JP2006186935A - Imaging apparatus and cradle device - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide an imaging apparatus capable of surely protecting a panel monitor 12 in a simple constitution, in an imaging apparatus 1 equipped with the panel monitor 12 on one side face of a camera body 2. <P>SOLUTION: The panel monitor 12 is structured to be folded longitudinally along with one side face 2b of the camera body 2, a confronted face 60a facing a distal end face 12a of the panel monitor 12 approximately, withouts gap in a state of the panel monitor 12 folded is included in a lower portion of the one side face 2b of the camera body 2, and a flange portion 60 is formed while protruding with width approximately equal with the width of the panel monitor 12 and with a protrusion height approximately equal to the thickness of the panel monitor 12. Furthermore, in a cradle device on which the imaging apparatus is mounted, a holding part for holding the camera body is formed, corresponding to the shape of the bottom face of the camera body, so that the imaging apparatus is structured to be mounted smoothly and to prevent wrong mountings. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2006,JPO&NCIPI

Description

  The present invention relates to an imaging device including a panel monitor, and a cradle device to which the imaging device is attached.

  2. Description of the Related Art In general, an imaging apparatus such as a video camera includes a panel monitor having a liquid crystal display screen on the side surface of the apparatus body (see, for example, Patent Document 1 below).

The panel monitor is folded along the side of the apparatus main body when not in use, and is used by opening the panel monitor at about 90 ° with respect to the apparatus main body when in use.
Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 2004-112026

  In an imaging apparatus equipped with such a panel monitor, when the panel monitor is folded, an object may be caught on the front end of the panel monitor, which causes the panel monitor to be opened carelessly. There was also a risk of damage.

  In order to prevent this, there is an image pickup apparatus provided with a mechanism that locks the panel monitor in a folded state. However, in this case, there is a problem that the mechanism is complicated by that amount and the cost is increased.

  The present invention has been made in view of such problems, and an object thereof is to provide an imaging apparatus capable of reliably protecting a panel monitor with a simple configuration.

In order to achieve the above object, the present invention provides an imaging apparatus including a panel monitor on one side of the apparatus body.
The panel monitor has a structure that can be folded vertically along one side of the device body,
In the lower part of one side surface of the apparatus main body, a jaw portion having a facing surface facing the front end surface of the panel monitor with almost no gap in a state where the panel monitor is folded is formed.

The present invention also provides an imaging apparatus having the above-described configuration.
The jaw portion is formed to protrude with a width substantially equal to the width of the panel monitor and a protrusion thickness substantially equal to the thickness of the panel monitor.

Furthermore, the present invention provides an imaging apparatus having the above configuration.
An engaging part is provided on the front end surface of the panel monitor, and an engaged part is provided on the opposite surface of the jaw part. When the panel monitor is folded, the engaging part is engaged with the engaged part. It is.

Furthermore, the present invention provides an imaging apparatus having the above configuration.
When the apparatus main body is attached to the cradle apparatus, it has a connector connected to the connector on the cradle apparatus side on the bottom surface of the apparatus main body,
The bottom surface of the apparatus main body is formed in a shape in which one side surface on which the jaw portion is formed and the other side surface opposite to this are different.

The present invention is a cradle device to which the imaging device having the above-described configuration is attached,
It has a base on which the apparatus main body is placed, and a holding part that holds the side surface of the apparatus main body placed on the base,
The base is provided with a connector that is connected to the connector of the apparatus body,
The holding portion is characterized in that a portion for holding one side surface of the device main body and a portion for holding the other side surface of the device main body are formed in different shapes so as to correspond to the shape of the bottom surface of the device main body. Is.

Furthermore, the present invention provides a cradle device configured as described above,
The holding portion is characterized in that a portion for holding one side surface of the apparatus main body is formed at a height that does not exceed the jaw portion of the apparatus main body placed on the base.

