U.S. patent application number 12/169614 was filed with the patent office on 2010-01-14 for camera holder for use on a moving object.
Invention is credited to Di-Shun Liao, Su-Chang LIAO.
Application Number | 20100005636 12/169614 |
Document ID | / |
Family ID | 41503808 |
Filed Date | 2010-01-14 |
United States Patent
Application |
20100005636 |
Kind Code |
A1 |
LIAO; Su-Chang ; et
al. |
January 14, 2010 |
CAMERA HOLDER FOR USE ON A MOVING OBJECT
Abstract
A camera holder includes a connecting device mounted to a moving
object, such as a bicycle or a helmet of the rider. The connecting
device includes a base having two opposite sides each having a
groove laterally defined therein. A slider is connected with a
camera and slidably mounted to the connecting device. The slider
includes two opposite side each having a rail laterally extending
therefrom and slidably received in a corresponding one of the two
grooves in the base.
Inventors: |
LIAO; Su-Chang; (Taichung
City, TW) ; Liao; Di-Shun; (Taichung City,
TW) |
Correspondence
Address: |
Chien-Hui Su
P. O. Box 70-121 Taichung
Taichung City
40899
TW
|
Family ID: |
41503808 |
Appl. No.: |
12/169614 |
Filed: |
July 8, 2008 |
Current U.S.
Class: |
24/652 |
Current CPC
Class: |
A42B 3/04 20130101; F16M
2200/022 20130101; Y10T 24/45723 20150115; F16M 11/2021 20130101;
F16M 13/022 20130101; A42B 3/042 20130101; F16M 11/10 20130101;
B62J 11/00 20130101; F16M 11/38 20130101; F16M 13/04 20130101; F16B
7/18 20130101; F16M 13/00 20130101; F16M 11/041 20130101 |
Class at
Publication: |
24/652 |
International
Class: |
A44B 19/24 20060101
A44B019/24 |
Claims
1. A camera holder comprising: a connecting device adapted to be
mounted to an moving object, the connecting device including a base
having two opposite sides each having a groove laterally defined
therein; and a slider adapted to be connected with a camera and
slidably mounted to the connecting device, the slider including two
opposite side each having a rail laterally extending therefrom and
slidably received in a corresponding one of the two grooves in the
base.
2. The camera holder as claimed in claim 1, wherein the slider
includes a longitudinal groove defined therein and extending
therethrough, a locking member extending through the longitudinal
groove and moved within the longitudinal groove, the locking member
having a threaded portion formed on a free end thereof, the
threaded portion adapted to be threadedly connected with the
camera.
3. The camera holder as claimed in claim 1, wherein the base
includes a resilient arm extending therefrom and a buckle extending
from the resilient arm, the buckle selectively inserted into a
bottom of the slider to hold the slider in place such that the user
can easily detach the slider from the base by pressing the
resilient arm to make the buckle disengaged from the bottom of the
slider.
4. The camera holder as claimed in claim 2, wherein the base
includes a resilient arm extending therefrom and a buckle extending
from the resilient arm, the buckle selectively inserted into a
bottom of the slider to hold the slider in place such that the user
can easily detach the slider from the base by pressing the
resilient arm to make the buckle disengaged from the bottom of the
slider.
5. The camera holder as claimed in claim 1, wherein the connecting
device comprises a connecting seat pivotally connected to the base
opposite to the slider, the connecting seat including: a C-shaped
hoop formed with the connecting seat and having a passage
transversely defined therein, the passage adapted to allow a tube
of the moving object moved within the connecting seat, the passage
including an upper side having a tongue extending therefrom and a
lower side having a lever pivotally mounted thereon, the tongue and
the lever corresponding to each other, the tongue including a
series of grooves defined in a top side thereof, wherein the series
of grooves is parallel with an axis of the connecting seat; a
curved groove defined in a distal end on the top of the connecting
seat and formed with a toothed bottom, the curved provided to
receive a protrusion, that extends from the base, for limiting a
rotate range of the base relative to the connecting seat; and a
loop pivotally connected to two opposite sides of the lever and the
top of the loop securely and selectively engaged with a
corresponding one of the series of grooves to make the connecting
securely clamping the tube for holding the camera holder in place
when the lever is pulled opposite to the tongue.
