US4245897A
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Moving picture camera with interchangeable film magazine
Assignee: ARG SA A CORP OF FRANCE
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Filing: 1978-12-15
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Granted: 1981-01-20
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Expires: 1998-12-15
Abstract
Abstract A moving picture camera with interchangeable film magazine comprises in each magazine, a take-up roll on which is wound the exposed film, and an electric motor rotating this roll. A measuring device is provided for measuring the speed of rotation of the take-up roll and for delivering a first signal representing this speed of rotation. A computer circuit receiving at its inputs said signal and a signal representing the image cadence selected and another signal representing the desired tension for the film, delivers at its ouptut a signal representing the value of the intensity of the electric current supplied to the motor, so that the required mechanical power, in other words the useful electric power supplied by this motor, is constant, for a selected image cadence and a desired film tension.
Inventors
- 👤 Jean-Pierre Beauviala
- 👤 Jean-Pierre Charras
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-29 15:28
CPC Classifications
G; G03; G03B; G03B19/00; G03B19/18; G03B17/00; G03B17/26; G03B17/265
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 3
Claim 1
Independent Claim
186 words
A moving picture camera with interchangeable film magazine comprising, in the actual body of the camera, a claw for advancing the film, and a main motor driving this claw in a reciprocating movement; and, in each magazine, a take-up roll on which the exposed film is wound, an auxiliary electric motor rotating this take-up roll and at least one sprocket wheel for regularly advancing the film, the film being formed into a loop near the claw having two short end parts under control of the sprocket wheel, a friction coupler or an electromagnetic brake acting on the drive of the sprocket wheel, first means for measuring the speed of the sprocket wheel; second means for measuring the speed of the main motor of the camera and a speed comparator with two inputs respectively connected to the first and second measuring means and of which the output is connected to the friction coupler or electromagnetic brake so as to vary the speed of the sprocket wheel and to maintain the linear speed equal to the average speed of advance of the film driven along by the claw.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
186 words
A moving picture camera with interchangeable film magazine comprising, in the actual body of the camera, a claw for advancing the film, and a main motor driving this claw in a reciprocating movement; and, in each magazine, a take-up roll on which the exposed film is wound, an auxiliary electric motor rotating this take-up roll and at least one sprocket wheel for regularly advancing the film, the film being formed into a loop near the claw having two short end parts under control of the sprocket wheel, a friction coupler or an electromagnetic brake acting on the drive of the sprocket wheel, first means for measuring the speed of the sprocket wheel; second means for measuring the speed of the main motor of the camera and a speed comparator with two inputs respectively connected to the first and second measuring means and of which the output is connected to the friction coupler or electromagnetic brake so as to vary the speed of the sprocket wheel and to maintain the linear speed equal to the average speed of advance of the film driven along by the claw.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
95 words
A moving picture camera according to claim 1, further comprising, in the immediate vicinity of the two short end parts of the loop formed by the film, two respective position pick-ups, and two associated electric circuits determining an advance or delay in the displacement of the film corresponding to a determined number of steps, these two circuits being respectively connected to the two position pick-ups and also to the speed comparator for accelerating or decelerating, via the friction coupler or electromagnetic brake, the sprocket wheel so as always to reestablish the loop in correct position.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1984-01-20 | 1984-07-21 | 1985-01-20 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1988-01-20 | 1988-07-21 | 1989-01-20 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1992-01-20 | 1992-07-21 | 1993-01-20 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |