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Imaging apparatus

US11003055B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateFeb 21, 2020
Grant dateMay 11, 2021
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Expiry dateFeb 21, 2040

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04N23/695
  • WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

An imaging apparatus includes a movable unit, a fixed unit configured to hold the movable unit, and an exterior cover configured to house the movable unit and the fixed unit. The movable unit includes an imaging unit including a lens unit and a first image sensor, and a holder configured to rotatably hold the imaging unit. The holder includes a driver configured to rotate the imaging unit while compressively contacting imaging unit. The exterior cover includes a pressurizer configured to hold the imaging unit while compressively contacting the imaging unit.

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