公开(公告)号：US20080279544A1

公开(公告)日：2008-11-13

申请号：US12150219

申请日：2008-04-25

Applicant: Lothar Westerweck

Inventor： Lothar Westerweck

IPC: G03B9/08

CPC classification number: G03B17/02 ,  G03B9/10 ,  G03B9/14 ,  G03B9/24 ,  G03B9/26

Abstract: The present invention is a miniature camera shutter module for use in miniature camera applications. It is an object of the present invention to provide the miniature camera shutter module with solenoid controlled blades in order to alter the amount and quality of light passing through a conduit disposed on the surface of the module. In some embodiments of the present invention, the blade comprises a shutter to completely block light. In other embodiments, the blade comprises an aperture, a neutral-density filter, a monochromatic filter, and the like. In some embodiments of the present invention, the miniature camera shutter module is positioned within a more elaborate miniature camera chassis.

Abstract translation: 本发明是用于微型照相机应用的微型相机快门模块。 本发明的目的是提供具有螺线管控制的叶片的微型相机快门模块，以便改变通过设置在模块表面上的导管的光量和质量。 在本发明的一些实施例中，刀片包括完全阻挡光的快门。 在其它实施例中，刀片包括孔，中性密度滤光片，单色滤光片等。 在本发明的一些实施例中，微型相机快门模块位于更精细的微型相机机箱内。

公开(公告)号：US20080068728A1

公开(公告)日：2008-03-20

申请号：US11893940

申请日：2007-08-17

Applicant: Lothar Westerweck ,  Wolfram Grziwa

Inventor： Lothar Westerweck ,  Wolfram Grziwa

IPC: G02B7/09 ,  G02B15/14 ,  H02N2/00

CPC classification number: G02B7/102 ,  H02N2/026 ,  H02N2/04

Abstract: Systems for positioning a functional element, such as an optical lens, include a housing, a primary guide pin coupled to the housing, a functional group that includes the functional element, and a vibrational actuator assembly. The functional group is movably coupled with the primary guide pin and includes a first friction surface and a second friction surface. The first and second friction surfaces are oriented relative to one another at one of an obtuse angle and a straight angle. The vibrational actuator assembly is substantially registered relative to the housing and includes a first drive element and a second drive element. The first drive element is configured to interact with the first friction surface and the second drive element is configured to interact with the second friction surface. The vibrational actuator assembly operates to translate the functional group. Some embodiments include position sensing elements configured to detect position(s) of the functional element(s), and control system(s) configured to operate the actuators based on feedback from the position sensing system(s).

Abstract translation: 用于定位诸如光学透镜的功能元件的系统包括壳体，联接到壳体的主导销，包括功能元件的功能组以及振动致动器组件。 所述功能组与所述主导销可移动地联接并且包括第一摩擦面和第二摩擦面。 第一和第二摩擦表面以钝角和直角之一相对于彼此定向。 振动致动器组件相对于壳体基本上配准，并且包括第一驱动元件和第二驱动元件。 第一驱动元件被配置为与第一摩擦表面相互作用，并且第二驱动元件构造成与第二摩擦表面相互作用。 振动致动器组件操作以平移功能组。 一些实施例包括被配置为检测功能元件的位置的位置感测元件和被配置为基于来自位置感测系统的反馈来操作致动器的控制系统。

公开(公告)号：US20080040069A1

公开(公告)日：2008-02-14

申请号：US11888939

申请日：2007-08-03

Applicant: Wolfram Grziwa ,  Lothar Westerweck ,  Klaus Raschke

Inventor： Wolfram Grziwa ,  Lothar Westerweck ,  Klaus Raschke

IPC: G01C19/00

CPC classification number: G02B7/102 ,  H04N5/2254

Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention relate to systems and methods of position sensing that use a sensing target with a pattern of features thereupon, and to positioning modules and systems that position functional elements using such position sensing systems. A position sensing system includes an encoding module and a processing module. The encoding module has an active encoding region through which the sensing target is configured to move. Further, the encoding module is configured to generate a signal based on a portion of the sensing target within the active encoding region. The active encoding region has a dimension greater than the average critical dimension of the pattern of features. The processing module is configured to convert the signal generated into a position data based on an input range condition and an initial position condition.

Abstract translation: 本发明的实施例涉及使用具有其特征图案的感测对象的位置感测的系统和方法，以及使用这种位置感测系统定位功能元件的模块和系统。 位置感测系统包括编码模块和处理模块。 编码模块具有活动编码区域，感测目标通过该区域被配置为移动。 此外，编码模块被配置为基于活动编码区域内的感测对象的一部分来生成信号。 活动编码区域的尺寸大于特征图案的平均临界尺寸。 处理模块被配置为基于输入范围条件和初始位置条件将生成的信号转换为位置数据。

公开(公告)号：US06628902B2

公开(公告)日：2003-09-30

申请号：US10066298

申请日：2002-01-31

Applicant: Lothar Westerweck

Inventor： Lothar Westerweck

IPC: G03B1700

CPC classification number: G03B13/08

Abstract: method and apparatus for aligning an optical element in an optical sub-assembly is provided. Pivoting fine tuning plates connected to the main body of the sub-assembly are used to set the height and angle of the optical element. The optical element is connected on a pin through the optical element frame between two portions of the main body. Pivoting the fine tuning plate with a cam causes the optical element pin to cant, adjusting the position and/or angle of the optical element. In one embodiment of the present invention, a laser may be used to better align the optical element.

Abstract translation: 提供了用于对准光学子组件中的光学元件的方法和装置。 连接到子组件主体的细调板用于设置光学元件的高度和角度。 光学元件通过主体的两个部分之间的光学元件框架连接在销上。 用凸轮转动微调板会导致光学元件销倾斜，调节光学元件的位置和/或角度。 在本发明的一个实施例中，可以使用激光来更好地对准光学元件。