JPH0823466A - Image display monitor mounting device for video camera and video camera - Google Patents

Abstract

(57) [Abstract] [Purpose] A pocket type LCD TV can be integrated with a conventional video camera and used in the same way as a video camera with an integrated image display monitor. A video camera mounting means, an image display monitor mounting means, a rotation shaft relaying the video camera mounting means and the image display monitor mounting means, the video camera mounting means and the image display monitor mounting means are optional. Friction fixing means for fixing the display screen of the image display monitor on the left side of the video camera when viewed from the photographer side of the video camera. An image display monitor mounting device for a video camera, which is characterized by the following.

Description

Detailed Description of the Invention

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a video camera image display monitor mounting apparatus for mounting an image display monitor on a video camera, and a video camera equipped with such a mounting apparatus.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art In recent years, a compact and lightweight image display monitor using a liquid crystal display has been commercialized. Conventionally, when such a small image display monitor is used as an image display monitor of a video camera, as shown in FIG. 16, the image display monitor 1 is attached to the image display monitor mounting tool 2 and the bottom tripod of the video camera 3 is attached. Camera fixing screw 4 on the screw
It was fixed at. In this case, in order to change the screen orientation of the image display monitor 1, the ball pin 17 and the fixing ring 1 are attached to the image display monitor mounting tool 2 as shown in FIG.
8, it was necessary to provide an image display monitor direction adjusting mechanism composed of the fixing bracket 19 and the ball fixing screw 20. Then, the user loosens the ball fixing screw 20 to adjust the direction of the image display monitor 1 as necessary, and tightens the ball fixing screw 20 to fix the display image display monitor 1.

[0003]

However, in such a conventional technique, when the direction of the image display monitor is changed, it is necessary to first support the image display monitor with one hand and loosen the ball fixing screw with the other hand. It was necessary, and it was difficult to operate while shooting with the camera. For this reason, such an image display monitor is limited to use during playback or for fixed-position shooting using a tripod.
It was difficult to use it as a substitute for the viewfinder when shooting. Also, attaching an image display monitor to a video camera weighs a considerable amount, so it was difficult to support them with one hand.

[0004]

An image display monitor mounting device for a video camera according to the present invention comprises: (1) a video camera mounting device, an image display monitor mounting device, the video camera mounting device, and an image display monitor mounting device. And a friction fixing means for fixing the video camera mounting means and the image display monitor mounting means at an arbitrary angle, and the image display monitor mounting means captures the image of the video camera. The display screen of the image display monitor is located on the left side of the video camera when viewed from the operator side. (2) Further, in such an image display monitor mounting device for a video camera, the image display monitor mounting means comprises a holder part and a lock part. (3) Furthermore, in such an image display monitor mounting device for a video camera, the image display monitor mounting means includes a holder fixing portion and an image display monitor holder detachably attached to the holder fixing portion. It is characterized by Further, the video camera of the present invention includes (4) a video camera section, an image display monitor section, the video camera section mounting means, the image display monitor mounting section, the video camera section mounting means, and the image display. The image display monitor unit includes a rotary shaft that relays the monitor unit mounting unit, and a friction fixing unit that fixes the video camera unit mounting unit and the image display monitor unit mounting unit at an arbitrary angle. The mounting means is configured such that the display screen of the image display monitor section is located on the left side of the video camera section when viewed from the photographer side of the video camera section. (5) Further, in such a video camera, the image display monitor mounting means comprises a holder and a lock. (6) Furthermore, in such a video camera,
The image display monitor mounting means comprises a holder fixing portion and an image display monitor holder detachably attached to the holder fixing portion.

[0005]

Embodiments of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings.

(Embodiment 1) FIG. 1 shows a case where a video camera and an image display monitor are integrated by using the image display monitor mounting apparatus for a video camera (image display monitor mounting tool 2) of the present invention. It is a figure which shows a mode. The image display monitor 1 is a pocket-type liquid crystal television. The image display monitor attachment 2 is fixed to the bottom tripod screw of the video camera 3 by the camera fixing screw 4. The image display monitor 1 is fixed to the image display monitor mounting tool 2 with the image display monitor screw 5 on the bottom screw. 2 is shown in FIG.
4 is a plan view of the image display monitor mounting tool 2 of FIG. 3, FIG. 3 is a cross-sectional view taken along the line AA of the video camera fixing portion 8 of FIG.
FIG. 3 is a BB cross-sectional view of the image display monitor fixing portion 10 of FIG. 1 to 4, reference numeral 7 denotes a rotation shaft of the image display monitor mounting tool, and the image display monitor fixing portion 10 is fixed to a rotation stopper with the rotation shaft 7 being D-shaped. Here, the fixing plate 9 attached to the video camera fixing portion 8
Provides a frictional fixing action in the rotating direction of the rotating shaft 7, and as a result, the image display monitor 1 can be freely rotated by an external operation with respect to the video camera 3, and the friction between the shaft and the spring causes the image display monitor 1 to rotate at an arbitrary angle. It is independent and fixed. The image display monitor 1 is arranged on the left side of the video camera 3 when viewed from the photographer side, and can be easily operated with the right hand. Also, the image display monitor 1 has a connection cord 6
Is connected to the video camera 3. FIG. 5 is a view showing an actual use state of the video camera in which the image display monitor is integrated in the video camera image display monitor mounting apparatus of the present embodiment. The user holds the image display monitor 1 with his left hand while operating the video camera 3 with his right hand, and adjusts the angle of the image display monitor 1 in accordance with the direction of the video camera 3 while looking at the image display monitor 1.

