JPH07226870A - Picture reproducing unit and electronic still camera - Google Patents
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Description
【０００１】[0001]
【産業上の利用分野】本発明は、電子スチルカメラ等の
電子式写真記録装置に着脱可能に装着される画像再生ユ
ニット及び画像再生ユニットを備えた電子スチルカメラ
に係り、特に視認角度を変えるために再生画像を表示す
るモニタ部が回転可能に構成された画像再生ユニット及
び電子スチルカメラに関するものである。BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to an image reproducing unit detachably attached to an electronic photographic recording device such as an electronic still camera and an electronic still camera equipped with the image reproducing unit, and particularly for changing a visual angle. The present invention relates to an image reproducing unit and an electronic still camera in which a monitor unit for displaying a reproduced image is rotatably configured.
【０００２】[0002]
【従来の技術】図11は従来の画像再生ユニット及びこの
画像再生ユニットが装着される電子式画像記録装置の一
例である電子スチルカメラを示す斜視図、図12は図11に
示す画像再生ユニットにおけるモニタ部の動作説明図で
ある。１は電子スチルカメラ本体、２は電子スチルカメ
ラ本体１前面で開口した撮影レンズ、３は電子スチルカ
メラ本体１上面に配置されたシャッタボタン、４は、カ
メラを操作する撮影者から見て電子スチルカメラ本体１
の左側の側面である装着面１aに開口した記録媒体挿入
口である。ここで、記録媒体挿入口４は、電子スチルカ
メラ本体１の右側の側面部付近が撮影者のグリップ部と
なるため、電子スチルカメラ本体１の左側の側面に形成
されている。５及び６は、記録媒体挿入口４と同様の理
由により電子スチルカメラ本体１の左側側面の装着面１
aに画像再生ユニット10が装着可能なように配置された
端子及び掛止部である。2. Description of the Related Art FIG. 11 is a perspective view showing a conventional image reproducing unit and an electronic still camera which is an example of an electronic image recording apparatus to which the image reproducing unit is attached, and FIG. 12 shows the image reproducing unit shown in FIG. It is operation | movement explanatory drawing of a monitor part. Reference numeral 1 is an electronic still camera body, 2 is a photographing lens opened on the front surface of the electronic still camera body 1, 3 is a shutter button arranged on the upper surface of the electronic still camera body 1, and 4 is an electronic still as seen by a photographer operating the camera. Camera body 1
Is a recording medium insertion opening opened on the mounting surface 1a, which is the left side surface of the recording medium. Here, the recording medium insertion port 4 is formed on the left side surface of the electronic still camera body 1 because the vicinity of the right side surface portion of the electronic still camera body 1 serves as a grip portion for the photographer. 5 and 6 are the mounting surface 1 on the left side surface of the electronic still camera body 1 for the same reason as the recording medium insertion port 4.
The terminal and the hook are arranged so that the image reproducing unit 10 can be attached to a.
【０００３】10は電子スチルカメラ本体１に対して着脱
可能に装着される画像再生ユニット、20は装着時に前記
掛止部６によって電子スチルカメラ本体１に固定される
固定部、この固定部20は、装着時に前記端子５に接続す
る端子(図示省略)を備えている。30は固定部20に連結さ
れたモニタ部、31は液晶パネル等によって構成され、モ
ニタ部30において電子スチルカメラ本体１からの画像情
報に基づいて画像を表示するモニタ画面である。モニタ
部30は、図示を省略した連結軸によって図12に示す軸線
Ｌを中心として回転可能に支持されている。このことに
より、ユ−ザは、モニタ画面31を見やすくするためモニ
タ部30を図11に示すような固定部20と略一体になる格納
位置と固定部20上面に対してモニタ画面31が略90°傾斜
した直立位置との間の任意の位置に回転させることが可
能になる。Reference numeral 10 denotes an image reproducing unit detachably attached to the electronic still camera body 1, 20 is a fixing portion fixed to the electronic still camera body 1 by the hook portion 6 at the time of attachment, and the fixing portion 20 is A terminal (not shown) that is connected to the terminal 5 at the time of mounting is provided. Reference numeral 30 is a monitor unit connected to the fixed unit 20, and 31 is a monitor screen which is composed of a liquid crystal panel or the like and displays an image on the monitor unit 30 based on image information from the electronic still camera body 1. The monitor unit 30 is supported by a connecting shaft (not shown) so as to be rotatable about an axis L shown in FIG. As a result, in order to make the monitor screen 31 easy to see, the user can see the monitor screen 31 from the storage position where the monitor unit 30 is substantially integrated with the fixed unit 20 as shown in FIG. ° It can be rotated to any position between the inclined upright position.
【０００４】[0004]
【発明が解決しようとする課題】しかしながら、電子ス
チルカメラ本体１に画像再生ユニット10を装着した場
合、記録媒体挿入口４が固定部20によって塞がれてしま
うために、記録媒体挿入口４に画像情報の記録媒体であ
るメモリカ−ド(図示省略)を挿入できなくなり、かつ記
録媒体挿入口４からメモリカ−ドを外部に排出すること
もできなくなる。また、装着面１aにカメラを操作する
ための操作部材や、外部からの信号等を入力するための
端子が配置されている場合には、画像再生ユニット10の
装着時には前記操作部材や端子が使用できなくなる。However, when the image reproducing unit 10 is attached to the electronic still camera main body 1, the recording medium insertion port 4 is blocked by the fixing portion 20, so that the recording medium insertion port 4 is inserted into the recording medium insertion port 4. It becomes impossible to insert a memory card (not shown), which is a recording medium for image information, and it is also impossible to eject the memory card from the recording medium insertion port 4 to the outside. Further, when an operation member for operating the camera or a terminal for inputting a signal from the outside is arranged on the mounting surface 1a, the operation member or terminal is used when the image reproducing unit 10 is mounted. become unable.
【０００５】さらに、モニタ部30は、図13の平面図に示
すように一方の端部付近で連結軸11によって固定部20と
連結されているため、矢印Ａ方向の外力によって連結軸
11が容易に変形しやすく、連結軸11が変形した場合に
は、あるいは部品精度の僅かの低下によってもモニタ部
30の他方の端部付近と固定部20との間に隙間ができてし
まう。モニタ部30と固定部20との間に隙間ができても機
能的又は強度的には問題は生じないが、モニタ部30と固
定部20との一体感が損なわれて製品質感が低下するとい
う問題が発生する。Further, as shown in the plan view of FIG. 13, the monitor section 30 is connected to the fixed section 20 by the connecting shaft 11 in the vicinity of one end thereof, so that the connecting shaft is connected by the external force in the arrow A direction.
