# US 10,766,636 B2 · Holding apparatus > Agents: this data is available as JSON from the patentgrep API and MCP server — see https://patentgrep.com/llms.txt - Number: US 10,766,636 B2 - Document ID: US10766636B2 - Status: Granted - Kind: B2 - Application number: 16/221,401 - Filed: 2018-12-14 - Published: 2019-04-25 - Granted: 2020-09-08 - Earliest claimed: 2016-06-17 - Assignees: Sz Dji Osmo Technology Co., Ltd. - Applicants: Sz Dji Osmo Technology Co., Ltd. - Inventors: Xin Yan; Xifeng Zhao; Guoqing Li - Web page: https://patentgrep.com/patent/US10766636B2 ## CPC - F16M 11/12: in more than one direction - B64U 20/87: Mounting of imaging devices, e.g. mounting of gimbals - F16M 11/041: {Allowing quick release of the apparatus} - F16M 11/10: around a horizontal axis {(F16M11/12 takes precedence)} - F16M 11/123: {the axis of rotation intersecting in a single point, e.g. by using gimbals} - F16M 11/18: with mechanism for moving the apparatus relatively to the stand - F16M 11/2071: {for panning and rolling (F16M11/2078 takes precedence)} - F16M 13/00: Other supports for positioning apparatus or articles (heads thereof F16M11/02 {; undercarriages thereof F16M11/20} ; adapted to be stuck in the ground A45F3/44 {; sockets or holders for poles or posts E04H12/22}); Means for steadying hand-held apparatus or articles {(supports for measuring instruments G01D11/30; supports for casings of remote control switching devices H01H9/025)} - F16M 13/02: for supporting on, or attaching to, an object, e.g. tree, gate, window-frame, cycle - G03B 17/561: {Support related camera accessories} - B64U 10/14: with four distinct rotor axes, e.g. quadcopters - B64U 2101/30: for imaging, photography or videography - B64U 2201/20: Remote controls - F16M 2200/041: for balancing rotational movement of the head - F16M 2200/044: for balancing rotational movement of the undercarriage - F16M 2200/065: with a special structure, e.g. reinforced or adapted for space reduction - F16M: FRAMES, CASINGS OR BEDS OF ENGINES, MACHINES OR APPARATUS, NOT SPECIFIC TO ENGINES, MACHINES OR APPARATUS PROVIDED FOR ELSEWHERE; STANDS; SUPPORTS - B64U: UNMANNED AERIAL VEHICLES [UAV]; EQUIPMENT THEREFOR - G03B: APPARATUS OR ARRANGEMENTS FOR TAKING PHOTOGRAPHS OR FOR PROJECTING OR VIEWING THEM; APPARATUS OR ARRANGEMENTS EMPLOYING ANALOGOUS TECHNIQUES USING WAVES OTHER THAN OPTICAL WAVES; ACCESSORIES THEREFOR (optical parts of such apparatus G02B; photosensitive materials or processes for photographic purposes G03C; apparatus for processing exposed photographic materials G03D) ## Abstract A holding apparatus includes a support base configured to hold an electronic device, a driving device configured to drive the support base, a detecting device configured to detect a mounting state of the electronic device, and a control circuit coupled to the detecting device. The control circuit is configured to receive a detection result from the detecting device and control a power output of the driving device according to the detection result. ## Claims ### Claim 1 A holding apparatus comprising: a support base configured to hold an electronic device, the support base having a locking member configured to lock the support base to the electronic device; a driving device configured to drive the support base; a detecting device attached on the locking member, the detecting device including a photoelectric based non-contact sensor, configured to detect a mounting state of the electronic device; and a control circuit coupled to the detecting device and configured to: receive a detection result from the detecting device, and control a power output of the driving device according to the detection result. ### Claim 2 (depends on 1) The holding apparatus of claim 1, wherein: the control circuit is configured to control the driving device not to start, in response to detecting that the electronic device is not mounted on the support base; and the control circuit is configured to control the driving device to stop the power output, in response to the detecting device detecting that the electronic device is mounted on the support base but the mounting state of the electronic device is changed. ### Claim 3 (depends on 2) The holding apparatus of claim 2, further comprising: a driving control switch coupled to the driving device and configured to start the driving device in response to detecting that the electronic device is mounted on the support base. ### Claim 4 (depends on 1) The holding apparatus of claim 1, wherein: the control circuit is further configured to start the driving device in response to receiving the detection result indicating that the electronic device is mounted on the support base. ### Claim 5 (depends on 4) The holding apparatus of claim 4, wherein: the control circuit is further configured to start the driving device after a preset delay time, in response to receiving the detection result. ### Claim 6 (depends on 1) The holding apparatus of claim 1, wherein the support base includes: a base body; and a holding member provided at the base body and configured to hold the electronic device. ### Claim 7 (depends on 6) The holding apparatus of claim 6, wherein: the support base is configured to movably connected to the base body; the locking member is configured to be locked to the base body and cooperate with the holding member to lock the electronic device; and the control circuit is further configured to control the driving device to stop the power output, in response to a change of detection information of the detecting device caused by the locking member being unlocked. ### Claim 8 (depends on 7) The holding apparatus of claim 7, wherein: the detecting device includes a light emitting component attached on the locking member; a light receiving component provided at the base body and configured to receive light emitted by the light emitting component; and a detecting component coupled to the light receiving component and configured to: detect whether the light receiving component receives the light; and determine that the electronic device is being detached in response to detecting that the light receiving component does not receive the light emitted by the light emitting component; and the control circuit is further configured to control the driving device to stop the power output in response to the detecting component detecting that the light receiving component does not receive the light emitted by the light emitting component. ### Claim 9 (depends on 1) The holding apparatus of claim 1, wherein: the detecting device is provided at the support base and close to a mounting position at which the electronic device is held; and a receiving portion is formed by the support base; and the detecting device is provided inside the receiving portion. ### Claim 10 (depends on 9) The holding apparatus of claim 9, wherein: the detecting device is arranged at a position, such that the detecting device is in contact with the electronic device when the electronic device is mounted on the holding apparatus. ### Claim 11 (depends on 1) The holding apparatus of claim 1, further comprising: a support arm connected to the driving device and configured to be driven by the driving device. ### Claim 12 (depends on 11) The holding apparatus of claim 11, wherein: the driving device is provided at an end of the support arm distal from the support base; and the support arm is fixedly connected to the support base; and the control circuit is provided inside the support arm. ### Claim 13 (depends on 1) The holding apparatus of claim 1, wherein the detecting device includes an infrared sensor provided at a position of the holding apparatus close to a mounting position of the electronic device. ### Claim 14 (depends on 13) The holding apparatus of claim 13, wherein: a receiving portion configured to receive the electronic device is formed by the support base; the detecting device is provided in the receiving portion; and infrared light emitted by the detecting device is reflected by the electronic device when the detecting device is provided in the receiving portion; the holding apparatus further comprises a support arm connected to a base body of the support base, wherein: the detecting device is provided at the support arm; and infrared light emitted by the detecting device is reflected by the electronic device when the electronic device is mounted on the holding apparatus; and the detecting device includes: a transmitting component configured to emit infrared light; and a receiving component configured to receive reflected infrared light. ### Claim 15 (depends on 1) The holding apparatus of claim 1, further comprising: a first rotation bracket; a second rotation bracket rotatably connected to the first rotation bracket; and a third rotation bracket rotatably connected to the second rotation bracket; wherein the support base is provided at an end of the first rotation bracket. ### Claim 16 (depends on 15) The holding apparatus of claim 15, wherein the holding apparatus is a triaxial gimbal. ### Claim 17 A hand-held gimbal comprising: a holding apparatus including: a support base configured to hold an electronic device, and include a locking member configured to lock the support base to the electronic device; a driving device configured to drive the support base; a detecting device attached on the locking member, the detecting device including a photoelectric based non-contact sensor, configured to detect a mounting state of the electronic device; a control circuit coupled to the detecting device and configured to receive a detection result from the detecting device, and control a power output of the driving device according to the detection result; and a handle connected to the holding apparatus. ### Claim 18 (depends on 17) The hand-held gimbal of claim 17, wherein: the holding apparatus further includes: a first rotation bracket; a second rotation bracket rotatably connected to the first rotation bracket; and a third rotation bracket rotatably connected to the second rotation bracket; the handle is rotatably connected to the third rotation bracket. ### Claim 19 (depends on 18) The hand-held gimbal of claim 18, wherein the handle includes a control button. ### Claim 20 (depends on 7) The holding apparatus of claim 7, wherein the detecting device includes: a position sensor provided at the locking member and configured to detect position information of the locking member relative to the base body; and a detecting component configured to: receive detection information from the position sensor; and compare the detection information with pre-stored reference information, the reference information including position information of the locking member with respect to the base body when the locking member is attached to the base body; and the control circuit is further configured to control the driving device to stop the power output, in response to the detecting component detecting that the detection information is inconsistent with the reference information. ### Claim 21 (depends on 7) The holding apparatus of claim 7, wherein the non-contact sensor is an optical sensor; when the locking member is attached to the base body and the locking member locks the base body, the detecting device is blocked from detecting light of an environment where the holding apparatus is located; and when the locking member unlocks the base body: the detecting device detects the light of the environment where the holding apparatus is located; and the control circuit is configured to control the driving device to stop the power output in response to the detecting device detecting the light of the environment. ### Claim 22 (depends on 7) The holding apparatus of claim 7, wherein the detecting device includes a resistive sensor; the detecting device is provided at the locking member; the detecting device is further configured to determine whether the mounting state of the electronic device is changed according to sensed pressure information; and the control circuit is further configured to control the power output of the driving device according to the mounting state of the electronic device. ### Claim 23 (depends on 7) The holding apparatus of claim 7, wherein the detecting device further includes: a detecting component configured to detect a change of a magnetic field intensity in response to a change of a position of the electromagnetic non-contact sensor; and the control is further configured to control the driving device to stop the power output in response to the detecting component detecting the change of the magnetic field intensity.