A camera protective case and a base thereof

Abstract

This utility model discloses a camera protective case base and a protective case. The base includes a frame, a fixing member, and a flip cover. The flip cover's hinge is fixed to the fixing member, which is fixed to the frame and located on one side of the camera. When the hinge is installed, viewed from the outside of the frame (below), only the flip cover and the frame are visible, without any extra lines or gaps, ensuring an aesthetically pleasing appearance. Furthermore, the fixing member, once fixed, is flush with the frame at the same height, facilitating camera installation. When viewed from below, only the frame and the flip cover are visible, resulting in a simple and aesthetically pleasing overall design.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of electronic product peripherals, and more specifically, to a camera protective case and its base. Background Technology

[0002] The camera protective case includes a base and a leather sleeve fixed to the outer edge of the base. The camera is fixed on the base and located inside the leather sleeve to protect the camera from bumps and prevent the lens from being damaged by drops.

[0003] Figure 1 and Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a camera protective case base in the prior art. The base 900 firstly includes: a frame 91, a bottom flip cover 92, and a fixing mounting member 93; the outer edge of the frame 91 forms a space to accommodate the camera, and the frame 91 includes at least one hollow area 911; the fixing mounting member 93 is fixedly installed on the frame 91, the fixing mounting member 93 is located on the outer surface of the frame 91, and at least two fixing holes 912 are opened at the edge of the fixing mounting member 93; the pivot 94 passes through the flip cover 92, and both ends of the pivot 94 are fixed to the two fixing holes 912, and the flip cover is provided with a buckle structure, the flip cover 92 can be snapped onto the frame 91 by the buckle structure, and the flip cover 92 can be flipped relative to the pivot 94 when needed; the flip cover 92 covers the hollow area 901; and the hollow area 901 of the base 900 is positioned relative to the camera's battery compartment and memory card slot after the camera is installed. When the camera is mounted on the base 900, to replace the camera battery, simply open the flip cover 92 of the base 900 and then open the camera's battery compartment. Replacing the memory card is done in the same way.

[0004] However, the hinge 94 is installed inside the fixing hole 912 of the fixing component 93, and the fixing hole 93 is located on the outer surface of the frame 91. The outer surface is the outside that can be observed during use. Thus, for the user, the outer surface contains the fixing component 93, the frame 91, and the flip cover 92, which will result in more lines or gaps on the outer surface of the frame 91, affecting the aesthetics. Furthermore, after the fixing component 93 is installed, since the position of the fixing component 93 or the edge of the fixing component 93 often corresponds to the position of the buttons on the bottom of the camera, the camera buttons will become inoperable. Utility Model Content

[0005] The purpose of this invention is to provide a camera protective case and a base for the protective case, in order to solve the technical problems of the existing camera protective cases having an unsightly base.

[0006] This utility model provides a camera protective case base, the base including a frame, the frame including:

[0007] A border is provided along the outer perimeter of the frame to close off and form an enclosed area;

[0008] A first fixing part is located within the enclosed area and is connected to the frame;

[0009] The hollowed-out area is located within the enclosed area and is relative to the first fixing part.

[0010] The base also includes:

[0011] A fixing member is fixed to the first fixing part and is located on the side of the first fixing part facing the camera;

[0012] A flip cover, which is rotatably mounted on the fixing member and used to close or open the hollow area, wherein the shape of the flip cover is adapted to the shape of the hollow area;

[0013] A pivot shaft passes through the flip cover, with both ends of the pivot shaft protruding from the flip cover and positioned on the fixing member.

[0014] In the base disclosed in this utility model, the hinge of the flip cover is fixed to the fixing member, which is fixed to the frame through the first fixing part and is located on the side of the frame facing the camera. Therefore, the hinge is not directly fixed to the frame, or fixed to the fixing member as in the background technology. So when viewed from the side away from the camera, that is, the lower surface of the base, there is no fixing member or messy lines. Only the flip cover and the frame can be seen, thus ensuring aesthetics.

[0015] Moreover, once the fastener is in place, it is flush with the frame and at the same height, making it easy to install the camera.

[0016] Finally, when manufacturing and installing the base, holes can be drilled in the fixing part first, and then the hinge of the flip cover can be fixed in the mounting hole at the drilled position of the fixing part. Finally, the fixing part can be fixed on the side of the first fixing part facing the camera after passing through the hollow area, making the installation more convenient.

