1991-07-29
1993-01-05
Gellner, Michael L.
G03B 1708
Patent
active
051775158
ABSTRACT:
In a waterproof camera system of the type comprising a waterproof camera comprising a camera mechanism assembly (1) incorporated in a waterproof outer box (4) and a waterproof interchangeable lens (10) comprising an inner cylinder (11) and a waterproof outer cylinder (12) in which is housed said inner cylinder, the outer box is provided with an outer mount (6) and a circular opening (4A) is formed through a wall of said outer mount in coaxial relationship therewith and adjacent thereto. The camera mechanism assembly is provided with an inner mount (5). A first O-ring (15) is fitted over the outer peripheral surface of the outer cylinder which in turn is connected to the outer mount by means of bayonets. The inner cylinder is connected to the inner mount by means of bayonets. A second O-ring (8) is fitted over the peripheral surface of the inner mount which in turn is press-fitted into the circular opening in such a manner that the outer peripheral surface of the inner mount is made in contact with the inner peripheral surface of the circular opening. Thus, the waterproof camera in accordance with the present invention is characterized in that the waterproof type interchangeable lens and the waterproof camera are sealed from the intrusion of water. In addition, the camera mechanism assembly is positioned by the circular opening.
REFERENCES:
patent: 4963902 (1990-10-01), Fukahori
patent: 4994829 (1991-02-01), Tsukamoto
Gellner Michael L.
Gray David M.
Nikon Corporation
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