JP2006254186A - Tripod stand adapter for mobile phone and tripod stand device using the same - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a tripod stand adaptor which enables a mobile phone to be mounted on a tripod stand rapidly and certainly and can be applied to a multifariously-structured mobile phone and to provide a tripod stand device using the adaptor. <P>SOLUTION: The tripod stand adapter 1 includes a basic body 10, a supporting body 12 and a screw fastening body 13. A supporting body 12 is formed so as to be able to be fitted into an external connection terminal of the mobile phone. A screw fastening body 13 includes a threaded screw hole into which a retaining screw of the tripod stand can be screwed. The basic body 10 is a compact having first and second surfaces 101, 102 and the first surface 101 is equipped with a supporting body 12, while the second surface 102 is equipped with the screw fastening body 12. The tripod stand adapter 1 is used for the tripod stand device in combination with a tripod stand 3. The tripod stand 3 includes a fastening screw 34. The tripod stand adaptor 1 is fixed to the tripod stand 3 by screwing the fastening screw 34 into the screw fastening body 13. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2006,JPO&NCIPI

Description

  The present invention relates to a tripod adapter used for fixing a mobile phone to a tripod for a general camera and a video camera, and a tripod device using the same.

  The mobile phone is a field in which new product development is intense, and the performance of built-in functions is increasing. For example, a camera function provided in a current mobile phone is not only capable of taking a still image but also capable of taking a moving image similar to a so-called video camera.

  With the widespread use of such camera-equipped mobile phones, opportunities for photographing using mobile phones are increasing. Since mobile phones are lightweight, small, and easy to handle, they are often used for casually photographing yourself. When using this type of camera-equipped mobile phone and photographing yourself with the self-timer function, it is natural that the mobile phone will be installed at a remote location, so it would be convenient if a tripod could be used like a general camera. It is.

  In addition, when shooting a moving image, if a tripod can be used as in a general video camera, the mobile phone can be installed at a remote location and camera shake can be prevented.

  General cameras and video cameras have a screw hole for fixing a tripod at the bottom, and a tripod set screw is screwed into the screw hole and fixed. On the other hand, since a mobile phone does not have a screw hole for fixing a tripod, a general camera and video camera tripod (hereinafter simply referred to as a tripod) cannot be directly used for a mobile phone.

  Therefore, conventionally, as shown in Patent Documents 1 and 2, by storing the mobile phone in a storage container and screwing the storage container and the tripod, the mobile phone is indirectly connected to the tripod via the storage container. It was fixed.

  However, according to the prior art shown in Patent Documents 1 and 2, the following problems occur.

  First, a mobile phone may have a vibration function that notifies an incoming call even during shooting depending on the setting. In the storage container type support structure, the cellular phone is not sufficiently held, and the camera function is moved improperly due to vibration of the vibration function or other shocks, or the same blurring as camera shake. There is a high risk of malfunctions such as

  Next, in the storage container type support structure, in order to support the mobile phone securely, its shape and size tend to be the same as those of the mobile phone. Such a storage container is large and inconvenient to carry. In addition, increasing the size of the storage container impairs the ease and speed of installation work on the tripod and increases the manufacturing cost.

  On the other hand, as disclosed in Patent Document 2, according to the configuration in which the storage container includes a fixture for supporting the mobile phone, the ease and speed of installing the mobile phone device with respect to the storage container are impaired. It becomes.

Furthermore, since the mobile phone is diversified in specific configurations such as its outer shape and size, camera lens arrangement, etc., the storage container type support structure cannot cope with the diversification of these mobile phones. For example, depending on the arrangement of the camera lens, there arises a problem that the front surface of the lens is shielded by the wall surface of the storage container, a fixture, or the like.
JP 2004-157111 A JP 2002-320018 A

  An object of the present invention is to provide a tripod adapter capable of easily and quickly installing a mobile phone with respect to a tripod, and a tripod device using the same.

  Another object of the present invention is to provide a tripod adapter that can securely fix a mobile phone, and a tripod device using the same.

  Still another object of the present invention is to provide a tripod adapter that can be used for mobile phones having a wide variety of configurations, and a tripod device using the same.

  In order to solve the above-described problem, a tripod adapter for a mobile phone (hereinafter referred to as a tripod adapter) according to the present invention includes a base portion, a support portion, and a screwing portion. The support part has a shape that can be fitted to the external connection terminal of the mobile phone. The screwing portion has a tripod setscrew and a screw hole that can be screwed. The base portion has a first surface and a second surface, the first surface is provided with a support portion, and the second surface is provided with a screw fastening portion.

