JPH0344274A - Vtr incorporating camera - Google Patents

Abstract

PURPOSE:To facilitate the security of stiffness for the structure of dust-proof, drip-proof and water-resistance performance for a VTR incorporating camera main body by providing a cassette loading port for loading/ejection of a cassette tape to a rear face of a camera main body so as to improve the operability and the performance of storage. CONSTITUTION:A cassette tape loading/ejection section loading/ejecting a cassette tape 4 to a VTR section 3 is provided to a rear face of a VTR incorporating camera main body 1 with respect to an optical axis of a camera section 2, a tape face of the cassette tape 4 in the loading direction is made opposite to the optical axis and the tape is loaded/ejected in the longitudinal direction along the direction of the optical axis. Moreover, a signal input/output connector with an external device and a battery container are provided to the rear face and an open/close cover 9 openably and closeably with water tight performance at the rear face is provided. Thus, the entire structure is a continuous box form, then the case forming the main body 1 has a remarkable stiffness, and the enclosed open/close cover structure for dust-proof, drip-proof and water- resistance performance is facilitated and the performance of storage and operation is improved.

Description

[Detailed Description of the Invention] [Field of Industrial Application] The present invention relates to a VTR-integrated camera, and in particular, it facilitates the attachment/detachment and storage of cassette tapes and batteries, and has dustproof, dripproof, and waterproof functions. The present invention relates to a VTR-integrated camera having a structure designed for convenience in handling.

[Conventional technology]

A portable VTR-integrated camera, which is a so-called video camera, has a camera unit, which is an imaging function unit, and a VTR unit, which is a recording function unit, integrated into the main body of the video camera, and collects and records images. It is made to be playable.

Conventional VTR-integrated cameras of this type generally have a lid that can be opened and closed on the side of a casing constituting the main body so that cassette tapes can be inserted and removed. Note that some models have an opening/closing lid on the top of the casing instead of on the side (for example,
Design Registration No. 624511).

Further, in many cases, the battery, which is the ilt source, is stored in a grip provided for the operator to hold the main body, or in a dedicated storage part provided in a part of the main body.

With the spread of such VTR-integrated cameras, the environments in which they are used have expanded to include dusty environments, rainy weather, and underwater, and models have also appeared that are weatherproof, drip-proof, and waterproof.

The dust-proof, drip-proof, and waterproof measures mentioned above generally use a sealed case that covers the camera body, but the camera body itself has a waterproof structure (including those that have dustproof and drip-proof effects, hereinafter referred to as sealed). Structures) have also been announced.

It is thought that VTR-integrated cameras, in which the camera body has a sealed structure, will become mainstream as this type of closed-circuit cameras in the future.

Those using the above-mentioned sealed case inevitably increase the size of the camera as a whole and are inconvenient to handle.

[Problem to be solved by the invention]

In the above-mentioned conventional technology, if the casing constituting the camera body is of a sealed structure, the casing must be made of a pressure-resistant structure, especially taking into consideration the water pressure when used underwater.

However, the side and top surfaces of the housing that make up the camera body are often wooden surfaces, so it is difficult to make an opening on such a surface and seal the opening/closing lid tightly. Obstruction in this area poses structural difficulties.

In addition, especially for cameras with such a closed structure,
The smaller the number of openings, the more advantageous it is in terms of structure and manufacturing.
There are openings/openings in each for attaching/detaching and storing the cassette tape and battery, which are the minimum requirements for a TR integrated camera.
It goes without saying that it is disadvantageous to provide an ffi closing lid, and it is convenient for handling if the number of such openings/lids is small, even in cameras other than those that are dust-proof, drip-proof, and waterproof.

Furthermore, when considering the storability of this type of camera, it is efficient to insert the camera so that the smallest cross section is parallel to the front surface of the storage section. When using this type of VTR-integrated camera in playback mode to supply playback signals to a stationary monitor (TV receiver),
For example, use a VTR integrated camera as a monitor! 1Ill!
It is desirable that the cassette tape and playback signal extraction cord be easily inserted and removed while stored in the stand storage device.

However, in the above-mentioned conventional technology, such ease of operation cannot be expected.

For this reason, it can be said that the above-mentioned prior art still has problems regarding the rigidity and operability of the VTR-integrated camera.

An object of the present invention is to provide a VT system that solves the problems of the prior art.
The purpose of the present invention is to provide an R-integrated camera.

