Imaging apparatus

Abstract

To improve operability while reducing the size of a grip.SOLUTION: An upper grip exterior portion 146 includes a portion covering a third operation key 140 at least from a side (+X side) of an imaging apparatus body 104, and a lower grip exterior portion 148 includes a portion covering a first operation key 138 at least from a side (+X side) of the imaging apparatus body 104. In a first rotational position in which operation keys 138, 139, and 140 are arranged upward a rear grasping portion 135 out of rotational positions of a grip 111 to the imaging apparatus body 104, the third operation key 140 is positioned between the first operation key 138 and the second operation key 139 upward a line segment 145 connecting between a center C1 of the first operation key 138 and a center C2 of the second operation key 139. Further, the upper grip exterior portion 146 is farther from the imaging apparatus body 104 than the lower grip exterior portion 148.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 8

Description

[Technical Field]

[0001] The present invention relates to an imaging device. [Background technology]

[0002] Conventionally, imaging devices such as cameras and video cameras are known that are equipped with a grip that is held by the user. In recent years, there has been a demand for smaller grips. On the other hand, in order to improve the operability and functionality of imaging devices, it is necessary to arrange many operation keys on the grip. Even if the grip is made smaller and many operation keys are arranged, it is required that the grip be easy to hold and operate.

[0003] Patent Document 1 discloses a technology in which a grip is connected by an arm to an imaging device body to which multiple lenses and a battery can be detachably attached, and the position of the grip relative to the imaging device body can be changed. This technology is said to enable stable imaging regardless of the usage mode, even if the center of gravity in the optical axis direction changes due to differences in the weight of the lenses and battery. [Prior art documents] [Patent documents]

[0004] [Patent Document 1] Patent No. 6492463 Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0005] However, in the technology of Patent Document 1, the arm and grip operation key are disposed between the imaging device body and the grip, which increases the distance between the imaging device body and the grip. This makes it difficult to reduce the size of the entire device. In addition, the load felt by the user in the direction perpendicular to the optical axis increases, resulting in poor operability.

[0006] An object of the present invention is to reduce the size of the grip while improving operability. [Means for solving the problem]

[0007] In order to achieve the above object, the imaging device of the present invention comprises an imaging device body and a grip rotatably attached to a side of the imaging device body, the grip having a holding portion held by a user, first, second and third operators operated by the user, a first exterior covering the first operator from at least the side of the imaging device body, and a second exterior covering the third operator from at least the side of the imaging device body, and is characterized in that, among the rotational positions of the grip, at a first rotational position where the first operator and the second operator are located above the holding portion, the third operator is located between the first operator and the second operator above a line connecting the first operator and the second operator, and the second exterior is farther from the imaging device body than the first exterior. [Effects of the Invention]

[0008] According to the present invention, it is possible to reduce the size of the grip while improving operability. [Brief explanation of the drawings]

[0009] [Figure 1] FIG. 2 is a front perspective view of the imaging device. [Figure 2] FIG. 2 is a rear perspective view of the imaging device. [Figure 3] FIG. 2 is a rear perspective view of the imaging device body with the grip removed. [Figure 4] FIG. 2 is a front perspective view of the imaging device body with the grip removed. [Figure 5] FIG. 10 is a side view of the imaging device body with the grip attached at a standard angle for use. [Figure 6] FIG. [Figure 7] FIG. 10 is a rear view of the grip held in the user's right hand. [Figure 8] FIG. 6 is a cross-sectional view taken along line MA1-MA1 in FIG. 5. [Figure 9] FIG. 2 is an enlarged view of an area where operation keys are arranged. [Figure 10] FIG. 10 is a -X side view of the imaging device body with the grip attached. [Figure 11] This is a +X side view of the grip. [Figure 12] FIG. 10 is a view of the imaging device body with the grip attached, seen from the -Y side. [Figure 13] FIG. 2 is a front perspective view of the internal structure of the imaging device main body. [Figure 14] FIG. 2 is a rear perspective view of the internal structure of the imaging device main body. [Figure 15] FIG. 2 is an exploded front perspective view of the internal structure of the imaging device main body. [Figure 16] FIG. 2 is an exploded rear perspective view of the internal structure of the imaging device main body. [Figure 17] FIG. [Figure 18] Rear view of the internal structure and cross-sectional view along line NA-NA. [Figure 19] FIG. 2 is a top view of the imaging device main body. [Figure 20] FIG. 2 is a left side view of the imaging device main body. [Figure 21] FIG. 2 is a left side view of the imaging device when the user is holding the grip. [Figure 22] 2A and 2B are front and rear perspective views of the imaging device. [Figure 23] FIG. 2 is a front perspective view of the imaging device with the panel cable not shown. [Figure 24] 2A and 2B are enlarged perspective views of the main body of the imaging device and the panel unit, respectively. [Figure 25] FIG. 1 is a schematic diagram of a panel cable. [Figure 26] FIG. 2 is a perspective view of a main body-side retaining member and a panel-side retaining member. [Figure 27] 1A and 1B are a rear perspective view and a front perspective view of the periphery of a main body side insertion portion. [Figure 28] 1A is an enlarged front view of the periphery of the main body side insertion portion, and FIG. 1B is an enlarged cross-sectional view taken along line OA-OA. [Figure 29]FIG. 10 is a front perspective view of the periphery of the main body-side insertion portion when the panel cable is not attached. [Figure 30] FIG. 10 is a front perspective view of an imaging device according to a second embodiment. [Figure 31] FIG. 2 is a front perspective view of the imaging device with some of the constituent units separated. [Figure 32] 10 is a perspective view of the panel unit as seen from the display unit side and the opposite side of the display unit. FIG. [Figure 33] FIG. [Figure 34] FIG. [Figure 35] FIG. [Figure 36] FIG. 2 is a perspective view showing a state in which a plug portion is inserted into a socket portion. [Figure 37] FIG. 2 is a perspective view of the panel unit, showing the panel cable and the retaining member as viewed from the inside. [Figure 38] 10 is a perspective view of the panel unit as seen from the display unit side and the opposite side of the display unit. FIG. [Figure 39] FIG. [Figure 40] FIG. 2 is an exploded perspective view of a portion of the panel unit. [Figure 41] 3A and 3B are a perspective view and a cross-sectional view of a panel unit. [Figure 42] 1A and 1B are a perspective view and a cross-sectional view of a panel unit, and a view of a retaining member and the like as seen from the inside. [Figure 43] 1A and 1B are a perspective view and a cross-sectional view of a panel unit, and a view of a retaining member and the like as seen from the inside. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0010] Hereinafter, an embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings.

[0011] (First embodiment) 1 and 2 are respectively a front perspective view and a rear perspective view of an imaging device according to a first embodiment of the present invention.

[0012] Hereinafter, the directions of each part will be referred to based on the X, Y, and Z coordinate axes shown in each figure. For convenience, the subject side will be referred to as the forward direction (+Z direction) in the direction parallel to the optical axis center. The Z axis is perpendicular to the sensor 101. The Y axis represents the up-down direction of the image capture device 100, with the upward direction defined as the +Y direction. The X axis represents the left-right direction of the image capture device 100, with the right side as viewed from the subject side defined as the +X direction.

[0013] <Explanation of components of imaging device> First, the configuration of the imaging device 100 will be described with reference to FIGS.

[0014] The imaging device 100 includes an imaging device main body 104, a handle 105, a panel unit 106, and a grip 111. The imaging device main body 104 has a lens attachment unit 102 at the front and a sensor 101 that generates video data based on a formed optical image. The lens attachment unit 102 is a mounting unit to which various lenses with different optical performance can be attached and detached. Various buttons and other operating members are arranged on the right side surface 103 (+X side surface) of the imaging device 100. The user can operate these operating members to perform various operations, such as turning the imaging device 100 power on and off, recording images, and adjusting the sound.

[0015] A handle 105 is provided on a top surface 109 (+Y side) of the imaging device body 104 so that the user can grip the imaging device 100. In addition, a panel unit 106 for checking recorded images is attached to the handle 105 via a panel unit attachment mechanism 107. The panel unit attachment mechanism 107 allows the panel unit 106 to be adjusted to any position or angle relative to the handle 105.

[0016] The panel unit 106 is connected to the imaging device main body 104 via a panel cable 108. This allows the imaging device main body 104 to transmit video signals, supply power, and send and receive control signals to and from the panel unit 106. Details of how to attach the imaging device main body 104 and panel unit 106 to the panel cable 108 will be described later.

[0017] A grip 111 for holding the imaging device 100 is disposed on the left side surface 110 (-X side surface) of the imaging device body 104. The grip 111 is attached to the imaging device body 104 so as to be rotatable around the X axis. The imaging device body 104 and the grip 111 are electrically connected via a grip cable 113. This allows the imaging device body 104 to supply power to the grip 111 and send and receive control signals. Details of this grip 111 will be described later.

