公开(公告)号：US09158090B2

公开(公告)日：2015-10-13

申请号：US14137832

申请日：2013-12-20

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Aurelien Hubert

IPC: H04N5/232 ,  G03B13/00 ,  G02B7/04 ,  G02B13/00 ,  H04N5/225 ,  H05K13/00 ,  G02B15/14

CPC classification number: G02B7/04 ,  G02B7/08 ,  G02B13/001 ,  G02B13/005 ,  H04N5/2257 ,  H04N5/23206 ,  H04N5/23212 ,  H04N5/23216 ,  H04N5/23296 ,  H05K13/00 ,  Y10T29/49117

Abstract: A camera module includes an image sensor having a first threaded portion. A lens assembly includes an electro-active polymer (EAP) structure having a frusto-conical shape with an opening formed in the tip. A lens is secured to a lens holder that is attached to the EAP structure surrounding the opening. A first electrode is attached to a rear face of the EAP structure and extends along a side. A second electrode is attached to the rear face of the EAP structure along the tip. A base frame is attached to the base of the EAP structure. The base frame includes a second threaded portion that engages the first threaded portion, joining the lens assembly to the image sensor assembly and allowing the lens assembly to be rotated relative to the image sensor to adjust the distance between the lens assembly and the image sensor to establish a default focal distance.

Abstract translation: 相机模块包括具有第一螺纹部分的图像传感器。 透镜组件包括具有截头圆锥形状的电活性聚合物（EAP）结构，其具有形成在尖端中的开口。 透镜被固定到附接到围绕开口的EAP结构的透镜保持器。 第一电极附接到EAP结构的后表面并沿着侧面延伸。 第二电极沿着尖端附接到EAP结构的后表面。 基本帧连接到EAP结构的基础。 基座框架包括接合第一螺纹部分的第二螺纹部分，将透镜组件连接到图像传感器组件，并允许透镜组件相对于图像传感器旋转，以将透镜组件和图像传感器之间的距离调整为 建立默认焦距。

公开(公告)号：US20150177477A1

公开(公告)日：2015-06-25

申请号：US14137832

申请日：2013-12-20

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Aurelien Hubert

IPC: G02B7/04 ,  H05K13/00 ,  H04N5/225 ,  G02B13/00 ,  H04N5/232

CPC classification number: G02B7/04 ,  G02B7/08 ,  G02B13/001 ,  G02B13/005 ,  H04N5/2257 ,  H04N5/23206 ,  H04N5/23212 ,  H04N5/23216 ,  H04N5/23296 ,  H05K13/00 ,  Y10T29/49117

Abstract: A camera module includes an image sensor having a first threaded portion. A lens assembly includes an electro-active polymer (EAP) structure having a frusto-conical shape with an opening formed in the tip. A lens is secured to a lens holder that is attached to the EAP structure surrounding the opening. A first electrode is attached to a rear face of the EAP structure and extends along a side. A second electrode is attached to the rear face of the EAP structure along the tip. A base frame is attached to the base of the EAP structure. The base frame includes a second threaded portion that engages the first threaded portion, joining the lens assembly to the image sensor assembly and allowing the lens assembly to be rotated relative to the image sensor to adjust the distance between the lens assembly and the image sensor to establish a default focal distance.

Abstract translation: 相机模块包括具有第一螺纹部分的图像传感器。 透镜组件包括具有截头圆锥形状的电活性聚合物（EAP）结构，其具有形成在尖端中的开口。 透镜被固定到附接到围绕开口的EAP结构的透镜保持器。 第一电极附接到EAP结构的后表面并沿着侧面延伸。 第二电极沿着尖端附接到EAP结构的后表面。 基本帧连接到EAP结构的基础。 基座框架包括接合第一螺纹部分的第二螺纹部分，将透镜组件连接到图像传感器组件，并允许透镜组件相对于图像传感器旋转，以将透镜组件和图像传感器之间的距离调整为 建立默认焦距。

公开(公告)号：US08988602B2

公开(公告)日：2015-03-24

申请号：US13836088

申请日：2013-03-15

Applicant: Apple, Inc.

Inventor： Alex Speltz ,  Douglas Stuart Brodie ,  Aurelien Hubert ,  Lee Hooton

IPC: H04N5/225

CPC classification number: H04N5/2254 ,  G03B3/10 ,  H04N5/2257 ,  Y10T29/49826

Abstract: A camera module includes a body having recesses in a first datum surface. A filleted edge may join the recesses to the first datum surface. An image sensor is coupled to the body at a known distance from the first datum surface. A movable lens mechanism includes a fixed portion and a movable portion. The fixed portion is coupled to the body. The movable portion includes a lens assembly and protrusions arranged to fit within the recesses in the first datum surface and to define a second datum surface. A resilient stop plate covers the recesses in the first datum surface with an elastic sheet material. A spring may hold the protrusions in contact with the resilient stop plate when the movable lens mechanism is unpowered. The resilient stop plate may include a rigid support plate coupled to the body by heat staking. The elastic sheet material may be viscoelastic.

Abstract translation: 相机模块包括在第一基准表面中具有凹部的主体。 圆角边缘可以将凹槽连接到第一基准面。 图像传感器以距离第一基准面的已知距离联接到身体。 可动透镜机构包括固定部和可动部。 固定部分联接到主体。 可移动部分包括透镜组件和突出部，其布置成装配在第一基准面中的凹部内并且限定第二基准面。 弹性止挡板用弹性片材覆盖第一基准面中的凹部。 当可移动透镜机构无动力时，弹簧可以保持与弹性止动板接触的突起。 弹性止动板可以包括通过热铆接联接到主体的刚性支撑板。 弹性片材可以是粘弹性的。

公开(公告)号：US20140192251A1

公开(公告)日：2014-07-10

申请号：US13836088

申请日：2013-03-15

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Alex Speltz ,  Douglas Stuart Brodie ,  Aurelien Hubert ,  Lee Hooton

IPC: H04N5/225

CPC classification number: H04N5/2254 ,  G03B3/10 ,  H04N5/2257 ,  Y10T29/49826

Abstract: A camera module includes a body having recesses in a first datum surface. A filleted edge may join the recesses to the first datum surface. An image sensor is coupled to the body at a known distance from the first datum surface. A movable lens mechanism includes a fixed portion and a movable portion. The fixed portion is coupled to the body. The movable portion includes a lens assembly and protrusions arranged to fit within the recesses in the first datum surface and to define a second datum surface. A resilient stop plate covers the recesses in the first datum surface with an elastic sheet material. A spring may hold the protrusions in contact with the resilient stop plate when the movable lens mechanism is unpowered. The resilient stop plate may include a rigid support plate coupled to the body by heat staking. The elastic sheet material may be viscoelastic.

Abstract translation: 相机模块包括在第一基准表面中具有凹部的主体。 圆角边缘可以将凹槽连接到第一基准面。 图像传感器以距离第一基准面的已知距离联接到身体。 可动透镜机构包括固定部和可动部。 固定部分联接到主体。 可移动部分包括透镜组件和突出部，其布置成装配在第一基准面中的凹部内并且限定第二基准面。 弹性止挡板用弹性片材覆盖第一基准面中的凹部。 当可移动透镜机构无动力时，弹簧可以保持与弹性止动板接触的突起。 弹性止动板可以包括通过热铆接联接到主体的刚性支撑板。 弹性片材可以是粘弹性的。