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.

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.