6. The camera holder as claimed in claim 2, wherein the connecting
device comprises a connecting seat pivotally connected to the base
opposite to the slider, the connecting seat including: a C-shaped
hoop formed with the connecting seat and having a passage
transversely defined therein, the passage adapted to allow a tube
of the moving object moved within the connecting seat, the passage
including an upper side having a tongue extending therefrom and a
lower side having a lever pivotally mounted thereon, the tongue and
the lever corresponding to each other, the tongue including a
series of grooves defined in a top side thereof, wherein the series
of grooves is parallel with an axis of the connecting seat; a
curved groove defined in a distal end on the top of the connecting
seat and formed with a toothed bottom, the curved provided to
receive a protrusion, that extends from the base, for limiting a
rotate range of the base relative to the connecting seat; and a
loop pivotally connected to two opposite sides of the lever and the
top of the loop securely and selectively engaged with a
corresponding one of the series of grooves to make the connecting
securely clamping the tube for holding the camera holder in place
when the lever is pulled opposite to the tongue.
7. The camera holder as claimed in claim 3, wherein the connecting
device comprises a connecting seat pivotally connected to the base
opposite to the slider, the connecting seat including: a C-shaped
hoop formed with the connecting seat and having a passage
transversely defined therein, the passage adapted to allow a tube
of the moving object moved within the connecting seat, the passage
including an upper side having a tongue extending therefrom and a
lower side having a lever pivotally mounted thereon, the tongue and
the lever corresponding to each other, the tongue including a
series of grooves defined in a top side thereof, wherein the series
of grooves is parallel with an axis of the connecting seat; a
curved groove defined in a distal end on the top of the connecting
seat and formed with a toothed bottom, the curved provided to
receive a protrusion, that extends from the base, for limiting a
rotate range of the base relative to the connecting seat; and a
loop pivotally connected to two opposite sides of the lever and the
top of the loop securely and selectively engaged with a
corresponding one of the series of grooves to make the connecting
securely clamping the tube for holding the camera holder in place
when the lever is pulled opposite to the tongue.
8. The camera holder as claimed in claim 4, wherein the connecting
device comprises a connecting seat pivotally connected to the base
opposite to the slider, the connecting seat including: a C-shaped
hoop formed with the connecting seat and having a passage
transversely defined therein, the passage adapted to allow a tube
of the moving object moved within the connecting seat, the passage
including an upper side having a tongue extending therefrom and a
lower side having a lever pivotally mounted thereon, the tongue and
the lever corresponding to each other, the tongue including a
series of grooves defined in a top side thereof, wherein the series
of grooves is parallel with an axis of the connecting seat; a
curved groove defined in a distal end on the top of the connecting
seat and formed with a toothed bottom, the curved provided to
receive a protrusion, that extends from the base, for limiting a
rotate range of the base relative to the connecting seat; and a
loop pivotally connected to two opposite sides of the lever and the
top of the loop securely and selectively engaged with a
corresponding one of the series of grooves to make the connecting
securely clamping the tube for holding the camera holder in place
when the lever is pulled opposite to the tongue.
9. The camera holder as claimed in claim 1, wherein the connecting
device comprises a connecting seat pivotally connected to the base
opposite to the slider, the connecting seat including: a first
connector adapted to be detachably mounted on a helmet and having a
tunnel defined in the first connector; a strap having a first end
securely connected to the first connector and a second end formed
with a hook and loop structure such that the hook and loop
structure sequentially coils the helmet, passes through the tunnel
and adheres to a back of the strap when mounted the connecting seat
to the helmet; and a second connector connected to the first
connector via a linkage and pivotally mounted to the base, the
second connector having a curved groove defined to receive the
protrusion of the base for limiting a rotate range of the base.
