JP2000193191A - Stabilizer of erection implement - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide the stabilizer of an erection implement, for example suitable for the stabilizer of the tripod for camera, installed to a support leg simply and strongly with a simple constitution and which can reinforce the support strength of the support leg and improve the stability and also prevent the fall, loss and damage of the weight member of a camera instrument and ensure its safety and move the tripod for camera safely and cope with the change of a photographic environment quickly, while utilize as a simple sack at out- of-use time of the erection implement and improve the convenience on the use. SOLUTION: An attach belt having an attachable/detachable locking fixture 15 is provided on the support leg 2 of an erection implement 1. A soft leg stabilizer 4 provided attachable/detachable plural hang tool 9 on the outer periphery part is provided on the locking fixture 15. The leg stabilizer 4 is expandingly installed between the support legs 2 and the weight member 20 can be stored in the leg stabilizer 4. The leg stabilizer 4 is constituted in an openable/closable bag shape. The weight member 20 can be stored inside the leg stabilizer 4.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention is suitable for, for example, a stabilizer for a camera tripod, is easily and firmly attached to a support leg with a simple structure, and enhances the support strength of the support leg to improve stability. This prevents falling down, loss and breakage of weight members such as camera equipment, ensuring their safety and safe movement with the camera tripod, and can quickly respond to changes in the shooting environment. The present invention relates to a stabilizing device for standing equipment which can be used as a simple backpack when used and can improve convenience in use.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, a so-called stone bag is known as a stabilizer for a camera tripod, for example. In this conventional stone bag, the bag body is formed of a triangular piece of cloth, a belt is attached to each apex of the body, a press-type zipper cloth is sewn to the belt, and each leg of a tripod that is erected when used is used. A belt is attached to an appropriate position of the section, a bag body is extended and attached to the lower part of the tripod, and a stone, a camera device, and the like are housed as a weight member on the body, and the tripod is stabilized by its weight. .

However, in this conventional stone bag, since camera equipment and the like are exposed and housed on the bag body, there is a risk that they may be accidentally dropped and damaged or lost. The attachment force of the bag body was generally weak, and the weight of the weight member to be accommodated was limited, so that sufficient stability of the tripod could not be obtained. In addition, the conventional stone bag has no other use, and there is a problem in that it cannot be used reasonably.

[0004]

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION The present invention solves such a problem, and is suitable for, for example, a stabilizer for a camera tripod, is easily and firmly attached to the support leg with a simple structure, and has a support strength of the support leg. In addition to improving the stability of the camera, it prevents the weight members such as camera equipment from falling down, being lost or damaged, ensuring their safety and safe movement with the camera tripod, and quickly responding to changes in the shooting environment. On the other hand, an object of the present invention is to provide a stabilizer for standing equipment which can be used as a simple backpack when the standing equipment is not used, and which can improve convenience in use.

[0005]

According to the present invention, there is provided an attaching belt having a retaining member detachably attached to a support leg of an upright apparatus, and a plurality of latches detachable from the engaging member. And a flexible leg stabilizer provided on an outer peripheral portion thereof, wherein the leg stabilizer is stretched between the support legs and mounted, and the leg stabilizer can accommodate a weight member. In the above, the leg stabilizer is configured in a bag shape that can be opened and closed, the weight member can be stored inside the leg stabilizer, and the weight member such as camera equipment can be prevented from falling down, lost and damaged, and When the stabilizer is used, it can be safely moved together with the standing equipment, so that it can quickly respond to a change in the shooting environment, for example, with a camera tripod.

According to a second aspect of the present invention, the leg stabilizer comprises a stabilizer main body and a lid piece, and the planar shapes of the stabilizer main body and the lid piece are substantially the same polygonal shape. A lid piece is sewn to a part of the periphery of the main body, and the lid piece is connected to the other periphery of the stabilizer body via a slide fastener so as to be openable and closable,
The leg stabilizer is formed in a simple shape, the configuration is simplified, and the lid can be easily and reliably opened and closed. According to the invention of claim 3, the stabilizer main body is formed substantially in a dish shape, the lid piece is formed flat, and the opening of the stabilizer main body can be opened and closed via the lid piece. Thus, a sufficient storage space for the weight member can be secured.

