Patent attributes
A locking cap and automated locking cap for coupling to a rear mounting key of a camera lens are disclosed. The locking cap can include a base cap, locking ring, spring ring, shim ring, and top ring. The locking ring includes a locking mechanism and tab for activating the locking mechanism. The tab allows a user to rotatably slide the locking ring to activate or deactivate the locking mechanism. The automated locking cap can include a circuit board and actuating device in communication with the circuit board, which is programmed to receive signals from a user and to transmit the signals to the actuating device. The actuating device includes a retractable pin that inserts into and retracts from a through-hole the top ring, the spring ring, and the locking ring upon receiving the respective signal from the user, which allows the user to activate or deactivate the locking mechanism.
