WO2011075892A1 - Appareil de commande d'objectif - Google Patents

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WO2011075892A1
WO2011075892A1 PCT/CN2009/075879 CN2009075879W WO2011075892A1 WO 2011075892 A1 WO2011075892 A1 WO 2011075892A1 CN 2009075879 W CN2009075879 W CN 2009075879W WO 2011075892 A1 WO2011075892 A1 WO 2011075892A1
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lens
lens holder
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Kin Ming Fan
Sio Kuan Lam
Kwok Sing Cheng
Hua Yang
Wing Ming Fan
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Hong Kong Applied Science And Technology Research Institute Co., Ltd
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    • G02B13/001—Miniaturised objectives for electronic devices, e.g. portable telephones, webcams, PDAs, small digital cameras
    • G02B13/0015—Miniaturised objectives for electronic devices, e.g. portable telephones, webcams, PDAs, small digital cameras characterised by the lens design
    • G02B13/002—Miniaturised objectives for electronic devices, e.g. portable telephones, webcams, PDAs, small digital cameras characterised by the lens design having at least one aspherical surface
    • G02B13/0035—Miniaturised objectives for electronic devices, e.g. portable telephones, webcams, PDAs, small digital cameras characterised by the lens design having at least one aspherical surface having three lenses
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    • G02B7/08—Mountings, adjusting means, or light-tight connections, for optical elements for lenses with mechanism for focusing or varying magnification adapted to co-operate with a remote control mechanism
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    • H02K41/0352—Unipolar motors
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  • the present invention relates to a lens control apparatus, and more particularly, to a lens control apparatus for autofocus and motion correction functions in optical imaging modules.
  • Conventional cameras may include a number of electronically controlled devices to assist in capturing images.
  • an auto-focusing device can be used to bring an image that the user desires to capture into focus. This can be accomplished by the displacement of the lens along the optical axis to control the distance between the lens and the image capturing mechanism.
  • Another electronically controlled device is vibration compensation device, which compensates for vibration of the camera body, for example, due to inadvertent shaking of the camera caused by hand shaking. This technique typically requires one of the multiple lenses in a lens module, to be moved relative to the image capturing device to reduce the image blurring effect caused by the motion of the camera.
  • a lens control apparatus for providing autofocus and motion control.
  • the lens control apparatus includes a casing; a lens holder holding an imaging lens unit, the lens holder movable within the casing along an optical axis, the lens holder further pivotable within the casing, the lens holder further movable along the optical axis; an autofocus actuator disposed within the casing, wherein the autofocus actuator is configured to move the lens holder within the casing along the optical axis; a first lateral actuator disposed within the casing, wherein the first lateral actuator is configured to provide a force to pivot the lens holder in a first direction; and a second lateral actuator disposed within the casing, wherein the second lateral actuator is configured to provide a force to pivot the lens holder in a second direction, wherein at least a part of the autofocus actuator is coupled to the lens holder, and at least a part of the first lateral actuator and at least a part of the second lateral actuator are each
  • a lens control apparatus for providing autofocus and motion control in response to control signals sent to the lens control apparatus by a controller.
  • the lens control apparatus includes a casing; a lens holder movable within the casing along an optical axis, the lens holder further pivotable within the casing; an autofocus control mechanism, wherein the autofocus control mechanism is configured to receive focus signals from the controller, the autofocus mechanism further configured to move the lens holder relative to the casing along the optical axis in response to the received focus signals; and a motion control mechanism, wherein the motion control mechanism is configured to receive motion control signals from the controller, the motion control mechanism further configured to pivot the lens holder in response to the motion control signals.
  • a lens control apparatus for providing autofocus and motion control.
