Patent ID: 7806606
Filing Date: 2010-10-05
Classification: G03B

Abstract:
1. A miniature camera shutter module comprising: a. a module frame with a conduit passing therethrough; b. a solenoid coupled to the module frame, wherein the solenoid is configured to receive an electric signal for actuating the solenoid; c. a pin coupled to the solenoid; d. a first axle coupled to the module frame; e. a second axle coupled to the module frame; f. a first blade with a first guide, wherein the first blade is coupled to the first axle, wherein the first blade is substantially disposed in the same plane as the module frame, wherein the pin extends into the first guide, and wherein the first blade is configured such that the actuation of the solenoid causes the pin to move, causing the first blade to rotate about the first axle and at least partially eclipse the conduit; g. a second blade with a second guide, wherein the second blade is coupled to the pin and the second axle, wherein the second blade is substantially disposed in the same plane as the module frame, wherein the pin extends into the second guide, and wherein the second blade is configured such that the actuation of the solenoid causes the pin to move, causing the second blade to rotate about the second axle and at least partially eclipse the conduit, wherein the pin is configured to run substantially parallel to a length of the second guide at a beginning portion of the motion of the pin, whereby the pin effectuates movement of only the first blade during the beginning portion.