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JP2004200921A
JP2004200921A JP2002365559A JP2002365559A JP2004200921A JP 2004200921 A JP2004200921 A JP 2004200921A JP 2002365559 A JP2002365559 A JP 2002365559A JP 2002365559 A JP2002365559 A JP 2002365559A JP 2004200921 A JP2004200921 A JP 2004200921A
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Kazutoshi Sudo
一敏 須藤
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<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a digital camera capable of placing a liquid crystal panel at a position providing ease of observation by a user and escaping static electricity charged on the liquid crystal panel. <P>SOLUTION: The digital camera is provided with: a display front side buffer member 40 the one end of which is pressed into contact with an interior side of a rear panel 12 and whose other end is pressed into contact with a display screen 31 of a liquid crystal panel 30 to energize the panel 30; and a display rear side buffer member 41 whose one end is pressed into contact with a liquid crystal panel holder 45 and whose other end is pressed into contact with a rear side of the liquid crystal panel 30 to energize it, and the display front side buffer member 40 and the display rear side buffer member 41 are made of a conductive rubber and energizes and clamps the liquid crystal panel 30 from its both sides. An adjustment screw 44 is screwed into a female screw 44 formed at an engagement member 44 via a thread hole 28 formed on a rear panel 12, and a user turns the adjustment screw 44 for adjusting the elongation contraction amount of the display front side buffer member 40 so as to position the liquid crystal panel 30. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2004,JPO&NCIPI

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【0001】
【発明の属する技術分野】
本発明は、撮影時のビューファインダや撮影済み画像のモニタとなる液晶パネルを外装パネルの内面側に組み込んだデジタルカメラに関するものである。
【0002】
【従来の技術】
イメージセンサで撮像して得た画像データをメモリに記録するデジタルカメラが種々市販され、中にはスチル画像だけでなく動画を撮像することが可能なものも提供されている。スチル画像,動画のいずれに対応するものであれ、撮像時にはビューファインダを通して被写体像の確認を行い、また撮像後には画像再生してこれを観察することができるように、デジタルカメラには液晶パネルが組み込まれている。
【0003】
従来、この種の液晶パネルが組み込まれた電子機器装置では、液晶パネルの防塵対策、緩衝対策を目的として、液晶パネルの外周に、外装パネルとの間の隙間をなくすようにゴム等が取り付けられている(例えば、特許文献1)。
【0004】
【特許文献1】
特開平5−324562号公報
【0005】
【発明が解決しようとする課題】
しかしながら、上記の従来例は、液晶パネルの位置を調整するための手段を持っていない。これでは、太陽光が液晶パネルによって反射される場合等において、ユーザーは自身を液晶パネルに対して見やすい位置へ移動しなければならない。特に、デジタルカメラのように、動画撮影中に液晶パネルをビューファインダとして長時間使用する場合には、ユーザーは液晶パネルを良好に観察するためにとった姿勢で撮影を続けることとなり、ユーザーに対する負担が大きい。
【0006】
また、上記の従来例では、液晶パネルはゴム等の絶縁性部材で支持されているため、液晶パネルに静電気が帯電した場合、この静電気は外部に逃れることができない。これでは、装置内部の電気回路等にノイズ等の影響が生じる恐れがある。
【0007】
