Cartridge handling system for camera
US5845168A · kind A · utility
Inventors
Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 25, 1997 |
| Grant date | Dec 1, 1998 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 25, 2017 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG03B17/30
- WIPO fieldOptics
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A camera includes a chamber for receiving a film cartridge having a light-lock movable between open and closed positions, a chamber cover movable between a closed position covering the chamber and an open position uncovering the chamber, and manually operable means for releasing the chamber cover to move from its closed position to its open position. An ejector is provided for ejecting the film cartridge at least part way out of the chamber. An actuating member is sized and positioned such that it can be moved by the releasing means to both actuate the ejector to eject the cartridge from the chamber, and move the light-lock from its open to closed position.
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