Waterproof camera case with a lock mechanism
First Claim
1. A waterproof camera case comprising first and second case members and a lock mechanism for locking the first and second case members together, the lock mechanism comprising:
- (a) a side flip hingedly connected to a side of the first case member and moveable between a flip open position and a flip closed position where an inner surface of the side flip abuts against a side of the second case member;
(b) a press member pivotable about a first shaft mounted on the inner surface of the side flip and moveable between a non-pressing position and a pressing position, a free distal side of the press member pressed against a ledge projected from the side of the second case member on a surface oppositely facing first case member; and
(c) a lock member slidable along a second shaft mounted on the inner surface of the side flip and moveable between an unlocked position and a locked position, the lock member comprising a latch portion inserted into a cavity defined by a catch portion formed on the side of the second case member;
a torsion spring coupled to the first shaft for biasing the press member in the non-pressing position at an acute angle with respect to the side flip;
wherein the ledge is projects outwardly from a flip-engaging side of the first case member, the ledge is integrally formed proximate to and along an edge of the first case member;
when the first case member covers the second case member and flips the side flip from the flip open position to the flip closed position, a free distal edge or side of the press member press against the surface of the ledge facing away from the second case member;
wherein when a user flips the side flip from the flip open position to the flip closed position, the press member pivots towards and abuts against the inner surface of the side flip;
wherein when the side flip is moved from the flip closed position to the flip open position, the press member returns to its non-pressing position as the torsion spring springs back to its normal position thereby biasing the press member in the non-pressing position;
wherein the torsion spring is disposed within a central slot of the press member;
the torsion spring has a coiled section and two free ends;
the coiled section is mounted around the first shaft;
one free end is held in position by a pair of brackets integrally formed on the inner surface of the side flip, and the other free end is held in position within a groove formed on an inner surface of the press member.
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Abstract
A waterproof camera case includes first and second case members and a lock mechanism for locking the first and second case members together. The lock mechanism includes a side flip hingedly connected to a side of the rear case member and moveable between a flip open position and a flip closed position where an inner surface of the side flip abuts against a side of the front case member. A press member is pivotable about a first shaft mounted on the inner surface of the side flip and moveable between a non-pressing position and a pressing position. A free distal side of the press member is configured to press against a ledge projected from the side of the front case member on a surface oppositely facing the rear case member. A lock member is slidable along a second shaft mounted on the inner surface of the side flip and moveable between an unlocked position and a locked position. The lock member has a latch portion adapted to insert into a slot defined by a catch portion formed on the side of the front case member. A torsion spring is used to bias the press member in the non-pressing position, and a compression spring is used to bias the lock member in the locked position.
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1. A waterproof camera case comprising first and second case members and a lock mechanism for locking the first and second case members together, the lock mechanism comprising:
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(a) a side flip hingedly connected to a side of the first case member and moveable between a flip open position and a flip closed position where an inner surface of the side flip abuts against a side of the second case member; (b) a press member pivotable about a first shaft mounted on the inner surface of the side flip and moveable between a non-pressing position and a pressing position, a free distal side of the press member pressed against a ledge projected from the side of the second case member on a surface oppositely facing first case member; and (c) a lock member slidable along a second shaft mounted on the inner surface of the side flip and moveable between an unlocked position and a locked position, the lock member comprising a latch portion inserted into a cavity defined by a catch portion formed on the side of the second case member; a torsion spring coupled to the first shaft for biasing the press member in the non-pressing position at an acute angle with respect to the side flip; wherein the ledge is projects outwardly from a flip-engaging side of the first case member, the ledge is integrally formed proximate to and along an edge of the first case member;
when the first case member covers the second case member and flips the side flip from the flip open position to the flip closed position, a free distal edge or side of the press member press against the surface of the ledge facing away from the second case member;wherein when a user flips the side flip from the flip open position to the flip closed position, the press member pivots towards and abuts against the inner surface of the side flip;
wherein when the side flip is moved from the flip closed position to the flip open position, the press member returns to its non-pressing position as the torsion spring springs back to its normal position thereby biasing the press member in the non-pressing position;
wherein the torsion spring is disposed within a central slot of the press member;
the torsion spring has a coiled section and two free ends;
the coiled section is mounted around the first shaft;
one free end is held in position by a pair of brackets integrally formed on the inner surface of the side flip, and the other free end is held in position within a groove formed on an inner surface of the press member. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10)
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