Camera storage stand

Abstract

To protect a camera and an animal so that the camera is not damaged and the animal is not injured when photographing the large-sized animal such as a bear by remote control.SOLUTION: The camera storage stand 1 includes a storage case 10 for covering and storing a camera 13, an installation stand 11 for installing the camera 13, and a leg part 12 for fixing the installation stand 11. The storage case 10 is formed in a transparent dome shape, the installation base 11 is formed in a disk shape, and the leg portion 12 is formed in a cylindrical shape. The camera 13 and the installation base 11 are fixed by coupling an attachment member 20a provided in the camera 13 and an attachment member 20b provided in the installation base 11. The storage case 10 and the installation base 11 are fixed by fixing members 14a, 14b, 14c, and 14d. The installation base 11 and the leg portion 12 are fixed to each other by coupling an attachment member 20c provided in the installation base 11 and an attachment member 20d provided in the leg portion 12.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 1

Description

[Technical Field]

[0001] The present invention relates to a mounting stand for storing a camera, and more particularly to a camera mounting stand for use when photographing large animals such as bears by remote control. [Background technology]

[0002] Conventionally, many dedicated camera cases for protecting cameras have been sold, and waterproof camera cases are known, for example (see, for example, Non-Patent Document 1). Of these camera cases, the majority of cases for 360-degree cameras are of the type that shoots with a single eye, and no cases that shoot using binocular parallax are known.

[0003] On the other hand, when photographing animals using a camera, a camera fixing stand that allows for easy photography for specific purposes is known (see, for example, Patent Document 1). This camera fixing stand is not intended to protect the camera, but by setting the camera on the camera fixing stand for a specific purpose, it is possible to maintain a constant distance from the camera to a small animal and to easily change the installation position. [Prior art documents] [Patent documents]

[0004] [Patent Document 1] Publication No. 8-5465 [Non-patent literature]

[0005] [Non-Patent Document 1] “Waterproof Case for QooCam 8K Enterprise”, [online], ShenZhen KanDao Technology Co., Ltd., [Retrieved July 29, 2024], Internet<URL:https: / / prd.kandaovr.com / ja / product / qoocam-8k-enterprise-rainproof-case-2 / > Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0006] When photographing animals using a remotely controlled camera, especially when photographing large, dangerous animals such as bears, there is a risk that the animal may approach and damage or destroy the camera.

[0007] The camera case in Non-Patent Document 1 is intended to protect the camera from water, but is not intended to prevent damage to the camera by animals. Furthermore, the camera fixing stand in Patent Document 1 is intended to easily maintain a constant distance from small animals, but is not intended to prevent damage to the camera by animals. Therefore, a means for protecting the camera from animals is needed to prevent damage to the camera.

[0008] Furthermore, when photographing animals by remote control using a camera, there is a possibility that the camera and the parts, cords, etc. attached to the camera may injure the animal, or that the animal may swallow the parts, cords, etc. Therefore, it is necessary to take measures to protect the animal from injury, etc.

[0009] On the other hand, when photographing animals with a camera stored in a camera case, the camera case needs to be placed so that it will not move easily even if the animal touches it. Also, in order to photograph animals at close range, the camera needs to be placed in an inconspicuous location.

[0010] Recently, the number of human casualties caused by bears has been increasing, and in order to reduce this, programs are being broadcast to widely publicize what to do if attacked by a bear, and this information is also posted on websites.

[0011] In addition, VR content is being produced that allows people to experience the size of bears and learn how to protect themselves. To produce this VR content, filming techniques that not only protect the camera but also the bears are required.

[0012] Therefore, the present invention has been made to solve the above-mentioned problems, and its object is to provide a camera storage stand that can protect the camera and the animal so that the camera will not be damaged and the animal will not be injured when photographing large animals such as bears by remote control. [Means for solving the problem]

[0013] In order to solve the above problem, the camera storage stand of claim 1 is a camera storage stand for storing a camera when photographing animals by remotely operating the camera, and is characterized in that it comprises a storage case configured in a transparent dome shape for storing the camera, an installation base configured in a disk shape and having a 2-1 attachment member on the upper surface of the disk shape that is connected to a first attachment member provided on the camera and a 2-2 attachment member on the lower surface of the disk shape, and a cylindrically shaped leg portion on the upper surface of the cylindrically shaped third attachment member that is connected to the 2-2 attachment member provided on the installation base, wherein the camera is fixed to the installation base by connecting the first attachment member and the 2-1 attachment member, and the storage case is fixed to the upper surface of the installation base, and the lower surface of the installation base is fixed to the leg portion by connecting the 2-2 attachment member and the third attachment member.

[0014] Furthermore, the camera storage stand of claim 2 is characterized in that, in the camera storage stand of claim 1, the storage case stores the camera and audio recorder, the installation stand has a through hole that passes from the top surface of the disk-shaped stand to the side, and a microphone attached to the tip of a cable connected to the audio recorder is inserted into the through hole from the top surface to the side and is installed so as to look outside.

[0015] Furthermore, the camera storage stand of claim 3 is the camera storage stand of claim 1 or 2, characterized in that the legs are provided with openings for pouring liquid, and the legs are equipped with lids for covering the openings.

