JPH052862A - Grip for camcorder - Google Patents

Abstract

PURPOSE:To provide the grip for a camera integrated VTR which enables respective fingers to exist in optimum positions for respective operating buttons in correspondence to the size of a user's hand and is miniaturized at the time of not using the device. CONSTITUTION:The position of a grip belt 12 is movable in the direction attaching and detaching to and from the respective operating buttons 2, 3 in correspondence to the size of the user's hand. Namely, a displacing part 11 for determining the disposition of the respective fingers for the operating buttons 2, 3 is movable and the respective fingers can operate in always the optimum positions for the operating buttons 2, 3. Since the displacing part 11 and the grip belt 12 can be housed in the recessed part 18 of the grip part 10 in the non-use state, the device is miniaturized in the non-use state.

Description

Detailed Description of the Invention

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a camera-integrated VTR grip effective for use in a camera-integrated VTR in which a camera and a VTR are integrated.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art In recent years, when a user grips a camera-integrated VTR with a camera-integrated VTR, it is ergonomic to pursue a shape that is easy to hold.

A conventional camera-integrated VTR grip will be described below. Figure 8 shows a conventional camera-integrated VTR
It is a perspective view of a grip for use. In FIG.
Reference numeral 1 is a grip body that can be gripped by a user. A zoom button 2 is arranged on the upper surface of the grip body 1 and controls the size of the subject image. Reference numeral 3 is a start / stop button for controlling the recording / reproducing of a signal to / from a magnetic tape housed in a VTR (not shown). The start / stop button 3 is arranged on the EVF side (not shown) of the camera-integrated VTR of the grip body 1. 6 is the first and second
It is a grip belt having surface fasteners 7 and 8.
Reference numeral 4 denotes a grip belt attachment portion for fixing one end of the grip belt 6 and reference numeral 5 denotes a grip belt passing portion through which the other end of the grip belt 6 is passed.

A camera-integrated VT constructed as described above
The operation of the R grip will be described below with reference to FIG.

FIG. 9 is a perspective view showing a state in which the conventional camera-integrated VTR grip is used.

First, as shown in FIG. 9, the grip body 1
4 fingers of the right hand are inserted between the grip belt 6 and the grip belt 6 so that the thumb, the index finger and the middle finger can reach the zoom button 2 and the start / stop button 3, respectively, and the end portion of the grip belt 6 is indicated by an arrow A. Pull in the direction. Then, while tightening the back of the right hand with the grip belt 6, a force is applied in the direction of arrow B to bond the surface fasteners 7 and 8 to fix the right hand of the user to the grip body 1.

By the above operation, the user's right hand is fixed to the grip body 6, and the user can see the subject of the EVF (not shown) while looking at the zoom button 2 and the start / stop button 3.
Each button of can be operated freely.

[0008]

However, in the above-mentioned conventional structure, both ends of the grip belt 6 have the grip body 1.
Since the position is regulated and fixed to the thumb, the reach of each of the thumb, the index finger, and the middle finger varies depending on the size of the individual hand of the user, and each finger has the zoom button 2 and the start / stop button. There is a problem in that it cannot be located at an optimal position for operation with respect to each operation button of No. 3.

For example, FIG. 10 is a perspective view showing a case where a user with a small hand is using a conventional camera-integrated VTR grip, but the bases of the thumb and forefinger are restricted by the grip belt 6. In the drawing, each finger does not extend upward, that is, it is difficult for each finger to reach each operation button. Therefore, the grip belt 6 is used by a small user with a conventional hand.
The joints of the surface fasteners 7 and 8 are released to warm the degree of tightening of the back of the hand with respect to the grip belt 6 so that each finger can reach each operation button. However, this causes a problem that the holding of the camera-integrated VTR is not stable, and further, the camera-integrated VTR is dropped when the user receives some impact.

Next, FIG. 11 is a perspective view showing a case where a user with a large hand is using a conventional camera-integrated VTR grip, and the base of the thumb and forefinger receives the weight of the camera-integrated VTR. Therefore, the bases of the thumb and the index finger are inserted up to the position of the grip belt 6, and each finger has an extra length with respect to each operation button. There is a problem that it is difficult to operate each operation button.

Further, in the above-mentioned conventional construction, the grip belt mounting portion 4 and the belt passing portion 5 project outward from the grip body 1, so that the grip belt 6 always projects outward from the grip body 1. Therefore, there is a problem in that the device becomes bulky and cannot be downsized.

