JP2013114121A - Imaging apparatus - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide an imaging apparatus capable of appropriately using a battery in various sizes.SOLUTION: An imaging apparatus includes: a body part 5 having a battery storage part 50 opened in two directions; a bottom cover 55 provided in an openable and closable manner so as to cover a first open face of the battery storage part 50; a battery cover 14 provided in a removable manner so as to cover a second open face of the battery storage part 50; and a monitor part 3 provided in an openable and closable manner on a side of the body part 5 opposite to the second open face. The battery storage part 50 houses a first battery 13 having a larger volume than the battery storage part 50 in a state where the battery cover 14 is removed. The battery storage part 50 houses a second battery 12 having a smaller volume than the first battery 13 from the second open face side, in a state where the battery cover 14 is removed and the bottom cover 55 is closed.

Description

  The present invention relates to an imaging apparatus, and more particularly to an imaging apparatus in which a battery is detachable.

  An imaging device such as a digital camera normally operates with a battery. Therefore, the imaging device is provided with a battery storage unit for storing the battery. Further, in the imaging apparatus, a display unit (monitor unit) for displaying an image captured by the imaging element is provided. Patent Documents 1 and 2 disclose an imaging device having a battery and a display unit. In the imaging apparatuses disclosed in Patent Literatures 1 and 2, the battery can be attached and detached with the display unit that can be opened and closed opened. In the imaging devices disclosed in Patent Literatures 1 and 2, the display unit covers the battery and serves as a cover, so that the design can be improved. That is, since the back surface side of the display unit is exposed to the outside and the battery is not exposed, the design can be improved.

JP 2006-352637 A JP 2005-39341 A

  Further, in such an imaging apparatus, the operation time can be extended by mounting a battery with a higher capacity. Such a high capacity battery is larger in size than a normal battery (low capacity battery). However, even if batteries having different sizes are prepared, it becomes impossible to attach a battery cover for enhancing the design. For example, since a high-capacity battery protrudes from the battery storage unit, in the imaging devices of Patent Documents 1 and 2, the display unit cannot be closed with the high-capacity battery attached. Therefore, when a high-capacity battery is used, the display unit cannot be used as a cover, and the battery remains exposed. Furthermore, since the high-capacity battery is heavier than the low-capacity battery, the weight balance when the user holds the imaging device is changed. Therefore, the operability when the user operates with the imaging device may be deteriorated.

  The present invention has been made in view of the above-described problems, and an object of the present invention is to provide an imaging device that can selectively use batteries of different sizes even if the imaging device has a battery cover.

An imaging apparatus (100) according to an aspect of the present invention includes a main body unit including an imaging unit, a battery storage unit (50) having two open surfaces, and a first open unit of the battery storage unit (50). A first cover (bottom cover 55) provided so as to be openable and closable so as to cover the surface, and a second cover provided so as to be detachable so as to cover the open second surface of the battery housing (50). A cover (battery cover 14) and a monitor unit (3) provided on the surface opposite to the second surface of the main body so as to be openable and closable. 2 with the cover (battery cover 14) removed, the first battery (13) having a larger volume than the battery storage unit is accommodated, the second cover (battery cover 14) is removed, and The first cover (the bottom cover 55) In a state that is closed, in which housing the low from the second surface side of volume than the first battery 13 second battery (12). By doing in this way, also in the imaging device which has a battery cover, the 1st battery which protrudes from a battery accommodating part can be attached, and the battery from which a size differs can be used properly.
In the imaging apparatus, the first cover (bottom cover 55) is provided with a notch (55b) on the second surface side, and the second cover (battery cover 14) is provided with the notch. A protruding portion (45) that covers the portion (55b) may be provided. As a result, the second battery can be easily attached.
In the imaging apparatus, a convex portion (58) is provided on a surface opposite to the first surface of the battery storage portion (50), and a concave portion (an engaging concave portion 28, which corresponds to the convex portion (58)). In each of the first battery (13) and the second battery (12) provided with the recess 38), the projection (58) is inserted into the recess (the locking recess 28, the recess 38). It may be locked by. By doing in this way, a 1st and 2nd battery can be mounted | worn easily.
In the imaging apparatus, a locking claw (locking piece 53) is provided on a surface opposite to the first surface of the battery housing (50), and the locking claw (locking piece 53) The first battery (13) may be locked by being fitted into the locking recess (recess 33) of the first battery (13).
In the above imaging apparatus, the first battery (13) is provided by providing the first battery (13) with a protruding portion (projecting portion 35) protruding toward the first cover (bottom cover 55). It may be locked. Thereby, a 1st battery can be mounted | worn reliably.
In the imaging apparatus, the first surface may be disposed on a lower surface of the imaging device, and the second surface may be a side surface on a side where a user holds the imaging device. By doing so, operability can be improved.