  The tripod adapter described above is used in a tripod device in combination with a tripod. The tripod has a male set screw. The tripod adapter is fixed to the tripod with a set screw screwed to the screw fastening portion.

  The tripod adapter and the tripod device using the same according to the present invention are used to support a mobile phone. The mobile phone is installed on a tripod via a tripod adapter by fitting a support portion to the external connection terminal.

  As described above, since the support portion of the tripod adapter according to the present invention has a shape that can be fitted to the external connection terminal of the mobile phone, as long as the mobile phone has the external connection terminal, Regardless of the external shape and dimensions, the mobile phone can be supported by being fitted to the external connection terminal. Therefore, the tripod adapter according to the present invention can be used for mobile phones having various configurations.

  With regard to the connection mode between the tripod adapter according to the present invention and the mobile phone, according to the structure in which the support portion is fitted to the external connection terminal, the mobile phone can be reliably installed on the tripod adapter.

  Further, according to the structure in which the support portion is fitted to the external connection terminal, the tripod adapter does not require a mobile phone fixing tool, and the mobile phone can be easily and quickly installed on the tripod adapter. it can.

  Furthermore, according to the structure in which the support portion is fitted to the external connection terminal, the tripod adapter is smaller than the storage container disclosed in Patent Documents 1 and 2. Therefore, it is convenient to carry and can be easily and quickly installed on the tripod. Furthermore, the manufacturing cost can be reduced.

  Since the screwing portion of the tripod adapter according to the present invention has a tripod set screw and a screw hole that can be screwed, the tripod adapter can be screwed to the tripod.

  In the tripod adapter according to the present invention, the base portion has first and second surfaces, the first surface is provided with a support portion, and the second surface is provided with a screw fastening portion. The mobile phone can be installed on a tripod via a tripod adapter.

  Other objects, configurations and advantages of the present invention will be described in more detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. The accompanying drawings are merely examples.

As described above, according to the present invention, the following effects can be obtained.
(1) It is possible to provide a tripod adapter that can easily and quickly install a mobile phone on a tripod, and a tripod device using the tripod adapter.
(2) A tripod adapter that can securely fix a mobile phone and a tripod device using the same can be provided.
(3) A tripod adapter that can be used for mobile phones having a wide variety of configurations, and a tripod device using the tripod adapter can be provided.

  FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a tripod adapter according to an embodiment of the present invention, and FIG. 2 is an end view taken along line 2-2 of FIG. Referring to FIGS. 1 and 2, a tripod adapter according to an embodiment of the present invention includes a base portion 10, a support portion 12, and a screw fastening portion 13.

  The base portion 10 is a molded body having at least a first surface 101 and a second surface 102. More specifically, the base 10 shown in FIGS. 1 and 2 is a rectangular parallelepiped extending in the width direction indicated by an arrow w, and preferably polyethylene (PE), polypropylene (PP), or vinyl chloride resin (PVC). It can comprise with synthetic resins, such as.

  The first surface 101 and the second surface 102 are provided in a positional relationship parallel to each other in the base portion 10, and the first surface 101 is provided with a support portion 12, and the second surface 102 is provided with the second surface 102. The surface 102 is provided with a screwing portion 13.

  The support portion 12 has a protruding shape that can be fitted to the external connection terminal of the mobile phone. If it demonstrates in detail, the support part 12 will have the insertion part 121 and the cavity part 122. FIG.

  The insertion portion 121 has a terminal shape that can be fitted to an external connection terminal of a mobile phone at least at the outer shape, and rises from the first surface 101 in the height direction indicated by an arrow t.

  The insertion part 121 is preferably formed integrally with the base part 10. That is, the insertion part 121 can also preferably be made of a synthetic resin such as polyethylene (PE), polypropylene (PP), vinyl chloride resin (PVC), fiber reinforced plastic (FRP), or the like.

  The hollow portion 122 has an open end surface 123, and the internal space is opened to the outside by the open end surface 123. The hollow portion 122 is used as a space for storing the external connection terminal when the support portion 12 is fitted to the mobile phone.

