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Electromagnetically controlled shutter for camera
Assignee: Canon Inc
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Filing: 1986-07-17
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Granted: 1987-06-09
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Expires: 2006-07-17
Abstract
Abstract A shutter for camera having a shutter controlling mechanism including an armature and an electromagnet in which starting of operation of a shutter-curtain is controlled by operation of separating the armature from the electromagnet, which includes an armature lever for actuating said armature and having a bearing rotatably mounted around a supporting shaft, an armature separating spring for applying a force to said armature lever to separate said armature from said electromagnet, said armature separating spring being arranged around a guide formed by the peripheral surface of said bearing, and a collar interposed between the armature separating spring and the peripheral surface of the bearing, said collar being made of molded plastic material having small friction to a metallic material.
Inventors
- 👤 Yasuhiro Toyoda
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-09 18:22
CPC Classifications
G; G03; G03B; G03B9/00; G03B9/08; G03B9/10; G03B9/18
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 8
Claim 1
Independent Claim
136 words
A shutter for camera including an electromagnet for controlling a shutter, an armature and an electromagnetic coil in which attraction and separation of the armature to and from the electromagnetic coil are changed over by controlling feeding of current to said electromagnetic coil and starting of operation of a shutter-curtain is controlled by a relative movement of said armature with respect to the electromagnet, comprising: (a) an armature lever connected to said armature and having a bearing portion rotatably supported around a supporting shaft; (b) a collar made of molded plastic material and disposed around said bearing portion of said armature lever positioned on the periphery of said supporting shaft; and (c) an armature separating spring mounted around said collar for applying an energizing force to said armature lever in the direction to separate said armature.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
136 words
A shutter for camera including an electromagnet for controlling a shutter, an armature and an electromagnetic coil in which attraction and separation of the armature to and from the electromagnetic coil are changed over by controlling feeding of current to said electromagnetic coil and starting of operation of a shutter-curtain is controlled by a relative movement of said armature with respect to the electromagnet, comprising: (a) an armature lever connected to said armature and having a bearing portion rotatably supported around a supporting shaft; (b) a collar made of molded plastic material and disposed around said bearing portion of said armature lever positioned on the periphery of said supporting shaft; and (c) an armature separating spring mounted around said collar for applying an energizing force to said armature lever in the direction to separate said armature.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
14 words
A shutter according to claim 1, wherein said supporting shaft is made of metal.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
19 words
A shutter according to claim 1, wherein said collar is press-fitted around the bearing portion of said armature lever.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
20 words
A shutter according to claim 1, wherein said collar is rotatably fitted around the bearing portion of said armature lever.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
15 words
A shutter according to claim 1, wherein said collar is made of oilless molded material.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
14 words
A shutter according to claim 1, said armature separating spring is a coil spring.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
25 words
A shutter according to claim 1, wherein the starting of operation of the shutter-curtain is controlled by the separation of said armature from the electromagnet.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1990-06-08 | 1990-12-08 | 1991-06-09 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1994-06-08 | 1994-12-08 | 1995-06-09 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1998-06-08 | 1998-12-08 | 1999-06-09 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |