JP3897485B2 - Video camera - Google Patents

Description

[0001]
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
The present invention is a video camera in which a small sub-recording medium (memory) such as a semiconductor can be attached and detached in addition to a main recording medium such as a tape and a disk, and a viewfinder can be moved corresponding to low-angle shooting. The present invention relates to a memory mounting portion structure.
[0002]
[Prior art]
Conventionally, in this type of memory, as shown in FIGS. 13 and 14, the memory 20 is mounted at the center of the side surface of the main body and covered with a movable dedicated cover 21 like 21a. In recent years, a wall portion of several millimeters thick with a hinge blind has been provided beside the movable viewfinder for low-angle shooting, but this is not used and is a dead space.
[0003]
[Problems to be solved by the invention]
However, in recent years, the size of the apparatus has been reduced, and the space itself has been eliminated in the center of the side surface of the main body. Moreover, even if there is a space, keys and the like are preferentially arranged there, and it is difficult to install the memory. Further, when the removable memory is installed, a cover for the insertion slot is required separately, which increases the cost.
[0004]
The present invention is a conventional adjacent portions of unused movable viewfinder for low angle photography by utilizing, reasonably improve the visibility with placing the memory improvement in miniaturization and operability and cost as location It is to provide a video camera that makes it possible.
[0005]
[Means for Solving the Problems]
In order to solve the above-mentioned object, the invention according to claim 1 of the present application includes a memory insertion slot, and a view funda that can be rotated between a first position and a second position, and the view funder The memory insertion slot is exposed when in the first position, and the memory insertion slot is covered by a part of the view funder when the view funder is in the second position; In the video camera, the memory insertion port is provided so as to be positioned in a direction to look into the viewing portion of the view funder when exposed.
[0006]
The invention described in claim 2 is characterized in that a cut is provided in the wall of the insertion port on the viewfinder side.
With this configuration, the mounting of the memory is ensured and good.
[0007]
Furthermore, the invention described in claim 3 is provided with a visual recognition window on the memory storage wall.
[0008]
According to a fourth aspect of the present invention, the memory viewing window can be viewed by moving the viewfinder.
With these configurations, it is possible to easily confirm the presence or absence of a memory.
[0009]
Furthermore, the invention according to claim 5 is configured such that the connection terminal portion of the memory is arranged offset from the viewfinder housing wall, and one end of the terminal projects from the wall in the direction of the viewfinder.
With this configuration, the electrical connection of the memory electrodes can be satisfactorily performed.
[0010]
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION
1 to 5 show a first embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 1 is an overall view of a video camera, 1 is a diagram of a memory in an inverted state when the memory is mounted, an electrode 1a portion connected to an internal element is exposed on one side, 1b portion is a depression for taking out, 1c part is a chamfering shape. Further, title stickers 1d and (1e) indicating recorded contents are attached to the side surfaces. 2 is a video camera body, 3 is a lens, 4 is a liquid crystal panel that can be opened and closed, 5 is a viewfinder, and can be rotated approximately 90 degrees around a lens part 1e 5e with a known structure not shown as an arrow 5a. It can be held at an arbitrary angle by a known friction mechanism. Reference numeral 6 denotes a viewing window.
[0011]
FIG. 2 is a perspective view of the main part of FIG. 1 when the finder is turned up. 2a is a memory insertion slot, 2b is an inner wall, and a concave cut is provided in the outer wall shape. Reference numeral 7 denotes a memory takeout lever, 5b denotes a view portion of the viewfinder 5, and its side portion 5c protrudes in a shape along the outer wall portion of the memory insertion port 2a.
[0012]
FIG. 3 is a perspective view of the main part when the finder is stored and carried, and the finder protrusion 5c covers the insertion opening 2a.
