Doll, etc. holding aid

Abstract

To provide a doll, etc. holding aid allowing a user to hold a photographic subject such as a doll, a figure, a mascot, etc. and a portable information terminal simultaneously in one hand and to take a photograph.SOLUTION: A doll, etc. holding aid includes at least two finger insertion parts to be fitted onto fingers of a user's hand; a distance securing part directly or indirectly connected to the finger insertion parts at an end thereof and securing a distance from a portable information terminal to a photographic subject; and a subject holding part directly or indirectly connected to an end of the distance securing part opposite to the end to which the finger insertion parts are connected.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 1

Description

[Technical Field]

[0001] The present invention relates to a doll holding aid that can be used mainly for taking photographs using a portable information terminal and that can hold a doll close at hand. [Background technology]

[0002] In recent years, touchscreen mobile information terminals, commonly known as "smartphones" and "tablet terminals," have rapidly become popular among people of all ages and genders, and opportunities to take photographs using these mobile information terminals are increasing.

[0003] As an auxiliary tool used for taking photographs using a portable information terminal, a so-called selfie stick as shown in Patent Document 1 has become widespread. [Prior art documents] [Patent documents]

[0004] [Patent Document 1] Utility Model Registration No. 3219247 Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0005] In recent years, the practice of "oshikatsu," in which people choose their favorite idol or character and support that idol or character, has become popular. Specific activities of "oshikatsu" include taking photos of palm-sized dolls, figures, and mascots of idols or characters (hereinafter simply referred to as "dolls" or "dolls, etc.") at home, at events, etc. When taking a photo of a doll or other object using a mobile information terminal, hold the mobile information terminal with one hand and hold the doll or other object with the other hand. However, when taking photos outside at an event, etc., it is necessary to take photos while holding items such as food and drink, merchandise, etc., and one hand may be occupied. Even if both hands are available for taking photos, if the hand holding the doll or other object is used to hold the object, the supporting hand will be photographed along with the doll or other object, and such a photo may not be considered desirable. Furthermore, there is also a desire to keep one's favorite doll close at hand at all times. [Means for solving the problem]

[0006] As a result of extensive research, the inventors have developed a doll-holding aid that allows a user to simultaneously hold a doll and a mobile information terminal in one hand and take photographs, leading to the present invention. [1] At least two finger inserts that fit onto the fingers of a user's hand; a distance ensuring section at an end portion thereof, which is directly or indirectly connected to the finger insertion section and which ensures a distance from the mobile information terminal to an object to be photographed; A doll or other holding aid comprising an object holding section that is directly or indirectly connected to the end of the distance maintaining section opposite the end to which the finger insertion section is connected. [2] The object holding portion is made of a transparent or translucent material, in the doll holding aid described in [1]. [3] The object holding portion is configured to clamp the object to be photographed, in the doll holding aid described in [2]. [4] The distance maintaining part is rod-shaped, and is a doll holding aid as described in [1]. [5] The finger insertion section and the distance maintaining section are connected via a first connection section, and the first connection section makes it possible to change the angle of the finger insertion section relative to the distance maintaining section. [1] A doll holding aid as described in [1]. [6] The object holding unit and the distance maintaining unit are connected via a second connection unit, and the second connection unit makes it possible to change the angle of the object holding unit relative to the distance maintaining unit. [1] A doll holding aid as described in [1]. [7] At least two finger insertion sections that fit onto the fingers of the user's hand; a first connection portion that connects to the finger insertion portion; An auxiliary tool for holding a doll, etc., comprising an object holding part that connects to the first connecting part. [Effects of the Invention]