本発明はかかる問題点に鑑みてなされたものであり、液晶パネルをユーザーが観察しやすいように位置決めすることを可能とし、且つ、液晶パネルに帯電する静電気を逃すことを可能とするとともに、液晶パネルの緩衝効果や防塵効果を有するデジタルカメラを提供することを目的とする。
【0008】
【課題を解決するための手段】
上記目的を達成するために、本発明のデジタルカメラは、表示窓が設けられた外装パネルの内面側に、支持部材によって支持された画像表示用の液晶パネルが組み込まれたデジタルカメラにおいて、一端が前記外装パネルの内面に当接し、他端が前記液晶パネルの前面に当接して付勢する、弾性を有する第1の緩衝部材と、一端が前記支持部材に当接し、他端が前記液晶パネルの背面に当接して付勢する、弾性を有する第2の緩衝部材と、前記第1の緩衝部材と前記第2の緩衝部材とに挟持された前記液晶パネルの位置決めを行なうために、前記第1の緩衝部材の伸縮量を調整する緩衝部材調整手段とを備えたことを特徴とするものである。
【0009】
また、前記緩衝部材調整手段は、調整ネジと、この調整ネジと係合する係合部材とを備え、前記調整ネジは、前記外装パネルに形成されたネジ孔を介して前記係合部材に形成された雌ネジ部に螺合し、ユーザーが前記調整ネジを操作することで、前記係合部材によって前記第1の緩衝部材が押圧され、前記第1の緩衝部材の伸縮量が調整されることが好ましい。
【0010】
また、前記第1の緩衝部材及び前記第2の緩衝部材は、導電性であることが好ましい。
【0011】
【発明の実施の形態】
図1及び図2に本発明を用いたデジタルカメラ2の前面側及び背面側の外観を示す。カメラボディ10はその外装パネルとしてフロントパネル11及びリアパネル12を含む。フロントパネル11には撮像窓13が設けられ、その奥に撮像レンズ14が組み込まれている。このデジタルカメラ2は、後述する液晶パネル30をビューファインダとして用いることができるほかに、電源の節約のために実像式の光学ファインダを備え、その対物窓15が設けられている。また、カメラボディ10の上面にはシャッタレリーズ操作に用いるシャッタボタン16が設けられている。
【0012】
カメラボディ10の背面側に表示窓20が設けられ、その奥に組み込まれた液晶パネル30の表示画面31を保護するために、透明プレート21が表示窓20を覆うようにリアパネル12に貼り付けられている。液晶パネル30の表示画面31には、撮像レンズ14を通してイメージセンサで撮像された被写体画像がリアルタイムで表示され、撮像時のビューファインダとして利用することができる。再生時には撮像して得られた画像データをメモリから読み出し、表示画面31にその画像を表示してモニタすることも可能である。また、表示窓20の上方及び下方には、調整ネジ42が設けられている。後述するように、ユーザーが調整ネジ42を操作することで、液晶パネル30の透明プレート21に対する角度や奥行きを調整することができる。
【0013】
カメラボディ10の背面には、光学ファインダの接眼窓23のほかに各種の操作ボタンやキーなど有する操作部24が設けられ、操作部24を操作して撮像モード,再生モードの切り替えや、各種の初期設定を行うことができる。なお、初期設定操作時には液晶パネルの表示画面31には適宜のメニュー表示が行われる。
【0014】
図3は、デジタルカメラ2を分解した状態を示す分解斜視図である。リアパネル12には開口27が形成され、この開口27はリアパネル12の外側から透明プレート21で覆われている。リアパネル12の内面には、開口27を取り囲むように弾性及び電導性をもつ表示前面側緩衝部材40が取り付けられている。この表示前面側緩衝部材40は、液晶パネル30の外形に応じた大きさに形成され、デジタルカメラ2が組み立てられた状態で、表示画面31を取り囲んで表示画面31の周縁に接着される。このように表示前面側緩衝部材40は、液晶パネル30とリアパネル12との隙間をなくすので、防塵効果が得られるとともに、リアパネル12側から液晶パネル30へ伝わる振動や衝撃を和らげる緩衝材としても機能する。また、リアパネル12は金属板で形成され、表示前面側緩衝部材40は、例えば伝導性ゴムで形成される。液晶パネル30は、リアパネル12と表示前面側緩衝部材40を介して通電するので、液晶パネル30に帯電する静電気をリアパネル12へ逃すことができる。
【0015】
液晶パネル30の側部には、後述する液晶パネルホルダ45に係合するための一対の突起33が形成されている。液晶パネル30の下端部からは、光源点滅用のリード線34や画像表示用のフレキシブル配線板35が引き出されており、適宜のコネクタを介して図示しない回路基板に接続されている。
【0016】
液晶パネルホルダ45は金属薄板で形成され、図示しない基板等と通電する。液晶パネルホルダ45は、液晶パネル30をその背面側から支持するとともに、弾性及び電導性をもつ表示背面側緩衝部材41を液晶パネル30との間で挟持する。表示背面側緩衝部材41の一端は液晶パネル30の背面に接着され、表示背面側緩衝部材41の他端は液晶パネルホルダ45に接着されるので、液晶パネルホルダ45側から液晶パネル30へ伝わる振動や衝撃を和らげる緩衝材として機能する。また、表示背面側緩衝部材41は、例えば伝導性ゴムで形成される。液晶パネル30は、液晶パネルホルダ45と表示背面側緩衝部材41を介して通電するので、液晶パネル30に帯電する静電気を液晶パネルホルダ45へ、更には基板等へ逃すことができる。
【0017】
調整ネジ42と係合する係合部材43には、雌ネジ部44が形成されている。調整ネジ42は、リアパネル12に形成されたネジ孔28を介して、係合部材43の雌ネジ部44に螺合する。調整ネジ42が雌ネジ部44に螺合した状態で、係合部材43は液晶パネル30の背面に当接し、調整ネジ42の螺入量に応じて表示前面側緩衝部材40が押圧される。
【0018】
