Imager apparatus

Details Imager apparatus Imager apparatus

2006-09-26

2009-08-25

Koval, Melissa J (Department: 2862)

Photography

Camera detail

Lens cover

C396S535000, C396S541000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07578627

ABSTRACT:
An imager apparatus is provided, including a housing that stores a lens device with an imaging lens exposed to the front surface facing a subject; a lens cover movable between a first position covering the imaging lens and a second position opening the same; and a cover moving mechanism linearly moving the lens cover between the first and second positions. The cover moving mechanism includes a plurality of brackets provided on the lens cover; a plurality of opening portions provided in the front surface of the housing, corresponding to the plurality of brackets, through which the tips of the brackets penetrate; an arm member fixed to those brackets on the inner side of the housing; a guide member guiding the arm member in the moving direction of the lens cover; and a slide joining mechanism joining the arm member to the guide member in a slidable manner.

REFERENCES:
patent: 5628032 (1997-05-01), Zander
patent: 2007/0274029 (2007-11-01), Lee et al.
U.S. Appl. No. 11/526,635, filed Sep. 26, 2006, Izumi, et al.
U.S. Appl. No. 11/526,588, filed Sep. 26, 2006, Izumi, et al.

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