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Light shielding structure

US6733143B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateNov 28, 2001
Grant dateMay 11, 2004
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Expiry dateNov 28, 2021

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  • Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
  • CPC primaryF16J15/43
  • WIPO fieldMechanical elements
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

There is provided a light shielding apparatus with a light shielding seal 1 that reduces a sliding resistance and, at the same time, improves light shielding property and realizes saving of a space. There is provided a light shielding structure that is provided between a plurality of members 13 and 14, which are arranged to be able to move relatively to each other spaced a predetermined distance apart, and is capable of preventing light from entering from a gap to be formed between these plurality of members 13 and 14, having magnetic force generating means 2 and 3 that are disposed in any one of the above-mentioned plurality of members 13 and 14 and magnetic fluid 4 which is magnetically held by the magnetic force generating means 2 and 3 and contacts the other member and shielding a gap, which is formed between the above-mentioned plurality of members 13 and 14, by the above-mentioned magnetic fluid 4.

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