FLASH MODULE AND IMAGE-CAPTURING APPARATUS
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1. A flash module, comprising:
- a flash comprising a notch and a first hinge, the flash being rotated from an open position to a close position by the first hinge;
a base comprising an accommodation space for placing the flash at the close position;
a driver comprising an armature with an aperture, wherein the driver attracts the armature in a first position if the flash is at the close position;
a linkage bar comprising a nick configured to fit the armature, and an upper end of the linkage bar contacts a lower end of the flash if the flash is at the close position;
a hook comprising a crook, a shaft, and a second hinge, wherein the crook is arranged at one end of the hook and is inserted into the notch if the flash is at the close position, the shaft is arranged at another end of the hook and passes through the aperture, and the second hinge is used for rotating the hook;
a first elastic member arranged between the base and the shaft; and
a second elastic member arranged between the base and the flash.
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Abstract
Embodiments of this invention provide a flash module and an image-capturing apparatus having the flash module. The flash module includes a flash, a base, a solenoid, a linkage bar, a hook, a first elastic member, and a second elastic member. When necessary, the elements of the flash module perform a process to automatically move the flash to an open position.
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1. A flash module, comprising:
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a flash comprising a notch and a first hinge, the flash being rotated from an open position to a close position by the first hinge; a base comprising an accommodation space for placing the flash at the close position; a driver comprising an armature with an aperture, wherein the driver attracts the armature in a first position if the flash is at the close position; a linkage bar comprising a nick configured to fit the armature, and an upper end of the linkage bar contacts a lower end of the flash if the flash is at the close position; a hook comprising a crook, a shaft, and a second hinge, wherein the crook is arranged at one end of the hook and is inserted into the notch if the flash is at the close position, the shaft is arranged at another end of the hook and passes through the aperture, and the second hinge is used for rotating the hook; a first elastic member arranged between the base and the shaft; and a second elastic member arranged between the base and the flash. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5)
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6. A flash module, comprising:
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a flash for being rotated by a first hinge; a base for placing and connecting to the flash via the first hinge; a driver arranged on the base and comprising an armature with an aperture; a linkage bar for driving or being driven by the driver; and a hook comprising; a first end for catching a retracted flash in the base; a second end for engaging with the base and the armature; and a second hinge for rotating the hook. - View Dependent Claims (7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12)
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13. An image-capturing apparatus, comprising:
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an image sensor for detecting a brightness; a processor for issuing a flash order according to the brightness; and a flash module, comprising; a flash comprising a notch and a first hinge, the first hinge rotating the flash between an open position and a, close position; a base for placing the flash in an accommodation space at the close position; a solenoid comprising an armature with an aperture, when the flash is at the close position, the solenoid binds the armature; a linkage bar comprising a nick configured to fit the armature, when the flash is at the close position, an upper end of the linkage bar contacts a lower end of the flash; a hook comprising a first end, a second end, and a second hinge, wherein the first end for catching the flash when the flash is at the close position, the second end passes through the aperture, and the second hinge is used for rotating the hook; a first elastic member arranged between the base and a shaft; and a second elastic member arranged between the base and the flash. - View Dependent Claims (14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20)
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