KR101156677B1 - Cradle in which mini tripod is equipped - Google Patents

Abstract

The present invention is provided with a rotary part coupled to the cradle base so as to be rotatable to the cradle base and an extensible extension that is coupled to the bottom of the rotating part to perform a function of a tripod to produce a free position and posture, such as a small camera without carrying a tripod separately And the coupling between the cradle base and the rotary part is located on a washer screw and an outer circumferential surface of the first protrusion and the screw screwed to an inner surface of the first protrusion of the rotary part inserted into a first groove formed in the center of the cradle base. A mini tripod combined cradle made of an elastic body pressed by a washer screw is provided.

Description

Cradle in which mini tripod is equipped}

1 is a diagram illustrating a conventional digital camera cradle.

Figure 2 is a perspective view showing that the digital camera is inserted into the mini tripod cradle according to an embodiment of the present invention.

3 is a perspective view from above of the mini tripod cradle with extended extensions.

Figure 4 is a perspective view from below of the mini tripod combined cradle with the extension folded.

5 is a perspective view from below of the mini tripod combined cradle with the extension extended.

6 is an exploded perspective view illustrating a mini tripod cradle according to an embodiment of the present invention.

7 is a side cross-sectional view showing a mini tripod cradle according to an embodiment of the present invention.

8 is a perspective view showing a cradle base according to an embodiment of the present invention.

9A is a perspective view from above of a rotating part according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention.

Figure 9b is a perspective view from below of a rotating part according to an embodiment of the present invention.

10 is a perspective view showing a washer screw according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention.

11 is a perspective view showing a cradle cover according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention.

Brief description of symbols for the main parts of the drawings

100 camera 110 cradle main body

111: support fence 112: camera connector

120: cradle base 120a: first groove

120b, 120c: Second groove 130: Cradle cover

140: rotating part 140a: first protrusion

140b: second protrusion 141: hinge portion

150: washer screw 150a: washer part

152: spring 160: first extension portion

160a: non-slip base 161: second extension portion

162: third extension

The present invention relates to a cradle for a camera, and more particularly, to a mini tripod combined cradle is provided with a mini tripod at the bottom of the cradle (caldle) into which a slim digital camera is inserted.

As digital cameras become smaller and thinner, the space for plugging in the power connector, universal serial bus (USB) cable, or audio video (AV) cable connector into the digital camera itself is becoming smaller.

Therefore, cradles that are electrically connected to the digital camera and can support the digital camera are used. The cradle for the camera has a separate terminal for plugging the AC charger connector, USB or AV cable connector.

As the camera becomes thinner, there is no place for the tripod to be mechanically located, and when the tripod is installed in the cradle, there is a problem that the tripod must be carried separately.

In order to solve such a problem, Japanese Patent Laid-Open Publication No. 2003-032528 supports a camera, allows the user to view the LCD screen while the camera is mounted on the cradle, and is capable of replacing a recording medium or a battery and removing a communication cable. Cradles for digital cameras are disclosed.

Referring to Fig. 1, the front 43, rear 45, left 46 and right 44 sides of the cradle can be used as a simple tripod by opening the free stop structure by the free cushion or the click stop structure. Do. The corner portions 38, 39, 40 of the cradle 30 are configured to support the diagonal corners of the camera 10 even when opened to use a portion of the wall as a tripod.

However, since the length of the tripod is not extended, there is a problem in that there is a restriction in height and a variety of poses of the camera.

The present invention has been made to solve the above problems and is provided in the cradle base at the bottom of the cradle, to provide a mini tripod combined cradle having a stretchable extension coupled to the bottom surface of the rotating unit is coupled to be rotatable. have.

In order to achieve the above object and several other objects, the present invention provides a cradle body for supporting the object; A cradle base coupled to the bottom of the cradle; A rotating part rotatably coupled to the cradle base; And a stretchable at least three extension parts coupled to the bottom of the rotation part, and the coupling between the cradle base and the rotation part is inserted into a first groove formed in the center of the cradle base. It provides a mini tripod combined cradle made of a washer screw screwed to the inner surface and an elastic body positioned on the outer peripheral surface of the first projection and pressed by the washer screw.

The mini tripod combined cradle preferably further includes a cradle cover coupled to the cradle base to cover the extension portion and the rotating portion.

The mini tripod combined cradle preferably further includes a rotating part fixing device for fixing the rotating part rotating based on the cradle base at a predetermined position.

The mini tripod cradle preferably further includes an anti-slip base to prevent slipping at the end of the stretchable extension portion.

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The rotating part fixing device includes a second groove formed around the first groove of the cradle base and a second protrusion formed around the first protrusion of the rotating part, and is fitted by the second groove and the second protrusion. It is characterized in that the fixing.

The bottom of the rotating unit is provided with a hinge portion that can be coupled to the extension individually, it is characterized in that the rotation in the direction perpendicular to the surface of the cradle base.

