JP3361234B2 - Electronic device gripping device - Google Patents

Description

Detailed Description of the Invention

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION The present invention has a remarkable miniaturization.
For example, the present invention relates to a gripping device for a portable electronic device such as a camera-integrated VTR, an electronic still camera, a film-type camera, and the like. The present invention relates to a gripping device that is compatible with each other.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art In recent years, portable electronic devices such as VTRs with built-in cameras, electronic still cameras, film cameras, etc. have been remarkably miniaturized. As a grip, it is difficult to secure a necessary and sufficient size and shape for holding.

For example, as shown in FIG. 11, in a conventional camera-integrated VTR, the grip portion 2 is a camera portion 1.
Although it is provided on the side surface of the camera, it is difficult to provide the grip with a sufficient size and shape with the shortening of the camera unit 1, and it is necessary to sacrifice either the holding property or the compactness. Has become.

In consideration of such a situation of the conventional camera-integrated VTR, a storage mechanism of a hand strap support portion which secures a length of a grip portion and is also excellent in downsizing at the time of storage is disclosed in Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. Hei 8- Proposed in Japanese Patent No. 154194.

This is as shown in FIG. 12 and FIG.
A grip portion 2 is provided on a side surface of the camera portion 1, and both ends thereof are fixed to a camera fixing portion 3 of the camera portion 1 and an end point 5 of a hand strap support portion 4 so as to surround the grip portion 2. A hand strap 6 and a hand strap support portion 4 rotatably or slidably provided at the bottom of the camera unit 1 are provided.

In the storage mechanism of the hand strap supporting portion constructed as described above, the hand strap supporting portion 4 is rotated or slid on the bottom portion of the camera portion 1 to correct the width of the hand of the grip portion 2. Enable
Both holding properties when used and compactness when not used.

[0007]

However, in the one proposed in Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 8-154194 mentioned above, it is necessary to secure the dimension between the hand strap supporting portions 3 and 4 when the hand strap 6 is attached. Since it is for the purpose, the hand strap support portion 4 is a thin plate-like member, which has a poor holding feeling and has a problem in strength. Also,
If the hand strap support portion 4 has a large thickness, a space is required inside the grip portion 2 by that amount, which is against the miniaturization. Further, the holding property cannot be said to be sufficient only by gripping the plate-shaped hand strap support portion 4.

The present invention has been made in view of the above-mentioned points, and a grip shape is formed by moving and deforming an extension grip portion of a soft material, which has a holding property during use and a non-use state. It is an object of the present invention to provide a gripping device for an electronic device that can achieve both compactness and compactness.

[0009]

A gripping device for an electronic device according to the present invention is formed of a soft material and a grip part for gripping a main body of a portable electronic device, and one end of the gripping device is rotatable on a bottom part of the grip part. And an extension grip part attached to the other end of the extension part so as to be slidable on the side surface of the grip part, and in use, one end of the extension grip part is rotated while the other end is slidably moved. The size and shape required for gripping are ensured by curving and deforming, and when not in use, the extension grip portion can be compactly stored along the grip portion.

As a result, during use, the other end of the extension grip portion is slidably moved to simultaneously rotate the one end to bend and deform the extension grip part to secure a size and shape required for holding, and when not in use. The extension grip portion can be compactly stored along the grip portion.

[0011]

BEST MODE FOR CARRYING OUT THE INVENTION A first embodiment of a gripping device for an electronic device according to the present invention will be described below with reference to FIGS. Here, FIG. 1 is a perspective explanatory view showing a camera-integrated VTR using the grasping device of the present embodiment, and FIG. 2 is a front explanatory diagram (a) showing a state where the extension grip portion is pulled out in the grasping device of the present embodiment. ) Side explanatory view, FIG. 3 is a front explanatory view showing an extended grip portion stored state in the grasping device of the present embodiment, (b) Side explanatory view, and FIG. 4 is (a) extension grip in the grasping device of the present embodiment. FIG. 7 is a side cross-sectional explanatory view showing a state in which the extended grip portion is housed in a state where the portion is pulled out (b).

In FIGS. 1 to 4, reference numeral 11 denotes a camera unit,
Reference numeral 12 denotes a grip portion provided on the side surface of the camera unit 11,
Reference numeral 3 is a VTR portion, and 14 is an extension grip portion made of a soft material such as an elastomer. One end of the extension grip portion is provided on the bottom portion of the grip portion 12 so as to be rotatable about the shaft 16 by 90 °. Reference numeral 17 is a locking portion that is slidably locked to a slide rail 18 provided on the side surface of the grip portion 12.

