Bracket for terminal with camera module

Abstract

Provided is a bracket for a terminal with a camera module, which can photograph situations in which a user uses both hands while moving or acting. The bracket for the terminal with the camera module includes a hanger part having a bent shape so as to be hung around the neck of a user, a mounting part onto which the terminal is mounted, and a connection part connecting the hanger part and the mounting part.

Claims

1. A bracket for a terminal with a camera module, comprising: a hanger part having a bent shape so as to be hung around the neck of a user; a mounting part onto which the terminal is mounted; and a connection part connecting the hanger part and the mounting part, wherein the mounting part comprises: a mounting body disposed at a center of the connection part and having a long shape onto which the terminal is mounted; at least one location adjustment hole penetrating the mounting body in a longitudinal direction thereof and adjusting the location of the terminal in a longitudinal direction thereof; and a detachable unit that allows the terminal to be detachably mounted onto the mounting part, wherein the detachable unit comprises: a bolt inserted into the location adjustment hole; and a nut coupled to the bolt, and the terminal is disposed on the bolt or the nut.

2. The bracket of claim 1, wherein the mounting body has a long hexahedral shape, and the at least one location adjustment hole comprises: a first location adjustment hole penetrating the mounting body in a vertical direction; and a second location adjustment hole penetrating the mounting body in forward and backward directions.

3. The bracket of claim 1, wherein the detachable unit further comprises: a spherical holder disposed on the bolt or the nut; a ball connector comprising a ball member disposed in the spherical holder and a fixing screw protruding from one side of the ball member; and a locking screw disposed on the spherical holder and stopping or allowing the movement of the ball member, and the terminal is screw-coupled to the fixing screw.

4. The bracket of claim 3, wherein the detachable unit further comprises: a fixing grip member coupled to the fixing screw, having a guide groove formed therein, and comprising a first stopper; and a moving grip member slidably disposed in the guide groove, elastically coupled or screw-coupled to the fixing grip member by an elastic body, and having a second stopper, and the terminal is located between the first and second stoppers and is gripped by a restoring force of the elastic body.

5. The bracket of claim 1, further comprising: a head disposed on the bolt or the nut; a screw coupling hole formed in the head and having a screw thread formed on the inner circumferential surface thereof; and a stabilizer coupled to the screw coupling hole and maintaining the center of gravity of the bracket when a user grips the bracket after balancing the center of gravity of the bracket.

6. A bracket for a terminal with a camera module, comprising: a hanger part having a bent shape so as to be hung around the neck of a user; a mounting part onto which the terminal is mounted; a connection part connecting the hanger part and the mounting part; wherein the mounting part comprises: a cylindrical bar disposed at the center of the connection part and having a long cylindrical shape; and a connection unit connecting the cylindrical bar and the terminal, and wherein the connection unit comprises: a connection bracket having both end portions and a U-shape to house the cylindrical bar; a both-end fastening bolt penetrating the both end portions of the connection bracket and fastening or unfastening the both end portions of the connection bracket in a face-to-face direction; and a terminal coupling bolt disposed at an outer side of the center of the connection bracket and coupled to the terminal.

Description

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

(1) The accompanying drawings are included to provide a further understanding of the present invention, and are incorporated in and constitute a part of this specification. The drawings illustrate exemplary embodiments of the present invention and, together with the description, serve to explain principles of the present invention. In the drawings:

(2) FIG. 1 is a perspective side view illustrating a bracket for a terminal with a camera module according to an embodiment of the present invention;

(3) FIG. 2 is a perspective front view illustrating a bracket for a terminal with a camera module according to an embodiment of the present invention;

(4) FIG. 3 is a perspective view illustrating a bracket for a terminal with a camera module placed on the floor according to an embodiment of the present invention;

(5) FIG. 4 is a perspective view illustrating a folded bracket for a terminal with a camera module according to an embodiment of the present invention;

(6) FIG. 5 is a magnified view of a portion A in FIG. 3;

(7) FIG. 6 is a view illustrating a bracket for a terminal with a camera module worn on the body of a user according to an embodiment of the present invention;

(8) FIG. 7 is a view illustrating a bracket for a terminal with a camera module according to another embodiment of the present invention;

(9) FIG. 8 is a view illustrating a bracket for a terminal with a camera module according to another embodiment of the present invention;

(10) FIG. 9 is a view illustrating a bracket for a terminal with a camera module according to another embodiment of the present invention;

(11) FIG. 10 is a cross-sectional view illustrating a stabilizer of FIG. 9 coupled to the head of a bolt;

(12) FIG. 11 is a view illustrating a mounting part of a bracket for a terminal with a camera module according to another embodiment of the present invention; and

(13) FIG. 12 is a cross-sectional view taken along line XII-XII of the mounting part of FIG. 11.

