Piezoelectric crystal firing spring and mount
US3967142A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Jan 6, 1975 |
| Grant date | Jun 29, 1976 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 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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