Patent ID: 7520687
Filing Date: 2009-04-21
Classification: G03B

Abstract:
1. A lens cover apparatus for camera, comprising: a housing defining a lens window for a lens of a camera; a cover movably mounted on the housing to move along an arc path between a closed position where the lens window is closed and an open position where the lens window is opened for selectively exposing the lens; a push rod mounted on the housing and movable along a linear path between first and second positions; and a linkage mechanism coupled between the push rod and the cover to drive the cover between the closed position and the open position when the push rod is moved between the first and second positions, the linkage mechanism comprising a first member that is linearly movable in unison with the push rod and a second member pivoted to the first member and defining an arc slot to guide the movement of the cover along the arc path.