KR100649490B1 - A camera module for camera phone - Google Patents

Abstract

The present invention relates to a camera module provided in a camera phone, comprising: an image sensor and a camera module having at least one lens, a housing assembly having a through hole intersecting with an optical axis of the lens and having an internal space of a predetermined size; At least one blade rotatably provided in the inner space of the housing assembly to adjust the amount of light through the through hole; and at least one or more operating portion for pivoting the blade.

According to the present invention, by adding a shutter and an aperture function to a camera phone having a focus and zoom function, an additional function of the camera phone can be further diversified to improve performance, and an image of excellent quality can be obtained in accordance with an increase in the number of pixels.

Camera Phone, Camera Module, Shutter, Aperture, Housing Assembly, Blade, Actuator

Description

Camera module for camera phone {A camera module for camera phone}             

1 is an overall configuration diagram of a camera module for a camera phone according to the present invention.

Figure 2 is a plan view showing a lower housing provided in the camera module for a camera phone according to the invention.

3 is a configuration diagram of the aperture blade provided in the camera module for a camera phone according to the present invention.

Figure 4 is an exploded perspective view of the actuator provided in the camera module for a camera phone according to the invention.

Figure 5 is a gyro generation state diagram of the actuator provided in the camera module for a camera phone according to the present invention.

Figure 6 (a) (b) (c) (d) is an operating state diagram of the actuator provided in the camera module for a camera phone according to the invention.

Explanation of symbols on the main parts of the drawings

101 housing assembly 102 blade

103: operating unit 110: upper housing

120: lower housing 111,121: upper and lower through

122a, 122b: hinge shaft 123: annular lubricating surface

124a, 124b: arc lubricating surface 127: stopper part

130: shutter blade 140: aperture blade

132,142: rotating ball 134,144: connecting ball

150a, 150b: Actuator 151: rotor

152: core 153: coil

154: case 156: front opening

157: rear opening 159a, 159b: eccentric arm

The present invention relates to a camera module provided in a camera phone, and more specifically, to a camera phone having a focus and zoom function by adding a shutter and an aperture function to further diversify the camera phone's additional functions to improve performance and the number of pixels. The present invention relates to a camera module for a camera phone capable of obtaining a high quality image according to an increase.

In general, mobile phones are becoming smaller and smaller due to high sensitivity and light weight of electronic components, and the functions of mobile phones are gradually diversified according to various needs of consumers. Mobile phones equipped with various functions such as receiving and sending e-mails and paying bills are becoming common.

In addition, camera phones have been commercialized by installing a camera lens in a mobile phone, and combining camera functions of taking and storing moving and still images of objects with a mobile phone and transmitting them to the other party.

In addition, these camera phones are not just a function of taking an object, but additional functions such as a focus function for adjusting the focus of an object to be photographed and a zoom function for making a far object closer or closer to a far object are added. It's happening.

Meanwhile, as the number of pixels of a camera phone increases, various efforts have been made to incorporate an aperture and a shutter which are an essential additional function as well as a focus and zoom function like a general digital camera.

However, unlike digital cameras, which are relatively large in volume, camera phones have severe spatial constraints, and the lens transfer mechanism performs a focus function for moving and focusing a lens and a zoom function for zooming in and out of an object. It is difficult to embed both an aperture and a shutter to control the amount of incident light within a limited space, and there is a problem in miniaturizing the camera phone.

Accordingly, the present invention is to solve the conventional problems as described above, the purpose is to add a shutter, aperture function to the camera phone having a focus, zoom function to improve the performance by diversifying the additional functions of the camera phone In addition, to provide a camera module for a camera phone that can obtain an image of excellent quality in accordance with the increase in the number of pixels.

Another object of the present invention is to withstand external shocks sufficiently to prevent damage to itself, to extend the service life, to simplify the components to further miniaturization, to provide a camera phone camera module for reducing the manufacturing cost I would like to.

As a technical configuration for achieving the above object, the present invention,

In the camera module having an image sensor and at least one lens,

A housing assembly having a through hole intersecting the optical axis of the lens and having a predetermined internal space;

At least one blade rotatably provided in the inner space of the housing assembly to adjust the amount of light through the through hole; And

It provides a camera module for a camera phone comprising at least one or more operating unit for pivoting the blade.

Preferably, the housing assembly includes an upper housing through which the upper through hole is formed, and a lower housing through which at least one hinge shaft protrudes from the upper surface through which the lower through hole overlapping the upper through hole is formed.

More preferably, the upper surface of the lower housing is provided with a stopper portion for limiting the swing range of the blade, and the stopper portion is formed near the lower through-holes so as to contact the protruding jaw formed at each distal end portion of the blade to limit upward turning. The upper stopper and a pair of lower stoppers respectively formed at both edges of the lower housing so as to contact the distal end portion of the blade to limit the downward turning.

