electronic machines

Abstract

Achieves both improved appearance and miniaturization. [Solution] In the direction of suspension of the strap, the connecting portion 133b is formed at a lower position than the strap mounting portion 133a, and the base portion 133c is formed at a lower position than the connecting portion 133b. With the base portion 133c fixed to the top cover 102, of the strap mounting portion 133a, connecting portion 133b, and base portion 133c, only the strap mounting portion 133a is exposed to the outside through the opening K of the top cover 102.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to an electronic device.

Background Art

[0002] Conventionally, in electronic devices such as digital cameras and mobile phones, those provided with attachment members for attaching a hanging strap are known. Further, in electronic devices, in addition to thinning and miniaturization, improvement in appearance quality is required.

[0003] Patent Document 1 discloses an electronic device having a good appearance quality, in which a reinforcing portion for reinforcing a strap attachment portion is formed on a chassis member and the reinforcing portion is arranged so as to be exposed inside the strap attachment portion.

Prior Art Documents

Patent Documents

[0004]

Patent Document 1

Summary of the Invention

Problems to be Solved by the Invention

[0005] However, since maintaining strength is important in electronic devices, it is not easy to achieve both improvement in appearance quality and miniaturization. For example, the attachment member adopted in Patent Document 1 has a two-component structure of an exterior member and a reinforcing portion, and no contrivance for miniaturization is disclosed.

[0006] An object of the present invention is to achieve both improvement in appearance quality and miniaturization.

Means for Solving the Problems

[0007] To achieve the above objective, the present invention provides an electronic device comprising: a mounting member to which a strap is attached; and an exterior member having an opening that exposes a part of the mounting member, wherein the mounting member comprises: a mounting portion for attaching the strap; a base portion fixed to the exterior member; and a connecting portion connecting the mounting portion and the base portion, wherein the connecting portion is formed at a lower position than the mounting portion in the direction of suspension of the strap; the base portion is formed at a lower position than the connecting portion in the direction of suspension; and with the base portion fixed to the exterior member, only the mounting portion is exposed to the outside through the opening of the exterior member. [Effects of the Invention]

[0008] According to the present invention, it is possible to achieve both improved appearance and miniaturization. [Brief explanation of the drawing]

[0009] [Figure 1] This is a front perspective view of an electronic device. [Figure 2] This is a rear view of an electronic device. [Figure 3] This is an exploded perspective view of the top cover and the area surrounding the microphone pickup. [Figure 4] This is a perspective view of the area near the left strap attachment point, seen from a diagonal upward angle. [Figure 5] This is a perspective view of the top cover and left strap attachment point, seen from a diagonal downward angle (inside view). [Figure 6] This is a perspective view of the left strap attachment point. [Figure 7] This is a perspective view of the left strap attachment point. [Figure 8] This is a cross-sectional view along the SS line. [Figure 9] This is a diagram illustrating the assembly process for the left strap attachment point. [Modes for carrying out the invention]

[0010] Embodiments of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings.

[0011] Figures 1 and 2 are a front perspective view and a rear perspective view, respectively, of an electronic device according to one embodiment of the present invention. In this embodiment, a digital camera 1, which is an imaging device, is used as an example of the electronic device, but the invention is not limited to this. Hereinafter, the digital camera 1 may be abbreviated as camera 1.

[0012] Hereafter, the directions of each part will be referred to using the X, Y, and Z coordinate axes as a reference. For convenience, the direction parallel to the optical axis C0 of camera 1, where the subject is located, will be referred to as the front (front side). The axis parallel to the optical axis C0 will be the Z axis, the height direction of camera 1 will be the Y axis, and the width direction (left-right direction) of camera 1 will be the X axis. For example, in Figures 1 and 2, the +Y direction is upward, and the +Z direction is forward. The +X direction is to the right when viewed from the subject side.

[0013] As shown in Figures 1 and 2, the camera 1 comprises a front cover 101, a rear cover 103, a top cover 102 (exterior component), and a terminal cover 112, which together form the exterior of the camera 1. The terminal cover 112 is a cover that can be opened and closed to cover an external connection terminal (not shown).

