JP2000305132A - Lens cover storing mechanism for image pickup device - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To install a lens cover storing mechanism in a grip part, to prevent a lens cover from being lost, to prevent the lens cover from interrupting photographing, and also, to effectively use the swelling of the grip part. SOLUTION: The image pickup device is provided with an image pickup device main body 11, a lens barrel 12, the lens cover 13, the grip part 14, a lens cover mount part 15, a view finder part 16 and a grip belt. Besides, a recording device is incorporated in the image pickup device main body 11. When carrying the image pickup device, the lens cover 13 is attached on the front side of the lens barrel 12 so as to protect the lens from scratches and dust.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to an image pickup apparatus having a detachable lens cover, and more particularly to an image pickup apparatus provided with a lens cover storage section in an image pickup apparatus main body.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art In an image pickup apparatus, a lens cover is provided to protect the image pickup lens from scratches and dust when the image pickup apparatus is carried. The lens cover includes a cap type detachably attached to a lens barrel of the imaging lens and a lens cover which is provided on the front surface of the lens unit so as to be openable and closable, and is automatically opened and closed in conjunction with a switch of the imaging device. In the case of the latter automatic opening and closing, the former cap-type lens cover is often used because the opening and closing mechanism is complicated and the size of the imaging device is adversely affected and the cost increases.

In the case of a conventional cap-type lens cover, it is common to remove the lens cover at the time of photographing and attach it by hooking it on a grip belt or carry it separately.

[0004] In addition, some image pickup devices have improved grip characteristics by including a grip portion in order to increase the number of palms and contact portions. However, image pickup devices that make effective use of this bulge are: Few.

[0005]

However, when the above-mentioned lens cover is attached to the grip belt, there is a problem that the lens cover is easily stopped because it is easily stopped and hinders photographing. In addition, when carrying a lens cover during photographing, it is often lost.

The grip portion of some image pickup devices is bulged to improve the grip, but few use this portion effectively.

An object of the invention according to the present application is to overcome the above-mentioned problems, and to provide a lens cover storage mechanism in a grip portion so that the lens cover is not lost and does not hinder photographing. This is to make effective use of the bulge.

[0008]

In order to achieve the above-mentioned object, the invention of claim 1 of the present application provides a lens for imaging a subject, a recording apparatus for recording an input signal input from the lens on a recording medium, and A display device for displaying the input signal;
In the image pickup apparatus having a lens cover detachable from the lens and a bulge for improving grip properties, a lens cover storage part for storing the lens cover is provided in the grip part, and the lens cover is used for photographing. According to a second aspect of the present invention, in the image pickup apparatus according to the first aspect, the lens cover is stored in the lens cover storage section and is used as at least a part of a grip section. In the image pickup apparatus according to claim 3, the image pickup apparatus can be housed in a wrist direction while holding the image pickup apparatus, and the grip attached to the image pickup apparatus main body. A configuration in which the projection of the belt covers and hides the lens cover storage section, making the lens cover storage section inconspicuous. Those having.

With this configuration, it is possible to make the lens cover storage portion inconspicuous when the imaging device is carried.

[0010]

DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS (First Embodiment) FIGS.
Shows a first embodiment of the present invention. Figure 1 is when carrying
FIG. 2 is an enlarged view of the lens cover, FIG. 3 is a cross-sectional view of the lens cover storage section taken along line AA, and FIG. FIG. 5 is a diagram illustrating a state where a lens cover is stored in a lens cover storage unit in the unit. FIG. 5 is a diagram showing a state in which a grip belt is attached to the imaging apparatus main body.

As shown in FIGS. 1 to 5, a schematic configuration of an image pickup apparatus provided with a lens cover storage mechanism according to the present invention is as follows.
An imaging device main body 11, a lens barrel 12, a lens cover 13, a grip portion 14, and a lens cover mounting portion 15
, View finder section 16 and grip belt 17
It is. Note that the recording device is incorporated in the imaging device main body 11. As shown in FIG. 1, when the imaging apparatus is carried, a lens cover 13 is mounted in front of the lens barrel 12 to protect the lens from scratches and dust.