More preferably, the outer edge of the lower through-hole has a ring-shaped lubricating surface corresponding to the lower surface of each tip portion of the blade to protrude to a certain height.

More preferably, the upper surface of the lower housing has an arc-shaped lubrication surface corresponding to the lower surface of each tip portion of the blade projecting a certain height, and the lower stopper is formed at the end of the arc-shaped lubrication surface.

More preferably, the annular lubricating surface and the arc lubricating surface protrude at the same height and are integrally connected to each other.

More preferably, the lower surface of the upper housing corresponding to the arc-shaped lubrication surface of the lower housing is formed to protrude to a certain height by the arc-shaped lubrication surface corresponding to the upper surface of each tip of the blade.

More preferably, a plurality of stopper fitting holes and shaft holes are formed through the planar surface of the upper housing.

Preferably, the blade is rotatably formed around the hinge shaft so that the rotating hole is assembled with the hinge shaft formed in at least one or more of the housing assembly in the middle of the length, and the through hole and the tip portion intersect.

Preferably, the blade is a shutter blade formed by hermetically sealing the tip portion intersecting the through hole.

Preferably, the blade is an aperture blade in which an incident hole of a predetermined size passes through the tip portion intersecting the through hole.

Preferably, the operation unit is configured to rotate the eccentric arm exposed through the arc-shaped guide path formed through the housing assembly near the hinge axis to interfere with the connection hole formed through the rear end of the blade.

More preferably, the outer rim of the arc-shaped guide path has an arc-shaped lubrication surface corresponding to a lower surface of each rear end portion of the blade so as to protrude to a certain height.

Preferably, the operating unit is at least one actuator, the actuator is a cylindrical rotor having a central rotating shaft connected to the eccentric arm, and the upper and lower ends of the central rotating shaft of the rectangular frame shape is axially respectively axially A core, a coil wound on an outer surface of the core, and a core in which the coil is wound are inserted and disposed to be mounted on the housing assembly, and a power applying unit for applying a pulse type current to the coil side.

More preferably, the upper and lower inner surfaces of the core are formed with grooves for supporting the upper and lower ends of the central rotation shaft, respectively.

More preferably, any one of the axial grooves is opened to the outside.

More preferably, the case is made of a metal material that is easy to form a porcelain.

More preferably, the front incision is formed on the front of the case so that the rotation of the eccentric arm is made without interference.

More preferably, a rear incision is formed on the rear surface of the case so that the eccentric arm can be eccentrically positioned to one side by a difference in length.

More preferably, the left and right sides of the upper end of the case protrude each assembly jaw is inserted into the assembly hole of the housing assembly.

Hereinafter, the present invention according to the accompanying drawings in more detail as follows.

1 is an overall configuration diagram of a camera module for a camera phone according to the present invention, Figure 2 is a plan view showing a lower housing provided in the camera module for a camera phone according to the invention,

3 is a configuration diagram of the aperture blade provided in the camera module for a camera phone according to the present invention, Figure 4 is an exploded perspective view of the actuator provided in the camera module for a camera phone according to the present invention.

The camera module 100 of the present invention, as shown in Figures 1 to 4, a built-in image sensor and at least one lens, and a shutter, aperture in the camera phone having a lens transfer mechanism for transferring the lens in a desired direction By adding a function to increase the performance of the camera phone and obtain a high quality image, such a camera module 100 is composed of a housing assembly 101, a blade 102 and an actuator 103.

That is, the housing assembly 101 is formed through the upper and lower through-holes 111 and 121 of a predetermined size on the upper surface and the lower surface intersecting the optical axis of the lens as shown in Figures 1 and 2, respectively, It is a rectangular parallelepiped receiving member in which the blade 101 is built by forming an internal space having a predetermined size between the upper and lower through holes 111 and 121.

The housing assembly 101 includes a rectangular upper plate housing 110 through which an upper through hole 111 of a predetermined size is formed on an optical axis passing through the center of the image sensor and the lens, and the upper through hole 111. The lower through-hole 121 overlapping the center and overlapping with each other is formed through the protrusion, and at least one hinge shaft 122a and 122b protrudes from the upper surface through which the lower through-hole 121 is formed. It consists of a lower housing 120 on a square plate.

The upper and lower housings 110 and 120 are assembled up and down so that the centers of the upper and lower through-holes 111 and 121 coincide with the centers of the lenses, and the length of each side of the upper housing 110 is It is provided in the same manner as the length of each side of the lower housing 120.

Here, it is preferable that the upper through hole 111 of the upper cover 110 and the lower through hole 121 of the lower housing 120 are formed in a circular shape having substantially the same diameter size with each other.

