JP3658033B2 - Optical device - Google Patents

Description

[0001]
[Industrial application fields]
The present invention relates to an optical device that forms an image of a subject on a solid-state imaging device via a photographing optical member.
[0002]
[Prior art]
In general, an optical apparatus using a solid-state image sensor is provided with a zoom lens mechanism so that a desired shooting range can be obtained.
[0003]
The configuration of the zoom lens mechanism of this optical apparatus will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 27 is a longitudinal sectional view showing a configuration of a zoom lens mechanism of a conventional optical device.
[0004]
As shown in FIG. 27, the optical device includes a plurality of lens groups including a first lens group 101a, a second lens group 101b, a third lens group 101c, and a fourth lens group 101d. The second lens group 101b and the fourth lens group 101d are respectively moved along the optical axis direction within a predetermined range. The zoom operation is performed by the movement of the second lens group 101b, and the focus adjustment is performed by the movement of the fourth lens group 101d.
[0005]
On the optical axis behind the fourth lens group 101d, an optical low-pass filter 102 and a solid-state image sensor 103 such as a CCD are sequentially arranged.
[0006]
The first lens group 101a, the third lens group 101c, the optical low-pass filter 102, the solid-state image sensor 103, and the like are held in the casing 104.
[0007]
On the other hand, the second lens group 101 b is held by the optical holding member 105. The optical holding member 105 is supported by a guide pin 106 and a screw member 107 extending in parallel with the optical axis direction so as to be movable in the optical axis direction. Each end of the guide pin 106 is supported by the casing 104.
[0008]
The screw member 107 is formed with a screw portion that is engaged with the optical holding member 105. Each end of the screw member 107 is rotatably supported by the casing 104, and the driving force from the step motor 110 is transmitted to the screw member 107 via the gear group 101. When the screw member 107 is rotated by the driving force from the step motor 110, the optical holding member 105 is moved in the optical axis direction while being guided by the guide pin 106 as the screw member 107 rotates, and the optical holding member 105 is moved. Thus, the zoom operation by the second lens 101b is performed. Play between the screw member 107 and the optical holding member 105 is removed by the biasing spring 108 and the biasing member 109.
[0009]
The fourth lens group 101d is held by the optical holding member 116, similarly to the second lens group 101b. The optical holding member 116 is supported by a guide pin 117 extending parallel to the optical axis direction and a screw member 113 so as to be movable in the optical axis direction. Each end of the guide pin 117 is supported by the casing 104.
[0010]
The screw member 113 is formed with a screw portion that is engaged with the optical holding member 116. One end of the screw member 113 is rotatably supported by the casing 104. The other end of the screw member 113 is rotatably supported by the casing 104 and is directly connected to the output shaft of the step motor 112. When the screw member 113 is rotated by the driving force from the step motor 112, the optical holding member 116 is moved in the optical axis direction while being guided by the guide pin 117 as the screw member 113 is rotated, and the optical holding member 116 is moved. Thus, the focus adjustment by the fourth lens 101d is performed. Play between the screw member 113 and the optical holding member 116 is removed by the biasing spring 108 and the biasing member 109.
[0011]
A diaphragm 114 is disposed between the second lens group 102b and the third lens group 101c, and the aperture diameter of the diaphragm 114 is adjusted by the driving force from the motor 115.
[0012]
[Problems to be solved by the invention]
In recent years, portable information devices have spread due to advances in semiconductor chips such as memories and microcomputers, and their miniaturization and high performance have been further promoted. In this portable information device, portability is required as a necessary condition, but in particular, it is strongly required to make it thin in the portability.
[0013]
Examples of such portable information devices include an optical device that captures a subject image, or an information device that includes the optical device. In order to reduce the thickness of the optical device, an imaging optical system (for example, FIG. 27) is used. Including a lens group, a diaphragm and a solid-state imaging device), and a mechanical system (for example, a system including a gear, a motor, a motor for driving a diaphragm, and the like for driving the lens group illustrated in FIG. 27). The entire device must be thinned.
[0014]
However, in the conventional optical device, the first lens group 101a, the second lens group 101b, the third lens group 101c, the fourth lens 101d, the optical low-pass filter 102, the solid-state image sensor 103, and the like are held in the casing 104. A motor 115 for driving the diaphragm 114, a motor 110 for driving the second lens group 101b, a motor 112 for driving the fourth lens group 101d, and the like are held outside the casing 104. Since the casing 104 has a three-dimensionally complicated shape, the manufacturing cost of the casing mold, which is usually made of a plastic mold, is increased, and a part of the casing 104 is thermally contracted when the casing 104 is formed. As a result, sink marks, warpage, and the like occur, and it is difficult to manufacture the casing 104 with high dimensional accuracy. As a result, it is difficult to position each lens group with respect to the image sensor 103 and its holding member with high accuracy, and tilting of each lens group and lens shaking during movement of the lens group may occur. As a result, the photographed image is blurred or the photographed image is shaken.
[0015]
In addition, an imaging circuit driving circuit for driving the solid-state imaging device and an electric circuit board on which an actuator driving circuit for driving a motor included in the mechanism system is mounted, and the solid-state imaging device and the motor are connected to lead wires. In other words, it is necessary to connect with a flexible substrate or the like, and a large number of procedures are required for assembling, and the assembling work becomes complicated.
[0016]
Further, since the optical holding member 105 included in the mechanism system is normally supported axially symmetrically with the optical axis, the outer dimension of the casing 104 is larger than that of the lens system. Since the outer dimensions of the entire apparatus are further increased, it is very difficult to reduce the dimension in the direction orthogonal to the optical axis, that is, to reduce the thickness in the direction orthogonal to the optical axis. It is.
[0017]
Furthermore, since it is necessary to incorporate mechanical parts and electrical parts from various directions during assembly, the assembly work takes time and costs.
[0018]
An object of the present invention is to provide an optical device that is easy to assemble, can be reduced in cost, and can be reduced in thickness.
[0019]
[Means for Solving the Problems]
The present invention provides an optical apparatus that forms an image of a subject on a solid-state image sensor via a photographing optical system, and includes a substrate on which the photographing optical system is mounted and on which the solid-state image sensor is fixed. Is composed of a plurality of optical members including a movable optical member that moves in a direction parallel to the substrate to adjust the focus, The moving member to which the movable optical member is fixed is provided with permanent magnets arranged in a direction parallel to the substrate, The substrate includes A yoke and a coil forming a magnetic path with the permanent magnet are fixed, and the coil Supply current Between magnetic force and current Generates a driving force for moving the movable optical member in a direction parallel to the substrate. Ruko And features.
[0036]
[Action]
The present invention In this configuration, a plurality of optical members including a movable optical member that has a substrate on which a photographing optical system is mounted and a solid-state imaging device is fixed, and the photographing optical system moves in a direction parallel to the substrate and performs focus adjustment. Consisting of The moving member to which the movable optical member is fixed is provided with permanent magnets arranged in a direction parallel to the substrate, On the board A yoke and a coil that form a magnetic path between the permanent magnet and the coil are fixed. Supply current Between magnetic force and current Generates a driving force that moves the movable optical member in a direction parallel to the substrate. Ruka In addition, it is not necessary to use a housing that houses and holds the photographic optical system as in the past, and at the same time, the photographic optical system, the movable optical member included in the photographic optical system, at least part of the constituent members of the actuator, and the substrate of the solid-state imaging device Positioning can be performed planarly (two-dimensionally).
[0053]
【Example】
Embodiments of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings.