[0013]
FIG. 4 is a structural diagram of the main part. Reference numeral 2c denotes a finder wall portion surrounding the finder periphery of the main body, and ribs 2d, 2e, 2f, 2g, and 2h that are slightly higher than the width of the memory 1 are formed. The interval between the ribs 2d and 2e is slightly larger than the height of the memory 1. Reference numeral 7b denotes an operation portion of the take-out lever 7 formed of elastic resin. The operation portion 7b projects outward from the 2j portion of the cover 2i, and the flange portion 7a is sandwiched between the ribs 2f and 2g so as to be slidable by a predetermined amount. 7c is a hook portion where one surface of the take-out lever 7 is inclined, and the distance between the tip of 7c and the rib 2d is smaller than the height of the memory 1 in a state where the flange portion 7a is in contact with the ribs 2g and 2h. Further, the take-out lever 7 is bent at the flange portion 7 a, and the distance between the tip of the hook portion 7 and the rib 2 d can be changed larger than the height of the memory 1. Reference numeral 8 denotes a resin-molded terminal unit comprising a wall portion 8b continuous with the ribs 2d and 2e, a wall portion 8c capable of contacting the tip of the memory, and a wall portion 8d continuous with the finder wall portion. A plurality of terminals 9 are insert-molded at positions corresponding to the electrodes 1a in a fixed state where the memory 1 is in contact with 8d. The cover 2i abuts the ribs 2d to 2g on a plane and forms a space substantially equivalent to the memory 1. Further, a transparent visual window 6 is formed at a position corresponding to the title sticker 1e in a state where the memory 1 is in contact with the portion 8c of the terminal unit 8.
[0014]
FIG. 5 is a cross-sectional view taken along the line AA of FIG. 4, and a wiring 5d extending through the hole in the finder wall portion from the finder passes therethrough. The other end 9a of the electrode 9 protrudes to the back of the wall portion 8d, but there is no interference since there is no wall portion 2c of the viewfinder. A wiring 9b is further extended from 9a and connected to a substrate (not shown). Reference numeral 5 e denotes a rotation center line of the viewfinder 5.
[0015]
In the above configuration, when the viewfinder 5 is flipped up from the state of FIG. 3 around the center 5e to enter the low-angle shooting state, the memory insertion slot is exposed as shown in FIG. In this state, the memory 1 can be attached and detached. When the memory 1 is inserted from the right in FIG. 6, the tip 1c of the memory urges the hook 7c of the take-out lever 7 upward as shown in FIG. Will be inserted. Further, just before the tip of the memory 1 is brought into contact with the 8c portion of the terminal unit 8, the hook portion 7c of the take-out lever 7 falls into the recess 1b of the memory. During this time, since the notch 2b is provided on the side of the insertion slot, it is easy to insert the memory without the finger being restricted by the wall. At a position where the tip of the memory 1 is in contact with the portion 8c, the terminal 9 and the electrode 1c of the memory are in contact with each other and are conductive.
[0016]
In this state, when the viewfinder 5 is lowered as shown in FIG. 3 to bring it into the portable state, the insertion slot of the memory is covered with the protruding portion 5c of the finder 5 to prevent foreign matter from entering. Does not matter.) Further, the notch 2b portion of the insertion port 2a is also covered and there is no gap in appearance, and there is no design inconvenience. Further, the presence / absence of the memory 1 and the title sticker can be easily confirmed in the mounted state from the side viewing window 6. At this position, it is possible to see the title attached from the viewing window 6 with the left eye while recording with the right eye looking through the viewfinder.
[0017]
Next, when taking out, when the viewfinder 5 is flipped up again as shown in FIG. 2 and the operation portion 7b of the take-out lever is moved toward the insertion slot as shown in FIG. 9, the hook portion 7c engages with the recess 1b of the memory 1. The memory 1 is pushed out from the insertion slot for a certain length. What is necessary is just to pull out the edge part of the memory 1 from here as shown in FIG. Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 3, when the viewfinder 5 is lowered and brought into a portable state, the portion 5c covers the insertion slot, and also prevents foreign matter from entering. In addition, the presence or absence of the memory 1 can be confirmed from the viewing window 6 in this portable state.
