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Shutter control device for camera

US4500186A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateJun 18, 1982
Grant dateFeb 19, 1985
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Expiry dateJun 18, 2002

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG03B9/34
  • WIPO fieldOptics
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A mechanically controlled shutter with a latch for holding the closing curtain in a charged position arranged upon running off of the opening curtain to start operation which then terminates at running off of the closing curtain to control the shutter time, wherein there is provided a keeper for holding the closing curtain latch in the charged position independently of the closing curtain latch, whereby after actuation of a camera release operation and before the opening curtain runs off, the keeper is actuated to release out of holding connection with the closing curtain.

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