GoPro was granted a patent for a locking mechanism in camera lens adjustment.

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    "uspto_assignee": "GoPro, Inc.",
    "patent_abstract": "A system includes a barrel mount disposed within a body, and the barrel mount includes a central axis. The system includes a lens barrel secured within the barrel mount and aligned with the central axis. The system includes an actuator that adjusts a position of the lens barrel by moving the barrel mount along the central axis. The system includes an actuator locking mechanism securable over the barrel mount and/or the lens barrel that prevents movement of the actuator and/or barrel mount when applying a force along the central axis towards the actuator.",
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