10. The camera holder as claimed in claim 2, wherein the connecting
device comprises a connecting seat pivotally connected to the base
opposite to the slider, the connecting seat including: a first
connector adapted to be detachably mounted on a helmet and having a
tunnel defined in the first connector; a strap having a first end
securely connected to the first connector and a second end formed
with a hook and loop structure such that the hook and loop
structure sequentially coils the helmet, passes through the tunnel
and adheres to a back of the strap when mounted the connecting seat
to the helmet; and a second connector connected to the first
connector via a linkage and pivotally mounted to the base, the
second connector having a curved groove defined to receive the
protrusion of the base for limiting a rotate range of the base.
11. The camera holder as claimed in claim 3, wherein the connecting
device comprises a connecting seat pivotally connected to the base
opposite to the slider, the connecting seat including: a first
connector adapted to be detachably mounted on a helmet and having a
tunnel defined in the first connector; a strap having a first end
securely connected to the first connector and a second end formed
with a hook and loop structure such that the hook and loop
structure sequentially coils the helmet, passes through the tunnel
and adheres to a back of the strap when mounted the connecting seat
to the helmet; and a second connector connected to the first
connector via a linkage and pivotally mounted to the base, the
second connector having a curved groove defined to receive the
protrusion of the base for limiting a rotate range of the base.
12. The camera holder as claimed in claim 4, wherein the connecting
device comprises a connecting seat pivotally connected to the base
opposite to the slider, the connecting seat including: a first
connector adapted to be detachably mounted on a helmet and having a
tunnel defined in the first connector; a strap having a first end
securely connected to the first connector and a second end formed
with a hook and loop structure such that the hook and loop
structure sequentially coils the helmet, passes through the tunnel
and adheres to a back of the strap when mounted the connecting seat
to the helmet; and a second connector connected to the first
connector via a linkage and pivotally mounted to the base, the
second connector having a curved groove defined to receive the
protrusion of the base for limiting a rotate range of the base.
13. The camera holder as claimed in claim 5, wherein the connecting
seat includes a C-shaped cushion mounted within the C-shaped hoop
and a C-shaped lining mounted within the C-shaped cushion, the
C-shaped cushion and the C-shaped lining adapted for promoting the
connection between the connecting seat and the tube, wherein the
C-shaped cushion and the C-shaped lining are selectively used
relative to a diameter of the tube.
14. The camera holder as claimed in claim 6, wherein the connecting
seat includes a C-shaped cushion mounted within the C-shaped hoop
and a C-shaped lining mounted within the C-shaped cushion, the
C-shaped cushion and the C-shaped lining adapted for promoting the
connection between the connecting seat and the tube, wherein the
C-shaped cushion and the C-shaped lining are selectively used
relative to a diameter of the tube.
15. The camera holder as claimed in claim 7, wherein the connecting
seat includes a C-shaped cushion mounted within the C-shaped hoop
and a C-shaped lining mounted within the C-shaped cushion, the
C-shaped cushion and the C-shaped lining adapted for promoting the
connection between the connecting seat and the tube, wherein the
C-shaped cushion and the C-shaped lining are selectively used
relative to a diameter of the tube.
16. The camera holder as claimed in claim 8, wherein the connecting
seat includes a C-shaped cushion mounted within the C-shaped hoop
and a C-shaped lining mounted within the C-shaped cushion, the
C-shaped cushion and the C-shaped lining adapted for promoting the
connection between the connecting seat and the tube, wherein the
C-shaped cushion and the C-shaped lining are selectively used
relative to a diameter of the tube.
Description
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
[0001] 1. Field of the Invention
[0002] The present invention relates to a camera holder, and more
particularly to a camera holder for use on a moving object.