上記の各構成部材を組み立てた状態における、液晶パネル30とその周辺部の縦断面図を図4に示す。図4(a)は、液晶パネル30が表示前面側緩衝部材40と表示背面側緩衝部材41とによって両側から付勢されて均衡がとれた状態を示す。液晶パネル30は、表示前面側緩衝部材40と表示背面側緩衝部材41とに接着されているが、液晶パネルホルダ45には接着されていない。液晶パネル30は、液晶パネル30の側面にある突起33が液晶パネルホルダ45の延出部46に係合して、液晶パネルホルダ45に枢支されており、表示前面側緩衝部材40と表示背面側緩衝部材41との伸縮量に応じて回動や水平方向への移動が自在である。
【0019】
図4(b)は、図4(a)の液晶パネル30の均衡がとれた状態から調整ネジ42を操作し、調整ネジ42の係合部材43への螺入量を変化させた態様の一例を示す。透明プレート21の下方にある調整ネジ42の螺入量を多くするように調整ネジ42を操作すると、これに対応する係合部材43は、液晶パネル30の下端を押圧するので、表示前面側緩衝部材40の下端が縮む。これによって、表示前面側緩衝部材40の上端は伸びようとするので、透明プレート21の上方にある調整ネジ42の螺入量を適宜調整する。このように、ユーザーは、調整ネジ42を操作することによって、表示画面31の透明プレート21に対する角度を観察しやすい角度に変更することができる。また、図示しないが、透明プレート21の上方及び下方にある調整ネジ42の螺入量を、ともに多くしたり、ともに少なくしたりするように調整ネジ42を操作することで、表示画面31は水平方向へ移動するので、透明プレート21に対する奥行きを変更することもできる。
【0020】
このように、振動や衝撃の緩衝を行なうため、或いはまた、防塵を行なうために液晶パネル30の表示画面31に接着された表示前面側緩衝部材40の伸縮量を、上記に示した調整ネジ42と係合部材43から成る緩衝部材調整手段により変更するだけで簡単に液晶パネル30の位置決めを行なうことが可能となり、ユーザーが観察しやすいように液晶パネル30の角度や奥行きを調整することができる。また同時に、液晶パネル30に帯電する静電気を逃すことが可能となり、デジタルカメラ2内部に生じるノイズを低減することができる。
【0021】
デジタルカメラ2は、上記のような簡単な構造であるので、液晶パネル30の外装パネルへの取り付けは従来と同程度な容易さを有するとともに、デジタルカメラ本体の小型化及び低重量化にも適する。
【0022】
なお、図示の例では、調整ネジ42を表示窓20の上方及び下方に設けたが、係合部材43によって表示前面側緩衝部材40が押圧されれば、設置位置や個数は適宜変更できる。
【0023】
また、本発明は、リアパネル12だけでなく、デジタルカメラの外装パネルとなるフロントパネルや、カメラボディの上面がトップパネルで覆われているものでは、トップパネルに対して液晶パネルが組み込まれた場合にも等しく用いることが可能である。
【0024】
さらに、本発明は、デジタルカメラだけでなく、従来のスチルカメラや携帯電話等の液晶パネルが組み込まれた電子機器装置であれば等しく用いることが可能である。
【0025】
【発明の効果】
以上に説明したとおり、本発明によれば、弾性及び電導性をもつ第1及び第2の緩衝部材で液晶パネルを挟持し、外装パネルと液晶パネルとに当接した第1の緩衝部材の伸縮量を調整することで、液晶パネルをユーザーが観察しやすいように位置決めすることを可能とし、且つ、液晶パネルに帯電する静電気を逃すことを可能とするとともに、液晶パネルの緩衝効果や防塵効果を有するデジタルカメラを提供することができる。
【図面の簡単な説明】
【図1】本発明を実施したデジタルカメラの前面外観斜視図である。
【図2】本発明を実施したデジタルカメラの背面外観斜視図である。
【図3】本発明を実施したデジタルカメラの要部分解斜視図である。
【図4】本発明を実施したデジタルカメラの要部縦断面図である。
【符号の説明】
2 デジタルカメラ
10 カメラボディ
12 リアパネル
20 表示窓
21 透明プレート
28 ネジ孔
30 液晶パネル
33 突起
31 表示画面
40 表示前面側緩衝部材
41 表示背面側緩衝部材
42 調整ネジ
44 雌ネジ部
45 液晶パネルホルダ
46 延出部
[0001]
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
The present invention relates to a digital camera in which a liquid crystal panel serving as a viewfinder at the time of photographing and a monitor for photographed images is incorporated on the inner surface side of an exterior panel.
[0002]
[Prior art]
Various digital cameras that record image data obtained by imaging with an image sensor in a memory are commercially available, and some of them are capable of capturing not only a still image but also a moving image. Regardless of whether it is a still image or a moving image, the digital camera has a liquid crystal panel so that the subject image can be confirmed through the viewfinder during imaging, and the image can be reproduced and observed after imaging. It has been incorporated.
[0003]