[0054]
(First embodiment)
1 is an exploded perspective view showing the configuration of a first embodiment of the optical device of the present invention, FIG. 2 is an exploded perspective view showing the configuration of the aperture portion of the optical device of FIG. 1, and FIG. 3 is an optical diagram of the optical device of FIG. FIG. 4 is a sectional view obtained along the line BB in FIG. 3, FIG. 5 is a sectional view obtained along the line AA in FIG. 6 is a longitudinal sectional view showing another configuration example of the actuator of the optical member G2, FIG. 7 is a longitudinal sectional view showing the periphery of the solid-state imaging device of the optical apparatus in FIG. 1, and FIG. 8 is a solid-state imaging of the optical apparatus in FIG. 9 is an exploded perspective view showing the periphery of the element, FIG. 9 is an exploded perspective view showing the periphery of the back side of the substrate of the solid-state image sensor of the optical device of FIG. 1, and FIG. 10 is another glass member that protects the imaging surface of the solid-state image sensor FIG. 11 is a longitudinal sectional view showing another attachment example of a glass member that protects the imaging surface of the solid-state imaging device. Figure 12 is a block diagram showing the configuration of an optical device of FIG. 1, FIG. 13 is the focusing characteristic diagram during focusing, FIG. 14 is a diagram showing a zoom tracking curve.
[0055]
As shown in FIG. 1, the optical apparatus includes a substrate 1 on which an imaging optical system and a mechanism system are mounted. The substrate 1 has a plurality of openings 1a, 1b, 1c. The opening 1a is hermetically sealed with a sealing member made of glass or the like so that light can pass therethrough, and intrusion of dust, dust, and the like is prevented in the housing space of the mounting component formed between the substrate 1 and the shield case 49.
[0056]
The imaging optical system mounted on the substrate 1 includes a plurality of prism-shaped prisms such as glass and plastic on which a diaphragm 30 for adjusting the amount of light of a subject guided from the opening 1a and a free-form reflecting surface is formed. It has optical members G1, G2, G3, and G4, and a fixed imaging device 2 that receives light emitted from the optical member G4 and converts this light into an electrical signal.
[0057]
As shown in FIG. 2, the pattern portion 30 includes two diaphragm blades 31 and 32 that are arranged point-symmetrically about the optical axis K that coincides with the axis of the opening 1a. The diaphragm blades 31 and 32 are configured to rotate around shafts 33 and 34 provided respectively. The shaft 33 of the diaphragm blade 31 is rotatably inserted into a positioning hole 37 provided in the substrate 1, and the shaft 34 of the diaphragm blade 32 is rotatably inserted into the positioning hole 41 of the substrate 1. As the aperture blades 31 and 32 rotate, the aperture closing amount changes, and the amount of light is adjusted. The position of the aperture closed regulated by the rotation of the aperture blades 31 and 32 coincides with the optical axis K.
[0058]
The diaphragm blades 31 and 32 are provided with permanent magnets 35 and 36, respectively, as a part of the actuator. The permanent magnets 35 and 36 are also used as magnetic scales for detecting the positions of the patterned blades 31 and 32, respectively. The permanent magnets 35 and 36 are magnetized so that magnetic poles are arranged in a direction perpendicular to the rotation direction of the diaphragm blades 31 and 32 and in a direction perpendicular to the substrate 1.
[0059]
A coil 38, a yoke 39, and a position sensor 40 are disposed at a position on the substrate 1 facing the permanent magnet 35, and a coil 42, a yoke 43, and a position sensor are disposed at a position on the substrate 1 facing the permanent magnet 36. 44 are arranged.
[0060]
The permanent magnet 35 constitutes an actuator for driving the diaphragm blade 31 in cooperation with the coil 38 and the yoke 39. In this actuator, when a current is passed through the coil 38 in a state where a magnetic flux passes between the permanent magnet 35 and the yoke 39, the permanent magnet 35, that is, the patterned blade 31 is moved to the shaft 33 by the interaction between the magnetic flux and the current. Rotate around. The position sensor 40 comprises a hall sensor, and this hall sensor detects a change in the magnetic field of the permanent magnet 35 due to the rotation of the crest blade 31. The value detected by the position sensor 40 is used as a control amount for controlling the amount of rotation of the aperture blade 31 so that a predetermined pattern value is obtained.
[0061]
The permanent magnet 36 constitutes an actuator for driving the diaphragm blade 32 in cooperation with the coil 42 and the yoke 43. As with the position sensor 42, the position sensor 44 is a Hall sensor that detects a change in the magnetic field of the permanent magnet 36 due to the rotation of the pattern blade 32.
[0062]
The permanent magnets 35 and 36 may be made of plastic magnets, and the plastic magnets may be integrated so as to become part of the diaphragm blades 31 and 32.
[0063]
Each of the optical members G1, G2, G3, and G4 is guided to the optical member G2 after, for example, light incident from the opening 1a through the diaphragm 30 is repeatedly reflected a plurality of times inside the optical member G1. As shown, it has a function equivalent to a lens group configured by combining a plurality of spherical lenses.
[0064]
The optical member G1 is fixed to the substrate 1. The optical member G1 is provided with a pair of shafts G1a for positioning with respect to the substrate 1. The optical member G1 is positioned with respect to the substrate 1 by fitting each axis G1a into the corresponding opening 1b of the substrate 1. Fixing has been done. In the present embodiment, the positioning of the substrate 1 and the optical member G1 is fixed by fitting the corresponding shaft G1a with the corresponding opening 1b. Instead, the optical member G1 is fixed to the substrate 1. It is also possible to use a method in which the substrate 1 and the optical member G1 are fixed with an adhesive after positioning with a positioning means.
[0065]
Each of the optical members G2 and G3 is moved in a predetermined direction (longitudinal direction of the substrate 1) in parallel to the surface of the substrate 1, thereby performing a zooming (focal length adjustment) operation and a focusing (focus adjustment) operation. It is an optical member for.
[0066]
The optical member G2 is fixed to the moving table 3 with an adhesive. The movable table 3 is made of a high permeability material such as iron formed in a flat plate shape. The moving table 3 includes a part of an actuator for moving it parallel to the substrate 1 and in a predetermined direction, a position detecting unit for detecting the moving position, and guiding the moving direction and restricting the moving position. And a position restricting portion for doing so.
[0067]
In this embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 1 and 3 to 5, the permanent magnet 5 as a part of the actuator, the magnetic scale 7 as the position detection unit, and the V V in the plane perpendicular to the moving direction as the position regulation unit. A groove 9 having a cross-sectional shape and a groove 11 having a concave shape are provided. The permanent magnet 5 is composed of two sets of magnets magnetized in a direction perpendicular to the moving direction of the optical member G2, and each magnet is arranged in a direction parallel to the substrate 1.
[0068]
A coil 17 and a yoke 19 constituting an actuator in cooperation with the movable table 3 and the permanent magnet 5 are provided on the substrate 1.
[0069]
The magnetic force of the magnetic scale 7 is detected by a position sensor 21 including an MR sensor, a Hall sensor, and the like. The position sensor 21 is provided on the substrate 1 so as to face the magnetic scale 7.
[0070]
Rail portions 13 and 14 for guiding the moving direction of the movable table 3 and for restricting the moving position are provided at respective positions on the substrate 1 facing the groove portions 9 and 11. In the rail parts 13 and 14, grooves having a V-shaped cross-sectional shape are formed in a plane perpendicular to the moving direction of the moving table 3. Balls 46 are inserted between the groove portions 9 and 11 and the corresponding rail portions 13 and 14.
[0071]
In the actuator constituted by the movable table 3, the permanent magnet 5, the coil 17, and the yoke 19, when an electric current is passed through the coil 17, a driving force is generated due to an interaction between a magnetic circuit described later and the electric current. The moving table 3, that is, the optical member G2 is moved in the optical axis direction (in the direction perpendicular to the paper surface in FIG. 3). Specifically, as shown in FIG. 5B, a magnetic path indicated by a dotted line in the figure is formed between the permanent magnet 5, the movable table 3 having permeability, and the yoke 19. When a current is passed through the coil 17 existing in the magnetic path between the permanent magnet 5 and the yoke 19, the movable table 3, that is, the optical member G <b> 2 is shown in the figure by the driving force generated by the interaction between the magnetic force and the current. Moved in the direction. By changing the current flow direction, the moving direction of the moving table 3 changes. For example, the moving table 3 can be moved from the position shown in FIG. 5B to the position shown in FIG. The table 3 can be moved from the position shown in FIG. 5B to the position shown in FIG.
