Suspended actuator
US11536930B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | May 24, 2016 |
| Grant date | Dec 27, 2022 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 24, 2036 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04N23/68
- WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
An imaging apparatus comprises two actuators, such as an autofocus actuator and optical image stabilizer. The actuators are nested, wherein the outer actuator is suspended from the device body and the inner actuator is suspended from the outer actuator. A suspension element may be a flexure bearing, allowing a flat actuator design.
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