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Stereo camera
Assignee: United Kingdom Atomic Energy Authority
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Filing: 1987-02-20
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Granted: 1988-02-16
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Expires: 2007-02-20
Abstract
Abstract A stereoscopic camera with two lenses, in which each lens is supported by a support table fixed rigidly to two parallel resilient plates. Simultaneous focussing and convergence of the lenses is brought about by a cam urging the plates to bend, thereby constraining both lenses to follow the required straight line loci.
Inventors
- 👤 Andrew A. Dumbreck
- 👤 Stephen P. Murphy
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-09 22:03
CPC Classifications
G; G03; G03B; G03B35/00; G03B35/08
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 7
Claim 1
Independent Claim
77 words
A stereo camera comprising two spaced-apart camera units each including a lens, each lens being movable along a respective substantially straight line locus to achieve simultaneous convergence and focussing of the camera units, wherein each lens is mounted on a respective support means fixed rigidly to resilient plate means oriented so that bending of the plate means constrains the lens to follow the said locus, and means are provided for urging the resilient plate means to bend.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
77 words
A stereo camera comprising two spaced-apart camera units each including a lens, each lens being movable along a respective substantially straight line locus to achieve simultaneous convergence and focussing of the camera units, wherein each lens is mounted on a respective support means fixed rigidly to resilient plate means oriented so that bending of the plate means constrains the lens to follow the said locus, and means are provided for urging the resilient plate means to bend.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
22 words
A stereo camera as claimed in claim 1 wherein the urging means comprises means for pushing on both the two support means.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
35 words
A stereo camera as claimed in claim 2 wherein the plate means are arranged so that, for all positions of the pushing means, the support means are resiliently urged into contact with the pushing means.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
17 words
A stereo camera as claimed in claim 2 wherein the pushing means comprises a continuously rotatable cam.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
27 words
A stereo camera as claimed in claim 2 wherein the pushing means comprises a pair of mechanically linked cams, one cam for pushing on each support means.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
51 words
A stereo camera as claimed in claim 1 wherein the plate means comprises two spaced apart rectangular plates, whose upper edges and whose lower edges are parallel to each other, the upper edges are clamped to the respective lens support means and the lower edges are clamped to a base member.
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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) | 1991-02-15 | 1991-08-17 | 1992-02-16 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1995-02-15 | 1995-08-17 | 1996-02-16 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1999-02-15 | 1999-08-17 | 2000-02-16 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |