Device for mounting a camera on a computer
US6970202B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 27, 2000 |
| Grant date | Nov 29, 2005 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 30, 2022 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF16M2200/041
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
Device for mounting a tethered camera on a portable computer, including a base attached to a back of the computer's screen housing via an adhesive, a holder for the camera removably engaged to the base via cooperating mating members formed thereon, and a hinge in the holder allowing movement of the camera. The hinge includes two coil springs assembled over a pair of split shafts incorporated in the holder to provide a relatively high friction force on a pair of pins non-movably attached to the camera. The camera and holder combination can be attached to or detached from the base as need be, but the base can remain unobtrusively attached to the housing. When attached to the housing, the camera is stably held in position to allow easier hands-free use of the camera. A separate stand is also provided which can similarly mated with the holder.
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