Conventionally, in an electronic device apparatus in which this type of liquid crystal panel is incorporated, rubber or the like is attached to the outer periphery of the liquid crystal panel so as to eliminate a gap between the liquid crystal panel and the outer panel for the purpose of preventing dust and buffering the liquid crystal panel. (For example, Patent Document 1).
[0004]
[Patent Document 1]
Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 5-324562
[Problems to be solved by the invention]
However, the above conventional example does not have means for adjusting the position of the liquid crystal panel. In this case, when sunlight is reflected by the liquid crystal panel, the user must move the user to a position where the user can easily see the liquid crystal panel. In particular, when using a liquid crystal panel as a viewfinder for a long time during movie shooting, such as a digital camera, the user will continue to shoot in a posture that was taken in order to observe the liquid crystal panel well. Is big.
[0006]
In the above conventional example, since the liquid crystal panel is supported by an insulating member such as rubber, when the liquid crystal panel is charged with static electricity, the static electricity cannot escape to the outside. In this case, there is a possibility that the influence of noise or the like may occur on the electric circuit or the like inside the apparatus.
[0007]
The present invention has been made in view of such problems, and enables the liquid crystal panel to be positioned so as to be easily observed by the user, allows static electricity charged on the liquid crystal panel to escape, An object of the present invention is to provide a digital camera having a panel buffering effect and a dustproof effect.
[0008]
[Means for Solving the Problems]
In order to achieve the above object, a digital camera according to the present invention is a digital camera in which a liquid crystal panel for image display supported by a support member is incorporated on the inner surface side of an exterior panel provided with a display window. An elastic first buffer member that abuts against the inner surface of the exterior panel and the other end abuts against and energizes the front surface of the liquid crystal panel, one end abuts against the support member, and the other end of the liquid crystal panel In order to position the liquid crystal panel sandwiched between the first buffer member and the second buffer member having elasticity, which is in contact with and urged against the back surface of the first buffer member, And a buffer member adjusting means for adjusting the amount of expansion and contraction of the one buffer member.