[0018] The imaging device body 104 has a function of using a blower 360 (FIG. 13) to draw in outside air and exhaust heat generated by internal circuit boards to the outside along with the exhaust air, thereby maintaining the temperature of the imaging device body 104 below a certain level. For intake of air, a first intake port 114 and a second intake port 115 are arranged on the left side surface 110 (-X side surface) of the imaging device body 104, and a third intake port 116 is arranged on the right side surface 103. In addition, an exhaust port 117 that exhausts air heated inside the imaging device body 104 is arranged on the left side surface 110. The heat dissipation structure will be described in detail later.

[0019] The imaging device 100 also has various other components necessary for recording moving images, but the details of the configuration and functions are not relevant to the essence of the present invention and therefore will not be described here.

[0020] <Detailed Description of Grip 111 of Imaging Device 100> Next, details of the grip 111 will be described with reference to FIGS.

[0021] First, a method of connecting the imaging device body 104 and the grip 111 will be described with reference to FIGS.

[0022] 3 and 4 are rear and front perspective views, respectively, of the imaging device body 104 with the grip 111 removed. The grip 111 has a chrysanthemum-shaped grip-side mounting part 120 that is disposed on a grip rotation shaft 122 shown by a dashed line. The grip-side mounting part 120 has a male screw part 124 that rotates in conjunction with a rotation operation part 123. The imaging device body 104 is provided with a body-side mounting part 125 that also has a chrysanthemum-shaped appearance. The body-side mounting part 125 has a female screw part 126 on the grip rotation shaft 122.

[0023] By aligning the centers of the grip-side attachment section 120 and the body-side attachment section 125 and rotating the rotation operation section 123, the male screw section 124 is threaded into the female screw section 126, and the grip 111 is attached to the imaging device body 104 (the state shown in FIG. 2). The user can attach the grip 111 to the imaging device body 104 at any angle around the grip rotation axis 122. This allows the grip 111 to be angled appropriately for high-angle or low-angle shooting.

[0024] The end of the grip cable 113 on the grip 111 side is connected to an internal circuit board of the grip 111 and extends in a direction between the -Z and -Y directions from a wire connection position 127 located in the -Y direction from the grip-side mounting part 120. The end of the grip cable 113 on the imaging device main body 104 side consists of a plug 128 and a housing part 129 that bends in a direction approximately perpendicular to the plug 128. On the -Y side and the -Z side of the main body-side mounting part 125 of the imaging device main body 104, a jack 131 is provided that faces in a direction approximately perpendicular to an optical axis 130 indicated by a dashed line. Inserting the plug 128 into the jack 131 electrically connects the imaging device main body 104 and the grip 111, enabling the supply of power and the transmission and reception of control signals.

[0025] FIG. 5 is a side view of the imaging device body 104 with the grip 111 attached at a standard angle for use. The portion of the grip cable 113 that is hidden by the grip 111 is indicated by a dashed line for ease of explanation. As shown in FIG. 5, the grip cable 113 has an N-shaped excess length, so that even when the grip 111 is rotated relative to the imaging device body 104, the grip cable 113 is not subjected to tension that would cause it to tensile and break. Furthermore, even if the grip cable 113 is pulled irregularly, the L-shaped tip of the grip cable 113 makes it difficult for the plug 128 ( FIG. 3 ) to come out of the jack 131. Furthermore, even if the +Y side end and the −Y side end of the plug 128 are inserted into the jack 131 with the +Y side and the −Y side reversed, the plug 128 remains mechanically and electrically connected and usable.

[0026] Next, a method for holding the grip 111 and a method for operating the rear side keys will be described with reference to FIGS.

[0027] Fig. 6 is a rear view of the grip 111. Fig. 7 is a rear view of the grip 111 held by the user's right hand.

[0028] The grip 111 has a rear gripping portion 135, a thumb rest 136, and an instep rest 137 that is connected to the grip 111 at the top and bottom. The rear gripping portion 135 is a gripping portion that is held by the user. A first operation key 138, a second operation key 139, and a third operation key 140 are arranged above the rear gripping portion 135 (in the +Y direction). The operation keys 138, 139, and 140 are examples of first, second, and third operators, respectively, that are operated by the user.

[0029] When the user holds the grip 111, the user grips the rear gripping portion 135 with the base of the thumb, and the back of the hand abuts against the back rest portion 137. The thumb is placed in the thumb rest 136. When the user operates the first operation key 138, the second operation key 139, and the third operation key 140, the user operates them with the thumb removed from the thumb rest 136. By arranging the operation keys on the upper side (+Y side) of the rear gripping portion 135 in this way, the position at which the grip 111 is held can be closer to the imaging device main body 104 than when the operation keys are arranged on the left side (-X side) of the rear gripping portion 135. This reduces the load on the user's hand due to the weight of the imaging device 100, improving operability.

[0030] Fig. 8 is a cross-sectional view taken along line MA1-MA1 in Fig. 5. The positional relationship between the imaging device body 104 and the grip 111, and the positional relationship between the operation keys 138, 139, and 140 will be described with reference to Fig. 8.

[0031] As shown in FIG. 8, among the rotation positions of the grip 111 relative to the imaging device body 104, the rotation position where the operation keys 138, 139, and 140 are arranged above the rear grip portion 135 is defined as a first rotation position.

[0032] The line segment connecting the center C1 of the first operation key 138 and the center C2 of the second operation key 139 is indicated by a dashed line 145. In the first rotation position, the center C3 of the third operation key 140 is located above the line segment 145 and between the first operation key 138 and the second operation key 139.

[0033] Such a triangular key arrangement is advantageous for keeping the operation keys spaced a certain distance apart to prevent erroneous operation, while also reducing the height of the third operation key 140 in the Y direction. By reducing the height of the third operation key 140 in the Y direction, the user's thumb can more easily reach the third operation key 140, even if the back of the hand rest 137 limits freedom of movement of the right hand, thereby improving operability. Furthermore, reducing the height of the third operation key 140 in the Y direction makes it easier to reduce the overall size of the grip 111 in the Y direction.

[0034] The grip 111 also has an upper grip exterior part 146 (second exterior) and a lower grip exterior part 148 (first exterior). The upper grip exterior part 146 includes a part that covers the third operation key 140 from at least the side (+X side) of the imaging device body 104. The lower grip exterior part 148 includes a part that covers the first operation key 138 from at least the side (+X side) of the imaging device body 104.

[0035] The imaging device body 104 is provided with an operating member 150 for operating the imaging device body 104. The operating member 150 is disposed in a position facing the upper grip exterior part 146 when the grip 111 is in the first rotation position.

[0036] Due to the triangular key arrangement described above, the upper grip exterior part 146 is farther from the imaging device body 104 in the X direction than the lower grip exterior part 148. In other words, the upper grip exterior part 146 can be positioned a distance 147 away from the imaging device body 104 than the lower grip exterior part 148. Strictly speaking, the position of the upper grip exterior part 146 in the X direction at the height of the center C3 is farther from the imaging device body 104 by the distance 147 than the position of the lower grip exterior part 148 in the X direction at the height of the center C1. This allows the user to operate the operating member 150 located opposite the upper grip exterior part 146 with sufficient room to maneuver.

[0037] Furthermore, in the first rotation position, the operation keys 138, 139, and 140 are located above the rear grip portion 135 and do not overlap with the rear grip portion 135 in the X direction. This facilitates a configuration in which the rear grip portion 135 is brought closer to the imaging device main body 104, which is advantageous for reducing the size of the entire imaging device 100 in the X direction (width direction).

[0038] In this embodiment, the first operation key 138 is a push key, the second operation key 139 is a cross key (directional input key), and the third operation key 140 is a push key. However, each of the operation keys 138, 139, and 140 may be any of a push key, a cross key, a slide key, a dial key, and a toggle key.

[0039] Although the line segment 145 is assumed to be substantially parallel to the grip rotation axis 122 (FIG. 3), the present invention is not limited to this and may be at any other angle.

[0040] The operation member 150 is a member (for example, a rotation lock member) that prevents the panel cable 108 from coming out of the imaging device body 104 when the panel cable 108 is inserted into the imaging device body 104. However, the operation member 150 may be an operation unit having other functions, provided that it can be operated with sufficient ease.

[0041] 9 is an enlarged view of the arrangement of operation keys 138, 139, and 140. The distance relationship between first operation key 138, second operation key 139, and third operation key 140 will be described with reference to FIG.

[0042] The distance between the center C1 of the first operation key 138 and the center C3 of the third operation key 140 (the distance between the centers) is defined as distance 157 (dashed line). The distance between the center C2 of the second operation key 139 and the center C1 of the first operation key 138 is defined as distance 155 (dashed line). The distance between the center C2 of the second operation key 139 and the center C3 of the third operation key 140 is defined as distance 156 (dashed line).

[0043] Generally, when a user operates a cross key in the up, down, left, or right direction, the user's fingers move in these directions more significantly than when using a push key. Therefore, if other operation keys are placed near the cross key, there is a greater risk of accidentally pressing other keys.

[0044] Therefore, the magnitude relationship of each distance is distance 157<distance 155 and distance 157<distance 156. In other words, distances 155, 156 between the cross key and the push keys are set longer than distance 157 between the push keys. This reduces the distance between each key, making it possible to miniaturize grip 111 while also suppressing operational errors.

[0045] The positional relationship between the grip 111 and the exhaust port 117 will be described with reference to FIGS.

