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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jul. 07, 1992
Filed:
Dec. 10, 1990
Takumi Kobayashi, Tokyo, JP;
Etsuro Nishio, Tokyo, JP;
Asahi Kogaku Kogyo Kabushiki Kaisha, Tokyo, JP;
Abstract
A shutter release device for a camera including a shutter release mechanism which is mechanically released. The shutter release device is provided with a release rod which is pushed down to operate a shutter of the camera, a delay member moved by a predetermined distance relative to the release member to release the shutter, a restraint mechanism and a restraint release mechanism. The shutter release mechanism is controlled by the delay member. The restraint mechanism has an engaging leg formed on the delay member and a restraint projection formed on a base plate, and the engaging leg is engaged with the projection to restrain a movement of the delay member. The release restraint mechanism has a release slant formed on the release rod and engaging with the engaging leg to deform the leg so that it is released by the restraint projection.