11 is easily deformed, and if the connecting shaft 11 is deformed, or even if the accuracy of parts is slightly reduced,
A gap is created between the other end of 30 and the fixed portion 20. Even if a gap is formed between the monitor unit 30 and the fixed unit 20, there is no problem in terms of function or strength, but the sense of unity between the monitor unit 30 and the fixed unit 20 is impaired, and the product quality is deteriorated. The problem occurs.
【０００６】また、ユ−ザがモニタ部30を回転させるた
めに必要な回転力が弱い場合には、携行時の振動によっ
てモニタ部30が格納位置から回転してしまう可能性があ
り、また回転力が強すぎる場合には、回転時の操作性が
低下するという問題が発生し、モニタ部30を回転させる
ための回転力の設定が困難であるという問題がある。Further, when the rotational force necessary for the user to rotate the monitor unit 30 is weak, there is a possibility that the monitor unit 30 may rotate from the storage position due to the vibration during carrying, and the rotation may occur. If the force is too strong, there is a problem that the operability at the time of rotation is deteriorated, and there is a problem that it is difficult to set the rotational force for rotating the monitor unit 30.
【０００７】本発明の目的は、電子式画像記録装置に対
する装着時に装着面に配置された電子式画像記録装置の
記録媒体挿入口，操作部材あるいは端子が使用可能にな
り、またモニタ部と固定部との間に隙間できること、又
は携行中にモニタ部が振動等によって回転することを防
止できる画像再生ユニットと、モニタ部と装置本体との
間に隙間ができること、又は携行中にモニタ部が振動等
によって回転することを防止できる電子スチルカメラと
を提供することにある。An object of the present invention is to enable use of a recording medium insertion port, an operating member or a terminal of an electronic image recording device arranged on a mounting surface when the electronic image recording device is mounted, and a monitor part and a fixed part. A gap between the monitor and the image reproduction unit that can prevent the monitor from rotating due to vibration during carrying, or the monitor can vibrate during carrying. Another object of the present invention is to provide an electronic still camera that can prevent the camera from rotating.
【０００８】[0008]
【課題を解決するための手段】上記の課題を解決するた
め、本発明の第１の手段は、電子スチルカメラ等の電子
式画像記録装置の装着面に着脱可能に固定される固定部
と、電子式画像記録装置からの画像情報に対応する画像
をモニタ画面に表示するモニタ部とを備えた画像再生ユ
ニットにおいて、前記モニタ部を、格納位置と前記モニ
タ画面が所定角度傾斜した傾斜位置との間を回転可能に
前記固定部に連結し、かつ固定部における前記装着面に
設けられた記録媒体挿入口との対向位置に、モニタ部が
前記傾斜位置に回転した場合に前記記録媒体挿入孔に対
して情報記録媒体を挿入及び排出可能にする欠成部を形
成したことを特徴とする。In order to solve the above-mentioned problems, the first means of the present invention is a fixing portion which is detachably fixed to a mounting surface of an electronic image recording apparatus such as an electronic still camera. In an image reproducing unit having a monitor section for displaying an image corresponding to image information from an electronic image recording device on a monitor screen, the monitor section is provided with a storage position and an inclined position where the monitor screen is inclined by a predetermined angle. Is rotatably connected to the fixed portion, and at the position facing the recording medium insertion opening provided on the mounting surface of the fixed portion, in the recording medium insertion hole when the monitor portion is rotated to the inclined position. On the other hand, it is characterized in that a defect portion is formed so that the information recording medium can be inserted and ejected.
【０００９】また、第２の手段は、電子スチルカメラ等
の電子式画像記録装置の装着面に着脱可能に固定される
固定部と、電子式画像記録装置からの画像情報に対応す
る画像をモニタ画面に表示するモニタ部とを備えた画像
再生ユニットにおいて、前記モニタ部を、格納位置と前
記モニタ画面が所定角度傾斜した傾斜位置との間を回転
可能に前記固定部に連結し、かつ固定部における前記装
着面に設けられた操作部材との対向位置に、モニタ部が
前記傾斜位置に回転した場合に前記操作部材を操作可能
にする欠成部を形成したことを特徴とする。The second means is a fixed portion which is detachably fixed to a mounting surface of an electronic image recording device such as an electronic still camera, and an image corresponding to image information from the electronic image recording device is monitored. In an image reproducing unit including a monitor unit for displaying on a screen, the monitor unit is rotatably connected to the fixed unit between a storage position and an inclined position where the monitor screen is inclined by a predetermined angle, and the fixed unit. In the position opposite to the operation member provided on the mounting surface, a discontinuity portion that allows the operation member to be operated when the monitor unit is rotated to the inclined position is formed.
【００１０】また、第３の手段は、電子スチルカメラ等
の電子式画像記録装置の装着面に着脱可能に固定される
固定部と、電子式画像記録装置からの画像情報に対応す
る画像をモニタ画面に表示するモニタ部とを備えた画像
再生ユニットにおいて、格納位置と前記モニタ画面が所
定角度傾斜した傾斜位置との間を回転可能に前記固定部
に連結し、かつ固定部における前記装着面に設けられた
端子部との対向位置に、モニタ部が前記傾斜位置に回転
した場合に前記端子部に対して外部端子を接続及び切離
し可能にする欠成部を形成したことを特徴とする。The third means is a fixing portion which is detachably fixed to a mounting surface of an electronic image recording device such as an electronic still camera, and an image corresponding to image information from the electronic image recording device is monitored. In an image reproducing unit including a monitor unit for displaying on a screen, a storage position and a tilt position in which the monitor screen is tilted by a predetermined angle are rotatably connected to the fixing unit, and are attached to the mounting surface of the fixing unit. It is characterized in that a discontinuity portion is formed at a position facing the provided terminal portion so that the external terminal can be connected to and disconnected from the terminal portion when the monitor portion is rotated to the inclined position.
【００１１】また、第４の手段は、電子スチルカメラ等
の電子式画像記録装置の装着面に着脱可能に固定される
固定部と、電子式画像記録装置からの画像情報に対応す
る画像を表示するモニタ部と、このモニタ部を前記固定
部に回転可能に連結する連結軸とを備えた画像再生ユニ
ットにおいて、前記モニタ部が前記固定部に対して略一
体となる格納位置に回転した場合、固定部に対してモニ
タ部を前記連結軸方向で拘束する拘束部材とを備えたこ
とを特徴とする。The fourth means displays a fixing portion detachably fixed to a mounting surface of an electronic image recording device such as an electronic still camera and an image corresponding to image information from the electronic image recording device. In an image reproducing unit including a monitor unit and a connecting shaft that rotatably connects the monitor unit to the fixed unit, when the monitor unit is rotated to a storage position that is substantially integral with the fixed unit, A restraint member for restraining the monitor unit in the connecting axial direction with respect to the fixed unit is provided.
