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公开(公告)号：US20210373279A1
公开(公告)日：2021-12-02
申请号：US17403118
申请日：2021-08-16
Applicant: Apple Inc.
Inventor： Nicholas D. Smyth , Alfred N. Mireault , Scott W. Miller , Shashank Sharma
IPC: G02B7/09 , G02B7/08 , G02B13/00 , G03B17/17 , G02B27/64 , H04N5/225 , G03B5/00 , G02B27/09 , G03B3/10 , G06F9/30 , H04N5/232
Abstract: Various embodiments include a camera with folded optics and lens shifting capabilities. In some examples, a folded optics arrangement of the camera may include one or more lens elements and light path folding elements (e.g., prisms). Some embodiments include voice coil motor (VCM) actuator arrangements, carrier arrangements, and/or suspension arrangements to provide autofocus (AF) and/or optical image stabilization (OIS) movement. Furthermore, some embodiments include position sensor arrangements for position sensing with respect to AF and/or OIS movement.
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公开(公告)号：US20210360147A1
公开(公告)日：2021-11-18
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
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：US11122205B1
公开(公告)日：2021-09-14
申请号：US16563745
申请日：2019-09-06
Applicant: Apple Inc.
Inventor： Shashank Sharma
IPC: H04N5/232 , H04N5/225 , G02B27/64 , H02K41/035 , H02P25/034 , G03B3/10 , H05K1/11 , H05K1/18
Abstract: Various embodiments include a camera with image sensor shifting capabilities and a flexure arrangement. In various embodiments, the flexure arrangement may include an upper flexure and a lower flexure. The upper flexure may include a suspension wire that extends between two sheets. The lower flexure may include one or more flexure arms that connect a moveable platform to a stationary platform.
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公开(公告)号：US20210227142A1
公开(公告)日：2021-07-22
申请号：US17112411
申请日：2020-12-04
Applicant: Apple Inc.
Inventor： Shashank Sharma , Scott W. Miller
Abstract: Various embodiments include a camera voice coil motor (VCM) actuator configured to shift an image sensor along multiple axes. Some embodiments include a magnet and coil arrangement. Some embodiments include a position sensing arrangement. Some embodiments include a flexure arrangement. Some embodiments include a coil structure and coil carrier assembly.
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公开(公告)号：US20210223662A1
公开(公告)日：2021-07-22
申请号：US17221620
申请日：2021-04-02
Applicant: Apple Inc.
Inventor： Scott W. Miller , Alfred N. Mireault , Brad V. Johnson , Nicholas D. Smyth , Rummel R. Adriano , Shashank Sharma , Steven Webster
Abstract: Various embodiments include a camera with folded optics and lens shifting capabilities. Some embodiments include voice coil motor (VCM) actuator arrangements to provide autofocus (AF) and/or optical image stabilization (OIS) movement. Some embodiments include suspension arrangements.
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公开(公告)号：US10969652B2
公开(公告)日：2021-04-06
申请号：US16244030
申请日：2019-01-09
Applicant: Apple Inc.
Inventor： Scott W. Miller , Alfred N. Mireault , Brad V. Johnson , Nicholas D. Smyth , Rummel R. Adriano , Shashank Sharma , Steven Webster
IPC: G03B5/04 , G03B13/36 , G03B17/17 , H02K41/035 , G03B3/10 , G03B5/00 , H04N5/232 , H04N5/225 , H04M1/02
Abstract: Various embodiments include a camera with folded optics and lens shifting capabilities. Some embodiments include voice coil motor (VCM) actuator arrangements to provide autofocus (AF) and/or optical image stabilization (OIS) movement. Some embodiments include suspension arrangements.
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公开(公告)号：US20200259993A1
公开(公告)日：2020-08-13
申请号：US16858365
申请日：2020-04-24
Applicant: Apple Inc.
Inventor： Douglas S. Brodie , Aurelien R. Hubert , Scott W. Miller , Shashank Sharma
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：US20200026095A1
公开(公告)日：2020-01-23
申请号：US16586800
申请日：2019-09-27
Applicant: Apple Inc.
Inventor： Scott W. Miller , Steven Webster , Shashank Sharma
IPC: G02B27/64 , H02K41/035 , G02B7/09
Abstract: In some embodiments, a camera includes a lens assembly in a lens carrier, an image sensor for capturing a digital representation of light transiting the lens, and a voice coil motor. In some embodiments, the voice coil motor includes a spring suspension assembly for moveably mounting the lens carrier to an actuator base, a plurality of permanent magnets mounted to the actuator base through a magnet holder assembly and a focusing coil fixedly mounted to the lens carrier and mounted to the actuator base through the suspension assembly. In some embodiments, the permanent magnets each generate a magnetic field of a respective permanent magnet field strength, and the magnet holder assembly generates a holder magnetic field of a holder magnetic field strength.
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公开(公告)号：US20190235202A1
公开(公告)日：2019-08-01
申请号：US16258377
申请日：2019-01-25
Applicant: Apple Inc.
Inventor： Nicholas D. Smyth , Alred N. Mireault , Scott W. Miller , Shashank Sharma
CPC classification number: G02B7/09 , G02B7/08 , G02B13/0065 , G02B27/0972 , G02B27/0977 , G02B27/646 , G03B3/10 , G03B5/00 , G03B17/17 , G03B2205/0015 , G03B2205/0053 , G03B2205/0069 , G06F9/3004 , H04N5/2253 , H04N5/2254 , H04N5/2257 , H04N5/2328
Abstract: Various embodiments include a camera with folded optics and lens shifting capabilities. In some examples, a folded optics arrangement of the camera may include one or more lens elements and light path folding elements (e.g., prisms). Some embodiments include voice coil motor (VCM) actuator arrangements, carrier arrangements, and/or suspension arrangements to provide autofocus (AF) and/or optical image stabilization (OIS) movement. Furthermore, some embodiments include position sensor arrangements for position sensing with respect to AF and/or OIS movement.
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公开(公告)号：US10303041B2
公开(公告)日：2019-05-28
申请号：US15233661
申请日：2016-08-10
Applicant: Apple Inc.
Inventor： Shashank Sharma
Abstract: In some embodiments, a camera unit of a multifunction device may include an optical package and an actuator for moving the optical package. In some embodiments, the actuator may include an asymmetric magnet arrangement. The asymmetric magnet arrangement may include a lateral position control magnet situated at a first side of the optical package, and a pair of transverse position control magnets situated at respective second and third sides of the optical package opposite one another with respect to an axis between the optical package and the lateral magnet. In some embodiments, the actuator may include one or more position sensor magnets attached to the optical package, and one or more magnetic field sensors for determining a position of the position sensor magnets.
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