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Lens Barrel Mechanical Interferenc Prevention Measures For Camera Module Voice Coil Motor Design

US Patent:
2013032, Dec 12, 2013
Filed:
Sep 28, 2012
Appl. No.:
13/631642
Inventors:
Douglas Stuart Brodie - Los Gatos CA, US
Steven Webster - Palo Alto CA, US
Terence N. Tam - San Francisco CA, US
International Classification:
H04N 5/225
B23P 17/04
US Classification:
348360, 29428, 348E05024
Abstract:
A camera module has an image sensor and a lens assembly that includes a lens barrel having a first cylindrical portion that includes an externally threaded portion and a second cylindrical portion that has a larger diameter than the externally threaded portion. A lens moving mechanism includes a movable sleeve having internal threads that receive the externally threaded portion of the lens assembly. The lens moving mechanism is coupled to the image sensor such that the second cylindrical portion of the lens assembly is closest to the image sensor. The camera module is assembled by inserting the lens assembly into the lens moving mechanism from the side closest to the image sensor. An installation tool may engage the second cylindrical portion to rotate the lens assembly and engage the threaded portions. Features may be provided to retain the lens assembly in the lens moving mechanism before joining the threaded portions.

Compact Optic Design For Digital Image Capture Devices

US Patent:
2014007, Mar 13, 2014
Filed:
Sep 13, 2012
Appl. No.:
13/614677
Inventors:
Douglas S. Brodie - Los Gatos CA, US
Miodrag Scepanovic - Santa Clara CA, US
Assignee:
Apple Inc. - Cupertino CA
International Classification:
H04N 5/225
US Classification:
348335, 348E05024
Abstract:
A compact optic design is disclosed in which an image capture device's cover glass (or other transparent material) is imbued with optic power and affixed directly to the device's housing. A lens barrel, in which one or more additional lens elements are mounted, may be aligned with the optical lens formed by the cover glass and an image sensor to provide a complete camera module.

Alternative Lens Insertion Methods And Associated Features For Camera Modules

US Patent:
2013027, Oct 17, 2013
Filed:
Sep 28, 2012
Appl. No.:
13/631574
Inventors:
Douglas Stuart Brodie - Los Gatos CA, US
Terence N. Tam - San Francisco CA, US
International Classification:
H04N 5/225
B23P 11/00
US Classification:
348374, 29428, 29424, 348E05026
Abstract:
A camera module has an image sensor and a lens assembly that includes a lens barrel having a first cylindrical portion that includes an externally threaded portion and a second cylindrical portion that has a larger diameter than the externally threaded portion. A lens moving mechanism includes a movable sleeve having internal threads that receive the externally threaded portion of the lens assembly. The lens moving mechanism is coupled to the image sensor such that the second cylindrical portion of the lens assembly is closest to the image sensor. The camera module is assembled by inserting the lens assembly into the lens moving mechanism from the side closest to the image sensor. An installation tool engages the second cylindrical portion to rotate the lens assembly and engage the externally threaded portion of the lens assembly with an internally threaded portion of a movable sleeve in the lens moving mechanism.

Voice Coil Motor Optical Image Stabilization

US Patent:
2022036, Nov 17, 2022
Filed:
Jul 29, 2022
Appl. No.:
17/816350
Inventors:
- Cupertino CA, US
Douglas S. Brodie - Los Gatos CA, US
Anthony J. Rossetti - San Jose CA, US
Richard H. Tsai - Cupertino CA, US
Richard L. Baer - Los Altos CA, US
Assignee:
Apple Inc. - Cupertino CA
International Classification:
H04N 5/225
G02B 7/08
G02B 27/64
H02K 41/035
Abstract:
Some embodiments provide an apparatus for controlling the motion of a camera component. In some embodiments, the apparatus includes an actuator module. The actuator module includes a plurality of magnets. Each magnet of the plurality of magnets is poled with magnetic domains substantially aligned in the same direction throughout each magnet. The apparatus further includes a coil rigidly disposed around a lens. Each magnet of the plurality of magnets contributes to the forces to adjust focus of the lens based on Lorentz forces generated from the coil.

Optical Image Stabilization With Voice Coil Motor For Moving Image Sensor

US Patent:
2021016, Jun 3, 2021
Filed:
Feb 12, 2021
Appl. No.:
17/175469
Inventors:
- Cupertino CA, US
Qiang Yang - Fremont CA, US
Douglas S. Brodie - Los Gatos CA, US
Scott W. Miller - Los Gatos CA, US
Shashank Sharma - San Francisco CA, US
Assignee:
Apple Inc. - Cupertino CA
International Classification:
H04N 5/232
G03B 5/00
G02B 27/64
G02B 7/08
G03B 13/36
H02K 41/035
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.

Camera Actuator For Lens And Sensor Shifting

US Patent:
2021013, May 6, 2021
Filed:
Jan 8, 2021
Appl. No.:
17/145100
Inventors:
- Cupertino CA, US
Douglas S. Brodie - Los Gatos CA, US
Scott W. Miller - Los Gatos CA, US
Assignee:
Apple Inc. - Cupertino CA
International Classification:
G02B 7/09
H02P 25/034
H04N 5/232
H04N 5/225
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.

Hybrid Sensor Shift Platform

US Patent:
2021002, Jan 28, 2021
Filed:
Jul 21, 2020
Appl. No.:
16/935094
Inventors:
- Cupertino CA, US
Jee Tung Tan - Singapore, SG
Steven Webster - Singapore, SG
Douglas S. Brodie - Los Gatos CA, US
Qiang Yang - Fremont CA, US
Masahito Morita - Kanagawa-ken, JP
Assignee:
Apple Inc. - Cupertino CA
International Classification:
H01L 27/146
H04M 1/02
H04N 5/225
Abstract:
A hybrid sensor shift platform for an optical image stabilization (OIS) actuator mechanism in compact camera modules includes two or more substrates. A top substrate is composed of an organic material (e.g., a resin) to reduce mass, reduce magnetic interaction with permanent magnets, and improve reliability. One or more lower substrates of the hybrid sensor shift platform are ceramic substrates that provide the benefits of ceramics for connection to the image sensor. The organic substrate is connected via a solder bond process to the lower ceramic substrate(s). The connection between the substrates is reinforced with an under-fill of epoxy that surrounds the solder bonds, thus creating a full interface between the substrates within the overlap.

Voice Coil Motor Optical Image Stabilization Wires

US Patent:
2020023, Jul 23, 2020
Filed:
Apr 3, 2020
Appl. No.:
16/840138
Inventors:
- Cupertino CA, US
Douglas S. Brodie - Los Gatos CA, US
Anthony J. Rossetti - San Jose CA, US
Richard H. Tsai - Cupertino CA, US
Richard L. Baer - Los Altos CA, US
Assignee:
Apple Inc. - Cupertino CA
International Classification:
H04N 5/225
H02K 41/035
G02B 27/64
G02B 7/08
Abstract:
Some embodiments provide an apparatus for controlling the motion of a camera component. In some embodiments, the apparatus includes an actuator module. The actuator module includes a plurality of magnets. Each magnet of the plurality of magnets is poled with magnetic domains substantially aligned in the same direction throughout each magnet. The apparatus further includes a coil rigidly disposed around a lens. Each magnet of the plurality of magnets contributes to the forces to adjust focus of the lens based on Lorentz forces generated from the coil.

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Employment Contract: Legal Principles, Drafting, And Interpretation

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