[0016] Furthermore, the camera storage stand of claim 4 is the camera storage stand of claim 1 or 2, characterized in that the leg is provided with a through hole that passes through the top surface to the outside, a wire connected to the third mounting member is inserted into the through hole so as to extend from the top surface to the outside, and the connection between the 2-2 mounting member and the third mounting member is released when the user operates the wire that has extended to the outside. [Effects of the Invention]

[0017] As described above, according to the present invention, when photographing large animals such as bears by remote control, the camera and the animal can be protected so that the camera is not damaged and the animal is not injured. [Brief explanation of the drawings]

[0018] [Figure 1] 1 is a perspective view of a camera storage stand according to an embodiment of the present invention, seen from above. [Figure 2] FIG. 2 is a perspective view of the storage case seen from above. [Figure 3] 10 is a cross-sectional view of the periphery of the canopy portion including the screw holes provided in the storage case. FIG. [Figure 4] FIG. 2 is a perspective view of the installation table seen from above. [Figure 5] (1) is a cross-sectional view of an end portion including a screw hole provided in the installation base, (2) is a cross-sectional view of an end portion including a through-hole provided in the installation base, and (3) is a cross-sectional view of the end portion with a pin microphone inserted into the through-hole provided in the installation base. [Figure 6] FIG. [Figure 7] FIG. [Figure 8]10 is a cross-sectional view of the periphery of the handle portion including a through-hole provided in the leg portion. FIG. [Figure 9] 10A and 10B are diagrams illustrating the configuration of a mounting member provided on the camera and a mounting member provided on the top surface of the installation stand. [Figure 10] 10A and 10B are diagrams illustrating a configuration in which the storage case is fixed to the installation base by fixing members made of nuts and bolts. [Figure 11] 10A and 10B are diagrams illustrating the configuration of the mounting members provided on the underside of the installation base and the mounting members provided on the upper surfaces of the legs. [Figure 12] FIG. 10 is a diagram showing an example of installation of the camera storage stand. [Figure 13] (1) is a diagram illustrating an example of the installation of a camera storage stand, and (2) is a diagram illustrating how animals are photographed using a camera stored in the camera storage stand. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0019] The camera storage stand according to the embodiment of the present invention is a stand for storing a camera for remotely controlling large animals such as bears, and is installed in a zoo, a mountain, or the like.

[0020] Here, the term "camera" is used in a broad sense, and is a broad concept that includes not only devices such as 360° cameras that shoot video by remote control, but also devices that shoot still images, and devices that have the function of not only shooting video but also recording audio to capture animal sounds, breathing, etc.

[0021] The configurations, shapes, etc. described in the embodiments of the present invention described below are merely examples of the present invention and do not limit the present invention.

[0022] [Camera storage stand] First, the overall configuration of a camera storage stand according to an embodiment of the present invention will be described. Figure 1 is a perspective view of a camera storage stand according to an embodiment of the present invention, viewed from above. This camera storage stand 1 comprises a storage case 10 that covers and stores a camera 13 therein, an installation stand 11 on which the camera 13 is installed, and legs 12 to which the installation stand 11 is fixed.

[0023] Camera storage stand 1 is configured as shown in Fig. 1 and is installed so that the bottom surfaces of legs 12 are in contact with the ground or base 2 shown in Fig. 12, which will be described later. The overall height of camera storage stand 1 is approximately 120 cm, and the width is approximately 60 cm. When viewed from the center of camera storage stand 1, storage case 10 is facing upward, and the bottom surfaces of legs 12 are facing downward.

[0024] Camera 13 is, for example, a 360° camera, and is provided with a mounting member 20a for fixing camera 13 to installation stand 11. Camera 13 has a diameter of approximately 15 cm and weighs approximately 1.6 kg.

[0025] As the camera 13, for example, a 360° camera published on the following non-patent document website is used. [Non-patent literature] “Insta360 TITAN”, [online], ARASHI VISION INC., [searched July 29, 2024], Internet<URL:https: / / www.insta360.com / jp / product / insta360-titan> [Non-patent literature] “Insta360 Pro2”, [online], ARASHI VISION INC., [searched July 29, 2024], Internet<URL:https: / / www.insta360.com / jp / product / insta360-pro2 / >

[0026] Camera 13 may have not only the function of capturing video but also the function of recording audio data to record external sounds. By using camera 13 with the audio recording function, there is no need to prepare an audio recorder in addition to camera 13, which eliminates the need to install an audio recorder on installation stand 11 and store it in storage case 10.

[0027] Storage case 10 is configured in a transparent dome (hemispherical) shape, with an open bottom and eaves 10a provided at the opening (see Figure 2, described later, for the external appearance). Eaves 10a is attached to the edge of installation base 11 using fixing members 14a, 14b, 14c, and 14d, allowing storage case 10 to be fixed to installation base 11. The diameter of storage case 10 (including eaves 10a) is approximately 49 cm, shorter than the diameter of installation base 11. The height of storage case 10 is approximately 20 cm.

[0028] The installation base 11 has a thin cylindrical shape (disc-shaped), and is provided at the center of its upper surface with a mounting member 20b for fixing the camera 13 to the installation base 11 (see FIG. 4, described later, for the external appearance). The mounting member 20b is coupled to a mounting member 20a provided on the camera 13, thereby fixing the camera 13 to the installation base 11.

[0029] The installation base 11 is provided with an attachment member 20c (not shown as it is hidden by the installation base 11) at the center of its underside for fixing the installation base 11 to the leg 12 (see FIG. 6 described later for the appearance). The attachment member 20c can be connected to an attachment member 20d (not shown as it is hidden by the installation base 11) provided on the leg 12, thereby fixing the installation base 11 to the leg 12.

[0030] The installation stand 11 has through-holes 15a, 15b, 15c, and 15d (15c is not shown because it is hidden by the camera 13) at predetermined locations (four locations) on the top surface covered by the storage case 10, which pass from the inside to the outside of the dome-shaped space formed by the storage case 10 and the installation stand 11. These through-holes 15a, 15b, 15c, and 15d are used to insert a pin microphone 17 shown in FIG. 5(3), which will be described later. The diameter of the installation stand 11 is approximately 50 cm, which is longer than the diameter of the storage case 10 (the diameter including the eaves portion 10a) and shorter than the diameter of the top surface of the leg portion 12 (the diameter including the handle portion 33). The height of the installation stand 11 (the side surface) is approximately 2 cm.

[0031] The mounting members 20 a and 20 b and the installation base 11 are configured as a pan head for the camera 13 , and this pan head is fixed to the legs 12 .

[0032] The leg 12 is a cylindrical (including barrel-shaped) container into which a liquid such as water is poured. The leg 12 is provided at the center of its upper surface with an attachment member 20d (not shown because it is hidden by the installation base 11) for fixing the installation base 11 to the leg 12 (see FIG. 7, described later, for the external appearance). The attachment member 20d can be coupled to an attachment member 20c provided on the installation base 11 to fix the installation base 11 to the leg 12.

[0033] The legs 12 are provided with handles 33 at the ends of their upper surfaces to enable the user to carry the camera storage stand 1. The diameter of the legs 12 (including the diameter of the handles 33) is approximately 60 cm, which is longer than the diameter of the installation stand 11. The height of the legs 12 is approximately 95 cm.

[0034] <Storage Case 10> Next, the storage case 10 provided in the camera storage stand 1 of Fig. 1 will be described in detail. Fig. 2 is a perspective view of the storage case 10 as seen from above. As described above, the storage case 10 is configured in a transparent dome shape, and a visor portion 10a is provided at the opening on the lower side. The storage case 10 is made of a material such as a transparent acrylic plastic, but materials other than plastic may also be used.

[0035] The eaves portion 10a is configured in a flat ring shape so as to overlap the upper surface of the edge portion of the installation base 11 shown in Fig. 1. Furthermore, the eaves portion 10a is provided with screw holes 21a, 21b, 21c, and 21d at predetermined locations (four locations) for fixing the storage case 10 to the installation base 11 with fixing members 14a, 14b, 14c, and 14d shown in Fig. 1.

[0036] In this way, by using a transparent material for storage case 10, it is possible to use camera 13 stored inside to capture images of the outside of storage case 10. Furthermore, by configuring storage case 10 in a dome shape, even if storage case 10 is attacked by an animal, any part of the animal (hands, feet, etc.) that touches the exterior surface can slide off, preventing damage to storage case 10 and camera 13 and protecting the animal from injury.

[0037] An anti-fogging agent may be applied to the inner and outer surfaces of the storage case 10. This ensures the transparency of the storage case 10, allowing a clear image to be displayed.

[0038] 3 is a cross-sectional view of the periphery of eaves portion 10a, including screw holes 21a, 21b, 21c, and 21d provided in storage case 10. eaves portion 10a of storage case 10 has screw holes 21a, 21b, 21c, and 21d at positions that match screw holes 30a, 30b, 30c, and 30d of installation base 11 shown in Fig. 4, which will be described later. Bolts 14a2, 14b2, 14c2, and 14d2, shown in Fig. 10, which will be described later and which constitute fixing members 14a, 14b, 14c, and 14d shown in Fig. 1, are inserted into these screw holes 21a, 21b, 21c, and 21d.

[0039] <Installation stand 11> Next, a detailed description will be given of the installation stand 11 provided in the camera storage stand 1 of Fig. 1. Fig. 4 is a perspective view of the installation stand 11 seen from above, and Fig. 6 is a perspective view of the installation stand 11 seen from below.

[0040] The installation base 11 is configured in a disk shape, and has a mounting member 20b at the center of the flat upper surface 11a, and a mounting member 20c at the center of the flat lower surface 11b. The material of the installation base 11 is, for example, wood, but materials other than wood may also be used.

[0041] The installation base 11 is provided with screw holes 30a, 30b, 30c, and 30d at predetermined locations (four locations) on its end portion for fixing the storage case 10 to the installation base 11 with the fixing member 14a shown in Fig. 1. The screw holes 30a, 30b, 30c, and 30d penetrate from the top surface 11a to the bottom surface 11b of the installation base 11. The installation base 11 is also provided with through-holes 15a, 15b, 15c, and 15d that extend from predetermined locations (four locations) on the top surface 11a covered by the storage case 10 to the side surface 11c.

[0042] In this way, by providing the camera storage stand 1 with the disk-shaped installation stand 11 that is independent from the legs 12, it is possible to accommodate not only cylindrical legs 12 but also legs 12 of different shapes (for example, thin rod-like), and it is possible to apply it to a wide variety of legs 12. Furthermore, not only the camera 13 but also devices such as an audio recorder can be mounted on the flat top surface 11a of the installation stand 11, and these devices can be stored in the storage case 10.

[0043] Fig. 5(1) is a cross-sectional view of an end portion including screw holes 30a, 30b, 30c, and 30d provided in installation base 11. Installation base 11 has screw holes 30a, 30b, 30c, and 30d at positions that match screw holes 21a, 21b, 21c, and 21d of storage case 10 shown in Fig. 2. Bolts 14a2, 14b2, 14c2, and 14d2 shown in Fig. 10 (to be described later) that constitute fixing members 14a, 14b, 14c, and 14d shown in Fig. 1 are inserted into these screw holes 30a, 30b, 30c, and 30d.

[0044] Figure 5(2) is a cross-sectional view of the end portion including through holes 15a, 15b, 15c, and 15d provided in the installation base 11, and Figure 5(3) is a cross-sectional view of the end portion with pin microphone 17 inserted into through holes 15a, 15b, 15c, and 15d provided in the installation base 11. do.

[0045] The through holes 15a, 15b, 15c, and 15d are used to insert a pin microphone 17 attached to the tip of a cable 16 connected to the audio recorder when the audio recorder is mounted on the top surface 11a of the installation stand 11 and stored in the storage case 10. The through holes 15a, 15b, 15c, and 15d are holes that penetrate between predetermined locations on the top surface 11a of the installation stand 11 covered by the storage case 10 and predetermined locations on the side surface 11c.

