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US4764783A
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Lens focusing position adjusting mechanism
Assignee: Pentax Corp
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Filing: 1987-10-29
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Granted: 1988-08-16
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Expires: 2007-10-29
Abstract
Abstract An improved lens focusing position adjusting mechanism in which the focusing position is adjusted by changing the relative coupling position, in a circumferential direction, of a focusing ring and a drive ring fitted in the focusing lens and moved together with the focusing lens to drive a lens system. A circumferential groove is formed in the engaging surface of the drive ring or focusing ring, an adjustment belt is inserted in the groove, and the adjusting belt is positioned with respect to the focusing ring and tightened to the outer wall of the drive ring to combine the drive ring and the focusing ring into a single unit.
Inventors
- 👤 Hitoshi Tanaka
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-26 21:53
CPC Classifications
G; G02; G02B; G02B7/00; G02B7/02; G02B7/04
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 3
Claim 1
Independent Claim
114 words
In a lens focusing position adjusting mechanism in which a focusing position is adjusted by changing the relative coupling position, in a circumferential direction, of a focusing ring and a drive ring fitted in said focusing lens and moved together with said focusing lens to drive a lens system, the improvement wherein: a circumferential groove is formed in an engaging surface of one of said drive ring and said focusing ring; an adjusting belt is inserted in said groove; and said adjusting belt is fixedly positioned with respect to said focusing ring and tightened to the outer wall of said drive ring to combine said drive ring and said focusing ring into one unit.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
114 words
In a lens focusing position adjusting mechanism in which a focusing position is adjusted by changing the relative coupling position, in a circumferential direction, of a focusing ring and a drive ring fitted in said focusing lens and moved together with said focusing lens to drive a lens system, the improvement wherein: a circumferential groove is formed in an engaging surface of one of said drive ring and said focusing ring; an adjusting belt is inserted in said groove; and said adjusting belt is fixedly positioned with respect to said focusing ring and tightened to the outer wall of said drive ring to combine said drive ring and said focusing ring into one unit.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
97 words
The lens focusing position adjusting mechanism as claimed in claim 1, wherein said adjusting belt has a positioning hole formed substantially in a middle portion thereof which is used for postioning said belt to said focusing ring, and tightening holes in both end portions thereof which are engaged with conical end portions of set screws screwed into said focusing ring, and the centers of said screws are displaced from the centers of the respective ones of said tightening holes so that as said set screws are screwed in, a tensile force is applied to said adjusting belt.
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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) | 1991-08-16 | 1992-02-15 | 1992-08-16 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1995-08-16 | 1996-02-15 | 1996-08-16 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1999-08-16 | 2000-02-15 | 2000-08-16 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |