ADAPTER FOR AN IMAGE CAPTURE APPARATUS INCLUDING A LOCKING MECHANISM

원문 (중국어)

An adapter for use with an image capture apparatus that includes: a body; latch members; and a locking mechanism. The latch members are movable in relation to the body such that the adapter is reconfigurable between an engaged configuration, in which the latch members are positioned for engagement with the image capture apparatus to thereby releasably connect the adapter to the image capture apparatus, and a disengaged configuration, in which the latch members are positioned to permit disconnection of the adapter from the image capture apparatus. The locking mechanism is rotatably or axially repositionable between an unlocked position, in which the locking mechanism accommodates movement of the latch members to thereby permit reconfiguration of the adapter between the engaged configuration and the disengaged configuration, and a locked position, in which the locking mechanism blocks movement of the latch members to thereby secure the adapter in the engaged configuration.