Patent ID: 6733191
Filing Date: 2004-05-11
Classification: G03B

Abstract:
A lens cap assembly for use with a lens barrel assembly of a camera having a lens barrel, the lens cap assembly comprising:a front panel disposed proximal to a photographic subject, the front panel defining an optical path and including a supporting portion projected toward a film or an image-photographing portion; at least a pair of barriers disposed adjacent to the front panel and adapted for opening and closing the optical path of the front panel; plural elastic members disposed adjacent to the front panel to bias the barriers to an open position; a driving lever rotatably coupled relative to the front panel and including a projection for depressing the barriers to a closed position; and power transmission means including a rotator coupled to the supporting portion of the front panel, the rotator being rotatable in accordance with a linear motion of the barrel for converting a the linear motion of the barrel into a rotational motion of the driving lever for closing the barriers.