Spool repositioning apparatus for camera assembling and methods

Details Spool repositioning apparatus for camera assembling and methods Spool repositioning apparatus for camera assembling and methods

1997-12-23

2000-10-03

Lee, Eddie C.

Photography

Disposable or recyclable camera

396387, 396429, 396440, G03B 1702, G03B 1748

Patent

active

061284408

ABSTRACT:
A method and apparatus for assembling a camera. In the method, a film cartridge is positioned in a cartridge chamber of a camera frame assembly having a rear opening, a thumbwheel, and an active light lock closer. A spool of the cartridge and a film advance are engaged. A leading portion of a filmstrip is advanced out of the cartridge. The spool of the cartridge is turned in a rewind direction for the cartridge. Withdrawal of the leading portion of the filmstrip back into the cartridge, is prevented during the turning.

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Research Disclosure, p. 554, Aug. 1997, Item 40056, "Camera Thumbwheel Retention".

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