[0007] The doll-holding aid of the present invention allows a user to simultaneously hold a doll and a portable information terminal in one hand and take a photograph. The doll-holding aid has a finger insertion section that allows the distance securing section to be held with at least two fingers, making it possible to remotely support the object to be photographed with two fingers. Furthermore, because the object to be photographed is supported with two fingers, it is possible to press the capture button on the portable information terminal with the palm of the hand and another finger, making it possible to hold the object to be photographed, hold the portable information terminal, and press the capture button with essentially only one hand. Preferably, the object holder is made of a transparent or semi-transparent material, since the object holder will not stand out in the photograph. The object holder is configured to clamp the object to be photographed, and is therefore capable of stably holding a doll, figurine, mascot, or the like. The distance securing portion is rod-shaped, so that it is lightweight and the angle can be easily adjusted. The finger insertion section and the distance maintaining section are connected via a first connection section, and the first connection section makes it possible to fine-tune the angle by varying the angle of the finger insertion section relative to the distance maintaining section. The object holding unit and the distance maintaining unit are connected via a second connection unit, and the second connection unit makes it possible to fine-tune the angle by varying the angle of the object holding unit relative to the distance maintaining unit. [Brief explanation of the drawings]

[0008] [Figure 1] FIG. 1 is an overall view of an auxiliary tool 1 for holding a doll or the like (first embodiment) according to the embodiment. [Figure 2] FIG. 2 is a diagram showing the doll holding aid 1 in use. [Figure 3] FIG. 3 is a diagram (from a different angle) of the doll holding aid 1 in use. [Figure 4] FIG. 4 is an overall view of another embodiment of an aid 11 for holding a doll or the like (second embodiment). DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0009] Hereinafter, the embodiments of the invention will be described, but the present invention is not limited to the embodiments of the invention. [Example]

[0010] [Doll holding aid 1] The following description will be given with reference to Figures 1, 2, and 3. A doll holding aid 1, which is one embodiment of the present invention, comprises at least two finger insertion sections 2, a distance securing section 3 connected directly or indirectly to the finger insertion sections 2 at their ends and for securing the distance from the mobile information terminal D to the photographing object 100, and an object holding section 4 connected directly or indirectly to the end of the distance securing section 3 opposite to the end connected to the finger insertion sections 2. In addition, the finger insertion section 2 and the distance maintaining section 3 are connected via a first connection section 5, which allows the angle of the finger insertion section 2 relative to the distance maintaining section 3 to be varied, and the object holding section 4 and the distance maintaining section 3 are connected via a second connection section 6, which allows the angle of the object holding section 4 relative to the distance maintaining section 3 to be varied.

[0011] [Finger insertion part] The two finger insertion sections 2 each have a ring-like shape that allows fingers to be inserted, and it is possible to insert the fingers of the user (the photographer in the case of photography) (for example, the index finger 71 of the right hand into one of the finger insertion sections 2 and the middle finger 72 of the right hand into the other). The two finger insertion sections 2 are spaced apart from each other, making it easy to insert the index finger 71 and the middle finger 72. The two finger insertion sections 2 are both connected to the first angle variable section 51 of the first connection section 5.

[0012] [First connection part] The first connection part 5 has three first angle variable parts 51 and connects two finger insertion parts 2 and one distance maintaining part 3, but the finger insertion parts 2 and the distance maintaining part 3 may be directly connected without the first connection part 5. By providing the first connecting part 5, it becomes possible to stably hold the distance ensuring part 3 and the photographing target object 100 with, for example, two fingers.

[0013] [Distance maintenance section] The distance maintaining unit 3 is a rod-shaped member for maintaining a distance between the portable information terminal D for photographing and the object 100 to be photographed, such as a doll. The length of the distance maintaining unit 3 can be adjusted, and it may be an expandable member, or the length of the distance maintaining unit 3 may be extendable, but it is desirable that the distance can be fixed during photographing.

[0014] [Object holding section] The distance ensuring section 3 is provided with the object holding section 4 via the second connecting section 6 at the end opposite to the end connected to the finger insertion section 2 or the first connecting section 5. As shown in Fig. 1, the object holder 4 is plate-shaped and made of a transparent or translucent material so that the object 100 to be photographed can be sandwiched between two parts. It is preferable to place the plate-shaped part on the side of a doll or the like, as shown in the figure, so that the photograph can be taken inconspicuously. However, the object holder 4 does not have to be configured to sandwich the object 100 between two parts, and is not particularly limited as long as it can hold the object 100. For example, the object holder 4 may be pressed in one clamping direction by a spring or the like, or if the object 100 to be photographed is made of a material that is attracted to a magnet, the object holder 4 may be a magnet or the like.

