Imaging device

Abstract

The present invention comprises: a device body provided with an operation part; a turning mechanism supported on the device body; a monitor having a display surface that is set to a prescribed orientation by an operation of the turning mechanism; and a connector having wiring that electrically connects the inside of the device body and the inside of the monitor, wherein the turning mechanism is provided with a first mechanism part that can turn relative to the device body with a prescribed turning axis as a fulcrum, and a second mechanism part that can turn relative to the first mechanism part in an axial direction differing from the first mechanism part, the first mechanism part is provided with a pair of bearings separated in the axial direction of the turning axis, and the connector is positioned between the pair of bearings and across the outside of one of the bearings.

Description

[Technical Field]

[0001] The present technology relates to a technical field of an imaging device in which the position of a monitor can be changed relative to the device body. [Prior art documents] [Patent documents]

[0002] [Patent Document 1] Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2012-80400 [Background technology]

[0003] Among various types of imaging devices such as video cameras and still cameras, some have a device body having an imaging element, a rotation mechanism supported by the device body, and a monitor whose display screen position can be changed by operating the rotation mechanism (see, for example, Patent Document 1).

[0004] In such an imaging device, the monitor can be moved from its stored position in the device body to a desired position by operating a rotation mechanism. By changing the position of the display screen depending on the shooting conditions, it is possible to improve the visibility of the subject during shooting and to shoot at a preferred angle.

[0005] In the imaging device described in Patent Document 1, a frame is rotatably supported on the device body, and a monitor is rotatably supported on the frame (see, for example, Figure 26 of Patent Document 1). The monitor is rotatably supported on the frame around a first rotation axis as a fulcrum, and also rotatably supported around a second rotation axis that is perpendicular to the first rotation axis as a fulcrum.

[0006] The rotation direction of the monitor about the first rotation axis is the same as the rotation direction of the frame relative to the device body, so the monitor can be rotated in the same direction as the rotation direction of the frame relative to the device body, and also in a direction different from the rotation direction of the frame relative to the device body.

[0007] In this way, in the imaging device described in Patent Document 1, the monitor can be rotated in two different directions, so that the photographer can rotate the monitor in the required direction depending on the shooting conditions, etc., and take pictures at an angle according to their preference. Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0008] However, in imaging devices such as those described above that allow the position of the monitor's display surface to be changed relative to the device body, the device body and the monitor are positioned so as to overlap in the thickness direction (front-to-back direction) when in the stored position, and a rotation mechanism is provided for changing the position of the monitor relative to the device body, so the device tends to be thick. Also, a connector with wiring that electrically connects the inside of the monitor to the inside of the device body is required, and depending on the location of the connector, this may hinder the imaging device from being made thinner.

[0009] Therefore, an object of the imaging device of the present technology is to achieve a slimmer image while ensuring a proper operating state of the rotation mechanism. [Means for solving the problem]

[0010] The imaging device according to the present technology comprises a device main body provided with an operating unit, a rotation mechanism supported by the device main body, a monitor whose display surface is set to a predetermined orientation by the operation of the rotation mechanism, and a connector having wiring that electrically connects the inside of the device main body and the inside of the monitor, the rotation mechanism being provided with a first mechanism that can rotate relative to the device main body around a predetermined rotation axis as a fulcrum, and a second mechanism that can rotate relative to the first mechanism in a direction around an axis different from that of the first mechanism, the first mechanism being provided with a pair of bearings that are spaced apart in the axial direction of the rotation axis, and the connector being positioned between the pair of bearings and outside one of the bearings.

[0011] As a result, a part of the connector that electrically connects the inside of the monitor and the inside of the device body is positioned outside one of the bearings in the first mechanism. [Brief explanation of the drawings]

[0012] [Figure 1] 2 to 22 show an embodiment of an imaging device according to the present technology, and this figure is a perspective view of the imaging device. [Figure 2] FIG. [Figure 3] FIG. 2 is an exploded perspective view of a rotation mechanism and a monitor. [Figure 4] FIG. 2 is a perspective view of a rotation mechanism and a monitor. [Figure 5] FIG. 10 is a perspective view showing a state in which the first mechanism is rotated and the monitor is turned. [Figure 6] FIG. 10 is a perspective view showing a state in which the second mechanism portion is rotated. [Figure 7] FIG. 2 is a perspective view showing the internal structure of the rotation mechanism with the base panel removed. [Figure 8] FIG. 4 is a bottom view showing the internal structure of the rotation mechanism. [Figure 9] FIG. 10 is a rear view showing a state in which a packing is arranged on the flexible printed wiring board. [Figure 10] FIG. [Figure 11] FIG. 4 is a rear view showing a part of the waterproof structure. [Figure 12] FIG. 3 is a cross-sectional view showing a part of the waterproof structure. [Figure 13] FIG. 10 is a perspective view showing a state in which the monitor is rotated. [Figure 14] 15 to 21 show examples of the photographing state, and this figure is a perspective view showing the closed state. [Figure 15] FIG. [Figure 16] FIG. [Figure 17] FIG. [Figure 18] FIG. [Figure 19] FIG. 20 is a perspective view showing a state in which the monitor is in a different position from that shown in FIG. 18 in a self-portrait mode. [Figure 20] FIG. 10 is a side view showing a state in which the display screen is positioned to avoid the connection cable in the selfie mode. [Figure 21] FIG. 10 is a front view showing a state in which the display screen is positioned to avoid the connection cable in a selfie mode. [Figure 22] FIG. 1 is a block diagram illustrating an example of an imaging device. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0013] Hereinafter, embodiments of the present technology will be described with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0014] In the following embodiments, the imaging device of the present technology is applied to a still camera. However, the scope of application of the present technology is not limited to still cameras, and can be applied to other imaging devices such as video cameras, and can be widely applied to various imaging devices in which the device body and the position of the monitor relative to the device body can be changed.

[0015] In the following explanation, the directions of front, back, up, down, left and right are indicated as seen from the photographer when taking a face-to-face photograph (when taking a photograph other than a selfie). Therefore, the subject side in face-to-face photographing is the front, and the photographer side in face-to-face photographing is the rear.

[0016] It should be noted that the directions of front, back, up, down, left and right shown below are for the convenience of explanation, and the implementation of the present technology is not limited to these directions.

[0017] <General configuration of the imaging device> First, the schematic configuration of the imaging device 1 will be described (see FIGS. 1 and 2).

[0018] The imaging device 1 has a device body 2 , a monitor 3 , and a rotation mechanism 4 .

[0019] The device main body 2 is configured with required parts arranged inside and outside a housing 5. A variety of operation units 6 are arranged on the top and rear surfaces of the housing 5. The operation units 6 include, for example, a power button, a shutter button, a zoom knob, a mode switching knob, and the like.

