Flash shorting mechanism
US3958258A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Apr 10, 1975 |
| Grant date | May 18, 1976 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 10, 1995 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG03B15/0463
- WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A mechanism for minimizing electrostatic flashing of a lamp in a flash array by providing a short circuit across the camera socket terminals until flash firing is desired. The mechanism includes an electrically conductive piezoelectric firing spring connected to one socket terminal and an electrically conductive firing spring latch connected to another socket terminal. A short circuit is provided by engagement of the piezoelectric firing spring and firing spring latch until the piezoelectric firing spring is released to move to its piezoelectric crystal striking position.
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