[0046] Fig. 10 is a -X side view of the imaging device body 104 with the grip 111 attached. Fig. 11 is a +X side view of the grip 111. Fig. 12 is a view (bottom view) of the imaging device body 104 with the grip 111 attached, seen from the -Y side. For ease of explanation, Fig. 10 shows the outline of the exhaust port 117 hidden by the grip 111 with a dashed line. Fig. 11 shows the projected shape 161 of the exhaust port 117 with a dashed line.

[0047] 10 to 12, the grip 111 is in a second rotation position different from the first rotation position relative to the imaging device body 104. The second rotation position is a rotation position where, when viewed from the axial direction of the grip rotation shaft 122, a portion of the exhaust port 117 overlaps a portion of the grip 111, but the exhaust port 117 does not overlap the lower grip exterior part 148. As shown in Fig. 11, the upper grip exterior part 146 overlaps with the exhaust port 117 in X-axis projection, but the lower grip exterior part 148 does not overlap with the exhaust port 117.

[0048] 12, exhaust port 117 of imaging device body 104 protrudes a distance 160 toward grip 111 (-X side) compared to first intake port 114 and second intake port 115. However, only upper grip exterior part 146 of grip 111 faces exhaust port 117, so exhaust port 117 and grip 111 can be separated by arrow 162 in the X direction, and heat exhaust is not hindered.

[0049] <Detailed Description of Heat Dissipation Structure of Imaging Device Body 104> The internal structure of the imaging device main body 104 will be described with reference to FIGS.

[0050] 13, 14, 15, and 16 are a front perspective view, a rear perspective view, an exploded front perspective view, and an exploded rear perspective view of the internal structure 300 of the imaging device main body 104, respectively.

[0051] In internal structure 300 of imaging device body 104, sensor 101, sensor duct unit 320, main board 330, main duct unit 340, and power supply board 350 are arranged substantially in parallel, in this order from the front in the optical axis direction (+Z direction) to the rear. Further rearward, a blower 360 and exhaust duct unit 370, media duct unit 380, media board 390, sub-media board 400, and wireless board 410 are arranged substantially in parallel. Wireless antenna 420 is arranged above (+Y side) the rear (-Z side) of internal structure 300.

[0052] The sensor 101 converts light entering through a lens (not shown) into an electrical signal. The main board 330 is a board that controls the entire image capture device 100, and is the board with the largest area within the image capture device 100, on which many ICs are mounted. The main board 330 is mounted with ICs for processing signals from the sensor 101, ICs for performing processes such as video compression, and memories used by these ICs.

[0053] The power supply board 350 supplies power to all electrical devices within the imaging device 100, including the main board 330 described above. The media board 390 is a board for recording video onto a recording medium. The sub-media board 400 is a board for saving settings during shooting and for recording backup video with a reduced data capacity of the video recorded on the media board 390. The wireless board 410 is electrically connected to the wireless antenna 420 via a wire 430 (see FIG. 17) and controls wireless communication with external devices.

[0054] The heat dissipation structure of the imaging device main body 104 will be described with reference to FIGS.

[0055] Figure 17 is a top view of the internal structure 300. Figure 18(a) is a rear view of the internal structure 300. Figure 18(b) is a cross-sectional view taken along line NA-NA in Figure 18(a).

[0056] The imaging device 100 dissipates heat from various heat sources through forced air cooling using a heat dissipation duct and a fan 360. The heat dissipation duct is made up of the sensor duct unit 320, main duct unit 340, media duct unit 380, and exhaust duct unit 370 described above.

[0057] Sensor duct unit 320 takes in outside air through sensor duct intake port 321, and the taken in air flows from sensor duct connection portion 342 (FIG. 15) of main duct unit 340 into main duct unit 340. Media duct unit 380 takes in outside air through media duct intake port 381, and the taken in air flows from media duct connection portion 343 (FIG. 16) of main duct unit 340 into main duct unit 340. Main duct unit 340 takes in outside air through main duct intake port 341, and the taken in air flows to fan connection portion 344 (FIG. 16).

[0058] The blower 360 takes in air from the blower connector 344 of the main duct unit 340. Therefore, the air flowing from the sensor duct unit 320 and the media duct unit 380 to the main duct unit 340 and the air taken into the main duct unit 340 from the main duct intake port 341 join together inside the main duct unit 340. The joined air is then taken into the blower 360 through the blower connector 344. The taken-in air is exhausted to the outside of the imaging device 100 via the exhaust duct unit 370.

[0059] Here, sensor duct intake 321 is connected to first intake 114 (FIG. 2), and main duct intake 341 is connected to second intake 115 (FIG. 2). Furthermore, media duct intake 381 is connected to third intake 116 (FIG. 1), and exhaust duct unit 370 is connected to exhaust 117 (FIG. 2). First intake 114 and second intake 115, and sensor duct intake 321 and main duct intake 341 (FIG. 18(b)) are located closer to the subject (+Z side) in the optical axis direction than exhaust 117.

[0060] The forced air-cooling flow path configuration of the imaging device 100 described above is shown by the broken lines in FIGS.

[0061] Heat generated in the sensor 101 is transferred to the sensor duct unit 320 via a heat-conducting member such as a graphite sheet (not shown). Heat generated on the +Z side of the main substrate 330 is transferred to the sensor duct unit 320 via a heat-conducting member such as heat-dissipating rubber (not shown), and heat generated on the -Z side of the main substrate 330 is transferred to the main duct unit 340 via a heat-conducting member such as heat-dissipating rubber (not shown). Heat generated in the power supply substrate 350 is transferred to the main duct unit 340 via a heat-conducting member such as heat-dissipating rubber (not shown).

[0062] Media substrate 390 is attached to opening 382 (FIGS. 16 and 18(b)) of media duct unit 380, so that at least a portion of it is exposed inside media duct unit 380. Therefore, the air flowing through media duct unit 380 comes into direct contact with media substrate 390, and the recording media inserted into media substrate 390 is cooled by dissipating heat from media substrate 390 itself. Efficient cooling of the recording media enables stable recording even when the power consumption of the recording media increases due to high bit rate data resulting from the recent trend toward higher resolution video.

[0063] Sub-media substrate 400 is disposed behind (on the -Z side of) media substrate 390 and approximately parallel to media substrate 390. As described above, sub-media substrate 400 writes small amounts of data, so the amount of heat generated is small and heat dissipation by forced air cooling is not necessary.

[0064] The wireless board 410 is disposed on approximately the same surface as the sub-media board 400 and on the -X side of the sub-media board 400 (FIG. 18(b)). Heat generated in the wireless board 410 is transferred to the media duct unit 380 via a heat conduction member (not shown). The wireless control IC (not shown) mounted on the wireless board 410 has a guaranteed temperature that is lower than the other heat sources of the internal structure 300 (sensor 101, main board 330, power supply board 350, media board 390). Therefore, by mounting the wireless control IC on an independent board as the wireless board 410 rather than on the main board 330, heat can be dissipated without being affected by other heat sources that consume a lot of power.

[0065] With this heat dissipation structure of the imaging device main body 104, heat from the various heat sources in the internal structure 300 is transferred to the various heat dissipation ducts that face each other and are adjacent to each other, and the heat is exchanged with the air through the above-mentioned flow path configuration, allowing the heat to be efficiently discharged outside the imaging device main body 104.

[0066] The arrangement of the exhaust port 117 of the imaging device body 104 will be described with reference to FIGS.

[0067] 19 and 20 are respectively a top view and a left side view of the imaging device body 104. Fig. 21 is a left side view of the imaging device 100 when the user is holding the grip 111.

[0068] Exhaust port 117 is disposed on left side surface 110 at the end on the opposite side from the subject side in the optical axis direction (-Z side) and above optical axis 130. Exhaust port 117 opens in a direction approximately perpendicular to left side surface 110 (towards the -X side).

[0069] Similarly, first air intake port 114 and second air intake port 115 also open toward the -X side, approximately perpendicular to left side surface 110, and are adjacent to exhaust port 117. Therefore, unless some ingenuity is taken into consideration, there is a risk that heated exhaust air may be drawn in. However, as shown in Figure 17, the air exhausted from blower 360 is discharged diagonally rearward by exhaust duct unit 370. This prevents first air intake port 114 and second air intake port 115 from drawing in exhaust air.

[0070] 19, the body-side mounting part 125 protrudes further outward from the image capture device body 104 in the direction (X direction) perpendicular to the left side surface 110 than the exhaust port 117. That is, in a top view of the image capture device body 104, the exhaust port 117 is located on the +X side of the body-side mounting part 125. This is advantageous for reducing the size of the image capture device body 104 in the width direction (X direction).

[0071] 20, the exhaust port 117 is disposed on the left side surface 110, on the opposite side of the subject in the optical axis direction and above the body-side mounting part 125. This prevents the hand 440 from blocking the exhaust port 117 when the photographer grips the grip 111 while shooting with the imaging device 100, as shown in FIG. 21. If the exhaust port 117 is blocked during shooting, sufficient exhaust may not be possible, resulting in reduced heat dissipation performance. Furthermore, if heated exhaust air hits the photographer, it may cause discomfort to the photographer. This prevents this from happening.

