Swivel connector system for a mobile device

Abstract

A system for carrying a mobile device such as a camera includes: a cap with a shank; a module rotatably mounted on the shank; and a strap connection fixture on the rotatable module. A single-point swivel connection can thus be provided that provides a secure mounting and convenient use of the device without tangling the carrying straps for the device.

What is claimed is: 
     
         1 . A system comprising:
 a cap with a shank;   a rotatable module rotatably mounted on the shank; and   a strap connection fixture on the rotatable module.   
     
     
         2 . The system of  claim 1 , wherein the strap connection fixture comprises:
 a first slotted arm extending from a first side of the module body; and   a second slotted arm extending from a second side of the module body, the second side being opposite from the first side.   
     
     
         3 . The system of  claim 1 , wherein the strap connection fixture comprises a loop pivotally mounted on the rotatable module. 
     
     
         4 . The system of  claim 3 , wherein the loop comprises first and second strap slots. 
     
     
         5 . The system of  claim 1 , wherein the shank extends through the rotatable module and has an end portion extending past the rotatable module. 
     
     
         6 . The system of  claim 5 , wherein the end portion of the shank is sized and threaded to engage a tripod socket of a camera. 
     
     
         7 . The system of  claim 5 , further comprising:
 a portable device to which the end portion of the shank is affixed; and   a carrying strap for the portable device, the carrying strap being engaged with the strap connection fixture.   
     
     
         8 . The system of  claim 7 , wherein the portable device comprises a camera and the end portion of the shank is affixed in a tripod socket of the camera. 
     
     
         9 . The system of  claim 1 , further comprising a load plate affixed to the shank. 
     
     
         10 . The system of  claim 1 , wherein a cap includes a grip system for turning the cap to engage a portable device. 
     
     
         11 . The system of  claim 10 , where in the grip system comprises a contouring of the cap. 
     
     
         12 . The system of  claim 10 , where in the grip system comprises a handle that is hinged to pivot relative to the cap.