Device for changing operating force of lens device

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PATENT NO 8879165
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14287398

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An outer tube body of a device for changing operating force is connected to a gear part of a zoom ring of a lens barrel to rotate the outer tube body together with the zoom ring. The outer tube body has a cylindrical shape and includes a hollow part into which an inner tube body whose rotation is restricted is arranged. Grease is interposed in a gap is formed between an inner peripheral surface of the outer tube body and an outer peripheral surface of the inner tube body. A load caused by viscosity resistance of the grease is applied against rotation of the outer tube body together with the zoom ring. The inner tube body can be displaced in a direction of the center axis so that area of a sliding contact region between the outer tube body and the inner tube body is changed.

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  • FUJIFILM CORPORATION

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Misawa, Atsushi Saitama, JP 220 2892
Tanaka, Minoru Saitama, JP 226 3159

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