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Scanning exposure slit for an image-recording apparatus

US5640228A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateJul 9, 1996
Grant dateJun 17, 1997
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Expiry dateJul 9, 2016

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG03B27/525
  • WIPO fieldOptics
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

An exposure slit is provided for a shuttle style film gate in a film transport. The exposure slit is provided on a plate that is mounted to the film gate shuttle. After the shuttle advances a frame of the film, it carries the slit with it during its return to a home position. Exposure of the film frame is made through the slit during the return travel.

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