公开(公告)号：US09703173B2

公开(公告)日：2017-07-11

申请号：US14692614

申请日：2015-04-21

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Douglas Stuart Brodie ,  Qiang Yang ,  Shaolong Sui ,  Takeshi Ichimiya ,  Yoshiyuki Takase

IPC: G03B17/00 ,  G03B3/10 ,  G02B7/00 ,  G02B7/02 ,  G02B27/64 ,  G02B7/09 ,  G03B11/00 ,  H04N5/225 ,  H02K41/035 ,  G02F1/1343 ,  G02B7/08

CPC classification number: G03B3/10 ,  G02B7/006 ,  G02B7/02 ,  G02B7/08 ,  G02B7/09 ,  G02B27/646 ,  G02F1/134309 ,  G03B11/00 ,  H02K41/0356 ,  H04N5/225

Abstract: A camera module including a camera module carrier having a lens actuator attached thereto and at least two conductive carrier traces that are electrically connected to electrical contact points of the lens actuator. The camera module having a lens barrel connected to the camera module carrier, the lens barrel having a first conductive barrel trace and a second conductive barrel trace formed therein, the first conductive barrel trace and the second conductive barrel trace forming an alternating pattern of first contact regions and second contact regions along a top edge of the lens barrel and being electrically connected to respective ones of the at least two conductive carrier traces such that electrical signals can be routed between the camera module carrier and the lens barrel. The camera module further including an electronic device electrically connected to the lens actuator by the camera module carrier and the lens barrel.

公开(公告)号：US08902352B2

公开(公告)日：2014-12-02

申请号：US13631642

申请日：2012-09-28

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Douglas Stuart Brodie ,  Steven Webster ,  Terence N. Tam

IPC: H04N5/225

CPC classification number: G02B7/023 ,  G02B7/04 ,  G02B13/001

Abstract: A camera module has an image sensor and a lens assembly that includes a lens barrel having a first cylindrical portion that includes an externally threaded portion and a second cylindrical portion that has a larger diameter than the externally threaded portion. A lens moving mechanism includes a movable sleeve having internal threads that receive the externally threaded portion of the lens assembly. The lens moving mechanism is coupled to the image sensor such that the second cylindrical portion of the lens assembly is closest to the image sensor. The camera module is assembled by inserting the lens assembly into the lens moving mechanism from the side closest to the image sensor. An installation tool may engage the second cylindrical portion to rotate the lens assembly and engage the threaded portions. Features may be provided to retain the lens assembly in the lens moving mechanism before joining the threaded portions.

Abstract translation: 相机模块具有图像传感器和透镜组件，其包括具有包括外螺纹部分的第一圆柱形部分和具有比外螺纹部分更大直径的第二圆柱形部分的透镜镜筒。 透镜移动机构包括具有接纳透镜组件的外螺纹部分的内螺纹的可移动套筒。 透镜移动机构联接到图像传感器，使得透镜组件的第二圆柱形部分最靠近图像传感器。 通过从最靠近图像传感器的一侧将透镜组件插入透镜移动机构来组装相机模块。 安装工具可以接合第二圆柱形部分以旋转透镜组件并接合螺纹部分。 可以提供特征以在接合螺纹部分之前将透镜组件保持在透镜移动机构中。

公开(公告)号：US20160313628A1

公开(公告)日：2016-10-27

申请号：US14692614

申请日：2015-04-21

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Douglas Stuart Brodie ,  Qiang Yang ,  Shaolong Sui ,  Takeshi Ichimiya ,  Yoshiyuki Takase

IPC: G03B3/10 ,  G02B27/64 ,  G03B11/00 ,  H04N5/225 ,  G02B7/09

CPC classification number: G03B3/10 ,  G02B7/006 ,  G02B7/02 ,  G02B7/08 ,  G02B7/09 ,  G02B27/646 ,  G02F1/134309 ,  G03B11/00 ,  H02K41/0356 ,  H04N5/225

Abstract: A camera module including a camera module carrier having a lens actuator attached thereto and at least two conductive carrier traces that are electrically connected to electrical contact points of the lens actuator. The camera module having a lens barrel connected to the camera module carrier, the lens barrel having a first conductive barrel trace and a second conductive barrel trace formed therein, the first conductive barrel trace and the second conductive barrel trace forming an alternating pattern of first contact regions and second contact regions along a top edge of the lens barrel and being electrically connected to respective ones of the at least two conductive carrier traces such that electrical signals can be routed between the camera module carrier and the lens barrel. The camera module further including an electronic device electrically connected to the lens actuator by the camera module carrier and the lens barrel.

Abstract translation: 一种相机模块，包括具有附接到其上的透镜致动器的相机模块载体和电连接到透镜致动器的电接触点的至少两个导电载体迹线。 相机模块具有连接到照相机模块载体的透镜镜筒，透镜镜筒具有形成在其中的第一导电镜筒迹线和第二导电镜筒迹线，第一导电镜筒迹线和第二导电镜筒迹线形成第一触点的交替图案 区域和第二接触区域，并且电连接到至少两个导电载体迹线中的相应的导电载体迹线，使得电信号可以在相机模块载体和透镜筒之间布线。 相机模块还包括通过照相机模块载体和透镜筒电连接到透镜致动器的电子装置。

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。