DE-202026101636-U1 - Portable release stand

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Abstract

Portable release stand, characterized in that it includes a locking arrangement and an installation bracket; wherein an installation groove is formed on a top side of the installation bracket, wherein a limiting groove is formed on an inner side wall of the installation groove; wherein the locking arrangement comprises a drive element, a sliding element and a locking element, wherein one end of the drive element is rotatably connected to the installation bracket, wherein the sliding element is slidably mounted on the installation groove, and wherein the drive element partially rests against the sliding element in order to press the sliding element; wherein the locking element penetrates the sliding element and is secured in the installation groove, the sliding element being used to lock the locking element; wherein a limiting structure is provided on a side surface of the sliding element, wherein the limiting structure is detached from the limiting groove when the stand is in a locked state, wherein the limiting structure is engaged and limited in the limiting groove when the stand is in an unlocked state.

Assignees

DONGGUAN LIZHI TECH CO LTD

Dates

Publication Date: 20260513
Application Date: 20260324
Priority Date: 20250428

Claims (9)

A portable release stand, characterized in that it comprises a locking arrangement and an installation bracket; wherein an installation groove is formed on a top surface of the installation bracket, and a limiting groove is formed on an inner side wall of the installation groove; wherein the locking arrangement comprises a drive element, a sliding element, and a locking element, wherein one end of the drive element is rotatably connected to the installation bracket, the sliding element is slidably mounted on the installation groove, and the drive element partially bears against the sliding element to press the sliding element; wherein the locking element penetrates the sliding element and is secured in the installation groove, the sliding element being used to lock the locking element; wherein a limiting structure is provided on a side surface of the sliding element, the limiting structure being detached from the limiting groove when the stand is in a locked state, and the limiting structure being engaged and limited in the limiting groove when the stand is in an unlocked state.
Portable release stand according to Claim 1 , characterized in that the stand further comprises a torsion spring, wherein a support column is provided in the center of the installation groove, wherein the locking element is connected to the support column, wherein the sliding element is slidably mounted on the support column in a vertical direction, wherein the torsion spring is mounted on an outside of the support column, and wherein both ends of the torsion spring bear against a bottom wall of the installation groove and the sliding element.
Portable release stand according to Claim 2 , characterized in that the sliding element comprises an upper section and a projecting section, which are formed in one piece; wherein sliding grooves are formed through both opposite sides of the upper section; wherein connecting shafts project from both sides of the support column corresponding to the sliding grooves, the two connecting shafts each penetrating the two sliding grooves; wherein one end of the drive element is mounted on the connecting shaft and the drive element can rotate about the connecting shaft; wherein, when the drive element is pressed, the drive element bears against the projecting section.
Portable release stand according to Claim 3 , characterized in that the limiting groove is L-shaped, wherein the limiting structure projects from an outer side wall of the preceding section, wherein, when the drive element is pressed, the limiting structure slides along a vertical end of the limiting groove and is engaged and limited at a horizontal end of the limiting groove.
Portable release stand according to Claim 2 , characterized in that the locking element comprises a ball and a sleeve, wherein a lower end section of the ball penetrates the sliding element and is fixed inside the support column, wherein the sleeve is rotatably mounted on an outside of the ball, wherein a top of the sliding element rests against a bottom of the sleeve.
Portable release stand according to Claim 1 , characterized in that the stand further comprises a pressure element and a first spring, wherein both ends of the first spring bear against the bottom wall of the installation groove and the sliding element respectively; wherein the limiting groove penetrates a side wall of the installation bracket, wherein the pressure element is slidably limited within the limiting groove, wherein the limiting structure is provided to slide horizontally on the side wall of the sliding element, wherein a second spring is provided between the limiting structure and the sliding element, wherein the pressure element bears against the limiting structure.
Portable release stand according to Claim 1 , characterized in that a connecting column is provided in the center of the installation groove, wherein the locking element is fixedly connected to the connecting column, wherein the limiting groove penetrates the side wall of the installation bracket, and wherein a bearing strip is provided in the center of the sliding element, the bearing strip penetrating the center of the connecting column; wherein the stand further comprises a third spring, wherein both ends of the third spring bear against a lower side of the bearing strip and the bottom wall of the installation groove, respectively; wherein a first through-groove is formed through the side wall of the connecting column, wherein one end of the drive element is rotatably connected to the connecting column, and wherein the second through-groove is formed through a side of the sliding element. wherein the other end of the drive element successively penetrates the first through groove, the second through groove and the limiting groove, and wherein the drive element rests against a top surface of the bearing strip to cause the sliding element to slide; wherein one end of the limiting structure is movably confined in the limiting groove, and wherein the other end of the limiting structure is slidably connected to the drive element.
Portable release stand according to Claim 7 , characterized in that the limiting structure comprises a limiting block and a fourth spring, wherein one end of the limiting block is equipped with a “ is provided with a "-shaped limiting section and a deflection groove, wherein the limiting section rests against a groove wall of the limiting groove; wherein the other end of the limiting block slidably penetrates the drive element, wherein the fourth spring is provided in the drive element, wherein both ends of the fourth spring rest against the limiting block and the drive element respectively.
Portable release stand according to Claim 8 , characterized in that guide ramps are provided on both opposite sides of the boundary section.

