JPS60500736A - Panoramic movie camera and its method - Google Patents

Abstract

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Description

[Detailed description of the invention] Panorama drawing camera U-length artificial The present invention is filed in U.S. Application No. 452,620, filed December 23, 1982. This is a partial continuation application.

Background of the disaster The present invention allows the camera lens to rapidly rotate through a 360° angle while the film is Relating to a panoramic motion picture camera in which strips are exposed continuously.

Conventionally, panoramic cameras for still movie photography have been proposed. l1anke et al. No. 2,068,4.10.

They are arranged at angular intervals of 120° and rotate around the central axis at a speed of approximately 16 revolutions per second. A panoramic camera with three lenses that can be rotated is disclosed. camera casing The filter includes a fill 11 supply reel and a fill 11 take-up reel for each of the three lenses. Supporting the reel, each filmstrip has a shaft and lens with an axis of rotation The film passes through a film gate placed between the Lens, film gate, film film supply reel and film take-up reel are placed in the same plane zone . The camera casing and its built-in camera parts are completely rotated. , film movement is initiated by a manually operated brake, which is connected to a rotating system. Acts on the extension of the cat.

Subsequent patents No. 2,349,931 and No. 2,815.701 include , the lens is rotated around its axis, and the film supply reel and film take-up reel A panoramic camera that is placed in the same plane zone as the lens on both sides of this axis has been disclosed. Although it is fixed to sprocket 1 on the axis, the film is It engages with the sprocket without any relative movement between the sprocket and the sprocket. centre A slit aperture is used to expose the film while it remains in contact with the sprocket. A chat is provided. The focal length of the lens system is equal to the radius of the sprocket. Disclosed.

Patent No. 3,374°721 by νan Praag In the invention disclosed in , a lens and a film lying coplanar with the lens are The murir is rotated around its axis, and the film lip is rotated around its axis. The film winder 1- passes above the sprocket, and the film winder 1- is close to the lens and close to the sprocket. They are separated from each other.

Patent No. 4,24], 985 by Globus et al. Another type of panoramic movie camera driven by a spring ribbon has been disclosed; The patent also includes the panoramic camera mentioned above. According to Globus et al. Patent No. 4゜078.860 discloses a circular panoramic projection system, which In the projection system, the film supply reel and film take-up reel are coaxial. The projection lens is located between the film reels, and the film path is located between separate reels. with a radial extension that provides space for the film to transition The spaced ones are disclosed.

As described above, the configuration of the panoramic camera proposed prior to the present invention was expensive. and the method of operation requires strict minimum tolerances, uniformity of the camera lens. Maintain film speed, which often occurs with high rotational speeds and banding of exposed film. Difficult to hold, and film strip edges and sprockets. 1- There were various drawbacks in that the holes were subject to severe wear and tear.

Previously proposed products have a special structure and operation method, so they cannot be used as standard movie accessories. and equipment usage was kept to a minimum. In addition, the panoramic image of the prior art The image camera system was not used to operate at relatively high speeds.

This prior art arrangement consists of a supply film reel and a take-up film reel. It is generally difficult to maintain dynamic balance because the position of the film material changes due to Met.

Hisanori and one fellas The present invention is a movie camera used to take panoramic scenes across 360° angles. Novel structure and operation method of mela.

Also, when projecting in 360° to obtain a panoramic movie scene, the standard movie projection procedure is Concerning equipment for motion picture film that can be applied quickly.

In particular, the present invention provides that the filmstrip is continuous at cinema speed, i.e. 24 scans per second. It was moved to 35mm and 8, 16, 7011 with a standard lens with a constant focal length. Im a film strip of any desired width, including but not limited to Concerning the structure of a panoramic movie camera.

The present invention provides a cylindrical camera body assembly including a generally cylindrical fixed housing portion; Intended as a panoramic camera that supports the upper cylindrical rotating housing part from the housing part. do. The two-sided cylindrical rotating housing portion accommodates the components of a movie camera. . The components are coaxially mounted on the film supply reel and film take-up reel. , including lens and film gate, film supply sprocket, All rotate at high speed around the axis of rotation. One film frame is one scanning frame. The main sprocket is coaxial with the center and has a circumference of approximately 360°. The focal length of a camera lens is directly related to the scan frame length. The lens is An inter-focal plane slit is provided between the lens and the film.

film strip In order to compensate for the centrifugal force experienced during the rotation of the Pass through the film gate.

In the present invention, a passage for the film strip is provided, and the passage is connected to the lens and the film. The film strip itself was maintained at a uniform tension in the planar zone of the gate. It is intended to be able to adapt to centrifugal force while remaining in place.

The present invention further provides that the film supply reel and the film take-up reel are coaxial and rotate. Located in a plane zone that is downwardly separated from the plane zones of the lens and main sprocket. intend to. The film path between the film reel and the upper film chamber is angled The film is guided by a new film guide spool that is divided into two parts. The film strip should be abruptly changed in at least two directions by the guide spool. This emphasizes the compactness of the camera.

The present invention further includes various other novel features that allow continuous pattern It is possible to expose the film in a no-rama manner and in an optically uniform and accurate manner. become able to.

Therefore, the first object of the present invention is to provide a panoramic panorama with a new and special structure and method of operation. Macamera can be provided.

The second object of the present invention is to move accurately and maintain balance, and to quickly stabilize the The purpose of this invention is to provide a panoramic camera with a similar structure.

A third object of the present invention is to provide a panoramic camera that performs 360° continuous scanning. The goal is to provide the following.

A fourth object of the invention is that the film strip comprises a plurality of spaced apart planar zones. creates a unique film path that Rotation of the camera from the supply reel to the film supply reel and coaxially and in a separate zone Make sure to reach the film take-up reel in a separate zone coaxial with the axis of rotation of the lens. The objective is to provide a panoramic camera with a wide range of functions.

A fifth object of the present invention is to quickly compensate for the centrifugal force acting on the film strip. A film gate with a curved filmstrip support surface slides inside. in a plane perpendicular to the optical axis of the lens. To provide a panoramic camera that assists in guiding the film. That is.

The present invention provides a lens, film gate, and filmstrip supply sprocket. Consider a new means of rotating the I. around its axis, and how to implement this means. It offers unique operational advantages.

A further sixth object of the invention is to provide a method of operation for continuous and complete production of filmstrips. Film supply reel and film take-up reel drive to enable accurate exposure Efficient use of film strips by using a reversible motor for The purpose of the present invention is to provide a panoramic camera with a wide range of images.

A seventh object of the invention is to change the path of the filmstrip to one side in one planar zone. A novel two-way film guide spool used to change from one direction to another. and the path of the film is from the planar zone to the other direction. Changed so that it moves away from the No. 1 plane zone and transitions in a plane zone parallel to it. This is what I did.

The present invention provides a film strip path between two spaced apart parallel planar zones. A new guiding means for guiding the filmstrip section along the path is contemplated. the In a preferred embodiment of the film guiding means, the edges of the film 11 are in contact with the rollers. Fritation that supports and guides the film strip in a meandering path in contact with the Includes free roller configuration.

An eighth object of the present invention is that the film strip is fed to film gate means. hand to maintain even tension on the film strip as it is pulled out of the cage. Such a uniform tensioning means is provided with a spring-biased Equipped with film slack arms, each arm accepts a film guide spool at one end. supporting and forming a film with the adjacent film guide spool; Changing the effective moment arm length of slacker 11 for 11 paths The film is arranged so that the tension of the film is uniform.

A ninth object of the present invention is to A convenient alignment means = 4M is provided on the shaft, and this alignment means is When installing the top cover door prior to operation, the film and film sprocket In order to align the parts, it is linked with a return stop stage provided between the two sub-blocks 1. can be done.

A tenth object of the present invention is to provide a film take-up reel and a film for the drive means. Convenient pin and multiple slot means for easy assembly of the system supply reel It is to provide.

The present invention stabilizes and maintains rotation of a rotating camera housing portion about a rotation axis. At the same time, it actively controls the axial displacement of the rotating part, thereby adjusting the optical axis of the rotating lens a rotating camera housing portion having means for ensuring that the camera housing is held precisely in one plane; It's about minutes.

An eleventh object of the invention is to control the exposure of the filmstrip under specific conditions of operation. It is an object of the present invention to provide a capping shutter that can be quickly operated to avoid

The invention further provides a computer for starting and stopping filmstrips, exposures, etc. A new control that can include computer programs and optionally-1-out information. A new method of operating a panoramic camera by means of the present invention is also contemplated.

Various other advantages and objects of the invention will be apparent from the drawings, which illustrate embodiments of the invention. FIG. 1, which is readily apparent from the following description, shows a panoramic camera embodying the present invention. FIG.

FIG. 2 is a schematic plan view showing the lens and film path as seen from the ground.

Figure 3a is an enlarged partial cross-sectional view of the rotatable upper camera housing portion; The plane is a cross-section through a vertical diametrical plane, showing the film and lens chambers, and the film supply. A portion of a supply reel chamber and a film take-up reel chamber are shown.