【００１２】また、第５の手段は、電子スチルカメラ等
の電子式画像記録装置の装着面に着脱可能に固定される
固定部と、電子式画像記録装置からの画像情報に対応す
る画像を表示するモニタ部と、このモニタ部を前記固定
部に回転可能に連結する連結軸とを備えた画像再生ユニ
ットにおいて、前記モニタ部を前記固定部に対して所定
角度傾斜した掛止位置に回転させた場合にモニタ部を回
転方向で掛止する掛止部材と、外部からの操作によって
前記掛止部材を解放状態にしてモニタ部を回転可能に解
放する解除操作部材とを備えたことを特徴とする。The fifth means displays a fixing portion detachably fixed to a mounting surface of an electronic image recording device such as an electronic still camera and an image corresponding to image information from the electronic image recording device. In an image reproducing unit including a monitor unit and a connecting shaft that rotatably connects the monitor unit to the fixed unit, the monitor unit is rotated to a hooking position inclined by a predetermined angle with respect to the fixed unit. In this case, a locking member for locking the monitor unit in the rotational direction, and a release operation member for releasing the monitor unit in a rotatable state by externally operating the locking member are provided. .
【００１３】また、第６の手段は、装置本体と、画像情
報に対応する画像を表示するモニタ部と、このモニタ部
を前記装置本体に回転可能に連結する連結軸とを備えた
電子スチルカメラにおいて、前記モニタ部が前記装置本
体に対して略一体となる格納位置に回転した場合、装置
本体に対してモニタ部を前記連結軸方向で拘束する拘束
部材とを備えたことを特徴とする。Further, a sixth means is an electronic still camera provided with an apparatus body, a monitor section for displaying an image corresponding to image information, and a connecting shaft for rotatably connecting the monitor section to the apparatus body. In the above, a restraint member that restrains the monitor unit in the connecting axial direction with respect to the device body when the monitor unit is rotated to a storage position that is substantially integrated with the device body is provided.
【００１４】また、第７の手段は、装置本体と、画像情
報に対応する画像を表示するモニタ部と、このモニタ部
を前記装置本体に回転可能に連結する連結軸とを備えた
電子スチルカメラにおいて、前記モニタ部を前記装置本
体に対して所定角度傾斜した掛止位置に回転させた場合
にモニタ部を回転方向で掛止する掛止部材と、外部から
の操作によって前記掛止部材を解放状態にしてモニタ部
を回転可能に解放する解除操作部材とを備えたことを特
徴とする。Further, a seventh means is an electronic still camera comprising an apparatus main body, a monitor section for displaying an image corresponding to image information, and a connecting shaft for rotatably connecting the monitor section to the apparatus main body. In the above, in the case where the monitor section is rotated to a hooking position inclined by a predetermined angle with respect to the apparatus main body, a hooking member that locks the monitor section in the rotation direction, and the hooking member is released by an operation from the outside. And a release operation member for rotatably releasing the monitor unit in the state.
【００１５】[0015]
【作用】上記の第１の手段によれば、モニタ部を、格納
位置とモニタ画面が所定角度傾斜した傾斜位置との間を
回転可能に固定部に連結し、かつ固定部における装着面
に設けられた記録媒体挿入口との対向位置に、モニタ部
が傾斜位置に回転した場合に記録媒体挿入孔に対して情
報記録媒体を挿入及び排出可能にする欠成部を形成した
ことによって、電子式画像記録装置に対する装着時にモ
ニタ部を傾斜位置に回転させれば、装着面に開口した記
録媒体挿入口に対して情報記録媒体が挿入又は排出可能
になる。According to the above-mentioned first means, the monitor portion is rotatably connected to the fixed portion between the storage position and the inclined position where the monitor screen is inclined by a predetermined angle, and is provided on the mounting surface of the fixed portion. By forming a discontinuity portion at a position facing the recording medium insertion opening, which allows the information recording medium to be inserted into and ejected from the recording medium insertion hole when the monitor unit is rotated to the inclined position, When the monitor unit is rotated to the inclined position when mounted on the image recording apparatus, the information recording medium can be inserted into or ejected from the recording medium insertion opening opened on the mounting surface.
【００１６】また、第２の手段によれば、モニタ部を、
格納位置とモニタ画面が所定角度傾斜した傾斜位置との
間を回転可能に固定部に連結し、かつ固定部における装
着面に設けられた操作部材との対向位置に、モニタ部が
傾斜位置に回転した場合に前記操作部材を操作可能にす
る欠成部を形成したことによって、電子式画像記録装置
に対する装着時にモニタ部を傾斜位置に回転させれば、
装着面に設けられた操作部材が操作可能になる。According to the second means, the monitor unit is
The storage position and the tilt position where the monitor screen is tilted at a predetermined angle are rotatably connected to the fixed part, and the monitor part is rotated to the tilt position at a position facing the operation member provided on the mounting surface of the fixed part. In this case, by forming the missing portion that allows the operation member to be operated, if the monitor unit is rotated to the inclined position when the electronic image recording device is mounted,
The operation member provided on the mounting surface can be operated.
【００１７】また、第３の手段によれば、モニタ部を、
格納位置とモニタ画面が所定角度傾斜した傾斜位置との
間を回転可能に固定部に連結し、かつ固定部における装
着面に設けられた端子部との対向位置に、モニタ部が傾
斜位置に回転した場合に端子部に対して外部端子を接続
及び切離し可能にする欠成部を形成したことによって、
電子式画像記録装置に対する装着時にモニタ部を傾斜位
置に回転させれば、装着面に設けられた端子部に対して
外部端子が接続及び切離し可能になる。According to the third means, the monitor unit is
The storage position and the tilted position where the monitor screen is tilted by a predetermined angle are rotatably connected to the fixed part, and the monitor part is rotated to the tilted position at the position facing the terminal part provided on the mounting surface of the fixed part. By forming a discontinuity that allows the external terminal to be connected to and disconnected from the terminal in the case of
When the monitor unit is rotated to the inclined position when the electronic image recording apparatus is mounted, the external terminal can be connected to and disconnected from the terminal section provided on the mounting surface.
【００１８】また、第４の手段によれば、モニタ部が固
定部に対して略一体となる格納位置に回転した場合、固
定部に対してモニタ部を連結軸方向で拘束する拘束部材
によって、格納位置においてモニタ部が確実に固定部か
ら一定距離に拘束される。According to the fourth means, when the monitor unit is rotated to the storage position where it is substantially integrated with the fixed unit, the restraint member restrains the monitor unit in the connecting axial direction with respect to the fixed unit, The monitor portion is securely restrained at a fixed distance from the fixed portion at the storage position.