[0072] By arranging the exhaust port 117 in this way, the exhaust port 117 is not blocked when taking a picture, and the exhaust air does not hit the photographer, so it is possible to suppress a decrease in heat dissipation performance and discomfort to the photographer.

[0073] <Detailed Description of the Panel Unit 106 of the Imaging Device 100> The configuration of the panel unit 106 will be mainly described with reference to FIGS.

[0074] 22(a) and 22(b) are respectively a front perspective view and a rear perspective view of the imaging device 100. Fig. 23 is a front perspective view of the imaging device 100 without showing the panel cable 108. The panel unit 106 is a display device communicatively connected to the imaging device main body 104 by the panel cable 108.

[0075] The imaging device 100 is configured to convert light captured by the sensor 101 into a signal and send it to the display section 511 of the panel unit 106 via the panel cable 108. Note that a detailed description of the processing for performing such imaging is omitted here as it is not relevant to the present invention.

[0076] First, a method for attaching the panel cable 108 that connects the imaging device main body 104 and the panel unit 106 will be described in detail.

[0077] 23 , in the imaging device body 104, a body-side insertion section 551 into which the panel cable 108 is inserted is disposed on an inclined surface 562 on the −X side and +Y side of the imaging device body 104. By disposing the body-side insertion section 551 on the inclined surface 562 of the imaging device body 104, the body-side insertion section 551 can be provided in the space between the imaging device body 104 and the grip 111, thereby preventing the imaging device body 104 from becoming larger. Furthermore, in the panel unit 106, the panel-side insertion section 552 into which the panel cable 108 is inserted is disposed on the back surface (rear surface) facing away from the display unit 511.

[0078] Here, the peripheral structures of the main body-side insertion portion 551 and the panel-side insertion portion 552 will be described with reference to Fig. 24. Fig. 24(a) is an enlarged perspective view of the imaging device main body 104, showing the peripheral structure of the main body-side insertion portion 551. Fig. 24(b) is an enlarged perspective view of the panel unit 106, showing the peripheral structure of the panel-side insertion portion 552.

[0079] First, the main body-side insertion section 551 will be described. As shown in FIG. 24(a), a main body-side socket section 561 (first socket section) for inserting and removing the panel cable 108 is disposed in the imaging device main body 104 so that the insertion direction thereof is approximately parallel to a slope 562 of the imaging device main body 104. An opening of the main body-side socket section 561 (an insertion / removal port through which the panel cable 108 is inserted and removed) faces the subject side. An insertion / removal direction 563 of the panel cable 108 into and from the imaging device main body 104 is indicated by a dashed arrow in FIG. 24(a). The panel cable 108 is configured to be inserted into the main body-side socket section 561 from the +Z direction to the -Z direction. The insertion / removal direction 563 is approximately parallel to the optical axis.

[0080] The imaging device main body 104 has a main body side shaft 571 installed along the insertion / removal direction 563, and a main body side retaining member 572 supported so as to be rotatable within a predetermined range around the main body side shaft 571 (around a first axis). The axis of the main body side shaft 571 is approximately parallel to the insertion / removal direction 563.

[0081] The main body side retaining member 572 has a hole 576. The operating member 150 is inserted into the hole 576, and the operating member 150 is integrated with the main body side retaining member 572 by a screw retaining member 574.

[0082] The imaging device main body 104 has a female screw portion 577 that is approximately perpendicular to the insertion / removal direction 563. The main body side retaining member 572 is fixed by screwing the operation member 150 into the female screw portion 577. The inclined surface 562 is also provided with a recessed shape 601 for accommodating the outer shape of the panel cable 108, and a rib 611 for receiving the static pressure of the panel cable 108. The recessed shape 601 and the rib 611 will be described in detail later.

[0083] Here, the outer corner shape of the imaging device main body 104 is approximately rectangular when viewed from the subject side, and the main body side socket portion 561 and the main body side anti-slip member 572 are arranged at one corner of the rectangle (the apex on the -X side and +Y side).

[0084] Next, the panel-side insertion portion 552 will be described. As shown in Fig. 24(b), in the panel unit 106, a panel-side socket portion 581 (second socket portion) for inserting and removing the panel cable 108 is arranged on the surface (back surface) of the panel unit 106 opposite the display portion 511. The panel-side socket portion 581 is arranged approximately parallel to the display surface of the display portion 511.

[0085] 22(a), the opening of the panel-side socket 581 (the insertion / removal port through which the panel cable 108 is inserted / removed) faces the -X side. The insertion / removal direction 580 of the panel cable 108 into the panel unit 106 is shown by the dashed arrow in FIG. 24(b). When the panel unit 106 is in the position shown in FIG. 22(a), the panel cable 108 is configured to be inserted into the panel-side socket 581 generally from the -X direction to the +X direction.

[0086] 22(a), the opening direction of the insertion / removal opening may be tilted by 6 degrees in the +Z direction with respect to the display surface of the display unit 511. By tilting the insertion / removal opening in this way, it becomes easier for the user to insert and remove the panel cable 108. The insertion / removal direction 580 is approximately parallel to the back surface of the panel unit 106.

[0087] The panel unit 106 has a panel-side shaft 582 and a panel-side retaining member 583. The panel-side shaft 582 is disposed substantially parallel to the display unit 511 along the insertion / removal direction 580 of the panel cable 108. The panel-side retaining member 583 is supported rotatably within a predetermined range around the panel-side shaft 582. The axis (second axis) of the panel-side shaft 582 is substantially parallel to the insertion / removal direction 580.

[0088] The panel-side retaining member 583 has a hole 584 (FIG. 26(b)). A display-side screw member 585 is inserted into the hole 584, and the display-side screw member 585 is integrated with the panel-side retaining member 583 by a screw retaining member 586. The panel unit 106 has a display-side female screw portion 587 that is approximately perpendicular to the insertion / removal direction 580. The display-side female screw member 585 is screwed into the display-side female screw portion 587, thereby fixing the panel-side retaining member 583.

[0089] <Relationship between cable configuration and retaining cover> The configuration of the panel cable 108 and the structure for preventing the panel cable 108 from coming off will be described with reference to FIG.

[0090] 25 is a schematic diagram of panel cable 108. Panel cable 108 includes a plug portion 599 that can be inserted into either main body-side socket portion 561 or panel-side socket portion 581. Panel cable 108 also includes a grip portion 590 that a user holds when inserting or removing panel cable 108, and a bending portion 591 that is a flexible member that can bend flexibly.

[0091] From one end to the other end, panel cable 108 is arranged in the following order: plug portion 599, grip portion 590, bent portion 591, grip portion 590, and plug portion 599. Also, grip portion 590 is provided with a protrusion 592. Therefore, panel cable 108 has two grip portions 590 and bent portion 591 as a flexible member connecting the two grip portions 590, and protrusions 592 are arranged at both ends of bent portion 591.

[0092] The protrusions 592 are arranged on both the front and back of the gripping portion 590 (on both sides of the gripping portion 590 in a direction perpendicular to the insertion / removal direction of the plug portion 599), but may be arranged on only one side. The protrusions 592 are provided so as to protrude approximately perpendicular to the insertion / removal direction of the plug portion 599. The surface of the protrusions 592 that is approximately perpendicular to the insertion / removal direction of the panel cable 108 and faces the bending portion 591 is a cable locking surface 593. The cable locking surface 593 serves to prevent the panel cable 108 from coming off. The function of the cable locking surface 593 to prevent the panel cable 108 from coming off will be described later.

[0093] 26(a) and 26(b) are perspective views of a main body-side retaining member 572 and a panel-side retaining member 583, respectively. The main body-side retaining member 572 is provided with a main body-side recess 594 and a main body-side retaining engaging surface 595 (first engaging portion). The panel-side retaining member 583 is provided with a panel-side recess 596 and a panel-side retaining engaging surface 597 (second engaging portion). The main body-side recess 594 and the panel-side recess 596 are escape portions for escaping the protrusion 592 (FIG. 25) of the panel cable 108. The main body-side retaining engaging surface 595 and the panel-side retaining engaging surface 597 face the cable engaging surface 593 (FIG. 25) of the panel cable 108 to be inserted.

[0094] 27(a) and 27(b) are respectively a rear perspective view and a front perspective view of the periphery of the main body side insertion portion 551 of the imaging device main body 104 to which the panel cable 108 is attached. The structure for preventing the panel cable 108 from coming off using the main body side retaining member 572 will be described.

[0095] After fitting plug portion 599 (FIG. 25) into socket portion 561, when operation member 150 of main body-side retaining member 572 is screwed into female thread portion 577, cable locking surface 593 of convex portion 592 and main body-side retaining locking surface 595 face each other and engage in insertion / removal direction 563. This restricts movement of panel cable 108 along insertion / removal direction 563, making it possible to prevent panel cable 108 from accidentally coming off when a user is using imaging device main body 104. In other words, when plug portion 599 is inserted into socket portion 561, main body-side retaining locking surface 595 engages with convex portion 592, whereby main body-side retaining member 572, as a first retaining member, fulfills its function of preventing plug portion 599 from coming off.

