SPECIFICATION NO. 15 MINOX COPY KIT

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• Release Decision: RIFPUB
• Original Classification: S
• Document Page Count: 22
• Document Creation Date: December 23, 2016
• Document Release Date: September 11, 2013
• Sequence Number: 2
• Publication Date: October 1, 1954
• Content Type: REPORT

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SPECIFICATION NO. 15
MINOX COPY KIT
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SPECIFICATION NUMBER 15
MINOX COPY KIT
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SPECIFICATION NUMBER 15
SECTION I
OPERATIONS
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OPERATIONS
SECTION I
1. GENERAL
The Minox Copy Kit consists of a complete set of equipment for
the photographic copying of documents and similar material. The
components are packaged in a small, light weight carrying case
which resembles in external appearance a case of drafting instru-
ments. The case contains all of the components needed to assemble
a Minox Copy stand and the equipment required for the photo copy-
ing of 5-3/4" X 7-1/2" and 3-3/4" X 5741/2" documents. Contin-
uous copies of larger documents such as may be mounted on desks,
walls or similar surfaces may be easily obtained with the cbpy
stand.
2. DESCRIPTION OF EQUIPMENT
The entire equipment is shown in Figure 1 and consists of the
following items as indicated:
(A) Leatherette Kit Case.
(B) A Minox camera in its leather case with measuring chain.
(C) A Minox light meter in its leather case with measuring chain.
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FIGURE I
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(D) The camera stand base.
(E) The four camera stand telescoping legs.
(F) Four 50 exposure cartridges of Minox film.
The Minox Copy Stand consists of the base and four telescoping
legs. The legs are assembled to the base by insertion into
quick connect sockets located in the four corners of the base.
After the legs are attached to the base, the Minox camera is
Snapped into position on the base and the unit is ready for
operation.
3. OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
3.1 Camera Stand Assembly
Remove the stand base and the four legs from the
carrying case. Insert the four legs into the quick connect
sockets in the stand base. These sockets are similar
in operation to a spring collet; that is, once the leg is
inserted into the socket a small rotation tightens the
socket and firmly grips the leg. Each leg has a small
cross pin located at the end which serves as a guide
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for insertion into the collet. The collet has two cross
slots to receive this leg pin. The assembly consists of
aligning the leg pin with the collet slots, pressing the
leg firmly into the collet and rotating the leg one quarter
to three quarters of a turn clockwise until the leg is
securely gripped. The four legs are thus assembled to
the base.
The Minox camera is then removed from the carrying
case, taken out of its sheath and the measuring chain
is removed leaving the camera free. The camera is
set into the track on the top of the stand base and slid
into position against a retaining spring on the base
in such a manner that the spring is nearest the camera
range adjustment dial.
3.2 C amera Stand Adjustment
The telescoping legs of the stand are now pulled out and
locked to give the stand height required for the decument
size it is desired to copy. ?For the 3-3/4" X 5-1/2"
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document siee the height is obtained by pulling out the
rubber tipped section of each leg to the first stop and
rotating this section 1/4 to 1/2 turn to lock leg in
position. The height of the stand for this leg position
is 8 inches above the document. To copy a 5-3/4" X 7-1/2"
size document merely requires further extending each
of the legs by drawing out the center telescoping section and
rotating it 1/4 to 1/2 turn to lock this extension in place.
The stand height will now be approximately 12 inches above
the copy. With the telescoping legs properly locked in
either of the extended positions it is impossible to accidentally
collapse them. If it is desired to copy larger documents
than 5-3/4" X 7-1/2" it is only necessary to make a series
of exposures by "stepping" the stand from one copy section to
another.