[0014] A lens unit 115 is provided on the front side of camera 1. The top of camera 1 is provided with a shutter release button 107, a zoom lever 110, a power button 106, a mode dial 108, a video recording button 109, a microphone sound pickup unit 105 for picking up external sounds, and an accessory shoe 104, etc. The lens unit 115 is integrated with camera 1, but it may be interchangeable with camera 1.

[0015] As shown in FIG. 2, a display unit 113 composed of an LCD or the like is provided on the back side of the camera 1. A plurality of operation buttons 114a to 114e are provided on the -X side of the display unit 113. By operating the operation buttons 114a to 114e, the user can display a captured image on the display unit 113 or perform various settings. Also, a switching lever 111 that is rotated is provided coaxially with the mode dial 108.

[0016] Inside the camera 1, a fan (not shown) is mounted. The front cover 101 is provided with an air intake 101a which is the air intake of the fan, and the top cover 102 is provided with exhaust ports 102a and 102b which are the exhaust ports of the fan. The exhaust ports are provided in two places. The exhaust port 102a opens to the right side in the right side portion of the camera 1. The exhaust port 102b opens in the back direction (rearward) in the rear portion of the left side portion of the camera 1.

[0017] The above-mentioned fan, microphone sound collection unit 105, and accessory shoe 104 are arranged on the upper part of the camera 1 and are arranged side by side in the X-axis direction. Among the above-mentioned fan, microphone sound collection unit 105, and accessory shoe 104, the accessory shoe 104 is arranged in the middle in the left-right direction, and the above-mentioned fan is arranged on the right side portion where the operation system is not arranged. The microphone sound collection unit 105 is arranged on the opposite side (left side) of the fan across the accessory shoe 104.

[0018] When the above-mentioned fan rotates, air flows into the inside of the camera 1 from the air intake 101a, and the inflowed air is discharged from the exhaust ports 102a and 102b. So that the exhaust wind does not hit the microphone sound collection unit 105, the air is exhausted from the exhaust port 102a in the side direction opposite to the microphone sound collection unit 105 (+X direction). The air is exhausted from the exhaust port 102b in the back direction (-Z direction).

[0019] The camera 1 is provided with metal strap attachment members at two locations on the left and right side surfaces of the camera 1. The left strap attachment part 133 is arranged at the upper left part of the camera 1, and the right strap attachment part 134 is arranged at the upper right part of the camera 1. By attaching the strap to the strap attachment parts 134 and 133, the user can hang the camera 1 from the neck. The hanging direction of the strap is the vertical direction (Y-axis direction).

[0020] The appearance part of the right strap attachment part 134 protrudes from the opening of the top cover 102. The left strap attachment part 133 is arranged so that the appearance part of the left strap attachment part 133 does not protrude from the opening of the top cover 102. The appearance surface of the top cover 102 and the appearance surface of the left strap attachment part 133 are substantially flush.

[0021] Here, the left strap attachment part 133 is arranged at the end part (left end part) on the side where the release button 107 is arranged in the left-right direction.

[0022] In this way, since the appearance part of the left strap attachment part 133 is arranged so as not to protrude from the top cover 102, when the user places a finger on the release button 107 and grips (holds) the camera 1, the finger and the left strap attachment part 1'33 do not come into contact. Therefore, good operability of the release button 107 can be ensured. On the other hand, for the strap attachment part 134 arranged at the right end part, since there is no need to consider contact with the finger during the operation of the release button 107, no problem occurs due to the protrusion of the appearance part.

[0023] FIG. 3 is an exploded perspective view of the periphery of the top cover 102 and the microphone sound collection part 105. Note that parts not directly related to the present invention are not shown.

[0024] [[ID=W19]] The mode dial 108 is rotated, and the shooting mode is switched by the rotation. The click sheet metal 117 is adhered to the mode dial 108 and generates a click feeling when the mode dial 108 is operated by rotating integrally with the mode dial 108.