[0009]
The buffer member adjusting means includes an adjusting screw and an engaging member that engages with the adjusting screw, and the adjusting screw is formed in the engaging member through a screw hole formed in the exterior panel. The first buffer member is pressed by the engaging member and the expansion / contraction amount of the first buffer member is adjusted by screwing into the female screw portion and operating the adjustment screw by the user. Is preferred.
[0010]
The first buffer member and the second buffer member are preferably conductive.
[0011]
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION
1 and 2 show the appearance of the front side and the back side of a digital camera 2 using the present invention. The camera body 10 includes a front panel 11 and a rear panel 12 as its exterior panels. The front panel 11 is provided with an imaging window 13 and an imaging lens 14 is incorporated in the back thereof. The digital camera 2 can use a liquid crystal panel 30 (to be described later) as a viewfinder, and is provided with a real image type optical viewfinder to save power, and an objective window 15 is provided. Further, a shutter button 16 used for a shutter release operation is provided on the upper surface of the camera body 10.
[0012]
A display window 20 is provided on the back side of the camera body 10, and a transparent plate 21 is attached to the rear panel 12 so as to cover the display window 20 in order to protect the display screen 31 of the liquid crystal panel 30 incorporated in the back thereof. ing. On the display screen 31 of the liquid crystal panel 30, the subject image captured by the image sensor through the imaging lens 14 is displayed in real time, and can be used as a viewfinder at the time of imaging. At the time of reproduction, it is also possible to read out image data obtained by imaging from the memory and display the image on the display screen 31 for monitoring. An adjustment screw 42 is provided above and below the display window 20. As will be described later, the user can adjust the angle and depth of the liquid crystal panel 30 with respect to the transparent plate 21 by operating the adjustment screw 42.
[0013]
In addition to the eyepiece window 23 of the optical viewfinder, an operation unit 24 having various operation buttons and keys is provided on the rear surface of the camera body 10. The operation unit 24 is operated to switch between an imaging mode and a playback mode, Initial settings can be made. Note that an appropriate menu is displayed on the display screen 31 of the liquid crystal panel during the initial setting operation.
[0014]
FIG. 3 is an exploded perspective view showing a state in which the digital camera 2 is disassembled. An opening 27 is formed in the rear panel 12, and the opening 27 is covered with a transparent plate 21 from the outside of the rear panel 12. A display front side buffer member 40 having elasticity and conductivity is attached to the inner surface of the rear panel 12 so as to surround the opening 27. The display front side buffer member 40 is formed in a size corresponding to the outer shape of the liquid crystal panel 30 and surrounds the display screen 31 and is bonded to the periphery of the display screen 31 in a state where the digital camera 2 is assembled. Thus, the display front side cushioning member 40 eliminates the gap between the liquid crystal panel 30 and the rear panel 12, so that a dustproof effect is obtained and also functions as a cushioning material that softens vibration and impact transmitted from the rear panel 12 side to the liquid crystal panel 30. To do. The rear panel 12 is formed of a metal plate, and the display front side buffer member 40 is formed of, for example, conductive rubber. Since the liquid crystal panel 30 is energized via the rear panel 12 and the display front side buffer member 40, static electricity charged in the liquid crystal panel 30 can be released to the rear panel 12.
[0015]
A pair of protrusions 33 for engaging with a liquid crystal panel holder 45 described later is formed on the side of the liquid crystal panel 30. From the lower end portion of the liquid crystal panel 30, a light source blinking lead wire 34 and an image display flexible wiring board 35 are drawn out and connected to a circuit board (not shown) via an appropriate connector.
