H02K41/035

Lens driving unit, and camera module and optical device comprising same
11561363 · 2023-01-24 · ·

An embodiment comprises: a base including a body having an opening, and a first post portion, a second post portion, a third post portion, and a fourth post portion which protrude from the body; a bobbin disposed on the body; a coil disposed around the bobbin; a first magnet disposed between the first post portion and the second post portion; a second magnet disposed between the third post portion and the fourth post portion; a lower elastic member coupled to the lower portion of the bobbin and the base; and an upper elastic member coupled to the upper portion of the bobbin and the first to fourth post portions, wherein the lower elastic member is disposed inside the first to fourth post portions of the base, and the lower elastic member is coupled to the base between the first post portion and the fourth post portion adjacent to the first post portion.

OPTICAL IMAGE STABILIZATION ACTUATOR AND CAMERA MODULE INCLUDING THE SAME

An optical image stabilization actuator is provided. The optical image stabilization actuator includes a sensor substrate on which an image sensor having an imaging plane is disposed; a fixed frame configured to accommodate the sensor substrate; a movable frame accommodated in the fixed frame and configured to move in a direction parallel to the imaging plane; a first ball member disposed between the fixed frame and the movable frame and configured to support movement of the movable frame; and a first driver disposed on the movable frame and the fixed frame and configured to provide driving force to the movable frame, wherein the sensor substrate includes a movable portion coupled to the movable frame, a fixed portion coupled to the fixed frame, and a plurality of bridges configured to movably support the movable portion.

OPTICAL UNIT WITH SHAKE CORRECTION FUNCTION

In an optical unit with a shake correction function, a frame-shaped holder to which a camera module is fixed to an inner periphery being structured of a metal portion formed of a metal material, and a resin portion formed of a resin material and integrated with the metal portion by insert molding. The metal portion includes magnet fixing portions formed of a magnetic material and to which a driving magnet is fixed, and spherical body contact portions in contact with a spherical body made of metal and serving as a fulcrum for pivotal movement of the holder.

Motor for driving lenses
11698508 · 2023-07-11 · ·

A motor for driving lenses is provided. The motor includes a case, a yoke fixed in the case, a magnet fixed in the yoke, a carrier equipped with lenses and installed in the magnet such that the carrier moves up and down within the magnet, a coil coupled with the carrier, in which the coil cooperates with the magnet to move up and down the carrier, a spring unit including first and second springs having arc shapes and being separated from each other while forming a ring shape as a whole, a spacer supporting the outer peripheral surface of the spring unit, and a terminal provided on the spacer.

Lens driving device and camera module comprising same

A lens driving device according to an embodiment comprises: a movable unit on which at least one lens is mounted; a first coil and a driving magnet which face and interact with each other such that the movable unit is moved in the optical axis direction of the lens; a position sensor for sensing the position of the movable unit in the optical axis direction or a driver comprising the position sensor; and a positively magnetized magnet arranged to face the position sensor or the driver, wherein the positively magnetized magnet comprises a first side surface, which faces the position sensor and has a first polarity, and a second side surface, which faces the position sensor, which is arranged to be spaced from the first side surface in a direction parallel with the optical axis direction or arranged to abut the first side surface, and which has a second polarity that is the opposite of the first polarity of the first side surface, and the length of the first side surface in the optical axis direction may be equal to or larger than the length of the second side surface in the optical axis direction.

Lens driving apparatus, photographing module and electronic device

A lens driving apparatus is for driving a lens assembly and includes a base, a metal cover, a carrier, a first coil, at least one first magnet, at least one second magnet, a frame and a spring set. At least one lower leaf spring of the spring set includes a frame connecting section, a carrier connecting section and a resilient section. The carrier connecting section and the second magnet are arranged along the first direction. The carrier connecting section includes an opening portion and a shielding portion, and the opening portion and the shielding portion both corresponding to the second magnet along the first direction are respectively for a part of the second magnet to be exposed through the opening portion and another part of the second magnet to be shielded by the shielding portion.

CAMERA ACTUATOR AND CAMERA MODULE INCLUDING SAME
20230213837 · 2023-07-06 ·

An embodiment of the present invention provides a camera actuator comprising: a housing; a first member combined with the housing; a mover including an optical member; a first magnetic body disposed in the first member; a second magnetic body disposed in the mover; and a tilting-guiding part for guiding titling of the mover, wherein the mover comprises a holder combined with the optical member and a second member combined with the holder, and the tilting-guiding part is closely adhered to the first member and the holder by repulsion between the first magnetic body and the second magnetic body.

CAMERA MODULE AND OPTICAL INSTRUMENT COMPRISING SAME
20230217106 · 2023-07-06 ·

An embodiment comprises: a display panel including an active area; and a camera module for receiving light passing through the active area, wherein the camera module includes: a lens fixed to be spaced apart from the display panel; an image sensor spaced apart from the lens; and a driving unit for moving the image sensor in an optical axis direction.

ELECTROMECHANICAL LINEAR ACTUATOR

An electromechanical linear includes a rotary shaft; a harmonic drive gear arrangement extending radially outwardly of and coaxially with the rotary shaft; an electric motor positioned radially outwardly of the harmonic drive gear arrangement, wherein the rotary shaft is configured to be driven by the electric motor via the harmonic drive gear arrangement; and an output component configured to be driven along the rotary shaft in response to rotation thereof.

ELECTROMECHANICAL LINEAR ACTUATOR

An electromechanical linear includes a rotary shaft; a harmonic drive gear arrangement extending radially outwardly of and coaxially with the rotary shaft; an electric motor positioned radially outwardly of the harmonic drive gear arrangement, wherein the rotary shaft is configured to be driven by the electric motor via the harmonic drive gear arrangement; and an output component configured to be driven along the rotary shaft in response to rotation thereof.