JP2005202324A - Camera case - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a camera case easily housing a camera, exposing a front face provided with a lens for taking a photograph, a rear face, and a top face of the camera, and furthermore, holding the camera stably at a high position. <P>SOLUTION: The camera case comprises: the screw 3 for fixing a camera; a base 10 for housing, while covering the out side of the camera; left and right bases 11, 12; front rid member 13; and rear lid member 14 and an upper lid member 15. The front face of the camera provided with the lens for photographing, and the rear face are exposed, and the front lid member 13 and the rear lid 14 are convertible to a pair of supporting members to be a pedestal of the camera for stably supporting it at the high position. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2005,JPO&NCIPI

Description

  The present invention relates to a camera case for protecting a camera.

  In order to handle a camera that is always carried during use, it is known to store the camera in a camera case, take the camera out of the camera case when shooting, and store it again in the camera case after use. Yes.

  In the case of a soft camera case such as leather, use a fixing screw that is screwed into the fixing screw hole on the bottom of the camera on the camera body side, and fix the camera body side with the body case with a viewfinder viewing hole. The troublesome operation for the user to take out the entire camera is eliminated by removing the case cover of the lens case portion covering the front of the camera having the photographing lens in the covered state.

On the other hand, a camera with a multi-purpose cover has been proposed that enables accurate shooting even with both eyes open, prevents camera shake and finger reflections, and protects the lens. (Patent Document 1)
In addition, a film with a lens that can protect the lens without being bulky when it is placed in a bag or the like by retracting and storing the photographing lens in the camera body by providing a member that protects the photographing lens. Cameras have also been proposed. (Patent Document 2)
Furthermore, a case for an electronic device that is lightweight and excellent in operability and that can easily protect the electronic device from rainwater and dust at low cost has been proposed. (Patent Document 3)
Japanese Patent No. 3289182. JP-A-11-084467. JP 2000-284358 A.

  However, according to Patent Document 1 described above, the cover that protects the photographic lens is built in the camera, so that it is different from a general-purpose camera case used for a commercially available camera. Furthermore, according to the above-mentioned Patent Document 2, since the photographing lens is automatically retracted and accommodated in the camera body by moving the member that protects the photographing lens, it is used for a commercially available camera. Different from general-purpose camera cases.

  Further, since Patent Document 3 is provided with a case body that protects the outer peripheral surface of the electronic device in order to easily protect the electronic device from rainwater and dust at a low cost, if the camera is housed in this case body. Cameras that are always carried during use can be handled with care.

  On the other hand, cameras in recent years have shifted from silver halide film cameras to digital cameras. According to this digital camera, photographing can be performed if the front surface of the camera having the photographing lens, the rear surface of the camera on which the liquid crystal is disposed, and the upper surface of the camera on which the shutter is disposed can be exposed. However, for example, when taking an image of itself by using an automatic shutter, it is troublesome because a separately prepared tripod needs to be attached to stably support the camera at a high position.

  Accordingly, the present invention has been made in view of the above problems, and can expose the camera front surface, the camera rear surface, and the camera upper surface that can easily store the camera and has a photographing lens. An object of the present invention is to provide a camera case that can support the camera stably at a high position.

  In order to solve the above-described problems and achieve the object, according to the present invention, a fixing member for fixing the camera, a storage member for storing the camera in a state of covering the outer peripheral surface of the camera, a camera front surface having a photographing lens, and a camera It has an area that exposes the rear surface, covers the front surface of the camera and the rear surface of the camera in the closed position, and integrally forms a pair of support members that serve as legs for supporting the camera in the open position. It is a feature.

  The fixing member is disposed at a base portion of the housing member that covers the lower surface of the camera, the base portion extends left and right base portions that cover the left and right surfaces of the camera, and the pair of support members are disposed in front of the left and right base portions. A front lid member guided movably between a closed position and an open position covering the front of the camera by a guide, and between a closed position and an open position covering the rear of the camera by a guide behind the left and right bases The rear cover member is movably guided in the above-described configuration, and an upper cover member that covers the upper surface of the camera is provided on the front cover member or the rear cover member so as to be freely opened and closed.

  Further, the guide portion forms a groove portion that guides the upper convex portion and the lower convex portion below the side edge portions of the front lid member and the rear lid member, and is fixed to the left and right base portions. An inclined shape portion that is formed as a separate member and holds the upper convex portion inclined at a predetermined angle in the front-rear direction is formed at a position below the groove portion.

  The fixing member is a fixing screw that is rotatably provided at the base and is screwed into a fixing screw hole on the lower surface of the camera.

  According to the present invention, the camera can be easily stored and the front surface of the camera having the photographing lens, the rear surface of the camera, and the upper surface of the camera can be exposed, and the camera can be stably supported at a high position. Can be provided.

  A preferred embodiment of the present invention will be described below with reference to the accompanying drawings.

  Here, the following embodiments include a camera front surface having a photographing lens as a camera, a camera rear surface on which a liquid crystal is disposed, and a camera upper surface on which a shutter is disposed, and preferably when the photographing lens is a 3 × optical zoom. Mainly describes a camera case used for a retractable type or a small flat box type digital camera having a fixed focus lens. However, the present invention is not limited to this digital camera and can be applied to a silver salt film camera.

  Further, in a small, flat and lightweight model, particularly in a camera in which a photographing lens is automatically retracted and stored in a camera body by moving a member that protects the photographing lens as proposed in Patent Document 2 above. It is valid.

  First, FIG. 1 is an external perspective view showing a state in which the digital camera 2 is housed in the camera case 1 of the first embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 1 (a) shows the digital camera 2 by a broken line, from the rear side of the camera. (B) is a view as seen from the front side of the camera, (c) shows a state in which the upper surface cover member 15 covering the upper surface of the camera is opened, and (d) shows the front surface cover member 13 covering the front surface of the camera. The state after moving downward is shown, (e) shows the state where the front lid member 13 is tilted forward and the rear lid member 14 covering the rear surface of the camera is moved downward, and (f) shows the digital camera 2. It is the external appearance perspective view which showed a mode that it was supported stably in a high position.

  First, in FIGS. 1A and 1F, a digital camera 2 has a camera front surface 2a having a retractable or fixed focus photographing lens 6 and a rear surface of the camera provided with a liquid crystal display section 4 shown by a broken line on the rear surface side. 2b and a flat box shape provided with the camera upper surface 2c provided with the shutter 5, and the portability is improved.

  In FIG. 1A, the digital camera 2 is rotatably provided at the base 10 of the camera case 1 and is fixed by a fixing screw 3 screwed into a fixing screw hole on the camera lower surface 2d. Has been. For this reason, it is comprised so that it can be used as all the general purpose camera cases of the magnitude | size accommodated in a case. Further, instead of the fixing screw 3, a magic fastener (registered trademark), a double-sided adhesive tape, or the like may be used as a fixing means.

  This camera case 1 is a so-called hard case, and is completed by assembling parts that are injection-molded from a predetermined resin material. Completed. In the state shown in FIGS. 1A and 1B, all the outer peripheral surfaces of the digital camera 2 are protected and can be safely carried.

  Thereafter, in order to perform photographing, the operations shown in FIGS. 1C to 1F are performed to perform camera rear surface 2a on which the camera front surface 2a and the liquid crystal display unit 4 are disposed, and camera upper surface 2c on which the shutter 5 is disposed. And are exposed so that shooting can be performed. Further, for example, when taking an image of itself by operating an automatic shutter, the digital camera 2 is placed at a high position from the floor surface or table surface by the height dimension of the front lid member 13 and the rear lid member 14 as shown in the figure. Since it can be supported stably, the troublesome work of attaching a tripod becomes unnecessary.

  At this time, the camera left and right surfaces 2e and 2f are covered by the left and right extending portions extending upward from the left and right ends of the base 10, but the functions provided on the camera left and right surfaces 2e and 2f are normally used during shooting. It wo n’t get in the way.

  After photographing is completed, the mobile phone is returned to the portable state by changing the state shown in FIGS. 1 (f) → (e) → (d) → (c) → (b). As described above, the digital camera 2 can be easily stored in the camera case 1. Further, when the camera front surface 2a having the photographing lens, the camera rear surface 2b, and the camera upper surface 2c are easily exposed with one touch, the front cover member 13 and the rear cover member 14 become legs, so that the digital camera 2 Can be stably supported at a high position.

  Here, in the camera case 1, which is a so-called hard case, it is advantageous to use a component injection-molded from the predetermined resin material in order to realize stable quality and low cost. However, it is possible to use metals such as titanium and aluminum as luxury products. Further, paper or wood may be used as long as the supporting strength can be secured, and it may be made of a transparent or light transmissive material so that the inside can be seen.

  2A is a plan view of the camera case 1, FIG. 2B is a front view of the camera case 1 with a part thereof broken, and FIG. 2C is a bottom view of the camera case 1. In this figure, components already described in FIG. 1 are denoted by the same reference numerals and description thereof is omitted.

  First, in FIG. 2A, the left and right extending portions 11 and 12 of the base portion 10 are indicated by broken lines, and separate members 20 and 20 are fixed from above. These separate members 20, 20 will be described in detail later. The upper lid member 15 is integrally formed with four hinge portions 15a so as to be freely opened and closed at the upper end portion of the rear cover member 14, while the upper end portion of the rear cover member 14 is interposed between the two hinge portions 15a. The intruding hinge part 14a is integrally formed as shown in the figure, and the pin 9 shown in the broken line is inserted into the hole part of each hinge part so that the upper cover member 15 can be opened and closed at the upper end part of the rear cover member 14. Yes. The upper lid member 15 may be provided at the upper end portion of the front lid member 13 so as to be freely opened and closed.

  However, if it does in this way, it will not become like illustration in FIG.1 (f), but the upper cover member 15 will hang down to the near side, and it may impair the external appearance. The front lid member 13 is provided with a snap stopper (not shown) that holds the upper lid member 15 in a closed state so that the closed state can be maintained when the front lid member 13 is carried.

  Next, in FIG. 2B, a hole is formed in the base 10 that covers the lower surface of the camera, and a fixing screw 3 is provided so that it can be rotated using a coin or the like. The screw hole is configured to be screwed and fixed. When this base 10 is configured as a resin molded part, the cover-separating member 22 is further fixed to minimize the change in the thickness of the part.

  In FIG. 2 (c), lower convex portions 13 b and 14 b are integrally formed below the side edge portions of the front lid member 13 and the rear lid member 14, and these are formed in separate members 20 and 20. Guided by the guide groove.

  FIG. 3 is an exploded view of the camera case 1 shown in FIG. In this figure, components that have already been described are denoted by the same reference numerals and description thereof is omitted. First, the base portion 10 is integrally formed with left and right extending portions 11 and 12 via a reinforcing portion 10b. Prevents falling to the outside. Hole portions 10a and 22a through which the fixing screws 3 are inserted are formed at substantially the center of the lid separate member 22 and the base portion 10, and the lid separate member 22 is fixed after being fitted into the base portion 10 by nail fitting. After passing through the screw 3, it is fixed with a retaining ring 8 to prevent it from falling off.

  The separate members 20 and 20 fixed to the left and right bases are fixed to the screw hole portions of the left and right extending portions 11 and 12 using screws 7. These separate members 20 and 20 are formed with guide grooves 24 and 25 in the vertical direction. The upper convex portions 13a and 14a above the side edge portions of the front lid member 13 and the rear lid member 14 and the lower side are formed. With the lower convex portions 13b and 14b set in the groove portions 24 and 25 as shown in the figure, the separate members 20 and 20 are screwed into the screw hole portions of the left and right extending portions 11 and 12 using screws 7. Fix and complete.

  4 (a) and 4 (b) are cross-sectional views taken along line XX in FIG. 2 (b), and the front cover member 13 and the rear cover member 14 are provided in the guide grooves 24 and 25 of the separate member 20. It is the figure which showed a mode that the upper convex parts 13a and 14a above the side edge part of this, and the lower convex parts 13b and 14b below were located.

  After the completion of the procedure shown in FIG. 3, the state shown in FIG. In FIG. 4A, an inclined shape portion 26 that holds the upper protrusions 13a and 14a at an angle in the front-rear direction at a predetermined angle is formed at a position below the groove portions 24 and 25 at a symmetrical position.

  When the front lid member 13 and the rear lid member 14 are moved downward as shown in FIG. 4B from the state of FIG. 4A, the lower convex portions 13b and 14b below the side edges are groove portions. 24, 25.

  Next, FIGS. 5A and 5B are cross-sectional views taken along line XX in FIG. 2B. When moved further downward from the state of FIG. 4B, the upper convex portions 13 a and 14 a above the side edge portions of the front lid member 13 and the rear lid member 14 are stopped at positions adjacent to the inclined shape portion 26. By this, it becomes a state where it cannot move any more. Subsequently, as shown in FIG. 5B, when the front lid member 13 and the rear lid member 14 are rotated by about 30 degrees corresponding to the angle θ, the side edge portions of the front lid member 13 and the rear lid member 14 are rotated. The upper protrusions 13a, 14a above enter the inclined portion 26, and the front cover member 13 and the rear cover member 14 are in a support state.

