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公开(公告)号：US09810917B2
公开(公告)日：2017-11-07
申请号：US14294104
申请日：2014-06-02
Applicant: Apple Inc.
Inventor： Aurelien R. Hubert , Douglas S. Brodie
CPC classification number: G02B27/646 , G02B7/08 , H04N5/2254 , H04N5/2257 , H04N5/23258 , H04N5/23287 , Y10T29/49885
Abstract: Passive dampers (e.g., a viscoelastic material such as a silicon gel) may be applied at one or more locations within an actuator module between a moving component (an optics assembly) and a fixed component (e.g., a cover attached to a base). The passive dampers act to passively dampen the motion of the optics assembly on the XY plane within the actuator module during optical image stabilization (OIS) of the optics assembly when subjected to external excitation or disturbance, and may also provide Z (optical) axis damping and impact protection. Process control and automation manufacturing and assembly methods for an OIS voice coil motor (VCM) actuator module including passive dampers are described, as well as design elements that provide for the integrity and reliability of the passive dampers over the life cycle of the actuator module.
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公开(公告)号：US20140168799A1
公开(公告)日：2014-06-19
申请号：US13971077
申请日：2013-08-20
Applicant: Apple Inc.
Inventor： Aurelien R. Hubert , Douglas S. Brodie , Iain A. McAllister , Jeffrey N. Gleason
IPC: H01L41/047 , G02B7/09 , H01L41/193
CPC classification number: H01L41/047 , G02B7/09 , G03B3/10 , G03B5/00 , G03B2205/0084 , H01L41/193
Abstract: An artificial muscle structure has an electro-active polymer (EAP) layer having a frusto-conical shape and whose tip has an opening formed therein for use as a camera variable aperture. First, second and third electrode segments are formed on a rear face of the EAP layer. The second segment is positioned in a gap between the first and third segments so as to be electrically isolated from the first and third segments. The second segment has an opening formed therein that is aligned with the opening in the EAP layer. A complementary electrode is formed on a front face of the EAP layer. Other embodiments are also described.
Abstract translation: 人造肌肉结构具有具有截头圆锥形状的电极活性聚合物（EAP）层，并且其末端具有形成在其中的开口用作相机可变孔径。 首先，在EAP层的后表面上形成第二和第三电极段。 第二段位于第一和第三段之间的间隙中，以便与第一和第三段电隔离。 第二段具有形成在其中的与EAP层中的开口对准的开口。 互补电极形成在EAP层的正面上。 还描述了其它实施例。
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公开(公告)号：US12028615B2
公开(公告)日：2024-07-02
申请号：US18167800
申请日：2023-02-10
Applicant: Apple Inc.
Inventor： Aurelien R. Hubert , Qiang Yang , Douglas S. Brodie , Scott W. Miller , Shashank Sharma
CPC classification number: H04N23/687 , G02B7/08 , G02B27/646 , G03B5/00 , G03B13/36 , H02K41/0356 , G03B2205/0007 , G03B2205/0069 , H02K2201/18 , H04N23/63
Abstract: In some embodiments, a camera actuator includes an actuator base, an autofocus voice coil motor, and an optical image stabilization voice coil motor. In some embodiments, the autofocus voice coil motor includes a lens carrier mounting attachment moveably mounted to the actuator base, a plurality of shared magnets mounted to the base, and an autofocus coil fixedly mounted to the lens carrier mounting attachment for producing forces for moving a lens carrier in a direction of an optical axis of one or more lenses of the lens carrier. In some embodiments, the optical image stabilization voice coil motor includes an image sensor carrier moveably mounted to the actuator base, and optical image stabilization coils moveably mounted to the image sensor carrier within the magnetic fields of the shared magnets, for producing forces for moving the image sensor carrier in a plurality of directions orthogonal to the optical axis.
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公开(公告)号：US11846825B2
公开(公告)日：2023-12-19
申请号：US17200560
申请日：2021-03-12
Applicant: Apple Inc.
Inventor： Aurelien R. Hubert , Qiang Yang , Yoshiyuki Takase
IPC: G02B7/02 , H04N23/55 , G03B5/00 , G03B17/02 , H04N23/57 , H04N23/68 , G03B13/36 , G03B3/00 , G02B7/08 , H04N23/63
CPC classification number: G02B7/022 , G03B17/02 , H04N23/55 , H04N23/57 , H04N23/687 , G02B7/025 , G02B7/08 , G03B3/00 , G03B5/00 , G03B13/36 , G03B2205/0007 , G03B2205/0069 , H04N23/63 , H04N23/631
Abstract: Various embodiments include an interlock arrangement that may be used to attach a lens barrel to a lens carrier of a camera. In some embodiments, the interlock arrangement may restrict movement of the lens barrel relative to the lens carrier along at least an optical axis. In various examples, the interlock arrangement may include one or more grooves and one or more protrusions. For instance, a groove may be defined by the lens barrel or the lens carrier, and a protrusion may extend from the lens barrel or the lens carrier to at least partially into the groove. In some cases, the interlock arrangement may include an adhesive that at least partially fills gaps within the interlock arrangement between the lens barrel and the lens carrier. According to some embodiments, the interlock arrangement may include one or more recesses that provide inlets for the adhesive to be introduced to the gaps within the interlock arrangement.