FIG. 3b is an enlarged partial sectional view taken along the same plane as FIG. 3a, and shows a fixed camera housing. The lower part of the film take-up and reel chamber is shown.

FIG. 4 is an enlarged partial cross-sectional view of the film and lens chamber, with the cross section shown in the upper rotary cover. Horizontal plane directly above the plane zone of the filmstrip path in the camera housing part indicates the film path.

FIG. 15 is a chart showing the camera control means.

FIG. 16 shows a computer printout 1- showing the operation of the camera.

FIG. 17 shows a system for transporting film between the film supply reel and the lens chamber. 1 is an enlarged cross-sectional view of the filmstrip guide means; one drawing shows the guide means in the longitudinal direction; along the plane that divides it into .

Figure 17a shows the lateral view along the plane indicated by line XVIIa-XVIIa in Figure 17. FIG.

Figure]-8 is an enlarged exploded view of the assembled guide means shown in Figure 17; The feed means extends between the supply reel and the film chamber as shown in FIG.

Figure 19 shows the assembly of the lum supply reel between the supply reel and its drive tube. To illustrate the numerous slot shapes provided at the top end of the drive tube to facilitate A part is shown in cross section and a part is shown in front view.

Detailed report of invention First, FIG. 1 will be explained.

A panoramic cinema camera embodying the invention is shown schematically and generally designated (20). Indicated by The camera (20) includes a camera body assembly, the assembly being a fixed housing. The turning part (22) and the rotation forming the axis of rotation indicated by the symbol (24) above this. It has a rotating housing part. Generally speaking, the fixed housing part (22) includes a camera motor means (25), a film supply motor (26), and a take-up film. Like the film reel motor (27) and the main sprocket motor (28), It can accommodate camera components that are required to remain stationary.

The rotating housing part (23) has an axis (2 4) Lens means arranged to rotate around the planar zone of the lens (30); rotates about the axis (24) in a second intermediate rotational plane zone below the The film supply reel (31) is arranged as follows, and rotates around the axis (24). located in a third plane zone that is possible and below the plane zone of the film supply reel. internally supports other camera components including the film take-up reel (32) . Overall, the filmstrip (35) from the supply reel (31) is Multiple guide spools, including a novel two-way spool (34) After being directed to the zone and moving through the path described below, the filmstrip ( 35) is around the driven film supply sprocket (36) and the axis (24). It passes around the coaxial regular fixed main film sprocket (37).

In the upper planar zone, a film gate (38 ) is placed between the lens (30) and the main sprocket (37), and is The sprocket is spaced apart from the main sprocket (37). The lens (30) is attached to the upper rotating housing. The counterbalance The means (39) are diametrically opposed to the upper rotating housing part (23). established in

From the overall configuration in Figure 1, the main components of a panoramic camera that continuously scans 360° are shown. The component part is rotatable around the central axis (24), and the film supply reel and film The take-up reel is vertically separated in spaced plane zones, and the lens (30) and cowl The center weight (39), the axis ( It is clear that there is a coaxial relationship with respect to 24). Rotating housing part (23) The movement of the camera components housed inside can be easily and precisely balanced. . From the supply reel to the film supply sprocket h (36), main sprocket h (37) , the rerouting of the film strip (35) to the film take-up reel (32) is Maintain a substantially balanced relationship.

The speed of the film pulled out from the supply reel (31) and the take-up reel (32) The film is wound at almost the same speed and with uniform tension as will be explained later. Ru. The rotating housing part (23) rotates at approximately 144Q rotations per minute (24 frames per second). of the camera components in the housing part (23) which is rotated at the operating speed Dynamic balance is easily maintained. Some of the radially outermost components of the camera are This RG II force is applied to the film strip. This affects the path of the drop and the operation of the camera shutter, which will be discussed later.

To explain the operation in general, with the lens and film tension adjusted, The rotating housing part that houses the camera components is the main film sprocket (37 ) is rotated around the axis (24) until a predetermined speed is reached. Predetermined speed When this temperature is reached, the brake is activated and only stops the rotation of the main sprocket (37). Ru. The other camera components within the rotating housing section are then aligned with the axis (24). The filmstrip (35) is continuously rotated around the main sprocket. and the film sprocket (36) engages the film sprocket (36) for film exposure. Rotate to effect relative movement between the strip and film gate.

The focal length of the selected lens (30) is around the main sprocket l~(37). directly related to the circumferential path of the filmstrip in which the circumferential length of such path is 36 This corresponds to one scan length of 0°. The focal length of the lens is equal to the scan length divided by 2π It should be done properly.

This relationship is well known in panoramic camera technology (U.S. Pat. No. 2,815,701). (See specification).

rotating housing part The rotating housing portion (23) includes a lens (30), a film supply sprocket ( 36), main sprocket (37), counterweight (39), and other It consists of an upper housing section (40) containing the camera components. Separable The rotatable lower housing rotating section (41) typically connects to the film supply reel (3). 1) and a film take-up reel (32).

Upper housing section The upper housing section (40) has a cylindrical wall (43) of a predetermined diameter and A light entrance port (44) for the lens (30) is provided. Section (40) further comprises a circular bottom wall (45) and an upper circumferential wall (46), within the circumferential wall (46). A circular door (47) is provided which is suitably marked (48) to provide a light seal. ) has a stepped joint line together with the outer peripheral portion (46).

Within the wall formed by the cylindrical wall (43) are spaced apart sub-plates (49) (50 ), and a generally C-shaped member (51) in spaced relation; 1) are fixed to reinforcing bars (52) (Fig. 5) that extend laterally at a distance, and The material (52) extends across the chamber for the rough part of the chamber. Reinforcement bar (52) At the opposite end of the vertical A partition wall (53) is provided. The lens is inserted between the top cover (47) and the bottom wall (45). Extending across the chamber (54) are partitions (56) (57).

The partition (56) is vertically movable to attach the lens (3). 0) can be connected as appropriate.

The vertical side edge of the movable partition (56) allows the lens (30) to be slidably adjusted in the vertical direction. Receptacles (58) extending vertically in each of the walls (53) for mounting. Can be put in. The above-mentioned vertical adjustment tool of the lens (30) is fixed as appropriate by means of A parent nut (59) having a parent nut (60) fixed to the partition (56) is provided. . On the other side of the partition (56), the lens (30) is fixed in the selected vertical adjustment position. A set screw and nut assembly (62) is provided for. of lens (30) The front portion moves the entire lens (30) during vertical translational movement of the lens (30). The whole can be suitably mounted as indicated at (63) for guidance. Re The vertical adjustment function of the optical axis of the lens (30) will be described later.

Additionally, a transverse wall extends between the reinforcing bar (52) and the adjacent portion of the wall (53). At (57) said transverse wall (57) is provided with suitable gate means (70). 5.12). Gate means (70) (Fig. 12) shows the removable plate (71), aperture mounting plate (72), and and an aperture plate (73) providing a sulin 1-aperture (74) of selected width. ) consists of components that can be attached and detached as appropriate. Gate means adapted to different photographic conditions Go to aperture play 1 (7), which has slit apertures with different selection widths to 3) & Plates (71) (72) can be easily removed for insertion It is configured. The slit aperture (74) of the gate means (70) It is on the optical axis 0 of stage (30). Surin 1 - transverse zone containing aperture (74) In the partition wall (57) is a front arch through which the film strip (35) passes. A shaped guide surface (76) may be provided, and the arcuate film guide surface is connected to the lens. It is curved convexly relative to the means.

The curvature of the arcuate surface (76) is such that the rotating housing portion (23) rotates at 144 Orpm. When the film passes between the transverse vertical edges of the film gate port (77) The centrifugal force acting on a part of the trip (35) is normal to the optical axis and the slit It is selected to be concentrated at a predetermined position in a plane parallel to the aperture opening. Before The use of the arcuate surface (76) allows the film strip to pass through the film gate port (77). is correlated with the centrifugal force acting on the incremental sections of the Films 1 ~ Use a film pressure plate to maintain the lip plane normal to the optical axis There is no need to do so. The film gate (7o) is on the outer periphery of the main sprocket (37) The film gate and slit aperture (74) are located relatively close to the The appropriate radial distance from the axis of rotation depends on the diameter of the cylindrical wall of the side housing section. Note that they can be placed remotely.

In addition, in connection with the gate means (70), a character pin symbol indicated as a whole by the reference numeral (80) is provided. Shutter means (Figure 5.12) are provided. In Figure 12, capping The shutter (80) is larger than the inner circumference (82) of the aperture mounting plate (72). It is used to completely cover and seal an opening formed around a large circumference.