  As described above, according to the present invention, it is possible to provide an imaging apparatus capable of selectively using batteries having different sizes even if the imaging apparatus has a battery cover.

It is the perspective view which looked at the imaging device of the state where the battery cover was attached from the side upper part by the side of a battery. It is the perspective view which looked at the imaging device of the state which removed the battery cover and attached the high capacity | capacitance battery from the side upper surface by the side of a battery. It is the perspective view which looked at the imaging device from the side lower part on the monitor part side. It is a perspective view which shows the structure of the battery accommodating part provided in the imaging device. It is a perspective view which shows the structure of a low capacity | capacitance battery. It is a perspective view which shows the battery cover used when a low capacity | capacitance battery is attached. It is a perspective view which shows the structure of a high capacity | capacitance battery.

  Embodiments of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings. 1, 2, and 3 are perspective views illustrating an overall configuration of the imaging apparatus 100 according to the present embodiment. 1 and 2 are perspective views of the imaging device 100 as viewed from the left front, and FIG. 3 is a perspective view of the imaging device 100 as viewed from the right front. FIG. 1 shows a state where a low-capacity thin battery is mounted, and FIG. 2 shows a state where a high-capacity thick battery 13 is mounted. FIG. 3 shows a state where the monitor unit 3 is open and a battery is not attached. In the following description, an xyz orthogonal coordinate system as shown in the figure is used for clarity of explanation.

  Here, the x-axis indicates the front-rear direction of the imaging apparatus 100, the y-axis indicates the up-down direction (vertical direction) of the imaging apparatus 100, and the z-axis indicates the left-right direction (lateral direction) of the imaging apparatus 100. That is, the x direction is a direction parallel to the optical axis of the lens provided in the imaging apparatus 100, and the y direction and the z direction are directions perpendicular to the optical axis of the lens provided in the imaging apparatus 100. Furthermore, the direction is specified based on the user holding the imaging apparatus 100. That is, the + x side is the rear side, the -x side is the front side, the + y side is the upper side, the -y side is the lower side, the + z side is the left side, and the -z side is the right side. Of course, the above directions are relative and change according to the orientation of the imaging apparatus 100.

(overall structure)
As illustrated in FIGS. 1 to 3, the imaging apparatus 100 includes a main body unit 5, a monitor unit 3, a lens 6, a lens barrier 10, and an operation unit 18. As will be described later, in the imaging apparatus 100, a thin battery and a high-capacity thick battery are exclusively used.

  The main body 5 has a substantially rectangular parallelepiped shape, and incorporates a lens barrel having a lens 6, an image sensor, a control circuit, a memory, and the like. A lens barrier 10 that covers the lens 6 is provided on the front surface of the main body 5. When the lens barrier 10 is opened, the lens 6 is exposed, and an image can be captured. Further, a lever 17 for switching opening and closing of the lens barrier 10 is provided on the front side of the right side surface of the main body 5. An operation unit 18 having operation buttons and the like is provided on the upper surface of the main body unit 5. The operation unit 18 includes a recording start button, a recording end button, and the like. The user can take an image of the subject by operating the operation unit 18.

  As shown in FIG. 3, the monitor unit 3 is provided on the left side surface of the main body unit 5. The monitor unit 3 is connected to the main body unit 5 via a hinge 4. The monitor unit 3 is attached to the main body unit 5 by the hinge 4 so as to be opened and closed. The monitor unit 3 includes a subject, a stored image data, setting information, a liquid crystal display for displaying other information, and the like. In the state where the monitor unit 3 is opened, the monitor of the monitor unit 3 is arranged facing the rear side, that is, the user side. When the touch panel function is provided, the display of the monitor unit 3 becomes a part of the operation unit.