[0020] A viewfinder unit 7 is provided at the top end of the device body 2, and a viewfinder window 7a is provided at the rear end of the viewfinder unit 7. A mounting shoe 8 is attached to the top surface of the viewfinder unit 7. A strobe or the like is attached to the mounting shoe 8.

[0021] A storage section 9 that is open to the rear, one side, and bottom is formed on the rear side of the housing 5. The operation unit 6 arranged on the housing 5 is located outside the storage section 9. A first finger insertion recess 5a is formed on the housing 5 at the upper end of the opening edge on one side of the storage section 9, and a second finger insertion recess 5b is formed on the lower end of the opening edge on the other side of the storage section 9. A third finger insertion recess 5c is formed on the opening edge of the storage section 9 at the lower end of the housing 5, and the second finger insertion recess 5b and the third finger insertion recess 5c are positioned apart from each other on the left and right.

[0022] A terminal cover 5d is provided on the side of the housing 5, and by opening the terminal cover 5d, the connection terminals 2a arranged inside the device main body 2 can be used.

[0023] The surface of the housing 5 facing the front-rear direction that forms the storage section 9 is provided as a magnetic section 9a made of a magnetic metal material. A horizontally elongated wiring board insertion hole (not shown) is formed in the lower end of the magnetic section 9a.

[0024] A circular opening (not shown) is formed in the front of the housing 5, and a mount (not shown) for attaching an interchangeable lens (not shown) is provided around the opening.

[0025] An imaging element (not shown), such as a CCD (Charge Coupled Device) or CMOS (Complementary Metal-Oxide Semiconductor), is disposed behind the opening inside the housing 5. A control circuit board (not shown) is disposed inside the housing 5, and the control circuit board controls the operation of each part when the operation unit 6 is operated, controls the drive current for the monitor 3, and so on.

[0026] As described above, the imaging device 1 may be of a type in which an interchangeable lens is attached to a mount portion, or may be of a type in which an imaging lens (not shown), such as a zoom lens or a focus lens, is pre-installed in the device body 2. When the imaging device 1 is of a type in which an imaging lens is pre-installed in the device body 2, it may be, for example, a so-called retractable type in which an extendable lens barrel portion having an imaging lens is extended and retracted relative to the housing 5.

[0027] <Specific configuration of each part> Next, the specific configurations of the monitor 3 and the rotation mechanism 4 will be described (see FIGS. 1 to 11).

[0028] The position of the monitor 3 relative to the device body 2 can be changed by the rotation of the rotation mechanism 4, and the monitor 3 can also be rotated relative to the rotation mechanism 4.

[0029] The monitor 3 has a holding case 10, a base case 11, and a display panel 12 (see Figures 3 and 4). The holding case 10 and the base case 11 are formed in a horizontally elongated, roughly rectangular shape and are joined in the front-to-rear direction. By joining the holding case 10 and the base case 11, a space is formed inside. The display panel 12 is attached to and held by the holding case 10, and its surface is formed as a display surface 12a.

[0030] The holding case 10 has a panel mounting portion 13 having a shallow recess in which the display panel 12 is placed, and a peripheral surface portion 14 that protrudes from the outer periphery of the panel mounting portion 13 toward the base case 11. An insertion hole 14a is formed in the peripheral surface portion 14.

[0031] The base case 11 has an opposing surface 15 that faces the panel mounting portion 13 when connected to the holding case 10, and a standing wall 16 that protrudes toward the holding case 10 from a portion of the opposing surface 15 excluding a part of the outer periphery. Two mounting protrusions 17 are provided on the outer periphery of the base case 11 in a portion where the standing wall 16 is not provided.

[0032] The base case 11 is provided with a frame-shaped magnet mounting portion 18 that protrudes from the opposing surface portion 15 toward the holding case 10. A holding magnet 19 is inserted into the magnet mounting portion 18 and attached thereto.

[0033] On the outer peripheral surface of the monitor 3, shallow concave finger hook recesses 3a that open outward at least laterally are formed at both the top and bottom ends of one end in the left-right direction (see FIGS. 4 to 6).

[0034] A display control board (not shown) is disposed in the internal space of the monitor 3. The display control board has a function of controlling the display panel 12.

[0035] The rotation mechanism 4 is made up of a first mechanism section 20 and a second mechanism section 21 (see FIGS. 3 to 5).

[0036] The first mechanism section 20 has a first base 22 , a second base 23 , a decorative panel 24 and a base panel 25 .

[0037] The first base 22 has a base surface portion 26 formed in a horizontally elongated, approximately rectangular shape, and a pair of bearing portions 27 protruding rearward from both left and right ends of the base surface portion 26. The upper and lower ends of the bearing portion 27 are respectively positioned above and below the base surface portion 26. A first shaft insertion hole 27a penetrating left and right is formed in the lower end of the bearing portion 27, and a second shaft insertion hole 27b penetrating left and right is formed in the upper end of the bearing portion 27.

[0038] The second base 23 has a main body 28 formed in a horizontally elongated, generally rectangular shape, and a pair of shaft support protrusions 29 protruding forward from the main body 28. The pair of shaft support protrusions 29 are positioned spaced apart on the left and right, with one shaft support protrusion 29 protruding from one end of the main body 28 in the left-right direction and the other shaft support protrusion 29 protruding from an intermediate portion of the main body 28 in the left-right direction. A shaft support hole 29a is formed in the shaft support protrusion 29.

[0039] A wiring board arrangement hole 28a and a component mounting hole 28b are formed side by side on the left and right in the main body portion 28. The other end in the left-right direction of the main body portion 28 is provided as a mechanism mounting portion 28c. A cable hole 28d is formed in the other end in the left-right direction of the main body portion 28. The width of the main body portion 28 of the second base 23 is larger than the width of the base surface portion 26 of the first base 22, and the distance between the pair of shaft support protrusions 29 is approximately the same as the distance between the pair of bearing portions 27.

[0040] A magnet holding member 30 is attached to the main body 28. The magnet holding member 30 is attached to the main body 28 with a portion of it inserted into the member mounting hole 28b from the front side. An attraction magnet 31 is attached to the front side of the magnet holding member 30. The attraction magnet 31 is located in the center of the main body 28 in the up-down direction.

[0041] The decorative panel 24 is formed in a flat plate shape and is attached to the second base 23 from the rear by screws or the like. When the decorative panel 24 is attached to the second base 23, the decorative panel 24 covers the main body 28 from the rear except for the mechanism attachment portion 28c.

[0042] The base panel 25 has a flat cover plate 32 and a circumferential protrusion 33 that protrudes rearward from a portion of the outer periphery of the cover plate 32. A horizontally elongated wiring board insertion hole 32a is formed in the cover plate 32. The portion of the outer periphery of the base panel 25 where the circumferential protrusion 33 is not provided is formed as an insertion notch 25a.