[0016]
The liquid crystal panel holder 45 is formed of a thin metal plate and energizes a substrate (not shown). The liquid crystal panel holder 45 supports the liquid crystal panel 30 from the back side, and sandwiches the display back side buffer member 41 having elasticity and conductivity with the liquid crystal panel 30. Since one end of the display back side buffer member 41 is bonded to the back surface of the liquid crystal panel 30 and the other end of the display back side buffer member 41 is bonded to the liquid crystal panel holder 45, vibration transmitted from the liquid crystal panel holder 45 side to the liquid crystal panel 30. It functions as a cushioning material that softens and shocks. The display back side buffer member 41 is made of, for example, conductive rubber. Since the liquid crystal panel 30 is energized through the liquid crystal panel holder 45 and the display back side buffer member 41, static electricity charged in the liquid crystal panel 30 can be released to the liquid crystal panel holder 45 and further to the substrate and the like.
[0017]
A female screw portion 44 is formed on the engaging member 43 that engages with the adjusting screw 42. The adjustment screw 42 is screwed into the female screw portion 44 of the engaging member 43 through the screw hole 28 formed in the rear panel 12. In a state where the adjustment screw 42 is screwed into the female screw portion 44, the engagement member 43 contacts the back surface of the liquid crystal panel 30, and the display front side buffer member 40 is pressed according to the screwing amount of the adjustment screw 42.
[0018]
FIG. 4 shows a vertical cross-sectional view of the liquid crystal panel 30 and its peripheral portion in a state where the above-described components are assembled. FIG. 4A shows a state in which the liquid crystal panel 30 is urged from both sides by the display front side buffer member 40 and the display rear side buffer member 41 to be balanced. The liquid crystal panel 30 is bonded to the display front side buffer member 40 and the display rear side buffer member 41, but is not bonded to the liquid crystal panel holder 45. The liquid crystal panel 30 has a projection 33 on the side surface of the liquid crystal panel 30 engaged with the extending portion 46 of the liquid crystal panel holder 45 and is pivotally supported by the liquid crystal panel holder 45. Depending on the amount of expansion and contraction with the side buffer member 41, it can be rotated and moved in the horizontal direction.
[0019]
FIG. 4B shows an example in which the adjustment screw 42 is operated from the balanced state of the liquid crystal panel 30 in FIG. 4A to change the screwing amount of the adjustment screw 42 into the engaging member 43. Indicates. When the adjustment screw 42 is operated so as to increase the screwing amount of the adjustment screw 42 below the transparent plate 21, the corresponding engaging member 43 presses the lower end of the liquid crystal panel 30. The lower end of the member 40 shrinks. Accordingly, the upper end of the display front side buffer member 40 tends to extend, so that the screwing amount of the adjustment screw 42 above the transparent plate 21 is adjusted as appropriate. Thus, the user can change the angle of the display screen 31 with respect to the transparent plate 21 to an angle at which it is easy to observe by operating the adjustment screw 42. Although not shown, the display screen 31 can be set horizontally by operating the adjustment screw 42 so that the screwing amount of the adjustment screw 42 above and below the transparent plate 21 is both increased or decreased. Since it moves to a direction, the depth with respect to the transparent plate 21 can also be changed.
[0020]
As described above, the adjustment screw 42 shown above is used to adjust the expansion / contraction amount of the display front side buffer member 40 bonded to the display screen 31 of the liquid crystal panel 30 in order to buffer vibrations or shocks or to prevent dust. It is possible to easily position the liquid crystal panel 30 only by changing the buffer member adjusting means including the engaging member 43, and the angle and depth of the liquid crystal panel 30 can be adjusted so that the user can easily observe. . At the same time, static electricity charged in the liquid crystal panel 30 can be released, and noise generated in the digital camera 2 can be reduced.
[0021]
Since the digital camera 2 has the simple structure as described above, the attachment of the liquid crystal panel 30 to the exterior panel is as easy as the conventional one, and is suitable for downsizing and weight reduction of the digital camera body. .
[0022]
In the illustrated example, the adjustment screws 42 are provided above and below the display window 20. However, if the display front side buffer member 40 is pressed by the engagement member 43, the installation position and number can be changed as appropriate.
