Actuator for optical pickup
US7872951B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 15, 2006 |
| Grant date | Jan 18, 2011 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 11, 2028 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG11B7/0935
- WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
An actuator capable of providing movement forces in a first direction, a second direction, and a third direction is provided. The actuator includes two sets of repelling permanent magnets and yokes, a focusing coil, a tracking coil, and a tilting coil. The repelling and attractive fields generated by the permanent magnets enable the coils to generate independent movements in three axial directions. The two sets of permanent magnets are placed in a repelling position, with a small space between the two magnets to generate a field whose magnetic forces repel and attract within the surrounding range. The focusing, tilting and tracking coils are engaged with the lens holder whose movements in the first, second and third directions are determined by the amplitude and direction of the electric current in the focusing, tilting and tracking coils respectively.
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