WO2017027951A1 - Appareil de montage pour montage de caméra adjacente à un objet - Google Patents

Appareil de montage pour montage de caméra adjacente à un objet Download PDF

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WO2017027951A1
WO2017027951A1 PCT/CA2015/000465 CA2015000465W WO2017027951A1 WO 2017027951 A1 WO2017027951 A1 WO 2017027951A1 CA 2015000465 W CA2015000465 W CA 2015000465W WO 2017027951 A1 WO2017027951 A1 WO 2017027951A1
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Timothy James John PRIAMO
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KEWIN, James, Patrick, Shea
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    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A42—HEADWEAR
    • A42B—HATS; HEAD COVERINGS
    • A42B3/00—Helmets; Helmet covers ; Other protective head coverings
    • A42B3/04—Parts, details or accessories of helmets
    • A42B3/0406—Accessories for helmets
    • A42B3/042—Optical devices
    • G—PHYSICS
    • G03—PHOTOGRAPHY; CINEMATOGRAPHY; ANALOGOUS TECHNIQUES USING WAVES OTHER THAN OPTICAL WAVES; ELECTROGRAPHY; HOLOGRAPHY
    • G03B—APPARATUS OR ARRANGEMENTS FOR TAKING PHOTOGRAPHS OR FOR PROJECTING OR VIEWING THEM; APPARATUS OR ARRANGEMENTS EMPLOYING ANALOGOUS TECHNIQUES USING WAVES OTHER THAN OPTICAL WAVES; ACCESSORIES THEREFOR
    • G03B17/00—Details of cameras or camera bodies; Accessories therefor
    • G03B17/56—Accessories
    • G03B17/561—Support related camera accessories

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  • the present invention relates to mounting apparatuses for mounting a camera adjacent an object, and more particularly to mounting apparatuses for mounting a camera in removable and replaceable relation adjacent an object, such as a helmet.
  • Such video recordings have become increasingly popular in recent years with the universal popularity of appropriately equipped cellular telephones and computer tablets, and the like. Further, more recently, it has become common to use cameras, which are typically referred to as action cameras or sports cameras, to capture action for persons participating in physical activities.
  • cameras which are typically referred to as action cameras or sports cameras
  • GoPro, Inc. of San Mateo, California.
  • the problem of actually mounting or in some way holding a camera device such that it can capture action for persons participating in fast-paced physical activities such as hockey, lacrosse, football, baseball, basketball, soccer, snowsports and so on, has come to the forefront in recent years as a growing number of persons attempt to make video recordings of such video action.
  • a camera housing was designed to snap onto a cage or a face shield so that the manufacturer's warranty of the helmet would not be voided, and so that the camera would sit flush and mconspicous for a user, and would have an accurate point of view nearly in line with the eyes of a user.
  • the challenge with mounting a camera using these mounting apertures is that there are a number of parameters that differ between helmets, including the distance between pairs of mounting apertures, the curvature of the helmet, the differing regressing slopes of the helmets, the variance in smoothness of the surfaces and the types of facemasks or visors also possibly being secured to the helmet, and so on.
  • the many different combinations of these differing parameters especially from sport to sport, presents a significant challenge in terms of providing a mounting apparatus that could be usable across a large variety of helmets, and possibly even other receiving objects.
  • VelcroTM hook-and-loop
  • the closest known prior art is a hook-and-loop (VelcroTM) type camera mount found at www .aishine.com that has a base portion permanently secured to a helmet to present one of either the hooks or loops of the hook-and-loop (VelcroTM) type fastening system.
  • the other one of either the hooks or loops of the hook-and- loop (VelcroTM) type fastening system is presented at the outer periphery of three loops permanently secured around a tubular camera.
  • Fnedland discloses a self-contained hands free video recording system having a band that is worn around the waist or the head of the user.
  • a rigid plastic "Z" member is disposed on the belt and supports a camera within an elastic sleeve carried by the belt.
  • the rigid plastic "Z” can be carried by a helmet.