  • the lens control apparatus includes a casing; an imaging lens unit movable within the casing along an optical axis, the imaging lens unit further pivotable within the casing; an autofocus actuator disposed within the casing, wherein the autofocus actuator is configured to move the lens holder within the casing along the optical axis; a first lateral actuator disposed within the casing, wherein the first lateral actuator is configured provide a force to make the lens holder pivot in the first direction; and a second lateral actuator disposed within the casing, wherein the second lateral actuator is configured to provide a force to make the lens holder pivot in a second direction, and wherein at least a part of the autofocus actuator is coupled to the imaging lens unit, and at least a part of the first and second lateral actuators are coupled to the imaging lens unit.
  • FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a lens control apparatus, in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention.
  • FIG. 2 is a side view of the lens control apparatus shown in FIG. 1, in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention.
  • FIG. 3 is a top view of the lens control apparatus shown in FIG. 1, in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention.
  • FIG. 4 is a side cross sectional view of the lens control apparatus shown in FIG. 1, in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention .
  • FIG. 5 is an exploded view of the lens control apparatus shown in FIG. 1, in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention .
  • FIG. 6 is a partial perspective view of a lens holder and an autofocus actuator, in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention .
  • FIG. 7 is a partial perspective view of a lens holder and a motion control actuator, in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention .
  • FIG. 8 is a side cross sectional view of a lens control apparatus, in accordance with a second embodiment of the present invention .
  • FIG. 9A is an exploded view of the lens control apparatus shown in FIG. 8, in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention .
  • FIG. 9B is a partial top view showing the electrical connection between a coil of the autofocus actuator and a lower spring in the lens control apparatus shown in FIG. 8, in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention.
  • FIG. 9C is a partial perspective view showing the electrical connection between the two motion control actuators and an upper spring of the lens control apparatus shown in FIG. 8, in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention.
  • FIG. 10 is a side cross sectional view of a lens control apparatus, in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention .
  • FIG. 11 is a partial perspective view of the lens holder and the motion control actuator shown in FIG. 10, in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention.
  • the lens control apparatus comprises a lens holder, which is used to carry an imaging lens unit, and a plurality of actuators configured to move the lens holder in predetermined directions within the lens control apparatus.
  • the motion of the lens holder is in response to autofocus control signals and motion control signals. For example, when used as part of a camera, the lens holder can be moved toward or away from the subject of the photograph to adjust the focus. Also, the lens holder can be moved, or pivoted, to compensate for any shaking or other motion that occurs during use.
  • FIG. 1 is a perspective view of the lens control apparatus 100
  • FIG. 2 is a side view of the lens control apparatus 100 shown in FIG. 1
  • FIG. 3 is a top view of the lens control apparatus 100 shown in FIG. 1.
  • the lens control apparatus 100 includes an upper casing 102, a lower casing 104, an imaging lens unit 106, and supports 116.
  • the upper casing 102 and the lower casing 104 are coupled together forming a casing of the lens control apparatus 100.
  • the working components of the lens control apparatus 100 are disposed substantially within the casing.
  • FIG. 4 is a side cross sectional view of the lens control apparatus shown in FIG. 1, in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention.
  • the cross sectional view is taken at line A, shown in FIG. 3.
  • the arrangement and operation of the elements of the lens control apparatus can be shown and described, including those elements shown in FIGS. 1 to 3.
  • the upper casing 102, the lower casing 104, the imaging lens unit 106, and the autofocus actuator magnet elements 108 are shown.
  • the imaging lens unit 106 is engaged with a lens holder 110.
  • the outer surface of the imaging lens unit 106 has threads and the lens holder 110 has threads corresponding to the threads of the imaging lens unit 106, and the imaging lens unit 106 is coupled to the lens holder 110 by threaded engagement.
  • a coil 112 is attached to the lens holder 110, wherein motion to the coil 112 produces corresponding motion in the lens holder 110.
  • a set of four autofocus actuator magnet elements 108 is disposed within the casing, one in each of the corners of the lower casing 104.
  • Each of the supports 116 engages a corresponding autofocus actuator magnet element 108.
  • Each of the autofocus actuator magnet elements 108 is positioned to interact with the coil 112.
  • the coil 112 together with the autofocus actuator magnet elements 108 comprises an autofocus actuator 119.