[Means to solve the problem]

The above object is to provide a cassette tape attachment/detachment section for attaching and detaching a cassette tape to and from the VTR section on the back side of the VTR integrated camera body with respect to the optical axis of the camera section, and to make the tape surface in the insertion direction of the cassette tape face the optical axis. In addition, the device has a structure in which it can be attached and detached in a vertical direction along the optical axis direction, and a signal input/output connector for external equipment and a battery storage section are provided on the back surface, and an opening/closing lid with airtightness is provided on the back surface. achieved by

[Effect]

By providing the cassette tape insertion slot on the back of the camera body, the overall structure becomes a continuous box-shape, making the casing that makes up the main body significantly more rigid, making it dust-proof, drip-proof, and waterproof. It is easy to realize a closed/open lid structure for
It also improves storage and operability.

〔Example〕

Embodiments of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings.

FIG. 1 shows the implementation of a VTR integrated camera according to the present invention. I
FIG. 2 is a perspective view illustrating the main body of the VTR-integrated camera body (hereinafter referred to as the camera body), 2 the camera section, and 3 the VTR body.
part, 4 is the cassette tape, and 5 is the optical axis center line of the camera part (
Optical axis), 6 is the battery, 7 is the operation button, 8 is the display panel, 9 is the back cover, 10 is the signal input/output connector, 11 is the battery cord, 12 is the buckle, 13
is a claw-like body, 14 is a cassette insertion slot, 15 is a hinge, 16
is the backing, and 17 is the viewfinder.

In the figure, the camera main body is a camera section 2 and a VTR section 3.
The main body of the camera body is provided with a viewfinder 17 on the upper surface thereof.

Further, on the - side, there are provided an operation function section for operating the camera, such as an operation button 7 and a display panel 8. By operating the operation button 7 while monitoring the viewfinder 17, you can capture and record images. It is designed to perform playback operations.

The cassette insertion slot 14 is located at a position where the tape surface of the cassette tape 4 to be inserted with respect to the optical axis 5 of the camera unit 2 runs along the main vertical axis (Y direction) of the camera body, and in the rear direction ( It is provided so that it can be inserted and mounted as shown by arrow A from the X direction).

The battery 6 is housed inside the back cover 9 as shown by arrow B. Power from the battery 6 is supplied to the camera body via a battery cord 11. The battery 6 and the battery cord 11 are electrically connected by contact between the terminal 6& on the battery side and the terminal 6b on the battery cord side.

The signal input/output connector 10 is installed at a position adjacent to the cassette insertion slot 14 on the rear section, and is connected to the f-plane when playing back video on an external monitor or recording video signals from an external video signal source. Open the lid 9 and set the connection cord to the external +IA device to this signal input/output connector.

The back cover 9 is rotatably attached to the camera body about a hinge 15, and a backing 16 made of rubber or the like is provided on the frame that engages with the opening edge of the camera body. Then, the back cover 9 is rotated toward the main side of the camera body to close the opening, and the buckle 12 rotatably provided at the free end of the back cover 9 is connected to a claw provided at a corresponding position on the camera body. By holding and combining with the shaped body 13, the opening provided on the back surface is sealed.

FIGS. 2 and 3 are plan views of different parts of an embodiment of the present invention, and are views of the VTR-integrated camera shown in FIG. 1 viewed from above.

In the figure, the same symbols as in Figure 1 correspond to the same parts,
FIG. 2 shows the back cover 9 explained above in an open state,
FIG. 3 shows the back cover in a closed state.

In FIG. 2, the cassette tape 4 is inserted into the cassette insertion slot 14 provided on the back of the main body, and in this state, the video signal captured by the camera section 2 (and the audio signal recorded by a microphone (not shown)) is recorded. and mf)
This is the set position where the Battery 6 is on the back cover 9
The terminal 6 & is inserted into the terminal along the dotted line shown in the figure, and the terminal 6 & is in contact with the terminal 6 b, so that power is supplied.

As shown in FIG. 3, the back cover 9 is rotated and closed on the main body side about the hinge 15, and the buckle 12 on the back cover side is locked to the claw-like body 13 provided on the upper side of the main body. The elastic deformation of the backing 16 presses the periphery of the main body and the periphery of the back cover to seal the back opening.

Thereby, the cassette tape and the battery can be stored in one opening, a sealed structure can be achieved without reducing the rigidity of the main body, and operability can be improved.

