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Image capture device door mechanism

US6805499B2 · kind B2 · utility

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27Claims
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Filing dateSep 23, 2003
Grant dateOct 19, 2004
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Expiry dateSep 23, 2023

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG03B17/02
  • WIPO fieldOptics
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A door opening mechanism for an image capture device is provided which translates non-linear motion into a linear motion used to open or close the lens door. In one particular embodiment, rotary motion is translated to the linear up and down motion of the lens door. In another embodiment, the pendular motion of a door control grip is translated to the linear up and down motion of the lens door.

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