[0072]
At the time of movement of the movable table 3, as shown in FIG. 4, an attractive force due to magnetic force acts between the permanent magnet 5 and the yoke 19. It is closely attached. When the moving table 3 moves in the direction shown in FIG. 4A, the ball 46 rotates to the right. When the moving table 3 moves in the direction shown in FIG. Is stably held via the ball 46 with respect to the rail portion 13. Further, since the ball 46 rolls while moving to the movable table 3, the rolling friction acting on the contact surface between the movable table 3 and the rail portion 13 against the ball 46 is caused by the contact between the guide pin and the lens holding member described in the conventional example. Compared with the sliding friction that acts on the part, it is small enough to be ignored, and the load during movement of the optical member G2 due to friction can be reduced. The magnetic field of the magnetic scale 7 changes as the moving table 3 moves, and the change is read by the position sensor 21. The detection value from the position sensor 21 is used for movement control of the movable table 3.
[0073]
In this embodiment, the permanent magnets 5 composed of two sets of magnets arranged in a direction parallel to the substrate 1 are used. Instead, as shown in FIG. The permanent magnets 51 and 52 that are magnetized may be used so that the permanent magnets 51 and 52 are fixed to the back yoke 53. With such a configuration, the magnetic path is concentrated between the lower surfaces of the permanent magnets 51 and 52 having the smallest spatial gap and the yoke 19, so that the driving force and the magnetic path can be stabilized.
[0074]
Similarly, the optical member G3 is fixed to the moving table 4 with an adhesive. The moving table 4 has the same configuration as the moving table 3. The moving table 4 includes a permanent magnet 6 as a part of the actuator, a magnetic scale 8 as a position detecting unit, and a moving direction of the moving table 4 as a position restricting unit. A groove portion 10 having a V-shaped cross-sectional shape and a concave groove portion 12 are provided in a plane perpendicular to each other.
[0075]
A coil 18 and a yoke 20 constituting an actuator in cooperation with the movable table 4 and the permanent magnet 6 are provided on the substrate 1. The actuator constituted by the movable table 4, the permanent magnet 6, the coil 18 and the yoke 20 performs the same operation as the actuator constituted by the permanent magnet 5, the coil 17 and the yoke 19 described above.
[0076]
The magnetic force of the magnetic scale 9 is detected by a position sensor 22 composed of an MR sensor, a Hall sensor, etc., and the position sensor 22 is provided on the substrate 1 so as to face the magnetic scale 9.
[0077]
Rail portions 15 and 16 are provided at the respective positions on the substrate 1 facing the groove portions 10 and 12 to guide the moving direction of the moving base 4 and to restrict the moving position. The rail portions 15 and 16 are formed with grooves having a V-shaped cross section in a plane perpendicular to the moving direction of the movable table 3, and between the respective groove portions 9 and 11 and the corresponding rail portions 13 and 14. A ball 47 is inserted. As the moving table 4 moves, the optical member G3 is moved in a predetermined direction, and the frictional force generated between the groove portions 10 and 12 and the corresponding rail portions 15 and 16 when the moving table 4 is moved is Reduced by rolling.
[0078]
In this embodiment, the optical members G2 and G3 and the moving bases 3 and 4 are fixed with an adhesive. Instead, the optical members G2 and G3 are attached to the moving bases 3 and 4, respectively. On the other hand, the optical members G2 and G3 and the movable tables 3 and 4 can be integrated by insert molding or outsert molding.
[0079]
The optical member G4 is fixed to the substrate 1 with an adhesive. The optical member G4 is disposed on the substrate 1 so that the optical axis of the emitted light coincides with the axis of the opening 1c of the substrate 1. An optical filter (not shown) for removing unnecessary high frequency components and infrared rays contained in the subject image is attached to the optical member G4. In addition, this optical filter can also be formed integrally with the optical member G4 by vapor deposition.
[0080]
In the optical system composed of the optical members G1, G2, G3, and G4, the optical member G1 reflects light incident from the opening 1a of the substrate 1 through the diaphragm 30 in a direction parallel to the surface of the substrate 1. Then, the reflected light is guided to the optical member G4 by the optical members G2 and G3, and the light is emitted in the direction perpendicular to the surface of the substrate 1 by the optical member G4.
[0081]
The light emitted from the optical member G4 is guided to the solid-state imaging device 2 through the opening 1c of the substrate 1.
[0082]
The solid-state imaging device 2 is attached to the back surface of the substrate 1 as shown in FIGS. 1 and 7 to 9. As shown in FIG. 8, the solid-state imaging device 2 has a plurality of terminals 904 including a terminal for outputting accumulated signals and a terminal for inputting timing pulses and the like. Each terminal 904 is provided on the imaging surface 905 side of the solid-state imaging device 2. The solid-state imaging device 2 is disposed on the back side of the substrate 1 so that the optical axis of the imaging surface 905 coincides with the axis of the opening 1 c of the substrate 1. Since each terminal 904 is directly connected to the terminal 907 provided on the back surface of the substrate 1 by soldering or the like, it is difficult to be affected by noise or the like.
[0083]
The solid-state imaging device 2 is sealed with a resin member 903 from the back side. The resin member 903 protects the solid-state imaging device 2 and increases the mounting strength of the solid-state imaging device 2 with respect to the substrate 1.
[0084]
The opening 1c of the substrate 1 is covered with a glass member 50, and the glass member 50 is disposed between the optical member G4 and the substrate 1. The glass member 50 protects the imaging surface 905 of the solid-state imaging device 2.
[0085]
In this embodiment, the glass member 50 for protecting the imaging surface 905 is disposed between the substrate 1 and the optical member G4. Instead, as shown in FIG. A glass member 902 for protecting the second imaging surface 905 may be fitted into the opening 901 of the substrate 1. In this configuration, the glass member 902 does not protrude from the surface of the substrate 1, and an increase in the thickness along the thickness direction of the substrate 1 around the solid-state imaging device 2 can be suppressed. As a result, the thickness of the entire apparatus can be reduced. Can be thinned.
[0086]
Further, instead of the glass member 50, as shown in FIG. 11, a part of the optical member G4 is fitted into the opening 901 of the substrate 1, so that the optical member G4 is imaged on the imaging surface 905 of the solid-state imaging device 2. The glass member can also be used as a glass member for protecting the optical member G4, and positioning on the optical member G4 with respect to the solid-state imaging device 2 is facilitated.
[0087]
Further, in this embodiment, the solid-state image pickup device 2 having the electrode 904 formed on the image pickup surface side is used. However, an assembly in which the solid-state image pickup device 2 is mounted in advance on a substrate such as a ceramic can also be used. In this assembly, an electrode for connecting the electrode 904 of the solid-state imaging device 2 is provided, and this electrode and the electrode provided on the back surface of the substrate 1 can be directly connected.
[0088]
In addition to the components constituting the optical imaging system described above, as shown in FIG. A plurality of circuit elements 45a and 45b are mounted. Each circuit element 45a is composed of an element that constitutes a drive circuit for each position sensor, and an actuator for each moving table 3, 4 on which the optical members G2, G3 are mounted, an actuator for the aperture section 3. The circuit element 45b includes elements that constitute a drive circuit of the solid-state imaging device 2 and a video signal processing circuit.
[0089]
The board 1 is provided with a connector 48 for connecting each circuit element 45a, 45b to an external circuit.
[0090]
A shield case 49 is attached to the substrate 1 so as to shield components mounted on the substrate 1 from magnetism and light from outside, suppress internal reflection, and prevent dust from entering from outside. The case 49 is formed of, for example, an iron plate whose inner surface is painted black.
[0091]
Next, a procedure for assembling the optical device according to the present embodiment will be described.