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公开(公告)号：US11808950B2
公开(公告)日：2023-11-07
申请号：US17480045
申请日：2021-09-20
Applicant: Apple Inc.
Inventor： Bin Xu , Aurelien R. Hubert
CPC classification number: G02B27/646 , G02B7/021 , G02B7/09 , H04N23/687 , G03B2205/0007 , G03B2205/0069
Abstract: A camera may include a multi-material base structure having at least a first portion and a second portion. The first and second portions of the base structure may include different materials. The base structure may be used with one or more actuators of the camera to implement various optical image stabilization (OIS) and/or autofocus (AF) functions.
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公开(公告)号：US11716534B2
公开(公告)日：2023-08-01
申请号：US17390662
申请日：2021-07-30
Applicant: Apple Inc.
Inventor： Douglas S. Brodie , Aurelien R. Hubert , Scott W. Miller , Shashank Sharma
CPC classification number: H04N23/67 , G02B7/09 , G03B13/36 , H02K15/0407 , H02K33/02 , H02K41/0356
Abstract: Some embodiments include a camera voice coil motor (VCM) actuator that includes an additive coil structure for shifting a lens along one or multiple axes. The additive coil structure may include a base portion configured to couple with a lens carrier and at least partially surround a perimeter of the lens carrier. In various examples, the additive coil structure may include folded portions that individually include a respective coil that is located proximate a respective magnet. According to various embodiments, the additive coil structure may be formed using an additive process.
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公开(公告)号：US20230228965A1
公开(公告)日：2023-07-20
申请号：US18189167
申请日：2023-03-23
Applicant: Apple Inc.
Inventor： Aurelien R. Hubert , Stoyan P. Hristov , Xiao Liao
CPC classification number: G02B7/021 , G03B17/02 , H04N23/45 , H04N23/51 , H04M1/0264
Abstract: Various embodiments include a welded bracket structure for camera modules and techniques for forming such a welded bracket structure. In some embodiments, the welded bracket structure may include a first bracket and a second bracket that are welded to each other. Some embodiments include a weld joint arrangement comprising one or more weld joints for attaching the first bracket to the second bracket. Furthermore, some embodiments include an epoxy arrangement for a multi-camera system that includes the welded bracket structure and multiple camera modules.
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公开(公告)号：US20210385387A1
公开(公告)日：2021-12-09
申请号：US17408304
申请日：2021-08-20
Applicant: Apple Inc.
Inventor： Shashank Sharma , Scott W. Miller , Aurelien R. Hubert
Abstract: Some embodiments include a camera system having a first camera unit and a second camera unit. The first camera unit may include a first actuator. The second camera unit may include a second actuator. In some embodiments, the first actuator may move one or more components of the first camera unit to provide autofocus and/or optical image stabilization functionality to the first camera unit. In some embodiments, the second actuator may move one or more components of the second camera unit to provide autofocus and/or optical image stabilization functionality to the second camera unit. In some examples, the first camera unit may be configured to capture a first image of a first visual field. The second camera unit may be configured to capture, simultaneously with the first camera unit capturing the first image, a second image of a second visual field.
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公开(公告)号：US20210006698A1
公开(公告)日：2021-01-07
申请号：US17025633
申请日：2020-09-18
Applicant: Apple Inc.
Inventor： Bin Xu , Qiang Yang , Aurelien R. Hubert
Abstract: In some embodiments, a camera includes an optical package, a camera actuator for moving the optical package, a camera cover, and an impact absorption member to prevent contact between the camera cover and the lens carrier. In some embodiments, the camera actuator includes a lens carrier moveably mounted to a camera cover.
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公开(公告)号：US10571299B2
公开(公告)日：2020-02-25
申请号：US16523158
申请日：2019-07-26
Applicant: Apple Inc.
Inventor： Calvin K. Wong , Ho Seop Jeong , Aurelien R. Hubert , Simon S. Lee
Abstract: Some embodiments include a method for measuring the position of a camera lens carrier moveable by an autofocus actuator. In some embodiments, the method includes generating a measurement of a magnetic field resulting at least in part from the one or more position sensor magnets. In some embodiments, the generating the measurement of the magnetic field includes measuring a magnetic field component created at least in part by the one or more position sensor magnets fixedly mounted to the camera lens carrier. In some embodiments, the camera lens carrier is moveably coupled to a substrate by the autofocus actuator to provide motion in a direction orthogonal to the substrate. In some embodiments, the generating the measurement of the magnetic field component includes measuring the magnetic field component at a sensor fixedly mounted to the substrate of the autofocus actuator.
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