  The lens 6 guides external light to the image pickup device in the image pickup apparatus 100. The main body 5 is provided with an image sensor, a control circuit, and the like. The imaging device 100 receives light propagating through the lens 6 and images a subject. Furthermore, a battery storage unit 50 is provided on the right side surface of the main body unit 5 opposite to the left side surface on which the monitor unit 3 is provided. A low capacity battery 12 (see also FIG. 5) and a high capacity battery 13 are exclusively attached to the battery storage unit 50. The batteries 12 and 13 are detachably attached to the main body unit 5 and supply power to the monitor unit 3 and the image pickup device of the image pickup apparatus 100.

  Further, when the thin battery 12 is attached, the battery cover 14 is attached to the main body 5 (see FIG. 1). Since the battery 12 is covered by the battery cover 14, the design can be improved. For example, a logo or a pattern may be designed on the battery cover 14. When using the thick battery 13, as shown in FIG. 2, the battery cover 14 is removed, and the battery 13 is exposed from the side surface of the main body 5.

(Battery storage 50)
The structure of the battery storage part 50 provided in the main-body part 5 is demonstrated using FIG. FIG. 4 is a perspective view showing the configuration of the battery storage unit 50. The battery storage 50 is formed on the rear side of the main body 5, that is, on the side opposite to the lens barrier 10. The battery storage unit 50 is a rectangular parallelepiped space that is open in two directions. That is, the battery storage unit 50 is a space defined by the inner wall of the main body unit 5 and has a substantially rectangular parallelepiped shape with the bottom side and the right side opened. The battery storage unit 50 is a space that is open in two directions, a downward direction and a right direction. As will be described later, the lower side of the battery storage unit 50 is covered by the bottom cover 55, and the right side is covered by the battery cover 14. Here, in order to distinguish the inner wall that defines the battery storage unit 50, the inner wall on the + y side (the surface facing the bottom cover 55) is the inner wall 5a, the inner wall on the + x side is the inner wall 5b, and the inner wall on the -x side is the inner wall. 5c.

  A bottom cover 55 is provided on the bottom surface side of the battery storage unit 50. The bottom cover 55 covers a bottom surface that is one open surface of the battery storage unit 50. The bottom cover 55 is provided with a hinge 56 and a lock lever 59. The bottom cover 55 is attached to the main body 5 via a hinge 56 having the rotation direction in the z direction. That is, the bottom cover 55 is attached to the main body 5 so as to be openable and closable. For example, the bottom cover 55 can be opened by moving the lock lever 59 in the −x direction. When the bottom cover 55 is opened, the bottom side of the battery storage unit 50 is opened. Since the lock lever 59 is biased in the + x direction by a spring or the like, when the bottom cover 55 is closed, the bottom cover 55 is locked in the closed state. Although not shown, opening the bottom cover 55 exposes a slot into which a memory card or the like is inserted. The bottom cover 55 has a notch 55b. That is, the notch 55b is formed by notching part of the bottom cover 55 on the −z side. The notch 55b is notched to the + z side and is covered with the battery cover 14 as will be described later.

  A terminal 52 is provided on the battery storage unit 50 on the side opposite to the bottom cover 55. The terminal 52 is in contact with terminals of batteries 12 and 13 described later. The terminal 52 is disposed on the inner wall 5 a of the battery storage unit 50. Here, three terminals 52 of a + terminal, a − terminal, and a T terminal for temperature detection are formed in the battery storage unit 50. The terminal 52 is urged in the −y direction by a spring or the like (not shown). Thereby, it can be made to contact with the terminal 52 and the battery side terminal mentioned later reliably.

