Control apparatus for film advance drive motor in a camera
US6021282A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Jul 28, 1998 |
| Grant date | Feb 1, 2000 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 28, 2018 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH01H3/16
- WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A camera and method for controlling operation of the camera. The camera includes a film path for receiving a filmstrip and a transport mechanism for advancing the filmstrip along the film path. A motor connected to the transport mechanism is provided for advancing the filmstrip along the film path. A switch is provided for simultaneously turning off the motor and applying a braking force such that coasting of the motor is substantially eliminated
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