According to a fourth aspect of the present invention, the attaching belt comprises a pair of belts, a connecting piece connecting the same side ends of the belt, and a locking member attached to the connecting piece. Along the circumference of the support leg in the axial direction, and attach the pair of belts close to the upper and lower positions of the support leg to enhance the mounting strength of the support leg with the attached belt and to use the leg stabilizer in safety. And the weight member can be made heavy. The invention according to claim 5 is characterized in that the latch is attached to a corner of the stabilizer body, a strap or a belt is detachably attached to the latch, and the leg stabilizer can be used for a simple backpack. , Has improved its convenience. In the invention of claim 6, the planar shape of the stabilizer main body and the lid piece is formed in substantially the same triangular shape, so that the stabilizer can be used as a stabilizer of the supporting leg of the camera tripod.

[0008]

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a camera tripod according to an embodiment of the present invention; FIG. 2, a plurality of small legs 2a, 2b, 2c are extendably connected via a nut 3, and a leg stabilizer 4 made of nylon cloth is detachably attached to a lower end of the small leg 2b disposed at an intermediate portion thereof. I have.

The leg stabilizer 4 is formed in a substantially truncated pyramid-shaped bag-like shape.
The cover 5 has a substantially equilateral triangular cover 6 for opening and closing the opening of the main body 5. The stabilizer main body 5 is formed by sewing the oblique sides of three trapezoidal side wall pieces 5a, 5b, 5c into a triangular ring, and sewing a substantially equilateral triangular bottom piece 5d around the inner periphery of the opening. It is formed in a substantially truncated pyramid dish shape.

Then, one side of the lid piece 6 is sewn to the outer peripheral edge of the side wall piece 5c, and the other two sides of the lid body 6 and the outer peripheral edges of the side wall pieces 5a, 5b are slide fasteners 7,7. Is openably and closably connected. In the figure, reference numeral 8 denotes a knob protruding from the top of the lid piece 6 on the free end side, and 9 denotes a latch attached to each top of the stabilizer body 5 so as to be swingable, and the latch 9 is attached. It is detachably attached to the belt 10.

The attachment belt 10 is formed in a substantially U-shape as shown in FIGS. 3 and 4 and press fastener fabrics 12 and 13 connectable to each other are sewn to the front and back of the pair of belts 11. One end is connected with a connecting piece 14 made of cloth, and a locking tool 15 to which the latch 9 can be mounted is attached to the connecting piece 14. In the embodiment, a pressing fastener cloth 12 is provided on the entire area of one side surface of the belt 11, and a pressing fastener cloth 13 is provided on a front half of the other side surface.

In addition, reference numeral 16 in the figure denotes a shoulder strap or belt, and locking members 17 which can be attached to and detached from the latching members 9 are attached to both ends thereof. Reference numeral 18 denotes a mount provided on the top of the camera tripod, and a camera 19 is mounted on the mount 18 as a supported member. Reference numeral 20 denotes a weight member such as a camera device or a stone housed in the leg stabilizer 4.

[0013] The stabilizer of the standing equipment thus constructed is
Since it is made of cloth and can be folded to be lightweight and small in size, it can be stored in a pocket such as a camera backpack together with the attach belt 10, for example, and its handling becomes convenient.

Next, when using the stabilizer, take out the camera tripod 1 from the camera backpack,
The small leg 2a, 2b, 2c is extended by loosening the nut 3, and the attach belt 10 is attached to the peripheral surface of the lower end of each small leg 2b at the intermediate position. In this attachment, the back surface of the connecting piece 14 is axially aligned with the peripheral surface of the lower end of the small leg 2b, the belt 11 is wound around the peripheral surface of the small leg 2b, and the pressing fastener cloth 13 is attached to the pressing fastener cloth 12 in close contact. .

Then, when the two belts 11 are attached adjacent to the peripheral surface of the small leg 2b, the attach belt 10 is moved downward, and one belt 11 is positioned just above the nut 3 so as to be engageable. This situation is as shown in FIG. 2. Since the two belts 11 are wound around the support legs 2 and attached, the mounting strength is enhanced as compared with the conventional one in which one belt is attached, and the stability of the support legs 2 is improved. Is improved, and the weight of the weight member 20 can be increased.

After that, the support legs 2 are grounded to the ground or the like at appropriate intervals, and the camera tripod 1 is erected.
The hook 9 of the leg stabilizer 4 is attached to the stopper 15 of the above, and the leg stabilizer 4 is attached to the lower part of the tripod 1 with the lid 6 on the upper side in an extended state. Then, the slide fastener 7 is opened, the weight member 20 such as the camera equipment is stored in the stabilizer main body 5, the leg stabilizer 4 is sealed, and the camera 19 is attached to the camera base 18, so that the photographing by the camera 19 can be performed. Will be possible.

