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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Apr. 26, 1988
Filed:
May. 01, 1986
Hironobu Satoh, Yokohama, JP;
Takesuke Maruyama, Yokohama, JP;
Takashi Azumi, Katsuta, JP;
Kenji Sano, Yokohama, JP;
Takanori Hisada, Yokohama, JP;
Hitachi, Ltd., Tokyo, JP;
Abstract
An automatic focusing apparatus comprises a light emitting element emitting a beam of electromagnetic radiation directed toward a subject through a light projecting lens, a light receiving element receiving a beam spot reflected from the subject and passing through a light receiving lens, and a parallel-surface transparent plate disposed rotatably between the light receiving lens and the light receiving element. The parallel-surface transparent plate is rotated in interlocking relation with linear movement of an optical lens moving together with movement of a focus ring, thereby automatically attaining the focus by ceasing the movement of the lens optical system as soon as the output signal of the light receiving element attains a predetermined level.