  • An autofocus mechanism is, thereby provided to control the autofocus motion of the imaging lens unit 106.
  • a set of actuator magnet elements is positioned to interact with a first coil 120 and a second coil 124 (shown in FIG. 5).
  • a first magnet element 118 of the actuator magnet elements is positioned proximate to a first coil 120.
  • the first magnet element 118 and the first coil 120 together comprise a first actuator 121.
  • a motion control mechanism is thereby provided to control a pivoting motion of the imaging lens unit 106 in two dimensions.
  • each of the first actuator 121 and the second actuator 125 are configured to generate lateral motion.
  • a pivot point is effectively created along the optical axis between a lower spring 126 and an upper spring 128.
  • the pivot point may be created at a different position in the lens control apparatus.
  • the pivot point should be generally understood as a frame of reference for the purpose of describing the motion of the lens holder 110 and not a physical component or location on which another component pivots.
  • the position of the lens holder 110 will be changed accordingly during the longitudinal motion (auto-focusing motion), such that the lateral motion of the first lateral actuator 121 and the second lateral actuator 125 generates a pivoting motion of the lens holder 110 about the pivot point.
  • the tilting motion is generated by the first lateral actuator 121 and the second lateral actuator 125 applying forces on the lens holder 110, either together or independently, causing the lens holder 110 to pivot about the pivot point.
  • the first lateral actuator 121 and the second lateral actuator 125 may be in a different position relative to the upper and lower springs to increase the length of the moment arm from the pivot point, which can reduce the amount force needed to generate for tilting motion and prevent undesired lateral movement.
  • each of the lower spring 126 and the upper spring 128 may be a coil spring, having a diameter larger than the diameter of the lens holder 110.
  • the lower spring 126 and the upper spring 128 may also each be a leaf spring, or one or more leaf springs arranged proximate to the respective ends of the lens holder 110.
  • the upper and lower springs may also be positioned in different locations. For example, both may be located proximate to each other at one end of the lens holder 110.
  • FIG. 5 is an exploded view of the lens control apparatus shown in FIG. 1, in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention.
  • the lens control apparatus 100 includes the upper casing 102 and the lower casing 104 encasing the remaining components of the lens control apparatus.
  • the imaging lens unit 106 is disposed within the casing, both the upper casing 102 and the lower casing 104 having openings defined in the upper and lower casings 102, 104 to allow either movement through the openings or to allow image capture using the imaging lens unit 106. Also shown in FIG.
  • the optical axis is aligned with the direction that the lens control apparatus 100 is being aimed at, such as to take a photograph.
  • the optical axis is generally horizontal to the ground
  • a first lateral axis could be horizontal to the ground and generally perpendicular to the optical axis.
  • a second lateral axis would be generally perpendicular to the optical axis and in a plane with first lateral axis.
  • FIG. 6 is a perspective view of a lens holder and an autofocus actuator, in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention.
  • the autofocus actuator comprises the coil 112 and the autofocus actuator magnet elements 108.
  • four magnet elements 108 are shown, one located in each corner of the casing of the lens control apparatus 100 (FIG. 1).
  • the coil 112 is fixedly coupled to the lens holder 110 such that motion of the coil 112 consequently results in motion of the lens holder 110.
  • the autofocus actuator magnet elements 108 are positioned substantially adjacent to the coil 112 such that the magnetic field induced by the electric current flowing through each of the coils 112 interacts with the magnetic field of each of the autofocus actuator magnet elements 108, which assists creating the motion of the coil 112.
  • the autofocus actuator magnet elements 108 are positioned substantially perpendicular to the face of the coil 112 to provide increased translation motion of the lens holder 110 relative to the autofocus actuator magnet elements 108.
  • the autofocus actuator magnet elements 108 are generally fixed within the casing, such as by the supports 116 (FIG. 3) and the lower casing 104 (FIG. 3), such that movement of the coil 112 and the lens holder 110 is produced, as opposed to motion of the magnet elements 108.