Further, as shown in FIG. 1, a concave lens cover mounting portion is provided on the grip portion. FIG. 2 is an enlarged view of the lens cover, where 131 is a lock member, and 132 is a lock release button. When the lock release button 132 is pressed, the lock member 131 operates in the lock release direction. The lens cover 13 is attached to the lens cover attaching section 15 while pressing the lock release button 132. As shown in FIG. 3, a projection 151 is provided on the lens cover mounting portion 15, and the lens cover mounting portion 15 is not detached from the lens cover mounting portion 15 unless the lock release button 132 is pressed. Also, the lens cover 13 is attached to the lens cover attaching portion 1.
To remove from 5, press the unlock button 132,
The lock member 131 is operated in the lock release direction, and is detached from the lens cover mounting portion 15.

FIG. 4 shows a state in which the lens cover 13 is attached to the lens cover attaching portion 15 at the time of photographing. Since the lens cover 13 is attached to the lens cover attaching portion 15 without unevenness, the grip performance is not impaired. . FIG. 5 is a diagram showing a state in which the grip belt 17 is attached to the imaging device main body 11. In FIG. 5, since the projection of the grip belt 17 has a shape covering the lens cover attaching portion, the concave portion of the lens cover attaching portion 15 is not conspicuous when the imaging device is not used, and does not impair the aesthetic appearance.

(Second Embodiment) FIGS. 6 to 9 show a second embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 6 shows a state in which the imaging device is carried,
FIG. 7 is a perspective view showing a state where the lens cover is attached to the front of the lens barrel. FIG. 7 is a side view of a state where the lens cover is attached to the front of the lens barrel when the imaging device is carried. FIG. FIG. 4 is a perspective view of a state in which a housing lens cover of a grip section of the imaging apparatus main body is housed. FIG.
Shows a state when the grip belt is attached to the imaging apparatus main body.

As shown in FIGS. 6 to 9, the schematic configuration of an image pickup apparatus having a lens cover storage mechanism according to the present invention is as follows.
Imaging device body 21, lens barrel 22, lens cover 23, grip portion 24, lens cover mounting portion 25
And a view finder section 26 and a grip belt 27. Note that the recording device is incorporated in the imaging device main body 21. As shown in FIG. 6, when the imaging device is carried, the lens cover 23 is attached to the front of the lens barrel 22 to protect the lens from scratches and dust.

As shown in FIG. 6, a lens cover mounting portion 25 is provided on the grip portion 24. FIG.
As shown in the figure, the configuration of the lens cover mounting portion is composed of a guide rail 251, a lock member 252, and a lock release lever 25.
It is 3. When attaching the lens cover 23 to the lens cover attaching portion 25, first, the lens cover attaching portion 25
The guide groove 231 on the side of the lens cover 23 is aligned with the guide rail 251 of the
Insert as guided by 51. When the lens cover 23 is inserted to the back and becomes integral with the grip portion 24, the lens cover 23 is locked by the lock member 252 of the lens cover attachment portion 25 and the concave portion 232 of the lens cover.

When the lens cover 23 is detached from the lens cover mounting portion 25, the lock member 252 is moved in the unlock direction by operating the lock release lever 253 shown in FIG. It can be removed from the part.
Further, as shown in FIG. 8, when the lens cover is stored, the shape of the lens cover 23 and the shape of the grip portion 24 are the same,
Because they are integrated, they do not impair grip. Further, as shown in FIG. 9, since the projection of the grip belt 27 covers the lens cover mounting portion 25, the lens cover storage portion is not conspicuous when the imaging device is carried, and the appearance is not spoiled. The difference between the second embodiment and the first embodiment is that the lens cover 23 can be inserted and removed from the wrist direction while holding the imaging device.