The circular disc (81) is attached to the pin (85) (Fig. 5) at the number (84). The pin (85) is thus attached to the pivoted arm (83), and the pin (85) is attached to the wall (5). 7) and supports the counterway h (86) on the inner side of the wall (57). There is. Spring means (87) provided on the outer end portion of the pin (85) biasing the gate means (70) into a normally closed position. Arm (83) pivot The attachment mechanism includes a lever arm (88) provided inside the wall (57), and the lever arm (88) A wire link (90) is connected to the hole (89) provided in the arm (88), and the wire link (90) is connected to the hole (89) provided in the arm (88). The ear link (90) connects the other end to an arm (91), which arm (91) has the symbol (92) is connected to a solenoid (not shown). Arm (91) A counterbalance (93) is provided at the opposite end. Solenoid (92) Upon actuation, the capping shutter arm (88) is in a permanently biased closed position. It is rotated in the clockwise direction from 1 to the fully open position shown in FIG. cappin The use of the shutter will be described later.

Furthermore, the -1- side housing section C40) is connected to the lens (30). A counterway h (39) is provided on the opposite side in the diametrical direction and on the optical axis of the changing lens. It is. The counterweight (39) is connected at both ends to a pair of spaced wires 101). and supported by appropriate transverse members (100), each assembly 101) being A lead screw nano h (102) is provided for vertical height adjustment of the wire h (39). Len The interrelated vertical adjustments of the spring (30) and the counterweight (39) are explained in detail in 101) and the parent. This is done by extending the neck (59) downward from the sub-plate (50), For this purpose, a suitably flexible belt drive is provided as indicated by the reference numeral (105) in FIG. will be established. A flexible chain drive (105) is attached to a sprue that is kindly fixed to 101). Pass around the rocket, then idler sprocket (106) and adjustment sprocket. The sprocket (107) and the sprocket (107) provided at the end of the sprocket (59) 08) is noteworthy.

A tensioner idler sprocket (109) may be provided, thereby The route of the checkerboard (105) is appropriately located below the sub-plate (50) and the support rod (52). ) can take the route of passing through the opening (110). Adjustment knob (107a ) is provided at the end of the shaft extending through the sub-plate (50), and the door ( 47) Can be accessed from the top of the upper housing section when removed.

The height of the counterweight (39) and the lens (30) is determined from the center of gravity of the counterweight and the lens (24). ) in a vertical direction parallel to the axis of rotation (24) while maintaining the plane perpendicular to Can be finely adjusted. We have shown a manual method for vertically displacing the position of the lens optical axis. , the present invention automatically adjusts the vertical displacement of the lens optical axis and fixes the lens in a selected position. It is also intended that other means such as remote control may be applied. This can be easily understood.

The upper housing section (40) also has a main film sprocket (37). A film supply sprocket (36) is built-in, and the sprocket is connected to the lens (30). ) are aligned in the diametrical direction and spaced apart appropriately. Both sprockets (3 6) (37) lies between sub-plates (49) and (50). main films Proket 1-(37) is the circumference or has a diameter. The sprockets (36) and (37) are the same size as the exposed film 11. Suitable for use with film sizes such as 8mm, 16mm, 35mm, etc. Includes sprockets suitable for mounting.

The sprockets (37) are arranged in a number selected according to the film used. with sprocket teeth (116) suitable for supporting the strip (35); . The sprocket (37) rotates with respect to the sub-plate (50). comprising a hub (1], 7) supported from a plate (50) and a fixed housing part 22) of the main sprocket hollow support column (20) (Fig. 3b) extending into the An internal cylindrical hole (148) suitable for fixedly receiving the upper end (119) is provided. .

A pulley wheel (121) is attached near the lower end of the column (20), and the pulley wheel (121) The eel (121) is connected to the sprocket drive motor via the pulley belt (122) as appropriate. Connect to the drive pulley (123) of the motor (24). Sprocket motor (1 24) can be attached to the fixed housing part (22) in any suitable manner. Main departure Some modifications of panoramic cameras that embody brightness require sprocket motors. Not required.

The bottom of the sprocket column (120) is connected to the electromagnetic brake (126). The electromagnetic brake (126) is used during operation of the camera to expose film. It is used to stop the rotation of the ket column (120).

Inside the hollow sprocket column (120) is a coaxial rod (127), which The rod can be fixedly connected to the column (120) by a pin (128) as appropriate. can. The column (127) and the top of the column (129) are located within the sprocket core. and a tubular portion extending downwardly within the second part (11,9) of the column (120). the axis (24) and the columns (1, 20) by the bushing member (130) relative to each other and held in axial alignment.

Column (], 27) indicates the film strip during the start of camera operation, as described later. It serves as a twisting means to smooth the advancement of the pump. of rod (127) The top is provided with a flat tongue-like extension (1, 30), which extends to the top cover ( 47) provided on the depending member (131) to form a relaxable joint. Received within a slot or recess (1, 30a). Member (13]) is a sub Intermediate gear (+, 33) supported on shaft (134) from plate (49) ) and supports a gear (132) that meshes with the gear (132). The shaft (!34) is connected to the gear (133). Extends upward to support a pulley l35), which pulley (+35) is connected to a shaft (13 8) supports the belt (136) for connecting to the pulley (]37) supported by , the shaft (1, 38) is supported by a top plate (47) and extends downward. A recess (139) formed at the lower end supports the film sprocket (36). It engages with the foot (40). The upper end of the shaft (]40) is connected to the shaft (138) between said shafts, having a flat tongue-like extension (1, 41) that engages in a slot in said shaft. Construct a relaxable drive joint. Therefore, the pulley drive and gear chain means (132) to (136), the main sprocket (36) is stationary and the housing part ( A drive hand that rotates the film sprocket (36) when the film sprocket (36) is rotating. It is clear that it constitutes a stage.

Also within the upper housing section (40) is a film shown in detail in FIG. There is a system of strip guide spools and a film sprocket (36). Provide a film strip path in the plane zone of the main sprocket (37) and properly receives and exposes the filmstrip (35) from the film supply reel (31). Transfer the released film strip (35) to the film take-up reel (32) . The filmstrip (35) is placed at the two-way film spool (150). Enter the chamber formed by the upper housing section and insert the idler spool (1 51) to another idler spool (152), then the spool A spool (1, 53). Slurr equipped with film guide spool (153) The soku arm (154) is located at the position indicated by the symbol (156) and the position indicated by the dashed line. (157) in an arc. Slacker 11 configuration under operating conditions where centrifugal force affects the film strip as described below. The tension between the films 1 and 1 to the lip is maintained uniformly. after that The film strip (35) passes around the eye 1 lath pool (158) to engage the film supply sprocket (36) and then the guide spool (15). 9) will be guided beyond.

The film is guided by a relatively small diameter guide post (], 60). Said guide port The strip (160) is supported by a sub-plate (5o), and the other end is connected to a film stripper. - supporting one end of the film guide plate (161) supported on (1,62); There is. Due to the influence of centrifugal force acting on the film strip, the film strip is curved radially outward as shown by the symbol (163), and the curved film guide approaching the edge surface (76) and passing between the top and bottom edge guides (163a). . However, only one guide is shown in FIG. Film gate and aperture It is removable from the edge guide (163a) in order to limit the intrusion of disturbing light rays. A capable light shield (76a) may be provided.

After the filmstrip traverses the slit aperture, the filmstrip Pass around the idler spool (164) and turn slightly more than 180° and return, passing around almost the entire circumference of the main film sprocket (37), and then Inlet 1 to lip are placed close to each other in the circumferential direction of the idler spool (164). is guided over the idler spool (165). Phil 11 is idler - Make sure to feed the main film sprocket (37) with the spool (1, 65). A film stripper (165) is placed between the latter two spools (164) and (165). a) is provided.

The film then passes around the spool (1, 66) and the film 11 supply It reaches the spool (167) via the sprocket (36). The strip (35) is After leaving the spool (167), connect the slack arm (169) with the symbol (171). In order to move from the remaining position to the maximum position shown by the dashed line (170), use the symbol Idler spool supported on slack arm (169) pivoted at (170) Pass around (168). On both slack arms (154) (] 69) The arrangement of the filmstrips (35) on the other hand is the same. Then strip ( 35] passes around the idle spool (173) and reaches the idle spool ( 1, 74), and then take up the exposed film strip (35) on the reel. Pass around the two-way film spool (1, 75) to point toward (32). pass It should be noted that in the illustration of the film path in FIG. The effect of centrifugal force acting on lums 1 to lip is represented by symbols (163) (163b). As shown, the film path that does not take the most direct path between adjacent spools shown in the area.

What is noteworthy in Figure 2.4 is the film transport at the film gate. The direction is opposite to the direction of film transport around the sprocket (37), which is The purpose of this is to reverse the image because the lens reverses the image.