  • the vertical movement of the coil 112 is translated to a vertical movement of at least part of the lens holder 110 to which the coil 112 is coupled.
  • the bottom part of the magnet element 108 faces the coil 112 and the top part of the magnet element 108 faces the portion of the lens holder 110 designed to receive the force exerted by the coil 112.
  • the autofocus actuator 119 can be controlled separately from the first and second lateral actuators 121, 125. Therefore, this separation allows for precise control over each of the functions, both the autofocus function and the motion control function either separately or in conjunction as desired. In another embodiment, control of the autofocus function and control of the motion control function can be provided separately, depending on the requirements of the particular application.
  • FIG. 7 is a perspective view of a lens holder and a motion control actuator, in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention.
  • each of the first and second magnet elements 118, 122 are disposed relative to each of the first and second coil 120, 124, respectively, such that each of the first and second magnet elements 118, 122 are oriented generally to adjacent the lens holder 110 and substantially normal to the surface of the lens holder 110.
  • the first and second coils 120, 124 are displaced from the first and second magnet elements 118, 122, respectively, thereby causing lateral motion.
  • each of the first coil 120 and the second coil 124 are fixedly coupled to the lens holder 110, or according to another embodiment, positioned proximate to the lens holder 110, engagement of the first and second lateral actuators 121, 125 produces motion of the lens holder 110 in two directions.
  • the lateral motion created by the first and second lateral actuators 121, 125 results in a tilting of the lens holder 110, and contemporaneous tilting of the imaging lens unit 106 contained in the lens holder 110, which can counteract the motion of a device containing the lens control apparatus 100.
  • the autofocus actuator 119 and the first and second lateral actuators 121, 125 may be any suitable type of actuator.
  • one or more of the actuators is a voice coil motor (VCM) actuator.
  • one or more of the actuators is a piezoelectric actuator.
  • One or more of the actuators may also be an electro-active polymer device, or any other suitable type of actuator able to generate the required motion.
  • the lateral actuators 121, 125 may be independently controlled or may be electrically connected in series, depending on the kind of control that is required. According to one embodiment, for motion control, the first coil 120 and the second coil 124 can be connected such that the electric current flowing through the first coil 120 and the second coil 124 provides for each of the first and second coil 120, 124 to be controlled independently.
  • the coils are made of an electrically conductive material.
  • Components of the lens control apparatus other then the coils and the magnetic elements, such as the casing and the lens holder 110, may be made of non-magnetic materials such as plastics or non-magnetic metal alloys, so as not to interfere with the magnetic fields of the coils and the magnetic elements.
  • the imaging lens unit 106 and the lens holder 110 are illustrated as two separate components in the accompanying figures, according to another embodiment, the imaging lens unit 106 and the lens holder 110 may be integrally formed as a single component. Accordingly, according to another embodiment, each of the autofocus actuator 119, the first lateral actuator 121, and the second lateral actuator 125 may act directly upon the imaging lens unit 106.
  • the imaging lens unit 106 and the lens holder 110 may generally be referred to as a lens element. Therefore, according to one embodiment of the present invention, the lens element includes both the imaging lens unit 106 and the lens holder 110.
  • the lens element includes the imaging lens unit 106, where the various components cooperate with the imaging lens unit 106, similar to the above description referring to the lens holder 110.
  • the imaging lens unit includes one or more optical lenses use to an image. Any suitable imaging lens unit 106 may be used, and the imaging lens unit may also include other components needed to accomplish this purpose.
  • FIG. 8 is a side cross sectional view of a lens control apparatus, in accordance with a second embodiment of the present invention.
  • FIG. 8 shows another embodiment of the internal configuration of the lens control apparatus.
  • the external configuration is generally similar to that shown in FIGS. 1 to 3.
  • the cross sectional view shown in FIG. 8 is therefore also taken at line A, shown in FIG. 3.
  • the upper casing 102, the lower casing 104, the imaging lens unit 806, and the autofocus actuator magnet elements 108 are shown.