[0096] Fig. 28(a) is an enlarged front view of the imaging device main body 104 with the panel unit 106 attached, viewed from the subject side (+Z direction), around the main body insertion portion 551. Fig. 28(b) is an enlarged cross-sectional view of the main body insertion portion 551 and its periphery taken along line OA-OA in Fig. 28(a). Figs. 28(a) and (b) show a state in which the panel cable 108 is attached and the operating member 150 is screwed into the female thread portion 577.

[0097] The imaging device main body 104 is formed with a recessed shape 601 for allowing the protruding portion 592 to escape when the plug portion 599 is inserted into the main body-side socket portion 561. In the insertion / removal direction of the plug portion 599, the length a of the recessed shape 601 is longer than the fitting length b of the plug portion 599 of the panel cable 108 and the main body-side socket portion 561. This prevents the panel cable 108 from being obstructed when being inserted or removed.

[0098] Furthermore, a convex rib 611 is provided at the end of concave shape 601. Rib 611 comes into contact with gripping portion 590 when plug portion 599 is inserted into main body-side socket portion 561 and pressed from the +Y direction to the -Y direction. This allows rib 611 to support panel cable 108 and prevent damage to plug portion 599 and main body-side socket portion 561.

[0099] The retaining structure for the panel cable 108 by the body-side retaining member 572 in the imaging device body 104 has been described above. Although detailed description will be omitted, the panel-side retaining member 583 in the panel unit 106 also realizes a retaining structure by engaging a cable locking surface 593 of a convex portion 592 with a panel-side retaining locking surface 597 ( FIG. 26(b) ) in the same manner as the imaging device body 104. That is, when the plug portion 599 is inserted into the panel-side socket portion 581 ( FIG. 24(b) ), the panel-side retaining locking surface 597 engages with the convex portion 592, thereby achieving the function of preventing the plug portion 599 from coming off by the panel-side retaining member 583 as a second retaining member.

[0100] Although not shown, panel unit 106 may be provided with a recessed shape corresponding to recessed shape 601 for allowing protrusion 592 to escape when plug portion 599 is inserted into panel-side socket 581. The length of the recessed shape in the insertion / removal direction of plug portion 599 may be longer than the fitting length between plug portion 599 and panel-side socket 581. Panel unit 106 may also be provided with a protruding shape corresponding to rib 611 that comes into contact with grip portion 590 when plug portion 599 is inserted into panel-side socket 581.

[0101] The above-described retaining structure may be applied to only one of the imaging device body 104 and the panel unit 106.

[0102] 29 is a front perspective view of the periphery of the main body side insertion portion 551 when the panel cable 108 is not attached. The configuration of the imaging device main body 104 when the panel cable 108 is not attached will be described using FIG.

[0103] When the panel cable 108 is not attached, the main body socket 561 ( FIG. 24( a) ) can be protected by a protective lid 621 serving as a cover that can fit into the main body socket 561. The protective lid 621 is attached to the imaging device main body 104 by a screw 622 and rotates around the screw 622. The outer shape of the protective lid 621 is shaped to fit into the main body recess 594 of the main body retaining member 572. When the operation member 150 of the main body retaining member 572 is screwed into the female thread portion 577 in the state shown in FIG. 29 , the main body retaining member 572 serves to restrict the movement of the protective lid 621. In other words, when the protective lid 621 is fitted into the main body socket 561, the main body retaining member 572 is fixed to the imaging device main body 104, thereby restricting the movement of the protective lid 621. This configuration may also be applied to the panel insertion portion 552.

[0104] According to this embodiment, the triangular arrangement of the operation keys 138, 139, and 140 and the arrangement of the exterior parts 146 and 148 described above make it possible to reduce the size of the grip 111 while improving operability.

[0105] (Second embodiment) 30 is a front perspective view of an imaging device according to the second embodiment of the present invention. This imaging device 700 has an imaging device body 104, a lens barrel 701, a panel unit 702, and a panel cable 703. The configuration of the imaging device body 104 is the same as that of the first embodiment.

[0106] The panel unit 702 can assume any posture relative to the imaging device body 104 by rotating around multiple rotation shafts 705 of the hinge unit 704 and sliding by a slider 706. The panel unit 702 receives a video signal from the imaging device body 104 via a panel cable 703, processes the signal in an internal processing unit (not shown), and then displays the video on a display unit 707 (FIG. 32(a)) described later.

[0107] 31 is a front perspective view of the imaging device 700 with some of the constituent units separated. The panel cable 703 is detachable from the main body socket 561 of the imaging device main body 104 and the socket 711 of the panel unit 702. That is, the plug 710 of the panel cable 703 is removably held in the main body socket 561 by a known configuration so that it can be inserted into or removed from the main body socket 561. Similarly, the plug 710 is removably held in the socket 711 by a known configuration. This enables communication between the imaging device main body 104 and the panel unit 702.

[0108] In this embodiment, the plug portion 710 and the socket portion 711 comply with the USB Type-C standard. The panel unit 702 has a female screw portion 712 and is detachable from the hinge unit 704 by a male screw member 714.

[0109] 32(a) and (b) are perspective views of the panel unit 702, respectively, as seen from the display unit 707 side and the opposite side of the display unit 707. For ease of explanation, part of the panel cable 703 is also shown in FIG. 32(b).

[0110] The panel unit 702 has a substantially rectangular parallelepiped shape and has a main surface 713 on which a display unit 707 is provided. A socket unit 711 is exposed on a surface 715 (rear surface) opposite the main surface 713. The panel unit 702 has a shaft 716 and a retaining member 717. The shaft 716 is installed along (substantially parallel to) the insertion / removal direction SA of the panel cable 703. The retaining member 717 is supported so as to be slidable within a predetermined range along the shaft 716 and rotatable around the shaft 716 within a predetermined range. The retaining member 717 has a slit hole 718 aligned with the insertion / removal direction SA. A screw member 719 is inserted into the slit hole 718. The retaining member 717 is slidable along the insertion / removal direction SA.

[0111] The panel unit 702 has a female screw portion 720 that is perpendicular to the insertion / removal direction SA. By threading a screw member 719 as a fixing member into the female screw portion 720, the retaining member 717 can be fixed at any position along the shaft 716 within a predetermined range. In this embodiment, the state in which the retaining member 717 is fixed is referred to as the "closed state," and the open state in which the retaining member 717 does not overlap with the socket portion 711 when viewed from the axial direction of the shaft 716 is referred to as the "retracted state."

[0112] Figures 33(a) and (c) are perspective views of the panel unit 702 with the retaining member 717 in the retracted state. Figures 33(b) and (d) are perspective views of the panel unit 702 with the retaining member 717 in the closed state. Figures 33(a) and (b) show a state in which the retaining member 717 has been moved toward the socket portion 711 along the shaft 716, while Figures 33(c) and (d) show a state in which the retaining member 717 has been moved away from the socket portion 711 along the shaft 716.

[0113] The position where the retaining member 717 is in the closed state is referred to as the first position (e.g., FIG. 33(b)), and the position where it is in the retracted state is referred to as the third position (e.g., FIG. 33(a)). With regard to the sliding position in the insertion / removal direction SA, the retaining member 717 can slide between a first position close to the socket portion 711 and a second position (e.g., FIG. 33(d)) far from the socket portion 711. The third position is the position where the retaining member 717 rotates about the axial center of the shaft 716 and the cable engaging surface 726 retracts from between the first position and the second position. By rotating the retaining member 717 to the third position, the plug portion 710 can be inserted into or removed from the socket portion 711.

[0114] Next, a plurality of panel cables will be described with reference to Figures 34 and 35. In the imaging device 700 of this embodiment, it is possible to selectively use a panel cable 703 and a panel cable 723, which have grip portions with different shapes.

[0115] 34 is a perspective view of a panel cable 703. The panel cable 703 has a bending portion 721 as a flexible member that can be flexibly bent, a plug portion 710, and a grip portion 722 (cable grip portion). The grip portion 722 is provided with a retaining member abutment surface 728.

[0116] 35 is a perspective view of panel cable 723. Panel cable 723 has bending portion 721 as a flexible member that can bend flexibly, plug portion 710, and grip portion 725. Grip portion 725 is provided with a retaining member abutment surface 729. Panel cable 703 and panel cable 723 differ in the length of grip portion 722 and the length of grip portion 725 in the plug insertion / removal direction SA.

[0117] Figures 36(a) and (b) are perspective views showing the state in which the plug portion 710 (Figure 34) of the panel cable 703 is inserted into the socket portion 711 of the panel unit 702. In Figures 36(a) and (b), the retaining member 717 is in a position close to the socket portion 711 in the insertion / removal direction SA (the same position as in Figures 33(a) and (b)). That is, in Figures 36(a) and (b), the retaining member 717 is in a retracted state and a closed state, respectively.

[0118] 36(c) is a view of the panel cable 703 and the retaining member 717 from the inside of the retaining member 717 when the retaining member 717 is in the closed state. The retaining member 717 has a cable retaining surface 726 as a retaining portion that is perpendicular to the insertion / removal direction SA. As shown in FIG. 36(c), the cable retaining surface 726 of the retaining member 717 in the closed state abuts against a retaining member abutting surface 728 of the gripping portion 722 of the panel cable 703, preventing the plug portion 710 from being detached from the socket portion 711.

[0119] Figures 37(a) and (b) are perspective views showing the state in which the plug portion 710 (Figure 35) of the panel cable 723 is inserted into the socket portion 711 of the panel unit 702. In Figures 37(a) and (b), the retaining member 717 is separated from the socket portion 711 in the insertion / removal direction SA (the same position as in Figures 33(c) and (d)). In Figures 37(a) and (b), the retaining member 717 is in the retracted state and the closed state, respectively.

[0120] 37(c) is a view of the panel cable 723 and the retaining member 717 when the retaining member 717 is in the closed state, viewed from the inside of the retaining member 717. As shown in FIG. 37(c), the cable locking surface 726 of the retaining member 717 in the closed state abuts against the retaining member abutment surface 729 of the gripping portion 725 of the panel cable 723, preventing the plug portion 710 from coming off the socket portion 711.

[0121] In this way, when the plug portion 710 is inserted into the socket portion 711, the cable locking surface 726 engages with the gripping portion (722, 725) at the first position or the second position, thereby preventing the plug portion 710 from coming loose by the anti-slip member 717.

[0122] Furthermore, screw member 719 is threadedly engaged with female screw portion 720, thereby fixing retaining member 717 to the main body of panel unit 702. At this time, screw member 719 presses a portion of retaining member 717 toward the main body of panel unit 702. This restricts sliding movement of retaining member 717.

[0123] According to this embodiment, it is possible to achieve the same effect as the first embodiment in terms of reducing the size of the grip 111 and improving operability.

[0124] In addition, the retaining member 717 can be placed in a first position and a second position. Therefore, even if panel cables (703, 723) having gripping portions (722, 725) of different lengths are selectively used, the plug portion of the panel cable can be prevented from coming off the socket portion 711.

[0125] (Third embodiment) This embodiment differs from the second embodiment in the structure for preventing the panel cable from coming loose, but the other configurations are the same.

[0126] 38(a) and (b) are perspective views of the panel unit 801 as seen from the display unit 803 side and the opposite side of the display unit 803, respectively. For ease of explanation, part of the panel cable 703 is also shown in FIG. 38(b).

[0127] The panel unit 801 has a substantially rectangular parallelepiped shape and has a main surface 802 on which a display unit 803 is provided. A socket unit 805 is exposed on a surface 804 (back surface) opposite the main surface 802. The panel unit 801 has a retaining member 806. The retaining member 806 is slidable within a predetermined range along the insertion / removal direction SA of the panel cable 703. The retaining member 806 is also rotatable within a predetermined range about an axis 807 that is substantially perpendicular to the insertion / removal direction SA (sliding direction). The axis 807 is the axis of a stopper 810, which will be described later (FIG. 39).

[0128] 39 is a perspective view of retaining member 806. Retaining member 806 has a slide portion 809, a stopper 810, and a cable locking surface 811. Slide portion 809 has a slit 808. An axial center 807 of stopper 810 is perpendicular to the longitudinal direction SD of slit 808. Cable locking surface 811 serving as a locking portion is provided at the end opposite stopper 810, and is approximately perpendicular to the longitudinal direction SD of slit 808.

[0129] 40 is an exploded perspective view of a portion of the panel unit 801. The panel unit 801 has a storage portion 812 that stores the slide portion 809, a slit 813 in which the stopper 810 can slide, and a female screw portion 814.

[0130] As will be described later, retaining member 806 can be pulled out to a position where stopper 810 abuts against end 815 of slit 813. At the position where stopper 810 abuts against end 815 of slit 813, retaining member 806 can rotate around axis center 807 of stopper 810. Screw member 816 serving as a fixing member is inserted into slit 808 and screwed into female thread portion 814.

[0131] 41(a), (c), and (e) are perspective views of the panel unit 801. Figures 41(b), (d), and (f) are cross-sectional views taken along a plane perpendicular to the screw member 816, passing through the socket portion 805 and the screw member 816.

[0132] The retaining member 806 can be in a first position shown in Figures 41(a) and (b), a second position shown in Figures 41(c) and (d), and a third position shown in Figures 41(e) and (f).

[0133] In the first position (FIGS. 41(a) and (b)), the slide portion 809 is arranged in the storage portion 812. In the first position, the retaining member 806 can be fixed by threading the screw member 816 into the female thread portion 814 (FIG. 40). The retaining member 806 presses the slide portion 809 toward the main body of the panel unit 801.

[0134] In the second position (FIGS. 41(c) and (d)), the stopper 810 is pulled out to a position where it abuts against the end 815 of the slit 813. Even in the second position, the retaining member 806 can be fixed with the screw member 816, and the retaining member 806 presses the sliding portion 809 toward the main body of the panel unit 801.

[0135] That is, in the first position or the second position, the retaining member 806 is fixed to the main body of the panel unit 801 by the screw member 816 being threadedly engaged with the female thread portion 814. At this time, the screw member 816 presses a part of the retaining member 806 toward the main body of the panel unit 801. This restricts the sliding movement of the retaining member 806.

[0136] The third position (FIGS. 41(e) and (f)) is a state in which the retaining member 806 has been rotated from the second position around the stopper 810. At the third position, by loosening the screw member 816, the pressure on the slide portion 809 is released, and the retaining member 806 can be rotated to the second position.

[0137] With regard to the sliding position in the insertion / removal direction SA, the retaining member 806 is slidable between a first position close to the socket portion 805 and a second position far from the socket portion 805. The third position is a position where the cable engaging surface 811 ( FIG. 40 ) retreats from between the first and second positions as a result of the retaining member 806 rotating about the axis center 807. When the retaining member 806 rotates to the third position, the plug portion 710 becomes insertable into and removable from the socket portion 805.

[0138] Figures 42(a) and (c) are perspective views of the panel unit 801 with the plug portion 710 of the panel cable 703 inserted into the socket portion 805 of the panel unit 801. Figures 42(b) and (d) correspond to Figures 42(a) and (c), and are cross-sectional views taken along a plane perpendicular to the screw member 816 that passes through the socket portion 805 and the screw member 816, and are views of the retaining member 806 and the like as viewed from the inside.

[0139] 42(a) and (b), the retaining member 806 is in the third position, as in Fig. 41(e). In this position, the cable locking surface 811 of the retaining member 806 does not abut against the retaining member abutment surface 728 of the gripping portion 722, so the plug portion 710 of the panel cable 703 can be freely inserted and removed.

[0140] 42(c) and (d), the retaining member 806 is in the first position, as in Fig. 41(a). In this position, the cable locking surface 811 and the retaining member abutment surface 728 abut against each other, preventing the plug portion 710 from coming off the socket portion 805.

[0141] Figures 43(a) and (c) are perspective views of the panel unit 801 with the plug portion 710 of the panel cable 723 inserted into the socket portion 805 of the panel unit 801. Figures 43(b) and (d) correspond to Figures 43(a) and (c), and are cross-sectional views taken along a plane perpendicular to the screw member 816 that passes through the socket portion 805 and the screw member 816, and are views of the retaining member 806 and the like as viewed from the inside.

[0142] As described above, the length of the gripping portion of panel cable 723 is different from that of panel cable 703. Therefore, after plug portion 710 is inserted, retaining member 806 is set to the second position.

[0143] 43(a) and (b), the retaining member 806 is in the third position, as in Fig. 41(e). In this position, the cable locking surface 811 of the retaining member 806 does not abut against the retaining member abutment surface 729 of the panel cable 723, so the plug portion 710 of the panel cable 723 can be freely inserted and removed.

[0144] 43(c) and (d), the retaining member 806 is in the second position, as in Fig. 41(c). In this position, the cable locking surface 811 and the retaining member abutment surface 729 abut against each other, preventing the plug portion 710 from coming off the socket portion 805.

[0145] In this way, when the plug portion 710 is inserted into the socket portion 805, the cable locking surface 811 engages with the gripping portion (722, 725) at the first position or the second position, thereby performing the function of preventing the plug portion 710 from coming out by the anti-slip member 806.

[0146] According to this embodiment, it is possible to achieve the same effect as the first embodiment in terms of reducing the size of the grip 111 and improving operability.

[0147] In addition, since the anti-slip member 806 can take a first position and a second position, it is possible to prevent the plug portions of panel cables (703, 723) having gripping portions (722, 725) of different lengths from coming off the socket portion 805.

[0148] The cable described in the second and third embodiments was a panel cable connecting the imaging device main body 104 and the panel unit, but is not limited to this and may be a cable for connecting the imaging device main body 104 and other equipment other than a display device.

[0149] In the second and third embodiments, an example has been described in which the panel cable retaining structure is applied to the panel unit. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and a similar cable retaining structure may be applied to the imaging device main body 104.

[0150] The present invention can also be applied to an imaging device in which the imaging device body 104 and the lens are integrated.

