the handle 462 with both hands and facilitate the balance. At this time, it is convenient for the photographer to operate the photographing device 100 to shoot at a higher angle. When the top of the body module 10 is provided with the handle 462, it is convenient for the photographer to operate the photographing device 100 to shoot at a lower angle. The handle universal interface 124 can be coupled to various handles 462. In the example of the present application, the handle universal interface 124 may be a chute, and the handle 462 is provided with a bump that is mated with the chute to mount the handle 462 on the fuselage module 10.

Further, the handle 462 can be electrically connected to the body module 10, and the photographer can operate the handle 462 to control the photographing state of the photographing device 100. For example, a knob may be provided on the handle 462, and the photographer can operate the knob to control the pan head 42 to rotate, thereby changing the shooting angle of the camera 30, or the photographer can operate the knob to change the zoom factor of the camera to facilitate the camera 30 to capture a distant view or a close-up view. As another example, a button can be provided on the handle 462, and the photographer can operate the button to turn the electrical connection of the handle 462 to the body module 10 on or off.

In some embodiments, the outer surface of the handle 462 is provided with a non-slip structure.

It can be understood that the provision of the anti-slip structure on the outer surface of the handle 462 can prevent the photographer from slipping and grasping the handle 462, causing the camera 100 to fall and break. Specifically, a material having a large frictional force such as soft rubber or silica gel may be wrapped on the outer surface of the handle 462. Of course, it is also possible to provide a pattern with a bump or a mesh on the outer surface of the handle 462.

In some embodiments, the function module 40 includes a screen module 48 on which at least one of the handles 462 is provided with a screen universal interface 126 that can be coupled to any of the handles 462 via the screen universal interface 126.

It can be understood that the screen module 48 can be connected to any of the handles 462 through the screen universal interface 126. The screen module 48 displays real-time images taken by the camera 30 to facilitate the photographer to see if the captured images are satisfactory. Of course, the screen module 48 may not be coupled to the fuselage module 10 via the handle module 46. In the example of the present application, the screen module 48 is coupled to the fuselage module 10 by a connector 18 disposed at the top of the fuselage module 10, and the connector 18 is provided with a screen universal interface 126 to connect the screen module 48. The connector 18 is also provided with two handle universal interfaces 124 for facilitating attachment of the handle 462 at the top of the fuselage module 10. The connector 18 is fixed to the top of the fuselage module 10 by screws.

In certain embodiments, the screen module 48 includes a bracket 482 and a display screen 484 disposed on the bracket 482. Display 484 is used to display images taken by camera 30.

It will be appreciated that the bracket 482 is mated with the screen universal interface 126 to mount the display screen 484 on the fuselage module 10.

In some embodiments, display screen 484 is rotatably mounted to bracket 482.

It will be appreciated that display 484 can be rotated, display 484 can be rotated to any angle, and the photographer can adjust the angle of display 484 to view the captured image.

In some embodiments, the screen module 48 is coupled to the at least one handle 462 by a mating of the bracket 482 to the screen universal interface 126.

It will be appreciated that the handle 462 is provided with a screen universal interface 126 that is mated with the screen universal interface 126 to connect the screen module 48 to the handle 462, i.e., the display screen 484 is mounted on the handle 462.

In the present application, the first feature "on" or "under" the second feature may include direct contact of the first and second features, and may also include first and second features, unless otherwise specifically defined and defined. It is not in direct contact but through additional features between them. Moreover, the first feature "above", "above" and "above" the second feature includes the first feature directly above and above the second feature, or merely indicating that the first feature level is higher than the second feature. The first feature "below", "below" and "below" the second feature includes the first feature directly below and below the second feature, or merely the first feature level being less than the second feature.

The above disclosure provides many different embodiments or examples for implementing the different structures of the present application. In order to simplify the disclosure of the present application, the components and settings of the specific examples are described above. Of course, they are merely examples and are not intended to limit the application. In addition, the present application may repeat reference numerals and/or reference numerals in the various examples, which are for the purpose of simplicity and clarity, and do not indicate the relationship between the various embodiments and/or arrangements discussed. Moreover, the present application provides examples of various specific processes and materials, but one of ordinary skill in the art will recognize the use of other processes and/or the use of other materials.

