One-time-use camera with film sensor to determine when to close

Details One-time-use camera with film sensor to determine when to close One-time-use camera with film sensor to determine when to close

1999-02-03

2000-01-11

Gray, David M.

Photography

Disposable or recyclable camera

396538, G03B 1724

Patent

active

06014520&

ABSTRACT:
A one-time-use camera comprising a film cassette which has a filmstrip that is to be progressively wind into the cassette following each exposure and a light lock that is to be closed after the filmstrip is completely wound into the cassette, and a single-piece closing unit for closing the light lock which has a film sensing portion in contact with the filmstrip as the filmstrip is progressively wound into the cassette to determine when the filmstrip is completely wound into the cassette and a closing portion movable to close the light lock when the film sensing portion determines that the filmstrip is completely would into the cassette, is characterized in that a fixed stop is arranged opposite the cassette to form a capture space for the film sensing portion between the fixed stop and the cassette, the film sensing portion is connected to the closing portion at an intermediate weakened portion that is constructed to allow the film sensing portion to be folded towards the closing portion without becoming separated from the closing portion, and the single-piece closing unit is supported for pivotal movement to pivot the closing portion to close the light lock and to pivot the film sensing portion sequentially against the fixed stop and folded into the capture space, whereby the film sensing portion will be trapped in the capture space without being separated from the closing portion to secure the closing portion in place holding the light lock closed.

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