[0046] The pin microphone 17 is inserted into the through holes 15a, 15b, 15c, and 15d from the top surface 11a toward the side surface 11c, and as shown in Figure 5 (3), when inserted into the through holes 15a, 15b, 15c, and 15d, it is installed so that its tip is exposed to the outside.

[0047] As a result, compared to when the pin microphone 17 is mounted on the installation stand 11 and stored inside the storage case 10, external sounds can be picked up directly without going through the storage case 10, and highly realistic sounds can be recorded.

[0048] However, there is a possibility that the animal being photographed may bite or grab and pull out pin microphone 17 exposed from through-holes 15a, 15b, 15c, and 15d, and accidentally swallow pin microphone 17 and cable 16.

[0049] To solve this problem, instead of an audio recorder connected to the cable 16 and pin microphone 17, an audio recorder built into the camera 13 is used.

[0050] This prevents animals from accidentally swallowing pin microphone 17 and cable 16, thereby protecting the animals. Also, by using camera 13 with an audio recorder function, it is not necessary to mount an audio recorder on installation stand 11 in addition to camera 13 and store it in storage case 10, which saves the effort of installing the audio recorder.

[0051] Note that pin microphone 17 may be housed inside through-holes 15a, 15b, 15c, and 15d so that its tip is not exposed to the outside. This prevents animals from biting or grabbing pin microphone 17, thereby preventing accidental ingestion of pin microphone 17 and cable 16.

[0052] <Leg 12> Next, the leg 12 provided on the camera storage stand 1 of Fig. 1 will be described in detail. Fig. 7 is a perspective view of the leg 12 as seen from above. The leg 12 is a cylindrical container with an attachment member 20d at the center of its upper surface. The leg 12 is made of a plastic material such as acrylic or high-density polyethylene, but materials other than plastic may also be used.

[0053] The mounting member 20d is a member for fixing the installation stand 11 shown in Figures 4 and 6 to the leg 12, and is equipped with a wire fastener 50 shown in Figure 11, which will be described later, and a wire 32 connected to the wire fastener 50.

[0054] The wire 32 is used to remove the installation base 11 fixed to the leg 12 from the leg 12. The wire 32 extends from the gap between the lower surface 11b of the installation base 11 and the upper surface of the leg 12 to the outside through a through-hole 34 (see FIG. 8 described later) of a handle 33 provided at the end of the leg 12. The gap between the upper surface of the leg 12 and the lower surface 11b of the installation base 11 is formed by the coupled mounting members 20c and 20d.

[0055] 8 is a cross-sectional view of the area around the handle 33, including the through-hole 34 provided in the leg 12. The handle 33 is a protrusion configured to allow the user to lift and carry the camera storage stand 1 or the leg 12 alone by hand. The handle 33 is provided with the through-hole 34 at a predetermined position, which passes through the top surface of the leg 12 to the outside. The through-hole 34 is a hole through which the wire 32 connected to the mounting member 20d is inserted and extended to the outside.

[0056] This allows the user to manually operate (pull) the wire 32 extending outward from the through hole 34 of the handle portion 33, thereby releasing the connection between the mounting members 20c and 20d and removing the installation base 11 fixed to the leg portion 12 from the leg portion 12.

[0057] 7, leg 12 is provided at a predetermined location on its top surface with lids 31a and 31b that close openings for pouring liquid such as water into the container that is leg 12. For example, leg 12 has a capacity of 200 L, and weighs approximately 10 kg before pouring liquid such as water into it. When liquid such as water is poured into leg 12, the weight of leg 12 becomes 200 kg or more.

[0058] In this way, by pouring water or other liquid into the legs 12, the legs 12 can be made heavy so that they do not move easily, stabilizing the legs 12 and the entire camera storage stand 1. In this case, before pouring water or other liquid into the legs 12, only the legs 12 are installed at the shooting location, and then water or other liquid is poured into the legs 12. This allows the lightweight legs 12 to be transported to the shooting location, reducing the installation burden and stabilizing the legs 12 and the entire camera storage stand 1.

[0059] Furthermore, by configuring the legs 12 in a cylindrical shape, even if the legs 12 are attacked by an animal, any part of the animal (hands, feet, etc.) that touches the outer surface of the legs 12 can slide off, preventing damage to the legs 12 and protecting the animal from injury.

[0060] <Fixing and removing the camera 13 to the installation stand 11> Next, a mechanism for fixing the camera 13 to the installation stand 11 and a mechanism for removing the camera 13 from the installation stand 11 in the camera storage stand 1 shown in Fig. 1 will be described. Fig. 9 is a diagram for explaining the configuration of the mounting member 20a provided on the camera 13 and the mounting member 20b provided on the upper surface 11a of the installation stand 11.

[0061] (If installed) The mechanism by which camera 13 is fixed to installation stand 11 by attaching (connecting) mounting member 20a provided on camera 13 to mounting member 20b provided on upper surface 11a of installation stand 11 will be described below.

[0062] Assume that mounting member 20a is fastened to camera 13 by screw 41 of mounting member 20a, and mounting member 20b is fastened to upper surface 11a of installation base 11 by screws 45a and 45b of mounting member 20b.

[0063] First, the user slides the mounting member 20a toward the mounting member 20b in the direction of the arrow shown in Figure 8 so that the insides of the slide sections 40a and 40b on both sides of the mounting member 20a abut and overlap with the outsides of the slide sections 40c and 40d on the mounting member 20b (slide the camera 13 in the direction of the arrow relative to the installation base 11).

[0064] As a result, convex portion 42 provided at the tip of mounting member 20a in the sliding direction comes into contact with protrusion 44 provided on mounting member 20b, and as the mounting member 20a moves by sliding, protrusion 44 is pressed down. A spring (not shown because it is provided inside mounting member 20b) is connected to protrusion 44, and as the spring contracts, protrusion 44 is pressed down and no protrusion remains.