  In the image pickup apparatus of the present invention configured as described above, when the panel monitor is folded, the tip surface thereof faces the opposing surface of the jaw portion with almost no gap, so that it is difficult for objects to be caught on the tip portion of the panel monitor. For this reason, there is no fear that the panel monitor will be opened carelessly, and the panel monitor can be reliably protected with a simple configuration.

  In addition, the jaw portion is formed so as to protrude approximately the same width as the panel monitor and approximately the same thickness as the panel monitor, so that the jaw portion is the panel when the panel monitor is folded. Since it looks as if it is a continuous extension with the monitor, the overall appearance is neat and beautifully designed.

  In the imaging device of the present invention, the panel monitor is folded in the width direction in the folded state by the structure in which the engaging portion of the panel monitor is engaged with the engaged portion of the jaw when the panel monitor is folded. A stable state is maintained without wobbling.

  In the cradle device of the present invention, when the imaging device is mounted in the correct orientation with respect to the cradle device, the holding unit serves as a guide for the camera body, and the imaging device is smoothly mounted on the cradle device. If the camera is mounted in the opposite direction, the image pickup device cannot be attached to the cradle device due to the shape of the bottom surface of the device main body and the shape of the holder of the cradle device corresponding thereto. Since it is attached, there is no risk of damage to the connector due to incorrect attachment, and there is an effect that the connector can be reliably protected.

  Furthermore, in the cradle device of the present invention, the holding portion is formed at a height that does not exceed the jaw portion of the device main body placed on the base, so that the holding portion holds one side surface of the device main body. There is no hindrance to the opening and closing operation of the monitor, and the image can be smoothly opened and the image can be viewed with the imaging device mounted on the cradle device.

Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the drawings. In this example, a VTR integrated video camera will be described as an example of an imaging apparatus that is an electronic device.
First, an outline of the imaging apparatus of this example will be described with reference to FIGS. 1 is a perspective view showing a state in which the image pickup apparatus of the present example is held by hand, FIG. 2 is a perspective view of the image pickup apparatus viewed from the front side, FIG. 3 is a perspective view of the image pickup apparatus viewed from the back side, and FIG. FIG. 5 is a perspective view showing a state in which the panel monitor is used, FIG. 6 is a perspective view showing a state in which the cassette housing portion of the image pickup apparatus is opened, and FIG. 7 is an image pickup apparatus. It is a perspective view which shows the state which inserts a memory card in.

The image pickup apparatus of this example is a video camera device having a function of recording and reproducing a captured moving image on a tape cassette, and further having a function of recording and reproducing a still image on a memory card.
The image pickup apparatus 1 has an image pickup unit 3 that protrudes above the front surface 2a of the camera body 2 and holds the camera body 2 vertically with one hand (right hand) as shown in FIG. Photographing is performed with the front imaging lens 4 facing the front subject. An image incident on the imaging unit 3 from the imaging lens 4 is converted into an image signal by an imaging element built in the camera body 2 and recorded in a tape cassette or a memory card.

  In this imaging unit 3, the imaging lens 4 is normally covered with a lens shutter 5 as shown in FIG. 2, and when the imaging mode is entered, the lens shutter 5 is opened and the imaging lens 4 is exposed. Yes. Further, a flash light emitting unit 6 is provided on the front surface of the imaging unit 3 above the imaging lens 4, and flash light is directed from the flash light emitting unit 6 toward the front subject at night shooting in the still image shooting mode. Is emitted.

  As shown in FIG. 3, a viewfinder unit 7 is provided on the opposite side of the imaging unit 3 and on the upper part of the back surface 2 d of the camera body 2. The viewfinder unit 7 is for viewing a photographed image or a reproduced image through a small liquid crystal display screen built in the camera body 2 from a window unit 8 on the back side. The eye cup 9 is provided. As shown in FIG. 6, a focus adjustment knob 10 is provided below the eye cup 9. By sliding the focus adjustment knob 10, the focus when viewing the built-in display screen from the window portion 8 can be adjusted. It can be adjusted.

  Furthermore, in the imaging apparatus 1 of the present example, as shown in FIG. 5, a panel monitor 12 having a large liquid crystal display screen 13 is provided as means for viewing an image outside the camera body 2. The panel monitor 12 is attached to the left side surface 2b of the camera body 2 through the connecting member 14 so as to be openable and closable so as to rotate about two axes orthogonal to the X axis and the Y axis. When in use, the camera is closed so as to be folded vertically along the left side surface 2b of the camera body 2 with the display screen 13 inside as shown in FIG. When the panel monitor 12 is used, as shown in FIG. 4, the panel monitor 12 is rotated 90 degrees so that the panel monitor 12 is pulled up to a horizontal position with the X axis as a pivot, and then the Y axis is further pivoted. As shown in FIG. 5, the display screen 13 is turned to the user side as shown in FIG.

  In this imaging apparatus 1, the panel monitor 12 is urged so as to be always kept in a folded state by a toggle mechanism incorporated in the mounting portion, and when the panel monitor 12 is opened horizontally, It is designed to be held stably at an angle.

  A grip belt 16 for holding the camera body 2 in a stable state is provided below the right side face 2c opposite to the left side face 2b of the camera body 2 where the panel monitor 12 is provided. The blip belt 16 includes a strap belt 19 attached between a fixing portion 17 on the rear surface 2d of the camera body 2 and an attachment portion 18 on the front surface 2a side, and an upper pad 20 attached to the strap belt 19. As shown in FIG. 1, by holding the camera body 2 with the right hand between the grip belt 16 and the camera body 2, the back side of the hand is held by the grip belt 16 and the camera body 2 is stabilized. It can be held in the state.

  In the imaging apparatus 1 of the present example, the operation unit is provided at a position where the camera body 2 can be operated with the fingertip of the hand while holding the camera body 2 with the right hand as described above. As shown in FIG. 3, an operation unit 22 provided on the rear surface 2d of the camera body 2 includes a slide switch 23 for power on / off and operation mode switching, a slide switch 24 for unlocking the opening / closing lid, a recording button 25, A screen display switching button 26, a backlight correction button 27, a flash emission mode switching button 28, and a simple shooting mode setting button 29 are provided. These switches 23, 24 and buttons 25, 26, 27, 28, 29 are shown in FIG. Thus, the camera body 2 can be operated with the fingertip of the thumb while being held by hand.

  As shown in FIG. 2, the operation unit 31 provided in front of the upper part of the right side surface 2c of the camera body 2 includes a slide switch 32 for zoom operation during shooting and a shutter button 33 for shooting still images. The switch 32 and the button 33 can be operated with the fingertip of the index finger while the camera body 2 is held by hand as shown in FIG.

  Further, in the imaging apparatus 1 of the present example, the operation unit 35 provided in the front part of the left side surface 2b of the camera body 2 has a switching button 36 and an adjustment dial 37 for performing manual adjustment at the time of shooting. The panel monitor 12 is provided with a recording button 39, a zoom operation button 40 during shooting, and a screen display size change button 41 below the display screen 13. The switching button 36 and the adjustment dial 37 of the operation unit 35 and the buttons 39, 40, and 41 of the panel monitor 12 are operated by the fingertip of the left hand opposite to the right hand holding the camera body 2.

  Furthermore, a microphone unit 43 and an accessory mounting unit 45 are provided on the upper surface 2 e of the camera body 2. A number of sound holes are formed in the microphone unit 43, and sound is recorded by the microphones built in the camera body 2 through the sound holes. The accessory mounting portion 45 is covered with a cover 46, and when the cover 46 is removed, shoes for mounting various accessories are exposed. Further, the bottom surface 2f of the camera body 2 is provided with a connector 48 for electrically connecting the imaging device to the attached cradle device and a screw hole 49 for attaching to the tripod.

