Patents by Inventor Xi feng ZHAO
Xi feng ZHAO 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).
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Patent number: 11692668Abstract: A gimbal includes a control device configured to receive an action instruction including a press action instruction and, based on the action instruction, generate a control instruction including a switch control instruction for switching operating modes of the gimbal, a controlling assembly configured to receive the control instruction and generate a performing instruction based on the control instruction for controlling an optical device, and a performing assembly configured to receive and implement the performing instruction. The performing assembly is operably connected to the controlling assembly and supported on a top end of a support arm of the control device. The performing assembly comprises a first rotation member, a second rotation member, and a carrying member connected one to another, and first and second motors for driving the second rotation member and the carrying member to rotate relative to the first and second rotation members, respectively.Type: GrantFiled: May 7, 2021Date of Patent: July 4, 2023Assignee: SZ DJI OSMO TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD.Inventors: Paul Pan, Ming Liang Zhu, Xi Feng Zhao
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Patent number: 11252312Abstract: A lens bracket assembly for supporting an imaging device. The imaging device includes a body and a lens connected to the body. The lens bracket assembly includes a mounting plate, a supporting plate configured for carrying the imaging device, and a bracket. The mounting plate includes a first surface and two inner sidewalls extended from two opposing ends of the first surface along a direction substantially perpendicular to the first surface. The two inner sidewalls provide first sliding slots. The supporting plate includes a first side and two outer sidewalls providing second sliding slots, and is slidably disposed on the mounting plate with the second sliding slots matching the first sliding slots at corresponding positions. The bracket is coupled to the first side of the supporting plate, and includes a shape that matches the lens of the imaging device.Type: GrantFiled: July 10, 2020Date of Patent: February 15, 2022Assignee: SZ DJI OSMO TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD.Inventors: Paul Pan, Xi Feng Zhao, Yan Chong Zhao
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Publication number: 20210316882Abstract: An apparatus for supporting a payload includes a payload mount configured to be coupled to the payload to secure the payload, a first support member coupled to the payload mount, a second support member coupled to the first support member, and a single flexible member. The first support member includes a first actuation unit configured to rotate the payload mount around a first rotational axis relative to the first support member. The second support member includes a second actuation unit configured to rotate the first support member around a second rotational axis relative to the second support member. The single flexible member includes a branched configuration and is configured to be electrically coupled to the payload mount, the first actuation unit, and the second actuation unit. The first support member or the second support member includes a winding portion configured to engage the single flexible member.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 6, 2021Publication date: October 14, 2021Inventors: Tao ZHAO, Xi Feng ZHAO, Yong WANG, Li ZHOU, Tao WANG
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Publication number: 20210262609Abstract: A gimbal includes a control device configured to receive an action instruction including a press action instruction and, based on the action instruction, generate a control instruction including a switch control instruction for switching operating modes of the gimbal, a controlling assembly configured to receive the control instruction and generate a performing instruction based on the control instruction for controlling an optical device, and a performing assembly configured to receive and implement the performing instruction. The performing assembly is operably connected to the controlling assembly and supported on a top end of a support arm of the control device. The performing assembly comprises a first rotation member, a second rotation member, and a carrying member connected one to another, and first and second motors for driving the second rotation member and the carrying member to rotate relative to the first and second rotation members, respectively.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 7, 2021Publication date: August 26, 2021Inventors: Paul PAN, Ming Liang ZHU, Xi Feng ZHAO
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Patent number: 11009181Abstract: A gimbal for controlling an optical device includes a control device and a controlling assembly. The control device is configured to receive an action instruction and generate a control instruction based on the action instruction. The action instruction includes a press action instruction, and the control instruction includes a switch control instruction for switching the gimbal from a first operating mode to a second operating mode. The first operating mode and the second operating mode cause different relative movements between the gimbal and the optical device. The controlling assembly is configured to receive the control instruction from the control device and generate a performing instruction based on the control instruction for controlling the optical device.Type: GrantFiled: June 22, 2020Date of Patent: May 18, 2021Assignee: SZ DJI OSMO TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD.Inventors: Paul Pan, Ming Liang Zhu, Xi Feng Zhao
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Patent number: 11001395Abstract: An apparatus for supporting a payload includes a payload mount configured to be coupled to the payload to secure the payload, a first support member coupled to one side of the payload mount in a single arm configuration and including a first actuation unit configured to rotate the payload mount around a first rotational axis relative to the first support member, and a single flexible member including a branched configuration. The branched configuration includes at least a first end that is electrically coupled to the payload mount and a second end that is electrically coupled to the first actuation unit.Type: GrantFiled: February 6, 2020Date of Patent: May 11, 2021Assignee: SZ DJI TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD.Inventors: Tao Zhao, Xi Feng Zhao, Yong Wang, Li Zhou, Tao Wang
