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Ring-shaped illuminating apparatus with variable projection angle

US8434900B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateApr 25, 2011
Grant dateMay 7, 2013
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Expiry dateJan 16, 2032

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG03B2215/0539
  • WIPO fieldOptics
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A ring-shaped illuminating apparatus with variable projection angle includes a fixing ring, a plurality of swing plates and a plurality of light elements. The fixing ring is connected to the camera. The swing plates each have a fixing end pivotally connected to the fixing ring and a free end away from the fixing end. The swing plates can change their status from an opened status to a closed status. While in the closed status, the free ends of the swing plates are close to each other. While in the opened status, the free ends of the swing plates are away from each other. Each of the swing plates has an inner face and an outer face opposite to the inner face. The inner faces of the swing plates face to each other in the closed status. The light elements are respectively arranged on the inner faces of the swing plates.

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