JPH09146169A - Camera - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To prevent mold from growing and increasing because of the adhesion of a secretion such as sweat or skin grease secreted from a human body to the outside case of the camera by partially molding components forming the camera by using synthetic resin in which antibacterial agent is contained. SOLUTION: A power switch 7, a DSET button 8 and a DMOD button 9 are formed of a rubber member in which the antibacterial agent is mixed. Then, a remote control mode button 4, a stroboscopic mode button 5, an AE mode button 6, a panorama switching button 10, a zoom lever switch 11 and a release button 55 are formed of the synthetic resin member in which the antibacterial agent is mixed. A front side grip 13 formed of the rubber member in which the antibacterial agent is mixed is attached to the front side of a camera body 1. A back cover grip 12 provided with many dimples as a non-slip part and formed of the rubber member in which the antibacterial agent is mixed is attached to the part of a back cover on which a thumb is put. Furthermore, a slide switch and the cover are formed of the synthetic resin member in which the antibacterial agent is mixed.

Description

Detailed Description of the Invention

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a camera, and more particularly to processing of exterior parts forming the camera.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, in an optical apparatus constructed by using a plurality of lenses, prisms, mirrors and other optical elements such as a camera, an interchangeable lens and a microscope, a surface of these optical elements or a mirror for holding the optical elements is used. Molds often propagate in places where it is difficult to contact the outside air, such as the inner surface of the cylinder. If mold propagates in these optical devices, it not only adversely affects shooting or observation, but also rust occurs on metal members as a result of interaction with water that condenses around the mycelium of the mold, and rubber and other members Also deteriorates and the characteristics of each member are significantly deteriorated.

Therefore, for example, JP-A-61-2284
No. 12 discloses a structure in which a paint containing a transpiration-proof mold agent is applied to a place other than the optical path inside the camera to make the inside of the camera mold-proof atmosphere and prevent generation of mold inside the camera. Is disclosed.

In Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 63-130312, molding is performed by applying a release agent containing an antibacterial agent to the inner peripheral surface of the cavity of the mold before filling the mold with the molten synthetic resin. It is disclosed that it is possible to perform antibacterial treatment at the same time.

Further, Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 64-66254 discloses a manufacturing method in which an antibacterial agent is mixed with a resin.

[0006] Furthermore, in the May 1992 issue of the magazine "Clean Technology", pages 38 to 41, the product name "Z" of Shinagawa Fuel Co., Ltd. is used as an antibacterial zeolite as an antibacterial agent.
"emic" is introduced.

[0007]

However, in the optical device disclosed in JP-A-61-228412, in which the generation of mold is suppressed, molds, germs, dirt, etc. are relatively difficult to enter inside the camera. It was a measure, and no mention was made of measures for the exterior of the camera. Also,
In the antibacterial treatment method for resin molded products disclosed in Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 63-130312, a mold release agent mixed with an antibacterial agent is applied to the inner peripheral surface of the mold cavity to perform antibacterial treatment on the surface of the resin molded product. Since it is designed to be applied, it is difficult to uniformly treat the surface of the resin molded product with the antibacterial agent, and even if the antibacterial treatment can be performed uniformly, the antibacterial agent is easily peeled off, and the effect decreases with time. was there.

The present invention has been made in view of the above circumstances, and provides a camera that prevents the growth and proliferation of mold and the like due to the secretion of sweat, oil, and the like discharged from the human body on the exterior of the camera. It is intended to be provided.

[0009]

The camera according to the present invention comprises:
Some of the parts forming the camera are molded using synthetic resin containing an antibacterial agent. The above-mentioned part is a part used for an operation part that can be operated from the camera body exterior part, and the part used for this operation part is at least one of a release button, a zoom button, or a mode switching button. Is.

According to this structure, since the operation part touched by the person who operates the camera is molded by using the synthetic resin containing the antibacterial agent, the secretions such as sweat and oil from the person's hand are attached. To prevent the germs from developing and multiplying.

[0011]

Embodiments of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings. 1 to 5 relate to an embodiment of the present invention, FIG. 1 is a front view of the camera, FIG. 2 is a bottom view of the camera of FIG. 1, FIG. 3 is a side view of the camera of FIG. 1, and FIG.
5 is a top view of the camera of FIG. 1, and FIG. 5 is a rear view of the camera of FIG.

As shown in FIGS. 1 to 5, in the camera of this embodiment, a back cover 14 that is attached to the camera body 1 via a hinge (not shown) so as to be openable and closable opens to the left.

