Camera Mount Layout for Handle and Accessory Co-Use

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing image pickup apparatuses lack a configuration that allows simultaneous use of a handle and function extension accessories, limiting flexibility and operability.

Innovation Solution

The image pickup apparatus is designed with a first fixing portion for the handle and a second fixing portion for accessories, arranged in a specific optical axis direction with a display unit, ensuring a large accessory attaching space and preventing interference during operation.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Adaptability or versatility

If a single fixing portion is provided on the image pickup apparatus, then the structure is simple, but the handle and accessory cannot be used simultaneously

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvesimultaneous use of handle and accessoryVSAvoidnumber of fixing portions

Core Design Contradiction:

Adaptability or versatilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The fixing mechanism is divided into two separate fixing portions: a first fixing portion for the handle and a second fixing portion for the accessory. This segmentation allows both components to be attached simultaneously to different locations on the image pickup apparatus, resolving the contradiction between versatility and structural simplicity.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #1Segmentation

2Ease of operation

If the accessory is attached near the handle fixing portion, then the structure is compact, but the accessory attachment interferes with handle operation

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvehandle operationVSAvoidaccessory attaching space

Core Design Contradiction:

Ease of operationVSArea of stationary object

Solution Approach 1:

The first and second fixing portions are positioned at different heights in the vertical direction, creating spatial separation. The first fixing portion is located above the upper end of the display unit, while the second fixing portion is located below it. This vertical dimensionality change allows both the handle and accessory to be attached without interfering with each other's operation, while maintaining a compact overall structure.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #17Another dimension (Dimensionality change)

3Adaptability or versatility

If the accessory size is increased for extended functionality, then the functionality is improved, but the attachment becomes more difficult

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvefunction extension capabilityVSAvoidease of attaching accessory

Core Design Contradiction:

Adaptability or versatilityVSEase of manufacture

Solution Approach 1:

The second fixing portion is designed with a shoe-type structure that protrudes from the main body, creating a pre-positioned attachment point. This preliminary structural arrangement provides a dedicated, easily accessible location for accessory attachment, making it simple to attach even large accessories without requiring complex alignment or multiple fastening points.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #10Preliminary action

Data Source

PatentUS20250347983A1Image pickup apparatus and image pickup apparatus system that enable use of handle and accessory together and are capable of ensuring good attachment of the accessory

Publication Date: 2025.11.13 CANON KK

AI summary

An image pickup apparatus that enables use of a handle and an accessory together and is capable of ensuring good attachment of the accessory is provided. The image pickup apparatus includes a first fixing portion to which at least a handle is capable of being fixed, a second fixing portion to which an accessory is capable of being fixed, and a display unit that includes a display surface perpendicular to an optical axis direction. The first fixing portion is located on a subject side in the optical axis direction with respect to the second fixing portion and is located above the second fixing portion. The second fixing portion is located on the subject side in the optical axis direction with respect to the display unit, and is located above an uppermost position of the display unit.