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Autofocus optical arrangements and assemblies including voice coil motors

US12372737B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateAug 28, 2020
Grant dateJul 29, 2025
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Expiry dateAug 20, 2041

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG06K7/10831
  • WIPO fieldOptics
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

Autofocus (AF) optical arrangements and assemblies including a voice coil motor (VCM) are disclosed. An example optical assembly for a focusing lens includes: a front lens group disposed along an optical axis configured to receive light from the object of interest and configured to correct for aberrations of a first image projected by the front lens group; an aperture disposed along an optical axis configured to receive light from the front lens group therethrough along the optical axis; a moveable focus lens to receive light through the aperture; a VCM configured to move the focus lens to focus the optical assembly; and a back lens group disposed along the optical axis configured to receive light from the focus lens and further configured to correct for field curvature.

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