3.3 Photographic Copying Operation
Once the stand is assembled and the legs are extended to the
required height, and the Minox camera is snapped into po-
sition, the operation of the camera is identical to that for
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ordinary hand held operation. The camera can be
re-cocked without removal from its position on the
stand. It is merely necessary to draw out the cocking
end of the camera to its extreme position while leaving
the camera retained in its track on the stand. It is
recdmmended that the end of the camera which is re-
tained by the spring clip be gripped in one hand while
cocking the unit, to avoid movement of the stand with
respect to the copy.
W.th the camera in cocked position and the range dial set,
sighting through the view finder will enable the operator to
determine what portion of the copy will be obtained on the final
photograph. It is also possible to determine the boundaries of
the copy which will be obtained, without using the range dial
and view finder, by observing the position of the rubber tipped
legs of the stand. The portion of the copy falling inside the
rectangle formed by the four legs will be included in the
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photograph made. The four film cartridges provide a total of
200 exposures.
Figure 2 shows the stand assembled and ready for operation.
The Minox light meter is included in the kit to enable
determination of correct camera shutter settings. The meter
should be pointed to the center of the copy when taking a
reading. It should be borne in mind that since the Minox
camera has a lens aperture permanently set at f/3.5 only
the camera shutter speed can be adjusted in accordance with
the film ASA rating as shown on the light meter to obtain best
results.
3.4 Camera Stand Disassembly
The Minox camera is removed from the stand base by sliding:it
out of engagement with the retaining spring and lifting it from
the track.
The telescoping legs are collapsed to closed position by
rotating each extended section 1/4 to 1/2 turn and at the same
time exerting a slight pressure toward closing the leg.
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FIGURE 2
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Removal of each of the four legs from their collets is
accomplished by rotating the leg counter-clockwise a
small amount and at the same time pulling lightly to
disengage the leg from the collet. A knurl is provided
at the cross pin end of each leg to facilitate sengaging
,the leg from the collet. Construction of the collet is
designed to prevent its being completely unscrewed from
the base during normal operation. Any attempt to turn
it considerably more than the amount needed to allow
easy removal of the leg may result in damage to the
assembly.
Removal of the four legs from the base completes the
disassembly of the stand. After insertion of the light
meter and Minox camera in their leather cases all
components may be placed in their respective compartments
in the leatherette kit case. Upon replacement of the film
used during operation the Minox Copy Kit is complete and
ready for use as previously described.
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SPECIFICATION NUMBER 15
SEC TION II
MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR
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MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR
SECTION II
A. SCOPE
This specification will cover maintenance and repair
instructions for the Minox Copy Kit. If the equipment
is operated in accordance with Section I of Specification No.
15 entitled "Operations", the following maintenance will
keep the equipment in good operating condition throughout
its service life.
2. OPERATING MAINTENANCE
The following procedures are to be performed at the intervals
stated.
2. 1 Camera Stand Base
2. 1. 1 Spring Collets
The application of two drops of light machine oil to each of
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the four spring collets once a year will keep them
operating smoothly. This should be applied at the
cross slots of the collet so that it will flow down into
the collet assembly.
2. 1. 2 Protective Tape
If the equipment is frequently used an examination
should be made every 3 months to determine the
condition of the black tape which has been applied to
the base to prevent scratching the camera case. If
the tape has pulled loose it should be cemented back in
place with "Pliobond" or an equivalent cemeht. If
complete replacement of the tape is required a set of
tapes should be cut to the proper shape and installed.
Such tapes may be obtained from the manufacturer.
2.2 Telescoping Legs
2. 2. 1 Wire Clips
Every three months the telescoping leg assemblies should
be checked for satisfactory operation. Any of the locking wire
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clips that do not work properly should be replaced at
this time.
To insure completely reliable operation of the Copy
Stand the wire clips on the telescoping legs should be
replaced after every one thousand operational uses.
Replacement clips may be fabricated from drawings
15-406 and 15-407 or obtained from the manufacturer.
In installing the wire clip care must be taken to avoid
permanent distortion. Proper installation is accomplished
by inserting the flat section of the clip in the slot of the
tubular leg and then sliding the curved ends of the wire clip over
the end of the tube and into position in the retaining groove.
