Still camera with retracting objective
US4365884A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | May 21, 1981 |
| Grant date | Dec 28, 1982 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 21, 2001 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG03B17/04
- WIPO fieldOptics
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A still camera with a fold up cover, a retracting objective and a drive connection between these components acting within the light tight camera space on the objective mount so that the objective is advanced when the cover is opened and retracted when the cover is shut. The camera has the following features: PA1 (a) the drive connection is divided into outer drive links (4-5, 6, 7) and inner drive links (10, 11); PA1 (b) the outer drive links (4-5, 6, 7) are connected with the cover (3) so as to positively control the cover; PA1 (c) the inner drive links (10, 11) are connected with the objective mount (2) so as to positively control the mount; and PA1 (d) the connection between the outer and inner drive links consists of a round shaft (8) supported in a bore (9) of the housing (1) with a light tight snug fit.
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