  Furthermore, a locking piece 53 and a convex portion 58 are formed on the inner wall 5 a of the battery storage portion 50. The locking piece 53 and the convex portion 58 are formed so as to protrude from the inner wall 5a to the bottom surface side. Convex portions 58 are formed at both ends of the inner wall 5 a in the x direction, and a locking piece 53 is formed between the two convex portions 58. The locking piece 53 has a hook shape protruding in the −y direction from the inner wall 5a. The position of the locking piece 53 in the X direction substantially coincides with the terminal 52, and the locking piece 53 is arranged on the −z side with respect to the terminal 52. The convex portions 58 are formed at both corners of the inner wall 5a. The convex portion 58 is formed at the end on the −z side of the inner wall 5a, that is, on the open side. The locking piece 53 is provided to lock the battery 13 and the battery cover 14. The convex portion 58 is provided to lock the battery 13 and the battery 12. As can be seen from FIG. 4, the projecting portion 58, the locking piece 53, and the projecting portion 58 are arranged in this order from the + x side to the −x side on the open side edge of the inner wall 5 a.

  Furthermore, the battery housing part 50 is provided with a guide groove 57 and a locking groove 54. The guide groove 57 and the locking groove 54 are formed on the inner wall 5 b on the rear side of the main body 5. That is, the guide groove 57 and the locking groove 54 are formed by providing the inner wall 5b with a recess corresponding to the guide protrusion 47 or the locking protrusion 44 of the battery cover 14 (see also FIG. 6). The guide groove 57 guides the movement of the battery cover 14 in the y direction when the battery cover 14 is attached. A hook-shaped locking piece 57 a is formed at the end of the guide groove 57. In other words, a part of the guide groove 57 in the y direction is open to the −z side. Thereby, the guide protrusion 47 can be fitted from the −z side. When the battery cover 14 is slid along the guide groove 57, the guide protrusion 47 of the battery cover 14 is locked to the locking piece 57a, and the battery cover 14 cannot be removed to the -z side.

  The locking groove 54 has a linear shape extending in the y direction, and a locking protrusion 54a is formed in the middle thereof. The locking protrusion 54a restricts the battery cover 14 from sliding in the -y direction. For example, when the battery cover 14 is slid in the + y direction, the locking projection 44 gets over the locking projection 54a. Therefore, the locking projection 44 and the locking projection 54a are locked, and the battery cover 14 cannot be removed in the + y direction. Although not shown, the guide groove 57 and the locking groove 54 are provided on two opposing inner walls of the battery storage unit 50. That is, the guide groove 57 and the locking groove 54 are formed not only on the inner wall 5 b but also on the inner wall 5 c on the front side of the main body 5.

(Battery 12)
The configuration of the battery 12 will be described with reference to FIG. The battery 12 has a thin, substantially rectangular parallelepiped shape, and has a shape in which two opposing side surfaces are rounded. A terminal 22 is provided on the end surface 21a on the + y side. Here, three terminals, that is, a positive terminal, a negative terminal, and a T terminal are formed, and are brought into contact with the terminal 52 provided in the battery storage unit 50 to be conducted. Thereby, the power from the battery 12 can be supplied to each device built in the main body 5. Furthermore, the recessed part 28 is formed in the both ends of the x direction in the end surface 21a along xz surface. The battery 12 is locked to the main body 5 by engaging the concave portion 28 with the convex portion 58. Thereby, attachment of the battery 12 becomes easy.

(Battery cover 14)
The configuration of the battery cover 14 that covers the battery 12 will be described with reference to FIG. The battery cover 14 is a member on a flat plate having a substantially rectangular shape on the xy plane. Further, the + y side end side along the x direction of the battery cover 14 is defined as an end side 42a, the + x side end side along the y direction is defined as an end side 42b, and the −x side end side along the y direction is defined as an end side 42b. An end side 42c is set, and an end side on the -y side along the x direction is set as an end side 42d. The end side 42 a corresponds to the inner wall 5 a of the main body 5, the end side 42 b corresponds to the inner wall 5 b, the end side 42 c corresponds to the inner wall 5 c, and the end side 42 d corresponds to the bottom cover 55. .

  The battery cover 14 has a protrusion 45, a guide protrusion 47, and a locking protrusion 44. The guide protrusion 47 and the locking protrusion 44 are formed on the end side 42 c of the battery cover 14. Here, two guide protrusions 47 are formed on the end side 42 c of the battery cover 14. Further, a locking projection 44 is formed between the two guide projections 47. The guide protrusion 47 is formed at a position corresponding to the guide groove 57, and the locking protrusion 44 is formed at a position corresponding to the locking groove 54.

  Although not shown, the guide protrusion 47 and the locking protrusion 44 are also formed on the end side 42 c and the end side 42 b of the battery cover 14. That is, the guide protrusions 47 are respectively disposed on the end sides 42 b and 42 c of the battery cover 14, and a total of four guide protrusions 47 are formed on the battery cover 14. Similarly, the locking projections 44 are respectively disposed on the end sides 42 b and 42 c of the battery cover 14, and a total of two locking projections 44 are formed on the battery cover 14. The protrusion 45 is formed on the end side 42d and has a hook shape protruding in the −y direction from the end side 42d. The protrusion 45 is formed at a position corresponding to the notch 55b and covers the notch 55b. The battery cover 14 is formed of, for example, a resin material. When the user presses the battery cover 14 to remove the battery cover 14, the locking projection 44 is elastically deformed, and the locking is released. Yes.

(Removal of battery cover 14)
A procedure for attaching and detaching the battery cover 14 will be described. When the battery cover 14 is attached, the guide protrusion 47 and the guide groove 57 are aligned with the bottom cover 55 closed. As a result, the guide protrusion 47 is inserted into the guide groove 57. Then, the battery cover 14 is slid in the + y direction. As a result, the locking piece 57 a locks the guide protrusion 47. This prevents the battery cover 14 from falling off in the −z direction.

  In addition, when the locking projection 44 slides along the locking groove 54, the locking projection 44 gets over the locking projection 54 a provided in the locking groove 54. Therefore, the battery cover 14 is prevented from falling off in the -y direction. In a state where the battery cover 14 is attached, the protrusion 45 covers the notch 55b.

  When removing the battery cover 14, the user applies a force in the −y direction to the battery cover 14. As a result, the locking projection 44 is elastically deformed, and the locking is released. Then, the battery cover 14 is slid in the −y direction by the amount of the guide groove 57. Then, the locking projection 44 gets over the locking projection 54a. Then, the battery cover 14 is removed in the −z direction. By doing so, the battery cover 14 can be removed from the main body 5. The battery cover 14 is slidable on the main body 5 on the −z side of the bottom cover 55 so as not to interfere with the bottom cover 55. That is, the battery cover 14 can be attached and detached while the bottom cover 55 is closed. Of course, the battery cover 14 may be removed while the bottom cover 55 is opened.

(Removal of battery 12)
Next, a procedure for mounting the battery 12 will be described. When the battery 12 is attached, the battery cover 14 is removed as described above, and the bottom cover 55 is closed. And the battery 12 is moved in the battery accommodating part 50 from the open surface side from which the battery cover 14 was removed. At this time, the battery 12 is moved from the oblique direction with respect to the battery housing portion 50 so as to press the end surface 21a of the battery 12 against the inner wall 5a. Thereby, the recessed part 28 of the battery 12 and the convex part 58 of the battery storage part 50 are loosely fitted. Then, the battery 12 is fitted on the bottom cover 55 side with the convex portion 58 as a fulcrum. As a result, the battery 12 is stored in the battery storage unit 50. When the battery cover 14 is closed, the battery 12 is held in the battery storage unit 50. In addition, since the recessed part 28 and the convex part 58 are latched, even if the battery cover 14 is opened, the battery 12 does not come off in the −z direction. Note that since the terminal 52 urges the battery 12 in the −y direction, the terminal 52 and the terminal 22 can be reliably brought into contact with each other.

  When the battery 12 is removed, the procedure is the reverse of that for attachment. For this reason, first, the battery cover 14 is opened. When the user lifts the battery 12 from the notch 55 b side, the battery 12 floats from the battery storage unit 50 on the bottom cover 55 side. Further, the battery 12 is moved obliquely so as to release loose fitting between the convex portion 58 and the concave portion 28. Thereby, the battery 12 can be removed from the side surface side.

