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Piezoelectric crystal firing spring and mount

US3967142A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateJan 6, 1975
Grant dateJun 29, 1976
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Expiry dateJan 6, 1995

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH02N2/183
  • WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A firing mechanism is provided in photographic apparatus for striking a pizoelectric crystal to generate electrical energy. energy. The mechanism includes a firing spring and mount, with the firing spring being assembled and retained between two fulcrum edges in the mount. The firing spring is movable to a latched position and, when released, the firing spring moves to cause a hammer to strike the piezoelectric crystal.

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