[0043] The base panel 25 is attached to the second base 23 from the front to a portion between the shaft support protrusions 29 by screws or the like. When the base panel 25 is attached to the second base 23, a space is formed between the cover plate portion 32 and the main body portion 28.

[0044] The inside of the device main body 2 and the inside of the monitor 3 are connected by a connector 34. The connector 34 has a main body side connector connected to a control circuit board arranged inside the device main body 2 and a monitor side connector connected to a display control board arranged inside the monitor 3, and the main body side connector and the monitor side connector are connected by a connection part. The connector 34 has wiring that electrically connects the control circuit board and the display control board, and a coaxial cable 35 and a flexible printed wiring board 36 are used as the wiring.

[0045] One end of the coaxial cable 35 is connected to the display control board, and the other end is connected to a connector 37, which functions as a monitor-side connector. The middle portion of the coaxial cable 35 is inserted inside the second mechanism section 21, and the details of the insertion state will be described later.

[0046] The flexible printed wiring board 36 has an intermediate portion 38 extending laterally, a first portion 39 connected to one end of the intermediate portion 38, a second portion 40 connected to the first portion 39, a connection end portion 41 connected to the second portion 40, and a connector mounting portion 42 connected to the other end of the intermediate portion 38, and functions as a main body side connector. A connector terminal 43 and a detection element 44 are mounted side by side on the front surface of the connector mounting portion 42. The detection element 44 has the function of detecting the rotation angle of the second mechanism portion 21 relative to the first mechanism portion 20.

[0047] The first portion 39, the second portion 40, and the connecting end portion 41 extend vertically and are positioned in a line from front to back in that order from rear to front. The continuous portion of the first portion 39 and the second portion 40 is folded back above the intermediate portion 38 to form a first folded-back portion 36a, and the continuous portion of the second portion 40 and the connecting end portion 41 is folded back below the intermediate portion 38 to form a second folded-back portion 36b.

[0048] The flexible printed wiring board 36 has an intermediate portion 38 and a first portion 39 disposed inside the first mechanical unit 20 between the decorative panel 24 and the base panel 25, the intermediate portion 38 disposed between the second base 23 and the base panel 25, and the first portion 39 disposed in the wiring board arrangement hole 28a of the second base 23. In this manner, the wiring board arrangement hole 28a is formed in the second base 23, and the flexible printed wiring board 36 is disposed in a state in which a portion of it is inserted into the wiring board arrangement hole 28a, so that the first portion 39 and the second base 23 do not overlap in the thickness direction (front-to-back direction), and the first mechanical unit 20 can be made thinner accordingly.

[0049] The first folded portion 36a of the flexible printed wiring board 36 is inserted into the wiring board insertion hole 32a of the base panel 25, and the second portion 40 and the connection end portion 41 protrude to the front side of the first mechanism part 20 (see Figures 7 and 8).

[0050] A part of the middle portion 38 of the flexible printed wiring board 36 is positioned in the insertion notch 25a, and the connector mounting portion 42 protrudes laterally from the base panel 25. The connector mounting portion 42 protruding laterally from the base panel 25 is disposed on the front surface of the second base 23.

[0051] A connector terminal 43 is mounted on the connector mounting portion 42. A connector 37, which is connected to the coaxial cable 35, is connected to the connector terminal 43 mounted on the connector mounting portion 42 (see Figure 9). Therefore, the connector terminal 43 and the connector 37 are provided as a connection portion that connects the main body side connector and the monitor side connector. At this time, the connector 37 is connected to the connector terminal 43 with a frame-shaped packing 45 placed on the connector mounting portion 42. The packing 45 is placed on the connector mounting portion 42 in a state where it surrounds the connector terminal 43 and the detection element 44, and a portion of the coaxial cable 35 is positioned on the packing 45.

[0052] With the packing 45 placed in the connector mounting portion 42 and a portion of the coaxial cable 35 positioned on the packing 45, a pressing cover 46 is attached to the front side of the second base 23 (see FIGS. 3 and 10). The pressing cover 46 has a pressing plate 47 and a blocking cover 48.

[0053] The pressing plate 47 has a frame-shaped portion 47a formed in a substantially rectangular frame shape, and action projections 47b and 47c projecting inward from the frame-shaped portion 47a in directions approaching each other.

[0054] The pressing cover 46 has a pressing plate 47 attached to the second base 23. When the pressing plate 47 is attached to the second base 23, a part of the frame-shaped portion 47a and the action protrusions 47b, 47c are pressed against the packing 45 from the front side, and a part of the coaxial cable 35 is positioned between the action protrusions 47b, 47c (see FIGS. 11 and 12). At this time, a gap 49 is generated between the part of the coaxial cable 35 positioned between the action protrusions 47b, 47c and the action protrusion 47c, and a waterproof cushion 50 is filled in this gap 49.

[0055] The blocking cover 48 is attached to the frame-shaped portion 47a from the front, and the space inside the frame-shaped portion 47a is blocked by the blocking cover 48. Therefore, the connector terminal 43, the detecting element 44, and the connecting connector 37 are blocked by the packing 45, the pressing cover 46, and the waterproof cushion 50, thereby waterproofing the connector terminal 43, the detecting element 44, and the connecting connector 37. A waterproof sheet may be placed between the blocking cover 48 and the frame-shaped portion 47a.

[0056] As described above, the imaging device 1 is provided with a pressing cover 46 that is attached to the first mechanism unit 20, and when the pressing cover 46 is attached to the first mechanism unit 20, the gasket 45 is pressed against the flexible printed circuit board 36 by the pressing cover 46.

[0057] Therefore, the connector terminal 43, the detection element 44, and the connection connector 37 are waterproofed by the packing 45 and the pressing cover 46 in the small space above the connector mounting portion 42 on the flexible printed wiring board 36, so that the connector terminal 43, the detection element 44, and the connection connector 37 can be waterproofed while ensuring the miniaturization of the imaging device 1.

[0058] The second mechanism section 21 has a connecting plate 51, a supported plate 52, and a rotating shaft 53 (see FIGS. 3 and 7).

[0059] The connecting plate 51 is formed in a shape that extends in a predetermined direction, and has a through-hole 51a in the center in the longitudinal direction. The connecting plate 51 is attached by screws or the like to a pair of mounting protrusions 17 provided on the base case 11 of the monitor 3. The connecting plate 51 is attached to the mounting protrusions 17 when the holding case 10 and the base case 11 are joined, and when the connecting plate 51 is attached to the mounting protrusions 17, the through-hole 51a and the insertion hole 14a of the holding case 10 are aligned.