[0065] When hole 42a formed in convex portion 42 reaches the position of protrusion 44, protrusion 44 is released from the downward pressure of protrusion 42 and returns to its original protruding state due to the expansion of the spring. As a result, protrusion 44 becomes fitted into hole 42a, and mounting member 20a cannot move in the sliding direction toward mounting member 20b or in the reverse direction.

[0066] Furthermore, slide portions 40a and 40b have a U-shaped recess, and slide portions 40c and 40d have a protrusion that corresponds to the recess of slide portions 40a and 40b. As a result, the recess of slide portions 40a and 40b abuts against the protrusion of slide portions 40c and 40d, preventing mounting member 20a from moving up and down relative to mounting member 20b. This means that mounting member 20a is coupled to mounting member 20b.

[0067] In this way, by attaching the mounting member 20a to the mounting member 20b, the mounting members 20a and 20b are joined together, and the camera 13 can be fixed to the upper surface 11a of the installation stand 11.

[0068] (When removing) Next, a mechanism for removing camera 13 from installation stand 11 by removing mounting member 20a provided on camera 13 from mounting member 20b provided on top surface 11a of installation stand 11 will be described.

[0069] With mounting member 20a attached to mounting member 20b, the user continues to press operating unit 43 provided on mounting member 20b toward the center of mounting member 20b. This causes the spring connected to protrusion 44 to contract, causing protrusion 44 to move downward. As a result, protrusion 44 no longer protrudes, the connection between mounting members 20a and 20b is released, and mounting member 20a becomes able to slide relative to mounting member 20b in the direction opposite to the arrow shown in FIG. 8.

[0070] Then, with the operating portion 43 pressed (with the protrusion 44 moved downward), the mounting member 20a is slid in the opposite direction of the arrow shown in Figure 8 relative to the mounting member 20b (the camera 13 is slid in the opposite direction of the arrow relative to the installation base 11).

[0071] In this way, by removing mounting member 20a from mounting member 20b, the connection between mounting members 20a and 20b is released, and camera 13 can be removed from installation base 11. After mounting member 20a has been removed from mounting member 20b, by stopping the operation of operating unit 43, protrusion 44 returns to its original protruding state due to the extension of the spring.

[0072] With such a simple operation, the camera 13 can be fixed to the installation stand 11 and the camera 13 can be removed from the installation stand 11.

[0073] For example, the members listed on the website of the following non-patent document can be used as the mounting members 20a and 20b shown in FIG. [Non-patent literature] "UN-5675 Suikkushoe Jumbo", [online], UN Co., Ltd., [searched July 29, 2024], Internet<URL:https: / / www.un-ltd.co.jp / un-5675 / >

[0074] Although the mounting members 20a and 20b shown in FIG. 9 are used as a means for fixing the camera 13 to the installation base 11, the present invention is not limited to this, and other means may be used.

[0075] <Fixing and Removing the Storage Case 10 to the Installation Base 11> Next, we will explain how the storage case 10 is fixed to the installation stand 11 and how the storage case 10 is removed from the installation stand 11 in the camera storage stand 1 shown in Fig. 1. Fig. 10 is a diagram explaining the configuration in which the storage case 10 is fixed to the installation stand 11 by fixing members 14a, 14b, 14c, and 14d made up of nuts and bolts.

[0076] When the storage case 10 is attached to the upper surface 11a of the installation stand 11, nuts 14a1, 14b1, 14c1, and 14d1 and bolts 14a2, 14b2, 14c2, and 14d2 that constitute the fixing members 14a, 14b, 14c, and 14d are used.

[0077] The user aligns screw holes 21a, 21b, 21c, and 21d of storage case 10 with screw holes 30a, 30b, 30c, and 30d of installation stand 11, and inserts bolts 14a2, 14b2, 14c2, and 14d2 from underside 11b of installation stand 11 into screw holes 30a, 30b, 30c, and 30d and screw holes 21a, 21b, 21c, and 21d. Then, nuts 14a1, 14b1, 14c1, and 14d1 are attached to the tips of bolts 14a2, 14b2, 14c2, and 14d2 protruding upward from screw holes 21a, 21b, 21c, and 21d of storage case 10. In this manner, storage case 10 can be fixed to upper surface 11a of installation stand 11.

[0078] On the other hand, when removing the storage case 10 from the upper surface 11a of the installation stand 11, the nuts 14a1, 14b1, 14c1, and 14d1 are removed from the tips of the bolts 14a2, 14b2, 14c2, and 14d2, and the bolts 14a2, 14b2, 14c2, and 14d2 are taken out from the screw holes 21a, 21b, 21c, and 21d and the screw holes 30a, 30b, 30c, and 30d. In this manner, the storage case 10 can be removed from the upper surface 11a of the installation stand 11.

[0079] Although nuts 14a1, 14b1, 14c1, 14d1 and bolts 14a2, 14b2, 14c2, 14d2 shown in FIG. 10 are used as a means for fixing the storage case 10 to the installation base 11, the present invention is not limited to this and other means may be used.

[0080] <Fixing and Removing the Installation Stand 11 to the Legs 12> Next, we will explain how the installation stand 11 is fixed to the legs 12 and how the installation stand 11 is detached from the legs 12 in the camera storage stand 1 shown in Fig. 1. Fig. 11 is a diagram explaining the configuration of the attachment member 20c provided on the lower surface 11b of the installation stand 11 and the attachment member 20d provided on the upper surface of the leg 12.

[0081] (If installed) The mechanism by which the installation base 11 is fixed to the leg 12 by attaching (connecting) the attachment member 20c provided on the lower surface 11b of the installation base 11 to the attachment member 20d provided on the upper surface of the leg 12 will be described below.