The outer edge on the upper surface of the lower housing 120 is to form a rib border 129 to a certain height so as to ensure a sufficient space for the blade 102 is disposed when the top and bottom combined with the upper housing 110. Preferably, another lead edge may be protruded on the outer edge of the lower surface of the upper housing 110 corresponding to the outer edge of the lower housing 120, similarly to the rib edge 129.

In addition, the blade 102 for adjusting the amount of light passing through the upper and lower through-holes 111 and 121 of the housing assembly 101, as shown in Figures 1 and 3, the upper and lower through-holes 111 121 and the front end portion intersecting the rotation hole is assembled with the hinge shaft (122a) (122b) protruding at least one at any position of the lower housing 120 constituting the housing assembly 101 in the middle of the length; 132 and 142 are formed to be penetrated, and are rotatably provided in the inner space of the housing assembly 101 about the hinge shafts 122a and 122b. .

Here, the blade 102 that is pivotally embedded in the housing assembly 101 may be individually configured as a shutter blade 130 in which the tip portion 131 crossing the upper and lower through holes 111 and 121 is sealed. The upper and lower through holes 111 and 121 may be individually configured as an aperture blade 140 through which an entrance hole 147 of a predetermined size is formed through.

In addition, the blade 102 may be composed of a shutter blade 130 and the aperture blade 140 intersected with each other in a symmetrical structure in the inner space formed between the upper housing 110 and the lower housing 120. .

The shutter blades 130 and the aperture blades 140 are selectively or simultaneously pivoted about the hinge shafts 122a and 122b by the driving force of the operation unit 103 and do not interfere with each other when they cross. It is preferable that it is composed of a polymer thin film material having a thin thickness of about 30 to 50 ㎛.

In addition, as shown in FIG. 1, the operating unit 103 for pivoting the blade 102 has an arc-shaped guide path 125a formed through the housing assembly 101 near the hinge shafts 122a and 122b. Eccentric arms 159a and 159b having an upper end exposed from the bottom through the 125b, the eccentric arms 159a and 159b may include shutters and aperture blades 130 constituting the blades 102. It is an operating member for rotating and driving the eccentric arms 159a and 159b having upper ends connected to the connecting holes 134 and 144 formed through the rear ends of the 140, respectively.

The operation unit 103 is a unilateral arrangement on one side of the lower surface of the lower housing 120 constituting the housing assembly 101 to rotate the shutter blade 130 and the aperture blade 140 individually or simultaneously. It consists of a pair of left and right actuators (150a, 150b).

On the other hand, when the configuration of the shutter, the aperture blades 130, 140 will be described in more detail, the shutter blade 130 is sealed with the front end portion 131 intersecting the upper and lower through-holes 111, 121. The through hole 132 is formed in the middle of the length of the hinge shaft 122a, and the upper end of the eccentric arm 159a is disposed at the rear end to penetrate the connecting hole 134.

The aperture blade 140 having the left and right symmetrical structure with the shutter blade 130 intersects the entrance blade having a predetermined size in the tip portion 141 intersecting with the upper and lower through holes 111 and 121 during the turning operation. 147 is formed through, the middle of the length is formed through the rotating hole 142 to be assembled with the other hinge axis (122b), the rear end 143 is arranged to interfere with the upper end of the eccentric arm (159b) Another connecting hole 144 is formed through.

Here, the front end portion (131, 141) of the shutter, aperture blades 130, 140 is composed of a disk shape having a size larger than the diameter of the upper, lower through-hole (111, 121). Accordingly, the upper and lower through-holes 111 and 121 at the time of turning the shutter and the aperture blades 130 and 140 may be completely covered.

The entrance hole 147 of the aperture blade 140 must be formed to be aligned with the optical axis passing through the center of the lens, the image sensor. Accordingly, when the aperture blade 140 and the upper and lower through holes 111 and 121 intersect, an image of an object may be sent to the image sensor through the lens through the incident hole 147.

The connection holes 134 and 144 formed through the rear ends of the shutters and the aperture blades 130 and 140 are preferably formed to be long through the long holes having the same length, and thus, the shutter and the aperture blades. In the pivoting operation of the 130 and 140, the movable movement of the eccentric arms 159a and 159b assembled in the connecting holes 134 and 144 of the shutter and the aperture blade 130 and 140 is possible.

 In addition, the shutter, aperture blade 130, 140 is the rotation hole 132 (132) than the body length between the rotating hole (132, 142) and the rear end assembled with the hinge shaft (122a, 122b) ( It is preferable that the body distance between the tip 131 and the tip 131 and the tip 131 and 141 is long. Accordingly, the turning range of each tip 131 and 141 of the shutter and the aperture blades 130 and 140 is defined. It can be set larger than the rear end.

The shutter and aperture blades 130 and 140 may be bent in a pivoting direction with respect to the rotating holes 132 and 142. Accordingly, the shutter and aperture blades 130 and 140 may be It is possible to smoothly perform the swinging operation in the space-limited housing assembly 101.