[0092]
First, in the first step, the component parts are arranged on the substrate 1. The fixed parts include the solid-state imaging device 2, optical members G1 and G4, coils 17 and 18 constituting the actuators of the optical members G2 and G3, yokes 19 and 20, and rail portions 13, 14, 15, and 16. The position sensors 21, 22; the coils 38 and 42 of the diaphragm 30; the yokes 39 and 43; the position sensors 40 and 44; and the circuit elements 45a and 45b.
[0093]
First, the solid-state imaging device 2 is fixed to the back surface of the substrate 1 by soldering, bonding, or the like, and the terminals 905 of the solid-state imaging device 2 and the terminals 907 of the substrate 1 are electrically connected.
[0094]
Next, the glass member 50 is attached so as to cover the opening 1a, and the optical member G4 is fixed to the surface of the substrate 1. The optical member G4 is fixed to the substrate 1 with an adhesive or the like.
[0095]
After the optical member G4 is attached, the axis G1a of the optical member G1 is fitted into the corresponding opening 1b, and the position of the optical member G1 on the substrate 1 is determined.
[0096]
Next, other fixed components are sequentially positioned and fixed to the substrate 1 by soldering, bonding, or the like. Coils 17 and 18, yokes 19 and 20, position sensors 21 and 22, coils 38 and 42, yokes 39 and 43, position sensors 40 and 44, and circuit elements 45 a and 45 b are connected to a wiring pattern formed on the substrate 1. The
[0097]
Along with the completion of the first step, driving control of movable members such as mounting of fixed parts on the substrate 1, the diaphragm blades 31 and 32 of the diaphragm unit 30, and the movable bases 3 and 4 on which the optical members G2 and G3 are mounted is performed. Electrical connection such as a coil and a position sensor is complete. In this way, the fixed component that needs to be electrically connected to the substrate 1 including the solid-state imaging device 2 is directly connected to the solder 1 or the like directly to the substrate 1 without using a lead wire or a flexible printed board. The assembly process required for the electrical wiring is omitted, and the cost is reduced.
[0098]
Next, the second step is performed. In the second step, the diaphragm blades 31 and 32 which are movable members are mounted on the substrate 1. Specifically, the shaft 33 of the diaphragm blade 31 is inserted into the hole 37 of the substrate 1, and similarly, the shaft 34 of the diaphragm blade 32 is inserted into the hole 41 of the substrate 1.
[0099]
Next, the third step is performed. In this third step, the optical members G2 and G3, which are image pickup optical systems, and the movable members constituting the actuators are mounted. The movable bases 3 and 4 are mounted on the rail portions 13,..., 16 via balls 46 and 47, respectively, and the positions of the optical members G2 and G3 are determined with respect to the movable third and fourth.
[0100]
Next, the fourth step is executed, and in this fourth step, the shield case 49 is attached. The shield case 49 is placed on the substrate 1 so as to cover the surface of the substrate 1 and is fixed by soldering a corresponding portion to the ground pattern of the substrate 1.
[0101]
By completing the fourth step, the mounting of the component on the substrate 1 is completed.
[0102]
Thus, it is possible to simplify the assembly process without using complicated and expensive parts such as a housing that holds an optical system such as a conventional lens, and to provide a low-cost imaging optical system. it can. Further, by arranging the above-described members or components on the planar substrate 1, it becomes easy to determine the arrangement and posture of each component so that the thickness direction dimension of the substrate 1 does not increase as much as possible. As a result, a thin optical device can be easily obtained. Furthermore, since each optical member, the restricting portion of the optical member, and the aperture portion 30 are disposed on the substrate 1 on which the solid-state imaging device 2 is mounted, the positional accuracy of each can be increased.
[0103]
In this embodiment, the imaging optical system using the optical members G1, G2, G3, and G4 has been described as an example. However, the imaging optical system or the refractive optical system using the lens group using the refractive optical system as described in the conventional example is used. An imaging optical system to which a lens group is added can be configured to be movable by arranging these optical systems directly on a substrate or on a moving table.
[0104]
Next, the configuration of this embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 12 is a block diagram showing a configuration of the optical apparatus of FIG.
[0105]
As shown in FIG. 12, the optical device includes an imaging optical system 601. The imaging optical system 601 includes a diaphragm unit G12 (the diaphragm unit 30 shown in FIG. 1) that limits the amount of incident light, a position-fixed optical member G1, an optical member G2 that changes the photographing magnification by the position movement, and a position movement. The optical member G3 for adjusting the focus by the optical member G4, and the optical member G4 on which an optical filter for removing unnecessary high-frequency components and infrared rays of the subject image is formed.
[0106]
The light emitted from the optical member G4 enters the solid-state image sensor 2, and the incident light is converted into an electric signal by the solid-state image sensor 2. The solid-state imaging device 2 is driven by the imaging device driving circuit 604, and the imaging device driving circuit 604 amplifies the timing signal generated by the clock circuit 603 and drives the solid-state imaging device 2 with the amplified signal. The timing signal generation timing in the clock circuit 603 is controlled by the CPU 616.
[0107]
The electrical signal output from the solid-state imaging device 2 is given to the preprocessing circuit 605. The pre-processing circuit 605 performs amplification, CDS processing, and the like on the electrical signal from the solid-state imaging device 2. The signal from the preprocessing circuit 605 is converted into a digital signal by the A / D converter 606, and this digital signal is given to the process circuit 607. The process circuit 607 performs various kinds of processing on the digital signal and visualizes it.
[0108]
A video signal from the process circuit 607 is converted into a display device 609 via a D / A converter 608, an analog output 611 via a D / A converter 610, a memory 612, a digital output, and a focus information detection circuit. 614 and the luminance information detection circuit 615, respectively.
[0109]
The display device 609 includes an LCD that displays a video indicated by the video signal. The analog output 611 includes an analog signal output terminal for outputting a signal to, for example, a television monitor. The memory 612 records a video signal. The digital output 613 includes a terminal for outputting a signal to an external recording medium, for example.
[0110]
The focus information detection circuit 614 detects the focus state of the subject image based on the video signal from the process circuit 607. The detection result is given to the CPU 616.
[0111]
The luminance information detection circuit 615 detects brightness information of the subject image based on the video signal from the process circuit 607. The detection result is given to the CPU 616.
[0112]
The optical member G2 is moved in a predetermined direction by the actuator 617. As shown in FIG. 1, the actuator 617 is composed of a movable table 3, a permanent magnet 5, a coil 17, and a yoke 19. Driving control of the actuator 617 is performed by a control signal from the actuator control circuit 619, and this control signal is amplified by the drive circuit 620 and then given to the actuator 617. The position of the optical member G2 is detected by a position detector 618, and this position detector 618 is composed of the position sensor 21 shown in FIG. A signal from the position detector 618 is amplified by the amplifier 621 and then supplied to the CPU 616 via the A / D converter 622.
[0113]
The optical member G3 is moved in a predetermined direction by the actuator 623. As shown in FIG. 1, the actuator 623 includes a moving base 4, a permanent magnet 6, a coil 18, and a yoke 20. The drive control of the actuator 623 is performed by a control signal from the actuator control circuit 625, and this control signal is amplified by the drive circuit 626 and then given to the actuator 623. The position of the optical member G3 is detected by a position detector 624, and the position detector 624 is composed of the position sensor 22 shown in FIG. A signal from the position detector 624 is amplified by the amplifier 627 and then supplied to the CPU 616 via the A / D converter 628.
[0114]
The diaphragm G12 is driven by an actuator 629 so that a predetermined diaphragm amount is obtained. As shown in FIG. 1, the actuator 629 includes diaphragm blades 31 and 32, permanent magnets 35 and 36, coils 38 and 42, and yokes 39 and 43. Drive control of the actuator 629 is performed by a control signal from the actuator control circuit 631, and this control signal is amplified by the drive circuit 632 and then given to the actuator 629. The aperture amount of the aperture G12, that is, the rotational position of the aperture blades 31 and 32 is detected by a position detector 630, and the position detector 630 includes position sensors 40 and 44 shown in FIG. A signal from the position detector 630 is amplified by the amplifier 633 and then supplied to the CPU 616 via the A / D converter 634.