  In the imaging apparatus 1 of this example, as shown in FIG. 6, the housing from the right side surface 2 c to the back surface 2 d of the camera body 2 is an opening / closing lid 50, and this opening / closing is performed when the slide switch 24 of the operation unit 22 is operated. The lid 50 is unlocked and can be freely opened and closed. When the opening / closing lid 50 is opened, the cassette storage unit 51 inside the camera body 2 is opened as shown in FIG. 6, and a tape cassette as a recording medium is mounted on the cassette mounting device 52 provided in the cassette storage unit 51. . The cassette mounting device 52 includes a cassette holder 53. When the opening / closing lid 50 is opened, the cassette mounting device 52 is pushed out of the cassette housing 51 to open the cassette holder 53, and after the tape cassette is inserted into the cassette holder 53 in this state. When the cassette holder 53 is pushed and closed, the cassette mounting device 52 is pulled into the cassette housing 51 and operates so that the tape cassette is loaded at a predetermined mounting position. Then, by closing the opening / closing lid 50 in a state where the loading of the tape cassette is completed as described above, the recording / reproducing with respect to the tape cassette becomes possible.

  On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 7, the memory card 55 for recording a still image is inserted into a card slot 56 provided below the viewfinder portion 7 on the back surface 2d of the camera body 2, and this card. Recording / reproduction with respect to the memory card 55 is performed in a state where the memory card 55 is loaded in the slot 56.

  In the imaging apparatus 1 of this example, the driving battery is built in the camera body 2. The battery storage portion is provided in the opening / closing lid 50, and a cover 58 for closing the battery storage portion is provided in the lower portion of the opening / closing lid 50, and the battery can be replaced by removing the cover 58. Yes.

  FIG. 8 shows a state where the imaging device 1 of the present example is installed and attached to the attached cradle device 70. In this state, the imaging device 1 and the cradle device 70 are electrically connected via a connector, and driving power is supplied from the cradle device 70 side to the imaging device 1 to charge the built-in battery. In this state, the panel monitor 12 of the imaging apparatus 1 can be opened and the image on the display screen 13 can be seen as shown in the figure. Further, the imaging device 1 can be connected to an external electronic device via the cradle device 70.

  As described above, the imaging apparatus 1 of the present example includes the panel monitor 12 on the left side surface 2b of the camera body 2, and the panel monitor 12 is a vertical type along the left side surface 2b of the camera body 2 when not in use as shown in FIG. It has a structure that can be folded. In particular, in the imaging apparatus 1, the lower end of the left side surface 2b of the camera body 2 to which the panel monitor 12 is attached faces the front end surface 12a of the panel monitor 12 with almost no gap when the panel monitor 12 is folded as described above. A jaw 60 having a facing surface 60a is formed to protrude.

  As shown in FIG. 4, the jaw 60 has a width A that is substantially equal to the width of the panel monitor 12, and is formed to protrude with a protruding thickness B that is substantially equal to the thickness of the panel monitor 12. A connector 48 for electrically connecting the imaging device 1 to the cradle 70 is provided on the bottom surface side of the jaw 60.

  By forming such a jaw portion 60, the imaging apparatus 1 of this example has a front end surface 12 a that faces the facing surface 60 a of the jaw portion 60 with almost no gap when the panel monitor 12 is folded as shown in FIG. 3. As a result, it is difficult for objects to be caught on the front end of the panel monitor 12, so that the panel monitor 12 is not inadvertently opened, and the panel monitor 12 can be reliably protected with a simple configuration. . In this configuration, the panel monitor 12 has only the front end surface 12a facing the jaw portion 60, and therefore can be easily opened by grasping the side surfaces 12b and 12c not facing the jaw portion 60 by hand. is there.

  Further, here, the jaw portion 60 has a width dimension substantially the same as the width of the panel monitor 12 and is formed to protrude with a protrusion thickness substantially equal to the thickness of the panel monitor 12, so that the panel 60 as shown in FIG. When the monitor 12 is folded, it looks as if the jaw 60 is an extension continuous with the panel monitor 12, so that the overall appearance is a neat and beautiful design.

