Camera strap attachment mechanism and methods of use

摘要

A male/female connection system is disclosed. The system is specifically designed as a novel way of attaching straps to cameras. The device includes a male attachment anchor with an overmolded loop, as well as a female housing inclusive of a spring to lock the male and the female together. The anchor connects to a camera at the neck strap loops using a cow hitch knot. The anchor connects to the housing by entering an open end, and being pulled through to an end where it is strapped. A strap connects to the housing by way of a loop being sewn around it.

主权项

1. A male/female system for secure attachment to a camera comprising:
an anchor comprising a solid disk affixed to a flexible cord; and a housing for the anchor comprising:
an open, back end;an at least partially enclosed end having a top surface and at least a portion corresponding to the shape of the solid disk;an open channel connecting the open, back end to the at least partially enclosed end; anda base having a spring, the spring having a first end near the open, back end and a compressible second end near the at least partially enclosed end; wherein:
the at least partially enclosed end and the base contain the solid disk;the disk is comprised of a top lip and a body;a diameter of the body is larger than a diameter of the top lip;the top surface of the at least partially enclosed end comprises a lip ledge, the lip ledge of the at least partially enclosed end having a diameter that is smaller than the diameter of the body of the disk and larger than the diameter of the top lip of the disk;the spring releasably locks the solid disk inside the housing by pushing the top lip of the disk away from the base and toward the lip ledge of the at least partially enclosed end; andwherein the top lip of the solid disk is fitted correspondingly to the lip ledge.