The present invention solves the above-mentioned problems of the prior art. In accordance with the size of the user's hand, each finger is positioned at an optimum position with respect to each operation button, and An object of the present invention is to provide a camera-integrated VTR grip that is downsized when not in use.

[0013]

In order to achieve this object, a grip for a camera-integrated VTR according to the present invention includes a grip portion formed on a side surface of the camera-integrated VTR and held by a user, and a grip portion. E in camera-integrated VTR
A control button portion arranged on the VF side for controlling the operation of the recording medium, a zoom button arranged on the upper surface of the grip portion for controlling the size of a subject image, and a lens portion in a camera-integrated VTR of which one end is the grip portion. A grip belt portion fixed to the side and the other end being fixed to a displacement portion arranged in the vicinity of the control button portion and the zoom button and formed of a stretchable material,
The displacing part is housed in a recess formed in the grip part.
And a second position that engages with the movement guide portion formed on the grip portion.

[0014]

With this configuration, the position of the grip belt can be moved in the direction of approaching or separating from each operation button according to the size of the user's hand, and each operation button is always optimal for each finger. Since it can be operated at various positions and the displacement portion can be stored in the recess of the grip portion when not in use, the position can be reduced in size when not in use.

[0015]

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS An embodiment of a camera-integrated VTR grip according to the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings.

FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing an embodiment of a camera-integrated VTR grip according to the present invention, and FIG. 2 is a cross-sectional view of an essential part showing an embodiment of a camera-integrated VTR grip according to the present invention.

In the figure, the same components as those in FIG. 8 are given the same numbers and their explanations are omitted. Reference numeral 10 is a grip portion that can be gripped by the palm of the user, and 12 is a grip belt formed of a stretchable material. Grip belt 12
One end of the screw 14 is attached to the fixing portion 13 arranged on the lens portion side (not shown) of the camera-integrated VTR of the grip portion 10.
It is fixed at. The other end of the grip belt 12 is fixed by a screw 15 to a displacement portion 11 arranged near the zoom button 2 and the start / stop button 3. Grip belt 1
2, the fixed portion 13, and the displacing portion 11 are recessed portions 1 capable of accommodating each.
It can be stored in 8. A guide groove 17 is formed continuously with the recess 18 in the direction near or away from the zoom button 2.
6 are arranged. A shaft 16 penetrates the displacement portion 11, and the displacement portion 11 is slidable along the shaft 16. A guide recess 1 for allowing the user's finger to pull out the grip belt 12 is provided in the lower part of FIG.
9 is formed.

The displacing portion 11 projects from the grip portion 10 from the position 11A accommodated in the recess 18 shown in FIG.
It is rotatable in the direction of arrow C to the position of B. The displacing portion 11 extends along the shaft 16 from the position 11B in the guide groove 1
By being moved as shown in FIG. 3, which is the direction of 7, the displacement portion 11 and the guide groove 17 are engaged with each other, and the displacement portion 11 can be held at a position in a state of protruding from the grip portion 10. .. Furthermore, by moving the displacement portion 11 in the direction of arrow D shown in FIG. 3, it becomes possible to move to the position shown in FIG. At this time, since the grip belt 12 is made of a stretchable material, the grip belt 12 can be followed without any problem.

A camera-integrated VT constructed as described above
The operation of the R grip will be described with reference to FIGS. 5 to 7.

The usage state when the user's hand is small will be described. As shown in FIG. 1, the displaceable portion 11 and the grip belt 12 are housed in the recess 18 in the unused state. At this time, as shown in FIG. 5, the thumb is put in the guide recess 19, and the thumb is further inserted between the grip belt 12 and the recess 18,
The grip belt 12 is pulled out from the recess 18. Displacement part 1
The shaft 16 is rotated to the position 11B indicating 1 to move the displacement portion 11 in the arrow D direction. In this state, the displacement portion 11 can engage with the guide groove 17 and hold its position. Insert the four fingers of the right hand between the grip portion 10 and the grip belt 12, and dispose the displacement portion 11 on each of the zoom button 2 and the start / stop button 3 so that the thumb, the index finger, and the middle finger can be easily operated. It is moved in the direction of arrow D and stopped at a position as shown in FIG. 6, for example.

By the above operation, the right hand of the user is fixed to the grip portion 10 by the elastic force of the grip belt 12, and the user looks at the subject of the EVF (not shown) while looking at each of the zoom button 2 and the start / stop button 3. You will be able to operate the buttons freely.

Next, the use condition when the user's hand is large will be described. As shown in FIG. 5, the thumb is inserted into the guide recess 19, the thumb is inserted between the grip belt 12 and the recess 18, and the grip belt 12 is pulled out from the recess 18.
The shaft 16 is moved to the position 11B shown in FIG.
Is rotated about to move the displacement portion 11 in the direction of arrow D. In this state, the displacement portion 11 can engage with the guide groove 17 and hold its position. Grip part 10
4 fingers of the right hand are inserted between the grip belt 12 and the grip belt 12, and the displacement portion 11 is moved in the direction of arrow D so that the thumb, the index finger, and the middle finger can be easily operated on the zoom button 2 and the start / stop button 3, respectively. And is stopped at the position shown in FIG. 7, for example.

By the above operation, the user's right hand is fixed to the grip portion 10 by the elastic force of the grip belt 12, and the user can see the EVF object (not shown) while looking at the zoom button 2 and the start / stop button 3. You will be able to operate the buttons freely.

As is clear from the above description, in this embodiment, the grip belt 1 corresponds to the size of the user's hand.
The position of 2 can be moved in the direction of approaching or separating from each of the operation buttons 2 and 3, that is, the displacement section 11 that determines the arrangement of each finger with respect to each of the operation buttons 2 and 3 can be moved, Each finger can always operate 2 or 3 at an optimum position, and when not in use, the displacement part 11 and the grip belt 1
2 can be stored in the recess 18 of the grip portion 10,
The device can be downsized when not in use.

[0025]

As described above, the camera-integrated VT of the present invention
The R grip has a grip portion formed on the side surface of the camera-integrated VTR and can be gripped by the user, and a control button portion arranged on the EVF side of the camera-integrated VTR and controlling the operation of the recording medium. , A zoom button arranged on the upper surface of the grip part for controlling the size of a subject image, and one end fixed to the lens part side of the camera integrated VTR of the grip part and the other end arranged near the control button part and the zoom button. The grip belt portion is made of a material having elasticity and is fixed to the displacement portion, the displacement portion is accommodated in a recess formed in the grip portion, the first position, and the movement formed in the grip portion. It has a configuration that can take a second position that engages with the guide portion, and moves the position of the grip belt portion in a direction of approaching or separating from each operation button according to the size of the user's hand. Become possible, The displacement part that determines the placement of each finger with respect to each operation button is movable, so that each finger can operate each operation button at the optimum position at all times.When not in use, the displacement part and the grip belt are attached to the grip part. Since it can be stored in the concave portion of the device, the device can be downsized when not in use.

[Brief description of drawings]

FIG. 1 is a camera-integrated VTR according to an embodiment of the present invention.
Perspective view showing the grip for use

FIG. 2 is a camera-integrated VTR according to an embodiment of the present invention.
Sectional view showing the main part of the grip for use

FIG. 3 is a camera-integrated VTR according to an embodiment of the present invention.
Perspective view showing the usage state of the grip for use

FIG. 4 is a camera-integrated VTR according to an embodiment of the present invention.
Perspective view showing the usage state of the grip for use

FIG. 5 is a camera-integrated VTR according to an embodiment of the present invention.
Perspective view showing the usage state of the grip for use

FIG. 6 is a camera-integrated VTR according to an embodiment of the present invention.
Perspective view showing the usage state of the grip for use

FIG. 7 is a camera-integrated VTR according to an embodiment of the present invention.
Perspective view showing the usage state of the grip for use

FIG. 8 is a perspective view showing a conventional grip for a camera-integrated VTR.

FIG. 9 is a perspective view showing a conventional use state of a camera-integrated VTR grip.

FIG. 10 is a perspective view showing a use state of a conventional camera-integrated VTR grip.

FIG. 11 is a perspective view showing a conventional use state of a camera-integrated VTR grip.

[Explanation of symbols]

 2 Zoom button 3 Start / Stop button 10 Grip part 11 Displacement part 12 Grip belt 13 Fixed part 16 Shaft 17 Guide groove 18 Recessed part 19 Guide recessed part

Claims (1)

Claim: What is claimed is: 1. A grip part, which is formed on a side surface of a camera-integrated VTR and can be gripped by a user, and the grip part is disposed on the EVF side of the camera-integrated VTR and operates a recording medium. And a zoom button arranged on the upper surface of the grip section for controlling the size of a subject image, one end fixed to the lens section side of the camera integrated VTR of the grip section, and the other end fixed to the control button. And a grip belt portion fixed to a displacement portion disposed near the zoom button and formed of a contractible material, and the displacement portion is housed in a concave portion formed in the grip portion. And a second position that engages with the movement guide portion formed on the grip portion, the camera-integrated VTR grip.