Lens barrel and imaging apparatus

Details Lens barrel and imaging apparatus Lens barrel and imaging apparatus

2008-10-16

2010-06-15

Thompson, Timothy J (Department: 2873)

Optical: systems and elements

Lens

With support

C359S821000, C359S822000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07738195

ABSTRACT:
A lens barrel includes: a plurality of lenses disposed in an outer enclosure; an imaging device that converts image light introduced through the plurality of lenses into an image signal; a first movable unit including a first movable lens and a first lens holder that holds the first movable lens; a second movable unit including a second movable lens and a second lens holder that holds the second movable lens; a first lead screw rotated by a first drive motor; a second lead screw rotated by a second drive motor; a first nut member made of a metal material threadably engaging the first lead screw and connected to the first lens holder; and a second nut member made of a metal material threadably engaging the second lead screw and connected to the second lens holder.

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Japanese Office Action issued Nov. 12, 2009 for corresponding Japanese Application No. 2007-284170.

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