  The screwing portion 13 is a so-called female screw, and has a tripod setscrew and a screw hole that can be screwed on the inner peripheral surface. The screwing portion 13 may be formed integrally with the base portion 10 as shown in FIG. 2. For example, a female screw is separately manufactured using a metal material, a high-strength hard plastic, or the like, This may be embedded in the second surface 102.

  The tripod adapter according to an embodiment of the present invention described with reference to FIGS. 1 and 2 constitutes a tripod device in combination with a tripod and is used to support a mobile phone. Next, a tripod device using a tripod adapter according to an embodiment of the present invention will be described.

  3 is a front view showing an assembly structure of a tripod device using the tripod adapter shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, and FIG. 4 is a front view showing an assembled state of the tripod device shown in FIG. Furthermore, FIG. 5 is a partial cross-sectional view showing a part of the connecting structure of the members constituting the tripod device shown in FIG. 3 to 5, the same components as those shown in FIGS. 1 and 2 are denoted by the same reference numerals.

  3 to 5, a tripod device according to an embodiment of the present invention includes a tripod adapter 1, a mobile phone 2, and a tripod 3. The tripod adapter 1 is the one described with reference to FIGS. 1 and 2.

  The cellular phone 2 has a bent structure in which an upper panel 21 and a lower panel 22 are connected by a hinge portion 23 so as to be opened and closed, and further includes an external connection terminal 24 and a camera lens 25. The external connection terminal 24 is provided on the lower side surface of the lower panel 22, and the camera lens 25 is provided on the upper center of the inner surface of the upper panel 21.

  The tripod 3 includes a leg portion 31, a turntable 32, a handle 33, and a male set screw 34. The leg portion 31 is provided on the lower surface of the turntable 32 and supports the turntable 32 so as to be rotatable in three axis directions. The orientation of the turntable 32 is adjusted by operating the handle 33. The set screw 34 is provided on the upper surface of the turntable 32.

  The tripod adapter 1 is fixed to the turntable 32 of the tripod 3 with a setscrew 34 screwed to the screwing portion 13. The mobile phone 2 is installed on the turntable 32 of the tripod 3 through the tripod adapter 1 with the support 12 fitted to the external connection terminal 24.

  Note that, in a mobile phone as well, in the same way as a general camera or the like, the vertical position of a photographed photograph or the like is determined by the posture at the time of photographing. The cellular phone 2 shown in FIGS. 3 to 5 is based on the premise that when the photograph is taken in the vertical orientation, the top and bottom of the photograph or the like are directly facing each other. Accordingly, the base 10 has a rectangular parallelepiped shape shown in FIGS. 1 to 5 as long as the first and second surfaces 101 and 102 are parallel to each other and can support the mobile phone 2 in a vertical orientation. In addition, a cube, a polyhedron, a cylindrical shape, a spherical shape, or the like may be used.

  According to the tripod adapter 1 according to the embodiment of the present invention described with reference to FIGS. 1 to 5, the support portion 12 has a terminal shape that can be fitted to the external connection terminal 24. As long as the mobile phone 2 has the external connection terminal 24, the mobile phone 2 can be supported by being fitted to the external connection terminal 24 regardless of the outer shape and dimensions thereof.

  With respect to the connection mode between the tripod adapter 1 and the mobile phone 2, the tripod adapter 1 can follow the diversification of the mobile phone 2 according to the structure in which the support portion 12 is fitted to the external connection terminal 24. That is, the tripod adapter 1 and the mobile phone 2 are in contact with each other only at the external connection terminal 24 portion. According to such a structure that is fitted with the minimum necessary contact area, the tripod adapter 1 is not hindered by a specific configuration such as the outer shape and dimensions of the mobile phone 2. Therefore, the tripod adapter 1 can follow and support the diversification of the external shape and dimensions of the mobile phone 2.

  According to the structure in which the support portion 12 is fitted to the external connection terminal 24, the mobile phone 2 can be reliably installed on the tripod adapter 1. Therefore, even if the vibration function for notifying an incoming call is activated during shooting, problems such as unauthorized movement of the camera angle, blurring, and dropping of the mobile phone 2 do not occur.

  Further, according to the connection mode in which the support portion 12 is fitted to the external connection terminal 24, the support tripod adapter 1 does not need to include a fixing tool for fixing the mobile phone 2, and thus the mobile phone 2 with respect to the tripod adapter 1. Can be easily and quickly performed, and the manufacturing cost can be reduced.