[0025] The click plate 117 has the same number of holes as the number of modes on the mode dial 108, and a click sensation is generated when a click ball (not shown) moves in and out of these holes. The click leaf spring 118 has a leaf spring shape to generate a click in the click plate 117 and biases the click ball (not shown) in a direction that presses it against the click plate 117.

[0026] Furthermore, just as the click plate spring 118 biases the click plate 117 in the direction of pressing against it, it also biases the selector lever 111 in the direction of pressing against it. Therefore, the click plate spring 118 is a component that generates the click of the mode dial 108 and the selector lever 111.

[0027] The selector lever 111 is a two-point selector lever that switches between still image mode and video mode, and rotates coaxially with the mode dial 108. The lever detection contact 119 detects the rotation position of the selector lever 111 and switches between still image mode and video mode.

[0028] The spring 125 is an elastic member that biases the release button 107 outward. The zoom holder 126 is a component that holds the release button 107 and the zoom lever 110 and rotates the zoom lever 110. The zoom holder 126 and the zoom lever 110 are welded together by heat riveting (not shown) and rotate integrally.

[0029] The rubber component 120 is a component that generates a click sensation when the video recording button 109 is pressed. Because it is made of rubber, it is designed to minimize the noise generated when the video recording button 109 is pressed.

[0030] The dial holding member 121 is a member that holds the mode dial 108, the switching lever 111, and their related parts. The mode dial contact piece 122 detects the rotational position of the mode dial 108 by the operating flexible circuit board 127 and switches the shooting mode. The dial holding member 123 rotates integrally with the mode dial 108 by being fastened to the mode dial 108 with a screw 124.

[0031] The mode dial contact piece 122 is positioned and fixed to the dial holding member 123 by a positioning boss. Therefore, the mode dial 108, the dial holding member 123, and the lever detection contact piece 119 rotate integrally.

[0032] The operation flexible circuit board 127 is a flexible circuit board on which the switches for the release button 107, zoom lever 110, and video recording button 109 are mounted, and it detects various operations and sends signals appropriate to those operations. The holding member 128 holds the release button 107, zoom lever 110, video recording button 109, and related components. The microphone flexible circuit board 132 has a microphone element 129 mounted on it.

[0033] The microphone rubber 130 is assembled to cover the microphone element 129 mounted on the microphone flexible circuit board 132, thereby improving airtightness and enhancing sound collection. The retaining member 131 holds the mode dial 108, the microphone element 129, and related components.

[0034] Next, the detailed configuration of the left strap attachment section 133 will be described with reference to Figures 4 to 9.

[0035] Figure 4 is a perspective view of the area around the left strap attachment point 133, viewed from diagonally above. Figure 5 is a perspective view of the top cover 102 and the left strap attachment point 133, viewed from diagonally below (inside view). Figures 6 and 7 are perspective views of the left strap attachment point 133.

[0036] The left strap attachment section 133 is an example of an attachment member to which a strap can be attached. As will be described in detail later, the left strap attachment section 133 has a strap mounting section 133a, a connecting section 133b, and a base section 133c (Figures 6 and 7). The strap mounting section 133a is the attachment section for attaching the strap. Since the top cover 102 is made of resin, if the strap mounting section 133a were formed integrally with the top cover 102, its strength would be reduced. On the other hand, if the thickness of the strap mounting section 133a were increased to improve strength, the overall size of the camera 1 would increase. Therefore, in order to ensure sufficient strength even when the strap mounting section 133a is miniaturized, the material of the left strap attachment section 133 is made of metal.

[0037] An opening K is formed at the upper end of the top cover 102 on the -X side. The opening K is formed to connect with the top surface and the left side surface. With the base portion 133c fixed to the top cover 102, of the strap attachment portion 133a, connecting portion 133b, and base portion 133c, only the strap attachment portion 133a is exposed to the outside through the opening K of the top cover 102. With this structure, the top cover 102 does not have any visible dividing lines (cut lines) for external parts other than the left strap attachment portion 133. As a result, the appearance quality is improved.