3. REPAIRS
Replacement and repair of all components and assemblies
shall be carried out in accordance with drawing set number
15 and its associated parts list. Dimensional tolerances,
materials and processes shall be those indicated on the
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applicable drawing.
Replacement parts for commercial items may be obtained
from the sources indicated on the parts list. Replacement
parts for the fabricated items covered by drawing set
number 15 may be obtained from the manufacturer if de-
sired.
4. Kit Case
The Kit Case requires no maintenance or repair over the
service life of the equipment.
5. Camera and Light Meter
Maintenance and repair of the camera and light meter shall
be carried out in accordance with the manufacture's instruc-
tions.
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SPECIFICATION NUMBER 15
SECTION III
MATERIALS AND TEST SPECIFICATIONS
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MATERIALS AND TEST SPECIFICATIONS
SECTION III
1. SCOPE
This specification will cover the general requirements for
materials, parts and processes used in the fabrication,
and assembly of the Minox Copy Kit. It will also define
the methods to be used in the inspection and testing of the
equipment. Drawing set number 15 shall be considered
to be part of this specification.
2. CHOICE OF MATERIALS, PARTS AND PROCESSES
The materials used in all components of the Minox Copy
Kit shall conform specifically to those called out in the
governing drawings which are part of the specification.
Tolerances of parts or assemblies called out in these
drawings shall be met in the fabrication and assembly of
all units. The camera stand base shall be made of Alcoa
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Aluminum Alloy No. 356 as cast, or equivalent, in
accordance with drawing 15-411. The casting shall
be reasonably free of flaws and porosity. The wire
clips used to lock the telescoping legs in position shall
be of cast steel music wire formed in accordance with
drawings 15-406 and 15-407.
2.1 PLATING AND PAINTING
Plating or painting shall be used on all components to retard
atmospheric cotirosion and to provide matte black surfaces
which will minimize undesirable reflections of light when using
the Copy Stand.
Brass components shall be finished in matte black by the
application of a .0002" thick flash copper plate which is then
oxidized black. The camera stand base casting shall be
medium sandblasted with a 40 mesh washed silicon sand and
finished with matte black lacquer (DuPont #233-2184 or equivaleht)
in accordance with the specifications of drawing number 15-411.
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2.2 LEATHERETTE KIT CASE
The Kit Case frame shall be constructed of kiln dried 3/16"
thick hard wood, lined with velvet and covered with a heavy duty,
medium pebbled, black vinyl leatlerette. Dimensions shall be
in accordance with drawing number 15-412. The cover shall be
provided with two United Car "Dot" snap fasteners, or equivalent.
Great care shall be exercised in the cementing of the lining and
the outer cover and the entire fabrication of the case shall be in
accordance with best commercial processes.
3. INSPECTION AND TESTING
All components shall be inspected in accordance with the
tolerances and specifications of drawing set number 15 prior
to assembly. Each complete Minox Copy Kit shall be visually
inspected for averall appearance and to insure satisfactory
assembly, surface finish, plating, and painting. In addition,
each Copy Stand shall be tested for the following characteristics:
3.1 COLLET OPERATION
Each spring collet in the stand base shall be tested for locking
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and unlocking action with the telescoping legs in
accordance with the operating procedures of para-
graphs 3.1 and 3.4 of Section I, Specification No. 15
entitled "Operations".
3.2 TELESCOPING LEG OPERATION
The sliding action of each leg in opening and closing, and
the locking and unlocking action of the wire clips shall be
tested in accordance with the operating procedures of
paragraphs 3.2 and 3.4 of Section I, Specification No. 15.
3.3 LEVEL AND STABILITY
The Copy Stand shall be tested on a flat surface for level
and steady positioning at both copy heights.
The above inspection and testing shall be performed on all
Minox Copy Kits,
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