  Furthermore, according to the connection mode in which the support portion 12 is fitted to the external connection terminal 24, unlike the patent documents 1 and 2, the tripod adapter 1 is greatly reduced in shape and size. Therefore, it is convenient to carry, and the installation work for the tripod 3 can be performed easily and quickly. Furthermore, the manufacturing cost can be reduced.

  The tripod adapter 1 includes a screw fastening portion 13, and the screw fastening portion 13 has a screw hole that can be screwed with a set screw 34 of the tripod 3, so that it can be screwed to a set screw 34 of a general tripod 3. it can.

  In the tripod adapter 1 according to the embodiment of the present invention, since the second surface 102 is provided with the screw fastening portion 13, the mobile phone 2 can be installed on the tripod 3 via the tripod adapter 1. .

  Moreover, if the first and second surfaces 101 and 102 are parallel to each other, it is possible to cope with the diversification of the mobile phone 2. For example, as shown in FIGS. 3 to 5, since the external connection terminal 24 is usually provided on the lower side surface of the lower panel 22 of the mobile phone 2, the tripod adapter 1 is at least flush with the camera lens 25, or It is arranged behind the camera lens 25. Therefore, there is no inconvenience that the camera lens 25 is shielded by the tripod adapter 1.

  6 to 8 are front views of a tripod device according to another embodiment of the present invention. 6 to 8, the same components as those shown in FIGS. 1 to 5 are denoted by the same reference numerals.

  FIG. 6 shows an example of the cellular phone 2 in the type in which the camera lens 25 is provided in the hinge portion 23.

  FIG. 7 shows an example of a format in which the camera lens 25 is provided on the outer surface of the upper panel 21 and the upper and lower panels 21 and 22 are folded. Among the mobile phones currently on sale, there are models having camera lenses 25 on the outer surface and the inner surface of the upper panel 21, respectively. Therefore, the mobile phone 2 shown in FIGS. 3 to 6 and FIG. It is also considered that the usage mode is different from the mobile phone 2.

  Further, in FIG. 8, the external connection terminals 24 are provided on the left and right side surfaces of the lower panel 22, and the mobile phone 2 is supported by the tripod adapter 1 in a horizontal posture. That is, in the embodiment shown in FIG. 8, it is assumed that the cellular phone 2 is in a form in which the top and bottom of a photo or a moving image face each other by photographing in a horizontal orientation.

  As described with reference to FIGS. 1 to 5, since the tripod adapter 1 has a fitting structure that contacts the mobile phone 2 only at the external connection terminal 24, the outer shape, dimensions, etc. of the mobile phone 2 are not limited. There is no inconvenience that the use is restricted by the specific configuration. Moreover, since the first surface 101 provided with the support portion 12 and the second surface 102 provided with the screw fastening portion 13 are parallel to each other, the tripod adapter 1 is connected to the camera lens 25. There is no inconvenience that the camera lens 25 is arranged at least on the same plane or behind the camera lens 25 and is shielded by the tripod adapter 1. Therefore, according to the tripod adapter 1 according to one embodiment of the present invention and the tripod device using the same, the external shape of the mobile phone 2 that differs for each manufacturer and model as shown in FIGS. It is possible to easily follow various specific configurations such as the arrangement of the camera lens 25.

  FIG. 9 is a partial cross-sectional view showing a tripod device according to still another embodiment of the present invention with a part thereof omitted. 9, the same components as those shown in FIGS. 1 to 8 are denoted by the same reference numerals.

  Referring to FIG. 9, the tripod adapter 1 has a receiving part 14, and the receiving part 14 rises from the opposite side surfaces of the base part 10. A support portion 12 is disposed on the inner peripheral surface of the receiving portion 14. According to this structure, the mobile phone 2 is supported by the tripod adapter 1 by the fitting structure of the support portion 12 and the external connection terminal 24, and the peripheral portion of the external connection terminal 24 is further supported by the receiving portion 14. . Therefore, according to the tripod adapter 1 and the tripod apparatus using the same according to the embodiment of the present invention, the mobile phone 2 can be supported more reliably.

  Moreover, according to the structure in which the tripod adapter 1 has the receiving part 14 and the support part 12 is arrange | positioned at the inner peripheral surface of the receiving part 14, the tripod adapter 1 which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention, and this were used. The tripod device has a smaller structure than Patent Documents 1 and 2, and can have a mobile phone support performance equivalent to this.

