JP3529616B2 - Camera angle adjustment mechanism - Google Patents

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION [0001] TECHNICAL FIELD The present invention relates to, for example, a display.
A set that is placed on the monitor and shoots the user, etc.
For devices with built-in cameras such as
Camera angle adjuster equipped to adjust camera angle
In particular, when the device itself is used after changing its posture
The camera orientation matches the subject orientation
Related to technology. [0002] 2. Description of the Related Art The conventional example shown in FIGS.
An imaging device with a built-in camera,
The housing 52 is moved in one direction with respect to the holder 54 of the base 53.
It is mounted so as to be able to swing along only it. 55 is
The pivot 56, which projects from the bottom of the housing 52,
Guide for a rotating support shaft 55 elongated in the holder 54
Hole. To swing the housing 52 in the front-back direction
Accordingly, the camera 51 swings up and down. In other words, turtle
The camera has a vertical tilt adjustment function. Camera 5
The top and bottom direction of 1 is a fixed type, and if it was turned over
In such a case, the video footage may be overturned.
Condition is to use 3 in horizontal position and placed on horizontal surface
It has become. Also, if the pivot 57 is the housing 52
Remote from the camera.
The change in the height position of the ra 51 becomes large. The conventional example shown in FIGS.
A bracket 62 is provided on a base 61.
And an arm 64 is attached to the bracket 62 via the joint 63.
Pivotally attached to the upper end of the arm 64 with a joint 65
The housing 66 of the camera 67 is pivotally connected via the
It is something. Optional arm 64 via joint 63
Regardless of the swing of the angle, the housing through the joint 65
With the proper swing of the ring 66, the optical axis of the camera 67 is always
It is possible to make it flat. But the camera
Does not have the function of rotating around the optical axis. With the device itself
It is a big deal. [0004] The conventional example shown in FIGS.
An image pickup apparatus with a built-in camera,
Jing 72 to cabinet 74 via universal joint 73
It is attached. At both ends of the U-shaped bracket 73a,
The horizontal shafts 72a at both ends of the housing 72 are pivotally connected, and
The bracket 7 is attached to the vertical shaft 73b protruding from the net 74.
3a is pivoted. Vertical tilt function and horizontal pan function
And Water to vertically tilt housing 72
The height position of the flat shaft 72a substantially coincides with the camera 71.
Therefore, it is compact as a whole. Only
However, it does not have a rotation function around the optical axis of the camera. A conventional example shown in FIG. 9 is a handy type bidet.
Camera, with a liquid crystal display
A camera 84 is provided on the side of the video main body 81.
Housing 83 with built-in
Attached to. Housing 83 is 180 ° or more
Is rotatable. Video taken by camera 84
Are displayed on the liquid crystal display unit 82. Looking back at camera 84
You can shoot the photographer yourself when
Since the camera's top and bottom are reversed, input video data is
A mirror image processing circuit that vertically flips the mirror is required. This
The changeover switch of the circuit of FIG.
ON / OFF automatically according to
You. However, electronic image processing is performed when lying down.
Video with the subject horizontal and vertical
E is recorded on a recording medium in the main body 81. Liquid crystal
Since the display unit 82 is also inclined by the same angle as the housing 83,
The direction of the displayed image does not change. [0006] In addition to the above, JP-A-3-182175
There is a video camera disclosed in Japanese Unexamined Patent Application Publication No. H10-260, 1993. This is a turtle
The image sensor of the camera is rotatable, and the image sensor is driven to rotate.
Mechanism (motor and gear), and a camera
Provide a means for detecting the tilt angle of the main body, and
The image pickup device by controlling the drive mechanism via the control means according to
Is always automatically controlled to the horizontal position.
You. [0007] Problems to be Solved by the Invention The prior art shown in FIGS.
In this case, it is assumed that the camera has a function of rotating around the optical axis of the camera.
Even if it is configured in such a way, almost all of it is
Is it necessary to secure space in the movable range of Mera?
Therefore, the size of the device itself becomes very large. In the case of the conventional example shown in FIG.
Replacement switches are required, resulting in high costs. Also, the device body
It is difficult to adopt a configuration that fits inside. The patent publication discloses a camera tilt.