FIG. 6 is a view showing a state in which a video camera and an image display monitor are integrated by using the image display monitor mounting apparatus for a video camera according to the present invention. Image display monitor attachment 2 for video camera 3
Is attached in the opposite direction to that of FIG. 1, and the image display monitor 1 is in a state of facing the close-up lens side of the video camera. By doing this, it is possible to perform face-to-face photography that shows the photographer, and the range of use of the video camera can be expanded.

(Embodiment 2) FIG. 7 is a view showing a state in which a video camera and an image display monitor are integrated using the image display monitor mounting apparatus for a video camera according to the present invention. 8 is a plan view of the wearing tool of FIG. 7. The image display monitor mounting device for a video camera according to the present embodiment can be applied to an image display monitor having no fixing screw. The image display monitor 1 is a pocket-type liquid crystal television. The image display monitor 1 has a holder 11
It is fixed to the image display monitor mounting tool by using the and lock portion 12. First, attach the image display monitor 1 to the holder 11
Set to. Next, when the lock portion 12 is locked to the holder portion 11, the image display monitor 1 is fixed to the image display monitor mounting tool. The lock portion 12 is attached to the rotary shaft 7, and is attached to and detached from the holder portion 11 using the rotary shaft 7 as a guide. The rotary shaft 7 is D-shaped at the holder portion 11 and is firmly fixed to the holder portion 11. The holder portion 11 also serves as a grip with the left hand.

The video camera fixing portion 8 is the same as that shown in FIG. 1 (Third Embodiment) FIG. 9 shows a video camera and an image display monitor using the video camera image display monitor mounting apparatus according to the present invention. It is a figure which shows a mode when integrated. 10 is a plan view of the image display monitor mounting tool of FIG. 9, and FIG. 11 is a sectional view. The image display monitor mounting device for a video camera according to the present embodiment can be applied to an image display monitor without a fixing screw as in the second embodiment. The image display monitor 1 is a pocket-type image television. The fixing hook 14 is attached to the image display monitor holder 13, the image display monitor 1 is set in the image display monitor holder 13, and the video camera fixing portion 8 is attached.
Is set on the video camera 3 with the camera fixing screw 4. The fixed hook 14 is fixed to the rotating shaft 7 as in the case of the second embodiment. The image display monitor holder 13 also serves as a grip with the left hand. This image display monitor holder 1
When 3 is removed from the fixed hook 14 of the image display monitor mounting tool and another component is attached, it can be used as a table stand, a hanging holder in a car, etc., as shown in FIGS. In the example shown in FIGS. 12 and 13,
A stand 15 is attached to the back of the image display monitor holder 13. The image display monitor 1 is set on the image display monitor holder 13 to form a table stand. In the example shown in FIGS. 14 and 15, the hanging metal fitting 16 is attached to the back surface of the image display monitor holder 13. This attachment is similar to the case of FIG. The image display monitor 1 is set on the image display monitor holder 13 and is used by being hung on a car or the like. Since the image display monitor holder 13 is made of a soft and elastic material such as rubber, the image display monitor holder 13 can be attached without damaging the image display monitor 1 and without rattling. Also, the grip can be prevented from slipping.

As described above, when the image display monitor is mounted using the holder as in the present embodiment, it can be used as a table stand as shown in FIG. 12 or as a hook holder in a car as shown in FIG. It is a tool that expands the use of image televisions in various situations, not just as a fitting for video cameras.

In the above embodiment, the rotary shaft 7 is fixed on the mounting side of the image display monitor, and the rotary friction fixing means is provided on the mounting side of the video camera. It does not matter if the configuration is reversed. Further, in the above embodiments, as the rotation means between the image display monitor mounting tool and the video camera, the rotation friction fixing means by the friction between the rotation shaft and the fixing plate has been described as an example. It is not limited to this and can be used as long as it is fixed with a certain force or more under normal conditions and can freely rotate when an external force is applied.