Before explaining the lower housing section (4]), it is important to note that the slack The arms (154) and (169) substantially control the tension of the fill 11s 1 to lip (35). It is to constitute a means for maintaining uniformity. For one slack arm only Briefly explain the action. The slack arm (169) is attached to the pivot joint (170) with a predetermined force. A standard coil spring (not shown) with a The game is slacker 1. (169) is always shown as (172) (Figure 13) bias the position. As the film tension increases, the Slanok arm changes sign (172) and is moved from the constantly biased minimum state shown at (172), pivoting at (170). It swings in an arc in the clockwise direction (Fig. 13) about the fulcrum. on the film strip During this arcuate transition of the slacker 11 as a result of the tension caused by the 70) to two filmstrip sections designated by (35a) and (35b) and the effective mode extending 90° to the midpoint between them. Men1 to Arm LLLI+ change in relative position with respect to the pivot axis. Films 1 to the lip portions (35a) (35b) and the effective mode that acts on these portions. Men 1-Arm LL　L　I+ is the spring bias of the engaged coil spring. To compensate for the increase in force, the composite tension maintained in the filmstrip is substantially It is bi-equal. The chart in Figure 14 shows that a substantially ``uniform tension'' is maintained. vinegar.

In this chart, the X-axis shows the angle O of change of the Suranota arm, and the Y-axis shows the angle O of change of the Suranota arm. indicates the amount of torque or tension applied to the film strip. The curve should be corrected. Not in a straight line, but over the part of the film strip that is fed into the film game The tension of the lip to film 1 and the film part that is carried out from the film gate As a result of the substantially uniform tension applied to the curvature, the variation in curvature is small.

Also noteworthy is the film supply sprocket (36) and the main film sprocket. Is this the positioning of films 1 to lip (35) between the rocket (37)? This is easily accomplished by the matching means described in the following. Sub plate (50 ) is supported by an appropriate block (180) with a hole, and a compression spring is inserted into the hole. (181), the lower end of the pin (182) comes into contact with the spring, and the pin (]8 2) is diametrical downward due to the plane of sprocket 1-(36) and (37). A horizontal bar (1,82a) is supported, and the bar (182a) is a sprocket (36). (37) engages a diametrical detent recess (183) formed in (37). Pin (1 The upper end of the spring (82) extends to the upper plane of the sprocket (36) and (37), and 8]), the bar (182a) is always biased upward by the detent recess (183). to engage. The film strip is wound around the sprockets (36) and (37). When the alignment bar (], 82a) is in the detent recess of the sprocket (36) (37) These sprockets (36) ( 37) are rotated in opposite directions.

In such a position, relative rotation to the sprocket 1 is restrained. camera Since relative rotation must occur during operation of the top door plate (47 ) is co-assembled with the -1- side housing section (40), the pin (1 The drooping actuation pin (-184) aligned with With the pin (184) in contact with the upper end surface of the pin (1, 82), the pin (182) A diametrically transverse detent bar (18) is pressed against a biasing spring (181,). 2a') disengages from the sprockets (36) and (37) and This is so that relative rotation is possible during camera operation.

This diametrical alignment mechanism of the rod (182a) is connected to the top cover (47) and the shirt. Relaxable Scot 1 connection between 1-(129) and (140) (130) are also configured to be diametrically aligned (not shown in Figure 3a). (However, the position shown in Figure 3a is rotated 90°). Thus, the film Correct positioning of the strips is ensured and further the shirt l ~ (129) (1,4 0) and the shafts (131) and (138) are also aligned at the operator's discretion. secured with minimal effort.

18 Kugun - Hisao Rishon The lower horizontal housing section (41) has a cylindrical wall (90), a part of the tank edge (19), and a bottom wall edge member (]92), the edge portion (]91 ) (+92) are - for the top door (195) and bottom door (196), respectively. A top opening (1, 93) and a bottom opening (194) are formed.

Between the door (195) and the outer peripheral upper edge member (], 9],) and between the door (196) The joint line between the outer periphery bottom edge member (+, 1.92) is stepped and optically sealed. form. ” In the middle between the double door (195) and the bottom door (196) is a horizontal A partition (198) arranged in the direction is provided to separate the film supply storage chamber and the lower film winding chamber. Form a storage room. In the upper chamber, a film supply reel (31) is connected to the axis (24). ) is mounted so that it rotates around the Core of film reel (31) ( 1,99) successfully attaches the reel (31) to the upper end of the hollow tube (20,0) The hollow tubes (200) are enlarged so that the upper door (200) can be opened. 195) and the intermediate partition (198), the bearing (201,) (2[]2 ) is supported. Reel (31) is being expanded to accommodate expansion hub (204) A central opening (203) is provided, and an extension formed in the enlarged hub (204) Spring-loaded pin for securing tube (204) to the top of tube (200) (205) is supported. into the hollow drive tube (200) of the hub (204). to facilitate adjustment and fixation.

One end of the tube (200) has a short umbrella or conical shape as shown in FIG. (200a), the section (200a) extending in the longitudinal direction. A plurality of channels or grooves (200b) are provided. I-hoki groove (200b ) below the widest part of the conical section to receive the bin (205). It extends to the metal section on the other side. Drive the supply reel with tube (20 Reassemble to 0) and move to 1(]!15)'! j When removed, the pin (205) will be The film reel is engaged with one of the plurality of grooves (200b) and the film reel is connected to the tube (20 0) Immediately after being positioned at the upper end (angle f + H of the film leader in the second position) It's easy to adjust.

The conical surface (200a) has a biased pin (205) in one of the grooves (2001). The parts have been cut down for easy insertion.

The hollow tube (200) is separated from the column (+20) by a clearance and The tube (2) extends downwardly through the reel chamber and into the fixed housing portion (22). 00) is equipped with a pulley (207) at the f end, and the pulley (207) is a drive pulley. (210) by the reversible motor (2-09) for the supply reel ~(20g). The supply reel motor is properly fixed using a well-known method. It can be installed inside the housing part (22). tube (200) The lower end is attached to the fixed housing part (22) in an appropriate manner like the member (211a). It is supported by a bearing (211) supported by a bearing (211).

In the lower film storage chamber formed by the lower rotating housing section (41) The attachment for the film take-up reel (32) is somewhat similar. Said film roll The take-off reel (32) has a pub (212) with an upper extension (213); The upper extension (2+3) is suitably aligned with the axis (24) by means of a spring-biased pin (2]4). It is pinned to one end of the outer tube (2) 5 of the shaft. Tube (2) 5 ) and the arrangement of the spring biasing pin (214) were explained in connection with FIG. 19. Same as drive tube (200) and pin (205). Such an arrangement Due to this configuration, the film take-up reel (32) is attached to the drive tube (2j5). Easy to assemble. The take-up reel (32) is similarly connected to the hub (2)2). An enlarged core opening [2] (216) is provided for receiving a suitably loosenable handling tool. ing. The tube (215) passes downward through one hair (196) and connects to the fixed housing. The pulley (22) for the pulley (1-(2)8) extends into the bottom end. 1, 7), and the pulley bells 1 to (218) are reversible models for the take-up reel. The motor shaft of the motor (220) is removed. Hollow tube (21,5) and inner tube (2 00) and a space with no interference between them so that they can rotate in relative directions. Let's go. The ``end'' of the tube (215) must be properly attached to the bearing (221). It's coming.

Access to the film supply reel (31) is via I to A (1,95), and the Remove the rotating housing section from the fixed housing section (22) and remove the housing section. When removing the upper A hinge section (40) from the door (41), remove the door (1, 96) It is clear that it is necessary to enter the film take-up reel (32) through the That's it. The doors (195) and (196) each have a plurality of doors arranged at equal intervals around the circumference. Relaxably locked in the closed position with a releasable locking bin (223) The bottle (223) has a locking part that can be supported on the edge walls (191) and (192). It can engage with a hole (223a) provided in the material (224).

When assembling the supply reel and take-up reel to the drive means, the filter A new supply reel of film is loaded through the door (195) and the long film leader The leader is pulled from the supply reel and the end of the leader ends on the take-up reel. Thread the film through the film guy 1- and the film chamber until it is inserted into the guide. Furthermore, the bottom part 1 to A (1,96) can be opened to access the take-up reel. (Figure 3b).

Once the film is inserted, the doors (1,95) and (1,96) are closed and the film is removed. The lum storage chamber (41) is lowered through the drive tube (200) (2]5). Inward The bins (200) (2] 4) are biased to the respective drive tubes (20 0) Engage with the recess provided at the upper end of (215) or do not engage at first. You can also do it as you like. When starting the camera, the film storage chamber and drive The tube rotates slightly relative to the pin (205) due to this relative rotation. (2+4) automatically engages the groove of each drive tune and rotates the reel. The reel is interlocked with the driving means so as to move the reel.

The housing sections (40) and (41) are separable and are spaced apart on the outer periphery. The bolts can be loosely fixed together by a plurality of ports 1-(308). The root extends through the upper edge tank portion (46) and the bottom wall (45) and extends through the section (46) and the bottom wall (45). Screw into the nut (309) fixed to the edge wall portion (], 9]) of 41).