[0060] Supported plate 52 is composed of a base 54 that faces connecting plate 51 and extends in the same direction as connecting plate 51, a pair of protruding pieces 55 that are bent at right angles in the same direction from both longitudinal ends of base 54, and a fulcrum shaft 56 that protrudes on opposite sides from pair of protruding pieces 55. A shaft insertion hole 55a is formed in the center of base 54 in the longitudinal direction.

[0061] The rotating shaft 53 is formed in a substantially cylindrical shape and is inserted through the shaft insertion hole 55a of the supported plate 52, the through-hole 51a of the connecting plate 51, and the insertion hole 14a of the holding case 10 in this order.

[0062] The supported plate 52 is rotatably supported by a support member 57. A shaft support hole 57a is formed in the support member 57. The pair of support members 57 are attached to the mechanism mounting portion 28c of the second base 23 of the first mechanism unit 20 with a vertical separation between them by screwing or the like. A fulcrum shaft 56 is inserted into the shaft support hole 57a of the support member 57, and the supported plate 52 is made rotatable about the fulcrum shaft 56 with respect to the first mechanism unit 20 via the support member 57. Therefore, the second mechanism unit 21 is made rotatable about the fulcrum shaft 56 relative to the first mechanism unit 20, and the monitor 3 is rotated in accordance with the rotation of the second mechanism unit 21 relative to the first mechanism unit 20 (see FIGS. 4 and 6).

[0063] On the other hand, the monitor 3 is rotatable relative to the second mechanism unit 21 around the rotation axis 53 as a fulcrum, and by rotating it relative to the second mechanism unit 21, the orientation of the display surface 12a can be set arbitrarily (see Figures 5 and 13).

[0064] Furthermore, the second mechanism part 21 may be provided with a washer or a ring-shaped leaf spring (not shown) that is supported on the rotating shaft 53, etc., and these components may be configured to allow smooth rotation and turning of each part.

[0065] The second mechanism section 21 configured as described above has each section closed from the outside by a first cover case 58 and a pair of second cover cases 59 (see FIGS. 3, 4, 6 and 13).

[0066] The first cover case 58 is configured by joining two case parts 58a and 58b together. The first cover case 58 covers the rotary shaft 53 of the second mechanism part 21 and the like.

[0067] The pair of second cover cases 59 are positioned above and below the first cover case 58. The pair of second cover cases 59 each close the support member 57 and the like. The upper second cover case 59 is open downward and to one side, and the lower second cover case 59 is open upward and to one side. A shallow, concave first finger hook recess 59a opening upward is formed in the upper surface of the upper second cover case 59 (see FIG. 4), and a shallow, concave second finger hook recess 59b opening downward is formed in the lower surface of the lower second cover case 59 (see FIG. 13). In addition, a shallow, concave third finger hook recess 59c opening outward is formed on the side of the second cover case 59 (see FIG. 4).

[0068] As described above, the second mechanism unit 21 is rotatable relative to the first mechanism unit 20, but the first mechanism unit 20 is rotatable relative to the device body 2 as follows: The rotation direction of the first mechanism unit 20 relative to the device body 2 is different from, and perpendicular to, the rotation direction of the second mechanism unit 21 relative to the first mechanism unit 20.

[0069] A pair of support fittings 60 are attached to the lower end of the storage section 9 in the device body 2, spaced apart from each other on the left and right (see FIGS. 3 and 5). A shaft support hole 60a is formed in the support fittings 60, penetrating in the left-right direction. The pair of support fittings 60 rotatably support the first base 22 via a first rotation shaft 61.

[0070] The first rotation shaft 61 is inserted through the first shaft insertion hole 27a and the shaft support hole 60a of the bearing portion 27 in the first base 22 and is supported by the support fitting 60. Therefore, the first base 22 is rotatable in the vertical direction relative to the device body 2 with the first rotation shaft 61 as a fulcrum.

[0071] A second rotating shaft 62 is inserted into the second shaft insertion hole 27b of the bearing portion 27 in the first base 22, and the second rotating shaft 62 is inserted into and supported by a shaft support hole 29a formed in the shaft support protrusion 29 of the second base 23. Therefore, the second base 23 is rotatable in the up-down direction relative to the first base 22 with the second rotating shaft 62 as a fulcrum.

[0072] As described above, the first base 22 of the first mechanical unit 20 is rotatable in the vertical direction relative to the device body 2, and the second base 23 of the first mechanical unit 20 is rotatable in the vertical direction relative to the first base 22. In this way, the first mechanical unit 20 is rotatable independently in the vertical direction relative to the device body 2, with both the first rotation shaft 61 and the second rotation shaft 62 as fulcrums. In this way, the first mechanical unit 20 is capable of performing a vertical tilt rotational movement relative to the device body 2.

[0073] On the other hand, as described above, the second mechanism 21 is rotatable relative to the first mechanism 20 about the fulcrum shaft 56, and the monitor 3 is rotated in accordance with the rotation of the second mechanism 21 relative to the first mechanism 20. Therefore, the monitor 3 is rotated left and right relative to the first mechanism 20, and the axial direction of the fulcrum shaft 56 is perpendicular to the axial directions of the first rotation shaft 61 and the second rotation shaft 62, allowing the monitor 3 to perform a horizontal rotational movement relative to the first mechanism 20.

[0074] As described above, the monitor 3 is rotatable relative to the second mechanism unit 21 with the rotation axis 53 as a fulcrum, and the axial direction of the rotation axis 53 is perpendicular to the axial direction of the fulcrum axis 56, so that the orientation of the display surface 12a can be changed by rotating the monitor 3 relative to the second mechanism unit 21.

[0075] As described above, in a state in which the monitor 3 is supported by the second mechanism section 21 and the first mechanism section 20 and the second mechanism section 21 are supported by the device main body 2 and the first mechanism section 20, respectively, the coaxial cable 35 is inserted into the rotating shaft 53, and the portion of the coaxial cable 35 that is led out from the rotating shaft 53 is led out forward through the internal spaces of the first cover case 58 and the second cover case 59 (see FIG. 9 ). The portion of the coaxial cable 35 that is led out forward through the internal space of the second cover case 59 is inserted through the cable hole 28d of the second base 23, and the connector 37 is connected to the connector terminal 43.

[0076] At this time, the connector terminal 43, the packing 45, and the pressing cover 46 are positioned outside the space between the pair of bearing portions 27. Therefore, the waterproof structure including the packing 45 and the like is not arranged in a state where it overlaps with the first base 22, so it is possible to ensure high waterproofing for the connector terminal 43 and the like while reducing the thickness of the imaging device 1. Furthermore, the connector terminal 43 and the connector 37, which are provided as a connecting portion that connects the main body side connecting member and the monitor side connecting member, are positioned outside the space between the pair of bearing portions 27. Therefore, because the connecting portion is not arranged in a state where it overlaps with the first base 22, it is possible to ensure a stable connection between the main body side connecting member and the monitor side connecting member while reducing the thickness of the imaging device 1.