[0151] In the above embodiments, the term "substantially" does not mean to exclude completeness. For example, "substantially parallel," "substantially perpendicular," "substantially orthogonal," "substantially identical," "substantially rectangular," and "substantially rectangular parallelepiped" respectively include completely parallel, vertical, orthogonal, identical, substantially rectangular, and substantially rectangular parallelepiped.

[0152] Although the present invention has been described in detail above based on preferred embodiments thereof, the present invention is not limited to these specific embodiments, and various forms within the scope of the gist of the present invention are also included in the present invention. Parts of the above-described embodiments may be combined as appropriate.

[0153] The disclosure of this embodiment includes the following configuration. (Configuration 1) an imaging device body; a grip rotatably attached to a side surface of the imaging device body, The grip is a grip portion to be gripped by a user; first, second, and third operators operated by a user; a first exterior covering the first operator from at least the side of the imaging device body; a second exterior covering the third operator from at least the imaging device body side; An imaging device characterized in that, among the rotational positions of the grip, in a first rotational position where the first operator and the second operator are located above the holding portion, the third operator is located between the first operator and the second operator above a line connecting the first operator and the second operator, and the second exterior is farther from the imaging device main body than the first exterior. (Configuration 2) The imaging device described in configuration 1, characterized in that the imaging device body has an operating member for operating the imaging device body, which is arranged in a position facing the second exterior when the grip is in the first rotation position. (Configuration 3) 3. The imaging device according to configuration 1 or 2, wherein each of the first, second, and third operators is one of a push key, a directional input key, a slide key, a dial key, and a toggle key. (Configuration 4) The first and third operators are both push keys, the second operator is a direction input key, An imaging device described in any one of configurations 1 to 3, characterized in that the distance between the centers of the first operator and the third operator is shorter than both the distance between the centers of the first operator and the second operator and the distance between the centers of the second operator and the third operator. (Configuration 5) 5. The imaging device according to any one of configurations 1 to 4, wherein the line segment is substantially parallel to a rotation axis of the grip relative to the imaging device body. (Configuration 6) The imaging device described in configuration 2, wherein the operating member is a member for preventing a cable connecting the imaging device main body and a display device from coming out of the imaging device main body when the cable is inserted into the imaging device main body. (Configuration 7) The imaging device described in any one of configurations 1 to 6, characterized in that when the grip is in a second rotation position different from the first rotation position, an exhaust port provided in the imaging device body and the first exterior do not overlap when viewed from the axial direction of the rotation axis of the grip relative to the imaging device body. (Configuration 8) an exhaust port for discharging air heated inside the imaging device body is provided on the side surface of the imaging device body; The imaging device according to any one of configurations 1 to 7, wherein the exhaust port is disposed on the side surface at an end on the opposite side from the subject side in the optical axis direction and above the optical axis, and opens in a direction approximately perpendicular to the side surface. (Configuration 9) The imaging device according to configuration 8, wherein the exhaust port is disposed above and on the opposite side of the subject in the optical axis direction relative to a mounting portion of the imaging device body to which the grip is attached. (Configuration 10) The imaging device according to configuration 9, wherein the attachment portion protrudes further outward from the imaging device body in a direction perpendicular to the side surface than the exhaust port. (Configuration 11) 11. The imaging device according to any one of configurations 8 to 10, wherein an intake port is disposed closer to the subject in the optical axis direction than the exhaust port. (Configuration 12) the imaging device body has a first socket portion into which a plug of a cable for connecting another device can be inserted and removed, and a first retaining member; The cable has a protrusion, the first retaining member has a first locking portion and is rotatable about a first axis that is substantially parallel to the insertion / removal direction of the plug into / from the first socket portion, 12. The imaging device according to any one of configurations 1 to 11, wherein when the plug is inserted into the first socket portion, the first locking portion engages with the convex portion, thereby performing the function of preventing the plug from coming out by the first anti-detachment member. (Configuration 13) The outer corner shape of the imaging device body is substantially rectangular when viewed from the subject side, 13. The imaging device according to configuration 12, wherein the first socket portion and the first retaining member are disposed at one corner of the rectangle. (Configuration 14) 14. The imaging device according to configuration 12 or 13, wherein the plug insertion / removal direction is substantially parallel to the optical axis direction. (Configuration 15) 15. The imaging device according to any one of configurations 12 to 14, wherein a display device is communicably connected to the imaging device body by the cable. (Configuration 16) a display device communicably connected to the imaging device body by the cable; the display device has a second socket portion into which the plug of the cable can be inserted and removed, and a second retaining member; the second retaining member has a second locking portion and is rotatable about a second axis that is substantially parallel to the insertion / removal direction of the plug into / from the second socket portion, The imaging device described in configuration 12, characterized in that when the plug is inserted into the second socket portion, the second engaging portion engages with the convex portion, thereby performing the function of preventing the plug from coming out by the second anti-pullout member. (Configuration 17) the second socket is provided on the rear surface of the display device, 17. The imaging device according to configuration 16, wherein the direction in which the plug is inserted into and removed from the second socket portion is substantially parallel to the back surface of the display device. (Configuration 18) the cable has two gripping portions and a flexible member connecting the two gripping portions; 18. The imaging device according to any one of configurations 12 to 17, wherein the convex portions are disposed on both ends of the flexible member. (Configuration 19) 19. The imaging device according to configuration 18, wherein the protrusion is provided so as to protrude substantially perpendicular to the direction in which the plug is inserted or removed. (Configuration 20) the imaging device body is provided with a recess for allowing the protrusion to escape when the plug is inserted into the first socket portion, 20. The imaging device according to any one of configurations 12 to 19, wherein the length of the recessed shape in the plug insertion / removal direction is longer than the fitting length between the plug and the first socket portion. (Configuration 21) The cable has a grip portion, 21. The imaging device according to configuration 20, wherein the protrusions are arranged on both side surfaces of the gripping portion in a direction perpendicular to the insertion / removal direction of the plug. (Configuration 22) The cable has a grip portion, The imaging device according to configuration 12, wherein the imaging device body is provided with a convex shape that abuts against the grip portion when the plug is inserted into the first socket portion. (Configuration 23) the imaging device body is provided with a cover portion that can be fitted into the first socket portion, The imaging device described in configuration 12, characterized in that the movement of the cover portion is restricted by fixing the first anti-detachment member to the imaging device body while the cover portion is engaged with the first socket portion. (Configuration 24) the display device is provided with a recess for allowing the protrusion to escape when the plug is inserted into the second socket portion, 17. The imaging device according to configuration 16, wherein the length of the recessed shape in the plug insertion / removal direction is longer than the fitting length between the plug and the second socket portion. (Configuration 25) The cable has a grip portion, 17. The imaging device according to configuration 16, wherein the display device is provided with a convex shape that comes into contact with the grip portion when the plug is inserted into the second socket portion. (Configuration 26) the imaging device body has a socket portion into which a plug of a cable for connecting another device can be inserted and removed, a retaining member, and a fixing member; The retaining member has a locking portion, the retaining member is slidable in the insertion / removal direction of the plug between a first position and a second position that is farther from the socket portion than the first position, and is rotatable to a third position where the locking portion retreats from between the first position and the second position, When the retaining member is rotated to the third position, the plug can be inserted into and removed from the socket portion, When the plug is inserted into the socket, the locking portion engages with the cable gripping portion of the cable at the first position or the second position, thereby allowing the retaining member to retain the plug, The imaging device according to configuration 1, wherein the retaining member is fixed to the imaging device body by the fixing member, thereby restricting sliding movement of the retaining member. (Configuration 27) 27. The imaging device according to configuration 26, wherein the fixing member restricts sliding movement of the retaining member by pressing a part of the retaining member toward the imaging device body. (Configuration 28) 28. The imaging device according to configuration 27, wherein the fixing member includes a screw member, and the retaining member is fixed to the imaging device body by screwing the screw member. (Configuration 29) 29. The imaging device according to any one of configurations 26 to 28, wherein the retaining member is rotatable to the third position by rotating about an axis center that is substantially parallel to the sliding direction. (Configuration 30) 29. The imaging device according to any one of configurations 26 to 28, wherein the retaining member is rotatable to the third position by rotating about an axis center that is substantially perpendicular to the sliding direction. (Configuration 31) a display device communicably connected to the imaging device body by a cable; the display device has a socket portion into which the plug of the cable can be inserted and removed, a retaining member, and a fixing member; The retaining member has a locking portion, the retaining member is slidable in the insertion / removal direction of the plug between a first position and a second position that is farther from the socket portion than the first position, and is rotatable to a third position where the locking portion retreats from between the first position and the second position, When the retaining member is rotated to the third position, the plug can be inserted into and removed from the socket portion, When the plug is inserted into the socket, the locking portion engages with the cable gripping portion of the cable at the first position or the second position, thereby allowing the retaining member to retain the plug, The imaging device according to configuration 1, wherein the retaining member is fixed to the main body of the display device by the fixing member, thereby restricting sliding movement of the retaining member. (Configuration 32) 32. The imaging device according to claim 31, wherein the fixing member restricts sliding movement of the retaining member by pressing a part of the retaining member toward the main body of the display device. (Configuration 33) The imaging device according to configuration 32, wherein the fixing member includes a screw member, and the retaining member is fixed to the main body of the display device by screwing the screw member. (Configuration 34) 34. The imaging device according to any one of configurations 31 to 33, wherein the retaining member is rotatable to the third position by rotating about an axis center that is substantially parallel to the sliding direction. (Configuration 35) 34. The imaging device according to any one of configurations 31 to 33, wherein the retaining member is rotatable to the third position by rotating about an axis center that is substantially perpendicular to the sliding direction. [Explanation of symbols]

[0154] 104 imaging device main body, 111 grip, 135 rear grip portion, 138 first operation key, 139 second operation key, 140 third operation key, 145 line segment, 146 upper grip exterior portion, 148 lower grip exterior portion

Claims

1. an imaging device body; a grip rotatably attached to a side surface of the imaging device body, The grip is a grip portion to be gripped by a user; first, second, and third operators operated by a user; a first exterior covering the first operator from at least the side of the imaging device body; a second exterior covering the third operator from at least the imaging device body side; An imaging device characterized in that, among the rotational positions of the grip, in a first rotational position in which the first operator and the second operator are located above the holding portion, the third operator is located between the first operator and the second operator above the line connecting the first operator and the second operator, and the second exterior is farther from the imaging device main body than the first exterior.