The top of each pole 1- is suitably provided with lever means to facilitate rotation into pole 1. can be done. The circular edges (225) (226) of sections (40) (41) are In order to form a light seal, it is necessary to suit the shape as indicated by the symbol (227). I can do it.

-7-i4-4-fu-do-9, -Kuyop-, i-burn fill 11 reel (31) ( 32) are coaxial in parallel spaced planar zones and in the upper section (40) is parallel to the planar zone of the filmstrip path at (40). tubular wall (43) The space within (1,90) is relatively restricted. from the supply reel (31). The film strip is placed in a space formed near the outer wall of the camera housing. and further on the top wall (195) and bottom wall (45) of the upper housing section. You will be guided through the opening provided. Film between two housing parts or sections The passage of is shown in detail in Figure 6.7. In these figures, the film supply reel ( The film (35) leaving the upper wall edge member (+, 9], ) and the intermediate wall (9) 8) is guided by a two-way film spooling means (230) mounted between the two. centre Film strip ports (23]) (232) are connected to walls (191) ( 45), and the film strip (35) is provided on the wall (45) and the upper wall edge member ( The spool means (233) supported between the receive.

Each two-way spool means (230) (233) is substantially the same, with one The means for rolling will be explained in detail (Fig. 8). The two-way spool means (230) has a pair of It is equipped with spool members (2:'14) (235), and each spool member has a base plate. a flange (236) and a conical spool portion (237); The surface slopes or decreases in diameter toward the end of the spool remote from the flange. It has become. Each spool member has an axis (238) about which the spool member rotates. , the axes of the opposing spool members (234) and (235) are arranged at a predetermined angle to each other. It will be done. In FIG. 6, the aforementioned angles change the film path in the horizontal zone to It is approximately 45° in order to convert the path into a path in a 45° zone with respect to the direction.

Similarly, the spool means (233) (150) take a 45° path to the films 1. The idle spool and Convert to horizontal path leading to film path system configuration. In Figure 7 , the change in direction applied to the spool means is approximately 60°.

Appropriate attachment means are provided for each of the spool members (234) and (235). vinegar In the pool means (230), the conical spool member (23/l) rotates. The shaft (234a) has an intermediate wall (198) for positioning and mounting the shaft. extends inside. The opposing spool member (235) has a shaft (2) of the member (235). 35a) by an appropriate block (239) with holes and fixing means for It can be supported from the edge wall (1,91).

Similarly, spool means (233) has one of its spool members attached to a support block. (240), and is installed in a state where it is rotatably attached to the spool member. The spool member is supported on the upper edge wall (46) of the upper housing section (40). It is attached to a suitably held block (241). Each paired two-way spool means The spool portion (237) has a conical shape similar to that of the films 1. The film strip is configured so that it does not touch the film strip, except for the long end portion of the film strip. A part of the contact is along the conical surface and a part is in contact with the flange (236).

Even if the film strip changes its transport path in two directions, the film 11 The main central part of the spool, especially the emulsion conveying part, is the spool when converting between two directions. Openings (19) provided in the intermediate wall (19) and the bottom wall (45) that do not contact the parts, respectively. 231) (232) has a slot-like shape, and also has a film strip (35 ) as well as allowing the passage of the fill 11 guide casing) J (270). surround the film strip portion extending between the spools (233) and (230). The filter is large enough to protect the camera from light that might leak into the camera housing. Avoid harmful exposure of the film strip and guide the film under centrifugal force. Ru.

Examples of the aforementioned guide casing (270) are shown in Figures 17.1.7a and 18, The guide casing (270) shall extend between the supply reel and the lens chamber. It is also shown in FIG. As shown in Figures 17.17a and 18, the guide casing ( 270) comprises top and bottom housing portions (255) and (256), each The housing portion includes spaced apart sidewall segments 1 to (259a) and (295b). having enlarged walls (257) and (258), said side wall segments having two halves. When the wedge parts are paired, these segments 1 are inserted in parallel planes. anti-friction rollers (4) so as to form a substantially continuous light-impermeable side wall. 0) (4] 1) is installed. ]-7 As shown in Figure 7, Rip to Films 1. (35) is the two housing parts (257) (25R) or t! Niro・Rotoichi Passes under one of the rollers (l111) and the adjacent roller (410). Follow the meandering route. The edge of Films 1 helical tube (35) is attached to each roller (4) , 0) (411) in a rolling manner, so that the film The strip (35) lies in a straight line across the space between the ends of the expanding roller.

In FIG. 7 a film strip extending between two bi-directional spool means (260) The part of the cup (35) is also the film kite case between the walls (191) and (198). The film is stored in the thinning means (245), and the film is attached to the wall (45) (1,91) ( (271) (272) (272a) to the appropriate expansion thrower 1 provided in (198) extends through. The casing (245) shown in Figures 7.9a and 9b consists of two paired It consists of casing parts (246) and (247). Casing part (247) has a sidewall segment (248) and a segment as indicated by (250). A pair of anti-friction rollers (249) are rotatably attached to (248) in a spaced relationship. Please install it. The casing part (246) is a side wall safety member h that hangs down. (25], ), and the rotation axis of the side wall safety men 1 to (25], ) is the roller. Rotate the anti-friction roller (252) so that it is spaced from the plane of the rotation axis of (249) It can be installed freely. As shown in Figure 9b, the fill 11 strip (35) is above roller (249), below roller (252), 9). Each of the rollers (249) and (252) has an enlarged end. , so only the edges of the filmstrip touch the roller and keep it away from the camera. Length of filmstrip when subjected to longitudinal tension and centrifugal forces during operation - "The central part in the direction is the substance extending between the ends of the magnifying roller" - a straight, uncurved lateral Lying on the wire. Opposing casing parts (246) (247) are an expedient method The casing (245) and the film guy 1 are also fixed with screws as appropriate on the wall (45). ) (191) in the position shown in FIG.

The path of the filmstrip (35) points from the lens chamber to the take-up reel (32). In one embodiment of the orientation arrangement, the two-way spool means (26) shown in FIG. 0) is the same as the configuration of the two-way spool (230) (233), and is substantially the same. It can be installed according to the instructions. Spool members (261) (262) in each spool The angular relationship between the axes of the lens chamber and the film take-up reel (32) is The angle is about 60' to change the direction of the mustrip. Briefly explained Then, the partial spool means (260) is Attached with a support block (263) and a protrusion (264) supported on the wall (45). I get kicked. The upper spool member (26]) is connected to the shirt 1 by the upper housing part. They can be connected appropriately using blocks (265) supported from the outer peripheral edge portion (46). Wear. The lower two-way spool (260) also receives application from the intermediate wall (198) in much the same way. supported by a block (267) and a block (268). lower sp The roll member can be supported from the outer peripheral wall portion (1, 92). .

The film strip (35) is attached to the fill 11 guide casing (245) (27 0), the film strip is protected from light leakage and foreign object intrusion. A passage between the two-way spool and the spool. It is clear that you will be guided with certainty. Kai 1 hekeshin including 5 rollers The meandering path of the fill 11 step 1 to the lip in the group (270) and the three roller guides. The modified serpentine path in the casing (245) is Film tension on the film strip during the passage of the Films 1 helical knob And under the conditions of centrifugal force, the edge of the film is virtually free from reduction against the chi1-roller. Provides a means for rolling contact.

The emulsion portion of the film exposed to light during camera operation is guided between chambers. Do not come into contact with the rollers when doing so.

The film casing kite (270) relates to the film casing (270). It is longer and has a larger diameter roller than the one previously described, but the function is similar. It is. The film guide casing (270) is fixed to the wall (45) and the film guide casing (270) is fixed to the wall (45) and 11 kite casing (245) is removably attached to the wall (198).

Yandian-Harso 2-Eulpekitanbun The fixed housing part (22) (Fig. 3b) is connected to the rotating housing part (23). It consists of a cylindrical wall (29) having the same outer diameter as the cylindrical wall.

The fixed part (22) also includes a base member or plate for supporting the camera housing. -1 to (328). The fixed part (22) , an upper partition wall (292) spaced apart from the edge (293) of the cylindrical wall (290). Equipped with an upper top open chamber (29=1) and a built-in double rotating housing part. Various motor means (i24) (209) ( 22t'j) forming a completely enclosed chamber (295) used to house the Ru.

Motor means for the main camera drive means for rotating the rotating housing part (23) (300) can be appropriately supported within the chamber (295), for example from the partition wall (292). I can do it. The motor means (300) is a motor shaft supporting a drive gear (302). The drive gear (302) is a bearing fixed to the wall (292). meshing with a gear (303) supported by means (304), said bearing means (30 The outer rail (305) of 4) is a support that can be fixed to 17 (196) of the take-up reel chamber. It is supported by a holding member (306). Therefore, the rotating housing part (23) directly driven by motor means (300) through gears (302) and (303); The driving rotational torque is transmitted through the door (196) to the upright releasable door lock pin ( 223). The spacer hub (314) is attached to the upper section (40). (195) and the bottom wall (45). Rotating camera housing part ( The housing sections (40) and (41) constituting the camera motor means (300), they are rotated integrally at a predetermined speed.