There is no mechanism. The present invention has been made in view of such circumstances.
The camera angle of the camera built-in device.
Adjustment is possible, and the posture of the device has been changed.
The camera's vertical orientation to match the subject's vertical orientation.
Can change the camera angle.
Easy alignment with the subject, and the overall structure
Simple and compact, with few parts and operation
To provide a camera angle adjustment mechanism with good performance
are doing. [0011] Means for Solving the Problems Claims Related to the Present Invention
The first camera angle adjustment mechanism has the following configuration.
You. That is,Rotator is attached to the cabinet so that it can rotate freely
Camera is indirectly or directly attached to the rotor.
The turtle is tiltably mounted along the plane passing through the optical axis.
The angle adjustment mechanism, which is installed in the cabinet
A ring-shaped rotor is turned around a rotation guide rib whose peripheral edge forms an arc.
Movably fitted between the rotation guide rib and the rotor
Is the predetermined position of either the cabinet or the rotor
Is different from the other by 90 °
Elastic engagement with the notch provided at the position prevents rotation
It is configured as follows. According to this, the click rib
By elastically engaging the notch, the rotor and
Restricts the camera (camera housing) from rotating unexpectedly.
I do. When rotating the rotor when adjusting the vertical direction
When the click rib presses the rotor or the rotation guide rib
Contact, so that moderate rotation resistance is
The click rib against the notch at the end of rotation.
Operation completion is determined by elastic engagement, so the operation interval
It will be excellent. [0012] [0013] [0014] [0015] DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS A camera angle according to the present invention will be described below.
An embodiment of the degree adjustment mechanism will be described in detail with reference to the drawings.
You. FIG. 1 shows a camera angle adjustment according to the embodiment.
FIG. 2 is a perspective view of the appearance of the adjusting mechanism, and FIG.
1. FIG. 3 is a perspective view of the disassembled state, and FIG.
Fig. 4 is a horizontal cross-sectional view of the device.
FIG. 5 is a vertical cross-section when the device is placed vertically.
FIG. Cabinet 1 of equipment with built-in camera
The vignette 1a and the lower cabinet 1b are
Is to be done. One corner of cabinet 1
A camera mounting location is set near the section. Shown in FIG.
As shown, the upper cabinet 1a and the lower cabinet 1b
Semi-circular notches 2a and 2b
Has been established. As shown in FIG. 1, the upper cabinet 1a
And both lower semicircular shape with the lower cabinet 1b
The notches 2a, 2b constitute a perfect circular camera mounting hole 2.
It has become. As shown in FIG. 2 and FIG.
In each of the net 1a and the lower cabinet 1b,
A semi-circular notch 2a, 2b
A pivot guide rib having an edge along the circular notches 2a, 2b
3a and 3b are formed integrally. These rotation plans
The inner ribs 3a and 3b are each composed of two weir plates.
The portion between the plates is a guiding action portion. With the outer weir plate
Click rib 4 at the center between the cabinet side plate
a and 4b are integrally formed. Semicircular shape of upper and lower cabinets 1a and 1b
The ring-shaped rotor 5 rotates between the weir plates of the notches 2a and 2b.
It is adapted to be freely fitted. With the front of rotor 5
Ring-shaped flanges 5a, 5a are formed integrally with the rear surface.
Each of the flange portions 5a, 5a is
3b. Hula on the front side of rotor 5
4 at an interval of 90 ° in the circumferential direction on the outer peripheral surface of the flange portion 5a.
Notches 5b, 5c... Are formed.
You. In FIG. 4, which shows a horizontal state of the device, the diametrical direction
A pair of notches 5b, 5b facing each other
a, 4b elastically engages only a small amount to prevent rotation
It is supposed to. FIG. 5 shows the device from the state of FIG.
Rotate 90 ° counterclockwise to the vertical position, rotor 5
Is turned 90 ° clockwise in the opposite direction.
In FIG. 5, the notches 5b and 5b are turned 90 degrees.
Another pair of notches 5 that are diametrically opposed to each other at the turned angle
c and 5c are also very small for click ribs 4a and 4b
Only elastically engages and stops
You. One notch 5b corresponds to one place on the outer peripheral surface of the rotor 5.