[0115]
The CPU 616 outputs corresponding actuator control circuits 620, 626, 630 based on the detection results from the detectors 618, 624, 630, the detection results from the focus information detection circuit 614, and the detection results from the luminance information detection circuit 615. Control.
[0116]
An operation instruction signal is given to the CPU 616 from the operation unit 635. The operation unit 635 generates an operation instruction signal corresponding to the operation by the photographer.
[0117]
Such a circuit configuration can be classified into an imaging optical system 601, an actuator driving circuit 636, and a video signal processing circuit 637 that processes electrical signals from the solid-state imaging device 2. The actuator drive circuit 636 includes actuator control circuits 619, 625, and 631, and the actuator drive circuit 636 is configured in the circuit element 45a shown in FIG. The video signal processing circuit 637 is configured in the circuit element 45 b shown in FIG. 1 together with the image sensor driving circuit 604 and the clock circuit 603.
[0118]
Note that the CPU 616, the focus information detection circuit 614, and the luminance information detection circuit 615 can be mounted on the substrate 1, but the mounting positions are not particularly limited.
[0119]
The display device 609, the memory 612, and the operation unit 635 are arranged outside.
[0120]
Next, the operation of the optical device will be described.
[0121]
First, when the photographer operates the operation unit 635, a shooting start command is input to the CPU 616. In response to the instruction, the CPU 616 turns on the power of each circuit, and instructs the clock circuit 603 to output a timing signal for the solid-state imaging device 2. The timing signal output from the clock circuit 603 is amplified by the image sensor driving circuit 604 to a signal that can drive the solid-state image sensor 2. The light incident on the solid-state imaging device 2 by this drive signal is converted into an electric signal, and this electric signal is given to the front-end direct processing unit circuit 605. The pre-processing circuit 605 performs processing such as CDS processing, non-linearization, and signal amplification on the electrical signal from the solid-state imaging device 602, for example. The output signal of the preprocessing circuit 605 is digitized by the A / D converter 606 and then supplied to the process circuit 607. The process circuit 607 performs various processes for visualizing the digital signal from the A / D converter 606, such as primary color separation, white balance, gamma correction, aperture correction, luminance signal, and color difference signal generation. This imaging signal is converted into an analog signal by the D / A converter 608, and an image indicated by the analog signal is displayed on the display device 609. Further, the video signal is recorded as a digital signal in the memory 612 as necessary, or is output to an external device.
[0122]
Next, the operation of the imaging optical system 601 will be described.
[0123]
Focusing is usually done automatically. When the video signal from the process circuit 607 is input to the focus information detection circuit 614, the focus information detection circuit 614 detects the amount of the high frequency component of the input video signal (hereinafter referred to as focus information). . As shown in FIG. 13, the focusing information is maximized when the imaging optical system 601 is in focus with respect to the subject, and shows a characteristic that decreases as the focus is defocused.
[0124]
The CPU 616 detects a change in focusing information while moving the optical member G3, and controls the actuator control circuit 625 so as to move the optical member G3 to a position where the focusing information becomes maximum as follows. The CPU 616 outputs a focus lens movement signal so that the target lens position calculated from the focusing information closely matches the actual lens position. The actual lens position of the optical member G3 is calculated by inputting the position information detected by the position detector 624 by the amplifier 627, digitizing it by the A / D converter 628, and then inputting it to the CPU 616.
[0125]
The actuator control circuit 625 generates an actuator control signal based on the focus lens movement signal. The actuator control signal is amplified to a signal that can drive the actuator 623 by the drive circuit 626, and the actuator 623 is driven. As the actuator 623 is driven, the optical member G3 is moved to perform focusing.
[0126]
Zooming is performed by the photographer operating the operation unit 635. In accordance with an instruction input from the operation unit 635, the CPU 616 calculates a target position of the optical member G2. The current lens position of the optical member G2 is detected by the position detector 618. The output signal of the position detector 618 is amplified by the amplifier 621 and input to the A / D converter 622. The output from the position detector 618 digitized by the A / D converter 622 is input to the CPU 616, and the lens position information of the optical member G2 is calculated. The CPU 616 outputs a movement signal for the optical member G2 so that the target lens position and the actual lens position follow. The actuator control circuit 619 generates an actuator control signal based on the movement signal for the optical member G2. The actuator control signal is amplified to a signal capable of driving the actuator by the drive circuit 620, and the actuator 617 is driven. As the actuator 617 is driven, the optical member G2 is moved and zooming is performed.
[0127]
As in the present embodiment, in the inner focus type zoom lens, in order to perform zooming with the subject in focus, the position of the optical member G2 and the position of the optical member G3 are determined curves (zoom tracking curves). Need to move on). An example of the zoom tracking curve is shown in FIG. In the figure, 0.6 m, 1.2 m, and 1.0 m represent subject distances.
[0128]
The current subject distance is calculated from the position information of the optical member G2 obtained from the position detector 618 and the position information of the optical member G3 obtained from the position detector 624, and a tracking curve corresponding to the current subject distance during zooming. Based on this, the target position of the optical member G3 is calculated. Similar to the optical member G 2, the current lens position of the optical member G 3 is detected by the position detector 624, and the output signal of the position detector 624 is amplified by the amplifier 627 and manually input to the A / D converter 628. The output of the position detector 624 digitized by the A / D converter 628 is input to the CPU 616, and the lens position information of the optical member G3 is calculated. The CPU 616 outputs a focus lens movement signal so that the target lens position and the actual lens position are closely matched. The actuator control circuit 625 generates an actuator control signal based on the focus lens movement signal. The actuator control signal is amplified to a signal capable of driving the actuator by the drive circuit 626, the actuator 623 is driven, and the optical member G3 is moved. Therefore, the subject is imaged on the solid-state imaging device 2 without blurring during zooming.
[0129]
The exposure amount is adjusted by controlling the diaphragm member G12 with the actuator 629 and changing the aperture amount with respect to the imaging optical system 601. Normally, this exposure amount is automatically performed. A video signal from the process circuit 607 is input to the luminance information detection circuit 615. The luminance information detection circuit 615 detects the brightness of the subject image (hereinafter referred to as luminance information) from the input video signal. The current position of the diaphragm unit G12 is detected by the position detector 630. The output signal of the position detector 630 is amplified by the amplifier 633 and input to the A / D converter 634. The output of the position detector 630 digitized by the A / D converter 634 is input to the CPU 616, and the aperture position information of the print portion G12 is obtained. The CPU 616 calculates an optimal exposure amount based on the input luminance information of the subject image, and further calculates a target aperture position from the optimal exposure amount and current aperture position information. A diaphragm movement signal is output so that the target diaphragm position and the actual pattern position follow. The actuator control circuit 631 generates an actuator control signal based on the pattern movement signal. The actuator control signal is amplified to a signal that can drive the actuator 629 by the drive circuit 632, and the actuator 629 is driven. As the actuator 629 is driven, the diaphragm portion G12 is driven to adjust the exposure amount.
[0130]
Next, the configuration of the substrate 1 and the manufacturing method will be described with reference to the drawings. FIG. 15 is a longitudinal sectional view showing the structure of the substrate of the optical device of FIG. 1, and FIG. 16 is an exploded perspective view showing a part of the steps in the method of manufacturing the substrate of the optical device of FIG.
[0131]
As shown in FIG. 15, the substrate 1 includes a ceramic base 801, an iron base 801a, and an aluminum base 801b. As the material of the ceramic base 801, ceramic having excellent dimensional stability and heat dissipation is used, and the ceramic base 801 is a base that forms a framework of the substrate 1. As the material of the iron base 801a, iron having high magnetic permeability is used, and the iron base 801a constitutes a yoke (corresponding to 19 and 20 in FIG. 1 and 39 and 44 in FIG. 2) forming a part of the actuator. . The aluminum base 801b forms an image sensor driving circuit or a video signal processing circuit, and is based on aluminum having a high thermal conductivity. The materials of these bases 801, 801a, 801b are not limited to those described above. For example, as the material of the base 801a, a material having high magnetic permeability, that is, electromagnetic soft iron, permalloy, or the like can be used. As the material of the base 801b, a material having high thermal conductivity such as copper can be used. An insulating layer 801c is formed on the surface of each base 801, 801a, 801b.