  • Braithwaite patent discloses a camera head mount comprising a strap for encircling the head and means, such as VelcroTM or a buckle, for securing the strap around the head.
  • a camera holding pocket on the strap substantially encloses a camera and is situated to hold a camera in a forward- facing position against the forehead of the user with the camera lens pointing forwardly.
  • a novel mounting apparatus for mounting a camera adjacent an object.
  • the mounting apparatus comprises an object engagement portion for secure attachment to the object; a first camera-retaining loop portion retained by the object engagement portion for fitment around a first portion of a camera; and a second camera-retaining loop portion retained by the object engagement portion for fitment around a first portion of a camera.
  • the first camera-retaining loop portion and the second camera-retaining loop portion are disposed in surrounding relation around the object engagement portion.
  • the object engagement portion is securely attachable to the object with the first camera-retaining loop portion and the second camera-retaining loop portion retained by the object engagement portion.
  • a novel combination camera, object, and mounting apparatus comprising a camera; an object for mounting the camera thereon; and a mounting apparatus for mounting a camera adjacent said object; an object engagement portion for secure attachment to the object; a first cam era -retaining loop portion retained by the object engagement portion for fitment around a first portion of a camera; and a second camera-retaining loop portion retained by the object engagement portion for fitment around a first portion of a camera.
  • the first cam era -retaining loop portion and the second camera-retaining loop portion are disposed m surrounding relation around the object engagement portion.
  • the object engagement portion is securely attachable to the object with the first camera-retaining loop portion and the second camera-retaining loop portion retained by the object engagement portion.
  • the camera is captured by the first camera-retaining loop portion and the second camera-retaining loop portion to thereby be mounted adjacent the object.
  • a novel invention as found in a camera mountable adjacent an object, a camera body comprising a wider central portion; a narrower right side portion extending between the wider central portion and a free right end, and wherein the narrower right side portion tapers from the wider central portion to the free right end; and a narrower left side portion extending between the wider central portion and a free left end, and wherein the narrower left side portion tapers from the wider central portion to the free left end.
  • Figure 1 is a perspective view from the front right side of a first illustrated embodiment of the mounting apparatus for mounting a camera adjacent an object according to the present invention, with a camera mounted in place on an object, namely a helmet;
  • Figure 2 is a perspective elevational view similar to Figure 1, but with the camera removed from the object engagement portion;
  • Figure 3 is an exploded perspective elevational view similar to Figure 1 , but with the object engagement portion, the first camera-retaining loop portion, and the second camera-retaining loop portion shown separated from the helmet;
  • Figure 4 is a front elevational view of the first illustrated embodiment of the mounting apparatus for mounting a camera adjacent an object of Figure 1 ;
  • Figure 5 is a side elevational view of the first illustrated embodiment of the mounting apparatus for mounting a camera adjacent an object of Figure 1 ;
  • Figure 6 is an enlarged perspective elevational view of a portion of the first illustrated embodiment of the mounting apparatus, camera and helmet of Figure 1 ;
  • Figure 7 is an enlarged front elevational view of a portion of the first illustrated embodiment of the mounting apparatus, camera and helmet of Figure 1 ;
  • Figure 8 is an enlarged side elevational view of a portion of the first illustrated embodiment of the mounting apparatus, camera and helmet of Figure 1 ;
  • Figure 9 is an enlarged top plan view of a portion of the first illustrated embodiment of the mounting apparatus, camera and helmet of Figure 1 ;
  • Figure 10 is an enlarged perspective view similar to Figure 6, but with the camera removed from the mounting apparatus and helmet;
  • Figure 11 is an enlarged front elevational view similar to Figure 7, but with the camera removed from the mounting apparatus and helmet;
  • Figure 12 is an enlarged side elevational view similar to Figure 8, but with the camera removed from the mounting apparatus and helmet;
  • Figure 13 is an enlarged top plan view similar to Figure 9, but with the ca era removed from the mounting apparatus and helmet;
  • Figure 14 is a perspective view from the front and right side of a second illustrated embodiment of the mounting apparatus for mounting a camera adjacent an object according to the present invention
  • Figure 15 is an enlarged perspective view from the front and right side of a third illustrated embodiment of the mounting apparatus for mounting a camera adjacent an object according to the present invention
  • Figure 16 is a perspective view from the front and right side of a fourth illustrated embodiment of the mounting apparatus for mounting a camera adjacent an object according to the present invention.