In the description of the present specification, the description with reference to the terms "one embodiment", "some embodiments", "illustrative embodiment", "example", "specific example", or "some examples", etc. The specific features, structures, materials, or characteristics described in the examples are included in at least one embodiment or example of the application. In the present specification, the schematic representation of the above terms does not necessarily mean the same embodiment or example. Furthermore, the particular features, structures, materials, or characteristics described may be combined in a suitable manner in any one or more embodiments or examples.

While the embodiments of the present invention have been shown and described, it will be understood by those skilled in the art The scope of the present application is defined by the claims and their equivalents.

Claims (15)

A camera device, comprising: a body module, a battery disposed on the body module, and a camera electrically connected to the body module, the body module being provided with a plurality of universal interfaces, function modules The utility module is detachably connected to the airframe module by the plurality of universal interfaces, and the functional module comprises at least one of a cloud platform, a picture transmission module, a handle module, and a screen module. The photographing apparatus according to claim 1, wherein said function module includes said pan/tilt, and said camera is mounted on said pan/tilt head. The photographing apparatus according to claim 2, wherein said pan/tilt head comprises an arm assembly and a motor assembly, said arm assembly for carrying said camera, said motor assembly being coupled to said arm assembly Driving the arm assembly to rotate. The photographing apparatus according to claim 3, wherein the body module comprises a body main body and a first arm connected to the body main body, the first arm being away from the body module One end is provided with a pan-tilt universal interface, and the pan-tilt is connected to the airframe module through the pan-tilt universal interface, and the arm assembly includes: Rotating around the yaw axis and connecting the second arm of the first arm through the pan-tilt universal interface; and Rotating a third arm of the second arm about a roll axis, the camera being rotatably disposed on the third arm about a pitch axis; The motor assembly includes a first motor, a second motor, and a third motor, the first motor is configured to drive the second arm to rotate to drive the camera to rotate about the yaw axis, and the second motor The third arm is driven to rotate to drive the camera to rotate about the roll axis, and the third motor is used to drive the camera to rotate around the pitch axis. The photographing apparatus according to claim 4, wherein a front side of the body main body has a chute extending toward a rear side and a top side of the body main body, and the first arm is disposed at the In the chute, the first arm drives the pan head to move in the axial direction of the yaw axis under the driving of the fuselage body. The photographing apparatus according to claim 3, wherein the body module comprises a body main body and a pan-tilt universal interface disposed on the body main body, wherein the pan-tilt head passes the pan-tilt universal interface and the The fuselage body is connected, and the pan/tilt includes an arm assembly and a motor assembly. The arm assembly includes: Rotating the connected first arm, the second arm and the third arm in sequence, the first arm being movable relative to the fuselage body in an axial direction of the yaw axis; the second arm being opposite to the The first arm is rotatable about the yaw axis; the third arm is rotatable about the roll axis with respect to the second arm; the camera is supported by the third arm and is opposite to the third arm Rotate around the pitch axis; The motor assembly includes: a first motor for driving the second arm to rotate to drive the camera to rotate about the yaw axis, and a second motor for driving the first motor The three arms rotate to drive the camera to rotate about the roll axis, and the third motor is used to drive the camera to rotate about the pitch axis. The photographing apparatus according to claim 2, wherein the pan/tilt head is disposed at a front side of the body module, and the battery is disposed at a rear side of the body module. The photographing apparatus according to claim 7, wherein the function module comprises the image transmission module, the image transmission module is configured to receive an image signal of the camera, and the image transmission module can be universally transmitted through a picture. An interface is disposed between the pan/tilt and the battery. The photographing apparatus according to claim 8, wherein said image transmitting module is wirelessly connected to said camera, said image transmitting module is provided with an antenna, and said antenna is for transmitting said image signal. The photographing apparatus according to claim 1, wherein said function module comprises said handle module, said handle module comprises at least one handle, said at least one handle being detachable to said body module through a handle universal interface On both sides and / or top. The photographing apparatus according to claim 10, wherein an outer surface of said handle is provided with an anti-slip structure. The photographing apparatus according to claim 10, wherein the function module comprises the screen module, and the at least one handle is provided with a screen universal interface, and the screen module can be connected to the screen through the screen universal interface On the handle. The photographing apparatus according to claim 12, wherein said screen module comprises a stand and a display screen provided on said stand, said display screen being for displaying an image taken by said camera. A photographing apparatus according to claim 13, wherein said display screen is rotatably mounted to said holder. The photographing apparatus according to claim 13, wherein said screen module is coupled to said at least one handle by a fit of said bracket to said screen universal interface.

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