[0038] The external surface of the strap attachment portion 133a spans two adjacent surfaces of the top cover 102, the top surface and the left side surface. The strap attachment portion 133a is exposed to the outside through the opening K in the Y-axis direction (hanging direction) and the X-axis direction (a predetermined direction perpendicular to the hanging direction). In particular, the external surface of the strap attachment portion 133a of the left strap attachment portion 133 is almost flush with the two surfaces of the top cover 102, the top surface and the left side surface. Therefore, the strap attachment portion 133a is not located excessively inward (there is no need to position the strap attachment portion 133a recessed inward), making it possible to miniaturize the inside of the camera 1. In addition, the inside of the opening K is sealed by a side cover (not shown) to prevent foreign matter such as dust from the left strap attachment portion 133 from entering the inside of the camera 1.

[0039] As shown in Figures 6 and 7, the base portion 133c is the part that is fixed to the top cover 102. The connecting portion 133b is the part that connects the strap attachment portion 133a and the base portion 133c.

[0040] The base portion 133c of the left strap attachment portion 133 is provided with positioning holes 133d and 133f, and screw fastening holes 133e and 133g. Positioning bosses 102c and 102d are provided protruding from the top cover 102 (Figure 5). The left strap attachment portion 133 is positioned relative to the top cover 102 by inserting the bosses 102c and 102d into the positioning holes 133d and 133f, respectively. The base portion 133c is fastened and fixed to the top cover 102 by screws (not shown) via holes 133e and 133f.

[0041] The top cover 102 has an opening K that exposes a portion of the left strap attachment portion 133 (Figure 4). The strap attachment portion 133a is exposed through the opening K of the top cover 102 and becomes part of the exterior, and is the part where the strap (string member) is attached when the user attaches the strap. Only the strap attachment portion 133a of the left strap attachment portion 133 is visible, and furthermore, the cut line of the top cover 102 is only at the boundary with the strap attachment portion 133a, so the appearance quality of the top cover 102 can be improved.

[0042] As shown in Figures 6 and 7, the connecting portion 133b is connected to both sides of the strap attachment portion 133a in the Z-axis direction. The strap attachment portion 133a and the connecting portion 133b are connected by a thickness necessary to provide strength.

[0043] The connecting portion 133b is positioned one step lower (in the direction in which the strap is suspended) compared to the strap mounting portion 133a in the Y-axis direction (the direction in which the strap is suspended). In other words, the highest position of the connecting portion 133b on the +Y side is lower than the highest position of the strap mounting portion 133a on the +Y side. This arrangement is to ensure sufficient thickness of the outer surface of the top cover 102. The thickness of the outer surface of the top cover 102 is approximately 1.0 mm, for example. This makes it possible to reduce the exposure of the strap mounting portion 133a to the outside.

[0044] Each of the two connecting sections 133b is connected to a base section 133c. The connecting sections 133b and base sections 133c are connected by a thickness necessary to provide strength. For example, the thickness of the connection between the connecting section 133b and base section 133c is approximately 1.5 mm.

[0045] The base portion 133c is positioned one level lower (lower) than the connecting portion 133b in the Y-axis direction (the direction in which the strap is suspended). In other words, the highest position of the base portion 133c on the +Y side is lower than the highest position of the connecting portion 133b on the +Y side. This arrangement is to improve ease of assembly. That is, if the connecting portion 133b and the base portion 133c were at the same height during assembly, they would be more likely to hit the inside of the top cover 102, making assembly difficult (as also described in Figures 8 and 9).

[0046] Thus, the relationship between the +Y-side end positions of the strap attachment part 133a, the connecting part 133b, and the base part 133c is such that the strap attachment part 133a is in the upper position, the connecting part 133b is in the middle position, and the base part 133c is in the lower position.

[0047] The relationship between the top cover 102 and the left strap attachment portion 133 will be explained with reference to Figures 8 and 9. Figure 8 is a cross-sectional view along the line SS in Figure 5. Figure 8 shows the state in which the left strap attachment portion 133 is positioned and fixed to the top cover 102.

