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Lens device, imaging device using the same and cell-phone with camera using the same

US7203011B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateSep 21, 2005
Grant dateApr 10, 2007
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Expiry dateSep 21, 2025

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG02B27/64
  • WIPO fieldOptics
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

An imaging device comprises a first lens unit and a second lens unit. A first fixed barrel of the first lens unit movably holds a first lens frame, which holds a first lens group, in an optical-axis direction. A second fixed barrel of the second lens unit movably holds a second lens frame, which holds a second lens group, in the optical-axis direction. The first and second fixed barrels are secured in series in the optical-axis direction. The first and second lens units are adapted to be easily assembled in series in the optical-axis direction. Misalignment of the plural lens groups is prevented, and the first and second lens groups are accurately and individually moved in the optical-axis direction.

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