(Third Embodiment) FIGS. 10 to 11 show a third embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 10 is a perspective view of the state when the imaging device is carried, and FIG. 11 is a perspective view of the state when shooting. As shown in FIGS. 10 and 11, the schematic configuration of an imaging device having a lens cover storage mechanism according to the present invention includes an imaging device main body 31, a lens barrel 32, and a lens cover 3.
3, a viewfinder 36 and a grip belt (not shown). Note that the recording device is incorporated in the imaging device main body 31.

As shown in FIG. 10, when the imaging device is carried, the lens cover 33 is attached to the front of the lens barrel 32.
It is designed to protect the lens from scratches and dust. Further, as shown in FIG. 10, the side surface of the imaging device main body 31 is flat, so that it is possible to save space when carrying. In FIG. 10, 351 is a guide rail,
352 is a lock member, and 353 is a lock release lever. At the time of photographing, first, the lens cover 33
2, the guide groove (not shown) provided in the lens cover 33 is aligned with the guide rail 351 and inserted. When the lens cover 33 is inserted as far as it will go, the lock member 352 fits into a concave portion (not shown) provided on the back surface of the lens cover 33 and is locked. Guide rail 3
The tip of the projection 51 has a projection shape, and the lens cover 33 does not move any further.

Further, the lens cover 33 is attached to the imaging device main body 3.
To remove the lens cover 33 from the lens cover 33, first, when the lock release lever 353 is operated, the lock member 352 moves in the lock release direction. This third
This embodiment is different from the first and second embodiments in that a lens cover which is unnecessary at the time of photographing is used as a grip.

[0021]

As described above, according to the first aspect of the present invention, the space can be effectively utilized by providing the lens cover housing portion in the bulging portion of the grip portion on the side surface of the imaging device main body. Further, there is no loss of the lens cover and no hindrance to shooting. According to the second aspect of the present invention, it is easy to attach and detach the lens cover while holding the imaging device. According to the third aspect of the present invention, since the projection of the grip belt covers and covers the lens cover storage section, the aesthetic appearance can be maintained without the lens cover storage section being noticeable.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a mobile situation according to a first embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is an enlarged view of a lens cover according to the first embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 3 is an AA cross-sectional view of the lens cover storage unit according to the first embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 4 is a perspective view showing a shooting situation according to the first embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 5 is a perspective view showing a state in which a grip belt is worn when carrying the mobile phone according to the first embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 6 is a perspective view of a mobile situation according to a second embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 7 is a side view of a portable state according to a second embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 8 is a perspective view of a shooting state according to a second embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 9 is a perspective view of a grip belt mounted state in a portable state according to a second embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 10 is a perspective view of a mobile situation according to a third embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 11 is a perspective view of a shooting state according to a third embodiment of the present invention.

[Explanation of symbols]

 11, 21, 31 Video camera body 12, 22, 32 Lens barrel 13, 23, 33 Lens cover 14, 24 Grip section 15, 25 Lens cover storage section 16, 26, 36 Viewfinder 17, 27 Grip belt 131, 252 , 352 Lock member 132 Release button 231 Guide groove 232 Depression 251, 351 Guide rail 253, 352 Lock release lever

Claims (3)

[Claims] 1. A lens for imaging a subject, a recording device for recording an input signal input from the lens on a recording medium,
In a display device that displays the input signal, a lens cover that can be attached to and detached from the lens, and an imaging device that includes a grip portion that is bulged to improve grip, the lens cover is provided on the grip portion. An imaging apparatus provided with a lens cover storage section, wherein a lens cover storage section is provided, and the lens cover is stored in the lens cover storage section during photographing, and is used as at least a part of a grip section. 2. The lens cover storage device according to claim 1, wherein when storing the lens cover in the lens cover storage portion, the lens cover can be stored from the wrist direction while holding the image pickup device. An imaging device provided with a mechanism. 3. The imaging device according to claim 1, wherein the projection of the grip belt attached to the imaging device main body has a shape that covers the lens cover storage portion, thereby making the lens cover storage portion inconspicuous. An imaging device characterized by the above-mentioned.