One female decoy Stabilizes the rotation of the rotating housing part (23) and camera components built into it. The means for causing the It includes a two-part annular rib (320) provided on the exterior of said section (41). Annular Ri The tab (320) has a right-angled surface (321) pointing downward and outward; 32], ) is the phase that engages the right-angled surface ~ l'': r-shaped sword I 1 (32: r is f Engages with JJ guide wheel (322). Each guide wheel (322) is Place the bottom end at (327) on the base plate 1-(328) on which the camera is placed. Rotation 4 is achieved by the inclined yoke shaped end (325) of the upright member (326) which is pivotally connected to the i111 (324) is supported. Furthermore, the stabilizing means is a guide wheel (330 ), and the wheel is attached to the base plate at the lower end (332). Supported at the upper end of an upright member (331) pivotally connected to the plate (328) with a horizontal rotation axis has been done. The aforementioned stabilizing means are arranged in diametrically opposite directions on the outside of the camera housing silk body. located in the opposite position and configured as an extension of the bottom end wall (192) of the lower section (41). Engages with the girder annular rib (334). The stabilizing wheel (322) (330 ) prevents the rotating housing part from moving away from the axis of rotation (24). Both prevent vertical movement of the rotating housing portion during camera operation.

A plurality of spaced apart support members (326) (331) and their associated guides The wheels (322) (330) are suitable for assembly with the rotating housing part (23). held in place by external cage means or removable support members (not shown). Retained.

When installing or disassembling the camera assembly, the cage means must be removed or loosened. and members (326) and (331) can be easily loosened from their vertical positions. It can be pivoted from a vertical position to allow easier access to the camera assembly. It will be readily apparent that the rotating housing portion must be removed in order to do so. Cheap The stabilizing wheel (330) is used to restrict the movement of the housing part (23) in two directions. to engage the upper horizontal annular surface of the annular rib (334). Bearing (304) and space (306) maintains the coaxial relationship of the annular rib (334). Annular rib (320) The stabilizing wheel (323) engaged with the or any twisting or off-axis rotation of the camera housing portion in the horizontal direction. Controls rotation caused by rotation. Therefore, during camera operation, the optical axis of the lens and its related The film gate rotates in one plane with substantially zero deviation from that plane.

Table grab operation The operation and control of the panoramic camera (20) is best seen in Figures 1.15.16. I understand. The camera is operated using the appropriate circuits necessary to perform camera functions with push buttons. A computer program that utilizes well-known microprocessing systems. A control box (350) equipped with the control box (350). Control shown in Figure 15 Schematically shows the command channel from Hox. to these command channels is the command channel to the main camera motor (300), the rotation of the main camera housing. Rotation drive drive sprocket 1 - Motor (1, 24) and rotation housing part (2 3) Separate command channel for main film sprocket drive to rotate Including flannel. The drive for the main film sprocket (37) is as described above. It is. Usually a movie speed of 24 frames per second or a rotating camera housing part ( 23), the predetermined rotational speed set to 144 Orpm, V + 0, and the convex gimme 9θ''-no. Main sprocket flake means to stop Ilhasufurojkesoto C37>ヲ4'f A command is given to (] 26). The rotating housing part (23) is a lens (30), film gate, arranged on various idle spools shown in Figure 4. Films 1 helical tube, film supply reel (31), and film take-up reel Rotating together with the camera components built into the rotating housing part like the tool (32). Keep rolling. The main film sprocket (37) stops and the remaining camera components Continuing to rotate about the axis (24), the filmstrip momentarily becomes non-relative. The movement engages the sprocket teeth of the main film sprockets 1 to (37). instructor Because the column (120) supporting the main film sprocket (37) is stationary, , the coaxial rod (127) also stops, and the gear train (132) (133) and pulley The belt drive (136) rotates the camera housing part (23) continuously. Rotate the film supply sprocket (36). However, the capping shutter When the tar (8o) is moved to the open position by the solenoid, the film strip ( 35) is moved relative to film supply 1-(70) for exposure of film 11. Ru.

For each rotation of the lens (30), a constant length of film containing one scan length is continuously be exposed to. The scanning length is the circumference of the main film sprocket (37). , this relationship has already been described. Most movie cameras have intermittent frames. Considering that it is a continuous exposure of fill 11 compared to the target exposure, +, l means are provided. Such means are suitable for curved film gate passages. Installed on the exit side, 4 lights emit 3! '-ode (400) (Fig. 4).

The light transmission path (401,) for the light emitting diode (400) is connected to the fill 11 spool ( 164) in diametrical relationship. The light emitting diode is used once in the camera. It operates every time one rotation of the rotation or main film sprockets 1 to (37) is completed. Therefore, when the film passes through the passage (401), the light from the diode is instantaneous. The flash exposes a small mark on the edge of the film, thereby Accurately display and identify one scan length.

Means for activating the light emitting diode (400) with each rotation of the camera are well known. , will not be explained here.

The only thing to note when starting to operate the camera as briefly described above is that only the bottom A fixed rod (1, 27) fixed to the brake means (126) is a torsion rod. The torsion rod means comprises a rod (127) and a torsion rod means. Through a gear and pulley drive connecting the film supply sprocket (36) Absorbs irregular forces when transmitting rotational force to the film supply spool (36). subordinate So, between the film 11 strip (35) and the film sprocketers 1 to (36) The velocity of the filmstrip changes smoothly by starting the relative movement of .

The film supply reel (31) and film take-up reel (32) each have a spring bias. Appropriate tension sensors and flaps related to Slanoqua A (154) (169) Film tension and correlation determined by feedback box 1~ (not shown) ■It is driven by.

The film tension is initially determined by the film supply, the y-ley (35) and the main sprocket. Relative positioning of bracket (37) and slack arm (154) (+69) It will be understood that this is adjusted by the arrangement of The film moves when the camera operates While doing so, the slack arm (], 54) (169) is connected to the sensor compensates for variations in the tension acting on the fill 11 strip through the Gives uniform film tension (().

What is also noteworthy is that as an initial preparation of the camera for starting, the lens means and The counterways 1~ related to this are cameras that are above or below the desired viewpoint. be adjusted vertically to compensate for the position of the la. lens means vertical It is possible to limit image offset by directional movement. The lens means described above Since it is balanced by counterbalancing means, counterbalancing The means (39) are also adapted to balance the final vertically adjusted position. vertically at the same time as the zoom means.

Make sure that the top door (47) is in the normal closed position and that each of the shirts 1 through In order to make sure that the shaft (140) (], 29) is engaged, A sensor (not shown) is used to ensure that the door (47) is in the correct lock position. A means of support is provided.

Another operation of the camera (20) will be explained with reference to Figure 1-6. Figure 6 is a computer printout of camera operation at selected phases of the camera. The following example sequence is executed in one manner of operation. The camera is supplied with filmstrip by controlling reversible motors associated with the reel and take-up reel. It is prepared by the tension action (AR). The camera then moves to the index (344 ) will be started at the time indicated. The index (344) is the curve of the line identified by (AB). lies in the vertical plane containing the beginnings of lines (345) and (346), and (AB) is and (CS) are the reference for absolute film speed with respect to the lines identified by (CS) and (CS). CS) is a criterion for camera speed. This vertical line indicated by finger 4m (344) The line marked by (FS)', which indicates the film speed relative to the camera in the plane, is Note that it does not contain any information.

When the camera rotates, the rotation speed of the camera will be maintained. △ indicates that the specified speed has been reached. The time period elapses until the index (347) is reached. The chart is maintained for a short time The short end is indicated by the symbol (348), and during this period the camera is The film speed for this is zero.

The start film command (FS) is indicated by a time index (3/19), which also Film speed line 2, the film speed relative to the camera is coded (350). Increase speed to the indicated point. On the line (AB) is the absolute film speed relative to the ground. , and the speed was reduced as indicated by symbol (350a). At this point, the camera The speed is maintained constant as indicated by symbol (35]).

When the film stops, the camera The film speed for is the film speed line (F'S) l- code C353). Slow down to that point. The camera speed/η is indicated by the symbol (354) and is the same as 8. The absolute film speed relative to the ground increases as shown by line (AB). is shown as The speed of the camera is the line (C5), the sign of J- (,,'354) , but the relative film speed is maintained as indicated by (356). It is interesting to note that the opposite is true, and the line AH indicates that the absolute film speed relative to the ground is sign (35 7) indicates that the speed has increased.

In the illustration of FIG. 16, after the film speed has stopped, the film relative to the camera The velocity returns to zero as shown at (358). In the line (CS), the camera speed is Continuing at a given speed, the absolute film speed at line (Al1) is the camera's line (pc ) continues until it stops as indicated by the indicator (360) above. camera stops Then, the camera speed shown on the line (CS) drops to zero at code (361), and the The absolute film speed for I- decreases to zero at sign (362) on line (AB). instantaneous forward movement of the film speed indicated by the symbol (363) on the line (FS) It is clear that there is. The instantaneous film speed at sign (363) is the line (AB ) is represented by the recess (36=1).

