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Photographic apparatus with sequencing system

US4047192A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateMar 3, 1975
Grant dateSep 6, 1977
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Expiry dateMar 3, 1995

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG03B17/52
  • WIPO fieldOptics
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A photographic apparatus including a "sequencing system" for initiating and controlling the orderly performance of functions in a cycle of apparatus operation that includes the exposing and processing of a self-developing film unit. The "sequencing system" includes a sequencing gear which makes a single revolution during the operating cycle and preferably initiates, controls and/or performs the function of selectively latching and unlatching a shutter, operating an electrical power switch, operating a film advance device and indexing a film counting device.

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