Patent
1986-02-07
1987-08-18
Perkey, W. B.
354230, 3542671, 354247, G03B 300, G03B 914, G03B 962
Patent
active
046873147
ABSTRACT:
A delayed shutter actuation system for cameras providing from pre-flash or ambient light sensings automatic focusing control, automatic aperture control, or both, features a spring-energized shutter slide member coupled to a velocity limiter over an initial portion of the release stroke. A spring-driven focus control member, or a spring-driven exposure control member, or both, are coupled through movable regulator members to the shutter slide through lost motion couplings so that their respective movement rates are governed by the velocity limiter until they are locked in proper position by electrically controlled locks controlled responsively to such sensings. During a terminal portion of the motion of the shutter slide the velocity limiter automatically disengages to allow an unimpeded motion of the slide to actuate the shutter. In the preferred form of the invention exposure control is secured by using a variable-aperture impulse shutter and a stroke-control cam positioned as a rebound limiter and rotatingly oriented responsively to motion of the exposure control member.
REFERENCES:
patent: 3274914 (1966-09-01), Biedermann et al.
patent: 4355872 (1982-10-01), Kitai et al.
patent: 4614417 (1986-09-01), Hato et al.
Arnold Stephen R.
Hattis Russell E.
Perkey W. B.
W. Haking Enterprises Limited
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