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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Apr. 04, 2017
Filed:
Jul. 27, 2016
Seiko Precision Inc., Matsudo-shi, Chiba, JP;
Seiichi Oishi, Matsudo, JP;
Shoichi Tokura, Matsudo, JP;
SEIKO PRECISION INC., Chiba, JP;
Abstract
A focal-plane shutter capable of preventing deterioration of the quality of a captured image is provided. A focal-plane shutter includes a base plate having an opening, a rear curtain that moves between an open position where the opening is open and a closed position where the opening is closed to allow the opening to be open and closed, and a first cushioning member that comes into contact with the rear curtain, and the rear curtain has a first protrusion that is located outside the opening, protrudes in a first direction from the open position toward the closed position, and comes into contact with the first cushioning member when the rear curtain moves from the open position to the closed position.