【００１９】また、第５の手段によれば、モニタ部を固
定部に対して所定角度傾斜した掛止位置に回転させた場
合にモニタ部を回転方向で掛止する掛止部材と、外部か
らの操作によって前記掛止部材を解放状態にしてモニタ
部を回転可能に解放する解除操作部材とによって、掛止
位置においてモニタ部が振動等によって回転することが
防止され、かつ解除操作部材によってモニタ部を回転可
能に解放できる。According to the fifth means, a locking member for locking the monitor unit in the rotation direction when the monitor unit is rotated to a locking position inclined by a predetermined angle with respect to the fixed unit, and from the outside. And a release operation member that rotatably releases the monitor section by releasing the lock member by the operation of the monitor section prevents the monitor section from rotating due to vibration or the like at the lock position, and the release operation member causes the monitor section to rotate. Can be rotatably released.
【００２０】また、第６の手段によれば、モニタ部が装
置本体に対して略一体となる格納位置に回転した場合、
装置本体に対してモニタ部を連結軸方向で拘束する拘束
部材によって、格納位置においてモニタ部が確実に装置
本体から一定距離に拘束される。According to the sixth means, when the monitor unit is rotated to the storage position where it is substantially integrated with the main body of the apparatus,
The restraint member that restrains the monitor unit with respect to the device body in the connecting axial direction ensures that the monitor unit is restrained at a constant distance from the device body at the storage position.
【００２１】また、第７の手段によれば、モニタ部を装
置本体に対して所定角度傾斜した掛止位置に回転させた
場合にモニタ部を回転方向で掛止する掛止部材と、外部
からの操作によって前記掛止部材を解放状態にしてモニ
タ部を回転可能に解放する解除操作部材とによって、掛
止位置においてモニタ部が振動等によって回転すること
が防止され、かつ解除操作部材によってモニタ部を回転
可能に解放できる。According to the seventh means, a locking member for locking the monitor in the rotational direction when the monitor is rotated to a locking position inclined by a predetermined angle with respect to the apparatus main body, and from the outside. And a release operation member that rotatably releases the monitor section by releasing the lock member by the operation of the monitor section prevents the monitor section from rotating due to vibration or the like at the lock position, and the release operation member causes the monitor section to rotate. Can be rotatably released.
【００２２】[0022]
【実施例】以下、本発明の実施例を図面に基づいて説明
する。尚、図１乃至図10において図11乃至図13に基づい
て説明した部材に対応する部材については、同一符号を
付して説明を省略する。図１及び図２は本発明の画像再
生ユニットの第１実施例及びこの画像再生ユニットが装
着された電子スチルカメラの斜視図及び左側面図であ
る。モニタ部30は、図２に示す連結軸11によって固定部
40に回転可能に連結されている。また、固定部40は、装
着面１aに固定された状態で電子スチルカメラ本体１の
記録媒体挿入口４との対向位置に欠成部41が形成され
て、記録媒体挿入口４を塞がない形状になっている。Embodiments of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings. 1 to 10, members corresponding to the members described with reference to FIGS. 11 to 13 are designated by the same reference numerals and the description thereof will be omitted. 1 and 2 are a perspective view and a left side view of a first embodiment of an image reproducing unit of the present invention and an electronic still camera equipped with the image reproducing unit. The monitor unit 30 is fixed by the connecting shaft 11 shown in FIG.
It is rotatably connected to 40. In addition, the fixing portion 40 is provided with a discontinuity portion 41 at a position facing the recording medium insertion opening 4 of the electronic still camera body 1 in a state of being fixed to the mounting surface 1a, so that the recording medium insertion opening 4 is not closed. It has a shape.
【００２３】固定部40に欠成部41を形成したことによ
り、ユ−ザは、モニタ部30を図示されているように直立
位置に回転させれば、記録媒体挿入口４に対してメモリ
カ−ド12を挿入又は排出することが可能になる。また、
欠成部41は、メモリカ−ド12の挿入排出方向での投影面
積に対応する最小限の大きさで形成すればよい。このた
め、固定部40に欠成部41が形成されていても、固定部40
と装着面１aとの接触面積の減少は僅かであるので、固
定部40と電子スチルカメラ本体１との固定強度の低下を
抑制でき、さらにモニタ部30の容積には影響を与えな
い。By forming the depletion portion 41 in the fixed portion 40, the user can rotate the monitor portion 30 to the upright position as shown in the drawing so that the memory card can be inserted into the recording medium insertion port 4. It becomes possible to insert or eject the cord 12. Also,
The depletion portion 41 may be formed with a minimum size corresponding to the projected area of the memory card 12 in the insertion / ejection direction. For this reason, even if the fixed portion 40 has the missing portion 41, the fixed portion 40
Since the contact area between the mounting surface 1a and the mounting surface 1a is slightly reduced, the fixing strength between the fixing portion 40 and the electronic still camera body 1 can be prevented from decreasing, and the volume of the monitor portion 30 is not affected.
【００２４】また、図３に示すように固定部40を貫通す
る欠成部42を形成することも可能であり、この場合に
は、モニタ部30を固定部40と略一体となる格納位置に回
転させれば、外部からは欠成部42が見えなくなる。Further, as shown in FIG. 3, it is possible to form a discontinuity portion 42 penetrating the fixing portion 40. In this case, the monitor portion 30 is placed at a storage position which is substantially integrated with the fixing portion 40. When rotated, the defect 42 cannot be seen from the outside.
【００２５】図４は本発明の画像再生ユニットの第２実
施例及びこの画像再生ユニットが装着された電子スチル
カメラの左側面図である。電子スチルカメラ本体１の装
着面１aにはイジェクト部材７が配置されており、ユ−
ザが操作部材であるイジェクト部材７を矢印Ｂ方向にス
ライドさせれば、メモリカ−ド12が電子スチルカメラ本
体１後面に開口した記録媒体挿入口(図示省略)から排出
される。FIG. 4 is a left side view of an image reproducing unit according to a second embodiment of the present invention and an electronic still camera equipped with the image reproducing unit. An eject member 7 is arranged on the mounting surface 1a of the electronic still camera body 1, and
When the eject member 7 which is the operating member is slid in the direction of arrow B, the memory card 12 is ejected from a recording medium insertion opening (not shown) opened on the rear surface of the electronic still camera body 1.
【００２６】固定部50は、装着面１aに固定された状態
でイジェクト部材７との対向位置に欠成部51が形成され
ている。固定部50に欠成部51を形成したことにより、ユ
−ザは、モニタ部30を直立位置に回転させれば、イジェ
クト部材７をスライドさせることが可能になる。また、
装着面１aにイジェクト部材７以外の他の操作部材が配
置されている場合にも、むろんその操作部材を操作する
ことが可能になる。さらに、欠成部51を形成しても第１
実施例と同様に固定部50と電子スチルカメラ本体１との
固定強度の低下を抑制でき、さらにモニタ部30の容積に
は影響を与えない。The fixed portion 50 has a cutout portion 51 formed at a position facing the eject member 7 while being fixed to the mounting surface 1a. By forming the incomplete portion 51 in the fixed portion 50, the user can slide the eject member 7 by rotating the monitor portion 30 to the upright position. Also,
Even when an operation member other than the eject member 7 is arranged on the mounting surface 1a, it is of course possible to operate the operation member. Furthermore, even if the missing portion 51 is formed, the first
As in the embodiment, it is possible to suppress a decrease in the fixing strength between the fixing portion 50 and the electronic still camera body 1, and the volume of the monitor portion 30 is not affected.
