公开(公告)号：US20170094181A1

公开(公告)日：2017-03-30

申请号：US14871716

申请日：2015-09-30

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Scott W. Miller ,  Aurelien R. Hubert ,  Shashank Sharma ,  Simon S. Lee

IPC: H04N5/232 ,  H04N5/225

CPC classification number: H04N5/23296 ,  H04N5/2257 ,  H04N5/2258 ,  H04N5/23216 ,  H04N5/23287

Abstract: A first camera unit includes a first actuator for moving a first optical package configured for a first focal length. In some embodiments, a camera system of a multifunction device includes a second camera unit of the multifunction device for simultaneously capturing a second image of a second visual field. In some embodiments, the second camera unit includes a second actuator for moving a second optical package configured for a second focal length. In some embodiments, the second actuator includes a second actuator lateral magnet. In some embodiments, the first optical package and the second optical package are situated between the first actuator later magnet and the second actuator lateral magnet along an axis between the first actuator lateral magnet and the second actuator lateral magnet. In some embodiments, no actuator lateral magnets are situated between the first optical package and the second optical package along the axis.

公开(公告)号：US12231769B2

公开(公告)日：2025-02-18

申请号：US18331037

申请日：2023-06-07

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Douglas S. Brodie ,  Aurelien R. Hubert ,  Scott W. Miller ,  Shashank Sharma

IPC: H04N23/67 ,  G02B7/09 ,  G03B13/36 ,  H02K15/04 ,  H02K33/02 ,  H02K41/035

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.

公开(公告)号：US20240314435A1

公开(公告)日：2024-09-19

申请号：US18671812

申请日：2024-05-22

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Shashank Sharma ,  Scott W. Miller

IPC: H04N23/68 ,  G02B7/08 ,  G02B27/64 ,  G03B3/10 ,  G03B5/00 ,  H02K41/035 ,  H04N23/54 ,  H04N23/55 ,  H04N23/57

CPC classification number: H04N23/687 ,  G02B7/08 ,  G02B27/646 ,  G03B3/10 ,  G03B5/00 ,  H02K41/0354 ,  H04N23/54 ,  H04N23/55 ,  H04N23/57 ,  H04N23/6815 ,  G03B2205/0007 ,  G03B2205/0069 ,  H02K2201/18 ,  H04N23/6812

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.

公开(公告)号：US20240184080A1

公开(公告)日：2024-06-06

申请号：US18438264

申请日：2024-02-09

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Shashank Sharma ,  Douglas S. Brodie ,  Scott W. Miller

IPC: G02B7/09 ,  H02P25/034 ,  H04N23/54 ,  H04N23/55 ,  H04N23/67

CPC classification number: G02B7/09 ,  H02P25/034 ,  H04N23/54 ,  H04N23/55 ,  H04N23/67

Abstract: Some embodiments include a camera voice coil motor (VCM) actuator configured to shift a lens and/or an image sensor along multiple axes. The VCM actuator may include a bottom flexure and a top flexure that connect one or more dynamic members to one or more static members. The VCM actuator may include stationary magnets and coils held by dynamic members. In some cases, the VCM actuator may be configured to move the image sensor along an optical axis, to move the image sensor in directions orthogonal to the optical axis, and/or to tilt the image sensor relative to the orthogonal axis. In some examples, the VCM actuator may be configured to move the image sensor in directions orthogonal to the optical axis, to move the lens along the optical axis, and/or to tilt the lens relative to the optical axis.

