Patent · US Expired

Microfilm reader/printer with normally open and removable glass flat assembly

US4198137A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateApr 26, 1978
Grant dateApr 15, 1980
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Expiry dateApr 26, 1998

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG03B21/118
  • WIPO fieldOptics
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A pair of glass flats are mounted in a removable carrier frame assembly, which is adapted to be inserted into a microfilm reader/printer. Supports on the carrier frame may be rested upon a front panel of a reader/printer in order to facilitate an alignment and an insertion of the carrier. A solenoid controlled mechanical linkage normally holds the glass flats in an open position except when the film is actually being projected. Then, they close. Signals are sent back to indicate to the reader/printer whether the flats are opened or closed and to control it in response thereto.

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