[0048] Let the end position on the -Y side of the strap mounting portion 133a be KY1. The thick portion Ka is a thick portion located on the -Y side of the opening K among the -X side ends of the top cover 102. Among the inner circumference of the opening K of the top cover 102, let the end position on the -Y side be KY2. The end position KY2 is also the +Y side end of the thick portion Ka. Hereinafter, regarding each thickness or dimension, those viewed from the Z-axis direction are compared with each other.

[0049] The engagement length of the boss 102c with respect to the positioning hole 133d in the Y-axis direction (hanging direction) is dimension B. That is, dimension B is the amount by which the boss 102c of the top cover 102 engages with the positioning hole 133d in the Y direction. The gap between the strap mounting portion 133a and the opening K in the Y-axis direction is dimension A. That is, dimension A is the distance between the end position KY2 and the end position KY1 in the Y-axis direction.

[0050] First, among the strap mounting portion 133a, the thickness in the X-axis direction (predetermined direction) orthogonal to the Y-axis direction is dimension C. Dimension C is the distance in the X-axis direction from the -X side end of the connecting portion 133b to the -X side end (outer appearance surface) of the strap mounting portion 133a. Also, dimension C is approximately equal to the dimension of the portion where the top cover 102 and the strap mounting portion 133a overlap when viewed from the Z-axis direction. This dimension is set to about 1.0 mm in consideration of the strength of the top cover 102.

[0051] The maximum dimension of the thickness of the thick portion S1 where the strap mounting portion 133a and the connecting portion 133b are connected to each other in the X-axis direction is dimension D. The maximum dimension of the thickness of the thick portion S2 where the connecting portion 133b and the base portion 133c are connected to each other in the X-axis direction is dimension E.

[0052] Here, the magnitude relationship of each dimension is set as follows. Dimension C is smaller than dimension D (C < D). Dimension A is larger than dimension B (B < A). Dimension D and dimension E are substantially the same.

[0053] ​First, since dimension C is smaller than dimension D, sufficient size is ensured at the connection point between the strap attachment part 133a and the connecting part 133b, compared to the portion of the strap attachment part 133a where the strap is attached. This allows the strength of the left strap attachment part 133 to be maintained even when a load is applied to the strap.

[0054] Furthermore, because dimensions D and E are almost identical, the load is evenly distributed between the connecting portion 133b and the base portion 133c. This allows the left strap attachment portion 133 to maintain strength while suppressing an increase in size.

[0055] Furthermore, the fact that dimension A is larger than dimension B improves the ease of assembly and removal of the left strap attachment part 133 to the top cover 102. Figure 9 illustrates the procedure for assembling the left strap attachment part 133 to the top cover 102.

[0056] Figures 9(a) to 9(c) show the transition diagrams during assembly of the left strap attachment section 133, with the same cross-section as in Figure 8.

[0057] First, as shown in Figure 9(a), the worker positions the strap attachment portion 133a inside the opening K. At that time, the worker moves the left strap attachment portion 133 from the -Y side to the +Y side so that the strap attachment portion 133a does not come into contact with the thick portion Ka of the top cover 102.

[0058] When the left strap attachment portion 133 is moved to the +Y side, the strap mounting portion 133a will eventually be located on the +Y side of the end position KY2 of the opening K in the Y-axis direction, as shown in Figure 9(b). Once the strap mounting portion 133a has moved to this position, it becomes possible to move the entire left strap attachment portion 133 to the -X side.

[0059] The operator moves the left strap attachment portion 133 until the boss 102c of the top cover 102 and the positioning hole 133d of the left strap attachment portion 133 overlap (in projection) when viewed from the Y-axis direction. As shown in Fig. 9(c), after the operator moves the left strap attachment portion 133 to a position where the boss 102c and the positioning hole 133d overlap in projection, the operator moves the left strap attachment portion 133 to the +Y side and inserts and engages the boss 102c into the positioning hole 133d. As a result, the assembled state as shown in Fig. 8 is achieved.