On the other hand, the outer edge of the lower through-hole 121 formed in the lower housing 120 constituting the housing assembly 101, the lower surface of each of the front end portion (131, 132) of the shutter, aperture blades 130, 140 The annular lubricating surface 123 corresponding to the protrusion is formed to a certain height, and the upper surface of the lower housing 120 corresponds to the lower surface of each tip of the shutter, aperture blades 130, 140, and the ring The left and right sides of the annular lubricating surface 123 are arc-shaped lubricating surfaces 124a and 124b respectively protruding to a certain height.

Here, the annular lubricating surface 123 and the arc-shaped lubricating surface 124a and 124b are preferably protruded to the same height and connected integrally with each other.

In addition, the arc-shaped lubricating surfaces 124a and 124b of the lower housing 120 and the lower surfaces of the upper housing 110 corresponding to each other also correspond to the upper surfaces of the front end portions of the shutters and the aperture blades 130 and 140. Another arc-shaped lubricating surfaces 114a and 114a may be formed to protrude to a certain height.

In this case, arc-shaped lubricating surfaces 114a, 114b, 124a, and 124b respectively formed in the upper housing 110 and the lower housing 120 are each tip 131 of the shutter and the aperture blades 130 and 140. (141) is preferably formed in an arc shape having the same curvature as the circular arc trajectory.

The eccentric arms 159a and 159b which are eccentrically rotated by the actuators 150a and 150b on the upper surface of the lower housing 120 where the rear ends of the shutters and the aperture blades 130 and 140 are located. Each of the shutters and aperture blades 130 and 140 is formed on the upper surface of the outer edges of the arc-shaped guide paths 125a and 125b, respectively. The arc-shaped lubrication surfaces 126a and 126b corresponding to the lower surface of the rear end portion are projected.

Therefore, lubrication surfaces 114a, 114b, 124a, and 124b having narrow widths smaller than the widths of the shutters and aperture blades 130 and 140 in the upper housing 110 and the lower housing 120. (126a) and 126b, each of the shutters and aperture blades (130) and (140) to support each line and the rear end to facilitate a smooth and simultaneous swing operation, and at the same time contact with them locally It is possible to minimize friction.

In addition, the forming angles α of the arc guide paths 125a and 125b are eccentric arms 159a and 159b which are guided along the downward rotation of the shutter and the aperture blades 130 and 140. The left and right ends of the guide paths 125a and 125b are in contact with each other and are supported by applying a preload to the upper and lower housings 110 and 120 so that the shutter and aperture blades 130 and 140 are affected by an external impact. It is preferable to be formed smaller than the actual angle of rotation of the eccentric arms (159a) (159b) so as not to shake.

In addition, the turning angle θ of the shutter and the aperture blades 130 and 140 is the front end portions 131 and 141 and the lower stopper 127b when the shutter and aperture blades 130 and 140 are turned downward. ) 127c is preferably formed larger than the forming angle α of the arc-shaped guide paths 125a and 125b to be supported in contact with each other.

On the other hand, the upper surface of the lower housing 120, as shown in Figures 1 and 2, while limiting the turning range of the shutter, aperture blades 130, 140, stopper to prevent damage due to excessive turning Bar portion 127, the stopper portion 127 is the upper end of the shutter, the upper stopper 127a and the lower end of the shutter, aperture blades 130 and 140 in contact with the aperture blade (130, 140) And a pair of lower stoppers 127a and 127b respectively contacting each other.

The upper stopper 127a is in contact with the protruding jaws 131a and 141a formed at the tip portions 131 and 141 of the shutter and the aperture blades 130 and 140 to limit their excessive upward turns, respectively. 131 and 141 and the upper and lower through holes 111 and 121 protrude from the upper center of the annular lubricating surface 123 near the lower through hole 121 so that the upper turn is stopped when the upper and lower through holes 111 and 121 overlap each other. And is located on a vertical axis orthogonal to the optical axis passing through the center of the lens.

The lower stoppers 127b and 127c are in contact with the respective tip portions when the shutter and the aperture blades 130 and 140 turn downward, while limiting excessive downward turning thereof, and the tip portions 131 and 141 and the lower housing. The left and right edges of the 120 are formed to protrude inward in the left and right sides of the lower housing 120 so as not to contact each other.

In this case, the pair of lower stoppers 127b and 127c may be formed at each end of the arc-shaped lubricating surfaces 124a and 124b extending from the ring-shaped lubricating surface 123 to left and right sides.

In addition, the upper and lower stoppers 127a, 127b, and 127c and the hinge shafts 122a and 122b and the upper and lower housings 110 corresponding to each other are arranged on the plane of the upper and lower stoppers 127a, 127b, and 127c. Stopper fitting holes 117a, 117b, and 117c to which the upper ends of the upper and lower ends are assembled, and shaft holes 112a and 112b to which the upper ends of the hinge shafts 122a and 122b are assembled.