  Next, FIG. 6 is an external perspective view of the camera case 1 of the second embodiment of the present invention in which the digital camera 2 is housed, where (a) is a view seen from the front side of the camera, and (b) is the top surface of the camera. The top cover member 15 covering the camera is opened, and the front cover member 13 covering the front of the camera and the rear cover member 14 covering the rear of the camera are rotated downward. In this figure, components that have already been described are denoted by the same reference numerals and description thereof is omitted. The front lid member 13 and the rear lid member 14 are provided so as to be rotatable in the direction of the arrow via the rotation shaft 30. It is provided so as to be fixed at the position shown in the figure. In this configuration, if the pivot shaft 30 is retrofitted, the front lid member 13 and the rear lid member 14 can be directly pivoted / opened / closed with respect to the left and right base portions of the base portion.

It is the external appearance perspective view which showed a mode that the digital camera 2 was accommodated in the camera case 1 of 1st Embodiment of this invention, Comprising: (a) is the figure which showed the digital camera 2 with the broken line, and was seen from the camera rear side. (B) is a view seen from the front side of the camera, (c) shows a state in which the upper surface cover member 15 covering the upper surface of the camera is opened, and (d) after the front surface cover member 13 covering the front surface of the camera is moved downward. (E) shows a state in which the front lid member 13 is tilted to the near side and the rear lid member 14 covering the rear surface of the camera is moved downward, and (f) stabilizes the digital camera 2 at a high position. It is the external appearance perspective view which showed a mode that it supports. FIG. 2A is a plan view of the camera case 1, FIG. 2B is a front view showing a part of the camera case 1 cut away, and FIG. 2C is a bottom view of the camera case 1. FIG. 3 is an exploded view of the camera case 1 shown in FIG. 2. FIGS. 2A and 2B are cross-sectional views taken along line X-X in FIG. 2B, and guide groove portions 24 and 25 of another member 20 are provided on the side of the front lid member 13 and the rear lid member 14. It is the figure which showed a mode that the upper convex parts 13a and 14a above an edge part and the lower convex parts 13b and 14b below are located. (a), (b) is XX sectional view taken on the line of FIG.2 (b). (a) is the external appearance perspective view of the camera case 1 of 2nd Embodiment of this invention which accommodated the digital camera 2, It is the figure seen from the camera front side, (b) opens the upper surface cover member 15 which covers a camera upper surface, And it is the figure which showed a mode that the front cover member 13 which covers a camera front surface, and the rear cover member 14 which covers a camera rear surface were rotated below.

Explanation of symbols

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Camera case 2 Digital camera 3 Fixing screw 4 Liquid crystal display part 6 Shooting lens 10 Base part 11, 12 Left and right base part 13 Front cover member 14 Rear cover member 15 Upper cover member 20 Separate member 24, 25 Groove part 26 Inclined shape part

Claims (4)

A fixing member for fixing the camera;
A storage member for storing in a state of covering the outer peripheral surface of the camera;
A pair of support members having an area for exposing the camera front surface and the camera rear surface having a photographing lens, covering the camera front surface and the camera rear surface in the closed position, and serving as legs for supporting the camera in the open position And a camera case that is integrally configured. The fixing member is disposed at the base of the storage member that covers the lower surface of the camera,
The base extends left and right bases covering the left and right sides of the camera,
The pair of support members are
A front lid member that is movably guided between a closed position that covers the front of the camera and an open position that covers the front of the camera by the front guide of the left and right bases, and a closed position that covers the rear of the camera by the guides behind the left and right bases And a rear cover member that is guided movably between an open position and
The camera case according to claim 1, wherein an upper cover member that covers an upper surface of the camera is provided on the front cover member or the rear cover member so as to be openable and closable. The guide part is
Forming a groove that guides the upper convex part and the lower convex part above the side edge part of the front lid member and the rear lid member, and is formed as a separate member fixed to the left and right base parts,
The camera case according to claim 2, wherein an inclined shape portion that holds the upper convex portion inclined at a predetermined angle in the front-rear direction is formed at a position below the groove portion.   The camera according to claim 2, wherein the fixing member is a fixing screw that is rotatably provided at the base and is screwed into a fixing screw hole on the lower surface of the camera. Case.

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