[0077] On the other hand, as described above, the first folded portion 36a of the flexible printed wiring board 36 is inserted into the wiring board insertion hole 32a of the base panel 25, and the second portion 40 and the connection end portion 41 protrude to the front side of the first mechanism portion 20 (see FIGS. 7 and 8). At this time, the first folded portion 36a is positioned across the upper end of the base surface portion 26 of the first base 22, and the second portion 40 and the connection end portion 41 are positioned in front of the base surface portion 26 of the first base 22. A cover member 63 is attached from the front to the center in the left-right direction of the base surface portion 26, and the second portion 40 is covered from the front by the cover member 63 (see FIGS. 3 and 5).

[0078] With the second portion 40 of the flexible printed circuit board 36 covered by the cover member 63, the second folded portion 36b is inserted into a circuit board insertion hole formed in the storage section 9 of the device main body 2 and connected to a control circuit board arranged inside the device main body 2.

[0079] As described above, in the imaging device 1, at least a flexible printed circuit board 36 and a coaxial cable 35 are used as the connector 34, a connector mounting portion 42 having a connector terminal 43 mounted thereon is provided on the flexible printed circuit board 36, a connector 37 connected to the connector terminal 43 is connected to one end of the coaxial cable 35, the rotating shaft 53 is formed in a cylindrical shape, and a portion of the coaxial cable 35 is inserted into the rotating shaft 53.

[0080] Therefore, it is possible to use the coaxial cable 35 to pull the connector 34 from inside the monitor 3 to the outside of the monitor 3 in a small space, and the wiring can be properly routed while ensuring the miniaturization of the imaging device 1.

[0081] <Shooting conditions, etc.> The following describes each shooting state and the like of the imaging device 1 (see FIGS. 14 to 21). Note that FIGS. 14 to 21 are only schematic views for the sake of simplicity.

[0082] When not taking pictures, the image capture device 1 has the monitor 3 in a closed state (see FIG. 14). In the closed state, the monitor 3 is stored in the storage section 9 of the device body 2, with the display surface 12a facing forward. However, even when the monitor 3 is in the closed state, the photographer can still take pictures using the viewfinder section 7.

[0083] By rotating the first mechanism unit 20 from the closed state, it is possible to change to a high-angle state or a low-angle state (see FIGS. 15 and 16).

[0084] For example, when the monitor 3 is rotated about the rotation axis 53 so that the display surface 12a faces backward, the first mechanism unit 20 can be rotated about the first rotation axis 61 as a fulcrum to set the high-angle state (see FIG. 15 ). In the high-angle state, the display surface 12a of the monitor 3 faces diagonally downward or downward. At this time, the monitor 3 can be easily pulled out of the storage unit 9 by inserting a finger from the first finger insertion recess 5a formed in the housing 5 into the first finger hook recess 59a of the upper second cover case 59 and placing the inserted finger against the top surface of the second cover case 59.

[0085] Furthermore, for example, in a state in which the monitor 3 is rotated about the rotation axis 53 so that the display surface 12a faces backward, the first base 22 of the first mechanical unit 20 is rotated about the first rotation axis 61 and the second base 23 of the first mechanical unit 20 is rotated about the second rotation axis 62, thereby enabling the low-angle state to be set (see FIG. 16). In the low-angle state, the display surface 12a of the monitor 3 faces diagonally upward or upward.

[0086] At this time, the monitor 3 can be easily pulled out from the storage section 9 by inserting a finger from the first finger insertion recess 5a formed in the housing 5 into the first finger hook recess 59a of the upper second cover case 59 and placing the inserted finger against the second cover case 59. In addition, the second base 23 can be easily rotated relative to the first base 22 by inserting a finger from the second finger insertion recess 5b formed in the housing 5 into the second finger hook recess 59b of the lower second cover case 59 and placing the inserted finger against the underside of the second cover case 59.

[0087] When the first base 22 is rotated about the first rotation shaft 61 as a fulcrum, the first base 22 can be easily rotated relative to the device body 2 by inserting a finger into the third finger recess 59c formed in the upper second cover case 59 and placing the inserted finger against the second cover case 59. When the second base 23 is rotated about the second rotation shaft 62 as a fulcrum, the second base 23 can be easily rotated relative to the device body 2 by inserting a finger into the third finger recess 59c formed in the lower second cover case 59 and placing the inserted finger against the second cover case 59.

[0088] On the other hand, by rotating the second mechanism section 21 from the closed state, it is possible to change the state to a sideways-open state or a selfie state (see FIGS. 17 to 19).

[0089] For example, it is possible to set the side-open state by rotating the second mechanism unit 21 from the closed state around the fulcrum shaft 56 (see FIG. 17). In the side-open state, the display surface 12a of the monitor 3 faces backward, and the monitor 3 is positioned to the side of the device main body 2. At this time, the monitor 3 can be easily pulled out of the storage unit 9 by inserting a finger from the third finger insertion recess 5c formed in the housing 5 into the finger hook recess 3a of the monitor 3 and placing the inserted finger against the side of the monitor 3.

[0090] Furthermore, for example, in a state in which monitor 3 is rotated about rotation axis 53 so that display surface 12a faces backward, second mechanism unit 21 can be rotated about fulcrum axis 56 to set the selfie state (see FIG. 18 ). In the selfie state, display surface 12a of monitor 3 faces forward, and monitor 3 is positioned to the side of device body 2. At this time, monitor 3 can be easily pulled out of storage section 9 by inserting a finger from third finger insertion recess 5c formed in housing 5 into finger hook recess 3a of monitor 3 and placing the inserted finger against the side of monitor 3.

[0091] Furthermore, in the imaging device 1, it is possible to change the position of the monitor 3 in the vertical direction when taking a selfie (see FIG. 19). The position of the monitor 3 in the vertical direction can be changed by appropriately adjusting the rotation angle of the first base 22 relative to the device body 2 and the rotation angle of the second base 23 relative to the first base 22 in the first mechanism unit 20.

[0092] At this time, for example, the terminal cover 5d of the housing 5 may be opened and a connection cable 70 may be connected to a connection terminal 2a arranged inside the device body 2, and the imaging device 1 may be connected to another device such as a display device via the connection cable 70 (see FIGS. 20 and 21). In such a case, in the side-open state, if the photographer attempts to check the display state of the display surface 12a from the front and the connection cable 70 is located in front of the display surface 12a, the photographer can avoid the connection cable 70 and check the display on the display surface 12a by appropriately adjusting the rotation angle of the first base 22 relative to the device body 2 and the rotation angle of the second base 23 relative to the first base 22 as described above.

[0093] Therefore, when taking a selfie with the connection cable 70 connected to the device main body 2, it is possible to position the monitor 3 in a position where the connection cable 70 is less likely to interfere with the display surface 12a, making it easier to check the display state of the subject on the display surface 12a and improving the usability of the imaging device 1.

