Fixture
The fixing device addresses the adaptability issue of camera holding devices by using telescopic sections to securely attach to various drink holders, ensuring camera stability across different vehicle types.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- JP · JP
- Patent Type
- Applications
- Current Assignee / Owner
- TOYOTA JIDOSHA KK
- Filing Date
- 2024-12-20
- Publication Date
- 2026-07-02
AI Technical Summary
Existing camera holding devices for vehicles are limited in their adaptability to different vehicle types and drink holder shapes.
A fixing device with independently expandable and contractible telescopic sections that allow secure attachment to various drink holders, regardless of vehicle type, using a main body to grip the camera and legs to fit snugly into the holder.
Enables secure camera fixation across diverse vehicle types by adapting to different drink holder shapes and sizes, enhancing the versatility and universality of camera holding devices.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] The present disclosure relates to a fixing device.
Background Art
[0002] Conventionally, a technique related to a holding device for holding a camera in a vehicle has been known.
Prior Art Document
Patent Document
[0003]
Patent Document 1
Summary of the Invention
Problems to be Solved by the Invention
[0004] There has been room for improvement in the technique related to the holding device for holding a camera.
[0005] [[ID=3At least one of the second expandable portion is connected to the bottom and side surfaces, Each of the second telescopic sections is independently expandable and contractible. [Effects of the Invention]
[0007] According to one embodiment of this disclosure, the technology relating to a holding device for holding a camera is improved. [Brief explanation of the drawing]
[0008] [Figure 1] This figure schematically shows a fixing device according to one embodiment of the present disclosure. [Figure 2A] This is a top view of the legs of the fixing device. [Figure 2B] This is a side view of the legs of the fixing device. [Modes for carrying out the invention]
[0009] The embodiments of this disclosure will be described below.
[0010] An overview of the fixing device 1 according to the embodiment of this disclosure will be described with reference to Figures 1 to 2B. As shown in Figure 1, the fixing device 1 comprises a main body 10, leg portions 20, and a first telescopic portion 30. As shown in Figures 2A and 2B, the leg portion 20 comprises a leg body 21, a contact portion 22, and a second telescopic portion 23.
[0011] In this embodiment, the fixing device 1 includes a mechanism for fixing the camera 2 and a mechanism for making the fixing device 1 fit snugly into the drink holder of the automobile.
[0012] First, the outline of this embodiment will be described, and the details will be described later. The main body portion 10 of the fixing device 1 is provided with a mechanism capable of fixing the camera 2. The leg portion 20 of the fixing device 1 is provided with a mechanism capable of closely adhering to a drink holder inside the vehicle. The main body portion 10 and the leg portion 20 are connected by a telescopic first telescopic portion 30. The leg body 21 of the leg portion 20 is connected to the first telescopic portion 30 on the top surface, and is connected to at least one second telescopic portion 23 on the bottom surface and the side surface, respectively. The close contact portion 22 of the leg portion 20 is connected to the leg body 21 via the second telescopic portion 23 and is configured to be able to closely adhere to the drink holder. The second telescopic portions 23 of the leg portion 20 are each independently configured to be telescopic.
[0013] Thus, according to this embodiment, by fixing the camera 2 with the main body portion 10 and closely adhering the bottom surface and the side surface of the leg portion 20 to the drink holder, the fixing device 1 can be fixed. Therefore, it is possible to fix the camera 2 regardless of the shape of the drink holder. Accordingly, the technology related to the holding device for holding the camera inside the vehicle is improved in that the camera 2 can be held regardless of the vehicle type.
[0014] Next, each component of the fixing device 1 will be described in detail.
[0015] The main body portion 10 is provided with a configuration capable of fixing the camera 2. The method of fixing the camera 2 may be any method. For example, the main body portion 10 may fix the camera 2 by a mechanism that grips the upper bottom surface or the side surface of the camera 2. Further, the main body portion 10 may be provided with a tripod screw.
[0016] The leg portion 20 is provided with a mechanism capable of closely adhering to the drink holder.
[0017] The first telescopic portion 30 connects the main body portion 10 and the leg portion 20. The first telescopic portion 30 is telescopic in the axial direction.
[0018] Subsequently, each component of the leg portion 2 is described in detail.
[0019] The leg body 21 is connected to the first telescopic section 30, which will be described later, at its top surface. The leg body 21 is also connected to at least one second telescopic section 23 at its bottom surface and on its side. The second telescopic section 23 will be described later.
[0020] The contact portion 22 is configured to be able to make close contact with the drink holder. The contact portion 22 may be of any size. If the contact portion 22 is made larger than a certain size, the fixing device 1 can be fixed to any drink holder that is designed to hold a typical cup. The number of contact portions 22 may be any number. For example, the number of contact portions 22 may be four along the side of the leg body 21 and one along the bottom, for a total of five.
[0021] The second telescopic section 23 connects the leg body 21 and the contact section 22. The second telescopic section 23 is extendable and retractable in the axial direction. The second telescopic sections 23 may be installed in a number and position corresponding to the contact section 22. If there are multiple second telescopic sections 23, each of the multiple second telescopic sections 23 may be configured to be extendable and retractable independently.
[0022] As described above, the main body 10 of the fixing device 1 according to this embodiment is equipped with a mechanism capable of fixing the camera 2. The leg portion 20 of the fixing device 1 is equipped with a mechanism capable of closely fitting into a drink holder inside a vehicle. The main body 10 and the leg portion 20 are connected by an extendable first telescopic portion 30. The leg portion body 21 of the leg portion 20 is connected to the first telescopic portion 30 at its top surface, and to at least one second telescopic portion 23 at its bottom surface and side surface. The contact portion 22 of the leg portion 20 is connected to the leg portion body 21 via the second telescopic portion 23 and is configured to closely fit into a drink holder. The second telescopic portions 23 of the leg portion 20 are each configured to be extendable and retractable independently.
[0023] With this configuration, the main body 10 can fix the camera 2 while the bottom and sides of the legs 20 are in close contact with the drink holder, thereby fixing the fixing device 1. Therefore, the camera 2 can be fixed regardless of the shape of the drink holder. Consequently, the technology for holding devices for holding cameras inside a vehicle is improved, as it becomes possible to hold the camera 2 regardless of the vehicle type.
[0024] While this disclosure has been described based on the drawings and embodiments, it should be noted that those skilled in the art may make various modifications and alterations based on this disclosure. Therefore, it should be noted that these modifications and alterations are within the scope of this disclosure. For example, the functions and other elements included in each component can be rearranged in a logically consistent manner, and multiple components can be combined into one or separated. [Explanation of symbols]
[0025] 1: Fixing device, 2: Camera, 10: Main body, 20: Legs, 21: Leg body, 22: Contact part, 23: Second telescopic part, 30: First telescopic part
Claims
[Claim 1] A main unit that can hold the camera, Legs that can be placed flush against the drink holder inside the vehicle, A first telescopic section that can connect the main body and the leg section in an extendable manner, Equipped with, The aforementioned leg portion is Leg body and A contact portion that can be made to be in close contact with the drink holder, A second telescopic part that can extend and retractably connect the leg body and the contact part, Equipped with, The leg body is, On the top surface, it is connected to the first telescopic part, At least one of the second expandable portion is connected to the bottom and side surfaces, The second telescopic section is independently telescopic. Fixation device.