JPH11344760A - Key holder provided with timer function for camera - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a camera self-timer device which can be always carried as a compact key holder provided with a timer function for camera and is attached to a disposable camera, etc., if necessary so as to easily and simply execute self-timer photographing and is excellent in portability, that is, easy to be carried without being a hindrance. SOLUTION: The key holder main body A detachably attached to the shutter button part of a camera C provided with no self-timer function through a temporaly attaching means is formed. The key holder main body A is incorporated with the self-timer function using a spring device 10 to reduce the size of the main body A and a key chain 9 is provided as an adjunct in the key holder main body A.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

The present invention relates to a camera which does not have a self-timer function (for example, a disposable camera or a low-priced compact camera).
The present invention relates to a key ring having a timer function for a camera that can easily perform self-timer shooting and can also be used as a key ring for convenience in carrying.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, as this type of timer device,
Various things are provided. For example, 6-78
There is a self-timer for a disposable camera as described in Japanese Patent Application Publication No. 948, which has a timer unit portion having a self-timer and a camera holder portion to be mounted on the disposable camera.

[0003]

However, there are many self-timers for disposable cameras as described above, the sizes of which are set slightly smaller than those of disposable cameras, and there is little consideration for portability. There were difficulties. In other words, when all shooting with the disposable camera is completed, or before purchasing and attaching the disposable camera, when carrying only the self-timer,
The self-timer itself was difficult to carry, and there were difficulties in getting in the way. Further, the conventional self-timer for a disposable camera can be attached only to a disposable camera having a specific size and shape, which is not economical for a purchaser.
Further, there have been provided many conventional self-timers for disposable cameras, which have been improved in functionality, but none of them have been designed to be interesting.

[0004]

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION Accordingly, the present invention solves the above-mentioned drawbacks and the like, and enables the camera to be always carried as a compact key holder having a timer function for a camera. 2. The camera timer function according to claim 1, wherein the self-timer shooting is easily and easily performed, and the camera timer function according to claim 1 is provided so as to provide an easy-to-carry, highly portable camera without any obstruction. In the case of a key ring provided with a self-timer function, a key ring main body A which is detachably attached to a shutter button portion of a camera C not having a self-timer function through an appropriate attaching means is formed. Built-in self-timer function using device 10,
The key ring body A is made small, and a means for attaching the key chain 9 to the key ring body A is adopted.

According to the key holder having a timer function for a camera according to the present invention, the key holder is detachably mounted via a fixture B to a shutter button portion of a camera C having no self-timer function. A main body A is formed, and a self-timer function using a mainspring device 10 is built in the key holder main body A, so that the key holder main body A is made small and a key chain 9 is attached to the key holder main body A. B is
Means for mounting the base end portion on the key holder main body A so that the camera C can be pressed in the vertical direction is adopted.

Further, in a key ring having a timer function for a camera according to the third aspect, a mainspring device 10 is provided.
A key holder body A having a built-in self-timer function using the same, and a mounting tool B for detachably attaching the key holder body A to the shutter button portion of the camera C, the key holder body A is provided in the case 1 and the case 1 A mainspring device 10 having a reduction rotation gear 11 therein and a timer lever 13 connected to the reduction rotation gear 11 and swingably mounted outside the case 1;
A shutter pressing rod 15 which is slidably mounted on the case 1 and in which the resilience of a resilient spring 18 is constantly urged.
The case 1 is provided with an elastically deformable lever locking piece 3 provided with a pressing portion 4 and a locking portion 5 so that the distal end portion of the timer lever 13 can be locked in a detachable manner. The timer lever 13 swings due to the release of the revolving elastic force applied to the mainspring of the mainspring device 10, and the cam 12 connected to the timer lever 13 moves the pressed portion 16 of the shutter pressing rod 15. The shutter pressing rod 15 is slid against the elastic force of the elastic spring 18 so that the tip of the shutter pressing rod 15 can press the shutter button of the camera C. The main body A is configured to be small, and the key chain 9 is attached to the key holder main body A. On the other hand, the mounting tool B is connected to the base An insertion protrusion 21 that can be inserted into and removed from the insertion hole 2 provided in the case 1 of the main body A, and a presser that is connected to the lower end of the base rod portion 20 and that can be placed on the bottom of the camera C. A means is provided which includes a piece 22 and an adjusting screw 25 screwed to the holding piece 22 so that the camera C can be pressed in the vertical direction.

In the key holder having the timer function for a camera according to the fourth aspect, the key holder body A employs a means for appropriately configuring the case 1 in the form of a doll or the like.