  In this configuration, as shown in FIG. 4, a pin-like engagement portion 62 is provided at the center of the front end surface 12 a of the panel monitor 12, and correspondingly, a concave groove is formed on the opposing surface 60 a of the jaw portion 60. When the panel monitor 12 is folded, the above-described engaging portion 62 is engaged with the engaged portion 63. By adopting such an engagement structure, the panel monitor 12 is held in a stable state without wobbling in the width direction in the folded state.

  FIG. 9 shows details of the cradle device 70 to which the imaging device 1 is mounted. The cradle device 70 includes a base 71 on which the camera body 2 is placed and a holding portion that holds the side surface of the camera body 2 placed on the base 71. Here, the holding portion is composed of a pair of holding walls 72 and 73 erected on both sides of the base 71. Each of the holding walls 72 and 73 is formed in a curly bracket shape in which both end portions 72a, 72b and 73a, 73b are bent inward, and when the camera body 2 is placed on the base 71, The one holding wall 72 holds the portion of the jaw 60 on the left side 2b side of the camera body 2, and the other holding wall 73 holds the right side 2c side of the camera body 2, so that the imaging apparatus 1 is It is structured to hold it firmly so that it does not fall off from the cradle device 70.

  On the base 71 of the cradle device 70, a convex connector 74 corresponding to the concave connector 48 on the bottom surface 2f of the camera body 2 is provided. When the imaging device 1 is mounted on the cradle device 70, The connector 74 on the cradle device 70 side is engaged with the connector 48 on the camera body 2 side, so that the cradle device 70 and the imaging device 1 are electrically connected. In the cradle device 70, a power terminal hole 75 is provided on the side surface of the base 71. A power cord 79 from a power adapter is connected to the terminal hole 75 to supply driving power from the cradle device to the imaging device. To do. Further, various terminal holes 76, 77, 78 for connecting the imaging device to an external electronic device are provided on the side surface of the base.

  Here, when the shape of the bottom surface 2f of the camera body 2 is viewed, as shown in FIG. 10, the left side surface 2b side where the jaw portion 60 is formed to protrude and the right side surface 2c side opposite thereto are different. The width dimension R1 on the right side surface 2c held by the holding wall 73 is larger than the width dimension L1 on the left side face 2b held by the holding wall 72 of the cradle device 70.

  On the cradle device 70 side so as to correspond to the shape of the bottom surface 2f of the camera body, as shown in FIG. 11, a holding wall 72 for holding the left side surface 2b side of the camera body 2 and a right side surface 2c side of the camera body 2 are provided. The holding wall 73 to be held is formed in a different shape, and the inner width dimension R2 of the holding wall 73 is larger than the inner width dimension L2 of the holding wall 72.

  When the imaging apparatus 1 is mounted on the cradle apparatus 70 configured as described above in the correct orientation, the holding walls 72 and 73 serve as guides for the camera body 2 so that the imaging apparatus 1 is mounted smoothly, and at the same time, the connectors 48 and 74 are connected. Connected securely. On the other hand, if the imaging device 1 is erroneously attached to the cradle device 70 in the reverse direction, the difference between the shape of the bottom surface 2f of the camera body 2 and the corresponding shape of the holding walls 72 and 73 of the cradle device 70 as described above. The imaging device 1 cannot be attached to the cradle device 60 in the reverse direction. For this reason, since the imaging device 1 is always mounted on the cradle device 70 in the correct orientation, there is no risk of damage to the connector 74 due to erroneous mounting, and the connector 74 can be reliably protected.

  Further, in the imaging apparatus 1 of the present example, a power terminal portion 80 for directly connecting a power cord is provided on the back side of the jaw 60. The power supply terminal portion 80 is normally covered with a terminal cover 81. By connecting the power supply cord 79 to the power supply terminal portion 80 with the terminal cover 81 removed, the image pickup apparatus is not connected to the cradle device 70. 1 can be directly supplied with power. The power supply terminal 80 is hidden by the holding wall 72 of the cradle device 70 as shown in FIG. 8 when the imaging device 1 is mounted on the cradle device 70. Therefore, there is no possibility that the power cord 79 is mistakenly connected to the power terminal portion 80 in a state where the imaging device 1 is mounted on the cradle device 70.