[0094] In the imaging device 1, the first mechanical unit 20 is rotatable relative to the device body 2 around the first rotation axis 61 and the second rotation axis 62, the second mechanical unit 21 is rotatable relative to the first mechanical unit 20 around the fulcrum axis 56, and the monitor 3 is rotatable relative to the second mechanical unit 21 around the rotation axis 53. Therefore, by arbitrarily adjusting the rotation positions (rotation positions) of the first mechanical unit 20, the second mechanical unit 21, and the monitor 3, it is possible to take pictures at various angles in addition to the high-angle state, low-angle state, side-open state, and self-portrait state described above.

[0095] <Magnetic action, etc.> Next, the actions of the attraction magnet 31 provided inside the first mechanism section 20 and the holding magnet 19 provided inside the monitor 3 will be described.

[0096] When changing the shooting state as described above, the first mechanism unit 20, the second mechanism unit 21, and the monitor 3 are rotated (turned), and for example, when the monitor 3 is rotated relative to the second mechanism unit 21, a rotational torque accompanying the rotation of the monitor 3 is applied to the first mechanism unit 20 via the second mechanism unit 21.

[0097] However, at this time, the attraction magnet 31 is attracted to the magnetic portion 9a of the device body 2, so that the displacement (rotation) of the first mechanism portion 20 relative to the device body 2 due to the rotation torque is restricted.

[0098] In this manner, in the imaging device 1, the device body 2 is provided with the magnetic portion 9a, and the first mechanism portion 20 is provided with the attraction magnet 31 that is attracted to the magnetic portion 9a.

[0099] Therefore, when the monitor 3 is rotated relative to the second mechanism part 21 while the attraction magnet 31 is attracted to the magnetic part 9a, the first mechanism part 20 is unlikely to rotate relative to the device main body 2 in conjunction with the rotation of the monitor 3 relative to the second mechanism part 21, and so-called co-rotation of the first mechanism part 20 is unlikely to occur, thereby preventing unnecessary operation of the first mechanism part 20 and ensuring the proper operating state of the rotation mechanism 4.

[0100] Furthermore, because the attractive magnet 31 is disposed in the center of the first rotation shaft 61 and the second rotation shaft 62, when the monitor 3 is rotated relative to the second mechanism section 21 with the attractive magnet 31 attracted to the magnetic section 9a, the second base 23 is unlikely to rotate relative to the first base 22 regardless of the rotation direction of the monitor 3, and the first base 22 is unlikely to rotate relative to the device main body 2. Therefore, unnecessary movement of the second base 23 and the first base 22 can be prevented, ensuring a more appropriate operating state of the rotation mechanism 4.

[0101] Furthermore, even if vibrations or the like occur when the first mechanism part 20 is stored in the storage part 9, the first mechanism part 20 will not be displaced relative to the device main body 2 because the adsorption magnet 31 is attracted to the magnetic part 9a, and the first mechanism part 20 can be reliably maintained in a state where it is stored in the storage part 9.

[0102] In the imaging device 1, frictional forces are generated in the rotation mechanism 4 and the monitor 3 when the various parts are rotated or turned, and the rotational or turning operations of the various parts are carried out by overcoming these frictional forces. Therefore, the imaging device 1 may be set so that the total force of the attractive force B of the magnetic part 9a with respect to the attractive magnet 31 and the torque C that can overcome the frictional forces and rotate the first mechanism part 20 is greater than the torque A that can overcome these frictional forces and rotate the monitor 3.

[0103] In this way, by making the total force of adhesive force B and torque C greater than torque A, the first mechanism unit 20 does not rotate as the monitor 3 rotates relative to the second mechanism unit 21, and as a result, it is possible to use an adhesive magnet 31 with a smaller adhesive force, thereby reducing the manufacturing costs of the imaging device 1.

[0104] Furthermore, when changing the shooting state, for example, the first mechanism unit 20 may be rotated relative to the device body 2, and in this case, the user may attempt to rotate the first mechanism unit 20 together with the monitor 3 relative to the device body 2 while holding the monitor 3. In this case, if the monitor 3 becomes separated from the first mechanism unit 20, a situation may arise in which the monitor 3 is rotated but the first mechanism unit 20 is not rotated.

[0105] However, at this time, the holding magnet 19 arranged inside the monitor 3 is attracted to the attraction magnet 31 arranged inside the first mechanism part 20, thereby restricting the monitor 3 from moving away from the first mechanism part 20.

[0106] In this manner, in the imaging device 1, the holding magnet 19 that is attracted to the attraction magnet 31 is disposed inside the monitor 3.

[0107] Therefore, when the holding magnet 19 is attracted to the attraction magnet 31, the first mechanism part 20 is rotated relative to the device main body 2, and therefore the monitor 3 is unlikely to separate from the first mechanism part 20 when attempting to rotate the first mechanism part 20 relative to the device main body 2, thereby preventing unnecessary movement of the monitor 3 and ensuring the proper operating state of the rotation mechanism 4.

[0108] Furthermore, there are cases where a rotation operation is performed in which the second mechanism unit 21 is rotated relative to the first mechanism unit 20 from the sideways open state or the selfie state to place the monitor 3 on top of the first mechanism unit 20.

[0109] In this case, the holding magnet 19 is attracted to the attraction magnet 31 by the attraction force just before the monitor 3 is placed on the first mechanical part 20, so the attraction force can ensure that the monitor 3 is placed on the first mechanical part 20. Furthermore, even if vibrations or the like occur while the monitor 3 is placed on the first mechanical part 20, the holding magnet 19 is attracted to the attraction magnet 31, so the monitor 3 does not displace relative to the first mechanical part 20, and the state in which the monitor 3 is placed on the first mechanical part 20 can be reliably maintained.

[0110] <Summary> As described above, in the imaging device 1, the rotation mechanism 4 is provided with a first mechanism part 20 that can rotate relative to the device main body 2 around a rotation axis (first rotation axis 61 and second rotation axis 62) as a fulcrum, and a second mechanism part 21 that can rotate relative to the first mechanism part 20 in a direction around an axis different from that of the first mechanism part 20, and the first mechanism part 20 is provided with a pair of bearing parts 27 that are spaced apart in the axial direction of the rotation axis, and the connecting body 34 is positioned between the pair of bearing parts 27 and outside one of the bearing parts 27.

[0111] Therefore, since a portion of the connector 34 electrically connecting the inside of the monitor 3 and the inside of the device main body 2 is positioned outside one of the bearing portions 27 in the first mechanism portion 20, the connector 34 is positioned both between the pair of bearing portions 27 and outside one of the bearing portions 27, which makes it possible to reduce the thickness of the first mechanism portion 20 and thereby make it possible to reduce the thickness of the imaging device 1 while ensuring the proper operating state of the rotation mechanism 4.

