The invention relates to an optical zoom device (1) Optical zoom device (1), comprising a first lens assembly (2), and a second lens assembly (3) following the first lens assembly (2) in the direction of an optical axis (A) of the optical zoom device (1) so that light (L) can pass through the first lens assembly (2) and thereafter through the second lens assembly when travelling along the optical axis (A), wherein said lens assemblies each comprise a focus-adjustable lens (31, 32) as well as an electropermanent magnet (107, 207) or a shape memory alloy (120, 220) for actuating the respective lens (31, 32).

Embodiments of the present disclosure disclose a camera module and a terminal device, and belongs to the field of optical image stabilization technologies. The camera module includes a lens optical device and an actuating part. The actuating part includes two movable blocks, fastening brackets located on two sides of each movable block, and a plurality of electrically controlled flexible members. The lens optical device is located between the two movable blocks, and is fastened on the two movable blocks. Each movable block is suspended on the fastening brackets by using elastic members. Each movable block and the fastening brackets on the two sides are connected by the electrically controlled flexible members. The present disclosure can improve an image stabilization effect of a terminal device in a photographing process.

A lens module includes a carrier having an internal space, a lens unit including lens groups and installed in the carrier so that at least two of the lens groups are independently movable in a length direction of the carrier, a guide unit including guide members arranged on both side surfaces of the lens groups to guide movement of the movable lens groups, and driving wires connected to each of the guide members and formed of a shape memory alloy, wherein each of the movable lens groups is connected to a pair of guide members disposed on both sides of the carrier.

An actuator assembly (23) is described which includes first part (24), a second part (25) and a bearing arrangement (26) mechanically coupling the first part (24) to the second part (25). The bearing arrangement (26) includes a first bearing (27) mechanically coupling the first part (24) to a third part (28). The actuator assembly (23) also includes a drive arrangement (11, 20). The drive arrangement (11, 20) includes four lengths of shape memory alloy wire (14.sub.1, 14.sub.2, 14.sub.3, 14.sub.4). Each length of shape memory alloy wire (14.sub.1, 14.sub.2, 14.sub.3, 14.sub.4) is connected between the third part (28) and the second part (25). The drive arrangement (11, 20) and the bearing arrangement (26) are configured such that in response to a torque applied about a primary axis (z) by the drive arrangement (11, 20), the first bearing (27) generates movement of the first part (24) towards or away from the second part (25) and the third part (28) along the primary axis (z). The bearing arrangement (26) is configured to constrain rotation of the first part (24) relative to the second part (25) about the primary (z) axis.

A camera assembly comprises a lens assembly supported on a support structure, wherein the lens assembly includes an autofocus actuator arrangement and the camera assembly includes an optical image stabilization assembly arranged to move the lens assembly in a plane perpendicular to the optical axis. A flexible printed circuit tape connected between the support structure and the lens assembly and providing an electrical connection to the auto-focus actuator arrangement is bent around a corner, thereby allowing the flexible printed circuit tape to accommodate the motion of the lens assembly perpendicular to the optical axis. A crimp plate connected to the lens assembly which crimps shape memory alloy wires has features extending out of the plane of the crimp plate for reducing flexibility. At least part of the optical image stabilization assembly overlaps the lens assembly in the direction along the optical axis, thereby reducing the height of the camera assembly.

A camera module includes a circuit board; and a lens module electrically connected with the circuit board. The lens module is configured to be capable of deformed when being applied a voltage thereon so as to change a focus length of the lens module.

A vibration type actuator includes a vibration body, having an annular elastic body and an electro-mechanical energy conversion element, and includes a contact body having an annular shape. The contact body contacts the vibration body and relatively moves with regard to the vibration body. The contact body includes a base portion, a supporting portion that extends in an annular shape from the base portion in a radial direction of the contact body, and a friction member that is provided to the supporting portion, is a member different from the supporting portion, and is in contact with the vibration body. The friction member is connected to the supporting portion by a first surface extending along a central axis direction of the contact body and an annular second surface extending in the radial direction. The first surface includes a portion inclined with respect to the direction of the contact body central axis.

The actuator assembly comprises a first part (102), a second part (110) and a helical bearing arrangement. The helical bearing arrangement is arranged to guide helical movement of the second part with respect to the first part around a helical axis H such that rotation of the second part around the helical axis is converted into helical movement of the second part. The first and second parts comprise respective stops (152, 162) that are arranged such that the stops are spaced from each other throughout an operating range of said helical movement of the second part relative to the first part. The stops are configured to engage if the second part is moved relative to the first part in at least one direction other than the direction of said helical movement such that the engagement of the stops restricts relative movement of the first and second parts.

SMA actuators and related methods are described. One embodiment of an actuator includes a base; a plurality of buckle arms; and at least a first shape memory alloy wire coupled with a pair of buckle arms of the plurality of buckle arms. Another embodiment of an actuator includes a base and at least one bimorph actuator including a shape memory alloy material. The bimorph actuator attached to the base.

A lens module includes: a carrier having an internal space; a lens unit including a plurality of lens groups, the lens unit being installed on the carrier such that at least one of the lens groups is configured to move in a length direction of the carrier; a lens guide assembly including a plurality of guide members disposed on side surfaces of each of the lens groups, and configured to guide movement of at least two lens groups among the plurality of lens groups; and at least two driving wires connected to the plurality of guide members and formed of a shape memory alloy.