In the gripping device constructed as described above, the locking portion 1 at the other end of the extension grip portion 14 is in use.
By sliding 7 downward along the slide rail 18 on the side surface of the grip portion 12, one end of the extension grip portion 14 is simultaneously rotated 90 ° about the shaft 16 at the bottom of the grip portion 12. Accordingly, since the extension grip portion 14 is made of a soft material, it is curved and deformed to form a necessary grip shape.

As a result, the extension grip portion 14 is curved and deformed to form a loop-shaped finger hook portion, so that the user can hold a little finger or the ring finger on the finger hook portion to grasp the finger grip portion sufficiently. Therefore, the holding property can be improved.

Further, when not in use, the extension grip portion 14
By sliding the locking portion 17 at the other end of the extension grip along the slide rail 18 on the side surface of the grip portion 12, one end of the extension grip portion 14 is rotated and returned to the original position. Part 14 to grip part 1
It can be compactly stored along with item 2.

In the above embodiment, since the extension grip portion 14 made of a soft material has a structure exposed to the outside when viewed from the side, it also serves as a cushion to further enhance the holding property.

The second holding apparatus for electronic equipment of the present invention
A case in which the embodiment of the present invention is used in a camera-integrated VTR will be described below with reference to FIGS. Here, FIG. 5 is a perspective explanatory view showing a camera-integrated VTR using the grasping device of the present embodiment, and FIG. 6 is a front explanatory diagram (a) showing a state in which the extension grip portion is pulled out in the grasping device of the present embodiment. ) Side explanatory view, FIG. 7 is a front explanatory view showing an extended grip portion stored state in the grasping device of the present embodiment, (b) Side explanatory diagram, and FIG. 8 is (a) extension grip in the grasping device of the present embodiment. FIG. 7 is a side cross-sectional explanatory view showing a state in which the extended grip portion is housed in a state where the portion is pulled out (b).

In FIGS. 5 to 8, 11 is a camera unit,
Reference numeral 12 denotes a grip portion provided on the side surface of the camera unit 11,
3 is a VTR portion, 14 is an extension grip portion made of a soft material such as elastomer, and 15 is provided on the bottom portion of the grip portion 12 so as to be rotatable by 90 ° about a shaft 16, and one end of the extension grip portion is fixed with a screw to prevent heat. The rotating member 17 made of a hard material such as ABS is attached by welding or the like, and 17 is an engaging portion slidably engaged with a slide rail 18 provided on the side surface of the grip portion 12.

In the gripping device constructed as described above, the locking portion 1 at the other end of the extension grip portion 14 is in use.
By sliding 7 downwardly along the slide rail 18 on the side surface of the grip portion 12, at the same time, the rotating member 15 to which one end of the extension grip portion 14 is attached is centered on the shaft 16 at the bottom of the grip portion 12. Rotate 90 °. Accordingly, since the extension grip portion 14 is made of a soft material, it is curved and deformed to form a necessary grip shape.

Here, since the rotating member 15 is a hard material, it does not deform, and the extension grip portion 14 is curved only at a necessary portion to form a loop-shaped finger hook portion. The user can obtain a sufficient holding feeling by hooking the little finger or the ring finger on the finger hook portion and grasping it, and it is possible to improve the holding property.

Further, when not in use, the extension grip portion 14
When the locking portion 17 at the other end of the extension grip portion 14 is slid upward along the slide rail 18 on the side surface of the grip portion 12 and, at the same time, the rotating member 15 is rotated and returned to the original position. Along with the grip portion 12, it can be stored compactly.

In the above embodiment, the rotating member 1
Since one end of the extension grip portion 14 is attached to the outer side surface of 5, the sufficient strength can be secured. Also,
Since the extension grip portion 14 made of a soft material has a structure exposed to the outside when viewed from the side, it also serves as a cushion to further enhance the holding property.

Next, in the second embodiment, the one with a hand strap attached will be described as a third embodiment.
An embodiment of the present invention will be described below with reference to FIGS. 9 and 10, but the same parts as those of the second embodiment will be designated by the same reference numerals and description thereof will be omitted. Here, FIG. 9 shows (a) a front explanatory view (b) a side explanatory view showing a state in which the extension grip portion is pulled out in the grasping device of the present embodiment, and FIG. 10 shows an extension grip portion accommodation state in the grasping device of the present embodiment. (A) Front explanatory drawing (b) Side explanatory drawing.