(14) Reference numerals set forth in the Drawings includes reference to the following elements as further discussed below:

(15) TABLE-US-00001 100, 200, 300, 400, 500: bracket for terminal with camera module 110: hanger part 110a: first surface 110b: second surface 110c: first band hole 111: central portion 112: first end portion 113: second end portion 120, 520: mounting part 121: mounting body 122: plurality of location adjustment holes 122a: first location adjustment 122b: second location adjustment hole hole 130: connection part 130a: second band hole 131: first connector 132: second connector 133: first pivot 134: second pivot 140: detachable unit 141: bolt 142: nut 143: spherical holder 144: ball connector 144a: ball member 144b: fixing screw 145: locking screw 146: fixing grip member 146a: first stopper 147: moving grip member 147a: second stopper 210: secondary battery 220: charger terminal 230: communication module 240: earphone terminal 250: remote control 331: third connector 332: fourth connector 333: third pivot 334: fourth pivot 410: head 420: screw coupling hole 430: stabilizer 521: cylindrical bar 522: connection unit 522a: connection bracket 522b: both-end connection bolt

DETAILED DESCRIPTION

(16) Preferred embodiments of the present invention will be described below in more detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. The present invention may, however, be embodied in different forms and should not be constructed as limited to the embodiments set forth herein. Rather, these embodiments are provided so that this disclosure will be thorough and complete, and will fully convey the scope of the present invention to those skilled in the art.

(17) Hereinafter, it will be described about an exemplary embodiment of the present invention in conjunction with the accompanying drawings.

(18) FIG. 1 is a perspective side view illustrating a bracket for a terminal with a camera module according to an embodiment of the present invention, and FIG. 2 is a perspective front view illustrating a bracket for a terminal with a camera module according to an embodiment of the present invention.

(19) FIG. 3 is a perspective view illustrating a bracket for a terminal with a camera module placed on the floor according to an embodiment of the present invention, and FIG. 4 is a perspective view illustrating a folded bracket for a terminal with a camera module according to an embodiment of the present invention.

(20) FIG. 5 is a magnified view of a portion A in FIG. 3, and FIG. 6 is a view illustrating a bracket for a terminal with a camera module worn on the body of a user according to an embodiment of the present invention.

(21) As shown in FIGS. 1 to 6, a bracket 100 for a terminal according to an embodiment of the present invention may include a hanger part 110, a mounting part 120, and a connection part 130. Hereinafter, components of this embodiment will be described in detail with reference to FIGS. 1 to 6.

(22) As shown in FIGS. 1 and 6, the hanger part 110 may have a bent shape so as to be hung around the neck of a user. Accordingly, since the bracket 100 for the terminal can be hung around the neck by the hanger part 110, both hands of a user may become free.

(23) Specifically, the hanger part 110, as shown in FIGS. 1 to 3 and 6, may include a central portion 111 and first and second end portions 112 and 113. The central portion 111 may have a curved shape so as to surround the rear portion of the neck of a user. The first and second end portions 112 and 113 may extend from the central portion 111 in both directions, surrounding the shoulder and the chest of a user. Accordingly, the bracket 100 for the terminal may be hung around the neck of a user by the central portion 111, and may be supported by the shoulder and the chest of a user by the first and second end portions 112 and 113. Particularly, since the hanger part 110 has a curved shape so as to surround or adhere closely to the body, the contact area with the body of a user may be maximized. Thus, the hanger part 110 may be integrated with the body, ensuring stable and convenient activities of a user such as cooking.

(24) Furthermore, as shown in FIGS. 1 to 3 and 6, the first end portion 112, the central portion 111, and the second end portion 113 may be sequentially extended, and may be formed of one plate member having first and second surfaces 110a and 110b. Particularly, when the first surface 110a of the central portion 111 is disposed on the neck of a user, the first end portion 112 may have a twisted shape with respect to the central portion 111 such that the first surface 110a of the first end portion 112 is disposed toward the shoulder and chest at one side of a user, and the second end portion 113 may have a twisted shape with respect to the central portion 111 such that the first surface 110a of the second end portion 113 is disposed toward the shoulder and chest at the other side of a user. Accordingly, the hanger part 110 may smoothly surround the neck of a user like a collar by the twisted shape while being formed of a plate member, enabling more stable and convenient wearing on the body of a user.