  Thus, when the thin battery 12 is used, the battery 12 can be attached and detached with the bottom cover 55 attached. Therefore, it is not necessary to open and close the bottom cover 55 when removing the battery 12. For this reason, the battery 12 can be easily mounted. Furthermore, since the battery 12 can be covered with the battery cover 14, the designability can be improved. Moreover, you may form in the battery cover 14 the logo, pattern, etc. for improving design property and design property. Further, since the bottom cover 55 is provided with the notch portion 55b, the battery 12 can be easily attached and detached.

(Battery 13)
The configuration of the battery 13 will be described with reference to FIG. The battery 13 has a substantially rectangular parallelepiped shape and is thicker than the battery 12. That is, the size of the battery 13 in the z direction is larger than that of the battery 12. Accordingly, a part of the battery 13 protrudes from the battery storage unit 50. The volume of the battery 13 is larger than that of the battery 12 and the battery storage unit 50.

  Here, in the battery 13, a portion stored in the battery storage portion 50 is a base portion 31, and a portion protruding from the battery storage portion 50 is an upper portion 34. That is, as shown in FIG. 2, the upper portion 34 protrudes from the main body 5 when the battery 13 is attached. The projected area in the xy plane is larger in the base 31 than in the upper part 34. Specifically, the base portion 31 protrudes from the upper portion 34 in the + y direction and the −y direction. On both sides of the battery 13, the base 31 protrudes from the upper part 34 in the y direction. A location where the projected area changes in the xy plane is defined as a boundary 39 between the base 31 and the upper portion 34.

  A terminal 32 is provided on the end surface 31 a on the + y side of the base portion 31. Similarly to the battery 12, the battery 13 has three terminals 32, a + terminal, a − terminal, and a T terminal, which are connected to a terminal 52 provided in the battery storage unit 50. Thereby, the power from the battery 13 can be supplied to each device in the main body 5.

  Concave portions 38 are formed at both ends of the base portion 31. The recess 38 is formed at the corner of the end surface 31 a of the base 31. The concave portion 38 is formed at a position corresponding to the convex portion 58. Therefore, when the battery 13 is mounted, the concave portion 38 and the convex portion 58 are engaged. Thereby, the battery 13 is locked to the main body 5. Further, a recess 33 is formed at a boundary 39 between the base 31 and the upper portion 34. The concave portion 33 is formed on the end surface 34 a on the + y side of the upper portion 34. The recess 33 is disposed at a position corresponding to the locking piece 53 of the battery storage unit 50. When the battery 13 is attached to the main body 5, the locking piece 53 is inserted into the recess 33. Thereby, the battery 13 can be locked to the main body 5.

  A convex portion 35 is formed on the end surface 31 d on the −y side of the base portion 31 of the battery 13. Here, the two convex portions 35 protrude from the end surface 31 d of the base portion 31 in the −Y direction. The convex portion 35 is loosely fitted with a concave portion (not shown) provided on the surface of the bottom cover 55 on the battery storage portion 50 side. Thereby, the battery 13 can be fixed to the main body 5.

(Removal of battery 13)
Next, a procedure for removing the battery 13 will be described. When the battery 13 is mounted, the battery cover 14 is removed and the bottom cover 55 is opened. Then, the battery 13 is moved in the + z direction from the open surface side from which the battery cover 14 is removed, and the locking piece 53 is loosely fitted in the recess 33. Further, the concave portion 38 is loosely fitted with the convex portion 58. Thereby, it is possible to prevent the battery 13 from falling off in the −z direction. Then, the bottom cover 55 is closed. Thereby, the convex portion 35 is loosely fitted in a concave portion (not shown) provided in the bottom surface cover 55. Since the battery 13 is sandwiched from both sides by the convex portion 58, the locking piece 53, and the bottom cover 55, it is possible to prevent the battery 13 from falling off.

  When removing the battery 13, the user opens the bottom cover 55 and moves the battery 13 in the −z direction. Thereby, the engagement between the recess 38 and the projection 58 and the engagement between the projection 35 and the recess of the bottom cover 55 are released. Further, when the battery 13 is moved in the −z direction, the battery 13 is removed.