The shaft on which the upper ends of the eccentric arms 159a and 159b are inserted and exposed on a plane of the upper housing 110 corresponding to the arc guides 125a and 125b on which the eccentric arms 159a and 159b are disposed. The exposed holes 115a and 115b are penetrated into arcs. Accordingly, the upper end of the eccentric arms 159a and 159b exposed to the outside through the shaft exposure holes 115a and 115b is pivoted to operate the shutter and the aperture blade without the help of the actuators 150a and 150b. 130 and 140 may be pivoted.

In addition, a plurality of assembling holes 128 through which the actuators 150a and 150b of the operating unit 103 are assembled are formed in the lower portion of the lower housing 120.

On the other hand, the operating unit 103 is composed of at least one or more actuators (150a, 150b) which is disposed unilaterally on one side of the lower surface of the housing assembly 101 so as to pivot the blade 101 is provided with at least one Bars, such actuators (150a, 150b) is determined the number of installation depending on the presence of the shutter blade 130 and the aperture blade 140.

As shown in FIG. 4, the actuators 150a and 150b include a cylindrical rotor 151 having a central rotation shaft 155 to which the eccentric arms 159a and 159b and one end are integrally connected. A square frame core 152 whose upper and lower ends of the center rotation shaft 155 of the electron 151 are axially held on the upper and lower inner surfaces thereof, a coil 153 wound on an outer surface of the core 152, A core 152 wound around the coil 153 is inserted and disposed to apply a current to the case 154 mounted on the housing assembly 101 and the coil 153 and alternately switch the applied current direction. It consists of an applicator.

Here, the rotor 151 is composed of a permanent magnet magnetized at intervals of 180 ° in the circumferential direction N pole and S pole.

The upper and lower inner grooves of the core 152 are provided with upper and lower bearing grooves 156a and 156b respectively supported by upper and lower ends of the central rotation shaft 155 disposed at the body center of the rotor 151. Recess is formed respectively.

In addition, the eccentric arm 159a and 159b are rotated without interference on the front surface of the case 154 in which the rotor 151 is inserted together with the core 152 wound around the coil 153. The front cutout 156 in which the arms 159a and 159b are disposed is cut off.

In addition, the rear surface of the case 154 corresponds to the front cutout 156 and forms a back cutout 157 having a size larger than that of the front cutout 156.

In this case, the case 154 and the permanent magnet 151 in the state in which the actuator (150a, 105b) is cut in the horizontal direction to include the back cutout 157, not to include the front cutout (156). Looking at the path of the path (rerluctance path) formed between the, as shown in Figure 5, the width W1 of the front of the case 154 that does not include the back cutout 157 is the back cutout Since it is formed wider than the width (W2) of the bisected back including the 157, the ruler formed on the front of the case 154 is longer than the ruler formed on the rear of the case 154.

Therefore, the case 154 is preferably made of a metal material that is easy to form a magnetic path, the rotor by using a traction difference according to the length difference of the magnetic path formed on the front and rear surfaces of the case 154, respectively. When a biasing force is generated on the central rotation shaft 155 including the 151, the eccentric arms 159a and 159b connected to one end of the central rotation shaft 155 may be biased to one side or the other side.

In addition, any one of the upper and lower bearing grooves 156a and 156b of the upper and lower bearing grooves 156a and 156b on which the upper and lower ends of the central rotating shaft 155 are held is opened to the outside to be recessed to form the rotor 151. It is possible to fully support the rotational force and the load of the rotor 151 without fear of external departure.

In this case, when the rotor 151 is assembled to the yoke 152, the rectangular yoke 152 is divided into upper and lower sides, and thus the upper and lower ends of the central rotation shaft 155 are not opened to the outside. The upper end of the central rotation shaft 155 is connected to the upper shaft grooves 156a of the yoke 152 without the need for vertically assembling the vertically divided yokes 152 and then axially bearing the lower shaft grooves 156a and 156b. In the inserted state, the lower end of the center rotation shaft 155 can be easily assembled into the lower shaft groove 156b which is opened outward while being pushed inward from the outside.

Accordingly, the rectangular yoke 152 is simpler in structure than the vertically divided structure, and thus, the assembly of the rotor 151 and the yoke 152 can be performed more easily.

In addition, as shown in FIG. 4, a depth at which the yoke 152 is inserted into the case 154 may be provided on the front surface of the yoke 152 corresponding to the front cutout 156 of the case 154. Interfering with the front incision 156 to control to protrude the projection jaw (152a).

Protruding assembling jaw 154a is inserted into the assembly holes 128 of the lower housing 120 at both left and right sides of the upper end of the case 154 corresponding to the lower surface of the lower housing 120. The assembly jaw 154a is bent so as to be difficult to separate from the assembly hole 128.

