US4596453A
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Electromagnetic drive device for shutter
Assignee: Canon Inc
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Filing: 1985-09-18
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Granted: 1986-06-24
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Expires: 2005-09-18
Abstract
Abstract An electromagnetic drive device for a focal plane shutter having a tubular yoke and a cylindrical permanent magnet concentrically fixed to the yoke by clamping apparatus. A moving coil in a space between the permanent magnet cylinder and the yoke rotates about the axis of the permanent magnet and is drivingly connected through a shaft to blades of a leading or trailing curtain of the shutter, wherein a pair of holes are formed in one of the end surfaces of the permanent magnet cylinder symmetrical with respect to the axis thereof. The running characteristic of the shutter blades can be adjusted when the distribution of magnetic flux density is previously adjusted by turning the permanent magnet with the use of a tool engaged in the holes.
Inventors
- 👤 Masahisa Fujino
- 👤 Ryuji Suzuki
- 👤 Mamoru Shimazaki
- 👤 Yasuo Suda
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-27 10:14
CPC Classifications
G; G03; G03B; G03B9/00; G03B9/08; G03B9/10; G03B9/18
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 3
Claim 1
Independent Claim
165 words
An electromagnetic drive device for a focal plane shutter comprising: (a) a tubular yoke; (b) a permanent magnet of the cylindrical shape fixedly secured within said yoke in concentrical relation; (c) clamping means for fixedly securing said permanent magnet to said yoke; and (d) a moving coil is arranged rotatable in an air space formed by said permanent magnet and said yoke in concentrical relation to said permanent magnet, said moving coil being drivingly connected to shutter blades upon supply of electrical power to turn, causing the shutter blades to run from a prescribed start position to a terminal position for the purpose of making an exposure, whereby said permanent magnet is provided with a pair of holes for adjustment of its angular position formed in a round flat surface portion thereof by using a common mold, and, as it turns, the distribution of magnetic flux density is adjusted to a prescribed setting so as to establish a desired running characteristic of the shutter blades.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
165 words
An electromagnetic drive device for a focal plane shutter comprising: (a) a tubular yoke; (b) a permanent magnet of the cylindrical shape fixedly secured within said yoke in concentrical relation; (c) clamping means for fixedly securing said permanent magnet to said yoke; and (d) a moving coil is arranged rotatable in an air space formed by said permanent magnet and said yoke in concentrical relation to said permanent magnet, said moving coil being drivingly connected to shutter blades upon supply of electrical power to turn, causing the shutter blades to run from a prescribed start position to a terminal position for the purpose of making an exposure, whereby said permanent magnet is provided with a pair of holes for adjustment of its angular position formed in a round flat surface portion thereof by using a common mold, and, as it turns, the distribution of magnetic flux density is adjusted to a prescribed setting so as to establish a desired running characteristic of the shutter blades.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
34 words
A drive device according to claim 1, wherein said pair of holes are positioned in a row to a direction either coincident with or perpendicular to the direction of magnetization of said permanent magnet.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
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| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
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| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1989-06-23 | 1989-12-23 | 1990-06-24 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1993-06-23 | 1993-12-23 | 1994-06-24 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1997-06-23 | 1997-12-23 | 1998-06-24 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |