JP2579902Y2 - Simple camera - Google Patents

Description

[Detailed description of the invention]

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a so-called "capturing camera", and more particularly to a simple camera which is preloaded with a film and can immediately take a picture.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art A "camcorder-only camera" is an extremely simple plastic camera body loaded with a film.
It is commercially available with a paper cover that also serves as a decoration printed with the product name and handling instructions attached.

[0003] When a user finishes photographing one built-in film and sends it to a photo lab with the camera to request processing of the exposed film, the photo film is disassembled in the photo lab by disassembling the paper cover and the camera body. The camera body is taken out and developed, while the camera body is discarded without being used again.

[0004]

[Problems to be Solved by the Invention] However, in recent years, recycling of the camera body has been studied from the viewpoint of reusing resources. The paper cover may not be completely removed when used again, or it may be necessary to remove the solidified adhesive from the camera body, which is a major obstacle to recycling. As a result, it is an object of the present invention to provide a simplified camera in which a paper cover can be attached and fixed to the outer surface of the camera body without using an adhesive.

[0005]

An object of the present invention is to provide a camera body made of a resin material in which a non-fog light film is built in advance, and a cylindrical sheet member having both ends open to cover at least a part of the outside of the camera body. Wherein the taking lens portion of the camera body is formed so as to protrude from the sheet-like member, and an exposure hole for exposing the taking lens portion is formed in the cylindrical sheet-like member. This is achieved by a simplified camera characterized in that the camera body is covered with the tubular sheet member so that a part of the front and rear outer surfaces of the body is exposed from the end of the tubular sheet member. .

[0006]

1 to 3 show an embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 1A shows a first embodiment, in which a camera body 10 is made of a resin material, and a lens mount 12 for accommodating a photographing lens 11 on the front surface thereof and an object frame of a finder.
13, a shutter button 14 and an index display 15 of a film counter are provided on the upper surface, and a film winding knob 16 and an eyepiece frame (not shown) of a finder are provided on the rear surface.

The lens mount 12 and the shutter button 14 are provided so as to slightly protrude from the outer surface of the camera body 10 in terms of structure or operation.

A paper-like member for covering the camera body 10, that is, a paper cover 10A, has a product name, precautions for use, etc. printed thereon, and further, as shown in FIG. 13 and shutter button 14, index display section 15
Each of the openings 12A, 13A and 14A, 15A, etc., through which the camera can be seen, is provided with a fold along the camera body 10 in advance.

The paper cover 10A is wound so as to surround the center of the camera body 10 in the lateral direction, and the position of the paper cover 10A is regulated by engaging the opening 12A with the lens mount 12. The bonding surfaces L1 and L2 at both ends that overlap each other on the back surface of the unit 10 are joined and fixed to each other with an adhesive.

Therefore, the paper cover 10A can be attached and fixed at a specified position to the camera body 10 without directly using a bonding means.

FIG. 2 shows a second embodiment of the present invention. The camera body 20 has a pair of grooves 120 and 130 facing each other on the front and back surfaces thereof, and the paper cover 20A has left and right side ends. Are inserted into the grooves 120 and 130 and engaged with the camera body 10, and the bonding surfaces M1 and M2 at both ends are fixed to each other with an adhesive at the bottom, and the paper cover 20A is inserted into the groove 120 or 130. So it doesn't surface.

FIG. 3 shows a third embodiment. The camera body 30 is provided with a slit-like groove 140 on its bottom surface, and the paper cover 30A has an opening 32A as in the first embodiment.
Are fitted into the lens mount 32, and the folded surfaces N1 and N2 at the upper ends whose positions are regulated are press-fitted into the grooves 140 and fixed. Therefore, the paper cover 30A can be attached and fixed to the camera body 30 without using any bonding means. Needless to say, the folded surfaces N1 and N2 may be joined to each other using an adhesive.

[0014]

[Effects of the Invention] According to the present invention, it is possible to attach and fix a paper-like member for exterior use without using a bonding means directly to the camera body. As a result, the camera body can be easily reused and recycled. A possible simplified camera has been provided.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing a first embodiment.

FIG. 2 is a perspective view showing a second embodiment.

FIG. 3 is a perspective view showing a third embodiment.

[Explanation of symbols]

 10,20,30 Camera body 10A, 20A, 30A Paper cover 11,21,31 Shooting lens 12,22,32 Lens mount 12A, 22A, 32A Opening 120,130 Groove L1, L2, M1, M2 Bonding surface N1, N2 Turning surface

Continuation of the front page (56) References JP-A-3-206432 (JP, A) JP-A-51-82612 (JP, A) JP-A-2-41250 (JP, U) JP-A-2-136251 (JP U.S. Pat. No. 4,742,366 (US, A) (58) Fields investigated (Int. Cl. ⁶ , DB names) G03B 17/04 G03B 17/02 G03C 3/00

Claims (3)

(57) [Scope of request for utility model registration] 1. A camera body made of a resin material in which an unexposed film is built in advance, and a cylindrical sheet member having both ends opened to cover at least a part of the outside of the camera body. The lens portion is formed so as to protrude from the sheet-shaped member, and the cylindrical sheet-shaped member is formed with an exposure hole for exposing the photographing lens portion,
A simple camera, wherein a camera body is covered with the tubular sheet-shaped member such that a winding knob and a part of front and rear outer surfaces of the camera body are exposed from ends of the tubular sheet-shaped member. . 2. The simplified camera according to claim 1, wherein the paper-like member surrounds the camera body, and both ends of the paper-like member are joined with an adhesive. 3. The simplified camera according to claim 1, wherein an end of said paper-like member is inserted and fixed and held in a groove provided in said camera body.