Lens drive mechanism and image-taking apparatus

Details Lens drive mechanism and image-taking apparatus Lens drive mechanism and image-taking apparatus

2007-11-06

2007-11-06

Perkey, W. B. (Department: 2862)

Photography

Having variable focal length of camera objective

C396S379000, C348S341000, C359S699000

Reexamination Certificate

active

10925301

ABSTRACT:
A lens drive mechanism, enabled to move lens holding member in a stable state, is disclosed. The lens drive mechanism comprises: first and second guide members, each extending in a predetermined direction; a first lens holding member holding a first lens and including a first cam follower portion and a first sleeve portion which engages with the first guide member and is guided in the predetermined direction; a second lens holding member holding a second lens and including a second cam follower portion and a second sleeve portion, which engages with the second guide member and is guided in the predetermined direction; and a cam member engaging with the first and second cam follower portions and driving the first and second lens holding members.

REFERENCES:
patent: 6408139 (2002-06-01), Yamane et al.
patent: 6498903 (2002-12-01), Omiya
patent: 6522840 (2003-02-01), Kano et al.
patent: 2000-075187 (2000-03-01), None
patent: 2001-242507 (2001-09-01), None

Affiliated with

Also associated with

Rating

Lens drive mechanism and image-taking apparatus does not yet have a rating. At this time, there are no reviews or comments for this patent.

If you have personal experience with Lens drive mechanism and image-taking apparatus, we encourage you to share that experience with our LandOfFree.com community. Your opinion is very important and Lens drive mechanism and image-taking apparatus will most certainly appreciate the feedback.

Rate now

Comments { 0 }

Profile ID: LFUS-PAI-O-3807133