[0112] In addition, the first mechanism unit 20 is provided with a first base 22 and a second base 23, the first base 22 is rotatable relative to the device main body 2 around a first rotation axis 61 as a fulcrum, the second base 23 is rotatable relative to the first base 22 around a second rotation axis 62 as a fulcrum, the second mechanism unit 21 is rotatable relative to the second base 23 around a fulcrum axis 56 as a fulcrum, and the first rotation axis 61 and the second rotation axis 62 are positioned apart in a direction perpendicular to the axial direction of both.

[0113] Therefore, since the first base 22 is rotated relative to the device main body 2, the second base 23 is rotated relative to the first base 22, and the second mechanism unit 21 is rotated relative to the second base 23, the degree of freedom in the position and orientation of the monitor 3 relative to the device main body 2 is increased, making it possible to take photographs at various angles and improving the usability of the imaging device 1.

[0114] Furthermore, the axial directions of the first rotation shaft 61 and the second rotation shaft 62 are set in the same direction, and the axial directions of the second rotation shaft 62 and the fulcrum shaft 56 are set in directions perpendicular to each other.

[0115] Therefore, the rotation direction of the first base 22 relative to the device main body 2 and the rotation direction of the second base 23 relative to the first base 22 are perpendicular to each other, making it easier for the user to rotate the rotation mechanism 4, and further improving the usability of the imaging device 1.

[0116] Furthermore, the monitor 3 is rotatable relative to the second mechanism section 21 around a rotation axis 53 as a fulcrum, and the axial direction of the rotation axis 53 is oriented perpendicular to the axial direction of the fulcrum axis 56 .

[0117] Therefore, since the monitor 3 can be rotated relative to the second mechanism unit 21 around an axis perpendicular to the rotation direction of the second mechanism unit 21 relative to the first mechanism unit 20, the degree of freedom in the orientation of the display surface 12a of the monitor 3 is increased, making it possible to take pictures at various angles, including self-portraits, and further improving the usability of the imaging device 1.

[0118] <One embodiment of the imaging device> An example of the configuration of an embodiment of an imaging device according to the present technology will be described below (see FIG. 22).

[0119] The imaging device 1 is equipped with a camera block 90 that performs imaging functions, and includes a camera signal processing unit 91 that performs signal processing such as analog-to-digital conversion of captured image signals, and an image processing unit 92 that performs recording and playback processing of image signals. The imaging device 1 also includes a display unit 93 (monitor 3) that displays captured images, etc., an R / W (reader / writer) 94 that writes and reads image signals to and from a memory 99, a CPU (Central Processing Unit) 95 that controls the entire imaging device 1, a lens drive control unit 96 that controls the drive of a lens arranged in the camera block 90, and an operation unit 97 (operation unit 6) such as various switches that are used by the user to perform required operations.

[0120] The camera block 90 is, for example, an interchangeable lens.

[0121] The imaging device 1 is provided with an imaging element 98 such as a CCD or CMOS that converts an optical image captured by the camera block 90 into an electrical signal.

[0122] The camera signal processing unit 91 performs various signal processing on the output signal from the image sensor 98, such as converting it into a digital signal, removing noise, correcting image quality, and converting it into a luminance and color difference signal.

[0123] The image processing unit 92 performs processes such as compression encoding, decompression decoding of image signals based on a predetermined image data format, and conversion of data specifications such as resolution.

[0124] The display unit 93 has a function of displaying various data such as the operating status of the user on the operation unit 97 and captured images. Note that the imaging device 1 does not necessarily have to be provided with the display unit 93, and may be configured so that captured image data is sent to another display device and the image is displayed thereon.

[0125] The R / W 94 writes image data encoded by the image processing unit 92 into a memory 99 and reads image data recorded in the memory 99 .

[0126] The CPU 95 functions as a control processing unit that controls each circuit block provided in the imaging device 1, and controls each circuit block based on an instruction input signal from an operation unit 97, etc.

[0127] The lens drive control unit 96 controls the drive source that moves the lens based on a control signal from the CPU 95 .

[0128] The operation unit 97 outputs to the CPU 95 an instruction input signal in response to an operation by the user.

[0129] The memory 99 is, for example, a semiconductor memory that is detachable from a slot connected to the R / W 94 or a semiconductor memory that is pre-installed inside the imaging device 1.

[0130] The operation of the imaging device 1 will be described below.

[0131] In a standby state for photographing, a photographed image signal is output to the display unit 93 via the camera signal processing unit 91 under the control of the CPU 95, and is displayed as a camera-through image. Furthermore, when an instruction input signal is input from the operation unit 97, the CPU 95 outputs a control signal to the lens drive control unit 96, and the lens is moved under the control of the lens drive control unit 96.

[0132] When a photographing operation is performed in response to an instruction input signal from the operation unit 97, the photographed image signal is output from the camera signal processing unit 91 to the image processing unit 92, where it is compressed and encoded and converted into digital data in a predetermined data format. The converted data is output to the R / W 94 and written to the memory 99.

[0133] When image data recorded in memory 99 is to be reproduced, predetermined image data is read from memory 99 by R / W 94 in response to an operation on operation unit 97, and after expansion and decoding processing is performed by image processing unit 92, the reproduced image signal is output to display unit 93 and the reproduced image is displayed.

[0134] In this technology, "imaging" refers to a process that includes only a part or all of a series of processes, from a photoelectric conversion process that converts light captured by the imaging element 98 into an electrical signal, to a process by the camera signal processing unit 91 that converts the output signal from the imaging element 98 into a digital signal, noise removal, image quality correction, conversion into luminance and color difference signals, etc., to a compression / encoding / decompression / decoding process of the image signal based on a predetermined image data format and a conversion process of data specifications such as resolution, etc., by the image processing unit 92, and a process of writing the image signal to the memory 99 by the R / W 94.

[0135] That is, "imaging" may refer only to the photoelectric conversion process of converting the light captured by the image sensor 98 into an electrical signal, or may refer to the process from the photoelectric conversion process of converting the light captured by the image sensor 98 into an electrical signal to the process of converting the output signal from the image sensor 98 into a digital signal by the camera signal processing unit 91, noise removal, image quality correction, conversion into luminance and color difference signals, etc. ... 2 in accordance with a predetermined image data format and conversion of data specifications such as resolution; it may also refer to the photoelectric conversion process in which the image sensor 98 converts the captured light into an electrical signal, to the camera signal processing unit 91 converting the output signal from the image sensor 98 into a digital signal, noise removal, image quality correction, conversion to luminance and color difference signals, etc., and the image processing unit 92 in accordance with a predetermined image data format in accordance with the compression coding / decompression decoding process in accordance with the predetermined image data format and conversion of data specifications such as resolution; or it may refer to the writing process of the image signal into memory 99 by R / W 94.

