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71.发明授权公开(公告)号：US09684184B2
公开(公告)日：2017-06-20
申请号：US14480412
申请日：2014-09-08
Applicant: Apple Inc.
Inventor： Scott W. Miller , Douglas S. Brodie , Aurelien R. Hubert
CPC classification number: G02B27/646 , G02B27/64 , G03B5/02 , G03B2205/0015 , H04N5/2254 , H04N5/23287
Abstract: Some embodiments provide an actuator module for optical image stabilization of a lens assembly relative to an image sensor in a camera. In some embodiments, the actuator module includes a coil mounting structure. One or more optical image stabilization (OIS) coils is mounted to the coil mounting structure. The actuator module further includes a lens assembly structure configured to hold a lens assembly. One or more autofocus coils is affixed to the lens assembly structure. The actuator module further includes a spring assembly for coupling the coil mounting structure to the lens assembly structure, such that the lens assembly structure is movable relative to the coil mounting structure. The actuator module further includes a plurality of trapezoidal magnets affixed to the lens assembly structure for magnetic interaction with one or more of the one or more optical image stabilization coils and the one or more autofocus coils.
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公开(公告)号：US20170094183A1
公开(公告)日：2017-03-30
申请号：US14871724
申请日：2015-09-30
Applicant: APPLE INC.
Inventor： Scott W. Miller , Shashank Sharma , Simon S. Lee
CPC classification number: H04N5/23296 , G02B7/09 , H04N5/2253 , H04N5/2258 , H04N5/23216 , H04N5/23287
Abstract: In some embodiments, a first camera unit includes a first actuator for moving a first optical package configured for a first focal length. A second camera unit of the multifunction device for simultaneously capturing a second image of a second visual field includes a second actuator for moving a second optical package configured for a second focal length, and the camera system includes a shared magnet positioned between the first camera unit and the second camera unit to generate magnetic fields usable in creating motion in both the first camera actuator and the second camera actuator.
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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
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.
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公开(公告)号：US20170078572A1
公开(公告)日：2017-03-16
申请号：US14852336
申请日：2015-09-11
Applicant: Apple Inc.
Inventor： Scott W. Miller , Ihtesham H. Chowdhury , Ryan J. Dunn , Jeffrey Nathan Gleason
CPC classification number: H04N5/23241 , H04N5/2252 , H04N5/2257
Abstract: Embodiments of the invention include devices, systems and methods for using or manufacturing a camera enclosure or mobile device that includes a thermally conductive camera module, such as having a minimum thermal conductivity of 200 watts per meter Kelvin (W/mK), that enhances heat transfer between a stiffener and cap of the enclosure. This allows heat produced by the camera to be conducted forward, away from the bottom of the stiffener, through the stiffener, and to the top of can so that the bottom of the stiffener does not heat to a high temperature, components of the device or an outer surface of a cover of the device near the bottom of the stiffener. This substantially increases the time before or avoids having the temperature of outer surface reach a high temperature, such as one that will be uncomfortable to the user. Other embodiments are also described and claimed.
Abstract translation: 本发明的实施例包括用于使用或制造相机外壳或移动设备的装置，系统和方法，其包括导热相机模块，例如具有200瓦/米开尔文（W / mK）的最小热导率，其增强热量 在外壳的加强件和盖子之间传递。 这允许相机产生的热量向前传导，远离加强件的底部，通过加强件，并且到达顶部，使得加强件的底部不会加热到高温，装置的部件或 该装置的盖的外表面靠近加强件的底部。 这大大增加了外表面的温度达到高温之前的时间，或者避免了使用者不舒适的高温。 还描述和要求保护其他实施例。
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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
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：US12124152B2
公开(公告)日：2024-10-22
申请号：US18190011
申请日：2023-03-24
Applicant: Apple Inc.
Inventor： Alfred N. Mireault , Scott W. Miller
CPC classification number: G03B13/36 , G02B13/0065 , H04N23/67
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 one or more light path folding elements (e.g., a prism). 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：US12111452B2
公开(公告)日：2024-10-08
申请号：US17408310
申请日：2021-08-20
Applicant: Apple Inc.
Inventor： Scott W. Miller , Alfred N. Mireault , Junwei Liu , Hao Zheng
IPC: G02B13/00 , G02B7/18 , G02B27/64 , G03B3/10 , G03B5/00 , G03B13/36 , G03B17/17 , G03B30/00 , H04N23/54 , H04N23/55 , H04N23/68
CPC classification number: G02B13/0065 , G02B7/1805 , G02B27/646 , G03B3/10 , G03B5/00 , G03B13/36 , G03B17/17 , G03B30/00 , H04N23/54 , H04N23/55 , H04N23/686 , G03B2205/0015 , G03B2205/0023 , G03B2205/0069
Abstract: Various embodiments include a tilt actuator and a spring suspension arrangement for use in a camera having a folded optics arrangement. In some embodiments, the folded optics arrangement may include a light path-folding element that is coupled with a carrier and that is tilted using the tilt actuator. The spring suspension arrangement may suspend the carrier and the light path-folding element from a base structure, and may allow motion of the light path-folding element enabled by the tilt actuator. The spring suspension arrangement may include one or more springs attached to the carrier and to the base structure. In some embodiments, the spring suspension arrangement may further include one or more suspension wires attached to the spring(s) and to a stationary structure of the camera.
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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.
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公开(公告)号：US12078819B2
公开(公告)日：2024-09-03
申请号：US18167780
申请日：2023-02-10
Applicant: Apple Inc.
Inventor： Alfred N. Mireault , Scott W. Miller
CPC classification number: G02B27/646 , G02B7/023 , G02B7/102 , G02B13/001 , H04N23/685
Abstract: Various embodiments include perimeter sheet spring suspension arrangements for cameras. A perimeter sheet spring suspension arrangement may be used to suspend a moveable platform of the camera from a base structure of the camera, and allow a lens group of the camera to move laterally. According to some embodiments, the perimeter sheet spring suspension arrangement may include one or more tabs that may be used as bumpers that cushion lateral movement of the moveable platform.
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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.
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