This situation is as shown in FIG. 1. The weight of the weight member 20 stored in the leg stabilizer 4 acts on each support leg 2 via the latch 9 and the latch 15, and The lower end portion of the camera tripod strongly presses the ground, and promotes the stability of the standing state of the camera tripod 1. In this case, the weight of the weight member 20 causes the leg stabilizer 4 to hang down, and the attach belt 10
, The lower belt 11 is engaged with the nut 3, and the leg stabilizer 4 is latched.

When such a leg stabilizer 4 is used, since the weight member 20 is stored in the leg stabilizer 4, the weight is smaller than that of a conventional stone bag in which the weight member is exposed and stored on a cloth piece. Since the falling of the member is prevented beforehand, the safety in use is improved, and the camera tripod 1 can be safely moved under the above-mentioned condition, so that it is possible to quickly respond to a change in the photographing environment. In particular, when a camera device is used as the weight member 20, the camera device can be prevented from being lost or damaged due to the above-mentioned falling, and at the same time, adhesion of rainwater, snow, and the like can be prevented, and safety in use is improved.

After the photographing, the slide fastener 7 is opened, the weight member 20 is taken out from the leg stabilizer 4, and
After the camera equipment is stored in the backpack, the latch 9 is engaged with the latch 1
5 and the foot stabilizer 4 is removed from the camera tripod 1 and stored in an appropriate place in the backpack. In addition, the tripod 1
The support leg 2 is folded down, the nut 3 is loosened to reduce the support leg 2, and this is stored in an appropriate place in the backpack. In this case, if the tripod 1 is stored while the attachment belt 10 is attached to the support leg 2, the work of attaching the attachment belt 10 at the next photographing can be omitted.

On the other hand, the leg stabilizer 4 of the present invention can be used as a simple backpack in addition to the above-mentioned usage form. In this case, the carrying strap 16 or the belt locking device 17 stored in the proper position of the camera backpack is hooked on the locking device 9 of the leg stabilizer 4 and the stabilizer body 5 side is set as the backrest side. The 6 side is used as the back side.

This situation is shown in FIGS. 7 and 8. Since it is small and lightweight and can be folded into a small bulk, it is easy to handle and can be stored in an appropriate place on the backpack. In use, the slide fasteners 7 on the back are operated to operate the lid. The piece 6 is opened and closed, and the stored items can be easily taken out. In addition, since the Zach is formed in a triangular bag shape, the stored items can be stored safely and stably.

FIGS. 9 to 11 show another embodiment of the present invention, in which the same reference numerals are used for components corresponding to those of the above-described embodiment. In this embodiment, a substantially triangular pressing fastener cloth 21 is attached to one of the stabilizer main body 5 and the lid piece 6, in this embodiment, to the inner surface of the bottom piece 5 d of the stabilizer main body 5.
A slightly large partition plate 22 is detachably attached to the fastener cloth 21.

The partition plate 22 is made of a flexible polyurethane formed in a substantially Y-shape in plan view, and has a pressing fastener cloth 2 on its bottom.
3 is attached so as to be able to adhere to the pressing fastener cloth 21. The partition plate 22 is usually detached from the leg stabilizer 4 and stored in an appropriate place on the backpack.
Are attached in close contact with the pressing fastener cloth 21.

In this embodiment, the inside of the leg stabilizer 4 is divided into approximately three chambers via the partition plate 22, and the weight members 20 such as camera equipment are stored in these divided chambers. In order to improve their safety and stability. Therefore, if this partition plate 22 is used for the simple backpack, the stored items can be sorted neatly and stored safely and stably.

[0025]

According to the first aspect of the present invention, the leg stabilizer is formed in an openable and closable bag shape, and the weight member can be stored inside the leg stabilizer. Loss and breakage can be prevented, safety in use can be ensured, and when using the leg stabilizer, it can be safely moved with the standing equipment, for example, quickly responding to changes in the shooting environment with a camera tripod can do. In the invention of claim 2, the leg stabilizer is constituted by a stabilizer main body and a lid piece, and the planar shapes of the stabilizer main body and the lid piece are formed into substantially the same polygonal shape. Since the lid piece was sewn to the peripheral edge of the stabilizer and the lid piece was connected to the other peripheral edge of the stabilizer body via a slide fastener so as to be openable and closable, the leg stabilizer was formed in a simple shape to simplify the configuration. In addition, the lid can be easily and reliably opened and closed.

