Shutter mechanism for cameras
US6033133A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 21, 1998 |
| Grant date | Mar 7, 2000 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 21, 2018 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG03B9/10
- WIPO fieldOptics
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A shutter mechanism for a camera comprises a support including an integrally formed post and a retainer defining a path; a HEL with a projecting finger, the finger being movable along the path; and a shutter blade pivotally mounted on the post. The shutter blade has a lever portion and a masking portion and is movable into an exposure position by the finger. According to one embodiment the support is a camera frame. According to another embodiment the support is a mechanical plate.
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