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Device for adjusting the focusing detecting mechanism of a single-lens reflex camera

Assignee: Pentax Corp
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Filing: 1984-01-24
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Granted: 1985-08-20
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Expires: 2004-01-24
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Abstract

Abstract A device for adjusting a focusing detecting mechanism in a single-lens reflex camera includes a first mirror holding frame having a first mirror of the half reflecting type adapted to divide a light beam from a lens into a reflected light beam and a transmitted light beam, and being rotatably mounted on a mirror box body. A second mirror holding frame having a second mirror adapted to reflect the transmitted light beam from said first mirror is rotatably mounted on said first mirror holding frame through at least one shaft. The shafts for mounting the second mirror holding frame is movable in a direction which is substantially parallel with the surface of said first mirror. A focusing detecting device is provided at a position which is on the optical axis of said light beam reflected by said second mirror and is in conjugation with a finder focusing screen.

Inventors

  • 👤 Tetsuji Shono

Bibliographic Details

Application Number —
Jurisdiction US
Data Source google_patents
Last Synchronized 2026-11-08 13:50
CPC Classifications
G; G03; G03B; G03B19/00; G03B19/02; G03B19/12; G03B3/00; G03B3/10

Claims Analysis

Total Claims: 4
Claim 1
Independent Claim 154 words
A device for adjusting a focusing detecting mechanism in a single-lens reflex camera which comprises: a first mirror holding frame having a first mirror of the half reflecting type adapted to divide a light beam from a lens into a reflected light beam and a transmitted light beam, and being rotatably mounted on a mirror box body; a second mirror holding frame having a second mirror adapted to reflect the transmitted light beam from said first mirror, and being rotatably mounted on said first mirror holding frame through at least one shaft; and a focusing detecting device provided at a position which is on the optical axis of said light beam reflected by said second mirror and is in conjugation with a finder focusing screen; wherein said at least one shaft for mounting said second mirror holding frame is movable in a direction which is substantially parallel with the surface of said first mirror.
Claim 2
Independent Claim 154 words
A device for adjusting a focusing detecting mechanism in a single-lens reflex camera which comprises: a first mirror holding frame having a first mirror of the half reflecting type adapted to divide a light beam from a lens into a reflected light beam and a transmitted light beam, and being rotatably mounted on a mirror box body; a second mirror holding frame having a second mirror adapted to reflect the transmitted light beam from said first mirror, and being rotatably mounted on said first mirror holding frame through at least one shaft; and a focusing detecting device provided at a position which is on the optical axis of said light beam reflected by said second mirror and is in conjugation with a finder focusing screen; wherein said at least one shaft for mounting said second mirror holding frame is movable in a direction which is substantially parallel with the surface of said first mirror.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim 30 words
A device as claimed in claim 1, wherein said focusing detecting device is movable in the direction of the optical axis of said light beam reflected by said second mirror.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim 88 words
A device as claimed in claim 2, wherein said focusing detecting device is fixedly secured to a base plate, and further including guide pins embedded in the lower surface of said base plate in such a manner that said guide pins are extended in a direction parallel with the optical axis of said light beam reflected by said second mirror, said guide pins being slidably engaged with guide holes cut in an adjusting plate, the position of which is adjustable in a direction perpendicular to said optical axis.

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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) 1988-08-19 1989-02-18 1989-08-20 $2000.00 Window Closed / Lapsed
7.5 Years (Year 8) 1992-08-19 1993-02-18 1993-08-20 $3760.00 Window Closed / Lapsed
11.5 Years (Year 12) 1996-08-19 1997-02-18 1997-08-20 $7700.00 Window Closed / Lapsed

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