The stopper projection 5d is integrally formed at the corresponding location.
Have been. Stopper at upper rotation guide rib 3a
With respect to the rotation of the projection 5d over a 90 ° range,
Area indicated by hatching that should be a path for par projection 5d
The arc-shaped escape notch 3c is formed. Figure 4
In this case, the stopper projection 5d is opposite to the arc-shaped escape notch 3c.
The position is regulated by contacting the clockwise end. Figure 5
In the state, the stopper projection 5d has the arc-shaped escape notch 3c.
Edge of lower rotation guide rib 3b located at clockwise end
And the position is regulated. A camera 7 is fixed to the housing 6.
In addition, an adjustment dial 8 is rotatably mounted.
As the camera 7, a CCD micro camera or the like is used.
You. The inner peripheral surface of the rotor 5 faces in a horizontal diametric direction.
Shaft projections 5e, 5e are integrally formed at two places
I have. Correspondingly, two places on the outer peripheral surface of the housing 6
The shaft holes 6a, 6a for fitting the shaft protrusions 5e, 5e are formed in
Have been. The housing 6 to which the camera 7 is fixed has a shaft hole 6
a, 6a fitted to shaft projections 5e, 5e with frictional locking
Tilt movement with respect to the rotor 5 around its axis
It is possible to work. Symbol A indicates housing 6, camera
7 is the tilt axis, and 9 extends from the rear end of the camera 7
Camera cable. Housing 6 has rounded corners
From the chamfered square tube and the smoothly curved spherical shell
And the spherical shell is exposed from cabinet 1
And a concave or uneven part on the left and right sides of the exposed part
Operation grip portions 6b, 6b are formed. The camera 7 is fixed inside the housing 6.
With the adjustment dial 8 rotatable
6, the housing 6 is inserted through the rotor 5,
The shaft holes 6a, 6a of the ring 6 are fitted to the shaft projections 5e, 5e of the rotor 5.
And the rotor 5 is connected to the upper and lower rotation guide ribs 3a and 3b.
The upper cabinet 1a is fitted to the edge forming an arc
By fixing the lower cabinet 1b against the lower cabinet 1b
To enable the camera 7 to tilt around the tilt axis A.
To the cabinet 1 via the rotor 5
It is rotatable around the camera optical axis. Camera optical axis
The rotation axis of the rotor 5 coincides with the rotation axis of the
Coincides with the center of the camera 7 in the front-rear direction on the optical axis.
The rotor 5 is rotatably guided including its flange portions 5a, 5a.
Leave only the sliding gap when rotating with respect to the ribs 3a, 3b
It is fitted, which prevents the rotor 5 from coming off and tilting
And play center positioning. Also, the rotor 5
If you try to deform elastically under some load,
The joint portions 5a, 5a are corrected by the rotation guide ribs 3a, 3b.
Receiving the shaft holes 6a, 6a and the shaft projections 5e, 5e.
It does not come off unexpectedly. Next, the camera angle configured as described above
The operation of the adjustment mechanism will be described. The equipment, that is, the cabinet 1 is placed horizontally.
1, 3 and 4, the shaft projection 5 of the rotor 5
e, 5e and the shaft holes 6a, 6a of the housing 6
The tilt axis A is horizontal. A pair of rotors 5
The notches 5b, 5b correspond to the upper and lower click ribs 4a, 4b.
And a small amount of elastically engages the rotor 5 and thus the housing
Ring 6 and camera 7 are stopped. In FIG.
The upper click rib 4a overlaps with the stopper projection 5d.
Therefore, the illustration is partially omitted. Also, stop the rotor 5
The par protrusion 5d is an arc-shaped relief in the rotation guide rib 3a.
The position of the notch 3c is regulated by contacting the counterclockwise end of the notch 3c.
I have. The click ribs 4a, 4b of the notches 5b, 5b
The resilient engagement is stopped by the stop against the end of the escape notch 3c.
The contact of the par projection 5d is urged. Therefore, rotation
The child 5, the housing 6, and the camera 7 rotate around the optical axis of the camera.
It is firmly locked against rolling, and unexpected return rotation and
Fixed wobble is regulated. Thereby, the rotor 5
Ball spring with a large operating range as a locking mechanism
It is not necessary to adopt a component with many parts such as
Each of the notches 5b, 5b formed integrally with the upper and lower notches
Combination with click ribs 4a, 4b and stopper
-Combination of protrusion 5d and relief notch 3c
Simple and compact lock mechanism with few parts
It is. The operation grip portions 6b, 6b of the housing 6
With the housing 6 by hand with the fingertip.
Ra is moved up and down around tilt axis A as shown by arrow B.
And tilt the camera 7 along the plane passing through the optical axis of the camera
Can be done. Shaft projections 5e, 5 of shaft holes 6a, 6a
e, the housing 6 and the camera 7
Stability is maintained at any tilt angle
You. The tilt axis A of the camera 7 is in the front-rear direction of the camera optical axis.
Since it is set at almost the center, the tilt operation of the camera 7
Also, the displacement of the center of the camera 7 is within a small range.
Therefore, alignment with the subject is easy. Shaft hole 6
a, 6a and the shaft projections 5e, 5e must have a fitting structure and shape.
Rotate with housing 6 at the required maximum tilt angle
The trochanter 5 does not interfere with each other. The largest
The tilt angle is determined by the contact between the housing 6 and the rotor 5.
If the tilt angle range needs to be specified
In this case, the structures and shapes of the housing 6 and the rotor 5 are devised.
Can be dealt with. Or shaft hole
6a, 6a and the shaft projections 5e, 5e
However, it is also possible to define the tilt angle range. When rotating the adjustment dial 8,
The dial 8 is rotated with the fingertip. Adjustment dial 8
Operation and the tilt operation of the housing 6 and the camera 7 are mutually
Can be performed independently without interference. Operation grip parts 6b, 6
b is formed to be elongated along the tilt operation direction B.
Therefore, it is easy to determine the tilt operation direction B. Adjustment diamond
The rotational operation direction of the rotor 8 is the same as the rotational operation direction of the rotor 5.
However, the rotor 5 has its notches 5b, 5b as described above.
Is elastically engaged with the click ribs 4a and 4b and is prevented from rotating.
Therefore, the rotation of the rotor 5,
Prevents the housing 6 and camera 7 from rotating together unexpectedly
Is done. How to form operation grips 6b, 6b
Exposing the front of the jing 6 to the outside of the cabinet 1
However, the exposed portion of the housing 6 is aligned with the tilt axis A.
It is formed in a spherical shape around the intersection with the camera optical axis
The camera mounting hole 2 of the cabinet 1
, The tilt of the housing 6 in the B direction
In any state of movement and rotation in the C direction,
Between the camera mounting hole 2 of the cabinet 1 and the housing 6
There is no gap more than necessary. Of course, beyond the camera 7
The end does not come into contact with the cabinet 1. C
The housing 6 is attached with the adjustment dial 8 and prevented from coming off.
Simultaneously plays the role of rotation assistance and rotation range regulation
ing. Move the cabinet 1 counterclockwise from the state shown in FIG.
When the state is switched to the state of FIG.
I do. In this case, if the camera 7 is moved in the camera rotation direction C
If you do not rotate along the
The camera 7 is up and down 90 degrees.
For example, when an upright subject is shot down
Will be. Since this is inconvenient, the camera 7
In order to adjust the ground direction to the vertical direction of the subject, move the camera 7
The camera must rotate 90 ° clockwise along the camera rotation direction C.
It is necessary. The rotation operation is performed manually. Housing 6
Manually operate the operation grips 6b, 6b with fingertips
Turn the housing 6 clockwise along the camera rotation direction C
The camera mounted on the housing 6
7 and the adjustment dial 8 are integrally rotated in the same direction.
Housing without turning the adjustment dial 8 unexpectedly
6. The camera 7 can be rotated. In the state of FIG.
Indicates that the click ribs 4a and 4b are opposed in the vertical direction
However, they face each other in the left-right direction in the state of FIG. The first turn
The notches 5b, 5b of the rotor 5
Give enough rotational operation force to move away from the bush 4a, 4b.