[0003] 2. Description of Related Art
[0004] A conventional camera holder for use on a bicycle in
accordance with the prior art comprises hoop-like structure adapted
to be mounted on a tube of the bicycle. A universal pivot seat is
radially mounted to the hoop-like structure. A connector is mounted
to a free end of the universal pivot seat and selectively wiggled
relative to the pivot seat. A threaded rod centrally extends from
the connector for being threadedly mounted into a bottom of the
camera.
[0005] However, the conventional camera holder has no quick-release
device such that it is very inconvenient when assembling or
detaching the conventional camera holder for use on a bicycle.
[0006] The present invention has arisen to mitigate and/or obviate
the disadvantages of the conventional camera holder for use on a
bicycle.
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
[0007] The main objective of the present invention is to provide an
improved camera holder for use on a moving object, which is easily
assembled and disassembled.
[0008] To achieve the objective, camera holder in accordance with
the present invention comprises a connecting device mounted to a
moving object, such as a bicycle or a helmet of the rider. The
connecting device includes a base having two opposite sides each
having a groove laterally defined therein. A slider is connected
with a camera and slidably mounted to the connecting device. The
slider includes two opposite side each having a rail laterally
extending therefrom and slidably received in a corresponding one of
the two grooves in the base. The base has a resilient arm extending
therefrom and a buckle extending from the resilient arm. The buckle
is selectively inserted into a bottom of the slider to holding the
slider in place. Consequently, the user can easily and quickly
detach the camera with the slider from the connecting device by
pressing a free end of the resilient arm to make the buckle
disengaged from the bottom of the slider when finishing taking
pictures or filming.
[0009] Further benefits and advantages of the present invention
will become apparent after a careful reading of the detailed
description with appropriate reference to the accompanying
drawings.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
[0010] FIG. 1 is an exploded perspective view of a camera holder
for use on a moving object in accordance with the present
invention;
[0011] FIG. 2 is a perspective view of a camera holder for use on a
moving object in accordance with the present invention;
[0012] FIGS. 3 to 6 are continually operational view of the camera
holder in FIG. 2 when being mounted to a tube of a bicycle;
[0013] FIG. 7 is a schematic view of the camera holder of the
present invention;
[0014] FIG. 8 is a side plan view of a second embodiment of the
camera holder in accordance with the present invention; and
[0015] FIG. 9 is a schematic view of the camera holder in FIG.
8.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION
[0016] Referring to the drawings and initially to FIGS. 1 and 2, a
camera holder for use on a moving object in accordance with the
present invention comprises connecting device (1) adapted to be
mounted on a tube of the moving object, such as a bicycle or a
helmet of the rider, and a slider (2) selectively slidably mounted
on the connecting device (1).
[0017] The connecting device (1) includes a connecting seat (12)
and a base (11) selectively pivotally mounted on a top of the
connecting seat (12). The connecting seat (12) has a C-shaped hoop
(122) and a passage (120) transversely defined therein for allowing
a tube (30) moving within the connecting seat (12), as shown in
FIG. 4. A curved groove (121) is defined in a distal end on the top
of the connecting seat (12) and formed with a toothed bottom. The
passage (120) includes an upper side having a tongue (123)
extending therefrom and a lower side having a lever (124) pivotally
mounted thereon, wherein the tongue (123) and the lever (124)
correspond to each other. The tongue (123) includes a series of
grooves (1231) defined in a top side thereof, wherein the series of
grooves (1231) is parallel with an axis of the connecting seat
(12). A loop (125) is pivotally connected to two opposite side of
the lever (124) and the top of the loop (125) is securely and
selectively engaged with a corresponding one of the series of
grooves (1234) to make the connecting seat (12) securely clamping
the tube (30) for holding the camera holder in place when the lever
(124) is pulled opposite to the tongue (123). A C-shaped cushion
(126) is mounted within the C-shaped hoop (122) and a C-shaped
lining (127) is mounted within the C-shaped cushion (126) for
promoting the connection between the connecting seat (12) and the
tube (30). The C-shaped cushion (126) and the C-shaped lining (127)
are selectively used relative to a diameter of the tube (30).