[0017] In addition, since the mounting brackets used in the background technology are not employed, there will be no situation where the installation of the mounting brackets affects the use of the buttons on the bottom of the camera. Attached Figure Description

[0018] Figure 1 and Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a camera protective case base in the prior art;

[0019] Figure 3 This is an exploded view of the camera protective case base of this utility model;

[0020] Figure 4 and Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the camera protective case base of this utility model from different perspectives;

[0021] Figure 6 This is a cross-sectional view of the pivot position of the camera protective case base of this utility model. Detailed Implementation

[0022] The present invention will be further described and illustrated below with reference to specific embodiments and accompanying drawings:

[0023] Please refer to Figures 3 to 6 The present invention first discloses a camera protective case 200, which includes a camera protective base 100 and a protective sleeve 300 installed on the base 100. The camera is installed on the base 100 and located inside the protective sleeve 300.

[0024] The base 100 includes a frame 10, a fixing member 20, a flip cover 30, and a pivot 40. The fixing member 20 is mounted on the frame 10, and the flip cover 30 is rotatably mounted on the fixing member 20 via the pivot 40.

[0025] In the base disclosed in this utility model, the hinge 40 of the flip cover 30 is fixed to the fixing member 20, and the fixing member 20 is fixed to the frame 10 and located on the side of the frame 10 facing the camera. Therefore, the hinge 40 is not directly fixed to the frame 10, or fixed to the fixing member as in the background art. So when viewed from the side away from the camera, that is, the lower surface of the base 100, there is no fixing member or messy lines. Only the flip cover 30 and the frame 10 can be seen. There are no messy lines or gaps, thus ensuring aesthetics.

[0026] Moreover, once the fastener 20 is fixed, it is flush with the frame 10 and at the same height, making it easy to install the camera.

[0027] Finally, during the manufacturing and installation of the base 100, holes can be drilled in the fixing member 20 first, then the rotating shaft 40 passing through the flip cover 30 can be fixed at the drilled hole position of the fixing member 20, and finally the fixing member 20 can be passed through the frame 10 and fixed. Compared with the method of mounting the rotating shaft on the frame, the installation is more convenient.

[0028] Specifically, the frame 10 includes: a frame 101, a first fixing part 102, and a hollow area 103. The frame 10 is made of one-piece molded metal. This facilitates processing and improves the structural strength of the frame. Of course, in some other embodiments, the frame 10 can also be made of plastic.

[0029] The frame 101 is arranged along the periphery of the frame 10 to form an enclosed area a; the first fixing part 102 is located within the enclosed area a and is connected to the frame 101. The height of the first fixing part 102 is lower than that of the frame 102, and the area of ​​the first fixing part 101 is smaller than the area of ​​the enclosed area a; the hollow area 103 is located within the enclosed area a and is relative to the first fixing part 102.

[0030] In this application, the sum of the area of ​​the first fixing part 102 and the area of ​​the hollow area 103 is the area of ​​the enclosed area a. That is to say, the first fixing part 102 is provided in the enclosed area a, and the remaining part is the hollow area 103 without any structure.

[0031] In this application, the position of the cutout area 103 corresponds to the location of the camera's battery compartment and memory card after the camera is installed. When the cutout area 103 is opened from the base 10 or is in a cutout state, the battery and memory card on the camera can be easily removed from the cutout area 103, which does not affect the use of the camera and can also protect the camera.

[0032] The fastener 20 is fixed to the first fixing part 102. The height of the fastener 20 after being fixed to the first fixing part 102 is flush with the frame 101 to ensure the aesthetics of the entire base 100 and the positioning of the fastener 20.

[0033] The flip cover 30 is rotatably mounted on the fixing member 20 and is used to close or open the hollow area 103. The shape of the flip cover 30 is adapted to the shape of the hollow area 103, thereby ensuring that the flip cover 30 can completely close or open the hollow area 103.

[0034] The rotating shaft 40 passes through the flip cover 30, and both ends of the rotating shaft 40 protrude from the flip cover 30 and are positioned on the fixing member 20.

[0035] In this application, when the fixing member 20 is fixed to the first fixing part 102, it is fixed with screw b. Specifically, the first fixing part 102 and the fixing member 20 are provided with screw holes c, and the fixing member 20 is fixed to the first fixing part 102 by screw b. At this time, the fixing member 20 can be fixed to the first fixing part 102 through the installation space above. That is to say, the fixing member 20 is installed on the first fixing part 102 from the camera side towards the first fixing part 102. In particular, the depth of the screw hole c on the first fixing part 102 does not completely penetrate the first fixing part 102. Therefore, when the screw b is tightened, it cannot be seen when viewed from below the frame 10. This makes the base 10 more aesthetically pleasing on the bottom outer side of the camera after the camera is fixed.