Then, the notches 5b, 5b are caused by the elastic deformation of the rotor 5.
Disengaged from the elastic engagement with the click ribs 4a, 4b,
The rotation of the rotor 5 starts. Operation grip of housing 6
The turning operation force applied to the portions 6b, 6b is transmitted from the shaft holes 6a, 6a.
It is transmitted to the rotor 5 through the shaft protrusions 5e, 5e,
5 rotates. During the rotation, the outer flange portion 5a
Always receives the pressing force from the click ribs 4a and 4b,
With moderate elastic deformation and moderate turning resistance
The rotor 5 rotates while giving a sense to the operator. this
At this time, the stopper projection 5d is inserted into the arc-shaped escape notch 3c.
It simply passes through, and does not cause rotational resistance.
No. During the rotation, the flange portions 5a, 5a of the rotor 5
Are supported by the rotation guide ribs 3a and 3b.
The positioning of the center of the rotor 5 and thus the camera 7
Will be maintained. Therefore, the ends of the rotation guide ribs 3a, 3b
The surface should be in a perfect circle over the entire circumference as much as possible.
New With camera 7, housing 6, adjustment dial 8
When the rotor 5 rotates by approximately 90 °, another pair of notches
5c, 5c is the click rib 4 located in the left and right direction this time.
a and 4b are elastically engaged only by a small amount. Soshi
And the stopper projection 5d of the rotor 5 has an arc-shaped escape notch.
Abuts on the edge of the rotation guide rib 3b located at the end of the
The rotation of the rotor 5 is stopped, and the notch 5
Elastic engagement with the click ribs 4a, 4b of c, 5c
The stopper projection 5d is brought into contact with the edge of the rotation guide rib 3b.
Energize. Thereby, the rotor 5 and thus the housing
6. The camera 7 is locked and locked firmly.
It regulates unexpected return rotation. Click rib 4a, 4
Click by elastic engagement of notches 5c, 5c with b
Stop operation ensures the user feels the stop position
I will tell. This state is shown in FIG. Clickuri
Notches 5c, 5c elastically engaged with the
The notches 5b in the state of FIG.
It is. With the rotation of the housing 6 and the camera 7 by 90 °
The tilt axis A of the camera 7 can also be rotated 90 ° in the same direction.
And In the state of FIG.
The tilt axis A of the camera 7 is horizontal. Sand
That is, the vertical direction of the subject coincides with the vertical direction of the camera 7.
The camera must be in a normal posture
Can be. The notches 5b, 5c... And the click ribs 4a,
4b is a camera cable.
Functions to the extent that it can withstand 9 twists and weight balance
In practice, the upper limit of the holding force must be set manually.
, The lower limit is a clear sense of the stop position during operation
It is sufficient to determine each according to
It is a small thing. For this reason, lock
The elastic engagement between the notch and the click rib in the mechanism is slight.
The quantity is fine. And the click ribs 4a, 4b
Since the amount of protrusion is small, the rotation
Pressing of the flange 5a from the click ribs 4a, 4b
The force is small, and the turning operation can be performed smoothly. turtle
Two clicks at the opposing position with the optical axis as the center of symmetry
By providing the rotors 4a and 4b, the rotor 5 can be stopped.
Accuracy and Center Position Accuracy during Rotation
Is higher. With only one stopper protrusion 5d
The reason is that the stopper projection 5d has an arc-shaped escape notch 3
c so as not to contact the rotation guide rib 3a.
And has no center positioning function.
It is because there is no need to place
Flange of rotor 5 with minimum required range (90 °)
The sliding range of the click ribs 4a and 4b with respect to the
This is to make it as large as possible. In the state of FIG. 5, the same as in FIG.
The camera 7 can be tilted. Sand
In addition, the operation grip portions 6b, 6b of the housing 6 are
Then, manually move the camera 7 together with the housing 6 with the arrow.
As shown by the mark B, the turtle moves up and down around the tilt axis A.
In this manner, the tilting operation of the camera 7 can be performed. Shaft holes 6a, 6a
The friction locking of the shaft projections 5e, 5e
6 and the camera 7 have their posture at any tilt angle.