【００２７】図５は本発明の画像再生ユニットの第３実
施例及びこの画像再生ユニットが装着された電子スチル
カメラの左側面図である。電子スチルカメラ本体１の装
着面１aには端子８が配置されており、この端子８に
は、図示を省略した外部端子が接続されて外部からの信
号や電力が供給される。FIG. 5 is a left side view of an image reproducing unit according to a third embodiment of the present invention and an electronic still camera equipped with the image reproducing unit. A terminal 8 is arranged on the mounting surface 1a of the electronic still camera body 1, and an external terminal (not shown) is connected to the terminal 8 to supply a signal or power from the outside.
【００２８】固定部60は、装着面１aに固定された状態
で端子８との対向位置に欠成部61が形成されている。固
定部60に欠成部61を形成したことにより、ユ−ザは、モ
ニタ部30を直立位置に回転させれば、端子８に外部端子
を接続し、あるいは端子８に接続されている外部端子を
切り離すことが可能になる。欠成部61を形成しても第１
実施例と同様に固定部60と電子スチルカメラ本体１との
固定強度の低下を抑制でき、さらにモニタ部30の容積に
は影響を与えない。The fixed portion 60 has a cutout portion 61 formed at a position facing the terminal 8 while being fixed to the mounting surface 1a. By forming the depletion portion 61 in the fixed portion 60, the user connects the external terminal to the terminal 8 or the external terminal connected to the terminal 8 when the monitor portion 30 is rotated to the upright position. Can be separated. First even if the gap 61 is formed
Similar to the embodiment, the fixing strength between the fixing portion 60 and the electronic still camera body 1 can be prevented from lowering, and the volume of the monitor portion 30 is not affected.
【００２９】図６及び図７は、それぞれ本発明の画像再
生ユニットの第４実施例における固定部及びモニタ部を
示す斜視図である。画像再生ユニット10は、固定部70及
びモニタ部80によって構成され、固定部70には、モニタ
部80との対向面70aに連結軸11が配置され、この連結軸1
1は、モニタ部80の固定部70との対向面80aに穿設された
嵌挿孔81に嵌挿してモニタ部80を固定部70に連結し、か
つ回転可能に支持する。また、固定部70には、電子スチ
ルカメラ本体１の記録媒体挿入口４を使用可能にするた
め、第１実施例と同様に欠成部71が形成されている。FIGS. 6 and 7 are perspective views showing a fixed portion and a monitor portion in the fourth embodiment of the image reproducing unit of the present invention, respectively. The image reproducing unit 10 is composed of a fixed portion 70 and a monitor portion 80, and the fixed portion 70 is provided with a connecting shaft 11 on a surface 70a facing the monitor portion 80.
The reference numeral 1 inserts into a fitting insertion hole 81 formed in a surface 80a of the monitor portion 80 facing the fixed portion 70 to connect the monitor portion 80 to the fixed portion 70 and rotatably support the same. Further, in order to enable the recording medium insertion port 4 of the electronic still camera body 1 to be used in the fixed portion 70, a missing portion 71 is formed as in the first embodiment.
【００３０】固定部70の対向面70aには、鉤形状の拘束
部材72が植設され、モニタ部80には、対向面80a及び底
面で開口する拘束凹部82が形成されている。拘束部材72
は、モニタ部80が格納位置乃至格納位置から僅かに回転
した位置にある場合に拘束凹部82に嵌挿する。A hook-shaped restraining member 72 is planted on the facing surface 70a of the fixed portion 70, and a restraining concave portion 82 that opens at the facing surface 80a and the bottom surface is formed on the monitor portion 80. Restraint member 72
Is inserted into the restraining recess 82 when the monitor 80 is at the storage position or at a position slightly rotated from the storage position.
【００３１】さらに、固定部70は、後述する支持軸によ
って軸支した解除操作部材73と、この解除操作部材73と
一体に形成された掛止部材74とを備え、解除操作部材73
は、矢印Ｃ１方向に付勢されて図示の位置で掛止部材74
を対向面70aから突出する掛止位置に保持し、また外力
によって矢印Ｃ２方向に移動して掛止部材74を固定部70
内の掛止解除位置に移動させる。モニタ部80の対向面80
aには、掛止凹部83が形成され、掛止部材74は、モニタ
部80が格納位置にある場合に掛止凹部83に嵌挿する。Further, the fixing portion 70 is provided with a releasing operation member 73 pivotally supported by a support shaft described later and a latching member 74 formed integrally with the releasing operation member 73.
Is urged in the direction of arrow C1 and is engaged at the position shown in the drawing.
Is held at a hooking position projecting from the facing surface 70a, and is moved in the direction of arrow C2 by an external force so that the hooking member 74 is fixed.
Move it to the latch release position inside. Opposing surface 80 of monitor 80
A latching recess 83 is formed in a, and the latching member 74 is fitted into the latching recess 83 when the monitor 80 is in the storage position.
【００３２】図８は第４実施例の画像再生ユニットが装
着された電子スチルカメラの平面図であり、モニタ部80
を拘束凹部82の位置で破断面にしたものである。拘束部
材72が拘束凹部82に嵌挿している場合、モニタ部80は、
拘束部材72によって連結軸11の軸方向において拘束され
る。このことにより、モニタ部80が格納位置乃至格納位
置から僅かに回転した位置にある場合、固定部70とモニ
タ部80との間に隙間できることを防止できるので、固定
部70とモニタ部80との間に隙間できて画像再生ユニット
10の一体感が損なわれることを防止できる。また、モニ
タ部80が回転して拘束部材72が拘束凹部82から抜け出た
場合には、モニタ部80が軸方向における拘束状態から解
除されるが、そのときモニタ部80は固定部70の対向面70
aと対向しない位置に回転しているので、モニタ部80が
固定部70から離間しても、ユ−ザは隙間を視認できず画
像再生ユニット10の一体感は損なわれない。FIG. 8 is a plan view of an electronic still camera to which the image reproducing unit of the fourth embodiment is attached, which is a monitor section 80.
Is a fracture surface at the position of the restraining recess 82. When the restraint member 72 is fitted in the restraint recess 82, the monitor 80 is
The restraint member 72 restrains the connecting shaft 11 in the axial direction. With this, when the monitor unit 80 is at the storage position or at a position slightly rotated from the storage position, it is possible to prevent a gap from being formed between the fixed unit 70 and the monitor unit 80. Image reproduction unit with a gap
It is possible to prevent the sense of unity of 10 from being impaired. When the monitor unit 80 rotates and the restraint member 72 comes out of the restraint recess 82, the monitor unit 80 is released from the restrained state in the axial direction. At that time, the monitor unit 80 faces the fixed portion 70. 70
Since it is rotated to a position that does not face a, even if the monitor section 80 is separated from the fixed section 70, the user cannot see the gap and the sense of unity of the image reproduction unit 10 is not impaired.