[0132]
Next, a method for manufacturing the substrate 1 will be described with reference to FIG.
[0133]
Referring to FIG. 16, first, a ceramic base 801 having holes formed in advance in portions corresponding to the iron base 801a and the aluminum base 801b, an iron base 801a, and an aluminum base 801b are prepared.
[0134]
Next, the iron base 801a is fitted into one hole of the ceramic base 801, and the aluminum base 801b is fitted into the other hole. The ceramic base 801 and the iron base 801a are fixed to each of the ceramic base 801 and the aluminum base 801b with an adhesive, thereby forming a single base material.
[0135]
Next, an insulating layer 801c is formed on each surface of the ceramic base 801, the iron base 801a, and the aluminum base 801b shown in FIG. 15 by applying the resin to the copper foil and laminating it on the base material. As an alternative method of forming the insulating layer 801c, there is a method of laminating a copper foil after applying a resin for forming an insulating layer on the base material side, but the former is more preferable in that continuous processing is possible. Are better.
[0136]
After the formation of the insulating layer 801c, the copper foil is etched to form a wiring pattern, apply a solder resist, solder plating on the exposed copper foil surface, surface treatment such as a solder leveler, and so on.
[0137]
Next, the solid-state imaging device 2, the coils 17, 18, 38, and 42, the circuit elements 45a and 45b, and the position sensors 21 and 22 are electrically connected to a wiring pattern formed on the substrate 1 by solder or the like. The coils 17, 18, 38, 42 and the rail parts 13, 14, 15, 16 are bonded onto the substrate 1 with an adhesive.
[0138]
In this way, instead of using one member as the base material of the substrate 1, a material having properties suitable for the characteristics required by the components mounted on the substrate 1 is used as the base material. That is, a ceramic base material that is a framework of the substrate and has excellent dimensional stability such as flatness, an iron base material with high permeability in the part where the actuator is formed, an image sensor drive circuit or an image that requires heat dissipation of electronic components By selecting the optimal material for each part on the substrate 1 and aluminum or copper base material for the portion where the signal processing circuit is mounted, a substrate that can take advantage of the advantages of each base material can be made. In particular, the heat dissipation of the electronic component is extremely effective, the deformation of the substrate due to the heat generation of the electronic component can be prevented in advance, and the relative positions of the optical members and the solid-state imaging device 2 due to the deformation of the substrate 1 can be prevented. Displacement, the falling of the optical member, and the like can be suppressed. Therefore, it is possible to prevent deterioration of the captured image due to the deformation of the substrate 1.
[0139]
In this embodiment, a sheet-like coil is used as the coil, and this coil is adhered to the substrate 1 with an adhesive or the like. However, by etching the copper foil in the same manner as the pattern on the substrate 1. It is also possible to form a coil. In this case, the number of turns of the coil is limited to some extent, but since it can be formed in the same manner as the wiring pattern, the process of bonding the sheet coil can be omitted, and the positioning operation of the sheet coil with respect to the substrate 1 can be eliminated. it can.
[0140]
Next, the case where one member is used as the base material of the substrate will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 17 is a perspective view showing another substrate used in the optical apparatus of FIG.
[0141]
As shown in FIG. 17, the substrate 802 is made of a metal substrate in which a wiring pattern is formed on a metal plate via an insulating layer. The material of the metal is iron having high magnetic permeability or aluminum or copper having excellent heat dissipation. Since the formation of the insulating layer and the wiring pattern is the same as described above, the description thereof is omitted.
[0142]
After the substrate 802 is prepared, first, the imaging device 2 is formed from the back surface of the substrate 802, the coils 17, 18, 38, and 42, the circuit elements 45a and 45b, and the position sensors 21 and 22 are formed from the surface of the substrate 802 by soldering or the like. The coils 17, 18, 38, 42 and the rail parts 13,..., 16 are fixed to the substrate 802 with an adhesive or the like. According to this method, since the substrate can be formed on the basis of a single metal plate, it is possible to form a substrate with good flatness at low cost, and depending on the material of the metal part of the substrate. The following effects (a) and (b) are obtained respectively.
[0143]
(A) For materials with high magnetic permeability such as iron
When the optical system is driven by driving, a part of the substrate acts as a yoke, so that a yoke as a part becomes unnecessary, which contributes to cost reduction.
[0144]
(B) For materials with good heat dissipation such as aluminum
Heat generated in the periphery of the image sensor driving circuit or the video signal processing circuit and in the periphery of the actuator coil and the like is dissipated well, and deformation such as warpage of the substrate can be prevented.
[0145]
Next, a more effective method for preventing deformation due to heat generation of the electronic components on the substrate and further mechanical deformation will be described with reference to FIGS. 18 is a perspective view showing another substrate used in the optical device shown in FIG. 1, FIG. 19 is a perspective view showing another substrate used in the optical device shown in FIG. 1, and FIG. 20 shows a mounting state of the substrate shown in FIG. FIG.
[0146]
As this method, as shown in FIG. 18, a method of providing a notch 809 around an electronic component 812 such as a CPU that requires heat dissipation, or an optical system that needs to maintain the flatness of the substrate as shown in FIG. There is a method of providing a V-groove 810 around the whole.
[0147]
A method of attaching the substrate 1 to the device by these methods will be described with reference to FIGS.
[0148]
As shown in FIGS. 18 and 19, mounting holes 811 are respectively provided at the four corners of the substrate 1 by each method. A mounting area of the electronic component such as a CPU that generates a large amount of heat on the substrate 1 is divided by a notch 809 or a V groove 810.
[0149]
A method for attaching these substrates 1 will be described with reference to the substrate 1 shown in FIG.
[0150]
As shown in FIG. 20, the substrate 1 is fixed to a substrate mounting portion 814 provided inside the apparatus with screws 813 inserted through the mounting holes 811.
[0151]
When the substrate mounting portion 814 is deformed by a force from the outside of the device or is deformed by the processing accuracy, an external force acts on the substrate 1, but only the portion of the V groove 810 is deformed by the external force. Other portions of the substrate 1 can be kept flat.
[0152]
Note that the same effect can be obtained in the case of the substrate 1 provided with the notches 809 shown in FIG.
[0153]
Next, a thermal deformation absorbing structure in the substrate 1 shown in FIG. 18 will be described.
[0154]
Specifically, by disposing the electronic component 812 in a region between the notch 809 and the edge, when the electronic component 812 generates heat, deformation such as warpage of the substrate 1 around the electronic component 812 is caused by the mechanical deformation being V. The thermal deformation is absorbed by the notch 809, and the inward region from the notch 809 can remain flat, just as it was absorbed by the groove 810.
[0155]
Next, another substrate configuration example will be described with reference to FIGS. 21 is a perspective view showing another substrate used in the optical apparatus of FIG. 1, and FIG. 22 is a longitudinal sectional view showing the substrate of FIG.
[0156]
Referring to FIGS. 21 and 22, the substrate 821 is composed of two sub-substrates 821a and 821b in which a wiring pattern is formed on a metal plate via an insulating layer.
[0157]
The sub-substrate 821a forming the actuator is based on iron with high magnetic permeability, and the sub-substrate 821b forming the image sensor driving circuit or the video signal processing circuit is based on copper, aluminum or the like having high thermal conductivity. . Insulating layers 821c and 821d are formed on the surfaces of the sub-substrates 821a and 821b. An opening 829 extending coaxially is formed in the sub-substrate 821a and the insulating layer 821c, and an opening 830 extending coaxially is formed in the sub-substrate 821b and the insulating layer 821d. The solid-state image sensor 2 is inserted into the opening 830, and the solid-state image sensor 2 is mounted on the back surface of the sub-board 821b. Subject light is incident on the solid-state imaging device 2 through the opening 830.