[0008]

DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS The present invention will be described below with reference to illustrated examples. The present invention is mainly applicable to a camera C having no self-timer function (for example, a disposable camera, a low-priced compact camera, etc.), which can be detachably attached to a shutter button portion via an appropriate attachment means. This key ring has a timer function for a camera that can be used as a key ring so that it can be used for photography and is convenient for carrying. Specifically, a key holder body A having a built-in self-timer function using the mainspring device 10 and an attachment B for detachably attaching the key holder body A to the shutter button portion of the camera C
The key holder main body A is configured to be small, and the key chain 9 is attached to the key holder main body A. That is, as a compact key ring having a camera timer function, it can be carried at all times, and can be mounted on the camera C as needed, so that self-timer shooting can be performed easily and easily.

The key holder body A is appropriately connected to a case 1 made of a synthetic resin, a mainspring device 10 provided inside the case 1 and having a reduction rotation gear 11, and a cam 12 to the reduction rotation gear 11. At the same time, a timer lever 13 slidably mounted outside the case 1 and a slidable spring 18 mounted slidably on the case 1.
The case 1 is provided with an elastically deformable lever locking piece 3 provided with a pressing portion 4 and a locking portion 5, and a timer lever 13 is provided.
The distal end of the mainspring is formed so that it can be freely engaged and disengaged, and the timer lever 13 swings by releasing the wrapping elasticity given to the mainspring of the mainspring device 10,
The cam 12 connected to the timer lever 13 presses the pressed portion 16 of the shutter pressing rod 15 and the spring 1
The shutter pressing rod 15 is slid against the resilience of the shutter 8 so that the tip of the shutter pressing rod 15 can press the shutter button of the camera C.

The attachment B is made of a suitable synthetic resin material. The attachment B is connected to the base rod 20 and the upper end of the base rod 20, and is inserted into the insertion hole 2 provided in the case 1 of the key holder body A. An insertion projection 21 that can be inserted and removed, a pressing piece 22 that is connected to the lower end of the base rod section 20 and that can be placed aside at the bottom of the camera C, and an adjusting screw that is screwed to the pressing piece 22 25 so that the camera C can be pressed in the vertical direction.

The lower portion of the case 1 is formed so as to be stably mounted on the upper surface portion of the camera C, and a rubber sheet piece or the like is adhered to a portion in contact with the camera C, thereby exhibiting a non-slip effect. It is formed so that it can be done. By the way, in the illustrated example, the case 1 is formed in a substantially rectangular parallelepiped shape. However, the case 1 is appropriately configured to imitate the form of a doll (for example, an anime character) or the like, so that the appearance is improved and the appearance is improved. And the user may be able to perform the self-timer shooting more enjoyably.

The insertion hole 2 is provided at a lower portion of the case 1,
For example, the insertion protrusion 21 can be freely inserted and removed when the attachment B is in the upright state, and the insertion protrusion 21 can be freely inserted and removed even when the attachment B is in the inverted state. It is formed as follows. That is, when the key holder body A is mounted on the camera C by the mounting tool B, the mounting tool B is erected and the insertion projection 21 is inserted into the insertion hole 2 (see FIG. 4). If it is not attached to the mounting hole B, the fitting B is inverted and the insertion protrusion 21 is inserted into the insertion hole 2.
It is formed so that it can be inserted into. In addition, the insertion protrusion 2
It is desirable to form the plug 1 so that it cannot be easily removed when the plug 1 is inserted into the insertion hole 2.

The lever locking piece 3 is configured to be elastically deformable, for example, by providing a substantially elongated U-shaped notch in a part of the case 1. A locking portion 5 is protruded from the portion 4 closer to the base end.

In the figure, reference numeral 6 denotes a stopper protruding from the case 1. The stopper 6 regulates the swing of the timer lever 13.

In the drawing, reference numeral 7 denotes a guide piece protruding from the lower side of the case 1. The guide piece 7 comes into contact with the side of the camera C, and the key holder body A is stably mounted on the camera C. It is provided as follows.

In the drawing, reference numeral 8 denotes a chain mounting portion formed on the case 1, and a key chain 9 having an appropriate structure is mounted on the chain mounting portion 8.

The mainspring device 10 can be housed in the case 1 and can accumulate and apply a revolving spring force to the mainspring via the reduction rotation gear 11 and reduce the rotation by releasing the revolving resilient force accumulated in the mainspring. The gear 11 is configured to be able to rotate at a reduced speed.

