Patents by Inventor Wenping Zeng

Wenping Zeng has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Patent number: 12253209
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides a universal dovetail mount that can support both the Arca standard dovetail slide plate and the Manfrotto standard dovetail slide plate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 10, 2023
    Date of Patent: March 18, 2025
    Assignee: TILTA INC.
    Inventors: Wenping Zeng, Kefeng Zhou
  • Publication number: 20250060559
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides a handwheel control circuit for lens focusing, comprising a central processing chip, a master control chip, a keypad circuit, and a power system on/off circuit. The central processing chip is used to receive a power-on signal. The master control chip is communicatively connected to the central processing chip. The first end of the keypad circuit is connected to the central processing chip, for sending a power-on signal to the central processing chip for power supply. The first end of the power system on/off circuit is connected to the central processing chip, and the second end of the power system on/off circuit is connected to the second end of the keypad circuit. When the keypad circuit receives a power-on signal, it sends the signal to the power system on/off circuit, enabling the circuit to supply power to the central processing chip and the master control chip. The master control chip sends angle information data to the motor drive control circuit.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 11, 2023
    Publication date: February 20, 2025
    Inventors: Guanjing LI, Wenping ZENG, Kefeng ZHOU
  • Publication number: 20250058723
    Abstract: The present disclosure belongs to the field of suction cups, in particular to a vehicle camera bracket device using suction cups. The apparatus incorporates a fixed component, a carrying component, a supporting component, a first suction component, and a second suction component. The carrying component is pivotally and movably positioned at one end on the fixed component, featuring an installation part at the other end for mounting external photographic equipment. The lower side of the fixed component is furnished with the first suction component. The supporting component is inclined and rotatably situated on the carrying component at one end, with the other end hosting the second suction component. In the present disclosure, the supporting effect is more stable, and the process of adjusting the camera's height and angle is more convenient.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 13, 2024
    Publication date: February 20, 2025
    Inventors: Zhichao FENG, Wenping ZENG, Kefeng ZHOU
  • Publication number: 20250060560
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides a motor control circuit for lens focusing. The circuit comprises a first chip unit, a second chip unit, and a motor drive unit. The first chip unit is communicatively connected to a handwheel for receiving handwheel signals. The second chip unit is connected to the first chip unit via a serial port. The motor drive unit is connected to the second chip unit and, upon receiving wheel signals from the first chip unit, controls the motor to rotate. This circuit achieves automatic control of lens parameters, enabling automatic and stable focusing by the motor, thereby improving shooting efficiency and convenience.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 11, 2023
    Publication date: February 20, 2025
    Inventors: Qianjin GENG, Wenping ZENG, Kefeng ZHOU
  • Publication number: 20250060001
    Abstract: The present disclosure belongs to the field of suction cups, in particular to a user-friendly detachable attachment structure, wherein comprising installation components and suction-based adsorption components. The installation components consist of a clamping part on one side, equipped with a clamping position to detachably clamp the adsorption component, and a fixed part on the other side with a connection position for linking external structures. In the present disclosure, the harmonized arrangement of the fixed part and clamping part facilitates effortless disassembly and replacement of the adsorption component when necessary, significantly enhancing user convenience.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 14, 2024
    Publication date: February 20, 2025
    Inventors: Zhichao FENG, Wenping ZENG, Kefeng ZHOU
  • Patent number: 12216505
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to the technical field of cameras, and in particular, to an expansion device for a built-in hard disk. The expansion device includes a bottom plate and an expansion assembly, wherein the bottom plate is connected to the expansion assembly, and the bottom plate is provided with a connecting position for connecting to a photographic device; a hard disk mounting plate is provided in the expansion assembly, the hard disk mounting plate is provided with a hard disk interface, the expansion assembly is detachably provided with a hard disk, and the hard disk is connected to the hard disk interface; the hard disk mounting plate is further provided with an external interface. In the expansion device, when the device is used in conjunction with a photographic device, it can be used as a storage capacity expansion structure of the photographic device to provide a larger storage capacity for the photographic device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 5, 2022
    Date of Patent: February 4, 2025
    Assignee: TILTA INC.
    Inventors: Wenping Zeng, Kefeng Zhou
  • Patent number: 12209700
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides a magnetic attraction bracket and a photographic device using the same. The magnetic attraction bracket includes a bracket, a locking assembly, and a magnet. The magnetic attraction bracket can attach a photographic accessory to the bracket through the locking assembly, the bracket is internally provided with the magnet, and the bracket can be magnetically attracted to a shooting device with the magnetic attraction through the magnet, so that the photographic accessory can be mounted on the shooting device. During dismounting, the photographic accessory can be easily removed from the shooting device by operating the photographic accessory or the bracket. This arrangement makes the mounting and dismounting of photographic accessories simple and convenient.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 30, 2023
    Date of Patent: January 28, 2025
    Assignee: TILTA INC.
    Inventors: Donglin Li, Wenping Zeng, Kefeng Zhou
  • Publication number: 20250030944
    Abstract: This disclosure pertains to the field of photography equipment technology, specifically addressing a method for adjusting lenses, a lens adjustment device, a lens adjustment system, and a computer medium. A driver component is used for controlling lens rotation. A method includes: controlling a driver component configured to adjust a parameter of a camera lens; obtaining information about a rotational position of the driver components; and rotating the camera lens using the driver component based on the information, thereby adjusting the parameter of the camera lens to a predetermined value. A lens control device can be used for the execution of lens parameter adjustment. By controlling the driver components, lens parameters are adjusted, eliminating the conventional method of manually rotating the camera lens while making adjustments.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 9, 2023
    Publication date: January 23, 2025
    Inventors: Shining SHEN, Wenping ZENG, Kefeng ZHOU
  • Publication number: 20240418238
    Abstract: Aspects of the present disclosure are directed to a composite transmission belt that can be removably attached to a camera lens such that a control ring of the camera lens can be controlled by a driving device via the transmission belt.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 14, 2023
    Publication date: December 19, 2024
    Inventors: Wenping Zeng, Kefeng Zhou
  • Publication number: 20240402577
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to an adapter, a connecting mechanism, and a photographic device in the field of photographic equipment technology. One embodiment of the adapter comprises a fixed part and a rotating part, which are movably connected. The fixed part is equipped with a first locking member on the side facing away from the rotating part for locking in the mounting position, while the rotating part is equipped with a second locking member for locking the photographic device. The present disclosure utilizes the adapter as the fixed part and the rotating part, along with the second locking member, to enable adjustment of the photographic angle by installing the photographic device on the adapter. Furthermore, the first locking member allows the adapter to be installed in different mounting positions, thereby providing further adjustment of the photographic angle. The overall structure is simple and facilitates easy adjustment of the photographic angle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 9, 2023
    Publication date: December 5, 2024
    Inventors: Sen WU, Wenping ZENG, Kefeng ZHOU
  • Publication number: 20240401635
    Abstract: A modular suction cup device comprises a suction cup body and an air control system module for regulating the adhesion of the suction cup body. The suction cup body includes an absorption chamber for adhering to an external structure or surface on one side of the absorption chamber, while the air control system module is detachably installed on the suction cup body and connected to the absorption chamber. In the present disclosure, the modular design of the air control system module and its detachable connection to the suction cup body enhance the convenience of installation and removal, particularly during maintenance or replacement operations.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 31, 2023
    Publication date: December 5, 2024
    Inventors: Yaolong Luo, Wenping Zeng, Kefeng Zhou
  • Publication number: 20240406608
    Abstract: A microphone adjustment apparatus includes a support rod on which a mounting position is provided for the installation of a microphone and an adjusting rod. The microphone adjustment apparatus also includes a transmission mechanism through which the adjusting rod is connected to the support rod. The adjusting rod, after rotating around a first axis, drives the support rod to rotate around a second axis through the operation of transmission mechanism. The coordination between the support rod, adjusting rod, and the transmission mechanism can, without the direct rotation of support rod, drive the support rod to rotate by rotating the adjusting rod. Compared to directly rotating the support rod, the present disclose provides a more convenient microphone adjustment apparatus that can effectively reduce harm to the wrist of an operator.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 28, 2023
    Publication date: December 5, 2024
    Inventors: Yaolong Luo, Wenping Zeng, Kefeng Zhou, Jared Cohn
  • Publication number: 20240401636
    Abstract: A suction cup air control system includes a suction cup body and an air control system for regulating the suction capability of the suction cup body. The air control system is connected to the suction cup body and consists of a high-pressure vacuum cylinder for controlling the suction of the suction cup body and a control pump for extracting and expelling air from the high-pressure vacuum cylinder. The high-pressure vacuum cylinder is linked to the suction cup body, while the control pump is connected to the high-pressure vacuum cylinder. The present disclosure utilizes the high-pressure vacuum cylinder and control pump to extract air from the suction cup body, resulting in faster vacuum suction, thereby ensuring immediate adsorption and stable installation of the suction cup.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 31, 2023
    Publication date: December 5, 2024
    Inventors: Yaolong Luo, Wenping Zeng, Kefeng Zhou
  • Publication number: 20240406606
    Abstract: The present disclosure belongs to the field of microphone equipment, in particular to a backpack microphone stand. The backpack microphone stand includes a support rod, an adjustment system, a backpack mechanism, and a support component for the support rod. The support rod is provided with a mounting position of a microphone, one end of the support component is movably connected with the support rod and the other end is movably connected with the backpack mechanism. The adjustment system is movably connected with the support rod to adjust the pitch angle of the support rod. With the disclosed backpack microphone stand, the effort or force needed to operate the equipment is greatly reduced. Therefore the operator's hands and arms will suffer less fatigue, and injury to the wrists can be effectively reduced.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 28, 2023
    Publication date: December 5, 2024
    Inventors: Yaolong Luo, Wenping Zeng, Kefeng Zhou, Jared Cohn
  • Publication number: 20240401736
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to the field of photographic equipment technology, particularly to a horizontal-vertical switching structure, connecting mechanism, and shooting device that enable convenient angle adjustments for shooting. One embodiment of the horizontal-vertical switching structure comprises a supporting component, a connecting component, and a locking component. The supporting component is equipped with an installation position for mounting the shooting device on one end and an inclined first surface on the other end. The connecting component complements the first surface with a second inclined surface. The locking component includes a first rotating part connected to the first inclined surface and a second rotating part connected to the second inclined surface. The relative rotation of the first and second rotating parts allows for rotation or locking of the supporting component and the connecting component.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 9, 2023
    Publication date: December 5, 2024
    Inventors: Sen WU, Wenping ZENG, Kefeng ZHOU
  • Publication number: 20240406607
    Abstract: A microphone stand comprises a support rod and a support component for supporting the support rod, wherein the support rod is provided with a mounting position for mounting a microphone, and the support component is movably connected to the support rod. The support rod is provided with an adjustment system at an end of the support rod away from the support component to adjust the pitch angle of the support component. The adjustment system and the support component greatly reduce the workload of the operator and potential injury of the operator.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 28, 2023
    Publication date: December 5, 2024
    Inventors: Yaolong Luo, Wenping Zeng, Kefeng Zhou, Jared Cohn
  • Publication number: 20240384829
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides a magnetic attraction bracket and a photographic device using the same. The magnetic attraction bracket includes a bracket, a locking assembly, and a magnet. The magnetic attraction bracket can attach a photographic accessory to the bracket through the locking assembly, the bracket is internally provided with the magnet, and the bracket can be magnetically attracted to a shooting device with the magnetic attraction through the magnet, so that the photographic accessory can be mounted on the shooting device. During dismounting, the photographic accessory can be easily removed from the shooting device by operating the photographic accessory or the bracket. This arrangement makes the mounting and dismounting of photographic accessories simple and convenient.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 30, 2023
    Publication date: November 21, 2024
    Inventors: Donglin Li, Wenping Zeng, Kefeng Zhou
  • Publication number: 20240377017
    Abstract: Aspects of the present disclosure provide a locking mounting structure and a device using the locking mounting structure. The locking mounting structure includes a mounting body, wherein the mounting body is provided with a clamping piece and a locking toggle. The clamping piece is fixedly arranged on the mounting body, the locking toggle is movably arranged on the mounting body, a clamping space for mounting an external structure is provided between the locking toggle and the clamping piece, the locking toggle is further provided with a clamping part, and the locking toggle moves on the mounting body to control the clamping part to cooperate with the clamping piece to clamp the external structure, or to control the clamping part to move to loosen the external structure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 12, 2023
    Publication date: November 14, 2024
    Inventors: Shengzhao Liu, Wenping Zeng, Kefeng Zhou
  • Publication number: 20240369915
    Abstract: Aspects of the present disclosure are directed to an integrated electric control tripod base that can accommodate different types of dovetail slide plates (e.g., Arca standard dovetail slide plate, Manfrotto standard dovetail slide plate, and Tilta standard dovetail slide plate. The integrated electric control tripod base can be remotely controlled to provide pan-tile control.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 2, 2023
    Publication date: November 7, 2024
    Inventors: Wenping Zeng, Kefeng Zhou
  • Publication number: 20240353378
    Abstract: The present invention provides a device and method for analyzing quality indicators of a natural gas product and an application.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 1, 2024
    Publication date: October 24, 2024
    Inventors: Li ZHOU, Xiaoqin WANG, Wenping ZENG, Lin SHEN