[0018] The base (11) has two opposite sides each having a groove
(111) laterally defined therein and corresponding to each other. A
protrusion (112) downward extends from the base (11) and movably
received in the curved groove (121) for limiting the rotate range
of the base (11). A resilient arm (113) extends from the base (11)
and has a buckle (114) extending from the resilient arm (113). The
buckle (114) is selectively inserted into a bottom of the slider
(2) for holding the slider (2) in place.
[0019] The slider (2) has a longitudinal groove (22) defined
therein and extending therethrough. The slider (2) has two opposite
sides each having a rail (23) laterally extending therefrom and
respectively slidably received in a corresponding one of the two
grooves (111) in the base (11) such that slider (2) is selectively
slidable relative to the base (11). A locking member (21) extends
through the longitudinal groove (22) and is moved within the
longitudinal groove (22). The locking member (21) is adapted to be
connected to the camera. A threaded portion (211) is formed on a
free end of the locking member (21) for threadedly connected to the
camera.
[0020] With reference to FIGS. 1 and 3 to 7 that show assembling
processes of the camera holder in accordance with the present
invention, the loop (125) is detached from the tongue (125), as
shown in FIG. 3. The tube (30) of the bicycle is laterally moved to
be transversely received in the lining (127), as shown in FIG. 4.
It is relative to the diameter of the tube (30) whether the cushion
(126) and the lining (127) are used. The lever (124) is pulled
toward the tongue (123) to make the tongue (123) extending through
the loop (125), as shown in FIG. 5. The loop (125) is engaged with
a corresponding one of the series of grooves (1231) and the two
opposite sides of the passage (120) are approached to slightly
reduce inner diameters of the cushion (126) and lining (127) for
securely holding the tube (30) when the lever (124) is pulled
opposite to the tongue (123) again, as shown in FIGS. 6 and 7.
[0021] With reference to FIGS. 8 and 9 that show a second
embodiment of the camera holder in accordance with the present
invention, wherein the connecting seat (12) hereinbefore is
modified, in this embodiment, the connecting seat (13) is mounted
to a helmet of the rider. The connecting seat (13) has a first
connector (131) adapted to be detachably mounted on the helmet. A
tunnel (1311) is defined in the first connector (131) and a strap
(133) has a first end securely connected to the first connector
(131). A second end of the strap (133) is formed with a hook and
loop structure (134). When mounting the connecting seat (13). The
hook and loop structure (134) sequentially coils the casing of the
helmet, passes through the tunnel (1311) and is adhered to a back
of the strap (133). The connecting seat (13) includes a second
connector (132) mounted to the first connector (131) via a linkage
(1321) and provided to mount the base (11) thereon. The base (11)
is pivotally mounted to the second connector (132) and the second
connector (132) has a curved groove (not number) defined to receive
the protrusion (112) of the base (11) for limiting a rotate range
of the base (11). As described in the first embodiment of the
present invention, the slider (2) is slidably mounted to the base
(11).
[0022] When using the camera holder in accordance with the present
invention, the connecting device (1) and the slider (2) are
respectively previously connected to the tube/helmet and the
camera. Then, the slider (2) with the camera is slidably mounted to
the connecting device (1) and the slider (2) is positioned after
the buckle (114) inserted into the bottom of the slider (2).
Consequently, the rider can begin to take pictures or film during
riding. The user can easily and quickly detach the camera with the
slider (2) from the connecting device (1) by pressing a free end of
the resilient arm (113) to make the buckle (114) disengaged from
the bottom of the slider (2) when finishing taking pictures or
filming.
[0023] Although the invention has been explained in relation to its
preferred embodiment, it is to be understood that many other
possible modifications and variations can be made without departing
from the spirit and scope of the invention as hereinafter
claimed.
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