The operation of the present invention having the above-described configuration will be described in more detail.

The camera module 100 of the present invention, as shown in Figure 1, the order of the upper housing 110, the aperture blade 140, the shutter blade 130, the lower housing 120 and the actuator (150a) (150b) Is assembled.

The upper and lower combinations of the upper and lower housings 120 include hinge shafts 122a and 122b and upper and lower stoppers 127a, 127b and 127b formed on the lower housing 120 to the upper housing 110. Inserted through the shaft hole 112a, 112b and the stopper holes 117a, 117b, and 117c formed through, exposed to the upper, these are fused and assembled to the upper housing by the ultrasonic fusion method, the upper and lower housing 110 ( The assembly between the 120 will be sealed.

The upper ends of the eccentric arms 159a and 159b assembled at the connection holes 134 and 144 formed at the rear ends of the shutters and the aperture blades 130 and 140 are exposed holes of the lower housing 120. Since it is exposed to the outside through the 115a and 115b, shutters and aperture blades 130 and 140 are not required to operate by operating the upper end portions of the externally exposed eccentric arms 159a and 159b to apply power to the actuator. Can be rotated manually. Accordingly, the final assembly inspection of the camera module product is used to easily check the smooth operation.

In addition, the actuators 150a and 150b respectively fit assembly jaws 154a protruding from the upper left and right ends of the case 154 in accordance with the assembling holes 128 formed through the lower housing 120, and then the outside thereof. It is bent to the actuator (150a, 150b) is arranged in one side on the lower side of the housing assembly 101.

 In a state in which the shutter and the aperture blades 130 and 140 are inclined with respect to the lens disposed to coincide with the upper and lower through holes 111 and 121 in the inner space of the housing assembly 101, which is vertically coupled as described above, When the actuators 150a and 150b which are eccentrically arranged on one side of the lower surface of the housing assembly 101 are operated, the shutters and the aperture blades 130 and 140 are rotated with the hinge shafts 122a and 122b as the rotation centers. As the front end portions 131 and 141 pivot upward or downward, the amount of light can be properly adjusted by covering or opening the lens in whole or in part.

The pivoting operation of the shutter and the aperture blades 130 and 140 is disposed in the arc-shaped guide paths 125a and 125b formed on one side of the lower housing 120 and connected to the actuators 150a and 150b. The eccentric arms 159a and 159b are each independently or simultaneously formed, and the eccentric arms 159a and 159b are pivoted along the arc-shaped guideways 125a and 125b, in which the actuator 150a is used. The rotation radius r of the eccentric arms 159a and 159b connected to the 150b and the rotation radius R of the shutter and aperture blades 130 and 140 are derived by kinematic constraints.

That is, in the case of a megapixel CCD having a diameter of 3.5 mm of the lens opening, as shown in FIG. 3, the moving distance l at which the tip 141 of the aperture blade 140 is turned is set to 4 mm, When the distance from the rotation hole 142 of the aperture blade 140 to the center of the lens is set to 8 mm, the rotation angle θ of the aperture blade 140 is obtained by Equation 1 below.

In addition, the minimum distance l1 between the eccentric arms 159b in the rotation hole 142 is set to 4 mm, and the rotation angle α of the arc guide path 125b is not designed to be 90 °, but at both ends. If the eccentric arm 159b formed to be 2π / 5 = 72 ° and rotated along the arc guide path 125 in order to maintain the preload is also rotated by the rotation angle α, the eccentric arm 159b The rotation radius r of) is obtained by the following equation (2).

Therefore, the radius of rotation r of the eccentric arm 159b can be set to 1.59 to 1.6mm.

Here, the rotation radius r of the other eccentric arm 159a is also obtained by the above equations (1, 2).

On the other hand, when the shutter and the aperture blades 130 and 140 connected to the eccentric arms 159a and 159b having the above-mentioned rotation radius are turned upward, the respective tip portions 131 and 141 are arc-shaped lubricating surfaces 124a ( 124b) and then projected to a predetermined height of approximately 0.122mm, and covers the lower through hole 121 having a diameter of about 3mm surrounded by a ring-shaped lubricating surface 123 having a diameter of 4mm. will be. At this time, the front end portions (131, 141) of the protruding jaw (131a) (141a) and the upper stopper (127a) protruding to each other while the upper turning of the shutter, aperture blades 130, 140 is stopped. , The upper and lower through-holes 111 and 121 will be completely covered.

In addition, when the shutter and the aperture blades 130 and 140 are turned downward by the return operation of the actuators 150a and 150b, the tip portions 131 and 141 which are turned downward are left and right of the lower housing 120. The lower turn of the shutter and the aperture blades 130 and 140 are formed on both side borders and contact the lower stoppers 127b and 12c protruding from each end of the arc lubricating surfaces 124a and 124b. To return to the initial state.