FIG. 4 is a perspective view of a VTR-integrated camera showing another embodiment of the present invention, in which the same reference numerals as in the embodiment described in FIG. 1 correspond to the same parts.

The figure mainly shows the camera section 2 and VTR section 3, and the camera section 2.
The present invention is applied to a VTR-integrated camera that is housed in a so-called vertical arrangement, with the VTR section 3 at the top and the VTR section 3 at the bottom.

In this embodiment, a cassette insertion slot 14 for loading and unloading a cassette tape 4 is provided on the back side of the main body l, and a signal input/output connector 10 for exchanging signals with external equipment is provided.
is also provided on the back surface.

In the figure, the cassette tape 4 is inserted into and removed from the cassette insertion slot 14 in the direction indicated by arrow C such that the tape surface facing the optical axis 5 in the loading/unloading direction with respect to the cassette insertion slot.

In this embodiment, the cassette insertion port provided on the back side is not shown to be provided with a lid, but a lid similar to that shown in FIG. 1 or a lid with a sealing structure may also be provided.

@Figure 5 is an explanatory diagram of an example of the storage state of the VTR-integrated camera according to the present invention, in which the upper part is the VTR-integrated camera body according to the present invention, 4 is a cassette tape, and 18 is a mounting stand for a television receiver 19 (TV stand).

In the figure, a cassette tape 4 can be attached and detached from the VTR-integrated camera body of the present invention while it is housed in a narrow space on a mounting table 18, and a television receiver serving as a monitor can also be used. When playing back video recorded on cassette tape 4 with 1A19 or recording video signals from a television receiver, insert the cassette tape with the VTR-integrated camera main unit stored with its back facing toward you. It can be attached to and detached from the back of the main body.

On the other hand, in a conventional VTR-integrated camera, the cassette insertion slot is placed on the top or side of the main body, as shown in FIG. The cassette tape 4 cannot be attached or detached unless it is pulled out, which is extremely inconvenient in terms of operability.

On the other hand, according to the embodiments of the present invention, the cassette tape can be easily attached and detached while the VTR-integrated camera body is housed in the storage section, so that the operation is easy.

〔Effect of the invention〕

As explained above, according to the present invention, since the cassette insertion slot for loading and unloading the cassette tape is provided on the back of the camera body, operability and storage are good, and the VT
A VTR with an excellent function that makes it easy to ensure rigidity to make the R-integrated camera body dustproof, splashproof, and waterproof.
An integrated camera can be provided.

[Brief explanation of drawings]

FIG. 1 is a perspective view illustrating an embodiment of a VTR integrated camera according to the present invention, FIGS. 2 and 3 are plan views of essential parts of an embodiment of the present invention, and FIG. VTR showing examples
FIG. 5 is a perspective view of the integrated camera; FIG. 5 is an explanatory view of a line of storage states of the VTR-integrated camera according to the present invention; and FIG. 6 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of the storage state of the VTR-integrated camera according to the prior art. 1... VTR integrated camera body 2... Camera section 3... VTR section 4...
・Cassette tape 5...Optical axis center line of camera section 6...Battery 7...Operation button 8...
・Display panel 9... Back cover 10... Signal input/output connector 11... Battery cord 12... Buckle 13
...Claw-like body 14...Cassette insertion slot 1
5... Hinge 16... Backing 17
...Viewfinder diagram closed Figure 5 Condolence Figure 5 Co-Todoroki Figure 6, cl

Claims (1)

[Scope of Claims] 1. In a VTR-integrated camera configured by integrally combining a VTR section and a camera section, a cassette tape attachment/detachment section for attaching and detaching a cassette tape to and from the VTR section is connected to the camera section light. The cassette tape is installed in the rear part of the VTR-integrated camera body with respect to the axis, and the cassette tape is attached to the cassette tape attachment/detachment part in the vertical direction, with the tape surface in the attachment/detachment direction facing the optical axis and along the optical axis direction. A VTR-integrated camera characterized by being equipped with a cassette insertion slot that can be inserted and removed. 2. The VTR-integrated camera according to claim 1, characterized in that a signal input/output connector for transmitting and receiving signals with an external device is provided on the rear surface. 3. The VTR-integrated camera according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that a battery storage section is provided on the back surface. 4. The VT according to claim 1, 2 or 3, characterized in that an opening/closing lid having airtightness is provided on the back surface.
R integrated camera.