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Apparatus for assembling lens module

US7876512B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateSep 30, 2008
Grant dateJan 25, 2011
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Expiry dateJun 20, 2029

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG02B27/62
  • WIPO fieldOptics
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

An apparatus for assembling a lens module is provided. The lens module comprises a lens barrel and at least one optical element received therein. The apparatus includes an element-grasping member, an assembly station and two guiding members. The element-grasping member is configured for grasping the at least one optical element and mounting the at least one optical element into the lens barrel. The assembly station has a support surface. Each of the two guiding members includes a stationary element fixedly positioned on the support surface, a movable element and an elastic element. The movable element includes a positioning surface and a clamping surface. The positioning surface is configured for pressing the element-grasping member. The clamping surface is configured for pressing the lens barrel. The elastic element is positioned between the stationary element and the movable element.

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