  • Figure 17 is a perspective view similar to Figure 16, but with the camera removed from the object engagement portion.
  • Figures 1 through 17 of the drawings show a first illustrated embodiment of the mounting apparatus for mounting a camera adjacent an object according to the present invention
  • Figure 14 illustrates a second illustrated embodiment of the mounting apparatus for mounting a camera adjacent an object according to the present invention
  • Figure 15 illustrates a third illustrated embodiment of the mounting apparatus for mounting a camera adjacent an object according to the present invention
  • Figures 16 and 17 show a fourth illustrated embodiment of the mounting apparatus for mounting a camera adjacent an object according to the present invention.
  • first illustrated embodiment of the present invention comprises a mounting apparatus 100 for mounting a camera 110 adjacent an object 120.
  • the object 120 comprises a helmet 120, but could also comprise any other suitable object 120 on which cameras 110 can be mounted.
  • the helmet show is a conventional hockey helmet but could also be a helmet for football, baseball, bicycling, skiing or snowboarding, and so on.
  • the camera 110 includes a camera body 112 that extends between a free right end 113 and a free left end 114, and comprises a wider central portion 115 that presents the camera lens 116.
  • a narrower right side portion 117 extends between the wider central portion 115 and the free right end 1 13, with the narrower right side portion 117 tapering from the wider central portion 115 to the free right end 1 13.
  • a narrower left side portion 118 extends between the wider central portion 115 and the free left end 114, with the narrower left side portion 1 18 tapering from the wider central portion 1 15 to the free left end 114.
  • the camera body 1 12 has a concavely curved rear surface 1 19 for engaging a convexly curved object 120, such as the front 121 of a helmet 120. It has been found that having an appropriately curved concavely curved rear surface 119 was useful in order to fit a wide variety of helmet types and sizes, and also have the camera body 1 12 be a robust in use.
  • the mounting apparatus 100 comprises object engagement portion 130, a first camera-retaining loop portion 140, and a second camera-retaining loop portion 150.
  • the object engagement portion 130 is for secure attachment to the object 120, namely the helmet 120, and is preferably expandable and retractable, and even more preferably is elastically expandable and retractable.
  • the object engagement portion 130 comprises a separate object engagement portion 130 and is a single piece of material. More specifically, the object engagement portion 130 comprises a length of stretchy elastic strap having a first end 131 and an opposite second end 132. It is preferable that the object engagement portion 130 be elastically expandable and retractable so as to snugly fit in place against the receiving object 120, namely the helmet 120.
  • the object engagement portion 130 has a first securing point
  • the first securing point 133 comprises a first aperture 133 disposed adjacent the first end 131 of the object engagement portion 130
  • the second securing point 134 comprises a second aperture 134 disposed adjacent the second end 132 of the object engagement portion 130.
  • Each of the first aperture 133 and the second aperture 134 is shaped and dimension to receive a suitably sized conventional threaded fastener 136 therethrough.
  • the conventional threaded fasteners 136 each extend through apertures 126 in the face mask mount 127 to engage a co-operating female threaded aperture 128 in the front brim 129 of the helmet 120.
  • the object engagement portion 130 is readily securable in removable and replaceable relation to the helmet 120.
  • the length of the object engagement portion 130 or in other words the distance from the first end 131 to the second end 132 of the object engagement portion 130, and also the distance between the first aperture 133 and the second aperture 134, can be selected according to the distance between the first aperture 133 and the second aperture 134. Accordingly, any length of spacing between the first aperture 133 and the second aperture 134 can be accommodated by the object engagement portion 130.