[0018]
11 to 12 show another embodiment. 12 is a main body, 12a is a memory insertion slot, and a wall on the viewfinder side has a notch 12b. Reference numeral 15 denotes a viewfinder that can rotate in the direction of 15a with respect to the main body, 15b denotes a peeping portion, and 15c denotes a protruding portion extending downward. Reference numeral 16 denotes a viewing window corresponding to the title sticker 11 a of the memory 11. Reference numeral 17 denotes a take-out lever.
[0019]
In the above configuration, the memory 11 is detachable in the state in which the viewfinder of FIG. 11 is flipped up (low-angle shooting), and the title sticker can be confirmed as it is attached from the viewing window 16 as in the first embodiment. Is possible.
[0020]
Next, in the portable (normal photographing) state of FIG. 12, the portion 15c of the viewfinder 15 covers the memory insertion slot and prevents foreign matter from entering.
[0021]
【The invention's effect】
As described above, according to the present invention, in a video camera with a removable memory, it is possible to achieve good mounting operability and visibility of the presence or absence of a memory while omitting a dedicated lid and reducing costs. Moreover, since the first embodiment is a space that has not been conventionally used, the first embodiment can be downsized.
[Brief description of the drawings]
FIG. 1 is an overall view of a video camera showing a first embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 2 is a view periphery of the viewfinder when the memory is attached / detached (during low-angle shooting) according to the first embodiment of this invention.
FIG. 3 is a view showing a viewfinder and its surroundings at the time of carrying (normal photographing) according to the first embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 4 is a structural diagram around a viewfinder according to the first embodiment of this invention.
FIG. 5 is a cross-sectional view around the viewfinder according to the first embodiment of this invention.
FIG. 6 is a diagram immediately before inserting a memory according to the first embodiment of this invention;
FIG. 7 is a diagram during insertion of a memory according to the first embodiment of this invention.
FIG. 8 is a diagram after the memory is inserted according to the first embodiment of this invention;
FIG. 9 is a diagram at the start of memory ejection according to the first embodiment of this invention;
FIG. 10 is a diagram during memory ejection according to the first embodiment of this invention;
FIG. 11 is a view periphery of the viewfinder when a memory is attached / detached (during low-angle shooting) according to the second embodiment of the present invention;
FIG. 12 is a view of the periphery of the viewfinder when carried (during normal shooting) according to the first embodiment of this invention.
FIG. 13 is a plan view of a conventional video camera mounted with a memory.
FIG. 14 is a side view of a conventional video camera in a memory mounted state.
[Explanation of symbols]
DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Memory 2 Video camera main body 2a Memory insertion slot 2b Notch 3 Lens 4 Liquid crystal panel unit 5 Viewfinder 6 Viewing window 7 Taking out lever 8 Terminal unit 11 Memory 12 Video camera main body 15 Viewfinder 16 Viewing window 17 Taking out lever

Claims (5)

A memory slot,
A viewfunda pivotable between a first position and a second position;
When the view funder is in the first position, the memory insertion slot is exposed, and when the view funder is in the second position, the memory insertion slot is covered by a part of the view funder. The video camera is configured as described above, and the memory insertion port is provided so as to be positioned in a direction to look into a viewing portion of the view fund when exposed . 2. A video camera according to claim 1, wherein a notch is provided in a wall on the viewfinder side of the insertion opening. The video camera according to claim 1, wherein a viewing window is provided on the memory storage wall. 3. The video camera according to claim 1, wherein the memory viewing window is visible by moving the viewfinder. 5. The video camera according to claim 1, wherein a terminal portion for connecting the memory is arranged offset from the viewfinder storage wall, and one end of the terminal projects from the wall in the direction of the viewfinder. .

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