The timer lever 13 is swingably mounted outside the case 1, and the cam 12 is continuously connected to the inside of the case 1 via a set screw or the like as appropriate. And, for example,
The cam 12 is connected to the reduction rotation gear 11 via a small locking projection protruding from the cam 12 and a small locking hole formed in the reduction rotation gear 11.
, And the timer lever 13 is connected to the reduction rotation gear 11. That is, the reduction rotation gear 11 rotates with the swing of the timer lever 13. When the timer lever 13 is swung to accumulate the resilient force by winding the mainspring of the mainspring device 10, the elastic deformation of the lever locking piece 3 causes the timer lever 13 to climb over the locking portion 5. The locking portion 5 is locked to the timer lever 13 by the elastic recovery of the locking piece 3, so that the accumulated spring force of the mainspring is not released.

The shutter pressing rod 15 is mounted on the case 1 so as to be slidable in the vertical direction, for example. A pressing part 17 which can be pressed by a finger is provided at the top, and a shutter is provided at the center. A pressed portion 16 that is pressed downward by the cam 12 is provided, and is formed so that a shutter button of the camera C can be pressed at a tip portion thereof. In addition, a spring 18 is provided on the shutter pressing rod 15.
Is formed so that the pulling-back elastic force is always urged and the pressing portion 17 protrudes upward. Further, the shutter pressing rod 15 is provided with an appropriate projection to restrict the sliding range thereof.

The pressed portion 16 is appropriately formed in a plate-like shape.
The upper end surface portion is formed so that the cam 12 can reliably press downward. In addition, a notch inclined surface is appropriately provided on the back surface of the pressed portion 16, and the notch inclined surface is provided when the cam 12 rotates in the reverse direction when the spring of the mainspring device 10 is rolled up and accumulates elastic force. The cam 12 is provided so that a slight turning force is applied by the cam 12 to the entire shutter pressing rod 15 so that the cam 12 is not caught on the pressed portion 16.

One end (lower end) of the spring 18 is locked to the shutter pressing rod 15, and the other end (upper end) is locked to an appropriate position on the case 1. It is formed so that urging can be performed reliably and smoothly.

The base rod portion 20 of the fixture B is formed so that the front of the camera C abuts against the crocodile so that a more stable mounting state of the key holder body A can be obtained. Can be provided. By the way, the base 2
0, the insertion protrusion 21 and the holding piece 22 have a substantially U-shape as a whole.
You may make use of the elastic deformation of 0 itself.

The adjusting screw 25 is provided so that it can be securely and easily mounted even if the cameras C have different heights (distances from the top surface to the bottom surface) by adjusting (rotating) the camera. The head is formed so that it can be rotated by coins or the like, the head is formed in the shape of a thumbscrew so that it can be easily rotated by a finger, or the camera C is stably brought into contact with the bottom surface. In addition, a seat plate provided rotatably at the tip thereof can be used.

Although not shown, the base end of the fixture B is swingably mounted on the case 1 of the key holder body A, and the key holder body A is mounted on the camera C by the swing operation. Alternatively, the key holder body A and the attachment B may be configured to be more compact so that the attachment B is incorporated into the key holder body A when not in use.

The specific configuration, shape, dimensions, and material of the key ring body A, the specific configuration, shape, dimensions,
Material, specific configuration of insertion hole 2, shape, dimensions, arrangement position,
Specific configuration, shape, dimensions, arrangement position, and
The specific configuration, shape, and size of the pressing portion 4, the specific configuration, shape, size, and arrangement position of the locking portion 5, the specific shape, size, and arrangement position of the stopper 6, the specific configuration of the guide piece 7, shape,
Dimensions, specific configuration, shape, dimensions, arrangement position of the chain attachment portion 8, specific configuration, shape, dimensions, material of the key chain 9, specific configuration, shape, dimensions, arrangement position, deceleration of the mainspring device 10 Specific configuration, shape, dimensions of rotary gear 11, specific configuration, shape, dimensions of cam 12, timer lever 13
Specific shape, size, arrangement position, shutter pressing rod 15
Specific configuration, shape, size, material, specific configuration, shape, size, arrangement position of pressed portion 16, specific shape and size of pressing portion 17, specific configuration, shape, size of spring 18 , Material, specific configuration of fitting B, shape, dimensions, material,
Specific shapes and dimensions of the base rod portion 20, specific shapes and dimensions of the insertion protrusions 21, specific shapes and dimensions of the holding pieces 22, and specific configurations, shapes, dimensions, materials, and the like of the adjusting screws 25 are illustrated in the drawings. It can be freely set as appropriate without being limited to the above.