  • the first camera-retaining loop portion 140 is retained by the object engagement portion 130 for fitment around a first portion of the camera 1 10, specifically the narrower right side portion 1 17 of the camera 110.
  • the second camera-retaining loop portion 150 is retained by the object engagement portion 130 for fitment around the narrower second portion 118 of the camera 110.
  • the first camera-retaining loop portion 140 and the second camera-retaining loop portion 150 are preferably each expandable and retractable, and in the first illustrated embodiment, are more preferably elastically expandable and retractable. As illustrated, the first camera-retaining loop portion 140 and the second camera-retaining loop portion 150 each comprise an elastic strap.
  • the first camera- retaining loop portion 140 and the second camera-retaining loop portion 150 are disposed in surrounding relation around the object engagement portion 130, and are substantially the same circumference one as the other.
  • the object engagement portion 130 also extends through the first camera-retaining loop portion 140 and the second camera-retaining loop portion 150.
  • the first cam era -retaining loop portion 140 and the second camera- retaining loop portion 150 are disposed in sliding relation around the object engagement portion such that the first camera-retaining loop portion 140 and the second camera-retaining loop portion 150 can be positioned as desired along the length of the object engagement portion 130.
  • first camera-retaining loop portion 140 and the second camera-retaining loop portion 150 basically harness the camera 110 in place such that the camera 110 will not accidentally fall out of the mounting apparatus 100 or otherwise be accidentally dislodged from the mounting apparatus 100, but can move slightly for adjustment purposes or if impacted.
  • Figure 14 which is a second illustrated embodiment of the present invention, as indicated by the general reference numeral 200, the object engagement portion 230 is significantly longer than the object engagement portion 130 in the first illustrated embodiment, and the first camera-retaining loop portion 240 and the second camera-retaining loop portion 250 can be moved to any position along the object engagement portion 230, thereby allowing the camera 210 to be aimed partially sidewardly or fully sidewardly, as desired.
  • the first camera-retaining loop portion 140 comprises a separate first camera-retaining loop 140 and the second camera-retammg loop portion 150 comprises a separate second camera-retaining loop 140.
  • the object engagement portion 130 is inserted through the first camera-retaining loop 140 and the second camera-retaining loop 150.
  • the first camera-retaining loop 140 and the second camera-retaining loop 150 preferably each comprise a stretchy elastic strap.
  • the separate first camera- retaining loop 140 comprises a single piece of material and the separate second camera-retaining loop comprises a single piece of material 150.
  • the object engagement portion 130 has a first securing point 133 and a second securing point 134, for secure attachment at the first securing point 133 and a second securing point 134 to the object 120.
  • the first securing point 133 and the second securing point 134 of the object engagement portion 130 are separated one from the other to align with the co-operating female threaded apertures in the front brim 129 of the helmet 120, and are for receiving the first camera-retaining loop portion 140 and the second camera -retaining loop portion 150 between the first securing point 133 and the second securing point 134 of the object engagement portion 130.
  • the object engagement portion 130 is securely attachable to the object 120 by the conventional threaded fasteners 136, with the first camera-retaining loop portion 140 and the second camera- retaining loop portion 150 retained by the object engagement portion 130.
  • the first camera-retaining loop portion 140 and the second camera-retaining loop portion 150 are thereby positioned to receive and retain the camera 110 by the first camera-retaining loop portion 140 and the second camera-retaining loop portion 150 to thereby be mounted adjacent the object 120.
  • the camera 110 is inserted in removable and replaceable relation by inserting one of the narrower right side portion 117 and the narrower left side portion 118 of the camera 110 into the corresponding one of the first camera-retaining loop portion 140 and the second camera-retaining loop portion 150, respectively, and then inserting the other one of the narrower right side portion 117 and the narrower left side portion 1 18 of the camera 110 into the other one of the first camera-retaining loop portion 140 and the second camera-retaining loop portion 150.
  • the camera 110 is mounted on the helmet 120 in a forward facing orientation, or in other words with the lens facing fowardly, to make video recordings of action scenarios such as sports events, from the perspective of a participant.