  In the cradle device 70 of this example, the holding wall 72 is formed at a height that does not exceed the jaw portion 60 of the camera body 2 placed on the base 71. For this reason, the holding wall 72 does not hinder the opening / closing operation of the panel monitor 12, and the panel monitor 12 is smoothly opened with the imaging device 1 mounted on the cradle device 70 as shown in FIG. You can see the image.

  Next, the operation unit 35 provided on the left side surface 2b of the camera body 2 in the imaging apparatus 1 of this example will be described in detail. As shown in FIG. 3, the operation unit 35 is disposed between the imaging unit 3 and the panel monitor 12, and includes a switch button 36 for performing manual adjustment during shooting and a roller-type adjustment dial 37 as a set. Is provided.

  When the switching button 36 is pressed on the operation unit 35, various settings at the time of shooting are switched from automatic to manual mode, and manual adjustment can be performed by the adjustment dial 37. Specifically, by pressing the switching button 36, a setting menu such as focus, brightness, and white balance is displayed on the display screen 13 of the panel monitor 12, and a desired setting is selected by pressing the touch panel on the display screen. In this state, the adjustment dial 37 is rotated to manually adjust the selected setting.

  The operation of the switching button 36 and the adjustment dial 37 in the operation unit 35 is performed with the fingertip of the opposite left hand while holding the camera body 2 with the right hand. As shown in FIG. 5, when shooting is performed using the panel monitor 12, the operation unit 35 is hidden by the panel monitor 12 when viewed from the user side, but the user displays the display screen 13 of the panel monitor 12. While watching, it is possible to easily perform manual adjustment of various settings by operating the switching button 36 and the adjustment dial 37 by blind touch.

  Here, particularly when manual adjustment of the focus during photographing is performed, the adjustment can be performed as if the focus ring of the camera is rotated by rotating the adjustment dial 37.

  Since the operation of the operation unit 35 is performed with the left hand while holding the camera body 2 with the right hand, when the operation unit 35 is operated, a good balance of force is maintained between the right hand side and the left hand side. There is no camera shake during shooting.

  In the operation unit 35 of the present example, manual adjustment is performed by a combination of the switching button 36 and the adjustment dial 37, but a dial push type operation member in which these are integrated may be used. Further, the dial may be a disk type in addition to the roller type, and may be a lever type operation member without being limited to the dial.

  Next, the configuration of the card slot 56 in which the memory card 55 is loaded in the imaging apparatus of this example will be described in detail. As shown in FIG. 7, the card slot 56 is provided below the viewfinder unit 7 on the back surface 2d of the camera body 2, and the memory card 55 is loaded with the memory card 55 in the memory card 55. Recording / reproduction for 55 is performed.

  A so-called push / push mechanism is provided inside the card slot 56, whereby the memory card 55 is held at that position when it is pushed all the way into the card slot 56, and when the memory card 55 is taken out from this state, When the memory card 55 is pushed in again, the holding is released, and the memory card 55 operates so as to jump out of the card slot 56.

  By the way, there are many types of memory cards currently on the market, and the size of the outer shape is also various. Among them, when a user accidentally inserts a memory card smaller than the memory card specified in the image pickup apparatus of this example into the card slot 56, the push-push mechanism does not work, and the memory card is placed in the back of the card slot 56. There is a possibility that it may become impossible to take out the product while it is in the box.

  Therefore, in the imaging apparatus 1 of this example, as shown in FIG. 6, a notch 83 for emergency removal of the memory card is formed in the depth direction from the opening of the card slot 56. That is, when the user accidentally inserts a small memory card that is not designated into the card slot 56, the tip of a driver or the like is inserted from the notch 83 and hooked on the memory card to hang the card slot 56. Pull out from. In this way, even if a small memory card is accidentally inserted, it can be easily removed.

