Camera with self-timer and timer for use in camera
US6561704B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 14, 2001 |
| Grant date | May 13, 2003 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 28, 2021 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG03B17/40
- WIPO fieldOptics
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
According to the invention there is provided a camera having at least one image capture system. A timer latch is biased for movement between a lock position preventing image capture system from capturing an image and a release position that allows the image capture system to capture an image. An actuator is biased for movement between a first position separated from the timer latch and a second position moving the timer latch into the release position. A damper slows the movement of the actuator. According to another aspect of the present invention there is provided a camera having at least one image capture system having a movement actuated shutter and a lever biased to move the shutter. A timer latch is biased for movement between a lock position preventing the lever from moving the shutter and a release position permitting the lever to move the shutter. An actuator is biased for movement between a first position separated from the timer latch and a second position moving the timer latch into the release position. A damper slows movement of the actuator. Movement of the actuator is damped during a first range of actuator movement and is undamped during a second range of actuator …
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