【００３３】図９及び図10は、それぞれ第４実施例の画
像再生ユニットが装着された電子スチルカメラの平面図
及び正面図であり、固定部70を掛止部材74の位置で、モ
ニタ部80を掛止凹部83の位置でそれぞれ破断面にしたも
のである。解除操作部材73は、図９に示すように固定部
70内で支持軸75によって軸支され、例えば、この支持軸
75に巻着した捩じりコイルスプリング(図示省略)によっ
て矢印Ｃ１方向に付勢されている。掛止部材74は、モニ
タ部80が格納位置にある場合、解除操作部材73の付勢力
によって掛止凹部83に嵌挿してモニタ部80を回転方向に
おいて格納位置に掛止する。また、ユ−ザは、モニタ部
80を回転させる場合、付勢力に抗して解除操作部材73を
矢印Ｃ２方向に移動させれば、掛止部材74が掛止凹部83
から抜けてモニタ部80が回転可能になる。このことによ
り、モニタ部80を回転させるために必要な力を小さく設
定しても、携行中の振動等によってモニタ部80が格納位
置から回転してしまうことを確実に防止でき、かつモニ
タ部80を回転させるときの操作性を向上できる。また、
モニタ部80の対向面80aにおいて拘束凹部82を形成する
位置を変えることにより、掛止部材74によってモニタ部
80を格納位置以外の任意の位置でも掛止させることがで
きる。9 and 10 are a plan view and a front view, respectively, of an electronic still camera equipped with the image reproducing unit of the fourth embodiment, in which the fixed portion 70 is located at the position of the latch member 74 and the monitor portion 80. Each of them has a broken surface at the position of the locking recess 83. As shown in FIG. 9, the release operation member 73 is a fixed portion.
In 70, it is rotatably supported by a support shaft 75.
A torsion coil spring (not shown) wound around 75 is biased in the direction of arrow C1. When the monitor 80 is in the storage position, the locking member 74 is inserted into the locking recess 83 by the urging force of the release operation member 73 to lock the monitor 80 in the storage position in the rotation direction. Also, the user is
When rotating 80, if the release operation member 73 is moved in the direction of arrow C2 against the urging force, the latch member 74 will be locked.
After that, the monitor unit 80 becomes rotatable. As a result, even if the force required to rotate the monitor unit 80 is set to be small, it is possible to reliably prevent the monitor unit 80 from rotating from the storage position due to vibration during carrying, and the monitor unit 80. The operability when rotating can be improved. Also,
By changing the position at which the restraining recess 82 is formed on the facing surface 80a of the monitor unit 80, the monitor unit is made by the hooking member 74.
The 80 can be hooked at any position other than the storage position.
【００３４】また、上記した固定部70は、従来の固定部
20と同様に電子スチルカメラ本体１に対して着脱可能に
構成されているが、固定部70を電子スチルカメラ本体１
と一体に形成する、即ち、固定部70及びモニタ部80を電
子スチルカメラの一部として構成することも可能であ
り、その場合でも、モニタ部80が格納位置乃至格納位置
から僅かに回転した位置にある場合、固定部70とモニタ
部80との間に隙間ができることを防止でき、かつモニタ
部80を回転させるために必要な力を小さく設定しても、
携行中の振動等によってモニタ部80が格納位置から回転
してしまうことを確実に防止でき、かつモニタ部80を回
転させるときの操作性を向上できる。Further, the above-mentioned fixing portion 70 is a conventional fixing portion.
Although it is configured to be attachable to and detachable from the electronic still camera body 1 like 20, the fixing portion 70 is attached to the electronic still camera body 1.
It is also possible to integrally form the same, that is, the fixed part 70 and the monitor part 80 can be configured as a part of the electronic still camera, and even in that case, the monitor part 80 is at the storage position or a position slightly rotated from the storage position. In the case of, it is possible to prevent a gap from being formed between the fixed part 70 and the monitor part 80, and even if the force required to rotate the monitor part 80 is set to be small,
It is possible to reliably prevent the monitor unit 80 from rotating from the storage position due to vibration during carrying, and to improve the operability when rotating the monitor unit 80.
【００３５】[0035]
【発明の効果】以上説明したように、本発明の第１の手
段によれば、電子式画像記録装置に対する装着時にモニ
タ部を傾斜位置に回転させれば、装着面に開口した記録
媒体挿入口に対して情報記録媒体が挿入又は排出可能に
なることにより、画像再生ユニットを装着した状態で、
電子式画像記録装置に対して情報記録媒体を装填又は取
り出すことができる。As described above, according to the first means of the present invention, if the monitor portion is rotated to the inclined position during mounting on the electronic image recording apparatus, the recording medium insertion opening opened on the mounting surface. Since the information recording medium can be inserted into or ejected from, with the image reproducing unit attached,
An information recording medium can be loaded or unloaded from the electronic image recording device.
【００３６】また、第２の手段によれば、電子式画像記
録装置に対する装着時にモニタ部を傾斜位置に回転させ
れば、装着面に設けられた操作部材が操作可能になるこ
とにより、画像再生ユニットを装着した状態で、ユ−ザ
が電子式画像記録装置の装着面に配置された操作部材を
操作することができる。According to the second means, when the monitor portion is rotated to the inclined position when the electronic image recording apparatus is mounted, the operation member provided on the mounting surface can be operated to reproduce the image. With the unit mounted, the user can operate the operation member arranged on the mounting surface of the electronic image recording apparatus.
【００３７】また、第３の手段によれば、電子式画像記
録装置に対する装着時にモニタ部を傾斜位置に回転させ
れば、装着面に設けられた端子部に対して外部端子が接
続及び切離し可能になることにより、画像再生ユニット
を装着した状態で、ユ−ザが電子式画像記録装置の装着
面に配置された端子に外部端子を接続又は切離すことが
できる。According to the third means, the external terminal can be connected to and disconnected from the terminal section provided on the mounting surface by rotating the monitor section to the inclined position when mounting the electronic image recording apparatus. Thus, the user can connect or disconnect the external terminal to the terminal arranged on the mounting surface of the electronic image recording device while the image reproducing unit is mounted.