In the second mode of operation, the camera stopped at the point indicated after the symbol (36]) After restarting, the file 11 will also return to file 11 as shown by the symbol (366). For example, because it starts in the reverse direction for a limited time of 5 seconds, the 5 seconds of the already exposed The film may be used as a leader for subsequent portions of unexposed film. can. Therefore, as shown in Figure 16, the film strip has the sign of the line (Fs). Starting in the opposite direction (367) brings the filmstrip to camera speed. Since the camera will be moved relative to the When the rotational speed is reached, the film speed is at sign (369) and the exposure is first Exposure of the unexposed fill 11 starts immediately after the end of the filled fill l\ portion has passed. . When the camera is stopped as indicated by the index (371) on the line (pc), the line (FS ) reduces the speed of the filmstrip to zero by sign (372) and then This shows that the Mus I lip moves backward to the point indicated by the symbol (373).

As shown by the line (CS), the speed of the camera stops at the point indicated by the symbol (374). Slow down until the vehicle stops. The line (AB) is as indicated by the symbol (375) on the line (AB). The integral of these two relative velocities is shown.

Therefore, the operation of the camera involves a new system in which the camera is stopped. After stopping, the camera speeds up to the specified rotational speed, and the film that is about to be exposed is exposed. It is clear that it can be restarted without exhaustion. Computer-controlled camera operation This facilitates the economical use of the unexposed film 11 and also facilitates the use of this type of cover. The exposure of the unexposed film in the camera is determined by the operating speed before the film 11 strip is moved. There is no need for an intermediate unexposed portion of the film that is required to provide the same amount of film. blank Film leaders prevent waste of unexposed film at the very beginning of camera operation Will. However, if the camera does not detect the middle section of the unexposed filmstrip, If the camera is stopped at The strip moves at an appropriate speed to the filler game 1 and is identified by the time it is exposed. It is clear that you need a leader of length. The present invention is a method for illustrating , after the camera has stopped, turn the Films 1 helical knob jφ to remove the unexposed image. It is used as part of the output film or as a leader, thereby allowing the camera and film to When the strip reaches the desired speed of rotation, the trailing portion of unexposed film is first There will be a sequential order for the exposed film. Of course, capping sha The shutter means (80) closes as soon as the camera stops and the filmstrip moves backwards. Move the camera and filmstrip into position at the desired speed for film exposure. Remains closed until moved.

When the camera comes to a complete stop, the film part inside the exposure chamber exhibiting spaces or gaps between exposed portions of.

When the camera comes to a complete stop, the film in the exposure chamber is exposed (the desired exposure). It should be pointed out that this is a gap in between (not a film).

The fill 11 supply reel (31) and the fill 11 take-up reel (32) have a cylindrical wall. (190) is exemplified as having a specific diameter for the inner diameter, but It is understood that the diameter of the tube can be increased to accommodate longer lengths of film. Rotate again The housing part consists of two disassembly sections (4+) and (41). Because of the desired film capacity of the camera, the section (old) only has a diameter It is assumed that it can be significantly increased by increasing the size. Film supply reel and take-up reel The camera regarding the movement of the filmstrip because the reels are arranged coaxially It is noted that the dynamic balance of is unchanged.

The film guide, idle spool, and two-way spool system described above is Facilitates the use of relatively thin film-based film frames in light cameras. However, this means that the connection of the film roll as a whole is difficult for film transport and splicing sections. This is to prevent irregularities from occurring when the film passes through the gate. film spool the film guide means, the film gate is located at the longitudinal edge of the film strip. Designed to only come into contact during transport. Furthermore, the movement of the filmstrip Since it is continuous and is not subject to intermittent starting and stopping effects, the film sprocket The fear of hole wear and distortion is eliminated, and film transport is smooth, eliminating intermittent Not getting exercise.

Changes in the drive section between the fixed main sprocket 1 and the film supply sprocket 1~ A further example is shown in Figure 10.11. Identical parts are designated with the same reference number as the first number υ. Ru. To explain briefly, in Fig. 10, the column (1, 20') is the main subrocket. It supports the brake means and sub-blocks described in the previous embodiment. The motor (one upright opening (7') connected to this is the upper φ1: receiving fixture (+30 ’). In this embodiment, the spider gear (1, 32') is a rod ( 127') is supported by a rod (127') below the upper end of the gear. The da element extends through a suitable opening (380) in the column (+20'). spa Ida gear (132) is mounted to rotate around the shaft (134') The gear (1, 33') is engaged. Shaft below gear (133') The seat (134') supports a drive pulley (135'), and the drive pulley (135') is a belt (1) that engages a pulley (1, 36') supported on a shaft (140'). 37'), the shaft (140') supporting a film supply sprocket (36'). ’).

In the embodiment of FIG. 10, the drive of the film sprocket (36') is The embodiment is as described in FIG. 3a. However, gear and The pulley drive is located below the sprockets (36') (37') and It is not linked to the door (47). Changes mentioned above to the fill 11 supply sprocket drive The examples are useful for specific variations of camera means (20).

Figure 11 illustrates yet another modified example of the film sprocket drive, and shows a simplified example of the film sprocket drive. Simply explain. Similar parts are given two-dash reference numbers. 1] Shown in Figure 1 As shown, the main film sprocket (37') is supported by the upright rod (127'). The column (120') and the column (127'') are fixed together, rotated, and stopped. Therefore, the upright rod (127') is the first embodiment of the present invention. It is connected to the column (120') in the same manner as shown in Figure 3b. In this example The column (120') is the gear (133') supported by the shirts 1 to (134''). The shirts 1 to (13/I') are equipped with a gear (132') that engages with a pulley (132'). 135'). Pulley bell 1-(137') is shirt 1-(140'') The shaft (140") engages a pulley (136") supported by lum supply sprocket 1-(36'). Film supply sprocket (: (6") gear and pulley drive mechanism is the main film sprocket 1~(37') is supported by the rod (127'), and the gear (132") is supported by the collar. It differs from other embodiments of such drives in that it is connected to the .

” The dual panoramic camera means is compact in size, with the diameter of the camera housing is of the order of (16') or less. Such compactness allows the camera to Easy to use for underwater photography, the external underwater casing holds the camera (20) It can be stored. The underwater casing consists of housing sections (40) (4 A stabilizing wheel is provided inside to engage the annular rib of 1).

As seen in Figure 4, the left side of the film gate (70) is the film idler spool (1). 64) in the filmstrip path of main sprockets 1 to (3). 7) It is possible to arrange film game 1~ with an arbitrary radius larger than the radius of It is also capable of being applied to film games of any shape and size.

Therefore, the outer diameter of the rotating housing section may be varied to meet other design parameters. You can get it.

It is further noted that the film tensioning means 11 winding remoter, and the motor is connected to a fixed housing part (22 ) and isolated from the rotating housing part. motor and rotation No mechanical differential mechanism is required between the transfer film and the film reel. Each motor There is a separate servo control to change the 1-lux applied to the lum reel.

This configuration reduces the spinning weight of the camera and the energy required for the camera motor. Make it less.

What is also noteworthy is the rotating camera component built into the rotating housing. The overall configuration forms a substantially balanced mass distribution.

Various changes and modifications may be made to the camera described above and still remain within the spirit of the invention. The foregoing modifications and changes that may be included and come within the scope of the appended claims are intended to be included within the scope of the appended claims. The inclusion is readily apparent.