[0082] Assume that mounting member 20c is screwed to the underside 11b of installation base 11 with screws 54a and 54b of mounting member 20c, and mounting member 20d is screwed to the upper surface of leg 12 with screws 59a, 59b, 59c, and 59d of mounting member 20d.

[0083] First, the user slides mounting member 20c toward mounting member 20d in the direction of the arrow shown in Figure 11 so that tapered surfaces 51a, 51b and surface 52 on mounting member 20c correspond to tapered surfaces 55a, 55b and surface 56 on mounting member 20d, respectively (slides installation base 11 in the direction of the arrow relative to leg 12).

[0084] As a result, tapered surface 51b of mounting member 20c in the sliding direction comes into contact with protruding surface 57a of protruding portion 57 provided on mounting member 20d, and as the mounting member 20c slides, it slides along protruding surface 57a and presses down protruding portion 57. A spring (not shown, as it is provided inside mounting member 20d) is connected to protruding portion 57, and contraction of the spring presses down protruding portion 57, removing the protrusion.

[0085] Then, as mounting member 20c slides and moves, recess 53 reaches the position of protrusion 57, which is released from the downward pressure exerted by tapered surface 51b and returns to its original protruding state due to the expansion of the spring. This causes protrusion 57 to fit into recess 53, preventing mounting member 20c from sliding in the direction toward mounting member 20d or in the reverse direction. Tapered surfaces 51a, 51b, and surface 52 of mounting member 20c come into contact with tapered surfaces 55a, 55b, and surface 56 of mounting member 20d, respectively.

[0086] Here, the distance between tapered surface 51a and tapered surface 51b in mounting member 20c is shorter on the screw 54b side (the tip side in the sliding direction) than on the screw 54a side (the rear end side in the opposite direction of the sliding), and similarly, the distance between tapered surface 55a and tapered surface 55b in mounting member 20d is shorter on the screw 59b, 59c side than on the screw 59a, 59d side.

[0087] When the sliding of mounting member 20c relative to mounting member 20d is completed and protrusion 57 is fitted into recess 53, tapered surfaces 51a, 51b and surface 52 of mounting member 20c come into contact with tapered surfaces 55a, 55b and surface 56 of support portions 58a, 58b provided on mounting member 20d, respectively, as shown in the parenthesized portion at the bottom right of Figure 11.

[0088] The abutting tapered surfaces 51a, 55a and tapered surfaces 51b, 55b are configured in a V-shape when viewed from the direction of the arrow shown in Figure 11, and since surfaces 52, 56 are also abutting, mounting member 20c cannot move upward relative to mounting member 20d.

[0089] Therefore, the mounting member 20c cannot move not only in the sliding direction of the mounting member 20d side and in the reverse direction, but also in the up and down direction, and the mounting members 20c and 20d are now coupled together.

[0090] In this way, by attaching the mounting member 20c to the mounting member 20d, the mounting members 20c and 20d are joined together, and the installation base 11 can be fixed to the upper surface of the leg 12.

[0091] (When removing) Next, a mechanism for removing the installation base 11 from the leg 12 by removing the attachment member 20c provided on the lower surface 11b of the installation base 11 from the attachment member 20d provided on the upper surface of the leg 12 will be described.

[0092] With mounting member 20c attached to mounting member 20d, the user operates (pulls toward himself) wire 32 (wire 32 extends from the gap between the upper surface of leg 12 and the lower surface 11b of installation base 11 to the outside via through-hole 34) connected to wire fastener 50 provided on mounting member 20d, as shown in FIGS. 7 and 8. This causes the spring connected to protrusion 57 to contract, causing protrusion 57 to move. As a result, protrusion 57 no longer protrudes, mounting members 20c and 20d are released from the connection, and mounting member 20c becomes able to slide relative to mounting member 20d in the direction opposite to the arrow shown in FIG. 11.

[0093] Then, with the wire 32 manipulated (without the protrusion 57), the mounting member 20c is slid in the opposite direction of the arrow shown in Figure 11 relative to the mounting member 20d (the installation base 11 is slid in the opposite direction of the arrow relative to the leg 12).

[0094] As a result, by removing mounting member 20c from mounting member 20d, the connection between mounting members 20c and 20d is released, and installation base 11 can be removed from leg 12. After mounting member 20c is removed from mounting member 20d, the operation of pulling wire 32 is stopped, and protrusion 57 returns to its original protruding state due to the extension of the spring.

[0095] By such a simple operation, the installation base 11 can be fixed to the leg portion 12 and the installation base 11 can be removed from the leg portion 12.

[0096] Although the mounting members 20c and 20d shown in FIG. 11 are used as a means for fixing the installation base 11 to the legs 12, the present invention is not limited to this, and other means may be used.

[0097] <Assembling the camera storage stand 1> Next, we will explain the procedure for assembling the camera storage stand 1. When assembling the camera storage stand 1, first, as explained in Fig. 9, by connecting the mounting member 20a provided on the camera 13 to the mounting member 20b provided on the upper surface 11a of the installation stand 11, the camera 13 is fixed to the upper surface 11a of the installation stand 11 (step S1).

[0098] 10, the storage case 10 is fixed to the upper surface 11a of the installation stand 11 to which the camera 13 is fixed by using fixing members 14a, 14b, 14c, and 14d, which are made up of nuts 14a1, 14b1, 14c1, and 14d1 and bolts 14a2, 14b2, 14c2, and 14d2 (step S2). As a result, the camera 13 is fixed to the upper surface 11a of the installation stand 11, and the storage case 10 is fixed so as to cover the camera 13.