  • the imaging lens unit 806 is shown without any lens holder.
  • a coil 112 is attached to the imaging lens unit 806, wherein motion to the coil 112 produces corresponding motion in the imaging lens unit 806.
  • the coil 112 together with the autofocus actuator magnet elements 108 comprises an autofocus actuator 119.
  • a set of actuator magnet elements is positioned to interact with a first coil 120 and a second coil (not shown).
  • a first magnet element 118 of the actuator magnet elements is positioned proximate to a first coil 120.
  • the first magnet element 118 and the first coil 120 together comprise a first actuator 121.
  • a second magnet element of the set of actuator magnet elements and the second coil together comprise a second actuator.
  • a motion control mechanism is thereby provided to control a pivoting motion of the lens 806 in two dimensions.
  • the embodiment of the lens control apparatus illustrated in FIG. 8 operates similarly to the embodiment described with reference to FIG. 4.
  • a lower spring 126 is positioned in the lower casing 104 and an upper spring 128 is positioned in the upper casing 102.
  • the lower spring 126 is disposed between the lower casing 104 and the imaging lens unit 806 and the upper spring 128 is disposed between the upper casing 102 and the imaging lens unit 806.
  • the lower spring 126 and the upper spring 128 assist with controlling the movement of the imaging lens unit 806 within the casing.
  • each of the lower spring 126 and the upper spring 128 may be a coil spring, having a diameter larger than the diameter of the imaging lens unit 806.
  • the lower spring 126 and the upper spring 128 may also each be a leaf spring or one or more leaf springs arranged proximate to the respective ends of the imaging lens unit lens 806.
  • Embodiments of the present invention may include a combination of an autofocus actuator and the motion control actuator is that in our present invention, both the autofocus actuator and the anti-shaking actuator apply force on the lens holder to produce motion along the optical axis and tilting motion about the optical axis. Accordingly, the lens holder moves independently from both the autofocus actuator and motion control actuator, one of the actuator moves the lens holder and the other actuator.
  • a pivot point may be formed between the upper spring and the lower spring. However, depending on the particular configuration, the pivot point may be formed in other locations in the lens control apparatus.
  • each of the upper and lower springs is symmetric about one or more bisecting axes.
  • the symmetry of the springs may affect the position of the pivot point which may affect the tilting motion of the lens holder 110.
  • the symmetry of the springs assist in keeping the pivot point generally along the optical axis and minimizing or limiting translation motion of the lens holder 110.
  • FIGS 9A, 9B and 9C an embodiment of the present invention is shown where the lower spring 926 and upper spring 928 are used as the electrodes.
  • the lower spring 926 and upper spring 928 electrically connected to the coils of the autofocus actuator and the two lateral actuators.
  • the coil 912 of the autofocus actuator is electrically connected with the lower spring 926.
  • the two anti-shaking actuators coils 920, 924 are electrical connected with the upper spring 928. Accordingly, each of the upper spring 928 and the lower spring 926 may function as electrodes. Also, in the embodiment illustrated in FIG. 9C, it can be seen that the upper spring 928 is comprised of four separate leaf springs. However, any number of springs may be used.
  • a controller, an electric circuit and a power source may be provided to control the actuators such that each of the actuators may be controlled, either independently or collectively with control provided simultaneous to provide both autofocus and motion control simultaneously according to the required performance.
  • Embodiments of the present invention are well suited for use in small devices, such as mobile telephones and small camera devices.
  • the lens control apparatus may operate in conjunction with an image capturing mechanism, which is configured to capture an image transmitted by the imaging lens unit 106, the controller configured to drive the autofocus actuator 119 and the first and second lateral actuators 121, 125, memory to store controller instructions, a power source, such as a battery, to power the various components, and communications means, such as electrical lines or circuit connections, to facilitate communication between the various components of the lens control apparatus 100.
  • the configuration of the actuators being located around the lens holder 110 has the advantage that the actuators can be compactly disposed inside a casing.