  By doing so, the battery 13 can be easily detached. The batteries 12 and 13 having different sizes can be used exclusively. Thereby, even if it is an imaging device which has the battery cover 14, the batteries 12 and 13 from which size differs can be used properly. When the battery 13 is used, it is used without attaching the battery cover 14. Therefore, even in the imaging apparatus 100 having the battery cover 14, the battery 13 that protrudes from the battery storage unit 50 can be attached. Further, the battery cover 14 is disposed on the side opposite to the side surface of the main body 5 where the monitor unit 3 is provided. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the visual recognition of the monitor unit 3 from being hindered.

  With the above configuration, the battery cover 14 can be used when the thin battery 12 is used in the imaging apparatus 100 to which the thick battery 13 can be attached. Thereby, the designability when using the battery 12 can be improved. Furthermore, since the battery 12 is covered with the battery cover 14, the battery 12 can be prevented from unintentionally falling off. Moreover, since the battery 13 can be reliably latched to the main-body part 5, the unintentional drop-out of the battery 13 can be prevented.

  The battery storage unit 50 is disposed on the side surface opposite to the monitor unit 3. And the battery 13 is attached so that it may protrude from the right side surface of the main-body part 5. FIG. That is, when the user grips the imaging device 100 with the right hand, the battery cover 14 covers the right side surface on the side where the imaging device 100 is gripped. When the battery 13 is used, the battery cover 14 is removed, and the battery 13 protrudes to the right side of the main body 5 (see FIG. 2). By doing in this way, a user can operate easily. In other words, the heavy and high-capacity battery 13 protrudes from the right side of the main body 5. Accordingly, even if the user holds the right and left sides of the imaging apparatus 100 so as to support the bottom surface and the right side with the right hand, the center of gravity is on the right side. For example, the bottom of the imaging device 100 is supported by the palm of the right hand, and the right side of the imaging device 100 is supported by the finger of the right hand. By doing so, operability can be improved. Of course, when it is assumed that the user holds the imaging apparatus 100 with the left hand, the configuration may be reversed. In the above configuration, the unevenness for locking can be reversed as appropriate.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 5 Main body part 10 Lens barrier 12 Battery 13 Battery 14 Battery cover 17 Opening / closing lever 18 Operation part 21a End surface 22 Terminal 28 Locking recessed part 31 Base part 32 Terminal 33 Recessed part 34 Upper part 35 Convex part 38 Recessed part 44 Locking protrusion 45 Protruding part 47 Guide protrusion DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 50 Battery storage part 52 Terminal 53 Locking piece 54 Locking groove 54a Locking protrusion 55 Bottom cover 55b Notch part 56 Hinge 57 Guide groove 57a Locking piece 58 Convex part 59 Lock lever 100 Imaging device

Claims (6)

A main body having a battery housing part open on two sides;
A first cover that is openable and closable so as to cover the opened first surface of the battery storage unit;
A second cover detachably provided to cover the opened second surface of the battery storage unit;
A monitor unit provided on the surface opposite to the second surface of the main body portion so as to be openable and closable,
The battery storage unit stores a first battery having a larger volume than the battery storage unit in a state where the second cover is removed;
The second battery having a capacity smaller than that of the first battery is accommodated from the second surface side in a state where the second cover is removed and the first cover is closed. An imaging device. The first cover is provided with a notch on the second surface side,
The imaging device according to claim 1, wherein the second cover is provided with a protruding portion that covers the cutout portion. A convex portion is provided on a surface opposite to the first surface of the battery storage portion,
2. The first battery and the second battery each provided with a concave portion corresponding to the convex portion are locked by inserting the convex portion into the concave portion. Or the imaging device according to 2. A locking claw is provided on a surface opposite to the first surface of the battery storage portion,
The said 1st battery is latched by the said latching claw being engaged with the latching recessed part of a said 1st battery, The any one of Claims 1-3 characterized by the above-mentioned. Imaging device.   The said 1st battery is latched by providing the 1st battery with the protrusion part which protruded in the said 1st cover side, The Claim 1 characterized by the above-mentioned. Imaging device. The first surface is disposed on a lower surface of the imaging device;
The imaging apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the second surface is a side surface on a side where a user grips the imaging apparatus.

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