(25) Thus, as shown in FIG. 6, the central portion 111 may be hung on the rear portion of the neck of a user, and the first and second end portions 112 and 113 may be supported on the shoulder and chest of a user.

(26) In addition, the hanger part 110 may have at least one first band hole 110c formed in a longitudinal direction thereof. The first band hole 110c may reinforce the torsional strength or the bending strength to prevent the hanger part 110 from being twisted or bent when being in use or storage.

(27) Furthermore, although not shown, a cushion member (not shown) making contact with the body of a user may be disposed in the first band hole 110c. Accordingly, a force applied to the body of a user when the hanger part 110 contacts the body may be dispersed, allowing the hanger part 100 to be more smoothly and comfortably worn on the body of a user.

(28) The mounting part 120, onto which a terminal 10 is mounted, may include a mounting body 121 and at least one location adjustment hole 122 as shown in FIGS. 1 to 6.

(29) The mounting body 121 onto which the terminal is mounted may be disposed at the center of the connection part 130 while having a long shape. The at least one location adjustment hole 122 may penetrate the mounting body 121, and may be formed in a longitudinal direction of the mounting body 121. Accordingly, the location of the terminal 10 may be adjusted in a longitudinal direction of the mounting body 121 through the at least one location adjustment hole 122

(30) Furthermore, as shown in FIGS. 1 to 4, the mounting body 121 may have a long hexahedral shape. The at least one location adjustment hole 122 may include a first location adjustment hole 122a penetrating the mounting body 121 in a vertical direction and a second location adjustment hole 122b penetrating the mounting body 121 in forward and backward directions. Accordingly, since the first and second location adjustment holes 122a and 122b can be selected to mount the terminal 10, the degree of freedom on the location of the terminal 10 can be improved.

(31) As shown in FIGS. 1 to 3, the connection part 130 may be a component connecting the hanger part 110 and the mounting part 120. For example, as shown in FIGS. 1 to 30, the connection part 130 may include a first connector 131, a second connector 132, a first pivot 133, and a second pivot 134.

(32) The first connector 131 may connect one end of the mounting part 120 to the first end portion 112, and the second connector 132 may connect the other end of the mounting part 120 to the second end portion 113. The first pivot 133 may pivotably connect the first connector 131 and the first end portion 112, and the second pivot 134 may pivotably connect the second connector 132 and the second end portion 113. Accordingly, since the mounting part 120 onto which the terminal is mounted can be spaced from the hanger part 110 by a predetermined distance through the first and second connectors 131 and 132, as shown in FIG. 6, an interference between the terminal 10 and the body of a user can be prevented, and the degree of freedom on the location of the terminal can be improved through the first and second pivots 133 and 134. Particularly, as shown in FIG. 3, the bracket 100 can also be used while being placed on the floor.

(33) Particularly, the connection part 130 may form a looped-curve shape together with the hanger part 110 and the mounting part 120. Accordingly, even when an external shock is applied or a user takes violent exercise, the bracket 100 can be prevented from being separated from the body of a user due to such looped curve shape.

(34) Furthermore, the first and second connectors 131 and 132 may also be formed of a plate member. In this case, the first and second connectors 131 and 132 may be bent in a width direction thereof such that the interval between the first connector 131 and the second connector 132 is gradually narrowed from the first and second end portions 112 and 113 to the mounting part 120. Accordingly, as shown in FIG. 4, when the first and second connectors 131 and 132 are folded toward the first and second end portions 112 and 113 using the first and second pivots 133 and 134, the first and second connectors 131 and 132 may be flatly folded at a sufficient angle.

(35) Also, the first and second connectors 131 and 132 may have at least one second band holes 130a formed in a longitudinal direction thereof. The second band hole 130a may reinforce the torsional strength or the bending strength to prevent the first and second connectors 131 and 132 from being twisted or bent when being in use or storage.

(36) Also, the hanger part 110 and the connection part 130 may include a frame formed of a metal plate and a cover formed of flexible polymer or leather. The flexible polymer may be formed of rubber or silicone.