  Further, in the imaging apparatus 1 of the present example, as shown in FIG. 6, the notch 83 is exposed when the opening / closing lid 50 is opened. In the normal state where the opening / closing lid 50 is closed, the notch 83 is formed. Since the cover is hidden by the opening / closing lid 50, there is no possibility that dust or the like enters the card slot 56 from the notch 83, and the notch 83 does not impair the appearance of the imaging device 1.

  In the above embodiment, the card slot 56 into which the memory card 55 is inserted is provided on the back surface 2d of the camera body 2. However, the card slot 56 is not limited to the back surface 2d of the camera body 2, and the camera body 2 It can be placed on any surface.

  Furthermore, it goes without saying that the present invention is not limited to the configurations of the examples in the configuration of other parts, and various embodiments can be adopted.

It is a perspective view which shows the state which held the imaging device of the Example by the hand. It is the perspective view which looked at the imaging device from the front side. It is the perspective view which looked at the imaging device from the back side. It is a perspective view which shows the state which opened the panel monitor of the imaging device. It is a perspective view which shows the use condition of the panel monitor of an imaging device. It is a perspective view which shows the state which opened the cassette storage part of the imaging device. It is a perspective view which shows the state which inserts a memory card in an imaging device. It is a perspective view which shows the state which mounted | wore the imaging device with the cradle apparatus. It is a perspective view of the cradle apparatus with which an imaging device is mounted. It is a bottom view of an imaging device. It is a top view of a cradle apparatus.

Explanation of symbols

  DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 ... Imaging device, 2 ... Camera body, 2b ... Left side (one side), 2c ... Right side (other side), 2f ... Bottom, 12 ... Panel monitor, 12a ... Tip side, 48 ... Connector, 60 ... Jaw , 60a ... opposing surface, 62 ... engaging portion, 63 ... engaged portion, 70 ... cradle device, 71 ... base, 72, 73 ... holding wall (holding portion), 74 ... connector,

Claims (6)

In an imaging device comprising a panel monitor on one side of the device body,
The panel monitor has a structure that can be folded vertically along one side of the apparatus body,
An imaging apparatus characterized in that a jaw portion having an opposing surface that faces the front end surface of the panel monitor with almost no gap in a state where the panel monitor is folded is formed at a lower portion of one side surface of the apparatus main body. The imaging device according to claim 1,
The imaging apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the jaw portion is formed so as to protrude with a width substantially equal to the width of the panel monitor and with a protrusion thickness substantially equal to the thickness of the panel monitor. The imaging device according to claim 1,
The engaging portion is provided on the front end surface of the panel monitor, and the engaging portion is provided on the opposing surface of the jaw portion. When the panel monitor is folded, the engaging portion is the engaging portion. An imaging device characterized by having a structure that engages with the lens. The imaging device according to claim 1,
When the apparatus main body is attached to the cradle apparatus, a connector connected to the connector on the cradle apparatus side is provided on the bottom surface of the apparatus main body,
The imaging apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the bottom surface of the apparatus main body is formed in a shape in which one side surface on which the jaw portion is formed and the other side surface opposite thereto are formed. A cradle device to which the imaging device according to claim 4 is mounted,
It is configured to include a base on which the apparatus main body is mounted, and a holding unit that holds a side surface of the apparatus main body mounted on the base.
The base is provided with a connector connected to the connector of the apparatus main body,
The holding portion is formed in a shape in which a portion for holding one side surface of the device main body and a portion for holding the other side surface of the device main body are different from each other so as to correspond to the shape of the bottom surface of the device main body. Cradle device characterized by. The cradle device according to claim 5,
The cradle device is characterized in that the holding portion is formed such that a portion for holding one side surface of the device main body has a height not exceeding the jaw portion of the device main body placed on the base.

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