JPH11237685A - Camera - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To put and hold a camera in a breast pocket by providing a clip mechanism for holding it in the pocket, etc. SOLUTION: The grip part of the camera 1 is composed of a grip 2 provided with the clip mechanism (a). The camera 1 is put in a photographer's pocket 3 and held by the grip 2(b). In the case of integrating the grip 2 with the camera 1, a gap is formed between the clip and the main body of the camera 1 so as to form the clip mechanism holding the cloth of the pocket between a projecting part on the side of the main body of the camera 1 and a projecting part inside the grip 2. It is possible to provide the camera 1 with the attachable/ detachable grip 2. In such a case, a mount hole for attaching the grip 2 is formed on the side surface of the camera 1 and bonded with a projection formed on the grip 2, so that constitution for attaching and holding the camera 1 in the pocket 3 is obtained.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a small camera, and more particularly to a camera with a clip mechanism.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art In a conventional small camera such as a silver halide camera or an electronic camera, a photographer holds a strap by hand, and generally does not hold the camera in a breast pocket or the like. However, recently, cameras have become smaller and smaller and weigh more so that they can be stored in pockets.

[0003]

In the conventional camera, since one hand holds the strap, it is possible to use only one hand for performing operations other than photographing, carrying an object while moving, and exercising. It was inconvenient. In addition, there was a problem that the camera was dropped or broken if it was put in a breast pocket or the like. The strap was in the way except when hanging the camera from the shoulder or neck.

An object of the present invention is to provide a camera with a clip mechanism that can be held in a breast pocket or the like.

[0005]

In order to achieve the above object, the present invention provides a small camera having a clip mechanism for holding it in a pocket or the like.

Here, there is provided a camera characterized in that the clip mechanism is provided on a grip portion of the camera.

In the above camera, the clip mechanism is configured to be detachable from the camera. Also,
In the above camera, a remote control device is incorporated in the clip mechanism.

According to the above configuration, the camera can be held in the pocket or the like by the clip mechanism. Further, the clip mechanism can be detachably attached to the camera depending on clothes, usability, and the like, and further, remote control photographing can be performed by a remote control device built in the detached clip mechanism.

[0009]

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS Hereinafter, an embodiment of a camera according to the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. FIG. 1 is a view for explaining an embodiment of a camera according to the present invention, and FIG.
1B shows a state in which the camera 1 is stored in the pocket 3 of the photographer and held by the grip 2 with a clip mechanism. FIG. It is.

FIG. 2 shows an embodiment in which a grip 2 with a clip mechanism is integrated with a camera 1. There is a gap between the grip and the camera body, and a clip mechanism is formed such that the pocket fabric is sandwiched between the protrusion 1a on the camera body side and the protrusion 2a inside the grip.

FIG. 3 shows an embodiment in which a grip 4 with a clip mechanism detachable from the camera 1 is attached and detached. FIG. 3A shows a state in which the grip 4 with a clip mechanism is detached from the camera 1. A mounting hole 1b for mounting the grip 4 with a clip mechanism is provided on the side surface. FIG. 3B shows a grip 4 with a clip mechanism attached to the camera 1.
The camera 1 has a normal grip 1a.
Is provided, which is joined to the protrusion 4a of the grip 4 with the clip mechanism, and is configured to hold the camera when attached to a pocket or the like. FIG. 3C is a cross-sectional view showing a state where the grip 4 with a grip mechanism is mounted in the mounting hole 1b of FIG. 3A.

FIG. 4 shows an example in which the detachable grip 5 with a clip mechanism incorporates a remote control device for remotely controlling the camera. In the figure, an infrared transmitter 6 of a remote controller is provided, and a junction with a camera is provided with 5a and 5b.

[0013]

As described above, the camera of the present invention has the following features.
The camera can be held in a pocket or the like by a clip mechanism, and an easy-to-handle camera without a strap can be provided. Further, the clip mechanism can be made detachable from the camera depending on clothes, convenience, and the like. Further, remote control shooting can be performed by a remote control device built in the detached clip mechanism.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is an external view showing an embodiment of a camera according to the present invention and a diagram showing a use state.

FIG. 2 is a view showing an embodiment in which a camera and a grip with a clip mechanism are integrated.

FIG. 3 is a diagram showing an embodiment of a grip with a clip mechanism detachable from a camera.

FIG. 4 is a diagram showing an embodiment of a detachable grip with a clip mechanism incorporating a remote controller.

[Explanation of symbols]

 DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Camera 2 Grip with clip mechanism 3 Pocket 4 Grip with detachable clip mechanism 5 Grip with detachable clip mechanism built in remote control

Claims (4)

[Claims] 1. A small camera having a clip mechanism for holding it in a pocket or the like. 2. The camera according to claim 1, wherein said clip mechanism is provided on a grip portion of the camera. 3. The camera according to claim 1, wherein the clip mechanism is detachable from the camera. 4. The camera according to claim 3, wherein a remote control device is built in the clip mechanism.