Shutter latch system with automatic release for shock damping member

Abstract From the Canadian patent

This invention relates to an improvement to a photographic camera of the type having an automatic shutter latch mechanism which may be released in response to initial shutter blade movement resulting from energization of the shutter drive means and which may thereafter be moved into position to accommodate relatching of the shutter blades in response to film advancement. The shutter latch mechanism additionally includes a shock stabilizing arrangement to inhibit the accidental unlatching of the shutter blade mechanism resulting from shutter blade movement occassioned through extraneous vibration sudden, shock, or otherwise. The improvement resides in the automatic shutter latch mechanism …