[0060] In order to smoothly transition from the state shown in Fig. 9(b) to the state shown in Fig. 9(c), it is necessary that the strap mounting portion 133a does not contact the thick portion Ka, and the boss 102c does not contact the thick portion around the positioning hole 133d. That is, it is necessary to move the left strap attachment portion 133 to the -X side at a position in the Y-axis direction that satisfies such conditions. Here, by setting B < A, it becomes easy to satisfy the above conditions, and the assembly property of the left strap attachment portion 133 becomes good.

[0061] Next, the removal (disassembly) procedure will be described. First, from the state shown in Fig. 8, the operator moves the left strap attachment portion 133 to the -Y side. The required amount of movement at that time is an amount exceeding the dimension B. Then, the boss 102c comes out of the positioning hole 133d (Fig. 9(c)). Since B < A, even if the movement amount of the left strap attachment portion 133 exceeds the dimension B, as long as the movement amount is smaller than the dimension A, the -Y side end (end position KY1) of the strap mounting portion 133a will not contact the thick portion Ka (end position KY2).

[0062] In a state where the boss 102c has come out of the positioning hole 133d, the operator moves the left strap attachment portion 133 to the +X side to make the state shown in Fig. 9(b). Next, the operator moves the left strap attachment portion 133 to the -Y side (Fig. 9(a)). In this way, the left strap attachment portion 133 can be removed from the top cover 102. Therefore, by setting B < A, not only assembly but also disassembly is easy.

[0063] According to this embodiment, in the direction in which the strap is suspended, the connecting portion 133b is formed at a lower position than the strap mounting portion 133a, and the base portion 133c is formed at a lower position than the connecting portion 133b. With the base portion 133c fixed to the top cover 102, of the strap mounting portion 133a, connecting portion 133b, and base portion 133c, only the strap mounting portion 133a is exposed to the outside through the opening K of the top cover 102. This makes it possible to achieve both improved appearance quality and miniaturization of the camera 1, which is an electronic device.

[0064] Furthermore, since dimension D < dimension C in the X-axis direction, the strength of the left strap attachment portion 133 can be ensured. Also, since dimensions D and E are approximately the same, this contributes to miniaturization of the camera 1.

[0065] Furthermore, since dimension B < dimension A, the assembly of the left strap attachment portion 133 to the top cover 102 can be improved.

[0066] Furthermore, since the external surface of the strap attachment portion 133a is substantially the same as the external surface of the top cover 102, the appearance is improved and it contributes to the miniaturization of the camera 1.

[0067] Although the left strap attachment portion 133 is made of metal to achieve miniaturization and ensure strength, it is not limited to this. In other words, it is sufficient if the rigidity of the material constituting the left strap attachment portion 133 is higher than the rigidity of the material constituting the top cover 102.

[0068] In this embodiment, the use of "abbreviated" does not mean to exclude complete identicalness. For example, "abbreviated identical" includes complete identicalness.

[0069] Although the present invention has been described in detail above based on its preferred embodiments, the present invention is not limited to these specific embodiments, and various forms that do not depart from the spirit of the invention are also included in the present invention.