(37) In addition, the bracket 100 for the terminal with the camera module, as shown in FIGS. 1 to 5, may further include a detachable unit 140 for detachably mounting the terminal 10 in the mounting part 120.

(38) As shown in FIGS. 1 and 5, the detachable unit 140 may include a bolt 141 inserted into the location adjustment hole 122, and a nut 142 coupled to the bolt 141. In this case, the terminal 10 may be disposed on the bolt 141 or the nut 142. For example, as shown in FIGS. 1 and 5, the terminal 10 may be disposed on the nut 142.

(39) As shown in FIGS. 2 to 5, the detachable unit 140 may further include a spherical holder 143, a ball connector 144, and a locking screw 145. The spherical holder 143 may be disposed in the nut 142, and not shown in the drawing, may also be disposed on the bolt 141. The ball connector 144 may include a ball member 144a disposed in the spherical holder 143 and a fixing screw 144b protruding from one side of the ball member 144a. The locking screw 145 may be disposed on the spherical holder 143, and may stop or allow the movement of the ball member 144a in accordance with the fastening thereof. In this case, the terminal 10 may be screw-coupled to the fixing screw 144b. Accordingly, the movement of the ball member 144a of the ball connector 144 held in the spherical holder 143 may be stopped or allowed by fastening or unfastening the locking screw 145. Thus, the degree of freedom on the location of the terminal 10 can be improved.

(40) In addition, the detachable unit 140, as shown in FIGS. 2 and 3, may further include a fixing grip member 146 and a moving grip member 147. The fixing grip member 146 may be coupled to the fixing screw 144b, and may have a guide groove (not shown) formed therein, and may have a first stopper 146a. The moving grip member 147 may be slidably disposed in the guide groove of the fixing grip member 146, and may be elastically coupled to the fixing grip member by an elastic body (not shown). Also, the moving grip member 147 may have a second stopper 147a. In this case, the terminal 10 may be located between the first and second stoppers 146a and 147a, and may be gripped by a restoring force of the elastic body. Also, the moving grip member 147 may be screw-coupled to the fixing grip member 146.

(41) Hereinafter, a bracket 200 for a terminal with a camera module according to another embodiment of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to FIG. 7.

(42) FIG. 7 is a view illustrating a bracket for a terminal with a camera module according to another embodiment of the present invention.

(43) As shown in FIG. 7, since the bracket 200 for the terminal with the camera module is similar to the bracket 100 according to the previous embodiment except electronic components 210, 220, 230, 240 and 250, a detailed description thereof will be focused on those electronic components 210, 220, 230, 240 and 250.

(44) A secondary battery 210 among the electronic components may have a strip shape, and may be inserted into the connection part 130 and the hanger part 110. A charger terminal 220 may be disposed on the mounting part 120, and may be electrically connected to the secondary battery 210. Accordingly, the terminal 10 may be charged by the charger terminal 220 and the secondary battery 210.

(45) Also, a communication module 230 of the electronic components may be inserted into the hanger part 110 or the connection part 130 so as to communicate with an external device (not shown), and an earphone terminal 240 may be disposed in the hanger part 110 or the connection part 130, and may electrically connect the communication module 130 and an external earphone (not shown). Here, the communication module 230 may include Bluetooth. Accordingly, during activities such as cooking or exercise, a user can listen to voice information or music from external devices connected to the communication module 230.

(46) Also, a remote control 250 of the electronic components may be disposed in the hanger part 110 or the connection part 130, and may be electrically connected to the communication module 230 to control external devices.

(47) Hereinafter, a bracket 300 for a terminal with a camera module according to another embodiment of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to FIG. 8.

(48) FIG. 8 is a view illustrating a bracket for a terminal with a camera module according to another embodiment of the present invention.

(49) As shown in FIG. 8, since the bracket 300 for the terminal with the camera module is similar to the bracket 100 according to the previous embodiment except a third connector 331, a fourth connector 332, a third pivot 333, and a fourth pivot 334, a detailed description thereof will be focused on the third connector 331, the fourth connector 332, the third pivot 333, and the fourth pivot 334.

(50) The third connector 331 may connect the first connector 131 to one end of the mounting part 120, and the fourth connector 332 may connect the second connector 132 to the other end of the mounting part 120. The third pivot 333 may pivotably connect the first connector 131 and the third connector 331, and the fourth pivot 334 may pivotably connect the second connector 132 and the fourth connector 332.

