Focal-plane shutter for camera and digital camera equipped therewith

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PATENT NO 9678407
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14984209

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A focal plane shutter is provided with a switching mechanism having an electromagnet and a stopping member. The stopping member is provided with an engaging portion able to lock an engagement portion provided in a first driving member for a leading edge, and an operating portion wherein a direction of a force, in relation to the electromagnet, switches, in accordance with switching between an application and removal of an electric current in a single direction to the electromagnet, so as to move the engaging portion to a position wherein it is able to release locking of the engagement portion when the electric current is applied, and to move the engaging portion to a position wherein it is able to lock the engagement portion when the electric current is removed.

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NIDEC COPAL CORPORATIONTOKYO 174-8550

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Tanaka, Yasuo Tokyo, JP 192 2266

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