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Publication number: 20200344388Abstract: A lens bracket assembly for supporting an imaging device. The imaging device includes a body and a lens connected to the body. The lens bracket assembly includes a mounting plate, a supporting plate configured for carrying the imaging device, and a bracket. The mounting plate includes a first surface and two inner sidewalls extended from two opposing ends of the first surface along a direction substantially perpendicular to the first surface. The two inner sidewalls provide first sliding slots. The supporting plate includes a first side and two outer sidewalls providing second sliding slots, and is slidably disposed on the mounting plate with the second sliding slots matching the first sliding slots at corresponding positions. The bracket is coupled to the first side of the supporting plate, and includes a shape that matches the lens of the imaging device.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 10, 2020Publication date: October 29, 2020Inventors: Paul PAN, Xi Feng ZHAO, Yan Chong ZHAO
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Publication number: 20200318779Abstract: A gimbal for controlling an optical device includes a control device and a controlling assembly. The control device is configured to receive an action instruction and generate a control instruction based on the action instruction. The action instruction includes a press action instruction, and the control instruction includes a switch control instruction for switching the gimbal from a first operating mode to a second operating mode. The first operating mode and the second operating mode cause different relative movements between the gimbal and the optical device. The controlling assembly is configured to receive the control instruction from the control device and generate a performing instruction based on the control instruction for controlling the optical device.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 22, 2020Publication date: October 8, 2020Inventors: Paul PAN, Ming Liang ZHU, Xi Feng ZHAO
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Publication number: 20200262581Abstract: An apparatus for supporting a payload includes a payload mount configured to be coupled to the payload to secure the payload, a first support member coupled to one side of the payload mount in a single arm configuration and including a first actuation unit configured to rotate the payload mount around a first rotational axis relative to the first support member, and a single flexible member including a branched configuration. The branched configuration includes at least a first end that is electrically coupled to the payload mount and a second end that is electrically coupled to the first actuation unit.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 6, 2020Publication date: August 20, 2020Inventors: Tao ZHAO, Xi Feng ZHAO, Yong WANG, Li ZHOU, Tao WANG
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Patent number: 10715704Abstract: The present disclosure discloses a lens bracket assembly for supporting an imaging device. The imaging device includes a body and a lens connected to the body. The lens bracket assembly includes a supporting plate and a bracket. The supporting plate is used for mounting the imaging device, and the supporting plate includes a first side. The bracket includes a supporting portion of which the shape matches the lens of the imaging device and a fixing portion connected with the supporting portion. The fixing portion is fixedly arranged at the first side. The supporting portion is used for supporting the lens. The present disclosure further relates to a gimbal that uses the lens bracket assembly.Type: GrantFiled: November 19, 2018Date of Patent: July 14, 2020Assignee: SZ DJI OSMO TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD.Inventors: Paul Pan, Xi Feng Zhao, Yan Chong Zhao
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Patent number: 10690283Abstract: A gimbal for controlling an optical device includes a rocker and a controlling assembly. The rocker is configured to receive an action instruction and generate a control instruction based on the action instruction. The action instruction includes a long press when a rocker handle of the rocker is deviated from a middle position, and the control instruction includes a back-to-middle control instruction instructing the rocker handle to return to the middle position. The controlling assembly is configured to receive the control instruction from the rocker, and generate a performing instruction based on the control instruction for controlling the optical device.Type: GrantFiled: July 11, 2019Date of Patent: June 23, 2020Assignee: SZ DJI OSMO TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD.Inventors: Paul Pan, Ming Liang Zhu, Xi Feng Zhao
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Patent number: 10556708Abstract: An apparatus for supporting a payload includes a first support member coupled to the payload and a flexible member configured to be electrically coupled to the first support member and the payload. The payload is configured to rotate around a first rotational axis relative to the first support member. The flexible member is configured to (i) wind around a portion of the first support member or the payload when the payload is rotated in a first direction around the first rotational axis, and (ii) unwind from around the portion when the first support member is rotated in a second direction opposite the first direction around the first rotational axis. The flexible member is configured to transmit sensor data indicating a spatial disposition of the payload or the first support member.Type: GrantFiled: January 14, 2019Date of Patent: February 11, 2020Assignee: SZ DJI TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD.Inventors: Tao Zhao, Xi Feng Zhao, Yong Wang, Li Zhou, Tao Wang
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Publication number: 20190331289Abstract: A gimbal for controlling an optical device includes a rocker and a controlling assembly. The rocker is configured to receive an action instruction and generate a control instruction based on the action instruction. The action instruction includes a long press when a rocker handle of the rocker is deviated from a middle position, and the control instruction includes a back-to-middle control instruction instructing the rocker handle to return to the middle position. The controlling assembly is configured to receive the control instruction from the rocker, and generate a performing instruction based on the control instruction for controlling the optical device.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 11, 2019Publication date: October 31, 2019Inventors: Paul PAN, Ming Liang ZHU, Xi Feng ZHAO
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Patent number: 10352495Abstract: A gimbal for controlling an optical device includes a rocker and a controlling assembly. The rocker is configured to receive an action instruction and generate a control instruction based at least in part on a duration of the action instruction. The controlling assembly is configured to (1) receive the control instruction from the rocker, and (2) generate, based on the control instruction, a performing instruction for controlling the optical device.Type: GrantFiled: August 30, 2018Date of Patent: July 16, 2019Assignee: SZ DJI OSMO TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD.Inventors: Paul Pan, Ming Liang Zhu, Xi Feng Zhao
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Publication number: 20190144133Abstract: An apparatus for supporting a payload includes a first support member coupled to the payload and a flexible member configured to be electrically coupled to the first support member and the payload. The payload is configured to rotate around a first rotational axis relative to the first support member. The flexible member is configured to (i) wind around a portion of the first support member or the payload when the payload is rotated in a first direction around the first rotational axis, and (ii) unwind from around the portion when the first support member is rotated in a second direction opposite the first direction around the first rotational axis. The flexible member is configured to transmit sensor data indicating a spatial disposition of the payload or the first support member.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 14, 2019Publication date: May 16, 2019Inventors: Tao ZHAO, Xi Feng ZHAO, Yong WANG, Li ZHOU, Tao WANG
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Publication number: 20190089876Abstract: The present disclosure discloses a lens bracket assembly for supporting an imaging device. The imaging device includes a body and a lens connected to the body. The lens bracket assembly includes a supporting plate and a bracket. The supporting plate is used for mounting the imaging device, and the supporting plate includes a first side. The bracket includes a supporting portion of which the shape matches the lens of the imaging device and a fixing portion connected with the supporting portion. The fixing portion is fixedly arranged at the first side. The supporting portion is used for supporting the lens. The present disclosure further relates to a gimbal that uses the lens bracket assembly.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 19, 2018Publication date: March 21, 2019Inventors: Paul PAN, Xi Feng ZHAO, Yan Chong ZHAO
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Patent number: 10179658Abstract: Systems, devices, and methods are provided relating to improved mounting platforms for supporting a payload on a movable object. In one aspect, an apparatus for supporting a payload comprises: a first support member coupled to the payload and configured to rotate the payload; a second support member coupled to the first support member and configured to rotate the first support member relative to the second support member; and a flexible member electrically coupling the first and second support members, wherein a length of the flexible member winds around a portion of the first support member or second support member, such that the length winds up around the portion when the first support member is rotated in a first direction and unwinds from the portion when the first support member is rotated in a second direction.Type: GrantFiled: May 25, 2017Date of Patent: January 15, 2019Assignee: SZ DJI TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD.Inventors: Tao Zhao, Xi Feng Zhao, Yong Wang, Li Zhou, Tao Wang
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Publication number: 20180372264Abstract: A gimbal for controlling an optical device includes a rocker and a controlling assembly. The rocker is configured to receive an action instruction and generate a control instruction based at least in part on a duration of the action instruction. The controlling assembly is configured to (1) receive the control instruction from the rocker, and (2) generate, based on the control instruction, a performing instruction for controlling the optical device.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 30, 2018Publication date: December 27, 2018Inventors: Paul PAN, Ming Liang ZHU, Xi Feng ZHAO
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Patent number: 10136038Abstract: The present invention discloses a lens bracket assembly for supporting an imaging device. The imaging device includes a body and a lens connected to the body. The lens bracket assembly includes a supporting plate and a bracket. The supporting plate is used for mounting the imaging device, and the supporting plate includes a first side. The bracket includes a supporting portion of which the shape matches the lens of the imaging device and a fixing portion connected with the supporting portion. The fixing portion is fixedly arranged at the first side. The supporting portion is used for supporting the lens. The present invention further relates to a gimbal that uses the lens bracket assembly.Type: GrantFiled: December 15, 2016Date of Patent: November 20, 2018Assignee: SZ DJI OSMO TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD.Inventors: Paul Pan, Xi feng Zhao, Yan chong Zhao
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Patent number: 10072789Abstract: A gimbal for controlling an optical device includes a rocker for receiving an action instruction and generating a control instruction. The rocker comprises a keypad for switching between two or more operating modes of the gimbal. The operating modes of the gimbal comprise (1) a follow mode in which a shooting direction of the optical device follows a moving direction of the gimbal and (2) a locked mode in which the shooting direction of the optical device is locked in a specified direction regardless of movement of the gimbal. The gimbal further includes a controlling assembly configured to (1) receive the control instruction from the rocker, and (2) generate, based on the control instruction, a performing instruction for controlling the optical device.Type: GrantFiled: November 27, 2017Date of Patent: September 11, 2018Assignee: SZ DJI OSMO TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD.Inventors: Paul Pan, Ming Liang Zhu, Xi Feng Zhao