Here, the upper and lower turning operation of the shutter, aperture blades 130, 140 is arc-shaped lubricating surface (114a) (114b) (124a) (124b) provided in the upper, lower housing (110) 120. Since it is made according to, it is to perform a lubrication role to minimize the frictional force when turning while supporting each tip 131, 141 safely so that the turning operation is made smoothly.

In addition, the lubricating surfaces 126a and 126b are formed on the outer edges of the arc guide paths 125a and 125b where the rear ends of the shutters and the aperture blades 130 and 140 are positioned to support the rear ends of the braids. Minimize friction

Arc-shaped guide path 125a (125b) is a passage through which the eccentric rotation of the eccentric arms 159a and 159b connected to the actuators 150a and 150b is guided, and above and below the aperture and shutter blades 130 and 140. When the turning is completed, the left and right ends of the eccentric arms 159a and 159b and the arc-shaped guideways 125a and 125b are in contact with each other to apply a preload to the upper and lower housings 110 and 120. The shutter is formed at an angle α and is in contact with the upper and lower stoppers 127a, 127b and 127c, even when an external shock is transmitted to the upper and lower housings 110 and 120. The aperture blades 130 and 140 are not shaken and can safely maintain a predetermined magnetic position.

Meanwhile, the bipolar rotary solenoid actuators 150a and 150b which implement self-retention characteristics using a reluctance path crossing method have a focus and a lower portion directly below and below the upper and lower through holes 111 and 121. Since various types of lens driving devices (not shown) are positioned for zooming, the lens driving device (not shown) is arranged in one side of the lower surface of the housing assembly 101 corresponding to the opposite side so as not to interfere with the lens driving device.

 The operating principle of the actuators 150a and 150b to eccentrically rotate the eccentric arms 159a and 159b connected thereto so that the shutter and the aperture blades 130 and 140 turn up and down are made as follows.

That is, as shown in FIG. 6 (a), when the cylindrical rotor 151 is positioned at the center of the case 154, the case is formed by a back cutout 157 formed on the back of the case 154. Since the widths of the front and rear sides of the front side are different from each other, as shown in FIG. The chair has a latch characteristic that does not rotate freely and maintains its position.

In this initial state, as shown in FIG. 6 (b), when the current is supplied to the coil 153 in the forward direction, a pushing force is applied to the N pole of the rotor 151 and a pulling force is applied to the S pole. Since the eccentric arm 159a and 159b connected to the central rotation shaft 155 together with the rotor 151 are rotated in the clockwise direction A, the shutter is assembled to the hinge shafts 122a and 122b. The tip portions 131 and 141 of the iris blades 130 and 140 can be rotated counterclockwise.

And, as shown in Figure 6 (c), even after the rotation of the eccentric arms (159a, 159b) is completed, the supply of the current applied to the coil 153 is stopped, even if the magnetic field is extinguished Due to the difference, the rotor 151 maintains the rotated position.

Continuously, as shown in FIG. 6 (d), when the direction of the current applied to the coil 153 side is supplied in the opposite direction to the above, a traction force, which is a pulling force, acts on the N pole of the rotor 151. And, because the repulsive force acts to push the S pole, the eccentric arms (159a, 159b) is rotated in the counterclockwise direction (B) while the shutter, aperture blade (assembled on the hinge shaft (122a) (122b) ( 130) It is possible to turn the tip portion of 140 in a clockwise direction opposite.

When the latch type solenoid actuators 150a and 150b having such an operation principle are used, the rotor 151 can be freely rotated in the forward and reverse directions only by the pulsed current flow when the actuators 150a and 150b are driven. Since it can be driven, the power consumption can be minimized, and the fast turning operation of the shutter and the aperture blades 130 and 140 can be guaranteed to increase the shutter speed.

In addition, the rotation speed of the shutter and the aperture blades 130 and 140 may be appropriately changed by increasing or decreasing the voltage value of the power applied to the coil 153 to control the rotation speed of the eccentric arm.

According to the present invention having the above-described configuration, the inner space of the housing assembly is provided with a shutter and the iris blade so as to be rotatable, and the upper and lower penetrating by independently or simultaneously swinging by the driving force of the actuator connected via the eccentric arm. The shutter and aperture function can be used to control the amount of light incident on the lens through the ball, so that the camera phone can be equipped with a shutter and aperture function as well as a focus and zoom function. As a result, images of excellent quality can be obtained.

In addition, the shape angle of the arc guideway through which the eccentric arm is guided and transported is made smaller than the swing angle of the eccentric arm, so that the preload can be generated at both ends of the arc guideway where the eccentric arm comes into contact with when the shutter and the aperture blade are completed. Therefore, by maintaining the position of the blade during the external shock to prevent damage to the camera module, it is possible to extend the service life.