It is kept stable. Switching from the state of FIG. 5 to the state of FIG.
Of course, it is possible. Cabinet 1 is placed vertically as shown in FIG.
Turn 90 ° clockwise from the
Then, replace the housing 6 and the camera 7 with the rotor 5.
Rotate counterclockwise by 90 ° along camera rotation direction C
Then, the state shown in FIG. 4 is obtained. As described above, the camera angle of the present embodiment
According to the adjusting mechanism, the cabinet 1 can be placed horizontally or vertically.
In response to switching between the two installation states, the camera 7
The switchover of the ground direction can be easily performed. turtle
Do not move the camera center when adjusting the vertical direction of LA7.
Can be adjusted in a good condition. And horizontal and vertical
In any case, the tilt angle can be easily adjusted.
it can. Structure for camera 7 tilt operation and vertical direction
The rotation structure for adjustment and the rotor 5 and the rotation guide
Because it is concentrated on the points of the bush 3a, 3b, the structure is
It is compact and can be installed in a small space
Has become. Excluding camera 7 and camera cable 9
Almost all the parts mentioned in the above explanation
It is possible to manufacture a product, which is advantageous for weight reduction.
Then, by molding each part integrally, the number of parts can be reduced.
As much as possible, this also simplifies the structure and compacts
And cost can be reduced. Camera 7
The housing 6 is pivotally attached to the rotor 5 so as to be rotatable.
To the shaft holes 6a, 6a formed integrally with the housing 6.
And the shaft projections 5e, 5e integrally formed with the rotor 5 are fitted.
The fact that the simplest and simplest structure is adopted
This is effective in reducing the number of components and the number of parts. Camera 7
Fully mechanical tilt angle adjustment and vertical direction adjustment
Operability is good. Frictional resistance during rotation
Click engagement at the end of rotation also improves operation sensation
I have. In addition, the center of the camera 7 is adjusted by these adjustments.
Because it does not move very quickly, it is easy to set the shooting position,
It has almost no visual effect and does not detract from beauty. Note that the camera angle adjusting mechanism having the above configuration is used as a
Gaze used in Levi phone systems and video conference systems
When applied to a perfect video display / imaging device,
The person displayed when placed horizontally on the display monitor
When the line-of-sight between the object image and the user is high,
In this case, space can be saved. One embodiment has been described above.
However, the present invention includes the following configuration.
is there. (1) In the above embodiment, the camera 7 is
Although it is configured to tilt in the vertical direction,
You may comprise so that it may perform a pan operation. In this case, the turtle
Only the direction of the axis of the horizontal pan of La 7 is different,
May be the same. (2) In the above embodiment, the camera 7 and the camera
Although the housing 6 is a separate part, the camera 7
Uses the housing 6 that has the same shape and structure
May be. (3) In the above embodiment, the camera 7 is assigned
To maintain the position at a desired tilt angle, the shaft holes 6a, 6a
The holding force is also increased by the frictional resistance of the fitting portions of the shaft projections 5e, 5e.
However, if the holding power is insufficient,
It is conceivable to use a position holding structure according to the present invention. (4) In the above embodiment, the housing 6
To the rotor 5, the shaft formed in the housing 6.
The shaft projections 5e formed on the rotor 5 with respect to the holes 6a, 6a
5e was fitted in an elastic engagement state.
A shaft projection is formed on the jing 6, a shaft hole is formed on the rotor 5,
Both may be fitted. (5) In the above embodiment, the rotor 5
The shaft supporting structure of the housing 6 is formed by shaft protrusions 5e, 5e and shaft holes.
6a, 6a, reducing the number of parts
However, if the structure of the camera 7 allows it,
May be supported. (6) In the above embodiment, the rotation guide rib
3a and 3b are integrated with upper and lower cabinets 1a and 1b, respectively.
To reduce the number of parts, but separate
And may be fixed with an adhesive or attached with screws.
No. (7) In the above embodiment, the rotor 5
Click mechanism for notches 5b, 5c ...
Slidable in the elastic notch 3c and the relief notch 3c.