The length of any one of the extension is characterized in that it is different from the length of the remaining extension.

Hereinafter, with reference to the accompanying drawings, preferred embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail.

Figure 2 is a perspective view showing that the digital camera is inserted into the mini tripod cradle according to an embodiment of the present invention, Figure 3 is a perspective view from above of the folded mini tripod cradle, the extension is folded, Figure 4 5 is a perspective view of the mini tripod combined cradle viewed from below, and FIG. 5 is a perspective view of the mini tripod combined cradle extended from below.

Referring to the drawings, the mini tripod combined cradle according to an embodiment of the present invention cradle body 110; Cradle base 120; Rotating part 140; Washer screw 150; A spring 152; Extensions 160, 161, 162 and cradle covers 130 are provided.

First, the overall function and operation according to the configuration of the mini tripod cradle according to an embodiment of the present invention will be described.

The digital camera is inserted and coupled to the cradle main body 110 having the support fence 111 and the camera connector 112. The camera slot portion (not shown) is electrically connected through the camera connector 112 provided in the cradle main body 110, so that the camera 100 by inserting a power charging connector or a USB or AV cable connector into the cradle main body 110. ) Can send and receive signals.

The cradle base 120 is coupled to the lower portion of the cradle body 110, and three elastic extensions 160, 161 and 162 are hinged to the center portion of the cradle base 120, and the rotatable portion rotates with respect to the cradle base 120. 140 is provided. The cradle cover 130 may be coupled to the bottom of the cradle base 120 to cover the cradle base 120, the rotating part 140, and the extensions 160, 161, and 162.

Therefore, in order to use the cradle as a tripod, which is usually used for electrical connection with the camera 100, the cradle cover 130 is removed, three extensions 160, 161 and 162 are each extended to appropriate lengths, and then the rotating part 140 is rotated. Rotate 90 degrees and place it on the floor to act as a mini tripod.

Of course, the electrical connection function can be performed while being used as a mini tripod.

Hereinafter will be described the configuration, function and operation of each component of the mini tripod combined cradle according to an embodiment of the present invention.

Figure 6 is an exploded perspective view showing a mini tripod cradle according to an embodiment of the present invention, Figure 7 is a side cross-sectional view showing a mini tripod cradle according to an embodiment of the present invention, Figure 8 is a present Cradle base according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention is a perspective view, Figure 9a is a perspective view from above the rotating part according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention, Figure 9b is a rotating part according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention below 10 is a perspective view showing a washer screw according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention, Figure 11 is a perspective view showing a cradle cover according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention.

The cradle body 110 includes a camera connector 112 electrically connected to the digital camera 100 and a support fence 111 into which the camera 100 is inserted and supported. The back of the cradle main body 110 may further include a terminal for charging and a communication cable such as a USB or AV cable.

The cradle base 120 is coupled to the lower portion of the cradle body 110. As shown in FIG. 8, a circular first groove 120a is formed at the center of the cradle base 120. Small rectangular second grooves 120b and 120c are formed at the periphery of the first groove 120a at intervals of 90 degrees.

The rotating part 140 shown in FIG. 9A is inserted into the first groove 120a and the second groove 120b and 120c of the cradle base 120 from the bottom surface. Specifically, the first protrusion 140a of the rotating part 140 has a cylindrical shape with a screw tab formed therein and is inserted and installed to correspond to the first groove 120a of the cradle base 120, and is spaced 180 degrees apart. The pair of second protrusions of the is formed to correspond to the second groove (120b) of the cradle base (120).

Although the second protrusion 140b is illustrated as a pair formed at intervals of 180 degrees in the drawing, the protection scope of the present invention is not necessarily limited thereto and may be formed as one. In the case of one, there is an advantage that the rotation angle of the rotating unit 140 may be more varied, but may have the disadvantage that the ability to limit unnecessary movement of the rotating unit 140 to be described below is limited.

In order to couple the rotating part 140 to the cradle base 120, the screw part of the washer screw 150 shown in FIG. 10 is screwed to the screw tab formed inside the first protrusion 140a of the rotating part 140. The coil spring 152 is positioned to surround the outer circumferential surface of the first protrusion 140a of the rotating part 140, and the washer part 150a of the screw presses the coil spring 152.

In this configuration, the coil spring 152 couples the rotating part 140 to the cradle base 120 by pressing the upper surface of the rotating part 140 to the bottom of the cradle base 120, and the rotating part 140 rotates freely. It prevents you from doing it. In particular, while the second protrusion 140b of the rotating part 140 is engaged with the second groove 120b of the cradle base 120, the spring 152 presses the rotating part 140 to the cradle base 120 so that the rotating part ( It acts as a rotating unit for limiting unnecessary movement of the 140.