  • FIG. 15 shows a third illustrated embodiment of the present invention, as indicated by the general reference numeral 300.
  • the third illustrated embodiment of the present invention 300 is similar to the first illustrated embodiment of the present invention 300 except that the first camera-retaining loop portion 340 and the second camera-retaining loop portion 350 are a unitary loop twisted to form a figure "8".
  • the two loop portions of the figure "8" namely the first camera-retaining loop portion 340 and the second camera-retaining loop portion 350, each have the object engagement portion 330 inserted into both of the first camera-retaining loop portion 340 and the second camera-retaining loop portion 350, and the first camera- retaining loop portion 340 and the second camera-retaining loop portion 350 are disposed in surrounding relation around the object engagement portion 330.
  • An unexpected advantage of this embodiment is that in the event the camera (not specifically shown) is impacted, the first camera-retaining loop portion 340 and the second camera- retaining loop portion 350 cannot significantly separate one from the other, which is possible in the first and second embodiments. Accordingly, the camera (not specifically shown) would not fall out if impacted.
  • FIG. 16 and 17 show a fourth illustrated embodiment of the present invention, as indicated by the general reference numeral 400.
  • the fourth illustrated embodiment of the present invention 400 is similar to the first illustrated embodiment of the present invention 100 except that the object engagement portion 430 is more elongate and is looped back onto itself and fastened to itself, thus allowing the object engagement portion 430 to loop around an object (not specifically shown) such as a helmet, a user's head, and so on, so that the camera can be mounted onto a variety of receiving objects.
  • the present invention is a combination camera, an object such as a helmet for mounting the camera thereon, and a mounting apparatus as discussed fully above with reference to the four illustrated embodiments.
  • Another advantage of the present invention that has been realized through experimentation and use is that in any of the embodiments discussed above, the camera 110,210,310,410 and the first camera-retaining loop portion 140,240,340,440 and the second camera-retaining loop portion 150,250,350,450 can together slide along the object engagement portion 130,230,330,430 in the event of impact, thus lessening the chance of damage to the camera and the loop positions.
  • This advantage has unexpectedly been found to be extremely important and advantageous, and not achievable with other prior art camera mounting systems.
  • the camera 110,210,310,410 can be tilted at an upward or downward angle by the inclusion of a wedge or the like behind the camera.
  • the present invention provides a mounting apparatus for mounting a camera adjacent an object, wherein the camera is unobtrusive, wherein the positioning of the camera is safe for the user, which mounting apparatus permits universality of mounting to various objects, wherein various sizes and shapes of receiving objects, such as helmets, are accommodated, wherein various sizes and shapes of receiving objects, such as helmets, are accommodated, wherein the camera is removably and replaceably mountable on the receiving object, wherein the mount aesthetically matches the shape and features of the receiving object, which mounting apparatus is robust, which mounting apparatus is resistant to impact, which mounting apparatus is inexpensive to manufacture, which mounting apparatus is easy to manufacture, which mounting apparatus provides for secure mounting of a camera, which mounting apparatus does not add significant weight to the object, which mounting apparatus does not void warranties of the receiving object, which mounting apparatus permits an adjustable viewing angle, which mounting apparatus permits the camera to be close to the user's eyes, and which mounting apparatus permits the camera to be almost at the surface of the helmet,

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La présente invention porte sur un appareil de montage pour montage de caméra adjacente à un objet, qui comprend une partie mise en prise d'objet pour fixation solide à l'objet. Une première partie boucle de retenue de caméra s'ajuste autour d'une première partie d'une caméra et une seconde partie boucle de retenue de caméra pour ajustement autour d'une seconde partie d'une caméra. La première partie boucle de retenue de caméra et la seconde partie boucle de retenue de caméra sont disposées en relation d'enveloppement autour de la partie mise en prise d'objet. La caméra est capturée par la première partie boucle de retenue de caméra et la seconde partie boucle de retenue de caméra pour ainsi être montée de manière adjacente à l'objet.
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