In FIGS. 9 and 10, 21 is a hand strap, 22 is a camera fixing portion to which one end of the hand strap 21 is attached in the camera section 11, and 23 is an attachment to which the other end of the hand strap 21 is attached in the extension grip section 14. It is a department. Here, the mounting portion 23 of the extension grip portion 14 is provided near the tip of the rotating member 15, which is the lowermost end when in use.

As a result, it is possible to secure a sufficient distance between the supporting portions of the hand strap during use, and it is possible to further improve the above-mentioned holding property.

[0026]

Since the gripping device for electronic equipment according to the present invention is configured as described above, when used, the other end of the extension grip portion is slid and moved, and at the same time, one end thereof is pivotally deformed. The size and shape required for holding can be ensured, and when not in use, the extension grip portion can be compactly stored along the grip portion.

Further, by providing a rotating member made of a hard material at one end of the extension grip portion, it is possible to improve strength, and by providing an attachment portion for attaching a hand strap to the extension grip portion. A sufficient space can be secured between the support parts of the hand strap.

[Brief description of drawings]

FIG. 1 is a perspective explanatory view showing a camera-integrated VTR using a first embodiment of a gripping device for electronic equipment of the present invention.

FIG. 2A is a front explanatory view and FIG. 2B is a side explanatory view showing the extended grip portion pulled out in the first embodiment of the gripping device for the electronic device of the present invention.

FIG. 3A is a front explanatory view and FIG. 3B is a side explanatory view showing a state in which the extended grip portion is housed in the first embodiment of the electronic device gripping device of the present invention.

FIG. 4 is a side cross-sectional explanatory view showing (a) an extended grip portion withdrawn state (b) an extended grip portion housed state in the first embodiment of the electronic device grasping apparatus of the present invention.

FIG. 5 is a perspective explanatory view showing a camera-integrated VTR using a second embodiment of a gripping device for electronic equipment of the present invention.

FIG. 6A is a front explanatory view showing a state where the extension grip portion is pulled out in the second embodiment of the gripping device for the electronic device of the present invention, and FIG. 6B is a side explanatory view.

FIG. 7A is a front explanatory view and FIG. 7B is a side explanatory view showing a state in which the extended grip portion is housed in the second embodiment of the gripping device for the electronic device of the present invention.

FIG. 8 is a side cross-sectional explanatory view showing (a) an extended grip portion withdrawn state (b) an extended grip portion housed state in the second embodiment of the grasping device for an electronic device of the present invention.

FIG. 9 is a front explanatory view (a) showing a state in which an extension grip portion is pulled out in a third embodiment of a gripping device for an electronic device of the present invention, and a side explanatory view;

FIG. 10 is a front explanatory view (a) showing a state in which an extended grip portion is housed in a third embodiment of a gripping device for an electronic apparatus according to the present invention, and a side explanatory view (b).

FIG. 11 is a perspective view showing a conventional camera-integrated VTR.

FIG. 12 is a perspective explanatory view showing an example of a conventional storage mechanism of a hand strap support portion.

FIG. 13 is a perspective explanatory view showing another example of the conventional storage mechanism of the hand strap support portion.

[Explanation of symbols]

11 Camera section 12 Grip part 13 VTR section 14 Extension grip 15 Rotating member 16 shafts 17 Locking part 18 slide rails 21 Hand strap 22 Camera fixing part 23 Mounting part

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Claims (3)

(57) [Claims] 1. A grip part for gripping a body of a portable electronic device and a soft material, one end of which is rotatably attached to a bottom part of the grip part, and the other end of which is a side surface of the grip part. It is equipped with an extension grip attached so that it can slide, and when used, one end of the extension grip is rotated and at the same time the other end is slid to be curved and deformed to secure the size and shape necessary for gripping. In addition, when not in use, the grip device for electronic equipment is characterized in that the extension grip portion can be compactly stored along the grip portion. 2. The electronic device gripping apparatus according to claim 1, wherein a rotating member made of a hard material is provided at one end of the extension grip portion. 3. The electronic device gripping device according to claim 1, wherein the extension grip part is provided with a mounting portion for mounting one end of a hand strap.