[0012]

According to the apparatus for mounting an image display monitor for a video camera according to the present invention, when changing the direction of the image display monitor, it is not necessary to loosen the ball fixing screw as in the conventional case, and the operation is performed while photographing by the camera. The present invention has an effect that it can be easily used, and is not limited to use at the time of reproduction or use at fixed position shooting using a tripod, and can be easily used at the time of shooting. Further, since the image display monitor can be supported by the left hand, the heavy video camera can be held by both hands as a result, and it is possible to take pictures more easily than before. Furthermore, there is an effect that the switch operation at the time of shooting can be performed while holding it with the right hand by the grip attached to the video camera, and the same switch operation as when the image display monitor is not used can be performed. Furthermore, since the angle position of the image display monitor is held by friction torque, there is an effect that it can be used with peace of mind even with one hand.

Furthermore, since it is possible to shoot while adjusting the angle of the image display monitor with the left hand, it is possible to view the image display monitor from various angles, which was conventionally peeked into the viewfinder. However, it is now possible to do it easily, and you can record unprecedentedly. Furthermore, it is possible to take a picture while looking at the image display monitor arranged on the left side of the video camera from the photographer's side when taking a picture, and there is an effect that the picture can be taken easily. Further, the image display monitor mounting device for a video camera of the present invention has an effect of expanding the range of use of the pocket type liquid crystal television.

[Brief description of drawings]

FIG. 1 is a diagram showing a usage state of an image display monitor mounting device for a video camera according to a first embodiment.

FIG. 2 is a plan view of the image image display monitor mounting device for the video camera of the first embodiment.

FIG. 3 is an AA cross-sectional view of the image image display monitor mounting device for the video camera of the first embodiment.

FIG. 4 is a BB diagram of the image image display monitor mounting device for the video camera of the first embodiment.

FIG. 5 is a drawing showing an actual usage state of the image display monitor mounting apparatus for a video camera of the first embodiment.

FIG. 6 is a drawing showing a state in which the image image display monitor mounting device for a video camera of the first embodiment is mounted in the opposite manner to the case of FIG.

FIG. 7 is a diagram showing a usage state of the image display monitor mounting device for a video camera of the second embodiment.

FIG. 8 is a plan view of an image image display monitor mounting device for a video camera according to a second embodiment.

FIG. 9 is a drawing showing a usage state of the image display monitor mounting device for a video camera of the third embodiment.

FIG. 10 is a plan view of an image image display monitor mounting device for a video camera according to a third embodiment.

FIG. 11 is a sectional view of an image image display monitor mounting device for a video camera according to a third embodiment.

FIG. 12 is a view showing a state where the holder for mounting the image display monitor is used as a table stand.

13 is a cross-sectional view of FIG.

FIG. 14 is a view showing a state where the image display monitor mounting holder is used as a hook holder.

FIG. 15 is a sectional view of FIG. 14;

FIG. 16 is a diagram showing a state in which a video camera and an image display monitor are integrated using a conventional image display monitor mounting device.

FIG. 17 is a view showing a structure of a conventional image display monitor mounting device.

[Explanation of symbols]

 1 image display monitor 2 image display monitor mounting tool 3 video camera 4 camera fixing screw 5 image display monitor screw 6 connection cord 7 rotating shaft 8 video camera fixing part 9 fixing plate 10 image display monitor fixing part 11 holder part 12 locking part 13 image Display monitor holder 14 Fixing hook 15 Stand 16 Suspending metal fitting 17 Ball pin 18 Fixing ring 19 Fixing metal fitting 20 Ball fixing screw

Claims (6)

[Claims] 1. A video camera mounting means, an image display monitor mounting means, a rotary shaft relaying the video camera mounting means and the image display monitor mounting means, the video camera mounting means and the image display monitor mounting means. Friction fixing means for fixing at a desired angle, and the image display monitor mounting means is such that the display screen of the image display monitor is located on the left side of the video camera when viewed from the photographer side of the video camera. An image display monitor mounting device for a video camera, which is configured as follows. 2. The image display monitor mounting device for a video camera according to claim 1, wherein said image display monitor mounting means comprises a holder part and a lock part. 3. The image for a video camera according to claim 1, wherein the image display monitor mounting means comprises a holder fixing portion and an image display monitor holder detachably attached to the holder fixing portion. Display monitor mounting device. 4. A video camera section, an image display monitor section, the video camera section mounting means, the image display monitor section mounting means, the video camera section mounting means and the image display monitor section mounting means are relayed. And a friction fixing means for fixing the video camera section mounting means and the image display monitor section mounting means at an arbitrary angle, wherein the image display monitor section mounting means is the video camera section. The video camera is characterized in that the display screen of the image display monitor section is located on the left side of the video camera section as seen from the photographer side. 5. The video camera according to claim 4, wherein the image display monitor mounting means comprises a holder and a lock. 6. The video camera according to claim 4, wherein the image display monitor mounting means comprises a holder fixing portion and an image display monitor holder detachably attached to the holder fixing portion. .