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Lens barrel assembly for a camera

US8090252B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateAug 2, 2010
Grant dateJan 3, 2012
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Expiry dateAug 2, 2030

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T29/49117
  • WIPO fieldOptics
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A lens barrel assembly for a camera is disclosed. The lens barrel assembly comprises a lens barrel, at least one optical element disposed within the lens barrel, and an actuator configured to move the optical element. The actuator can be disposed entirely or partially within the lens barrel. The actuator can be a MEMS actuator, such as a MEMS actuator that is formed at least partially of silicon. The optical element can be a lens.

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