Protection structures for sensor-shift cameras

    公开(公告)号:US12238418B1

    公开(公告)日:2025-02-25

    申请号:US17933702

    申请日:2022-09-20

    Applicant: Apple Inc.

    Abstract: A camera may comprise a sensor-shift structure including a substrate to allow an image sensor to be movable relative to one or more lenses of the camera in one or more directions. During a drop or shock event, the substrate may experience unwanted movement and collide with a base structure in the vicinity. The camera may include one or more protection structures to prevent the substrate from directly colliding with the base structure to protect the base structure from potential damages. The protection structures may be implemented using components placed at the substrate and/or the base structure.

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