Although the combination with the topper projection 5d was adopted,
May be omitted. Also, other suitable locks
A mechanism may be employed. (8) In the above embodiment, the notch is rotated
And the click rib is provided on the
3a and 3b are provided, but on the contrary, the notch is
Provide the inner ribs and the click ribs on the rotor
May be provided. In this case, when the camera rotates, the rotor
That the click rib elastically slides on the rotation guide rib
become. Alternatively, clip ribs may be attached to cabinets 1a,
1b. (9) In the above embodiment, the cabinet
Although the installation posture of 1 was only two states of horizontal installation and vertical installation,
The camera can be installed at any angle.
Even if you can adjust the top and bottom direction of LA 7 at any angle
Good. In this case, stepless adjustment of the vertical direction using gravity
It is also conceivable to adopt the structure described above. (10) In the above embodiment, the housing
6, so that the camera 7 and the rotor 5 are manually rotated.
Although it is configured, using a stepping motor and a gear mechanism
It may be configured to be driven. In this case, the drive system itself
May be used for the lock mechanism of the rotor 5. The above (1) to (10) are independent of each other.
Items, and any number of these items
They can be combined. [0042] 【The invention's effect】According to the present invention, the vertical direction of the camera is correct.
Click rib elastically engages with notch when set
Camera (camera housing)
G) can be prevented from rotating unexpectedly.
When the rotor is rotating when adjusting the vertical direction
Applies moderate rotation resistance to the click rib, and at the end of rotation
Is operated by click rib elastic engagement with notch
Since the end is determined, the operational feeling can be improved.
You. [0043] [0044] [0045] The specification relating to the present case (particularly, detailed description of the invention)
In the description and claims) or the drawings,
Any items described at the beginning of the application (any element or
(Including connection relations and combination relations of certain elements)
Reserve the possibility of omission. In addition, the claims
Although not described in the scope, the detailed description of the invention or the drawings
Addition of any items described in the claims to the claims
Possibility of addition and change of explanation accompanying the addition
Reserve. That is, such omissions or additions / changes
Is treated as being directly and uniquely guided
And declare that no new matter is added.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS FIG. 1 is a perspective view of the appearance of a camera angle adjusting mechanism according to an embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 2 is an exploded perspective view of the camera angle adjusting mechanism of the embodiment. FIG. 4 is a horizontal cross-sectional view taken along line III-III in FIG. 1; FIG. 4 is a vertical cross-sectional view of the device according to the embodiment in a horizontal state; FIG. FIG. 6 is a side view and a front view of an image pickup apparatus with a built-in camera according to the related art. FIG. 7 is a side view and a front view of a document image pickup apparatus according to the related art. Side view and front view of another camera-incorporated imaging apparatus according to the technology [FIG. 9] A perspective view of a video camera according to the prior art [Description of symbols] 1... Cabinet 1a... Upper cabinet 1b. Camera mounting holes 2a, 2b ... semicircle Notch 3a, 3b Rotating guide rib 3c Arc-shaped relief notch 4a, 4b Click click 5 Rotor 5a Flange 5b, 5c Notch 5d Stopper protrusion 5e Shaft protrusion 6 Housing 6a ... shaft hole 6b ... operation grip part 7 ... camera 8 ... adjustment dial 9 ... camera cable A ... tilt axis B ... tilt operation direction C ... camera rotation direction

Continuation of the front page (56) References JP-A-8-79575 (JP, A) JP-A-10-51665 (JP, A) JP-A-3-1667 (JP, A) JP-A-1-253371 (JP) , A) (58) Field surveyed (Int. Cl. ⁷ , DB name) H04N 5/225

Claims (1)

(57) [Claim 1] A rotator is rotatably mounted on a cabinet, and a camera is indirectly or directly tilted along a plane passing through a camera optical axis on the rotator. A camera angle adjustment mechanism mounted, wherein a ring-shaped rotor is rotatably fitted to a rotation guide rib having an inner peripheral edge provided in a cabinet forming an arc, and the rotation guide rib and the rotor The clip lip provided at a predetermined position of either the inside or the cabinet and the rotor is configured to be elastically engaged with a notch provided at a predetermined position different from the other by 90 ° to prevent rotation. Camera angle adjustment mechanism.