[0026]

Therefore, the key holder having a timer function for a camera according to the first aspect of the present invention is a key holder body detachably attached to a shutter button portion of a camera C not having a self-timer function via an appropriate attachment means. A, and a self-timer function using the mainspring device 10 is built in the key holder body A to make the key holder body A small, and the key chain 9 is attached to the key holder body A. As a compact key holder with a, it can be carried at all times, and can be easily and easily taken by a self-timer by attaching it to a disposable camera or the like as necessary. That is, a self-timer device for a camera that is easy to carry without disturbing and excellent in portability is provided.

A key holder having a timer function for a camera according to a second aspect of the present invention includes a key holder body A detachably mounted via a fixture B to a shutter button portion of a camera C having no self-timer function. The key ring body A is provided with a built-in self-timer function using the mainspring device 10 to reduce the size of the key ring body A and to attach the key chain 9 to the key ring body A. The base end is attached to the key holder body A so that the camera C can be clamped in the vertical direction, so that it can be always carried as a compact key holder with a timer function for the camera. By attaching to a disposable camera, etc., the self-timer shooting can be performed easily and easily The things. That is, a self-timer device for a camera that is easy to carry without disturbing and excellent in portability is provided.

In particular, since the base of the fixture B is attached to the key holder body A so that the camera C can be pressed in the vertical direction, it can be securely attached to the camera C. In addition, many disposable cameras and the like having a certain height (distance from the top surface to the bottom surface) are provided, and can be attached to a considerable amount of disposable cameras. It will be excellent.

Further, the key ring having a timer function for a camera according to the third aspect is a key ring body A having a built-in self-timer function using the mainspring device 10.
And a fixture B for detachably attaching the key holder body A to the shutter button portion of the camera C. The key holder body A is housed in the case 1, and the mainspring device having the reduction rotation gear 11 while being housed in the case 1. 10 and
The timer lever 13 is connected to the reduction rotation gear 11 and is swingably mounted outside the case 1. The timer lever 13 is slidably mounted on the case 1 and the elastic force of the elastic spring 18 is constantly urged. And a shutter pressing rod 15
The case 1 is provided with a resiliently deformable lever locking piece 3 having a pressing portion 4 and a locking portion 5 so that the distal end of the timer lever 13 can be locked in a detachable manner. With the release of the resilient force applied to the mainspring of the device 10, the timer lever 13 swings, and the cam 12 connected to the timer lever 13 presses the pressed portion 16 of the shutter pressing rod 15, By sliding the shutter pressing rod 15 against the elastic force of the elastic spring 18,
The distal end portion of the shutter pressing rod 15 is configured to be able to press the shutter button portion of the camera C. Further, the key holder main body A is configured to be small, and the key chain 9 is attached to the key holder main body A. A base rod portion 20; an insertion projection 21 connected to an upper end portion of the base rod portion 20 and capable of being inserted into and removed from an insertion hole 2 provided in the case 1 of the key holder body A; Holding piece 22 which is connected to the lower end of the
And an adjusting screw 25 screwed to the presser piece 22 so that the camera C can be pressed in the vertical direction. Therefore, the camera C can be always carried as a compact key holder having a camera timer function. Like
By mounting the camera on a disposable camera or the like as necessary, self-timer shooting can be performed easily and easily.
That is, a self-timer device for a camera that is easy to carry without disturbing and excellent in portability is provided.

In particular, the key holder body A is the case 1
A mainspring device 10 which is provided inside the case 1 and has a reduction rotation gear 11; a timer lever 13 which is connected to the reduction rotation gear 11 and is swingably mounted outside the case 1; A shutter pressing rod 15 slidably mounted and constantly biased by a resilient spring 18 is provided. The case 1 is provided with a pressing portion 4 and a locking portion 5 and is elastically deformable. The main body of the timer lever 13 is provided with a flexible lever locking piece 3 so that the leading end of the timer lever 13 can be engaged with and disengaged from the main body. As the shutter 13 swings, the cam 12 connected to the timer lever 13 presses the pressed portion 16 of the shutter pressing rod 15 and slides the shutter pressing rod 15 against the elastic force of the elastic spring 18. Shimete, since the shutter pressing lever 15 distal portion is configured to press the shutter button portion of the camera C, a tilting operation of the timer lever 13,
Only by the pressing operation of the pressing portion 4, the self-timer function is reliably operated and the shutter button portion of the camera C can be reliably pressed. In addition, the structure is simple, easy to make small and compact, excellent in durability, suitable for mass production, and can be provided at low cost. The case 1 is provided with an elastically deformable lever locking piece 3 provided with a pressing portion 4 and a locking portion 5 so that the distal end portion of the timer lever 13 can be locked in a detachable manner. Therefore, if the leading end portion of the timer lever 13 is locked to the locking portion 5 of the lever locking piece 3, it is possible to keep the spring force accumulated in the mainspring of the mainspring device 10 from being released. By pressing the pressing portion 4, the locking state between the locking portion 5 of the lever locking piece 3 and the distal end of the timer lever 13 can be easily released.

