JPH049244Y2 - - Google Patents

Description

[Detailed Description of the Invention] [Industrial Application Field] The present invention relates to a camera interior mounting device for setting a video camera, still camera, etc. in an automobile.

[Problems that conventional technology and ideas try to solve]

This type of device includes one for research purposes used in crash test sites, etc., but it is structurally bulky and is designed to be semi-permanently installed.

However, although video cameras and the like have recently become popular, there are no cameras that can be easily attached to and detached from private cars.

Therefore, the present invention can be easily installed and removed in the vehicle interior.
To provide a structurally simple camera interior mounting tool.

[Means for solving problems]

In order to achieve this object, the present invention includes a camera mount 10 equipped with a pan head 20 that supports the camera 3 in an adjustable manner at least between a roof part 11 and a base part 12; A post top 30 that is connected to the vertically adjustable position and whose other end abuts the ceiling of the vehicle interior, and whose one end is a base portion 12.
and a post lower 35, which is connected to the post lower 35 so as to be separated and vertically adjustable, and whose other end abuts the floor of the vehicle interior. Note that the symbols in parentheses refer to those in the embodiment described later.

[Effect]

When setting the camera 3 inside the vehicle, connect the lower end of the post top 30 to the roof part 11 of the camera mount 10.
The upper end of the post lower 35 is connected to the base part 12 thereof, the lower end of the post lower 35 is placed on the floor 1 inside the vehicle interior, the upper end of the post upper 30 is placed on the ceiling 2 inside the vehicle interior, and a tension frame is placed between them. Adjust the vertical position of both posts so that In this state, the tilt angle of the camera 3 can be adjusted in the vertical direction using the pan head 20. The rotation position on the horizontal plane can be set by the rotation position of the posts 30, 35 in a stretched state even if it cannot be performed using the pan head 20.

[Example of idea]

FIG. 1 shows an embodiment of the present invention.
In the figure, 10 is a video camera 3 (Figure 2)
It is a camera mount to which the roof part 1 can be attached.
1. The base portion 12 and both side portions 13 are formed into a ring shape by aluminum die casting. The roof portion 11 and the base portion 12 are integrally formed with hubs 11a and 12a, each of which is internally threaded. One side 13 has a circular edge 13b on which a label 17 (mark not shown) is fitted.
are integrally formed. 20 is a pan head, and has a female thread 22b into which the set screw 18 is screwed.
It is composed of a substrate 22 having a notch 22a, and a camera mounting plate 21 having a slot 21a into which a set screw 25 is screwed into the bottom of the video camera 3 through the notch 22a. Then, the springs 23 are loaded onto the bolts 21b installed at the four corners of the camera mounting plate 21, and the springs 23 are loosely fitted into the corresponding holes 24 of the board 22.
Both plates are elastically connected. The pan head 20 assembled in this manner is housed in the camera mount 10 and fixed with a set screw 18.

30 is a pipe-shaped post top, and a male thread 30a formed at the lower end thereof can be screwed to a female thread of the hub 11a, and is locked with a lock nut 33 in this connected state.
Furthermore, the upper end of the post topper 30 also has a male thread 3.
0b is formed, and a soft PVC cup surface 31a that contacts the ceiling is screwed into the engineering plastic cup 3.
It is screwed into a female thread 31b at the bottom of the holder 1 and locked with a lock nut 32.

35 is a pipe-shaped post lower having male threads 35a and 35b formed at its upper and lower ends. Male thread 35
a is screwed to a female threaded hub 38a of a foot piece 38 made of engineering plastic, and fixed with a lock nut 36. The male thread 35b is
It is screwed into the hub 12a and locked with a lock nut 37.

The threads of the male threads 30a, 30b, 35a, 35b are formed in the same direction as usual when viewed from the end side, so that a reverse thread action can be obtained. A knurl is formed on the circumferential surface of each lock nut 32, 33, 36, 37 and set screw 18.

When installing this fixture inside the vehicle, connect the cup 31 to the male thread 30b of the post upper 30 and the male thread 35a of the post lower 35 to the foot piece 3.
Screw in 8. Next, place this foot piece on floor 1.
For example, the hub 12a of the camera mount 10 is connected to the external thread 35b, and the hub 11a is connected to the external thread 30a of the post top 30.
Screw in. Furthermore, by holding the camera mount 10 and rotating the post top 30 in either direction, it is raised by a reverse screw action, and the cup surface 31a is brought into contact with, for example, a reinforcement on the ceiling. When further rotated, the posts 30 and 35 on both sides of the camera stand 10 are stretched between the floor 1 and the ceiling 2, as shown in FIG. To loosen the tension, rotate the post upper 30 in the opposite direction.

Adjustment of the vertical position of the camera mount 10 can be performed by rotating the camera mount 10 or by rotating the post lower 35 having a reverse screw action when the cup 31 is separated from the ceiling 2. The locks by each lock nut 32, 33, 36, 37 are as follows:
Perform each time or after all adjustments are completed.

The rotational position of the pan head 20 on the horizontal plane is the camera mount 1.
The angle of inclination is determined by loosening the set screw 18 and rotating and locking the base plate 22. When photographing the outside of the vehicle while the vehicle is running, remote control is performed using, for example, a switch 4 placed on the driver's seat. However, in some cases, it is also possible to operate directly without relying on remote control.

In the above-described embodiments, the upper end of the post upper 30 and the cup 31 or the lower end of the post lower 35 and the foot piece 38, especially the latter, may be fixed instead of being screwed together. Further, the post upper 30 and the post lower 35 may not be provided with the cup 31 and the foot piece 38 in order to have a simpler structure. Furthermore, if the camera stand is formed in a U-shape with only one side, there is an advantage that the width of the camera is not restricted. Furthermore, the pan head can be structured so that not only its tilt but also its rotational position on a horizontal plane can be adjusted. The vertically adjustable connection between the camera mount and the post can also have other structures.

[Effect of idea]

As described above, according to the present invention, the vehicle interior mounting device for the camera can be constructed to be lightweight and easy to assemble, and moreover, it is possible to take pictures while driving even when traveling alone without a passenger. You can incorporate a new imaging device into your car life.

[Brief explanation of the drawing]

FIG. 1 is an exploded perspective view of a mounting fixture for an imaging device in a vehicle interior according to an embodiment of the present invention, and FIG. 2 is a side view showing the state in which the fixture is installed in a vehicle interior. 10... Camera mount, 11... Roof part of the camera mount, 12... Base part of the camera mount, 20...
... Pan head, 30... Post attupa, 35... Post lower.

Claims (1)

[Scope of utility model registration request] A camera mount including a pan head that supports the camera at least in a tilt-adjustable manner between a roof part and a base part, one end of which is connected to the roof part so as to be separable and vertically adjustable, and the other end of which abuts against the ceiling of a vehicle interior. A vehicle interior mount for a camera comprising a post top and a post lower whose one end is separably connected to the base portion and whose vertical position can be adjusted and whose other end abuts the floor of the vehicle interior.