Convertible connector arrangement adaptable for video camera

A convertible connector arrangement, comprising:

• an installation body having a first retaining portion movably retaining a first connector portion having a first mounting surface and a second retaining portion movably retaining a second connector portion having a second mounting surface, said first and second connector portions being joined at said first and second mounting surfaces thereof;
• support means connected to said installation body disposed so as to support said installation body and said first and second connector portions, said support means being pivotably moveable in first and second directions;
• and
• said installation body allowing one of said first and second connector portions to be disposed in an operable position according to pivotal movement of said support means, wherein said support means is pivotable in a first direction and a second direction opposite said first direction wherein pivotal movement in said first direction disposes said first connector portion in said operable position and pivotal movement in said second direction disposes said second connector portion in said operable position.

A convertible connector arrangement, comprising:

• an installation body having a first retaining portion movably retaining a first connector portion having a first mounting surface and a second retaining portion movably retaining a second connector portion having a second mounting surface, said first and second connector portions being joined at said first and second mounting surfaces thereof;
• support means connected to said installation body disposed so as to support said installation body and said first and second connector portions, said support means being pivotably moveable in first and second directions;
• and
• said installation body allowing one of said first and second connectors to be disposed in an operable position according to pivotal movement of said support means, further including a cover portion removably engageable so as to cover a connect surface of either of said first and second connector portions in said operable position.

A convertible connector arrangement, comprising:

• an installation body having a first retaining portion movably retaining a first connector portion having a first mounting surface and a second retaining portion movably retaining a second connector portion having a second mounting surface said first and second connector portions being joined at said first and second mounting surfaces thereof;
• support means connected to said installation body disposed so as to support said installation body and said first and second connector portions, said support means being pivotably moveable in first and second directions;
• and
• said installation body allowing one of said first and second connector portions to be disposed in an operable position according to pivotal movement of said support means, further including attaching means engaging said second retaining portion of said second connector portion when said first connector portion is disposed in said operable position.

A video camera assembly, comprising:

• a camera component;
• a video recorder component;
• and
• a convertible connector assembly for selectively connecting said video recorder component with one of a first connector and a second connector of said camera component, said convertible connector comprising:
• a mounting plate adjustable to accommodate connection of said video recorder component with said camera component at said selected one of said first connector and said second connector;
• and
• a pivotable mounting member having a first connective portion and a second connective portion configurable for pivotably connecting to said selected one of said first connector and said second connector, respectively.