[0099] 11, by joining the mounting member 20c provided on the lower surface 11b of the installation stand 11 with the mounting member 20d provided on the upper surface of the leg 12, the installation stand 11, with the camera 13 and storage case 10 fixed to its upper surface 11a, is fixed to the upper surface of the leg 12 (step S3). In this way, the camera storage stand 1 shown in FIG. 1 can be assembled.

[0100] It should be noted that the camera storage stand 1 may be assembled in a procedure other than steps S1, S2, and S3. For example, after fixing the lower surface 11b of the installation stand 11 to the upper surfaces of the legs 12 in step S3, the camera 13 is fixed to the upper surface 11a of the installation stand 11 in step S1, and finally, the storage case 10 is fixed to the upper surface 11a of the installation stand 11 to which the camera 13 is fixed in step S2.

[0101] <Disassembly of camera storage stand 1> Next, we will explain the procedure for disassembling the camera storage stand 1. When disassembling the camera storage stand 1, first, as explained in Fig. 11, by operating the wire 32, the mounting member 20c provided on the underside 11b of the installation stand 11 is removed from the mounting member 20d provided on the upper surface of the leg 12, thereby removing the installation stand 11, with the camera 13 and storage case 10 fixed to the upper surface 11a, from the upper surface of the leg 12 (step S11). This allows the leg 12 to be separated from the camera storage stand 1.

[0102] 10, the fixing members 14a, 14b, 14c, and 14d are removed from the storage case 10 and the installation stand 11, thereby removing the storage case 10 from the upper surface 11a of the installation stand 11 to which the camera 13 is fixed (step S12). This allows the storage case 10 to be separated from the camera storage stand 1.

[0103] 9, the camera 13 is removed from the upper surface 11a of the installation stand 11 by removing the mounting member 20a provided on the camera 13 from the mounting member 20b provided on the upper surface 11a of the installation stand 11 (step S13). This allows the camera 13 and the installation stand 11 to be separated from the camera storage stand 1, and as a result, the camera 13, storage case 10, installation stand 11, and legs 12 can be disassembled from the camera storage stand 1.

[0104] It should be noted that the camera storage stand 1 may be disassembled in a procedure other than steps S11, S12, and S13. For example, after removing the storage case 10 from the upper surface 11a of the installation stand 11 to which the camera 13 is fixed in step S12, the camera 13 is removed from the upper surface 11a of the installation stand 11 in step S13, and finally the installation stand 11 is removed from the upper surfaces of the legs 12 in step S11.

[0105] [Camera storage stand 1 installation example] Next, we will explain an example of how the camera storage stand 1 shown in Fig. 1 is installed. Fig. 12 is a diagram showing an image of an example of how the camera storage stand 1 is installed, and shows an example in which the camera storage stand 1 is installed in a place where snow has accumulated.

[0106] As shown in Figure 12, the camera storage stand 1 is placed on a base 2 (e.g., a tree stump) placed on the ground, and the lower part of the storage case 10, the installation base 11 and the legs 12 are covered with snow 3 so that the lens of the camera 13 can see the surroundings (so that the camera 13 can photograph the surroundings).

[0107] This makes it possible to prevent the camera storage stand 1 from tipping over by utilizing the weight of the snow 3, and to make the camera storage stand 1 less noticeable by utilizing the snow 3. Furthermore, by placing the camera storage stand 1 on the base 2, the legs 12 of the camera storage stand 1 can be stabilized.

[0108] For example, when a viewer uses an HMD (Head Mounted Display) to view video content captured by camera 13, the position of camera 13 is the position of the viewpoint when using the HMD, and therefore the height of camera 13 is important. If camera 13 is positioned too low, the viewer may feel uncomfortable, as if their body is buried in the ground, and conversely, if it is positioned too high, they may develop a fear of heights.

[0109] Therefore, the inventors of the present invention have decided to follow this rule of thumb and set the position of the camera 13 at eye level or slightly lower. The position of the camera 13 mounted on the camera storage stand 1 is preferably about 160 cm from the ground, including the base 2, and since the height of the camera storage stand 1 is about 120 cm, the height of the base 2 is set to about 40 cm.

[0110] This makes it possible to shoot video that is easy for viewers to view, and to produce video content that allows for comfortable viewing.

[0111] However, if the camera storage stand 1 is installed so that the camera 13 is positioned approximately 160 cm from the ground, large animals such as bears will be able to come into contact with the camera 13, which could damage the camera 13 and injure the animal.

[0112] In order to solve this problem, as mentioned above, the camera storage stand 1 is configured to include a storage case 10 that covers the camera 13 and stores it inside, an installation stand 11 on which the camera 13 is installed, and legs 12 that secure the installation stand 11.

[0113] This prevents the camera 13 from being damaged and the animals from being injured, provided that the camera 13 is placed in a position where comfortable viewing is possible, thereby protecting the camera 13 and the animals.

[0114] 12 shows the case where the camera storage stand 1 is installed in a location where snow 3 has accumulated. However, as another example of installing the camera storage stand 1 in a location where snow 3 has not accumulated, the camera storage stand 1 may be covered with soil instead of snow 3. In other words, the camera storage stand 1 is placed on a base 2 placed on the ground, and the lower part of the storage case 10, the installation base 11, and the legs 12 are installed by using sandbags to cover with soil so that the lens of the camera 13 can view the surroundings.

[0115] [An example of installing the camera storage stand 1 at a zoo and how it was photographed] Next, we will explain a specific installation example of the camera storage stand 1 shown in Figure 1. Figure 13(1) is a diagram explaining an installation example of the camera storage stand 1 (an example installed in a zoo), and Figure 13(2) is a diagram explaining how an animal 4 is photographed using a camera 13 stored in the camera storage stand 1.

[0116] As shown in Figure 13(1), the camera storage stand 1 is installed in a snow-covered enclosure of a zoo (for example, a space where animals 4 such as brown bears are kept free), so that it is not noticeable by covering it with snow 3, as in the installation example shown in Figure 12.