公开(公告)号：US11982867B2

公开(公告)日：2024-05-14

申请号：US18189973

申请日：2023-03-24

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Shashank Sharma ,  Douglas S. Brodie ,  Scott W. Miller

IPC: G02B7/09 ,  H02P25/034 ,  H04N23/54 ,  H04N23/55 ,  H04N23/67

CPC classification number: G02B7/09 ,  H02P25/034 ,  H04N23/54 ,  H04N23/55 ,  H04N23/67

Abstract: Some embodiments include a camera voice coil motor (VCM) actuator configured to shift a lens and/or an image sensor along multiple axes. The VCM actuator may include a bottom flexure and a top flexure that connect one or more dynamic members to one or more static members. The VCM actuator may include stationary magnets and coils held by dynamic members. In some cases, the VCM actuator may be configured to move the image sensor along an optical axis, to move the image sensor in directions orthogonal to the optical axis, and/or to tilt the image sensor relative to the orthogonal axis. In some examples, the VCM actuator may be configured to move the image sensor in directions orthogonal to the optical axis, to move the lens along the optical axis, and/or to tilt the lens relative to the optical axis.

公开(公告)号：US11971651B2

公开(公告)日：2024-04-30

申请号：US17701519

申请日：2022-03-22

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Shashank Sharma ,  Alfred N. Mireault

IPC: G03B5/04 ,  G03B5/08 ,  G03B13/36 ,  G03B17/17

CPC classification number: G03B5/04 ,  G03B5/08 ,  G03B13/36 ,  G03B17/17 ,  G03B2205/0015 ,  G03B2205/0023 ,  G03B2205/0069

Abstract: Various embodiments include a camera with folded optics. Some embodiments include a voice coil motor (VCM) actuator module to provide autofocus (AF) and/or optical image stabilization (OIS) movement. Some embodiments include suspension arrangements. Some embodiments include flexure arrangements.

公开(公告)号：US11726295B2

公开(公告)日：2023-08-15

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 ,  G03B5/00 ,  H04N23/54 ,  H04N23/55 ,  H04N23/57 ,  H04N23/68 ,  G02B27/09 ,  G03B3/10 ,  G06F9/30

CPC classification number: G02B7/09 ,  G02B7/08 ,  G02B13/0065 ,  G02B27/0972 ,  G02B27/0977 ,  G02B27/646 ,  G03B3/10 ,  G03B5/00 ,  G03B17/17 ,  G06F9/3004 ,  H04N23/54 ,  H04N23/55 ,  H04N23/57 ,  H04N23/685 ,  G03B2205/0015 ,  G03B2205/0053 ,  G03B2205/0069

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.

公开(公告)号：US20230199313A1

公开(公告)日：2023-06-22

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

IPC: H04N23/68 ,  G03B5/00 ,  G02B27/64 ,  G02B7/08 ,  G03B13/36 ,  H02K41/035

CPC classification number: H04N23/687 ,  G03B5/00 ,  G02B27/646 ,  G02B7/08 ,  G03B13/36 ,  H02K41/0356 ,  G03B2205/0007 ,  G03B2205/0069 ,  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 to 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.

公开(公告)号：US20220214598A1

公开(公告)日：2022-07-07

申请号：US17701519

申请日：2022-03-22

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Shashank Sharma ,  Alfred N. Mireault

IPC: G03B5/04 ,  G03B5/08 ,  G03B17/17 ,  G03B13/36

Abstract: Various embodiments include a camera with folded optics. Some embodiments include a voice coil motor (VCM) actuator module to provide autofocus (AF) and/or optical image stabilization (OIS) movement. Some embodiments include suspension arrangements. Some embodiments include flexure arrangements.

公开(公告)号：US20210318593A1

公开(公告)日：2021-10-14

申请号：US17358610

申请日：2021-06-25

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Shashank Sharma

IPC: G03B13/36 ,  G03B3/04 ,  H04N5/225 ,  H04N5/232

Abstract: Various embodiments include a camera with a voice coil motor (VCM) actuator assembly to provide autofocus (AF) and/or optical image stabilization (OIS) movement. The VCM actuator assembly is configured to move an image sensor of the camera in three dimensions (e.g. X, Y, and Z) to provide the AF and/or OIS movements. The VCM actuator assembly is asymmetrical and includes an at least partially open side that allows an optical assembly of the camera to pass through the open side of the VCM actuator. In some embodiments, the optical assembly is part of a folded optics arrangement of the camera that includes one or more prisms/and or lenses.