(51) Accordingly, the degree of freedom on the location of the terminal 10 may be further improved through the third connector 331 and the fourth connector 332, the third pivot 333, and the fourth pivot 334 which are added to the previous embodiment.

(52) Hereinafter, a bracket 400 for a terminal with a camera module according to another embodiment of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to FIGS. 9 and 10.

(53) FIG. 9 is a view illustrating a bracket for a terminal with a camera module according to another embodiment of the present invention, and FIG. 10 is a cross-sectional view illustrating a stabilizer of FIG. 9 coupled to the head of a bolt

(54) As shown in FIGS. 9 and 10, since the bracket 400 for the terminal with the camera module is similar to the bracket 100 according to the previous embodiment except a stabilizer 430, a detailed description thereof will be focused on the stabilizer 430.

(55) The stabilizer unit may include a head 41, a screw coupling hole 420, and a stabilizer 430. The head 410 may be a head of the bolt 141 or the nut 142, and the screw coupling hole 420 may be formed in the head 410, and may have a screw thread formed on the inner circumferential surface thereof. The stabilizer 430 may include a coupling bolt 431, a handle 432, and a ball bearing 433 disposed between the coupling bolt 431 and the handle 432, and may be a well-known technology for maintaining the center of gravity of a target object. The coupling bolt 431 may be coupled to the screw coupling hole 420, and then a user may catch the center of gravity of the bracket 400. Thereafter, when a user grips the handle 432 by his/her hand, the stabilizer 430 may serve to maintain the center of gravity of the bracket 400 through the ball bearing 433.

(56) Hereinafter, a bracket 500 for a terminal with a camera module according to another embodiment of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to FIGS. 11 and 12.

(57) FIG. 11 is a view illustrating a mounting part of a bracket for a terminal with a camera module according to another embodiment of the present invention, and FIG. 12 is a cross-sectional view taken along line XII-XII of the mounting part of FIG. 11.

(58) As shown in FIGS. 11 and 12, since the bracket 500 for the terminal with the camera module is similar to the bracket 100 according to the previous embodiment except a mounting part 520, a detailed description thereof will be focused on the mounting part 520.

(59) As shown in FIGS. 11 and 12, the mounting part 520 may include a cylindrical bar 521 and a connection unit 522. The cylindrical bar 521 may have a long cylindrical shape, and may be disposed at the center of the connection part 130. The connection unit 522 may connect the cylindrical bar 521 and the terminal 10.

(60) For example, the connection unit 522, as shown in FIGS. 11 and 12, may include a connection bracket 522a having a U-shape to house the cylindrical bar 521, a both-end fastening bolt 522b penetrating the both end portions of the connection bracket 522a and fastening or unfastening the both end portions of the connection bracket 522a in a face-to-face direction, and a terminal coupling bolt 522c disposed at the outer side of the center of the connection bracket 522a and coupled to the terminal 10.

(61) Accordingly, when a user locates the terminal 10 at a desired place by moving the connection bracket 522 in a horizontal direction along the longitudinal direction of the cylindrical bar 521, the terminal 10 may be fixed to the corresponding location by fastening the both-end fastening bolt 522b.

(62) Meanwhile, as shown in FIG. 1, a cut portion (not shown) may be formed between the central portion 111 of the hanger part 110 and the second end portion 113 (or first end portion) of the hanger part 110. In this case, when the second end portion 113 (or first end portion) pivots on the second pivot 134 (or first pivot) to be separated from the central portion 111, the neck of a user may be inserted into the bracket 100 by moving the bracket 100 from the side of the neck to the neck of a user.

(63) As described above, brackets 100, 200, 300, 400 and 500 for a terminal with a camera module according to embodiments of the present invention have the following effect.

(64) Since the hanger part 110, the mounting part 120 or 520, and the connection part 130 are provided, a user can photograph situations such as exercise or cooking while using both hands.

(65) The above-disclosed subject matter is to be considered illustrative and not restrictive, and the appended claims are intended to cover all such modifications, enhancements, and other embodiments, which fall within the true spirit and scope of the present invention. Thus, to the maximum extent allowed by law, the scope of the present invention is to be determined by the broadest permissible interpretation of the following claims and their equivalents, and shall not be restricted or limited by the foregoing detailed description.