[0117] 13(2), by filming an animal 4 (brown bear) approaching the camera 13, it is possible to create video content that gives the impression that the animal 4 is right in front of you, allowing you to experience its size and power. Also, by storing an audio recorder in the camera storage stand 1 and recording external sounds, it is possible to create video content that captures the powerful voice, breathing, etc. of the animal 4.

[0118] As described above, the camera storage stand 1 of the embodiment of the present invention is configured to include a storage case 10 that covers and stores the camera 13 inside, an installation stand 11 on which the camera 13 is installed, and legs 12 that secure the installation stand 11.

[0119] The storage case 10 is configured in a transparent dome shape, the installation base 11 is configured in a disk shape, and the legs 12 are configured in a cylindrical shape.

[0120] The camera 13 and the installation stand 11 are fixed by joining an attachment member 20a provided on the camera 13 to an attachment member 20b provided on the installation stand 11. The storage case 10 and the installation stand 11 are also fixed by fixing members 14a, 14b, 14c, and 14d. The installation stand 11 and the legs 12 are also fixed by joining an attachment member 20c provided on the installation stand 11 to an attachment member 20d provided on the legs 12.

[0121] In this way, the camera 13 is stored in the space formed by the storage case 10 and the installation stand 11, and the storage case 10 is configured in a dome shape. Therefore, when the camera 13 is remotely controlled to photograph a large animal 4 such as a bear, even if the animal 4 attacks, the camera 13 will not be damaged and the animal 4 will not be injured. Therefore, by using the camera storage stand 1, the camera 13 and the animal 4 can be protected.

[0122] Furthermore, by using the camera storage stand 1, it is possible to film large animals 4, such as bears, at close range. Then, by creating VR content for HMD and tablet devices using the filmed footage, viewers can experience the size of the animals 4 and feel their presence. Furthermore, by using such VR content for educational purposes, viewers can learn about the ecology and size of bears, for example, and can provide education on how to protect themselves from bears and avoid becoming victims.

[0123] Although the present invention has been described above with reference to the embodiments, the present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiments and can be modified in various ways without departing from the technical concept thereof.

[0124] For example, in the above embodiment, the number of fixing members 14a, 14b, 14c, and 14d, each consisting of nuts 14a1, 14b1, 14c1, and 14d1 and bolts 14a2, 14b2, 14c2, and 14d2, is four, but the present invention is not limited to this number. The same applies to the numbers of through holes 15a, 15b, 15c, and 15d, screw holes 21a, 21b, 21c, and 21d, screw holes 30a, 30b, 30c, and 30d, and covers 31a and 31b.

[0125] In the above embodiment, the pin microphone 17 is inserted into the through holes 15a, 15b, 15c, and 15d provided in the installation stand 11, but the present invention does not limit the microphones inserted into the through holes 15a, 15b, 15c, and 15d to the pin microphone 17, and other types of small microphones may be inserted. In this case, the audio recorder has a small microphone attached to the tip of the cable 16 connected to the audio recorder. [Explanation of symbols]

[0126] 1 Camera storage stand 2 pedestal 3. Snow 4 animals 10 Storage Case 10a Eaves 11 Installation stand 11a Top side 11b Bottom side 11c side 12 Legs 13 Camera 14a, 14b, 14c, 14d Fixing members 14a1, 14b1, 14c1, 14d1 Nut 14a2, 14b2, 14c2, 14d2 bolts 15a,15b,15c,15d,34 Through hole 16 Cable 17-pin microphone 20a, 20b, 20c, 20d Mounting members 21a, 21b, 21c, 21d, 30a, 30b, 30c, 30d screw holes 31a,31b Lid 32 wires 33 Handle part 40a, 40b, 40c, 40d Slide section 41, 45a, 45b, 54a, 54b, 59a, 59b, 59c, 59d Screws 42 Convex part 42a hole 43 Operation section 44,57 Protrusion 50 Wire Clamp 51a, 51b, 55a, 55b Tapered surfaces 52,56 sides 53 Recess 57a Projection surface 58a,58b Support part

Claims

1. A camera storage stand for storing a camera when photographing animals by remote control of the camera, a transparent dome-shaped storage case for storing the camera; an installation base having a disk-shaped configuration, the installation base having a second-first attachment member on an upper surface of the disk-shaped configuration, the second-first attachment member being coupled to a first attachment member provided on the camera, and a second-second attachment member on a lower surface of the disk-shaped configuration; a third mounting member configured in a cylindrical shape and coupled to the second-second mounting member provided on the installation base; and a leg portion provided on an upper surface of the cylindrical shape; The first mounting member and the second-1 mounting member are coupled together to fix the camera to the installation base, the storage case is fixed to the top surface of the installation base, The camera storage stand is characterized in that the lower surface of the installation stand is fixed to the leg portion by coupling the second-2 mounting member and the third mounting member.

2. The camera storage stand according to claim 1, the storage case stores the camera and the audio recorder; The installation base is provided with a through-hole extending from the top surface of the disk-shaped surface to a side surface thereof, A camera storage stand characterized in that a microphone attached to the end of a cable connected to the audio recorder is inserted into the through hole from the top surface toward the side surface and is installed so as to look outside.

3. The camera storage stand according to claim 1 or 2, The camera storage stand is characterized in that the leg portion is provided with an opening for pouring a liquid therein, and the leg portion is provided with a lid for closing the opening.

4. The camera storage stand according to claim 1 or 2, The leg portion is provided with a through hole extending from the upper surface to the outside, A camera storage stand characterized in that a wire connected to the third mounting member is inserted into the through hole so as to extend from the top surface to the outside, and the connection between the second-2 mounting member and the third mounting member is released when a user operates the wire extended to the outside.

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