Lens control apparatus
US8363150B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 16, 2009 |
| Grant date | Jan 29, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 8, 2030 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG03B2205/0069
- WIPO fieldOptics
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An autofocus and motion control apparatus is provided. According to one embodiment, the autofocus and motion control apparatus comprises a lens control apparatus having an imaging lens unit and a lens holder and a plurality of actuators configured to move the lens holder in predetermined directions within the lens control apparatus. Embodiments of the lens control apparatus include a casing; an imaging lens unit and lens holder movable within the casing along an optical axis, the imaging lens unit and lens holder further pivotable within the casing, an autofocus actuator is configured to move the imaging lens unit and lens holder within the casing along the optical axis; a first lateral actuator is configured to provide a force to pivot the lens holder in a first direction; and a second lateral actuator is configured to provide a force to pivot the lens holder in a second direction.
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