Description

Technical area The present application relates to the technical field of photographic equipment, in particular a portable release stand. State of the art In the world of photography, shooting situations and requirements are diverse and varied. From capturing expansive panoramic landscapes to detailed close-ups, tracking moving subjects, or using panning shots to create unique perspectives, all these situations place high demands on photography stands. To meet these diverse requirements, most photography stands on the market feature the ability to swivel freely in all directions around their central pivot point, allowing photographers to flexibly compose their shots. For extended static shooting sessions, the tripod must remain upright and stable. Therefore, a vertical locking mechanism that allows for easy switching between free panning and vertical locking is crucial. Furthermore, changing the shooting direction can easily lead to camera shake and imbalances on the tripod head. Currently, the locking mechanisms of most tripods on the market are complicated; the unlocking and locking processes are cumbersome and difficult to perform in a single step, resulting in reduced efficiency in situations requiring frequent switching between free panning and vertical locking. Content of the utility model The technical problem that the present application aims to solve is to optimize the structure of existing stands in order to simplify the steps for locking and unlocking the stands and to improve work efficiency and user-friendliness. To solve the aforementioned problem, this application provides a portable release stand comprising a locking arrangement and an installation bracket; wherein an installation groove is formed on a top surface of the installation bracket, and a limiting groove is formed on an inner side wall of the installation groove; wherein the locking arrangement comprises a drive element, a sliding element, and a locking element, the drive element being rotatably connected to the installation bracket at one end, the sliding element being slidably mounted on the installation groove, and the drive element partially bearing against the sliding element to press the sliding element; wherein the locking element penetrates the sliding element and is secured in the installation groove, and the sliding element being used to lock the locking element; wherein a limiting structure is provided on a side surface of the sliding element, wherein the limiting structure is detached from the limiting groove when the stand is in a locked state, wherein the limiting structure is engaged and limited in the limiting groove when the stand is in an unlocked state. Preferably, the stand further comprises a torsion spring, wherein a support column is provided in the center of the installation groove, wherein the locking element is connected to the support column, wherein the sliding element is slidably mounted on the support column in a vertical direction, wherein the torsion spring is mounted on an outside of the support column, and wherein both ends of the torsion spring bear against a bottom wall of the installation groove and the sliding element. Preferably, the sliding element comprises an upper section and a projecting section, which are formed in one piece; wherein sliding grooves are formed through both opposite sides of the upper section; wherein connecting shafts project from both sides of the support column corresponding to the sliding grooves, the two connecting shafts each penetrating the two sliding grooves; wherein one end of the drive element is mounted on the connecting shaft and the drive element can rotate about the connecting shaft; wherein, when the drive element is pressed, the drive element bears against the projecting section. Preferably the limiting groove is L-shaped, wherein the limiting structure projects from an outer side wall of the preceding section, wherein, when the drive element is pressed, the limiting structure slides along a vertical end of the limiting groove and is engaged and limited at a horizontal end of the limiting groove. Preferably, the locking element comprises a ball and a sleeve, wherein a lower end section of the ball penetrates the sliding element and is fixed inside the support column, the sleeve rotatably mounted on an outer surface of the ball. is positioned so that an upper surface of the sliding element rests against an underside of the sleeve. Preferably, the stand further comprises a pressure element and a first spring, wherein both ends of the first spring bear against the bottom wall of the installation groove and the sliding element respectively; wherein the limiting groove penetrates a side wall of the installation holder, wherein the pressure element is slidably limited within the limiting groove, wherein the limiting structure is provided to slide horizontally on the side wall of the sliding element, wherein a second spring is provided between the limiting struct