On the upper surface of the camera body 1, a power switch 7 for switching the photographing mode of the camera, a DSET button 8 for correcting the date, a DMOD button 9 for switching the date imprinting mode, a normal screen size and a panoramic screen size. The panorama switch button 10 for switching to and, the release button 55, the zoom lever switch 11 arranged on the release button 55 for switching the zoom lens in the tele direction or the wide direction, the LCD display section 3 for displaying the state of the camera, and the remote control reception of the camera. A remote control mode button 4 for switching to the state, a flash mode button 5 for switching the flash emission mode, an AE mode button 6 for switching the shooting mode of the camera, and the like are provided.

The power switch 7 and the DSET button 8
The DMOD button 9 is formed of a rubber member mixed with an antibacterial agent. Also, the remote control mode button 4,
The strobe mode button 5, the AE mode button 6, the panorama switching button 10, the zoom lever switch 11, and the release button 55 are formed of a synthetic resin member mixed with an antibacterial agent.

A strobe unit 18 is provided on the front surface of the camera body 1, and on the back surface of the camera body 1, when a user looks into the viewfinder 17 of the camera, eyeglasses and eyelids are damaged. A viewfinder eyepiece rubber 2 formed of a rubber member mixed with an antibacterial agent having elasticity to prevent the sticking is provided so as to surround the periphery of the viewfinder.

A front grip 13 formed of a rubber member mixed with an antibacterial agent is bonded to the front side of the camera body 1 so that the camera can be easily gripped. Further, a back cover grip 1 formed of a rubber member mixed with an antibacterial agent, in which a large number of dimples 15 are provided to prevent slipping on the back cover 14 so as to be easily gripped, is provided.
2 is glued.

On the right side of the dimple 15 of the back cover 14, a film cartridge viewing window 16 for looking into the surface of the film cartridge loaded in the camera.
Is provided. A slide switch 51 with a push button 52 for opening and closing the back cover 14 is provided on the side surface of the camera body 1. further,
The bottom of the camera body 1 is provided with an LED 39 that blinks and gives a warning when the cover 53 is opened while the film is being pulled out from the film cartridge loaded in the camera. The slide switch 51 and the lid 53 are formed of a synthetic resin member mixed with an antibacterial agent.

As described above, rubber mixed with an antibacterial agent is used as a component forming a camera which is easily touched by hand or face when the camera is held and sweat or oil on the face and sweat or oil on hands or fingers adhere to the camera. By using a member and a part molded using a synthetic resin, each part has an antibacterial action, and it is possible to prevent the growth and growth of mold and the like.

Further, as shown in FIG. 6, the camera case 20
A cloth 20a is attached to the inside of the. This cloth 20
The material a is formed of a material having long hair, and this material is subjected to antibacterial treatment. Therefore, by storing the camera in the camera case 20, the camera is covered with the cloth 20a formed of the sterilized long-haired material, and it is possible to prevent the propagation of various bacteria attached to the camera surface.

[Additional Notes] (1) A camera having a case back molded using a synthetic resin containing an antibacterial agent.

(2) A camera having a grip portion molded using a member containing an antibacterial agent.

(3) A camera in which a part formed of a member molded from a member containing an antibacterial agent is used as a part of the finder.

(4) The camera according to appendix 1, wherein the member used for the grip portion or a part of the finder is rubber.

(5) In the camera described in Supplementary Note 1, Supplementary Note 2 or Supplementary Note 3, the portion in contact with the outer peripheral surface of the camera is formed of a cloth made of a material subjected to antibacterial treatment.

[0025]

As described above, according to the present invention, a camera is provided which prevents the growth and multiplication of mold and the like due to the secretion of sweat, oil and the like that comes out of the human body on the exterior of the camera. can do.

[Brief description of the drawings]

1 to 5 relate to an embodiment of the present invention,
Figure 1 is a front view of the camera

FIG. 2 is a bottom view of the camera shown in FIG.

3 is a side view of the camera of FIG.

FIG. 4 is a top view of the camera of FIG.

5 is a rear view of the camera of FIG.

FIG. 6 is an explanatory diagram showing a schematic configuration of a camera case subjected to antibacterial treatment.

[Explanation of symbols]

 2 ... Finder eyepiece rubber 4 ... Remote control mode button 5 ... Strobe mode button 6 ... AE mode button 7 ... Power switch 8 ... DSET button 9 ... DMOD button 10 ... Panorama switching button 11 ... Zoom lever switch 12 ... Back cover grip 13 ... Front side Grip 14 ... Cover 55 ... Release button

Claims (3)

[Claims] 1. A camera, wherein a part of parts forming the camera is molded by using a synthetic resin containing an antibacterial agent. 2. The camera according to claim 1, wherein the component is a component used in an operation portion that can be operated from a camera body exterior part. 3. The camera according to claim 2, wherein the component used in the operation portion is at least one of a release button, a zoom button, and a mode switching button.