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Class 352/194 - Cam actuated


Subclass of Class 352 - Optics: motion pictures
Definition: Subject matter in which the driving means for the member
No. of patents: 26
Last issue date: 06/25/1996


NumberTitleIssue Date
5529232Precision pin registered film gate
A film registration and gate assembly has a gate with focal positioning location for focal positioning of an image frame of a strip with edge perforations. Undersized first and second pins enter a pair of transversely aligned perforations of the film to r...
06/25/1996
5423467Film registration gate assembly
A film registration gate assembly has a gate with focal positioning location for focal positioning of an image frame of a strip film with edge perforations. Undersized first and second pins enter a pair of transversely aligned perforations of the film to ...
06/13/1995
5328073Film registration and ironing gate assembly
A film registration and ironing gate assembly has a gate with a positioning location or aperture for focal positioning of an image frame of a strip film with edge perforations. Undersized first and second pins enter a pair of transversely aligned perforat...
07/12/1994
4835555Film transport apparatus
A film transport mechanism for an optical printer in which the film is positively clamped and laterally tensioned at the position of the aperture between each film advance step, so that the film lies absolutely flat in the focal plane of the lens system o...
05/30/1989
4534630Wide film transport and register movement
A transport and register movement for motion picture cameras and projectors and having spaced transport arms with cam operated claw pins and a crank shaft and transmission between the arms to oscillate the same and with a laterally offset drive shaft and ...
08/13/1985
4227783Device for stopping or fixing moving or mobile components
Thin walled components, which are moving or capable of movement, are stopped or clamped by the cooperation between an electromagnet core and an independent short-circuit component. The mobile component is always in contact with the core of the electromagn...
10/14/1980
4206981Telecine projector
A telecine projector includes film supply and take-up means; a film constant-speed drive means for advancing the film at an arbitrary predetermined constant speed past a magnetic transducer; a shutter for intermittently illuminating the film at a predeter...
06/10/1980
4203656Feed shuttle mechanism for motion picture film strips
A film strip feed shuttle mechanism is provided in which a film engaging claw is supported laterally of an elongated body member adapted to be driven by camming surfaces for both longitudinal reciprocation and oscillatory rotation with respect to an axis ...
05/20/1980
4199233Feed shuttle mechanism for motion picture film strips
A film strip feed shuttle mechanism in which a film engaging claw is supported laterally of an elongated, transversely arcuate body member adapted to be driven by a single compound cam for both longitudinal reciprocation and oscillatory rotation on an axi...
04/22/1980
4198136Reproducing of interspersed motion-picture scenes and still shots
The reproducing apparatus, such as a motion-picture film projector, stops recording medium transport in response to interrupt-transport frame markings on the recording medium and reproduces the thusly marked image frames as still images. Interrupt-transpo...
04/15/1980
4157570TV-Cine conversion projector
The TV-cine conversion projector adapted to carry out the ordinary film projection of the projector at the feeding rate of the film frames of substantially 24 frames/sec. and 18 frames/sec., while, in cooperation with a TV camera tube such as a vidicon, i...
06/05/1979
4145127Film transport and control mechanism for motion picture projectors
A modular film transport and control mechanism for selectively advancing either regular 8mm or super 8mm perforated motion picture film through a projection gate is provided. The module comprises a film transport shuttle having a film engaging claw biased...
03/20/1979
4139285Reversible intermittent film drive for motion-picture projector
A film-transport mechanism for perforated strip film in a motion-picture projector comprises a film-transport element having at one end a clause engageable in a perforation of the film and displaceable in a transport direction of the film, and having a ca...
02/13/1979
4113369Motion picture projector
A motion picture projector having various functions such as, projecting and rewinding, all of which can be selectively performed by a single control knob, and including an intermittent-drive film advancing mechanism which comprises a pull-down structure, ...
09/12/1978
4094595Control mechanism for the pull-down pawl of a film projector
A control mechanism for the pull-down pawl of a projector, for the projection of films with different frame frequencies, comprises a pot-shaped worm gear and a control drum coaxial with and connected thereto for rotation therewith, movable in axial direct...
06/13/1978
4084892Film advancement control for motion picture projector
A control for varying the speed of advancement of film is described for use in a film projector in which the film is advanced by a shuttle tooth which engages perforations in the film and advances the film along a path between a light source and a project...
04/18/1978
4078765Cinematographic apparatus
The invention is concerned with a motion picture projector or camera, with a claw for feeding the motion picture film, having at least one switch provided in one or several electric circuits of the motion picture projector or camera, which switch is contr...
03/14/1978
4033681Forward-reverse multi speed film transport mechanism
The disclosure relates to a forward-reverse and variable speed film transport mechanism for use in a motion picture projector. The mechanism includes an integrally formed multiple bladed shutter and up-and-down cam which are rotatable in unison on a drive...
07/05/1977
4017167Intermittent movement with tandem cams
In the present cam-driven intermittent movement for motion picture machines the pull-down action is shared by a plurality of cams mounted on a common shaft and operating in tandem, thereby reducing the noise and vibration and/or permitting faster pulldown...
04/12/1977
4003647Claw mechanism
A claw mechanism for the transport of a film in a film projector. A claw arm is disposed parallel to the transport path and pivotable about an axis transverse to the direction of transport; a claw means is disposed substantially transverse to the transpor...
01/18/1977
3997251Magazine camera
The disclosed structure facilitates threading the film by eliminating both the intermittent movement and the film metering sprocket from the film chamber. Noise is reduced by driving the intermittent movement with a single cam, and faster faster pulldown ...
12/14/1976
3997254Film feed apparatus
A lubrication unit is provided for lubricating drive and driven members used in a film apparatus which continuously feeds a film in a small size motion picture camera, a motion picture projector, a still camera incorporating a motor drive or the like. The...
12/14/1976
3984181Recording- or reproducing apparatus
The invention relates to a recording- or reproducing apparatus for a strip-type information carrier having different operating modes and comprising an intermittent drive mechanism including a cam device rotatable about at least one axis. A carrier is mova...
10/05/1976
3966313Forward-reverse projector mechanism
The disclosure relates to a forward-reverse film transport synchronizing mechanism for a motion picture projector film feed apparatus of the type including a shuttle which is driven for vertical reciprocating motion by a transport cam. The mechanism of th...
06/29/1976
3951531Motion picture camera with exposure time prolonging means
A rotary shutter of a motion picture camera comprises a pair of fan-shaped sectors which are capable of changing the angle of opening formed thereby. The sector shaft is rotated through a gear train by a claw driving shaft which in turn is rotated by a dr...
04/20/1976
3934962Mechanisms for transporting strip material
A film transport has an intermittent drive mechanism with a claw for engaging sprocket holes in a film. The claw is driven by the mechanism to pull the film down frame by frame. Two or more cams are used to cause the claw to carry out a four-sided motion ...
01/27/1976
 
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