【００３８】また、第４の手段によれば、格納位置にお
いてモニタ部が確実に固定部から一定距離に拘束される
ことにより、モニタ部が格納位置にある場合、固定部と
モニタ部との間に隙間ができることを防止できるので、
固定部とモニタ部との間に隙間ができて画像再生ユニッ
トの一体感が損なわれることを防止できる。Further, according to the fourth means, when the monitor is in the storage position, the monitor is surely constrained to a fixed distance from the fixed part in the storage position. Since it can prevent the formation of a gap in
It is possible to prevent a gap from being formed between the fixed portion and the monitor portion and impair the sense of unity of the image reproduction unit.
【００３９】また、第５の手段によれば、掛止位置にお
いてモニタ部が振動等によって回転することが防止さ
れ、かつ解除操作部材によってモニタ部を回転可能に解
放できることにより、モニタ部を回転させるために必要
な力を小さく設定しても、例えば、携行中の振動等によ
ってモニタ部が格納位置から回転してしまうことを確実
に防止でき、かつモニタ部を回転させるときの操作性を
向上できる。According to the fifth means, the monitor portion is prevented from rotating due to vibration or the like at the hooking position, and the release operation member allows the monitor portion to be rotatably released, thereby rotating the monitor portion. Even if the force necessary for this is set small, for example, it is possible to reliably prevent the monitor unit from rotating from the storage position due to vibration during carrying, and improve the operability when rotating the monitor unit. .
【００４０】また、第６の手段によれば、格納位置にお
いてモニタ部が確実に装置本体から一定距離に拘束され
ることにより、モニタ部が格納位置にある場合、装置本
体とモニタ部との間に隙間ができることを防止できるの
で、装置本体とモニタ部との間に隙間ができて電子スチ
ルカメラの一体感が損なわれることを防止できる。According to the sixth means, when the monitor is in the storage position, the monitor is securely restrained at a fixed distance from the main body of the apparatus in the storage position, so that the space between the main body and the monitor is reduced. Since it is possible to prevent a gap from being formed in the electronic still camera, it is possible to prevent a gap from being formed between the main body of the apparatus and the monitor unit and impair the sense of unity of the electronic still camera.
【００４１】また、第７の手段によれば、掛止位置にお
いてモニタ部が振動等によって回転することが防止さ
れ、かつ解除操作部材によってモニタ部を回転可能に解
放できることにより、モニタ部を回転させるために必要
な力を小さく設定しても、例えば、携行中の振動等によ
ってモニタ部が格納位置から回転してしまうことを確実
に防止でき、かつモニタ部を回転させるときの操作性を
向上できる。According to the seventh means, the monitor portion is prevented from rotating due to vibration or the like at the hooking position, and the release operation member allows the monitor portion to be rotatably released, thereby rotating the monitor portion. Even if the force necessary for this is set small, for example, it is possible to reliably prevent the monitor unit from rotating from the storage position due to vibration during carrying, and improve the operability when rotating the monitor unit. .
【図１】本発明の画像再生ユニットの第１実施例及びこ
の画像再生ユニットが装着された電子スチルカメラの斜
視図である。FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a first embodiment of an image reproducing unit of the present invention and an electronic still camera equipped with this image reproducing unit.
【図２】本発明の画像再生ユニットの第１実施例及びこ
の画像再生ユニットが装着された電子スチルカメラの左
側面図である。FIG. 2 is a left side view of the first embodiment of the image reproducing unit of the present invention and the electronic still camera equipped with the image reproducing unit.
【図３】本発明の画像再生ユニットの第１実施例におけ
る欠成部の他の例を示す側面図である。FIG. 3 is a side view showing another example of the missing portion in the first embodiment of the image reproducing unit of the present invention.
【図４】本発明の画像再生ユニットの第２実施例及びこ
の画像再生ユニットが装着された電子スチルカメラの左
側面図である。FIG. 4 is a left side view of an image reproducing unit according to a second embodiment of the present invention and an electronic still camera equipped with the image reproducing unit.
【図５】本発明の画像再生ユニットの第３実施例及びこ
の画像再生ユニットが装着された電子スチルカメラの左
側面図である。FIG. 5 is a left side view of an image reproducing unit according to a third embodiment of the present invention and an electronic still camera equipped with the image reproducing unit.
【図６】本発明の画像再生ユニットの第４実施例におけ
る固定部を示す斜視図である。FIG. 6 is a perspective view showing a fixing portion in a fourth embodiment of the image reproducing unit of the present invention.
【図７】本発明の画像再生ユニットの第４実施例におけ
るモニタ部を示す斜視図である。FIG. 7 is a perspective view showing a monitor unit in a fourth embodiment of the image reproducing unit of the present invention.
【図８】第４実施例の画像再生ユニットが装着された電
子スチルカメラの平面図である。FIG. 8 is a plan view of an electronic still camera equipped with an image reproducing unit according to a fourth embodiment.
【図９】第４実施例の画像再生ユニットが装着された電
子スチルカメラの平面図である。FIG. 9 is a plan view of an electronic still camera equipped with an image reproducing unit according to a fourth embodiment.
【図１０】第４実施例の画像再生ユニットが装着された
電子スチルカメラの正面図である。FIG. 10 is a front view of an electronic still camera equipped with an image reproducing unit according to a fourth embodiment.
【図１１】従来の画像再生ユニット及びこの画像再生ユ
ニットが装着される電子式画像記録装置の一例である電
子スチルカメラを示す斜視図である。FIG. 11 is a perspective view showing a conventional image reproducing unit and an electronic still camera which is an example of an electronic image recording apparatus in which the image reproducing unit is mounted.
【図１２】図11に示す画像再生ユニットにおけるモニタ
部の動作説明図である。12 is an explanatory diagram of an operation of a monitor unit in the image reproduction unit shown in FIG.
【図１３】図11に示す画像再生ユニット及び電子スチル
カメラの平面図である。13 is a plan view of the image reproducing unit and the electronic still camera shown in FIG.
１…電子スチルカメラ本体、 １a…装着面、 ４…記
録媒体挿入口、 ７…イジェクト部材、 ８…端子、
11…連結軸、 30，80…モニタ部、 31…モニタ画面、
40，50，60，70…固定部、 41，42，51，61，71…欠
成部、 72…拘束部材、 73…解除操作部材、 74…掛
止部材、 82…拘束凹部、 83…掛止凹部。DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 ... Electronic still camera main body, 1a ... Mounting surface, 4 ... Recording medium insertion port, 7 ... Eject member, 8 ... Terminal,
11 ... Connection axis, 30, 80 ... Monitor section, 31 ... Monitor screen,
40, 50, 60, 70 ... Fixed part, 41, 42, 51, 61, 71 ... Missing part, 72 ... Restraint member, 73 ... Release operation member, 74 ... Latch member, 82 ... Restraint recess, 83 ... Hook Stop recess.