According to a third aspect of the present invention, the stabilizer body is formed in a substantially dish shape, and the lid is formed flat, so that the opening of the stabilizer body can be opened and closed via the lid. In addition, a sufficient storage space for the weight member in the stabilizer main body can be secured. The invention according to claim 4 is characterized in that the attach belt is constituted by a pair of belts, a connecting piece connecting the same side end of the belt, and a locking tool attached to the connecting piece, and the connecting piece is supported by a support leg. Since the pair of belts are mounted close to the upper and lower positions of the support legs along the axial circumferential surface of the support leg, the mounting strength of the support legs by the attachment belt is strengthened, and safety when using the leg stabilizer is ensured. In addition to this, there is an effect that the weight member can be endured.

According to a fifth aspect of the present invention, the latch is attached to a corner of the stabilizer body, and a strap or belt is detachably attached to the opposite latch.
The leg stabilizer can be used as a simple backpack and its convenience can be improved. According to the invention of claim 6, since the planar shape of the stabilizer main body and the lid piece is formed to be substantially the same triangular shape, it can correspond to the stabilizer of the supporting leg of the camera tripod.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing an embodiment of the present invention, showing a usage state applied to a camera tripod.

FIG. 2 is an enlarged perspective view showing an attachment state of an attach belt applied to the present invention.

FIG. 3 is a perspective view showing a surface condition of an attach belt applied to the present invention.

FIG. 4 is a perspective view showing a state of a back surface of the attach belt applied to the present invention.

FIG. 5 is a perspective view showing the surface condition of the leg stabilizer applied to the present invention.

FIG. 6 is a perspective view showing the condition of the back surface of the leg stabilizer applied to the present invention.

FIG. 7 is a perspective view of a situation in which the leg stabilizer applied to the present invention is used for a simple backpack, as viewed from the rear side.

FIG. 8 is a perspective view of a situation in which the leg stabilizer applied to the present invention is used for a simple backpack, as viewed from the backrest side.

FIG. 9 is a perspective view showing a main part of another embodiment of the present invention,
The situation which attached the partition plate inside the leg stabilizer is shown.

FIG. 10 is a plan view of FIG. 9;

FIG. 11 is a perspective view showing a partition plate applied to another embodiment of the present invention.

[Explanation of symbols]

 DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Standing equipment 2 Support leg 4 Leg stabilizer 5 Stabilizer main body 6 Lid piece 7 Slide fastener 9 Latch 10 Attach belt 11 Belt 14 Connecting piece 15 Locking tool 16 Back strap (back strap) 20 Weight member

Claims (6)

[Claims] 1. An attachment belt having a detachable locking member on a supporting leg of an upright apparatus, and a flexible leg stabilizer provided on a peripheral portion with a plurality of latching members detachably attached to the locking member. A stabilizer for standing equipment, wherein the leg stabilizer is stretched between the support legs and attached to the leg stabilizer so that a weight member can be accommodated in the leg stabilizer. A stabilizing tool for standing equipment, wherein the weight member can be stored inside the leg stabilizing tool. 2. The leg stabilizer is composed of a stabilizer main body and a lid piece, and the planar shapes of the stabilizer main body and the lid piece are substantially the same polygonal shape, and a part of the periphery of the stabilizer main body is formed. 2. The stabilizer according to claim 1, wherein a lid piece is sewn to the stabilizer body, and the lid piece is openably and closably connected to another peripheral edge of the stabilizer body via a slide fastener. 3. The stand according to claim 2, wherein the stabilizer main body is formed in a substantially dish shape, and the lid piece is formed flat, so that the opening of the stabilizer main body can be opened and closed via the lid piece. Equipment stabilizer. 4. The method according to claim 1, wherein the attaching belt includes a pair of belts,
A connecting piece connecting the same side end of the belt and a locking tool attached to the connecting piece, the connecting piece is arranged along the axial peripheral surface of the support leg, and supports the pair of belts. 2. The stabilizer according to claim 1, wherein the stabilizer is mounted near the upper and lower positions of the legs. 5. The stabilizer according to claim 2, wherein the latch is attached to a corner of the stabilizer body, and a strap or a belt is detachably attached to the latch. 6. The stabilizer according to claim 2, wherein the planar shape of the stabilizer main body and the lid piece is formed in substantially the same triangular shape.