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[Claims] 1. A panoramic motion picture camera for continuous exposure of a film strip, the camera body having a fixed housing portion and a rotating housing portion having an axis of rotation. a filter assembly, and a filter disposed within the rotatable portion, each rotatable about the axis in coaxial relationship and disposed in a respective planar zone normal to the axis; a film supply reel and a film 11 take-up reel, and a rotatable film sprocket radially spaced from said main sprocket to a main film sprocket 1 provided in said rotating part on said axis and in said planar zone of the lens means. a film gate provided between the lens means and the axis; and a film gate disposed between the lens means and the axis; from the plane zone of the supply reel to the main filter 11 spout. The plane zone to the rocket 1 and further to the plane zone of the film take-up reel. a guide means for the filmstrip forming a path for the filmstrip; and drive means for rotating the film reel about the axis in each plane zone. Panoramic movie camera. 2. counterbalance means diametrically opposed to the lens means; means for supporting the balancing means and the counterbalancing means. A camera according to claim 1. 3. The camera according to claim 2, further comprising: counterbalance means and means for adjusting the lens means in the direction of the axis. 4. The film gate has a slit aperture on the optical axis of the lens, and When the film strip is subjected to centrifugal force due to rotation of the rotary housing part, the filmstrip 1 is moved along the film strip in a plane normal to perpendicular to the optical axis. The camera according to claim 2, characterized in that a curved surface is provided for guiding beyond the lit aperture. 5. The guide means includes an idler spool for films 1 to rip, and an oscillating spool arm for attaching a particular one of the spools to control tension in the film strip during rotation of the lens and film reel; A camera according to claim 1, characterized in that: 6. The guide means for the film strip has a film strip close to the outer periphery of the film reel. a pair of spools arranged at a predetermined angle to convert the direction of the film strip into two directions; 2. The camera according to claim 1, wherein the camera is made of a solid metal member. 7. The driving means for rotating the lens means around the axis is fixed to the force camera body assembly. A drive motor attached to a fixed housing portion, and a rotating housing connected to said fixed housing portion. the rotating housing portion and the rotating housing portion provided between the zinc portion and the rotating housing portion; driven by said motor means for rotating said lens means supported in a minute; A camera according to claim 1, characterized in that the camera is equipped with a gear means that La. 8. The camera body assembly comprises a hollow column coaxial with the nine axes supported from the fixed housing part, said hollow column supporting the main film sprocket 1, and said hollow column supporting the main film sprocket 1; braking means are provided in the fixed housing part, said braking means permitting an initial rotation of said hollow column at a predetermined speed in said rotating housing part in a brake release state, and for exposing the film in the brake applied state; The above-mentioned 2. The camera according to claim 1, wherein the ram and -i stop the rotation of the film sprocket. 9. The drive means for the film reel is supported by the fixed housing part and the lens hand The film cartridge is rotated at a predetermined rotational speed relative to the rotational speed of the stage and rotating housing part. Special features include a reversible motor for each film reel to drive the film reel. A camera according to claim 1, wherein the camera is characterized by: 10. The driving means rotates the rotating part and the lens means about the axis at a speed of about 1440 revolutions per minute, and includes a counterweight means for the camera component provided in the rotating housing part. A camera according to claim 1. 11, a means for a camping shutter normally biased to a closed position in a film game I-, and a means for operating a means for a camera shutter to an open position for exposing the film 11; A camera according to claim 1, characterized in that: 12. Stabilizing means are provided externally to the rotating housing part and cooperating with the rotating housing part to maintain the rotating part in a planar zone of the rotating housing part. camera means. 13. A panoramic motion picture camera adapted to continuously expose a filmstrip, comprising a fixed base housing portion and a rotating housing portion, the rotating housing portion comprising a fixed base housing portion and a rotating housing portion. The housing part has a rotational axis and is located above the fixed base housing part on the -1- side. a generally cylindrical camera body means consisting of a top and a lower housing section; a camera lens attached to the -1- side rotary housing section near the outer periphery of the stage; a film supply reel and a film take-up reel arranged in a coaxial spaced relationship with respect to the axis within the lower rotary housing section; Len An aperture is provided on the optical axis of the lens, and a gate means is provided between the lens and the axis of rotation, and an aperture of the films 1 is provided in the housing section on the negative side. the film strip forming a channel between the upper and lower housing sections; a guide means for said film strip guiding said sprocket, and a means for mounting said main film sprocket permanently fixed on said axis of rotation in said plane of rotation zone of said lens; stage and a film supply sprocket mounted in spaced relation to the main sprocket. means for attaching the film supply reel to the fixed housing portion; A panoramic movie camera comprising: a film take-up reel, the film supply sprocket 1~, and means for rotating the lens at a predetermined rotational speed. La. 14. Means for attaching the main film sprocket are disposed in said rotational axis and extend within said fixed housing part and adapted to be rotated together with said rotating housing part initially during start-up of the camera; and said fixed housing part. before Brake means connected to the column for rendering the column and the main film sprocket non-rotatable in order to cause relative movement between the film strip and the film gear 1. The camera according to item 13. 15, the collar 11 is an internal rotor connected between the brake means and the vicinity of the brake means. a sprocket extending between the inner iron and the film supply sprocket 1; When the rocket is stationary, the film supply sprocket is connected to the main sprocket. The camera according to claim 14, further comprising a driving means for driving the camera. 16. Film sprue for converting the transport path of the film strip into two directions. a pair of film spool members each including an annular flange; a conical spool portion, the pool portion having an axis and generally inclined toward an end remote from the flange; and means for attaching to the film spool. 17. The spool of claim 16, wherein each conical spool portion contacts only the longitudinal edges of the filmstrip. 18. Each spool member is attached to the spool member in a friction-reducing manner along the axis. 17. A film guide according to claim 16, further comprising: a spool extending beyond the flange at the opposite end for attaching the spool to the shirt 1. pool. 19, stabilizing means for the upper and lower sections, the stabilizing means comprising an external annular rib on each section and an axially and laterally seated section; 14. A camera according to claim 13, characterized in that it comprises means capable of engaging said annular rib for holding it in position. 20, the engagement means includes a plurality of circumferentially spaced stabilizing wheels and supporting the wheels; 20. A camera according to claim 19, comprising a holding member and means for supporting the member externally of the housing section. 21. A camera with a permanently fixed main film sprocket and a rotatable film sprocket. A panoramic projection system consisting of a rotatable camera component with a lume propeller 1, a camera lens, a film reel 1, and a 56 film reel, which continuously exposes the film. In an image camera, the steps include stopping rotation of the rotating component and closing the film gate 1- by actuation of a capping shutter, and reversing the filmstrip to displace a portion of the exposed film behind the film gate. step and the displaced exposure the next time the camera is started with the shutter closed. A method for storing a film, comprising the steps of using an ejected film portion as a leader, and opening a shutter after the displaced film portion passes through a film gate. 22. How to place the film gate at a predetermined radial distance from the main block and a film idler spool disposed in the film 11 path adjacent to the film t1 gate 1- after the films 1-rip passes through the film gate 1-. A camera according to claim 1, characterized in that: 23. The drive means for the supply reel and take-up reel are adapted to tension the film strip. The reel drive means is provided with a servo control means for increasing the rotational speed of the reel. 14. The camera according to claim 13, wherein the camera is isolated from a monitoring part. 24. The camera according to claim 4, characterized in that it is curved convexly with respect to the lens. 57 18) GO-!10073G (3) 25, an enlarged guide housing means having a film inlet and a film outlet opening, the housing means comprising housing portions, each housing portion comprising spaced apart sidewall segments. an anti-friction roller rotatably mounted on laterally aligned side wall segments, and a film strip disposed on one side and below and in front of said roller. each housing portion mating with another housing portion to form a serpentine path for passage through the housing means. Film strip guide means for rolling film housings. 26. Guide means according to claim 25, characterized in that each roller is provided with an annular enlargement near each end for contacting the edge of the films 1-rip. 27. A panoramic movie camera in which the lens means is rotatable about the axis in a plane zone normal to the rotational axis and continuously exposes films 1 to 1, wherein the lens means and the lens Phil 11 game I one move between a step, said gate means comprising a slit aperture for said lens and a convexly curved film guide surface for said lens means, thereby said gate means There is a centrifugal force at the aperture that acts on the film strip passing through the aperture. A panoramic motion picture camera characterized in that said film portion tends to be biased outwardly into a relatively flat plane. 28. Goo 1 ~ A film guide roller spaced upstream from the means, and the guide roller means for supporting the film strip so that the film strip is said gate means by a curved path in response to centrifugal force acting on said gate means. 2. The camera according to claim 1, wherein the camera is characterized in that: 29. Means comprising a convexly curved path with respect to the lens means to guide the films 1 helibute beyond the gate means, the centrifugal force acting on the portion of the film passing through the means 2. A camera according to claim 1, characterized in that said film portion in said means is flattened. 30, the fill 11 strip is moved in a path between two axially spaced transverse zones. The camera is designed to change its path in two directions as it moves and enters each zone. the filter to guide the lip to the filter 11s1 under centrifugal force. 1. A camera comprising a plurality of rollers spaced apart in parallel so as to receive the filmstrip in the image-receiving state, and means for guiding the film strip between the zones. 3+, the drive means for rotating the fill 11-reel is provided coaxially with the axis. each fill 11 reel has an associated drive tube. The reel has a hub provided with a hole for receiving the end of the tube, and the end of each of the drive tubes has a slot 1 extending in the longitudinal direction, and is supported by the hub of each reel and has a drive tube. Claims No. 1 to 12 are characterized in that a biased pin is provided which engages and drives the pin. Camera included. 32, a plurality of longitudinally extending slots are provided in each drive tube to drive the biasing bin. The present invention is characterized in that it facilitates engagement and driving with one of the slots provided in the moving tube. 32. The camera according to claim 31. 33, each of the supply and take-up reels is provided with a drive tube having an upper end having a longitudinally extending slot; 12, each of the reels has an associated drive tube; having a spring-biased bottle that is received in one of the slots provided in the tube; Camera 3.34, film eye according to claim 31, characterized in that The camera according to claim 3, characterized in that means for marking each scanning length with a laser spool is disposed near the filter.