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Misfocus prevention means for cameras having unidirectional automatic focusing

US4149792A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateDec 30, 1977
Grant dateApr 17, 1979
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Expiry dateDec 30, 1997

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG02B7/40
  • WIPO fieldOptics
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A variable focus lens capable of being moved within and outside of its normal focusing range by a manual and an automatic focus control system is provided with spring force biasing means to urge said lens into its normal focusing range to avoid the possibility of said lens being misfocused by said automatic focus control system.

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