[0158]
Next, a method for manufacturing the substrate 821 will be described.
[0159]
First, an iron-based sub-substrate 821a for forming an actuator and a copper-based or aluminum-based sub-substrate 821b are prepared.
[0160]
Next, resin is applied to the copper foil and laminated on the respective base materials, whereby insulating layers 821c and 821d are formed on the surfaces of the sub-substrates 821a and 821b.
[0161]
After the formation of the insulating layers 821c and 821d, the foil is etched to form the wiring pattern of the actuator circuit on the sub-substrate 821a and the wiring pattern of the image sensor driving circuit or the video signal processing circuit on the sub-substrate 821b.
[0162]
Next, surface treatments such as solder resist application, solder plating on the exposed copper foil surface, and solder leveler are sequentially performed.
[0163]
Each of the sub substrates 821a and 821b is laminated via an insulating adhesive.
[0164]
By using this substrate 821, the same effect as that of the substrate shown in FIG. 15 is obtained, and in addition to the actuator drive system that is a noise generation source, that is, the circuit element 45a and the sub substrate 821a that forms the actuator, The image sensor driving circuit or the video signal processing circuit element 45b and the sub-substrate 821b for forming the image sensor driving circuit or the video signal processing circuit are formed on completely different layers on the substrate 821. The influence of noise in the substrate 821 can be minimized. The video signal processing circuit is equivalent to the video signal processing circuit 637 shown in FIG. 12, but the internal configuration is not limited.
[0165]
Further, in the manufacture of the substrate 821, as in the substrate 1 previously shown in FIG. 16, other bases are fitted into holes formed in the base in advance, so that one base is not used. Each base can be independently manufactured by a conventional forming method, the manufacturing process can be simplified, and the manufacturing cost can be reduced.
[0166]
(Second embodiment)
Next, a second embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS. FIG. 23 is an exploded perspective view showing the configuration of the second embodiment of the optical device of the present invention, FIG. 24 is a longitudinal sectional view showing the configuration of the drive control unit of the second optical member of the optical device of FIG. 23, and FIG. FIG. 26 is a cross-sectional view taken along the line CC of FIG. 25. FIG.
[0167]
The present embodiment is an optical apparatus having a zoom lens mechanism based on a refractive optical system.
[0168]
As shown in FIG. 23, the optical device includes a substrate 1 on which a solid-state imaging device 2 is mounted. In addition, the structure of the board | substrate 1 is comprised from the several base material of a different material similarly to the structure of the board | substrate of 1st Example, The description is abbreviate | omitted.
[0169]
On the substrate 1, a first lens group 60, a second lens group 61, a third lens group 62, and a fourth lens group 63 are mounted.
[0170]
The first lens group 60 is fixed to the substrate 1 with an adhesive or the like. The second lens group 61 includes a lens group for performing a zooming operation, and this lens group is mounted on the substrate 1 so as to be movable in the direction of the optical axis 64 within a predetermined range. Similarly to the first lens group 60, the third lens group 62 is fixed to the substrate 1 with an adhesive or the like. The fourth lens group 63 includes a lens group for performing a focusing operation, and this lens group is mounted on the substrate 1 so as to be movable in the direction of the optical axis 64 within a predetermined range. The optical axis 64 is set to be parallel to the surface of the substrate 1, that is, the movable directions of the second lens group 61 and the fourth lens group 63 are set to be parallel to the surface of the substrate 1. Therefore, even when the movable range is long, a zoom lens mechanism that does not increase in thickness in the direction perpendicular to the surface of the substrate 1 can be realized.
[0171]
An optical member 65 such as a triangular prism is disposed behind the fourth lens group 63. The optical member 65 bends the optical axis in a direction perpendicular to the substrate 1 so as to form a subject image on the image sensor 2. The mounting structure of the solid-state imaging device 2 on the substrate 1 is the same as that of the first embodiment, and the description thereof is omitted.
[0172]
A patterned blade 66 is disposed between the second lens group 61 and the third lens group 62. The diaphragm blade 66 is driven in a direction perpendicular to the optical axis 64 to change the aperture of the diaphragm. The amount of light of the subject image is adjusted by changing the aperture.
[0173]
The second lens group 61 is driven and controlled by a drive control unit 67, the fourth lens group 63 is driven and controlled by a drive control unit 68, and the diaphragm blade 66 is driven and controlled by a drive control unit 69. Each drive control unit 67, 68, 69 includes an actuator, a position sensor, and the like.
[0174]
On the substrate 1, circuit elements for controlling the drive control units 67, 68, 69, circuit elements for driving the solid-state image sensor 2, circuit elements for processing signals from the solid-state image sensor 2, etc. The connector part 71 for connecting with the electronic component 71 and an external circuit is provided.
[0175]
The substrate 1 is accommodated in a shield case composed of a pair of case portions 72 and 73. Each of the case portions 72 and 73 is made of, for example, an iron plate whose inner surface is painted black so as to shield electromagnetic light and light from the outside, suppress internal reflection, and prevent the advance of dust from the outside. Yes. The case portions 72 and 73 are fixed by soldering their corresponding portions to the ground pattern on the substrate 1.
[0176]
Next, the configuration of the drive control unit 67 of the second lens group 61 will be described with reference to FIG.
[0177]
The second lens group 61 is held by an optical holding member 80 as shown in FIG. The optical holding member 80 includes a frame portion that supports the second lens group 61 and a pair of flat plate-like support portions that protrude in a direction perpendicular to the optical axis 64 in parallel to the substrate 1 from the frame portion. A V-groove 81 extending along the optical axis 64 is formed on the surface of the one support portion facing the substrate 1, and a concave shape extending along the optical axis 64 is formed on the surface of the other support portion facing the substrate 1. A groove 82 having a cross section is formed, and a magnetic scale 87 extending along the optical axis 64 is attached. Permanent magnets 83 are respectively attached to the surfaces of the support portions facing the substrate 1.
[0178]
An opening 1 d is formed in the substrate 1 so as to avoid interference between the substrate 1 and the optical holding member 80.
[0179]
A pair of rail portions 86 each having a V-groove extending along the optical axis 64 and a position sensor 88 are attached to the substrate 1.
[0180]
One rail portion 86 is arranged such that its V-groove faces the V-groove 81 of the optical holding member 80, and the other rail portion 86 has its V-groove facing the groove 82 of the optical holding member 80. Is arranged. A ball 85 is interposed between the V groove and the V groove 81 of one rail portion 86, and a ball 85 is interposed between the V groove and the groove 82 of the other rail portion 86.
[0181]
The position sensor 88 is a sensor that detects the magnetic force of the magnetic scale 87.
[0182]
The optical holding member 80, the permanent magnet 83 and the magnetic scale 87 provided on the optical holding member 80, the coil 84, the yoke 89, the rail portion 86 and the position sensor 88 provided on the substrate 1, and the ball 85 cooperate with each other to drive control. Part 67 is configured.
[0183]
The basic drive principle of the drive controller 67 is the same as that of the first embodiment, and the description thereof is omitted.
[0184]
Next, the configuration of the drive control unit 69 of the diaphragm blade 66 will be described with reference to FIGS. 25 and 26. FIG.
[0185]
As shown in FIG. 25, each diaphragm blade 66 includes a pair of blades 91a and 91b that are movable in a direction perpendicular to the optical axis (the direction indicated by the arrow in the drawing). Each blade 91a, 91b is formed with a V-shaped notch. The blades 91a and 91b are arranged so that the notch forming portions overlap each other, and the notches cooperate to form a diaphragm opening 92. The opening area of the aperture 92 is determined according to the movement amount of each blade 91a, 91b.
