18339574. IMAGE PICKUP APPARATUS TO WHICH CABLE IS CONNECTED, AND CABLE CLAMP THEREFOR simplified abstract (CANON KABUSHIKI KAISHA)
IMAGE PICKUP APPARATUS TO WHICH CABLE IS CONNECTED, AND CABLE CLAMP THEREFOR
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IMAGE PICKUP APPARATUS TO WHICH CABLE IS CONNECTED, AND CABLE CLAMP THEREFOR - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18339574 titled 'IMAGE PICKUP APPARATUS TO WHICH CABLE IS CONNECTED, AND CABLE CLAMP THEREFOR
Simplified Explanation
The abstract describes an image pickup apparatus that prevents a cable from coming off a connecting terminal without complicated operations. The apparatus includes an image pickup main body, a connecting terminal for the cable, a grip belt for holding the main body, and a cable clamp that can be attached and detached from the grip belt. The cable clamp has two holding portions, one for the grip belt and one for the cable, both in a U-shaped form but opened in different directions.
- The image pickup apparatus prevents the cable from coming off the connecting terminal easily.
- The grip belt assists the user in holding the image pickup apparatus securely.
- The cable clamp can be easily attached and detached from the grip belt.
- The U-shaped holding portions of the cable clamp hold the grip belt and the cable securely.
- The different directions of the U-shaped portions prevent any accidental detachment.
Potential Applications
- Photography and videography equipment
- Surveillance cameras
- Medical imaging devices
Problems Solved
- Prevents accidental detachment of the cable from the connecting terminal
- Simplifies the process of attaching and detaching the cable clamp
Benefits
- Enhanced reliability and stability of the image pickup apparatus
- Improved user experience with easy attachment and detachment of the cable clamp
- Reduces the risk of damage to the cable or the connecting terminal
Original Abstract Submitted
An image pickup apparatus in which a cable is prevented from coming off a connecting terminal without requiring complicated operations. The image pickup apparatus comprising an image pickup apparatus main body, the connecting terminal provided in the image pickup apparatus main body and to which the cable is electrically connected, a grip belt that assists a user in holding the image pickup apparatus main body, and a cable clamp attachable to and detachable from the grip belt, wherein the cable clamp comprises a first holding portion that includes a U-shaped portion opened in a U shape and holds the grip belt and a second holding portion that includes a U-shaped portion opened in a U shape and holds the cable, and wherein the U-shaped portion of the first holding portion and the U-shaped portion of the second holding portion are opened in different directions.