[0036] In this application, the frame 10 has a protrusion 104 on the side wall of the hollow area 103. After the flip cover 30 closes the hollow area 103, it abuts against the protrusion 104 to prevent the flip cover 30 from rotating and opening.

[0037] A buckle 301 is provided on the side of the flip cover 30 away from the first fixing part 102. After the flip cover 30 closes the hollow area 103, the buckle 301 is engaged with the frame 10.

[0038] Furthermore, in this utility model, the fixing member 20 includes: a second fixing part 201 and a protrusion 202.

[0039] The second fixing part 201 is fixed to the first fixing part 102. The protrusion 202 extends downward from the second fixing part 201 toward the hollow area 103. There are two protrusions 202, which are located on both sides of the second fixing part 201. The protrusions 202 are provided with mounting holes 203, and the two ends of the rotating shaft 40 are respectively positioned in the mounting holes 203 of the two protrusions 202.

[0040] The protrusion 202 abuts against the first fixing part 102, and the protrusion 202 is flush with the lower surface of the frame 10. This ensures the flatness of the lower side of the frame 10.

[0041] The first fixing part 102 is provided with a first screw hole 105, and the second fixing part 20 is provided with a second screw hole 204. The first screw hole 105 and the second screw hole 204 are opposite to each other. After the screw d passes through the first screw hole 105 and the second screw hole 204, it is fixed to the camera above the base 100.

[0042] Finally, it should be noted that the above embodiments are only used to illustrate the technical solutions of this utility model, and are not intended to limit the scope of protection of this utility model. Although this utility model has been described in detail with reference to preferred embodiments, those skilled in the art should understand that modifications or equivalent substitutions can be made to the technical solutions of this utility model without departing from the essence and scope of the technical solutions of this utility model.

Claims

1. A camera protective case base, the base comprising a frame, characterized in that, The frame includes: A border is provided along the outer perimeter of the frame to close off and form an enclosed area; A first fixing part is located within the enclosed area and is connected to the frame; A hollowed-out area, which is located within the enclosed area and relative to the first fixed part; The base also includes: A fixing member is fixed to the first fixing part and is located on the side of the first fixing part facing the camera; A flip cover, which is rotatably mounted on the fixing member and used to close or open the hollow area, wherein the shape of the flip cover is adapted to the shape of the hollow area; A pivot shaft passes through the flip cover, with both ends of the pivot shaft protruding from the flip cover and positioned on the fixing member.

2. The camera protective case base as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The frame is integrally molded.

3. The camera protective case base as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The height of the first fixing part is lower than that of the frame, and the area of ​​the first fixing part is smaller than that of the enclosed area; the fastener fixed to the first fixing part is flush with the frame.

4. The camera protective case base as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The first fixing part is provided with screw holes, and the fixing member is fixed to the first fixing part by screws.

5. The camera protective case base as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The fastener includes: The second fixing part is fixed to the first fixing part; The protrusion extends downward from the second fixing part toward the hollowed-out area, and there are two protrusions, which are located on both sides of the second fixing part respectively; The protrusion is provided with mounting holes, and the two ends of the rotating shaft are respectively positioned in the two mounting holes.

6. The camera protective case base as described in claim 5, characterized in that, The protrusion abuts against the first fixing part, and the protrusion is flush with the lower surface of the frame.

7. The camera protective case base as described in claim 5, characterized in that, The first fixing part is provided with a first screw hole, and the second fixing part is provided with a second screw hole. The first screw hole and the second screw hole are opposite to each other. After the screw passes through the first screw hole and the second screw hole, it is fixed to the camera above the base.

8. The camera protective case base as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The frame has a protrusion on one side wall of the hollow area. After the flip cover closes the hollow area, it abuts against the protrusion to prevent the flip cover from being rotated and opened.

9. The camera protective case base as described in claim 8, characterized in that, A buckle is provided on the side of the flip cover away from the first fixing part. After the flip cover closes the hollow area, the buckle is engaged with the frame.

10. A camera protective case, characterized in that, The protective shell includes: The camera protective case base as described in any one of claims 1-9; Protective cover mounted on the base; The camera is mounted on the base and located inside the protective sleeve.

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