  • the inside of the casing and the lens holder 110 may be complementary in size, shape, materials, and configuration so as to allow smooth and accurate movement of the lens holder 110 within the casing.
  • the autofocus actuator 119 and the first and second lateral actuators 121, 125 are positioned proximate to the lens holder 110.
  • the autofocus actuator 119 and the first and second lateral actuators 121, 125 are adjacent to the lens holder 110 and each of the autofocus actuator 119, the first lateral actuator 121, and the second lateral actuator 125 acts directly upon the lens holder 110.
  • the close positioning and the direct engagement of the actuators with the lens holder 110 provide for a reduced size lens control apparatus 100 providing both autofocus and motion control functions.
  • a lens control apparatus with a reduced size is especially desirable for small digital cameras or mobile telephones with camera modules.
  • FIGS. 10 and 11 an embodiment of the present invention is shown having the coils and the magnet elements in a different configuration.
  • the magnet elements 1008 are fixedly coupled to the lens holder 110 such that motion of the coil 1008 consequently results in motion of the lens holder 110.
  • the coil 1012 is positioned substantially perpendicular to the face of the magnet element 1008 to provide increased translation motion of the lens holder 110 relative to the coil 1012.
  • the coil 1012 is generally fixed within the casing, such as by the supports 116.
  • the magnet element 1008 and the coil 1012 comprise the autofocus actuator 119, a first magnet element 1018 and a first coil 1020 comprise the first lateral actuator 121, and a second magnet 1022 and a second coil 1024 comprise the second lateral actuator 125.
  • FIG. 11 is a partial perspective view of the lens holder and the motion control actuator shown in FIG. 10, in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention.
  • each of the first and second magnet elements 1018, 1022 are disposed relative to each of the first and second coils 1020, 1024, respectively, such that each of the first and second coils 1020, 1024 are oriented generally to adjacent the lens holder 110 and substantially normal to the surface of the lens holder 110.
  • the magnet elements 1018, 1022 are displaced from the coils 1020, 1024, thereby causing lateral motion.
  • each of the magnet elements 1018, 1022 are fixedly coupled to the lens holder 110, or according to another embodiment, positioned proximate to the lens holder 110, engagement of the first and second lateral actuators 121, 125 produces lateral motion of the lens holder 110 in two directions. The lateral motion results in a tilting of the lens holder 110.
  • the lens holder 110 may have different configurations without departing from the scope and spirit of the invention, and the casing may take other shapes and configurations from that shown in the illustrated embodiment.
  • the number, placement, type and configuration of one or more of the actuators may also be different from that shown in the illustrated embodiments. Therefore, while two lateral actuators are illustrated, two or more lateral actuators may be used. A single lateral actuator may also be used.
  • the illustrated embodiment of the autofocus actuator includes four magnet elements 108, an embodiment including a greater or fewer number of magnet elements may also be used.

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Abstract

Appareil (100) de commande d'objectif destiné à assurer la mise au point automatique et la commande de mouvement, comprenant un boîtier (102, 104) ; une unité (106) d'objectif d'imagerie et un support (110) d'objectif susceptibles de se déplacer à l'intérieur du boîtier le long d'un axe optique et également de pivoter à l'intérieur du boîtier (102, 104) ; un actionneur (119) de mise au point automatique qui est configuré en vue de déplacer l'unité (106) d'objectif d'imagerie et le support (110) d'objectif à l'intérieur du boîtier (102, 104) le long de l'axe optique ; un premier actionneur latéral (121) configuré en vue d'exercer une force pour faire pivoter le support (110) d'objectif dans un premier sens ; et un deuxième actionneur latéral (125) configuré en vue d'exercer une force pour faire pivoter le support (110) d'objectif dans un deuxième sens. Au moins une partie de l'actionneur de mise au point automatique est couplée au support d'objectif, tandis qu'au moins une partie du premier actionneur latéral et au moins une partie du deuxième actionneur latéral sont respectivement couplées au support d'objectif.
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