  FIG. 10 is a perspective view of a tripod adapter according to another embodiment of the present invention. 10, the same components as those shown in FIGS. 1 to 9 are denoted by the same reference numerals.

  The tripod adapter shown in FIG. 10 is different from the tripod adapter 1 shown in FIGS. 1 to 9 in that the first surface 101 and the second surface 102 are substantially orthogonal to each other in the base portion 10.

  The tripod adapter shown in FIG. 10 forms a tripod device in combination with a tripod and is used to support a mobile phone. Next, a tripod device using a tripod adapter according to an embodiment of the present invention will be described. FIG. 11 is a front view of a tripod device according to still another embodiment of the present invention.

  The mobile phone 2 shown in FIG. 11 is provided with external connection terminals 24 on the left and right side surfaces of the lower panel 22 in the same manner as the mobile phone 2 shown in FIG. It is in a posture. That is, the embodiment shown in FIG. 11 is different from the embodiment shown in FIG. 8 in that it is premised on that the upper and lower sides of a photo or a moving image face each other when taken in a vertical orientation.

  In the tripod adapter 1 and the tripod device using the same according to the embodiment of the present invention, the first surface 101 and the second surface 102 are substantially orthogonal to each other in the base portion 10, and The surface 101 is provided with a support portion 12, and the second surface 102 is provided with a screw fastening portion 13. According to this configuration, even if the external connection terminal 24 is provided on the left and right side surfaces of the lower panel 22, the mobile phone 2 can be placed in a vertical orientation on the tripod if the support portion 12 is fitted to the external connection terminal 24. 3 can be supported.

  As described with reference to FIGS. 1 to 8, the tripod adapter 1 shown in FIGS. 10 and 11 has a fitting structure that is coupled to the mobile phone 2 only at the external connection terminal 24 portion. Moreover, since the first surface 101 provided with the support portion 12 and the second surface 102 provided with the screw fastening portion 13 are substantially perpendicular to each other, the tripod adapter 1 is connected to the camera lens 25 at least. There is no inconvenience that the camera lens 25 is arranged on the same plane or behind the camera lens 25 and is shielded by the tripod adapter 1. Therefore, the tripod adapter 1 and the tripod device using the same according to the embodiment of the present invention can be used to support the mobile phone 2 having various specific configurations.

  Although the contents of the present invention have been specifically described above with reference to the preferred embodiments, it is obvious that those skilled in the art can take various modifications based on the basic technical idea and teachings of the present invention. It is.

It is a perspective view of the tripod adapter which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention. FIG. 2 is an end view taken along line 2-2 in FIG. 1. It is a front view which shows the assembly structure of the tripod apparatus using the tripod adapter shown in FIG.1 and FIG.2. It is a front view which shows the assembly state of the tripod apparatus shown in FIG. FIG. 5 is a partial cross-sectional view illustrating a coupling structure of members constituting the tripod device illustrated in FIG. 4 with a part thereof omitted. It is a front view of the tripod apparatus which concerns on another Example of this invention. It is a front view of the tripod apparatus based on another Example of this invention. It is a front view of the tripod apparatus based on another Example of this invention. It is a fragmentary sectional view which abbreviate | omits and shows the tripod apparatus which concerns on another Example of this invention. It is a perspective view of the tripod adapter which concerns on another embodiment of this invention. It is a front view of the tripod apparatus based on another Example of this invention.

Explanation of symbols

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Tripod adapter 10 Base part 101 1st surface 102 2nd surface 12 Support part 13 Screwing part 3 Tripod 34 Set screw

Claims (4)

A tripod adapter for a mobile phone including a base part, a support part, and a screwing part,
The support portion has a shape that can be fitted to an external connection terminal of a mobile phone,
The screwing portion has a screw hole into which a tripod setscrew can be screwed,
The base portion includes a first surface and a second surface, the first surface includes the support portion, and the second surface includes the screw fastening portion. ,
Tripod adapter for mobile phones. A tripod adapter for a mobile phone according to claim 1,
The first surface and the second surface are parallel to each other.
Tripod adapter for mobile phones. A tripod adapter for a mobile phone according to claim 1,
The first surface and the second surface are substantially orthogonal to each other.
Tripod adapter for mobile phones. A tripod device including a tripod adapter for a mobile phone and a tripod,
The tripod has a male set screw;
The mobile phone tripod adapter is the one described in any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein the set screw is screwed to the screw fastening portion and fixed to a tripod.
Tripod device.

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