[0186]
As shown in FIG. 26, a V-groove extending in a direction orthogonal to the optical axis 64 and a groove having a concave cross section are formed on the surface of the blade 91 a facing the substrate 1, and in the direction orthogonal to the optical axis 64. An extending magnetic scale 97 is attached. Permanent magnets 93 are attached to the surfaces of the blades 91a and 91b facing the substrate 1, respectively.
[0187]
A pair of coils 93 is attached to the substrate 1, and each coil 93 is disposed on the substrate 1 so as to face the corresponding permanent magnet 93. A yoke 95 is disposed below each coil 93.
[0188]
A pair of rail portions in which V-grooves extending in a direction orthogonal to the optical axis 64 and a position sensor 98 are attached to the substrate 1.
[0189]
One rail portion is arranged so that the V groove faces the V groove of the blade 91a, and the other rail portion is arranged so that the V groove faces the groove of the concave cross section of the blade 91a. A ball 96 is interposed between the V groove of one rail portion and the V groove of the blade 91a, and a ball 96 is interposed between the V groove of the other rail portion and the groove of the concave cross section of the blade 91a. Yes.
[0190]
The position sensor 98 is a sensor that detects the magnetic force of the magnetic scale 97.
[0191]
The blades 91a and 91b, the permanent magnets 93 and the magnetic scale 97 provided on the blades 91, the coil 94, the yoke 95, the rail portion and the position sensor 98 provided on the substrate 1, and the ball 96 cooperate with each other to stop the diaphragm blades. 66 drive control units 69 are configured.
[0192]
When the diaphragm blades 66 are driven by the drive control unit 69, the diaphragm blades 91a and 91b are extremely lighter than the permanent magnets 93. Therefore, the center of gravity of the movable part composed of the permanent magnets 93 and the blades 91a and 91b is Near the permanent magnet 93, the driving force of the actuator acts on the center of gravity. Therefore, the blades 91a and 91b can be driven in a stable state.
[0193]
As described above, in the second embodiment, since the actuator unit and the substrate 1 are configured so as not to overlap the optical system in the thickness direction, the optical holding member 80 or the second lens group 61 that is the optical system can be used. The thickness d (in this case, the diameter dimension of the optical holding member 80) determines the thickness t of the entire optical device, and the thickness of the optical device can be reduced.
[0194]
Further, by arranging a mechanical member, an optical member, and an electrical member represented by an optical member, an actuator, and a drive circuit thereof on the substrate 1 on which the solid-state image pickup device 2 is mounted, an optical device such as a conventional lens can be used. Do not use complicated and expensive parts such as a lens barrel that holds the system. Also, the assembly process can be simplified, and a low-cost optical device can be provided.
[0195]
Furthermore, by disposing the mechanical member, optical member, and electric member on the substrate 1 that spreads in a plane, the arrangement and posture of each component can be determined so as not to be as thick as possible in the thickness direction of the substrate 1. As a result, a thin optical device can be provided.
[0196]
Furthermore, each optical member with respect to the solid-state image sensor 2, the restriction | limiting part of an optical member, and a pattern part are arrange | positioned on a board | substrate, and each position accuracy can be made highly accurate.
[0197]
In each of the embodiments described above, one substrate is used, but a plurality of divided substrates arranged on the same plane can also be used.
[0198]
【The invention's effect】
As described above, according to the present invention, the imaging optical system is mounted and the solid-state imaging device is fixed, and the imaging optical system is movable to adjust the focus by moving in a direction parallel to the substrate. It is composed of a plurality of optical members including an optical member, The moving member to which the movable optical member is fixed is provided with permanent magnets arranged in a direction parallel to the substrate, On the board A yoke and a coil that form a magnetic path between the permanent magnet and the coil are fixed. Supply current Between magnetic force and current Generates a driving force that moves the movable optical member in a direction parallel to the substrate. Ruka In addition, it is not necessary to use a housing that houses and holds the photographic optical system as in the past, and at the same time, the photographic optical system, the movable optical member included in the photographic optical system, at least part of the constituent members of the actuator, and the substrate of the solid-state imaging device Positioning can be performed planarly (two-dimensionally). As a result, the assemblability is good, the cost can be kept low, and the thickness can be reduced.
[Brief description of the drawings]
FIG. 1 is an exploded perspective view showing a configuration of a first embodiment of an optical apparatus according to the present invention.
2 is an exploded perspective view showing a configuration of a diaphragm portion of the optical device of FIG. 1. FIG.
3 is a longitudinal sectional view showing a configuration of an actuator of an optical member G2 of the optical device of FIG.
4 is a cross-sectional view taken along line BB in FIG. 3. FIG.
5 is a cross-sectional view taken along the line AA in FIG.
FIG. 6 is a longitudinal sectional view showing another configuration example of the actuator of the optical member G2.
7 is a longitudinal sectional view showing the periphery of a solid-state image sensor of the optical device of FIG. 1. FIG.
8 is an exploded perspective view showing the periphery of a solid-state image sensor of the optical device of FIG. 1. FIG.
9 is an exploded perspective view showing the periphery of the back surface side of the substrate of the solid-state imaging device of the optical device of FIG. 1. FIG.
FIG. 10 is a longitudinal sectional view showing another example of attachment of a glass member that protects the imaging surface of a solid-state imaging device.
FIG. 11 is a longitudinal sectional view showing another example of attachment of a glass member that protects the imaging surface of a solid-state imaging device.
12 is a block diagram showing a configuration of the optical device in FIG. 1. FIG.
FIG. 13 is a focusing characteristic diagram during focusing.
FIG. 14 is a diagram illustrating a zoom tracking curve.
15 is a longitudinal sectional view showing a configuration of a substrate of the optical device in FIG. 1. FIG.
16 is an exploded perspective view showing a part of the steps in the method for manufacturing the substrate of the optical device in FIG. 1. FIG.
17 is a perspective view showing another substrate used in the optical apparatus of FIG. 1. FIG.
18 is a perspective view showing another substrate used in the optical apparatus of FIG. 1. FIG.
19 is a perspective view showing another substrate used in the optical device of FIG. 1. FIG.
20 is a diagram showing a mounting state of the substrate of FIG. 19;
FIG. 21 is a perspective view showing another substrate used in the optical device of FIG. 1;
22 is a longitudinal sectional view showing the substrate of FIG. 21. FIG.
FIG. 23 is an exploded perspective view showing the configuration of the second embodiment of the optical apparatus of the present invention.
24 is a longitudinal sectional view showing a configuration of a drive control unit of a second optical member of the optical device of FIG. 23. FIG.
25 is a longitudinal sectional view showing a configuration of a drive control unit of a diaphragm blade of the optical device of FIG. 23. FIG.
26 is a cross-sectional view taken along the line CC in FIG. 25. FIG.
FIG. 27 is a longitudinal sectional view showing a configuration of a conventional optical device.
[Explanation of symbols]
1,802 substrate
2 Solid-state image sensor
3,4 moving table
7 Magnetic scale
5,6 Permanent magnet
13, 14, 15, 16 Rail section
17, 18 coils
19, 20 York
21, 22 Position sensor
30 Aperture
31, 32
45a, 45b circuit elements
46, 47 balls
60 First optical member
61 Second optical member
62 Third optical member
64 Fourth optical member
66 Aperture blade
67, 68, 69 Drive controller
G1 Optical member
G2 Optical member
G3 Optical member
G4 optical member

Claims (1)

In an optical apparatus for forming an image of a subject on a solid-state image sensor via a photographing optical system, the optical apparatus includes a substrate on which the photographing optical system is mounted and to which the solid-state image sensor is fixed. It is composed of a plurality of optical members including a movable optical member that moves in a parallel direction to adjust the focus, and a permanent magnet arranged in a direction parallel to the substrate is provided on the moving member to which the movable optical member is fixed. is, on the substrate, wherein the yoke and coil for forming a magnetic path between the permanent magnet is fixed, the movable optical member by interaction between the magnetic force and the current generated by current supplied to the coil optical device comprising a Turkey to generate a driving force for moving the substrate in a direction parallel.

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