[0023]
In the present invention, not only the rear panel 12 but also a front panel serving as an exterior panel of a digital camera or a camera panel whose upper surface is covered with a top panel, a liquid crystal panel is incorporated in the top panel. Can equally be used.
[0024]
Furthermore, the present invention can be used equally as long as it is not only a digital camera but also an electronic device apparatus incorporating a liquid crystal panel such as a conventional still camera or a mobile phone.
[0025]
【The invention's effect】
As described above, according to the present invention, the liquid crystal panel is sandwiched between the first and second buffer members having elasticity and conductivity, and the first buffer member extends and contracts in contact with the exterior panel and the liquid crystal panel. By adjusting the amount, it is possible to position the liquid crystal panel so that the user can easily observe it, and it is possible to dissipate the static electricity charged in the liquid crystal panel, and also the buffering effect and dustproof effect of the liquid crystal panel A digital camera can be provided.
[Brief description of the drawings]
FIG. 1 is a front external perspective view of a digital camera embodying the present invention.
FIG. 2 is a rear external perspective view of a digital camera embodying the present invention.
FIG. 3 is an exploded perspective view of a main part of a digital camera embodying the present invention.
FIG. 4 is a longitudinal sectional view of an essential part of a digital camera embodying the present invention.
[Explanation of symbols]
2 Digital camera 10 Camera body 12 Rear panel 20 Display window 21 Transparent plate 28 Screw hole 30 Liquid crystal panel 33 Projection 31 Display screen 40 Display front side buffer member 41 Display rear side buffer member 42 Adjustment screw 44 Female screw part 45 Liquid crystal panel holder 46 Extension Outing

Claims (3)

表示窓が設けられた外装パネルの内面側に、支持部材によって支持された画像表示用の液晶パネルが組み込まれたデジタルカメラにおいて、一端が前記外装パネルの内面に当接し、他端が前記液晶パネルの前面に当接して付勢する、弾性を有する第1の緩衝部材と、一端が前記支持部材に当接し、他端が前記液晶パネルの背面に当接して付勢する、弾性を有する第2の緩衝部材と、前記第1の緩衝部材と前記第2の緩衝部材とに挟持された前記液晶パネルの位置決めを行なうために、前記第1の緩衝部材の伸縮量を調整する緩衝部材調整手段とを備えたことを特徴とするデジタルカメラ。In a digital camera in which a liquid crystal panel for image display supported by a support member is incorporated on the inner surface side of an exterior panel provided with a display window, one end is in contact with the inner surface of the exterior panel and the other end is the liquid crystal panel An elastic first buffer member that abuts against the front surface of the liquid crystal, and an elastic second buffer member that has one end abutting against the support member and the other end abutting against the back surface of the liquid crystal panel. A buffer member, and a buffer member adjusting means for adjusting an expansion / contraction amount of the first buffer member to position the liquid crystal panel sandwiched between the first buffer member and the second buffer member. A digital camera characterized by comprising 前記緩衝部材調整手段は、調整ネジと、この調整ネジと係合する係合部材とを備え、前記調整ネジは、前記外装パネルに形成されたネジ孔を介して前記係合部材に形成された雌ネジ部に螺合し、ユーザーが前記調整ネジを操作することで、前記係合部材によって前記第1の緩衝部材が押圧され、前記第1の緩衝部材の伸縮量が調整されることを特徴とする請求項1記載のデジタルカメラ。The buffer member adjusting means includes an adjusting screw and an engaging member engaged with the adjusting screw, and the adjusting screw is formed in the engaging member through a screw hole formed in the exterior panel. The first buffer member is pressed by the engagement member and the expansion / contraction amount of the first buffer member is adjusted by screwing into the female screw portion and the user operating the adjustment screw. The digital camera according to claim 1. 前記第1の緩衝部材及び前記第2の緩衝部材は、導電性であることを特徴とする請求項1又は請求項2記載のデジタルカメラ。3. The digital camera according to claim 1, wherein the first buffer member and the second buffer member are conductive.
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