In addition, the mounting member B is connected to the base rod portion 20 and the upper end of the base rod portion 20 and can be inserted into and removed from the insertion hole 2 formed in the case 1 of the key holder body A. A press-in piece 21, a press-in piece 22 connected to the lower end of the base rod section 20, and capable of arranging the bottom surface of the camera C.
The height (distance from the top surface to the bottom surface) differs depending on the adjustment (rotation operation) of the adjustment screw 25. Even the camera C can be mounted securely and easily. That is, it can be attached to a considerable number of disposable cameras and the like, and is more economical for the purchaser. Further, since the insertion protrusion 21 can be inserted into and removed from the insertion hole 2 provided in the case 1 of the key holder main body A, the attachment B can be easily attached to and detached from the key holder main body A.

The key ring having the timer function for a camera according to the fourth aspect is characterized in that the key ring body A is
Since the case 1 is appropriately formed by imitating the form of a doll or the like, the appearance as a key ring is improved, and the self-timer device for a camera becomes more interesting, so that self-timer shooting can be performed more enjoyably. .

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is an exploded perspective view illustrating a key ring having a timer function for a camera according to the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a rear view showing an example of mounting a key ring having a timer function for a camera according to the present invention.

FIG. 3 is a partially cutaway rear view illustrating a key ring having a camera timer function of the present invention.

FIG. 4 is a side view showing an example of mounting a key ring having a timer function for a camera according to the present invention.

[Explanation of symbols]

A key holder body 1 case 2 insertion hole 3 lever locking piece 4 pressing section 5 locking section 6 stopper 7 guide piece 8 chain mounting section 9 key chain 10 mainspring device 11 reduction rotation gear 12 cam 13 timer lever 15 shutter pressing rod 16 Pressed portion 17 Pressing portion 18 Resilient spring B Mounting tool 20 Base rod portion 21 Insertion protrusion 22 Pressing piece 25 Adjusting screw C Camera

Claims (4)

[Claims] 1. A key ring main body which is detachably attached to a shutter button portion of a camera which does not have a self-timer function via an appropriate attaching means as appropriate. The key ring main body has a self-timer function using a mainspring device. A key ring with a timer function for a camera, characterized in that the key ring body is made smaller and a key chain is attached to the key ring body. 2. A key ring body which is detachably attached to a shutter button portion of a camera not provided with a self-timer function via a mounting tool, and which has a self-timer function using a mainspring device. Built-in, make the keychain body small, and attach a keychain to the keychain body,
A key holder having a timer function for a camera, wherein a base portion of the mounting member is attached to a key holder main body so that the camera can be pressed vertically. 3. A key holder body having a built-in self-timer function using a mainspring device, and a fixture for detachably attaching the key holder body to a shutter button portion of a camera, wherein the key holder body includes a case,
While being housed in the case, a mainspring device having a reduction rotation gear, a timer lever connected to the reduction rotation gear and swingably mounted outside the case, and slidably mounted on the case, An elastically deformable lever locking piece with a pressing portion and a locking portion is provided in the case. The wedge portion is formed so that it can be freely engaged and disengaged, and the release of the revolving elasticity imparted to the mainspring of the mainspring device causes the timer lever to swing and the cam connected to the timer lever to rotate.
By pressing the pressed portion of the shutter pressing rod, sliding the shutter pressing rod against the resilience of the resilient spring, the tip of the shutter pressing rod can press the shutter button portion of the camera, Further, the key ring body is made smaller and a key chain is attached to the key ring body, while the mounting tool is connected to the base rod and the upper end of the base rod and is provided in the case of the key holder body. An insertion protrusion that can be inserted into and removed from the insertion hole, a pressing piece that is connected to the lower end of the base rod, and that can be placed aside from the camera bottom, and an adjusting screw that is screwed to the pressing piece. A key ring with a timer function for the camera, characterized in that the camera is configured to be able to hold the camera vertically. 4. A key holder having a timer function for a camera according to claim 1, wherein the case of the key holder main body is formed by appropriately imitating a form of a doll or the like.