JPH0895152A - Holding frame for camera - Google Patents

Abstract

PURPOSE: To make a camera to be convenient for/displaying and carrying by forming a frame having a shape so as to hold the outer peripheral corner parts of a camera main body with synthetic resin molding and by forming projectingly a knob on the frame as well. CONSTITUTION: The holding frame in the shape so as to hold the outer peripheral corner parts of the camera main body 1 is structured to open/close the front and rear frames 2 and 3 by integral molding with the synthetic resin. As the synthetic resin, for instance PP resin is used to make the holding frame flexible. When the holding frame is fitted to the camera, first, a connecting part 6 is opened to open the front and rear frames 2 and 3 and sandwitches the camera main body 1 inbetween. Each constituting piece of the frames 2 and 3 is formed like a hook in a cross-section and in the shape along with each side of the outer peripheral corner parts 8 of the main body 1, so that the frames 2 and 3 can be mounted to surely hold the main body 1. Further, the knob 8 is formed projectingly on the side part of the front frame 2.

Description

Detailed Description of the Invention

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a holding frame mounted on a camera body for convenient display and carrying of the camera.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, a holding frame which can be directly attached to a camera has not been considered.

Therefore, for example, in the case of a disposable camera, when it is displayed for sale, it cannot be hung on the display hanger as it is, and therefore it is sold in a bag, and the bag is opened when used. I had to take it out. Further, even after the camera is taken out from the bag, it is inconvenient to carry the camera because there is no part of the camera that can be hooked by a user's finger or held by a hand.

Also, in the case of cameras having other simple structures, when not in use, the camera body is usually housed in a case such as a leather case, and as it is, the lens, flash, shutter button, film winding knob, etc. Since the part required for operation was blocked by the case, it had to be taken out from the case at the time of use.

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SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION Therefore, the present invention
Displaying the camera in a suspended state without putting it in a bag, allowing the user to carry it conveniently by hooking it with his finger or holding it by hand, and using the camera while it is still attached to the camera body It is an object to provide a holding frame for a camera that can perform

[0006]

In order to solve the above-mentioned problems, the present invention takes the following technical means.

The holding frame of the camera of the present invention comprises a frame body having a shape for holding the corners of the outer peripheral surface of the camera body, formed by synthetic resin molding, and a handle projectingly formed on the frame body.

The frame body may be shaped along the eight corners of the outer peripheral surface of the camera body. The frame body may be formed of synthetic resin in the unfolded state, and the connecting portion may be closed and mounted on the camera body.

[0009]

As a result of adopting the above means, the present invention has the following effects.

The holding frame of the camera according to the present invention can be carried by hanging it on a display hanger for display by using a handle formed to project, or by holding it with a finger or holding it by hand. Moreover, since it is mounted so as to hold the corners of the outer peripheral surface of the camera body, the lens, flash,
The camera can be used as it is attached to the camera body without covering up the shutter button, film winding knob, and other parts necessary for operation.

The holding frame can be securely attached to the camera body by forming the frame body along the eight corners of the outer peripheral surface of the camera body.

If the frame body is formed of synthetic resin in the expanded state and is attached to the camera body by closing the connecting portion, it can be stored or transported in a low bulk by stacking it in multiple stages in the expanded state. You can

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DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS The structure of the present invention will be described below with reference to the accompanying drawings.

FIG. 1 is a view showing a state in which a holding frame of a camera according to the present invention is mounted on a main body 1 of a so-called disposable camera. FIG. 2 is a view showing a state in which the holding frame of the camera is not attached to the camera body 1 but is assembled independently.

The holding frame can be mainly attached to a disposable camera or a camera having a simple structure and a substantially rectangular shape.

The holding frame may be of a structure in which the front frame body 2 and the rear frame body 3 are opened and closed by integrally molding synthetic resin. By using, for example, a PP resin as the synthetic resin, the holding frame can be made flexible.

FIG. 3 is a view showing a state in which the front frame body 2 and the rear frame body 3 of the holding frame are opened. A bent portion 4 of the thin hinge mechanism is formed between the front frame body 2 and the rear frame body 3. In addition, the connecting portion 6 formed at the tip of the crosspiece on the side portion of the rear frame body 3 is fitted into the hole 5 formed in the side portion of the front frame body 2 and coupled to the front frame body 2 and the rear frame body. 3 and 3 are designed to close.

Since the holding frame is formed in the expanded state as described above, the front frame body 2 and the rear frame body 3 are opened and stacked in multiple stages to make them low in volume and stored. It can be carried or transported.

When mounting this holding frame on the camera, first the connecting portion 6 is opened to open the front frame body 2 and the rear frame body 3,
The camera body 1 is sandwiched between them. Since each of the component pieces of the frame bodies 2 and 3 is formed in a hook shape in cross section and has a shape along each side of the eight corners of the outer peripheral surface of the camera body 1, the frame bodies 2 and 3 securely hold the camera body 1. It is designed to be installed in the state where it was worn.

Moreover, the lens, the flash, the shutter button, the film winding knob, and other parts necessary for the operation are not covered up. Further, since it is extremely lightweight, the camera can be used without any discomfort while the holding frame is attached.

Connecting frames 7 may be provided on the frames 2 and 3 for reinforcement at positions other than the corners of the outer peripheral surface of the camera body 1. Further, although not shown, a part may be formed in a wall shape along the outer peripheral surface.

A handle 8 is formed on the side of the front frame 2 so as to project therefrom. When this holding frame is attached to the camera body 1,
At the time of sale, it can be hung and displayed on the display hanger using the handle 8, and when the camera is used, the handle 8 can be carried by being hooked with a finger or held by a hand. it can.

This holding frame can be attached to the camera body 1 at the stage of manufacturing the camera, and can be shipped and sold in the state of being attached to the camera body 1 from the beginning.

The camera may be mounted at the time of sale, or may be sold separately from the camera and mounted at the time of use.

This holding frame has a structure in which the front frame 2 and the rear frame 3 are opened and closed by molding in the expanded state as described above, as well as the front frame 2 and the rear frame. It is also possible to form a frame body shape in which the camera body 1 is inserted, and the camera body 1 is fitted into the frame body so that only the connecting portion 6 can be opened.

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The camera holding frame according to the present invention is attached to the camera body, and by utilizing the handle formed to project, the camera can be hung on the display hanger without putting it in the bag at the time of sale. It can be displayed and can be conveniently carried by the user when it is used by hooking it with a finger or holding it by hand.
Moreover, the camera can be used while it is attached to the camera body.

[Brief description of drawings]

FIG. 1 is an embodiment of a holding frame of a camera according to the present invention,
FIG.

FIG. 2 is an embodiment of a holding frame of a camera according to the present invention,
The perspective view at the time of assembling independently, without attaching to a camera body.

FIG. 3 shows an embodiment of a holding frame of a camera according to the present invention,
The perspective view at the time of opening a front frame and a rear frame.

[Explanation of symbols]

 1 camera body 2 frame 3 frame 6 connecting part 8 handle

Claims (3)

[Claims] 1. A holding frame for a camera, characterized in that a frame body having a shape for holding a corner portion of an outer peripheral surface of the camera body is formed by synthetic resin molding, and a handle is projectingly formed on the frame body. 2. The holding frame for a camera according to claim 1, wherein the frame has a shape along the outer peripheral surface corner portion 8 side of the camera body. 3. The frame body is formed of synthetic resin in a deployed state, and the connecting portion is closed to be mounted on the camera body.
Alternatively, the holding frame of the camera described in 2.