[0070] This embodiment includes the following configuration. (Composition 1) A mounting component to which the strap is attached, An electronic device having an exterior member having an opening that exposes a part of the mounting member, The aforementioned mounting member is A mounting section for attaching the aforementioned strap, A base portion fixed to the exterior member, It has a connecting portion that connects the mounting portion and the base portion, The connecting portion is formed at a lower position than the attachment portion in the direction in which the strap is suspended. The base portion is formed at a lower position than the connecting portion in the suspension direction. An electronic device characterized in that, with the base portion fixed to the exterior member, only the mounting portion among the mounting portion, the connecting portion, and the base portion is exposed to the outside through the opening of the exterior member. (Configuration 2) The electronic device according to configuration 1, characterized in that the thickness of the mounting portion in a predetermined direction perpendicular to the suspension direction is smaller than the thickness of the portion where the mounting portion and the connecting portion are connected to each other in the predetermined direction. (Composition 3) The electronic device according to configuration 1 or 2, characterized in that the thickness of the portion where the mounting portion and the connecting portion are connected to each other in a predetermined direction perpendicular to the suspension direction and the thickness of the portion where the connecting portion and the base portion are connected to each other in the predetermined direction are substantially the same. (Composition 4) The base portion is positioned relative to the exterior member by engaging the boss of the exterior member with the positioning hole of the base portion in the suspension direction. The electronic device according to any one of configurations 1 to 3, characterized in that, in the positioning state of the base portion with respect to the exterior member, the gap between the mounting portion and the opening of the exterior member in the suspension direction is greater than the engagement length of the boss with respect to the positioning hole in the suspension direction. (Composition 5) The electronic device according to any one of configurations 1 to 4, characterized in that the external surface of the mounting portion is substantially the same as the external surface of the exterior member. (Composition 6) The electronic device according to any one of configurations 1 to 5, characterized in that the mounting portion is exposed to the outside in the suspension direction and a predetermined direction perpendicular to the suspension direction from the opening. (Composition 7) The electronic device according to any one of configurations 1 to 1, characterized in that the rigidity of the material constituting the mounting member is higher than the rigidity of the material constituting the exterior member. (Composition 8) The electronic device according to any one of configurations 1 to 1, characterized in that the electronic device is an imaging device. (Composition 9) The aforementioned electronic device has a release button, The mounting member is positioned at the end of the electronic device on the side where the release button is located, in the left-right direction. The electronic device according to configuration 8, characterized in that the mounting member is positioned so as not to protrude from the opening of the exterior member, so that when a user places their finger on the release button and grips the electronic device, the finger does not come into contact with the mounting member. [Explanation of symbols]

[0071] 102 Top cover, 133 Left strap attachment part, 133a Strap mounting part, 133b Connecting part, 133c Base part, K ​​Opening

Claims

1. A mounting component to which the strap is attached, An electronic device having an exterior member having an opening that exposes a part of the mounting member, The aforementioned mounting member is A mounting section for attaching the aforementioned strap, A base portion fixed to the exterior member, It has a connecting portion that connects the mounting portion and the base portion, The connecting portion is formed at a lower position than the attachment portion in the direction in which the strap is suspended. The base portion is formed at a lower position than the connecting portion in the suspension direction. An electronic device characterized in that, with the base portion fixed to the exterior member, only the mounting portion among the mounting portion, the connecting portion, and the base portion is exposed to the outside through the opening of the exterior member.

2. The electronic device according to claim 1, characterized in that the thickness of the mounting portion in a predetermined direction perpendicular to the suspension direction of the portion exposed to the outside is smaller than the thickness of the portion where the mounting portion and the connecting portion are connected to each other in the predetermined direction.

3. The electronic device according to claim 1, characterized in that the thickness of the portion where the mounting portion and the connecting portion are connected to each other in a predetermined direction perpendicular to the suspension direction and the thickness of the portion where the connecting portion and the base portion are connected to each other in the predetermined direction are substantially the same.

4. The base portion is positioned relative to the exterior member by engaging the boss of the exterior member with the positioning hole of the base portion in the suspension direction. The electronic device according to claim 1, characterized in that, in the positioning state of the base portion with respect to the exterior member, the gap between the mounting portion and the opening of the exterior member in the suspension direction is greater than the engagement length of the boss with respect to the positioning hole in the suspension direction.

5. The electronic device according to claim 1, characterized in that the external surface of the mounting portion is substantially the same as the external surface of the exterior member.

6. The electronic device according to claim 1, characterized in that the mounting portion is exposed to the outside in the suspension direction and a predetermined direction perpendicular to the suspension direction from the opening.

7. The electronic device according to claim 1, characterized in that the rigidity of the material constituting the mounting member is higher than the rigidity of the material constituting the exterior member.

8. The electronic device according to claim 1, characterized in that the electronic device is an imaging device.

9. The aforementioned electronic device has a release button, The mounting member is positioned at the end of the electronic device on the side where the release button is located, in the left-right direction. The electronic device according to claim 8, characterized in that the mounting member is positioned so as not to protrude from the opening of the exterior member, so that when a user places their finger on the release button and grasps the electronic device, the finger does not come into contact with the mounting member.

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