Flex member actuator

US10718926B1 · kind B1 · utility

Assignee

• Datalogic USA, Inc. · US

Inventors

• Thomas J. Brobst · Allentown, US
• Jeff Hoskinson · Eugene, US
• Alana Giangrasso · Harleysville, US

Key dates

• Filing date: Dec 31, 2018
• Grant date: Jul 21, 2020
• Expiry date: Dec 31, 2038

Classification

• Technology area (CPC —): General

Abstract

A camera system with an autofocus actuator with flex members is provided for actuating the lens of the camera. A set of flex members reside on opposite sides of a lens assembly with a lens. The flex members suspend the lens assembly within the frame of the camera. The flex members may be made of a material with a flexural modulus and ducts to enhance the flexural modulus. The flex members are optimized to provide linear movement of the lens assembly with limited lateral movement. The camera may further include a shuttle driver to move the lens of the camera and actuate a flex in the flex members.