[0136] <This technology> The present technology can also be configured as follows.

[0137] (1) a device body provided with an operation unit; a rotation mechanism supported by the device body; a monitor whose display surface is set to a predetermined orientation by the operation of the rotation mechanism; a connector having wiring electrically connecting the inside of the device body and the inside of the monitor, the rotation mechanism is provided with a first mechanism portion that is rotatable relative to the device body around a predetermined rotation axis as a fulcrum, and a second mechanism portion that is rotatable relative to the first mechanism portion in a direction around an axis different from that of the first mechanism portion; the first mechanism portion is provided with a pair of bearing portions spaced apart in the axial direction of the rotation shaft, The connecting body is positioned between the pair of bearing portions and on the outside of one of the bearing portions. Imaging device.

[0138] (2) the connector has a main body side connector and a monitor side connector, a connection portion is provided to connect the main body side connector and the monitor side connector; The connecting portion is positioned outside the one bearing portion. The imaging device according to (1) above.

[0139] (3) the first mechanism unit is provided with a first base and a second base; the first base is rotatable relative to the device body around a first rotation axis; the second base is rotatable relative to the first base about a second rotation axis; the second mechanism is rotatable relative to the second base about a fulcrum shaft, The first rotation axis and the second rotation axis are positioned apart in a direction perpendicular to their axial directions. The imaging device according to (1) or (2).

[0140] (4) The axial directions of the first rotation shaft and the second rotation shaft are in the same direction, The axial direction of the second rotation axis and the axial direction of the fulcrum axis are perpendicular to each other. The imaging device according to (3) above.

[0141] (5) the monitor is rotatable relative to the second mechanism unit about a rotation axis; The axial direction of the rotation shaft is perpendicular to the axial direction of the fulcrum shaft. The imaging device according to (4) above.

[0142] (6) At least a flexible printed wiring board and a coaxial cable are used as the connector, a connector mounting portion on which a connector terminal is mounted is provided on the flexible printed wiring board; A connector is connected to one end of the coaxial cable, and the connector is connected to the connector terminal. The rotating shaft is formed in a cylindrical shape, A part of the coaxial cable is inserted into the rotating shaft. The imaging device according to (5) above.

[0143] (7) An annular packing is disposed in the connector mounting portion to surround the connector terminal and the connector; the connector mounting portion is attached to the first mechanism portion, a presser cover attached to the first mechanism portion; When the pressing cover is attached to the first mechanism portion, the packing is pressed against the connector mounting portion by the pressing cover. The imaging device according to (6) above.

[0144] (8) The connector terminal, the packing, and the pressing cover are positioned outside the one bearing portion. The imaging device according to (7) above.

[0145] (9) a magnetic part is provided in the device body, An attraction magnet that is attracted to the magnetic part is disposed inside the first mechanism part. The imaging device according to (5) above.

[0146] (10) The attraction magnet is disposed at the center between the first rotation shaft and the second rotation shaft. The imaging device according to (8) above.

[0147] (11) A holding magnet that is attracted to the attraction magnet is disposed inside the monitor. The imaging device according to (9) or (10). [Explanation of symbols]

[0148] 1. Imaging device 2. Device body 3 monitors 4 Rotating mechanism 6 Control section 9a Magnetic part 12a Display surface 19 Holding magnet 20 First mechanism 21 Second mechanism 22 First Base 23 Second Base 27 Bearing section 31 Adsorption Magnet 34 Connectors 35 Coaxial Cable 36 Flexible printed wiring board 42 Connector mounting area 43 Connector terminal 45 Gasket 46 Presser cover 53 Rotation axis 56 Fulcrum Axis 61 First rotation axis 62 Second rotation axis

Claims

1. a device body provided with an operation unit; a rotation mechanism supported by the device body; a monitor whose display surface is set to a predetermined orientation by the operation of the rotation mechanism; a connector having wiring electrically connecting the inside of the device body and the inside of the monitor, the rotation mechanism is provided with a first mechanism portion that is rotatable relative to the device body around a predetermined rotation axis as a fulcrum, and a second mechanism portion that is rotatable relative to the first mechanism portion in a direction around an axis different from that of the first mechanism portion; the first mechanism portion is provided with a pair of bearing portions spaced apart in the axial direction of the rotation shaft, The connecting body is positioned between the pair of bearing portions and on the outside of one of the bearing portions. Imaging device.

2. the connector has a main body side connector and a monitor side connector, a connection portion is provided to connect the main body side connector and the monitor side connector; The connecting portion is positioned outside one of the bearing portions. The imaging device according to claim 1 .

3. the first mechanism portion is provided with a first base and a second base; the first base is rotatable relative to the device body around a first rotation axis; the second base is rotatable relative to the first base about a second rotation axis; the second mechanism portion is rotatable relative to the second base about a fulcrum shaft; The first rotation axis and the second rotation axis are positioned apart from each other in a direction perpendicular to their axial directions. The imaging device according to claim 1 .

4. the axial directions of the first rotation shaft and the second rotation shaft are in the same direction, The axial direction of the second rotation axis and the axial direction of the fulcrum axis are perpendicular to each other. The imaging device according to claim 3 .

5. the monitor is rotatable relative to the second mechanism unit about a rotation axis; The axial direction of the rotation shaft is perpendicular to the axial direction of the fulcrum shaft. The imaging device according to claim 4 .

6. At least a flexible printed wiring board and a coaxial cable are used as the connector, a connector mounting portion on which a connector terminal is mounted is provided on the flexible printed wiring board; A connector is connected to one end of the coaxial cable, and the connector is connected to the connector terminal. The rotating shaft is formed in a cylindrical shape, A part of the coaxial cable is inserted into the rotating shaft. The imaging device according to claim 5 .

7. An annular packing is disposed in the connector mounting portion to surround the connector terminal and the connector; the connector mounting portion is attached to the first mechanism portion, a presser cover attached to the first mechanism portion; When the pressing cover is attached to the first mechanism, the packing is pressed against the connector mounting portion by the pressing cover. The imaging device according to claim 6 .

8. The connector terminal, the packing, and the pressing cover are positioned outside one of the bearing portions. The imaging device according to claim 7 .

9. a magnetic part is provided in the device body, An attraction magnet that is attracted to the magnetic portion is disposed inside the first mechanism portion. The imaging device according to claim 5 .

10. The attraction magnet is disposed at the center between the first rotation shaft and the second rotation shaft. The imaging device according to claim 9 .

11. A holding magnet that is attracted to the attraction magnet is disposed inside the monitor. The imaging device according to claim 9 .

12. A holding magnet that is attracted to the attraction magnet is disposed inside the monitor. The imaging device according to claim 10.

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