Suitcase Handle Camera Mount
The invention relates generally to mounts, stands and support attachments for cameras and similar devices. More specifically, a suitcase optimized for cameras and camera accessories is integrated with a handle adapted for use as a camera mount.
1 . A mounting device, comprising:
a suitcase; and
a suitcase handle, wherein said suitcase handle is adapted with a mount.
2 . The mounting device of claim 1 , wherein said mount is a universal camera mount adapted for ¼″-20 threaded screws.
3 . The mounting device of claim 1 , wherein said suitcase is adapted for storing camera equipment.
4 . The mounting device of claim 1 , wherein said suitcase handle is a retractable suitcase handle.
5 . The mounting device of claim 4 , wherein said retractable suitcase handle is a telescoping suitcase handle.
6 . The mounting device of claim 1 , wherein said suitcase further comprises:
a foot member attached to said suitcase backside.
7 . The mounting device of claim 6 , wherein said foot member comprises a telescoping member.
8 . The mounting device of claim 7 , wherein said foot member attached to said suitcase backside pivots and telescopes away from said wheel suitcase for stabilizing said mounting device.
9 . A mounting system, comprising:
a carrier for storing equipment; and
a handle attached to said carrier, wherein said handle is adapted with a handle mounting hole.
10 . The mounting system of claim 9 , wherein said handle mounting hole is threaded for a ¼″-20 screw.
11 . The mounting system of claim 9 , further comprising a mounting adapter, wherein said mounting adapter comprises:
a first screw for engagement with said mounting hole; and
a second screw for engagement with a camera mounting hole.
12 . The mounting system of claim 11 further comprising:
a prop foot, wherein said prop foot is connected to the body of said carrier for stabilizing said mounting system.
13 . The mounting system of claim 12 , wherein said prop foot comprises:
a pivoting element for rotating away from said body of said carrier; and
a telescoping member that extends to the ground when said pivoting element is fully rotated in an open position.
14 . A mounting device, comprising:
a wheeled suitcase adapted for storing camera equipment;
a retractable suitcase handle for pulling said wheeled suitcase, wherein said handle is adapted with a mount for camera equipment; and
a foot connected to a back of said wheeled suitcase for stabilizing said wheeled suitcase.
15 . The mounting device of claim 14 , wherein said mount is a universal camera mount adapted for ¼″-20 threaded screws.
16 . The mounting device of claim 14 , wherein said retractable suitcase handle is a telescoping suitcase handle.
17 . The mounting device of claim 14 , wherein said retractable suitcase handle is stored in a compartment inside said wheeled suitcase.
18 . The mounting device of claim 14 , wherein said foot is a pivoting and extendable foot.
19 . The mounting device of claim 14 , wherein said pivoting and extendable foot comprises:
a pivoting element for rotating away from said body of said wheeled suitcase to an open position; and
a telescoping member that extends to the ground when said pivoting element is fully rotated to said open position.