There is provided a pivot hinge mechanism to support a main body and grip unit of a video camera pivotably in relation to each other. It includes a stationary plate to be installed to one of the main body and grip unit, rotating plates to be installed to the other of the main body and grip unit, and...http://www.google.ca/patents/US7619682?utm_source=gb-gplus-sharePatent US7619682 - Turning hinge mechanism and image pick up device