At this time, in order to rotate the rotating part 140 by a certain angle, the rotating part 140 is pulled downward with a force greater than the elastic force of the spring 152 and positioned at a position rotated by 90 degrees with the second groove 120b originally engaged. By engaging the second protrusion 140b with the second groove 120c, the rotation part 140 and the extension parts 160, 161, and 162 may be rotated 90 degrees and then fixed. When the rotating part 140 is rotated so that the second protrusion 140b and the groove are fitted, the clicking part of the spring 152 pressurizes the rotating part 140 to the cradle base 120. Can be.

As shown in FIG. 9B, three hinge parts 141 may be formed at the bottom of the rotating part 140 to individually couple the extension parts 160, 161, and 162. The first extension part 160 and the second extension part 161 of the front side have a space of about 60 degrees with respect to the center of the rotating part 140, and the third extension part 162 and the front first extension of the rear side. The part 160 configures the hinge part 141 to be spaced about 150 degrees with respect to the center of the rotating part 140. This is to accommodate the extension portions 160, 161, and 162 in the cradle cover 130 because the cradle base 120 is narrow in width.

Each hinge portion 141 is provided with stretchable extensions 160, 161, 162, and the extensions 160, 161, 162 may rotate in a direction perpendicular to the surface of the cradle base 120 around the hinge axis.

Extensions 160, 161, 162 used a structure that can be stretched by antenna folding.

At the ends of the extensions 160, 161 and 162, a rubber base 160a made of rubber is used as the anti-slip base to prevent slipping. However, the protection scope of the present invention is not necessarily a rubber material, any material that can increase the friction with the floor can be applied.

In an embodiment of the present invention having three extensions 160, 161 and 162, the first extension 160 and the second extension 161 are disposed on the front side of the camera and the third extension 162 on the rear side. Place it. The reason for arranging the two extensions 160 and 161 in the front is to balance each other, and the rear extensions 162 may extend longer than the lengths of the front extensions 160 and 161 to balance the camera. It is desirable to design so that it is possible.

In the drawings, three extensions are used as the extension portions 160, 161, and 162. However, the present invention is not limited thereto, and four or more extensions may be used.

The cradle cover 130 is coupled to the lower portion of the cradle base 120 and covers the rotating portion 140 and the extension portions 160, 161 and 162 to protect the extensions 160, 161 and 162 without using a tripod and improve the aesthetics. have. In addition, the cradle cover 130 corresponding to the rear surface of the cradle where the terminal connected to the external cable is located is formed with a protrusion 130a to cover the terminal, thereby preventing foreign matter from penetrating the terminal.

The mini tripod cradle can not only be applied to a digital camera as described above, but also can be used as a phone base or display table for a small product to be placed with a suitable height and angle.

That is, the base pedestal coupled to the pedestal body of the telephone or small product; A rotating part rotatably coupled to the pedestal base; A washer screw and a spring that couple the rotating part to the base of the pedestal; A stretchable extension coupled to the bottom of the rotating part; By providing a pedestal cover that covers the rotating part and the extension part, as described above, the product can be displayed and positioned at a desired height and angle without providing a separate tripod, thereby increasing the advertisement effect.

According to the mini tripod combined cradle according to the present invention, it is provided with a retractable portion coupled to the bottom portion of the rotating portion and the rotating portion that is rotatably coupled to the cradle base and has an extensible extension portion.

Therefore, it is possible to produce a free position and posture of a small camera or the like by unfolding the extension embedded in the cradle without carrying a tripod separately.

Although the present invention has been described with reference to the embodiments shown in the drawings, this is merely exemplary, and it will be understood by those skilled in the art that various modifications and equivalent other embodiments are possible. Therefore, the true technical protection scope of the present invention will be defined by the technical spirit of the appended claims.

Claims (8)

A cradle body for supporting the object; A cradle base coupled to the bottom of the cradle; A rotating part rotatably coupled to the cradle base; And Is coupled to the bottom of the rotating portion, having at least three stretchable extensions, Coupling between the cradle base and the rotating part, the washer screw and the washer screw is screwed to the inner surface of the first protrusion of the rotating portion is inserted into the first groove formed in the center of the cradle base and the washer screw Mini tripod combined cradle made of an elastic body pressed by. The method of claim 1, And a cradle cover further coupled to the cradle base to cover the extension and the rotating portion. delete The method of claim 1, The mini tripod combined cradle further comprising a rotating part fixing device for fixing the rotating part rotating on the cradle base in a predetermined position. The method of claim 4, wherein The rotating unit fixing device, And a second groove formed around the first groove of the cradle base and a second protrusion formed around the first protrusion of the rotating part, and are fixed by fitting between the second groove and the second protrusion. Mini tripod combined cradle. The method of claim 1, The bottom of the rotating unit is provided with a hinge portion that can be coupled to the extension individually, the mini tripod cradle, characterized in that the rotation in the direction perpendicular to the surface of the cradle base. The method of claim 6, The length of any one extension is different from the length of the other extension tripod mini cradle. The method of claim 1, Mini tripod combined cradle is further provided with a non-slip base to prevent slipping at the end of the stretchable extension.

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