Claims (7)
置の装着面に着脱可能に固定される固定部と、電子式画
像記録装置からの画像情報に対応する画像をモニタ画面
に表示するモニタ部とを備えた画像再生ユニットにおい
て、前記モニタ部を、格納位置と前記モニタ画面が所定
角度傾斜した傾斜位置との間を回転可能に前記固定部に
連結し、かつ固定部における前記装着面に設けられた記
録媒体挿入口との対向位置に、モニタ部が前記傾斜位置
に回転した場合に前記記録媒体挿入孔に対して情報記録
媒体を挿入及び排出可能にする欠成部を形成したことを
特徴とする画像再生ユニット。1. A fixed part detachably fixed to a mounting surface of an electronic image recording device such as an electronic still camera, and a monitor part for displaying an image corresponding to image information from the electronic image recording device on a monitor screen. In the image reproducing unit including the above, the monitor section is rotatably connected to the fixed section between a storage position and an inclined position where the monitor screen is inclined by a predetermined angle, and is provided on the mounting surface of the fixed section. A non-defective portion is formed at a position facing the recording medium insertion opening, which allows the information recording medium to be inserted into and ejected from the recording medium insertion hole when the monitor unit is rotated to the inclined position. Image playback unit.
置の装着面に着脱可能に固定される固定部と、電子式画
像記録装置からの画像情報に対応する画像をモニタ画面
に表示するモニタ部とを備えた画像再生ユニットにおい
て、前記モニタ部を、格納位置と前記モニタ画面が所定
角度傾斜した傾斜位置との間を回転可能に前記固定部に
連結し、かつ固定部における前記装着面に設けられた操
作部材との対向位置に、モニタ部が前記傾斜位置に回転
した場合に前記操作部材を操作可能にする欠成部を形成
したことを特徴とする画像再生ユニット。2. A fixing part detachably fixed to a mounting surface of an electronic image recording device such as an electronic still camera, and a monitor part for displaying an image corresponding to image information from the electronic image recording device on a monitor screen. In the image reproducing unit including the above, the monitor section is rotatably connected to the fixed section between a storage position and an inclined position where the monitor screen is inclined by a predetermined angle, and is provided on the mounting surface of the fixed section. An image reproducing unit, characterized in that a discontinuity portion is formed at a position facing the operation member so that the operation member can be operated when the monitor unit is rotated to the inclined position.
置の装着面に着脱可能に固定される固定部と、電子式画
像記録装置からの画像情報に対応する画像をモニタ画面
に表示するモニタ部とを備えた画像再生ユニットにおい
て、格納位置と前記モニタ画面が所定角度傾斜した傾斜
位置との間を回転可能に前記固定部に連結し、かつ固定
部における前記装着面に設けられた端子部との対向位置
に、モニタ部が前記傾斜位置に回転した場合に前記端子
部に対して外部端子を接続及び切離し可能にする欠成部
を形成したことを特徴とする画像再生ユニット。3. A fixing part detachably fixed to a mounting surface of an electronic image recording device such as an electronic still camera, and a monitor part for displaying an image corresponding to image information from the electronic image recording device on a monitor screen. And a terminal portion provided on the mounting surface of the fixed portion so as to be rotatable between a storage position and an inclined position where the monitor screen is inclined by a predetermined angle. An image reproducing unit is formed at a position facing each other, wherein a discontinuity portion is formed so that an external terminal can be connected to and disconnected from the terminal portion when the monitor unit is rotated to the inclined position.
置の装着面に着脱可能に固定される固定部と、電子式画
像記録装置からの画像情報に対応する画像を表示するモ
ニタ部と、このモニタ部を前記固定部に回転可能に連結
する連結軸とを備えた画像再生ユニットにおいて、前記
モニタ部が前記固定部に対して略一体となる格納位置に
回転した場合、固定部に対してモニタ部を前記連結軸方
向で拘束する拘束部材とを備えたことを特徴とする画像
再生ユニット。4. A fixing part detachably fixed to a mounting surface of an electronic image recording device such as an electronic still camera, a monitor part for displaying an image corresponding to image information from the electronic image recording device, In an image reproducing unit including a connecting shaft that rotatably connects the monitor unit to the fixed unit, when the monitor unit is rotated to a storage position that is substantially integrated with the fixed unit, the monitor is moved to the fixed unit. An image reproducing unit, comprising: a restraint member that restrains a portion in the connecting axis direction.
置の装着面に着脱可能に固定される固定部と、電子式画
像記録装置からの画像情報に対応する画像を表示するモ
ニタ部と、このモニタ部を前記固定部に回転可能に連結
する連結軸とを備えた画像再生ユニットにおいて、前記
モニタ部を前記固定部に対して所定角度傾斜した掛止位
置に回転させた場合にモニタ部を回転方向で掛止する掛
止部材と、外部からの操作によって前記掛止部材を解放
状態にしてモニタ部を回転可能に解放する解除操作部材
とを備えたことを特徴とする画像再生ユニット。5. A fixing part detachably fixed to a mounting surface of an electronic image recording device such as an electronic still camera, a monitor part for displaying an image corresponding to image information from the electronic image recording device, In an image reproducing unit including a connecting shaft that rotatably connects the monitor unit to the fixed unit, the monitor unit is rotated when the monitor unit is rotated to a locking position inclined by a predetermined angle with respect to the fixed unit. An image reproducing unit comprising: a latching member that latches in a direction; and a release operation member that unlocks the monitor member by an external operation to rotatably release the monitor unit.
表示するモニタ部と、このモニタ部を前記装置本体に回
転可能に連結する連結軸とを備えた電子スチルカメラに
おいて、前記モニタ部が前記装置本体に対して略一体と
なる格納位置に回転した場合、装置本体に対してモニタ
部を前記連結軸方向で拘束する拘束部材とを備えたこと
を特徴とする電子スチルカメラ。6. An electronic still camera comprising: an apparatus body, a monitor section for displaying an image corresponding to image information; and a connecting shaft for rotatably connecting the monitor section to the apparatus body. An electronic still camera, comprising: a restraint member that restrains the monitor unit in the connecting axis direction with respect to the device body when rotated to a storage position that is substantially integrated with the device body.
表示するモニタ部と、このモニタ部を前記装置本体に回
転可能に連結する連結軸とを備えた電子スチルカメラに
おいて、前記モニタ部を前記装置本体に対して所定角度
傾斜した掛止位置に回転させた場合にモニタ部を回転方
向で掛止する掛止部材と、外部からの操作によって前記
掛止部材を解放状態にしてモニタ部を回転可能に解放す
る解除操作部材とを備えたことを特徴とする電子スチル
カメラ。7. An electronic still camera comprising a device body, a monitor unit for displaying an image corresponding to image information, and a connecting shaft for rotatably connecting the monitor unit to the device body. A latching member that latches the monitor unit in the rotation direction when the monitor unit is rotated to a latching position inclined by a predetermined angle with respect to the device body, and the latching member is released by an external operation to open the monitor unit. An electronic still camera, comprising: a release operation member that is rotatably released.
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