And, by forming a rear incision in the rear of the case is provided with a rotor of the actuator, by using the difference in the traction force due to the difference in the length of the gyro can generate a bias force in the central axis of rotation including the rotor, Only the opening axial groove formed on the inner surface of the rotor can support the rotational force of the rotor and withstand the load, thereby reducing the manufacturing cost by simplifying the shape of the housing assembly.

While the invention has been shown and described in connection with specific embodiments, it is to be understood that various changes and modifications can be made in the art without departing from the spirit or the scope of the invention as set forth in the claims below. It will be appreciated that those skilled in the art can easily know.

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In the camera module having an image sensor and at least one lens, A housing assembly having a through hole intersecting the optical axis of the lens and having a predetermined internal space; At least one blade rotatably provided in an inner space of the housing assembly to adjust an amount of light through the through hole; and Camera module for a camera phone comprising a; at least one or more operating unit for pivoting the blade. The method of claim 1, The housing assembly is a camera module for a camera phone, characterized in that consisting of the upper housing through the upper housing through-formed, the lower housing through which at least one hinge shaft protrudes on the upper surface through the lower through-hole overlapping the upper through-hole. The method of claim 2, The upper surface of the lower housing is provided with a stopper portion for limiting the turning range of the blade, The stopper portion is formed in the upper stopper in the vicinity of the lower through-holes in contact with the protruding jaw formed in each of the front end of the blade, and on both edges of the lower housing so as to contact the front end of the blade to limit the lower turn. Camera module for a camera phone, characterized in that composed of a pair of lower stoppers each formed. The method of claim 2, Camera frame for a camera phone, characterized in that the outer rim of the lower through-hole protrudes a predetermined height of the annular lubricating surface corresponding to the lower surface of each tip portion of the blade. The method of claim 2, The upper surface of the lower housing, the arc-shaped lubrication surface corresponding to the lower surface of each tip portion of the blade protrudes a predetermined height, the camera module for a camera phone, characterized in that the lower stopper is formed protruding at the end of the arc lubricating surface. The method according to claim 4 or 5, The annular lubricating surface and the arc-shaped lubricating surface protrudes to the same height camera module for a camera phone, characterized in that connected to each other integrally. The method of claim 5, The camera module for a camera phone, characterized in that the lower surface of the upper housing corresponding to the arc lubricating surface of the lower housing and the arc lubricating surface corresponding to the upper surface of each tip portion of the blade protrudes to a certain height. The method of claim 2, The camera module for a camera phone, characterized in that the plurality of through-holes and shaft holes formed through the planar surface of the upper housing. The method of claim 1, The blade is a camera for a camera phone characterized in that the rotating hole is assembled with the hinge shaft formed in at least one or more of the housing assembly in the middle of the length, and pivotally around the hinge shaft so that the through hole and the tip portion intersect. module. The method of claim 1, The blade is a camera module for a camera phone, characterized in that the shutter blade is formed in the front end portion crossing the through-hole sealed. The method of claim 1, The blade is a camera module for a camera phone, characterized in that the aperture blades through which a predetermined size of the entrance hole penetrates the front end portion intersecting the through hole. The method of claim 1, The operating unit is a camera module for a camera phone, characterized in that configured to rotate the eccentric arm which is exposed through the arc-shaped guide passage formed through the housing assembly near the hinge axis to interfere with the connection hole formed through the rear end of the blade. The method of claim 12, Camera module for a camera phone, characterized in that the outer rim of the arc-shaped guide path is formed to protrude a certain height arc-shaped lubricating surface corresponding to the lower surface of each rear end of the blade. The method of claim 1, The actuator is at least one actuator, the actuator is a cylindrical rotor having a central axis of rotation connected to the eccentric arm, and the upper and lower ends of the center axis of rotation is square frame-shaped cores respectively axially up and down, A coil wound on an outer surface of the core, a case in which the coil wound core is inserted and disposed, the case mounted to the housing assembly, and a power applying unit for applying a pulse type current to the coil side. module. The method of claim 14, The upper and lower inner surfaces of the core camera module for a camera phone, characterized in that the central rotation axis is formed with a support groove, respectively, the upper and lower ends are supported. The method of claim 15, Camera module for a camera phone, characterized in that any one of the groove groove is formed to be opened to the outside. The method of claim 14, The case is a camera module for a camera phone, characterized in that consisting of a metal material that is easy to form a ruler. The method of claim 14, The front of the case camera module for a camera phone, characterized in that to form a front incision so that the rotation of the eccentric arm is made without interference. The method of claim 14, The camera module for a camera phone, characterized in that the rear of the case to form an incision in the rear incision so as to position the eccentric arm to one side by the difference in length of the gyro. The method of claim 14, Camera module for a camera phone, characterized in that the upper and lower sides of the case protruding the assembly jaw is inserted into the assembly hole of the housing assembly, respectively.

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