[0015] [Second connection part] The second connection part 6 connects two components of the object holding part 4 to the distance ensuring part 3, and the second connection part 6 has three second angle variable parts 61 and connects two components of the object holding part 4 to one distance ensuring part 3. Even if the second connection part 6 is not provided, the object holding part 4 and the distance ensuring part 3 may be directly connected. By providing the second connection part 6, it is possible to adjust the angle between the distance securing part 3 and the object 100 to be photographed.

[0016] [During shooting] As shown in Figures 2 and 3, when taking a photograph, the user can hold the doll holding aid 1 with the index finger 71 and middle finger 72, hold a mobile information terminal D such as a smartphone or tablet in the palm of the hand 7, and touch the photographing button on the display screen with the thumb 73 of the right hand. Since only one hand (the right hand in the figure) is used for taking pictures, it is also possible to hold the object to be photographed in the left hand and place it next to the object 100 to be photographed while taking the picture. Thus, the present invention is a doll or the like holding aid that allows a person to take a photograph while holding a doll or the like and a portable information terminal simultaneously in one hand.

[0017] (Other aspects) In another embodiment, we provide a doll-holding aid 11 (see FIG. 4) that includes at least two finger insertion sections 2 that fit onto the fingers of the user's hand, a first connecting section 5 that connects to the finger insertion sections 2, and an object holding section 4 that connects directly or indirectly to the first connecting section 5. By using this type of embodiment, the aid is fitted to the user's fingers while holding the doll or other object with the object holding section 4, allowing the user to always hold the doll or other object very close to the user's fingers and wear the doll or other object as if it were an accessory. Another advantage is that, because the aid is fitted to the fingers, both hands can be used while holding the doll or other object, allowing for eating and drinking. As shown in FIG. 4, by further providing a second connecting portion 6, there is an advantage that the angle can be easily adjusted.

[0018] Explanation of symbols 1. Doll holding aid (first form) 11. Doll holding aid (second embodiment) 2 Finger insertion area 3. Distance Ensuring Section 4 Object holding section 5 First connection part 51 First angle variable section 6 Second connection part 61 Second variable angle section 7 User's right hand 71 User's right index finger 72 User's right middle finger 73 User's right thumb 100 Photographed Objects D. Portable information terminal (with camera function)

Claims

1. At least two finger insertion portions to be fitted onto the fingers of a user's hand; a distance ensuring section at an end portion thereof, which is directly or indirectly connected to the finger insertion section and which ensures a distance from the mobile information terminal to an object to be photographed; A doll or other holding aid comprising an object holding section that is directly or indirectly connected to the end of the distance maintaining section opposite the end to which the finger insertion section is connected.

2. 2. The doll holding aid according to claim 1, wherein the object holding portion is made of a transparent or translucent material.

3. 3. The doll or other holding aid according to claim 2, wherein the object holding portion is configured to clamp the object to be photographed.

4. 2. The doll holding aid according to claim 1, wherein the distance maintaining portion is rod-shaped.

5. 2. The doll holding aid of claim 1, wherein the finger insertion portion and the distance maintaining portion are connected via a first connection portion, and the first connection portion makes it possible to vary the angle of the finger insertion portion relative to the distance maintaining portion.

6. 2. The doll holding aid of claim 1, wherein the object holding portion and the distance maintaining portion are connected via a second connection portion, and the second connection portion makes it possible to vary the angle of the object holding portion relative to the distance maintaining portion.

7. At least two finger insertion sections to be fitted onto the fingers of a user's hand; a first connection portion that connects to the finger insertion portion; An auxiliary tool for holding a doll, etc., comprising an object holding part that connects to the first connecting part.

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