Patent ID: 8944705
Filing Date: 2015-02-03
Classification: B60R,F16M,G03B

Abstract:
1. A camera unit comprising a camera body and a bracket on which the camera body is supported detachably, the bracket securing the camera body to an object on which the camera unit is installed, wherein: the camera body includes a hook held in hooked engagement with the bracket; and the bracket includes: a first support engaged by the hook and which supports the camera body in an angularly movable fashion; and a second support supporting the camera body that is secured to the second support wherein the first support is disposed on one of left and right ends of the camera body; and the second support is disposed on another of the left and right ends of the camera body; wherein the second support includes a leaf spring having a principal surface that faces toward the camera body; and one end of the leaf spring is fixed to a bracket body of the bracket, and another end of the leaf spring is switchable between a pressing position in which the other end normally presses the camera body, and a spaced position in which the other end is spaced from the camera body for enabling removal of the camera body.