2. 2. The imaging device according to claim 1, wherein an operating member for operating the imaging device body is arranged on the imaging device body in a position facing the second exterior when the grip is in the first rotation position.

3. 2. The imaging device according to claim 1, wherein each of the first, second, and third operators is one of a push key, a directional input key, a slide key, a dial key, and a toggle key.

4. The first and third operators are both push keys, the second operator is a direction input key, 2. The imaging device according to claim 1, wherein the distance between the centers of the first operator and the third operator is shorter than either the distance between the centers of the first operator and the second operator or the distance between the centers of the second operator and the third operator.

5. 2. The imaging device according to claim 1, wherein the line segment is substantially parallel to a rotation axis of the grip relative to the imaging device body.

6. The imaging device according to claim 2, wherein the operating member is a member for preventing a cable connecting the imaging device main body and a display device from coming out of the imaging device main body when the cable is inserted into the imaging device main body.

7. 2. The imaging device according to claim 1, wherein when the grip is in a second rotation position different from the first rotation position, an exhaust port provided in the imaging device body and the first exterior do not overlap when viewed from the axial direction of the rotation axis of the grip relative to the imaging device body.

8. an exhaust port for discharging air heated inside the imaging device body is provided on the side surface of the imaging device body; The imaging device according to claim 1, characterized in that the exhaust port is located at the end of the side surface opposite the subject side in the optical axis direction and above the optical axis, and opens in a direction approximately perpendicular to the side surface.

9. 9. The imaging device according to claim 8, wherein the exhaust port is disposed above and on the opposite side of the optical axis from a subject with respect to a mounting portion of the imaging device body to which the grip is attached.

10. 10. The image pickup device according to claim 9, wherein the attachment portion protrudes further outward from the image pickup device body in a direction perpendicular to the side surface than the exhaust port.

11. 9. The imaging device according to claim 8, wherein an intake port is disposed closer to the subject in the optical axis direction than the exhaust port.

12. the imaging device body has a first socket portion into which a plug of a cable for connecting another device can be inserted and removed, and a first retaining member; The cable has a protrusion, the first retaining member has a first locking portion and is rotatable about a first axis that is substantially parallel to the insertion / removal direction of the plug into / from the first socket portion, 2. The imaging device according to claim 1, wherein when the plug is inserted into the first socket portion, the first locking portion engages with the protrusion, thereby enabling the first anti-removal member to perform the function of preventing the plug from coming out.

13. The outer corner shape of the imaging device body is substantially rectangular when viewed from the subject side, 13. The imaging device according to claim 12, wherein the first socket portion and the first retaining member are disposed at one corner of the rectangle.

14. 13. The imaging device according to claim 12, wherein the plug is inserted and removed in a direction substantially parallel to the optical axis.

15. 13. The imaging device according to claim 12, wherein a display device is communicably connected to the imaging device body by the cable.

16. a display device communicably connected to the imaging device body by the cable; the display device has a second socket portion into which the plug of the cable can be inserted and removed, and a second retaining member; the second retaining member has a second locking portion and is rotatable about a second axis that is substantially parallel to the insertion / removal direction of the plug into / from the second socket portion, 13. The imaging device according to claim 12, wherein when the plug is inserted into the second socket portion, the second locking portion engages with the convex portion, thereby enabling the second anti-removal member to perform a function of preventing the plug from coming out.

17. the second socket portion is provided on the rear surface of the display device, 17. The imaging device according to claim 16, wherein the direction in which the plug is inserted into and removed from the second socket portion is substantially parallel to the rear surface of the display device.

18. the cable has two gripping portions and a flexible member connecting the two gripping portions; 13. The imaging device according to claim 12, wherein the protrusions are disposed on both ends of the flexible member.

19. 19. The imaging device according to claim 18, wherein the protrusion is provided so as to protrude substantially perpendicular to the direction in which the plug is inserted and removed.

20. the imaging device body is provided with a recess for allowing the protrusion to escape when the plug is inserted into the first socket portion, 13. The imaging device according to claim 12, wherein the length of the recessed shape in the plug insertion / removal direction is longer than the fitting length between the plug and the first socket portion.

21. The cable has a grip portion, 21. The imaging device according to claim 20, wherein the protrusions are disposed on both side surfaces of the grip portion in a direction perpendicular to the direction in which the plug is inserted and removed.

22. The cable has a grip portion, 13. The imaging device according to claim 12, wherein the imaging device body is provided with a convex shape that comes into contact with the grip portion when the plug is inserted into the first socket portion.

23. the imaging device body is provided with a cover portion that can be fitted into the first socket portion, The imaging device according to claim 12, characterized in that the movement of the cover portion is restricted by fixing the first anti-detachment member to the imaging device body while the cover portion is engaged with the first socket portion.

24. the display device is provided with a recess for allowing the protrusion to escape when the plug is inserted into the second socket portion, 17. The imaging device according to claim 16, wherein the length of the recessed shape in the plug insertion / removal direction is longer than the fitting length between the plug and the second socket portion.

25. The cable has a grip portion, 17. The imaging device according to claim 16, wherein the display device is provided with a convex shape that comes into contact with the grip portion when the plug is inserted into the second socket portion.

26. the imaging device body has a socket portion into which a plug of a cable for connecting another device can be inserted and removed, a retaining member, and a fixing member; The retaining member has a locking portion, the retaining member is slidable in the insertion / removal direction of the plug between a first position and a second position that is farther from the socket portion than the first position, and is rotatable to a third position where the locking portion retreats from between the first position and the second position, When the retaining member is rotated to the third position, the plug can be inserted into and removed from the socket portion. When the plug is inserted into the socket, the locking portion engages with the cable gripping portion of the cable at the first position or the second position, thereby allowing the retaining member to retain the plug, 2. The imaging device according to claim 1, wherein the retaining member is fixed to the imaging device body by the fixing member, thereby restricting sliding movement of the retaining member.

27. 27. The image pickup apparatus according to claim 26, wherein the fixing member restricts sliding movement of the retaining member by pressing a part of the retaining member toward the image pickup apparatus body.

28. 28. The image pickup apparatus according to claim 27, wherein the fixing member includes a screw member, and the retaining member is fixed to the image pickup apparatus body by screwing the screw member into the fixing member.

29. 27. The imaging device according to claim 26, wherein the retaining member is rotatable to the third position by rotating about an axis center that is substantially parallel to a sliding direction.

30. 27. The imaging device according to claim 26, wherein the retaining member is rotatable to the third position by rotating about an axis substantially perpendicular to a sliding direction.

31. a display device communicably connected to the imaging device body by a cable; the display device has a socket portion into which the plug of the cable can be inserted and removed, a retaining member, and a fixing member; The retaining member has a locking portion, the retaining member is slidable in the insertion / removal direction of the plug between a first position and a second position that is farther from the socket portion than the first position, and is rotatable to a third position where the locking portion retreats from between the first position and the second position, When the retaining member is rotated to the third position, the plug can be inserted into and removed from the socket portion. When the plug is inserted into the socket, the locking portion engages with the cable gripping portion of the cable at the first position or the second position, thereby allowing the retaining member to retain the plug, 2. The imaging device according to claim 1, wherein the retaining member is fixed to the main body of the display device by the fixing member, thereby restricting sliding movement of the retaining member.

32. 32. The imaging device according to claim 31, wherein the fixing member restricts sliding movement of the retaining member by pressing a part of the retaining member toward a main body of the display device.

33. 33. The imaging device according to claim 32, wherein the fixing member includes a screw member, and the retaining member is fixed to the main body of the display device by being screwed with the screw member.

34. 32. The imaging device according to claim 31, wherein the retaining member is rotatable to the third position by rotating about an axis center that is substantially parallel to a sliding direction.

35. 32. The imaging device according to claim 31, wherein the retaining member is rotatable to the third position by rotating about an axis center that is substantially perpendicular to the sliding direction.

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