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Focussing apparatus

US8098445B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJan 11, 2008
Grant dateJan 17, 2012
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Expiry dateJan 11, 2028

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG02B7/08
  • WIPO fieldOptics
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A focusing device for a lens, including a frame, a lens carrier movable relative to the frame from a first position along an optical axis, a motor for driving the lens carrier along the optical axis, and at least one biasing member adapted to bias the lens carrier towards the first position. The biasing member may include one or more bending members.

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