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Control apparatus for film advance drive motor in a camera

US6021282A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateJul 28, 1998
Grant dateFeb 1, 2000
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Expiry dateJul 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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